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Liquor Industry News 02-21-22

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

02-21-2022

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Girl Scout Cookie & Cheese Pairings

12 Things You Should Know About Bushmills

Mexican Wine Is on the Rise

Pinot Nero is in Abundance in the Oltrepo Pavese

If you’re a fan of pinot noir the Oltrepo Pavese is a region that one must seek out as it hosts one of the largest areas under vine for Pinot Nero.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2022/02/Ca-Di-Frara-Oltrepo-Pavese-wines.html

Top 10 most planted grape varieties in the world

There are more than 10,000 varieties of grapevine known in the world and only 33 of them make half of the world surface planted

https://winemots.wixsite.com/winemots/single-post/2017/07/19/top-10-most-planted-grape-varieties-in-the-world

10 Things You Should Know About SIMI Winery

SIMI Winery entered the California winemaking scene in 1876, marking the beginning of a brand that has lasted for over 140 years.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-simi-winery-guide/

What Is Grog And How Do You Make It?

It’s understandable to wonder if grog is even a real drink.

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/grog-drink-recipe-navy/

Tequila could overtake vodka as America’s favorite liquor as sales boom

Tequila could soon overtake vodka as America’s favorite liquor, fueled by consumers’ desire for pricey bottles of agave-based spirits.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/05/tequila-could-overtake-vodka-as-americas-top-liquor-as-sales-boom.html

Old-world wines v new: what’s the difference?

More eclectic tastes and globalism have blurred the distinctions between old- and new-world wines, so much so that many new-world styles could these days pass for old, and vice versa

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/feb/04/old-world-wines-v-new-whats-the-difference-fiona-beckett

How Bad Is It Really to Mix Different Types of Alcohol?

There are a couple of old adages that many drinkers know: “Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear,” is one of them; “Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine” is another.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13769662-is-mixing-alcohol-bad/

It’s Time for Wine to Wake Up

Where are affordable wines geared toward younger consumers? Most wineries aren’t making them

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/it-s-time-for-wine-to-wake-up

Don’t Look Up! Inflated Scores Are Attacking the Wine Industry

The purported 100-point scale in actual practice is not a 100-point scale at all, nor even close.

https://www.paulgwine.com/lets-discuss/dont-look-up-inflated-scores-are-attacking-the-wine-industry

Prosecco Consortium ramps up sustainable initiatives

The Prosecco DOC Consortium has announced a series of ongoing and new projects to address key sustainability issues, in addition to a renewed focus on terroir zoning and encouraging biodiversity.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/29923/Prosecco_Consortium_ramps_up_sustainable_initiatives_.html

The Pink Wine That Isn’t: The Many Charms of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

The word Cerasuolo (pronounced chair-ah-swolo) means cherry-colored, and while the shades of this rosé style wine vary from producer to producer, it often ends up more red than pink, and sometimes looks dark enough to be mistaken for a light red.

https://www.vinography.com/2022/02/the-pink-wine-that-isnt-the-many-charms-of-cerasuolo-dabruzzo

“Antifreeze Wine”: The Scandal That Destroyed an Industry

In the early 20th century Austria was the 3rd largest wine producer in the world – but in 1985 a scandal rocked the industry that almost destroyed it overnight; millions of gallons of Austrian wine were poisoned.

https://thebadgeronline.com/2022/02/antifreeze-wine-the-scandal-that-destroyed-an-industry/

The Science of Salinity in Wine

What makes a wine taste salty? And is a salty-tasting wine actually salty?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-salinity-in-wine/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter

This Irish Cream Recipe Is Designed for Year-Round Indulgence

Since it’s a relatively simple liqueur to make, it’s spawned a near-cottage industry of DIY online recipes with enough variance to make a blizzard’s worth of snowflakes jealous.

https://vinepair.com/articles/homemade-irish-cream-recipe/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d3cb222685-FEB_8_2022___&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d3cb222685-38937345&mc_cid=d3cb222685&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Liqueurs get a boost from at-home cocktails

Thanks to the revolution in making cocktails at home, liqueurs – once almost the outcasts of the drinks world – are enjoying a huge resurgence of interest.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/liqueurs-get-a-boost-from-at-home-cocktails/

Red Wine Headaches

Researchers at UC Davis are crowdfunding a study into why people complain of headaches after drinking red wine.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/02/red-wine-headaches-under-the-microscope

