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Why RTDs Have a 3 Year Shelf Life and What It Means for Retailers
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages are built for the realities of modern retail. Unlike beer, which typically peaks within 9 to 12 months, RTDs remain stable for 24 to 36 months without losing flavor or quality. This long shelf life is not just a technical detail. It is a strategic advantage for retailers and importers. Longer dating means fewer product write-offs, more flexible logistics, and stronger profit margins. Consumers also benefit from consistent taste, portable packaging, and the reassurance that their purchase is dependable. In this article, we explore why RTDs last so long, the science behind their 3 year shelf life, and how businesses can leverage this advantage to reduce risk and capture new opportunities.
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FIRST DEFINITIVE BOOK ON SOUTH AFRICAN SAUVIGNON BLANC LAUNCHED
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Vera hop excitement hits West Virginia
West Virginia Beer Roads podcast visited Weathered Ground Brewery recently for a tasting and discussion of the new Vera hop. It’s a hop that’s exciting and a beauty. Interviewed are Alexa Long, who is the East Coast sales rep for… Continue Reading… The post Vera hop excitement hits West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream .
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Vino Video Part Two- A Visit with Four Spring Mountain Winemakers: Stu Smith, Sheldon Richards, Wesley Steffens & Justin Moody
Part Two. In February I sat down with four Spring Mountain Winemakers to talk about their wines and what it takes to operate a mountain winery. Stu Smith/Smith-Madrone, Sheldon Richards/Paloma Vineyard, Wesley Steffens/Vineyard 7 & 8 and Justin Mooday/Aadland-Moody join us at the Vineyard 7 & 8 tasting room. This is a strong group of [...]
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Boxing Day recovery day calls for one thing. More good wine. Winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit share a Club Equus exclusive Boxing Day gift: a $100 credit to redeem on selected dozens of our Hunter Valley Heroes, perfect for summer drinking and holiday entertaining. Club Equus Exclusive - Hunter Valley Heroes 2024 Verdelho: crisp, fresh, made for hot days 2024 Chardonnay: summer-ready and food-friendly 2023 Shiraz: a Hunter classic and a BBQ staple These are end-of-vintage dozens, drinking beautifully right now. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. How to redeem Be an active Club Equus member and sign into your account online or Check your Club Equus email for the offer link Choose your preferred dozen Checkout online and the $100 credit applies automatically to your already-discounted member price (you need to be signed in) Shop the Club Equus Boxing Day offer: https://saddlerscreek.com/shop/ Join Club Equus: https://saddlerscreek.com/join-club-equus/ Visit Saddler’s Cr
podcast· 1:59Wine Of The Week
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videoThe A-Z of Wine: 'Y' is for 'Yarra Valley'
We head an hour away from the city of Melbourne to explore the fabulous Yarra Valley, showing that Australia can make cool-climate wines like traditional method sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir every bit as well as it can make jammy Shiraz with an animal on the label! We head to Phil Sexton's Giant Steps to look at their Pinot Noir which picks from a selection of sites across the valley to showcase the region.
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Luba’s Gin Of The Week – MANUKAT Snack Stadium
Today I would like to introduce you to a real rarity. In cooperation with #STUPHSNACKSTADIUM, Manukat has released a special edition of Naturbummler. True to the name, the great herbal note of the Naturbummler creates a mood that makes you think of decelerating walks in the woods. Great to enjoy with the Signature Tonic from Mistelhains, […]
videoNapoleon Bonaparte and South African Grenache | Kat se Snor Grenache Noir | HANtv S05.Ep13
======================= hanTV EPISODE CHAPTER INDEX: ===================== 00:00 - XX 01:12 - xx 02:21 - xx 04:39 - xx ===================== HanDrinksSolo is South Africa's most adventurous wine club. Each month subscribers receive a mixed case of 2, 4, or 6 bottles, packed with limited wines, undiscovered gems, natural wines, and weird cultivars (without neglecting the classics). Each bottle also comes with a QR code linked to an educational video on that wine. The videos are packed full of wine trivia, wine science, and fun facts. You know, for those awkward silences at dinner parties. Everyone loves a know-it-all! Subscribe now and join the community! http://handrinkssolo.com/wine-club/ ==================== #redwine , #grenache , #botriverwine, #wineclub, #winegeek, #winemaking, #WSET, #wineeducation, #southafricanwine , #winescience, #winetasting , #specialtycoffee , #thirdwavecoffee , #foodie
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WeatherEye Vineyard & MTN/ART Wines
Ryan Johnson of WeatherEye Vineyard & MTN/ART Wines Ryan Johnson grew up making mischief with his art supplies. He excelled in art at school, and ended up majoring in it while at community college. Although he eventually shifted to a pre-med track with the goal of becoming an eye doctor, he has always turned to art as a form of self-expression. Just before enrolling in his pre-med classes in anatomy and physiology, a phone call changed his life. The caller was Jim Holmes, owner of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain. He invited Ryan for a tour of the vineyard, and after driving around, he stopped his truck and asked Ryan to be his vineyard manager. That was the start of Ryan’s career on Red Mountain, which now spans roughly 25 years and multiple premier vineyards. The most recent is WeatherEye Vineyard , which some have called the most ambitious vineyard in the United States. The idea for WeatherEye began in 2004 when Cameron Myhrvold start
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podcast· 13:17Wines for your Easter Celebration
As families gather to celebrate Easter, there is typically a lot of food and there are some perfect wine selections to pair with whatever you may be enjoying. Ted has some suggestions and recommendations for the holiday. For more information, and to check out some of the incredible selections Ted and the team at Haskell's has to offer, visit Haskells.com.
