It’s the moment cocktail bar enthusiasts across the continent wait for every year: the announcement of the 50 Best Bars in North America. The live awards ceremony took place on Tuesday night at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, marking the first year that Canada hosted the event. As is the case every year, the list …
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The Wine Marketing Awards are meant to serve as an inspiration for professionals in the field, encouraging innovation and excellence in the marketing of wine. Wine Industry Network’s Wine Marketing […]
Maraschino cherries might be known for their saccharine glaze that fits right in atop a Shirley Temple, but Maraschino liqueur is a different story. While the syrupy cherries are typically sweet varieties such as Royal Ann, Rainier, or Gold, Maraschino liqueur is made from Marasca cherries, which are far more sour than their aforementioned counterparts. …
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Wine has had a shaky start to the year, from the continued decline in sales to European wine’s uncertain future in the U.S. — and American wine’s future abroad — amid the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war. As wine prices might experience sharp increases in the coming months, it’s a better time than ever to …
The wines of Sicily are well known, from the Nero d’Avolas and Etna Rossos and Biancos, to the white Grillos and Catarrattos. But the wines of Sardinia, the second-largest Italian island in the Mediterranean, remain relatively obscure. That should change. Sardinia, or Sardegna, is a hot, wind-swept place with varied soils conducive to viticulture, including …
Château Angélus 2024 was released in the Bordeaux en primeur campaign on Wednesday morning (30 April) at €180 per bottle ex-négociant, and at around £2,148 per 12-bottle case in bond (IB) in the UK. Some merchants were offering the wine in six-bottle cases, for £1,074 (IB). It’s a 31% drop on last year’s debut price …
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On this special edition of the “Cocktail College” podcast, we’re shaking things up and departing from a specific drink or technique to turn our focus to a singular ingredient. And it’s not just any ingredient — it’s one of the foundational spirits of American drinking culture as well as the cannon of classic cocktails. That’s …
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Several waiters told Le Parisien newspaper anonymously that Paris bar owners had ordered them to replace a more expensive wine with a cheaper version in the glass, to help protect profit margins. Many outlets and wine professionals take pride in the skilled service they provide to diners and guests, in the French capital and elsewhere, …
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Wine lovers gathered last week for a special preview tasting at the elegant Millesima USA store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, offering a glimpse into the exceptional wines featured in the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) New York, which takes place on Saturday, 7 June. This exclusive evening allowed a select group …
Researchers found that white wine can have a ‘cardioprotective effect’ after studying UK Biobank data for 502,094 people. They uncovered compelling evidence to suggest that making simple lifestyle changes can protect you from experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The investigators found that higher consumption of white wine and Champagne, eating lots of fruit and maintaining …
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