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Taking advantage of new opportunities while remaining compliant with current legislation
What You Need to Know About Chile’s New DOs
These four new appellations reflect the country’s growing focus on defined terroirs
Exploring the Legal Ramifications of Wine and Weed Events
How to navigate the regulatory hurdles of crossover activations
Why Cocktail Catering Is a Good Side Hustle for Bartenders
The benefits of working special events—and how to get started
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Overturning the Monoclonal Status Quo
Some American winegrowers are rejecting the prevailing monoclone model and revisiting older techniques
Sommeliers’ Troubleshooting Tips for Challenging Wine Situations
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Why Brewers Are Turning to Carbonation-Free Beer
Still beers offer producers a new expression—but some consumers are apprehensive
How Wine Professionals Make the Most of Winery Visits
From note taking to mapmaking, here’s how experts optimize their trips
Using Technology to Engage with Guests at the Bar
Direct messaging and augmented reality give venues a new way to interact
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How to Become a Better Blind-Taster
Thomas Pastuszak goes for another round of the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge—and shares his tasting tactics
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A second-career certified somm takes the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
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What’s Next for Portuguese Wine?
New energy suffuses the country’s up-and-coming wine regions