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Passaggio Wines Closes Tasting Room Amid Shifting Consumer Habits

Oct

Wine FactsCalifornia Wineries, Jack London Village, Passaggio Wines, Wine Consumption, Wine Industry Trends

Passaggio Wines Closes Tasting Room Amid Shifting Consumer Habits

Passaggio Wines is shuttering its tasting room after a staggering 40% decline in patrons driven by a shifting beverage landscape. As younger drinkers pivot toward canned cocktails and mocktails, even established California wineries are struggling to survive the squeeze.

Ting Tea Brings Boba and Miniature Teapots to Sixth Street

Oct

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Tea FactsBoba, Ceylon Tea, Champaign, Milk Tea, Ting Tea

Ting Tea Brings Boba and Miniature Teapots to Sixth Street

Tiny pink kitten teapots filled with dry ice bring a dramatic, smoky flair to the new Ting Tea on Sixth Street. This Champaign cafe pairs its whimsical aesthetic with customizable boba and specialty Ceylon blends designed for both quick stops and long visits.

Pastime Coffee Scales Up With New Portland Production Roastery

Oct

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Coffee FactsCoffee Production, Pastime Coffee, Portland Coffee Roasters, Sivetz Roaster, Specialty Coffee

Pastime Coffee Scales Up With New Portland Production Roastery

Pastime Coffee has traded its shared communal roots for a specialized 1,000-square-foot production space housed in a former Portland flower shop. This lean new facility uses advanced water-atomized filtration to treat exhaust instead of relying on traditional gas-powered afterburners.

Esther Singer uses scientific rigor to redefine Indonesian specialty coffee

Oct

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Coffee FactsBiotechnology, Esther Singer, Indonesian Coffee, Segara Coffee, Specialty Coffee

Esther Singer uses scientific rigor to redefine Indonesian specialty coffee

After a decade researching soil ecosystems at a national laboratory, Esther Singer is applying biotechnology to the complex variables of coffee production. She uses this scientific rigor to move beyond heavy, earthy stereotypes and showcase the true flavor diversity of Indonesia.

La Mulita Connects Colombian Roots to New Hampshire Seacoast

Oct

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Coffee FactsColombian Coffee, La Mulita, Light Roast, Specialty Coffee

La Mulita Connects Colombian Roots to New Hampshire Seacoast

After facing early resistance from customers who disliked their bright, acidic light roasts, La Mulita has transformed into a Seacoast staple. This New Hampshire coffee shop honors its Colombian roots by sourcing directly from the high-altitude farms of Antioquia.

Jade Ayala Reinvents Beverage Programs Through Anthropological Curiosity

Oct

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Culture85th Day Food Community, Beverage Programs, Jade Ayala, James Beard Awards, Port Of Call

Jade Ayala Reinvents Beverage Programs Through Anthropological Curiosity

Jade Ayala rose from a novice busser to a James Beard-recognized beverage director by treating cocktails as anthropological studies rather than mere drinks. She weaves global histories into every glass, using ingredients like miso and pisco to bridge the gap between flavors and tradition.

Newcomers Chris and Kathryn Hermann Redefine Oregon Chardonnay

Oct

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Wine Facts00 Wines, Black Chardonnay, Kathryn Hermann, Oregon Chardonnay, Willamette Valley

Newcomers Chris and Kathryn Hermann Redefine Oregon Chardonnay

After trading law and tech for winemaking, Chris and Kathryn Hermann use scientific deconstruction to engineer their ideal Chardonnay. Their experimental methods even produce a dark, murky black wine that eventually clarifies into a brilliant gold.

Alice Anderson Reinvigorates Santa Barbara Through Regenerative Viticulture

Oct

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Wine FactsAlice Anderson, Âmevive, Minimal Intervention, Regenerative Viticulture, Santa Ynez Valley

Alice Anderson Reinvigorates Santa Barbara Through Regenerative Viticulture

Alice Anderson is transforming a historic Santa Barbara vineyard by replacing industrial management with a thriving ecosystem of sheep, ducks, and pollinators. This regenerative approach creates vibrant, high-toned wines that prioritize long-term soil health over quick yields.

Matt Turner Uses Curiosity to Redefine the Sommelier Role

Oct

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Wine FactsLei, Matt Turner, Sommelier, Wine Curation

Matt Turner Uses Curiosity to Redefine the Sommelier Role

Before mastering the art of viticulture, Matt Turner spent his years studying genetics, performing the trumpet, and exploring ancient Greek literature. Now the wine director at Lei, he uses that restless curiosity to swap mass-produced brands for rare, unexpected discoveries.

Vesper Books and Wine Brings Natural Wine Access to Detroit

Oct

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Wine FactsCore City, Detroit, Hybrid Retail, Natural Wine, Vesper Books and Wine

Vesper Books and Wine Brings Natural Wine Access to Detroit

A repurposed 19th-century bank now serves as the home for a hybrid space where original check-writing counters double as bar seats. Vesper Books and Wine is disrupting the industry by bringing rare, coastal-style natural wines to the heart of Detroit.