VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to a recent Gallup poll , more than three out of every five Americans regularly consume alcohol, with approximately 20 percent of those drinkers admitting to overindulging on occasion. billion gallons of alcohol (approximately 2.51 gallons per capita) by way of beer, wine, and spirits. gallons per capita.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re rounding out Dry January with three non-alcoholic drinks: the Piña Colada, Aperol Spritz, and Strawberry Daiquiri. These delicious mocktails are some of our favorite drinks without alcohol– and even though they’re great for hot summer days, they’re equally good alcohol-free party options all year long.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

As the category of non-alcoholic beverages continues to expand, it can be easy to get lost in the sea of booze-free wine, beer, and spirits. But amongst the ruckus, there’s a simple non-alcoholic option with a long history in the category that deserves to be on your radar: verjus. appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Adonis Simple and low in alcohol, this classic is the perfect aperitif. Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. Tinto de Negroni Red wine boosts the dark fruit flavors and brings down the ABV in this Negroni-inspired cocktail.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2024

Despite the bleak forecast for much of the global wine industry, Americans still love their red, white, and rosé. imported a whopping 456 million gallons of wine, accounting for roughly 17 percent of the world’s total wine imports. This region also consumed the least amount of wine per capita at 0.37 In 2021, the U.S.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. On the broad message — that alcohol has a place in society, and that it can be consumed at safe levels — the industry largely agrees. Earlier this year, two of the most important alcohol companies in the U.S. Or is it at war with itself?

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

Non-alcoholic (NA) beverages may be on the rise, but alcohol consumption rates have remained relatively consistent in recent years. Rather than complete abstention, perhaps what we’re seeing is individuals who drink regularly replacing alcohol with things that taste like alcohol every so often. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The non-alcoholic drinks space has exploded in the past five years, with overall volumes swelling 20 percent in 2023 alone. But while Gen Z (at least those of age to drink) is often touted as the age group most excited about alcohol-free options, it’s a different generation driving the category’s growth.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities. Of course, wine is highly subjective. You’re not alone — wine professionals know this feeling, too.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute (WI) sent a letter today to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves urging his veto of another increase in the state bailment fee on alcohol. The new fee would be $1.50 per case which is up from $1.00

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January. For some people (such as regular drinkers who maybe partied a little too hard in December), it’s abstaining from alcohol through the entire month of January in order to reset.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

A new survey from YouGov analyzing the wine drinking habits of U.S. citizens has revealed more about America’s wine culture. The study examined both the frequency that Americans enjoy wine as well as their specific preferences. America doesn’t have many weekly wine drinkers. 11 to 20 is America’s wine buying sweet spot.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 13, 2024

White wines tend to evoke feelings of refreshment and relaxation. Sure, popular white wine varieties like Pinot Grigio , Sauvignon Blanc , and Chardonnay tend to be zippy and light, which makes them ideal for balancing the saline-kissed sweetness of fresh seafood. But a healthy chunk of white wine’s magic is its vibe.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

For a long time now, the alcohol industry has viewed cannabis as a threat to its bottom line, but the truth is, on-premise liquor sales are likely to remain unscathed by the growing weed industry. In reality, it’s the off-premise where alcohol should really be concerned. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

The same goes for alcohol. Although the beer and spirits industries have long come to terms with this reality, wine is still attached to this unsubstantiated belief that a glass or two a day is good for your health. So why is wine clinging to this health halo when there’s so much more to appreciate about it? Tune in for more.

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

In its new 2024 Alcoholic Drinks Report, brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance revealed the 10 most valuable wine and Champagne brands in the world. Despite a lot of doom and gloom surrounding the wine industry this year, this data suggests that many of the category’s biggest brands continue to show growth.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) , the only global membership organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women across every industry sector and all three-tiers in the beverage alcohol industry, has announced 86 Harassment ( www.86harassment.com General session segment announcing 86 Harassment at the WOTVS Global CONNECT!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One would assume that the countries that drink the most wine in the world would remain pretty enthusiastic about the beverage, but this year, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Wine Industry Report , sharing current data on wine trends, including a list of the top 10 countries that consume the most wine. is the No.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. Surprisingly, not a single wine was mentioned twice!

