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How This Sommelier Pairs Rare Wines from Saga’s Cellar
A graphic designer-turned-sommelier who is taking #winetok by storm, Eun Hee Kwon readily heads to this New York City restaurant’s cellar—63 floors down—to find back-vintage Burgundy and rebellious Txakoli for her guests
How to Boost Bar Revenue Through Merch
Offering on-point merchandise can build a bar’s brand while increasing both visibility and profits
What’s Next for the Hard Seltzer Market?
After a period of declining sales, experts forecast the future of the hard seltzer market, from trending flavors to popular formats
Devising a New Wine List With Alisha Blackwell-Calvert
To complement Madrina’s Italian-American cuisine, Alisha Blackwell-Calvert pairs unique Italian selections with their U.S. counterparts—and sells everything for an affordable price
The New Economics of Craft Beer
With craft beer sales declining in a mature industry, what are breweries doing to stay afloat?
The 11 Best Additive-Free Tequilas According to Experts
Informed consumers are demanding additive-free tequilas, and these bartenders and retail buyers have recommendations at every price point
The Rocky Rollout of California’s New Bottle Bill
Expanding the state’s bottle redemption program to include wine and spirits is a massive undertaking, raising concerns—and hopes—from California’s beverage industry
A Buyer’s Guide to Wine Auctions
For wine buyers looking to diversify their restaurant’s wine list, auctions are a great way to acquire rare bottles—but successful bidding requires a well-planned strategy
Curating a Small-Batch Mezcal Selection from Scratch
Tahona Mercado is set on saving the agave spirit from the same mass-produced fate as tequila, one small-batch bottle at a time
Silvaner’s German Plantings Are Dropping—but Its Reputation Is Rising
Unlike elsewhere in Germany, Silvaner reigns supreme in Franken, where winemakers are dialing in the right viticulture techniques for quality—and the industry is noticing
The 8 Best Organic Wines, According to Buyers
Sommeliers, retail buyers, and wine directors share their favorite organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wines
