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New USDA Regulations Are Sparking Chaos for Small Organic Wine Importers

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The plea was echoed by frantic responses from several kindred wine professionals, all unsure of what would happen when the March 19 deadline hit, or how to prepare for it. So what does the SOE rule mean for organic wine importers? And how will this impact the future of organic wine labeling?

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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty

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Buried in its menu behind husk and nib fizzes and sours, the back-page Bologna Negroni features cacao-infused wine and Campari which wrestle with the weight of Bolognese sauce-infused vodka — all of it swirling around an ice block piled high with Parmigiano Reggiano. Deer barrel extraction at Copenhagen Distillery.

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Does Beer Expire — And Is It OK to Drink Old Beer?

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Unlike wine enthusiasts, beer nerds face one particular restriction when they get their hands on a grailed bottle of suds: There’s really no saving it for a special occasion.

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Here’s How to Tell if a Cheese’s Rind Is Edible

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Made to pair well with the region’s signature drink, this cheese offers a yeasty, brioche-like rind that complements rich expressions of the wine. Norton notes another standout, Langres, a classic soft, ripened French cheese from Champagne.

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How to Tell If Your Spirits and Liqueurs Are Expired

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To find out, VinePair consulted Brian Tasch, spirits content and education coordinator at Skurnik Wines & Spirits. And beyond them being safe to drink, how will you know if the product has started to lose its je ne sais quoi? How long does it take for spirits to expire? Technically, spirits don’t expire.

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