At the turn of the 21st century, there were just a few dozen active whiskey distilleries in the U.S. (For reference, there were around 75 distilleries total in 2006.) Today, there are thousands. In bourbon-soaked Kentucky alone, whiskey production climbed 566 percent between 2000 and 2023; relative growth in many other states was even greater, …
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There’s a story behind every great cocktail — and Luxardo’s has been unfolding for more than 200 years. Whether you’re shaking up a classic or pouring something new on a crisp fall night, these liqueurs bring flavors that can help make gatherings linger in memory well after the fire burns low. A Family Legacy Becomes …
VinePair’s list of 2025 Next Wave Awards winners is finally here. Released every fall, the Next Wave Awards recognize spirits, wine, and beer professionals who have distinguished themselves in the past year for propelling the industry forward. The awards celebrate the people and organizations creating community in their spaces, innovating in their fields, and revolutionizing …
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Americans drink a lot of soda. A lot. According to data analytics firm IBISWorld, soda consumption in the U.S. is expected to reach 42.2 gallons per capita in 2025. That’s approximately 450 12-ounce cans of soda consumed per year, per person. Despite soda sales falling for about a decade, the category is experiencing a revival …
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JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was established in Paso Robles in 1981 with the aim of producing Bordeaux-style wines within California’s terroir. The winery’s current winemaker, Scott Shirley, actually started his career as a lab tech chemist in a winery during harvest, where, he explains, he “caught the bug.” From there, Shirley relocated to the Napa …
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October 20, 2025 (Palisade, CO) — The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) is proud to announce the 16th Annual VinCO Conference and Trade Show, returning to Grand Junction […]
Current circumstances require wine enthusiasts to help save the system.
The concept of wine brands is viewed very differently on both sides of the Atlantic. But it can divide Britons too.
Will Gondak has been chasing the dream. Experiences making wine in Napa, Sonoma, Australia, New Zealand, France, Santa Cruz, and South Africa have broadened his view into what is possible. The wide array of hands-on experience accompanied by the study of winemaking and viticulture at both Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and Napa Valley College …
As more California wine regions consider the adoption of these controversial marketing funding models, vintners and regulators evaluate the pros and cons of wine improvement districts…