Editorial Highlights

story by Jessie Birschbach / photos by Anna Beeke The Cinderella story isn’t one you hear often in today’s wine industry: Rarely does a small, family-owned winery like Lloyd Cellars,

by Chanelle Wilson Editor’s note: At SommCon 2023, the Tasting Panel staff signed on to serve as mentors to industry talents on the rise; in First Person, our mentees take the opportunity

by Alissa Bica There may never be a drink more synonymous with summer than the Aperol Spritz. Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, it appeals to a wide swath of the population,

by Lars Leicht We in the wine business are a curious bunch. There are so many career paths that would be easier and more profitable, with a quicker return—but that’s

by Ruth Tobias “Our biggest assets are our vineyard [and] the way that we work with the soil,” says Doña Paula marketing manager Federico Ontanilla. Communicating that is a top

by Amy Antonation The multiverse has been a pop-culture staple for decades now, but to most Americans, the concept applies only to Chinese-American laundromats, superheroes, and the occasional world behind

by Alissa Bica The Caribbean island of Barbados proudly claims to be the birthplace of rum. The deed backing this claim, dated 1703, hangs in the Mount Gay visitor center

by Damian Vincent Dobrowolski The RTD category remains in a prosperous growth phase, fueled by convenience and a desire for expertly crafted and delicious versions of consumers’ favorite cocktails. While

With determination and dedication to match their talent, these 24 female Master Sommeliers are making their mark on the industry. Julie Dalton Like many people, Julie Dalton got into wine

THREE LOS ANGELES BARS PROVE THAT THE 500-YEAR-OLD SHOCHU CATEGORY IS STILL AHEAD OF ITS TIME story by Kate Newton / photos by Anna Beeke DEATH & CO’S OXYA OLD