Episode 51 - Are Winemakers Lying About Alcohol Content?

In this week's episode, we are discussing how winemakers may fudge alcohol levels more than you think, Gen Z's drinking habits may be shifting, and Oregon oak barrels could reshape American winemaking. This week's features include Sanger Family Wines in Solvang, the 2022 Marianello Cielo Rubio, and Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis in Henderson, NV. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Winemakers Are Fibbing About Alcohol Content — Here's Why They're Getting Away With It ♦️ Gen Z Not Shunning Alcohol As Much As Thought, Says Survey ♦️ 50% off SOMM TV Monthly Subscription for One Year👉 https://bit.ly/somm_tv_50  ♦️ Oregon Oak: Wooden It Be Nice? ♦️ 2025 Tasting Room Survey Report Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Sanger Family Wines in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2022 Marianello Cielo Rubio Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis in Henderson, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $35 Per Bottle / Max 2 / Can't be on their Winelist 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/july-7-2025-are-winemakers-lying-about-alcohol-content/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/