How a California distillery is turning fire-damaged grapes into ‘something awesome’

Hangar 1 collaborated with Crimson Wine group to salvage Napa-grown fruit for a specialty vodka with charitable intentions

When the haze from last year’s Glass fire settled over Napa Valley, all seemed lost for the region’s grapes. Most were tinged with ash and smoke before they could be pulled from the vines, rendering them useless for winemaking. But it gave a spirit distillery in nearby Alameda an idea.

Hangar 1, which specializes in crafting sustainable and locally sourced spirits, reached out to their partners at an affected winery to see if they could turn the wasted grapes into vodka.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/26/how-a-california-distillery-is-turning-fire-damaged-grapes-into-something-awesome
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Fewer Americans say they are drinking alcohol: Gallup

Fewer Americans say they are consuming alcohol, according to a new poll.The Gallup survey …

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Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.

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French winemakers see earliest harvest since 1556, as climate change ‘alters taste of wine’

<p>Accelerated warming trend over the last 30 years is also making wine stronger, as <a href=”/author/anthony-cuthbertson”>Anthony Cuthbertson</a> reports from Burgundy, France</p>

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How to Drink Red Wine with Food

Red wine has been a popular mealtime drink for centuries, but with so many varieties, choosing the right wine may seem challenging or overwhelming. Fortunately, by recognizing the basic flavor profiles of different types of red wine, you can pair the right wine with the right food for an even more enjoyable dining experience. There are also a few tricks and strategies you can use to help enhance the flavor of the red wine even further.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Pairing Wine with Food

1. Choose a rich red Bordeaux for heavier, fatty dishes. Rich, bold-flavored red wines such as red Bordeaux go well with hearty dishes such as beef stew, a bacon cheeseburger, or pasta with a meaty sauce. The strong flavors correspond well together and the red wine may even help aid the digestion of fatty foods.^[1]
   
   • A dry Shiraz or a Cabernet Sauvignon blend would also pair well with a rich, hearty dish.
2. Go with a Cabernet Franc or Xinomavro for spicy food. Well-seasoned, spicy dishes, like Mexican or Thai food, are best served with a glass of a light, acidic red wine. The acidity in the wine will balance out the heat and wash the strong flavors down to cleanse your palate.^[2]
   
   • A red Zinfandel would also work well to balance the heat of spicy food.
   • A light red wine would also pair well with some spicy chicken or even a spicy soup.
3. Put Barbera together with a tomato-based dish. Barbera is an Old World wine from Italy that goes really well with tomato-based dishes such as pasta or lasagna with a red sauce or even a tasty pizza. It also goes well with classic Northern Italian dishes, such as polenta and risotto.^[3]
   
   • The balanced flavors of Barbera aren’t overpowering, so they don’t compete with either the bold or the subtle flavors of Italian dishes.
4. Match a Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec with juicy red meat. A well-cooked steak like a ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon is best paired with a deep, rich wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a glass of Malbec, which will enhance the richness of the hearty meat. The rich notes and aromatics of these reds also go well with other savory meats such as lamb, venison, or even goat.^[4]
   
   • Cabernet Sauvignon comes in a variety of blends but is always rich in flavor.
   • If you’re having grilled veggies as a main course or as a side dish to your red meat, a nice, full-bodied Syrah would add an extra layer of depth to your meal.
5. Pick a Pinot Noir for cheese plates and dishes with earthy flavors. Pinot Noir is a dark red wine with a magical balance between a light body and rich, savory flavors, making it a perfect companion for dishes with earthy ingredients such as mushrooms or truffles. It won’t overpower the delicate flavors but will add another layer of depth and richness to the meal. It also brings out the umami flavors of a variety of cheeses, making it a great choice to pair with a cheeseboard.^[5]
   
   • Pinot Noir also features light fruit notes and a smooth finish, making it ideal for cheeseboards.
   • The earthy flavors of many vegetarian dishes are also well served by a Pinot Noir.
6. Select Merlot for lighter meats such as turkey or chicken. Merlot is a red wine with a dark color, but a light body and flavor, so it won’t weigh down or overpower meals with lighter proteins such as chicken, turkey, and even fish. If your main dish isn’t red meat, Merlot is a great wine to accompany the meal.^[6]
   
   • Merlot would go great with a classic Thanksgiving or holiday turkey.
   • Because of its light body, Merlot is usually a safe wine choice for most meals.

[Edit]Enhancing the Flavor of Red Wine

1. Use a wine glass with a large, rounded bowl and a stem. Red wine needs lots of room to breathe and open up, so choose a glass with a large bowl that’s rounded so you’re able to swirl the wine around inside of it. Go with a glass that has a stem so you’re able to hold it without the heat from your hand warming the wine, which can make it taste more bitter.^[7]
   
   • Though red wine isn’t meant to be chilled, if it’s warmer than room temperature, it can affect the flavor of the wine.
2. Fill your glass about 1/2 of the way full. Pour less than half of a glass of red wine whenever you serve it so the extra space inside the glass will help the wine breathe and make it easier for you to sniff the subtle aromatics released by the wine. Pouring less than half a glass also makes it easier to swirl the wine around.^[8]
   
3. Sniff and swirl the wine around your glass to take in the aromatics. The aromatics released by the wine are an integral part of the richness of the wine, and sniffing the glass to take them in will enhance your wine drinking experience. To help the wine release its aromatics, gently swirl it around the inside of the glass before you sniff and take a sip.^[9]
   
   • Swirling the wine increases the oxygen present in it, which opens up the flavors and helps to release the aromas.
4. Avoid drinking more than 3 glasses during a meal. Always drink wine in moderation so you’re better able to pick up on the subtle flavors and aromas, and so you’re able to get home safely. Even with a meal, try not to drink more than 3 glasses of wine so you can avoid drinking to excess.^[10]
   
   • Well drinking red wine in moderation has been linked to many health benefits,^[11] heavy drinking can lead to serious medical issues such as cardiovascular disease.^[12]
   • If you plan to drink wine at your meal, always have a designated driver.

