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Alcohol agencies are cracking down on shipments from out-of-state retailers, motivated by concerns about lost tax revenue, protecting minors, and more. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant
When it was time to leave restaurants, Amy Waller leveraged specialized knowledge to move into sales and education at The German Wine Collection. Here are five bottles she’s excited to sell right now
The first half of 2024 has felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced Keyatta Mincey Parker and Becky Paskin as its 2024 Tales Catalysts. Find out how their work is cultivating community and creating change in the spirits and cocktail industries
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
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
Rosé Champagne, pét-nat, Lambrusco, and more recommendations from sommeliers and retailers across the country—just in time for rosé season
The original wheated bourbon has been mythologized by collectors inflating prices, but for many buyers and consumers its reputation is justified
In the changed economic landscape, bar professionals are working to keep cocktail price increases to a minimum
Are winemakers just relying on unripe grapes to make stereotypically light, fresh rosés? Experts weigh in on this controversial issue
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
Carbonic maceration is known for creating lighter, fresher red wines, especially in Beaujolais, but research points to even more new applications for the technique
New Zealand has been producing Chardonnay for decades, but quality examples of this wine are on the rise from both islands—and they’re making their way to U.S. shores
Bartenders share the qualities of a must-have cocktail modifiers and speculate on which ones will reach the top shelf
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
From the Poggio Lombrone to the Melacce, each bottle of ColleMassari reflects the viticultural legacy of this pristine corner of Italy
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
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
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
Watch this Washington, D.C., sommelier and restaurateur blind-taste a mystery white wine
Watch as the Slik Wines founder blind-tastes a German wine and discusses what makes this winemaking country unique
Watch as these five buyers and sommeliers highlight the range of Spain’s iconic wine region by pouring mystery Riojas for their fellow panelists
Watch as these pros from across the country put their blind-tasting skills to the test with three mystery Rioja wines
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
Corkbuzz’s corporate beverage manager shares his tips for running venues that also host trade tastings and educational events
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
Rosé Champagne, pét-nat, Lambrusco, and more recommendations from sommeliers and retailers across the country—just in time for rosé season
