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Estimated number of meaderies now open in the U.S., according to Beverage Daily. In 2003, there were only about 30 commercial meaderies in America. Mead, which is made by fermenting honey, is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, dating from about 9000 BC. Mead’s popularity is increasing thanks to popular TV series such as Game of Thrones.

There are more acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes planted in the state of California than in the country of Chile.

Answer: False.

Cabernet sauvignon is a major variety in California—the state recorded 94,854 acres (38,386 hectares) of cabernet in 2019. But Chile had more with —106,255 acres (43,000 hectares). In Chile, cabernet sauvignon plantings account for just over 20% of Chile’s total vineyard area— almost four times more than the grape variety carménère, which is widely thought of as Chile’s signature grape.

“Whatever we [the wine industry] are doing to promote wine to young consumers, we should stop doing right now because it’s not working. They aren’t engaging. Young consumers are less engaged with wine now than they were ten years ago, especially wines bought directly from wineries.”

—Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry Report 2023

–Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry Report 2023

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