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By: Mark C Lenzi
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10-29-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine
BEER PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S 10 FAVORITE PIZZAS
Top five drinking dos and don’ts
AND MORE!
ELON MUSK ANNOUNCES BID TO PRODUCE TESLA-BRANDED TEQUILA
Entrepreneur and CEO of electric car and solar power company Tesla, Elon Musk, has revealed his company has filed an application to trademark ‘Teslaquila’, meaning that what was originally an April Fool’s prank could become a reality.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/elon-musk-announces-bid-to-produce-tesla-branded-tequila/
PROSECCO DRINKERS ‘DON’T CARE’ IF IT’S DOC OR DOCG
During a masterclass in London last month, Stefano Ferrante, head winemaker at leading Italian sparkling wine producer Zonin1821, told attendees that most Prosecco drinkers ‘don’t care’ if the fizz is DOC or DOCG.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/prosecco-drinkers-dont-care-if-its-doc-or-docg/
FRENCH-CHINESE WINE LAB CREATED TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
A new research lab has been set up by China and France that will enable 30 researchers and scientists to look into the creation of new grape varieties that are better adapted to climate change.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/french-chinese-wine-lab-created-to-tackle-climate-change/
Faust or Faustini: who gets to be Napa Valley wine?
Huneeus Vintners, owners of the Napa brand Faust, wants to take her name away from her.
West Coast Wineries Are Refusing Grape Orders and Farmers Are Unhappy
Three wine companies have refused fruit from their grapegrowers, citing wildfire smoke; but the growers question whether that’s hot air
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/West-Coast-Wineries-Are-Refusing-Grape-Orders
The world’s largest wine companies look tiny compared with the overall global market
How aware are wine drinkers of wine regions?
How can we expect the average wine drinker to know where their wines come from? It turns out that we can’t. Even awareness of the names of wine regions is very poor amongst the average wine drinker.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/10/how-aware-are-wine-drinkers-of-wine.html
The Wine Workers We Don’t See
German scholars write about the exploitation of migrants to Italy in the Arab spring.
https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/food-drink/the-wine-workers-we-don-t-see-14743573
UPGRADE YOUR OREOS WITH BOOZY FILLINGS
By swapping the one-note vodka for some legitimately amazing alcohol and pairing each spirit with more appropriate filling flavors and cookie varieties, you can have a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth and your liquor-loving palate, too.
https://www.liquor.com/articles/upgrade-your-oreos-with-boozy-fillings/
Chianti 101
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHIANTI, CHIANTI CLASSICO, CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA AND CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE
Why Are New England IPAs So Expensive?
The same factors that make New England IPAs (NEIPAs) popular also contribute to their higher price points.
Why Wine Lovers Need to Give Mead Another Look
Learn why grape purists should take a chance on the original honey wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/15/mead-honey-wine/
Selecting A Wine Merchant – 5 Core Principles
If there is one main requirement for wine bliss as a consumer, it is finding a wine shop you can trust.
https://vintnerproject.com/learn/selecting-a-wine-merchant-5-core-principles/
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Wine Publicity
Good publicists know the writer, but more importantly, know who their audience is and what appeals to them. They pitch what’s relevant, and that’s the way it’s always worked,
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/16/navigating-changing-landscape-wine-publicity
How to Chill Beer: 5 Ways to Frost Your Ale and Lager
Get a frosty brew in as little as 30 seconds!
Big-box liquor store gets Braintree MA board’s OK despite opposition
The transfer was opposed by a citizens’ group calling itself No to Big Box Liquors Braintree and other liquor retailers who said Total would be the size of all the town’s other retailers combined and would be a threat to local small businesses.
The “threat to local stores” fight NEVER works
Johnnie Walker launches first 50-year-old whisky
Diageo has unveiled the 50-year-old John Walker Masters’ Edition, made using whiskies from distilleries that existed during the lifetime of the Johnnie Walker brand founder.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/johnnie-walker-launches-first-50-year-old-whisky/
Top five drinking dos and don’ts
The rules of drinking etiquette vary from place to place, with some countries maintaining superstitions around eye contact and crossing your arms. Here’s a list of the drinking dos and don’ts from around the globe.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/top-five-drinking-dos-and-donts/
Do prestigious wine ‘Master Sommeliers’ really matter?
A “master” title is like an Oscar: The recipient makes twice as much money, has his or her choice of jobs, and enjoys lavish travel paid for by vineyards.
https://nypost.com/2018/10/16/do-prestigious-wine-master-sommeliers-really-matter/
The only two master sommeliers in Massachusetts respond to a wine world scandal
Follow these guidelines when searching for a $10 bottle of wine
Most in this category tend to be over-oaked, too sweet, or simply something out of a wine factory with no soul or distinction, but, if you follow some guidelines, you will find quality bargains, and the suggestions apply to wines in the $10-15 range, too.
