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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 ! Wine is known as the nectar of the gods. It is a fascinating drink that elevates the spirit and intoxicates the senses. But how much of the process involves stomping the grapes with feet and how is wine actually made? Let’s take a look at that and a whole lot more in this video.

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A whopping 65% of all human communication is stories and gossip, so why shouldn’t the story behind your wine be a part of the conversation? The next time you’re discussing wine with friends or colleagues, try asking this simple question: Do you prefer red or white wine, and why? That’s where the magic happens! As storytellers, winemakers can create an emotional connection with wine lovers. Think about it: What will a wine lover tell their friends about your wine? Stories matter. #storytelling

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We love when we see restaurants and bars put innovative twists on classic cocktails. Take the old fashioned for example. While the original recipe will always be popular, it's fun to play around with adding mezcal, new bitters, or multiple types of rum. It's the bartender's time to shine! Punch Drink uncovers 21 different recipes that put a modern twist on the traditional old fashioned template. Get some inspiration for your restaurant or bar in the post below. https://bit.ly/4632gwn via Punch Drink #cocktailtrends #cocktailrecipe #restaurantindustry #eventindustry #hospitalityindustry

Episode 9: Everything You Need to Know About Wine Corks (and Other Enclosures!) In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left to guess which bottle it is. They then introduce the main topic, first discussing some of the history of cork and its geographical implications. They discuss each of the enclosures used for wine, including natural cork, synthetic cork, agglomerated cork such as Diam, Vinolok, crowns, and screw caps. They discuss the pros and cons of each enclosure and some of the myths attached. They tackle the issue of TCA, which causes the wine fault of cork taint, and comes from a contaminant inside the cork which can affect over 3% of all wines enclosed by cork. Lastly, they talk about an interesting wine they enjoyed over the last week. Kenny discusses the Binah, Blanc de Blancs, 2021, and Yisroel talks about the Jezreel, Icon, 2018. The hosts mention that they love feedback and questions and leave open the possibility of mentioning people’s names on air should they choose. #kosherwinepodcast #corks Rabbi Yisroel Bernath https://lnkd.in/eR7vTWUR

As long as there have been aged spirits, distillers have looked for ways to shorten the process. But do any of them work? Why? Dr. Gary Spedding takes readers on a deep dive into the complexities of rapid maturation over the ages. Learn what’s been tried, what might be next, and why most are still using “old-fashioned” barrels anyway in Part II of his series. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g_2MBwcP #rapidmaturation #agedspirits #craftspirits

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