The Simple Operational Changes That Can Speed Up Bar Service
Beverage directors and operators share the small, high-impact changes that can help bars move drinks more efficiently without sacrificing quality
February 2026
All Your Most Pressing Wine Questions Answered!
Plus: new releases from Elk Cove, Rotie and Valdemar Estate
How – and why – to blind taste
In September of 2024, I received the news that I had, for the second time, failed the blind tasting section of the Master of Wine…
Afternoon Brief, February 5
RTD Cocktails Swallow US Drinks Market: Pre-mixed cocktails in a can are dominating the US drinks market, as consumers worry about the economy…
📺The Biggest Wine Misconception According to Wine Pros
We asked #WineStarAwards attendees about the biggest misconceptions in wine. What would you add to the list? 🍷
Orange County Wine Society Awards $50,375 in Scholarships for 2026–27, Surpassing $1 Million Milestone
February 5, 2026 — The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is proud to announce $50,375 in scholarship donations for the 2026–2027 academic year, supporting students pursuing careers in enology, viticulture, wine-related […]
RTD Cocktails Swallow US Drinks Market
Pre-mixed cocktails in a can are dominating the US drinks market, as consumers worry about the economy.
State of the US Wine Industry Report 2026
Explore the data shaping today’s wine industry and the strategies helping top-performing wineries stay resilient.
Wine Producers Invited to Enter Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, the World’s Leading Benchmark for Wine Quality
February 5, 2026 — Entries for the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), will close on 17 March 2026. Now in its 23rd year, […]
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A), Appoints Senior Marketing Leader Meghann Craig to Board of Directors
February 5, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghann Craig to its Board of Directors. Craig, a […]