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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

The wine list is approachable, sustainable, and curated with food pairings in mind. a Cosmo with a bit of body made with St George All Purpose Vodka, Pisco Oro Quebrantra, Etter Kirsch Brandy, Lemon, Cocchi Rosa and Honey Music is at the heart of Junebugs identity.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. CRT certified as well as WSET Level 2 certified in both Wine and Spirits, cocktail educator, and spirit enthusiast. Elizabeth Lang Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Expertise: Rum.

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Pairing Mexican Wine With Tacos

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Mexico may not yet be known for its wine, but the country’s Valle de Guadalupe is home to some of the oldest vines in the Americas, as well as the first woman-owned and operated winery in Mexico. While Margaritas and cerveza are the common drink pairings for tacos, Mexican wines make a great match as well.

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These Custom Crush Collectives Are Fostering Diversity in the Wine Industry

VinePair

Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company fell in love with wine while studying abroad in South America. where her parents had settled, she sought out various jobs in the wine industry. Indeed, according to The Roots Fund 2021 Annual Report , less than 5 percent of the wine industry “is people of color in ownership in wine.”

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BevX 2023: Cavaña Serves Up the Flavors of South America

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The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California. The bottle service is an experience resembling that of a sommelier, with tableside preparation of assorted seasonal fruits, agua frescas and house-made pairing salts.

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How brands can use London Spirits Competition to grow international markets

Bar Magazine

Commenting on the success that the company achieved this year at the London Spirits Competition, Gordon said: “It is always rewarding to win any medal when competing against so many great and much bigger brands, but to win the Best Brandy at this year’s LSC event was absolutely brilliant.” Quality score: marked out of 100.

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The Gastronomy Selection Edition #1 – launching today!

The Whisky Exchange

Since the first time I replaced the white wine in my Bolognese with 1980s malt whisky I’ve never looked back,” he told us. “I Enlisting the help of head buyer and former sommelier Dawn Davies MW, he has finally made this decade-spanning dream a reality. And while we’re starting off with a whisky, there’s much more to come.