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Top 20 Wines Under $20: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Picks
The globe’s best wines for $20 or less were recently crowned at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Drinkers who love a wine bargain will want to pay attention to the Decanter World Wine Awards “Value” category. Newly expanded this year to include 20 instead of 10 wines, the category honors incredible wines that are under $20 dollars. In other words, these wines offer elite, wine-snob-approved flavors at everyday prices.
Last week, when Decanter World Wine Awards debuted its results, I wrote about how Clos du Val, Yettalil wine was the only U.S. wine to earn a coveted Best in Show award. But with a list price of $200 it is outside many wine lovers’ price range. And even those who can afford more expensive wines — or those of us who can’t afford them but buy them anyhow — still appreciate a great value wine.
“The value component has always been important,” said DWWA co-chair Michael Hill Smith AM MW in a post announcing this year’s winners. “I think it’s been done better this year than perhaps any other because we make absolutely sure that we’re really selecting the top wines.”
To select the world’s Best Value wines, Decanter uses a method similar to that for Best In Show awards. Initially, all wines entered in the competition — this year more than 18,143 wines from 57 countries — are blind taste tested by a panel of expert judges. For Best In Show, all platinum medal award winners are tasted again, and for Best Value, all gold medal wines that cost less than 15 pounds or about $20 are retested. This year, 93 wines fit the bill, and from those, the following 20 wines were selected. They are listed below in no particular order. The winery name is listed first, followed by the wine’s name, then country of origin and region.
Blue Canyon, Estate Grown Chardonnay, United States, California
Spier, Signature Collection Albariño, South Africa, Stellenbosch
Vernice, Glam, Italy, Campania
Salzl Seewinkelhof, Grüner Veltliner, Austria, Burgenland
Gérard Bertrand, Héritage An940 Bio Viognier, France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Marks & Spencer, Classics no.2 Riesling, Germany, Pfalz
Cotnari, Busuioaca De Bohotin, Romania, Moldova
Angel’s Estate, Deneb Rose, Bulgaria, Southern Region – Thracian Lowland
Sarl Du Grand Bourry, Chevalier Delaude, France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Finca Sophenia, Altosur Malbec, Argentina, Mendoza
Bare Bones, Shiraz, Australia, Victoria
Bodega Doble, 5 Meses, Spain, Ribera del Duero
Barton & Guestier, Syrah-Grenache-Carignan, France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Cavit, Terrazze Della Luna Teroldego, Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Schieber, Trilógia Bikavér, Hungary, Dél-Pannónia
Vignobles Luc Schweitzer, Château Bourdieu, France, Bordeaux
Château Lamothe-Vincent, France, Bordeaux
Robert Oatley, Semaphore Series Shiraz, Australia, South Australia
Celler Masroig, Solà Fred, Spain, Montsant
Cascina Pian D’or, Bricco Riella, Italy, Piedmont
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Governor DeSantis Signs Bills Establishing ‘Bible Day,’ State Gender, and Allowing Hospitals to Sell Beer and Wine
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On June 26, 2024, an X user named Keaton Patti (@KeatonPatti) posted, “Normal day in Florida.” His post featured an image appearing to originate from a local news station in Florida. The broadcast showed the state’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis with the headline, “Gov. DeSantis Signs 3 New Bills.”
According to the image, the three bills purportedly were: “June 27th is now ‘Bible Day,'” “certifies ‘male’ as the official state gender of Florida” and “hospitals can sell beer and wine.”
The website 10TampaBay.com was displayed in the bottom-right corner of the image, referencing the CBS TV affiliate WTSP in St. Petersburg, Florida.
One of the most-liked replies under Patti’s post read, “At least I can have one final beer on my death bed.”
Another user asked, “Is this real?,” as did a different person who replied, “Is this real? That last one is based af.”
Other people mentioned satire, including one user who said, “It’s sad when you can’t tell if it’s satire or facts … halp.”
We also found at least one person who responded to the post, “Florida Man… checks out.”
However, as some users correctly guessed, Patti’s post was a satirical joke aiming to make light of DeSantis’ politics, perhaps specifically including several new Florida state bills reportedly set to go into effect on July 1.
The original broadcast uploaded to WTSP.com on June 25 displayed the three genuine bills, including “increased security for Jewish schools,” “definition of antisemitism” and “banning balloon releases.”
According to a GitHub page, Patti is a writer and comedian who has contributed to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” The New Yorker, Comedy Central, The Onion and others. He also authored the book, “I Forced a Bot to Write This Book: A.I. Meets B.S.”
