Did you know that 100% agave on the label only addresses the distillate's sugar source? Using "additives" up to 1% by volume is legal without telling us. What are these additives and why are they being included? Invest 10 minutes with my guest Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio to understand more about additives that might be found in your go-to agave spirit.
Links to more info and a list of additive-free agave spirits:
Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free List
Summary Info on All of these Brands
Fortaleza Tequila
ArteNOM Tequila
Cimarrón Tequila
Tequila Lapis
Tequila Fruenteseca
Tequila Pura Sangre
Don Amado Mezcal
Mina Real Mezcal
Siembra Valles Tequila
Siembra Azul Tequila
Siembra Metl Mezcal
Tequila Cascahuín
Don Mateo de la Sierra Mezcal
G4 Tequila
Primo Tequila
Palomo Mezcal
El Buho Mezcal
The elevated plain of the Duero River valley offers deep, textured Tempranillo wines. No Spanish wine selection is complete without this region. Invest 10-minutes with me to find out the special attributes of this great wine region.
Explore:
Consejo Regulador
Bodegas Portia
The Royal Slope AVA has tremendous growing conditions for all your favorite grapes due to elevation changes and geology variations. Invest 10 minutes with me to dive into the realities of Royal Slope.
Explore Further:
Novelty Hill
Januik Winery
Matthews
Jaine
Long Island is a source of wine with elegance and balance. Invest a little time with me to find out why this emerging region deserves your attention.
Explore:
Wölffer Estate
Sustainability is more than just pesticide reduction and water conservation. LODI RULES was born out of ten years of farmer-led research and development and has only gained converts year after year. Invest 10 minutes with me to begin to understand this powerful certification born from farmers wanting to think multi-generationally.
More Resources
LODI RULES Website
Wait! Before you buy that awesome-sounding new spirit brand, can you guarantee it is an authentic, quality-focused beverage? Take 10 minutes with Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio, and me to hear about the risks associated with the surge of new brands in the market.
Added Resource
Tequila Matchmaker
It is essential to understand how each country's appellation system works. You also need to understand what labels are telling you and sometimes what they are not telling you. Invest 10 minutes to build or refresh your knowledge of the DO (Denominacíon de Origen) system of Chile and label terms that may not mean what you think.
Bolgheri has one of the oldest wine histories in Italy, but the regional rise to greatness is very recent. Home to super stylish Bordeaux variety wines that fill the experience gap between the style of classic Bordeaux and lush Napa Valley. You should definitely invest 10 minutes into how modern Bolgheri came to be.
Explore more:
Grattamacco Wines
Bolgheri Consorzio
Montecucco may not be on the tip of your tongue when you talk about Tuscan wines, but it should be. It is dependent upon Sangiovese but includes other delightful grapes like Vermentino and Ciliegiolo for fun. Invest 10 minutes to find out a little bit more about this region with ancient roots and modern success.
More Info:
ColleMassari
Montecucco Consorzio
A local or seasonal wind likely impacts your favorite wine. Wind has the potential to be a blessing and a curse to viticulture and it is a driving force in some wine regions. Invest 10 minutes with me to understand more about how the wind influences the wines we love.
Three volcanic wine specialists join me in part three of this three-part series to explore the relationship between volcanic soils and minerality in wine. Enjoy the perspectives and research of Meri Tessari of Suavia, Santi Natola of Cantine Nicosia, and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos Ph.D. of Gai'a Estate. Invest 15 minutes with me to understand more about the relationship between volcanic soil and wine style. The PDF in the link has some great graphics regarding the chemistry involved.
Additional Information.
Presentation PDF
Suavia Winery
Cantine Nicosia
Gai'a Estate
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