Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Odds are, your familiarity with Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain’s Catalonia region, may simply be as a cheap bottle of bubbles. Producers of the wine are pushing the regulating body, D.O. Cava, for stricter rules for quality, aiming to improve the wine’s global image and subsequent value.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

A new European-inspired venue has emerged on Sydneys bar scene, with the Love Tilly Group (LTG) launching Letra House. Image: Love Tilly Group) A new European-inspired venue has emerged on Sydneys bar scene, with the Love Tilly Group (LTG) launching Letra House. Jones has created a menu influenced by Spanish flavours and dishes.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Here are some of their favorites, both new to the world and new to their back bars. Abigail Gullo, creative director, Loa Bar International House Hotel , New Orleans “We like the WhistlePig brand and their eclectic ways of making rye whiskeys, especially the PiggyBack Rye for cocktails or the 12 Year Old World Rye for sipping.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. Mind the (Bar) Cart Seasoned flyers will be familiar with the standard, ready-to-drink beverage options offered on board. The Kalimotxo. “I

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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. The mother of Cabernet Sauvignon is so complex, floral, fruity, and delicious.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Image: Liquid & Larder) The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Operating from early morning until late.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

One of the joys of summertime is finding the perfect wine to pair with the season’s variety of outdoor activities. Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Last Word Hospitality , L.A.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. Thankfully, as our wine experts below can attest, there are plenty of underrated supermarket wines that won’t let you or your meal down. Greg Cantu, wine director, Quaintrelle , Portland, Ore.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) the wine they’re recommending — especially since ordering a bottle is an expensive risk these days. In that case, a sommelier might be expected to try almost everything on the list.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. What counts as a bang for your buck is subjective, of course, especially when it comes to the priciest wines on the shelf. Here’s what the pros said.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina Built out in the historic (and long neglected) Robitzsch Brothers Building in San Antonio’s eastside, this cocktail spot from local bar veterans opened in the fall of 2022 and leans into its namesake vibes reminiscent of places like Old Havana and Colón, Panama. a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

When the team behind Oxalis , a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn, opened Clinton Hill wine bar Place des Fêtes in 2022, beverage director Piper Kristensen knew exactly what he didn’t want to do: re-create the same-old, same-old bistronomy-style French-heavy list. One huge benefit: the price.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

Despite the huge variety of wine available in the U.S. 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. I think Portuguese Baga is a super-delicious wine that is usually very reasonably priced.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Everyone wants a wine that over-delivers on quality for an excellent price. But finding those kinds of deals can require a little extra wine knowledge and some research. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Alberto Orte’s Atlantida Blanco.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Bar Tilda Martini Experience Photography: Steven Woodburn & Jason Loucas It was Sydney’s first ever five-star hotel, and now the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has reopened after a massive $70 million renovation. There are 436 brand-new rooms, more than 15 refreshed event spaces and of course, bars and restaurants.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I This is a Mexican wine made from the Misión grape.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. At the same time, Merlot can be one of the most approachable and easy-to-love wines, with its fruit-forward characteristics and plush mouthfeel. But despite the on-screen hate, Merlot is still a star in our eyes.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

Buying wine in any setting can be a little overwhelming. Even those well versed in the wine world’s many options may find it difficult to determine if they’re getting a great deal. Even those well versed in the wine world’s many options may find it difficult to determine if they’re getting a great deal.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Hey there, fellow cocktail lovers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality staff! We’re super excited to announce the addition of a couple new bar items & color lines to our ever-expanding lineup of bar accessories. Well, we’ve taken our already-amazing wine key and made it extra fancy. Which is your favorite?)

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Imagine walking into a bar and, upon ordering a cocktail, being asked what your zodiac sign is. Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. Credit: Max Flatow In the past couple of years, many bars across the U.S. Or fiery and direct.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Within the same hotel brand, each property has a unique restaurant and/or bar concept, often multiple within the same property. Each program focuses on four key venues: Bars, Restaurants, Grab & Go and Catering & Events. The Peacock Alley lobby bar at Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando, FL.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalition , Wine Coalition , and the Snail of Approval program, as well as hospitality-focused projects dedicated to supporting eduction, wellness, community-building, and innovation.

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Cheers

JUNE 24, 2024

Our guest for this episode is Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, who is one of the founders of Wineaux, a new wine market and bar in southwest Las Vegas. Nick weighs in on popular wine styles, wine education, pairings and creating an experience for guests, as well as the challenges with operating an on- and off-premise wine business.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

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? The same goes for alcohol. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the current crop of bartenders and sommeliers should know the names and stories of some of their more famous predecessors, or if the only thing that really matters is being able to make the drinks and serve the wine. Tune in for more.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With many people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their by-the-glass selection. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

At 24, experiencing a full-on quarter-life crisis, I shifted my focus to beverages, earning my Certified Sommelier certificate. Over the next four years, I mastered the art of inventory, bar management, cocktail development, and wine list curation.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As soon as we heard about the collaboration we started work creating an incredible whisky experience,” Cameron Ewen, The Balmoral’s Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH, explained to me over email. I got in contact with the Balmoral Hotel to find out how they’d created this unforgettable experience. “As

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s hard to think of a job in wine that Lee Campbell hasn’t had. From retail, to restaurant manager and sommelier, to wine director, winemaker, and more, she’s pretty much done it all. But the wine realm still felt mysterious to her. Then she discovered natural wine. “I Then I just had to find a way in.”

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Martha Wright, Founder of Clear Power Coaching As a former winery owner, I was quite on board with the culturally-accepted norm that a good bottle of wine or Champagne (or whiskey) is the ultimate gift. And even better, make it a group activity or DIY bar. Speaking of bars, why not set up a DIY non-alcoholic cocktail bar?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

There’s no shortage of serious cocktail bars in New York City right now. Swirling tiles adorn the tabletops, their curvetures matching the elegant, half-moon bar. To get guests in the door, technique was the standpoint,” says Adler, a sommelier, former chef, and veteran of esteemed establishments like Contra and Saison.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Despite its location in the heart of America’s most prestigious wine region, the city of Napa didn’t land on many people’s radars 10 years ago. No one is more attuned to the changes than Aubrey Bailey and Taylor Domin, the owners of Cadet Wine and Beer. Instead, wine (and beer) are the foundations on which it was built.

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