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The Right Wine To Pair With Your Most Dreaded Fall Chores
HERE’S WHY YOU NEVER SEE NFL PLAYERS IN BEER ADS
HOW TO SAY CHEERS AROUND THE WORLD
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Survey finds 21% of Americans pick guacamole over alcohol
The survey, which was carried out to mark national guacamole day (16 September) in the US, asked 2,000 Americans what luxury items they would be prepared to give up for a year in order to maintain their cravings for the avocado-based dip.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/09/survey-finds-21-of-americans-pick-guacamole-over-alcohol/
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KETEL ONE VODKA
Cocktail-friendly Ketel One Vodka is a proudly Dutch operation. Made in the Netherlands for 11 generations, the distillery even has its own windmill
New Grey Goose
Bacardi is relaunching Grey Goose La Vanille in the U.S. for the first time in 15 years. The 40%-abv spirit is made with flavor derived from vanilla from Madagascar and has no added sugar. Grey Goose La Vanille will begin rolling out this month and will be available through the holiday season across the U.S., retailing for $30 a 750-ml. Last year, Grey Goose depleted 2.2 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
How Two Buck Chuck made wine less douchey
The tale of two men, one wine brand, and the economic revolution of an entire industry.
https://thehustle.co/how-two-buck-chuck-changed-the-wine-industry
U.S. now has 12,573 wineries and wine facilities – one for every 30,000 persons in the country!
There’s a threshold for how much you should spend on wine — and it’s lower than you might think
There’s nothing like the taste of a fine wine. But with certain winesselling in the thousands and even tens of thousands per bottle, it begs the question: Is it really worth it?
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-should-you-spend-on-wine-2018-8
THE THREE TRAPS OF LABEL DESIGN
The wine label has a central role in wine marketing, but – some notable exceptions aside – is often the last thing a producer thinks about before they finish a product.
https://www.wineintelligence.com/the-three-traps-of-label-design/
Understanding tension in wine
‘Tension’ and ‘energy’ are modish words to use about wine, as are ‘precision’ and ‘focus’.
https://www.decanter.com/magazine/andrew-jefford-tension-in-wine-400209/#3H1KCWvDhtSYpyIH.99
New app lets you rate and reserve wines as you sip
The wine tasting experience just got easier. A new app developed in Huntsville allows attendees at wine tastings and festivals to easily locate, rate and reserve wines as they sip.
https://whnt.com/2018/09/17/new-app-lets-you-rate-and-reserve-wines-as-you-sip/
The World’s First Flat Wine Bottle Won an Award for Packaging Innovation
And it soon could be used for selling spirits as well.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/garcon-flat-wine-bottle-dow-design-award
The Pyramid Of Influence
The wine world operates on a triangle of influence.
https://emetry.io/2018/09/17/the-pyramid-of-influence/
Pesticides In CA
This site is interesting. Check out pesticide use on CA grape crops
http://cehtp.org/page/pesticides/agricultural_pesticide_use_in_california
The NHL now has an official liquor shot
The league office announced on Tuesday that it has entered an official agreement with liquor brand Jagermeister to bring fans “the official shot of the NHL.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl-now-official-liquor-shot-194342955.html
CAN YOU COOK WITH A WINE EVEN IF IT’S OLD OR CORKED?
There’s an age-old adage about cooking with wine: “If you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it.” It’s a nice idea in theory, but one that doesn’t always make practical or financial sense.
https://vinepair.com/articles/corked-wine-cooking/
6 rules for wine we love to break
Look at any wine book and you’re likely to find more rules there than you did in grade school
http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ac-cn-wine-20180919-story.html
How Wine Preferences Can Help Us Understand Tea
Even the process of brewing and tasting tea shares some similarities to pouring and tasting wine.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/09/18/wine-tea-pairing/#1b98c9ef1579
Antioxidant in red wine ‘may relieve pain for millions of arthritis sufferers’
Now, a study has found that a compound named resveratrol – found in red grapes – could potentially bring significant pain relief to osteoarthritis patients.
