February 8, 2019

What Makes Wine Sexy?

In honor of Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, Karen MacNeil is asking the big question: What makes wine sexy? Watch as Karen interviews some of the top women in the wine industry about what they think makes wine so irresistibly, deliciously, undeniably sexy. And tell us your thoughts at [email protected].

Which Saturday Night Live alumnus will take their turn in the director’s seat with a new Netflix film Wine Country set in California’s Napa Valley?

A. Dan Aykroyd

B. Tina Fey

C. Adam Sandler

D. Amy Poehler

American actress, writer, and producer, Amy Poehler, will direct, produce, and star in the Netflix comedy film Wine Country. The film tells the story of a group of old friends who go to Napa Valley for a weekend getaway to celebrate a 50th birthday. Look out wine country. Amy and crew are currently in Napa. No word yet on which wineries will make it to the small screen.

Vanillin

A compound in oak barrels that is ultimately imparted to wine as a flavor and smell reminiscent of vanilla beans. New barrels have more vanillin than older barrels, and hence wine stored in new barrels… Continue reading

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