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Gear: Champagne Glasses

Imbibe Magazine

A glass’s style will highlight different characteristics in the wine—a tapered rim keeps more bubbles in the glass, a wider bowl emphasizes aromatics, and a pointed base creates an alluring stream of bubbles. The trigonal sides create sleek prismatic angles that allow light rays to cut through the wine for added dazzle.

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How Alcohol Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Embrace Sustainability

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These efforts range from carrying natural and sustainably made products to no-waste cocktails to special promotions that benefit earth-friendly initiatives. For instance, hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North this past April partnered with The Bee Cause Project to promote education and awareness for the planet’s pollinators.

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We Asked 9 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Overrated White Wine?

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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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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

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based wine regions — New York, the Pacific Northwest and California — and offers a wine list that represents the best varietals and producers from these regions. Cocktails complement the wine list and incorporate ingredients and flavors that align with these three regions as well as the dishes on the menu.

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

I make it all the time now when I’m in the air, since it’s low-ABV and only two ingredients: Coca-Cola and red wine,” she says. The Wine List “Glasses of Champagne are a must on the plane,” says Xavier Thuizat. “I tried to pick cocktails that are easy to love and easy to make.” Her current favorite? The Kalimotxo. “I

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Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as SVP & Managing Director of Commercial for North America

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With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida. About Bacardi U.S.A.,

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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

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Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission.