Neighbors say that laws don't apply to people invested in Napa County's influential wine industry.
Beer, Wine or Liquor? Data Shows More People Are Turning to the Hard Stuff
The country drank 3.5 million fewer nine-liter cases of alcohol overall in 2016 than it did the year before, with total consumption down to about 3.39 billion cases last year, according to the annual IWSR US Beverage Alcohol Review. But the volume of wine and liquor bought both increased, especially for
whisky, tequila and cognac
.
'Independence' Matters to Beer Drinkers, Says New Survey
The terms "independent" and "independently-owned" are relatively straightforward in their meaning; however, the survey had an even more interesting finding: These terms also ranked second-highest among words drinkers said would be "more likely" to influence their purchases. Only "drinkable" ranked higher.
Why blending wine is one of the fastest growing trends in the industry
The wines, composed of three, four, five or more unidentified and often disparate red varieties, emblazoned with flashy names and at times lurid identity systems, represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the country.
How High Are Wine Taxes In Your State?
The treatment of wine differs extensively across the states, and at higher rates than beer because of greater alcohol content.
YOUR FOOD PROBABLY HAS MORE SULFITES THAN YOUR WINE
Dried fruits, bottled lemon/lime juices, molasses, sauerkraut, and pickled onions all contain over 100 ppm of sulfites, with dried fruits potentially containing a whopping 2,000 ppm - that's over five times an average non-organic bottle of wine!
U.S. remains top opportunity for global wine industry, says new report
Findings:
Did you know that one in four bottles of wine is consumed outside the country where it's made?
U.S. the leading market for wine consumption (13% of world consumption) and the 4th largest producer worldwide
Knob Creek unveils 25th anniversary Bourbon
Beam Suntory-owned Bourbon brand Knob Creek is celebrating its 25th year with the release of a cask strength single barrel expression, personally selected by master distiller Fred Noe.
Is It Really So Wrong to Put Ice in Your Wine?
Should you go against everything you've ever heard and just throw a couple of ice cubes into your wineglass? And, if you do, is it really so wrong?
Tasmania has more in common with Burgundy than with the Barossa
Tasmanian wine can be hard to track down, but it's well worth the effort
Why Uruguay is one of the most exciting wine countries in South America
Uruguay is no doubt a small wine country. The human population is outnumbered four to one by cows and Uruguay produces less wine than Japan. Although it might be dwarfed by nearby wine countries Argentina and Chile in size and production, there are many reasons why Uruguay is one of the most exciting wine countries in South America.
THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED
How many of these smells and tastes have you recognized while drinking your favorite beer?
What does moderate wine consumption mean as we age?
Moderation means to have enough wine to enjoy with company of family or friends. Drinking wine to solve problems will not work any better than drinking water or milk will. Ask yourself then, why is it you drink wine?
Muscadines-Backbone of Alabama Wine Industry
Vitis rotundifolia, grow best in Alabama which accounts for their use by local wineries.
How to: Pairing pie and beer
Nothing completes a meal like a tall pint and a slice of pie. (But if you go with pie and beer as the main course, we won't tell.)
U.S. Champagne Market Rolls On, As Millennials Reach For Bubbly
Champagne is on a strong upswing in the U.S. market.
MEXICAN BEER LABEL SHOWS TRUMP WEARING SWASTIKA
"We knew that a Trump label was going to be controversial, but it's been selling extremely fast."
10 OF THE WORLD'S LEAST FATTENING BEERS
According to Drinkaware, a 175ml glass of standard red or white wine will set you back around 160 calories, while an average pint of beer contains around 180 calories.
Should you put wine in the freezer?
You're looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine but realise it's not been chilled. Is the freezer your best option? And what happens when it goes wrong?
5 ways to be a better wine drinker
So here are a few suggestions I've observed over the years, mostly based on my own bumbling attempts sometimes to extol the virtues of wine.
Where Did Wine Come From?
No. It wasn't France. Nor was it Italy. The European wine grape, also known as vitis Vinifera, originated in an unexpected place.
Forget everything you know about pairing wine with food
Here are the six mistakes they say many people make.
How to Drink Beer All Summer Long Without Getting a Beer Gut
Crack open a cold one with the boys AND mitigate the doughiness.
2017 Best Beers in America Results
2017 Best Beers in America survey including Top Ranked Beers, Top Breweries, Best Porfolio and Top Imports.
Why Drinking Wine Causes Very Dry Mouth, And How Eating Cheese Helps Prevent It
The food combination pair of astringent wine with fatty cheese, opposing foods of sensory perception, help create a more balanced mouth feel.
Award-Winning Sommelier Offers New Wine Program Using Adaptive Learning Technology
Vknow Offers New Confidence and Knowledge for Business Executives Receiving the Wine List
Wine labels and what they're not telling you
What a wine label doesn't tell you is actually quite a lot.
Your Guide to Becoming an Expert on Sparkling Wine
From Prosecco and Cava to vintage Champagne, learn to understand the differences among sparkling wines, how they're made, and how to choose the right one.
Spill the Wine: How Trump is Using His Vineyards to Scam America
"Trump Winery is a registered trade name of Eric Trump Wine Manufacturing LLC, which is not owned, managed or affiliated with Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their affiliates."
Wine Growth Brands
How to Open Wax-Sealed Wine Bottles -Quick Tip
You'll look like a pro if you follow winemaker Nicolas Potel's easy steps to pulling corks on wax-sealed bottles.
