Drinkhacker

AUGUST 11, 2024

Oregon’s Compris is a new operation that produces a wide range of wines that include the standard-bearers of the Willamette Valley… plus some surprises, too. Today we look at a five-pack of wines all from the 2021 vintage, all of which are in current release and which are all fairly reasonable in price.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 13, 2024

We’ve covered wines from the sprawling Gonzalez Byass portfolio on many occasions, and today we look at a small collection of warm-climate bottlings, made alternately in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the Apalta region of Chile. All are very affordable. Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Spiritz

MARCH 29, 2024

China has scraped tariffs on Australian wine. In 2020, Beijing had imposed tariffs of above 200 percent on Australian wine products, at the height of the diplomatic dispute between the two countries. We welcome this outcome, which comes at a critical time for the Australian wine industry.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Low End (110 Proof / 55% ABV) : Some opt for lower proof for slower aging or to produce lower ABV when bottled. Cask Strength and Full Proof for aged spirits, both refer to bottling directly from the barrel with no changes or alterations to ABV. Clear spirits such as unaged white dog whiskey, gin, vodka, can be bottled as Full Proof.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching, which means coolers around the country will soon be filled with rosés and crisp white wines to fend off the season’s inevitable heat. But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? So what makes a red wine chillable?

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Finding reliable, in-depth information about alcoholic beverages can be challenging. Unlike tech or travel, the alcobev industry lacks a centralised platform to guide consumers through the vibrant world of spirits, wines, and beers.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 29, 2024

The wine world continues its march toward delivery and subscription services at a steady, measured pace. It’s a quarterly subscription, but consumers have the option of 3, 6, or 12 bottles per shipment. Like many other subscription/online retailers, there’s a focus on price sensibility, with bottles as low as $12 each.

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a new year and we’re eager to dive into the world of red wine — trying new bottles and revisiting some old favorites from the last year of tastings. Here at VinePair we try mountains of red wine every year and encounter so many different styles from juicy and chillable Gamay to tannic and earthy Bordeaux blends.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Baldacci Family Vineyards has embraced the world of Tubes with this Discovery Collection ($60) of three of its wines. The $60 set includes 100ml samples of three wines Los Carneros Chardonnay, Los Carneros Pinot Noir, and Fraternity Red Blend, all from the 2021 vintage. A bit over the top, all around.

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Cheers

JANUARY 26, 2024

Why does the wine category struggle with Millennials and Gen Z? The wine industry had been on an upward trajectory since 1997, averaging growth levels over 2% through 2018, according to data from The Beverage Information Group , the data partner of Cheers magazine. But the rate of growth has decelerated since 2004.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Limited to just 120,000 bottles globally, this exclusive release promises to elevate cocktail experiences around the world. For more information and to explore new signature cocktail recipes created to highlight the tasting notes of the ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, visit www.angosturabitters.com.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

Well, we’re here to make the case for celebrating America’s diverse and talented wine industry by popping bottles from the U.S. Unlike wine from many regions in Europe, American wine isn’t limited by strict regional denominations or centuries of tradition. This list shows that American wine has range. this holiday.

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2024

As discussed on a recent episode of the “ VinePair Podcast ,” white wine is on the rise (in no small part due to Taylor Swift’s love of the beverage). And it appears as if large companies have caught on, with several conglomerates b uying up white wine brands in anticipation of this trend continuing in 2024.

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Spiritz

JUNE 26, 2024

In India, as industry veterans point out, there is a growing interest in international wines, particularly among urban consumers. In terms of regions, wines from Napa Valley, Bordeaux and Tuscany are the ones in favour in the Indian wine market.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group ’s 2024 Industry Overview. Sparklers have a distinct advantage over still wines, however.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. In sweet wines, balance is key.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

Go to any bottle shop these days and you’re bound to be greeted by a respectable section devoted to non-alcoholic offerings. But what of wine? But what of wine? Making a good non-alcoholic wine was never going to be easy. So how do wine producers go about crafting NA wines, and are we overthinking them?

