California is the top producer of both weed and wine in America. But the two industries have remained separate — until now. With California’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis use, businesses are starting to offer weed and wine tours. These experiences combine the pleasures of traditional wine tasting with the latest cannabis products. Ready to …
We have bourbon barrel-aged Chardonnay, and cold brew coffee-infused red wine. Now, Penfolds is bringing us baijiu-infused Shiraz. The new wine, Lot 518, is part of Penfolds’ Special Bottlings range that includes a single-batch brandy and a Champagne. The Inspiration Baijiu is the most popular spirit in China. Often referred to as “firewater”, this white, grain-based liquor …
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Watch out, brownies and ice cream: there’s a new pairing on the block. Brownies and wine can make a spectacular pairing, if you pick the right bottle. Alternatively, you can even go ahead and bake the wine into the brownies – our friends over at the Wine Buying Guide recommended this recipe. Read on for …
One of the biggest wine trends we’ve seen in the past year is the rise of health- or calorie-conscious wines. The newest is Social Sparkling Wine, which will soon be available in 200 restaurants nationwide after nailing a $300,000 deal on Billion Dollar Buyer. Each slim can clocks in at only 88 calories each, and …
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Uber brought us ride sharing. Airbnb brought us apartment sharing. Now, Casemates is here to bring us wine sharing. Casemates is a community united by a desire to save money on great wines. The idea is simple: An “originator” starts an order for a case. People can submit bids to split that case. The case is shipped …
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You won’t get drunk on this wine, but you will get high. The first marijuana-infused Sauvignon Blanc is now available for pre-order from Rebel Coast Winery. The inspiration: ever since the legalization of marijuana in California, Rebel Coast Winery cofounder Chip Forsythe knew there had to be a way to combine weed with wine. There …
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If you’re one of the 1.1 million Weight Watchers users around the world, odds are you’re also a wine drinker. According to the company, the second most-tracked beverage on Weight Watchers is wine. It comes as no surprise that Weight Watchers is now launching a low-calorie wine in partnership with winemaker Truett-Hurst. The new brand, …
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Canned wines are so 2016. And boxed wine? That’s just mainstream at this point. So what’s next? Try pouch wine. That’s right. Electric Rosé is taking grownups back to grade school with wine in an aluminum pouch. But this Capri Sun lookalike isn’t just any juice. Electric Rosé is actually a premium rosé from the Central …
American wines are loved for their bold, fruit-forward flavors. French wines are cherished for their more reserved elegance. So why not combine the best of both worlds? No one has dared to break down the nation-locked boundaries of winemaking — until Maiden + Liberty Wines. We sat down with co-founder James Medwick to get a …
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After decades out of favor, wine coolers are cool again. But these aren’t your 80’s wine coolers, which were basically an excuse to sell cheap wine by adding sugary syrups and sodas. We’re talking wine coolers going “craft”. What they all share is flavoring with higher-quality ingredients like organic fruit or all-natural flavorings. So how …
