Every January, the prestigious drinks magazine Drinks International publishes its Annual Brands Report, a comprehensive report on the best-selling drinks of the previous year. The list is compiled from detailed questionnaires based on purchasing habits and consumer behaviour sent to 100 bars around the world. On this occasion, bar owners, bartenders and managers from 36 countries were questioned, of which 40% were in Europe, mainly in France, Italy, the UK…
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December 4th is Cabernet Franc Day! This red grape variety is often underrated compared to other world-renowned and more widely planted varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, but… did you know that Cabernet Sauvignon wouldn’t even exist without it? Many people are unaware of the close relationship between the two, but genetic studies have shown that it’s the cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc that gave rise to Cabernet Sauvignon.…
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Sherry’s enormous diversity of styles, flavours and aromas provides endless creative possibilities for bartenders all over the world. Fortified wines – both dry and sweet – grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain, have been used in Sherry cocktails since the 19th century. In fact, the Sherry Cobbler is believed to be one of the most popular cocktails of the early 20th century, according to…