Author: Melissa Dowling
The Female Founders and Execs Reshaping the Alcohol Industry
by: Melissa Dowling
The “old boys network” that has long been the beverage alcohol industry has evolved to accept more women in leadership positions. But there’s still a ways …
New Zealand’s Forrest Wines and Rongopai
by: Melissa Dowling
Quintessential, a family-owned and operated import, marketing and sales company that represents family-owned wineries from around the world, will be the sole U.S. importer for two …
Mount Gay Rum Releases The Madeira Cask Expression
by: Melissa Dowling
The 2022 entry in the Mount Gay Master Blender Collection is The Madeira Cask Expression rum. This is the fifth limited-edition launch in the annual top-shelf series from the …
Why Chili’s is Betting on the Bar
by: Melissa Dowling
It’s not easy to stay relevant with today’s fickle consumers when you’re a nearly 50-year-old casual dining brand. But Chili’s Grill & Bar is meeting the …
Wine Reviews: Sparkling for 2022
by: Melissa Dowling
For our latest wine panel, we asked panelists to taste and grade sparkling wines. These bubblies could be any style within the category, from anywhere in …
Oaxacan Revolver
by: Melissa Dowling
This mezcal-focused coffee cocktail comes from the Asheville Proper in North Carolina.
Wine Industry Leader Margaret Duckhorn Passes at 83
by: Melissa Dowling
Editor’s Note: The following obituary of Margaret Duckhorn was provided by representatives of her company following her passing, and is run here unedited. Margaret L. Duckhorn, …
Oskar Blues Hazy Blues Juicy IPA
by: Melissa Dowling
Oskar Blues Brewery has released Hazy Blues Juicy IPA (7.0% ABV) in homage to juke joints and jive roadhouses. Hazy Blues features Citra, Galaxy and Strata …
Cornucopia Cocktail
by: Melissa Dowling
This gin-based fall/holiday drink incorporates sherry and a sweet potato syrup.
Meet The Mixologist: Johnny Kozlowski
by: Melissa Dowling
Johnny Kozlowski is beverage director of The Avra Group, which operates Avra Estiatorio Greek/Mediterranean restaurants in New York, Beverly Hills and soon to open in Miami. …
