California Wine Consolidation Ramps Up to Close Out 2023: Consolidation is nothing new for the wine industry, but the pace of change has accelerated in recent years as interest rates have risen, costs of labor and supplies have jumped, and demand for wine has softened… The post Afternoon Brief, December 28th appeared first on Wine …
December 28th – Effective January 1, Sara Higgins becomes the Executive Director of the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. Higgins brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership with a […] The post New Executive Director at Washington Wine Industry Foundation appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our […] The post Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2023: Changing Demographics appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
From century-long wars and changing crowns, to Dutch trading and the draining of the Medoc, there’s a lot to say about Bordeaux’s rise to the fine-wine region it is today. However, the official stamp of approval came in the form of the 1855 Wine Classification of Bordeaux, a ranked list of the region’s best wines …
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several decades, you’re probably aware of Cristal. One of the most widely known Champagne brands on the market, you may have first heard it referenced in a song on the radio, or recognized its distinct appearance in a wine shop or nightclub. Either way, there’s …
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TikTok can alter the drinks landscape in an instant. If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users, it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans …
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The 13 years of national Prohibition aren’t usually associated with high-quality spirits. Bootlegged and diluted whiskey, bathtub gin, and backwoods moonshine were indeed all consumed in great quantities in the era’s underground bars and speakeasies. But a lesser-known reality of Prohibition was that it was possible to legally acquire well-aged, bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye. All …
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If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable and versatile food wine, look no further than Pinot Blanc.
No, not growing in the octopus’s garden, but aging gracefully to change the end product profoundly.
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