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Autumn Wine Adventures with Linganore: A Perfect Pairing
Ah, autumn! The air turns crisp, leaves explode in a symphony of color, and we find ourselves reaching for cozy sweaters and comforting flavors. What could possibly make this magical season even better? The answer, my friends, is Autumn Wine Adventures with Linganore! Here are some fun fall activities that become extraordinary with a glass (or two) in hand. Apple Picking & Crisp Whites Wander through rows of apple trees, the bounty of the harvest ripe for the picking. The crisp sweetness of freshly picked apples calls for a wine with bright acidity and just a touch of sweetness.... Read More » The post Autumn Wine Adventures with Linganore: A Perfect Pairing appeared first on Linganore Wines .
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Boost Holiday Wine Club Sales with a Mobile App
When I first encountered a Progressive Web App, I instantly realized this affordable technology, combined with personalized consumer messaging, could provide even the smallest wineries many of the same benefits currently enjoyed by the world’s most successful brands.
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Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Environmental Advocate of the Year Award
“ Environmental Advocate of the Year Craig Camp Troon Vineyard | Grants Pass, OR In 2016, Craig Camp left his job in the Napa Valley and moved north to Oregon’s Applegate Valley, a quiet area near the California border. Under the Regenerative Organic Alliance’s mantra “farm like the world depends on it,” Camp cares for cider apples, hay fields, honey bees, sheep, chickens, dogs, and grape vines. Camp and the Troon Vineyard team are reviving old, overworked vineyards to make an example out of what responsible agriculture can produce, work that has earned Troon the title of the world’s only Demeter Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Certified Gold winery. Camp’s deep commitment to fighting climate change extends to advocacy—he’s a member of the board of directors at the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance. ” — The Wine Enthusiast The Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards 2025 - click here for the complete list of nominees I could not be more honored to be nominated for the new Wine Enthusiast
videoCo-op Top Drop: Riesling Kabinett (Mosel) - Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
In this video, I hand-select one of my favourite wines currently available at the Co-operative and break it down in detail. You’ll learn where the wine comes from, the grape variety, how it’s made, and how those choices shape the final style in the glass. I also walk you through professional, examiner-level tasting notes using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, covering appearance, nose, palate and conclusions. Whether you’re studying wine or simply want to understand what you’re drinking a bit better, these tasting notes are designed to be practical, clear and genuinely useful. You’ll also find a QR code in the video linking to a food pairing recipe from the Co-operative, chosen specifically to work with this wine. but you can also click here! https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/honey-and-garlic-king-prawn-stir-fry This video is a taster of the wider content available through the Wine with Jimmy club. https://e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/subscriptions?id=wine-with-jimmy-club
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videoNovember Virtual Wine Tasting - Pinot Noir for the Holidays!
Recorded November 20th, 2025. This month we’re looking at a trio of Pinots, each one highly rated (90+ points / 100) by multiple critics. From the misty Sonoma Coast of California, to the chilly Alpine foothills of Northern Italy, to the crisp, verdant valleys of New Zealand, we'll taste and discuss three distinctly unique and amazing terroirs in this virtual event. Want to join us for the next one? Sign up here: https://wineliving.info/pairing-guide-signup 0:00 Intro and Setup 5:31 Looking at t
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Vineyard Wine Cellars - Luxe Marble Wine Display Project Gallery
Our friends at Vineyard Wine Cellars were given a job to design and build an artistic, yet functional wine display for their clients in South Dakota. Their goal was to make the collection blend in perfectly with the room, and their clients were in love with how it turned out. The result was a beautiful […] The post Vineyard Wine Cellars - Luxe Marble Wine Display Project Gallery appeared first on Wine Guardian® Wine Cellar Cooling Units .
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Vineyard Wine Cellars - Luxe Marble Wine Display Project Gallery
Our friends at Vineyard Wine Cellars were given a job to design and build an artistic, yet functional wine display for their clients in South Dakota. Their goal was to make the collection blend in perfectly with the room, and their clients were in love with how it turned out. The result was a beautiful […] The post Vineyard Wine Cellars - Luxe Marble Wine Display Project Gallery appeared first on Wine Guardian® Wine Cellar Cooling Units .
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Writers’ Tears Seaweed IPA Cask Finish
Seaweed IPA Cask Finish Labour of Love Brings Writers’ Tears for Chosen Few. Unique Cask Strength Bottling finished in Dick Mack’s Seaweed IPA Cask Finish Yields 306 Bottles. 27 May Webcast to discuss Writers’ Tears Seaweed IPA Cask Finish between Walsh Whiskey & Dick Mack’. Carlow & Dingle, Ireland – 15th May 2020: Walsh Whiskey […]
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Top 10 Cocktails For Ladies To Sip In Style
Dear ladies, it’s time to raise a glass and toast good times with friends! Whether you’re out on the town, hosting a dinner party, or just looking for a little something to sip on while catching up with your girls, nothing quite compares to revelling in delightful cocktails for ladies. What better way to add […]