Considering the information in this article, how do we as wine professionals consider the our market. What marketing strategies can combat the trends presented in this article?
Alcohol Sales Drop…
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Author Archives: Prof. Karen Goodlad
Coffee, Per Eater
So this IS a beverage course, so let’s explore another beverage…coffee. Share what you like about coffee. Here is a post by EATer on NYC coffee. My favorite, Brooklyn Roasting Company (just down the street at 25 Jay Street), is not on the list but I still respect what they wrote about: Best Cafe Coffee http://ny.eater.com/maps/best-cafe-coffee-shop-new-york-city-brooklyn-queens
What is your favorite coffee shop? Is it on the list?
Let me know of you try any of the shops on here.
Rebuilding a Vineyard in the Rhone %7C Video %7C Wine Spectator
So many terms and philosophies in this one very short video. It can be useful to those students studying for their first quiz on Wednesday.
Rebuilding a Vineyard in the Rhone %7C Video %7C Wine Spectator.
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley
In preparation for class use your study guide to learn more about the following appellations:
Bordeaux: Medoc/Haute Medoc, St. Emillion, Graves, Sauternes
Burgundy: Chablis, CĂ´te de Nuits, CĂ´te de Beaune,
Phone Valley: Beaumes des Venise AOP, Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP, Gigondas AOP, Tavel AOP, Crozes-Hermitage AOP
A Really Quick Video About Vinification
Some images to support what was discussed today: https://youtu.be/1pTboSgw5gE
Soda, oh soda…
Expand Your Palate, One Circle at a Time
Which Path of Circles Will You Follow on Your Personal Exploration of Wine
As you expand your understanding of wine and the options you have take a look at this infogram from Wine Folly. Think about flavors you like and then choose some wines to taste between classes. Let me know what you tried and what you like and did not like. I will do the same!
Click here to view Wine Folly’s website.
White and Wine Production
New App, GREAT for Over All Wine Knoweldge
I came across a great app if you want to test your knowledge of wine. It is produced by the Society of Wine Educators so just search “Society of Wine Educators” in the app store you use and down-load it. It starts off easy and gets hard but also provides resources to explore the topics presented deeper. Let me know if you use it.
Wine Vocabulary 101
The Wine Spectator is an impressive resource of wine information:Â http://www.winespectator.com/glossary
