We’re still living in a vodka world. While tequila’s rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. in 2024, raking in $7.2 billion in revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS). The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it …
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It’s shocking to hear about an old friend’s supposed death on Reddit. A couple months ago, coffee in hand, I found myself reading about the purported end of Magic Hat’s flagship beer, the apricot-scented pale ale #9. According to the post, the brand’s parent company, FIFCO USA, was ceasing production of the trailblazer born in …
Long gone are the days when bar food items were limited to chips, pickles, mixed nuts, and the occasional hot dog. Today, many of the world’s top cocktail bars blur the line between restaurant and bar, often offering full food menus filled with dishes that require a fork and knife. In many ways, the trend …
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Last month, producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano announced the introduction of 12 subzones into production regulations. Named Pievi (singular: Pieve) after the area’s historical parishes, these subzones reflect a broader trend seen in many wine regions toward subdividing territories into increasingly smaller, more circumscribed and precisely defined geographical units. First it was Barbaresco in …
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CAWG Calls for Fair Trade Policies to Address the Real Challenges Facing California Growers: “A tariff alone won’t create a fair market, real change requires action from policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers alike. If we want to protect California winegrowing, we need policies that stop unfair trade practices and a commitment to buying and promoting …
March 17, 2025 — U.S. wineries are already feeling the effects of tariffs on Canada, which have led to the cancellation of U.S. wine orders and the removal of American […]
Garrison Brothers Distillery and Ledson Winery Take Top Honors (March 17, 2025) — Winners have been announced in the fourth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A merlot […]
As the world rapidly hurtles towards chaos, Champagne remains seemingly frozen in time.
March 17, 2025 (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany) — Vallepicciola, a renowned winery located in the heart of Chianti Classico, is excited to announce a partnership with Edoardo Freddi International, which will act as […]
Isabelle Legeron MW, one of the leading voices in the global natural wine movement and one of the most powerful women in wine, hosts an unmissable masterclass on biodiversity at […]