Liquor Industry News/Links
2-15-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
A Rechargeable LED Cork That Turns Empty Bottles Into Lamps
Cool gadget that can be use for wine crafts
http://gizmodo.com/a-rechargeable-led-cork-that-turns-empty-bottles-into-l-1518201094
Wine + Life: How To Find A Wine You Like
Tips on finding wines
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2014/02/07/wine-life-how-to-find-a-wine-you-like/
Seattle sommelier hacks wine world with award-winning site
All about the woman behind one of the best wine education blogs
Boston Wine Expo Bans Direct-To-Consumer Exhibitors
No direct shippers or wine ship supporters will have booths
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=51718#sthash.aPLHsOg7.dpuf
FRIDGE PRESERVES CHAMPAGNE’S FRESHNESS
10th February, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
US scientists have found that Champagne kept at lower temperatures is less likely to develop a “browning” compound that turns wine bad.
RED WINE AND ASPIRIN COULD KILL CANCER CELLS
11th February, 2014 by Lauren May
A compound found in red wine combined with aspirin could kill abnormal cells that lead to cancer, new research suggests.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/02/red-wine-and-aspirin-could-kill-cancer-cells/
Plainville Ma gas station pulls wine, beer application after selectmen say supermarket might need it
This is crazy! Towns telling small business owners they are saving things for bigger stores as they sell more!
Gluten labelling and the American government’s problem with fermentation
Nice blog about labeling wine and alcohol for glutens
Learn The Secrets of Each Red Wine Color
Nice pictures of the colors in red wines
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/red-wine-color/?mc_cid=2f93a74a1a&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Yuengling pushes distribution into Massachusetts
In stock Soon!
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/yuengling-pushes-distribution-into-massachusetts-1.1631986
New Souverain Wine Line
Treasury Wine Estates has revamped California wine brand Souverain, aiming to reinvigorate a label historically known as a reliable, value-oriented Sonoma producer. The relaunch will include a new look intended to “breathe fresh life” into Souverain while staying true to its roots. Elements in the brand’s new label depict a crown, a cluster of grapes, the California golden bear and the thistle of Scotland, a tribute to winery founder Lee Stewart’s heritage.
Concurrently, Souverain will introduce a new range of North Coast wines—including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot—targeting the fast-growing $15 segment. Those wines will join the brand’s flagship Winemaker’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley ($40) and Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley ($35). According to Treasury, the intention is to build on Souverain’s legacy of producing high-quality North Coast Cabernet
New Sam Adams Beer
Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams brand has released Escape Route, a new limited edition spring seasonal. Billed as a Kölsch-style, 5%-abv brew, Escape Route is made with an “untraditional” yeast strain, which ferments at ale-like temperatures, but is then cold-conditioned like a lager, resulting in a blend of honey, floral, grapefruit and herbal hop notes. The hybrid entry is currently available nationwide, priced at $7.99-$9.99 a six-pack. Escape Route is also available as part of the Samuel Adams Spring Brews variety 12-pack, which retails for $14.99-$17.99.
Spring Mix Pack In Stock And ON SALE $13.99
The Countries that drink the most liquor
Map and story
http://www.businessinsider.com/countries-drink-most-liquor-map-2014-2
FREE BEER FOR CANADIANS AT SOCHI OLYMPICS
12th February, 2014 by Lauren May
A fridge filled with beer that will only open at the touch of a Canadian passport has been installed at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
TOP 10 ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY DRINKS
If the thought of Valentine’s Day fills you with a sense of dread and despair then these are the drinks for you.
Can You Pair Wine and Chocolate?
Some wine and chocolate pairing advice
Six Exciting Wine Regions To Explore In 2014
Wine regions to explore
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2014/02/11/six-exciting-wine-regions-to-explore-in-2014/
Americans Are Drinking More Italian Wines Than Italians
New Study according the Italian Wine and Food Institute
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/11/americans-italian-wine_n_4764847.html
New Patron Tequila
Patron has officially unveiled its upscale Gran Patron Piedra Tequila in the U.S. market. A limited production extra anejo Tequila, Piedra is made via the “Tahona” process in which steam-cooked agave is slowly crushed with a two-ton volcanic stone wheel called a Tahona. The resulting juice is then fermented and distilled along with the agave fiber. Piedra, retailing at $399 a hand-numbered 750-ml. bottle, was previously available only in travel retail.
New Busch Beer Soon
Anheuser-Busch is extending its Busch brand with its first new product in more than 15 years. The new entry, Busch Signature Copper Lager, is a higher-alcohol brew reminiscent of the recent Platinum and Black Crown extensions to A-B’s Bud Light and Budweiser brands respectively. Copper Lager is at 5.7% abv, compared with 4.3% for the core Busch brand. It’s rolling out across 12 Midwestern states for now—backed by print, TV and digital ads under the tagline “More Flavor. No Fuss”—with further expansion possible depending on performance.
Tired of Morning Hangovers? You Could Be Allergic to Alcohol
May actually be the result of an allergic reaction to ingredients in alcohol.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tim-mainardi-/alcohol-allergies_b_4769469.html
U.S. sales volume.
Wine Business Monthly, which puts out the annual report top producers in 2013. The top 10:
1. Gallo, with an estimated volume of 80 million cases. The company does not disclose this data.
2. The Wine Group, whose holdings include the former Franzia Winery near Ripon, 57.5 million.
3. Constellation Brands, which is based in New York state but is a major California producer, 50 million.
4. Bronco Wine Co., south of Ceres, 20 million.
5. Trinchero Family Estates, based in Napa Valley, 18.5 million.
6. Treasury Wine Estates, based in Australia but with some brands from California, 15.4 million.
7. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington state, 7.5 million.
8. DFV Wines, formerly Delicato, near Manteca, 7 million.
9. Jackson Family Wines, Sonoma and other regions, 5.5 million.
10. Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Napa and other regions, 3.8 million.
This Video Demystifies Wine Terms Like “Aerate,” “Corked,” and “Tears”
http://lifehacker.com/this-video-demystifies-wine-terms-like-aerate-corke-1521784247
10 chocolate beers to share with your sweetie
http://draftmag.com/features/10-chocolate-beers/
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