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. Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Last Word Hospitality , L.A. Anything viciously crisp and dry.

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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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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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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. Alberto is a third-generation winemaker but the first in his family to bottle the wines.

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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

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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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

Many bartenders look down upon the art of technical free pouring (using timing techniques and cuts to control the amount of liquid poured from bottles), but the use of jiggers has become lackadaisical. At Sanjh, we value both technique and hospitality. Pun intended. The hate comes from a place of outdated stigma, not science or taste.

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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

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. Additionally, they are usually available throughout the year.

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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. Terence Lewis, beverage director, Safran Turney Hospitality , Philadelphia “If I could feasibly say all of South America I would, but that is too vague.

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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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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Hey there, fellow cocktail lovers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality staff! Copyright A Bar Above Stainless & Gold Wine Bottle Opener Are you in the market for a sleek, stylish wine bottle opener ? Crafted with precision and designed for effortless uncorking, this 2-in-1 wine & beer opener makes opening bottles a breeze.

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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. Having decided to pivot to hospitality, she knew she needed clear direction in her professional life to continue climbing the ladder. This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Conceptualized and founded by former Master Sommelier Richard Betts and entrepreneur Joe Marchese , Komos combines artistry in tequila-making with inspiration from Betts’ wine-making background. Additionally, the handmade ceramic Komos bottles recall Mediterranean traditions and are designed to be easily upcycled.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

That’s why we created a space where you can come to experience the best of Latin American food, spirits, flavor, music and hospitality,” Parks says. “We The bottle service is an experience resembling that of a sommelier, with tableside preparation of assorted seasonal fruits, agua frescas and house-made pairing salts.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? Up unto this point, the sommelier team at Michael’s has actively collaborated with a new wine producer each month to host a Wine Dinner, where we pair the guest brand’s best bottles with a five-course meal prepared by our executive chef to highlight the notes and varieties.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age. Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Canada, and Mexico) makes the event much more accessible for those who might not have the opportunity to travel abroad easily, says Serena Harkey, wine and spirits director of California-based Vine Hospitality. Hosting Vinitaly in Chicago (a strategic choice from organizers due to easy connections throughout the U.S.,

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

We were in our late 20s and all of our friends were in the hospitality or wine community, working as servers and cooks, or working in tasting rooms.” And not just any bottles. Themed flights — “Pinot Noirs From Around the World” was a recent special — introduced guests to bottles from Germany, Australia, and other far-flung places.

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SevenRooms

MARCH 8, 2024

Incorporate higher-margin items you can honor for both dine-in and takeout requests, like a champagne toast, personalized desserts or bottles of wine, giving guests access to special touches they’re looking for when celebrating a holiday. Via social media Use Easter as a reason to engage with your followers. The more creative, the better.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 26, 2024

About the awards The World Alcohol-Free Awards was established by Chrissie Parkinson and Chris Losh, individuals boasting decades of experience across the realms of drinks, hospitality, journalism, and competitions. We judged the liquid in the bottle for its balance, length, strength, delicacy, flavour, aromatics, etc.

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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. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Master Sommelier. After the unexpected sensation of the original SOMM film , the elite title bestowed by the Court of Master Sommeliers upon a tiny set of hospitality industry obsessives has gone from obscure insider jargon to the wine world equivalent of celebrity status. Are you a Master Sommelier? This is my No.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Enlisting special guests to help guide the tours, Wayne (Author of And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails and frequent spirits contributor for The Atlantic, Imbibe Magazine, PUNCH, The Daily Beast , and Garden & Gun ) and co. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Enlisting special guests to help guide the tours, Wayne (Author of And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails and frequent spirits contributor for The Atlantic, Imbibe Magazine, PUNCH, The Daily Beast , and Garden & Gun ) and co. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle. But, like all mothers, it’s happy to let her child steal the spotlight.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

It can suck, with subpar hospitality and stodgy, outdated attitudes. The Only the Somm Can Touch the Wine Rule Plenty of people have been frustrated by restaurants where ONLY the sommelier is allowed to talk about, open, or even look at the wine. A friend was at a wine bar recently and asked for a bottle of big, rich red.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Keep reading to discover producers from lesser-known villages worthy of committing to memory, the under-the-radar grapes you should discover, and a few standout bottles of Beaujolais. Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif. Cyrus Schultz, sommelier, Cyrus Alexander Valley , Geyserville, Calif. “Is

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

SA is a rapidly growing city with a very diverse hospitality scene. Having called the city home for more than two decades, Galicia offers a tour of some of his current favorite establishments for a quality drink and some welcoming hospitality. a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2024

For some, ordering a round of Champagne or a bottle of Chianti is a dining reflex. Beyond the push for organic farming and mindful energy consumption at wineries, there’s a growing concern over the carbon footprint caused by transporting wine in heavy glass bottles.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Brian Landry, chef and owner, Jack Rose + QED Hospitality , New Orleans “One of the most notorious and perhaps iconic holiday drinks is eggnog — people either love it or hate it with no in-between. There is something very nostalgic about it, and it’s a great way to use a day-old bottle of red wine.”

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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. brewers, bartenders, distillers, authors, sommeliers, etc). Favorite Post: The Single Most Important Bottle In Your Home Bar 22.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Picture this: Youre out to dinner and youve just ordered a bottle of wine. The sommelier presents the bottle tableside to check that its indeed what you want, opens it, and pours you a taste. But then they leave with the bottle. Isnt that the point of buying a bottle in the first place? You like it! What gives?

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

I lost consciousness, was hospitalized, and spent the night in the ICU, where I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), known as the “silent killer.” Fortunately, at my favorite restaurant in southern Portugal, Ocean, a sommelier introduced me to MURI Passing Clouds. That was my “Aha!” This motivated me to explore further.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2025

With bottle prices skyrocketing, theres even more pressure on establishments to provide exemplary wine service so diners feel the purchase is worth their while. So we asked some of the countrys top sommeliers to share less-than-ideal service signals that they watch out for when out at restaurants. I get it theyre pretty!

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Around the holidays, a bottle of wine seems like a simple, easy gift to give until youre standing in a liquor store trying to figure out what to buy. Whether the aim of a bottle is to seem in the know about new wine trends, or about historically popular grapes and regions, a sommelier can help identify the right bottle.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In order to expand your palates and inspire more adventurous drinking, we reached out to 14 sommeliers to hear what bottles, regions, and producers they think are underrated when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc. ” —Giovanni Tallu, head sommelier, Beaverbrook , Surrey, England “Austrian Sauvignon Blanc without a doubt.

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