Futures of Wine

LUPEC “Meeting” last Sunday

By Tyler Balliet • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Futures of Wine

I really love all the new drinking organizations that hold “Meetings.” The Second Glass has been holding Wine Club “Meetings” off and on for a few years, but they are nothing like the LUPEC “Meeings.” LUPEC stands for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails and they host get together all over the city. […]



It Turns Out Price Does Matter

By Tyler Balliet • Jan 21st, 2008 • Category: Futures of Wine

According to an article on CNET, researchers have found “the sensation of pleasantness that people experience when tasting wine is linked directly to its price.” Basically, people like a wine more if they think it costs more. This probably doesn’t come to much of a surprise to anyone working in a retail or restaurant setting. […]



Irregular Pours at New, “Hip” Wine Bars

By Tyler Balliet • Dec 17th, 2007 • Category: Futures of Wine

With new wine bars sprouting up all over the country, many are trying to position themselves differently. Some go for a foreign theme like Spanish Tapas or a French Brasserie. Some do the casual, “we’re cool but we drink wine” thing and other, are going with the irregular pours. There are a few […]