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08-27-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Your Social Media Booze Holiday Guide
13 things you probably didn’t know about ‘2-buck Chuck,’
THE 9 MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES WHEN BUYING CRAFT BEER
AND MORE!
Top 10 Premium-Plus Table Wine Brands in the U.S. by Retail Value
Alcohol a factor in fight between Maine and New Hampshire over millions in revenue
New Hampshire wants to sell more booze to out-of-staters so it’s offering them discounts – something Maine’s liquor agency dismisses as a ‘gimmick.’
Why Bordeaux Brings Out the Best in Cabernet Sauvignon
Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon is produced around the world. But none quite compare to a bottle from Bordeaux, where it was first produced.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/10/bordeaux-cabernet-sauvignon/
Wine and money
The biggest wine contaminant (far worse than sulphur) is money.
SIX ITALIAN WINES MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW
Italy has authorized over 350 different varietals that can be used in winemaking; this fact alone is enough to make your head spin and cause you to realize there’s definitely more to Italy than just Chianti in a wicker basket.
Oil Additive Could Aid in Wine Production
Argan oil helps to protect yeasts from harsh industrial processes
Bribes, Backdoor Deals, and Pay to Play: How Bad Rosé Took Over
A sommelier opens up about the shady business practices that are behind the rise of watery, terrible rosé.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/rise-of-bad-rose
How to Pair Wine With Cheez-Its
They actually kind of taste like cheese, which makes them a natural candidate to wash down with some wine
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/08/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-cheez-it-crackers.html
In 2018, What Does A Butler Have To Do With Wine?
Turns out knowing other things can be useful to a butler
Mass. Craft Beverage App: Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries and Wineries
Great interactive map
https://mass-eoeea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f7038ef158914191b198764b1485c366
Which Country Imports the Most Wine in the World?
In general, wine imports continue to indicate a mild slump.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/08/14/country-imports-most-wine-world
A small-batch limited production offering sourced from two select vineyards in the esteemed appellation of Monterey.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/08/14/cupcake-winemakers-blend-ultra-premium-chardonnay
CANNED WINE SALES UP 43% IN AMERICA
Sales of canned wine are soaring in the US, with year-on-year sales currently up 43% as consumers become more open-minded to alternative packaging for wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/canned-wine-sales-up-43-in-america/
THE 9 MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES WHEN BUYING CRAFT BEER
But craft beer can be confusing and even a bit snobby and intimidating depending on where you’re purchasing your brew.
THE BIRTHPLACES OF MORE THAN 30 FAMOUS COCKTAILS
When a cocktail attains classic status, it’s often hard to remember how and where it originated in the first place.
CHAMPAGNE-FILLED CUPCAKES
These Sound Great!
Choosing wines for a party
“It depends.” With so many variables to consider, there are no rules.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8624604-181/berger-on-wine-choosing-wines
8 Tips for Creating an Effective Wine Self-study Practice
A Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier offer advice on how to prepare for the big exams
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/8-tips-for-creating-an-effective-wine-self-study-practice/
MASSACHUSSETTS MAYOR BOYCOTTS SAM ADAMS BEER OVER TRUMP
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone made the declaration on Twitter, after learning that Jim Koch, chairman of Boston Beer, whose grandfather created the recipe for Samuel Adams Boston Lager, had joined other business leaders for a dinner with Trump on 7 August.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/massachussetts-mayor-boycots-sam-adams-beer-over-trump/
An introduction into German wine
Germany isn’t your typical wine country, but they make some of the best wine in the world
SEVEN OF THE BEST BOOZY TRAIN RIDES IN AMERICA
Train rides in America where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a region’s wines, beers, and breathtaking views, no checked baggage necessary.
LeBron James had a $4,000 wine night and we asked a sommelier to rate his picks
LeBron’s shooting percentage on wine is pretty good, but his choices are a little predictable.
https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2018/8/14/17687754/lebron-james-wine-night-instagram-sommelier
Here’s why champagne and prosecco make you feel more drunk than normal wine
Carbon dioxide in sparkling drinks increases the permeability of your biomembranes, allowing more alcohol into your bloodstream.
6 Secrets About Paso Robles, A Vibrant Wine Region Of California
One of Central California’s most charming towns is an easy drive from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Paso Robles is a half an hour from the Pacific Ocean and is home to great local wineries and fun bars and restaurants.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2018/08/13/six-secrets-about-paso-robles/#fb18fbe61da2
13 things you probably didn’t know about ‘2-buck Chuck,’ Trader Joe’s notoriously cheap wine
Trader Joe’s “two-buck Chuck,” its famously cheap private-label wine, has a complicated backstory.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-two-buck-chuck-wine-facts-2018-8
Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar Is Finally Coming to the U.S.
While those calendars all do their part to make the season merry and bright, one advent calendar has eluded Americans.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/aldi-wine-cheese-advent-calendar
The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine
The temperature of your wine plays an important role in how it tastes. Here’s how cold your wine should be and a few tips to help it get there.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/13/chill-wine/
This App Gives You a Discount on Beer
Love visiting breweries? A new app will actually cover some of the cost of your next drink.
http://fortune.com/2018/08/17/pintpass-app/
How To Read a Wine Label – Wine 101 Videos
Stop trying to memorize labels. There’s a better way!
How To Translate Champagne Label Details
Since 1979, Champagne labels include nine mandatory factors (other optional indicators may also be present) which comply with European Union laws.
Five wine stories you never need to read again
You don’t need to read these five wine stories again, because they don’t say anything anyone needs to know to enjoy wine
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/five-wine-stories-you-never-need-to-read-again/
What Is Spontaneous Fermentation, and How Does It Affect the Taste of Wine, Beer, and Booze?
The hands-off fermentation method makes really interesting wine, beer, and even rum. Here’s why we’re so into it right now.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/spontaneous-fermentation
China now drinks more Budweiser than the US
Domestic beer consumption in the US has fallen over the last two decades while China’s interest in American beer has spiked. Budweiser sales finally flipped in China’s favor in the first half of 2018 and the trend is expected to continue.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/16/China-now-drinks-more-Budweiser-than-the-US
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF CHILE
Chile is one of the most unique countries in the world for making wine thanks to the diversity of its geography
I Love You, Doc: A Brief, Boozy History of Alcohol as Medicine
Basically since fermentation was discovered, we’ve sought cure-by-ABV for everything from the common cold to dyspepsia
https://vinepair.com/articles/alcohol-medicinal-use-history/
5 Ways That Port And Champagne Are Alike
By understanding the parallels between Port and Champagne, wine lovers can better know and love both of these special wines.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/08/16/port-champagne-are-same/#1e1b884c7947
WINE TASTES BETTER WHEN YOU DITCH THE RULES FOR DRINKING IT
“A lot of wine rules are bullshit.”
https://qz.com/quartzy/1361654/wine-tastes-better-when-you-ditch-the-rules-for-drinking-it/
Your Social Media Booze Holiday Guide
From National Rosé Day to National Margarita Day, here’ s a list of reasons to imbibe your favorite beverage.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/17/social-media-alcohol-food-holiday-guide/
Is Prosecco Italy’s Sparkling Wine Juggernaut
Prosecco is an Italian white wine produced in 9 provinces across the Veneto
The Life Cycle of Champagne
How do you make an older wine taste younger? Or a younger wine taste older?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/08/the-life-cycle-of-champagne
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