All The Secrets To Wine Shopping Like A Certifiable “Wine Person”
But, know this: In reality, the staff at your local wine shop (probably) doesn’t think you’re a sham. They love wine — a lot — and they want to talk to you about it, whether or not you identify as a self-proclaimed grape scholar. So do yourself a favor and allow them to guide you.
What It Means to Be Allergic to Alcohol, And What You Can Do About It
‘ENGLISH NOUVEAU’ WINES GET THE GO-AHEAD
But while in Beaujolais winemakers make their nouveau with Gamay, Sixteen Ridges has opted for Pinot Noir Précoce, a mutation that ripens two to three weeks earlier than standard Pinot Noir.
Chilean winery Frontera, part of the Concha y Toro portfolio, is launching a 3-liter boxed format including Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a red blend next month. To promote the launch, Frontera hosted a virtual acoustic concert with Grammy nominee Raquel Sofía on Facebook Live, and showcased Sofía’s music in conjunction with Frontera wines. Earlier this year, Frontera collaborated with music streaming service Spotify on genre-specific playlists that pair with four different styles of Frontera wine. Frontera, which has U.S. volume of approximately 1.7 million cases, according to Impact Databank, saw U.S. sales climb 9% in the three months through September, Concha y Toro recently reported.
New President Won’t End Wine Tariffs
If anything, it’s possible that the US will put tariffs on even more European wines while the Trump administration is still in charge.
Despite the occasional bargain wine that provides good value, we should not expect cheap wine going forward if we care about the environment and economic justice.
Vine rootstocks: Getting to the root of the matter
Wine writings are full of discussions about different grapevine varieties, often with mentions of the soils they are growing in. But usually ignored is the thing that links the two together – the vine rootstock.
A long time ago, before bottles had labels, a bin number literally represented the bin that a certain wine could be found stored in a cellar before it was sold.
One of the problems is that of overlapping terminology: the same word is used to refer to different things, and similar sounding words add to the confusion.
Bonded Wine Producers in the U.S. by State 2019 vs. 1999
In the past, every winery was required to have bond coverage, but in 2015, the Obama Administration signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act so small wineries could operate without it.
LeBron James And Partners Unveil Lobos 1707 Agave Spirits
LeBron James never faced Michael Jordan on an NBA court, with Jordan retiring the year before James entered the league. But now the two superstars will go head to head in one of the hottest areas of the drinks market: upscale Tequila.
James is among the partners launching Lobos 1707, a range of Tequilas and mezcal aimed firmly at the high end of the market. Lobos 1707’s CEO is Combs Enterprises veteran Dia Simms, and the founder and chief creative officer is actor and entrepreneur Diego Osorio. Each of Lobos 1707’s Tequilas—including Joven ($45 a 750-ml.), Reposado ($55), and Extra Anejo ($150) expressions—is finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry barrels. The lineup also includes a 100% Espadin agave mezcal retailing at $55.
The brand is rolling out initially to select retailers and restaurants in New York, Florida, and California, where it will take on Jordan’s Cincoro brand among many others in the exploding ultra-premium Tequila segment. A national launch is slated for early next year. “When I first tried Lobos 1707, I told Diego it was the best Tequila I’ve ever had in my life,” James said. “People are going to fall in love with the story, but when they taste this unbelievable product they are going to want to dive in and be a part of our journey.”
How to Buy Wine at the Supermarket, According to Sommeliers
As Americans make fewer trips to the grocery store and eat more meals at home, it’s hard to beat a chance to stock up on olive oil, tortilla chips and $13 Albariño all in one place.
Here is that idea: rather than oxygenate wine using air, which is only 21 percent oxygen, the WinePrO2 zaps it with a short blast of 100-percent oxygen. There’s some elegance to the engineering but the concept is simple.
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Billed as “the world’s first ever self-cooling six pack that also plays video games,” the BL6 also boasts a built-in projector so that games can be played on the go. It includes two controllers which can be stored in the device.
Gamay pairs wonderfully with a wide range of food options thanks to its high natural acidity. Check out these food and wine pairings to make the most out of Beaujolais.
Italy’s Zonin family has debuted 100 Nails Ranch, a new range of California wines. The new label consists of three varietals sourced from three distinct areas: Sonoma County Chardonnay, Central Coast Pinot Noir, and Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Each wine is retail priced at $19 a 750-ml., and all will begin rolling out in January. This marks Zonin’s entry into California winemaking; the company is known for its broad portfolio of Italian wines, including Impact “Hot Brands” Zonin Prosecco and Castello del Poggio.
10 Things You Should Know About Yellow Tail
The brand is sold at practically every wine and liquor store in America,
but it also catches a lot of flack for lacking complexity, and for containing additives.
What does this tale of academic growth have to do with wine? Well, it relates indirectly to the sordid, sad affair of the Court of Master Sommeliers America Abuse Scandal as this is the third time a massive controversy has rocked this association in the last two years and their intial response was a lesson in how NOT to address a problem.
Here’s Which Type of Wine Packaging We Think Is the Most Sustainable
Boston Beer Reformulates Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Whiskey fans can win Jameson Christmas trees
13 Ways to Tell If a Wine Is Actually Really Good
How, then, can the ordinary consumer begin to know which of the many, many wines out there are actually worth buying — and which ones, once they’re bought and tasted, are really worth the money?
The EU was granted permission to impose the tariffs by the World Trade Organization (WTO) last month. However it said it was ready to work with the US to settle the dispute once and for all.
The Countries That Drank the Most American Wine in 2019
It’s clear that the international market, in general, loves California wine, as 95 percent of the bottles exported from the U.S. come from the Golden State.
Will a Biden presidency cut US tariffs on EU wine?
Biden himself is known to be teetotal, yet some in the trade believe a Biden administration could give wine drinkers another reason to cheer, by ending the 25% US import tariff on several European wines imposed in October 2019.
Boston Beer Reformulates Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Samuel Adams celebrates the return of the #1 winter seasonal beer1, Samuel Adams Winter Lager, with a crisper and brighter remixed recipe and new ways to enjoy holiday favorites from home.
The new facility will provide ‘much-needed’ capacity to keep up with consumer demand in the southern US. Warehousing and distribution operations will also be located on the same site.
To win one of seven Jameson whiskey trees, Irish whiskey lovers must explain why they deserve to bring a tree home to share with their friends and family this year in no more than 200 words.
Author of one of wine’s most popular books decries wine-scoring system
Although the 100-point scale is used by most major wine publications and myriad critics, Hugh Johnson staunchly believes these numerical ratings are meaningless.
1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, the U.S. subsidiary of Italy’s Zonin, is introducing a Prosecco Rosé. Retailing at $16 a 750-ml., in line with Zonin Prosecco DOC Cuveé 1821, the newcomer is made according to the recently released regulations for Prosecco Rosé DOC, which stipulate that at least 85% of the blend be composed of Glera grapes, along with 10%-15% Pinot Noir fermented on the skins. The wine is a Charmat method vintage sparkler rested on the lees for at least 60 days.
