Unified 2026: Where the Wine Industry Rewrote the Playbook
The 2026 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium just wrapped in Sacramento, and if you missed it, you missed something electric. January 27-29 brought together thousands of wine professionals at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center for three days that felt more like a catalyst than a conference. This wasn’t about dwelling on challenges—it was about […]
Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Virginia Rye Whiskey
“George Washington’s gristmill and rye‑whiskey operation at Mount Vernon grew from a practical farming enterprise into one of the most successful early industrial ventures in the young United States. Washington originally built his gristmill to process wheat grown on the estate, both for his own plantation and for sale to nearby markets, making it an […]
Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Maryland Rye Whiskey
Maryland rye whiskey carries a softer, sweeter swagger than its Pennsylvania cousin, yet its story is every bit as foundational to America’s early distilling heritage. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Maryland farmers found rye to be a hardy, reliable crop, but unlike the rugged Monongahela style to the north, Maryland distillers often blended their rye […]
Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey
Pennsylvania rye whiskey carries a legacy that’s as bold and distinctive as the spirit itself. Long before bourbon became America’s favorite, rye was the country’s original whiskey, and Pennsylvania –particularly the region around Pittsburgh — was its beating heart. Early settlers in the 1700s found rye grain far easier to grow in the rocky Mid‑Atlantic […]
Regenerative Farming: Why the Fuss?
Last year we posted a few articles on Regenerative Farming in terms of the core tenets being implemented at Grgich Hills Estate, Ridge Vineyards, and Domaine Bousquet. Why the fuss over regenerative farming practices? Let’s first look at the negative consequences of conventional farming practices. Now, let’s examine the positive benefits of regenerative farming practices. Because of the negative consequences […]
2025 San Diego Speakeasy and Content House
From September 26th until October 2nd, the BevFluence team hosted the San Diego Speakeasy in collaboration with the USBG – San Diego and San Diego Distillery. The events were also a partnership with Amoretti, Visit Nelson County, Hard Cut Vodka, and Casa Azul Orgànico Tequila. The events started with a content house where the BevFluence […]
BevFluence® Speakeasy in Collaboration with the USBG San Diego
📍 San Diego, CA | 🗓️ September 30 – October 2 Immersive Brand Experience | Audience Analytics | Real Influence WHY PARTICIPATE? BevFluence® Speakeasy events go far beyond traditional trade shows or influencer gatherings. This is a closed-door, curated experience designed to foster authentic engagement, generate measurable results, and tell your story with clarity and […]
Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for September 2025: Amaro Spritz
The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for September 2025: The Amaro Spritz. Simply add the amaro to a drinking vessel, add sparkling wine, and top with sparkling water – in this case the Spindrift® sparkling water.Ingredients The Amaro Salento Classico is comprised of 45 herbs, vegetables, roots, peels, seeds, flowers, and rhizomes, including cinchona, gentian, bitter and sweet orange, elderberry, wormwood, chamomile, pigeon […]
Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for August 2025: Sparkling Wine Whiskey Cocktail
The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for August 2025: The Sparkling Wine Whiskey Cocktail. Simply add the rye whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a shaker. Shake for 10-20 seconds and top with sparkling wine. Ingredients2 ounces Gin: Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye Whiskey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey if not using […]
Effervescence Unleashed: What is Franciacorta?
When wine lovers think of sparkling wine, the first name that typically comes to mind is Champagne. But nestled in the Lombardy region of northern Italy lies Franciacorta, a sparkling wine that rivals the finesse and complexity of its French counterpart — and in some ways, surpasses it. What Is Franciacorta? Franciacorta is a high-quality, traditional-method sparkling […]
