VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

At this stage, the company is working on securing additional funding, Standaert says, with a goal of putting out an expanded prototype for commercial use in 2025. A beer sommelier with a certificate from the Doemens Academy in Munich, Roland Graber is a co-owner of Riot Act Brewing and the craft beer bar On Tap in Bern, Switzerland.

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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. – 9:00 p.m. s cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, featuring bitters and liqueurs from local producer Don Ciccio & Figli.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

On his and the other organic vineyards from which he sources, he hand-harvests separate lots, then micro-ferments them with native yeast to create the palette of wines he blends for Cava in the off-grid cellar he built into the bones of a 19th-century winery on his estate. He plans to release a 10-year-old Cava in 2025.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

Its been a spectacular success story one of the most dramatic and consistent ascents in modern wine history. Essentially out of nowhere, beginning around the turn of the millennium, New Zealand wine exports lit the candle and cleared the launchpad. Thats a whole lot of eggs in one little basket.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 28, 2025

Jai Singh clinched victory at the inaugural 2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India competition held at the iconic The LaLiT, Mumbai. Emerging as the winner after intense quarter-finals and semi-finals, he was crowned 2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India by a prestigious jury panel of global wine icons.

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether youre toasting to 2024s end or cheers-ing to the start of 2025, countless bottles of bubbly are sure to be popped as the clock strikes midnight. To learn more about Champagne smoke and how it forms, VinePair tapped Cameron Philip, a sommelier at NYC hotspot Coqodaq, home of the largest Champagne collection in the United States.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

In the world of wine, grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon , Pinot Noir , and Chardonnay tend to take up a lot of the conversation. But their popularity often means that some pretty spectacular wines made from less common grapes in unsuspecting regions get overlooked. It is a complete wine, and pairs well with a myriad of foods.”

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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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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Familia Torres’ Mas de la Rosa 2020 and Forcada 2021 have been recognised for their exceptional quality, earning a place in The World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2025 (WBSS). This exclusive list highlights outstanding wines chosen by some of the world’s most influential sommeliers.

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2025

Each year, the wine industry sees trends come and go. And while were anxious to see what fads pop up in 2025 what will be the next chillable red or orange wine? One hot topic thats been central to the conversation over the past few years is natural wine. So where do wine pros stand on the natural wine debate now?

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2025

A new cult wine has grabbed the attention of American wine buyers and enthusiasts. This might sound like the hype that typically surrounds a top producer in Burgundy but the wine in question actually hails from Hokkaido, Japan. A Natural Connection Japanese wine can be broadly categorized into two styles.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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. Here are 11 drinks trends to look out for in 2025. New Norms for Wine and Cocktail Pricing 2024 was the year of sticker shock.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

From exploring one of Tokyos oldest beer brands at a newly opened visitors center to cracking a cold one at the first farm-to-tap brewery in Encinitas, here are the 10 best beer destinations for 2025. Be sure to keep a lookout for cans of Back Home Beer, Middle Eastern-style beers brewed by Zahra Tabatabai.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 15, 2025

Partner Content: Moderato The non-alcoholic wine market may still be small, but its clear to all that its growing fast. And Moderato , a Paris-based brand founded in 2020, is betting big on becoming the international benchmark for dealcoholized wine. That bet is starting to pay off. Backed by a $3.3

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. This month, were also catching up with some of the citys latest openings, from Flatirons buzzy Italian spot Borgo to yet another new Williamsburg wine bar.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2025

billion by 2025, according to BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research. Cultivating Spirits, for example, offers a private dinner party for consumers, featuring a custom-crafted three-course meal paired with craft cannabis by a cannabis sommelier. and Canada. In the U.S. Fable isnt sold in dispensaries, however.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 5, 2025

. “Our partnership was born from a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, culminating in the creation of this exclusive offering,” said Beverage Director and Sommelier Garrick Mallery.

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VinePair

MARCH 9, 2025

The topic of red wine might bring to mind some of the great wines of the world: bold Napa Cabs, elegant Pinot Noirs from Burgundy , or structured Sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino. Here, we asked wine pros from across the country to share the hidden gem reds they look to when theyre searching for a good value.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1 2025) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. For 2025, 40 first-time apprentices, known as Red Coats, have been selected to join CAP.

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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. What stands out in 2025? Credit: Cerebral Brewing One of the Centennial States best breweries, Cerebral Brewing is set to expand to a third taproom in 2025.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

A new-concept redo of the famed 1976 Judgment of Paris organized by sommelier-turned-winemaker Patrick Cappiello of Californias Monte Rio Cellars is set to drop in the first half of 2025. His talent was more in tasting and identifying quality in wines. He was very much Michael Broadbents mentor, Robinson says.

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