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Taste Wines from Around the World – Fly Wines

Explore Unforgettable Wine Experiences with Fly Wines.

Enjoy a variety of wines from independent wineries around the world. Our current selection is handpicked from Northern California. International wines coming soon!

We offer:
Virtual Wine Tasting: Immerse yourself in a guided, virtual tasting experience from the comfort of your home or office.
Customized Wine Boxes: Discover carefully curated wine selections tailored to your preferences, creating a personalized tasting adventure.
Interactive Virtual Events: Elevate team building and engagement with our interactive virtual events, blending wine education and entertainment for an exceptional experience.

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Le Portteus Red Wine Decanter

This thoughtfully designed hand-blown glass piece rethinks the wine sipping experience. Equipped with elegant cleaning beads, a cork and stopper ball for efficiency, product use increases oxygen exposure and releases natural aromas and deep flavors. Le Portteus improves the taste by softening astringent tannins and releasing fruit and floral notes.
With its high-quality crystal, slanted spout, it holds a full 750 ml wine bottle and can be used to spice up any kitchen counter, bookshelf, bar, library or serving area. The wide bottom makes it an effortless pour, eliminating the frustration of wine drips and stains. Indulge your taste buds with peace of mind and clean with ease since the beads are tough on grime, removing buildup without leaving a scratch. The high-grade steel pellets are an easy cleaning solution – reuse repeatedly.

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Watermelon Moscato – MYX Fusions

MYX Fusions Delivers Fresh Watermelon-Infused Wine (And None of The Seeds) In Single-Serve and Full-Size Bottles

(NEW YORK, NY, SEPT 14, 2022) –Introducing Myx Fusions Watermelon Moscato – a light, refreshing and real-fruit infused Italian Moscato that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.
Whether you are hosting a few or a crowd, these single serve and full bottle sparkling wines are packed with refreshing flavor, fewer calories, and less guilt. Great for gift-giving too.

This clean and crisp infusion offers a perfectly balanced blend of premium Moscato wine with natural juices from fresh, ripe watermelons. Bursting with flavor, this refreshing Moscato tastes like summer in a glass.

MYX Watermelon Moscato wine is everything you want in a light-bodied, thirst-quenching summer beverage. It’s smooth, slightly effervescent, and easy to drink. The signature fruit-forward notes of Moscato shine through, while the delightful watermelon flavor provides a crisp, clean finish.

MYX Fusions continues to build on its reputation for revolutionizing the wine industry, with new lower-calorie and low alcohol wines. The new, summer-inspired Watermelon Moscato join the line of peach, mango and coconut infused wines from the trendy MYX Fusions Beverage company.

MYX Watermelon Moscato is very versatile, with a sweetness and lower alcohol level that pairs well with most foods. Serve it with fish, chicken, seafood, duck, and vegetables. It’s also a wonderful companion for your favorite ice cream, cookies, and cakes. Keep it on ice at your outdoor barbecue or beach party for easy summer refreshment.

Find MYX Fusions Watermelon Moscato at wine retailers, supermarkets, and convenience stores. It comes in 4-packs of 187ml single-serve bottles (MSRP $9.99 to $10.99) and 750ML bottles (distributed by Royal Wine Corp; MSRP of $8.99-$9.99).

• 5.5% alcohol by volume
• Sold in 187ml 4-packs and 750ml bottles
• Crafted from Gordo Australian Moscato Grapes
• Gluten-free, OU Kosher certified

About MYX Beverage LLC
Refreshing and bursting with big, bold flavors, MYX Fusions offers a full range of fruit-infused Moscato wines (Peach, Mango, Coconut, and Watermelon), Sangrias (Classic and Tropical), Concord Wine, and Light Wine (Rose and Chardonnay). All wines are created from top-quality imported wines from Australia, Spain, Italy, and Argentina. Get in the Myx and follow MYX everywhere at @MYXFusions.

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Food and Wine Classic 2022

Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19
Aspen, CO

FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen attendees have the opportunity to sign up in advance for two cooking demonstrations and/or beverage seminars on Friday, two cooking demonstrations and/or beverage seminars on Saturday, and one cooking demonstration or beverage seminar on Sunday.

The event is currently sold out but there’s a waiting list you can sign up for.

