9 Stats and Trends That Will Determine Wine Sales in 2016
This year in wine will be determined by a number of emerging and established trends. Most notably, perhaps, is the rise of Millennials (especially women) as a major demographic of wine drinkers. But so...
Irish Whiskey Enters New Phase in Growth and Popularity
Irish whiskey enjoyed another strong year — one more in a string of annual double-digit growth.
The category has bulked up, now eclipsing single malt Scotch in volume, if not sales. Irish whiskey is entering...
Demand for Japanese Whisky in America Outweighs Supply
Bottles do not last long on store shelves. Shipments are limited. Connoisseurs and curious drinkers grab what they can. The cost to purchase can rise well beyond the suggested retail price.
This may sound like...
Tasting: 10 Vermouths and Fortified Aperitif Wines
It was not so long ago that most bars would stock only two bottles of vermouth, sweet and dry. They would usually live in the speed rack, kept at room temperature, with a pour...
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA: A Strangely Effective Place to Grow Burgundy
A winemaking rarity exists about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Along coastal Monterey highlands, which can reach 1,200 feet in altitude, grow Burgundian varietals in a sunny, cool climate.
The weather is that diverse...
7 Classy Cocktails for Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a week away. For any mixology minded customers planning to makes classy cocktails for their St. Paddy's party, here are seven drink recipes that can help everyone feel the luck o' the Irish:
Emerald Old...
Tasting: 5 of ‘The Last Great Malts’ From John Dewar & Sons
Blind-taste someone with scotch and they’ll struggle to tell the difference between blends and single malts. But remove the blindfold and they’ll likely reach for the latter.
Why is that? John Dewar & Sons Brand Ambassador Gabe...
The 2016 Wine Growth Brands Awards: Dominant Trends and Best-Selling Bottles
This year’s wine and spirit Growth Brands Awards winners sold nearly 130 million 9-liter cases in 2015, averaging almost 1 million cases per winner. The Beverage Information & Insights Group used the following criteria to select...
The 2016 Spirits Growth Brands Awards: Top-Sellers and Market Trends
This year’s wine and spirit Growth Brands Awards winners sold nearly 130 million 9-liter cases in 2015, averaging almost 1 million cases per winner. The Beverage Information & Insights Group used the following criteria to select...
Wine Tasting: A Journey Through South Africa’s Diversity and History With Simonsig
The international wines we drink typically reflect the cuisine of our area. With so many French, Italian and Spanish restaurants in America, it’s no wonder these countries also provide so much of our foreign...
