VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2024

And while the non-alcoholic beer and spirits categories have been churning out solid options for years, the non-alcoholic wine space is relatively new. Read on for the 10 best non-alcoholic wines we tried this year. It’s an expertly balanced wine that delivers tart red berry, white cherry, and watermelon flavors.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

All three categories are bold in alcohol content, packed with flavor, and, from a packaging perspective, require different bottle designs from their more modestly proofed counterparts. the explanation lies in how alcohol interacts with heat. When exposed to heat, alcohol expands at a much greater rate than other liquids, such as water.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

“When we hit our first above-80-degree day here in Chapel Hill, all I can think about are beverages that are light in alcohol and zippy in nature,” says Paula de Pano, owner of Rocks + Acid in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Summer wines for me are acid-driven, almost mimicking the thirst-quenching characteristics of an ice-cold lemonade.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Zebra striping the coined term for alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within a session falls under this distinction. In this case, the volley references a style of mindful drinking thats uniquely suited to feed off the zeitgeist of the no- and low-alcohol movement. Its also a rather terrific conversation starter.

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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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Cheers

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Quest also recently opened a cocktail bar in Abidjan called BISSA , which features African spirits and wines, indigenous ingredients, and seasonal vegetation. They do not use alcohol procured from a third party and then add flavor to make their drinks.

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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

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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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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Cheers

DECEMBER 6, 2024

How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? I then worked at a steakhouse in high school where I always loved winning the wine contest for highest weekend sales. where I fully immersed myself into the world of wines. In 2006, I accepted the job as wine director for Lure Fishbar in SoHo and the rest is history.

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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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

MARCH 11, 2025

As per the treatys original terms, all alcoholic drinks above 10 percent ABV fell into a separate classification from those below that strength. Still, in 2011, Russias national level of alcohol consumption was twice the critical level proposed by the World Health Organization. The laws all went into effect at the start of 2013.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. 3 Italian sparkling wine in the U.S., market for this very Italian sparkling wine. Bubbly Boom Sparkling wine in general enjoyed a significant jump in sales during the onset of the pandemic. percent since its debut in 2020. consumers.

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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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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal. According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

based wine regions — New York, the Pacific Northwest and California — and offers a wine list that represents the best varietals and producers from these regions. Cocktails complement the wine list and incorporate ingredients and flavors that align with these three regions as well as the dishes on the menu. “We

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 14, 2025

Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of work advancing women’s roles across the beverage alcohol industry. Today, WOTVS is a thriving global network that has made significant strides in fostering a more gender-diverse industry, changing the face of beverage alcohol.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

percent ABV, it’s not “alcohol-free” but is defined as “nonalcoholic” by the FDA.) AL’s Classic Non-Alcoholic Beer Alban de Pury launched AL’s Drinks Company in 2020 when he realized he felt better after he stopped drinking beer. Here are some excellent low-proof brews hailing from around the globe. And, it’s less than 0.5 percent ABV.

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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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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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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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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With how much we hear about the idea of increased alcohol abstention, it doesn’t seem like shots should still be as popular as they are. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: How Shots Got Classy appeared first on VinePair. But they are back in drinking culture indeed.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the origins of French liqueurs and delve into the production processes of notable brands, including Noces Royales by Spiritique, Arvani by Artez, and several liqueur options by Jules Theuriet and Jahiot.

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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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