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NEW TOP-RATED KOSHER WINES FOR THE FALL HIGH HOLIDAYS

Welcome the Jewish New Year with Royal Wine’s Award-Winning and Innovative Releases from the World’s Premier Wine Regions

(Bayonne, NJ, AUGUST 17, 2021) – There’s little time to catch your breath between summer and the High Holiday season this year. With Labor Day and Rosh Hashana sharing the same date on the calendar, it’s not too soon to start thinking about festive meals, gatherings with loved ones, and other traditions that go hand-in-hand with the fall Jewish holidays.

Fortunately, we’ve had another exceptional year for kosher wine production. That means there’s an excellent selection of exciting releases to choose from – and one less thing to worry about. They’re ready to serve now, so whether you’re planning to host a crowd or be a guest, you’re sure to find something deliciously suitable for the holiday table.

Wine expert Gabriel Geller, Director of PR and Manager of Wine Education for Kedem/Royal Wine, has recommendations for wines that offer quality and value across all price points.

Herzog Wine Cellars celebrates the new Jewish year with its first release of the Herzog Limited Edition Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2020 (MSRP: $60). This rich and complex white wine is the result of careful harvest planning and skillful winemaking, led by Head Winemaker Joe Hurliman. The 2020 harvest in California was marked by some of the worst wildfires the Golden State has ever known. However, thanks to Divine Providence the harvest for the Chalk Hill Chardonnay took place before the fires, and yielded fruit of the highest quality.

Geller is also enthusiastic about Herzog Special Reserve Méthode Champenoise Russian River NV (MSRP $60), Herzog’s first-ever high-end Champagne method sparkling wine, is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in Sonoma’s Russian River area.

He also points to Château Malartic Lagravière Blanc 2019 (MSRP $100), the first kosher cuvée release by the Bordeaux estate. Malartic received elite Grand Cru Classé status for both its red and white wines in the 1959 Classification of Vins de Graves. Now owned by the Bonnie family, Malartic has produced several kosher cuvées of its red Grand Vin in collaboration with Royal Wine since 2003. Its sister property, Château Gazin Rocquencourt, started making kosher runs in 2015.

Another exciting release is Razi’el Syrah-Carignan 2018 (MSRP $65), says Geller. Razi’el wines scored 97 points by acclaimed wine critic James Suckling – the highest rating ever for Israeli wines. Meanwhile, Europe’s first fully kosher winery, Terra di Seta in Italy, received an unprecedented 97 points and a platinum medal from Decanter magazine for the Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 (MSRP $35).

While many of this year’s newcomers are produced by classic, old-world methods, some intriguing surprises are in the mix. They include Nana Estate wines (MSRP $30-$50), grown and produced in Israel’s scorching, nutrient-poor Negev Desert. Nana earned widespread buzz even before their wines were available in the U.S.; with their innovative viticulture techniques, they’ve not only beaten the odds, but they’ve crafted a collection of distinctive and popular kosher wines.

Baron Herzog, the entry-level line of value wines from Herzog Wine Cellars retailing between $10-13, are now available with fresh, new labels. Baron Herzog wines were first launched in 1986, following the winery’s establishment in California in 1985. The elegant and classy packaging further emphasizes the care and attention the Herzog family crafts each and every wine they produce from top to bottom. The Baron Herzog line includes an award-winning Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, a Rosé, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Old Vines Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a red blend called Aleph. Several of the wines are grown in the Herzog’s estate Prince Vineyard in Clarksburg CA, as well as from Paso Robles AVA.

Then there’s Bartenura Froscato cocktail pops (MSRP $25 per package of 12). Bartenura is no stranger to bending the rules. After introducing the wildly popular Moscato in blue cans last year, the Italian kosher producer has now released refreshing Moscato frozen wine cocktail pops. Perfect for the warmer high holiday season.

About Royal Wine/Kedem

Founded in 1848, Royal Wine Corp. is owned and operated in the United States by the Herzog family, whose winemaking roots go back eight generations to its origin in Czechoslovakia.

Today, Royal Wine’s portfolio of domestic and international wines range from traditional wine producing regions of France, Italy and Spain, as well as Israel, New Zealand and Argentina.

Additionally, Royal Wine Corp.’s spirit and liqueur portfolio offers some of the most sought-after scotches, bourbons, tequilas and vodkas as well as hard to find specialty items such as flavored brandies and liqueurs.