Asti la vista, baby: how Italy’s sweet sparkling wines are fighting back

Italy’s original sparkling wine, Asti Spumante, and its sister expression, Moscato d’Asti, have been overshadowed by the all-powerful Prosecco in recent times. But producers are on a mission to change that, writes Arabella Mileham

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/asti-la-vista-baby-how-italys-sweet-sparkling-wines-are-fighting-back/

No Matter How Big the Bubbles, Size Isn’t Everything

Is it true that the finer the bubbles, the higher the quality of sparkling wine?

https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/sparkling-wine-bubbles-explained/

DOC Sicilia strengthens traceability with government-minted labels

The move represents an effort to guarantee the origin and traceability of DOC Sicilia wines 10 years after its creation.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/doc-sicilia-strengthens-traceability-with-government-minted-labels-474306/

An Overlooked, Historic California Grape Gets a New Life

Look a little deeper into the state’s past, though, and you’ll find some lesser-known grapes that have significantly contributed to California’s wine history.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/07/historic-california-grape/

10 Things You Should Know About Monkey Shoulder

Launched in 2005 and created for maximum approachability, Monkey Shoulder is a blended Scotch that’s a fan favorite.

https://vinepair.com/articles/monkey-shoulder-scotch-guide-27/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=20877b18a5-FEB_9_2022___&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-20877b18a5-38937345&mc_cid=20877b18a5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

White Claw Reveals a New Flavor That’s Taking Over a Spot In Variety Pack #2

White Claw announced on Feb. 9 that a much-anticipated new flavor, Passion Fruit, is being introduced into Variety Pack #2.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/new-white-claw-flavor-passion-fruit/

US Treasury News

A just-published report into the US alcohol industry could be good news for consumers – but bad for wholesalers.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/02/us-treasury-pushes-alcohol-reforms

Mexican Wine Is on the Rise

The country’s wines are gaining fans across America — here’s what to try

https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/mexico-wine-scene/

Move Over, Milk — This Is the Best Thing To Serve With Cookies

Cookie and cheese pairings are all the rage these days. Sound strange? Read on before you judge!

https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/cheese-and-cookies

AND

Cheese and Cookies Absolutely Go Together — These Are the Best Pairings, According to a Cheesemonger

Why isn’t this more of a thing? Also, what other cheese and cookie pairings should I be trying?

https://www.thekitchn.com/best-cheese-and-cookie-pairings-23285550

AND

Girl Scout Cookie & Cheese Pairings

If there’s anything better than cheese and Girl Scout Cookies, it’s putting the two together. Trust us on this one.

https://www.rothcheese.com/girl-scout-cookies-cheese-pairings/

AND

What is Wine Cheese—And Can You Pair it With Wine?

It’s no secret that wine and cheese are a great match.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/10/wine-cheese-guide/

Nutri-Score creator backs alcohol warnings on label as Italian wine sector brands any move ‘an affront’ to science

Italian wine makers have lashed out at ‘insulting’ Nutri-Score proposals to add a black ‘F’ to alcoholic drinks as a warning to consumers about the damaging effects of alcohol even in moderate amounts.

https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/09/Nutri-Score-creator-backs-alcohol-warnings-on-label-as-Italian-wine-sector-brands-any-move-an-affront-to-science

Biodynamic farming favoured by Sting sees bill blocked in Italy

Biodynamic farming methods, such as those used by Sting at his Tuscan vineyard, have failed to win legal recognition in Italy, after a block by the nation’s president.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/stings-biodynamic-farming-ends-as-bill-gets-blocked-by-italian-government/

Here’s How to Winterize Your Favorite Summer Cocktails

From layering chic jackets over sundresses, to integrating warm weather loungewear into wintry outfits, professional stylists and aspiring fashionistas alike love making summer staples work for cooler weather.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-winterize-summer-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9917c6a27b-FEB_10_2022____COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9917c6a27b-38937345&mc_cid=9917c6a27b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

12 Things You Should Know About Bushmills

There’s a long history behind Bushmills Irish whiskey.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-bushmills-irish-whiskey-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9917c6a27b-FEB_10_2022____COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9917c6a27b-38937345&mc_cid=9917c6a27b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Understanding Limestone Soils in Wine

Some of the world’s most sought-after wines are made with grapes grown in limestone soils.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/11/limestone-soil-wine/

The Muscat of Alexandria – Eight Facts About Zibibbo Wine

There are many Italian wine grapes that have ancient histories. Many of them are celebrated for their age, becoming important parts of the fabric of the wine industry.

https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/the-muscat-of-alexandria-eight-facts-about-zibibbo-wine/

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

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