VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

Almost 200 years after his death at Monticello, his beloved Virginia home, we can only imagine what our third president, Thomas Jefferson, might have thought about Virginia wines if he were around to taste them today. Among those planting their flags from all over the wine world: Virginia Wine.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hundreds of bitter brands were being hawked, with most promoting not only exotic ingredients … but also an exhaustive list of maladies they could cure. It was also bottled at a revivifying 100 proof, with a recommended dosage of three full wine glasses daily. It was also cheaper.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Foubert, a farmer, and wine merchant in the Charente-Maritime department of southwest France, initiated her palate with brandy distilled from plums from his orchard. Despite her initial distaste her grandfather introduced her to another offering—an amber liquid he called Armagnac. I guess it’s what makes me a true French-American!”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With many people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their by-the-glass selection. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites. Classic Penedes.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. In total, 58 spirits , 26 wines and 16 RTDs qualified as Growth Brands this year, based on 2023 calendar year sales. Overall wine decreased 3.4% That’s not to say there are no bright spots and growth areas in the wine industry.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I This is a Mexican wine made from the Misión grape.”

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Cheers

JANUARY 26, 2024

Why does the wine category struggle with Millennials and Gen Z? The wine industry had been on an upward trajectory since 1997, averaging growth levels over 2% through 2018, according to data from The Beverage Information Group , the data partner of Cheers magazine. But the rate of growth has decelerated since 2004.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

The OG Sleepy Girl Mocktail is said to promote a healthier sleep and relaxation. Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine (such as Surely Brut) (or 1.5 Combine the ingredients in a wine glass, add ice, stir, and garnish with an orange peel. Ritual Aperitif Alternative (or San Pellegrino Aranciata) 2 oz. oz of San Pellegrino Aranciata) 2 oz.

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

Picture this: a region boasting a population of over 92 million, an expanding middle class, and soaring wine purchases. Where can we find this rosé-hued economic region amidst the global effects of climate change , uprooting of vineyards, and declining wine sales? ’s annual wine market is now almost $80 million.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Likewise, there is a growing recognition for brands that have long championed inclusivity, staying ahead of the curve in promoting these values. Rose, Orgeat and Lucky Saint Beer Syrup* Grapefruit soda, to top *London Essence Preparation: Build the cocktail up in a large wine glass with ice cubes. Lyre’s White Cane Spirit 30 ml.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalition , Wine Coalition , and the Snail of Approval program, as well as hospitality-focused projects dedicated to supporting eduction, wellness, community-building, and innovation.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching, which means coolers around the country will soon be filled with rosés and crisp white wines to fend off the season’s inevitable heat. But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? So what makes a red wine chillable?

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

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. These drinks often include added vitamins, minerals, or other health-promoting ingredients. The post The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

If you’re looking for great wine values, there may be no better place on Earth than the Rhône Valley. It offers an almost endless array of notable wines — red, white, and rosé — in the under-$25 range. For less than $20, you can get a very very good bottle of wine,” says Nicolas Benivay, who manages sales at Domaine Pélaquié in Laudun.

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VinePair

MARCH 24, 2024

Hosting guests at a winery’s tasting room can effectively showcase the brand’s vibe and present the wines in the best possible light. One way to combat this decline is to develop more diverse and inclusive wine travel experiences — a handful of industry pros are leading the charge.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Foley Wines, the listed New Zealand wine business, has named Mike Higgins as interim CEO.

