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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
08-22-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Six Reasons Why You Should Only Buy Wine at Independent Shops
What you really need to know about the CO2 shortages
The Beginner’s Guide to Pairing Beer and Oysters
Everything You Need to Know About Grappa
This underdog Italian digestif is gaining popularity in the U.S
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-grappa
Southern comforts: Where to find Italy’s best wine
Italy is a complicated wine-producing nation. Not only is it the world’s single biggest producer by volume, but with over 20 wine regions and almost a hundred regionally used synonyms for the same grape, it takes sharp attention to detail to begin to understand the country.
https://reaction.life/southern-comforts-where-to-find-italys-best-wine/
10 Things You Should Know About Zima
Created by Coors, Zima was one of the first flavored malt beverages to see success in the United States.
4 Things You Believe About Wine That Aren’t Actually True
Stopping the wine rumors in their tracks.
https://www.eatthis.com/wine-myths/
Everything You Need To Know About SLO Coast Wine
The latest region to become an American Viticultural Area (or AVA) in California is San Luis Obispo Coast, or SLO Coast
How to Properly Pack a Bottle of Wine or Liquor in Your Suitcase
Whether you’re returning from Sicily, Napa, or Buenos Aires, here’s how to get those bottles home safely.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-pack-wine-in-a-suitcase
Six Reasons Why You Should Only Buy Wine at Independent Shops
Following are six benefits you’ll get from visiting your neighborhood, locally owned wine spot.
The Beginner’s Guide To Wines From Umbria
Umbria has a prime situation in central Italy, in the space between two of the country’s most popular regions, Lazio and Tuscany
https://www.tastingtable.com/949412/the-beginners-guide-to-wines-from-umbria/?utm_campaign=clip
New Fresh Vine
Fresh Vine Wine, the lower calorie wine brand from Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough, has released a new Sauvignon Blanc. The new addition to the brand’s portfolio comes in at 12.5% abv and 98 calories per 5-ounce glass, and is made from grapes sourced from California. The new Sauvignon Blanc joins Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé in Fresh Vine’s portfolio, which retails between $15 and $23 in stores nationwide.
The Wildest Flavored Beers—and the Brewers Behind Them
It’s becoming increasingly popular for breweries to take food items—really anything you can think of, from chocolate cake to Swedish fish or even whole chicken parmesan sandwiches—and add them directly to the grain bill of the beer or during fermentation to let those flavors infuse into the brewing beer.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/08/02/wildest-flavored-beers-and-brewers/
Drought plagues Tuscan wine producers
Tuscan producers and grape growers are looking to salvage what they can of this year’s crop as drought and a major heatwave take a toll on the region’s wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/08/drought-plagues-tuscan-wine-producers/
Boston Beer Debuting Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey In Partnership With Beam Suntory
Boston Beer is launching Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey through its partnership with Beam Suntory. Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey will launch across five markets, including MA, RI, OH, MO and TX, plus military outlets.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Boston Beer Company and to bring Twisted Tea into the whiskey space,” said Stephanie Kang, senior director, Strategic Ventures at Beam Suntory. “We’re taking the great taste of Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and reimagining it as a whiskey to deliver on the bold and unexpected experiences consumers are looking for.”
Twisted Tea Whiskey is made with real brewed tea and inspired by the brand’s flagship product, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Original flavor. It’s recommended to be served on its own or as an addition to a cocktail, and is rolling out in 50-ml., 750-ml. and 1-liter bottles. The new product is bottled at 65 proof.
Boston Beer Company will handle national marketing and advertising, public relations, and social media promotion for Twisted Tea Whiskey, and is leveraging Beam Suntory’s expertise in distillation, distribution, sales and trade and local marketing for the new offering. The two companies say they plan to expand their partnership across more key products and brands in the future.
How to Drink Wine Like an Italian
“What’s one thing you think Americans are doing wrong when we drink wine?”
https://www.winemag.com/2022/08/03/how-to-drink-wine-like-an-italian/
Prosecco DOC gains trademark protection In New Zealand
The European trademark office has reached a bi-lateral agreement with New Zealand which recognizes the Prosecco DOC trademark.
Will drinking alcohol make a cold worse?
Alcohol’s reputation as a medicinal aid can be traced back to biblical times, but with all we know in modern medicine, will drinking alcohol make a cold worse, or could it actually help?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/08/will-drinking-alcohol-make-a-cold-worse/
Cannubi
Barolo is beloved by consumers, but there is one part of it that really gets hearts racing.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/08/cannubi-barolos-sacred-ground
How Italy’s ancient coastal wines are seeing a resurgence
Up and down Italy’s dramatic coastline, vintners are reclaiming the age-old growing practices of their ancestors – often in geologically extreme conditions – to produce a range of extraordinary-tasting wines.
Expert shares how restaurant music can influence your drinking
A behavioural scientist has revealed some of the tricks a restaurant will use on customers to influence your meal, including how music can affect how much you drink.
Monster Beverage Corp to launch branded alcoholic flavoured malt beverage
‘The Beast Unleashed’ will be Monster’s first alcohol-based product under its namesake brand moniker.
