VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

The bar, named Folderol , isnt a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. Traditional principles would advise against serving wine with ice cream. When people come in the point isnt to pair wine and ice cream together. We have good wine.

Bouncer

The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this episode… We’re mixing… French 75 Ingredients: 45ml cognac 15ml fresh lemon juice 15ml simple syrup (1:1) 75ml sparkling wine to top Lemon twist to garnish Method: Shake all ingredients, except sparkling wine, over ice. Carefully top with the sparkling wine and stir gently.

Simple Syrup

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

In 2024, Ren Peir and trent (who goes by a single uncapitalized name) co-founded BABE , a series of wine-fueled pop-ups raising money for the brick-and-mortar queer wine bar of their dreams. Peir Ill taste through all our wines with the somms so they know how to talk about them. We curate all the wines for each event.

Bar

VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. ” —Ben Chesna, beverage and wine director, The Banks Seafood & Steak , Boston The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

Bartending

Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Wine is an excellent base for cocktails. However, if you want to up the ante, use high-end wines to make your seasonal beverages extra special. Marketview Liquor should be your first stop for some of the most sought-after rare wines on the market at affordable prices. Mike and his staff have never looked back.

Wine

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, the biggest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S., has expanded its Liquid Insights Tour, an educational program that travels across the country to explore the latest trends in mixology and wine.

Mixology

Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Newly-launched London cello brand Ram Tang ’ is helping venues get into the festive spirit with its seasonal serve, the Ram Tang ’ Mulled White Wine , poised to be a winter trendsetter. Mulled White Wine is a fresh twist on the classic mulled wine, substituting red wine with a fruity, naturally sweet white wine, such as Riesling.

Wine

Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2025

Heres how to set yourself apart from the competition: Include a Wine Cellar Good bar design should be aesthetically pleasing and functional. A wine cellar perfectly exemplifies this. A wine cellar can fit in nearly any space. A wine cellar can fit in nearly any space.

Bar

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nobody’s quite sure why Pedro Ximénez grapes, or the fortified wine made from them, bear a name more apt for a human. But one thing is absolutely true about the Pedro Ximénez style of sherry (typically shortened to PX): The wine anchors the dark, indulgent end of the sherry category’s flavor range.

Rum

VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

But in the wine world, the terms meaning can occasionally get warped or misconstrued. Often, an allocated wine is only labelled as such because the producer is so small that only a few cases of their wines make it to international markets. ” Does the average consumer know what that means? Do they care?

Wine

VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Cristina Martin, wine and cocktail educator and expert, Astor Center and Murrays Cheese , NYC *Image retrieved from Dima via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? With only three ingredients its a cocktail I know I can whip up on the fly when entertaining.

Bartending

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I had never seen a pregnant sommelier, James remembers.

Bartending

VinePair

JULY 3, 2025

In the world of food and beverage pairings, wine has traditionally reigned supreme. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish. If I’m at a Caribbean spot, I’ll also get an Old Cuban with pork mofongo.”

Bartending

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The sky is falling , or at least that’s the sense one gets when reading wine industry news over the past year. Every morning, my email inbox cues up yet another dirge of reports on grape gluts , government bailouts , bankruptcies , and generational reckonings for wine and alcohol in general. Charles Smith Wines is an iconic brand.

Wine

VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

” —Hugo Bensimon, wine director, Grill 23 , Boston “New Riff 6 Year Malted Rye is the clear choice. I usually drink it with one large ice cube to mellow out the spirit and bring it to a slight chill. It is non-chill filtered, which I think brings a lot of concentration and body to the spirit.”

Bartending

VinePair

JANUARY 22, 2025

2025 is the year of white wine. We taste a wide variety of white wines each year at VinePair. Its an amazing category and were excited to see our wine culture lean toward the straw, lemon, and golden hues. Here are the 30 best white wines for 2025. So lets get it started right! So have a look and get ready to go shopping!

Wine

Dry Atlas

APRIL 29, 2025

Partner Content: Tomorrow Cellars While non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines accounted for the only growth in the US wine market in 2024, they still face challenges breaking through on-premise. At Tomorrow Cellars , part of our mission is to make non-alcoholic wines just as accessible and celebrated as traditional wines.

Waitstaff

VinePair

JUNE 10, 2025

In the world of wine, there are certain bottles that carry a mysterious air of exclusivity and importance around them. These wines tend to be extremely hard to find or prohibitively expensive, or both. Bottles with this kind of dedicated following fall under the category of “cult” wines.

Wine

Cheers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While following the old adage about serving white wines with fish and red wines with meat will work reasonably well, it’s possible to take your wine-pairing skills to the next level by learning a few tricks of the trade. Foods that are raw or cooked without browning often pair best with wines that are young, unoaked and fresh.

