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04-30-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine
THC-INFUSED BEER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
WHAT IS STREGA?
AND MORE!
Using CRISPR on Grapes
New technologies like gene editing hold promise for improving the fruit’s resistance to disease
THE INTERNET SALES TAX SUPREME COURT CASE IS HUGE, BUT WON’T IMPACT WINERIES MUCH
The requirement to remit sales tax typically comes as a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agency for the purpose of shipping wine directly to consumers
Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!
Have you ever wondered why some wines, like Pinot Noir, come in different shaped bottles?
https://www.reversewinesnob.com/why-are-wine-bottles-different-shapes
Researching using dairy by-products to make beer
Cornell researchers are looking into ways to make beer out of a dairy by-product.
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/researching-using-dairy-by-products-to-make-beer
French court rejects plea from luxury wine label to stop cheap blends being sold under ‘Petrus’ name
After a seven-year legal battle, the Bordeaux appeals court has ruled that the makers of a cheap, blended wine that sells for less than £10 a bottle can continue to use the name ‘Petrus’.
Wine from French oak or American oak – what a difference a barrel can make
More than just containers for fermenting or ageing, the right barrel can add depth and character to a wine
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABSOLUT VODKA
Even if you do drink Absolut, there are probably more than a few things you don’t know about the product, or the company itself.
Pay-to-Play Schemes Keep TTB Busy
These infractions, he adds, can “include on-premise and off-premise retailers. The preferred shelf space at an off-premise retailer may be the space near the check-out counter or the eye-level on the aisle shelves …. For an on-premise retailer, it could be the draft beer taphead, the well product or, again, some shelf or display space that traditionally captures the eye of the consumer who may then order that brand.”
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/04/pay-to-play-schemes-keep-ttb-busy
Why comparing wine-quality scores might make no sense
There is no mathematical meaning to comparing wine-quality scores between different critics.
https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/04/why-comparing-wine-quality-scores-might.html
How wine became former UW star Damon Huard’s latest touchdown
Huard’s venture is known as Passing Time. The winery’s name came from South Florida resident Claire Marino. Her husband is one of Huard’s business partners. You might know him as Dan Marino.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/article208859029.html
One wine writer asks wine lovers to reflect on their standards
Let’s assume that you are dedicated to drinking wine. It’s your go-to, your default, your everlasting love. Wine is part of your life, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
With that assumption in mind, let’s consider a handful of questions to find out not how much you love drinking wine, but how “good” you are at it. And if simple concepts like “good” and “bad” are too aggressive, replace “How good are you?” with “How much do you care?”
http://www.sacbee.com/news/news-services/article208982179.html
Back label wine descriptions: What the jumble and winespeak on the back label really means
In fact, back label wine descriptions may be more annoying, since their job is to help sell the wine. Who wants to buy a wine where the back label promises something that isn’t there?
Aussie wine exports to China up 51%,
top $1 billion
Do You Order the Second-Cheapest Wine?
Help us investigate a popular ordering strategy.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/second-cheapest-wine-investigation
French Wine Study Finds Wine Lovers Can Taste Pesticides in Wine
Can you taste pesticides in wine? That’s the topic French scientist and researcher Seralini set out to explore in a country wide study of wines from popular French wine regions (and one Italian wine region).
http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2018/04/french-wine-study-finds-wine-lovers-can.html
THESE CHEESES ARE MADE WITH ALCOHOL
You know that old saying, “have your champagne and eat it, too?” No? Well, get familiar with it, because we have a groundbreaking round up of cheeses that are made with booze, inspired by a certain pink Prosecco cheese that you’ve probably seen all over the Internet.
Sony Sues Brewer Over “Breaking Bud” Beer
The studio claims Knee Deep Brewing is infringing on its ‘Breaking Bad’ trademarks.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sony-sues-brewer-breaking-bud-beer-1103620
The Beginner’s Guide to Natural Wine
The natural wine movement gains in popularity by the day, but what really makes a wine natural? With shifting definitions and no official standards, confusion can abound. We take a deep look at all things “natty wine” for your complete guide to this exciting category.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/17/natural-wine-guide/
Survey at 2018 Vinitaly shows booming trends in organic wine consumption
Italian consumers were developing a strong taste for organic wine, a research unveiled at the Vinitaly wine fair here in Verona showed.