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VinePair

APRIL 18, 2024

Most of the time, if you’re reaching for a red wine — whether it be Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , or Pinot Noir — it will fall under the “dry” category. Even if a wine is fruit-forward in character like Gamay or Grenache , that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sweet. Which red wine is sweetest?

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

In the months leading up to the outbreak of Covid-19, there was a massive demand for alcohol in the United States, but not enough supply to fulfill it. This sentiment rings particularly true for the current wine market, where winemakers themselves tend to view their craft as an art, and not so much as a business. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It says something when a well-known TV series about Italian food, in an episode about Puglia, ignores the wines of the region in the heel of the boot of southern Italy. But the wines? I guess the show’s host (a well-known actor) and producers must have figured that Puglia is still a backwater region when it comes to wine.

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ask any number of wine professionals about the most common red wine faux pas, and you’ll likely hear the same answer nearly across the board: People drink reds at the wrong temperature. For many who enjoy wine at home, serving temperature isn’t a major consideration.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

While Portugal is most famous for its Port , the fortified wine only begins to tell the story of Portuguese wine, with new interest in the country’s countless non-fortified offerings, both red and white. Still, beyond Port, wines from Portugal remain a footnote on most restaurant wine lists.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2023

For various reasons, most of my family doesn’t drink alcohol anymore. And this year will mark our first holiday gathering that’s alcohol-free. Fortunately, with an ever-growing category of spirit-free options , the transition from cocktails to no-alcohol drinks should be easy.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Although last year’s domestic alcohol sales were pretty grim, most are referring to 2023 as a reset year for the U.S. alcohol industry. Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. division at IWSR Marten Lodewijks. The future of the U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We’ve all had the fantasy of slipping into a bathtub, pool, or even an entire lake of wine. But as fun as it sounds to snorkel through Sauvignon Blanc , cannonball into some Cava , or do flips in a crisp and fruity rosé , there’s no such thing as a real wine lake (that we know of, at least.)

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

Anyone keeping up with the wine world is probably familiar with the consistent drum of negative data and hyperbolic headlines suggesting the industry is on death’s door. The report sounded alarm bells for many in the business, driving home that consumer demand for wine is dwindling in favor of RTDs, spirits, and cannabis.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Like the white wines of Greece, the red wines are underappreciated and perhaps even more obscure. Outstanding quality with amazing value,” Kamal Kouiri, wine director and a managing partner in Molyvos , a leading Greek restaurant in New York, says of Greek wines in general. So, what unifies the red wines of Greece?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The hottest new wine of 2023 turned up the heat on the wine industry: Stella Rosa Pineapple & Chili, the first of three new additions to the company’s Spicy Series. The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis.

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a new year and we’re eager to dive into the world of red wine — trying new bottles and revisiting some old favorites from the last year of tastings. Here at VinePair we try mountains of red wine every year and encounter so many different styles from juicy and chillable Gamay to tannic and earthy Bordeaux blends. It’s incredible.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Photo copyright A Bar Above 4-PIECE COCKTAIL SHAKER SET If the dad in your life is just starting to make drinks at home or has old barware that is falling apart, our simple 4-piece barware tool set is an excellent gift for making a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A person-by-person palate shift helps Alma’s cultivate a customer base crossing over from sour ales or natural wines. It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. They’re beverage-alcohol drinkers.”

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

In only two years, the Blue Cloud Distribution team stood up a malt alcohol distribution network across 18 states,” a Pepsi executive told Brewbound in a statement. “We We are proud of the Blue Cloud associates who pioneered a new business model in a new space.” It was only a matter of time before Pepsi pulled the plug, and now it has.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching, which means coolers around the country will soon be filled with rosés and crisp white wines to fend off the season’s inevitable heat. But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? So what makes a red wine chillable?

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

Something peculiar is going on in the restaurant industry: wine bottle prices are at an all-time high, even at establishments that many would consider casual, more affordable options. Do operators think that guests are less likely to notice price hikes when it comes to booze? appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Gokan’s cocktail list includes a Japanese Old Fashioned and NA cocktails, like an alcohol-free Singapore Sling made with cascara juice. I make it all the time now when I’m in the air, since it’s low-ABV and only two ingredients: Coca-Cola and red wine,” she says. Her current favorite? The Kalimotxo. “I

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