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Harpoon’s new beer celebrates the chaos that is Allston Christmas
The 7 Mistakes Everyone Makes At A Wine Shop
Why You Should Always Tap the Table Before Taking a Shot
Beam Suntory is the world’s third-largest spirits marketer, with global volume up 2.3% to nearly 62 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
US BREWERY RECEIVES DEATH THREATS OVER NUCLEAR TEST SITE BEER
The Dallas-based business received complaints after it named a beer after Bikini Atoll, a part of an island chain that witnessed 23 US nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958.
VAPORISED VODKA BALLOON TREND HITS UK NIGHTCLUBS
Inhaling the vaporized vodka means the alcohol enters the bloodstream more quickly that it would in its liquid form. According to The Sun, when inhaled the effects are almost instant and last for up to 20 minutes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/vaporised-vodka-balloon-trend-hits-uk-nightclubs/
THE COCA WINE FAD: A BRIEF HISTORY
History of coca wine, a Bordeaux and cocaine combination that was imbibed with gusto by presidents as well as popes
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/the-coca-wine-fad-a-brief-history/
Texas Gose Mad for Sour Pickle Beer
Called Sour Pickle Beer, the brew combines Martin House’s Salty Lady goseand Best Maid’s pickle juice for a 5.5-percent-ABV pour.
6 amazing things you didn’t know you can do with wine
Amazing things people do with wine that most of us probably do not know.
Wine descriptions are related to perceived wine quality
One does not have to spend more than a few seconds reading wine writing to realize that this is not normal human discourse.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2019/08/wine-descriptions-are-related-to.html
DIAGEO ADDS MORE GAME OF THRONES WHISKIES TO JOHNNIE WALKER RANGE
The latest whiskies are inspired by two of the most important houses in the show – House Stark and House Targaryen
The Petition for a White Wine Emoji Has Been Sadly Rejected
If you’ve ever scrolled through your phone looking for a white wine emoji, you’re not alone
https://people.com/food/white-wine-emoji-rejected-again/
CHECK YOUR WINE…NEW LIST OF WINES CITED FOR HIGH LEVELS OF ARSENIC
A new list of wines was announced as part of a lawsuit citing that several wines being sold have extremely high levels of inorganic arsenic which could be dangerous to the drinker.
http://viralserve.club/list-of-wines-cited-in-lawsuit-for-having-dangerously-high-arsenic-levels/
https://wyrk.com/check-your-wine-new-list-of-wines-cited-for-high-levels-of-arsenic/
Time to rethink the restaurant wine ritual
Wine is innately social. When a bottle is opened, its contents are usually shared.
But how social is the way wine is handled in a restaurant?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/general/time-rethink-restaurant-wine-ritual
Beer dating — it’s a thing and you should know about it
When you shop for beer, do you check each can or bottle for a date indicating when a beer was made, or when it will be past it’s prime? If not, you probably should.
https://www.marinij.com/2019/08/20/beer-dating-its-a-thing-and-you-should-know-about-it/
Bordeaux winemakers forced to promote rose and white wines as young drinkers abandon red
For centuries Bordeaux has been renowned for its medium- and full-bodied reds, but young French people are joining the global trend of favouring rosé, white and sparkling wines.
Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-sherrys-new-regulations/
THIS NEW PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS ALSO A HARD SELTZER, SO IT’S THE HOLY GRAIL OF FALL
Busch Beer recently posted a picture of their new “Pumpkin Spice Latte Super Hard Seltzer.” We know, we’re losing our minds too.
https://www.bestproducts.com/lifestyle/a28724123/busch-beer-pumpkin-spice-latte-hard-seltzer/
We blind-tasted 38 hard seltzers. These were the winners (and many losers)
The definitive hard seltzer tasting, from White Claw and Truly to Bon & Viv and Smirnoff
Drew Bledsoe Marches Downfield, Launches Oregon Pinot Label
The former NFL QB and Washington Cabernet vintner is starting a project with his winemaker to make site-specific Willamette Pinot and Walla Walla Syrah
Wine’s biggest problem? Consumers don’t care about wine…
If wine is truly going to connect with its target audience it needs to really understand what consumers do care about and that means getting deep, down and digital.
