October 31, 2026
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“Chai” is a spiced tea beverage, but it is also an important French term related to wine. It refers to: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The day that Champagne bottles are disgorged after secondary fermentation

B. A particular breed of sheep that graze on cover crops in Rhône vineyards

C. An above ground cellar where wine is stored and aged in Bordeaux

D. The level of barrel toast preferred for aging Burgundy wine

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Percentage jump in grocery prices since 2020, according to The Economist. Ground beef alone is nearly twice as expensive as it was in 2019. Grocery stores, however, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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