VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) the wine they’re recommending — especially since ordering a bottle is an expensive risk these days. In that case, a sommelier might be expected to try almost everything on the list.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Image: Liquid & Larder) The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Operating from early morning until late.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. Mind the (Bar) Cart Seasoned flyers will be familiar with the standard, ready-to-drink beverage options offered on board.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Odds are, your familiarity with Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain’s Catalonia region, may simply be as a cheap bottle of bubbles. That’s because the vast majority of the quarter billion bottles sold globally are classified as Cava de Guarda, the youngest and least expensive category.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. The Most Underrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Muscadet Vermentino Wine made from the native grapes of Portugal Pinot Gris Chenin Blanc from the U.S. Rosé Champagne!

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

In 2023, a popular Paris bar made waves when it hired a bouncer to control the crowds swarming its doors. 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. And why are so many bars getting in on it?

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. While the end of summer may be in sight, these bottles will keep you in vacation mode for months to come. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. ” To accompany her bottle recs, Joly offers insight into the temperatures for serving and tips for how to prepare hot sake at home. Gently warm sake in a water bath over a low heat.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

When you’re shopping for bottles from Bordeaux , prices can get steep. That means Bordeaux and similarly prolific regions have name-brand appeal that allows their producers to price their wines higher, which can make it even harder to get your money’s worth at the bottle shop. We asked sommeliers from across the U.S.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. From a Spanish Rioja and a lively Alsatian blend to a Vinho Verde and several dependable sparkling bottles, you’ll find a handy lineup for the next time you end up wine shopping in a grocery store below.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

market, picking out a bottle worthy of its price when you’re in the mood for red can be tricky. To help you resist decision paralysis and narrow down your choices, we asked sommeliers for the splurges they deem worthy and the under-the-radar deals within this mammoth category. Gabriel Corbett, sommelier, JÔNT , Washington, D.C.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 15, 2025

The kitchen, led by Marco Costa, will offer a rotating menu of pasta, proteins, and bar snacks until close. Sommelier Michelle ODonnell has curated a wine list of 80120 bottles, with a focus on Italian and local producers. The venue will also host collaborations with top NYC bars, including guest shifts and cocktail events.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. But for every unattainable wine out there, there’s a great, affordable bottle just waiting to be discovered. With dark cherry, soft tannins, and a touch of spice at $25 per bottle, this wine is an awesome value.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To streamline the process, we tapped wine professionals who have tasted wines from all over the world to fill us in on the wine regions, bottles, producers, and countries that they think are worth spending your hard-earned cash on. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Alberto Orte’s Atlantida Blanco.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We’re super excited to announce the addition of a couple new bar items & color lines to our ever-expanding lineup of bar accessories. Copyright A Bar Above Stainless & Gold Wine Bottle Opener Are you in the market for a sleek, stylish wine bottle opener ? But now… they’re even prettier!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Imagine walking into a bar and, upon ordering a cocktail, being asked what your zodiac sign is. 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.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Among these were grants for mental health care for Latino hospitality workers provided through Another Round Another Rally; the promotion of local and sustainable wine production in the Loire Valley; and a zero-waste bar project in the UK. Other upcoming exchanges will be held in Charleston, South Jersey, and Atlanta.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The three night stay includes nights in Edinburgh and Speyside as well as a bottle of the Macallan Horizon and will set you back $127,000 (£100,000). Beyond the opulent suite there is The Balmoral’s award-winning whisky bar SCOTCH , which houses the innovative Macallan Horizon bottle that guests of the getaway will own.

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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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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Inside those cases are some of the most coveted bottles made stateside, which means the AVA gets constant attention at the bottle shop and on wine lists. But among those prolific brands, there are still lesser-known wineries and vineyards producing bottles that punch above their weight. Here’s what they said.

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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. It can go Blanc Noir, Champagne style, sparkling.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Although her content features enviable bottles from producers like Keller, Jacques Selosse , and Dauvissat, Eun Hee Kwon’s social media presence makes wine education feel accessible to all. This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. That’s where I really could establish my base of classic French wine.”

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Drop by your neighborhood bottle shop, and you may see a new blanco from a spunky, fresh-faced label looking to penetrate the market with new juice.

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Bartender.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Featured Bartender: MICHELLE LABORDE Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, Townsend, TN Michelle LaBorde is Sommelier and Bar Director at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, TN.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

Whether you’re perusing a by-the-glass menu for something to sip with happy hour or buying bottles to drink at home, it’s nice to walk the line between value and quality. ” —Alex Cuper, wine director, El Che Steakhouse & Bar and Brasero , Chicago “Lebanon. Scott Stroemer, bar director, Galit , Chicago “Douro, Portugal.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 22, 2025

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 post London Wine Fairs Battle of the Bubbles: The Results appeared first on Bar Magazine. The retail price of each of the wines was thoroughly researched and a calculated GBP per point was awarded.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 13, 2024

But sometimes, a white wine may spell disappointment, especially when the bottle carries some hype. There could be numerous reasons a bottle might be considered overrated: It could be due to the region of origin, a specific variety, or the winemaking technique involved. Mark Kosmicki, owner, Party Bar , Eugene, Ore. “If

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

This bright, sprawling space located on a buzzy corner of the West Village that used to house Holiday Bar evokes a chic, candle-lit dinner party on the French Riviera. Cactus Wren offers an incredible selection of sparkling wines by the bottle and a few great picks by the glass as well.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. Madeline Maldonado, lead sommelier, Mercado Little Spain in New York. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass?

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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. The Metropolitan Bar offers responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails prepared with surplus ingredients, a fully sustainable spirits menu and biodynamic wines. The collaboration will also support the ecoSPIRITS Oceans Program. “As

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

The rooftop bar and lounge at the Luma Hotel San Francisco — a BevX winner for Best Innovative Independent Beverage Program — has used that experience to create a beverage program that’s infused with Latin American spirit and vibrancy. The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California.

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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. Years later, while working as a floor manager at Gotham Bar and Grill, her excitement for wine — and her desire to make it the focal point of her career — swelled further. Then I just had to find a way in.”

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VinePair

JULY 24, 2024

Solís sought to dissect and rebuild the essence of the agave spirit with the help of African American fragrance consultant and sommelier-turned-perfumer Ethan Turner. Sight and feel come with his bar tools, scent arrives in the form of the fragrance line, and taste? Each of this year’s expressions arrives in a 30-milliliter bottle.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To those unfamiliar, it can conjure up images of swanky, dark bars, serious conversation, and rugged Scottish terrain — anyone else hear sheep bleating? And looking at a spirits list or bottle-shop shelf full of the smoky whisky , some may feel like they need a degree to decipher the selection. Scotch can be intimidating.

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Martha Wright, Founder of Clear Power Coaching As a former winery owner, I was quite on board with the culturally-accepted norm that a good bottle of wine or Champagne (or whiskey) is the ultimate gift. And even better, make it a group activity or DIY bar. Speaking of bars, why not set up a DIY non-alcoholic cocktail bar?

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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. And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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