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Liquor Industry News 03-07-22

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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*

03-07-2022

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

7 Questions to Ask at Your Local Wine Shop (and 2 to Avoid)

10 Things You Should Know About the Balvenie

Do Seasonal Craft Beer Variety Packs Still Excite Consumers?

New Research Shows What Exactly Is In Wine Bottles

Winding down with a glass of wine can be a nightly ritual for many, but new research from Britain’s Alcohol Health Alliance shows drinking just two glasses could put you over the recommended daily sugar limit.

https://miami.cbslocal.com/2022/02/18/new-research-shows-what-exactly-is-in-wine-bottles/

7 Questions to Ask at Your Local Wine Shop (and 2 to Avoid)

If you’re walking into your local wine shop but you’re not quite sure how to pick something you’re going to love, I want to congratulate you.

https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-store-questions/

France to add new appellation

The village of Laudun in the Côtes du Rhône is set to become its own AOP by its 2023 vintage, following decades of lobbying.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/france-to-add-new-appellation/

Everything You Need to Know About Prosecco

Many retailers now sell Prosecco for every occasion, from party-ready bottlings to companions for fine dining.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/04/everything-about-prosecco/

Meet Col Fondo, the Bottle-Fermented Prosecco

Rather than create bubbles in steel tanks, however, these more traditional versions undergo second fermentation in the bottle. They aren’t disgorged, either—these wines are bottled on their lees.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/11/col-fondo-prosecco/

10 Things You Should Know About the Balvenie

Dufftown, Scotland, is considered the malt whisky capital of the world, with a whole host of Scotch whisky distilleries calling it their hometown.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-balvenie-scotch-whisky-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=926ef79928-FEB_21_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-926ef79928-38937345&mc_cid=926ef79928&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Those Shrink-Wrapped Sleeves Atop Wine Bottles Have Got to Go

Most wines are adorned with a capsule atop the bottle.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/20/wine-capsules-purpose/

De Bortoli Wines creates new Wine By The Glass system

De Bortoli Wines has created their new patented Wine By The Glass system, offering still and sparkling wine on tap in a simple and sustainable way.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/de-bortoli-wines-creates-new-wine-by-the-glass-system/

Understanding “AVA” For Wineries – What It Means For You!

Appellations were once a simple matter but not anymore. Consumers understand the difference between Napa and Sonoma, for instance, especially when they go to the cash register.

Wine corks collection texture for winery background

https://southfloridareporter.com/understanding-ava-for-wineries-what-it-means-for-you/

Is Soave Classico Finally Making Its Big Comeback?

Winemakers in Italy are reviving Garganega, and it’s paying off

https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/soave-classico-comeback/

Can a Wine Actually Be “Crunchy”?

A staple of the modern sommelier lexicon, the term captures the difficulty of articulating the convergence of taste and texture.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/crunchy-natural-wine-sommelier-term/

7 Common Whiskey Myths, Debunked

With a wide array of styles and a seemingly endless slew of brands entering the market, the whiskey category can often feel overwhelming. To add to the confusion, the misconceptions around whiskey are innumerable.

https://vinepair.com/articles/common-whiskey-myths/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38a9bb28ca-FEB_22_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38a9bb28ca-38937345&mc_cid=38a9bb28ca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Hennessy Cognac

When it comes to Cognac, there is no disputing Hennessy’s “king” status.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-hennessy-cognac/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38a9bb28ca-FEB_22_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38a9bb28ca-38937345&mc_cid=38a9bb28ca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country (2022)

America’s thirst for whiskey is strong, and shows no sign of diluting anytime soon. Between Scotch, Irish whiskies, bourbons, and even flavored offerings, the category is constantly innovating, with one cinnamon whisky brand growing in popularity by over 20 percent year-over-year.

https://vinepair.com/articles/20-most-popular-whiskey-brands-america-2018/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38a9bb28ca-FEB_22_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38a9bb28ca-38937345&mc_cid=38a9bb28ca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How many calories are there really in your glass of wine?