We reached out to Patti via email to inquire about his inspiration for the post. We will update this article with more details if we receive a response.
Cherry Pie Vodka Makes a Splash Just in Time for National Cherry Festival
Gypsy Spirits is releasing a new Cherry Pie Vodka this summer. It’s a collaboration with King Orchards in Northern Michigan. Photo provided by Gypsy Spirits. High Five Spirits
PETOSKEY, MI – Gypsy Spirits’ new liquor is meant to taste like you’re sipping a slice of a favorite summertime dessert.
Cherry Pie Vodka is slated to be available at its Petoskey distillery and hit store shelves around July 1. The fruit-forward vodka was born of a collaboration between Gypsy Spirits and King Orchards in Northern Michigan, near Torch Lake.
“This delightful new spirit captures the essence of Michigan’s famous cherry pies, offering a unique and flavorful experience that is sure to become a new favorite among our fans,” Gypsy Spirits staff said. “Cherry Pie Vodka is crafted using the finest cherries from King Orchards, ensuring a rich, authentic taste that embodies the spirit of Michigan. This collaboration combines the expertise of Gypsy Spirits with the exceptional quality of King Orchards’ produce, resulting in a vodka that is as delicious as it is distinctive.”
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The sleek bar area inside Gypsy Distillery near Bay Harbor, in a space that used to be a tack room for the Bay Harbor Equestrian Club. Now, you can get cocktails mixed with award-winning Gypsy vodka, whiskey, and more. Photo provided by Gypsy Distillery.
This new cherry vodka is also a hat-tip to Gypsy Spirits’ announcement that it plans to open a tasting room this fall in Traverse City – a spot that’s been dubbed the Cherry Capital of the World. The new spirit makes its debut around the same time as Traverse City hosts the National Cherry Festival, set to begin this weekend.
The new Gypsy Spirits tasting room is set to open on West Front Street, according to the Traverse City Ticker. MLive plans to bring you a sneak peek before the opening.
“We love the Grand Traverse area and are beyond excited to bring Gypsy Spirits to downtown Traverse City. Bringing our passion for spirits, hospitality, and community to an area that has meant so much to us since we were kids is a dream come true” said Michael and Adam Kazanowski, the twin brothers who own the brands Gypsy Spirits and High Five Spirits along with the Gypsy Distillery production site, tasting room and events center near Petoskey. Their partner, Michael Kolkmeyer, is the company’s director of operations.
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“This new tasting room will allow us to connect with more of our customers and share our passion for crafting exceptional spirits. We can’t wait for everyone to try our new Cherry Pie Vodka and experience the Gypsy Spirits magic firsthand.”
The brand is known not only for its Gypsy Vodka, but for a spirits line that includes gin, flavored and aged rums, whiskey and canned cocktails. You can see all their products on the website here.
A comfortable lounge area inside Gypsy Distillery near Bay Harbor. Grab a cocktail or drink at the bar and settle in to sip and savor. Photo provided by Gypsy Distillery.
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General Hospital Recap: Finn’s Tough Choice – Violet or Vodka? (June 25 Episode)
After Finn’s drunken night landed him with a restraining order against his daughter on General Hospital, the doctor made his choice between Violet and a bottle of vodka on the June 25, 2024 episode.
Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) arrived at Finn’s (Michael Easton) bearing paperwork that explained not only Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) temporary custody of Violet (Jophielle Love, who recently made a new career move), but the restraining order that was granted. Finn fought the lawyer on her actions before calling his own, and when Scott (Kin Shriner) arrived, things only got worse.
When Scott questioned what happened to make Chase do this, Finn claimed the documented events were exaggerated, but Scott saw right through him. “I can’t fix this legally… you have to fix yourself,” Scott told him, even turning down Finn’s offer to let him keep any money they’d receive from the case.
Feeling like everyone had turned against him, Finn sat hugging one of Violet’s stuffed animals before placing a delivery order for a handle of vodka. “Actually, make it two.”
When his order came, he immediately opened the bottle and was about to take a sip when he looked back down at the restraining order on the table. With a shaky hand inching the bottle to his lips, he suddenly threw the bottle against the wall. The glass bottle shattered while vodka splattered all over the colorful piece of artwork that hangs in his hallway.
Now that Finn clearly chose Violet, a teaser for June 26 showed him finally confronting Chase about the situation. Do you think Finn will get the help he needs to get his daughter back? Let us know in the comments.
