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Sustainable spirits: 10 to try

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The process of manufacturing spirits can have a detrimental effect on the environment, if it isn’t done sustainably. Energy use, sourcing of raw ingredients and water management are among the key issues for producers to tackle. Then there’s packaging and distribution methods to consider, as well as dealing with waste.

The good news is that many distillers – big and small – are taking positive steps to reduce their environmental impact. From choosing sustainably sourced raw ingredients to woking with biomass boilers, using renewable energy and putting drinks into recycled packaging.

The following selection of brands – from vodka and gin to whisky, rum and Calvados – are worth seeking out for your eco-friendly drinks cabinet.

Sustainable spirits to try

Absolut Vodka

Sweden’s Absolut is made in the world’s most energy-efficient distillery. Located in Ahus, it’s carbon-neutral and aiming for zero-emissions, zero-waste and 100% recycling by 2040 – all while producing more than half a million bottles of vodka daily. With its iconic bottle design – based on an old medicine bottle – this is a versatile vodka with notes of grain, vanilla and liquorice on the palate. Great in a whole range of cocktails from Bloody Marys to an Espresso Martini. Alcohol 40%

Avallen Calvados

Calvados is an oak-aged apple-based spirit, made in France. Production of Avallen is focused on preserving resources: it takes just 1.2 litres of water to make a bottle of Avallen, compared with 13 litres for the average bottle of bourbon for example. Each bottle actively removes 2.73kg of CO2 from the atmosphere, while the brand is also partnered with 1% for the Planet, donating to organisations and charities that are working to protect bees. In the glass you’ll find aromas of russet apple, green apples and toffee, with a light palate of sweet red apples finishing in a spicy kick. Pair it with tonic water or fresh apple juice and plenty of ice in a long serve. Alc 40%

Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum

Big player Bacardí operates a global initiative called ‘Good Spirited: Building a Sustainable Future’ which has so far led to a 32-tonne reduction of landfill waste and 90% less carbon emissions at its rum bottling facilities in the US. It works with sustainable sugar-cane farms, aiming for 100% sustainable sourcing by 2022. Carta Blanca is the original Daiquiri rum, used by American mining engineer Jennings Cox when he invented the cocktail recipe in Cuba. Light, creamy palate with notes of tropical fruit and vanilla toffee. Alc 37.5%

Bombay Sapphire Star of Bombay Gin 

Bombay’s Laverstoke Mill distillery won a BREEAM award (recognising best practice for sustainability) for its design. Environmentally-friendly features include a biomass boiler that uses byproducts of the distillation process, while the distillery is run on renewable, low-carbon energy such as a hydro-electric turbine. The distillery also sits within a wetland conservation area. Star of Bombay is a premium, small-batch gin, with a punchier taste than the classic Bombay Sapphire. Alc 47.5%

Bullards Coastal Gin

Bullards stands out thanks to its innovative eco-refill pouch project: buy your first ‘bottle for life’ then top it up with pouches of gin, delivered by post. Pop the empty pouch (no envelope or stamp required) in the post box and it will be returned to the distillery, which works with TerraCycle to turn each pouch into plastic granules and that are upcycled into new products. Inspired by the Norfolk coastline, this gin has notes of seaweed and wet stone, like walking over rock pools. There’s a fresh, breezy salinity to the very creamy and textured palate, balanced by some sweet citrus and herb notes, plus a hint of chamomile tea, with a salt and black pepper finish. Makes a great G&T. Alc 40%

Discarded Grape Skin Vodka

Turning trash into treasure is a full-time job for the distilling team at Discarded Spirits, who find clever ways to transform waste ingredients into quality spirits. Their vodka is distilled from grape pomace (the skins, stems and seeds left over from winemaking) and then blended with alcohol extracted from dealcoholised Chardonnay wine. The result is a smooth vodka, with fresh notes of green apple and creamy hints of pear and lychee, that works beautifully in a Vodka Martini. The range also includes Discarded Cascara Vermouth, a sweet style infused with cascara, the discarded fruit of the coffee berry and Discarded Banana Peel Rum, made with banana peel extract. The whole range comes in fully recyclable packaging. Alc 40%

