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National Rosé Day is Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, June 8th, marks national Rosé Day! Grab
a bottle of the pink stuff, gather some friends, and enjoy the beginning of
summer with this refreshing seasonal classic.
Rosé Wine has enjoy a huge explosion
in popularity over the past few years, sparking merchandise, memes, and
countless new bottles. Despite push-back from certain wine lovers, Rosé
continues to grow in popularity, especially in the United States, and has
become the go-to summer drink.
Here are some
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Jun 7th 2019
Stars Align for Reopening of Moët’s Château de Saran
Bernard Arnault,
France’s richest man and CEO of LVMH, hosted the party to celebrate the
reopening of Château de Saran earlier this month.Roger Federer, Moët & Chandon’s brand ambassador, attend
ahead of this week’s French Open tennis championship in Paris. He was joined by
movie stars Natalie Portman and Uma Thurman, and fashion model Kate Moss. Michelin-starred
chef Yannick Alleno created a Moët-inspired menu for the event, while singer
Freya Ridings gave a live set to the 150 g
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Jun 5th 2019
What is Mead?
Mead is an ancient drink that brings about images of knights
and Vikings in great dining halls, enjoying a feast with horns full of this
mysterious beverage. Mead is thought to be the oldest alcoholic drink in the
world and is an ancestor to both our modern versions of wine and beer. Today it
is enjoyed throughout the world, in Europe, Russia, Asia, America, and it enjoys great
success in Ethiopia. Though its heyday was hundreds of years ago, it is
enjoying a renaissance these da
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Jun 3rd 2019
What is Tempranillo Wine?
Tempranillo wine comes from the soft red grape of the same name, which is Spain’s number one wine grape. Known as one of the world’s 18 noble grapes, Tempranillo has fruity characteristics, consisting mainly of cherry, plum, tomato, and dried fig.Tempranillo wine produces a medium to full-bodied red wine. It is typically aged between 6 to 18 months in oak. It is also known as Tinto del Toro and Tinta Fina in Spain, and Tinta Roriz in Portugal.The flavor of Tempranillo is very distinct. It is mor
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May 30th 2019
Winery Profile: Beaulieu Vineyards
Beaulieu Vineyards, whose name means “beautiful place” in French,
is the largest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley and has been at
the forefront of quality wine making for almost 120 years. Founded in 1900 by French
immigrants, Georges and Fernande de Latour, this winery in Rutherford,
California started as a small area of land before becoming a global giant.
Georges hope to create wines that rivaled those of his native France. In doing
so, De Latour quickly made a name for him
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May 28th 2019