VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. Or getting into the weeds of Pluto’s transit through Aquarius over a bottle of whiskey. Each bottle is sold with a smudge stick, crystals, and other energy-cleansing aids. Or fiery and direct.

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

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?” And clocking in at 10.5

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VinePair

AUGUST 21, 2024

Despite its contentious reputation among sommeliers and wine nerds, the continued success of the family-owned brand is irrefutably impressive. The iconic Napa Valley winery, founded by the Wagner family in 1972, recently celebrated its commendable 50 years of operation.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I’m a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Here, I’ve had the pleasure of tasting five Languedoc wines — sparkling, white, rosé, and red — from various appellations and offered my tasting and pairing notes for these benchmark bottles. Pair it with rich fish dishes, chicken, and casual cheese platters.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

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. One huge benefit: the price. They’re just so pretty.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. It’s all about finding the right bottle that fits your preferred style. Ever come across a movie that has a 32 percent audience score but 90 percent critics score?

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Kristin Courville, sommelier, The Bazaar By José Andrés in New York Kristin Courville WINE: Dominio del Challao Angelita 2020 from Rioja, Spain ($24 a glass) WHY: I love this wine because it shows the true elegance that Spanish wines are capable of. Madeline Maldonado, lead sommelier, Mercado Little Spain in New York.

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VinePair

MARCH 8, 2024

Instead of leaning lighter, sommeliers are embracing more textured and full-bodied whites — particularly those from the Iberian peninsula. At Txikito, a bottle of Luis A. Rodriguez, particularly the “Viña de Martîn Escolma” bottling primarily made with the Treixadura grape. Ma is also a fan of the wines of Luis A.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Its newest ship, Norwegian Prima launched in 2022 and includes the brand’s first sustainable cocktail bar. Each ecoTOTE, which replaces about four bottles of Bacardi Superior rum, is used, cleaned and refilled approximately 100 times, thereby creating a closed loop system.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 22, 2024

By lucky coincidence, this happened to dovetail nicely into a simultaneously scheduled webinar with Master Sommelier, wine educator, and all-around amicable fellow Peter Granoff, who presented an overview of wines of Uruguay, as well as the pleasant qualities and attributes of the nation.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From retail, to restaurant manager and sommelier, to wine director, winemaker, and more, she’s pretty much done it all. After receiving her sommelier certification, Campbell was fortunate to have models in Beth von Benz and Susan LaRossa, two professionals who forged a clear path for her to follow in the wine industry.

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

No bottle opener or glassware required. But there’s a growing incentive to embrace alternative packaging as drinkers become more aware of the environmental consequences of glass bottles. Some examples come from wineries like Two Shepherds in Sonoma or Prisma in Chile, which make canned wines to supplement their portfolio of bottles.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 11, 2023

OPENING NIGHT PARTY – Thursday, February 29 | 7pm The World of Pinot Noir’s opening night soirée features Pinot Noir and sparkeling wine from all over the world poured by America’s leading sommeliers, food from the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and scores of famous winemakers. The location is the airy Ballroom Foyer and outdoor terrace.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether youre looking for a $5 bottle of Porto Vita Rossi or a $630 2010 Chateau de Beaucastel, Marketview Liquor caters to your needs. If wine subscriptions interest you, Wine.coms renowned wine club has personal sommeliers to help you choose your wine based on your unique tastes and budget.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We’re all for buying bottles for our loved ones during the holidays, whether they’re beginner-friendly bourbons , blancos for agave geeks , or stellar Syrahs. Modern Caribbean Rum Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith, Wonk Press, November 2022. Consider this a masterclass of Caribbean rum in all its glory. November 2023.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cumulatively, these conditions led to projections that global wine production in 2023 would be the lowest it’s been since 1961 — with total volume decreasing a whopping 7 percent from 2022 numbers. This led to 2,000 bottles, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, to be destroyed in August.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the wine director and lead sommelier at Adalina restaurant in the Windy City’s Gold Coast neighborhood, Thomas has an enviable commute time — 11 minutes by taxi, to be exact — to this year’s festivities, and she “can’t wait to discover what Italy brings to Chicago.” VinePair newsletter subscribers receive a special 30% discount.

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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. Another Foley Family brand, Chalk Hill, consistently ranks among the top 10 chardonnays with both its Sonoma Coast and Estate bottlings, Vu says.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The original Cask & Coast Premium Reserve California Bourbon was released in 2022, and this Batch 2 has enjoyed a successful competition run, garnering gold medals at the New York World Spirits Competition, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge. ABV 51% (102 Proof).

