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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

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Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission.

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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology

VinePair

When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. For Scorpio season, the wine is orange.

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What the Cork Can Tell You About the Age of Your Champagne

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One of the many unique aspects of Champagne is that a majority of the bottles are labeled as non-vintage (NV), meaning that the final wine is a blend from several harvests — sometimes dating back decades or even centuries. How can you determine if the wine was recently bottled or has been sitting in a dusty corner for decades?

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The Mount Rushmore of Oregon Pinot Noir, According to 8 Wine Experts

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From relatively humble beginnings in the 1960s to a modern region boasting not just critical acclaim and commercial success but also investment and attention from many of the world’s largest wine companies, the Willamette Valley is now one of the most well-known and respected wine regions in the world — especially for its Pinot.

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“You’ve got to be distinct” – Hambledon on importance of brand building in English wine

Just Drinks

Fiona Holland June 24, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook James Osborn, managing director at Hambledon Wine Estate. Founded in 1952, the UK’s Hambledon Wine Estate is one of the earliest entrants in English wine, owning one of the oldest commercial vineyards in the country.

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The 32 Best Pinot Noirs for 2025

VinePair

Originally from France’s esteemed Burgundy region, Pinot Noir is the grape behind some of the world’s most expensive and prestigious wines, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely inaccessible. There’s even a standout wine from New Zealand and an impressive bottle from Virginia. Our tastings are therefore not conducted blind.

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We Ask Angelia Mondavi about Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Fest

Chilled Magazine

As part of our “What We’re Hearing” about Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis (NPIWFF) content series, we are counting the days until the annual event in March 2025! The five-day celebration of food, wine, spirits, and Bahamian-culture attracts all sorts of talent from celebrity chefs to connoisseurs.