“Every time I sing Portugal’s praises for producing great quality and affordable wine, another example drives the point home. This is a blend of aragonez (a Portuguese name for tempranillo), trincadeira, syrah and cabernet sauvignon, so it combines native grapes with international standards. The result is a spicy mix of red and dark fruit flavors, anchored by an appealing earthiness. This wine is delicious by itself but really calls for hearty meats and sausages.”
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
WASHINGTON DC
Magruder’s of DC, Washington
Morris Miller Liquors, Washington
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
DELAWARE
Cheers Wine & Liquor, Laurel
Milton Liquor, Milton
Roadsters Wine & Spirits, Lewes
Ward’s Fine Wines, Wilmington
MARYLAND
49 West Winebar & Coffee House, Annapolis
Charles Village Discount Liquors, Baltimore
Cheers and Spirits Beer Wine and More, Arnold
Downtown Crown Wine And Beer, Gaithersburg
Eddies, Baltimore
Edgewater Liquors, Edgewater
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
Maple Lawn Wine & Spirits, Fulton
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City
Mt Vernon Supermarket, Baltimore
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Sandys Spirits, Elkridge
Sassy River Market II, Galena
Tilghman Island Country Store, Tilghman
The Winery, Chester
Valley Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown
Vintage 414, Cambridge
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore
“Every time I open a bottle of Confidencial Reserva Tinto, I feel like I’m greeting an old friend. Juicy, spicy and vibrant, this delicious red wine will bring a smile to your face and a lift to your mood. This wine has made my Greatest Values of the Year list before, and it still delivers outstanding quality and value. Made by Casa Santos Lima, a fairly large winery north of Lisbon that produces an impressive array of high-quality, affordable wines, this wine is a perfect example of the tremendous value Portugal offers. Bravo! “
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
DC
Cairo Liquors, Washington
Calvert Woodley Wine & Liquor, Washington
Chevy Chase Wine and Spirits, Washington
Cost Plus 302, Washington
Giant 7th St, Washington
Giant Park Road, Washington
Giant Wisconsin Ave, Washington
Lee’s Tower Market, Washington
Magruder’s of DC, Washington
Morris Miller Liquors, Washington
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
S&S Wine & Spirits, Washington
Sherry’s Wine & Spirits, Washington
Watergate Vitners, Washington
Wegmans #143, Washington
Yes Organic Market #5 – 14th St, Washington
Yes Organic Market #4 – 12th St, Washington
Yes Organic Market #9 – Capitol Hill, Washington
Yes Organic Market Cleveland Park, Washington
Yes Organic Market Ga Ave, Washington
MARYLAND
177 Liquors, Pasadena
7 Summers, Upper Marlboro
A&A Wine and Spirits, Gambrills
ABD Liquors, Prince Frederick
Absolutely Wine & Spirits, Columbia
Aloha Liquors, Baltimore
Angel’s Food Market, Pasadena
Angel’s Share, Gambrills
Antietam Spirits, Boonsboro
Apple Greene Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Annapolis
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Kent Island, Stevensville
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach
Bel Air Liquors, Bel Air
Belair Liquors, Baltimore
Bella’s Liquors, Annapolis
Beverage Depot Liquors, Baltimore
Bristol Liquors, Baltimore
Bryantown Store, Bryantown
Cambridge Market, Cambridge
Caps & Corks Liquor, Elkton
Charles Village Discount Liquors, Baltimore
Chesapeake Wine Co., Baltimore
College Square Liquors, Westminster
Colonial Liquors, La Plata
Colony Liquor Mart, Edgewater
Columbia Fine Wine & Spirits, Columbia
Country Liquors – Carroll, Westminster
Country Side Liquors, New Market
Crackpot Liquors, Towson
Crescent Beer & Wine, Bowie
CT Wine and Spirits, Columbia
Dawsons Liquor, Severna Park
Decanter Fine Wines, Columbia
Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Beer Festival, McHenry
District East Beer & Wine, Frederick
Don Tonio’s, Chestertown
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk
Eastern Discount Liquors, Baltimore
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis
Eastside Liquors, Frederick