Wine

VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

Its no secret that adding sparkling wine to your cocktails is a fun way to celebrate summer. You shouldnt use just any old sparkling wine. You should use a premium Italian sparkling wine from the Asti DOCG. When it comes to choosing the right sparkling wine, Asti DOCG is a smart (and often overlooked) choice.

Wine

Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

The underground wine bar is located beneath the Palazzo Salato on Kent Street. The venue offers an ever-changing wine list, catering not only to wine lovers but also to food enthusiasts. The venue offers an ever-changing wine list, catering not only to wine lovers but also to food enthusiasts.

Bar

VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

The wines of Sicily are well known, from the Nero dAvolas and Etna Rossos and Biancos , to the white Grillos and Catarrattos. But the wines of Sardinia, the second-largest Italian island in the Mediterranean, remain relatively obscure. The grapes are grown organically in granitic soils, and the wine shows fresh acidity.

Wine

Bar Magazine

MAY 22, 2025

~ English wines take the top and runner up spots, with Champagne the overall winner ~ London Wine Fairs Battle of the Bubbles took place on Monday the first day of the show and the results have been announced on Centre Stage. The retail price of each of the wines was thoroughly researched and a calculated GBP per point was awarded.

Wine

VinePair

JULY 15, 2025

Maximilian Zepra, beverage manager, The Chloe , New Orleans “Ola Sol is an agave wine with tequila tasting notes, but we love it for its smooth taste and lower ABV. It mixes beautifully in cocktails and gives our customers an option that feels the closest to liquor, even though we’re only licensed to serve beer and wine.

Tequila

Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The convenience of the tiny, single-serving sherry/wine tulip glass, readily available in every drinking household, inspired its adoption for scotch whisky, and it’s usage spread to include most spirits. Problem Description: Decades of whiskey drinkers have been conditioned by tulips designed for 22% ABV (alcohol by volume) fortified wines.

Alcohol

Just Drinks

JUNE 3, 2025

Georgian wine producer Tbilvino's George Margvelashvili talks exports, target markets and ancient methods of wine production.

Wine

VinePair

JANUARY 22, 2025

If you didnt take a picture of a bottle of wine, did you even drink it? In the era of sharing flex Burgundies and unicorn natural wines on social media, sometimes it feels like the answer is no. At higher-end establishments, wine service can be like a well-rehearsed dance. If you want to remember the bottle, go for it!

Bottling

Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Students can achieve certifications such as the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1 or Level 2, which are acknowledged in over 70 countries. Prestigious Professional Certification Graduating from Spirit Lab doesnt just earn you a diplomait qualifies you with a globally recognized credential.

Bartending

VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

Given that wines made from the grape have soft tannins and an abundance of juicy red fruit notes, researchers at the University of California Davis (UC Davis) initially identified it as Gamay , another light-bodied French grape predominantly used to make Beaujolais. And the wines actually need to be made in Beaujolais.

Wine

Drinkhacker

JUNE 3, 2025

Konstantin Frank Winery , a familiar name in upstate New York’s wine production landscape. Several decades later, the Frank family continues to produce wines reflecting their founders’ original experiments with European grape varieties in cold-climate conditions.

Wine

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

In collaboration with The Tasting Alliance, WSWA introduced a competition that awarded over 400 medals across wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink categories. Emerging brands received valuable advice on scaling, market entry, and forging strong distributor partners crucial for those aspiring into the competitive marketplace.

Mixology

Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. Shochu and Awamori are amongst the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, yet they are not fully appreciated outside of Japan.

Aperitif

VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Meaghan Dorman, bar director & partner, Dear Irving and Raines Law Room , New York City “In 2025, I hope to see more guests exploring cocktails that celebrate the depth and complexity of sherry , fortified wines, and amari ingredients that I consider the ‘ketchup’ of the cocktail world.

Bartending

Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. However, after working briefly in the kitchen, he realized his true passion was in beverage service and education after a transformative trip to northern Italy and southern France. “I

Bartending

VinePair

JUNE 20, 2025

If pairing spicy food with wine, look for bottles around 12 percent ABV with crisp acidity or residual sugar, like German Riesling or Gewürztraminer , though sparkling wines like Prosecco or demi-sec Champagne also make for delightful pairs.

Alcohol

VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

Snobbery during wine service is a clear issue, but its something that can easily be avoided with a simple attitude adjustment. Just about every other problem with wine service, however, boils down to staff education. Were not saying that everyone working in a restaurant needs to have their WSET Level 4 Diploma.

Wine

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal. According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow.

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