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August 10, 2020
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08-10-2020
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8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Drinking While Eating is Not Food and Wine Pairing
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
Ocean State Job Lot plans to sell wine at Springfield MA store
The store’s license application comes before the Springfield Board of License Commissioners Aug. 12.
How to Pair Wine with Whitewater Rafting
Wine goes with many things, but not usually being catapulted from a rubber raft into a boulder.
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/snake-river-wine-excursion
Inside the NBA’s secret wine society
This story, which explores the love NBA players such as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Jimmy Butler have for wine
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29517070/inside-nba-secret-wine-society
Our 9 Most Popular Frozen Cocktail Recipes
There are a few things that define an ideal summer: sandy toes, hot weather, and, of course, frozen cocktails.
Is Your Wine Causing You Headaches?
There are some interesting reasons as to why these wine headaches occur.
https://www.moms.com/wine-causing-headaches/
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
How to have a wine facial at home
In a few minutes you can hack this after going through the steps.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2001380268/how-to-have-a-wine-facial-at-home
How to get consumers to pay more for their wines
Shouldn’t wine be fairly priced and affordable? Particularly in categories like rosé?
Eight Things You Should Know About New Amsterdam Vodka (and Gin)
Considering the fair price point — you can get the vodka or gin for roughly $15 or $20 — and the reliably powerful name behind the brand,
How to Understand the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aromas in Wine
Wine has three levels of flavors and aromas that evolve over the course of its life: primary, secondary and tertiary.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/27/primary-wine-aromas-guide/
5 Wine Flaws That Can Actually Be Very Good
Of course, sometimes a flaw really is a flaw, so we’ll also teach you how to spot the difference.
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/5-wine-flaws-that-can-actually-be-very-good/
What Are The Best-Selling Wines Of The Pandemic?
As we all take to fueling our pandemic fugue state with alcohol, what wine has been commanding consumer interest?
TOP 10 SPARKLING WINE TIPS FOR 2020
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.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-sparkling-wine-tips-for-2020/
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 Issue
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.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/28/business/budweiser-zero-launch/index.html
What’s a Sommelier?
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.
https://www.hudin.com/whats-a-sommelier/
This Shower Speaker Can Play Music While Holding Your Wine Glass
A wine glass holder that doubles as a water-proof speaker exists,
https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/home-gadgets/a33445884/shower-speaker-wine-holder/
France’s 8-Year-Olds Head Off to Wine School
Teaching them about wine and alcohol is a little abstract at eight years old.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/france-s-8-year-olds-head-off-to-wine-school-unfiltered
Sugar-free Smirnoff Ice launches in US
Smirnoff Ice Zero Sugar is made with Smirnoff vodka combined with natural flavors.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/sugar-free-smirnoff-ice-launches-in-us/
Mustard beer? Starting next month, it’s a thing
“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.”
https://wtop.com/business-finance/2020/07/mustard-beer-its-a-thing/
The True Story of the ‘Barrel-Shirt,’ Also Known as the ‘Drunkard’s Cloak’
A number of statutes “aimed at preventing or punishing drunkenness” were established to make examples of those who broke the law.
New Sutter Home Size
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?
It’s Easy Being Green: Italy’s Best Winery Gardens
Italians have a long and lush history of grooming their already alluring surrounds into verdant, floral landscapes.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/29/best-italy-winery-gardens/
A Cheese Guru Reveals 5 Secrets To Hosting A Perfect Cheese And Wine Tasting
Maybe this will become a weekly ritual in your household.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordilippemcgraw/2020/07/30/best-wine-and-cheese-pairing/#2712ffce4883
Why do Champagne bubbles come from the bottom of my glass?
The bubbles in Champagne and other sparkling wines are made of carbon dioxide gas.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/why-do-champagne-bubbles-come-from-the-bottom-of-my-glass
What Does “Meaty” Mean in Wine?
It can refer to the aroma and taste of meat and related cooking techniques, from bacon to bloody steak. Or it can simply mean a full-bodied wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/30/wine-term-guide-meaty/
These Brands Want You To Tie-Dye Your Clothes At Home Using Red Wine
All you’ll need for this fun DIY project is a bottle of red wine, rubber bands, white clothing or accessories, and a pot to use on the stove.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a33460403/how-to-tie-dye-with-wine/
Kraken Rum
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.
