Our Most-Read Articles of 2018
From groundbreaking innovations to cheating scandals, these are the stories that got people talking this year
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6 Master Sommeliers Regain Titles After Exam Invalidation
After a cheating scandal stripped 23 new MSs of their titles, six have regained them in a December retest
Clairin Casimir Rhum Recalled for Lead Contamination
What you need to know about the TTB’s recall of the Haitian eaux-de-vie
Cheating Scandal Invalidates Latest Master Sommelier Tasting Exam
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, reports that passing candidates must retake the tasting portion
4 New Masters of Wine Share the Lessons They Learned
North America’s newest MWs discuss insights and rewards that go beyond the certification
The Pop-up Deadshot Becomes a Permanent Fixture
In Portland, Oregon, a new cocktail bar hits its mark
Exploring the Potential for Hybrid Grapes in Cold Climates
The University of Minnesota is creating cold-hardy varieties for a small but growing northern wine scene
A New American Vision for Fever-Tree
The British mixer brand sets the stage for growth with new products and a stateside team
A New Retail-Bar Concept Transforms the Mall Drinking Experience
The Polite Provisions team opens Raised by Wolves, an elegant addition to San Diego’s cocktail scene
World’s First Open-Source Winery Launches in Argentina
Featuring live data and a wine-backed cryptocurrency asset, the project is a new model for transparency and traceability
Wilson Daniels Wholesale Charts a Course for Growth
The company is opening a Connecticut branch in a bid to hit $40 million in sales this year
A Master Somm’s Honky-Tonk Hits the Scene in Houston
Goodnight Charlie’s is David Keck’s modern-day take on a classic country dancehall