Four New Ways to Turn Your Wine into a Cocktail
Skip the spritz and try one of these bartender-approved alternatives.
https://www.gq.com/story/best-wine-cocktails
Port wine? Feta? Brexit may spell trouble for famed EU names
London conspicuously isn’t saying whether after leaving the EU next year it will keep the bloc’s name protection rules
http://www.startribune.com/port-wine-feta-brexit-may-spell-trouble-for-famed-eu-names/493689971/
Wine labels a complex issue
In this era of allegations of widespread fibbing, I began to muse about all of the “facts” we see on wine labels, some of which are conscious mistruths.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8740722-181/berger-on-wine-wine-labels
National Center for Health Statistics.
The government partnered with the nonprofit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information in a three-year effort to calculate life expectancy for 65,662 Census tracts nationwide.
Type in your address….then depression sets in!
Wine Is Full of Healthy Polyphenols. But What’s a Polyphenol?
These antioxidants set wine apart from other alcoholic beverages. Here’s what they mean for your health
The Definitive Craft Beer Urban Dictionary
The boom in beer culture in the 2000s, however, has finally spawned a society where craft beer has become ubiquitous, and now most of us can speak somewhat intelligently about it.
To learn about wine, drink it — but there are other ways, too
We have other sources of information at our service, pretty much around the clock, to help put what we have drunk into context, and all of it contributes to the joy of the lifelong wine journey.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-education-learning-about-wine-0921-story.html
Pair These Wines With These Hotly-Anticipated Fall TV Shows
With over a dozen popular shows set to return during the crisp nights ahead, we’re ready to swaddle ourselves in cozy throws and tune in with a fat glass of wine.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/09/209613/best-fall-2018-tv-shows-wine-pairings
Five Wine Regions Producing America’s Finest Ciders
It might be surprising to learn that many of America’s best winegrowing regions, such as Sonoma and Columbia Valley, are also home to exceptional cideries.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/19/five-wine-regions-producing-americas-finest-ciders/
Should you microwave your wine in winter?
Use the microwave to return reds to drinking temperature,
The 30 Pinot Noirs to Drink If You Want to Be a Real Expert
From Burgundy and California to Oregon, Italy, Australia, and Germany, these are the bottles that will turn you from a fan into a pro.
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How to Pair Beer with Italian Food, According to Italians
Pizza and beer. Beer and pizza. They’re the peanut butter and jelly of Italian-American food. But beer and pasta? Beer and a nice rare Fiorentina steak?
5 Facts to Know About Bordeaux Today
From affordable blends and single-varietal wines to sustainability efforts and education initiatives, here’s what you need to know
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/5-facts-to-know-about-bordeaux-today/
Your Oktoberfest Guide to 5 German Beer Styles
Prost to Pilsner: German Beers to Drink During Oktoberfest
http://www.btrtoday.com/read/featured/your-oktoberfest-guide-to-5-german-beer-styles/
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE THREE GREAT REDS OF ITALY
Italy has more than 1,300 estimated grape varieties, but three red grapes are more noble than all others: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Aglianico, as they are generally believed to be the three best native red grapes in the entire country
HOW TO SAY CHEERS AROUND THE WORLD
Those of us whose travel itineraries center around eating and drinking should make it our business to master another key term: “Cheers!”
We Finally Have a White Wine Emoji
The Napa-based winery Flora Springs Winery has been one of the emoji’s biggest supporters. “Flora Springs’ campaign for a white wine emoji began in December 2017
Bad Wine Is Just a Great Cocktail Waiting to Happen
So I am here to tell you that yes, you can still drink that bad wine. Maybe not straight from the bottle—I would absolutely not recommend that. But, when poured over ice, topped with a little seltzer (or trendy sparkling beverage of your choosing) and a healthy squeeze of fresh citrus, it can be better than good—it can be great.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/party-tricks-alison-roman-wine-spritzer
Why Not All Oaks Are Alike For Wine
Oak used to age wine can also be broken down into constituent species.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2018/09/21/why-not-all-oaks-are-alike-for-wine/#6809f1667ad8
The Two Unsung Grapes Putting Virginia Wine on the Map
Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot may not be household names yet, but a group of Virginia winemakers are looking to change that.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/20/virginia-wine-petit-verdot-petit-manseng/
A wine expert has revealed the worst wine pairings you can possibly make
THIS guide to which wines you shouldn’t have with certain meals can help you cheat the latest foodie trend of wine knowledge.
