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Liquor Industry News 01-04-21

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

01-04-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

15 Of the Best Hot Cocktail Recipes to Make This Winter

The Many Styles of Tawny Port Wine

These Are The 30 Most Popular Wine Brands in America

ILLEGAL WINERY FOUND IN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

As reported by News 19, officers from DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office discovered the winery after an anonymous tip-off last week.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/illegal-winery-found-in-waste-water-treatment-plant/

PICKLED HERRING WHISKY AND OTHER CURIOSITIES

We’ve rounded up a selection of unusual spirits that reflect 2020’s unpredictable nature, from pickled herring whisky to banana peel rum.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/pickled-herring-whisky-and-other-curiosities/

These Are The 30 Most Popular Wine Brands in America

This information was based on each brand’s market share by volume,

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/30-most-popular-wine-brands-in-america/

Tequila and mezcal brands to watch in 2021

Despite the challenges of Covid‐19, the Tequila category has been one of the shining stars of the drinks sector, particularly in the US, where off‐trade sales have grown immensely.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/12/tequila-and-mezcal-brands-to-watch-in-2021/

The Story of Taylor California Cellars, Coca-Cola’s Forgotten Foray Into the Wine Industry

With the rising tides of corporate takeovers in the 1970s, Coca-Coca looked to expand beyond soft drinks.

https://vinepair.com/articles/taylor-california-cellars-coca-cola/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=960a7854c9-DEC_21_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-960a7854c9-38937345&mc_cid=960a7854c9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Labeling Survey Finds Consumers More Interested in Ingredients Than Nutrition

In total, 69% of survey respondents answered that they would be interested in ingredient information on the label and 54% expressed interest in nutritional information, suggesting a connection between ‘wellness’ and wine consumption.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/21/labeling-survey-finds-consumers-interested-ingredients

SIX OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE WHISKIES

While it will be some years before that prediction is proven true, 2020 has certainly been tumultuous, which could well see it remembered as a “significant time for the history of the whisky industry”

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/six-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-whiskies/

How to Keep an Opened Bottle of Wine Fresh for as Long as Possible

While the term “leftover wine” may sound like an oxymoron, there are occasions when we can’t finish a bottle.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/leftover-wine-guide

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation without Leaving Home

As overseas jaunts remain uncertain, many seek ways to escape their living room without buying a plane ticket.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/21/wine-travel-vacation-home/

The Many Styles of Tawny Port Wine

People love Tawny for it’s mahogany hue and flavors of caramel, chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/styles-tawny-port-wine/

‘Better For You’ means more than just ‘Low Sugar’

There has been a lot of talk about “Better for You” in wine. Frankly maybe a little too much talk.

https://sustainablesomm.org/better-for-you/

15 Of the Best Hot Cocktail Recipes to Make This Winter

This list will keep you busy until it’s time to switch back to frozen cocktails.

https://vinepair.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=640ffece003f483b35ab45207&id=219803e1b4&e=d42ed911dc

Scientists Explore the Unexpected Potential Benefit of Excess Tannins

Tannins are an essential part of the mouthfeel and ageability of some wines. But scientists believe they could also be used to create plastics that could keep food fresh longer.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/22/tannins-waste-wine-science/

Manischewitz Doesn’t Have to Be Good

How did Manischewitz become perhaps America’s most iconically Jewish brand?

https://slate.com/business/2020/12/manischewitz-wine-taste-judaism-black-americans.html

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY THE “BODY” OF A WINE

Of course “body” refers to the wine’s mouthfeel and thus is an evaluation of tactile sensations in the mouth. But what, specifically, are the elements of body.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/12/23/what-do-we-mean-by-the-body-of-a-wine/

Do you love wine? Does it love you?

A glass of wine is viewed by many to be the perfect accompaniment to a special meal. However, many people have experienced unwelcome symptoms from the histamines found in many wines.

https://www.villagenews.com/story/2020/12/24/lifestyles/do-you-love-wine-does-it-love-you/64594.html

6 Drinks Trends to Leave Behind in 2021

While the pandemic has forced drinks pros to think on their feet, leading to new and exciting trends that will surely expand in 2021, others feel so “last year.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-drinks-trends-leave-behind-in-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5e5b8a7def-DEC_25_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5e5b8a7def-38937345&mc_cid=5e5b8a7def&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Recipes to Make the Most of Your Wine, Beer and Spirits

The flavors and aromas in wine, beer and spirits can be used in a variety of culinary creations

https://www.winemag.com/folio/boozy-food-recipes-wine-cooking/

It’s Official: Poached Pears in Red Wine Are the Best Winter Dessert

You start with red wine—filled with antioxidants and good flavor—and infuse it with warming spices, then poach your pears in the spiced wine mixture.

https://www.wellandgood.com/poached-pears-red-wine/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

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