Ethan Fixell
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Ethan Fixell

 
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Brand Strategist | Content Marketing Director | Creative Producer

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Champagne Taste, Smart Budget: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Affordable Sparkling Wine
Champagne Taste, Smart Budget: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Affordable Sparkling Wine

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Skip the splurge without sacrificing the sparkle. These traditional-method wines from Italy, Spain, the U.S., and France deliver Champagne-level finesse for a fraction of the price.

How to Upgrade Your Mom’s Wine Game This Mother’s Day
How to Upgrade Your Mom’s Wine Game This Mother’s Day

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A good bottle of wine not only says, "I appreciate you, Mom,” but also, "Let's share something delicious together." It speaks volumes more than flowers or a scented candle ever can, and allows for you to share more meaningful moments beyond the holiday. If your mother’s wine rack looks like the discount bin at a 7-11, Mother’s Day is your opportunity to do something truly special for your Most Important Person.

Decoding the Digital Vine: How to Shop for Wine Online Like A Pro
Decoding the Digital Vine: How to Shop for Wine Online Like A Pro

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With a little general knowledge and a few insider tips, you, too, can confidently curate your virtual cart and discover some truly exceptional bottles on your own—and without breaking the bank, too. All it takes a quick study of the blueprint for the ecosystem that is the knotty digital vine—one I’ve laid out for you, my friends, below. (As they say, "Teach a man to fish"…) 

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For the longest time, the non-alcoholic category was defined by what it lacked. Most options have skewed way too sweet, tasting more like "juice for grown-ups" by lacking the structural backbone — the bitterness — that makes a c
If you've ever ordered a drink on a plane, you know that the combination of dry cabin air and lower pressure can dull your senses and mess with your taste buds. Thankfully we have #BetsyBeer @CathayPacific's signature beer, named after the airline's
The #Poconos have an unmistakable scent in early autumn: a mix of damp earth, pine needles, and crisp, clean air. It’s an aroma that usually exists only in memory -- but every so often a brewer manages to coax the wild scent right into a beer b
"Be gentle." "Decant carefully." "Don't agitate the bottle." Everything you've ever heard about storing and serving wine goes out the window with this bottle from Austria’s @UibelWinery, which defies a century of c
One of the humbling joys of studying spirits is the constant reminder that you never know it all. Such was the lesson delivered at the Koi Bar in @GrandVelasLosCabos, where bartender Julio Cesar Mendiola slid a glass of #Raicilla my way that immediat
Certain grapes have an unmistakable aroma -- a signature so distinct you can even identify them in a room full of delicious Thai food. Such is #Viognier. As we drift through the high summer heat of early August, I crave wines with texture, perfume, a
If, in the pantheon of top-shelf Mexican spirits, Mezcal is King and Tequila is Queen -- then #Sotol is their kooky loveable neighbor who deserves to be invited over for a royal dinner way more often. Sotol is a distinct spirit category distilled --
The beauty of a Manhattan lies in its elegant simplicity, which is also what makes it so transparent. With just three core ingredients, subtle recipe differences don't just change the drink -- they define it. And the whiskey always does the heaviest

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