For any restaurant’s wine program, successful wine preservation hinges on two major factors: storage and display. Proper wine storage is key to maintaining flavor profiles and quality. Just as important, however, are the conditions in which the wine is displayed. Is your wine program profitable? If not, you’re likely not addressing these pillars of wine […]
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Wine gets better with age, usually. But when improperly stored, wine can take on unpleasant flavors and lose its value. If you’re looking for a refresher on how to store those vintage bottles of wine, these wine storage tips will help answer your questions.
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Tasting mead is quite literally tasting history. Over time, it has been the drink choice of kings, the nectar of the gods, and a literary staple. Mead is a craft beverage that is growing in popularity across the United States. See why this honey-based drink is back to creating a buzz in the beverage industry.
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Though bars were still hopping in the United States in 1917 before our nation entered the throes of World War I, across the pond in Europe things were quite different. The continent was in upheaval as the war raged on, and in some of the world’s most recognizable wine regions, things weren’t much better. What […]
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The year 1917 began with our nation on the brink of World War I, which would eventually happen a few months later when President Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany. On a different gridiron, the New Year began with Oregon beating Pennsylvania in the third annual Rose Bowl. And throughout the year and across the […]
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Though it’s a bit too early to know exactly how the 2016 vintage will turn out, thanks to experts like Robert Parker and the Wine Enthusiast, we’re starting to get some ideas of what the last several years have brought in terms of quality wines from around the world.
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The most famous day of the year for sparkling wine has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t consider wines like Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava for other festive events, or even as an aperitif before a nice, Saturday night dinner. Yes, sparkling wines are associated with celebrations like New Year’s Eve, but the […]
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Nothing says the arrival of summer like a crisp bottle of rosé. And according to a report from Beverage Dynamics, this trend is growing exponentially across the United States.
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Wines by the glass are an important part of any beverage program, particularly because they don’t require customers to make full commitments to a bottle. But what are the benefits received by the restaurant or foodservice operation, and what are the challenges?
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Just over 100 years ago, Perlick was founded in a small shop on Reed Street here in Milwaukee. Over the course of the last century, we’ve introduced mechanical refrigeration to the industry, created the first remote beer system that can carry beer 100 feet, and have evolved into an industry leader in commercial bar and beverage […]
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