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2017 Montalegre Clássico Branco (Trás-os-Montes, Portugal)

2017 Montalegre Clássico Branco (Trás-os-Montes, Portugal).   Blend of Gouveio, Rabigato, Bical.   Honeysuckle and floral nose, tropical fruits, citrus, and slate finish. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

April 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

APRIL 30, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS The disintegration of Sonoma’s wine tourism economy Wine Importers Battle an Increasingly Volatile Market Spirits lead pandemic drinking increases; wine premiumization trend suffers How is wine going to fit in with COVID’s changes in America’s favorite activities? South Africa Allows Wine Exports to Resume as Lockdown Eases Wine Label Design for the Online […]

April 30, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

USDA ARS Moves Forward with Smoke Exposure Research

NEWS RELEASE   ARS Funds Collaborative Research Effort with State Land Grant Universities   April 29, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is partnering with federal and state research institutions in California, Oregon and Washington on a collaborative $2 million research effort to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production […]

April 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

APRIL 29, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Covid-19: 15% of wineries have stopped production & 62% slowed it COVID data: Wineries continue to gain customers even as club cancellations outpace new signups USA sees five-fold rise in online alcohol sales Insiders Question Whether There Will Be A Post-Pandemic On-Premise Alcohol Market Total Wine Gave Employees A Coronavirus Pay Raise — […]

April 29, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône (France)

2018 Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône (France).   Floral (violets, etc), plum, blueberries, and spice. Nicely balanced! Delicious!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 28, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

APRIL 28, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS SVB: What is Normal for wine in a Post COVID-19 World? Global Wine Impacts of Coronavirus Crisis & Recession: OIV Update Fine wine almost as good as gold in market tumble CA ABC and TTB Provide Guidance to Wineries on Virtual Tastings Americans more COVID wary now about entering most public spaces than they […]

April 28, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

APRIL 27, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wineries are being forced to re-evaluate branding, operations as economic pain from the virus deepens The Buyer & CGA’s new reports on Covid-19 impact on wine & consumers 11 ways that consumers have made virtual drinking nights at home more interesting during the pandemic Wine’s Biggest Health Benefit Might Be Drinking with Friends […]

April 27, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Altos de Torona Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain)

2018 Altos de Torona Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain).   Passion fruit, tart citrus, and maybe a little grassiness. Reminds me a lot of a Sauvignon Blanc.   Nice!   Purchased for $18.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 26, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

APRIL 24, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS OIV says coronavirus wine impact “probably irreversible” without dramatic action Napa vintner Dario Sattui pledges to return $1.2 million small business loan 2020 Was Going To Be The Year Of The Sober-Curious Movement. Now What? Should JaM Cellars be allowed to monopolize buttery Chardonnay? Deepening drought, early heat wave add to Calif’s pandemic […]

April 24, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2017 Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)

2017 Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington) Smoky, deep red fruits like plum, etc, mild spice. Decent! Purchased on sale for for $12.99 (originally $16.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More