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Run by Ian Macleod Distillers, the Glengoyne Scotch distillery uses 100% renewable energy. Located in Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, the distillery is set within its own wetlands and is a partner to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, helping to convert CO2 and conserve nature. Matured in ex-Sherry casks, the 12 Year Old is (unusually) an unpeated Highland single malt, which is fruity on the palate and easy-drinking. Alc 43%

Ketel One Vodka

The Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, in the Netherlands, is powered by a giant wind turbine that’s disguised as a traditional Dutch windmill; the surplus energy it generates contributes to the national grid. Brand-owner Diageo has a sustainability policy that includes water management, reducing waste and using recycled packaging. Made from 100% GMO-free European wheat and distilled in small batches, it’s smooth and clean with a crisp citrus flavour and notes of honey, plus a long and lively finish that works well in a Vodka Martini. Alc 40%

Kosenkorva Climate Action Vodka

Aiming to be the world’s most sustainable vodka, Koskenkorva is made from regeneratively farmed barley in Finland. Regenerative agriculture is a holistic cultivation method that aims to transform fields from emission sources of carbon into significant carbon sinks, thus mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity. If all the farmers in the world transitioned to regenerative farming, it could potentially remove up to 322 billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. This single-estate vodka has peppery aromas and a smooth, creamy vanilla palate, with grassy notes and plenty of spicy kick on the finish. Alc 40%

Two Drifters Spiced Rum

The Two Drifters Distillery in Exeter produces a range of carbon negative rums, working with Climeworks and Carbfix to offset any CO2 produced. The electric distillery is run on 100% renewable energy, with electric delivery vehicles and carbon neutral packaging that features lightweight bottles and labels made from waste sugarcane fibres. Light golden brown in colour, the Spiced Rum has a sweet and spicy nose with banana toffee and tropical fruit. The light palate has dry, woody spice notes, plus hints of cardamom, aniseed and liquorice that linger on the finish. Works well in a Dark N Stormy cocktail with ginger beer and lime. Alc 40%

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Holiday wines perfect for Thanksgiving

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thanksgiving is a myriad of flavors and sensations that sometimes wine can get a bit lost with some of the overpowering foods.  The key in food and wine pairing is to make the wine taste good and the food taste good.  Sarah Malik, Associate Professor from Johnson & Wales University has a list of wines that will be perfect for thanksgiving.

Sparkling: Does not have to be Champagne 

Prosecco Rose – prosecco was always regarded a bit bland and used for mimosas with the addition of orange juice but over the last couple of years, they have started adding a bit of Pinot Noir to make it pink (always more fun) and give the wine more fruit.  This is a great thanksgiving option. Malik recommends the Borrasca Prosecco Rose for $13.99 (DRY). The Moscato Rose’ is always sweet option at $14.99.

The Rose option is always a safe but good choice. Its light and fruity and will pair well. Malik suggest to try Winzer Zweigelt (grape). Malik is a fan of the Austrian wines as well. Their rose’s and red wines are light and fruity and very affordable -$12.99.  The White option that Malik recommends is Dr. Loosen Riesling. Once again a fruity wine perfect for Turkey and for non-red drinkers. The cost is $20 .

Finally thanksgiving would not be a celebration without having a classic red wine.   Sugarbird Sweet Shiraz – South Africa – $7.99 is always a good choice. Malik is excited about the McBride Sisters Red Blend – $17.49. The story of two sisters who grew up in winemaking countries and found out about each other later on in life is remarkable. They are also one of the black owned wine company in the country and the wine is fantastic.

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Travel offers of the week: An epic South Island rail adventure

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The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer heritage rail tour is scheduled to embark next March. Passengers will take in the entire length of the South Island over 13 days, including legs on the historic Kingston Flyer and the Passchendaele, with excursions dotted between Marlborough, Kaikōura, Aoraki/Mt Cook and Dunedin.

Those looking for a different kind of adventure can take a self-driving tour of Canterbury, spend a week canoeing down the Whanganui River, or join a private wine tasting.

Read on for our offers of the week.

Are you a tourism operator with a great offer? Email travel@stuff.co.nz and tell us all about it. We’ll feature our favourites on Stuff.

