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

Bar Magazine

The pairings were selected by Sarah Abbott MW, MD of Swirl Wine Group and Ronan Sayburn MS, CEO of The Court of Master Sommeliers. The retail price of each of the wines was thoroughly researched and a calculated GBP per point was awarded. The lowest GBP per point was deemed best value. ’ NV Champagne Egly Ouriet ‘V.P

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Chances are their bottle selections have been thoroughly researched, tasted, and curated, with a staff ready to guide you to your next favorite bottle. Its wine club, Rox Box, offers 12 handpicked bottles via quarterly memberships. Here’s a cross-country tour of some of the best indie retailers in America.

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The Mount Rushmore of Oregon Pinot Noir, According to 8 Wine Experts

VinePair

Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” Pinot Noir: The Laurène bottling is a steady favorite for a reason. The Bergström Vineyard bottling offers bright red fruit, savory depth, and an elegant tannin profile. Some bottlings were labeled as Anden and some as Seven Springs. Here’s what they said. Cristom Vineyards “Mt.

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The 32 Best Pinot Noirs for 2025

VinePair

This year we were taken by earthy, red-fruited expressions from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and elegant, ocean-kissed bottlings from sites along California’s stunning coasts. There’s even a standout wine from New Zealand and an impressive bottle from Virginia. This ensures we have a close eye on what’s new and exciting. And delicious.

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The Remarkable Journey of Listán Prieto

Imbibe Magazine

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 I have just the thing,” Zarate says, excited to introduce a unique find.

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Cava Reclaims Its Identity and Charts a New Way Forward

Imbibe Magazine

Eduard Viader grabs a bottle from a riddling rack, pulls off the metal brace that secured the cork, and with his index finger covering the closure to keep it from flying off, uses his clawlike wrench to ease the cork out of the bottle. He spins the bottle to tamp down the fizz and turns it upright. was established.

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America’s Energy Drink Habit Is Fueling Big Profits, for Better or Worse

VinePair

Tim Riley first began reviewing energy drinks in 2021, when his wife joked that his habit of tasting sugary caffeine beverages with his skillset as a sommelier could make for a good TikTok bit. She testified in Congress over problematic practices in the energy drink industry in 2013. A decade later, Harris says not much has changed.