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Bar Talk: Stay the Night

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Jeff Josenhans, The US Grant Hotel, San Diego

Since arriving at San Diego’s famed US Grant Hotel four years ago, Jeff Josenhans, director of venues for the property, has rejuvenated the Grant Grill’s beverage program. The beer list is flooded with local micro-brews; half-bottles of wine from small producers are plentiful; and one of the star libations is a Centennial Manhattan, barrel-aged ... read more>

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The Find: May 2013

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Latest finds in spirits and ... read more>

Tags: Early Times Mint Julep, Highland Park Loki, Kentucky Derby, Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, RTD, Sauza, Sauza Sparkling Margarita, The Find
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Industry Watch: Value’s New Toolbox

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Retailers go beyond pricing to appeal to tight-fisted consumers in tricky ... read more>

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Chilean Sauvignon Blanc: The Goldilocks White

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Cool climate breeds balanced, food-friendly ... read more>

Tags: Chardonnay, Chile, Sauvignon Blanc, Wines of Chile
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Brand Profile: ‘All In’ For the Rothschild Family

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Three branches unite, for the first time ever, to create superlative ... read more>

Tags: Brand Profile, Champagnes Barons de Rothschild, Pasternak Wine Imports
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Speakeasy: Craig Wolf, WSWA

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Craig Wolf, President & CEO, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)

The Beverage Network recently sat down with Craig Wolf, in advance of the 2013 Conventionin Orlando, Florida—marking WSWA’s 70th anniversary—to discuss the state of the association, their most pressing issues and the value of the convention. On The Convention The Beverage Network: This year marks WSWA’s 70th anniversary. Tell us what’s new with the convention? ... read more>

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Somm Sez: Glass Act

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Church wine was never like this. Wine lovers at Bonterra—housed in a spacious, smartly renovated 110-year-old church in Charlotte, North Carolina’s historic Southend District—have 200 choices of wine by the glass. All of the glass pours are available by the bottle as well (displayed on a veritable wall of wine), and 150 bottles beyond those ... read more>

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