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Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’

VinePair

And up until July 2011, the Russian government legally categorized any beverage under 10 percent ABV as a foodstuff among the likes of eggs, soda, bread, and other standard grocery store goods. Still, in 2011, Russias national level of alcohol consumption was twice the critical level proposed by the World Health Organization.

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5 Regions Where You Can Easily Find Aged Wines

VinePair

One of wines most alluring properties is its ability to evolve over time. While some wines can age incredibly well like red Burgundy that doesnt necessarily mean the older vintages are easy to find. Read on to discover the regions best known for releasing wines with some age.

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Tahiirah Habibi Is Building a Better Wine World on Her Own Terms

Imbibe Magazine

In 2017, she founded the Hue Society to champion inclusivity in the wine industry and was named an Imbibe 75 Person to Watch in 2020. Since then, she’s continued to rack up accolades, such as VinePair ’s 2022 Advocate of the Year and Wine Enthusiast ’s 2023 Social Visionary of the Year. But that changed in 2011. this year. “I

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Between global tariffs, inflation, and myriad other challenges, the wine world has been going through some tough times, which means it’s more important than ever to support locally owned independent wine shops. wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs. wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs.

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The Next Era of Spanish Wine Starts Now

Imbibe Magazine

When the team behind Oxalis , a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn, opened Clinton Hill wine bar Place des Fêtes in 2022, beverage director Piper Kristensen knew exactly what he didn’t want to do: re-create the same-old, same-old bistronomy-style French-heavy list. Spanish wine—even great Spanish wine—isn’t new to stateside customers.

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London Wine Fair’s Battle of the Bubbles: The Results

Bar Magazine

~ English wines take the top and runner up spots, with Champagne the overall winner ~ London Wine Fairs Battle of the Bubbles took place on Monday the first day of the show and the results have been announced on Centre Stage. The retail price of each of the wines was thoroughly researched and a calculated GBP per point was awarded.

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The Thrilling History of Amusement Park Beers

Imbibe Magazine

Undaunted staffers met with local breweries, eventually partnering with Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing on 2011’s collaborative Horsetail Ale, which celebrated Looff Carousel’s 100th anniversary. Stick to mainstream staples, they said. Local beer would never sell well. For breweries, close proximity to an amusement park also pays dividends.

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