The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer is a heritage rail and coach tour of the South Island.

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The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer is a heritage rail and coach tour of the South Island.

See the South by rail, road and boat

The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer will make an epic adventure up and down the South Island next March, travelling from Christchurch to Milford Sound and everywhere in between. This 13-day package includes journeys on the TranzAlpine, Kingston Flyer and multiple heritage locomotives. Transport, accommodation, meals and tours – from lunch at Larnach Castle to wine tasting in Blenheim – included from $6949.

To book: travel-booking.stuff.co.nz

North Canterbury’s Hanmer Springs is home to a thermal resort.

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North Canterbury’s Hanmer Springs is home to a thermal resort.

Drive from city to country

See the heart of Christchurch and its picturesque surrounds with this self-drive package. Spend two nights at the five-star The George Hotel before making the trip north to Hanmer Springs for another two nights in the alpine village. Four-day car hire and tram and gondola combo included for $1875 per couple. Redeem until November 23, 2021 for travel between February 1-14 and March 3-17, 2022.

To book: travel-associates.co.nz

The Whanganui River Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.

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The Whanganui River Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.

Glide down the Whanganui River

Blazing Adventures runs on-water excursions through the remote hills and bush-clad valleys of Whanganui River National Park. Book the ‘Oarsome Ohinepane’ canoe adventure and secure 10 per cent off. That’s four days of paddling from Ohinepane through to the historic Māori settlement of Pipiriki for $200. Includes one night accommodation.

To book: blazingadventures.co.nz

Melton Estate is set on 12 acres, 15 minutes from Christchurch airport.

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Melton Estate is set on 12 acres, 15 minutes from Christchurch airport.

A private vineyard tour and tasting

Set aside one hour for a walking tour of Canterbury’s Melton Estate vineyards. For $29, the private experience includes an informative stroll into the vines and a tasting of five boutique wines – including the estate’s popular “Summer Love” sparkling riesling.

To book: meltonestate.co.nz

Staying safe: New Zealand is currently under Covid-19 restrictions. Follow the instructions at covid19.govt.nz.


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Centuries-Old Portuguese Tradition Of Winemaking Lives On In New Bedford

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In the rear garage of Luzo’s Auto Body Shop, shelves are lined with squeegees, power washers and bottles of polish. But today, nobody’s buffing scratches off a Honda Civic. Today, half a dozen men are making wine.

In Fall River and New Bedford, more than one-third of residents claim Portuguese ancestry. Multiple waves of immigrants arrived here, dating back to the late 1700s when mariners came from Portugal’s Azorean islands to staff the booming whaling industry. To this day, many of these residents connect with their histories and homeland through the centuries-old Portuguese tradition of winemaking. And at Luzo’s, it is an annual custom.

Two men take turns pouring buckets of crushed grapes — a 50-50 mix of zinfandel and Alicante varieties — into the waist-high wooden barrel of a grape press.

Just before the barrel overflows, one man places a wooden disk atop the crushed grapes. He turns a metal crank. With each spin, the disk descends into the barrel, compressing the must. Within seconds, a spout at the bottom of the grape press starts to run.

As the first drops of grape juice splatter into a pail, cheers erupt throughout the garage. It’s like prospectors striking gold.

A man with purple juice and bits of grape coating his handsA man holds open his hands, covered in juice from pressed grapes.

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John Pinheiro owns Luzo’s Auto Body. He grew up on Faial Island in the Azores. Pinheiro’s father was the harpooner on a whaling ship in the 1930s and ’40s, but he’d return home to the family farm each fall when the grapes ripened.

Pinheiro recalls friends and family gathering at their adega — a small, countryside cabin — to crush the grapes and ferment wine. The ritual was accompanied by food and song.

But in the late 1950s when Pinheiro was 17, his childhood home was destroyed, buried in ash from a nearby volcanic eruption, along with his family’s farm and adega. They evacuated across the Atlantic to New Bedford. The transition was hard.

“When I left the island, I cried,” says Pinheiro. “If I could swim back when I first came here, I would have.”

New Bedford bore little resemblance to Faial. But Pinheiro’s father kept the winemaking tradition alive.