In the first two months of 2018, sales of organic wine reached 21.6 million euros (26.6 million U.S. dollars) in terms of value in the country’s large retails chain only, according to the research.
The figure marked an 88 percent increase compared to the same period of 2017 (while non-organic wine sales overall grew by 3 percent in value).
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/18/c_137118435.htm
Why Did Jesus Make So Much Wine?
Jesus was at a wedding, and the hosts ran out of wine. After some discussion with his mother, Mary, Jesus astonishes everyone by turning the purification water into wine.
The question I want to consider is, Why did Jesus make so much wine?
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/jesus-make-much-wine/
Wine trends through the years: The trendiest styles from the past six decades
Tasting glasses at the ready, here’s a look back at some of the biggest wine trends from the swinging Sixties to present day…
The Problems With Wine Scores
Scores between wine critics cannot be compared except in the rare case in which two critics use the same objective scoring scheme
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/04/18/the-problems-with-wine-scores-episode-489/
Champagne Shipments to U.S. Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year
In 2017, 23,096,645 bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2017, an increase of 5.9 percent from 2016.
https://www.champagne.fr/en/comite-champagne/bureaus/bureaus/united-states/news-detail?actu=97
Discover the new educational film presenting terroir, vine-training, wine-making, tasting of Champagne
7 Beer Pool Floats You Need In Your Life For A Pitcher-Perfect Summer
Ditch the lounge chair and float into the weekend on a beer-inspired pool floaty.
How to Plan Wine for Your Wedding
Wedding planning is hard work. Drinking wine shouldn’t be. We talk to an expert on how to best navigate wine for your wedding, from selections to budget and day-of logistics. Here’s your guide to creating the perfect day.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/wedding-wine-planning/
Have High Acid Wines Finally Burned Out?
There was a time when the single most popular phrase among a certain subset of wine drinkers was “high-acid.” Exhausted from the uber-ripe, fruity, and boozy juice of the previous era, many sommeliers and wine professionals began extolling the virtues of high acidity in the mid-2000s.
https://vinepair.com/articles/high-acid-wine-trend/
Decanting a bottle of house wine serves no purpose and other dining tips
There are some things every server, bartender or restaurant manager want the public to know.
http://www.themonitor.com/life/vidafood/article_346a1bdc-430a-11e8-9178-5771570d367b.html
Dive into the World of Organic and Biodynamic Wines
Whether you enjoy white, red, sparkling, rosé or all of the above, here are some organic and biodynamic bottles to introduce you to this booming wine category.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/organic-biodynamic-wines/
Why you should ignore the stigma around ordering the cheapest red or white and enjoy a glass of house wine
Snobby wait staff can make it easy to forget that buying fermented grape juice is supposed to be a business transaction, one no different from dropping your shirts off at the dry cleaners or having your teeth cleaned at the dentist
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to launch Tequila
If Johnson joins the Tequila bandwagon, he will follow in the footsteps of George Clooney and Rande Gerber’s Casamigos brand – which was sold to Diageo for US$1bn last year – and Justin Timberlake’s Sauza 901 brand – which Beam Suntory has had a minority stake in since 2014.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-to-launch-tequila/
MOËT & CHANDON: CHAMPAGNE PAIRS BEST WITH FRENCH FRIES
Adding to a growing list of ‘low-brow’ food such as popcorn and fish and chips, French fries are yet another pairing perfect for Champagne according to Moët & Chandon, in line with the principle that Champagne’s zesty acidity cuts through the saltiness and fat of junk food.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/moet-chandon-champagne-pairs-best-with-french-fries/
Wines Listed from Dry to Sweet
Here are a couple of simplified charts of popular wines listed from dry to sweet.
Best Wine For Sushi? Try One of These
In this article, the aim is to simplify some of that “what if,” discerned through tireless (and totally selfless) tasting of wines alongside some of the more interesting styles of sushi.