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Rising Popularity: Why More Diners Are Choosing Beer at Restaurants
Beer sales at chain restaurants kicked up between 2022 and 2024 according to newly released data.
The last few years have been tough for beer.
After more than a decade of nothing but growth, the post-pandemic reality set in. People are drinking less beer overall—largely because they are drawn to cocktails and spiked seltzers, news of craft breweries closing seem commonplace and some have dared to suggest craft beer is…I can hardly type these words…cringe.
But don’t count beer out just yet.
Recent data from CGA by NIQ’s On Premise Measurement service provided some news beer lovers can finally toast.
Beer increased its share of total sales at chain restaurants by 1.52% between 2022 and 2024. With craft, import and below-premium accounting for most of those gains. Beer’s gains came at the expense of spirits, which lost 1.4% and wine lost 0.3% percentage points during the time period.
“It’s encouraging to see drinks sales through chains have recovered well since the upheaval of COVID-19—especially for beer brands,” said Matthew Crompton, CGA by NIQ’s regional director – North America, in a statement released with the new data.
Chains are a very specific type of U.S. restaurant but they’re not without influence and this data could be a sign that trends around beer have changed, though the reasons why are a bit complex.
“Pressure on disposable incomes has made for a hyper-competitive beer category in recent months, but our research confirms there are still many opportunities for growth,” Crampton wrote previously. “The resilience of the below-premium segment indicates the importance of value at the moment, while interest in imports and styles like stout suggests some beer consumers are looking beyond tried-and-trusted domestic brands for new flavors.”
I agree value/price point is playing a role. Cocktails have surged in price over the years and anecdotally more and more people I know are opting for beers when they go out for financial reasons. Yes, many restaurants have good cocktail programs but as those programs have become more common and cocktail prices have soared, ordering a cocktail out has become less appealing for some. At least that’s the case for me. After switching briefly to cocktails, I’ve returned to my first love of beer as my dining-out go-to, unless I’m at an establishment that is incredibly well-known for its cocktail program.
Of course, there’s no real proof this trend extends beyond my social circle or that the spike in beer sales at chain restaurants isn’t just a statistical fluke. But it seems like these might be among the first numbers that beer, much like the mustache is making a comeback.
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The Perfect Wine Pairing for Classic Chicken Soup: An Expert’s Choice
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Most of us think of wine pairings and automatically start picturing juicy steaks next to glistening glasses of red wine. Or, perhaps we’re conjuring up images of wine and cheese spreads on an hors-d’oeuvres table. However, sometimes you want something simple, comforting, and light but don’t want to forgo your favorite glass of wine. If that’s the case, a simple chicken soup can actually work pretty well with your alcohol.
Catherine Fallis, master sommelier and author of “Ten Grapes to Know: The Ten and Done Wine Guide,” spoke with Daily Meal and provided a few exclusive insights into how to bring this pairing to life. She explains that when it comes to the ideal wine, “a chilled, medium-bodied lightly or unoaked dry white wine, such as a Pinot Blanc, Albarino, or Chablis” are all good picks. These wines create a perfect balance that works against the temperature and taste of the soup.
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Catherine Fallis explains that the reason medium-bodied, dry white wines are such a good pick for chicken noodle soup is that they “both soothe and cleanse the palate while lifting the delicate flavors and textures of the hot soup.”
Each of these wines also has its own tasting notes that work well with your soup. For its part, Pinot Blanc has herbal notes that can work against the parsley, oregano, and other seasonings you’ll often find in chicken soup. If it’s Albarino you’re dealing with, this wine has salty and bitter notes. These can work well against the richer flavors of a creamy chicken soup and, as Fallis notes, help cleanse the palate. Chablis has similar mineral and salty notes to Albarino that can help enhance the vegetables and herbs in the soup.
And if you’re a fan of chicken noodle soup with pasta or matzoh in it, don’t worry about needing to mix up your wine pairings. Fallis says you can still drink the same wines with the soup as the noodles and matzoh “are both very mild in flavor or texture.”
Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Rum Unveils Shareholder Voting Outcomes at Annual General Meeting
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2024 / Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc. (TSX-V:RUM) (the “Company” or “Rocky Mountain”), listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”), today announced the shareholder voting results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting held June 25, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Shareholders voted and approved to set the number of directors at six (6).
The following individuals were nominated and received the requisite majority of votes, becoming directors of the Company for the forthcoming year:
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Peter J. Byrne
02.
