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Wine Racks: More Than Storage

From eclectic and funky to timeless and vintage,they come in all shapes, sizes and designs to fit theneeds of wine connoisseurs. They can hold one bot-tle, or several thousand.

Some are uniquely sculpted and inspired byabstract architecture, while others feature more con-temporary and modern touches.

STORAGE STRATEGY There is a definite strategy in how most wine racks

hold your bottles. They are generally designed for abottle to be stored on its side with a slight downwardslant. This keeps the wine in contact with the cork,

which keeps the cork from drying out and disallowsoxygen to pass through and spoil the wine.

For this reason, you should avoid racks that aremade to hold your wine in an upright position.

MATERIALS Wine racks come in nearly every material imagin-

able. Some are crafted from reclaimed wood, whileothers are comprised of steel.When choosing a rack for your home, ensure its

strength under pressure, especially if you need it tohold a large number of bottles. Ask your retailermore about the company that produces its wine racks

and, if its a major investment for you, do some fol-low-up with that business about how it weight-testsits racks.

This will give you total confidence in your newwine racks ability to perform under pressure.

FUNCTION AND FASHIONOn the floor or on the counter? Screwed into the

wall or hanging from the ceiling?There are countless ways to display your new

wine rack, limited only by the manufacturers speci-fications and your creativity.

Wine racks are about more than storage. Capableof being your living room centerpiece or your kitch-en accessory, they are the perfect complement tomany design schemes.

Their wide range of available colors and textureswill help you find the perfect rack to accentuate yourfurniture, countertops or paint palette.

Sure, wine racks do a great job of displaying yourfavorite bottles, but they can also serve as a designelement within nearly any room of your home.

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Accessories for Wine Lovers

This fierce competition has led toquality products and cheaply madeones, as well, so do your research

before paying big bucks for the nextbig thing.Some wine traditionalists will tell

you that all you need to enjoy thewine-drinking experience are a bottleand glass, but some of the followingaccessories have definitely carved out aniche in the wine market.

WINE COLLARThe perfect accessory for the clean

and tidy drinker, a wine collar fitsaround the neck of the bottle andabsorbs any drips that may run downafter pouring. The collar helps in pre-venting stains on tablecloths, counter-

tops and picnic tables.

TASTEVINThese small and shallow saucers areindustry mainstays used by winemak-ers and sommeliers when judging wine.They are generally designed with ashiny, textured inner surface to catchlight and allow for testers to seethrough the wine.

WINE JOURNALIts hard keeping up with the wines

you have tried on various trips andvacations. Why not write them down?A wine journal will help you maintainand update lists of your favorite wines,as well as information on their pro-

ducer, region, price and your personalrankings.

WINE THIEFHome winemakers cant live with-out a wine thief, which is manufacturedwith glass or food-grade plastic andused in wine production. Its purpose isto remove a small amount of wine fromfermentation devices for testing.

WINE STOPPERSThese invaluable tools are more of a

necessity than an accessory. Stoppersclose leftover wine bottles beforerefrigeration, helping to keep winefrom going stale. They come in manyshapes and colors, but are mainly pro-duced from cork, rubber or plastic

materials.

WINE COOLERNo, not the low-alcohol, artificiallyflavored variety. Wine coolers areessential in keeping your favorite redsand whites perfectly chilled on picnics,camping trips and outdoor barbecues.

WINE CLIPDesigned to remove potential impu-

rities, the wine clip fits over a winebottle and acts as a magnetic filter.Producers of these accessories claimthat clips work to stimulate andenhance the taste of wine.

There are many products on the market made to enhance the wine-drinkingexperience. And with the wine industry booming and serving a growing targetaudience, makers of wine accessories are always looking to set themselves apart.

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Wine Aerators: Its in the Air

This results in an enhanced aromaand expanded profile, all in a matter ofminutes.

A handy tool for wine-lovers look-ing for big flavor in a short period oftime, aerators are easy to use, clean andstore. Their popularity took off in thelate 2000s, as many regions across thecountry also saw their wine productionand winery growth explode.

More time spent at wineries andbreweries helps people pick up indus-try tricks, trades and tools, and sparkstheir own interest in trying them athome.

THE BASICSWine aerators are small devices that

come in a variety of shapes, sizes anddesigns. They work by increasingwines exposure to oxygen and causingaeration to impact the liquids makeup.

These handy tools offer an alterna-tive to swirling and decanting, whichsome people find too time-consumingto reach optimum effects.

HOW TO USE ONEAerators are not only convenient to

store, they are also easy to use. Simplyhold your aerator above your glasswhile you pour wine through the topof it.

