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Value (in billions of US$) of hard seltzer sales in 2019. By way of comparison, sauvignon blanc sales were $980 million. Hard seltzer is poaching consumers away from other alcoholic beverages. Leading brand White Claw—who with Truly controls 85% of the market—claims that 20% of their volume is coming from wine drinkers.

These words in these countries all mean the same thing: Alte Reben (Germany), Vinas Viejas (Spain), and Antico Vitigno (Italy).

Answer: True.

Old vines are treasured everywhere in the world—so much so that the term "old vines" is often printed right on the label. As a vine ages, it becomes very well adapted to its environment. It learns not to expend energy forming unnecessary leaves or shoots. And rather than producing dozens of clusters of grapes, it focuses on just a few that it can ripen perfectly. Interestingly, what makes an old vine old is not regulated or defined by law. That said, most top producers in the world consider a vine to be old once it's over 40 years old.

Coffee Pot? Pot Coffee?

Your Keurig machine is about to redefine the idea of a “coffee pot.” The San Diego-based company Cannabiniers has introduced Brewbudz– cannabis coffee pods (and yeah, cannabis-infused tea and cocoa pods, too). The compostable pods contain the… Continue reading

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