The sham and hypocrisy behind the three-tier system
Each state doesn’t always enforce the interstate retail ban, according to a prominent liquor law attorney.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-sham-and-hypocrisy-behind-the-three-tier-system/
“WINE GIRL” AUTHOR VICTORIA JAMES: 10 QUESTIONS ON WHERE WE’RE HEADED
We need a lot of government intervention and support
Cleveland Browns-themed wine bottles released
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.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/07/cleveland-browns-themed-wine-bottles-released.html
Yes, You Can Pair Wine with Salads. Here’s the Secret.
What’s the best wine for that height-of-summer, straight-from-the-farmers-market, pile-of-glorious-leafy-greens salad you just made?
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-salad-pairings
Can Hip Hop Help Solve Wine’s Millennial Problem?
In 2017, hip hop became the most popular music genre in the U.S. with eight of the top 10 most popular artists being rappers,
https://vinepair.com/articles/hip-hop-wine-millennials/
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.
https://www.vinography.com/2020/07/drinking-while-eating-is-not-food-and-wine-pairing
8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Maybe don’t tell the brew snob in your family, but surprisingly, there are a lot of alternative uses for beer other than you know, drinking
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/uses-for-beer-not-drinking
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August 8, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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08-03-2020
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When witches went after wine
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.
Wine Tariffs Have Proven One Thing: They Don’t Work
The threats are back on the table.
https://openingabottle.com/wine-tariffs-have-proven-one-thing-they-dont-work/
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.
https://www.adnews.com.au/campaigns/heineken-launches-robotic-bar-for-alcohol-free-beer-brand
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.
Chocolate and red wine may help you avoid Alzheimer’s
Those with the highest intake of so-called flavonoid foods were the least likely to end up with dementia.
The Disturbingly Long History of Lead Toxicity in Winemaking
One common wine ingredient drove unwitting imbibers into a slow decline, that sometimes even resulted in death: lead.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/20/lead-toxicity-wine-history/
Mixed Drink Take Home Law In MA
Mixed Drinks to Go signed into law by Governor Baker effective immediately. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association posted the below regulations:
Putting A Pickle In Cheap Light Beer Makes It Taste Better
A trend that involves simply putting a pickle in your light (i.e. cheap) beer to make it taste better
https://www.kgun9.com/putting-pickle-cheap-light-beer-taste-better/
FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY LAUNCHES HARD SELTZER
Called Mas Agave, the seltzer is made with blue agave nectar, cane sugar, fruit juice and sea salt
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/founders-brewing-company-launches-hard-seltzer/
Is the Summer of Hard Tea Brewing?
What will be the next hard seltzer?
Our Seven Most Popular Orange Cocktail Recipes
Seeking inspiration for your next orange cocktail?
No Electricity, No Problem: This Oregon Grower Is Resurrecting Ancient Roman Winemaking Techniques
Even transporting the wine to Illahe’s Portland-based distributor is typically done without the aid of electricity.
Could Timorasso Be Italy’s Most Exciting, Age-Worthy White Wine?
But now it appears that consensus is forming around the future of Piemontese white wine, and that future is Timorasso.
The 6 Must-Have Wine Tools an Award-Winning Winemaker Swears By
But no matter the occasion, there are certain tools that make our sips a little more special.
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/master-winemaker-favorite-tools
When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?
You might be describing acidity, which is something you feel rather than taste.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/do-dry-non-sparkling-wines-ever-taste-fizzy
Why it’s everyone’s duty to tell customers about lightstrike
It is a great irony that sunshine can be so beneficial to grapes and yet so detrimental to wine.
http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/brad-greatrix-lightstrike/
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.
https://vinepair.com/articles/pirates-code-wine-jugs-floaties/
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.