Budweiser parent absolved of pay-to-play charge in Mass.
In a case closely watched by the US beer industry, Massachusetts alcohol officials have determined that a local beer wholesaler owned by Anheuser-Busch is not liable under state anti-pay-to-play rules for giving away nearly $1 million in equipment to beer retailers.
Tasting note dilemmas
Jane Anson considers the mechanics of putting together a tasting note, and what factors she believes are worth considering.
THC-INFUSED BEER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
What if we told you that it’s possible to enjoy the taste of a cold beer and the pleasant feel of solid buzz without the hangover? It sounds like an impossible dream, right? Well, that dream will soon be a reality for the people of Colorado.
AUSTRALIAN WINERY HALTS KANGAROO CULL AFTER BACKLASH
An Australian winery has cancelled its planned kangaroo cull after facing heavy criticism from animal rights advocates on social media.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/australian-winery-halts-kangaroo-cull-after-backlash/
Exploring Rosé Winemaking Techniques
Wine professionals from Provence to Chile discuss the varying production methods for pink wines
Anheuser-Busch Hopes Multi-Packs Will Stoke Growth of High End Brands
Felipe Szpigel, president of A-B’s High End, told Brewbound that more of his division’s craft breweries will be releasing 15- and 18-packs in the next couple of months.
How The Prisoner Went From Outsider Wine to $285 Million National Phenomenon
The Prisoner, the ridiculously popular California red blend with the shackled inmate on the bottle.
Do Wine Consumer Preferences Change Over Time?
New Research Study Provides Some Answers
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=198045
Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Red, White and Green
Raise a glass to Mother Earth on this episode of the Wine Enthusiast podcast, when we dive into environmentally-friendly winemaking techniques, the farm-to-table movement and an in-depth look at the natural wine trend.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/s3e8/
What’s wrong with rosé wines, and why you should never pay more than $25 for a bottle
As we enter pink wine season, we find ourselves in a category run amok. Demand is as riotous as a Black Friday toy sale at Walmart, and a towering tsunami of pink mediocrity has flooded the market to meet it. Rosé has not just jumped the shark, it’s jumped the whale next to the shark and the cruise ship bearing down on the whale.
http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-dr-away-with-rose-wine-20180421-story.html
Making Sense of Mendocino
Mendocino is a county with two faces. One face, the softer side, is well known. This is the coastal half that contains Anderson Valley, where delicate Pinot Noir and exceptional sparkling wines are enjoying increasing, and deserving, renown. The other face of Mendocino resides further east, in the cache of old vines that sprawl across the Redwood Valley appellation and surround the towns of Ukiah, Talmage, and Hopland.
https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/kelli-white/posts/mendocino-county
Rules for Trade Tasting Events
Such an occasion is not the best at which to make a serious evaluation of a wine; the portions are tiny, the crush of people can be terrific, and sometimes the sheer number of wines to be tried is overwhelming.
http://biggerthanyourhead.net/2018/04/19/rules-for-trade-tasting-events/
Red Champagne, France’s Best Kept Secret
Coteaux Champenois rouge is an intriguing wine that history almost left behind. But this red from the Champagne region of France is staging a comeback. Here’s what you should know.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/19/red-champagne/
What Is A Wine Hostel? These Low-Budget Accommodations Will Make Your Next Trip Posh As Heck
If you’re planning your next vacation on the cheap, you might choose to stay in a hostel to save your money for more important things, like wine. Well, someone had the genius idea of combining these two things.
Winemakers cashing in on vegan-friendly ‘revolution’
Australian winemakers who once hid the fact their wines were vegan-friendly are now proudly displaying their credentials on bottle labels because in today’s market, being a more naturally made product is something to advertise.
But wine is just grapes, right? Not exactly.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine
Wine lovers buy bottles of wine. Wine fanatics buy cases.
Learn how much is in a case of wine, what it should cost, and how to put together a great mixed case.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/case-of-wine-guide/
WHAT IS STREGA?
An Italian liqueur that’s a veritable witches’ brew of herbs and spices which speak to the complexity of this gently sweet elixir: Strega.
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