Category: General
May
30
Pop the Bubbly! But Which? Ten Words That Will Make Your Choice Easier
Written by: Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher October 22, 2021 | Grape Collective After almost two years of isolation, we’d guess this will be a banner season for bubbly, even if we’re lowering our masks to drink it. You’re about to be overwhelmed with recommendations for sparkling wines. The good news is that there […]
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May
30
Great Value Wines: $25 Bottles of Morgon Cru Beaujolais That Taste Like $50
Written by: Nathan Slone | October 26, 2021 | James Suckling The second-largest cru in Beaujolais, Morgon this year scored more 95-plus ratings than any other cru in our tastings of almost 400 Beaujolais wines. Historically, Morgon is noted for being one of the original areas that the Romans planted when traveling upward through the […]
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May
30
The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide is Here
By: GM NewsHub While we know that a physical gift is but a small token of appreciation for the incredible gift of love, guidance, and support that our fathers have given us throughout our lives (some of which we can never repay), at least it’s a start. When it comes to what to buy, we […]
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May
30
Nomadica Wines x Batonnage
Batonnage Newsletter, April 15, 2021 Photo credit: Emma K. Morris BUY THE CAN, SUPPORT THE CAUSE We are pumped about our collaboration with Nomadica Wine, a female and LGBTQ+ owned wine brand, to raise funds for the Bâtonnage Mentorship Program. 100% of all proceeds from these 2018 Sparkling Rosé cans will go towards fostering a positive and welcoming wine industry community. Label artwork by […]
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May
30
6 of the Best Malbecs for 2021
words: KEITH BEAVERS illustration: ARIELA BASSON The Malbec grape originates from France but found its spiritual home in the outskirts of Mendoza, a major Argentine city just east of the Andes. From there, it spread south to a vine-growing oasis called the Uco Valley, where it began to truly sing from the soil. The towering Andes to the west […]
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May
30
Healthy Cocktails Are on the Rise
Healthy Cocktails Are on the Rise By Nathan Borchelt | May 23, 2018 Call it the natural extension of the locavore movement—or just a rising desire to care about what you’re putting into your body, but cocktail consumers have shifted away from the sugar-bomb mix drinks and shots, Red Bulls and vodka, and other saccharine […]
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May
30
Ciderboys Named Grand National Champ at U.S. Open Cider Championship
Ciderboys Named Grand National Champ at U.S. Open Cider Championship WINS 2 GOLD, 1 SILVER, 2 BRONZE Stevens Point, WI (November 20, 2017) – Wisconsin’s Ciderboys Cider Co. was named Grand National Champion by winning two Gold Medals, one Silver Medal, and two Bronze Medals at the 3rd annual U.S. Open Cider Championship held in […]
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May
30
Scotch Shows Strong Value Growth In U.S. In First Half
Scotch Shows Strong Value Growth In U.S. In First Half Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. market surged by value in the first half of the year, driven by the single malt segment. Total Scotch shipments to the U.S. rose 8.6% to £388 million ($512m) over the first six months of the year, including […]
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May
30
Rye Whiskey Volumes Up By 778% in the US
Rye Whiskey Volumes Up By 778% in the US by Nicola Carruthers 25th October, 2017 Rye whiskey volumes have increased “rapidly” in the US, having grown by 778% from 2009 to 2016, according to US trade body the Distilled Spirits Council. Since 2009, rye whiskey volumes have jumped from 88,000 cases to nearly 775,00 in […]
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May
30
American Whiskey Is on Fire
American Whiskey Is on Fire Laura Entis Sep 21, 2017 The American whiskey market is heating up. “Just 15 years ago, it was very difficult to pay more than $30 for a bourbon off the store shelf,” says Jeffery Lindenmuth, executive editor of the magazine Whisky Advocate. Today, off-the-shelf bottles regularly retail for two to […]
