“What kind of Margaritas do you have?” This is a common question at Leyenda, the Brooklyn bar that is arguably the city’s best-known cocktail den to emphasize Latin American spirits. Owner Ivy Mix has an answer, but it’s usually not the kind the customer is looking for. “I say, ‘Just the one,’” she says. “Well, …
Torbreck is one of Australia’s top wineries, but it is no slave to tradition.
The iconic Margarita looms uniquely large in our culture, as a classic in the hallowed realm of Manhattans and Old Fashioneds that’s also ubiquitous — served in airport bars and strip mall chain restaurants (Mexican-inspired and otherwise), sold by the mass-market bottle and, more recently, the upmarket can. This three-ingredient tequila cocktail represents Americans’ historic …
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Today on “Wine 101,” we’re doing a quick episode about the story of Beaujolais, a region just south of Burgundy. While Beaujolais is often lumped in with Burgundy, in many ways, the two couldn’t be more different. Sure, Burgundy and Beaujolais both had monks, monasteries, and eventually Dukes, but while Burgundy was focusing on the …
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The auction will include the 1969 vintage of Dom Pérignon Rosé. Christie’s said the auction on 6 and 7 June will feature some of the greatest and rarest bottles ever produced, and has named the sale, ‘A Legacy Preserved: The Last Treasures from The Avery Wine Collection’. Bottles in the collection were acquired by different …
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Mark Driver, co-founder of Rathfinny, has been campaigning for the format to be allowed in UK law for the past decade, after coming up with the concept in 2014. ‘A half-bottle of sparkling wine, 37.5cl, just feels wrong,’ he said. ‘50cl is the perfect size for two to share, with a pour of four glasses. …
Rathfinny Wine Estate releases UK’s first 50cl sparkling wine Read More »
Is the Industry Ready for CBD Wine?: CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years… The post Afternoon Brief, April 24th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
Former Coca-Cola and PepsiCo executives are teaming up on a new beverage venture: KEY, a ketone-focused energy drink. The beverage, which launched Wednesday, claims to be an all-natural product that “harnesses the power of ketones,” according to a press release from the brand. The latest entry into the rapidly-growing energy drinks category has already raised …
Greve in Chianti, April 24th, 2024 – On the occasion of the celebration of the centenary of Chianti Classico, Vecchie Terre di Montefili is preparing to cross the Atlantic, bringing the best of […] The post Vecchie Terre di Montefili: A Bridge Between Tuscany and New York to Celebrate the Chianti Classico Centenary appeared first on Wine Industry …
Five recipients will take away best-in-class awards during the Tasting & Tap Room Expo and Craft Beverage Expo & Conference in May. Reno, NV (April 23, 2024) – The Tasting & […] The post 2024 Awards of Excellence Recipients in Tasting & Tap Rooms and Craft Beverage Announced appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.