Drinkhacker

APRIL 28, 2024

A partnership between actress Cameron Diaz and entrepreneur Katherine Power, Avaline is a wine brand positioning itself as a clean, transparent option offering a full range of wines including white wines and rosé, most of which are being re-reviewed here with their slightly updated branding.

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Wine 88

Drinkhacker

JUNE 13, 2024

Fruity on the nose, the wine shows lovely notes of strawberry and peach. Pale salmon in color, this wine shows bright fruity notes of strawberry and a touch of cantaloupe on the nose and palate. The wine shows medium acidity as well as a medium length finish. The wine’s dryness and balance would pair well with chicken teriyaki.

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Wine 99

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 3, 2024

The world of wine is currently seeing some interesting shifts in 2024. Today we’re taking a look at four wines, all from Argentina, currently owned by European investors looking to compete on par with the OG masters. No country feels immune to change and Argentina is no exception.

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Wine Bottling 94

Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

Wines by Joe is a second label for Dobbes Family Wines — Joe being Joe Dobbes. These are Oregon-based wines from all over the state — and nothing in the mix priced above 20 bucks. We received a trio of wines from the current vintage for review. Thoughts follow. Thoughts follow. Great value.

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Wine 88

PUNCH

JUNE 18, 2024

The best natural wine producers, bottles to try, bars to visit and trends to know in 2024, according to sommeliers and experts.

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Wine Sommelier Bar Bottling 252

Drinkhacker

JUNE 14, 2024

All three wines are made from 100% Tinta del País. Ringed around the edges with baking spice, the wine avoids falling into an over-sweetened trap and allows touches of licorice and nutmeg to cling to the sides of the mouth. A simpler wine on the whole, but one which feels more readily approachable.

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Wine Bottling 95

VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. Nicole Castro Garro, wine director, Lita , Aberdeen, N.J. Its higher acidity allows it to pair with many dishes.

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Sommelier Wine Bottling Hospitality 124

VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

When that feeling hits, we know it’s time for VinePair’s annual ranking of the best rosé wines. While rosé used to be the unrivaled summer beverage, in 2024 it’s going up against orange wines, chillable reds, and the infallible spritz. Here are VinePair’s top 30 rosés of 2024. Average price: $13 Rating: 89 See Review 29.

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Wine Bottling Aperitif 130

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 6, 2024

Argentina continues to be an outstanding source of wines that hit well above their price point. Today we are looking at 6 wines, all made by winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti with grapes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. This is a big wine, but it is also quite nuanced, and its flavors come together nicely.

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Wine Alcohol Bottling 85

Drinkhacker

JULY 7, 2024

To mark the milestone, Oberon is stretching its arms from Napa into new territory, launching its first wine from the more southernly Paso Robles region, a cabernet sauvignon. “I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by, and to make and share wine with the Mondavi family over the course of my 50 harvests.

Wine 86

Wine 86

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

Vinexpo America is coming June 24 – 25, 2024. After successful events at Wine Paris in February and Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong in May, the Vinexposium Group is thrilled to head to New York City for Vinexpo America. The post We’re Getting Ready for Vinexpo, 2024 appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Get ready New York!

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Wine Hospitality Beer Bartending 188

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. Daniel Lukin-Beck, general manager of Vinum Imports , which has specialized in wines from the country for more than 20 years, offered an introduction in our “5 to Try” column.

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Wine Alcohol Bottling Beer 222

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This issue includes our 2024 Growth Brands Awards for beer as well as our Suppliers of the Year and a new Hall of Famer. Subscribe to Cheers The post Fall 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Welcome to the Fall edition of Cheers magazine! We hope you enjoy this issue and have a wonderful season.

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Beer Whiskey Wine 67

BarLifeUK

MAY 15, 2024

Sixty Nine Bartenders from around the UK, France, and Germany to compete in Nc’nean Creations 2024 Nc’nean Creations has been one of the best competitions on the circuit since its launch in 2022, and now, in its third year, Creations is also becoming one of the biggest.

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Club Highball Bar Bartending 196

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this feature, we delve into the world of libations, exploring the trends that are set to define spirits in 2024, according to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Current trends in wine or spirits that people can expect to see around the New Year include low-ABV and non-alcoholic spirits and RTDs. “Low-

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Wine Mixology Mixologist Craft Cocktails 257

Drinkhacker

JULY 20, 2024

Viognier lovers seeking a wine with depth and complexity will find no fault here. This will be a crowd-pleasing wine once the cooler months arrive. A- / $40 cowhornwine.com The post Review: Wines of Cowhorn Vineyards, Summer 2024 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Wine 88

Drinkhacker

JUNE 30, 2024

San Felice is a busy Tuscan winery that we’ve covered numerous times previously, and today we take a spin with three 2024 reds, all heavy-duty premium offerings. Pushy notes of graphite, turned earth, and anise give the wine a very savory start, with restrained notes of cherry adding a mild but welcome note of fruit.

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Wine Bottling 76

Drinkhacker

MAY 19, 2024

Sonoma-Cutrer’s early 2024 releases are here, as we take a fresh look at two chardonnays and a pinot noir from this Russian River Valley icon. The wine to have with Asian cuisine or a spice-laden filet of fish. Big notes of peach and apricot lead the way to a brisk midpalate of lemon curd and green apples.

