2011 has been a frustrating vintage in the US:
Reports roll in from California and Washington.

Marketers work to “peel back that stigma” of boxed wine.
Also discussed: affordability of wine boxes, alternate marketing practices.

Jeff of madisonbeerreview.com asks what makes craft beer craft.
He says consumers shouldn’t dictate products, forgets that markets exist.

tastingtable.com offers a fun article & infographic re: where bourbon barrels go.
It isn’t exhaustive, but it is fun. Click through for the whole thing.

source: tastingtable.com

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