[Edit]Tips

• If you’re in doubt, a Merlot is generally a safe choice of red wine for many meals.
• If you’re serving wine at a large dinner party or event, go with cheap plastic cups instead of expensive stemware.

[Edit]Warnings

• Drink responsibly and avoid driving if you’ve been drinking red wine.

[Edit]References

1. ↑ https://www.winetraveler.com/wine-pairing/food-pairing-red-bordeaux-wines/
2. ↑ https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/15-rules-great-wine-and-food-pairings?slide=53e0667c-cc3a-42aa-8c72-24d52a794992#53e0667c-cc3a-42aa-8c72-24d52a794992
3. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/match-red-wine-food
4. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/match-red-wine-food
5. ↑ https://honestcooking.com/make-cheese-board-pair-wine/
6. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/match-red-wine-food
7. ↑ https://guides.wsj.com/wine/wine-tips-and-tricks/how-to-select-a-good-wine-glass/
8. ↑ https://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/wine_etiquette/wine_serving_etiquette/hold_and_pour_wine.html
9. ↑ https://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/wine_etiquette/wine_serving_etiquette/hold_and_pour_wine.html
10. ↑ https://www.winespectator.com/articles/for-maximum-health-benefits-have-your-wine-with-a-meal
11. ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29997312/
12. ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28735784/

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Ultimate hangover cure can be made from 'fruits, roots and leaves', scientists claim

Greasy food and Bloody Marys not cutting through the wretchedness? Try this instead

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Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is urging governors to keep alcoholic beverage retail locations open through the coronavirus outbreak.WSWA wrote a letter to all 50 governors on Wednesday, calling o…

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Trump says he prefers American wine to French wine even though he doesn't drink: 'I just like the way they look'

US president says he has never had a single drink in his life

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Two million bottles of wine destroyed in warehouse fire

80 employees evacuated after blaze breaks out at storage facilities in Bordeaux

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/fire-wine-bottles-destroyed-bordeaux-france-gironde-a8876451.html
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Wines of the week: 8 spring reds

It’s not just white wine that’s good to drink now. So what comes in between the deep, rich and warming casserole reds and those that are light and chillable? Medium-bodied, juicy reds to drink now

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Why is your wine crying? Scientists say shock waves likely play a role

Enlarge / Wine tears are due to a difference in surface tension across the top of the wine, resulting from the alcohol evaporating faster than the water in the wine. (credit: YouTube/Applied Science)

Perhaps you’ve noticed a ring of clear liquid near the top of your glass of wine, with droplets forming and dropping back into the wine. These are “tears of wine,” also known as wine legs or “fingers.” Physicists have been intrigued by them for over 150 years, and while the basic mechanism is understood, new research indicates that shock-wave dynamics may also play a role in their formation.

UCLA engineer Andrea Bertozzi described her recent work on the subject today in Boston at the 2019 March meeting of the American Physical Society, the largest annual physics conference in the country. “There’s been a flurry of activity over the last 30 years, trying to understand more about this phenomenon, but nothing that really addressed the dynamics of the actual tear formation,” she said. Adding shock waves into the explanatory mix “would explain why sometimes one sees tears of wine, and sometimes one does not.”

British physicist James Thomson (elder brother to Lord Kelvin) first noticed wine tears in 1855, although they’re technically known as the Marangoni effect after Italian physicist Carlo Marangoni. The phenomenon is also responsible for the infamous “coffee ring effect,” which has also generated much interest among physicists. It’s most notable in wines (or other spirits like rum) with alcohol content at least as high as 13.5 percent. (That’s because alcohol has a lower surface tension than water.) If you spread a thin film of water on your kitchen counter and place a single drop of alcohol in the center, you’ll see the water flow outward, away from the alcohol. The difference in their alcohol concentrations creates a surface tension gradient, driving the flow.

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Source: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/why-is-your-wine-crying-scientists-say-shock-waves-likely-play-a-role/
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Wines of the week: Eight Italian reds for special occasions

There is much to discover among Italian red wines. Yes, of course there are the big and familiar names of chianti, valpolicella and amarone, or the barolos and brunellos that we all know.

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Traces of weed killer linked to cancer found in 95% of wine and beer

The World Health Organisation categorises the pesticide as ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’

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Woman banned from Walmart for drinking wine out of Pringles can becomes internet icon

‘Sounds like a normal Saturday at Walmart’

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9 best corkscrews

Whatever you’re drinking, ensure stubborn corks don’t come between you and your bottle with one of these openers

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The perfect Christmas wines for the holiday season

These wines are perfect for indulging in during the holiday season and after

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