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Liquor Industry News 02-28-22

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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*

02-28-2022

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

8 words that’ll make you a wine expert instantly.

Groups Push Bottle Bill Expansion

How to Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz

How Italy’s ‘Runaway Duchess’ Changed How We Drink Champagne

Hortense Mancini, Duchesse de Mazarin (1646–1699), was many things in her life.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/11/hortense-mancini-runaway-duchess-champagne/

The US Beer Industry Is In Hot Water After New Report

The Treasury Department has published a report on its findings on how competitive the beer, wine, and spirit markets actually are. For the beer industry, it could mark the beginning of a radical shift.

:https://www.tastingtable.com/765689/the-us-beer-industry-is-in-hot-water-after-new-report/?utm_campaign=clip

Fetch Rewards and E. & J. Gallo Winery Commit to Full Partnership

Loyalty and rewards apps offer powerful opportunities to forge deeper connections with our consumers while gaining understanding of their needs,

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fetch-rewards-and-e–j-gallo-winery-commit-to-full-partnership-following-positive-results-from-top-rated-reward-apps-user-base-301480938.html

How to Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz

Bitter by nature, the iconic Italian cocktail has had a storied love affair with the warmer months,

https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/aperol-spritz-recipe

The Best Drinks Enjoyed By the Healthiest People in the World

Consuming these beverages may actually help protect you from many age-related diseases.

https://www.eatthis.com/drinks-enjoyed-by-the-healthiest-people-in-the-world/

Here’s why promoting sober ‘dry months’ bothers me.

Campaigns that challenge people to abstain from alcohol for one month — often in support of a good cause — have emerged across the globe over the past decade.

https://theconversation.com/im-an-addiction-researcher-and-therapist-heres-why-promoting-sober-dry-months-bothers-me-176657

How to Pair Wine and Girl Scout Cookies

There’s no wrong way to enjoy your Thin Mints or Samoas, but attempting to pair wine with Girl Scout Cookies presents certain challenges.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/14/girl-scout-cookies-wine-pairing/

How American Tipping Culture Became So Different From the Rest of the World

At restaurants and bars in the United States today, there is an expectation to tip, and to tip well, regardless of the service.

https://vinepair.com/articles/american-tipping-culture/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b453decb5f-FEB_15_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b453decb5f-38937345&mc_cid=b453decb5f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Discarded grapes from white wine production being turned into chocolate ‘superfood’

The discarded materials from grapes used to make white wine soon could become a new “superfood” — and be used in a chocolate that debuted here last week.

https://nypost.com/2022/02/14/discarded-grapes-from-white-wine-production-being-turned-into-chocolate-superfood/

The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil

Wine writer Karen MacNeil has laid out her guide to food and wine pairing in 10 easy principles to help you navigate what can often seem like a maze full of false avenues. This copy is an excerpt from her new book, The Wine Bible.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/food/recipes/food-and-wine/the-10-rules-of-food-and-wine-pairing-by-karen-macneil-289376/

A Visual Guide to Lugana DOC Wine Styles

The Lugana DOC region is located on the southern side of the hyper-picturesque Lake Garda.

https://vinepair.com/articles/lugana-doc-wine-infographic/

The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country

America’s thirst for whiskey is strong, and shows no sign of diluting anytime soon.

https://vinepair.com/articles/20-most-popular-whiskey-brands-america-2018/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2dbd8b53c8-FEB_16_2022___&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2dbd8b53c8-38937345&mc_cid=2dbd8b53c8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

U.S. Becomes Largest Global Export Market for Champagne for the First Time in 2021

Champagne shipments to the United States shot up by 62% from 2020 to 2021, placing the U.S. second behind France among worldwide consumers of champagne, according to Comité Champagne’s year-end estimates.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/u-s-becomes-largest-global-export-market-for-champagne-for-the-first-time-in-2021/

The Silver Bullet for Wine Retailers

There is one silver bullet that will secure the future for retailers, revitalize the wine industry and give wine consumers what they want.

https://tomwark.substack.com/p/the-silver-bullet-for-wine-retailers?utm_source=url

Prosecco DOC Furthers its Commitment to a Sustainable Future

The Prosecco DOC Consortium continues its dedication to preserving the territory and its biodiversity, aiming for continuous improvement of the region

https://glassofbubbly.com/prosecco-doc-furthers-its-commitment-to-a-sustainable-future/

Just two glasses of wine can exceed adult daily sugar intake, experts warn

Experts call for clearer bottle labelling – as they also warn two glasses can contain more calories than a hamburger.

https://news.sky.com/story/just-two-glasses-of-wine-can-exceed-adult-daily-sugar-intake-experts-warn-12543154

What Do ‘Noble Grapes’ Mean in Wine?

In the wine world, the term “noble grapes” has come to represent six well-known international varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/

What Really Happens to Grapevines During the Dormant Season?