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES LAUNCHES ‘SCHOOL OF PORT’
The website hosts digital workshops and online video courses, designed for people working with port in both the on- and off-trade.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/symington-family-estates-launches-school-of-port/
11 Easy Martini Recipe Riffs
With practice, home bartenders can master the two-ingredient cocktail recipe, and even create their own riffs on the classic drink.
Miller Lite is Giving Away Two Stadium Seats to Baseball Fans Stuck Watching at Home
The competition will award six selected winners with a custom-labeled set of two stadium seats to enjoy the baseball from home.
Scientists make wine and cheese using weeds
Bidens pilosa is widespread in the world as a weed imported from America.
https://phys.org/news/2020-07-scientists-wine-cheese-weeds.html
AN INSIDE LOOK INTO HOW NAPA’S WINE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING
How California’s wineries are fairing and how the industry has been forced to change.
https://www.laweekly.com/an-inside-look-into-how-napas-wine-industry-is-changing/
VINAERA PRO “Adjustable Aeration” Electric Wine Aerator
A new innovation to create the first-ever Adjustable Electric Wine Aerator
How to Pair Wine with Potato Chips
Learn How to Pair Wine with Potato Chips by our Food & Wine Expert, Ray Isle.
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines
https://beveragedynamics.com/2020/07/21/sparking-wine-labels/
ARE YOU SERVING WINE ALL WRONG?
If you buy a nice bottle of wine then serve it wrong, you’re wasting your time as well as money.
https://susieandpeter.com/podcast-episodes/series-one/are-you-serving-wine-all-wrong/
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.
http://grapeencounters.com/putting-the-freeze-on-wine-in-a-good-way/
Don’t judge a pinot by its color, experts say
The color of your pinot noir might not be as important as you might think, new research suggests.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/122184775/dont-judge-a-pinot-by-its-colour-experts-say
Why most Americans don’t care about wine tariffs.
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
https://dobianchi.com/2020/07/21/most-popular-wine-in-america/
Celebrities Could Be Making Good Wine. Instead, They’re Making Bad Wine for Good Money.
In 2020, there are now dozens of wines made by your fellow actors, athletes, musicians, reality television personalities, and even former porn stars.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a33383069/celebrity-wine-sommelier-advice/
Is the Champagne gift box on its way out?
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.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/sustainable-champagne-packaging-gift-box-on-its-way-out-441379/
These are the best wine podcasts to tune into
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.
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A very serious discussion about wine advertising
People buy from people they like. And most of us like being given excuses to laugh, especially at times like this.
Death & Co creates Alienist-inspired cocktails
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.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/death-co-creates-alienist-inspired-cocktails/
Why America is running out of aluminum cans
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.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/business/beer-shortage-aluminum-can/index.html
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.
15,770 US RESTAURANTS HAVE PERMANENTLY CLOSED
As reported by Business Insider, 15,770 of the 26,160 US restaurants on Yelp’s platform that have been closed since March are now permanent closures.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/15770-us-restaurants-have-permanently-closed/
How To Make A Mouthwatering Charcuterie Board
A well-curated charcuterie board is a work of art. When paired with the right wines, that artwork becomes a masterpiece.
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.
What Does “Earthy” Mean in Wine?
A useful term, earthy encompasses many different aroma and taste experiences.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/23/earthy-wine-term-definition/
Why Dolcetto is one of Italy’s most underrated variey
Dolcetto is an early ripening grape, it ripens two to three weeks before its counterparts Nebbiolo and Barbera.
http://www.the-buyer.net/people/one-of-italys-most-underrated-varieties/
8 Ways Covid-19 Is Changing Drinking Habits
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.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/07/23/8-ways-COVID-19-is-changing-US-wine-drinking-habits
What’s the Best Frozen Cocktail to Make at Home?
There’s nothing quite like a frosty beverage to help cure your cabin fever.
