The Science Behind Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine Production
Rising demand for no- and low-alcohol beer and wine is spurring innovation in production methods
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Spearheading a Game-Changing Whiskey Marketing Campaign
With his unique and varied skill set, Trey Wade is exploring new experiential ways to market American whiskey—and shaking up an industry that has long been the domain of older white men
Spotlighting Independent Whiskey Distilleries Across the U.S.
Lost Lantern blends and bottles through their label, but with total transparency in sourcing they create greater access to and visibility for independent craft whiskeys
Confronting Gender Bias in the Whiskey World
A new media library challenging stereotypes of whiskey drinkers is just the latest project from OurWhisky Foundation’s Becky Paskin to drive change in the industry
Prioritizing Economic Equity for Bar Staff
Happy Accidents owners Kate Gerwin and Blaze Montana centered their business around the well-being of their team—and created a model for others to follow
Building a Wine Movement for Underrepresented People and Grape Varieties Alike
With a mission-driven distribution portfolio and a nonprofit events organization, Jahdé Marley is uplifting the people—and grape varieties—that the wine industry has traditionally discounted
Designing a More Sustainable Packaging System for the Spirits Industry
EcoSpirits set out to tackle the enormous waste and carbon emissions produced by single-use glass bottles in the beverage industry with a technology and design solution based on reuse
Championing AAPI Representation in Wine
As the first Korean-American vintners in Oregon, Lois and Dave Cho are doing more than building a vineyard estate—they’re building a community
Building a Queer Community in the Wine Industry
When Darwin Oniyx Acosta landed in Napa as a Roots Fund intern, they immediately set to work transforming the scene to bring more queer visibility to the wine industry
Brewing Craft Beer for an Underserved Audience
With Asian-inspired beers like Lemongrass Witbier and Yuza Blonde, Dokkaebier CEO Youngwon Lee is expanding the flavor profiles of craft brews to serve more diverse audiences
Creating a New Model for Accessible Wine Retail and Restaurant Design
With his acclaimed on- and off-premise spaces, Contento and Beaupierre Wine & Spirits, Yannick Benjamin is redesigning modern hospitality for all
Advocating for the Mental and Physical Well-Being of Bar Workers
The growing awareness of hospitality workers’ health and well-being struggles prompted Alex Jump and LP O’Brien into action through their organization Focus on Health
5 Rising-Star AAPI Drinks Professionals
Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
Winemakers Are Reimagining Grape Waste as a Resource
Discarded grape pomace, free-run press juice, and dropped fruit can all become key ingredients in other revenue-driving products, from cosmetics to vermouth
Mac McDonald’s Outsized Impact on the Black Wine Community
As he celebrates his 80th birthday, pioneering Black winemaker Mac McDonald reflects on the community he’s fostered, the legacy he’s built—and what comes next
How Senay Ozdemir is Working to Unite Women in Unsung Wine Regions
In the face of global tensions and persistent gender inequality, Senay Ozdemir works to connect female wine professionals worldwide, focusing on struggling nations and underrepresented appellations
The Shrinking Footprint of Glass Wine Bottles
How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging
Looking for Low-Carbon Wine Shipping? Try Sail Freight
Grain de Sail, the first commercial exporter of wine by sail freight, shows that sail ship transport isn’t always a green gimmick, but can offer a viable—and scalable—alternative to conventional cargo
How Mika Bulmash Built a Wine Import Portfolio Rooted in Social Responsibility
A former development consultant working in emerging markets, the founder of Wine for the World built an import company that uplifts undervalued wine regions and winemakers
What Becky Wasserman Taught Us About Burgundy—and Humanity
Icy Liu, the social media manager and sales associate for Becky Wasserman & Co., pays tribute to the life and legacy of the late Burgundy champion
What I Learned Starting a Wine Import Company During a Pandemic
Jane Lopes on the hard-earned lessons and unexpected benefits of launching her Australian wine business in 2020
AAPI Drinks Innovators
These twelve leaders are shaping the beverage alcohol industry while trailblazing more opportunities for AAPI professionals
Black Drinks Innovators
Ten rising stars charting creative new paths—and pushing for inclusivity—in the world of wine, beer, and spirits
At the Frontier of Winemaking, a New Talent Leads the Way
In Mexico’s Baja region, the Bordeaux-trained winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda crafts wines that establish her homeland as vital to the global culinary stage