David Delaney
03.
Chris Queitsch
04.
Allison Radford
05.
Courtney Burton
06.
Gene Coleman
Shareholders voted and approved to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizes the directors to fix their remuneration.
The Company also announces the repayment of its bank loan with Toronto Dominion Bank (“TD”). Originally structured at $2,650,000, the loan was amortized over 36 months with monthly payments of interest and principal scheduled until August 30, 2025. As of June 21, 2024, the Company has settled the outstanding principal balance amounting to $731,809. The Company maintains an ongoing credit agreement with TD, encompassing a demand operating facility with a maximum availability of up to $5,400,000.
About Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain is a public company whose shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V:RUM). Rocky Mountain is the parent to a wholly owned subsidiary, Andersons Liquor Inc. headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, which owns and operates 24 private liquor stores in that province.
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For further information:
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Executive Chairman & CEO
(780) 483-8183
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SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc.
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Muenster Chamber of Commerce Cancels Germanfest Amid Controversy Over Beer Sales
The Muenster Chamber of Commerce has announced it will no longer host the city’s biggest festival.
“The Chamber felt it was in the best interest of all our vendors, volunteers, and most especially our guests at Germanfest, to let all know the Chamber has decided not to host Germanfest 2025,” a news release from the chamber said.
The chamber has hosted the event for the past 48 years.
In April, one of the festival’s primary sponsors, the Muenster Jaycees — who for years provided labor and beer — held a competing festival called “Party in the Park” on the dates — the last full weekend in April.
Jared Flusche, president of the Muenster Jaycees, said he was stunned and saddened to hear the news.
“This decision was made with considerable thought and much angst. For most of us, it has become a significant part of our lives that will be greatly missed,” the chamber’s statement said.
“Party in the park” was birthed out of a contract dispute between the Chamber and the Jaycees on how much of the beer sales the Jaycees and the Chamber would split.
The split caused a rift in the community of just under 1,700 and drew the attention of national and regional media.
“The Chamber would like to thank all who have in some way participated with us over the years. Especially, we would like to thank the founders who had the foresight to start this tradition and remind us of our heritage,” the statement said.
The statement concludes by saying, “The Chamber would also like to thank most essentially of all the guests, both local and those who have come from afar to celebrate with us. A huge THANK YOU too.”
Upcoming California Wine Festival: Discover the Summer Stops and Fall Finale
SUMMERTIME, with all of its dappled delights, is in full flower. We can see that in the powerful sunlight and the lovely later nights, for starters, as well as the variety of produce on the market shelves. Another sign of the dazzle-iest season may be found in the sorts of festivals that are on the sunny-spirited slate. One of those happenings, the California Wine Festival, isn’t a one-time-only kind of thing; the gathering, which spotlights a host of sublime vintages from around our state’s fantastic wine countries, has a tradition of passing through some of California’s most picturesque coastal communities over the course of several months. Spring has its festival, and fall, too, but summertime, it will not surprise you, gets two vino-taculars. And they’re nearly back-to-back, with Carlsbad up over the last weekend of June 2024 and Santa Barbara three weeks later on July 18 and 19.
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THE BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL… is a major draw — that’s the Saturday event — while a Sunset Reserve & Rare Tasting is the sippable centerpiece on Friday evening. You’ll want to peruse either Carlsbad or Santa Barbara to find out which wineries and eateries will be stopping by, but the lists, for both locations, are lengthy. The California Wine Festival in Carlsbad will include Polemonium Wines, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Mendocino Farms, and Inferno Woodfired Kitchen, as well as several other great choices; complimentary nibbles, like cheeses and such, are part of your ticket as well. If you’d like to attend both the Carlsbad and Santa Barbara dates, note that they are separately ticketed. And if you can’t make either? Look to November, when the California Wine Festival visits Huntington Beach. More information about the long-running festival, including the festival beneficiaries, is located on the site.
Grand Valley State Athletics Launches Exclusive Canned Vodka Lemonade
GVSU Athletics announced Monday that it has partnered with Grand Rapids-based Long Road Distillers to create Lake + Valley Lemonade. GVSU Athletics
ALLENDALE, MI – Grand Valley State now has its own cocktail.
GVSU Athletics announced Monday that it has partnered with Grand Rapids-based Long Road Distillers to create Lake + Valley Lemonade, a ready-to-drink cocktail. Long Road was founded by GVSU alumni Jon O’Connor and Kyle Van Strien in 2015.
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