Eddies, Baltimore
Edgewater Liquors, Edgewater
Esquire Liquors, Oxon Hill
Fairground Discount Beverage, Timonium
Fairwood Cafe Wine & Spirits, Glenn Dale
Fat Boys, North Crofton
Fishpaws Marketplace, Arnold
Foundry Row Wine and Spirits, Owings Mills
Franklin Liquors, Ijamsville
Franklin’s, Hyattsville
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Friendship Wine & Liquor, Abingdon
Frisco’s, Frederick
Giant, Easton
Giolitti’s Delicatessen, Annapolis
Glenwood Wine & Spirits, Glenwood
Grand Ritchie Liquors, Pasadena
Greenbelt Co-op, Greenbelt
Hampden Park Liquors, Baltimore
Hops & Vines, Odenton
House of Liquors, Westminster
Howard Wine & Spirits, Elkridge
Hunt Valley Wine, Liquor & Beer, Hunt Valley
Jen’s Place, Baltimore
JJ’s Corner Liquors, Clear Spring
JJ’s Deli & Liquors, Chestertown
Kettering Liquors, Upper Marlboro
Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop, Columbia
Landover Liquors, Landover
Laurel Wine & Spirits, Laurel
Lax Wine, Spirits and Bistro, Beltsville
Leonardtown Wine and Spirits, Leonardtown
Liberty Spirits Wine & Beer, Waldorf
Liberty Wine & Liquor, La Vale
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Lisbon Liquors, Woodbine
Little Abners Liquor Store, Baltimore
Lombard Liquors, Baltimore
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
Lyndwood Square W&S, Elkridge
Maple Lawn Wine & Spirits, Fulton
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City
Maryland Farms Super Liquors, Beltsville
Mayo Liquors, Edgewater
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Mickey’s Package Liquor Store, Baltimore
Midway Liquors, Joppa
Mill Station Wine and Spirits, Owings Mills
Mills Fine Wine & Spirits, Annapolis
Montgomery Plaza Liquors, Catonsville
Mount Airy Liquors, Mount Airy
Mt Vernon Supermarket, Baltimore
Neall’s Wine & Spirits, Owings
New Market Beer and Wine, New Market
New Team Spirits, Cockeysville
Nick’s of Calvert, Prince Frederick
Nick’s of Clinton / Waldorf, Waldorf
Nikki’s Discount Liquors, Nottingham
North Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ellicott City
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Orion Wine & Spirits, Frederick
Patuxent Wine & Spirits, Lusby
Petite Cellars, Ellicott City
Pigtown Wine, Beer & Liquors, Baltimore
Pine Liquors, Fort Washington
Pine Orchard Liquors, Ellicott City
Pitt Stop Beer & Wine, Berlin
Plaza Liquor, Pasadena
Pocomoke Beer & Wine, Pocomoke City
Port of Call, Solomons
Post Road Liquors, Havre de Grace
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore
Quarry Wine & Spirits, Baltimore
Quickstop, Westminster
Red – Wine, Beer, Spirits, Clarksville
Reisterstown Wine & Spirits, Reisterstown
Rita’s World of Wine & Beer, Berlin
River Hill Wine & Spirits, Clarksville
Riverside Liquors, Frederick
Roundabout Wine & Spirits, Laurel
Sandys Spirits, Elkridge
Southern Liquors, Solomons
Sunny’s Fine Wine, Sykesville
The Italian Market, Annapolis
The Liquor Stop, Bel Air
The Mart, Catonsville
The Perfect Pour, Elkridge
The Twisted Cork, Elkridge
The Vine on Main, Sykesville
The Wine Bin, Ellicott City
The Wine Post, Glyndon
The Winery, Chester
Total Discount Liquors, Eldersburg
Total Wine & More – Beltway, Baltimore
Total Wine & More – Laurel Corridor, Laurel
Town Center Market, Riverdale
Town Center Wine & Spirits, Hyattsville
Trout Liquor, Frederick
Tubby’s Diner, Laurel
Upperco Fine Wine and Spirits, Upperco
Urbana Liquors, Frederick
Village Pump Liquors, College Park
Vineyards Elite, Pikesville
Vino 2 Wine & Liquors, Charlotte Hall
Walkersville Wine & Spirits, Walkersville
Watkins Park Liquors, Upper Marlboro
Waugh Chapel Village Wine & Spirits, Gambrills
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore
Wemyss Liquors, St. Leonard
West O Bottle Shop, Ocean City
Whiskey and Wine River, Essex
Whitey’s Liquors, Linthicum
Wildewood Wine & Spirits, California
Wine & Liquor Depot, Brandywine
Woodmore Wine & Spirits, Lanham
Ye Olde Package Goods, Sykesville
“Here’s a bargain bubbly to get any evening off to a good start. Flavors of ripe peach, lime zest and crystallized ginger lead to a soft finish that can only end with a smile. The cava brut designation means it was aged a minimum of nine months on the lees.”
