4 FIRST SIP
6 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
7 TREND WATCH
8 VINSIGHTS
9 DRINKS
11 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
12 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
13 ROAD TRIP
16 HOLIDAY
17 PAIRINGS
18 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
19 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
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4 FIRST SIP
Sweet Summertime
6 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
Eliza Hoar and the 50 / 50 Martini
7 TREND WATCH
Hotels add to the local experience with exclusive house beers By Melissa Dowling
8 VINSIGHTS
An explanation of the carbonic maceration winemaking technique By Marnie Old
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In this Issue SUMMER 2026 VOL. 6 NO. 2
9 DRINKS
Unique and easy cocktails for summer
11 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
Q & A with Trenton Austin, beverage director at 7th House cocktail bar in Atlanta
12 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
Chef / caterer Meg Walker shares strategies for upgrading your Margaritas By Melissa Dowling
13 ROAD TRIP
California Dreamin’: Napa and Sonoma By Melissa Dowling
16 HOLIDAY
Signature cocktails for a Cinco de Mayo celebration By Melissa Dowling
17 PAIRINGS
Climate-friendly meals that pair with sustainable California wines By Melissa Dowling
18 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
19 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
Our experts offer their picks for wines priced at less than $ 30
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