1000+ attendees
That was Wine Future 2021 held virtually last week with speakers and attendees joining in from around the globe. While topics were wide ranging, they frequently touched on important issues we face worldwide– inclusivity, sustainability, and climate change– that are important whether you are in the wine industry or not. (Scroll down for a complete list of the session titles). Find my notes from Wine Future Days 1 and 2 here.
Wine Future 2021 supports three Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with a silent auction:
SOS Cape Town in South Africa,
The Porto Protocol in Portugal, and
North Bay Jobs with Justice in California. Check out the lots posted here. The auction will close on
The first known winery, located in the Armenian Highlands near the village of Areni, was discovered in 2007 and dates back 6,100 years to 4,000 BC. The heritage of wine, however, actually predates that â rice wine made with honey and fruit â was detected on pottery shards in northern China.
No one really spoke about alcohol levels (abv) for it was simply assumed alcohol was the natural result of fermentation as a reflection of the variety, growing area and vintage. So its level did not necessitate further explanation. Everything changed in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Robert Parker introduced the 100-point grading scale that was quickly adopted by other critics and, today, remains a force.
Posted on February 26, 2021
NAPA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2021 – Delicato Family Wines, producer of Bota Box, the sixth-largest wine brand in America by value
1, announced today the launch of Bota Box Breeze, a new line of premium, 3-liter boxed wines under the Bota Box brand crafted to be lower in calories, carbohydrates and alcohol, while offering the exceptional quality and deliciousness that consumers expect from Bota Box. The new Bota Box Breeze hits store shelves nationwide beginning in March with the introduction of three varietal wines: A Pinot Grigio, a Dry Rosé and a Red Wine Blend.
“Consumers are looking for light and refreshing alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages, and Bota Box Breeze will be the first such wines in alternative packaging,” notes Chris Indelicato, CEO of Delicato Family Wines. “It’s an unmet need for consumers, and, as the market leader in premium 3-liter box wines, Bota Box will be tapping this desire in order to grow the category.”