After a well-publicised study noted that two medium-sized (175ml) glasses of wine can contain as many calories as a burger, with two glasses of some wines hitting your daily sugar intake on their own, we reveal how many calories there really are in your glass of wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/how-many-calories-are-there-really-in-your-glass-of-wine/

With Millennia of History, Turkish Wine Continues to Evolve

Turkey’s wine heritage dates back nearly 7,000 years, and its contemporary wine culture continues to evolve.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/21/turkish-wine-guide/

Is Natural Wine Good for Your Body?

It is a wine made without any added substances or flavour and is just produced from fermented grape juice and presented as it is.

https://californianewstimes.com/is-natural-wine-good-for-your-body/692373/

The sparkling side of the Prosecco Road

King Valley, home of Australian prosecco

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/escape/article-10530217/Touring-King-Valley-Prosecco-Road-Australian-wine-making-trail-boasts-Italian-flavour.html

HARD MTN Dew Details — 5% Alcohol Mountain Dew Released

PepsiCo. and Boston Beer Company officially launched a suite of spiked Mountain Dew Beverages, HARD MTN DEW.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/boston-beer-pepsico-boozy-mountain-dew/

16 Types Of Wine You Should Know

To help you navigate wine menus and liquor store aisles like a pro, here are the top types of wine and what you need to know about them,

https://parade.com/1337958/elizabethnarins/types-of-wine/

What Does ‘Racking’ Mean in Wine?

Racking is the process of transferring wine from one vessel to another, such as from tank to barrel. There are two main reasons why winemakers rack their wines.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/22/racking-wine-term-define/

Climate change a ‘strong threat’ for six out of 10 wineries

The global industry study, carried out by Geisenheim’s Institute for Wine and Beverage Business, found that the process of climate change was “a strong or very strong threat for six out of 10 producers”.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/29989/Climate_change_a__91strong_threat_92_for_six_out_of_10_wineries.html

Mexican Natural Wine Finds a New Home in Guanajuato

A new wave of Mexican wine is on the rise in Guanajuato, a state in the central highlands.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/23/natural-wine-mexico-guanajuato/

How Do They Put Bubbles in Champagne?

How do they get those bubbles in the bottle? Where does the best bubbly come from? How do I know if it’s real Champagne or not? Let us cast the veil aside and uncork (sorry) the secrets of sparkling wine.

https://cellarangels.com/how-do-they-put-bubbles-in-champagne-1573119188/

A Guide to Sicilian Wines, the Best-Kept Secret of Italy

While frequently overshadowed by other regions of Italian wine, the island of Sicily actually produces some of the finest wine in the world

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/guide-to-sicilian-wines/

Austrian Wine 2021 harvest promises notable high quality

Austrian Wine has revealed that its 2021 harvest is showing huge promise with notable high quality compared to previous good vintages.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/austrian-wine-2021-harvest-promises-notable-high-quality/

DoctorWine launches this year’s Essential Guide to Italian Wine

The eighth edition of the ‘Essential Guide to Italian Wine’ has been launched by DoctorWine, pinpointing the very best Italy has to offer.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/doctorwine-launches-this-years-essential-guide-to-italian-wine/

Do Seasonal Craft Beer Variety Packs Still Excite Consumers?

In the earlier days of craft beer, novelty and discovery fueled consumer interest.

https://vinepair.com/articles/seasonal-craft-beer-variety-packs/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a87f126cb8-FEB_25_2022__&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a87f126cb8-38937345&mc_cid=a87f126cb8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

First single-vineyard Rioja sparkling wine released

Bodegas Valdemar in the village of Oyón in Rioja, Spain has released, “Finca Alto Cantabria Gran Añada” – the first sparkling wine in the region to be produced with the new single-vineyard, or Viñedo Singular, certification.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/first-single-vineyard-rioja-sparkling-wine-released-475440/

The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines, According to Customer Reviews

Even if you missed out on participating in Dry January, the abundance of non-alcoholic (NA) wine options makes it easy to embrace the spirit of the month, all while enjoying your favorite drinks without the buzz.

https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/24/best-non-alcoholic-wines-guide/

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

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