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VinePair

JANUARY 11, 2024

When it comes to wine, people tend to have pretty strong opinions. Whether it be which region provides the best value for the money, which variety is the most complex, or which dish you should pair with a certain bottle, wine enthusiasts usually have something to say about it. Here are 10 of the hottest takes from the r/wine subreddit.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

As the Official Wine and Spirits Partner of Dry January® USA, Lyre’s Amplifies the Impact with Nationwide Initiatives and Strategic Collaborations Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic, the trailblazer in the no-and-low alcohol beverage sector, proudly announces its exclusive role as the Official Wine and Spirit Partner of Dry January® USA.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

US-based wine tech company Coravin has promoted former chief operating officer and chief technology officer Dave Krupinski to CEO.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There’s a lot of hearsay around Mr. Pérignon, mainly due to the fact that his work was later sensationalized for promotional marketing purposes. Contrary to popular belief, he wasn’t blind, he didn’t invent sparkling wine, nor did he ever necessarily say, “Come quickly! He even made massive leaps in the practice of clarifying wine.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

Through our sponsorship of 86 Harassment, we are committed to driving meaningful change and promoting a culture of respect and dignity across our industry. We encourage others to join us in this critical movement.”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uncasville, CT-based casino Mohegan Sun held its 20th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. The annual food and wine festival included more than 15 events combining culinary artistry, unique and premium wine and spirit selections and celebrity chef demonstrations. Here’s a quick look at some of the festivities we attended.

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SevenRooms

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Lenny DeFranco As one of the biggest events on the hospitality calendar, Christmas brings a sled-load of promotional opportunities for restaurants. 9 Christmas Promotion Ideas 1. In this arrangement, you’d also mutually benefit from cross-promotion. Plus, the email and social tag lines basically write themselves.

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Spiritz

JUNE 26, 2024

Enter the realm of fruit wines-the delightful concoctions that transform humble fruits into liquid poetry. For "Wine is bottled poetry" as Robert Louis Stevenson would have us say. Rita's winery Naara-Aaba, located in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, produces wine from the abundantly grown kiwi fruit.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Thailand’s cabinet has approved slashing taxes on wine and spirits in a bid to promote tourism, it announced on Tuesday (2 January).

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Spiritz

JUNE 27, 2024

Even if it may not be apparent as of now, India's domestic market is slated to play a pivotal role in the future as far as India's wine consumption goes. Those in the wine business opine that the wine consumption in India could increase to one bottle per person every day, which makes 1.4 billion bottles on a daily basis.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 30, 2024

Robert Foye first joined Accolade Wines in 2020 as chief operating officer, being promoted to CEO that same year.

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Cheers

MAY 17, 2024

In this issue we present the 2024 Growth Brands Awards winners, the leaders in spirits, wine and ready-to-drink products. We hope you enjoy this issue, and we salute the industry’s efforts in promoting responsible drinking. Welcome to the Summer edition of Cheers magazine!

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Spiritz

JULY 31, 2024

The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has named industry veteran Sanjit Padhi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Nita Kapoor, who has led the association since 2021.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

.” Meanwhile, the state is making strides in championing its fruit wine industry. By legalizing fruit wine production, farmers are transforming surplus fruits—previously lost to wastage—into high-quality wines.

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Just Drinks

MAY 15, 2024

Italian wine group Marchesi Frescobaldi has promoted its COO Fabrizio Dosi to the group’s top role of CEO.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The fate of Navarra , a bucolic Spanish countryside expanse nestled between the far more famous regions — wine and otherwise — of Rioja , Basque Country , and Catalonia farther to the east, is at a crossroads. But despite continued growth in the category overall, France dominates the style in the minds of wine drinkers around the world.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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.

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VinePair

JUNE 10, 2024

Warren Winiarski, cofounder of famed Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars , passed away peacefully in his home on June 7 at the age of 95, according to a press release. The pioneering winemaker spent his life championing high-quality wines in California and played a key role in putting Napa Valley wine on the map.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

We dont say this as a braggadocious claim of influence, but rather to point out that the grape variety remains widely popular despite many winemakers efforts to push esoteric wines on their customers. The impulse to promote lesser-known juice isnt unique to the wine industry, but producers embracing and acting upon that impulse certainly is.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Co-founded by leading industry figures, Amrita Singh DipWSET, Mattia Antonio Cianca DipWSET, Salvatore Castano, and Vinod Abrol, the association aims to create a dynamic and inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of domestic and international wines and spirits.

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