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Sparkling sake, once viewed as a sweet, low-alcohol, low-quality brew, is experiencing a small yet significant renaissance. Thanks to recent efforts by organizations like the Japan Awasake Association, which is introducing and encouraging methods and certifications similar to that of Champagne, as well as international retailers championing the sparkling trend, Japanese sake brewers are working to create a more premium version of the bubbly brew. The article Sparkling Sake Is Making Its Case ...

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While waxing poetic about Champagne, Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have said, In victory you deserve it, in defeat you need it. Whether or not the quote is historically accurate, Napoleons love for the finer things followed him behind bars. After suffering defeat at the hands of the Seventh Coalition in the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was imprisoned on the small island of Saint Helena, located off the western coast of Africa. The article Napoleon’s Prison Life Included Champagne, R...

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Sicily has been called the gateway to Europe or a land that straddles two continents, as it sits on the collision point between the tectonic plates of Eurasia and Africa. Its a melting pot of cultures and people, the home of many Italian-Americans’ ancestors, and its one of the most exciting places for food and wine in the entire world. It is at this collision point that we find Mt. The article Sip Trip: Sicily, Crossroads of the World appeared first on VinePair . ...

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When Truly Hard Seltzer debuted in 2016, its safe to say no one saw what was coming. The brand is a leader in the now-ubiquitous spiked seltzer category, with sales volumes tripling in 2018 and likely to triple again in 2019. The upward trajectory is expected to continue in 2020 and 2021. Read on for 10 more things you should know about Truly Hard Seltzer. Truly is simple. Truly is engineered to be easy-drinking. The article 10 Things You Should Know About Truly Hard Seltzer appeared first o...

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Ballast Point Brewings sale to Kings & Convicts Brewing, announced on Tuesday, came as a shock to industry insiders and beer fans alike. The first question on most peoples minds was: Who is Kings & Convicts The next question: Does this mean Ballast Point will be a craft brewery again According to Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson, the answer is likely yes. The article The Brewers Associations Bart Watson on Ballast Points Craft Status appeared first on VinePair . ...

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In some bubbly cocktails, the sparkling wine is more about festivity than flavor. Orange juice masks middling Prosecco in a Mimosa, for example; and Aperol dominates the Spritz. The French 75, however, typically calls for capital-C Champagne. To understand why, and how to make the most of any bubbly budget, we asked the experts. Here are five dos and donts for making excellent French 75s at home. The article Best Practices: When Making a French 75, Good Bubbles Are Key appeared first on Vin...

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