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
MARYLAND
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Pine Liquors, Fort Washington
Rosewick Wine & Spirits, La Plata
Village Beer and Fine Wine, Rockville
“The Côte des Blancs in Champagne gives magnificent expression to chardonnay. This delicious example tastes as though age on the lees and in bottle has given it a fuller mouthfeel and richer texture. Classic champagne flavors of brioche, slightly overripe apples and roasted nuts round out the palate. Like a long conversation that takes you down different paths, there’s something new in each sip.”
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
DC
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
The Mediterranean Way, Washington
DELAWARE
West Line Liquors, Selbyville
The Grog Shop, Lewes
MARYLAND
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits,Dunkirk
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Hops & Vines, Odenton
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
The Italian Market, Annapolis
The Tasting Room, Frederick
Village Spirits, Smithsburg
“Here’s another shout out for Finger Lakes riesling to have a place on your table at Thanksgiving — or any time that calls for a dry white with bracing acidity to match a variety of foods. This lovely riesling is on the mineral side — more an impression of stones than citrus fruits.”
reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 11-17-2022
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer: DC Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Washington Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
MARYLAND Bel Air Liquors, Bel Air Blue Wind Gourmet, Lexington Park Canton Crossing Baltimore Castle Liquors – Washington Williamsport Franklin Liquors, Ijamsville Frederick Wine House, Frederick Mount Airy Liquors, Mount Airy Mountain Road Deli & Spirits, Joppa The Fountain at Drug City, Baltimore The Vineyard Wine Bar, Havre De Grace
“Lodi may be California’s most underestimated wine region. There are pockets of old-vine zinfandel vineyards producing impressive wines that combine rusticity — wild sagebrush and a dusty character that suggests warmth — with fine acidity and soft tannins. The cranberry and raspberry flavors with herbal accents make this a versatile food-friendly wine.”
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
DC
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
S&S Wine & Spirits, Washington
Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, Washington
Wegmans Wisconsin Ave, Washington
Yes Organic Market Ga Ave, Washington
DELAWARE
Milton Liquor, Milton
Tax Free Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Delmar
MARYLAND
A&A Wine and Spirits, Gambrills
Bethesda Market, Bethesda
Castle Liquors – Frederick, Mount Airy
Cheers Wine & Spirits, Bel Air
Columbia Fine Wine & Spirits, Columbia
Fallston Liquors, Fallston
Hunt Valley Wine, Liquor & Beer, Hunt Valley
Leelynn’s Dining Room & Lounge, Ellicott City
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore
The Loft Wine & Spirits, Columbia
The Perfect Pour, Elkridge
Wine World, Abingdon
EXTRAORDINARY/SUBLIME! GREAT VALUE!
“Savory and rich, this wine’s intensity displays the influence of the volcanic soils in the Stags Leap District, near the southern end of Napa Valley. The traditional black fruit flavors of cabernet are here, unfolding on the palate like an intricate plot line in a psychological thriller, one new revelation after another. The alcohol is a bit high, but the fruit carries it well. And don’t let the vintage scare you off: Though Napa Valley was hit hard by wildfires during the 2020 harvest, the damage was mostly at the northern end of the valley. The bottle I tried showed no hint of the ashy flavors from smoke taint. Given the price cabernet from Stags Leap District can command, this merits a “Great Value” designation. “
Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
MARYLAND
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
World of Wine, Towson
“South Africa is known for delicious, affordable chenin blanc. This fine example from Backsberg offers abundant flavors of ripe apricot and kumquat, with some pear and lemon zest. Great on its own, it’s a good partner for lighter fare.”
Available in these fine stores:
DC
The Mediterranean Way
DELAWARE
Bayside Wine & Spirits, Selbyville
Bin 66, Rehoboth Beach
Country Liquors, Felton
Milton Liquors, Milton
Tax Free Liquors, Delmar
Woodside Liquor Warehouse, Dover
MARYLAND
Cindy’s Skylight Liquors, Elkridge
Colonial Liquors, La Plata
C-Town Liquors, Chestertown
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Hair O’The Dog, Easton
Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar, North Beach
Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop, Columbia
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Pigtown Wine, Beer & Liquors, Baltimore
Shalom Kosher, Silver Spring
Spain Rooftop Bar, Ocean City
Town Center Market, Riverdale
The Winery, Chester
EXCELLENT-EXTRAORDINARY!
“Chile’s Casablanca Valley stretches inland from the Pacific Ocean, almost like a finger pointed at the capital, Santiago. The maritime influence is ideal for cool-climate grapes such as sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The Loma Larga sauvignon blanc is racy and refreshing, with guava and kumquat flavors. This would be a great match to nearly any seafood dish, especially if there’s a fruit component.”