Only the trunks and canes of a vine remain after the grape bunches have been harvested and the leaves have fallen. While the barren vines may lead you to believe that winter is a time of hibernation, this is not the case.

https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/what-really-happens-to-grapevines-during-the-dormant-season/

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING SULFITES IN WINE

The term ‘sulphites’ and ‘SO₂’ have become increasingly part of winespeak. So, what exactly are they and why are they relevant?

https://www.forestwines.com/blogs/news/sulfides

Groups Push Bottle Bill Expansion, Local Retailers Mixed

But Mark C. Lenzi, owner of Franklin Liquors, questions the expansion in scope

https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/65630/groups-push-bottle-bill-expansion-local-retailers-mixed

Why Do Rye Whiskeys Almost Always Have Green Labels? An Investigation.

It’s become sort of associated with it,”

https://vinepair.com/articles/rye-whiskey-green-label/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=76fa6981f7-FEB_17_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-76fa6981f7-38937345&mc_cid=76fa6981f7&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Doughnuts and Sparkling Wine

Would you like a doughnut? If your answer is “yes”, then keep on reading, we’ll be pairing a doughnut and Sparkling Wine together to see how they react, will it be beautiful or will it clash, let’s find out!

https://glassofbubbly.com/doughnuts-and-sparkling-wine/

What Is Fiano?

Different faces of a great Italian white wine

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-fiano

The Unexpected Reason Health Experts Say You Should Drink Less Wine

f you’re a wine drinker, you’ve probably taken comfort in the fact that over the past few years scientists and health experts have discovered a plethora of health benefits conferred by the fermented grape juice

https://www.tastingtable.com/770565/the-unexpected-reason-health-experts-say-you-should-drink-less-wine/?utm_campaign=clip

8 words that’ll make you a wine expert instantly.

Becoming a wine expert takes time, ask sommeliers, it’s no joke. You have to read, study, and practice wine service as well as identify wines by tasting them blindly.

https://wineloversbox.co.uk/8-words-thatll-make-you-a-wine-expert-instantly/

How can we get sober from the influence of the alcohol industry?

The Article by Pepita Barlow and colleagues in The Lancet Global Health1 is an important piece of scientific evidence that shows once again the influence and interference of the alcohol industry in areas where their profits can be affected.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(22)00024-9/fulltext

Wine makers and drinkers wind back the clock with ancient techniques using clay cups

When you have a wine at Kelly and Paolo Picarazzi’s Italian restaurant, it won’t be served in a wine glass but rather a hand-made ceramic cup.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-02-17/drinking-and-making-wine-in-clay-terracotta-cups/100821892

Crown Royal launches ready-to-drink whisky lemonade canned cocktail for Spring and Summer

Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal has announced the launch of a ready-to-drink (RTD) whisky lemonade canned cocktail, aimed at consumers looking for a refreshing alcoholic beverage this Spring and Summer.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/crown-royal-launches-ready-to-drink-whisky-lemonade-canned-cocktail-for-spring-and-summer/

Quality of Chinese wine sees ‘significant’ boost

China’s appetite for fine wine is pushing up the quality of its locally-produced offer, according to a new report from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, as the country achieves its first 95 point score.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/quality-of-chinese-wine-sees-significant-boost/

Read This Wine Lover’s Washington State Wine Guide

As the second-largest wine-producing state in the country, Washington has no shortage of options for the intrepid wine tourist

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/washington-state-wine-guide/

The Enduring Mythos of Wine

The wine world has always been full of myths—mystique and imagination play as big a part in our enjoyment of wines as facts and figures.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2022/02/16/wine-myths

Spirits shipments grew twice as much as wine in US, reveals report

However, wine sales were way ahead of beer in e-commerce during 2021, shows the latest report by financial service provider Rabobank, released this week.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/spirits-shipments-grew-twice-as-much-as-wine-in-us-reveals-report/

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila sued over trademark

Model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is facing a trademark lawsuit from Texan brand Tequila 512.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/kendall-jenners-818-tequila-sued-over-trademark/

Absolut shakes up flavors with new ABVs

All of the vodka brand’s spicy and fruity flavours – Raspberry, Vanilia, Passionfruit, Watermelon, Mango, and Pear – will have a slightly lower ABV of 38% to give a ‘sweeter’ flavor.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/absolut-shakes-up-flavours-with-new-abvs/

The Difference Between Blue Moon, Shock Top, and Hoegaarden, Explained

While there is no shortage of unfiltered beers with citrus notes, the trifecta of Hoegaarden, Blue Moon, and Shock Top remain top choices vying for summertime drinking needs.

https://vinepair.com/articles/blue-moon-vs-shock-top-vs-hoegaarden/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2ebf4de7dd-FEB_18_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2ebf4de7dd-38937345&mc_cid=2ebf4de7dd&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

12 Interesting Facts to Know About Italian Moscato Wines

Italian Moscato Wines are gaining a lot of attention from people these days

https://www.edmchicago.com/italian-moscato-wines/

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