KAHLUA SALTED CARAMEL
This limited-edition offering from Kahlua combines the flavors of salty and sweet. Suggested retail is $17.99 per 75Oml. Available from United Liquors.
CROWDED CRU STATUS IN ALSACE
THERE are quite a few appellations in Alsace, 53 to be exact. Is there room for one more? The French national appellation authority is examining a dossier that would create Cru and Premier Cru tiers in Alsace, but not all winemakers agree with the proposal. If approved by appellation body... Read More
RIBERA DEL DUERO D.O. FOR WHITE WINES?
SPAIN has been on quite a ride as the world continues to clamor for its wines. Long renowned for reds, whites are gaining in popularity as well. And when demand is high that leads to an increase in production. To this end, Ribera del Duero’s ruling council has launched a... Read More
THE CONTINUED RULE OF ROSÉ
FOR the 11th consecutive year, exports of rosé wines from Provence to the United States have grown at double-digit rates. In 2O14, exports from the world’s rosé capital climbed 29% on volume and increased 38% on value according to the French customs agency and the CIVP/Provence Wine Council. The report... Read More
A RED RECAP 5 HEALTH BENEFITS
ALTHOUGH there’s no guarantee that red wine will protect against diseases, it seems undeniable that it offers up some benefits. Here’s a quick recap of the power of red: MEMORY PROTECTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE The powerful antioxidant resveratrol protects against cell damage and prevents age-related mental decline. MIMICS GYM TIME... Read More
THE BUZZ BEHIND RED WINE AND WEIGHT LOSS
WHEN researchers discovered last year that the benefits from a glass of wine could lead to weight loss last year, they wanted to understand what exactly was going on inside the grapes and the body. Researchers at Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Studies took a closer look what’s behind this... Read More
FOR THE LOVE OF WINE
LOVE is supposed to conquer all. And one day it may save you from making a fool of yourself on a night out with your beloved. Scientists from the University of Sydney have found the hormone that induces feelings of love and intimacy, oxytocin, can also counter the intoxicating effects... Read More
BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The Association has inaugurated its 2O15 Board of Directors. This year’s Executive Committee is made up of the following members: CHAIR GARY FISH Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon VICE CHAIR ROB TOD Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine SECRETARY/TREASURER LARRY CHASE Standing Stone Brewing Co., Ashland, Oregon PAST CHAIR STEVE HINDY Brooklyn... Read More
SPI GROUP MANAGEMENT
The owner of Stolichnaya vodka has made management changes. ROB CULLINS has been promoted to CEO of the Stoli Group, JOHN ESPOSITO has joined the Board and been named Chairman of Stoli Group USA and RENE LEK is the new Group Chief Financial Officer.
BEER INSTITUTE – SUSAN HANEY
SUSAN HANEY has been promoted to Vice President, Operations for the trade association that represents America’s brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers. Haney has worked for the Institute for more than 13 years, when she started as the executive assistant to late president Jeff Becker. In her new position, she... Read More