As the wine passes through, it mixes

with air as bubbles are sent to the glass.

The tool works to improve the taste

and finish of your wine, more so thanswirling or decanting.It is handy and time-efficient, the

perfect accessory for a quick, casualmeal.

DIFFERENT STYLESThere are a number of styles of wine

aerators on the market. Injection-styleacrylic models are most common,designed with a wide tube that gradu-ally narrows.

In-bottle and decanter-top aeratorsare also available and growing in popu-larity because of their effective designs.

Some single-glass aerators comeequipped with a movable spout thatadjusts to different sized and shapedwine glasses.

Once you find an aerator that worksbest for your wine-serving needs, youwill be well on your way to improving

the overall taste of your favorite variet-ies.

Why swirl when you can aerate?Wine aerators expand thesurface area of wine, allowing

the air and wine to mix.

DIY Wine Gift Baskets

They show the recipient that you care. They alsoallow you, the gift-giver, to exercise your creativemuscles when putting them together.

Use your eye for design when choosing yourbasket, box, materials and decorations that will allcombine to form a one-of-its-kind gift for that spe-cial someone.

ACCESSORIZEYou want to make the wine-drinking experience

as easy as possible for your gift recipient. It is a gift,after all, and little to no effort should be required toenjoy it.

So along with your one or two bottles ofquality wine, be sure to include a corkscrew, winestopper, coasters, napkins and a couple of glasses inthe basket. Many more unique accessories are alsoavailable at your local winery or craft store, so lookaround for other options.

PERSONALIZEDIY wine gift baskets offer the perfect opportu-

nity for you to include hand-written poems, notesor letters with messages of love and friendship.

You can also include concert tickets or romantichomemade coupons for things like foot rubs or date

nights for someone you love.

Gift cards to local fine wine shops or massageparlors can also add an extra bit of luxury to yourbasket.

DONT FORGET THE FOODWhen adding food to your gift basket, you can

go with the classic cheeses, fruit, salami and crackersthat go so well with most types of wine.

More unique options include bags of fresh wholenuts or chocolate-covered fruit. You can also getcreative and add all of the ingredients of your favor-

ite recipe.Find a recipe like spaghetti that requires alittle of the wine be added to the sauce. Include ahandwritten recipe card with instructions to reallyput this gift basket over the top.

From weddings to birthday parties, homemade

wine baskets make the perfect gift to mark anyspecial occasion.


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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

Begin your experience at www.lpwines.com

Northern LoopBlustone VineyardsBoathouse VineyardsForty-Five NorthGills Pier Vineyard & Winery Good Neighbor OrganicLeelanau CellarsRaftshol VineyardsSilver Leaf Winery

Tandem Ciders Verterra Winery

Sleeping Bear LoopBel Lago Vineyards & Winery Chateau FontaineCherry RepublicGood Harbor VineyardsLaurentide WineryLongview Winery

Grand Traverse Bay LoopBlack Star FarmsBoskydel VineyardBrengman BrothersChateau de LeelanauCiccone Vineyard & Winery French Valley VineyardsL Mawby/M LawrenceShady Lane Cellars

Willow Vineyards

Annual Wine EventsSmall Plates April 25 & May 30, 2014

Spring Sip & Savor

May 3 & 4, 2014Traverse City Wine & Art FestivalJune 21, 2014

Harvest Stompede September 6 & 7, 2014

Hunt for the Reds of October October 24 - 26, 2014

Toast the SeasonNovember 1 & 2, 8 &9, 2014

Cellar SaleDecember 6 &7, 13 & 14, 2014

Taste the PassionFebruary 7 & 8, 2015

Experience Leelanau Peninsula, where cool-climate wines pair perfectly with localcuisine. The small peninsula is home to 25 wineries located within diverse microclimatesuniquely suited for a variety of wine grapes. Among the internationally acclaimed

varietals are Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.

Each tasting room offers its own unique experience, from pure elegance withunparalleled views to cozy nooks loaded with charm. Youll discover breathtaking

views, stylish wines and passionate winemakers that, together, represent the oldestand largest wine trail in Michigan and one of the greatest wine regions of the world.


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Wine and Anti-Aging

This study supports the decade-old one that discovered resveratrol found inred wine has strong anti-aging effects.

Resveratrol has been linked to protection against obesity, diabetes and badcholesterol, and has been found to improve vascular function by preventingblood clotting and plaque formation in arteries.

HOW IT WORKSThe recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School shows that resve-

ratrol stimulates production of a serum that blocks diseases by speeding up thecells energy production centers known as mitochondria.

Researchers identify resveratrol as a naturally occurring antioxidant that isfound in grapes and cocoa.

