Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

Sommeliers and beverage directors are finding inspiration in Spain’s relatively recent wine renaissance, from the revival of indigenous varietals to boundary-pushing new styles. . Bar Vinazo, Brooklyn, New York The newest venture from sommelier, author, and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Bar Vinazo celebrates his love for Spanish wines.

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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. How do you actually make your non-alcoholic wine?

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you ask a sommelier the most common request from guests, they’ll likely tell you that most diners are seeking a “dry” option or a bottle that “isn’t too sweet.” Yes, the simplest way to test whether a bottle is dry or sweet on the spot is to examine the wine’s alcohol percentage.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Honjozo also has a bit of brewers alcohol added and therefore, when warmed, it creates this creamy mouthfeel,” says Joly. The Fukushima-based producer only brews kimoto styles, another traditional way of brewing that also allows the lactic acid to develop, and all their sake is aged.

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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. And fine like the line it toes between its alcoholic counterpart. Fine taste.

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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. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?”

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Good Spirits News

JULY 15, 2024

All The Bitter makes classically inspired cocktail bitters using organic, functional ingredients free of alcohol, full of flavor, and designed by Michelin-trained sommeliers. Equally at home in full strength, low- and no-alcohol cocktails, their bitters also make a great addition to sparkling water, tonic, ginger ale, tea, and beer.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 24, 2024

Photo credit: Eli Percy Photo By Ashley Sunderland, The Sober Curator Contributor In the ever-evolving landscape of non-alcoholic beverages, (parentheses) emerges as a bold pioneer, challenging our perceptions of what a sophisticated drink can be. The result is a beverage that offers comfort and relaxation without the need for alcohol.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. “It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures.

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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. Thibault Dubreuil, sommelier, Eli’s Table , NYC “When it comes to red wines, one of the most overrated and oversubscribed grapes is Cabernet Sauvignon.

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2024

“As much as we should celebrate wines grown on our home turf, we must understand that we are light years behind Europe in terms of our alcohol policies and distribution structure.” Zhao also encounters doubters at Silver Apricot, and puts the sommelier tradition of blind tasting to good use in such instances, pouring examples from the U.S.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 13, 2024

PARTNER CONTENT From sommeliers at The French Laundry to pioneers in the alcohol-free bitters market, Ian and Carly Blessing’s journey with All The Bitter is a tale of innovation born from personal necessity. Ian, you’re in bitters, a niche space within alcohol alternatives and even traditional cocktails.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Key highlights include the revitalised masterclass schedule, the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) results ceremony, The Great Imbibe Live Shake Off competition and the new much-anticipated Campo de Agave theatre, an oasis of agave plant-based spirits masterclasses hosted by Club Cantina.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

He’s also seeing an interest in demi or half-portions of drinks, which enables guests to have more flavor experiences without consuming too much alcohol or sugar. Brown says that tequila has been popular with guests, along with classic cocktails and recognizable riffs on the classics. 5-Day program every winter.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 26, 2024

By Fiona Hepher, Founder of Sansorium Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining a cohort of about 30 alcohol-free experts in London for the Second Annual World Alcohol-Free Awards. I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of the only competition in our industry solely dedicated to alcohol-free beverages.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Tell us a bit more about your experience as a chef, sommelier, mixologist, and professional flavor designer. It’s the lens that has informed my roles as a professional chef, sommelier, and bartender since the beginning of my career in 2001. Recreating the sensory experience of an alcoholic beverage is unbelievably challenging.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

To help you resist decision paralysis and narrow down your choices, we asked sommeliers for the splurges they deem worthy and the under-the-radar deals within this mammoth category. Eduardo Dingler, sommelier, vice president of wine access and wine/spirits consultant, Kembara and Makoto Vail , Phoenix, Ariz. and Vail, Colo. “I

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A darling among sommeliers, Pinot Noir’s prominent acidity and gentle tannins make it a versatile and food-friendly wine. With holiday feasts on the horizon, we asked sommeliers for their picks when it comes to high–quality, affordable Pinot Noir. Emily Johnston, sommelier, The Dutchess , Ojai, Calif. “I

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VinePair

AUGUST 12, 2024

Father’s Day in Bavaria is a bit different,” laughs Helen Busch, beer sommelier for the German Kraft brewpubs and bars in Vienna and London. In Sweden, for example, you can drink alcohol but only if you buy and consume it in the dining car, while it’s banned entirely on Scotrail trains (but not those connecting to the rest of the U.K.)

