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Wine and Ice Cream Are a Terrible Pairing, So Why Are Bars Selling Them Side By Side?

VinePair

The bar, named Folderol , isnt a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. Traditional principles would advise against serving wine with ice cream. When people come in the point isnt to pair wine and ice cream together. We have good wine.

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We Asked 11 Sommeliers: Which Bordeaux Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. What counts as a bang for your buck is subjective, of course, especially when it comes to the priciest wines on the shelf. Here’s what the pros said.

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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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You probably didn’t expect to find a Tea Sommelier in Las Vegas

Old Liquors Magazine

Las Vegas’ only tea sommelier, Lola Zhao, grew up immersed in the world of tea. Are there any similarities between a tea sommelier and a wine sommelier? “I I think any kind of sommelier has a commonality. Do teas, like wine, pair better with certain foods? “He was my first teacher. Yes, they do.

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Favorite Wines By The Glass

Cheers

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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Review: Wines of Portugal’s Alentejo, Winter 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Before adjourning for the holiday recess, we were invited to a tasting session curated by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein. The wines selected were carefully chosen, taking into consideration such factors as altitude, grape selection, sustainability initiatives, and regional popularity. Thoughts on all wines tasted follow.

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The Absolute Best Canned Wines to Drink Right Now

VinePair

Push that macro-lager aside, it’s time to make room in the cooler for canned wines. Though beer, hard seltzer, and cocktails traditionally rule the canned drinks space, there’s a rising number of exceptional wines hitting shelves in this format. Similar to boxed wines , canned wines haven’t always had the best reputation.

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