Did winemaker Joe Wagner misrepresent where his Oregon Pinot Noirs came from?
The wine’s back label reads “Sourced from: Territory of Oregon.” But “Territory of Oregon” is not an AVA — nor is Oregon, which was granted statehood in 1859, a territory.
Treasury Wine Estates introducing new Italian wine to the US market
The new brand was introduced this week at Castello di Gabbiano, a historic winery Treasury Wine Estates owns in the Chianti Classico appellation in Tuscany. Castello di Gabbiano was built in the 12th century south of Florence; it has been producing wine since 1124, according to Treasury.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=203629
The Wine Industry Doesn’t Have An Education Problem, We Have An Engagement Problem
it’s just that the journey of a wine consumer doesn’t always start with being more informed, it often starts by being more engaged.
HERE’S WHY YOU NEVER SEE NFL PLAYERS IN BEER ADS
The NFL prohibits players from promoting alcohol while they are active players.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/heres-why-you-never-see-nfl-players-in-beer-ads/
From local bottles to screw caps, a decade of wine trends
In 2008, there were about 6,000 wineries in the United States. Today, there are nearly 13,000.
The Right Wine To Pair With Your Most Dreaded Fall Chores
Why whine when you can wine?
https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/g23363363/fall-chores-wine-pairings/
PAIRING FALL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH WINE
Whether the tree leaves around you have begun to change colors and drop or you still are wishing that they soon would, it’s a good time to start thinking about pairing fall fruits and vegetables with wine.
https://www.kj.com/blog/pairing-fall-fruits-and-vegetables-wine
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September 24, 2018
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Wine that’s ‘anything but American’
Wine tasting can work the brain more than math, according to neuroscience
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Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale Drops This Month
Dos Equis has announced the release of a new draft-only beer called Mexican Pale Ale.
How to find the most healthy wine for you
Watch this video from Houston TV
https://www.click2houston.com/health/how-to-find-the-most-healthy-wine-for-you
Why Aged Red Wines Taste Better
The reasons are complex, but they all boil down to chemistry.
https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/09/07/chemistry-why-aged-red-wines-taste-better-13394
How to drink wine out of a spanish-style porrón
The popular Spanish wine vessel shaped like a watering can is a convivial way of imbibing wine with a group of friends.
https://leye.com/in-the-know/how-to/how-to-drink-wine-out-of-a-spanish-style-porron/
NFL Alums Are Making Wine and Crushing It
Players aren’t the only NFL alums getting into the wine business
Eight Cheese Mistakes Everyone Makes
Saying “cheese” around adults is kind of like saying “Santa Claus” around children — both represent a wonderful world of surprise and possibility.
THE AUTUMN SANGRIA RECIPE
Made with cinnamon-infused apple juice, a splash of pomegranate, citrus, and crisp white wine, it’s the perfect way to embrace autumn without totally kissing summer goodbye.
REVIEW: CORAVIN MODEL ELEVEN
Pour as much or as little wine as you like without spoiling the rest of the bottle, and pay handsomely for the privilege.
https://www.wired.com/review/coravin-model-eleven/
Are you pairing food and wine all wrong?
Instead of matching a wine to the dish, French experts say we should select the wine first and then decide what to eat.
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2018/09/10/are-you-pairing-food-and-wine-all-wrong
Automated tractors a ‘game changer’ for wine industry
Marlborough vineyards can now employ autonomous vehicles to trundle around their fields, following a GPS-mapped route, performing tasks and collecting data.
Keeping the family wine business is often hard
The vineyard and winery business in Napa Valley has, over the past 50-some years, largely shifted from small, family-owned wineries, to multi-brand corporate ownership,
The Art of Winemaking on the Cheap
Young producers with little money and no vineyards face obstacles in building their businesses, but with maximum effort it can be done.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/dining/drinks/enfield-wine-company-john-lockwood.html
The Science Behind The Swirl
Looking like a wine snob is, if done with subtlety, justified.