Available in these fine stores:
DC
Giant 7th Street, Washington
Giant Wisconsin Ave, Washington
Giant Park Road, Washington
Magruder’s of DC, Washington
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
Yes Organic Market – Ga Ave, Washington
DELAWARE
Coming Soon!
MARYLAND
A&A Wine and Spirits, Gambrills
Angel’s Food Market, Pasadena
Bethesda Co-op, Bethesda
Cindy’s Skylight Liquors, Elkridge
Colonial Liquors, La Plata
Crescent Beer & Wine, Bowie
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Fishpaws Marketplace, Arnold
Franklin’s, Hyattsville
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Giant Easton, Easton
Gina’s Cantina, Millersville
Giolitti’s Delicatessen, Annapolis
Hunt Valley Wine, Liquor & Beer, Hunt Valley
Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop, Columbia
Landover Liquors, Landover
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Lisbon Liquors, Woodbine
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
Market Tavern, Sykesville
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Pine Liquors, Fort Washington
Quarry Wine & Spirits, Baltimore
Town Center Market, Riverdale
Town Center Wine & Spirits, Hyattsville
Village Pump Liquors, College Park
Vintage 414, Cambridge
Wheaton Winery, Wheaton
The Winery, Chester
Wooden Keg Liquors, Hagerstown
“White wines from the Côtes du Rhône often are flabby and boring, lacking acidity. This rendition from Chateau Saint-Nabor is taut and focused. It offers aromas and flavors of jasmine, honeysuckle, lemongrass, zest and surprising complexity for a wine in this price range. I wrote about this winery’s chardonnay before; the Côtes du Rhône blanc is one to look out for.”
Available in these fine stores:
DC
Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Washington, https://www.classycorksdc.com/
DELAWARE
Fairfax Discount Liquors, Wilmington, http://fairfaxdiscountliquors.com
Hockessin Liquors, Hockessin, http://www.hockessinwines.com/
Tax Free Liquors, Delmar, https://taxfreeliquor.com/
MARYLAND
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach, https://www.baywineandspirits.com
Bella’s Liquors, Annapolis, http://www.bellasliquors.com
Blue Wind Gourmet, Lexington Park, www.bluewindgourmet.com
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown, https://bottomsupwinenspirits.com/
Canton Crossing, Baltimore, https://cantoncrossingwine.com
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk, https://www.facebook.com/DunkirkWineandSpirits/
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis, https://eastportliquors.com/
Eddies, Baltimore, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054509798280
Fairground Discount Beverage, Timonium, https://www.fairgroundsliquors.com
Firefly Farms, Accident, www.fireflyfarms.com
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton, https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireside-deli-and-wine-shop-swanton
Leonardtown Wine and Spirits, Leonardtown, https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonardtownws-leonardtown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown, www.longmeadowwine.com
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City, https://www.facebook.com/Marlin-Market-340903776487876
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry, https://www.facebook.com/pages/McHenry-Beverage-Shoppe/1686590471570710
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick, http://www.oldfarmliquors.com/
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore, https://www.yelp.com/biz/pratt-liquors-baltimore
Sipside Lounge, Oakland, http://sipside.net/
Town Center Market, Riverdale, https://www.towncentermarket.net/
Town Market Basket, Snow Hill, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057324713771
Vagabond Taproom, Oakland, https://www.vagabondtaps.com/
Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia, https://www.victoriagastropub.com/
Village Spirits, Smithsburg, https://www.yelp.com/biz/village-spirits-smithsburg-2
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore, www.wellswine.com
Wine Shoppe, Waldorf, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=149748148402194
The Winery, Chester, https://thewineryki.com/
“White wines from the Côtes du Rhône often are flabby and boring, lacking acidity. This rendition from Chateau Saint-Nabor is taut and focused. It offers aromas and flavors of jasmine, honeysuckle, lemongrass, zest and surprising complexity for a wine in this price range. I wrote about this winery’s chardonnay before; the Côtes du Rhône blanc is one to look out for.”