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Everyone who drinks alcohol at any level knows the name Don Julio. It’s also additive-free, and I personally love a pandemic success story when it comes to launching an alcohol brand.” The Tequila Komos line of tequila was started by ex-master sommelier Richard Betts in partnership with the Orendain family [of Destilleria Orendian].

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Spiritz

JULY 21, 2024

The average agave species reaches maturity between 10-12 years, equivalent to the average time required to build up adequate sugars inside it (fermentation: sugars = alcohol!). Kunal Kaul is the Founder of Grape Xpectations and also Vice President – International Tequila Academy, India, and a Level 3 Tequila Sommelier.

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The Bartender Company

MARCH 5, 2023

It is made from fermented rice polished to remove the outer layer or “bran” During the fermentation process, starches from the rice is converted into sugars, which then ferment into alcohol. However, unpasteurized sake is available, with a distinctive sake taste and complex flavors that stands out from similar alcoholic beverages.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Unless you’re partying with a very specific crowd — or vacationing with one highly ambitious Brit — chances are that gin isn’t dominating any alcohol-adjacent conversations that arise. Oysters and alcohol have an epic love story , and their relationship takes center stage in this hedonistic how-to from Brooklyn institution Maison Premiere.

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

On Grand Cayman, sommelier Christian Esser has owned and directed wine education center Wineschool3 for 16 years and, tellingly, now co-owns the new wine bar Le Petit Bar Cayman. Younger consumers are gravitating towards fresh, low-alcohol wines.” Esser agrees that the Basin’s youth market is expanding.

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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

As the inky-hued Vinhão variety from up north in Vinho Verde/Minho serves a wickedly zesty zip of acidity combined with relatively low alcohol (and price), it’s often the pour of the party. Despite its misleading color, the freshness cuts cleanly through the richly flavored seafood. “[It]

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But the Santa Barbara District Attorney charged the company for operating without a license to sell alcohol or permission to discharge products into U.S. waters early this year. AI came for somm jobs AI left no industry untouched in 2023, as ChatGPT and similar machine learning programs boomed in popularity.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2024

Denver’s Clara Klein , lead sommelier at Sunday Vinyl , recounts her barley-soaked introduction to the rite at Little Nell in Aspen. A bit of evolution is to be expected: Alcohol is a toxin, and nobody wants to pay the piper the day after. It’s the smart move, after all. Is Social Media Spoiling the Shift Drink?

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2024

But the Peach State’s wine dreams died on the vine when Prohibition swooped in early: Alcohol became illegal in the state in 1907, over a decade before it became a national edict in 1920. By 1880, Georgia was the sixth-largest winegrowing state in the country, with over 20,000 acres of land devoted to grapes.

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PubClub

JULY 16, 2024

Guests can also order from a selection of wines chosen by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, including wines from local vineyards in Virginia. 1 Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. A Nod to D.C.’s s Rich History and Culture Drawing inspiration from Washington, D.C.’s

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The lounge also features a fully stocked main bar with 10 wines hand-selected by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, a local cocktail menu including spirit free options, and Centurion Lounge signature drinks. 1 Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Beers In addition to six cartridges filled with natural aromas and flavors, the OneTap uses tap water and a malt mixture, adding carbonation and the appropriate amount of neutral grain spirit to create a drink that is said to taste just like beer, even if it wasn’t brewed and fermented in the traditional way.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

By Isabel van Zuilen, Founder of Sobertopia Since I love bubbles, here’s an overview of over 40 non-alcoholic sparkling wines I’ve tried and tested myself, including my reviews, my bubbly rating, and where you can get them! Why only bubbles… My favorite drink while still drinking alcohol was sparkling wine, preferably pink Champagne.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Some in the movement are using the spotlight to highlight Korea’s traditional drinks and drinking culture, incorporating unique Korean “sool” (alcoholic beverages) into their programs and emulating the atmosphere of Korea’s “pocha” or pubs. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. They make tea an ideal base for non-alcoholic drinks that aim for complexity and mouthfeel. ” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual.

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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. Lower-alcohol wines, sustainably and conveniently packaged brands and proseccos are a few of the trends now driving industry growth. Overall wine decreased 3.4% in 2023 to 336.6

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. They make tea an ideal base for non-alcoholic drinks that aim for complexity and mouthfeel. ” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual.

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