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Looking for recommendations of low alcohol and non-alcoholic wines that don't taste like bad fruit punch. Any suggestions are much appreciated.
July 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Looking for recommendations of low alcohol and non-alcoholic wines that don't taste like bad fruit punch. Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Bucket list trip: visit the oldest known wine region in Georgia. It would give me a chance to learn more about a region I know very little about, and add new grapes like saperavi and rkatsiteli to my personal database. Best of both worlds. #winesky www.decanter.com/wine/andrew-...
Andrew Jefford: ‘The progress Georgia has made in the last decade is astonishing’ - Decanter
Georgia: In 2024 I judged in two Georgian wine competitions – the International Saperavi Competition and International Qvevri Wine Competition.
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March 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Bucket list trip: visit the oldest known wine region in Georgia. It would give me a chance to learn more about a region I know very little about, and add new grapes like saperavi and rkatsiteli to my personal database. Best of both worlds. #winesky www.decanter.com/wine/andrew-...
More bad news for the French wine industry. Tariffs as a general proposition are not a bad thing, but they must be targeted, well thought out and rational, not reactionary and haphazard. #winesky
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wines - Decanter
US president Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% import tariff on wines from the European Union, as tension between the two sides rises...
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March 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
More bad news for the French wine industry. Tariffs as a general proposition are not a bad thing, but they must be targeted, well thought out and rational, not reactionary and haphazard. #winesky
www.decanter.com/wine-news/tr...
www.decanter.com/wine-news/tr...
Excellent opening quote in this article on Tokaji by Simon Field. Attributed to Pope Benedict XIV, it is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree: "Happy the country which grows it; happy the queen who gifts it, and happier am I who drinks it.” #winesky
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Royal Tokaji recent releases: Royal Flush
Simon Field MW is delighted by the latest releases from the great Hungarian producer, Royal Tokaji, including five single-vineyard wines.
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March 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Excellent opening quote in this article on Tokaji by Simon Field. Attributed to Pope Benedict XIV, it is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree: "Happy the country which grows it; happy the queen who gifts it, and happier am I who drinks it.” #winesky
worldoffinewine.com/tasting-note...
worldoffinewine.com/tasting-note...
Traditional winemakers are going to have to find a way to counter the effects of recent statements by the US Surgeon General and the World Health Organization or begin shifting production to lower alcohol products. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
No and Low Accounting for the Only Growth
Wine Industry News Article
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March 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Traditional winemakers are going to have to find a way to counter the effects of recent statements by the US Surgeon General and the World Health Organization or begin shifting production to lower alcohol products. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
Always exciting to see promising new innovations. Doubly so when they accomplish more than one objective. Capturing and reusing CO2 from the wine fermentation process gives winemakers better efficiencies and allows them to better market sustainability. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
Breakthrough Allows Winegrowers to Reuse CO2 Emitted in their Cellars
Wine Industry News Article
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March 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Always exciting to see promising new innovations. Doubly so when they accomplish more than one objective. Capturing and reusing CO2 from the wine fermentation process gives winemakers better efficiencies and allows them to better market sustainability. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
An amusing take on getting the most value out of your pricey eggs! #winesky www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spir...
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March 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
An amusing take on getting the most value out of your pricey eggs! #winesky www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spir...
A very interesting report on structural changes in the US wine industry. Number of US wineries has decreased for the first time in ages. But there is hope, because there is a large and growing consumer base, which means opportunity. #winesky
www.winebusiness.com/news/link/29...
www.winebusiness.com/news/link/29...
Azur Associates Wine Market + M&A Review | 2024 Summary + 2025 Outlook
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March 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A very interesting report on structural changes in the US wine industry. Number of US wineries has decreased for the first time in ages. But there is hope, because there is a large and growing consumer base, which means opportunity. #winesky
www.winebusiness.com/news/link/29...
www.winebusiness.com/news/link/29...
If you aren't familiar with the Bierzo wine region of Spain, try one soon. Had a lovely Bierzo old vine Mencia (Petalos del Bierzo 2022) over the weekend. #winesky #bierzo www.decanter.com/premium/bier...
Bierzo reborn: 10 of the best from this revitalised region - Decanter
After decades of relative obscurity, Bierzo, at the northwestern edge of Castilla y León, is emerging as a source of some of Spain's most in-demand wines.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If you aren't familiar with the Bierzo wine region of Spain, try one soon. Had a lovely Bierzo old vine Mencia (Petalos del Bierzo 2022) over the weekend. #winesky #bierzo www.decanter.com/premium/bier...
How amusing that its the church leading the charge in favor of alcohol! #winesky www.decanter.com/wine-news/ch...
Church of England bans alcohol-free wine from Holy Communion - Decanter
The Church of England has ruled that alcohol-free wine cannot be used in Holy Communion, as it would violate ecclesiastical law.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
How amusing that its the church leading the charge in favor of alcohol! #winesky www.decanter.com/wine-news/ch...
An interesting perspective on whether proposed wine warning labels will have any real effect. Even accepting the validity of the studies the Surgeon General relies on (an open question), will there be enough real benefit from labeling to offset the costs? #winesky www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...
The failure of the Surgeon General: Eliza Dumais on the irrelevance of warning labels - Decanter
Columnist Eliza Dumais considers the gravity, or lack thereof of warning labels and what that means for behavior when it comes to alcohol consumption.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
An interesting perspective on whether proposed wine warning labels will have any real effect. Even accepting the validity of the studies the Surgeon General relies on (an open question), will there be enough real benefit from labeling to offset the costs? #winesky www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...