https://www.theversatilegent.com/oenodynamics-the-science-behind-the-swirl/
Wine Myths
With plenty of old wives’ tales in wine, how do you know what’s true?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/09/wine-myths-fact-or-fiction
PATRÓN LAUNCHES SMOKY $199 TEQUILA
Tequila maker Patrón is pushing the boundaries again with the release of a smoky expression made from agave roasted with mesquite for a week in small stone pits.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/patron-launches-smoky-tequila/
THE 15 MOST POPULAR ‘CRAFT’ BEER BRANDS IN THE US
Consumer data analytics firm Nielsen recently released figures on the total sales of beer in the US based on a variety of factors, from brands, to parent companies, right down to styles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/the-15-most-popular-craft-beer-brands-in-the-us/
THE ETIQUETTE OF NAVIGATING A CORKAGE FEE
Every once in a while when we dine out, instead of ordering a bottle from the restaurant’s wine list, we like to bring one of our own.
What The Wine Industry Can Learn About Black Consumers
Don’t think of the black community in terms of celebrity. Just think of the person walking into the wine store.
45% Of U.S. Alcohol Consumers Regularly Buy Wine
The study found that 66% of adults in the U.S. consume beverage alcohol(
Looking for Underrated Cabernet? Try Washington State
Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly planted itself as the premiere grape of Washington. Here are the wines to know.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/10/washington-cabernet-sauvignon-value/
How to Pair Wine With Peanut Butter and Jelly
School is back, which means that if you have kids — possibly even if you don’t — peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich season is in full swing.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/09/best-wine-peanut-butter-and-jelly.html
U.S. Wine Sales: Five Surprising Facts
Americans focus on grape variety. So which varietal wine is #1: Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon?
https://wineeconomist.com/2018/09/11/5-facts/
Understanding Disgorgment and Dosage
POPPING THE CORK ON CONFUSING SPARKLING WINEMAKING TERMINOLOGY
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/2018/8/29/understanding-disgorgment-and-dosage
5 New Washington AVAs on the Horizon
What you need to know about the state’s prospective new appellations
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/5-new-washington-avas-on-the-horizon/
YOUR DRUNK AUNT WAS RIGHT
THE HOT TODDY IS THE CURE TO THE COMMON COLD
October 19th Is Champagne Day!
Wine enthusiasts around the world will celebrate by hosting events and blogging, tweeting and commenting on all things Champagne
To help here is the official spotify playlist
WHAT WINE TREND NEEDS TO DIE?
America is a large country, and so what’s popular in one geographic area might be unknown in another.
https://vinepair.com/articles/worst-wine-trends/
Why China Should Be Your Next Wine Destination
No, seriously. Chinese wine is booming, and there are three regions ready and waiting for visitors. Here’s a guide to navigating the next frontier of wine tourism.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-china-should-be-your-next-wine-destination
NATURAL WINE, EXPLAINED
Unfiltered. Fresh. Raw. If Michelangelo’s swaying, tipsy Bacchus sculpture suddenly came to life, natural wine would fill his goblet.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/what-is-natural-wine-explained
What are Tannins, Really?
We talk about tannins in wine all the time, but how much do you really know about this versatile chemical compound?
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/11/tannins-wine-guide/
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Urban Outfitters Is Truly A Friday Night Vibe If There Ever Were One
Idaho’s Wine Scene has Endless Potential
Idaho’s unique climate make it an ideal home for a wide array of grapes, and ambitious producers are pushing it to become a booming wine region.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/11/idaho-wine-scene/
Wine wins for gifts & special events, but still losing overall preference share
Do moms need too much wine? Women’s drinking habits spark concern
September is National Recovery Month. Women are at greater risk for some of the negative effects of alcohol, but their drinking is catching up to men.
https://www.today.com/health/alcohol-use-among-women-growing-public-health-concern-t136934
How I quit whining and learned to like pumpkin beers
Beer drinkers will debate anything: whether beer flights are stupid, whether New England IPAs are an affront to the style, whether pint glasses are total trash. Yet it seems that pumpkin beers are universally, unequivocally reviled among people who proclaim themselves craft beer drinkers.
https://thetakeout.com/how-i-quit-whining-and-learned-to-like-pumpkin-beers-1828974186
PROSECCO TO PRODUCE 600 MILLION BOTTLES FROM 2018 HARVEST
According to the conzorzio for DOC Prosecco, this year’s vintage is expected to yield “3,700,000 hl of certifiable wine”, from the 23,000 hectares of vineyards in the region
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/prosecco-to-produce-600-million-bottles-from-2018-harvest/
How to Pair Feta with Wine
Sheep’s milk feta is one of the world’s most versatile cheeses, and can pair with wines ranging from sparkling rosés to Assyrtikos.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/12/pair-feta-wine/
Do gold wine bottles improve wine quality?
