In this year’s edition of THE ROOT, we spotlight two unique Loire Valley grapes: Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau Noir. Pineau d’Aunis is celebrated for its distinctive peppery spice and vibrant red fruit character, while Grolleau Noir offers bright acidity, fresh berry flavors, and remarkable versatility across sparkling, rosé, and still wines.
Contact your ATPGroup representative or call (707) 836-6840 to discuss practical opportunities for Enology cost optimization. This article is Part 2 of a four-part series exploring a broader approach to winery cost optimization, including evaluating every cost-savings opportunity across winery operations.
Alana Lapierre is Editor for Eastern Canada & International at VineRoutes, a regular contributor to Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants and Best Bars, and a freelance writer, editor, and consultant. Her […]
The LiOX by Diam solution has been designed to meet these requirements, particularly in the case of sparkling wines, where excess oxygen can compromise the aromatic stability and freshness of wines.” This dialogue with industry stakeholders has resulted in the design of a closure that meets the specific enological requirements of sparkling wines, while incorporating …
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If you purchased these items through a U.S. distributor, the importer of record would typically be the distributor. This change in policy creates a potential opportunity for wineries that imported certain goods directly during the affected period.
Baseball is “America’s Pastime,” and (American) football is the only thing people in the U.S. watch on television these days, but soccer is the world’s most popular sport and a truly global game, so it’s a huge deal that the FIFA World Cup is being played in North America this year. The last time the …
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This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like. Farmer’s …
Just as spirits nerds yearn for hard-to-find bottles to add to their collections, oenophiles will always pine over a suite of coveted bottles. Whether due to astronomical prices or low allocations, some wine pros catch onto these bottles simply because they are so unattainable. As a result, these wines develop a “cult” following, but the …
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Green River Distilling Co. is releasing its oldest product yet: Toasted Double Oak Bourbon, bottled at 115.1 proof at eight years old. The high-proof whiskey will be the first in the new Distillery Select line, an innovative series launched to allow Green River to experiment with proofs, finishes, and rickhouse selection. Toasted Double Oak Bourbon …
The human element of wine might just be its most important constituency. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Keith on Instagram @VinePairKeith. Rate and review this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps get the word out there. “Wine 101” was produced, recorded, and edited by yours truly, Keith …