Archive for the ‘2009 News and Media’ Category

A tippler’s predictions (and wishes) for 2010

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The Globe and Mail

“Bartender, draw me another a pint of merlot.”

Get ready for wine on tap: Mr. Freeman says the trend taking hold in San Francisco will spread across the continent (though he’s probably not versed in Canada’s draconian alcohol-retail laws). Just like draft beer, vino will arrive in kegs or, more quaintly, small oak barrels straight from the winery. [READ MORE]

New wine-on-tap concept comes to Valley cafes

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

abc15.com

Fall is in the air and a pair of the Valley’s favorite wine cafes is sharing some exciting news.

From wine on tap, a new fall wine list, and renovated patios both Postino Arcadia and Postino Central are ready for the start of the new season. [READ MORE]

Tap into wine

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Tulsa World

Sit at the bar at the new downtown restaurant Yokozuna long enough and you might see something surprising. Right next to the five beers on tap is the wine, and it’s not in a bottle. It’s also on tap. [READ MORE]

Wine on Tap

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

MAS Wine Company

Check out these San Francisco Bay Area restaurants that serve award winning MAS wines on tap.

Barrels of Fun

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Tasting Table

The idea of serving wine out of a keg isn’t altogether new: Bars in Italy and France have poured wines straight out of the barrel for years. [READ MORE]

Bartending 101: What is wine on tap?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

examiner.com

That’s not beer on tap. That’s wine! Customers come in every single night, see the taps behind the bar and naturally ask, “What kind of beers do you have on tap?” I show them my list of bottled beers and tell them that we don’t have beer on tap. It’s wine. I always love the look of shock and confusion my customers give me in response to my answer. My answer always sparks a conversation on our Wine On Tap program. [READ MORE]

Wine in kegs: Wave of the Future?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Mother Nature Network

Once a bottle of wine is open and air hits the wine, the quality of the wine goes downhill fast. Restaurants that serve wine by the glass either need to finish the bottle off quickly or dispose of wine that has started to go bad (or, as some restaurants unfortunately do – serve their customers poor quality wine). [READ MORE]

Michigan vineyards start tapping into draft wine

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Mlive.com

With the temperature rising and baseball in full swing, many Michigan residents may head to the bar for a cold beverage directly from the tap. [READ MORE]

On Tap? How About Chardonay or Pinot Noir

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

THE bartender pulls the handle and the liquid pours forth from keg to glass with the distinctive gushing sound that has launched a zillion thirsts. Ah, yes, that fresh draft flavor — nothing like wine on tap. [READ MORE]