Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year: David Suro-Piñera
In 1986, just one year after immigrating to the U.S. from Mexico, and at a mere 23 years of age, […]
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Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Zahra Tabatabai
Home is where the hops are. At least for emerging brewer Zahra Tabatabai, that was her pandemic WFH setup. At
Next Wave Awards Retailer of the Year: 3 Parks Wine Shop
Hip-hop, high temperatures, street art, traffic: Atlanta is known for many things. But historically, its wine scene hasn’t been one
Next Wave Awards Rising Drinks Brand of the Year: Lunar Hard Seltzer
The story of Lunar Hard Seltzer is one of triumph. In 2019, longtime friends Kevin Wong and Sean Ro began
Next Wave Awards Spirits Brand of the Year: Tequila Fortaleza
It should come as little surprise to anyone with an eye on drinks industry trends that the winner of the
Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year: Lift Collective
The idea is a simple one: “Our culture is changing, and so should wine.” But for Cara Bertone and Rania
Next Wave Awards Advocate of the Year: Tahiirah Habibi
There are many reasons why someone may choose to pursue a career in wine. For Tahiirah Habibi, the decision came
Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Athletic Brewing Co.
If a non-alcoholic brand could boast a cult following, it would be Athletic Brewing Company. Founded in Stratford, Conn., by
Next Wave Awards Master Blender of the Year: Jackie Zykan
Working for a major beverage conglomerate can be a good life. Top-of-the-line distilling equipment. Warehouses full of aging barrels. Bulging
Exploring a New Side of Africa, as the Continent’s First Wave of Gins Reaches America
No spirit is as well suited to expressing a sense of place as gin. Other than the required juniper, gin’s