Umbria’s Hidden White Wine Treasure
Umbria is famous for Orvieto and Sagrantino, but here is also another white gem to be discovered.
June 2025
This Obscure Gin Drink Is Now One of the World’s Most Popular Cocktails
Drinks International recently announced The Cocktail Report 2025, the latest iteration of its annual list of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. The list unveiled some blossoming industry trends, saw a revival of some old favorite drinks, and even debuted a shocking new entry. As it does each year, Drinks International polled 100 …
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Mountain Dew launches ‘Thirst Guards’ with country superstar Cole Swindell
Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase N.Y., announced the launch of Thirst Guards to bring ice-cold refreshment directly to consumers at key lake destinations nationwide.
Mountain Dew launches ‘Thirst Guards’ with country superstar Cole Swindell
Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase N.Y., announced the launch of Thirst Guards to bring ice-cold refreshment directly to consumers at key lake destinations nationwide.
Major shake-up at Porseleinberg and Boekenhoutskloof as Callie Louw departs
Syrah vines at Porseleinberg. ‘Porseleinberg will outlast us all,’ said the estate’s proprietor Marc Kent, comparing the inevitable transience of the human experience to the timelessness of the site. He shared this while relaying the news of Callie Louw’s upcoming departure from the Swartland concern this August. Kent acquired Porseleinberg in 2009, looking for a …
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The Birthplaces of Every Popular Style of Beer [MAP]
Beer isn’t just the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world — it’s also one of the most popular beverages in general. Behind water and tea, beer is the most consumed drink on the planet, and it’s got some serious history behind it. From the earliest stages of human existence, people have brewed beer, and …
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Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition
Spirits spilled, blenders roared, shaker tins rattled, and when the dust settled, Daniela Pedraza of St. Louis’s New Society was crowned VinePair’s Best New Bartender of 2025. The competition, sponsored by Luxardo, kicked off on March 3 when an online application period opened. After a few additional remote rounds, four finalists assembled at VinePair HQ …
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8 Iconic Cocktails With Their Own Dedicated Glassware
For many bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, the right glassware is essential to the cocktail experience. Imagine trying to sip a Martini from a highball glass, or build a Ramos Gin Fizz in a coupe — it just doesn’t work. And while not all cocktails are tied to a specific glass, some require their own specialty …
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Oregon Oak: Wooden It Be Nice?
Pioneers are once more heading for Oregon, but this time they are looking for wood rather than fur.
Gen Z not shunning alcohol as much as thought, says survey
Gen Z is more likely to drink in bars than other generations, said the IWSR Bevtrac survey. Gen Z is known for turning up its nose at alcohol, but more young adults in this group may now be enjoying a drink, according to an international survey by drinks industry research group IWSR. In March 2025, …
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