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May
22
2022
By Ellen Britt
Wine NFTs – Will These Age Well Or Go Sour?

Wine NFTs – Will These Age Well Or Go Sour?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTAccording to a new article by investment advisors, The Motley Fool, wine NFTs are now a thing! But are they a good investment or simply a marketing gimmick?First of all, what is a wine NFT? If you recall, NFT stands for non-fungible tokens, which is a certificate of your digital ownership and this resides on the blockchain. While some of these new wine NFTs are definitely making a marketing play, others are a bit more serious.Sage AdviceThe folks at Motley Fool give the same advice to their clients about wine NFTs as they do to other NFTs:…
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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
A glass of wine with a meal may lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

A glass of wine with a meal may lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

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By Anagha Ramakrishnan, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthAccording to preliminary research presented at an American Heart Association conference, a study of more than 312,000 drinkers found that drinking wine with a meal lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The analysis showed that only moderate drinking had a positive impact on health, which means women can have one glass of wine per day, and men can have up to two glasses of wine daily.A glass of wine is considered 5 ounces with 12% alcohol.The analysis emphasized that wine should be consumed with a meal to see added…
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Dec
09
2021
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By Troy Warren
Barefoot and Oreo’s New Wine Has Notes of Cookies and Creme So You Can Pair It with Oreo Thins

Barefoot and Oreo’s New Wine Has Notes of Cookies and Creme So You Can Pair It with Oreo Thins

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Over the years, as wine has shed its snobby reputation, drinkers have embraced more everyday wine pairings, from wine and quarantine snacks to wine and Halloween candy. We've even seen major brands team up to package these pairings. For instance, Cheez-It has had an ongoing partnership with Usual Wines to perfectly match vino and snack crackers. Now, two of the biggest names in the game have announced a collaboration sure to solidify the reputation of down-to-earth pairings: Barefoot is releasing a collaboration wine inspired by Oreos. "Everyone knows that red wine pairs well with chocolate, but…
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Jun
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
U.S. Alcohol Sales in 2020 Were at Their Highest Levels in 18 Years

U.S. Alcohol Sales in 2020 Were at Their Highest Levels in 18 Years

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Sales of hard seltzers and other ready-to-drink beverages were up 63% during the pandemic. The International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR) has released its annual Drinks Market Analysis, and it seems like Americans coped with all of 2020's pandemic-related challenges by stocking up on alcohol -- a lot of alcohol. According to the IWSR, alcohol consumption in the United States increased by 2% last year, its biggest year-over-year increase since 2002.  The Drinks Business reports that alcohol sales have continued to surge during the first few months of 2021, as year-to-date volume sales are already higher…
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