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Easter Mocktails You Need To Make
Celebrate Easter with these 5 Easter mocktails you need to make! These easy alcohol-free drinks are perfect for brunch or spring gathering.
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Do You Need a License to Bartend in Arizona?
Do you need a license to bartend in Arizona? Learn the requirements, Title 4 certification rules, and how to become a bartender in Phoenix with ABC Bartending School.
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Jordan Vineyard & Winery Announces Release of 2024 Russian River Valley Chardonnay and 2022 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
New vintages showcase Jordan’s enduring commitment to elegant, food-friendly wines crafted with balance, finesse, and a forward-thinking approach September 3, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — As Sonoma enters one of its [...]
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St. Francis Sonoma County Pinot Noir Review
A solid, widely available example of Pinot Noir. We review the St. Francis Sonoma County Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir ... Read more
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Decoy Wines Expands Emmy Awards Season Partnership with Launch of Pour to What’s Possible Grant
Returning Official Wine Partner of the Emmy Awards introduces a new initiative designed to support s...
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Napa Green Awarded $3 Million Grant to Fund Regenerative Farming
$2 million from the National Association of Conservation Districts will go directly to growers to support regenerative agriculture across Napa Valley September 3, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa Green, a [...]
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The Wonderful Company Names Chris Avery President of Wine
Luxury wine executive and Shafer Vineyards CEO to lead JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Landmark Vineyards and Lewis Cellars September 3, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The Wonderful Company today announced [...]
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Amrut® Distilleries Launches Amrut Kranthi Single Malt Whisky Celebrating India’s Single Malt Revolution
The first non-chill filtered single malt whisky produced in India, Kranthi represents Amrut’s Ongoing Spirit of Self Reliance and Ingenuity September 3, 2026 (New York, NY) — Amrut Distilleries, makers [...]
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Hibiscus Heat Paloma: Spring Cocktails for April Events in DFW
Looking for spring cocktail ideas in DFW? The April Bloom Paloma combines tequila, hibiscus, grapefruit, lime, and agave for the perfect event-ready drink.
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Additives in Spirits: Does Caramel Count?
I wrote a story for AlcoholProfessor.com about additives in rum. The initial point of the story was that the term “additive-free” has become charged due to its use in the tequila industry, and now the term is spilling over into rum. I learned in the process of reporting the story that some brands have used […] The post Additives in Spirits: Does Caramel Count? first appeared on Alcademics .
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How to Make an 8 Layer Pousse-Cafe in Under a Minute
For AlcoholProfessor.com I wrote a story about the Pousse-Cafe, they layered drink that many of us have seen but never tried. I have never had one! I wrote a bit about the history, but the real bang for your buck is learning how Jack Sotti and his team at Archive & Myth in London have […] The post How to Make an 8 Layer Pousse-Cafe in Under a Minute first appeared on Alcademics .
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Hotaling Closes Junipero Distillery
I’m very late on reposting this to my website, but in February I wrote about the closing of the distillery on Pier 50 in San Francisco where Hotaling & Co produces Junipero gin. Read it here in the San Francisco Chronicle. (paywall) The post Hotaling Closes Junipero Distillery first appeared on Alcademics .
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a World Cup Watch Party
Looking for a bartender for your World Cup party? DFW Bartending offers mobile bar services, custom drink menus, and professional bartenders for private and corporate events in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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The Mondavi Family’s Continuum Estate Debuts a New Hospitality Space
At the Mondavi family’s Continuum Estate, an existing building is artfully reimagined to create an exquisite entertaining space
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📺Regional Flavor or Spoilage? | Wine Noise Pt. II: British Fungus | 101
What was once considered regional flavor would be exposed as a spoilage yeast that denies a wine its natural grape character. And it wasn't wine that figured...
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Portugal collects used wine corks from shops, restaurants and other collection points and sends them for grinding and recycling into products including insulation, flooring and other cork composites.
A tiny material that seems obviously recyclable becomes waste because most sorting systems can't handle it—unless you know where to send it instead.
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With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder
Now that a slew of popular craft beer brands, including Voodoo Ranger and Dogfish Head, have put out high-ABV new releases, Shock Top wants in. The brand debuted High Voltage, which comes in at 9.6 percent ABV, in Southern California markets today, making this new offering the brewery’s product with the highest alcohol content yet. The beer will reach shelves nationwide beginning in May. The article With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder appeared first on VinePair .
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📺Grapes left to rot in California as wine industry shrinks by billions
Grape farmers in California's prized Napa Valley are struggling to make ends meet as the wine industry shrinks, leading to unsold grapes being left to rot in...
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1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction
A bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) sold for a record-smashing $812,500 at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction this weekend. The auction raked in $25 million in total sales from bottles produced by additional famed Burgundian estates like Domaine Dujac, Leflaive, Coche-Dury, and others, and set an additional, 459 unspecified world records related to pricing, according to a press release. The near-$1 million sale bested the previous world record set at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018 when a different bottle of 1945 DRC went for $558,000, solidifying the cuvée as the current most-prized bottle for wine collectors. The article 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction appeared first on VinePair .
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Why Beverage Experiences Are Your Event’s Most Powerful Social Media Engine
Let’s be honest… most events are beautiful, well-planned, and, well, sometimes forgettable online. Not because they aren’t good—but because they aren’t shareable. If your goal is visibility, brand exposure, and long-term ROI, your beverage experience isn’t just a service… it’s a strategic marketing tool hiding in plain sight. The Shift: From “Serving Drinks” to “Creating […]
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Tequila Aficionado Magazine – Fall 2025
From legends to distillers, explore tequila’s evolution in our Fall 2025 issue! The post Tequila Aficionado Magazine – Fall 2025 appeared first on Tequila Aficionado .
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March Gin Monthly
March was one hell of a month! Alongside Mothers’ Day and my birthday, there were tastings, trade shows and a fair bit of judging as well as the first ever World Hanky Panky Day and even a bit of much-needed … Continue reading →
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#GinADayMay 2026
The original and the biggest gin-themed social media challenge is back for its eighth year running! In 2019, #GinADayMay’s inaugural year, in excess of 4,000 images were posted on Instagram using the #GinADayMay hashtag, averaging at approximately 135 posts a day. With … Continue reading →
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📺Your Fancy Decanter Is Wasting Money (Or Is It?)
Learn how wine oxidation affects your bottle and simple steps to improve wine taste. Brendan explains what happens to your wine over time.This guide covers t...