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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache

Chilled Magazine

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. You can add a NA spirit or club soda. 246 and The Optimist. cocktail bars.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

VinePair

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Our Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are some of the most recognized bartenders in the industry, who are highly awarded and certified, working in today’s hottest bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, etc. Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. Enter now and save ! Basically, a witch doctor.

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The Next Era of Spanish Wine Starts Now

Imbibe Magazine

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. Spanish wine—even great Spanish wine—isn’t new to stateside customers.

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We Asked 13 Sommeliers: Which Merlot Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. At the same time, Merlot can be one of the most approachable and easy-to-love wines, with its fruit-forward characteristics and plush mouthfeel. But despite the on-screen hate, Merlot is still a star in our eyes.

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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology

VinePair

Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. From zodiac-themed bars to astrologically influenced wine clubs, everyone’s suddenly fascinated with the ways drinking and the celestial intersect. For Scorpio season, the wine is orange.

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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

Curated by Blair and Head Sommelier Paul Sadler, the wine list showcases 30 by-the-glass options, highlighting both up-and-coming and legendary Australian winemakers. For a more leisurely meal paired with wine, the Rangers Valley Black Onyx rump cap with peppercorn sauce hits the spot. Club in Redfern.