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Southern Glazer’s structures portfolio for success
As a distinguished leader in the beverage alcohol wholesale community, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, understands the importance in remaining tapped into the trends driving consumers’ path to purchase.
Chef Oscar Torres on Finding the Perfect Harmony Between Food and Spanish Wines From Marqués de Cáceres
Founded in 1970, Marqués de Cáceres has been recognized for the past 50 years as one of the key innovators in Spain’s storied Rioja wine region. The winery was established by Henri Forner, who had fled Spain in the 1930s during its Civil War and built vineyards in Bordeaux before returning home with a valuable …
We Asked 14 Beer Pros: What Are the Most Overrated and Underrated Hops?
Hops provide a masterclass in the art of deception. The green, conical flowers of the female hops plant may all look the same to the untrained eye. Yet more than 250 varieties have been scientifically categorized, each strain carrying its own level of alpha acid, beta acid, and essential oil. During brewing, these deliver distinctive …
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Obituary: Jan Boland Coetzee, South African wine and rugby great
Jan Boland Coetzee: 20 January 1945 – 12 September 2025. From smuggling Burgundian plant material to pioneering the use of new oak in red winemaking, Jan Boland Coetzee’s legacy was defined by courage and a deep connection to the land. ‘Wine is a mirror of the environment. You need to listen to the voice of …
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Vara Winery & Distillery Expands New Mexico United Partnership to Include Sparkling Wine Collaboration
Partnership enters year two with the addition of VARA’s Sparkling Brut and sustained impact through the Somos Unidos Foundation September 15, 2025 (Albuquerque, NM) — VARA Winery & Distillery, an […]
After Wine School Launches Season Two with a Bold Take on Wine’s Biggest Myths
Podcast hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe return to challenge old assumptions and bring fresh, unfiltered insight to the world of wine. September 15, 2025 (Philadelphia, PA) — The acclaimed […]
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AB 720 Passes – Milestone Win and New Era for California Winery Experiences: Wine Institute today applauded the California Legislature’s passage of AB 720, allowing wineries to host a limited number of events at estate vineyard properties beyond their bonded winery site, representing a milestone win for California wineries and wine lovers alike…
AB 720 Passes: Milestone Win and New Era for California Winery Experiences
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wine Institute today applauded the California Legislature’s passage of AB 720, authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa, AD-2). The bill, now headed to Gov. Newsom’s desk, allows wineries […]
Taste Alto Piemonte 2025: The Great Wines Take Center Stage on Lake Maggiore
September 15, 2025 (Ghemme – Novara, Italy) — The elegance of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées will provide the setting for the eighth edition of Taste Alto Piemonte, the most important […]