It is these disparities which make the world of extreme pricing so ghoulishly fascinating.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/do-gold-wine-bottles-improve-quality
Resveratrol Basics
What You Need To Know About This Powerful Antioxidant
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/resveratrol-side-effects-what-you-need-to-know
In Their Own Words, This Is How Seven Professional Wine Writers and Critics Go About Rating a Bottle
Go behind the scenes as some of the wine industry’s leading voices pull back the curtain.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-critics
The wine maps making waves in Bordeaux
Today Infographie Pierre Le Hong has clients across Bordeaux as well as in Provence, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Burgundy.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/wine-maps-pierre-le-hong-401270/#vilLbAt7srEiCmjj.99
VIRGINIA VINEYARD VICTIM OF $50K GRAPE THEFT
Firefly Hill Vineyards in Elliston, Virginia has reported losses of US$50,000 after thieves stole two and a half tons of soon-to-be harvested grapes over night from the 37-acre family-owned estate.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/virginia-vineyard-victim-of-50k-grape-theft/
Willamette Valley winemakers propose major labeling changes
Large sections of the Willamette Valley Viticultural area, particularly the valley floor, aren’t suitable for growing premium wine grapes. It’s feared companies interested only in the bottom line will grow grapes there, make inferior wines and put the valuable “Willamette Valley” name on their labels.
https://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2018/09/willamette_valley_winemakers_p.html
Blind Taste Research Confirms Consumer Preference For Cork
A recent study published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management found that wine drinkers in a blind taste test rated the same wine 10 – 13 points higher for appearance, taste, aroma, and overall quality, when they were led to believe by visual cues that the wine was closed with a natural cork as opposed to a screw cap or a synthetic cork
https://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataid=203290
9 QUESTIONS ABOUT PUMPKIN BEERS YOU’RE TOO AFRAID TO ASK
Love it or hate it, the seasonal beer style that’s inspired as many “best of” listiclesas it has angry think pieces is here to stay — at least for now.
Wine tasting can work the brain more than math, according to neuroscience
But you’ve got to slow down and savor what you’re drinking.
The Essential Guide to Chardonnay
Everything you need to know about America’s favorite white grape.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/13/the-essential-guide-to-chardonnay/
How to Tell if an Old Bottle of Wine Is Still Drinkable
The Washington Post recently ran a story explaining what else is worth looking for in those dusty bottles you’ve been keeping in the basement
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-if-an-old-bottle-of-wine-is-still-drinkable-1829052522
Wine that’s ‘anything but American’
For those inclined to make a political statement with their purchases
Canada’s view of American wine support
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/food/wine-thats-anything-but-american-493237471.html
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-20-18
September 20, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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September 17, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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September 17, 2018
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
09-17-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The independent wine retailer is your best friend
THE BEST LIMONCELLO RECIPE YOU’LL EVER MAKE
Can this tabletop Krups keg really deliver a perfect pour?
AND MORE!
Can this tabletop Krups keg really deliver a perfect pour?
KRUPS has partnered with HOPSY, a growler shop-turned-beer delivery service, to bring craft beer directly to your home. It’s unbelievably easy to use, and their website boasts that the device keeps your beer fresh for up to 14 days after you tap it.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/krups-sub-home-beer-dispenser-review/
Disneyland to open Star Wars cantina-style bar
he new drinking den will become part of Disneyland’s new themed section Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which is expected to open in summer 2019.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/09/disneyland-to-open-star-wars-cantina-style-bar/
How to understand tasting notes
Hints of Lemongrass?
