VinePair

APRIL 11, 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. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. April has been a month of intense uncertainty so far.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

But what of wine? Making a good non-alcoholic wine was never going to be easy. That, and there’s a one-two punch of complexity and mouthfeel in good wine that’s very hard to hang onto after you remove the alcohol. But craft beer didn’t pull off the miracle overnight and we probably shouldn’t expect the same from wine.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Rose Tavern in Canandaigua, NY recently hosted a seasonal wine pairing dinner event with the Hermann J. During the evening the head chef came out to describe the preparation and story of each course, then Fred and Thera would describe the wine and the intention behind the pairing. Wiemer vineyard.

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more. The New French Wine: Redefining the World’s Greatest Wine Culture [Two-Book Boxed Set] Jon Bonné, Ten Speed Press, March 2023.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. The sunshine in this region comes through in this ripe and expressive wine. That’s kind of like Riesling.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Also, working in an Italian restaurant, combining the bitterness of most Italian liqueurs with this versatile spirit ends up creating the perfect balance that you would never expect. Although, I also always enjoy a nice, bold glass of red wine. I prefer to keep it simple and savor something slowly.

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Spiritz

JULY 11, 2024

Be it the way he has married bitter to mango sambhar gelato or moringa chokha with sattu kachori inspires awe. Wines & More. But what truly sets Avatara apart is its ingenious wine pairing. Whether you are a seasoned oenophile or a novice wine enthusiast, the selection at Avatara is sure to delight and surprise.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

To “brew” a beer, users can simply push a button and get a standard recipe, or use sliders to adjust characteristics like bitterness and amount of alcohol. 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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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Here are her current non-alc picks: Buzzkill Wines When I first tried Buzzkill, it felt like I was “cheating” in all the right ways. Wine tends to be higher in sugar, especially NA wine because of the dealcoholization process. Wine Down is Apothékary’s red wine-inspired alcohol alternative tincture.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Head Sommelier Sophie Gitterle delves into the rich tapestry of South American wines, offering an eclectic selection from speciality importers alongside Australian and Spanish varietals. For this one, Fernet is blended with Cynar, another amaro, along with a secret Buenos Aires bitters blend.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 26, 2024

Chrissie, serving as the Head of Judging, rose to prominence during her highly-acclaimed tenure as Group Head of Wine at Hakkasan. Throughout her three-decade tenure in hospitality, Chrissie has lent her expertise as a judge in various competitions, most notably as the Head of Judging for the Sommelier Wine Awards.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

The London Competitions prides itself on having award winning buyers, bartenders, master sommeliers, masters of wine and some of the most influential people working in the drinks industry. Judging process The judging is broken down like this: Q (Quality Score) + Value Score (V) + Package Score (P) = London Wine Competition Score.

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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. s cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, featuring bitters and liqueurs from local producer Don Ciccio & Figli. A Nod to D.C.’s

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While restaurants historically featured limited selections of beer or soju, the beverage directors at today’s forward-thinking establishments have pushed the boundaries of what Korean drinks programs can look like, with many curating extensive, award-winning wine lists and pairing menus.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The cocktail menu, curated by award-winning mixologist Jim Meehan, features five specialty whiskey cocktails, including Drink a Peach with peach flavored whiskey and bitters and Mayme, Tailored, highlighting an American whiskey with ginger beer. Guests can also choose from over 20 classic and new American whiskeys.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Ben’s Friends: Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, hosts and hostesses, GMs, and owners who have found or are seeking sobriety. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. will lead a series of tours, including: Absinthe Tour Bourbon St. &

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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. Still others labeled their wines D.O. In response, the D.O.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” The restaurant’s bar and accompanying wine cellar offer equally impressive programs. Adjacent to the dining room, The Cellar holds more than 1,200 wines from around the world,” says Galicia.

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2024

When Georgia is mentioned in wine-centric circles, the discussion is usually centered on the Eastern European nation, where the traditional clay amphora fermentation process is the stuff of reverent legends. But today, the wine industry in Northern Georgia is making up for lost time, and catching up quickly. They do not.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” ” —Donya El Shoubasi, sommelier, Asador Bastian , Chicago “Maybe due to its absolutely zero-frills nature, the Rusty Nail hasn’t evolved from ironic to post-ironic anomaly like the Espresso Martini.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 17, 2024

The addition of Dry Vermouth gives it some nice body, and adding Orange Bitters or Peychauds gives it a bit more depth. It’s been labeled the Continental Sour, The Southern Whisky Sour and the Claret Snap but let’s be honest… It’s a Whisky sour with a float of red wine.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

24 Imbibe Gift Subscription Give the gift of great drinks with a subscription to Imbibe —perfect for the home bartender, beer lover, wine connoisseur, or general beverage enthusiast! $25 45 Italian Wine Puzzle Learn, and sip, your way through the Italian countryside while assembling this 1,000-piece puzzle from Water and Wines.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

All that matters is that you’re drinking perhaps the biggest producer of vibes the wine world has to offer. Fortunately, there are ample examples of cost-effective Champagnes on bottle shop shelves to satisfy even the most wine-savvy party guest. Nicholas Schulman, wine director, RPM Italian , Washington, D.C. “A

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Whether guests want beer, cocktails, or wine, the server should ideally put those in straightaway, giving diners ample time to sip as they peruse the food menu. While its one thing to rely on the sommelier for consultation, if a guest already knows what wine they want, why cant another staff member take the order?

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Made with Knob Creek rye, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and bitters, and served over a large whiskey ice cube, “it has become our best-selling cocktail and a new guest favorite,” says Lehmann. Wines include Oberon Cabernet; Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir; Dr. Loosen “Dr. To date, 23% of wine mix has come from Master Sommelier Selection.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They are walking through perhaps the most unusual wine facility in the world, and certainly one of the least conventional prizes in war: Artwinery in Bakhmut. Stalin responded by ordering the establishment of a facility for sparkling wine production using the methode champenoise in a spent gypsum mine 236 feet underground in Bakhmut.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Partner Content: Ace of Cups By Roman Sydorenko, Founder of Ace of Cups Why do fine dining restaurants—a world obsessed with purity of ingredients and mastery of flavor—continue to rely almost exclusively on wine for beverage pairings? Compared to the limited sensory range of wine, tea offers a multidimensional experience.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. It’s bitter, bright, and boozy, and paired with the salty, crunchy kombu celery, it’s the perfect drinking experience. The best part? We all chose well.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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. Sommelier Nikita Malhotra curated a wine list that matches the restaurants seafood-focused fare, but theres a twist: The extensive program exclusively features white wines. (OK,

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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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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Resist the common temptation to aggressively grind or pulverize the ingredients, as this can inadvertently release bitter and otherwise undesirable flavors from things like citrus pith or herb stems. You can find these at Amazon, wine and spirits retailers, and specialty barware shops.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2024

This holiday season, if youre buying a friend a coveted bottle of Champagne or bourbon , a book on wine or spirits can be the perfect accompaniment likely one that will last far longer than the bottle. A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines Dan Keeling, Quadrille, November 2024. Whos Afraid of Romane Conti?:

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 28, 2025

If you’ve ever gotten rankled by your sommelier, your bartender, your booze merchant, or your favorite brand of hooch, read on and see if you agree with us. Red wine served too warm That bin of Chianti parked next to the pizza oven is doing no one any favors. Invest in a wine fridge, folks. -CN We will not be silenced!

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