What to expect when tasting old vine wines
Many vineyard-designate old vine bottlings are, in fact, phenomenal, but not in ways you might expect
How One Glass Of Wine Affects Your Body The Next Day
Guinness Releases Its First Holiday Beer Nationwide
The Marshmallow Mule Recipe
How Everclear Became the King of Grain Alcohol
This one brand manages to transcend all others, accounting for over 80 percent of all grain alcohol sales in America, according to data obtained from the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.
The distiller sourced the meat from a local farm and smoked it over wood from New Hampshire’s boreal forests. It was used to flavour a three-year-old white wheat whiskey
White House or Wine House? The U.S. presidents’ favorite wines
From George Washington’s love of Madeira, to Thomas Jefferson’s French adorations, to JFK and Nixon’s respective appreciation of Champagne and Bordeaux, to the later promotion of American wines for state dinners, there’s much to discover on what the most powerful men in the world enjoyed having.
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Study links Van Gogh’s delirium to alcohol withdrawal
A pioneering study into Vincent van Gogh’s psychiatric health in the years immediately before his suicide has found that the artist had delirium, in part due to alcohol withdrawal after cutting off his ear and being admitted to hospital.
Bacardi taps into at-home cocktails with Twistails pods
While the pods can be purchased separately in packs of six, the Twistails shaker and strainer is needed as the pods are designed to fit on the strainer, which has spikes to pierce the film on the pod.
A gadget from a French startup that offers variable, instant aeration and a connected app platform for determining just the right amount of aeration that any particular wine you happen to be drinking requires.
Each month, we team up with a local brewery, collaborate on a sweet custom shirt design, and then send it to our members with coupons, stickers, a brewery bio, and more!
Last year the current incumbent of the Oval Office, President Trump, embarked on a trade war with the European Union over subsidies given to Airbus, part of his ‘America First policy’, while the EU hit back pointing to beneficial subsidies the US had given to Boeing.
Guinness Releases Its First Holiday Beer Nationwide
The brewery’s U.S. headquarters is releasing the brand’s first holiday beer this year as the third in what we can expect will become a long line of national offerings
Delicato files trademark lawsuit against a backpack manufacturer over the name “BOTA”
Delicato alleges that the South San Francisco company, BOTA Backpack, is using a name that is confusingly similar to Delicato’s “BOTA” wine, according to the complaint filed Oct. 30 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
12 Things You Should Know About Kim Crawford Wines
The U.S. saw its first bottles of Kim Crawford Wines in 1998, two years after the company’s founding. Since then, it has gained a cult-like following here in the States.
Constellation Adds Napa Valley Cabernet And Carneros Chardonnay To The Prisoner Range
Upscale California wine brand The Prisoner is launching two new wines, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Carneros Chardonnay. The Cabernet includes small amounts of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Sirah, and Charbono and retails at $55 a 750-ml. The Chardonnay is positioned at $40, and includes some Roussanne and Gewürztraminer in its blend.
In addition to the 750-ml. format, the new entries will join the flagship Prisoner red blend in a three-bottle gift pack of 375-mls., which will hit the market in time for the holidays. Constellation acquired The Prisoner from Huneeus Vintners in 2016 for $285 million. The brand sells approximately 200,000 cases in the U.S. annually, according to Impact Databank.
Wine, Covid-19 and the loss of smell
Loss of smell (anosmia) and taste (ageusia) are now officially recognised as symptoms of SARS-CoV-2, the dangerous strain of virus from the coronavirus family that is the cause of Covid-19, the disease.
Within a few days of the first reported virus cases, restaurants were shut nationwide, and owners had no idea when, or even if, they would start up again or whether they could afford a full-time sommelier to work the floor when they did
NH Liquor & Wine Outlets Named One Of Top 10 U.S. Retailers
Beating out large, private and national competitors, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has been named one of the top 10 retailers in the country by Beverage Dynamics,
The New Bud Light Ugly Sweater Seltzer Flavors, Tasted and Ranked
New line of “Ugly Sweater Seltzers” to help you cozy up as the weather changes. The line includes the brand’s classic Cranberry flavor as well as newcomers: Apple Crisp, Peppermint Pattie, and Gingersnap.
Kim Crawford Unveils “Illuminate” Range Of Low-Calorie Wines
Constellation Brands is looking to expand the consumption occasions for its New Zealand-based Kim Crawford wine brand with a new lower-calorie line of wines called Illuminate. The new range initially will include Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé offerings retailing at $18 a 750-ml. The Illuminate wines, which are at 7% abv and have 70 calories a glass, use “spinning cone” technology to reduce the alcohol from a portion of the base wine without impacting its aromas or flavor profile, according to the company.
Kim Crawford Illuminate is getting a soft launch this fall, ahead of a wider rollout next March. Winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst tells SND the new products are geared toward “health and wellness-oriented consumers” and “sessionable” daytime drinking occasions like brunch or back yard parties in which light beer and seltzer have held sway.
According to Impact Databank, Kim Crawford is the sixth-largest imported table wine brand in the U.S., having averaged 15% annual growth over the past decade to reach 1.37 million cases and a retail value of $275 million. With Illuminate, the Kiwi import is looking to fend off the emergent challenge from hard seltzer and raise its profile in the so-called “better for you” drinks category.
How do I know if a sparkling wine is fruit-forward vs. yeasty?
Yeasty notes in sparkling wine are either the result of a bubbly that has undergone malolactic conversion (aka “malo” or “ML”) and/or autolysis (the breaking down of dead yeast cells) and lees aging.
Champagne’s Rule-Breaking Winemakers Have a Sweet Secret
The issue has come to a head in the Champagne region recently, when the AOC discovered through an Instagram post that organically farmed, biodynamic eighth-generation producer Lelarge-Pugeot was using honey in the dosage of one of its Champagnes, the Bises.
Eiswein made its way to Canada in the hands of Germanic immigrants as recently as the early 1970s and, upon realising the local climate’s suitability – warm summers to ripen the grapes and cold winters to freeze the grapes – Icewine had found a new home.
Now part of FIFCO USA, the eighth-largest beer company in the United States, Genesee is keeping things fresh with trendy collaborations and dry-hopped variations of its classic beers.
11 Best Wines for Thanksgiving 2020, According to a Sommelier
No matter what form your dinner takes, after spending all afternoon in the kitchen to cook up the perfect Thanksgiving feast, you’ll want to highlight all your hard work with fantastic wine pairings,
Unlike many wine regions, where the vineyards are usually located in the same place as the wineries, the majority of Texas wine grapes are grown in the Panhandle.
Here are the rules for pairing wine with chocolate
Chocolate and wine can be toe-curlingly good or downright horrendous. But you can nail it every time if you follow the rules. They’re not hard. But they matter.
First: Pair white chocolate with light wine.
Second: Pair dark chocolate with reds with a touch of bitterness.
Third: Pair milk chocolate with saturated, fruit-forward reds.
Fourth: Pair nutty chocolate with wooded wine.
Is It a Good Idea to Serve Canned Wine at Your Wedding?
Canned wines can certainly have a place at your wedding, especially now, in the age of social distancing, when single-serve beverage options are essential in terms of keeping everyone safe.
