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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

Opened in 2016 in Fountain Square, Square Cat has since been named one of the best record stores in the country by Vinyl Me, Please magazine. In 2018, he partnered with sommelier Josh Mazanowski to open Beholder, which has since seen multiple James Beard Award nominations for both its food and the wine program.

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We Asked 12 Wine Pros: What ‘Cult’ Wine Is Actually Worth the Hype?

VinePair

Eager consumers patiently join waitlists, sign up for members-only clubs, or cross their fingers for an allocation just for the chance to drop some serious money on a bottle, whether it’s a coveted Napa Cab or an elusive small-production cuvée from an obscure French region. ” —Steven McDonald, sommelier, Pappas Bros.

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Kölsch Crush: The Crowd-Pleasing German Ale Finds a Fresh Following

Imbibe Magazine

Elmo Brewing in late 2016, and Carl the kölsch steadily cultivated a following at the taproom and around town. Solemn Oath first brewed lightly fruity Lü in 2016, and it grabbed a bronze medal at that year’s Great American Beer Festival, later becoming a year-round beer in 2018. He opened St.

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We Asked 17 Wine Professionals: What’s Your One Bucket-List Bottle?

VinePair

Domaine des Miroirs ‘Mon Rythme Son Rythme Les Saugettes’ 2016. ” —Cedric Nicaise, sommelier / co-owner, The Noortwyck , NYC “There are of course endless wines out there that I would kill to get a taste of, most of which I will probably never lay my eyes on let alone drink. Paul Brady, owner, Paul Brady Wine , Beacon, N.Y.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Its wine club, Rox Box, offers 12 handpicked bottles via quarterly memberships. Beaupierre hosts complimentary wine tastings every Thursday and offers three tiers of wine club memberships with three or six monthly bottle picks. Grand Cata There are three locations of this award-winning Latin American wine specialist in the D.C.

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8 Things You Should Know About Ridge Vineyards, the Winery Behind California’s Iconic Monte Bello Bottle

VinePair

But while many sommeliers and oenophiles are enamored by the winery’s expressive Bordeaux-style blends and Zinfandels, some might not be aware of just how far back this winery’s history goes. He retired in 2016 at 80 years old, after a decorated, 47-year career as Ridge’s winemaker. Ridge launched America’s first wine club.

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Meet The Beverage Directors Behind NYC’s New Wave of Korean Fine-Dining Restaurants

VinePair

These were just part of a flurry of openings that kicked off in 2016 and continue today, including Cote , Oiji Mi , Kochi , Mari , and Anto. Similarly, Hoyoung Kim left Jungsik to open Jua , and more recently launched a slightly more casual concept, Moono. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

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