May 2024

Welcomes Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to The Duckhorn Portfolio Advances Route-to-Consumer Strategy Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2024 Net Sales ST. HELENA, Calif., May 1, 2024 – The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) […] The post The Duckhorn Portfolio Appoints Interim CEO and Industry Veteran Deirdre Mahlan as President and Chief Executive Officer appeared first on Wine Industry …

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The three-day wine, culinary and academic journey for the Pinot Noir lover is in its 25th year, May 17-19, 2024 and concludes with an online auction Boonville, May 1, 2024 – To […] The post PinotFest 2024 is Much More Than a Wine Tasting; Technical Conference, Bubble Lounge and Sunday Open House Tickets Selling Fast appeared first …

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The ‘Taste Italy: Prosecco DOC at Your Fingertips’ campaign runs the entire month of May. Calgary (Alberta) and Montréal (Québec) – May 1, 2024 – Testtoo.com, an innovative web platform, today […] The post Testtoo.com Launches New Wine Tasting Platform in Alberta with Italian Prosecco DOC and Local Restaurants appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.

It’s easy to feel, after what’s been a particularly tequila-and-mezcal-soaked century so far, like serious agave spirits came out of nowhere. One day they were being guzzled by spring breaking frat bros and bored suburbanites on Taco Tuesday; the next they’re the subject of some truly high-end connoisseurship with almost too many new developments to …

From Puntas to Pepsi Bottles: The Definitive Agave Urban Dictionary Read More »

Wine is notoriously finicky when it comes to storage, and for those of us without lavish wine cellars, options for where to properly stash the bottles are few and far between. Most professionals will recommend storing your bottles in a cool, dry place. That means the refrigerator should be safe, right? Well, the answer isn’t …

Why You Shouldn’t Store Closed Bottles of Wine in the Fridge Read More »

As one of the world’s most popular cocktails, there are a number of ways people can enjoy their Margaritas. From the classic build to endless fruit-flavored and spicy variations, there truly is a Marg for everyone. When it comes to what actually qualifies as a Margarita, there are technically three mandatory ingredients: tequila, lime juice, …

Ask a Bartender: Is Triple Sec Needed for Margaritas? Read More »

As tequila inches in on vodka’s title of best-selling spirit in the U.S., the agave sector continues to evolve, adapt, and entice. For every mass-market trend (cristalino, RTDs) there’s emerged a niche counter movement for tapped-in enthusiasts to enjoy, such as still-strength blancos, and infused curados. Add into that mix the spirit’s range of traditional …

The 30 Best Tequilas for 2024 Read More »

Diemersdal Wine Estate vineyards on the Durbanville wine region. Within the last three decades, South Africa’s wine industry has undergone a revitalisation, embracing innovation and exploration as key pillars of its growth. From the past era of grape production aimed at bulk and brandy, to the wines of today that stand with some of the …

Savouring South Africa: A guide to great white wines Read More »

As you know, dear reader, tequila is popular — like, really popular. And with the spirit’s meteoric rise comes all sorts of iterations, evolutions, and interpretations. For Kat Hantas, Nicole Hantas-Emanuel, and Sarika Singh, tequila served as a creative broth, one that was ready to be reimagined. Like most delicious things, this story begins in …

The VinePair Podcast: Inside Infused Tequila’s Ascent With 21Seeds Read More »