Seven of the Best Cognac Cocktail Recipes for Fall
Five Tips for Making Holiday Meals More Wine-Friendly
Everything You Need to Know About Scotch Highball Variations
Even though the highball recipe is nothing more than spirit (traditionally, whisky) combined with soda water, garnished with a lemon peel, there’s an art to achieving the proper balance.
California’s fabled wine region is having ‘the most horrible, devastating and catastrophic year’
Napa’s wine region consists of 46,000 acres under cultivation, but with its hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses, it provides an estimated $9.5 billion annually to the local economy and $34 billion nationally, even though its crop production accounts for only about 4% of California’s wine grapes.
80% OF NAPA WINERIES ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE 2020 VINTAGE
According to recent figures from Napa Valley Vintners, less than 20 of Napa Valley’s winemaking facilities suffered major damage from the Glass Fire. Keen to move forward, at least 80% of the wineries in the Napa Valley are pushing on the with the production of the 2020 vintage.
Two-thirds of US seltzer switching gains come from beer
IRI’s data showed that alcoholic seltzer is now worth $1.8 billion in the United States, seeing growth of 233 per cent in 2018 and 350 per cent last year.
Brewing giant Heineken USA has teamed with Arizona Beverages to create Arizona SunRise hard seltzer. The 4.6% abv seltzers will come in four Arizona juice flavors—Lemon, Grapefruit, Mucho Mango, and Cherry Punch—and have 100 calories per 11.5-ounce serving. Arizona SunRise will launch nationally in Q1 2021 in variety 12-packs of 11.5-ounce cans and single serving 19.2-ounce cans.
21 gift ideas for the wine lover in your life
From $8 accessories to items to indulge with, there’s something here for everyone.
France, there is a governing body called the INAO: the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité. This branch of the French Ministry of Agriculture ensures quality for wine, cheese, and other food products.
Sure, the concepts of the wine’s complexity and depth are elusive. But what if we can characterize what makes wine so enjoyable exactly — with numbers?
HERE ARE 12 COVID-ERA WINE CONSUMER TRENDSThe Wine Intelligence report, called Wine Consumer Trends in the Covid-19 Era, was published last week, and highlights a mini-boom for wine since the pandemic struck, although it also warns of dark economic clouds on the horizon.
The Boxxle provides a more elegant option than a cardboard box for dispensing wine in bulk, much like decanting that grocery store container of milk into a pitcher.
Why You Should Be Using Fresh Herbs in Your Cocktails
A few basil leaves or sprinkle of thyme can change a dull drink into a delicious one, adding depth of flavor that liqueurs and mixers just can’t compete with.
How to Pair (Great) Wine With Food From Trader Joe’s
There’s a reason Trader Joe’s is everyone’s favorite grocery store. Quirky, confusingly cheap, and consistently delicious is a combination that’s hard to beat.
Pennsylvanians Spent Over $50 Million on Barefoot Wine in 2020
Since the beginning of 2020, state-run stores, which stock liquor and wine but not beer, sold over $50 million in Barefoot wine, that super-affordable brand with the foot-shaped logo.
As the rule applied to distilled foods, spirits could only use the gluten-free labeling if they were made from ingredients that do not contain gluten, such as grapes, corn or potatoes.
Svedka Targets Canned Cocktail Segment With Vodka Sodas
Constellation Brands has extended Svedka with a new range of canned Vodka Soda cocktails. The new offerings, made with real fruit juice and natural flavors, are at 8% abv and come in Strawberry Lemonade, Black Cherry Lime, and Mango Pineapple flavors. They’re rolling out now, retailing at $13 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans, and $3 an individual can.
The canned cocktail space has been growing rapidly this year, with other key vodka players including Ketel One (Botanical Vodka Spritzes) and Absolut (Vodka Sodas and other cocktails) also launching new entries in the segment.
Svedka’s Vodka Soda launch follows the brand’s spring introduction of Pure Infusions, a line of naturally flavored vodkas made without sugar. The Swedish vodka brand reached 4.55 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, and has averaged just over 5% annual growth over the last decade.
Italian police have broken up a ring producing counterfeit Sassicaia wine, a variety considered among the finest in the world that sells for hundreds of euros a bottle,
When our reviewers are scoring new releases, they take their experience with how wines age from these retrospective tastings and other research to not only score the wine, but also give their best recommendation for a drink window.
Most people don’t often think about German wine, but that’s a mistake that won’t happen again after learning more about German wines and all their distinct flavors.
The words we use to talk about wine often say more about us than what’s in the glass. Here, a non-exhaustive guide to determining what kind of wine talker you are—or want to be.
The American band currently has two products in the pipeline with Brands for Fans, with more information about the collaborative releases due to be “revealed shortly”.
What’s the Best Red Wine for Cooking? These 4 Varieties Are Basically Foolproof
There’s no shortage of bottles that could work for a recipe, but there are a few specific styles to stick to when you’re on the hunt for the best red wine for cooking
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Don’t ban nip instead MA has a solution called “Pick Up MA”
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No Liquor License For BJ’s In Framingham MA, Board Decides
Great To See “Public Need” Enforced
A battle over a liquor license transfer to the Framingham BJ’s store appears to be over for now.
The board had denied a license transfer last year because it would be within 800 feet of another licensee
The board denied the application based primarily upon the proximity of the proposed license to another liquor license, the existing density of liquor licenses in the immediate area (given the character and layout of the neighborhood), lack of variety/uniqueness in the proposed offerings, and duplicative of other licenses in the area
The board determined that the elements of ‘public need’ pursuant to state law were not met.
New guide helps to identify and prevent common wine faults
“Wine Faults Series” provides a basic overview of 12 common wine faults, including volatile acidity, cork taint, oxidation, excessive sulfur dioxide, refermentation and many more.
Oakville, California-based Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards has launched Post & Beam Winery. The new label debuts with two wines, a 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon priced at $50 a 750-ml., and a 2019 Napa Valley Chardonnay priced at $35. The wines will be available at retail and at limited restaurant locations throughout California, as well as direct-to-consumer via the winery’s website. Post & Beam joins the Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute, and Bella Union brands in the Far Niente portfolio.
28 Wineries Join the Grand Reserve™ World Mastercard® Rewards Program for Wine Enthusiasts
Cardmembers enjoy significant bonus points on direct purchases from the newly added partner wineries, and enjoy other benefits such as exclusive offers and exclusive event access.
Wine and War and Wine Crush (Vas-y Coupe!), out this week, feature a harrowing journey into Lebanon’s winemaking amid civil war, and the travails of a cult Champagne grower
Our favorite Leopard Red Blend has a dazzling new playmate that is FEROCIOUS, EXOTIC and COMMANDEERING! Say “hello Tiger” to JCB “Tiger” Red Blend! Tiger works from a similar spicy red base as “Leopard – Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah – but with intense dark-fruited Malbec and Petite Sirah accents that make this cat the king of the jungle.
WINE SCHOLAR GUILD LAUNCHES ITALIAN FOUNDATION COURSE
Called the Italian Wine Scholar Prep programme, the course will launch of 2 November and provide an overview of the country’s viticultural history for consumers and aspiring professionals.