The company owns and operates the Kedem Winery in upstate New York, as well as Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, California, a state-of-the-art-facility featuring guided wine tours, a fully staffed modern tasting room, gift shop and catering facilities. Additionally, the winery houses the award-winning restaurant Tierra Sur, serving the finest, Mediterranean-inspired, contemporary Californian Cuisine.

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Celebrate National Prosecco Week with Mionetto

Sunday, July 18 to Sunday, July 25 is National Prosecco Week

For Mionetto, prosecco is Champagne in Blue Jeans.

The Prosecco DOC Consortium, the Italian government entity that oversees the production of the world’s most popular sparkling wine, has just announced ‘National Prosecco Week’ will return for its 4th annual celebration next month. This year is particularly noteworthy as it’s the first time Prosecco enthusiasts can enjoy the recently launched new Prosecco DOC Rosé wine category that recently debuted in the US.

Those wanting to revel in the weeklong festivities can toast with Mionetto Prosecco Rosé DOC ($15), one of the first Prosecco Rosés to hit the US market and available nationwide. Incredibly unique, the new Prosecco Rosé uses a new blend of Glera (the Prosecco grape) and Pinot Nero. The Glera offers lightness and elegance along with minerality and citrus flavors combined with the Pinot Nero body, which offers structure and flavors of cherries and strawberry- the perfect pairing for poolside drinks and summer grilling. Available for order on Amazon with 1-hour delivery, GoPuff with 30-minute delivery and Drizly.

Other essentials to celebrate National Prosecco Week with Mionetto include:

Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut is the classic rendition that consumers know and love. This sparkling wine has a luminous straw yellow hue, an emphatic yet stylish mousse and aromatic notes of golden apple, white peach and honey with a dry finish.

Mionetto’s Party Pack (Set of 4) mini bottles are ideal for outdoor gatherings or picnics with friends. The individualized portions allow you to forgo the stemware, instead opt for a paper straw for simple sipping. Available in both Prosecco Rosé DOC and the classic Prosecco DOC Brut.

Mionetto’s Chiller Box, available for Prosecco Rosé DOC and Prosecco DOC Brut, is like a pop-up party you can take anywhere. Keep your prosecco perfectly chilled with a convenient and insta-worthy ice bucket design.

Mionetto Prosecco DOC Organic, A sparkling Prosecco with a persistent perlage, it merges delicate fragrances of acacia blossoms and strong tastes of golden apple, pineapple and orange.

Mionetto Prosecco. A great way to bring bubbles into your everyday life. Celebrate life’s little pleasures.

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Webinar: The History of Champagne

The Champagne MOOC provides exclusive, behind the scenes information, videos and material which will turn you in less than five hours into a Champagne expert from the comfort of your own home. The classic version grants you free access to four modules. The premium version costs 49€ (approximately $55). It offers a path towards earning a “statement of completion” from the Comité Champagne (subject to passing the quizzes), access to more videos and opportunities to participate in exclusive, live webinars hosted by experts in the region.

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Champagne! 1 Year anniversary of the MOOC

Confession: we had to look up MOOC. Massive Open Online Course. What will the TLA creators come up with next?
This course is all about champagne, which is certainly an interesting subject for everyone. It was set up by the Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne , the Comité Champagne, a semi-autonomous public body established in 1941 that safeguards the collective interests of Champagne Growers and Houses to contribute to the competitiveness and balance within the Champagne business.
The Comité Champagne is based in Epernay, France, and also operates through Champagne bureaus in 14 other countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the USA.
The anniversary of the MOOC release was on February 26 but the discount can be used until March 26, 2021! Purchase the English Premium version at a price of 40€* (instead of 49€ all taxes included) by adding the code: ANNIVERSARY2021EN

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Weed Wine – Honest Marijuana

Weed Wine: What is it And How To Make It

There are actually two types of weed wine — jackpot, right! — alcoholic and nonalcoholic (a.k.a. dealcoholized).

Alcoholic weed wine is just regular wine mixed with your favorite strain of cannabis. There’s a bit more involved than just dumping a baggie of pot into a bottle of wine.

With the alcoholic variety of weed wine, it’s also important to remember that you’ll get a one-two punch of alcohol and marijuana, so be sure to take it easy until you get used to the effects.

Nonalcoholic weed wine is regular wine that has been dealcoholized, mixed with additives to reintroduce flavor and texture, and combined with cannabis to give you the stoner experience.

