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October 22 • Uncategorized
Dia de los Muertos: Food, Culture and Tradition
Homes around the U.S. are being decorated with pumpkins, ghouls and witches in anticipation of Halloween, but in Mexico, the date coincides with the start of a more ancient tradition that has nothing to do with fright and much to do with culture, food and drinks.
August 02 • Uncategorized
Virtual Cheers
Online wine tastings bring renewed sparkle amid the pandemic
May 06 • Uncategorized
Rolling out the New Trends in Barrel-Aged Craft Beers
As timeless as barrel-aging is, it is relatively new in the field of craft beer. This is hard to believe, as the new trends in barrel-aged craft beers are creating some of the best flavors on the market. But the beers we now know and love had a long journey to get where they are. The good news is that it seems that the journey has only begun!
October 12 • Uncategorized
Do California Wildfires Spell Disaster for your Favorite Wine?
The tragic wildfires in Northern California in early October 2017 left chaos in their wake. Entire towns, farms and forests engulfed in flames. As we still search the rubble to quantify the damage, many wine lovers want to know just how much was destroyed — and what that means for the industry.
July 13 • Uncategorized
To Cork Or Not To Cork
Corks have been the closure for wine bottles for hundreds of years, so why change a good relationship? Understanding how corks affect wine may be the key to understanding why some companies are moving away from cork in favor of newer methods.