Coca-Cola Partners With Molson Coors For Hard Seltzer Rollout
Coca-Cola has aligned with Molson Coors to bring its Topo Chico hard seltzer label to the U.S. Under the agreement, Molson Coors will manufacture, market, and distribute Topo Chico hard seltzer in the U.S. The brand is slated to launch next year.
Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley said the move builds upon Molson Coors’s “successful launches of Vizzy and Coors Seltzer earlier this year,” calling it a “significant step in growing our above-premium portfolio and becoming a major competitor in the rapidly-growing hard seltzer segment.”
Topo Chico hard seltzer will debut in four flavors: Tangy Lemon Lime, Exotic Pineapple, Strawberry Guava, and Tropical Mango, distributed in variety 12-packs of slim cans. The upcoming entry blends purified sparkling water, a gluten-free alcohol base and natural flavors, with minerals added for taste, and is inspired by Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, a 125-year-old brand popular in Latin America and Texas that Coca-Cola acquired in 2017 for $250 million.
How to Read a Wine Label, in 12 Easy Lessons
Those bottles have labels, of course, often with loads of information about the character and nature of the wine within.
New TTB Ruling on Nutrition Labeling and Advertising
Previous nutrition labeling guidelines established by TTB in 2004 were onerous and costly for wineries because they involved expensive testing of multiple batches of wine close to the time of bottling.
It has taken more than 15 years of painstaking research to pinpoint the new ‘Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva’ or ‘Additional Geographical Units’ (UGA), taking into account their terroir, history and wine quality.
Constellation is extending Meiomi with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from Meiomi’s signature tri-appellation regions of Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara, the new Cab is launching nationwide in October, retailing at $25 a 750-ml. Meiomi was up 4% to 1.3 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. In addition to the new Cabernet, its lineup includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a Rosé.
Alcohol’s Three-Tier System Is Losing Its Power to Impress Judges
it indicates what may be a significant change in the way the “three-tier” system is understood by members of the judicial branch.
Here are some things to ask the sommelier to make sure you get what you want to drink, for the clams you’ve got, and maybe you’ll impress your dinner mates in one fell swoop.
8 Non-Alcoholic Breweries and Beers That Don’t Suck
If there is one thing that almost all non-alcoholic beers have in common, it is the fact that, to use the lexicon of the professional food and beverage critic, they suck.
The Best Wine Pairings for Your Favorite Game Day Food
From bubbly to sip with all things fried and spicy; to dark, medium reds for meat lovers, these wines are the perfect pairings for all your favorite game-day cravings.
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WHY IS ONE OF CHAMPAGNE’S BIGGEST GROUPS BREAKING UP?
The leaving-party represents 800 growers spread across 810 planted hectares, including some prized premier and grand cru plots, with vineyards and facilities capable of producing around six million bottles.
Wine Crush is the story of a small group of ageing men from an unnamed French village who every harvest drive to the Champagne vineyards of Domain Jacques Selosse to pick grapes,
Kahlúa is extending with a new Blonde Roast Style liqueur. Made with medium roast coffee and hints of caramel, toffee and citrus flavors, Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style is at 20% abv and suggested to be served with tonic or coconut water. Pernod Ricard-owned Kahlúa posted 6% growth in NABCA channels in the 12 months through June. According to Impact Databank, the brand was up 1% to 800,000 cases in the U.S. in calendar 2019.
Is It Time to Redefine ‘Sommelier’?
If they’re not on the floor of a restaurant, are they still sommeliers?
Franklin Wine Club Latest Wine – Unity 100% of the proceeds go to charitable causes
100% of the proceeds of this wine are donated to organizations focused on helping Black and under-served communities to thrive in the world of wine through the work of selected charity organizations, including the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund and Wine Unify. This is a limited production wine and only 112 cases were produced. Due to the 100% donation, sales of Unity will not qualify for commissionable volume. However, to recognize your efforts supporting the worthy cause, we will triple the personal volume credited to the Ambassador. (0% CV / 300% PV).
What Unity Signifies: Love, Hope, Unity, Diversity, Equality… These are the guiding principles of our JCB & Boisset Collection of wines, where we believe the world of wine exists to unite us –across the table and across the world. We are committed to creating the most inclusive, passionate and inspiring community in the world of wine. This wine, harmonious and balanced on the palate, represents this vision and hope.
While these tools are helpful and make home bartending an easier feat, cocktail enthusiasts don’t need to break the bank in order to make their favorite drinks.
Wine Scholar Guild Launches New Foundation-Level Programming on the Wines of Italy
IWS Prep is a foundation-level course created for the passionate consumer and aspiring wine professional. It takes students on a virtual journey through Italy,
Although the first day of picking grapes in the sparkling wine region was authorised as Monday 17 August by the Comité Champagne, the harvest in fact began on 13 Augus
Only available for a limited time the wine is a Pinot Noir from a vineyard in the St David’s Bench VQA in Ontario and will only be served in Canadian outlets
There is always going to be a little bit of jammy, red residue in the bottom an on the sides of the container, whether that container be plastic, glass, or aluminum.
What Makes a Good Wine Cellar? Some Organizational Tips
Whether you’re buying wine to hold onto for a handful of years, just starting a wine collection, or already have a well-curated wine cellar with 100’s of bottles, good wine storage is key.
Sam Adams Teamed up with Auntie Anne’s to Bring Oktoberfest to You
With this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Sam Adams and Auntie Anne’s have teamed up to help drinkers celebrate with their “Oktoberfest at Home Kit.”
We’ve all heard the adage that you should pair red wine with red meat. But there is some evidence that it’s less about the meat itself and more about one crucial seasoning—salt.
Falmouth is the first town on the Cape to ban the sale of nips
Liquor store owners and managers expressed their opposition to the ban Monday. They recommended education programs and better enforcement of litter regulations instead.
Called Pure Piraña, it will be available in nine flavours, made will “all-natural” flavourings and containing fewer than 100 calories per 330ml can. It will launch with Grapefruit, Peach and Red Fruit flavours in Mexico, and in Raspberry and Lime in New Zealand
FLORIDA PROPERTY WALLPAPERED WITH BUDWEISER CANS ON SALE FOR $100K
The two-bedroom property, which also houses a collection of sports memorabilia, is plastered with beer cans in every room, with the exception of the two bathrooms.
Gonzaga launching courses designed around wine industry
The university’s schools of Business Administration and Leadership Studies to offer a certificate program focused on the business, management and legal aspects of the wine industry.
Vast majority of wine is water (85%) and ethanol (between 8 and 16% for non-fortified wines). This leaves about 3% for everything else and this is what makes the differences between all wines. Those 3% are made of organic acids, residual sugars, phenolics, glycerol, other alcohols, amino acids, minerals, aromatics and sulfites. Most of what is in the wine comes from the grapes or from the transformation of grape juice into wine by wine yeasts. The only exception are a few additives that are hopefully added in minute quantities so not to alter the delicate balance of the precious 3%.