Rosé Vodka Is the New Pink Wave — and It’s Actually Pretty Great
Rosé has become so imbedded in society, the trend no longer stops at wine.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/is-rose-vodka-good-best-rose-vodka-brands
Thinking in Smell
When it comes to olfaction, Americans are culturally underdeveloped.
https://deborahparkerwong.com/2019/08/20/thinking-in-smell/
Too Many Discounts Lessen the Worth of Your Wine
Regularly offering lower prices, free shipping and other incentives that focus on discounts is not likely to encourage customers to appreciate why your wine is worth what you usually charge for it.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/21/too-many-discounts-lessen-the-worth-of-your-wine
Jameson unveils new Caskmates whiskeys in US
The new Jameson Caskmates Bale Breaker Limited Edition and Jameson Caskmates Revolution Brewing Limited Edition Irish whiskeys form Jameson’s Caskmates Hyperlocal Editions.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/jameson-unveils-new-caskmates-whiskeys-in-us/
Why You Should Always Tap the Table Before Taking a Shot
“Clinking glasses is toasting one another. Touching the countertop is toasting the house,”
The 20 Best Rums for Every Budget
For as little as $35, drinkers can purchase a range of high-quality aged rums boasting more than a decade in barrel. (Good luck finding similarly aged bourbon or Scotch at that price.)
How to pair wine with burgers
If you’re going to have a great burger, don’t waste the experience with bad wine.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/food/how-to-pair-wine-with-burgers-423106/#Oxlk7LmUqbvxfPgV.99
Wine Enthusiast names two Massachusetts all-stars on its ’40 Under 40′ list
Wine Enthusiast is celebrating two people who are dominating Boston’s bar scene.
Get to Know Pineau d’Aunis
The versatile grape, which is also known as Chenin Noir—purportedly a favorite of King Henry III of England
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/get-to-know-pineau-daunis/
Five top-quality American whiskeys for $30 or less
It’s an exciting time for the American whiskey category as producers invest in new distilleries and take innovation up a notch. Here, we present five expressions that offer high quality at an affordable price.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/five-top-quality-american-whiskeys-for-30-or-less/
ANCIENT GRAPE EMERGES FROM OBSCURITY IN SICILY
Called Nocera, the variety is believed to have been the main grape of Roman ‘great estate’ Marmertinum in Sicily, as identified by Pliny the Elder in the second century BC.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/ancient-grape-emerges-from-obscurity-in-sicily/
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends.
5 Facts on Pinot Noir that You Should See
Wines made with Pinot Noir have cultivated a gigantic following of hardcore wine enthusiasts.
The 7 Mistakes Everyone Makes At A Wine Shop
These are the 7 most common.
Make These Italian Wine Cookies With Your Leftover Wine
Use the last of that baking spirit and a few ingredients already in the pantry to make these simple Italian wine cookies.
Harpoon’s new beer celebrates the chaos that is Allston Christmas
Thousands of undergraduate and graduate students living off campus flood the city to settle in to new apartments on September 1 before the school year begins, resulting in a sidewalk free-for-all of couches, lamps, fans, desks, and miscellaneous items that can only be classified as stuff.
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/08/23/harpoon-brewery-allston-christmas
What to Expect When You Visit a Winery
No matter where in the world you are, set yourself up for a great winery experience by remembering a few simple tips:
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08-26-2019
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Is Wine Gluten-Free? We Asked a Nutritionist
Yes, beer bottles can spontaneously explode
Peek Inside A Wine Lover’s Liquor Cabinet: 5 Essential Components
Top 10 award-winning Irish whiskeys
Global sales of Irish whiskey have soared by more than 300% in the past decade as quality and innovation draws in new drinkers. We present award-winning expressions from our recent blind-tasting competition.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/top-10-award-winning-irish-whiskey-brands/
How the ‘GrandMa’ Shot Became the Official Drink of Newport, R.I.
Grand Marnier, or “GrandMa,” often gathers dust on lower bar shelves across America. Not so in Newport
The World’s Seven Most Important Sweet Wines
The best sweet wines are born in the vineyard, where a number of different factors can provide a much higher concentration of sugar than found in grapes used for still wines.
https://vinepair.com/articles/7-best-sweet-wines-world/
Study to investigate uses for Marlborough wine harvest waste
The region produces up to 65,000 tones of grape marc each year, which can contain up to 60 percent liquid and requires careful management to minimize its impacts on the environment.
