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The Biggest Wine Stories From 2023

VinePair

This further points to a developing trend toward high-end white wine in the industry. High-volume regions cut back on wine production As the popularity of cocktails and RTDs continued to soar, wine’s inability to connect with younger consumers dominated the conversation in 2023.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces The 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

Working together to prepare and execute cocktails for large-scale, high-volume events at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, CAP apprentices gain invaluable experience while serving as the foundation for TOTC’s beverage programming. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces The 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

Working together to prepare and execute cocktails for large-scale, high-volume events at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, CAP apprentices gain invaluable experience while serving as the foundation for TOTC’s beverage programming. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.

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Experts Weigh In On Wines By The Glass

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A wine that is thoughtfully offered by the glass should be intriguing, versatile in its food pairings, and exhibit a well-rounded character, says Lauren Clark, beverage manager and sommelier at The Americano in Atlanta. WHO: Maurice DiMarino , sommelier at Casa Gabriela , part of San Diegos Cohn Restaurant Group.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

The program offers a hands-on opportunity to strengthen technical skills, build global professional networks, and gain leadership experience in a high-volume environment. The Cocktail Apprentice Programs core pillars are mentorship, community, and elevating the craft of bartending beyond the bar and mixing glass.