Alissa Bica Raines is an Advanced Sommelier and wine and spirits writer. Along with SevenFifty Daily she contributes to Wine ...

With the right variety and technique, olive oil can bring both texture and flavor to spirit-forward drinks, and bartenders ...

Hyde Park Restaurant Group operates 14 fine-dining steakhouses across five states. The expansive programs feature ...

Their contributions varied widely, but they are all working toward a more dynamic and inclusive drinks industry. This year, ...

From Kabinett Riesling to high-quality dealcoholized bottlings, Germany’s cool-climate wines are uniquely suited to meet ...

Germany’s updated wine law—which is mandatory from the 2026 vintage—introduces PDOs, PGIs, and stricter regional control, but understanding the new hierarchy won’t necessarily be ...

From non-traditional yeasts to nano-membrane filtration, a wave of innovation is helping winemakers rebuild what’s lost when ...

The U.S. never experienced a gin boom like much of Europe, but a deep dive into the data tells a more complex story. Photo courtesy of Fords Gin. Walk into any craft cocktail bar today and you’re ...

The wine market today is more crowded than ever. In some ways, that’s a good thing; buyers and consumers across the country have access to an incredible variety of wines from around the world. However ...

In many ways, 2025 turned out to be the challenge everyone expected. Tariffs, and their resulting effect on the economy, rattled bars and brands both: prices rose, access to various supplies was ...

A cloud of negativity covers a brewing industry roiled by erratic tariffs, spiking costs, declining consumer confidence, and constant thunderclaps of consolidations and closures. Last year, legacy ...