The Top 10 Growers in Sonoma County by Acreage
These 10 companies own the most acreage in Sonoma County.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217908
Rosé Beer is the Hot New Brewing Trend — And These Are the Best Ones
That doesn’t mean breweries have begun making wine and are blending in a drop of beer to make rosé beer — grapes can only be 49% of the fermentables to still be classified as a brew,
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/what-is-the-best-rose-beer
Moderate Wine Drinkers Live Longer, Study Shows
The debate over alcohol and health gets a positive boost from a detailed analysis of 8,000 older Americans
5 Unexpected Commonalities Between Wine and Meditation
Let me tease out a few commonalities between these two seemingly incongruous things that both resonate with this ABG community.
How Bottle Size Affects the Flavor of Wine during Aging
The easy thing of course would just be to make every bottle exactly the same shape and size, but in reality, there are some quite notable differences between them, and for good reason.
http://socialvignerons.com/2019/08/07/how-bottle-size-affects-the-flavor-of-wine-during-aging/
Top 10 award-winning American whiskeys
Looking across multiple categories, from single malt to Tennessee whiskey, Bourbon to rye, a wide range of whiskeys were awarded the top accolades of Master and Gold medals for their quality.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/top-10-award-winning-american-whiskeys/
9 Things You Should Know About Mount Gay Rum
Whether you’re familiar with Mount Gay or not, here’s everything you need to know about a brand that’s been distilling rum for more than three centuries.
Beer 101: What Are Hops?
Today, many beer varieties boast a “hop-forward” flavor profile, but for many people what that really means remains ambiguous.
https://www.hourdetroit.com/restaurants-food/hops-beer/
A Comparison Of Same Wines In Bottles And Cans Ended In Near Draw
Each type of wine was served (blind) in two separate cups—one for bottled, one for canned. Participants were asked which one they liked better
Keto-friendly wine is real: How to tell which kinds pass the test
Now, there’s a whole category of companies and websites devoted to selling what they say are keto-friendly vintages. Here’s some tips to know whether it’s okay to include a wine.
https://www.today.com/health/keto-friendly-wine-real-how-drink-wine-keto-diet-t160621
Low calorie wines and hard seltzers are big sellers, but are they healthy?
They’re following the lead of packaged foods that tout health benefits.
Why Ultra-Aged Spirits are Ripping You Off
If you sip a 40-year-old Bourbon or 50-year-old Scotch, you’re basically sipping on oak tannins, bragging rights, a sense of history and little else.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/12/ultra-aged-spirits-ripping-you-off/
Why Your Next Cabernet Sauvignon Should Be from South Africa
South Africa has a long history with Cabernet Sauvignon, both as a varietal and blended wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/12/next-cabernet-sauvignon-should-be-south-africa/
Bledsoe Family Winery set to open tasting room in Oregon
It will be the first satellite tasting room in Oregon for the Bledsoes, and the second retail location for the Bledsoe Family Winery brand – a second label for their iconic Doubleback Winery.
https://greatnorthwestwine.com/2019/08/12/bledsoe-family-winery-set-to-open-tasting-room-in-oregon/
PBR has released a new hard seltzer with 8% alcohol — higher than most beers on the market
The new seltzer will be available in select stores in Arizona, California, Montana, and Texas.
https://www.insider.com/pbr-launched-new-hard-seltzer-with-8-percent-alcohol-2019-8
How Cannabis Will Impact the Wine Trade
Experts examined the impact of legal recreational cannabis on the wine industry at the Wine & Weed Symposium,
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-cannabis-will-impact-the-wine-trade/
What Costco Is Doing to the Liquor Business
Costco has multiple revenue streams, notably membership dues, that make light gross margin pick up on liquor, wine and beer not as critical and in fact, a core business principle.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/13/what-costco-is-doing-to-the-liquor-business
Is the wine customer always right?
