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2024 World of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Dates, Tickets & Events

PubClub

OPENING NIGHT PARTY – Thursday, February 29 | 7pm The World of Pinot Noir’s opening night soirée features Pinot Noir and sparkeling wine from all over the world poured by America’s leading sommeliers, food from the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and scores of famous winemakers. The location is the airy Ballroom Foyer and outdoor terrace.

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The 2024 Charleston Wine + Food Festival Returns With Elevated Bubbles and Bites

VinePair

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.

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Why Is the U.S. Wine Industry Ignoring Central America and the Caribbean?

VinePair

On Grand Cayman, sommelier Christian Esser has owned and directed wine education center Wineschool3 for 16 years and, tellingly, now co-owns the new wine bar Le Petit Bar Cayman. Over the past decade, many countries have evolved from a predominant rum and beer culture to embracing fine wines,” he says.

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How brands can use London Spirits Competition to grow international markets

Bar Magazine

London Competitions special category winners are also invited in once a year VIP cocktail party hosted by Bverage Trade Network at ProWein. The Ambassadors selected are different personalities ranging from Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, Head Bartenders, Mixologisits, Instagramers, YouTubers and Writers.

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North of Atlanta, the Tides Are Changing for Georgia-Grown Wine

VinePair

Since then, others have followed, first slowly and then in an explosive wave over the last decade, according to Charles Ernst, owner of VIP Southern Tours , the first all-inclusive wine tour company in North Georgia. Education, they all agree, is the key.

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