{"id":2172216,"date":"2024-02-09T11:26:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-master-of-the-toast\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T11:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:31:38","slug":"joe-biden-master-of-the-toast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-master-of-the-toast\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe Biden: The Toast Master"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjoe-biden-master-of-the-toast%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172216&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Delaware Wine: \u200dWill it Make an Appearance at the Next State Dinner?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no \u200dsecret that President Joe Biden hasn&#8217;t\u2063 served\u200b Delaware wine\u200c at the State Dinners he has hosted so\u2062 far. While \u2063it&#8217;s customary to offer only American wines at these events, Delaware\u2064 isn&#8217;t exactly known for its vino.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Presidents \u2064often\u2063 serve a wine from their home state,&#8221; said Frederick\u200b J. Ryan Jr., author of the newly released coffee table book <em>Wine and the White House: A History<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Delaware&#8217;s limited number of wineries is the reason behind this absence. \u2062With only five wineries in\u200b the state, Biden&#8217;s choices are understandably limited.<\/p>\n<p>However, there may be hope for Delaware wine enthusiasts at the upcoming State Dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on April 10. According to Ryan,\u2062 the wines served at these dinners often have a connection to the visitor&#8217;s country.\u2063 In Japan, the sweet &#8220;Delaware&#8221; grape is a popular choice for wine, both on the island nation and in American wineries, particularly those in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan&#8217;s book, published by the\u2064 White House Historical Association, delves into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-history-of-the-molotov-cocktail-the-worlds-most-famous-firebomb\/\" title=\"The History of the Molotov Cocktail, the World\u2019s Most Famous Firebomb\">fascinating history<\/a> of wine in \u2063the\u200c White House. It combines his two passions, presidents and wine, to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nasa-to-unveil-ufo-report-thursday\/\" title=\"NASA to reveal UFO findings on Thursday.\">captivating exploration<\/a> of America&#8217;s wine culture.<\/p>\n<h3>The &#8220;Master of the Toast&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The second edition of the \u200bbook, set to be released on Feb. 16, includes an update on President Biden, whom Ryan affectionately dubs the &#8220;Master of the \u200bToast&#8221; due to his extensive experience in giving toasts\u2062 throughout his career. Like some of his predecessors, Biden is a teetotaler who prefers to toast \u200bwith sparkling water\u2064 or juice. \u200bFormer Presidents Donald Trump\u2064 and George W. Bush also abstained from alcohol during their toasts.<\/p>\n<p>The book covers a range of topics, including the wine \u2062preferences of past presidents, State Dinner menus dating back to 1887, and a catalog of wines served at the White House. It also includes intriguing anecdotes about first families and their encounters with wine. For example, former \u200dfirst lady Michelle Obama was so impressed with the Rendezvous red from \u200cVirginia&#8217;s RdV Vineyards that it was\u200c served at a State Dinner in\u200d 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan also reveals \u200cinteresting\u2062 tidbits,\u200d such as the story behind\u200b the change \u200bin the timing of White House dinner toasts. Former President Jimmy \u200dCarter,\u200d in a 1979 State Dinner honoring Mexico&#8217;s president, decided to give the toast before \u200dthe wine was served. Carter&#8217;s reasoning? &#8220;When the toasts come first, you don&#8217;t have to sit through the dinner worrying about the speech\u2063 you have to give afterward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The book even offers tips from White House wine experts, including Daniel Shanks, who served \u200cfour presidents. Shanks recommends serving whites at \u200d50-52 degrees and reds at 60-62 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>For Ryan, a former CEO of the Washington Post and Politico, the book was a labor of love. Not only does it combine \u2063his passion for presidents and wine, but all\u2062 proceeds from the $65\u2063 book go to \u2063the White House Historical Association.<\/p>\n<p>And the wine-related exploration doesn&#8217;t stop there.\u2062 The Association will release a new issue of its \u2064White \u2062House History Quarterly magazine on Feb. 29,\u2063 in which Ryan delves into the complications brought about by the era of Prohibition.\u2064 This includes the challenges former\u2062 President Woodrow Wilson faced when\u200c trying to move his\u2062 wine collection out of the White House.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What recognition has Delaware&#8217;s \u200bwine industry received in recent years and\u2064 what makes their wines stand\u200d out<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S the &#8220;Master of the \u2063Toast.&#8221; \u2063Ryan notes that while Biden\u200c has not yet served Delaware wine at a State \u200dDinner, he has made\u200b efforts to promote and support local wineries throughout \u200dhis political career. In fact, Biden has \u200cbeen seen enjoying a glass\u200b of Delaware wine on various occasions, including during his time as Vice President.<\/p>\n<p>Delaware may not have a long-standing winemaking\u2064 tradition, but\u200d it does have a unique grape variety \u200bthat bears \u2062its \u2062name. The &#8220;Delaware&#8221; grape, \u2063known for \u200cits sweet and aromatic flavor, is a cross between the European wine grape and the American grape, making it suitable for the\u2064 region&#8217;s climate and soil. While\u200d Delaware \u200bmay not be \u2064known \u200bfor\u2063 its wine production, \u2063the &#8220;Delaware&#8221;\u2064 grape\u2062 has made\u2064 its mark\u200c in\u2064 the\u2063 industry.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its limited number of wineries, Delaware&#8217;s wine\u2064 industry has\u2063 been gaining \u200crecognition in recent years. The state&#8217;s winemakers are \u2064dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-wine-producers-calls-for-sips-for-solidarity\/\" title=\"Israeli wine producers urge for \"Sips for Solidarity.\"\">producing high-quality wines<\/a> that highlight the unique \u200ccharacteristics of the region. From crisp white wines \u200cto robust reds, Delaware has \u2062a diverse range of offerings for wine enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Should Delaware\u2064 wine make an appearance at the \u200dnext State Dinner, it would\u200c not \u200bonly \u2064showcase the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-president-trumps-2024-gop-hopefuls-from-south-carolina-with-party-speaking-gig\/\" title=\"Former President Trump outshines South Carolina's potential 2024 GOP candidates with party speaking engagement.\">growing wine industry<\/a> but also\u2062 serve as a testament to President Biden&#8217;s support for local businesses and his commitment to promoting American products. It would \u2063also provide an opportunity for\u200d guests to experience and appreciate the unique\u2064 flavors and qualities of\u2062 Delaware wine.<\/p>\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irish-senators-protest-mcgregor-presidential-run\/\" title=\"Irish Senators oppose McGregor's presidential bid\">decision \u200dultimately lies<\/a> \u200bwith President Biden and \u2063his \u2062team, the \u2062possibility \u200cof Delaware wine \u200cbeing featured \u2064at \u200ca State Dinner is certainly an exciting \u200bprospect. It would not only put Delaware&#8217;s \u200dwineries on the\u2063 map but also give recognition \u200cto the state&#8217;s contribution to\u2062 the American wine landscape. \u200dAs the wine industry continues to grow and thrive\u200d in Delaware, \u2062it may not be long before Delaware \u200bwine \u2062becomes \u2062a staple at\u200d the White \u200cHouse \u2062and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Variety of wines from different states, showcasing the diversity of American winemaking. However, Delaware&#8217;s wine industry is not prominent, so it&#8217;s unsurprising that President Biden hasn&#8217;t featured their wine at the State Dinners. This aligns with the tradition of highlighting wines from regions renowned for their vino, honoring the rich winemaking heritage of the United States<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2647,"featured_media":2172217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22336103977598-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22336103977598-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2647"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172216\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}