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Happy Constitution Day! Celebrating Our Constitution of Alcohol Regulation
Americans overwhelmingly say they are satisfied with the alcohol laws in their state. We thus owe a debt of gratitude to the framers of the 21st Amendment who wisely understood the importance of letting state and local communities set alcohol policy. (Alcohol Law REview)
Grape Microbiomes Shape Wine Characteristics
Native grape bacteria and fungi persist through fermentation, suggesting that regional factors that influence the microbiota could also affect wine profiles. (The Scientist)
Gallo Vineyard a California Time Machine
Gallo doesn't just do mass-produced wines; it also has one very old – and old-fashioned – project up its sleeve. (Wine-searcher/W. Blake Gray)
This Centuries-Old Wine Grape Was Just Officially Recognized for the First Time
Sémillon Gris is both centuries old and newly official. The pink-skinned grape has long grown among South Africa’s Sémillon vines, sometimes appearing unpredictably on the same plants as its better-known, golden-hued counterpart. This August, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) certified Sémillon Gris as a distinct variety — a milestone that could give this historic grape a far more visible future. (Food & Wine)
Scotch Whisky Gets A Flavor Boost When Paired With This Pantry Ingredient
As you start to appreciate Scotch whisky, the food almost always discussed with it is steak, as the flavors complement and enhance each other, making scotch and steak a must-try pairing. But one sumptuous pairing you may not have thought of is probably already in your kitchen pantry. Dark chocolate in particular makes for a sophisticated flavor combination. (Chowhound)
Growing season will push Ohio winery to ‘create some blends that we probably wouldn’t normally consider’
M Cellars, in Geneva, is wrapping up its harvest after a year that produced plenty of weather extremes. (Wine Classroom)
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