In 1967, Pinheiro’s father opened Luzo’s Auto Body. Ever since, the shop’s rear garage transforms into an adega for one day each fall.

‘A means to get us all together’

Today, Pinheiro and his collaborators press more than 1,000 pounds of grapes. As the afternoon wears on, more friends and family arrive bearing platters of Portuguese delicacies to share.

Andrew Medeiros, who runs Marvin Grain & Pet Supply, usually sells food for animals. But each October he stocks grapes to supply Pinheiro and other New Bedford wine makers.

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“Faial ribs! The famous beans and ribs — delicious!” exclaims Pinheiro as he examines the table of offerings.

Portuguese chatter mixes with the dribbling of grape juice, which the group will soon barrel for fermentation. More than once, they break into song.

The day will yield hundreds of bottles of wine, but the beverage is far from the main attraction.

“This is about friendship, tradition,” says Pinheiro’s longtime friend, Joe Cordeiro. “The wine is just a means to get us all together.”

Throughout the year, Pinheiro distributes bottles of his wine as gifts. The beverage is always a hit. “Sometimes,” says Pinheiro, “people try it and they say, ‘Where can I buy this’?” Pinheiro chuckles. At Luzo’s Auto Shop, the wine is not for sale.

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Winn-Dixie Releases Limited-Edition Holiday Wine Advent Calendar

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Winn-Dixie stores are stocking shelves with a limited-edition Holiday Wine Advent Calendar to help customers count down to the holidays. The specialty wine advent calendar boxes are available now to purchase at more than 300 participating Winn-Dixie stores throughout Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Georgia for $59.99 and come complete with 24 miniature bottles of wine in a variety of styles, including wines crafted at award-winning wineries.

Gayle Shields, VP of Own Brands for Southeastern Grocers, said, “At Winn-Dixie, we look forward to a festive holiday season and know our customers share the same sentiment. Our Holiday Wine Advent Calendar provides 24 fun, tasty ways for our customers to count down to the holidays. The wines featured in the box were selected by experts and include a variety of flavors – every customer is bound to find a new favorite to add to their regular rotation.”

Winn-Dixie’s Limited-Edition Holiday Wine Advent Calendar includes two rosés, nine white wines and 13 red wine selections, including the following wines:

  • Bohemian – Riesling
  • California Reflections – Pinot Noir
  • Concrete Jungle – Chardonnay
  • Cubist – Red Blend
  • Flocking Fabulous – Rosé
  • From Dusk Til Dawn – Red Blend
  • Gran Noche – Tempranillo
  • Just Riffin – Red Blend
  • La Bella Roseraie – Chardonnay
  • Lapin Chanceux – French Colombard
  • Live For Adventure – Pinot Gris
  • Lunar Fairy – Petite Sirah
  • Midnight Tango – Malbec
  • Moda Illustrata – Merlot
  • Mount Valor – Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
  • One Fine Day – Shiraz
  • Open Sea – White Blend
  • Pink Tutu – Rosé
  • Regina Dei Vini – Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shadow – Zinfandel
  • Spazzato Dal Vento – Sauvignon Blanc
  • Spring Blossoms – Pinot Grigio
  • Tiki Tok – Sauvignon Blanc
  • Worldly Wanderlust – Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

The Holiday Wine Advent calendar is a fun way to help aspiring sommeliers to novice wine lovers celebrate the holidays and try new wine varieties, one glass at a time. The selections celebrate some of the grocer’s key wine partners from California and Washington, while also providing customers the opportunity to find a new favorite wine selection to share with family and friends.

For descriptions of each wine, how it’s crafted, pairing recommendations and more, please visit winndixie.com/wineadventcalendar.

About Winn-Dixie

Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout five southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, which is one of the largest supermarket chains based in the Southeast. For more information, please visit www.winndixie.com and www.segrocers.com.

About Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout the five southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.

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Six Flags Hosts Holiday Wine Fest November 13-14

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originally published: 11/04/2021

(JACKSON, NJ) — Six Flags Great Adventure hosts a Holiday Wine Fest on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14. You can sample from 12 New Jersey wineries, get a head start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a tasty treat from our Holiday Feast. The festival takes place each day from 12:30pm-5:30pm inside the Merry Market Place near Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. Holiday Wine Fest event ticket plus a Theme Park Admission or Season Pass/Membership is required by all guests to access the festival. 

