Iowa wineries adapted in 2020 with home wine deliveries, virtual tastings and intimate outdoor gatherings, but many winery owners are gearing up for a rebound in large events — where
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There have been lots of incentives flying around to help sway people to get vaccinated and this is the latest! Now we're talking my language.FREE vino but that's not all! Not only can you get a free glass of wine from a local winery, but you can also get a free pass to all 51 state parks including the beautiful Island Beach State Park! On top of that, you can also be registered to win a dinner with the governor and first lady at Drumthwacket, the governor’s mansion, or at the governor’s beach house at IBSP!
by Phoebe French (The Drinks Business) The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is using waste products from the wine and cheese industries to produce hydrogen and methane. Researchers working in the university’s engineering department in the Mexican state of Querétaro are undertaking the project. Led by researcher Germán Buitrón Méndez, the team is using grape marc and whey to create the two gases, which are then used to generate so-called clean electricity.
Buitrón Méndez said in a statement that the marc was collected from wineries in the local area (between the cities of Tequisquiapan and Ezequiel Montes) from June to November, while the whey is obtained throughout the rest of the year.
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This episode of “Wine 101” is sponsored by E. & J. Gallo Winery. At Gallo, we exist to serve enjoyment in moments that matter. The hallmark of our company has always been an unwavering commitment to making quality wine and spirits. Whether it’s getting Barefoot and having a great time, making every day sparkle with La Marca Prosecco, or continuing our legacy with Louis Martini in Napa, we want to welcome new friends to wine and sharing all of life’s moments. Cheers, and all the best.
In this episode of “Wine 101,” VinePair tastings director Keith Beavers discusses all things South African wine. Beavers explains that South African wine has roots dating back to the 17th century, and is generating growing excitement among in-the-know oenophiles today.