Ethanol comes from the transformation of grape sugar into alcohol by yeasts. It takes about 16 g/L of sugar to make 1% of ethanol. The sugars in grapes that are predominant are glucose and fructose. Yeasts prefer glucose often leaving residual fructose at the end of fermentation; importantly fructose is 2.4 times sweeter than glucose which makes wine sensory evaluation of low sugar concentration very hazardous. There are many other sugars in wines that play minor roles in the sensory appreciation of wine.
10 Bourbon-Spiked Dessert Recipes and What to Drink With Them
These tasty recipes combine our two favorite fall pastimes
Warm, cozy, and spicy, mulled wine has been a mainstay at holiday markets across Europe for centuries and is a wintertime favorite across many different cultures.
Good bitterness management can complement lower acidity levels – if you play with bitterness it can give a second life to the Champagne and can keep the freshness longer in medium acidity wines.
I want to put some wine aside for my grandkids. What do you suggest?
This is something dyed-in-the-wool wine lovers do, but how do we know the child won’t grow into an adult who doesn’t particularly like the wine you selected?
THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BEER BRAND FAMILIES IN THE US 2020
Perhaps unsurprisingly, global brewer AB InBev has the most influence across the top 10, owning four brand families with a total sales of close to US$13 billion and taking up close to a third of the global beer market.
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “The Eye” Chardonnay 2018 Russian River Valley Retail $42 Member $33.60
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The Eye symbolizes the visible and the invisible, the paths taken and untaken, and the view of the possible. It is the vision of our journey and the connection from the past to the present and to the future. The magnetic attraction of the eye reminds us of life lived in a very different way. At the first sip of this voluptuous barrel-fermented Russian River Valley Chardonnay, time stops.
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Five Senses” Pinot Noir 2018 Sonoma Coast Retail $60 Member $48
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From dreams to the realm of experience, this elegant Burgundian Pinot Noir dares to see a vision of the five senses in a very different way. The vessels of our experience, the five senses translate the physical world to our mind, where it is transformed by alchemy into our dreams… The sensual experience, from the eyes to the smell, taste, touch and sound, enlightens our dreams beyond our imagination!
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Femininity” Red Blend 2018 Napa Valley Retail $48 Member $38.40
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This sensuous Napa Valley red wine is the perfect symbol of the power of femininity, which exudes power and elegance simultaneously. The opulent and rich table of life anchors us within time, while the pillar of femininity gives birth to life and the power of endless imagination! In dreams, we are possessed of an alternative vision of reality, and through alchemy, we transform.
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Ascension” Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Knights Valley Retail $60 Member $48
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This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley portrays the power of dreams. Frenchie arrives from the old world on cloud nine, rising above his own limitations to create a new reality in the land of his dreams… He rises thanks to the inspiration of the new world and the spirit of wine. Whichever way you arrive, you can transcend to become more than yourself!
THE GRAPE VARIETIES THAT HAVE INCREASED AND DECLINED THE MOST SINCE 2000
n terms of grape variety origin, they found that vineyards in the New World on average comprise 68% French origin varieties (data from 2016), compared to 59% in 2000
Stella Rosa has launched a new higher-alcohol Royale expression. Stella Rosa Royale is billed as a darker, richer version of the brand’s existing Rosso, and carries an abv of 8% compared with 5% for the core offering. Royale’s fuller profile makes it especially amenable to food pairing, according to parent company Riboli Family Wines, which is aiming to take the Stella Rosa brand past the 3-million-case mark this year.
What does it mean to be a Master of Wine?
Targeted at those working in the international wine trade, the credential was launched more than 65 years ago as an exam for the U.K. wine trade.
It’s important to know that ingredient labeling is not required on wine since wine is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, but rather by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The law is not being skirted.
Diageo has released Captain Morgan Sliced Apple, the latest flavored offshoot for the spiced rum brand. The 35% abv rum is made from the original spiced rum with added ginger and apple flavoring. Captain Morgan Sliced Apple is now available across the U.S. for around $16 a 750-ml. Captain Morgan was at 5.5 million cases in the U.S. in 2019, according to Impact Databank.
Who’s Drinking The Champagne? U.S. Sales Up 73%
Data shows that some Americans are ‘trading up’ on weekly household items
Oregon’s New Premium Box Wine Has Impressive B Corp Cred
Sokol Blosser stepped up its efforts to get more of its Evolution Wine into consumer’s glasses during the global pandemic with a radical shift to alternative packaging.
Understanding How the Very Existence of Wine Was Threatened in the 19th Century
If you’ve never heard of the Great French Wine Blight, let The History Guy loop you in on the close call and how disaster was ultimately averted to allow for the wine world we know today.
A Disruptive Transparency Initiative Is Shining Light on Tequila Additives
Additives can actually be used [in 100 percent agave tequila] and there is no requirement to notify the end consumer, as long as the amount added does not exceed 1 percent of total volume
Prestige Beverage Partners With Snoop Dogg On Upscale Gin
Snoop Dogg, Prestige Beverage Group, and Trusted Spirits have teamed up to create Indoggo, a new strawberry-flavored gin. Indoggo will launch in California in September through Gallo Sales Company. The plan is to gradually launch the gin through the fall and winter and reach national distribution by early 2021 via Prestige’s distribution network, which also includes RNDC, Johnson Brothers, Breakthru, Empire, Heidelberg, and Martignetti Companies. Indoggo will retail for around $30 a 750-ml.
“The idea began when Keenan Towns (of Trusted Spirits) hired Snoop as a brand ambassador for Tanqueray gin,’ said Scott Schilling, CMO at Prestige. “When Keenan left Diageo in 2018 he went to Snoop and the two agreed to bring Snoop’s idea to life.”
The 40% abv flavored gin is made with a blend of seven botanicals, including juniper, orange, coriander, cassia, and strawberry, and is certified gluten-free. Indoggo elevates fruit flavors like citrus and strawberry over the juniper that leads in traditional London Dry gins. Snoop plans to integrate the brand into his live tours in the future. “I am an equity partner, this is my baby, my passion, my creation. This is not a spokesperson or license deal, this is mine,” Snoop told SND.
Attractions Of Willamette Valley Wines Of Oregon
Oregon and the Willamette Valley are in a cold climate region that can create wines of elegance: acid driven wines
The earliest current evidence of wine production dates back to 7000 BCE; although wine was surely made and consumed before that, this means humans have been drinking wine for at least 9000 years.
Survey Finds Scant Interest in Wine Ingredients, Grape Growing
Wine shoppers are looking for variety and flavor information when deciding on purchasing a bottle and most have little interest in learning more about how the wine was made, how the grapes were grown and ingredient labeling.
Sparkling surprise: Brazil’s wine industry builds its brand on the global stage
Brazil may not be inherently associated with wine: but the country’s wine industry believes it can become a major player on the world stage thanks to its sparkling wine, the quality of its products, and a carefully planned export strategy.
Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Pitcher and Napa Vintner, Dies at 75
Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, who found a second career growing highly coveted Napa Cabernet, has died at 75. Seaver passed away in his sleep Monday night, from complications of Lewy body dementia and Covid-19, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He had suffered from both dementia and Lyme disease for several years
Disaronno International is launching a nitro cold brew coffee cocktail under its Tia Maria brand. Officially dubbed Iced Coffee Frappé, it will be the first ready-to-drink offshoot for the coffee liqueur. It is at 4% abv and is made with Arabica coffee and cream, using nitro technology that deploys upon opening to create frappé foam. The company brought in Dutch street artist Karski to collaborate on the packaging. Tia Maria Iced Coffee Frappé will be available nationwide beginning in mid-September, retailing for $11 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.
How to Make (Pretty Decent!) Wine at Home
You’ll need approximately $400 for grapes and basic supplies found on many websites or at local brewing/winemaking stores.
Recent hailstorms have decimated some vineyards near to Verona, particularly those in the lower-lying, non-Classico area of Valpolicella, while others survived unscathed.
It found that 1,200 milligrams of amino acid L-cysteine could reduce alcohol-related nausea and headaches, while a dose of 600 milligrams helped alleviate stress and anxiety.
How Poison-Detecting Servants Became Respected Wine Connoisseurs
Working with wine has a long history. In the 14th century, the French word “sommelier” referred to a servant in charge of transporting his lords’ baggage, choosing table wine, and testing such libations for poison
The Biggest Bourbon Brands and Companies That Own Them
Despite the fact the lion’s share of production takes place in Kentucky, many of the companies that own the leading bourbon brands are based out of state.
Ketel One Targets Spritzer Segment With New Canned RTDs
Ketel One vodka, part of the Diageo portfolio, has entered the premixed cocktail market with a new line of Botanical Vodka Spritzes. The new low-abv drinks come in the same three flavors as the brand’s original Botanicals offshoot—Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, and Grapefruit & Rose—and all are at 3.6% abv per serving. They have 73 calories per can and contain no carbs, sweeteners, nor added sugars.
The Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritzes are launching in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington, and Illinois on September 1, retailing at $15 a 4-pack and $4 per individual can. Ketel One was up 4% to 2.4 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
The product is a Ginjo sake with a rice polishing rate of 60%. The sake is then infused with butterfly pea flowers to give it the highly sought-after indigo hue.
That’s quite a question and one that may very well bring up varied results, depending on how you take the question, and answers may very well surprise many.
The labels themselves are soft-core porno, usually featuring excited imagery like a woman whispering into a man’s ear or a bunch of cupids planning an orgy.
How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer
Surely there’s a better way to experiment with hard seltzer than blending with fruit and ice or spiking with our favorite spirits. After all, we’re all home bartenders these days.
Bud Light fan uses beer to save home from wildfire
A California man whose home was threatened by one of the state’s largest wildfires managed to salvage it with the only liquid he could find: a case of Bud Light, his beer of choice.
Here are some famous snacks and wine pairings you can try the next time you’re planning to binge-watch your favorite series or just chill inside your home.
5 Reasons Not To Age Wines You Just Bought At The Store
The assumption is that the wine producers, some of whose estates may date back hundreds of years, have a pretty good idea of how their wines age and that therefore their advice should be taken seriously
For U.S. businesses mitigating the tariffs is a challenge because of a cumbersome set of rules and regulations that can leave few options on how to respond.
How to utilize virtual wine experiences to boost sales
The 75-minute webinar with the objective of helping wineries elevate their brands and boost wine sales through meaningful and engaging virtual wine experiences
With Distinctive Terroir and Varied Microclimates, Mexico’s Baja California Aims to Preserve its Character
A 90-minute drive from the U.S. border, Mexico’s premier wine region lies in the state of Baja California. It produces approximately 75% of all of Mexico’s wine,
It was the stuff of myth and legend. During World War II, Joseph Stalin, fearing a German advance on Russia, arranged for valuable art and riches – including a magnificent cellar of wines
Should wine shipments be deferred during the hot summer months?
Please express any shipping concerns about the weather to the winery or retailer from which you’ve purchased the wine before they ship it, and ask if they have taken appropriate measures to ensure that wines are not subject to extreme temperatures during transit.
Each offers a different slant on spirits, helping listeners to keep up with current trade issues, brush up on their cocktail knowledge or delve into the world of bartending.
The Patrón Margarita Smart Coaster will teach users to create Patrón Margaritas and other Tequila-based cocktails, allowing drinkers to “easily perfect their at-home bartending skills”.
Influential in the world of bubbly for more than two centuries, Perrier-Jouët was among the first Champagne houses to regularly stamp its cork with the date of a blend, also known as its vintage
YOUNGER RED WINE ‘MORE BENEFICIAL’ THAN AGED WINES, STUDY FINDS
Younger red wines are likely to be more beneficial than aged wines, a new study from Australia has found, due to the significant decrease in healthy antioxidants in wine over time.
SMARTPHONES CAN TELL IF YOU’RE DRUNK BY CHANGES IN WALKING
The study, conducted by American researchers and published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, found that smartphones could detect intoxication in 90% of those tested.
Likely inspired by the return of the nostalgia-inducing treat, the Fort Worth, Texas-based brewery Martin House Brewing Company released a limited-time beer this week, hilariously named DunkAbroos.
A Country That You’ve Probably Never Heard of Is About to Launch Its First Whisky Distillery
The Faroe Islands—which, despite their proximity to Scotland, are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark—will soon welcome Faer Isles Distillery, which has just begun crowdfunding efforts.
What does “méthode ancienne” mean on a bottle of wine?
“Méthode ancienne” is French for “ancient method,” and it refers to winemaking techniques and philosophies established centuries ago in France’s Burgundy region.
The Dos and Don’ts of Low-Calorie Cocktails, According to Dietitians
America loves a good drinking trend. And of our latest collective obsessions, one that’s sunk its teeth deep into the drinks world is wellness culture.
Tanqueray is entering the booming canned cocktail segment. The Diageo-owned brand’s new Crafted Gin Cocktails include a Gin & Tonic, Rangpur Lime Gin & Soda, and Sevilla Orange Gin & Soda, all at 6% abv and retailing at $15 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans. The new range is debuting next month in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington. Tanqueray, the largest gin brand in the U.S. in the $20 and over tier, was roughly flat at just under 1.4 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
A primer on shelf-talkers
They’re commonplace in wine stores, especially in supermarkets, ostensibly to draw consumers’ attention to this Chardonnay and away from that one.
Demystifying additives in winemaking and viticulture
An unfortunate byproduct of growing public concern has been that unscrupulous charlatans are more able to sensationalise harmless additives and capitalise upon unsuspecting consumers.
Eight of the Best Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home This Summer
US WINE SALES SHIFT TOWARDS BIG BRANDS AND BOXED WINES
Top 10 award-winning Irish whiskeys
Looking across multiple categories, from blends to single pot still, a wide range of whiskeys were awarded the top accolades of Master and Gold medals for their quality and complexity.
Constellation-owned Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi has struck a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to become the official wine of the Major League Baseball franchise. The deal includes in-market activations, digital partnership extensions, and branding elements at Dodger Stadium. Earlier this year, Woodbridge became the official wine of Major League Baseball under a separate multi-year partnership. It also has individual club deals with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Cincinnati Reds. Woodbridge’s U.S. volume was down 1% to 9.6 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
How to Drink Your Way Through Each of California’s Wine Regions
Here’s how to taste your way through all of California’s top wine-producing regions. Get ready for a delicious ride.
