You can finally stop pretending you know wine

Plus, AI in the vineyard. This is gonna be your new favorite wine »]( [StackSkills]( [Advertise]( | [Talk To Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Unsubscribe]( [The Futurist is your daily tech, cosmic, and science (both weird or otherwise) newsletter with articles and content curated just for you.]( [/curious] [5 ways the future of wine is changing | Interesting Engineering]( [5 ways the future of wine is changing]( “Humans have been drinking wine for thousands of years. Evidence shows that the first people to make it may be those who lived in the South Caucasus about 8,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period. Since then, wine has held important roles in religious, economic, medicinal, and social contexts. In 2023, the global wine market was worth around $172 billion. However, the wine industry is likely to change a great deal in the coming years … new technologies and the global impact of climate change also make it highly likely that the way we drink wine will change. Let’s take a look at five ways in which the future of wine is set to alter in the coming years.” [// Interesting Engineering »]( From ancient history to the unknown future to your doorstep — wine’s never been this smart [/cheer] [FirstLeaf - Rethink everything you know about wine | [Partner]]( [Rethink everything you know about wine]( Think you know wine? Sure, you’ve probably got a go-to. But if that go-to is the cheapest $5 bottle you could find at the grocery store or a fancy, overpriced label you swear by… it’s time to rethink things. Whether you’re still figuring out your preferences or consider yourself a connoisseur, Firstleaf’s expert-picked wines are worth adding to your collection. At just $45 on your first box of six bottles — both red and white — you’re getting serious quality without the guesswork. Plus, their algorithm is 96% accurate, meaning you’re almost guaranteed to get a bottle you love. And if you don’t, you’ll get store credit back for any bottles you didn’t vibe with. You rate, they refine, and soon you’ll be sipping on wines you didn’t even know you loved. [Ad] [// Try mixed wines »]( [/innovation] [AI has infiltrated the wine industry, and it's affecting what's in your glass | Food & Wine]( [AI has infiltrated the wine industry, and it's affecting what's in your glass]( “Wineries across the globe have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as a game-changing tool in all the stages of winemaking — from controlling the production in the vineyards to managing bottling plants — and it’s making a difference in the wine you buy and drink. In many wineries, AI tools now help to guide decision-making, budget more effectively, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. For wine drinkers, this can mean a more accessible, sustainable, and higher-quality product.” [// Food & Wine »]( [/meme] [Finally got my sink fixed.]( [// Getting wine from Firstleaf is almost this easy »]( [/travel] [Beyond Bordeaux: exploring the rise of new wine regions | Forbes]( [Beyond Bordeaux: exploring the rise of new wine regions]( “For centuries, established old-world wine regions like France’s Bordeaux or Italy’s Tuscany have dominated the global wine market. And after half a century of wild success, even California’s Napa Valley is now included in the same conversations. And yet, the landscape continues to shift. A growing number of emerging wine regions are captivating palates with unique grape varietals, innovative winemaking techniques and exciting flavor profiles. These regions, often overlooked in the past, are now challenging the status quo and offering compelling alternatives for adventurous wine drinkers. This rise can be attributed to several factors.” [// Forbes »]( New wines, new regions — your palate deserves a little adventure [/lifehack] [FirstLeaf - Good sipping, free shipping: Firstleaf makes wine tasting affordable | [Partner]]( [Good sipping, free shipping: Firstleaf makes wine tasting affordable]( You could keep picking random bottles off the shelf and hope for the best. Or… you could let the experts curate premium wines for you. Why pretend you know what tannins are or what terroir means when Firstleaf can figure out all those fancy shmancy tasting notes for you? It’s just $45 for a box of six wines — including all red and white wildcards that you never would’ve thought to try. And unlike other wine snobs, you won’t be shelling out cash on overpriced, overhyped bottles. Instead, you’ll be sipping premium quality without blowing your budget on some “exclusive” sip no one actually likes. Plus, there’s free shipping and 100% satisfaction guarantee (you’ll get store credit for any bottles that miss the mark), so why not give it a whirl? [Ad] [// Drink bold and spicy reds »]( [// Sip on crisp whites »]( [/celebrate] [Swirl, sip, savor: tips for hosting a memorable wine tasting | Yahoo!]( [Swirl, sip, savor: tips for hosting a memorable wine tasting]( “Instead of yet another movie or game night, hosting a wine tasting is a great way to change things up a bit. If you aren't a trained sommelier, one easy way to do it is to ask each guest to bring a bottle and introduce the wine. ‘Every home wine tasting should have a theme,’ says Ernst Büscher, spokesman for the German Wine Institute (DWI), who has a few tips on how to make the event special.” [// Yahoo! »]( Powered by StackCommerce 73 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 Copyright © 2023 StackCommerce All rights reserved [Unsubscribe.]( [View this email in your browser.](