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Blood Orange IPA from Tommyknocker Brewery + Pub in Idaho Springs, Colorado

Blood Orange IPA from Tommyknocker Brewery + Pub in Idaho Springs, Colorado   Last night of a long, lovely vacation in the mountains of Colorado called for a local brew!   It’s like taking a big juicy bite of a blood orange followed by nicely balanced hops and spice. -B

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Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area

NEWS RELEASE   Goose Gap features east-west orientation with vineyards on north and northeast slopes   SEATTLE (June 30, 2021)—Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA tomorrow, July 1, 2021, to officially define it as […]

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Kayla Berthoud Joins La Prenda Team as Director of Operations

NEWS RELEASE   SONOMA, CA (June 30, 2021) — Kayla Berthoud has joined La Prenda Vineyards team as their Director of Operations (DTC). With extensive experience and knowledge of both sides of the wine industry (winemaking and wine business) Kayla is excited to open the new La Prenda Tasting Room, implementing a DTC program including […]

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Mountain Squeeze Juicy IPA from Tivoli Brewing Company (Colorado)

Enjoyed while on vacation in Colorado last week!  -B

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2019 The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

2019 The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon (California)   Cedar chest & plum on the nose….tastes really sweet to me on the palate. Super creamy & juicy, with some mocha and dark chocolate-covered cherry.   Could be some residual sugar in this (shrugs).   Not as balanced as I prefer. Wouldn’t buy this again. -B

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2020 Cave La Comtadine Côtes du Rhône Rosé (France)

2020 Cave La Comtadine Côtes du Rhône Rosé (France)   100% Grenache   Herbs and citrus on the nose….similar characteristics plus maybe some tart wild strawberries through the palate.   Lovely!   Purchased on sale for $11.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

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Research Finds Cork Increasing Leadership Position in US with Significant Growth in Sales and Market Share During 2020

NEWS RELEASE   Nielsen US sales data of Top 100 Premium Brands highlights trend of premiumization of domestic wines sealed with cork   NEW YORK, NY (June 15, 2021) – According to recent research commissioned on behalf of The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR), cork closures continue to be the market leader for the premium wine […]

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2020 Skouras Zoe Rosé (Peloponnese, Greece)

2020 Skouras Zoe Rosé (Peloponnese, Greece)   70% Agiorghitiko, 30% Moscofilero   Pale pink in color…a “sweet” floral and spice on the nose.   Cherries, raspberries, and citrus on the palate.   Refreshing and delicious!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

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NABI Sees Hope in President Biden and President von der Leyen on Airbus-Boeing “Settlements” in the Cooperative Framework and Five-Year Suspension

NEWS RELEASE   The National Association of Beverage Importers (NABI), Washington, DC, the only nation-wide association representing importers of wine, distilled spirits, and beer, today finds hope in the decision by U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen along with Ambassador Tai and Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis on the agreed Cooperative Framework and […]

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2020 Black Girl Magic Rosé from the McBride Sisters Collection (CA)

2020 Black Girl Magic Rosé from the McBride Sisters Collection (CA)   Gorgeous pale salmon in color!   Lots of floral & fruitiness…strawberry and other stone fruit character on the palate. Nice acidity on the finish.   Well balanced and oh so tasty!   Purchased for $18. -B

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