Liquor Industry News/Links
10-17-15
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*
Innovating Wine Education This Week
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Aromatic Wines Were Tasted And Reviewed Using The Quini App.
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Franklin’s La Cantina Wines For Sale!
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Consumer Holiday Spending
History Of Cocktails
New Products
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These Are The 10 Drunkest Cities In Massachusetts
Franklin was ranked 5th as the least drunk places in MA. Or the most sober, if you will
http://www.roadsnacks.net/these-are-the-10-drunkest-places-in-massachusetts/
How to buy wine: look for specific words on the label, not cute design
Wine labels are designed to catch your eye in a dizzying sea of often-lookalike options, but grabbing for the best-looking label is not the smartest way to shop
Quiz: Which Missouri Wine are you?
Find out which Missouri wine you are and what dishes and desserts to try with it
I was Norton!
http://www.voxmagazine.com/2015/10/which-missouri-wine-are-you-quiz/
Here’s how a Big Beer merger could hurt craft brewers
By dramatically expanding its existing distribution network in Europe, Asia, and other countries—and focusing on its own bigger brands as it has frequently done domestically—an AB InBev/SABMiller combo could hamper the expansion of U.S. craft beers in international territories
http://fortune.com/2015/10/09/big-beer-merger-craft/
The best beer jingles ever made
Here are a few of the most memorable jingles that sold different brands of beer – some of which no longer even exist
More glassy-winged sharpshooters found in Marin, Sonoma
Agricultural pest inspectors in Sonoma and Marin counties found a greatly feared nemesis for North Coast winegrape vines, as well as for other plants, on nursery shipments from Southern California.
The Science of Wine: How Banfi Wines Uses Innovation to Stay Ahead
Wine making is one of the most competitive businesses in the world. Similar to distilleries and breweries, it seems like a new, exciting winery opens its doors every week. It’s difficult to find a way to get ahead of the competition. That is unless you innovate and use science like the folks at Banfi Wines.
A-B Eyes Root Beer
Brewers Continue to Flood Market With Soda-Like Beers
A-B InBev also appears to be taking aim at MillerCoors-owned Redd’s Apple Ale with a couple new apple brews
http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/lowdown-shock-top-super-bowl-bud-light-apple-coming/300683/
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF GERMANY: MAP & INFOGRAPHIC
The infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to Germany’s wines, including the thirteen wine growing regions, the major grapes that grow in each of them, along with essential info on how to decode a German wine label.
Growers Suffer Low Yields in Paso Robles
Most vineyards yield 50% less than normal; some not worth harvesting
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=158958
There are many affordable choices in French wine
There are many affordable choices in French wine, well-balanced wines which deliver great QPR – or quality to price ratio.
Quini Newsletter
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Franklin Wine Club Mentioned
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Threat of arsenic in wine is low
The health threat from arsenic in wine is low unless one also eats a large amount of other contaminated foods, according to a second study by the same author.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2015/10/11/findings/py4MzpoS37jVyR0JNQi1VI/story.html
Consumer Holiday Spending
OAK BARRELS VS. OAK ALTERNATIVES
There is powdered oak, oak chips, oak staves and oak pieces in innumerable shapes and sizes.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/oak-barrels-vs-oak-alternatives
Find out which beer is made closest to you with this crazy map
A dedicated community of GPS enthusiasts maintains a list of every brewery and brewpub in North America over at poi-factory.com.
WHAT IS CRÉMANT?
It’s sparkling wine, in fact, and useful to know about if you like your bubbly, or if you just wanna sound cool at a party.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/what-is-cremant/
THE HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL IN PICTURES
Great slideshow of the history
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/10/the-history-of-the-cocktail-in-pictures/
Brews and candy pairings add flavor to Halloween
It sounds like a trick to pair beer with candy, but for some it’s a treat.
http://www.pe.com/articles/beer-783234-pairing-candy.html
AB InBev, SABMiller Reach “Agreement In Principle” On $106 Billion Deal
After years of pursuit, top global brewer AB InBev appears to have finally corraled top rival SABMiller. The two brewing giants issued a joint statement this morning that they have reached an “agreement in principle” on key terms of a deal that would see AB InBev pay £44 ($67) a share, or about $106 billion, to acquire SABMiller, representing a 50% premium to the latter’s share price on September 14, the day before renewed speculation erupted about a potential merger. The proposed deal would create a global brewing colossus with a market share as high as 35%, according to Impact Databank.
SABMiller’s largest shareholder, Altria Group, which owns a 27% stake, hailed the agreement, and SABMiller’s board—which rejected three previous offers—is expected to recommend it to shareholders. Under U.K. takeover rules, the two parties have until October 28 to iron out final terms, and AB InBev has agreed to pay $3 billion if the deal falls through.
While the long-awaited AB InBev-SABMiller tie-up has major global implications, the world’s two largest beer markets—China and the U.S.—may see little change. In the U.S., due to AB InBev already holding a nearly 50% market share, regulators will likely require SABMiller to relinquish its 58% stake in MillerCoors, its joint venture with Molson Coors that has a market share of around 25%. In China, SABMiller owns a 49% stake in top brewer CR Snow, and AB InBev is the third-leading player.