The era of grower Champagnes is over
Recent years have seen the little guy step forward to demonstrate that top Champagne is no longer the exclusive realm of the big players.
https://cluboenologique.com/story/tyson-stelzer-the-era-of-grower-champagnes-is-over/
Six Tips for Safe, Socially Distant Outdoor Entertaining
Here, six tips for a safe socially-distant soirée, according to an epidemiology professor and entertaining expert.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/23/home-entertaining-tips-safe/
10 Best Boxed Wine Brands to Drink in 2020
Boxed wine used to suffer from a bad rap, but today’s versions offer a winning combination of great taste and value.
https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/g33368952/best-boxed-wine/
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
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/vineyard-carbon-footprint-organic-biodynamic-438356/
When witches went after wine
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.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/when-witches-went-after-wine
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-02-20
August 2, 2020
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August 1, 2020
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July 27, 2020
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July 27, 2020
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Tips For Properly Reading Wine Labels
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Is 80 Proof the Magic Number for Distilled Spirits?
Many popular spirits, including vodka, tequila, and white rum are almost exclusively bottled at this strength.
Top five best-selling ready-to-drink brands
There were only five million-case-selling RTD brands, one of which was a hard seltzer. Three of the RTD brands reported huge growth last year.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-five-best-selling-ready-to-drink-brands-2/
12 Most Popular Strawberry Cocktail Recipes
If you’re feeling berry thirsty, take a look at our most popular strawberry cocktail recipes that will be your new go-tos for summer sipping.
SUNTORY EXPLORES PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR DRINKING
Prototypes for a face covering which will not detract from the experience of a night out.
Cracking the code for beer freshness
But how does one know when a beer was made and when it will go over the hill?
https://www.marinij.com/2020/07/14/cracking-the-code-for-beer-freshness/
Rhode Island Brewery Trolls Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski With ‘Traitorade’ Beer
Are you mad at Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
https://nesn.com/2020/06/rhode-island-brewery-trolls-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-with-traitorade-beer/
The Divisive Impact of Brettanomyces in Wine
Winemakers will tell you that Brettanomyces is either the root of all evil, or amazing yeasts with something beautiful to share with the world.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/14/the-divisive-impact-of-brettanomyces-in-wine/
TOP 10 VINEYARDS FOR WINE TOURISM
This year’s list showcases producers from five continents and 18 different countries, with 17 new wineries making the top 50.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-vineyards-for-wine-tourism/
TEENS DRESSING UP AS MASKED GRANNIES TO SCORE ALCOHOL DURING PANDEMIC
One TikTok video with over 1.5m views depicts a girl with drawn on wrinkles and a Zimmer frame clutching a booze-filled plastic bag in California.
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.
Busch unveils first-ever flavored beer, Busch Light Apple
You won’t want to give this apple to the teacher, but you may want to keep it for yourself.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/07/busch-unveils-first-ever-flavored-beer-busch-light-apple.html
How To Recycle Nitrogenated Beer Cans
But does the plastic widget make the can less recyclable?
Two closed and opened golden beer cans isolated on white background, top view
https://earth911.com/how-to-recycle/how-to-recycle-nitrogenated-beer-cans/
‘Clean Wine’ is a Commercial Scam
I see two problems with the claim that these are “clean wines.”
https://www.vinography.com/2020/07/clean-wine-is-a-commercial-scam
This $16 Tool Instantly Upgrades Inexpensive Wine
Most full-bodied reds benefit from aeration, where volatile compounds evaporate and oxidize and leave behind aromatic and smooth sips.
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/vintorio-wine-aerator-pourer
The Ultimate Beer Burger
Lager, brings out a depth of flavor that will take your burger to the next level.
https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2020/07/16/what-were-cooking-the-ultimate-beer-burger/
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.
PROSECCO CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES REDUCED VINTAGE
The Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG has approved a decision by its members to reduce the yields for the 2020 harvest this week.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/prosecco-consortium-announces-reduced-vintage/
PREGNANCY WARNING LABELS ON ALCOHOL MANDATORY WITHIN THREE YEARS IN AUSTRALIA AND NZ
The labels will be printed in red, black and white, and read “Pregnancy Warning”.
Five Months In – What We Have Learned
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.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/17/five-months-in-what-we-have-learned-2
Can a wine be called Cabernet Sauvignon if it contains other grapes?
In the United States, a wine labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon must be made from at least 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
Tips For Properly Reading Wine Labels
Reading the labels on wine bottles is an intricate and detailed process, but understanding some basics can make all the difference
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