All wineries will have bottles for sale with complimentary wine pickup service available. Any bottles that do not get sent to wine pickup must be consumed within the festival area or brought back out to your vehicle before you re-enter the main area of the theme park. 

Participating wineries include: Wagonhouse Winery, Villari Vineyards, The Vintner’s Wife, Valenzano Winery, White Horse Winery, Plagido’s Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Cedar Rose Vineyards, Salem Oak Vineyards, Blue Cork Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards, and Tomasello Winery.

Vendors include: Hectic Moon, Crystal Things Heal, The Bacon Jams, Touchstone Crystal, Gracie Moo Candles, Hats & Stuff, Cutco, Bellachica, Minimalist Boutique, Butter Me Up, Pappardelle’s Pasta, B.Baths, Cynful Bliss, Wine Bling Shop, Obcec’d, The Well Dressed Bottle, It’s All About You, Daydream Creations, The Hangover Pretzel Company, Jerky Jams, and A & A Dips.

All tickets MUST be pre-purchased online. General Admission (Non-Season Pass/Membership Holders) = $44.99 Festival Package – Includes theme park admission and samples from all participating wineries on either November 13 OR 14. Must be 21 or older and show valid ID to sample. No exceptions. $10.00 Safari Drive Thru (optional) – Discount admission to our Safari Drive-Thru before you come over to the park for the festival and DOES NOT INCLUDE wine sampling Season Pass Membership Holders. $24.99 Wine Fest Sampling – Includes samples from all participating wineries on either November 13 OR 14.  Must be 21 or older and show valid ID to sample. No exceptions.

 

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Sampling glasses are not included in the Holiday Wine Fest tickets. To follow proper safety protocols, disposable sampling cups will be issued at each tasting station.

Event Safety Protocols:   

* A limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase and are expected to sell out

* Guests will enter the main theme park entrance before going through our security checkpoint

* Must be 21 or older to sample

* Must present a VALID ID to receive a sampling wristband – NO EXCEPTIONS

Prohibited Items:

* Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought into the park. The only food exceptions are for food allergies and infant food, in non-glass jars.

* Tents, lawn chairs and folding chairs

* Aerosol cans – with the exception of sun screen, bug spray & hygiene products

* Glass bottles

* Knives, bottle openers or chains

* Selfie sticks, monopods, and similar devices

* While food and drink are prohibited, you may enter the park with an empty refillable drink container.

Six Flags Great Adventure is located at 1 Six Flags Blvd in Jackson, New Jersey.

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Bibendum’s on-trade project gathers further pace

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Bibendum Wine has recruited a trio of top Bordeaux estates for its Bordeaux fine wine project.

The three new estates joining the project, which was launched in partnership with négociant Compagnie Médocaine at the beginning of 2020, comprise Châteaux Beychevelle, Troplong Mondot and Lynch-Bages.

The trio marks the latest in a wave of producers joining the project, including Angélus, Phélan Ségur and Haut-Bailly, who all joined in late September this year.

Bibendum launched the project to enable on-trade customers to buy ex-cellar Bordeaux wines at ‘competitive market prices’, with participating producers agreeing to supply wines directly from their cellars.

The aim of the project is to boost Bordeaux wines’ presence in fine dining restaurants and bars in the UK.

At launch, Bibendum already had a number of premium estates participating in the project. These include Château Pédesclaux and Château d’Issan, owned by the Cruse and Lorenzetti families; Goulée, Pagodes de Cos and Château Cos d’Estournel, owned by Cos d’Estournel; and Château d’Armailhac and Château Clerc Milon, which both form part of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild portfolio.

Welcoming the latest recruits, Robert Mathias, Bibendum wine buyer for the initiative, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted that more leading Bordeaux estates have seen the benefits of joining the project and we look forward to introducing our customers to their incredible wines.’

Château Beychevelle said it was ‘proud to be part of the Bibendum programme’ and looked forward to ‘deploying our wine through their key accounts’.