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Incubator Programs Breaking into the industry is a challenge for almost everyone interested in making wine: Sourcing fruit, buying equipment, purchasing bottles and other materials — it’s an expensive and daunting endeavor, especially if you have limited funds and almost no connections.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ellia Park Co-founder, NA:EUN Hospitality (Atomix, Atoboy, Naro, Seoul Salon) Credit: Ye Fan Junghyun “JP” and Ellia Park, the husband-and-wife team behind NA:EUN Hospitality , opened Atoboy in 2016, followed by Atomix in 2018, and finally Naro in 2022. Still, the iconic magnum bottles remain a central part of the Cote dining experience.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Everyone likes a good deal, even wine professionals and sommeliers who spend their days pouring pricey bottles. That’s why we asked sommeliers to recommend the bottles they think are a solid bargain. Many of their choices are under $20, and some bottles are a bargain in terms of what’s inside them.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There are plenty of excellent, cost-effective Cabernet Sauvignons for budget-minded folks to enjoy, and these bottles that can provide complexity that reaches well beyond their relatively humble price tags. With that in mind, we asked 15 sommeliers to name their best bang-for-your-buck Cabs.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

And concerningly, over the past two years, the value of New Zealand wine exports has seen its first substantial slide in modern history: down to 2018 levels after peaking in 2022. Lots of sommeliers do not take the category seriously at all, Sanders says. I think it’s already happened, especially in the trade.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina Built out in the historic (and long neglected) Robitzsch Brothers Building in San Antonio’s eastside, this cocktail spot from local bar veterans opened in the fall of 2022 and leans into its namesake vibes reminiscent of places like Old Havana and Colón, Panama. a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A darling among sommeliers, Pinot Noir’s prominent acidity and gentle tannins make it a versatile and food-friendly wine. With holiday feasts on the horizon, we asked sommeliers for their picks when it comes to high–quality, affordable Pinot Noir. Emily Johnston, sommelier, The Dutchess , Ojai, Calif. “I

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Based in New York City and currently serving as the director of education at the Brooklyn Kura Sake Studies Center , Sullivan eagerly shares his recs for bottles of American-made sake. 35, tippsysake.com Den, Yamada Nishiki, Red Label Junmai Ginjo Yoshihiro Sako was a longtime bartender and sake sommelier.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2025

market in 2022, is highly allocated, sells out almost immediately each vintage, and proves near-impossible to find. The few bottles currently available are listed at severely hiked-up prices, garnering $500 to $700 a bottle (compared to the suggested retail price of $150). The Pinot Noir , which first hit the U.S.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

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. PepsiCo acquired Rockstar in 2020, then doubled down by forging a distribution deal with Celsius for half a billion dollars in 2022.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Despite the islands short history and measured outputin 2022, it produced 906,000 cases of wine, less than 1 percent of Australias total of 146 million casesTassie bottles have far-flung fans. Whenever you get your hands on a bottle of Devils Corner Pinot, youre sure to be happy, Davies says. wine.com , $28.99

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Its not necessarily a bad thing there are tons (and tons) of phenomenal bottles worth checking out in each of these categories. To learn more about which wines are criminally underappreciated, we asked sommeliers and wine professionals from across the country to share their opinions.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Whether it’s a specific bottle recommendation or a hot tip on an underrated region, here are the best bargain wines to watch out for next time you hit the bottle shop. percent ABV and so, so good just make sure to pick up more than one bottle. Mark Watten, sommelier, La Zozzona at the Grand Hyatt , Scottsdale, Ariz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

From fine-dining institutions and classic red-sauce joints to the bounty of natural wine bars across Brooklyn, there’s no shortage of spots to indulge in a glass or a bottle (or two). Plus, guests seeking delicious bottles don’t always want to spend Michelin star-level prices or go to a wine bar every time they want to drink something good.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It can also make certain labels exorbitantly priced: Some Pinot Noirs hailing from Burgundy, for instance, can set you back more than $10,000 a bottle. During this journey, they’re likely to discover a cost-effective bottle so exquisite and complex, they may be compelled to triple-check its price tag in disbelief.

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VinePair

MARCH 24, 2025

Every visit to your local bottle shop comes with the possibility of discovering something new to add to your home back bar. Bar professionals ask this same question whenever a brand rep swings by their space and introduces them to a bevy of new bottles to populate their back bar. The nose is rich with caramel and baking spice.

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