How to plan a stress-free trip to the wine country
Here are a couple of guidelines
http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/how-to-plan-a-stress-free-trip-to-the-wine-country/Content?oid=2926537
The Italian Wine Country You've Probably Never Heard About
The wines of Franciacorta are not widely imported in America.
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-italian-wine-country-youve-probably-never-116647031957.html
SEWAGE BEER GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD
A group of American home brewers has been given the green light to create beer brewed using recycled sewage water.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/sewerage-beer-given-the-go-ahead/
PAIRING HERBS WITH WINE
Exploring California's Bold Pinot Noir
Wine Review: Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/dining/wine-review-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir.html?_r=1
10 Reasons Why Wine is Better Than Sex
Here are a few reasons why...
http://vinomofo.com/content/articles/10-reasons-why-wine-is-better-than-sex-6927a419?utm_campaign=Social+Share
FDA guidelines will soon require calorie count on wine
The new nationwide rules only apply to chain restaurants and bars with at least 20 locations.
http://kdvr.com/2015/04/18/fda-guidelines-will-soon-require-calorie-count-on-wine/
Finding dependable advice on wine
Buying wine at a grocery store or even a neighborhood wine shop can be frustrating for a number of reasons.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/3816890-181/berger-finding-dependable-advice-on?page=1
Pairing: beer & a Southern spread
Fixin' to chow down a Southern-style supper? Skip the sweet tea and bring the beer.
http://draftmag.com/pairing-beer-a-southern-spread/
Sangria for Wine Lovers
For wine lovers, here are some suggestions for getting into the sangria groove, based on wine type.
TTB Proposes Three New AVAs: Lewis-Clark Valley, Eagle Foothills, and Lamorinda
TTB is accepting comments through June 15, 2015 on three proposed American Viticultural Areas
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2015/04/21/ttb-proposes-avas-lewis-clark-valley-eagle-foothills-lamorinda/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=c8cf20ae57-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-c8cf20ae57-121923797
BIG BOTTOM DISTILLING LAUNCHES OAK-AGED VODKA
Working with Bull Run Distilling and Indio Spirits and Distillery, Big Bottom has launched its Starka Vodka as part of the collaborative Oregon Starka Project.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/04/big-bottom-distilling-launches-oak-aged-vodka/?article-source=newsletter&source=407&date=2015-04-21
Wine on Tap is the Green Thing to Do This Earth Day
Ordering a glass of wine on tap is the green thing to do this Earth Day.
http://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataid=149912
'WORLD'S FIRST' SINGLE MALT GLASS CLOSURES CREATED
Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has launched the world's first single malt whiskies featuring "experimental" glass closures.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/04/worlds-first-single-malt-glass-closures-created/?article-source=newsletter&source=408&date=2015-04-22
Certified Sommelier Mike Ward Launches Website to Pair Wine with People
Designed to help people find a wine they appreciate, pair that wine with food, and help them enjoy that wine to the fullest,
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2015/04/16/mike-ward-launches-wardonwinecom/
Strongbow Introduces Variety Pack
Launching at retail in March 2015, the Strongbow Variety Pack will be available in 12-pack bottle formats that includes three of each of the four distinct Strongbow flavors
http://www.brewbound.com/news/2015/strongbow-introduces-variety-pack?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=c1c41221b0-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-c1c41221b0-168964077
New Anew Wines
Washington state's Chateau Ste. Michelle is adding two new offerings to its Anew Wines offshoot, a Pinot Grigio and Rose. The 2014 Anew Pinot Grigio is sourced from Washington's Yakima Valley, while the 2014 Anew Rose is made from a Columbia Valley-sourced blend of Syrah and Sangiovese. Anew, which was founded in 2013, also offers a Riesling. All three wines are available nationally in custom-made bottles with screw cap closures for about $12.
New Gansett NOW IN STOCK
Providence, Rhode Island's Narragansett Beer is launching Innsmouth Olde Ale as the second installment in its Lovecraft Series of limited edition beers. The English-style Olde Ale was created in collaboration with New England-based Revival Brewing Company and draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," with a label design created by Rhode Island artist Jason C. Eckhardt. It's brewed with Two-Row Pale, Crystal, Cara, Dark Munich and Chocolate malts with Chocolate rye and finished with Summit and East Kent Goldings hops. Innsmouth Olde Ale (7% abv) is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for about $11-$12 throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Portland, Oregon.
5 Tips on How to Go Wine Tasting (With Kids)
Here are a few tips to help you moms and dads to still get your drink on
http://thedrunkencyclist.com/2015/04/22/5-tips-on-how-to-go-wine-tasting-with-kids/
The head of China's biggest wine brand admits its wines are terrible
Ning Gaoning, the chairman of Cofco, the state-owned grain company that operates China's biggest wine producer, told a conference in Switzerland what Chinese oenophiles have long known: its wines are "not very good"
http://qz.com/388633/the-head-of-chinas-biggest-wine-brand-admits-its-wines-are-terrible/
How Do Buyers Choose A Wine When They Are In A Hurry?
5 MUST MIX LIMONCELLO COCKTAILS
Even people who have never been to Italy usually have heard of Limoncello.
http://chilledmagazine.com/5-must-mix-limoncello-cocktails/
WHY IS MY WINE SO EXPENSIVE? A GLIMPSE OF WHAT JACKS UP THE PRICE OF POSH WINE
There are a ton of things to consider that affect the cost on a bottle. Expensive bottles are marked by three traits in particular: oak, time and terroir.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/why-my-wine-so-expensive-glimpse-what-jacks-price-posh-wine
JIMI HENDRIX-INSPIRED LIQUEUR READIES TO LAUNCH
Tiger Paw Beverage Company has partnered with Leon Hendrix - brother of rock star Jimi Hendrix - to launch a new liqueur inspired by the late star's songs.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/04/jimi-hendrix-inspired-liqueur-readies-to-launch/?article-source=newsletter&source=409&date=2015-04-23
CAMPFIRE WINES FOR SPRING
A few wine suggestions for your next trip out communing with nature.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/wines-to-go-with-camping/
AMERICA'S HEAVIEST DRINKING COUNTIES MAPPED
More US adults than ever are considered heavy or binge drinkers with women driving a rise in consumption, a county-level study on alcohol habits in the US has revealed.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/americas-heaviest-drinking-counties-mapped/
There's fat in your wine, but the fatty acids are the issue
Wine does, strictly speaking, include very small amounts of fat.
http://wineoscope.com/2015/04/24/theres-fat-in-your-wine-but-the-fatty-acids-are-the-issue/
NEW JERSEY: THE MOST USER-FRIENDLY WINE REGION IN THE US
More than 45 wineries in three designated American Viticulture Areas, AVA:
https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-most-userfriendly-wine-region-in-the-us
Chilean volcano spares fruit
A volcano eruption in southern Chile is not expected to affect fruit production or exports to North America.
http://www.thepacker.com/news/chilean-volcano-spares-fruit
HERE'S WHY YOUR ORGANIC WINE IS ACTUALLY REALLY BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The best bet may be buying from small producers with great track records
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/heres-why-your-organic-wine-is-actually-really-bad-for-the-environment/