Available in these fine stores:
DC
Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Washington, https://www.classycorksdc.com/
DELAWARE
Fairfax Discount Liquors, Wilmington, http://fairfaxdiscountliquors.com
Hockessin Liquors, Hockessin, http://www.hockessinwines.com/
Tax Free Liquors, Delmar, https://taxfreeliquor.com/
MARYLAND
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach, https://www.baywineandspirits.com
Bella’s Liquors, Annapolis, http://www.bellasliquors.com
Blue Wind Gourmet, Lexington Park, www.bluewindgourmet.com
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown, https://bottomsupwinenspirits.com/
Canton Crossing, Baltimore, https://cantoncrossingwine.com
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk, https://www.facebook.com/DunkirkWineandSpirits/
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis, https://eastportliquors.com/
Eddies, Baltimore, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054509798280
Fairground Discount Beverage, Timonium, https://www.fairgroundsliquors.com
Firefly Farms, Accident, www.fireflyfarms.com
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton, https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireside-deli-and-wine-shop-swanton
Leonardtown Wine and Spirits, Leonardtown, https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonardtownws-leonardtown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown, www.longmeadowwine.com
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City, https://www.facebook.com/Marlin-Market-340903776487876
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry, https://www.facebook.com/pages/McHenry-Beverage-Shoppe/1686590471570710
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick, http://www.oldfarmliquors.com/
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore, https://www.yelp.com/biz/pratt-liquors-baltimore
Sipside Lounge, Oakland, http://sipside.net/
Town Center Market, Riverdale, https://www.towncentermarket.net/
Town Market Basket, Snow Hill, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057324713771
Vagabond Taproom, Oakland, https://www.vagabondtaps.com/
Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia, https://www.victoriagastropub.com/
Village Spirits, Smithsburg, https://www.yelp.com/biz/village-spirits-smithsburg-2
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore, www.wellswine.com
Wine Shoppe, Waldorf, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=149748148402194
The Winery, Chester, https://thewineryki.com/
EXCELLENT-EXTRAORDINARY!
“If you delight in trying wines from obscure grape varieties, here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 percent pinenc, which is more commonly known as fer. The balance is cabernet sauvignon. This hails from the foothills of the Pyrenees. Both varieties are tannic, which gives this rosé a bit of structure to back up the fruit. Keep a bottle chilled for an infernally hot day. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale.”
Quaffable and crisp, with notes of white flowers and quince, this wine is simple, refreshing and best when not too cold. And bonus — it’s a liter! Alcohol by volume: 12 percent. Bottle weight: 429 grams (Light).
Imported by Scoperta Importing Co., distributed by DMV: Available in the District at Mayfair Liquors, Rodman’s, Yes Organic Market (14th Street, Capitol Hill, Cleveland Park). Available in Maryland at Apple Greene Wine & Spirits in Dunkirk; Bella’s, Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Edgewater Liquors in Edgewater; Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop in Columbia; Lance’s Beer & Wine in Bethesda; Old Farm Liquors in Frederick; Pour Vino N’ Hops in Rockville; River Hill Wine & Spirits in Clarksville; Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring; the Vine on Main in Sykesville; Town Center Market in Riverdale Park; Whitey’s Liquors in Linthicum Heights.
Wine is made from fermented grapes — and grapes are a fruit. Vegan foods are those that do not come from animals. So, it stands to reason that all wine would be vegan, right?
Not necessarily.
Do you really need a reason to attend a wine tasting? It seems like any opportunity to sample great wine and meet others who share your interests would not need much prompting.
It’s that time of year again. Time to look at wine industry trends and determine how they’re likely to impact wine shops and restaurants across the nation.
“Organic” is a buzzword that’s slowly gaining traction in the food and beverage industry. In 2017, “organic” food accounted for 5.5 percent of retail food sales in the US. Now, organic wine is becoming popular and increasing in global market growth.
Having a sommelier-created wine list at your restaurant isn’t always doable. The responsibility of curating wine often passes to the restaurant manager or owner. With hundreds of wine and food pairings, it’s difficult to find varieties that complement your dishes and delight your customers.
Wine tasting is so much more than taking a few sips from a glass and swishing it around your mouth. It’s an art that employs tasting skills that are honed over time.
Talking about wine is pretty intimidating in certain situations, like when you’re at a restaurant with a wine list in hand and the waiter’s standing next to you. Are you ready to make a decision?
Customers who are new to wine often don’t know what they want to drink. They look at the menu or stare at the bottles and pick what’s obvious, what has the prettiest label, or what everyone else orders.
You can have the best products, most productive employees, and prime location for your store, but if you don’t have a good layout for your floor space, you’re cheating yourself out of some serious profit.
According to BevSpot, a self-proclaimed “all-in-one food and beverage program management software” out of Boston, “Wine…sees its highest on-premise sales in the autumn, with demand dropping off after the December holidays end.”
Throwing your first wine party? Congratulations!
DMV Distributing in Frederick, Maryland, has a few tips on how to impress your guests. From swirling and sniffing to proper food pairing, here’s how to win your friends over.
Today’s cookouts call for more than just a cooler of beer – wine and cocktails are becoming increasingly popular in backyards across the country. From grilled dishes to cool desserts and appetizers, wine and wine cocktails complete the summer menu at every backyard cookout.