Heavy Rotation: Lemme Say This and THEE Wine Event of the Summer
ABV Ferments Wine Summit is always the event of the season. Also, what's your song of the summer? Let us know!
FIRST: WINE SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION
Wine School with ML is back for a special Saturday afternoon series at Dear Annie! We’re excited for a little change of scenery while Wild Child’s new home is under construction. Classes are from 3-4! We suggest sticking around for dinner. Here’s the lineup:
8/3 Trusting Your Taste! Get comfy experiencing and talking about texture, acidity, fruit, etc.
8/17 Terroir! WTF is it?
8/24 The Itata Valley! Armchair travel with us to Chile!
8/30 Mythbusting Chardonnay! I promise you don’t hate it as much as you think you do.
What We’re Listening To:
It’s still/always pride month over here. Jojo Siwa is still running around saying words. I’m sorry, but she is actually so funny in a way I can’t quite comprehend. She was a guest on pop culture podcast Lemme Say This with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix— Best part: her explaining how she invented gay pop (LOL) and a choreo breakdown of her iconic Karma dance.
We also need to know what the song of the summer is! Comment to let us know yours.
Where We’ve Been:
The ABV Ferments Wine Summit was held mid-July in Brooklyn (s/o to Rule of Thirds + Bin Bin Sake for holding it in their beautiful space. Will always make an excuse to go there). The Anything But Vinifera team produced an incredible event highlighting a crew of makers and shakers in the industry, all of whom specialize in non-vinifera production. Producers shared resources and info about native agriculture, hybrid grapes, and their experience making/distributing wine. We tasted wine, listened to some great panels, rubbed shoulders with producers, and had a grand time. Make sure to support ABV Ferments and their network.
SPEAKING OF NON-VINIFERA MOVERS + SHAKERS: Don’t forget! You can join Lauren this Saturday at Chertok Wines in Vermont for a free winery tour, tasting + hang! It’s FREE (once again, no money) but please RSVP here + make a donation to their NuMarket campaign!
What We’re Laughing At:
Shitty Wine Memes, you will always be famous. Follow their Instagram for a good time.
What We’re Watching:
Ultimate hottie Kehlani on Tiny Desk. Giving gay icon.