With this type of weed wine, the cannabis, rather than the alcohol, gives the beverage its potency and effects.

You can’t make nonalcoholic weed wine at home — it requires some fancy and expensive equipment — but the product is growing more popular and is finding its way into more and more dispensaries across the country.

The History Of Weed Wine

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Though professionally produced weed wine is made with modern techniques and modern technology, the process of infusing wine and other liquids — such as tea, coffee, water, and milk — has been around for thousands of years. In fact, weed tea was probably the first edible in recorded history and you know some cannagenius steeped weed into his or her wine shortly thereafter. The early methods for making weed wine are still viable today and, like weed tea, simply involve soaking dried, cured, and decarboxylated weed in your favorite brand of vino.

How Modern Weed Wine Is Made
Modern weed wine manufacturers make use of blended nanoemulsions rather than simply infusing (steeping) the cannabis in the liquid. Nanoemulsions are oil-based, water-soluble solutions that dissolve more readily into liquids. These emulsions are made by using energy to break up oil into smaller and smaller droplets. The droplets are then encapsulated in specially formulated solutions so that they will remain suspended (dissolved) in liquids. Without this modern emulsion process, the cannabis oils would eventually separate and your bottle of weed wine would look like a lava lamp.

How To Make Your Own Weed Wine
Stove-Top Method
Ingredients
⅛ to ¼ ounce of high-quality cannabis
Cheesecloth
Your favorite wine
Grinder
Punch bowl or large pot
Pan
Aluminum foil
Plastic wrap
Weed Wine Pairings
If this is your first time making your own weed wine, you may be wondering what weed strains and wine varieties pair well together.

Here’s what we’ve discovered over the years:

Indicas work well with bold and robust wines
Sativas work well with light and sweet wines
As a general rule, dry wines infuse better than lighter wines
For best flavor and experience, we recommend considering these guidelines when making your own weed wine, but don’t be afraid to experiment and try something completely different.

Instructions
Decarboxylate your buds in a 230-degree oven for 110 minutes (your kitchen, and the rest of your house, WILL smell like weed so plan accordingly).
Let the cannabis cool completely.
Shred the buds in a grinder (not too small)
Dump the decarboxylated, ground ganja in the center of a cheesecloth.
Depending on how much cannabis you have and how big your cheesecloth is, you may have to use more than one.
Tie the corners together to form a closed bag.
Pour your wine into a punch bowl or large pot.
Place cheesecloth bags into the wine.
Cover the container with plastic wrap
Store the container in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
Stir occasionally.
At the end of the steeping period, remove the weed bags from the wine and squeeze to get all the cannabinoids out.
Pour the wine through a clean piece of cheesecloth or a small-hole strainer before serving.
Enjoy!
Though this method of infusing cannabis into your favorite wine does take a long time, the results are well worth the wait.

Need something faster? Try the crockpot method in the next section.

Crockpot Method
Ingredients
Crockpot
⅛ to ¼ ounce of high-quality cannabis
Cheesecloth
Your favorite wine
Grinder
Pan
Aluminum foil
Instructions
Decarboxylate your weed in a 230-degree oven for 110 minutes.
Let the cannabis cool completely.
Shred the buds in a grinder (not too small)
Dump the decarboxylated, ground ganja in the center of a cheesecloth.
Depending on how much cannabis you have and how big your cheesecloth is, you may have to use more than one.
Tie the corners together to form a closed bag.
Pour your favorite wine into the crockpot.
If you want to add herbs and spices to the wine (cinnamon, for example, is perfect for the holidays), now is the time to do so.
Set the crockpot on low and let the weed wine steep for two hours.
Check the mixture every 20 or 30 minutes to ensure that the liquid isn’t exceeding a slow boil (any more than that and you run the risk of burning the weed and cooking away the wine).
At the end of two hours, turn off the crockpot and let the wine cool.
Remove the weed bags.
Pour the weed wine through a clean cheesecloth or small-hole strainer.
Serve and enjoy.
This is a great recipe for ganja get-togethers because it’s easy to assemble and cooks quickly. You can even drink it warm on a cold winter’s day.