Château Troplong Mondot added: ‘We are very excited to be part of this marvellous project with Bibendum. This project is so important to carry a wind of change in the consumption of Bordeaux in the UK. We must never forget that wine is made for pleasure before everything. Let’s get Bordeaux back on every table.’

Last year, Bibendum also announced the addition of three new estates. These included AXA Millésimes (Tourelles de Longueville, Château Pichon Baron), Bouygues (Tronquoy-Lalande), and Delon (Potensac and Clos du Marquis).

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Host a CMA Awards Watch Party with eMeals Recipes and Beringer Bros. Wines

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Inspired by Nashville homestyle cooking, the party plan features four small plates, one dessert, recommended wine pairings, and optional online grocery ordering direct from the eMeals app or landing page at https://emeals.com/occasions/cma-beringer-bros. All features are available free of charge to eMeals subscribers and non-subscribers alike, providing a perfect at-home companion to the live CMA Awards broadcast on ABC (8:00-11:00 PM/ET).

A taste of Nashville: It’s Nashville’s night, so the menu matches the theme with a lineup of Music City favorites. The spread includes Barbecue Beef Brisket over Parmesan Grit Cakes, Nashville Hot-Honey Chicken and Biscuits, Mac and 3-Cheese Bites with Bacon Aioli, and Chicken-Fried Bacon Bites with Whiskey-Peach Jam, plus Miniature Banana Cream Pies with chocolate ganache and buttered pecans for dessert. From a food perspective, it’s the next best thing to being there.

A toast to country music: As a bonus, every recipe on the CMA Awards Watch Party Menu comes with a suggested wine pairing from Beringer Bros. wines.  Recommendations include Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay, Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend and Beringer Bros. Rye Barrel Aged Red Blend – four great wines at an affordable price.

Save time, shop online: There’s no need to make a grocery list or even go to the store! Simply select the recipes you want to make from the eMeals app or the CMA Awards Watch Party landing page, and eMeals will generate a shopping list that you can use to self-shop at your local grocery store or tap for online grocery fulfillment from Amazon, Walmart, Kroger or any of the retailers served by Instacart and Shipt. The menu’s wine recommendations will show up as options on your order, so they’re easy to add to your shopping cart. It’s the fastest way to shop for party fixings ever.

Meal planning made easy: If you like the recipe variety, simplicity and online shopping features of the CMA Awards Watch Party, you’ll love eMeals’ weekly meal planning service. For as little as $5/month, subscribers receive seven dinner menus every week from their choice of 15 dinner plans (Quick and Healthy, Keto, Low Carb, 30 Minute, Kid Friendly, Low Calorie, Plant-Based and more), plus Occasions Plans and Bonus Collections that are added regularly. Subscribers can also mix and match menus from any style and substitute favorites from previous weeks. Free 14-day trials are available at www.emeals.com.

About eMeals
eMeals is America’s leading provider of curated meal plans connecting consumers and the brands they love to online grocery pickup and delivery. Subscribers have access to 15 food style meal plans, each with new weekly dinner ideas that can be mixed and matched from plan to plan.  Based on the selected meal choices, the app automatically generates a weekly shopping list that can be self-shopped or, with one click, sent for pickup or delivery by Walmart, AmazonFresh, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, H.E.B., and the retailers served by Instacart and Shipt. eMeals has helped more than a million families relieve the daily stress of putting healthy home-cooked meals on the table quickly, easily and affordably.  For more information, visit www.emeals.com.

About Beringer Bros.
One hundred and fifty years ago, brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer left Germany to establish a winery and distillery in Napa. Historically, wine producers used whatever was readily available to ferment and even store their wines, including various wood tanks like redwood or oak.  To Jacob and Frederick, using their spirit barrels to age wine just seemed like good financial sense, and they quickly discovered it added a whole new level of complexity. Today, we honor their pioneering spirit with Beringer Bros.–wines made using traditional winemaking practices, then aged in spirits barrels for sixty days.  The result are rich and bold wines with warm aromas & flavors of vanilla, caramel, roasted hazelnuts, butterscotch and baking spice.  For pairings and recipes, follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beringerbros/ 

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7 tips from the experts on how to drink (& sample) wine like a pro

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Drinking wine and really enjoying it are two very different concepts, as any oenophile would agree. While we all love our reds, whites and rosés, when it comes to describing them our vocabulary is often limited to ‘Hmmm! Sparkling indeed.’