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Case in point: In 2020, we received just one brand and sample that wasnt bottled at the categorys minimum 40 percent ABV. This year we lost track of the number of expressions that exceeded that figure, whether produced as still-strength releases or tequilas bottled somewhere between 40 and 48 percent ABV.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We’re in our boxed wine era and it feels great. From the “goon bags” of Australia to “slap-the-bag” juice from college, this wine-drinking format has come a long way. Today there’s a slew of producers, from big brands to boutique wineries, making a diverse set of boxed wines, all vying for your fridge space.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you haven’t noticed, there’s a growing trend toward leaner red wines that are less dominated by oak and high levels of alcohol. With that in mind, the red wines of Austria should be near the top of your list. Indeed, Austrian Blaufränkisch, while familiar to serious wine enthusiasts, deserves much broader recognition.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This episode of “Wine 101” is sponsored by Pieropan. Not only does Pieropan make some of the most refreshing wines in the Soave region, but their single-vineyard Soave Classico takes it to a new level. With its enticing complexity and refreshing depth, it’s clear the Pieropan family has been producing this wine for over a century.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 28, 2024

Dutton Estate recently dropped two collections of wines, and we’re combining them all into this one mega-review that spans 11 bottlings — plus the latest release of Dutton’s canned apple cider. A slight pistachio note on the finish gives the wine a nutty edge, but only just so.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 21, 2025

Recently we received four expressions from the company for review, including a fresh bottling of one of its flagship releases. Even the bottle hasn’t changed at all. A- / $130 Woodinville Whiskey Company Bourbon Sauternes Cask – A corn/rye/barley bourbon finished in fresh Sauternes wine casks. 107 proof.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy, Abruzzo — regions as delightful to say as their wines are to drink. When it comes to Italian wines for American consumers, offering a taste of storied, romantic heritage and a vast range of grape varieties and styles — well, that’s amore! is Italy’s top wine importer. edition on Oct. After all, U.S.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Cupcake Vineyards and Netflix announce the launch of Cupcake Vineyards “Love Is Wine” Chardonnay ahead of the Season Six premiere of hit reality dating series, “Love Is Blind” on February 14th. Building on this question, the series and Cupcake Vineyards are collaborating to ask a new question: “Is love truly…wine?”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. 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.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The vast area in the south of France — often combined with neighboring Roussillon to the west as Languedoc-Roussillon — is not only the country’s largest wine region, but the biggest in the world with about 700,000 acres under vine. The soils include alluvial, chalk, limestone, and gravel, which inform many of the best wines.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science on your 21st birthday, Dad brings a special bottle of his favorite 21yo “Milestone Memories.” He is the inventor of the patented NEAT glass, several other patented alcohol beverage glasses for beer and wine, (yet to be released). To illustrate, let’s analyze an event.

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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. In total, 58 spirits , 26 wines and 16 RTDs qualified as Growth Brands this year, based on 2023 calendar year sales. Overall wine decreased 3.4% That’s not to say there are no bright spots and growth areas in the wine industry.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 21, 2024

These non-alcoholic sparkling wines , like many, are made in Germany (these hail from the Rüdesheim region) and sold stateside by online merchant The Zero Proof. Curiously, while the first wine on the list is bottled with a crown cap, the second has a Champagne-style cork to contend with. More details and commentary follow.

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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. The sunshine in this region comes through in this ripe and expressive wine.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Turns out it was worth the wait: What a difference this experience is vs. the above wine. Deft and light on its feet, the mountain-fruit wine is still bursting with cherry and raspberry notes, though it wholly lacks the heavy, jammy qualities that give the Gap’s Crown bottling such immense weight.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Prosecco is a big part of our American wine drinking culture these days. Whether it’s casual bottles from the larger Prosecco DOC or more focused offerings from the smaller Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), we’re enjoying this wine for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just ‘cause.

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VinePair

JULY 15, 2024

There’s rapid evolution happening in the wine tourism industry, as the experience and expectations of wine drinkers have changed. Fifteen years ago, most winery visits would feature a quick flight of four to six wines, with maybe a few crackers on hand, ostensibly to cleanse the palate. These days, tasting wine isn’t enough.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

But selecting one standout bottle from every subcategory of the spirit early each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months. As part of this work, VinePairs tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. This helps us keep a finger on the pulse of whats new and exciting.

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Spiritz

JUNE 27, 2024

Even if it may not be apparent as of now, India's domestic market is slated to play a pivotal role in the future as far as India's wine consumption goes. Those in the wine business opine that the wine consumption in India could increase to one bottle per person every day, which makes 1.4 billion bottles on a daily basis.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2024

Paul Hobbs has rapidly rose to prominence as one of the It Winemakers of California, perhaps because he appears to be so very versatile, producing winning bottlings across a range of styles and price points. Ample acidity keeps the wine perked up and alive, touched just so with raspberry and cherry as it develops in glass.

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