The Weather's Effect on Rioja; Spanish White Wines All the Rage
Rioja, like other winemaking regions, is now making riper, softer wines -- partly because of customer demand, but also due to warmer summers resulting from climate change.
[Wall Street Journal]
Meanwhile, Spanish white wines are gaining interest as a more exciting alternative to the Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Pinot Grigio trifecta on wine lists everywhere.
[The Atlantic Food Channel]
The Daily News is a little late to the tequila table, citing higher-end versions of the spirit and well-made tequila cocktails as a new drinking trend.
[NY Daily News]
Plastic corks are stealing market share from the real thing, with more than one in 10 full-sized wine bottles sold worldwide plugged with Nomacorc.
[Wall Street Journal]
The Whitney is auctioning off a series of limited-edition bottles of 2007 Ornellaia with labels designed by Ghada Amer and Reza Farkhondeh to benefit the museum.
[T Magazine]
The Pink Boots Society promotes the drinking of (good, craft) beer among women, and suggests you buy your mother a pint this Mother's Day.
[Washington Post]
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