The vineyard at the end of winter with grapevines standing dormant on the hillside.
Boston Licensing Board to Reprimand Beer Gardens for Non-Compliance With Social Distance Regulations
This is not the first time that the Licensing Board, in conjunction with ISD, has called an emergency hearing to address reported violations of the state’s new COVID-19 outdoor dining regulations, which include rules about distancing, party size, and more.
Playamar offers a “light Tequila taste” and each 12oz (340ml) can has an ABV of 4.5% and contains 90 calories. The brand was created for health-conscious consumers.
Top cocktail recipes using Black-owned spirits brands
Whether you’re a Tequila lover or have a particular penchant for gin, we’ve got all bases covered with this list of cocktail recipes showcasing some of the best Black-owned spirits brands available.
Bottled at 43.8% ABV, the new gin is made with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and olive leaf from three olive varieties, which have been combined with seven Australian botanicals.
How to Make Bartender-Quality Frozen Margaritas Using a Kitchen Blender
There’s no escaping the fact that frozen Margaritas are essentially grown-up slushies. But that doesn’t mean their preparation should be taken less seriously than any other cocktail.
The top performers from across a range of price points and styles, including the extremely dry to the richly sweet, or the low-priced to luxury level cuvée.
How to start exploring the exciting new world of Czech wine
Czech wines may only account for 0.22% of the global total, with most of this drunk at home, but make no mistake, there are interesting things happening here.
No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place
Wine, as well as Irish and Scotch whisky as well as other Europeans foods, continues to be collateral damage in a fight over subsidies to plane manufacturers.
Once upon a time, vodka was all about smoothness and neutrality, dressed in a gorgeous bottle. Then came the wacky flavours, swiftly followed by their widespread withdrawal. And while gin took the limelight, vodka innovation felt muted.
Organic wine is booming in Italy. In fact, the country is the world leader in terms of the percentage of surface area dedicated to organic wine grapes.
While we’ve been fighting the Pandemic, another public policy battle surrounding health has been quietly fought in the shadows, the goal of which is to reduce or eliminate wine consumption by painting it as cancerous and unhealthy.
Wine labels can be vague, and drinkers are thirsty for clarity
We’re told that wine is food, to be enjoyed at the table. Yet, while we’re accustomed to checking ingredients on food labels, and maybe avoiding those with higher sodium, fat or carbohydrates, we find no such labels on wine.
What wines should you drink if you don’t drink wine?
Millennials, I get that you may not drink wine. You like White Claw, that hard seltzer that’s all over Instagram. But wine can be likeable, affordable and ready to drink, too.
10 Sneaky Reasons You’re Always Overpaying For Wine
12 Aperol Spritz Recipe Riffs To Drink Year-Round
How America’s Brewery Scene Boomed Over The Last Decade
Five New Ways to Drink Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon has long been called the “King of Grapes.” And, like many rulers throughout the course of time, Cab has certainly had its share of partners.
There will be a selection of other ingredients that you are likely to be drinking when you are enjoying a glass of bubbly from this famous wine region.
Vertical Finance Introduces Signature Grand Reserve Rewards Credit Card Designed for Wine Enthusiasts
Cardholders earn 5x points per dollar at more than 350 Grand Reserve Partners, including boutique wineries across the country, wine clubs and more; 3x points per dollar at more than 17,000 wineries, wine clubs and wine shops; and 2x points per dollar at all other merchants.
The Benefits and Detriments of a Wine Consumption Lifestyle
Well, here it is: the negative argument for imbibing wine (or any other alcoholic beverage). Especially in these coronavirus times, when many consumers have increased their sheltered-in-place alcoholic intake.
When you think of the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, you think the height of luxury, and what’s more lavish than having a temperature-controlled wine dispenser in your suite?
One-of-a-Kind Vineyard in Japan Offers Alternative Interpretation of Vine-Training
At the train station in Shiojiri, as passengers rush to catch their connections, the Shiojiri Station Platform Vineyard hangs serenely overhead, its vines doing the slower work of budding, ripening and awaiting harvest.
The British Toast That’s the Equivalent of Saying, ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’
A common assumption is that this phrase was inspired by American 9-to-5 workers’ clock-out time, marking the end of the traditional workday, and the beginning of another American invention — “happy hour.”
Medieval ‘wine windows’ are reopening, reviving Italian plague tradition
They are just as they sound: pint-size hatches, carved into the concrete walls of urban wineries and shops, where beverage merchants would serve sips at a safe social distance.
How America’s Brewery Scene Boomed Over The Last Decade
Even though beer drinkers are still enjoying a whole manner of lagers, ales and the like at home, business has been hit hard by shuttered restaurants and pubs, an end to on-site taproom sales and the cessation of mass events that halted the distribution of kegs
Why you might want to make the switch to organic wine
Vineyards around the world are now embracing organic farming methods of grapes and avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides in their wine production
So read on and find out not just what’s happening in the world of bubbles, but where to go for the best value drops, and what you can expect stylistically when you get there.
Every Celebrity Wants to Make a Tequila — Here’s Why
We will never truly know whether George Clooney did indeed launch his Casamigos tequila brand “by accident,” as is often described when the brand’s genesis is recounted.
Drizly has suffered a data breach, with hackers obtaining data for up to 2.5 million users of the alcohol delivery platform, according to the company’s customer service team. While Drizly acknowledges that information like email addresses, dates of birth, encrypted passwords, and delivery addresses have been stolen, it is adamant that credit card information was not exposed by the hack. In an email to users, Drizly did not say when or how the information was accessed and encouraged users to change their passwords.
Budweiser’s new beer is missing a key ingredient: Alcohol
Anheuser-Busch InBev is using the recognizable Budweiser brand to launch Budweiser Zero, an alcohol-free lager that tastes similar to the best-selling alcoholic beverage.
The most basic definition of a sommelier is that it’s essentially a server, usually in a restaurant, who specializes heavily in wines but also beers, spirits, mixed drinks, tea, coffee, and historically, cigars.
“French’s Mustard Beer is infused with key lime, lemon, tangerine, and passion fruit to create a tart, refreshing match for the bright and bold zip of classic yellow mustard.”
Sutter Home Family Vineyards has expanded its lineup to include a 3-liter boxed format. Moving forward, Sutter Home Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio wines will now be available in 3-liter boxes, each priced at $18. The Sutter Home portfolio—which includes some 21 different varietals—is also available in 187-ml., 500-ml., 750-ml., and 1.5-liter formats. The brand depleted 10.2 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Does what’s on the label matter? One obstinate consumer (me) goes to great lengths to find out
Does it matter what a wine or spirit actually is, rather than what it’s called?
Proximo Spirits’ Kraken rum brand has signed on as the official rum brand of the new NHL franchise the Seattle Kraken, which will debut next year. The sponsorship will include digital activations, giveaways, cocktail samplings, and fan experiences, among other initiatives, which will take place in and around the Kraken’s new Climate Pledge Arena when it opens in 2021.
