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January 21, 2021 | 12:02 am
By Sherwin A. Lao
THE year 2020 is finally over ( sigh of relief ), but we are all still trying to adjust to the so-called “new normal.”
Optimism may be in the air as COVID-19’s days are probably numbered with vaccines coming our way, albeit, limited at the onset. Since last March, under ECQ (enhanced community quarantine, the strictest level), our lives have changed drastically, including our drinking habits. Being in the wine profession, the changes have been significant. Wine, of all alcohol beverages, is the most “social” drink. Unlike beers or spirits that are consumed via single bottles or shots, wine normally comes in a 750 ml bottle which is meant to be shared and finished. With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era still upon us, I give you my seven takeaways on how wine consumption changed since the start of our lockdown and the social distancing protocols.