Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

In 2023, she curated the cocktail program at Cariño, a new Latin American fine dining restaurant in Chicago, creating unique drinks inspired by Latin American flavors and ingredients. In June 2021, she founded Denise Soto With Flair LLC and launched La Chingona Miks, a line of drink mixers.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. From zodiac-themed bars to astrologically influenced wine clubs, everyone’s suddenly fascinated with the ways drinking and the celestial intersect. Launched in summer 2023 by L.A.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

After discovering a passion for wine in a small plate, Spanish & Italian-inspired restaurant, Gabriella briefly explored consulting and ventures outside the industry before returning to join the opening team at Flor, the second restaurant of the Lyle’s team. Gabriella started at Le Crocodile in April 2023.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In 2023, following the Negroni Week festivities, which generated over $600,000 in donations from more than 12,000 venues in 79 countries, Slow Food launched its Negroni Week Fund. Last year’s donations awarded 17 community-based projects.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hilton took steps in 2023 to re-engineer its Luxury cocktail program to make these properties a draw for drinks by using locally inspired storytelling to develop beverages unique to each location, providing a sense of place not otherwise accessible. The Conrad New York Downtown, Atrio focuses on three U.S.-based

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also has a Wine, Beverage and Hospitality concentration in its Bachelor’s program, which has sent dozens of graduates specializing in beverage operations out into the industry. The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs. 5-Day program every winter.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Before opening Cavaña in January 2023, the management team took an in-depth South American research trip to understand the deep-rooted history of various Latin cultures. The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

Coming off three straight years of rapid growth during and after the pandemic, sales in the beverage alcohol industry cooled significantly in 2023. With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. Overall wine decreased 3.4% in 2023 to 336.6

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

Push that macro-lager aside, it’s time to make room in the cooler for canned wines. Though beer, hard seltzer, and cocktails traditionally rule the canned drinks space, there’s a rising number of exceptional wines hitting shelves in this format. Similar to boxed wines , canned wines haven’t always had the best reputation.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

Picture this: a region boasting a population of over 92 million, an expanding middle class, and soaring wine purchases. Where can we find this rosé-hued economic region amidst the global effects of climate change , uprooting of vineyards, and declining wine sales? ’s annual wine market is now almost $80 million.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company fell in love with wine while studying abroad in South America. where her parents had settled, she sought out various jobs in the wine industry. Indeed, according to The Roots Fund 2021 Annual Report , less than 5 percent of the wine industry “is people of color in ownership in wine.”

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 22, 2024

By lucky coincidence, this happened to dovetail nicely into a simultaneously scheduled webinar with Master Sommelier, wine educator, and all-around amicable fellow Peter Granoff, who presented an overview of wines of Uruguay, as well as the pleasant qualities and attributes of the nation.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. The sunshine in this region comes through in this ripe and expressive wine. Adam Riesling Trocken 2023 A.J. That’s kind of like Riesling.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 31, 2024

Winning over the French Lauded as first the alcohol-free wines to win over the French themselves, the Cuvée Révolutionnaire boasts the industry’s finest dealcoholization capabilities along with the traditional markers of great French winemaking. Marie Wodecki, France’s champion Young Sommelier of 2023, described our Colombard as “baffling.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-changing world of wine, each vintage brings a new opportunity for eager winemakers to make their mark on the industry. This list showcases the producers of some of the most exciting and thought-provoking wines that recently hit the market, or will in the coming months, with a focus on emerging regions.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The eighth edition of the London Wine, Spirits, and Beer Competitions proudly introduces its inaugural Regional and Category Ambassadors Program for the 2025 edition. Through insightful interviews with industry experts, his podcast delves into wine regions, styles, science, and producers.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Indulge in Global Delicacies across Hundreds of Restaurants and Bars during Taste Around Town HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is making a grand return to Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27, 2024. 44), and Leo Ko from Hong Kong, winner of the World Cocktail Championship 2023.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And second: Whether your loved ones will be sipping spirits, sparkling wine, or straight-up seltzer at your gatherings this season, they’ll all be drinking something. That’s why we’re once again rounding up the best drinks gifts of the year, and we’ve got ideas covered for anyone who enjoys cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, or tea.

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PubClub

JANUARY 9, 2024

Jeffrey Wright and Petco Love adoptable pup credit Shutterstock “2023 was quite the year for the film industry, which included a historic WGA and SAG Strike, one of the biggest film marketing campaigns with the success of ‘Barbenheimer,’ and a wide array of spectacular movies,” said HCA Vice Chair Yong Chavez.