Here's a great resource for planning your next trip. The Old Vines Registry contains listings of wineries around the world making wine from older plantings (35+ years). Talk about pairing wine and history! #winesky www.oldvineregistry.org
The Old Vine Registry
A crowd-sourced database of old vine vineyards around the world.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Here's a great resource for planning your next trip. The Old Vines Registry contains listings of wineries around the world making wine from older plantings (35+ years). Talk about pairing wine and history! #winesky www.oldvineregistry.org
February 1 is International Furmint Day. Get out and try a dry Furmint if you haven't already! #winesky tinyurl.com/36dvrpuj
Furmint February: The versatile grape winning global acclaim - Decanter
This Furmint February discover award-winning styles of Hungary's flagship grape variety, tasted and rated by top experts from Decanter World Wine Awards.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
February 1 is International Furmint Day. Get out and try a dry Furmint if you haven't already! #winesky tinyurl.com/36dvrpuj
You know how far the no-alcohol movement has come when even Bordeaux is now opening an alcohol-free wine shop. I am planning to visit it in the near future and see if I can get on board with the revolution. I need to be convinced still. #winesky
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Bordeaux gets alcohol-free wine shop as times change - Decanter
As the alcohol-free wine trend gathers pace in Europe, a new shop dedicated to 'dealcoholised' wines has opened in central Bordeaux.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
You know how far the no-alcohol movement has come when even Bordeaux is now opening an alcohol-free wine shop. I am planning to visit it in the near future and see if I can get on board with the revolution. I need to be convinced still. #winesky
www.decanter.com/wine-news/bo...
www.decanter.com/wine-news/bo...
Disturbing predictions for the U.S. wine industry in 2025. I don't expect a lot better internationally unfortunately without some substantial demand shifts in the younger generations. #winesky
www.svb.com/trends-insig...
www.svb.com/trends-insig...
State of the US Wine Industry Report 2025 | Silicon Valley Bank
Explore the elements shaping today’s wine industry. The State of the US Wine Industry report examines the current state and predicts the coming adaptation of the industry.
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January 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Disturbing predictions for the U.S. wine industry in 2025. I don't expect a lot better internationally unfortunately without some substantial demand shifts in the younger generations. #winesky
www.svb.com/trends-insig...
www.svb.com/trends-insig...
This is very reminiscent of the cholesterol studies in the 1950s, which years later were found to be fatally flawed. Rather than making bland pronouncements with broad-ranging consequences, perhaps it is time for some well-designed, targeted studies. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
'New U.S. Alcohol Report Tainted by Bias, Conflicts:' Broad Group of National Agriculture, Beverage and Hospitality Associations Urges Secretaries of USDA and HHS to Reject Findings
Press Release
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January 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This is very reminiscent of the cholesterol studies in the 1950s, which years later were found to be fatally flawed. Rather than making bland pronouncements with broad-ranging consequences, perhaps it is time for some well-designed, targeted studies. #winesky www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
If you haven't tried a Muscadet from the Atlantic Region of the Loire Valley, you should add it to your list, especially for this summer. Light with bracing acidity, it can be a real treat. #muscadet #loirevalley #valdeloire #bottlesandbattles. www.decanter.com/premium/the-...
The enduring appeal of Muscadet: 18 fabulous wines to try - Decanter
The subtle, nuanced wines of Muscadet appear to have been somewhat forgotten. It’s high time we checked in on the Loire valley’s western stronghold.
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January 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
If you haven't tried a Muscadet from the Atlantic Region of the Loire Valley, you should add it to your list, especially for this summer. Light with bracing acidity, it can be a real treat. #muscadet #loirevalley #valdeloire #bottlesandbattles. www.decanter.com/premium/the-...
Think you aren't familiar with this grape? You've probably had it in a glass of champagne. So have one today! Or try to find a still pinot meunier if you can. #pinotmeunierday #pinotmeunier #champagne #bottlesandbattles
December 16, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Think you aren't familiar with this grape? You've probably had it in a glass of champagne. So have one today! Or try to find a still pinot meunier if you can. #pinotmeunierday #pinotmeunier #champagne #bottlesandbattles
Pretty good reading list from Wine Enthusiast, although I do have a small quibble with it. While The World Atlas of Wine is a phenomenal book, it really is better for folks who are more advanced in their studies. But its just incentive to get there! www.wineenthusiast.com/handpicked/b...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Pretty good reading list from Wine Enthusiast, although I do have a small quibble with it. While The World Atlas of Wine is a phenomenal book, it really is better for folks who are more advanced in their studies. But its just incentive to get there! www.wineenthusiast.com/handpicked/b...
Nice review of some of our Languedoc whites by Decanter. Great to see our friends from Clos du Gravillas on the list; they are always deserving of more recognition! #aoplanguedoc #aoclanguedoc www.decanter.com/premium/lang...
Languedoc whites: Panel tasting results - Decanter
Its wide range of terroirs, grapes and resulting wine styles mean there’s something for everyone to discover among the Languedoc’s white wines.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Nice review of some of our Languedoc whites by Decanter. Great to see our friends from Clos du Gravillas on the list; they are always deserving of more recognition! #aoplanguedoc #aoclanguedoc www.decanter.com/premium/lang...