Pretentious flaunting aside, wine sampling can actually be quite a delightful experience. For one, you get to have all that wine. For two, your wine education will help you figure out your own preference. For three, you’ll actually enjoy the wine so much better (this one’s way up there with pretentious flaunting). The problem is that the million rules of wine tasting are downright intimidating. But as always, we’ve got your back.

We got in touch with owners Chris & Karen Fodor of City & Country Urban Winery to bring you some quick tips on drinking and sampling wine like a pro. To jog your memory, a while ago we visited City & Country, Alberta’s first-ever urban winery which happens to be right here in Calgary’s own Barley Belt. And, we were smitten. 

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They’ve got a crazy wine selection ranging from California white to Okanagan Merlot and everything in between, thanks to their ideology of not sticking to one vineyard or varietal. The wines come with no added flavours, colours or sugars. And they have the most chill ambience ever for a winery. Of course, we’ve frequented the place ever since that first trip.

On our last visit, we decided to sit the husband-wife duo down and get some tips on making the most of our wine drinking and sampling experience. As was expected, the wine-makers threw intimidation out the window and gave us a simple and logical ‘7S’ approach to drinking and sampling wine. Whether you are throwing a tasting party yourself or attending one, these will come in handy.

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Serve it (Choosing the right glassware)

Contrary to traditional wine tasting rules that require different glasses for different types of wines, Chris & Karen’s version is pretty straightforward. Pick a large-stemmed glass that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the rim. Then fill a quarter of the glass with wine. This is simply because it’s the easiest to swirl the wine in that. And as you’ll see below, swirling is a major aspect of wine enjoyment.

Sequence it (Following proper order)

We always knew that wine sampling is supposed to have an order. The what and why of it is something we recently learnt. So, the reason the order is so important is ’cause if you have lighter wine after a heavy, rich wine, your palate won’t be sensitive enough to register the delicate notes of the light wine. Chris recommends this sequence- Sparkling, Light White, Bold White, Rosé, Light Red, Bold Red, Dessert-style or sweet.

Swirl it (Starting with a swirl)

Alright, we’ll admit, the primary reason to swirl a glass of Pinot Noir would be that it looks just plain fancy. But swirling actually serves more purpose. One very important one is that it helps determine the texture and alcohol content of the wine. If it is a slow-moving wine, it is richer and heavier and if it clings to the glass, it has more alcohol content (this is if there aren’t artificial add-ons in the wine). Another important aspect is that swirling airs the wine which is essential for the wine to release all its flavour notes.

Smell it… (Sniffing is crucial)

Ah, the sniff! Without getting into too much technicality, here’s the gist- our tongues can only distinguish salty, sweet, sour and bitter tastes. For the rest, we depend heavily on our sense of smell. So, when we give the wine a good sniff, it reveals a bigger flavour profile- citrusy, savoury, fruity, floral, etc. It’s only once our nose has caught these aromas will our palate register them. Of course, if you’re new, the only thing you might smell in the beginning is wine but with a little help and practice, it gets easier to appreciate the bouquet. Also, if the aromas aren’t strong (meaning the wine is tight), a good, long swirl is the solution.

Sip it (Tasting the wine at last)

It’s finally time to take that first sip. But wait, there’s a right way to do that as well! Get over the urge to take a giant sip and gulp it at once. Instead, assess your wine in a 3-sip process lingering each sip on by rolling it around your mouth. With the first sip, take into account the alcohol content, acidity, tannins, sugars and all the wonderful flavours. With the second sip consider which taste is predominant and whether all flavours blend well together. And with the third, take note of specific flavours like spices, sugar, vanilla, citrus, etc.

Sync it (Paring your wines with food)

We’ve all heard of classic food pairing with wine but Chris’s theory- throw it all out the window. As long as you like the taste, the wine and food are in sync. That said, he does suggest a few things that could be kept in mind like wine should have firmer acidity than food, wine’s sweetness should be the same or more than the food and opt for bolder wines with boldly flavoured food and vice versa.

