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A Not Serious Spotlight on Central Otago Pinot Noir
READ TIME: Two generous pours and cheese board (20-25 minutes) THE CENTRAL DOZEN ‘23 When Carolyn Murray from Central Otago Winegrowers Association (COWA) asked if I wanted to receive a box of 12 Pinot Noir wines to taste, it was pretty easy to accept. No sooner had the ‘woosh’ of the departing ‘yes please’ email left my eardrums, I was overcome by two emotions: imposter syndrome and the guilt of potential waste. SERIOUSLY, YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT NOW? Who am I to validate the efforts of some of our nation’s top producers? After a little meditation on the purpose of Not Serious Wine Chats I decided, actually — this is exactly what Not Serious Wine Chats is all about. I’m a wine drinker, making me as qualified as the next guy to slug a goodly sip and think about how a wine makes me feel. Also COWA had already enlisted the very qualified taste buds connected to the expert cerebral cortex of Emma Jenkins, Master of Wine, to select the Central Dozen, so really — the pressure was off. Twelve
by written by Morven McAuley2 viewsarticle - news
Moët & Chandon marks a decade in a glass with Cellar Master Benoît Gouez in South Africa
For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has shaped its legacy through craft and patience, guided by the belief that time is as essential as terroir.
by SA Wine Industry4 viewsarticlebusiness-and-marketingbenoit-gouezmoet-chandonsouth-africa - news
Crealis undertakes a global transformation to strengthen its industrial and commercial performance in the service of its customers
In a rapidly changing economic environment, Crealis, a major international group specialising in caps and closure solutions for wines, spirits and beverages, is undertaking a profound transformation of its industrial and commercial organisation.
by SA Wine Industry4 viewsarticlebusiness-and-marketingnewscdscrealis - news
Backsberg Family Wines | Harvest Report 2026
The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn't wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit - Citrus Hill Chardonnay - was already arriving at the cellar.
by SA Wine Industry5 viewsarticleproductionbacksberg-family-winesfranschhoekharvest-report - news
Why Beer Still Rules the Canadian Palate
The data, culture and psychology behind beer’s staying power
by Beer Canada5 viewsarticlebeerbeer-canada - news
Inflation Update 2026
What it means for employee benefits plans
by ZLC Employee Benefits Solutions4 viewsarticleotherinflationzlc-employee-benefits-solutions - news
Geographic Indications (GIs) : The Barbados Rum GI Explained
Geographic Indications (GIs) : The Barbados Rum GI Explained The proposed Barbados Rum Geographical Indication (GI) sets out to define what can legally be labelled as “Barbados Rum”. A geographical indication identifies products whose characteristics, reputation, or quality are essentially attributable to their place of origin. In this case, the GI aims to ensure that […] The post Geographic Indications (GIs) : The Barbados Rum GI Explained appeared first on thefatrumpirate.com .
by thefatrumpirate5 viewsarticlesarticlebarbados-rumgigisrum - news
Precision in Every Drop
Greenfield Global’s mastery of distillation delivers the neutrality today’s beverage brands depend on
by Lisa Kopochinski4 viewsarticlespiritssciencegreenfield-global - news
From Warehouse to Welcome Mat
Challenges and opportunities for same-day alcohol home delivery
by Lisa Kopochinski5 viewsarticleotherontariodistributiongo-logisticsalcohol-and-gaming-commision-of-ontario - news
Seriously, Chenin Blanc may just be the MVP, VIP, and OG of all white wines.
Hear me out. I first became acquainted with Chenin Blanc when I was a wine rep flogging a portfolio that included Marc Brédif Vouvray. In a somewhat revealing admission, it did take me some time to appreciate that Vouvray was a place and not a random grape variety (How I ever got that job remains a mystery!) What I did know — quite emphatically as it turned out — was that it was absolutely the duck’s nuts and one wine I knew I could sell without trying. Showcased to my customers as the “Absolute White All Rounder” this was a white wine that could transcend seasonal demands and all wine scenarios… Dark days of Winter? Lightly cooled Marc Brédif Vouvray quaffed alongside a pork sausage cassoulet ought to warm the cockles. Bright, white heat of a Summer sunset? Chilled Marc Brédif Vouvray served alongside a prosciutto and melon salad will tantalise and refresh or scoff a gobby, freshly shucked oyster doused in some mouth-puckering vinaigrette and trust me — your Brédif will still fi
by written by the not serious wine drinkers4 viewsarticle