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CHIANTI CLASSICO THE SEARCH FOR TUSCANY’S NOBLEST WINE

CHIANTI CLASSICO THE SEARCH FOR TUSCANY’S NOBLEST WINE Bill Nesto, MW + Frances di Savino hardcover THIS BOOK TELLS the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico. In 1716, Tuscany’s penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along...
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U.S. SALES ARE STRONG

IT WAS A good summer for wine sales in the US, according to the latest findings by Wines Vines Analytics. Total US sales increased 3% in July to reach $2.9 billion, and direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments rose by 23% to $82 million. The DtC growth is coming off a small base,...
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BULK WINE IS BIG

THE GROWING bulk wine category now accounts for 38.6% of global wine exports, with 39.49 million hectoliters exported around the world last year. In comparison, bottled wine accounted for 54.3% of global exports and sparkling wine just 7.1%. Since the year 2OOO, bulk wine has grown its total share of...
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BAD WEATHER BLUES

THE WEATHER has not been kind to France. Wine production is likely to be 1O% lower this year than in 2O15 because of bad frost in the spring and a late summer heatwave. A production of 42.9 million hectolitres (944 million gallons) is forecast for 2O16, down from last year’s...
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SOUTH AFRICAN CHENIN BLANC

By Harvey Finkel Chenin blanc, a grape that gets little respect, sometimes with good reason, yields truly great wines when handled right, wines of character and balance, and the durability to age gracefully into honeyed treasures. It is versatile enough to be made credibly into almost any style of wine,...
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ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

THE MODERN COCKTAIL No 2 1 ounce of blended Scotch whisky 2 ounces of Sloe Gin 1 dash of orange bitters 1 dash of Absinthe 1 dash of grenadine Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. By Pink Lady AS THE MORNINGS GROW...
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GRENACHE/GARNACHA

By Sandy Block, MW GRENACHE, or Garnacha as it’s known in its country of origin, , is my favorite underdog red grape. Although it may be beginning to achieve some measure of the recognition it deserves, for decades Grenache has contributed anonymously to blends such as Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas,...
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BELLA BELLINA MOSCATOS

There are two Italian Moscatos in this line: Lemonata and Fragolata. The Lemonata is refreshing with lemon essence and the Fragolata has a luscious flavor from the strawberry essence. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits

WALDEN HOLLOW

WALDEN HOLLOW This is the fourth style to join the Angry Orchard Cider House Collection of small batch craft ciders. Made from a variety of heirloom apples including Golden Russet, Newtown Pippin and Northern Spy, it has aromas of apple skins with a rich, full body, medium sweetness and the...
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ABERFELDY 16 and CRAIGELLACHIE 17

These two new expressions are the latest addition to the John Dewar & Sons’ line of single malts. The Aberfeldy 16 has honey, fresh fruit and buttery notes with fruitcake and dark chocolate on the palate. The Craigellachie 17 is produced in old-fashioned worm tubs, adding extra flavor and creating...
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