May 24, 2021
Hello there! I m Dr. Vinifera, but you can call me Vinny. Ask me your toughest wine questions, from the fine points of etiquette to the science of winemaking. And don t worry, I m no wine snob you can also ask me those dumb questions you re too embarrased to ask your wine geek friends! I hope you find my answers educational, empowering and even amusing. And don t forget to check out my most asked questions and my full archives for all my Q&A classics.
Dear Dr. Vinny, Jonathan, Kuna, Idaho
Dear Jonathan,
AVAs, or American Viticultural Areas, are geographical grapegrowing areas (more specific than a state or county designation) that are legally defined by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). And fortunately, I have a contact at the TTB on speed dial! Here s what they told me: Wine with a vintage date must have an appellation, but wines that have appellations (including AVAs) do not require a vintage date. So yes, it s legal for non-vintage wine
GT Dave backs The Kombucha Act: ‘Legislators understand the logic behind updating the law’ Once the ABV of kombucha exceeds 0.5%, it’s classified as an alcoholic beverage. The KOMBUCHA Act would raise that threshold to 1.25% ABV, enabling brands to sell ‘authentic’ raw kombucha using traditional methods without becoming subject to federal alcohol excise taxes for what is basically a non-intoxicating beverage, argues kombucha market pioneer GT Dave, founder of GT’s Living Foods.
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KOMBUCHA Act (‘Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act’ H.R. 2124 / S. 892), which would amend the internal revenue code to ensure kombucha is exempt from excise taxes and other regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages, has been
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Celebrate National Wine Day at one of these East Bay wineries. (Shutterstock)
CRANSTON, RI May 25 is National Wine Day, which means there s no better time to break out that bottle of cabernet you ve been saving for a special occasion.
While many of us don t really need an excuse to enjoy a glass of our favorite vintage, that hasn t stopped wine drinkers from getting creative in finding new ways to celebrate the act of wine-drinking.
Whether it s for National Wine Day, National Red Wine Day, or National Drink Wine Day, it s not hard to find a bottle in Rhode Island.
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Celebrate National Wine Day at one of these East Bay wineries. (Shutterstock)
NARRAGANSETT, RI May 25 is National Wine Day, which means there s no better time to break out that bottle of cabernet you ve been saving for a special occasion.
While many of us don t really need an excuse to enjoy a glass of our favorite vintage, that hasn t stopped wine drinkers from getting creative in finding new ways to celebrate the act of wine-drinking.
Whether it s for National Wine Day, National Red Wine Day, or National Drink Wine Day, it s not hard to find a bottle in Rhode Island.