Looks like grass but smells of citrus – lemongrass is a highly aromatic tropical plant that is widely used in Asian cooking as well as herbal remedies.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/understand-tasting-notes-decoded-344920/#XB2jK7lUo4jww6Hm.99
PROSECCO ROSÉ SHOULD BECOME A REALITY WITH 2018 HARVEST
it is believed that red grapes from this year’s vintage will finally be allowed to make Prosecco rosé (or rosato) – a major step for the region, considering the powerful pull of pink drinks, be they from Champagne, Provence, or the world of gin and mixers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/prosecco-rose-should-become-a-reality-with-2018-harvest/
Following news that DOC Prosecco may be authorising the production of pink versions of this highly successful Italian fizz, db has been told that this won’t happen within the smaller DOCG.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/09/pink-fizz-not-an-option-for-docg-prosecco-superiore/
BRIDE RENTS OUT WEDDING DRESS THAT HOLDS 50 GLASSES OF PROSECCO
A woman who commissioned a custom-made wedding dress with a metal frame that holds 50 glasses of Prosecco has decided to rent it out to would-be brides so that it doesn’t “go to waste”.
Can shipping containers be a vacation getaway?
This Paso winery wants to make it happen
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/living/food-drink/wine-beer/article217519165.html
Five tips for picking the perfect wine
There used to be limited choices for wine – white, red or rosé – but now we are awash with choice
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2018/09/five-tips-for-picking-the-perfect-wine.html
Award stickers can make you think the wine tastes better
t’s like a new entrants prize session where everyone wins. It’s like boxing where you can fill a room with world champions from the same weight class.
Trump tariffs could squeeze OR wineries
Increasing the cost to buy things like bottles and cardboard boxes as much as 25 percent — businesses are having to think about soaking up the cost themselves, or passing it on to the consumer.
https://katu.com/news/local/trump-tariffs-could-squeeze-local-wineries
Wine 101: How to Open a Bottle—The Screwcap
Sounds Simple Right? I bet After Watching This you Have Been Doing It Wrong
A good reason to make wine fun
But for ordinary consumers, even the effort between distinguishing between one Pinot Grigio and another can produce angst.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/good-reason-make-wine-fun
California’s Edgiest, Riskiest Wine Region Is About to Get a New Name
It’s not clear yet if a West Sonoma Coast label will persuade wine lovers to pay more, but it’s not the first area to attempt to bring order and meaning to the Sonoma Coast.
Does Soil Affect Wines Flavor
The idea that a vineyard’s soil lends a wine its flavour is becoming increasingly popular – but is there any scientific basis?
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180628-why-wine-geology-may-be-a-myth
THE 20 MOST POPULAR WHISKEY BRANDS IN THE COUNTRY
These are the top 20 best-selling whiskey brands in America, according to IRI Worldwide, a market research firm that measures off-premise sales such as those in liquor, grocery, and convenience stores.
10 genius ways to pair your favorite fast food with wine
Finding the perfect wine to pair with a dish doesn’t need to be limited to fancy and super-expensive tasting menus.
How Wine Affects Your Whiskey
From Cabernet and Pinot to Port and Syrah, learn how different wine casks are changing your whiskey.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/04/how-wine-barrel-affects-whiskey/
Ex-Playboy Columnist Shares Secret to Becoming a Wine Expert
What you need to know about nose, taste, regions and swirling.
http://www.realclearlife.com/food-drink/ex-playboy-columnist-shares-secrets-to-mastering-wine/
Try some wine while watching football
As the heat of summer eases its grip, we begin to think of autumn and all the gifts it provides, like football.
https://www.scnow.com/living/columns/article_2e8efc9c-b0a0-11e8-b2c1-97df77bf2c67.html
19 Crimes Wine Is Based On The Dark History Of Actual Infamous Convicts
Founded in 2012, 19 Crimes is nestled under the massive wine company known as Treasury Wine Estates
Become a Texas Wine Specialist:
Get Certified as a Texas Wine Specialist at Kiepersol Winery’s Salt Kitchen
https://eguidemagazine.com/love-wine-become-a-certified-texas-wine-specialist/
WHY THE TEQUILA IN YOUR MARGARITA MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK
If you put cheap ingredients in a cocktail, you’ll get a cheap cocktail, every time — seems obvious doesn’t it?
