VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

.” —Daniel Beedle, certified sommelier and director of operations, Kimpton The Forum Hotel , Charlottesville, Va. Ten years ago, mocktails were mostly juice and shame. The ones poured from a spout, like beer? Cocktails aren’t beer. The rumors are true: Guests are drinking less. And honestly? I’m here for it.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Though not every chef, sommelier, brewer, and winemaker who breaks bread at Charleston Wine + Food is a South Carolina native, the Lowcountry is dutifully represented, and the others appreciate the recognition the state has carved out for itself in the food and drink realm. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Charleston Wine + Food Festival.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2025

Many canned cocktail and beer brands have also noticed this trend, and tried to hop on the bandwagon by offering beverages with a lower ABV content. Theres the NA beer and mocktail markets, and even zero proof alcohol. Theres so much growth in the alcohol-free and hemp/THC beverage space.

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