As regulatory frameworks shift throughout 2025, merchants of all sizes must prepare for still more change. By Kelly Martin Direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales have reshaped the alcoholic beverage industry, opening […]
Here in the U.S., the red wine category is undeniably dominated by classics like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. But there’s a style that’s growing rapidly and quickly gaining favor among the American wine drinking public: chilled reds. Cold red wine, you ask? That’s right. While most red wines should ideally be served just below room …
It was the evening after my wedding in New Orleans — ages ago — and the core crew of our leftover revelers had descended upon a relaxing Marigny haunt to unwind in style before the impending crash back to our respective realities. “Johnnie Black on the rocks,” I said to the barkeep. “Scratch that,” my …
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Sherry, the fortified wine from Jerez in southern Spain, is a divisive topic among drinkers. With so many different styles — Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado, and more — it can be a confusing category to most consumers (also, how is it different from cooking sherry?), not to mention its bold, oxidative flavor profile that doesn’t necessarily …