Share it (Spreading the joy)

As wine lovers ourselves it is hard to imagine a scenario where we like our wine less but as Chris points out, just ’cause something isn’t less doesn’t mean it can’t be more. Drinking and sampling wine are at their delightful best when done with friends, family or even significant others.

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Now that you’re familiar with the 8S’es of wine drinking and sampling, it’s time to head over to City & Country and test them out for yourself, or even hit up their Tasting Festival for unlimited wine this November! You can even grab a pack of 6 from their website and host a fun wine evening for friends- free delivery of course, don’t drive when you can drink!

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Federation thanks donors at Chai Society virtual wine tasting event

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Event Co-chairs Adam Kaminer and Kelly Gottlieb (left and second from left), were joined by Marcelo Rouco from Ecosave (second from right), the event’s naming sponsor, and Federation’s Senior Development Officer Leah Wolf during the distribution of attendee baskets—complete with wine from Tulip Winery, a cheese plate, and sponsor giveaways.

The Jewish Federation thanked its largest donors and kicked off its 2022 JFund Campaign with a glimpse into the world of Israeli wine at its Oct. 19 Chai Society Donor Event. Not only was there a wine tasting led by Josh Greenstein, a New York-based representative for many Israeli wineries, but there was a special look at Tulip Winery. Located in Israel’s Kfar Tikva, Tulip employs dozens of people with special needs.

“Tonight is about showing appreciation,” said Amanda Kaminer, one of the evening’s co-chairs, along with Adam Kaminer and Kelly and Larry Gottlieb.

Adam Kaminer spoke about the importance of supporting Federation’s unrestricted fund. He said that the unrestricted dollars coming to Federation were like the trunk of the philanthropic tree that supports the branches and leaves of community giving.

The program also featured Jewish Federation President Harry Platt doing the Kiddish over wine and presenting a video on the Federation and its Areas of Impact and Federation CEO Jennifer Dubrow Weiss speaking about the 100th year of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. She noted that thousands of people from throughout the area count on Federation’s programs. She then introduced a video on Tulip Winery narrated by Amar’e Stoudemire, former NBA player, Israeli citizen, and winemaker.

Joshua Greenstein (bottom left), representing Tulip Winery, and event chairs Amanda Kaminer (center) and Kelly Gottlieb enjoyed a virtual wine tasting during this year’s Jewish Federation Chai Society donor event.

Joshua Greenstein (bottom left), representing Tulip Winery, and event chairs Amanda Kaminer (center) and Kelly Gottlieb enjoyed a virtual wine tasting during this year’s Jewish Federation Chai Society donor event.

Josh Greenstein, the featured speaker for the evening, invited those tuning into the virtual program to open the bottles of Tulip wine they had received. The fifth-generation of his family in the wine business, Greenstein spoke about the wine scene in Israel. “There are about 350 wineries in Israel, and growing,” he said.

Talking about the history of Israeli wine, Greenstein spoke about winemaking 2,000 years ago, the modern period beginning with the Rothschild family in 1882, and up to today. “The joke I make is that Israel has been making wine for 5,000 years, and they just starting to get good at it,” said Greenstein. He mentioned that he would be showing three Israeli wines at an upcoming show. He added that Wine Enthusiast magazine published an article on Israeli wines. Wine from Israel, noted Greenstein, is not only for Jewish holidays.

Greenstein also offered wine tips and answered questions from people on the 85 cameras tuned into the event. He spoke about extending the life of wine once the bottles are opened, giving gifts of Israeli wine, and supporting the Israeli wine industry as a whole, including asking for Israeli wines in restaurants.

Israeli wineries, like many of the wineries in the world, have done well during the Covid pandemic, according to Greenstein. They are considered essential businesses.

Greenstein closed his talk by speaking about Tulip Winery, which employs 30-50 individuals with special needs on an ongoing basis. That number doubles around harvest time and the Jewish holidays. He lauded Tulip’s tag line, “We only put labels on wine, not on people.” He noted that Tulip wines are available at ShopRite and make great gifts.

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