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Liquor Industry News 01-31-22

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

01-31-2022

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Why Is Bourbon-Barrel Wine So Popular?

How to Pair Cigars with Brown Spirits

Is a Cure for Hangovers Finally Here? More Evidence Needed

10 of Our Favorite Sweet Vermouth Cocktails

Vermouth—an aromatized, fortified wine with Italian origins—is often thought of as a supporting character in many gin or vodka-based cocktails

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/sweet-vermouth-cocktail-recipes

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW launches ‘fiercely independent’ wine publication

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW has launched a “fiercely independent” wine publication with “groundbreaking new search capabilities” following her departure from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, where she was editor-in-chief.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/01/lisa-perrotti-brown-mw-launches-fiercely-independent-publication/

The drinks trends most affected by the pandemic and what to expect next

We consider the drinks trends that have been most affected by the pandemic, as well as the areas of sales growth in the future.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/01/the-drinks-trends-most-affected-by-the-pandemic-and-what-to-expect-next/

2022 SF Chronicle Wine Competition Crowns Winners

The medals were flowing and the wines were showing well at the 22nd annual San Francisco Chronicle Competition held at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/254935

8 Things You Should Know About Fever-Tree

Initially made to complement gins of all kinds, Fever-Tree launched a line of premium tonic waters that revolutionized the beverage industry in 2004.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-fever-tree-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bbc402550a-JAN_17_2022____&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bbc402550a-38937345&mc_cid=bbc402550a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Nebbiolo Reaches New Heights in the Alpine Vineyards of Valtellina

Nebbiolo, the noble grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco, is currently Italy’s hottest red variety.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/12/01/nebbiolo-altitude-italy-alps/

The 50 Most Popular Cocktails in the World in 2022

In January 2022, Drinks International (DI), a trade publication for the alcohol industry, released its list of 2021’s best-selling classic cocktails around the globe.

https://vinepair.com/articles/50-most-popular-cocktails-world-2017/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bbc402550a-JAN_17_2022____&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bbc402550a-38937345&mc_cid=bbc402550a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 of the Best Vodka Mixers

While vodka has come a long way in recent years in terms of distinctive character, most of the brands available today strive for a certain flavorlessness that catapulted the spirit to its notable popularity.

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-best-vodka-mixers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bbc402550a-JAN_17_2022____&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bbc402550a-38937345&mc_cid=bbc402550a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Produced from thin air – the mystery of Russian wine

Russia grows sufficient grapes and imports enough bulk to produce three quarters of the wine and brandy labeled as ‘Russian’.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/produced-thin-air-mystery-russian-wine

The Decanter Is Hoping for a Redo

For many drinkers, the decanter remains synonymous with fine wine’s fussier proclivities—a sidekick to inaccessible wines and the culture that attends them.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/wine-decanter-hoping-for-redo/

Health warning labels on wine bottles and how they influence perceived risk of consumption

Perceived risk is important to determine to what degree someone engages in a risky behavior like alcohol consumption.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2022/01/16/health-warning-labels-on-wine-bottles-and-how-they-influence-perceived-risk-of-consumption/

Why is alcohol thought to be relaxing? Victorian and Edwardian explorers might hold the clue

After a long, stressful day, I often find myself sitting down with a bottle of beer or a glass of wine.

https://theconversation.com/why-is-alcohol-thought-to-be-relaxing-victorian-and-edwardian-explorers-might-hold-the-clue-169595

A Beginner’s Guide to Paso Robles Wine Country

Paso Robles is a wine jewel of the central Californian coast, home to more than 200 labels.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/guide-to-paso-robles-wine-country/

NFL Legend Troy Aikman Launches Light Beer Brand, Eight

The low-calorie light lager is the latest addition to the “better-for-you” beer trend, as more consumers become concerned with how their wellness is tied to their drinking.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/troy-aikman-beer-eight/

What Does ‘Brix’ Mean in Wine?

If you’re around winemakers at harvest, you’ll inevitably hear someone say the word Brix. Pronounced “bricks,” it’s an estimation of the sugar content of grape juice or fermenting wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/01/18/brix-wine-meaning/

Why Chablis is the Purest Chardonnay

Driving into Chablis, the town at the center of Burgundy’s northernmost region, the road descends into what feels like another world.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/10/chablis-the-purest-chardonnay/

DO Terra Alta makes orange wine official

It is believed the move will make DO Terra Alta the first DO in all of Spain to have a legal certification for this style of wine.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/do-terra-alta-makes-orange-wine-official-472586/

Should we be putting vodka on our skin?

Claims have been made that vodka could be good for our complexion, thanks to its toning qualities. the drinks business investigates the science…

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/01/should-we-be-putting-vodka-on-our-skin/

Recycle Your Beer Carriers And Corks at Franklin Liquors

Now you can bring them to Franklin Liquors to be reused by local breweries!

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recycle-your-beer-carriers-and-corks-at.html

At What Temperature Does Wine Spoil?

Wine can be a delicate, fragile thing.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/29/temperature-wine-spoil/

10 Gin Cocktails For Year-Round Sipping

You might think a warm summer day is the best time to sip on a gin and tonic, but these gin cocktail recipes are perfect for cold weather imbibing.

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/10-gin-cocktails-for-year-round-sipping

Explaining the meaning of wine terms is rarely a simple process

“Vigneron” “vintner” “négociant” are wine terms. What are their exact meanings?

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2022/01/18/explaining-meaning-wine-terms-rarely-simple-process/6568665001/

How to drink wine like an Austrian

It’s not unusual to be confused by the wine scene in Austria, especially when it comes to things like a Heuriger or a Hugo. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.thelocal.at/20220119/how-to-drink-wine-like-an-austrian/

Is a Cure for Hangovers Finally Here? More Evidence Needed

A team of researchers graded studies of remedies that could make you feel less wooly after a night of drinking, and found the research insufficient

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/is-a-cure-for-hangovers-finally-here

What are the Different Types of Prosecco?

What many might not know though is that there isn’t just one type of Prosecco and even then each will offer different styles so it actually holds much variation when it comes to tasting and enjoying. Let’s take a look at the different types and styles of Prosecco:

https://glassofbubbly.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-prosecco/

How to Pair Cigars with Brown Spirits, According to Pros

“We all enjoy pairing good food with good drinks, so why not brown spirits and cigars?”

https://www.winemag.com/2022/01/20/whiskey-and-cigars-pairings/

Wine industry badly needs to attract millenials, new report finds

Millennials are turning away from wine, a new report on the state of the industry finds, leaving industry executives on the hunt for a new way to market the beverage to younger consumers.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/01/19/wine-industry-report-millenials/2151642617053/

6 Common Myths About Sweet Wine

Wine pros weigh in on why dessert wine gets such a bad rap, and why it’s such an exciting category.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/sweet-wine-dessert-myths

New Martini & Rossi

Martini & Rossi is debuting a new non-alcoholic aperitivo. Martini & Rossi Non-Alcoholic includes Floreale, which features a botanical and chamomile flavor profile, and Vibrante, which consists of fruit flavors and Italian bergamot oranges. The duo has had their alcohol removed, reaching an abv of less than 0.5%. The release marks the 100-year anniversary of Martini & Rossi exporting the first Italian non-alcoholic vermouth to the U.S. Floreale and Vibrante are available now in select markets for $20 a 750-ml. and will be expanding nationwide in 2023. Martini & Rossi is part of the Bacardi portfolio.

Why Is Bourbon-Barrel Wine So Popular?

Some see it as an abomination. Others can’t get enough