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SevenFifty Daily is a digital magazine focused on the business and culture surrounding the beverage alcohol sector. We delve into current topics, reveal fresh insights and innovations, and highlight the individuals, locations, and customs linked to the industry. By covering all three levels of the alcohol market, we bring together a worldwide network of beverage professionals, encouraging discussions and providing a platform to highlight the people and concepts that are shaping the industry's future.

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The Opportunities and Challenges of Making Wine in Volcanic Soil

3 days ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Oset Babür-Winter

At the fourth International Volcanic Wine Conference (IVWC) in June 2024, representatives of almost 70 wineries from Sicily to Santorini congregated in New York City to talk about the highs and lows of making wine in the shadow of one of the world’s most unpredictable landforms.
The 25th San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results Are Now Live | SevenFifty Daily

6 days ago | daily.sevenfifty.com

From a pool of more than 5,000 entries, these are the winners of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition—as well as the winners of the San Francisco Ready…
The Plight of California’s Grape Growers

1 week ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Tina Caputo

It’s become an all-too-familiar sight in California’s Lodi wine region. Among the scenic vineyards and almond orchards lie heaps of grape vines that have been pulled from the ground. It’s not that the vines are diseased; no one wants to buy the grapes. The U.S. wine industry remains in oversupply following a couple of tough years, and according to Silicon Valley Bank’s latest report on the state of the U.S. wine industry, the situation isn’t likely to improve in 2025.
How American Alcohol Importers Are Adapting to the Tariff Rollercoaster

3 weeks ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Courtney Schiessl

Sweeping tariffs on all imports. Threats of 200 percent tariffs on European wines and spirits. Sudden and unpredictable tariff enactment and postponement, often broadcast in social media posts. This is the reality of the trade war that is unfolding in the U.S., and no industry is immune—certainly not the beverage industry.
The 7 Most Exciting Mezcals, According to Bartenders

4 weeks ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Tyler Wetherall

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Del Maguey mezcal. Founded by visual artist Ron Cooper in 1995, it was the first commercially available mezcal in the U.S. at a time when few drinkers here could name the spirit. In the decades since, Del Maguey has been acquired by Pernod Ricard; Bacardi entered the game after buying Illegal Mezcal; and the once fringe spirit is now stocked in 95 percent of bars, with over 80 percent offering three or more expressions.
The Science of Vine Density

1 month ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Caitlin Miller

When establishing a vineyard, it’s nearly impossible to make a standalone decision. Every element, from the climate to the tractor, is part of a connected system. So when it comes to vine density—that is, how closely spaced vines are from one another—the ideal choice will largely depend on a suite of other factors. At Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley, winemaker Matt Crafton has been working on two major replanting efforts over the past several years.
Nominate a Drinks Innovator for Our 2025 Awards | SevenFifty Daily

1 month ago | daily.sevenfifty.com

We want to hear about the people spearheading positive change in the industry…
What to Know About 6 Newly Proposed AVAs

1 month ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Kelly Magyarics

There are currently 27 pending regions in the U.S. that meet the Tobacco and Trade Bureau’s requirements to be classified as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While it’s not certain that all of them will become officially designated winegrowing regions, many are expected to. Last fall, for example, the Beverly, Washington AVA became the state’s 21st AVA. On the horizon are several more anticipated AVAs, including those in California’s Lake County and Sonoma Coast, as well as extreme West Texas.
How Vintus Built a National Wine Import Business From Scratch

1 month ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Courtney Schiessl

In our Importer Intel series, we interview importers about how they broke into the business, built up their portfolios, and navigated challenges along the way. There are hundreds of beverage importers in the U.S., with more popping up in recent years, often with a regional or stylistic niche. But what does it take to launch a new import business, cultivate a national network of distributor partners, and stay the course for two decades?
Ozempic Curbs Drinking—So What Does That Mean for the Alcohol Industry? | SevenFifty Daily

1 month ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Kate Dingwall

Trova Wine and Market, a sommelier-driven wine bar in Dallas, Texas, shut its doors in January. When conducting the postmortem, owner Michelle Bonds saw two culprits: the growing sober curious movement and Ozempic. Likewise, when Fundsmith Equity, an investment fund run by stock market guru Terry Smith, offloaded its stake in Diageo that same month, it pointed fingers at increasing threats from GLP-1 antagonists like Ozempic and Wegovy.