HEART HEALTHProtecting your heart is obviously a main objective as you age. Moderate

consumption of red wine on a regular basis may be a preventative againstcoronary heart disease, according to some scientists.

Red wine reduces production of harmful cholesterol while boostinghigh-density cholesterol.

DISEASE CONTROLThrough various studies, resveratrol has been shown to protectagainst a slew of diseases, including Alzheimers disease and dementia.

Its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties have also beenshown to prevent harmful cellular damage that is often the root ofmany debilitating diseases.

MODERATION IS KEY No, adding more wine to your diet doesnt necessarily mean

fewer wrinkles. The opposite is true, according to some experts.Excessive amounts of wine can make you look older and feel moresluggish.

Instead, enjoy one glass of red wine per day. According tosome researchers and physicians, it is the single most importantaction you can take to slow down aging.

Red wine is as delicious as it is powerfulin its impact on aging. A recent studyfound that a compound in the skin ofgrapes could be an antidote to aging byslowing down the process and evenstaving off disease.

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For those that are experienced in the kitchen,wine may be a familiar ingredient to cook with, butmany people dont even consider using craft beer intheir recipes. While it may not be commonplacequite yet, more and more people are learning thatcraft beer can add a flavorful dimension to a varietyof dishes.

Whether youre an accomplished cook and a craftbeer connoisseur, or just starting to build yourculinary and beer knowledge, a few simple tips willhelp anyone create a meal that is sure to impress.

Look for high-quality craft beers for cooking, likeSamuel Adams Boston Lager. Samuel Adams iscelebrating its 30th anniversary this year; through theyears theyve remained at the forefront of Americasever-growing craft beer community because of theirattention to quality and focus on innovation. Just asyou carefully select the ingredients for your dish,you should be sure the ingredients in your beer arethe highest quality. If you like to drink a certain beer,chances are it will be delicious to cook with.

SPICE IT UPCraft beers are a unique culinary tool that canbring out hidden flavors, balance complex ingredients,and pair well with bold or delicate flavors equally.The ingredients used in craft beer provide an inherentspice package that creates an added depth of flavorwithout overpowering the taste of other ingredients.This built-in spice packet also makes cooking simpler,infusing dishes with exciting flavors that might bedifficult to achieve otherwise.

EXPERIMENTDont be afraid to try incorporating beer into a

variety of dishes. Samuel Adams brewer JenniferGlanville advocates for experimentation. Iencourage everyone to incorporate craft beer intotheir cooking. If you have a favorite dish and afavorite brew - find a way to put them together.There are so many options when cooking with craftbeer, she stated.

CRAFT BEER FOR EVERYCOURSEBecause of the variety of craft beers on the market

today, there is a beer that fits in any recipe. Variousbeer types can fit in marinades for meats, sauces, and

even desserts. Glanville recommends making amarinade with Boston Lager for steaks and burgers.The malt flavor in the beer emphasizes the caramelizedflavors of the meat, and the beers citrus and spicynotes from the hops intensify the flavor of the dish.

To show just how tasty a dish made with craftbeer can be, Samuel Adams worked with ChefDavid Burke to create a beer-infused cupcake that isworthy of any celebration - especially the brewerys30th anniversary. Burke says of the partnership,Samuel Adams continues to experiment withingredients and brewing techniques, just as Iexperiment in my cooking, so its been exciting tosee how weve been able to push culinary boundaries

through our unique partnership.To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Boston Lagerand learn how simple cooking with craft beer can be,whip up a batch of Boston Lager cupcakes and toastto your new culinary know-how.

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Brewing up ideas in the kitchen:Incorporate craft beer into your cooking

SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTONLAGER CUPCAKES RECIPE

(MAKES TWO DOZEN CUPCAKES):

Recipe by Chef David Burke

Ingredients for Boston Lager Cupcakes:1/2 cup butter1 1/4 cups sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup all purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup water1/2 cup Samuel Adams Boston Lager2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Boston Lager Buttercream

Frosting:3 cups confectioners sugar1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon whipping cream2 tablespoons Samuel Adams Boston LagerDirections for Boston Lager Cupcakes:Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Combine flour, baking powder and baking sodain a medium bowl. Beat together butter, sugar andcocoa powder in a large mixing bowl. Add in eggsand mix until thoroughly combined. Slowly incor-

porate dry ingredients until well combined. Pour inwater and beer and finish by adding salt. Stir untilmixture is smooth and there are no lumps.

Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Pourapproximately 3 to 4 oz into each cupcake. Bake inoven at 325 degrees for approximately 12 minutesor until golden brown.

