A nation divided, a political party at war with itself, bitter rivals seeking nomination, an assassination attempt. If this seems like a transcript of the evening news, representing some of the most challenging times in US history, think again. This was the setting for Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural speech in 1861. The president’s call to …
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Wine Market Council looks for bright spots in its latest wine club survey. By Jeff Siegel Much of the news at this year’s Wine Mark Council Direct-to-Consumer report was […]
St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt (also known as Rotberger) are the holy trinity of Austrian red wine. These three grape varieties — Zweigelt being a cross between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch — share a lot of characteristics. They tend to be medium-bodied with grippy tannins, refreshing acidity, and bright berry notes. They can also offer …
Everyone’s favorite tubed mystery meat is now a mainstay at cocktail bars around the world. As usual, for better or worse, much of this trend has played out on TikTok, in the form of drinks that taste like hot dogs, hot dog water Dirty Martinis, and Martini and hot dog pairings. But while glizzies — …
Before craft beer, decades of consolidation, and even before Prohibition, every city had its own brewery — and odds are that brewery made a lager. But by the time repeal day rolled around on Dec. 5, 1933, several of those breweries had gone out of business, and those remaining would face brutal competition as heavyweights …
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With temperatures soaring across the country, everyone is looking for a way to cool down, whether that means taking a dip in a pool for a temporary reprieve or stopping by a local ice cream shop. One surefire route to refreshment: staying hydrated. From cans of Spindrift and Sanzo to bottles of Poland Spring and …
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In the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, where Mediterranean sunsets bathe the vineyards of Treviso in golden light, a legacy of effervescence has been bubbling for half a century. Here lies the home of La Marca Prosecco, the sparkling wine that, since 1968, has become more than just a beverage — it’s a symbol for …
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(July 30, 2024; Yountville, Calif.) — Named one of the top Napa Valley wineries to visit in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, Cliff Lede Vineyards, a premier producer […]
America’s Incredible Shrinking Wholesale Landscape: Wholesalers across the US have consolidated, turning once regional entities into national behemoths. Jeff Siegel charts the changes…
July 30, 2024 – HOPLAND, CA – Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc. (MWI) has announced that the 2024 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition – the 45th annual – will be a People’s […]