Raise A Glass To Salmon Safe Wine
SALMON-SAFE HAS CERTIFIED OVER 350 VINEYARDS ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS
https://salmonsafe.org/salmon-safe-wine/
U.S. Wine Sales Led by Value Increases
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments posted the strongest growth in September, driven by the arrival of the cooler weather that invites shipping.
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/204651/US-Wine-Sales-Led-by-Value-Increases
World wine output falls to 60-year low
Production remained nearly stable in the United States, the world’s fourth largest producer, and China, which has become the world’s seventh largest wine producer behind Australia and Argentina.
Big Wine Brands’ Bizarre Beginnings
The greatest wines seem to come from an inordinate amount of blood, sweat and tears.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/big-wine-brands-bizarre-beginnings
Vermont leads nation in per capita craft breweries
Wine has room to grow in small formats
More millennials are drinking wine, looking for high-end options with low price tags. And on demand online grocery shopping is causing brands to rethink their brick-and-mortar strategy.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/10/17/Wine-has-room-to-grow-in-small-formats
The Truth Behind Your Favorite Wines
Even the savviest drinker may not know how many wines, like Cabernet Sauvignon, are actually made from grape crosses and hybrids. Here’s your guide.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/16/truth-behind-wine-grape-crosses-hybrids/
Does wildlife = great wine?
Everything in our existence is marketed, right?
http://www.swigpr.com/does-wildlife-great-wine/
THERE’S MILLER LITE, MGD, AND MILLER HIGH LIFE. WHY IS THERE NO MILLER BEER?
Referred to by some as Miller Red Label, the beer was introduced in 1996.
The 10 Commandments of Wine
If there were 10 commandments of wine what would they be? Do you already follow the most important principles to know about wine? Find out.
5 Secret Wine Regions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Many of the world’s best wine regions are popular vacation spots in their own right: California, France, South Africa, and New Zealand. But there are still some undiscovered, award-winning wine regions with hidden treasures like “floating” vineyards and castle wineries—and fewer tipsy tourists.
https://www.smartertravel.com/secret-wine-regions/
The Winery That Fits in a Closet
What if you could make wine by putting grapes in a bag and pushing a button? Meet the GOfermentor, an automated, spill-proof, kitchen-size vino machine.
SO LONG, BEER GOGGLES. HELLO, VR WINE GOGGLES
Users donned headsets in specially designed rooms, equipped with wind machines and scented sprays, which activated based on their headset activity.
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/so-long-beer-goggles-hello-vr-wine-goggles/89484
Brut IPA: The Best New Thing in Beer or Passing Fad?
The latest phenomenon in American craft brewing’s seemingly never-ending love affair with the India Pale Ale.
https://oct.co/essays/what-is-brut-ipa?utm_source=oct_nl_
Cutting through the wine store clutter
Picking a wine in a well-stocked store can be overwhelming.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Cutting-through-the-wine-store-clutter-13315626.php
WHAT IF YOU COULD PAIR YOUR FAVOURITE SONG WITH WINE?
A study has paired the sound of music with the taste of wine, to further enhance the wine’s flavor.
Cava: More than just Spanish Champagne
The champagne phenomenon was the inspiration behind Spanish cava.
https://www.bworldonline.com/cava-more-than-just-spanish-champagne/
Why You Shouldn’t Call Sparkling Wine ‘Champagne’
Americans have a habit of attributing brand names to generic products.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/10/18/champagne-sparkling-wine-difference/amp/
Wine Nots; A Gift to Red Wine Drinkers
A sweet tart, fizzing away the red wine stains on your teeth
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/18/wine-nots-gift-red-wine-drinkers
New Package for Matchbook Estate Wines
The new label is recognizably Matchbook, with a modern twist.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/17/new-package-matchbook-estate-wines
10 CHAMPAGNE FACTS TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH
Did you know it has been scientifically proven that Champagne bubbles have a distinctive sound?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/10-champagne-facts-to-impress-your-friends-with/
BEER PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S 10 FAVORITE PIZZAS
There’s something extra satisfying about cracking open the perfect brew with your favorite pizza.
The most dangerous wine closure in the world
Watch this video, and you’ll understand how dangerous corks are
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/corks-the-most-dangerous-wine-closure-in-the-world/
The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine
Too old for trick or treating? Don’t despair — one of the best parts of being an adult in October is putting a 21+ spin on Halloween traditions.
Ways to make cheaper wines taste more expensive
There are a few ways that wine consumers can improve the flavor and character of less expensive wines without sacrificing affordability.
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