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Wine Infusions Bottling 90

Drinkhacker

JULY 3, 2024

Today we are fortunate to cover a quintet of wines from the storied operation, including a white blend, three Chianti Classicos, and a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — offering a broad look at the various styles coming out of the winery. Harder edged than the Chiantis reviewed above, the wine excels with the appropriate food pairing.

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Wine Bottling 75

VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. In sweet wines, balance is key. There’s a bright pop of peppery, dark fruit on the nose.

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Wine Bottling Brandy 116

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of our 2024 Imbibe 75 Places to Watch, The Ruby Fruit —a buzzed-about restaurant and wine bar in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood and the city’s first lesbian bar in years—is all about cultivating a welcoming, community-minded space. Terah Wine Co. Terah Wine Co. ’s notes Bielagus. she says.

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Wine Bar Bottling Beer 225

Drinkhacker

APRIL 20, 2024

La Prenda Wines was founded in 2008 by Ned and Erika Hill, who named the winery after the street where Ned’s father grew up. They are proud of their Sonoma terroir and make wines that highlight the region’s strengths. Let’s pour some wine. Let’s pour some wine. Salmon colored, the wine shows lovely, gentle.

Wine 90

Wine 90

Drinkhacker

APRIL 13, 2024

We’ve covered wines from the sprawling Gonzalez Byass portfolio on many occasions, and today we look at a small collection of warm-climate bottlings, made alternately in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the Apalta region of Chile. All are very affordable. Let’s dive in. Drink now; in three years this may well be fading.

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Wine Bottling 92

Drinkhacker

JULY 25, 2024

Rias Baixas is ground zero for the grape, and today we look at the wine from three different angles, specifically three different subregions within Rias Baixas: O Rosal, Soutomaior, and Val do Salnés. Let’s see what these wines can do. Ready to get nerdy on Spanish albarino? Tops in this tasting, by a smidge.

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Wine Alcohol 86

Drinkhacker

APRIL 15, 2024

2023 Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley – Outstanding balance here in a sauvignon blanc that melds various styles with aplomb, mixing lemon curd with a gentle grassiness, some slightly floral notes developing as the more citrusy qualities of the wine let off the gas just a bit. The jammier qualities of the wine, driven by a 14.9%

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Wine Aperitif 89

Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

French wine production for the 2024 season is heading for a double-digit decline as weather conditions impact growers.

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Wine 52

Drinkhacker

JUNE 29, 2024

The wine world continues its march toward delivery and subscription services at a steady, measured pace. There are also additional perks such as free shipping, access to limited releases, discounts on non-wine club selections, and booklets filled with information on each wine. It’s also a négociant -based service.

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Wine Concierge Club Bottling 81

Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Just Drinks spoke to senior figures in the wine industry to get the inside track on their optimisms and anticipated headwinds for 2024. The post 2024 outlook – the wine industry C-suite has its say appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Wine 104

Drinkhacker

JUNE 28, 2024

Notes of oak and pepper give the wine a savory character and pair harmoniously with the red fruit up front. A- / $15 jlohr.com The post Review: Wines of J.Lohr, Summer 2024 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Get more than one and tuck them away for a few years.

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Wine 80

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We’ve been covering the wines of Paso Robles-based Opolo for years now, and today we look at five recent releases — all hearty, wintertime reds — from the operation. Notes of dark chocolate, black tea, and an edge of rosemary provide a more brooding quality to the wine as it approaches its lengthy, rumbling finish.

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Wine Bitters 90

VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

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Sommelier Wine Aperitif Bottling 131

Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse.

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Wine Infusions Bitters Bottling 102

Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2024

23 grape varieties are allowed to be used in the Côtes du Rhône AOC, with grenache, syrah, and mourvedre the standard bearers that created the “GSM” moniker that describes numerous wines made in the Rhone style. Recently we sampled three different wines from the region, which together showcase the diversity of the Rhone Valley.

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Wine Bottling 90

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Today we look at a trio of wines from Sonoma’s Rodney Strong — all part of its Reserve line. While notes of chocolate and hazelnut emerge late in the game, the wine remains tart and refreshing, never devolving into the overly savory, meaty experience that so many Russian River pinots seem to be experiencing these days.

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Wine 91

Drinks International

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The UK government is set to implement new requirements for the selling and labelling of wine nationwide from 1 January 2024.

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Wine 117

Drinkhacker

JUNE 25, 2024

B each $13 / franciscan.com The post Review: Wines of Franciscan Estate, Summer 2024 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. If uncorking, a generous amount of aeration and a big portion of red meat will assist in tempering this rather beefy monster.

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Wine Bottling 92

Drinkhacker

MARCH 19, 2024

More wines from Paso Robles-based Ancient Peaks , which we’ve covered at length over the years. A- / $19 2021 Ancient Peaks Merlot Santa Margarita Ranch – Somewhat brooding with notes of tar and asphalt up front, the wine takes some time to develop before its more floral qualities become at all apparent.

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Wine 85