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SevenRooms

MARCH 8, 2024

Bianca Esmond With Easter spending averaging $192 per person in 2023, it’s time, once again, to capitalize on the annual tradition. In addition to dinner and service, each guest will enjoy Kosher wine pairings and traditional desserts packaged to go. Many menus include lamb chops, horseradish, eggs, a green salad, and wine.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 28, 2024

Partner Content: moderato In a country where wine is more than just a beverage—it’s a cultural cornerstone—launching a non-alcoholic wine brand in France is nothing short of revolutionary. Dry Atlas: French culture and alcoholic wine seem to be inextricably linked. Sebastien Thomas: We’re both wine lovers, actually.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

The London Competitions prides itself on having award winning buyers, bartenders, master sommeliers, masters of wine and some of the most influential people working in the drinks industry. We then entered again with the hin in 2023 and also our moonshine, Landi. The gin received another silver medal and the Landi got bronze.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Downpour Gin enjoyed medal success at the 2023 London Spirits Competition judging. The judging is broken down like this: Q (Quality Score) + Value Score (V) + Package Score (P) = London Wine Competition Score. When asked them how the London Spirits Competition has helped them, here is what they had to say.

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PubClub

JULY 16, 2024

The lounge also features a specialty drink menu and wine list 1 reflective of the DC-metro area curated by Jim Meehan, Centurion Lounge Mixologist, and Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge Wine Director. credit card programs, as of 3/2023 Source: American Express Company Location: U.S. – 9:00 p.m. A Nod to D.C.’s Terms apply.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The success of this movement is reflected in New York’s latest Michelin Guide, which awarded stars to 10 Korean restaurants (out of 70 starred establishments in total) in 2023, including two new additions, Bōm and Meju. While each has a different underlying concept, wine is the primary focus at all three spots.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sommeliers often put their personal wine preferences aside when making recommendations to guests to ensure they’re getting exactly what they are looking for. With that in mind, we polled experts from Boston to Tijuana to discover the wine trends and styles the pros are just plain tired of.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Around the holidays, a bottle of wine seems like a simple, easy gift to give until youre standing in a liquor store trying to figure out what to buy. How much to spend and what to give are complicated questions, but add in the question of what your host likes to drink and even a well-versed wine drinker could lose hours trying to decide.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Were quite a young wine region, says Sheralee Davies, the CEO of Wine Tasmania. The first two vineyards of the modern Tassie wine industry were planted in the 1950s. The cool climate helps create the sort of crisp, lower-ABV wines that headline trend-setting bars and restaurants worldwide. saratogawine.com , $92.98

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

After living in the shadows of full-bodied reds and luxury sparkling wines, white wine is finally having a moment. Sommeliers and drinkers are embracing what this broad category has to offer, from crisp, quaffable bottles to more rich, rounded expressions.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re trying to pick a wine, it’s intuitive to stick with varietals and regions that have an excellent reputation, like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Sancerre. But an excellent reputation often means higher prices, especially for wines from the most famous regions and producers. But how do you find them?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Finding a bargain in the wine world today can feel like an impossible task. Whether it be an emerging region or a producer that’s flown under the radar, there are still some exciting hidden gems to discover in wine. Adam Urban, general manager, Sidetracked Wine Co. I love the wines of J.C. Chamblee, Ga.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

24 Imbibe Gift Subscription Give the gift of great drinks with a subscription to Imbibe —perfect for the home bartender, beer lover, wine connoisseur, or general beverage enthusiast! $25 45 Italian Wine Puzzle Learn, and sip, your way through the Italian countryside while assembling this 1,000-piece puzzle from Water and Wines.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New York City is one of the best places in the world to drink wine. From fine-dining institutions and classic red-sauce joints to the bounty of natural wine bars across Brooklyn, there’s no shortage of spots to indulge in a glass or a bottle (or two). This list by no means covers every great place to drink wine in the city.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Yes, not unlike 2023, the spritz and the Martini ruled cocktail menus this year. There was a significant increase in creative no- and low-ABV menus, an obsession with clarified and carbonated cocktails, and, unfortunately, a massive price hike on bottle and by-the-glass wine lists. But 2024 also marked the rise of several other trends.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

So we asked 20 professionals writers, photographers, beer sommeliers, beer competition judges, and others for their picks on the breweries people need to watch in 2025. Groups appreciate the availability of wine and cider along with elevated house-made comfort foods. Their reasons are various. Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol, R.I.

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