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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. Photo by Matthieu Joannon via www.unsplash.com Wine charms with Wine Glasses Looking for affordable wedding party gifts for wine lovers? It’s a really personal touch to have made this gift yourself!

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Freezer Door Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

But if you want to try creating your own ice-cold bottled cocktail, Hirsch shared some of his tips, including how not to accidentally turn your favorite drink into a 750ml popsicle. “This is where infusions and fat washing are helpful,” says Hirsch. .” When batching a 750ml (25.3

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Review: Wines of Sonoma-Cutrer, Early 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

The wine to have with Asian cuisine or a spice-laden filet of fish. A / $20 2021 Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – Previous expressions of this wine have been on the punchy, blown-out side, but this 2021 release settles into a more vibrant groove quickly and efficiently. Versatile solo or with a range of foods.

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Review: Wines of Merry Edwards, Winter 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse. Surprisingly straightforward but perfectly drinkable.

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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

Booze Business

This shift is reflected in the market with beer sales stagnating, wine offering alcohol-free alternatives, and spirits brands introducing non-alcohol versions of cocktails. Overall, 33% of Americans said they had spent $50 or more on a bottle of alcohol in 2022, against just 24% in 2021. Premiumization is most notable in spirits.

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The VinePair Podcast: Are Predatory Loans Jacking Up Restaurant Wine Prices?

VinePair

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. The price markups could be indicative of restaurants attempting to inflate costs in places where the customer is least likely to notice: the bottle list.

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The VinePair Podcast: Why Have Cocktails Surpassed Wine With Many Diners?

VinePair

There’s a lot less room to hide when you’re being served wine straight from a bottle you know you can buy for less at retail cost. For a similar price, you can either buy a four-ounce pour of wine or a drink someone actually put some elbow grease into — and arguably more booze. The markup is right there in front of you.

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