Meanwhile, U.S. regulators have fixed their gaze on AB InBev in a separate matter. The U.S. Justice Department and California attorney general are questioning whether AB’s pending purchases of wholesalers in Oakland and San Jose could potentially bottle up distribution of several craft beer brands handled by those operations. AB currently owns 17 of the 500 distributors that handle its products in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, and has made a number of moves at the wholesale tier lately.
Alcohol Preferences By Income And Education Level
Revolution Expands Distribution to Massachusetts
Revolution Brewing has announced plans to officially expand distribution to Massachusetts, signing with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) for statewide coverage beginning Nov. 2.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/revolution-expands-distribution-to-massachusetts
Treasury Wine Estates to Buy U.S. and British Brands From Diageo
The Australian winemaker Treasury Wine Estates said on Wednesday it would buy the majority of the United States- and Britain-based wine assets of the alcoholic beverage company Diageo for $552 million in cash to bolster its sales in the world’s biggest wine markets.
Why wine bottles have gotten thicker, heavier
This is a relatively new phenomenon: the greater use of ultra-heavy bottles to imply greatness.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/4565292-181/why-wine-bottles-have-gotten
The Art of Making Beer Syrup
It’s possible to make a beer-flavored, non-alcoholic syrup with ingredients you already have in your kitchen
http://www.outsideonline.com/2021626/art-making-beer-syrup
Top 6 Wine Faults: Their Causes & How to Identify them?
Our ingographic helps you learn about the most common wine faults, how to identify them, and what causes them. We’re also giving tips on how to eliminate some of them, or temper their negative effect.
http://socialvignerons.com/2015/10/15/top-6-wine-faults-their-causes-how-to-identify-them/
MUST MIX: FUN CANDY COCKTAILS
Mix up some of these fun candy cocktail creations
http://chilledmagazine.com/must-mix-fun-candy-cocktails/
How much sugar is in your alcohol?
The NHS recommends your daily sugar intake should not exceed 50g, but how much of that is taken up by alcohol?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/news/how-much-sugar-is-in-your-alcohol/
A Look at Fall 2015’s Best Drink Books
From the newly updated Oxford Companion to Wine to cocktail books from The NoMad and The Dead Rabbit, behold the best drink books the fall/winter 2015 season has to offer.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/best-drinks-books-fall-winter-2015-wine-beer-cocktail-recipe-books/
A look at new world vs. old world wine style
Broadly speaking, wines from Europe follow a historical style, and wines that don’t come from Europe — called new world wines — either follow the Europeans or make their own way and come up with something entirely new.
SMIRNOFF TARGETS SHOT MARKET WITH NEW FLAVOURS
The new Smirnoff Electric range comprises Berry, Apple, Mandarin and Guarana each packaged in fluorescent coloured bottles that activate under black light.
Everything You Need to Know About Wine Cocktails
Thankfully, the wine cooler is not the only wine cocktail around.
http://www.eater.com/2015/10/15/9541873/wine-cocktails-101
What Do Wine Lovers Mean by ‘Smooth’?
It may be the word most often used to describe wine, but ‘smooth’ is actually pretty hard to define. Wall Street Journal wine columnist Lettie Teague searches for an answer and finds that it’s a matter of taste
http://www.wsj.com/articles/what-do-wine-lovers-mean-by-smooth-1444922974
The Guide to Petite Sirah Wine
Explore the flavors and tastes of Petite Sirah wines and find out how to pair it with food.
Native Wine Grapes of America
I’d like to introduce you to several of the native wine grapes of America.
Montepulciano Wine Guide
Montepulciano (“mon-ta-pull-channo”) is a medium-bodied red wine grape that is supposed to have originated in central Italy.
Impact Databank’s Look At Single Malt Scotch’s Top Players
BUFFALO TRACE WARNS OF ‘POOR’ VAN WINKLE YIELD
This year about half the usual amount of 20 and 23-year-old Van Winkle will be available, while yields of 15-year-old have also been reduced.
SPANISH WINES PROMOTES FOOD PAIRING
A new initiative called “Eat Spain Drink Spain” has launched in the UK to show that Spanish wine and food are the “most natural of partners”.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/10/spanish-wines-promotes-food-pairing/
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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
Upcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room
Thanksgiving Wines Class Thursday, November 19, 2015 7pm
When it comes to serving wine for Thanksgiving, did you know it’s more about matching the wine to the side dishes than to the turkey? We’ll taste through a variety of whites and reds, all of which would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving Day table. Cheese and crackers will be provided.
Great Holiday Gift Wines Class Thursday, December 3, 2015 7pm
Are you thinking of buying a bottle of wine as a holiday gift for that wine lover on your list? We can help! We’ll taste through six wines in different styles, all of which will make fantastic, stress-free gift giving. We’ll also explore other wine-related gift giving ideas. Cheese and crackers will be provided.
Sign ups are now open online or visit the Norfolk Recreation office at 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056 Telephone: (508)520-1315, recreation@virtualnorfolk.org
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