Directions for Boston Lager ButtercreamFrosting:

In a standing mixer, whisk together sugar andbutter. Mix on low speed until well blended andthen increase speed to medium and beat for another3 minutes.

Add vanilla extract, Boston Lager and whippingcream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1minute more, adding more cream if needed.


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Craft Beer: By The Numbers

EMPLOYMENTCraft brewers currently provide an estimated 108,440 jobs in the

U.S.

GROWTHGrowth of the craft brewing industry in 2012 was 15 percent by volume

and 17 percent by revenue.

VOLUMECraft brewers sold an estimated 13.2 million barrels of beer in

2012, up from 11.4 million in 2011.

DOLLARSCraft brewer retail dollar value in 2012 was an estimated $10.2

billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011.

OPENINGSThe Brewers Association reported 409 brewery openings in

2012 (310 microbreweries and 99 brewpubs) and 43 breweryclosings (18 microbreweries and 25 brewpubs).

INDUSTRY A total of 2,347 craft breweries operated for some or all of

2012, comprised of 1,132 brewpubs, 1,118 microbreweries and97 regional craft breweries.

SOURCE: Brewersassociation.org

As the craft beer movement continues to flow across thenation, the Brewers Association has tracked thenumbers to prove it.

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The organization is focused on promoting and protecting smalland independent American brewers and their craft beers. The fol-lowing numbers show that its efforts are working in attractingmore craft beer fans to join its cause.


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Where to Find It

Local liquor stores and distributorswill surely have an option or two foryou to choose from, but why not gostraight to the brewery?

One of the more unique aspects ofthe niche industry is that you can seeit being produced from the hop to theglass all while youre enjoying a juicy burger or steak.

MICROBREWERIESAND BREWPUBS

Catalyzed by the home breweriesthat helped turn a hobby into a tangi-ble industry, microbreweries producelimited amounts of beer to the publicin various methods. They are smalloperations focused on filling a specificsegment of the population whodemands its services.

Brewpubs are similar in scope butbrew their beer for sale in their restau-rant or bar.

Check in with your local craftbrewers to schedule an intimate tourof their facilities. Most owners areusually willing to show off their stuff

and give you a taste test in the process.Grassroots community involve-ment is how small businesses of anykind especially craft brewers keeptheir doors open.

FESTIVALSMusic, entertainment and beer have

gone hand in hand for years, but craftbrewers have found a customerdemand for special festivals celebrat-ing the industrys unique products.

Annual events are sprouting acrossthe country and feature big-name art-ists, bands and performers.

There you can find your localbrewers on site, vending their latestand greatest brews for all to enjoy.

WINERIESMany wineries across the country

are expanding from grapes to hops inan attempt to offer more variety totheir customers.

While two very different produc-tion processes are involved, winerieswith the proper infrastructure can eas-ily produce barrels of beer to diversify

their services.Their scenic environments and

laid-back atmospheres serve as theperfect place to enjoy a full-flavoredcraft beer.

Youve never tried craft beer? Dont worry, your secret is safe. Just be sure to beprepared for a mountain of options when trying to select your first venture intothe craft beer world.

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Craft Means Local

Craft beer makers are, by definition, local and small. Theyproduce relatively small batches of beer and are focused onexceeding customer expectations with every ounce.

Thats because word of mouth is often the most important

factor deciding the success or failure of a small, family-ownedoperation.And with most small breweries falling under this category,

you can expect to find knowledgeable, responsive profession-als to help you along your craft beer journey.

ECONOMIC IMPACTMore money spent on local products means more money

pumped into the local economy.Local brewery owners often reinvest revenue into their

schools and community projects. Surveys have found that

small business owners are more likely than their chain or fran-chise counterparts to support local efforts, with both financesand time.

Buy your craft beer locally for a chance to win the ultimateprize economic prosperity.

CAMARADERIETake a look inside your local brewpub or microbrewery.

Within those walls are your neighbors, community partnersand acquaintances trying to turn their entrepreneurial dreamsinto sustainable incomes for their families.

Much like any small business owner, they pour long hoursand hard work into making a product for you to enjoy.

By supporting their efforts, you are helping them advancetheir goals, building quality local relationships and providingan economic boost to your area.

MAKE A STATEMENTStaying local will help you in your quest to support your

friends, family and neighbors.And making a statement never tasted so good.

Local brewers stay on top of current consumer trends andflavor combinations to make sure they are on the cutting edgeof an ever-changing industry. So the benefits are two-fold. Youget to enjoy innovative local beer and they grow their busi-ness.

Besides their deliciousness, craft beers are drawing new customersevery day because of the industrys reliance on local business owners.

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