The blogger made the point in his report that no information was given about the wine before he ordered it; there was a presumption that he would recognise the producer’s name and know what to expect. But what right has anyone in the service field to presume in this way?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/wine-customer-always-right
Natty Light Launches Cheap, Boozy Hard Seltzer
Natural Light Seltzer is available nationwide in two excessively yet vaguely described flavors
COUPLE SUES DIAGEO FOR £40K OVER ‘ANGELS’ SHARE’ FUNGUS DAMAGE
homas and Gail Chalmers claim that the “nuisance” alcohol vapour contributed to the development of a fungus. This fungus caused damage to their house and outdoor furniture, and has meant that the value of their property has decreased.
CHILE’S OSORNO HAS ‘TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL’ FOR HIGH QUALITY SPARKLING WINE
Osorno, located at a latitude of 40 degrees – roughly the same as the North Island of New Zealand – it is one of the emerging wine regions in the far south of Chile, giving its name to a city, province and volcano in the region.
Just Get the Cheapest Bottle of Wine
Go ahead and get the cheapest bottle of wine with a clean conscience.
https://www.eater.com/2019/8/13/20799232/order-the-cheapest-bottle-of-wine
The Essential Guide to Pinot Noir
When done right, it produces lighter-bodied wines of elegance, complexity and longevity.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/13/the-essential-guide-to-pinot-noir/
How We Are Wired for Smell
Scientists explore the brain’s “olfactory map”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-we-are-wired-for-smell/
How to Pair Oysters and Beer
This pairing is just a guideline to get you started.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevingray/2019/08/14/pair-oysters-beer/#59b15a44565d
Illustrated Grape Vine Training Methods
Let’s go over the basics and discuss several common vine training systems that you’re likely to see on your next journey through wine country.
Put Down That Hard Seltzer. These Wines Are Best in Hot, Hot Weather
The requirements for a heatwave-ready wine are dead simple: high acidity and low alcohol, preferably well below 12.5%.
Peek Inside A Wine Lover’s Liquor Cabinet: 5 Essential Components
Even the most wine-enthusiastic among us appreciate having a special, dedicated space that houses everything we need to create mixed drinks for those occasions that call for them
Here’s How to Get Creative With Summertime MioMosas
Some delicious fruity options to keep the MioMosas flowing.
Eight of the Best Beers for Micheladas, Tasted and Ranked
A simple Michelada recipethat calls for beer (preferably Mexican lager), Mexican hot sauce, a salt rim, and a squeeze of lime.
Four Loko Tweets About Hard Seltzer and People Have Feelings
14-percent ABV Sour Seltzer, with an accompanying caption declaring: “Hard Seltzers ran so we could fly.”
This Calculator Tells You Exactly How Long to Chill Your Wine and Beer
t’s a simple question that never seems to have a solid answer: How long do you have to chill a drink before it’s reached the right temperature?
https://www.omnicalculator.com/food/chilled-drink
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Sardinia
Sardinia is home to Cannonau, the local name for Grenache, as well as Vermentinoand Carignano, also known as Carignan.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/15/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-sardinia/
NFL Star Charles Woodson To Kick-Off New Wine Brand “Charles Woodson’s Intercept”
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a leading California producer of premium wine brands, announces the launch of the new wine brand, ‘Intercept’ in partnership with wine aficionado, television personality,…
Is Electrolyte Beer Actually Better For You Than the Regular Stuff?
Booze and exercise don’t typically mix well. But is beer brewed with electrolytesthe exception to the rule?
https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a28677144/electrolyte-beer/
Yes, beer bottles can spontaneously explode
Keeping beers refrigerated generally also alleviates the explosion risk because it keeps the yeast dormant, and because refrigerating beer preserves its overall quality, that’s always the preferred storage method.
https://thetakeout.com/beer-bottles-cans-explode-yeast-fruit-recall-lakefront-1837305352
Is Wine Gluten-Free? We Asked a Nutritionist
There are ways that gluten can get into a bottle.
https://www.health.com/nutrition/is-wine-gluten-free
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Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
A step-by-step guide to buying great wine without going broke
Whatever your tastes are, wine experts recommend following these five steps next time you’re shopping to find wines that are both interesting and affordable.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/how-to-buy-great-wine-without-going-broke.html
How to Make Wine Pops, the Coolest Summer Treat Around
Freezing wine to create a sugary treat may seem like an intimidating feat, but it’s actually quite easy.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/186013/wine-pop-recipes-how-to/
Is this red wine compound the future of depression treatment?
