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Liquor Industry News 11-23-20

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

11-23-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Here’s Which Type of Wine Packaging We Think Is the Most Sustainable

Boston Beer Reformulates Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Whiskey fans can win Jameson Christmas trees

13 Ways to Tell If a Wine Is Actually Really Good

How, then, can the ordinary consumer begin to know which of the many, many wines out there are actually worth buying — and which ones, once they’re bought and tasted, are really worth the money?

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2020/11/08/13-ways-to-tell-if-a-wine-is-actually-really-good-2/

A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine’s health benefits

For decades, red wine has been the “healthy” alcohol, set on a pedestal against its contemporaries. But, is red wine actually good for you?

https://news.yahoo.com/cardiologist-revealed-truth-behind-red-204500947.html

Everything You Need to Know About Anise-Flavored Spirits

What is anise? Also called aniseed, it comes from the Pimpinella anisum plant, whose long, stalky stems produce white flowers where the seeds form.

https://www.liquor.com/anise-spirits-5085280

Varietal Vinegars Are on the Rise — Here’s What You Need to Know

A few American producers want consumers to elevate their dishes with varietal vinegars.

https://vinepair.com/articles/rise-of-varietal-vinegars/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5a60ca1c61-NOV_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5a60ca1c61-38937345&mc_cid=5a60ca1c61&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

EU IMPOSES 25% TARIFFS ON US RUM AND VODKA

The EU was granted permission to impose the tariffs by the World Trade Organization (WTO) last month. However it said it was ready to work with the US to settle the dispute once and for all.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/11/eu-imposes-25-tariffs-on-us-rum-and-vodka/

TESLA’S $250 TEQUILA SELLS OUT IN HOURS

The project first started out as an April Fool’s Day prank.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/11/teslas-250-tequila-sells-out-in-hours/

What’s the Difference Between a Wine Variety and Varietal?

The easiest way to think about these two words is that one, variety, is a noun; and the other, varietal, is an adjective.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-difference-between-a-wine-variety-and-varietal/

Beautiful Wine Inspired Gifts!

Franklin Wine Club

ONLINE ONLY

Shop early while supplies last! Check out all our gorgeous wine inspired gifts. Each gift ships for just $10.

https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/products/catalog/wine-gifts-995

GLOBAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION TO FALL 8% THIS YEAR

Out of all markets reviewed, only the US and Canada are expected to show volume growth this year, both at over 2%

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/11/global-alcohol-consumption-to-fall-8-this-year/

The Countries That Drank the Most American Wine in 2019

It’s clear that the international market, in general, loves California wine, as 95 percent of the bottles exported from the U.S. come from the Golden State.

https://vinepair.com/articles/countries-drank-most-american-wine-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1e5f5c6217-NOV_11_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1e5f5c6217-38937345&mc_cid=1e5f5c6217&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Will a Biden presidency cut US tariffs on EU wine?

Biden himself is known to be teetotal, yet some in the trade believe a Biden administration could give wine drinkers another reason to cheer, by ending the 25% US import tariff on several European wines imposed in October 2019.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/biden-presidency-us-tariffs-eu-wine-447038/

TTB AVA Notices

Wine – Notices of Proposed Rulemaking

https://www.ttb.gov/wine/notices-of-proposed-rulemaking

Boston Beer Reformulates Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Samuel Adams celebrates the return of the #1 winter seasonal beer1, Samuel Adams Winter Lager, with a crisper and brighter remixed recipe and new ways to enjoy holiday favorites from home.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-reformulates-samuel-adams-winter-lager

White Claw owner to open $400m plant in 2021

The new facility will provide ‘much-needed’ capacity to keep up with consumer demand in the southern US. Warehousing and distribution operations will also be located on the same site.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/11/white-claw-owner-to-open-400m-plant-in-2021/

Whiskey fans can win Jameson Christmas trees

To win one of seven Jameson whiskey trees, Irish whiskey lovers must explain why they deserve to bring a tree home to share with their friends and family this year in no more than 200 words.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/11/whiskey-fans-can-win-jameson-christmas-trees/

Author of one of wine’s most popular books decries wine-scoring system

Although the 100-point scale is used by most major wine publications and myriad critics, Hugh Johnson staunchly believes these numerical ratings are meaningless.

https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/author-of-one-of-wines-most-popular-books-decries-wine-scoring-system/article_876e381d-8da8-5924-982f-77e0d2b015f3.html

Here’s Which Type of Wine Packaging We Think Is the Most Sustainable

Green Matters has analyzed how sustainable each one is, and which is most likely best for the environment.

https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-wine-packaging

Should I be concerned about wine freezing in my car if it’s below freezing outside?

The freezing point of a bottle of wine is about 15° to 20° F, depending on the alcohol content.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-temperature-does-wine-freeze-at

HOW MAJOR SOCIAL CAUSES INFLUENCE AMERICAN WINE DRINKERS: BY AGE COHORT

https://www.wineintelligence.com/how-major-social-causes-influence-american-wine-drinkers-by-age-cohort/

New Prosecco

1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, the U.S. subsidiary of Italy’s Zonin, is introducing a Prosecco Rosé. Retailing at $16 a 750-ml., in line with Zonin Prosecco DOC Cuveé 1821, the newcomer is made according to the recently released regulations for Prosecco Rosé DOC, which stipulate that at least 85% of the blend be composed of Glera grapes, along with 10%-15% Pinot Noir fermented on the skins. The wine is a Charmat method vintage sparkler rested on the lees for at least 60 days.

What to expect when tasting old vine wines

Many vineyard-designate old vine bottlings are, in fact, phenomenal, but not in ways you might expect

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/What-to-look-for-when-tasting-old-vine-wines

The Most Comprehensive Wine Lover’s Digital Toolkit

You will have all the essential wine wisdom you need, without the dregs, so you will know how to pick wines and understand exactly what you’re buying.

https://levelupyourwineiq.com/sales-page1589926392789

What to Drink After Your House Burns Down

If ever there were a time I wished I had a fully stocked wine cellar under my feet, this was it.