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2018 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais (France)

2018 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais (France)   Gamay grapes. Fresh and fruity, this wine is lighter bodied yet packed full of currants, cherry, and other bright red fruits. Lively acidity.   Enjoyable!   $7.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC

October 20, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

OCTOBER 20, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Two-thirds of US seltzer switching gains come from beer Sovos: What’s Working in DtC Wine? Domestic wine sales down 9% as growth moderates How smaller wineries can grab the attention of distributors 2020’s record West Coast fires have killed hundreds of the elderly because of smoke pollution Power shut-offs are in your future. […]

October 20, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

OCTOBER 19, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Many California wineries will make no wine this year because of wildfire smoke (possible paywall) California ABC provides additional Covid guidance on virtual events and charitable promotions In 2020, Sky-High Tariffs Are Crippling The Fine Wine Industry With no safety net, Sonoma County farmworkers struggle through pandemic and aftermath of wildfires Turbulent Conditions […]

October 19, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Les Vignobles Gueissard “Chef Pink” Rosé (Côtes de Provence, France)

2018 Les Vignobles Gueissard “Chef Pink” Rosé (Côtes de Provence, France)   Very pale pink in color…almost pale orange. Tart strawberry on the nose, tangy citrus and slate on the palate.   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

October 18, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

OCTOBER 16, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Napa’s Fire Response Overwhelmed and Underfunded Does this One Image Capture All We Need to Know About DTC in California Right Now? AWRI reacts to plagiarism claims Michelin won’t award stars in California this year What is the “true” unemployment rate and why is it so different than the official estimates? Grandma Shamed […]

October 16, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Rustenberg Petit Verdot Rosé (Stellenbosch, South Africa)

2018 Rustenberg Petit Verdot Rosé (Stellenbosch, South Africa)   Some floral character on the nose, opens to bright and juicy strawberry, cherry, and perhaps a bit of blood orange.   Easy drinking and very enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

October 15, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

OCTOBER 15, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Diving into the Shark Tank Wine Case Fake Sassicaia crime ring uncovered by Italian police Young Americans heed the NeoDry call to drink less New study says we’ll be eating – and drinking – more at home, even after the pandemic ends Behind The Scenes And Underneath The Screwcaps: Tumultuous Times In The […]

October 15, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

OCTOBER 14, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS EU wins tariff clearance on $4 billion of wine, spirits and other U.S. imports How the James Beard Foundation Failed the Most Prestigious Restaurant Awards in the Country Dolores Cakebread, who helped turn Napa Valley into a food and wine destination, dies at 90 (possible paywall) Miller Family Wine Company Acquires BNA Wine […]

October 14, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Alexis George Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California)

2018 Alexis George Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California)   Aromas of oak and red fruits, tart cherry & toasted oak on the palate.   Lovely!   Purchased for ~$21 directly from the winery website.   If you’re looking for #blackowned wines, definitely give Alexis George Winery a try!

October 13, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

OCTOBER 13, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Silicon Valley Bank’s annual survey more critical than ever! Click and do it now! Small wineries have longest path to recovery from destructive Glass Fire, if ever Amber Gardner on how (not) to nurture women in wine Whole Foods Is Left Behind in Amazon’s Pandemic-Fueled Boom Power shut-offs are in your future. Keep […]

October 13, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More