Resveratrol, a compound that occurs naturally in red wine, has intrigued researchers for decades. A recent study in mice investigates how doctors might be able to use this chemical to reduce depression and anxiety.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325908.php
Get to know hard cider: It’s a lot like wine
Like wine, hard cider is made from fruit that’s first turned into juice. And, like wine, the juice is fermented with yeast that converts the sugars in the juice into alcohol. What keeps hard apple cider from being full-on apple wine, however, is mostly the alcohol content. Cider has a low alcohol content – usually less than 6 percent.
Wente Vineyards Announces New Packaging Across Its Fine Wine Portfolio
Wente Vineyards, America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, is thrilled to announce a fresh new look for its portfolio of fine wines
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/02/wente-vineyards-announces-new-packaging
In Quebec, a Belgian ‘alchemist’ is turning tomatoes into world-class wine
Omerto produces 30,000 bottles of tomato wine annually—and it’s been known to fool the world’s best sommeliers
https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/tomato-wine-charlevoix-quebec/
6 food and wine pairings to get you through the summer
With thousands of grape varieties to choose from, and millions of recipes available online, where does one even begin when starting to build a menu?
https://theweek.com/articles/853098/6-food-wine-pairings-through-summer
A Cosmopolitan Cocktail Perfect for Wine Lovers
Dreamed up at a luxury resort and casino complex just outside of Washington, D.C., this wine-spiked Cosmopolitan is bouncy and bright
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/a-cosmopolitan-cocktail-perfect-for-wine-lovers/
Funeral home bottling wine for after death
Graham Funeral Home is now offering their clients bottles of wine with a custom inscription, paying homage to the life that was lost.
https://www.oliverchronicle.com/funeral-home-bottling-wine-for-after-death/
Cleaning expert reveals how to remove red wine using just a vacuum cleaner
While you might not think to use your vacuum on a spillage, a cleaning expert has revealed it can be the most effective way to get your carpet looking as good as new again.
Francis Ford Coppola Pairs Cannabis And Wine To Create Unique Sonoma County Tours
Through a full-day tour, guests will get to see cannabis production processes at a manufacturing facility, taste wine and enjoy lunch at the Francis Ford Coppola winery, browse a wide selection of cannabis products at a dispensary, all in California’s famed wine country.
8 Things You Should Know About Casamigos
Celebrity endorsements and billion-dollar business deals are only part of this story
101 Reasons To Pour Another Glass Of Wine
Maybe these 101 reasons are just what you need to dive right into another glass of vino.
WHOLE FOODS TAKES ANOTHER SHOT AT ACQUIRING LIQUOR LICENSE IN LYNNFIELD MA
Two years ago, they argued the competition would hurt their business and the 13,000 residents already have three liquor stores from which to choose.
Here Are Some of the Best Accounts of Wine Instagram
Here are a few labels, organizations, and personalities worth following on Instagram to keep your wine IQ healthy.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-wine-instagram-accounts/
Everything You Need to Know About Chardonnay
Here’s everything you need to know to form your own opinion about this reveled, reviled, and revived wine.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a28590403/best-chardonnay-white-wine-guide/
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the U.S., used in everything from soups, stews and salads to pastas, tacos, stir-fries, curries, ceviche and sushi.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/05/how-to-pair-wine-with-shrimp/
Why U.S. Buyers Can’t Get Wine from British Columbia
Sommelier Zach Geballe details his quest to get Okanagan Valley wines onto his list—and what’s standing in the way
Why we like what we like: A scientist’s surprising findings
Your genes, your germs, and your environment all may influence your tastes in food—as well as partners and politics.
Artificial ‘tongue’ can ‘taste’ fake whisky
The taster is made from sub-microscopic slices of gold and metal arranged in a checkerboard pattern, creating ‘tastebuds’ that are around 500 times smaller that the human equivalent.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/artificial-tongue-can-taste-fake-whisky/
VEGAN ‘EGG WHITES’ PRODUCED FROM BEER WASTE
The start-up, which was founded in March this year, has made its protein alternative from spent yeast used during the brewing process.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/vegan-egg-whites-produced-from-beer-waste/
What’s the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country?