Start Your Weed Wine Adventure Slowly
All edibles — including weed wine — are slow-acting and long-lasting. This is because the THC or CBD has to travel through your digestive system and then through your circulatory system before it reaches your brain. As a result, you may have to wait anywhere from 60 to 120 minutes to feel the effects. Once they hit, though, they can last from 6 to 10 hours. Then you’ve got the effects of the alcohol to contend with (if you drink the alcoholic variety). Alcohol acts more quickly than cannabis so you may feel a bit of a blur within 5 to 10 minutes of imbibing that lasts for 30 to 90 minutes.

Regardless of which type of weed wine you drink, take it slow. Don’t chug a glass and, when nothing happens, chug another one. That’s a recipe for disaster. Sip and savor the wine in your glass, talk with your friends, and wait for the experience to kick in.

Buy Or DIY?
Buying weed wine is probably the easiest way to get a good high because everything is done for you. All you have to do is pour a glass and enjoy. But with that convenience comes the question of what’s inside. What strains did the brewer use? Were the strains grown organically? Are there added chemicals to worry about? Home-brewed weed wine eliminates all those questions. Yes, you have to contend with the potent mix of alcohol and cannabis, but, if you’re careful, the combination can be a lot of fun.

We suggest trying both before settling on the one that works best for you.

If you’re looking for a marijuana high in drinkable form, choose a store-bought, dealcoholized weed wine. If you can’t get professionally-manufactured weed wine in your area, give one of the DIY methods outlined above a try.

It really comes down to personal preference, so it’s always better to try both options, experience what they have to offer — flavor, aroma, texture, potency, quality of experience — and then make that your go-to weed wine.

The Best Weed Wine Is Made From High-Quality Strains
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Regardless of whether you buy or DIY, the best weed wines are those made from high-quality marijuana strains. For this, and all marijuana products, the old adage is true: Quality in equals quality out. When you buy (or brew) weed wine made from high-quality, organic ingredients (like the strains from Honest Marijuana), you get the best possible final product that money can buy. Sure, you can save money by steeping regs and mids in your vino, but that will result in a low-quality final product that will produce less-than-stellar effects.

Going with high quality strains is the best way to drink your weed. Cheers!

Bio: Anthony Franciosi, also known as Ant, is an honest to goodness farmer whose fingers are as green as the organic cannabis he grows. He is the proud founder of Honest Marijuana- an all natural, completely organic growery in Colorado.

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Storming the Bastille Celebration

Saturday, July 11 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
French-American Chamber of Commerce – Washington DC 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington D.C.

Celebrate the storming of the Bastille on Bastille Day with French music and singers, French food, a wine tasting, games, and a history presentation about the French Revolution.

On Saturday, July 11th, bring the Champs-Elysees celebrations into your living room with a very interactive cultural experience and celebration!

The Spirit of Bastille Day comes alive with a multi-faceted party that will offer you live French music, a cooking class, a wine tasting, background videos, and a top DJ who will make you dance on the latest French and US hits!

Plus, we will break out interactive rooms for a short session during the evening to offer some special French one on one interactions and experiences with your fellow revelers!

– Champagne Tasting (VIP time – starts at 8:pm)
– Jennifer Bergamot-Rose sings classic French songs
– French wine tasting with Jordan Lynn Traylor of Chateau de Pommard
– Live French music with Jeremy Lodeon
– Let Them Eat Cake with Chef Hughes Cossard
– Special Guest: Louis XVI (complete with his head on his shoulders…)
– Know Your Louis! A history specialist tells you why the French revolted.
– Breaking Rooms
– Let’s celebrate: Finish the night with a DJ spinning French and American hits!

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Wine On Earth Taste-A-Thon

Wednesday, June 17

A series of virtual tastings all on a single day. Join one (or many) at any time, from any time zone, and from the comfort of your home.

Wine Regions Featured:

Barossa/Eden Valley • Bordeaux • Bourgogne/Chablis • Champagne •
Chianti Classico • Jerez-Xérès-Sherry • Long Island • Napa Valley •
Paso Robles • Porto/Douro Valley • Rioja • South Africa •
Willamette Valley • Washington • Yamanashi

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Bubbly and Oysters

Saturday, December 28 at 7:00 PM
City Winery, 1350 OKIE ST NE, WASHINGTON , DC

With New Year’s right around the corner, it’s time for some bubbly! Join City Winery DC as they pair select champagne and sparkling wines with oysters. What a delicious treat!

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