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Kate Dingwall

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As seen in: Forbes, Issuu, Yahoo News Malaysia, People, SFGate, The Toronto Star, CTV-TV (Vancouver, BC), Serious Eats, The Culture Trip, Vogue, Yahoo and
Covers:  Beverage, Food, Travel
Doesn't Cover: Fashion
wine/travel. forbes, wine enthusiast, sevenfifty daily, maxim, toronto star, liquor.com, others

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By day, I'm a seasoned writer, editor, and photographer covering the intersection between spirits, business, culture and travel. By night I'm a WSET-trained wine professional with an award-winning restaurant group.
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My work appears in Forbes.com, Food & Wine, Serious Eats, Toronto Life, Elle, Worth, People, InsideHook, Maxim, Liquor.com, The Toronto Star, and more publications, both print and online.

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Fancy a trip to France? Here are the best places to enjoy the wine | The Toronto Star

Fancy a trip to France? Here are the best places to enjoy the wine | The Toronto Star

To experience "the world's greatest wine culture," explore France with these recommendations from expert Jon …

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We're in the Golden Age of Boxed Wine (Seriously) | InsideHook

We're in the Golden Age of Boxed Wine (Seriously) | InsideHook

Thanks to a new wave of producers, boxed wine has gone from terrible to trivial to terrific. We pick five of …

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The Boilermaker Will Outlast Us All | Food & Wine

The Boilermaker Will Outlast Us All | Food & Wine

The boilermaker, also known as a shot of whiskey alongside a beer, seems to defy the rise in non-alcoholic an…

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How to Spot Ladybug Taint, a Downright Gross Wine Flaw | Wine Enthusiast

How to Spot Ladybug Taint, a Downright Gross Wine Flaw | Wine Enthusiast

Stowaway beetles can release chemical compounds that deliver aromas of rotten peas, moldy potatoes and aggres…

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Transformative Travel: 8 Enchanting Destinations That Are Sure to Spark Inspiration | Vogue

Transformative Travel: 8 Enchanting Destinations That Are Sure to Spark Inspiration | Vogue

With an exciting roster of properties around the globe, Andaz puts creativity and exploration at the forefron…

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Why Winemakers Are Split on the Benefits of Concrete Eggs | SevenFifty Daily

Why Winemakers Are Split on the Benefits of Concrete Eggs | SevenFifty Daily

Some winemakers promise this increasingly popular fermenting and aging vessel offers softer tannins and great…

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Are Reservation-Only Tasting Rooms Hurting Wineries?

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| Wine Enthusiast Magazine Verified
By Kate Dingwall · September 14, 2026 Kate Dingwall is a writer, editor, and photographer covering spirits, business, and travel. By night, she is a WSET-trained sommelier. Her work appears in Food & Wine and Forbes. Key Points Mandatory pandemic restrictions forced California wineries to switch to reservation systems, but post-lockdown demand has since fallen to 20-year lows.
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We Tried 5 Olive Brines in Dirty Martinis, and the Winner Was Clear Original

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| Food & Wine Verified
On paper, the Martini is easy to make. It’s a two-ingredient cocktail: a base spirit (gin or vodka) and dry vermouth (and also a garnish, if you please). But the devil is in the details. Ratios, dilution, and temperature can throw it all off. An iffy-quality vodka or gin can ruin a Martini. And don’t underestimate the brine. If it’s too salty, vegetal, punchy, or pungent, you can lose any nuance from the gin or vodka. A poor-quality olive or pickle brine can overpower the other ingredients.
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Tariffs Hurt the Wine Industry. Did the Refunds Stop the Bleeding?

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By Kate Dingwall · September 8, 2026 Kate Dingwall is a writer, editor, and photographer covering spirits, business, and travel. By night, she is a WSET-trained sommelier. Her work appears in Food & Wine and Forbes. Key Points In February, the Supreme Court ruled past tariffs illegal, forcing the U.S. government to refund $166 billion to importers. Importers report that the new digital refund system is surprisingly smooth, despite a few minor delays.
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