To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.
https://vinepair.com/articles/sommelier-wine-country-guide/
A Quick Guide to Field Blends
Before there were varietal bottlings and modern cuvée blends, there were humble field blends.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/a-quick-guide-to-field-blends/
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam Vodka is introducing a new pink lemonade-flavored offering called Pink Whitney. The new entry was inspired by the preferred New Amsterdam serve of former NHL player Ryan Whitney, host of the Barstool Sports podcast Spittin’ Chiclets. New Amsterdam Pink Whitney vodka ($15 a 750-ml.) will roll out nationwide starting this September. E.&J. Gallo-owned New Amsterdam is the third-largest vodka in the U.S., depleting 5.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
Your Guide to Bordeaux’s Premium Value Wines
Ready to dive in? Here’s your cheat sheet to the best that Bordeaux’s Côtes have to offer.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/your-guide-bordeauxs-premium-value-wines/
This Gadget Can Chill a Whole Bottle of Wine in Just 15 Minutes
Because is there anything worse than warm white wine?
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shopping/2019/08/newward-wine-chiller-amazon
Let’s Explore Rosé Wine Methods
This video explores 2 popular rosé wine methods and what makes this style unique.
https://winefolly.com/episode/lets-explore-rose-wine-methods-video/
A New Way to Determine When to Pick Grapes
Hand-held device reads color accumulation in berry skins
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217887
The top 10 destinations for Italian wine exports? China isn’t on the list
According to Istat data, 2019 (From Italian Wine Central) of the 20 top destinations for Italian wine exports, 2018, China isn’t even in the top 10.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-top-10-destinations-for-italian.html
THE TRUTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS OF NATURAL WINE
Despite natural wine’s swift rise in popularity, the category still remains one of the most misunderstood in the wine world
http://imbibemagazine.com/natural-wine-myths-with-alice-feiring/
Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
Social enterprise The Chernobyl Spirit Company has been set up to produce and sell the new ‘vodka’, called Atomik.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/scientists-create-vodka-made-from-chernobyl-grains/
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
When you think of motherhood, ingesting substances is not the first thing that comes to mind. But a lot of us mothers would tell you that they have become an integral part of the process.
New Whistle Pig
WhistlePig is launching its most mature whiskey to date, WhistlePig Double Malt Rye—Aged 18 Years. It’s distilled from a mash bill that includes both malted rye and malted barley, a traditional formulation that grew rarer over the years. The full mash bill is 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley. Double Malt Rye is bottled at 46% abv in a decanter adapted from a WhistlePig bottle and accompanied by a glass stopper custom-made by Burlington, Vermont-based AO Glass, using a salvaged 19th century glass pressing machine. Limited quantities will be released each year to select liquor stores and on-premise locations nationwide at a suggested retail price of $400 a 750-ml.
Liquor Ties Wine as Second-Favorite Adult Beverage in U.S.
Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/264335/liquor-ties-wine-second-favorite-adult-beverage.aspx
AN INITIATIVE PETITION FOR A LAW RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE BY FOOD STORES IN MA
Most concerning is that it allows for unlimited licenses for the new “food stores” classification.
https://www.masspack.org/resources/Documents/1.%20Ballot%20Question_Cumberland%20Farms.pdf
Listen To Podcast On Subject
https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_08_09_1569_82804_4659.mp3
7 things to know about the debate over Newport RI liquor licenses
There’s been quite a buzz in Newport lately regarding liquor licenses and there’s quite a bit of information flying around, so here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/7-things-to-know-about-debate-over-newports-liquor-licenses
Here are the current liquor licenses in Newport
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/here-are-current-liquor-licenses-in-newport
Pairing Challenging Summer Vegetables With Wine
Because of their green, vegetal character they can be tricky when they interact with many wines.
Do you know the lingo of wine harvest?
While the steps aren’t complicated, most involve a chemistry lesson. Here’s a quick hit glossary that will help you follow the action.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/pegmelnik/9875701-181/do-you-know-the-lingo?sba=AAS
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