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Archive for October, 2017
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OctWine Enthusiast Podcast: Renegade Winemakers Changing the Face of Australian Wine
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The new Australian wine scene isn't bound by traditions of the past. Who's behind this new generation of producers pushing Australian wine into the future? Read more
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OctFall-friendly Washington Cabernets and Blends
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Washington State is on the rise, and while Syrah may make waves, nowhere is quality more noticeable than in its Cabs and red blends. Here's what to try. Read more
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OctShould USPS Be Able to Ship Alcohol?
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In the last few years, interstate shipping has been one of the most hotly debated topics in the alcohol business. Retailers and suppliers are generally in favor of loosening shipping regulations, while distributors are against the idea. Both are lobbyi... Read more
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OctFeatured Winery of the Week: Inglenook Estate
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The history of the Inglenook began over a century ago. Upon arriving in California, Gustave Niebaum, a Finnish immigrant, bought Inglenook vineyards in 1879. In 1882, the first harvest was picked. Magically, Inglenook survived the deadly earthquake of 1906. Despite the success of the winery, wine production would cease off and on for the next […] Read more
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Oct“Champagne” Service Falls Flat on Flight
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An outraged passenger (or hero?) is suing a Canadian airline for false advertising after “Champagne service” turns out to be cheap sparkling wine. Read more
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OctVideo: Napa ranchers fight with Atlas Fire
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OctFlavors Drive Crown Royal Forward
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Long the torchbearer for Canadian whisky, Diageo’s Crown Royal continues to dominate the category at nearly 4 million cases in the U.S. market, excluding its flavored varieties. In keeping with overall Canadian whisky trends, the lion’s share of Crown ... Read more
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OctNews Briefs for October 26, 2017
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•Walgreens plans to close some 600 stores as it consolidates its $4.38 billion merger with rival Rite Aid that won regulatory approval last month. It’s anticipated that most of the closings will come from the fleet of nearly 2,000 Rite … Continue... Read more
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OctCraft Brewing and Distilling News for October 26, 2017
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•George Washington’s Distillery celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with the production of a special-edition rye whiskey, a commemorative product that will be released at a future date. Participants in the project included Beam Suntory, Brown-For... Read more
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OctStevia innovation to change gear after PureCircle genome breakthrough
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PureCircle has heralded a new era of stevia innovation after successfully mapping the stevia plant genome. Read more