WINE SPECTATOR’S PUBLISHER IS SUING WEED SPECTATOR OVER TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
While producers from Heineken to boutique wineries are dipping their toes in the cannabis drinks market, recent legal action in the US suggests that companies are still at odds on the publishing side of things.
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Prosecco Superiore DOCG
In order to fully understand what makes Prosecco Superiore so superior, we travel to Northern Italy and visit the heartland where the most prestigious Prosecco on the planet is produced: Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
https://wineoh.tv/how-to-easily-understand-prosecco-superiore-docg-video
33 of The Most Bizarre Flavors Found in Wine
See the most bizarre wine flavors and find out what wines have these flavors. If wine tasted only like flowers and fruit, it wouldn’t be as awesome as it is.
All the Ways Wood Affects Your Wine, Explained
Oak is winemakers’ salt. Used correctly, it can increase the intensity and complexity of wine, add attractive flavors, and elongate the finish.
https://vinepair.com/articles/wood-wine-aging-oak/
What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine Packaging
As more wineries add a sparkler to their portfolios, they also aim to have that bottling stand out
https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/202684/What%27s%20Popping%20in%20Sparkling%20Wine%20Packaging
Hype over biodynamics reaching ludicrous levels, says viticulturist
The furore surrounding organic and biodynamic viticulture has reached “ludicrous levels,” according to leading consultant Dr Richard Smart.
Why Italy Is Trying to Ban Australian Nero d’Avola in U.K. Markets
First Prosecco, now Nero d’Avola—the continuing trademark battle over grape variety names
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-italy-is-trying-to-ban-australian-nero-davola-in-u-k-markets/
This $30 device turns my hot coffee cold in 50 seconds without diluting it
It can also chill wine and other spirits
https://www.businessinsider.com/hyperchiller-v2-iced-coffee-maker-review-2018-8
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLANCO, REPOSADO, AND ANEJO TEQUILA
There are five different classifications of tequila available today. All can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a variety of cocktails.
THE BEST LIMONCELLO RECIPE YOU’LL EVER MAKE
Unlike many DIY projects, homemade limoncello provides maximum reward for minimal effort
New Wine Line
Constellation is rolling out a new Washington wine brand, Spoken Barrel. Sourced from the Columbia Valley, Spoken Barrel initially will include a Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage Red Blend, both retailing at $20 a 750-ml. The brand is aimed at both wine consumers and craft beer drinkers, according to the company, with its bottle design highlighting its Washington provenance. Spoken Barrel is launching nationally.
The ties between wine and sports
It’s fall and that is the time for both sports and wine.
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/the-sporting-life-wine-and-sports/
Does the klutz who spilled red wine on my clothes owe me?
During dinner, a customer at the table next to us knocked his wine glass over and spilled red wine on half of my outfit
https://thetakeout.com/klutz-who-spilled-red-wine-on-my-clothes-owe-me-1828851313
Why the Tasting Room is Dead
California’s traditional tasting rooms are pivoting to more “maker” spaces, nature immersions and places for all-day casual hangs.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/09/06/tasting-room-dead/
These islands produce some of Europe’s best wine
Some of Europe’s most interesting wine regions are islands – environments and cultures preserved by a frame of sea. Whether planning a trip or a meal, get to know these five tempting island wine regions.
https://eatsiptrip.10best.com/2018/09/06/these-islands-produce-some-of-europes-best-wine/
Aged Wine
How to Evaluate Condition Without Opening It
http://www.fredswan.wine/2018/09/06/evaluating-aged-wine-condition/
The independent wine retailer is your best friend
The best independent wine retailers understand that customer service matters, which is why they don’t carry junk.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/one-more-time-the-independent-wine-retailer-is-your-best-friend/
Riedel Re-Post (and the Myth is Still Busted)
We’ve always been rather skeptical about their claim that their variety-specific glasses actually make a significant difference in the flavor of each different wine
https://oddballgrape.com/riedel-re-post-and-the-myth-is-still-busted/
Why Do we Have Bad Wine Days?
More about the Biodynamic Calendar
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/09/why-do-we-have-bad-wine-days
This Genius Figured Out How to Make Booze Stronger
We heard you liked alcohol so we put alcohol in your alcohol.
https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/zmkjwx/this-genius-figured-out-how-to-make-booze-stronger
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