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
The Old Fashioned is one of the world’s oldest and most beloved whiskey cocktails.
French Researchers Unlock a Secret to Wine Bitterness: Oak Barrels
In a recently published study, however, researchers from the University of Bordeaux focused on a different phenolic compound they believed to be the main culprit for barrel bitterness: coumarins.
Kansas City, Missouri-based Mano’s Wine, which specializes in manufacturing and distributing etched and hand-painted bottles of wine, has teamed with the Browns for the wine.
Drinking While Eating is Not Food and Wine Pairing
But deciding what you want to drink with your meal is not the same thing as carefully matching a specific wine to an individual prepared dish of food with the idea that the wine plus the food will result in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Six Tips for Safe, Socially Distant Outdoor Entertaining
What’s the Best Frozen Cocktail to Make at Home?
Think you like bitter beers? Science says think again
A first-of-its-kind study of the emotional reactions conjured by beer found that people liked sweeter beers better than bitter brews, based their involuntary facial expressions.
Heineken launches robotic bar for alcohol-free beer brand
As the need for physical distancing continues across Australia and around the world, international premium beer brand, Heineken, has developed a new concept designed to give drinkers complete peace of mind when ordering a beer while providing a novel drinking experience in the process.
U.S. Wine Industry Dodges One Tariff Bullet, Still Faces Another
The Trump administration has decided not to place tariffs on French sparkling wine in retaliation for France’s taxes on large tech firms. That’s good news for American wine consumers. The bad news is that the government will be debating over the next few weeks whether to maintain 25 percent tariffs on many other European wines and could possibly raise them.
Two Truths and a Lie: This 17th-Century Pirate Invented the Pirates’ Code, Was Captured by Spaniards, and Used Wine Jugs to Save His Life
A 17th-century pirate, Bartholomeus de Portugees, is believed to be behind the code’s origins. He also may have been the first pirate to be captured by a Spaniard ship, and escape using jugs of wine.
Massachusetts Craft Brewers, Wholesalers Reach Franchise Law Compromise; Boston Beer Excluded
The legislation would benefit around 200 craft breweries in the state, with Boston Beer Company and Craft Brew Alliance-owned Cisco Brewers being the notable exceptions.
Putting the Freeze on Wine, But You Really Have to be Open-minded!
A sure fire way to make a wine lover cringe is to drop a few ice cubes in your glass of vino. But there are a couple of reasons why this frowned-upon practice could prove pleasant.
Wine culture has grown enormously in the U.S. over the last 20 years or so. But for most Americans, it doesn’t really matter where that Pinot Grigio comes from
A pioneering, 100%-recyclable ‘second skin’ case has been launched by Maison Ruinart in the UK to replace its use of gift boxes for the Rosé and Blanc de Blancs Champagnes.
Podcasts often deliver content in a more dynamic manner. They’re easier to absorb than video or text, as you can plug in, play, and multitask as you tune in.
To mark the return of the hit show, which stars Dakota Fanning, Daniel Brühl and Luke Evans, Death & Co has created 10 exclusive cocktails inspired by the drama, its characters, and the 19th century.
Beer that would have ended up in kegs at restaurants and bars has shifted, along with other kinds of alcohol, to being sold in retail stores and through online channels and consumed at home — often in cans.
For The Beer Market, Seltzer Outshines Keggers And Solo Cups
The recent success of hard seltzers, and low- and no-alcohol beer, is a reflection of the secular trend towards healthy living that has created some potentially exciting opportunities for the beer industry.
Homebrew Your Own Hard Seltzer With These Essential Tips
Whether you love ‘em or you hate ‘em, one thing is true: When the weather creeps above 90 degrees, a hard seltzer is more refreshing than even the most sessionable IPA.
Are consumers spending more or less on wine? Will ecommerce increase in popularity – or do wine drinkers still prefer traditional channels? Wine Intelligence looks at eight ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed – or is changing – the habits of regular wine consumers.
How do organics and biodynamics affect a vineyard’s carbon footprint?
Some people claim that to run vineyards organically, you have to significantly increase the use of tractors to spray and manage weeds, and therefore there’s more negative impact on your carbon footprint from the increase in fuel use
Witchcraft has been in the news in the past year, thanks to recent archaeological discoveries in both the US and Britain, where witch bottles have been unearthed from historic homes and sites.
In 1936, Joseph Stalin Created the Proletariat’s Very Own ‘Champagne’
The world’s largest country may not be the first — nor second, third, or even fourth — place that comes to mind when speaking of notable sparkling wines.
Molson Coors Pulls Plug on Michelob Ultra Copycat, St. Archer Gold
In an exciting stand-off, the original release of low-calorie, light beer Saint Archer Gold was positioned as a notable competitor to Michelob Ultra Pure Gold.
The COVID-19 pandemics effect on the market is essentially five months old now and we have some clearer data and patterns to use to make better decisions.
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 312 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes 🍷 Grab a glass and settle in! In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with the witty and insightful Danielle Frank, author […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 311 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Liquid Jazz Experience with Inventor Michael Fors In this episode, Kim and Mark dive into the art of aeration with Michael Fors, a Massachusetts-based wine inventor and the creator of The Liquid Jazz Experience. […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 310 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 309 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass 🥃 and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 307 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Wine Social Media Star Kelly Axelrad Dive into a fascinating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as hosts Kim and Mark sit down with the powerhouse wine entrepreneur and social media superstar, Kelly […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 306 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! A Spirited Sip with a Wine Maverick Raymond Blake Join hosts Kim and Mark on as they uncork a fantastic conversation with acclaimed Irish wine author, Raymond Blake. In this spirited episode, Raymond takes us […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 305 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! All Things Bubbly For New Years Bubbly Bonanza! 🍾 Join your hosts, the effervescent Kim, the Bubbly Queen, and Mark, for the last show of 2025, where they pop the cork on a year of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 304 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Holiday/Christmas Songs Paired With Wine Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Get ready to deck the halls and pour the wine with hosts Kim and Mark in this festive holiday special of The Wonderful World of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 303 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Get ready for a Thanksgiving episode that's anything but ordinary! The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark are celebrating a classic: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what wine […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 302 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Umami King Tim Hanni MW Join hosts Kim and Mark as they welcome a true icon of the wine world: Master of Wine (MW)Tim Hanni. Tim, the first American to earn the prestigious MW […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 301 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Kiana Keys-The Unpolished Grape On this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Kiana Keys, author of Unpolished Grape 101-The Basics of WineAnd Little Black Book of Food + […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 300 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Celebrating Our 300th Episode With Len Presutti A lot can happen in 300 episodes. Kim and Mark, the hosts of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), celebrate this incredible milestone with their good friend and […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 299 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Vino Therapy With Kelly Lewis Kim and Mark of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) welcome the visionary Kelly Lewis to the show to uncork the secrets of vino therapy. The founder of the first-ever […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 298 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Wine Illustration talk with Maryse Chevriere Join The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark for a conversation with Maryse Chevriere. A certified sommelier, acclaimed illustrator, author, and James Beard award winner, Maryse […]
