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The 7 Biggest Cocktail Pricing Mistakes—And How to Fix Them
From labor-intensive cocktails to overpouring, small miscalculations can quickly erode beverage profits. Experts share how operators can better control costs while still offering value
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From crisp, aromatic bottles to rich, umami-driven styles, buyers and beverage directors share the sakes they are most excited about
After a Decade of Momentum, What’s Next for Hungarian Wine?
Hungary’s dry wines and native varieties have gained ground in the U.S., but the biggest challenges around visibility, availability, and distribution remain
What Grapevines Can Tell Us About Fighting Smoke Taint
A closer look inside smoke-stressed grapevines could unlock new ways to protect grapes and treat wine
How Planeta Is Bringing a Contemporary Lens to Wine
A multidisciplinary meeting of the minds hosted by Planeta gave rise to a set of guidelines to frame wine as a contemporary story, rooted in principles that have long been part of Planeta’s ethos
The Existential Threat Facing THC Drinks Brands
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products is set to go into effect in December. Will it wipe out a $1.1 billion industry?
Jameson Distiller’s Batch Celebrates the Art of Single Pot Still Whiskey
Just arrived to the U.S. market, the 46% ABV expression calls back to one of Jameson’s very first recipes
What to Expect from 7 Potential New AVAs
From Minnesota to New Jersey, seven proposed AVAs aim to distinguish emerging regions by climate, soils, and grape varieties
Can Cruise Ships Be a Meaningful Sales Channel for Wineries?
From dedicated charters to custom bottlings, wineries are leveraging cruise partnerships to capture engaged audiences and drive long-term sales
How 4 New Master Sommeliers Passed The Exam
The newest Master Sommeliers share the strategies that helped them prepare for—and ultimately pass—one of the wine industry’s most difficult tests
How to Take Over an Existing Wine Program
Wine and beverage directors offer their tips for stepping into an established wine program, from auditing inventory to making changes without creating waste
The 9 Best Fall Beers, According to Buyers
From classic märzens and crisp festbiers to barrel-aged sours and pumpkin stouts, beverage pros share their top picks for fall
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Discover 8 German Wines Beyond Riesling
While Germany is well known for its Rieslings, the country produces a diverse range of high-quality wines, from elegant Pinot Noirs to delicious Silvaners and sensational sparkling wines
Collin Wagner Fell in Love with German Wine—and Never Looked Back
Watch as the Vom Boden sales manager blind tastes a German wine and shares how he came to be an advocate for the country’s wines
Amy Waller on Championing German Wine
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
Brent Kroll on the Insane Diversity of German Wines
Watch this Washington, D.C., sommelier and restaurateur blind-taste a mystery white wine
Marie Cheslik’s Approach to Tasting German Wine
Watch as the Slik Wines founder blind-tastes a German wine and discusses what makes this winemaking country unique
5 Top Wine Professionals Share Their Favorite Rioja Wines
Watch as these five buyers and sommeliers highlight the range of Spain’s iconic wine region by pouring mystery Riojas for their fellow panelists
5 Top Wine Professionals Take the Supertasters Challenge with Rioja
Watch as these pros from across the country put their blind-tasting skills to the test with three mystery Rioja wines
Sommelier Luke Boland on Finding Clarity During the Pandemic
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
Christy Frank on Finding Success as a Retailer in a Changed Era
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
Krug’s Nicole Hakli on How She’s Riding Out the Pandemic
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
Ryan Totman on Managing Multiple Wine Bar Concepts
Corkbuzz’s corporate beverage manager shares his tips for running venues that also host trade tastings and educational events
Rebecca Flynn on the Transition from Beer to Wine
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
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The 7 Biggest Cocktail Pricing Mistakes—And How to Fix Them
From labor-intensive cocktails to overpouring, small miscalculations can quickly erode beverage profits. Experts share how operators can better control costs while still offering value
