New Book THE WINEMAKERS PRIMER for Aspiring Winemakers
Are you interested in wine-making as a business? The information in the new Winemakers Primer book is worth its weight in gold.
WKND Sparkling Wine bubbles with a California Prosecco Style
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Turner Classic Movies launches Wine Club
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) loves movies, and many movie lovers, and movie makers, love wine. TCB announced recently the launch of the TCM Wine Club, which will help consumers discover wine through the lens of movies.
The TCM Wine Club, a new venture which curates originally produced wines inspired by classic films as well as expertly selected varietals from renowned vineyards around the globe – all with the convenience of home delivery. TCM has partnered with Direct Wines, specialists in direct-to-consumer wine partnerships, as well as Wines That Rock, the pop culture wine company behind classic Rock ‘n’ Roll-influenced wines and more, to create an exclusive club for film buffs and wine enthusiasts alike.
As part of the offer, new members will receive 15 special bottles including the first-ever release of Café Zoetrope, a custom-crafted red from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
Members will also receive True Grit Limited Edition Zinfandel along with The Essentials Cabernet Sauvignon – the first in a series of single-varietal wines, specifically curated for TCM Wine Club members.
“We are always looking for new and exciting brand extension opportunities and are thrilled to partner with Direct Wines and Wines that Rock to bring our fans additional classic film lifestyle experiences,” said Jennifer Dorian, General Manager at TCM. “TCM at its core is a curator of movies, and with the TCM Wine Club we can be an authentic source for wine and movie pairings.”
“The TCM Wine Club puts a fresh and fun spin on wine clubs – creating a totally unique experience of exploration. TCM has a great tradition of curating the best cinema for us all to enjoy. Now the TCM Wine Club will extend that tradition by bringing together a formidable team of wine experts to guide its members through the world of wine, but always through the lens of film. Pairing expertly sourced wines together with must-see cinema will highlight the joy of discovery for both movie and wine lovers alike,” added Howard Jackowitz, Co-Founder of Wines That Rock, LLC.
TASTEABLE CALIFORNIA Season 2 Ep. 5
This episode visits Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay and Vie Winery, the Destination Baking Company in San Francisco, the Daybreaker event, and Gaspar Brasserie for a classic cocktail recipe
Sutter Home California-style Sangria
Sutter Home Family Vineyards has a new pre-made bottle of California-style sangria that they have recently launched. The new product comes with a custom designed label that evokes the fun and carefree atmosphere that often accompanies sangria.
One thing we discovered is that it also comes accompanied with a little voice in your head. This little voice goes with you everywhere, and any place that you see sangria being offered it says to you, “Hey, why buy a glass of sangria here when you can go back and open the entire bottle for less?”
Granted, drinking sangria in the office or at home with a few friends is different than doing it at a restaurant or a fiesta, but with a few slices of fruit and their company, it basically amounts to the same thing.
Plus, if you’ve ever tried to make sangria yourself then you know both the joy of success and the disappointment of failure. Being able to remove that uncertainty is worth the price itself.
Says Sutter: Sutter Home Sangria is inspired by traditional Spanish Sangria, but this wine has a distinctive California style—it’s lighter and juicier with subtle hints of citrus and spice, making it the perfect choice for festive social occasions. Wine drinkers today are increasingly turning to Sangria as the perfect refreshing beverage to enjoy at backyard BBQs, summer picnics, and many casual social events, driving the category up +7.2%* in dollar sales versus a year ago. “With the increasing popularity of Sangria, the timing is perfectly aligned for the brand to introduce our own version,” says Wendy Nyberg, vice president of marketing for Sutter Home. “The Sutter Home Sangria brings together what consumers love about wine and flavor, satisfying their need for a real wine that also provides a festive, fruity, and fun experience.
The Sutter Home Sangria is made from 100% premium California red wine. The winemaking team ferments the juice in stainless steel to preserve a fresh fruit character. A hint of natural residual grape sugar is added to the wine giving it just the right amount of juicy sweetness. The final blend is then infused with all natural fruit essences and spices.”
Priced at $5.99 for the 750mL and $5.99 for a single-serve 4-pack