The New Zealand Winegrowers’ Association Calls for a White Wine Emoji
The New Zealand Winegrowers’ Association has launched an initiative to introduce a white wine emoji in spring 2022.
https://www.falstaff.com/en/nd/new-zealand-winegrowers-association-calls-for-white-wine-emoji/
A Guide To Italy’s Best Wine Regions
These vineyards in Italy’s best wine regions have some of the most delicious wines and beautiful views.
https://www.thetravel.com/guide-to-italy-wine-regions/
How A Cave Discovery Changed What We Know About Sicily’s Winemaking History
While production has increased in the modern age, winemaking wasn’t thriving back in the day
Why this book from the ’80s is still the best thing written about wine
It’s a book that shows us the value of wine will always be greater than can be measured by its price on a market, or the opinion of a critic, or the analysis of a technician.
Nearly 30% Of People Agree This Is The Best Red Wine
In a recent Tasting Table survey, voters were able to vote for their favorite drink, and one variety won their preference.
Spicy rosés are the new spicy margaritas and fans are obsessed with this latest trend
But is this trend actually tasty? Or is it just aesthetic nonsense? I tried it so you don’t have to, and this is what I thought…
How Madeira Wine Helped Found America
John Hancock, known for his strong signature on the Declaration of Independence, laid the foundation for the American Revolution with large shipments of the beloved Portuguese wine
https://darik.news/rhodeisland/how-madeira-wine-helped-found-america/566973.html
What are the different kinds of beers called? IPA, stout, lager, ale
For the beer connoisseur, ordering a simple beer becomes very complicated when the choice is opened up into its various forms.
https://en.as.com/latest_news/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-beers-called-ipa-stout-lager-ale-n/
How The French Brewed Some Of The First Beer In History
It seems as though France, albeit in the Iron Age, has a fine output of early beer as well,
The Beginner’s Guide To Austrian Wines
Austria’s winemaking history mirrors the larger wine landscape in Europe: ancient roots,
https://www.tastingtable.com/955393/the-beginners-guide-to-austrian-wines/?utm_campaign=clip
New Angry Orchard
Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard has released Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple Imperial Hard Cider. The 8% abv cider is made with bittersweet apples and dark cherry juice from concentrate. The new cider is now available across the U.S. in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans and will also be featured in the brand’s upcoming fall variety pack.
Every Major Type Of White Wine You Would Ever Need To Know
There are so many different white wines to choose from, but we’re going to cover 10 of the most common types you’ll find at wine shops and grocery store shelves.
French history myths: France is the birthplace of wine
You might be surprised that France – one of the world’s top wine exporters – is not where wine originated.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20220808/french-history-myths-france-is-the-birthplace-of-wine/
Family Wineries in Turmoil
Why most family wineries won’t survive, and what others are doing to ensure that they will. Roger Morris reports.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/families-wine/family-wineries-turmoil
Why A Wine Photo Has Trader Joe’s Shoppers Crying Inflation
In a recent post shared on Reddit, a Trader Joe’s shopper seemed to be shopping blissfully unaware of just how serious the inflation crisis was — until they reached the wine section.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Spitting Wine
Professionals spit their wine and you should too — here’s how
https://pix.wine/the-drop/how-to-spit-wine/
The Beginner’s Guide to Pairing Beer and Oysters
But there is another category of adult beverage out there that shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to creating stunning flavor pairings with salty, briny oysters: beer.
https://vinepair.com/articles/guide-to-pairing-beer-and-bivalves/
The Special Malts That Give Beer A Caramel Flavor
In the same way that a coffee bean’s roast and origin determines the final flavor and mouthfeel of your morning cuppa joe, the malt a beer is brewed with determines the finished product, as well.
France tightens by-the-glass wine rules for venues
The French government has passed a new law that tightens the rules for wines sold by-the-glass or carafe, with those who fail to follow the new rules liable to be fined.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/08/france-tightens-by-the-glass-wine-rules-for-venues/
What Does It Mean If Your Beer Bubbles Downward When Poured?
If you have a few too many beers, your perception of physics might feel slightly altered.
Native Grapes Prosper in Puglia
Known for its white-sand beaches and seemingly endless sunny days, Puglia is the vacationland of Italy
https://www.winemag.com/2022/07/21/native-grapes-prosper-in-puglia/
How the Fall of the Soviet Union Changed Wine Forever
One of the 20th century’s most seminal moments occurred in 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed and communist rule ended across much of the Eastern Bloc.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/08/09/how-the-fall-of-the-soviet-union-changed-wine-forever/
New Harpoon
Harpoon Brewery has launched Open League, the first non-alcoholic beer from the New England brewer. The 0.5% abv or less beer is modeled after hazy IPAs and is made with Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic hops, with added sea salt and toasted buckwheat, among other ingredients. Open League contains 35 calories per serving and is now available in Harpoon’s distribution footprint.
What to expect from Italy’s 2022 vintage – from Alto Adige to Sicily
Italy’s 2022 vintage has needed a great deal of tactical and strategical interventions from its winemakers to reach its peak. Filippo Bartolotta speaks to producers about what can be expected from this year’s crop.
What Does ‘Chewy’ Mean in Wine?
At first glance, it may seem odd to apply the same textural assessment to wine as one would to a chocolate chip cookie. But if wine can be crunchy, it can be chewy too.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/08/09/what-does-chewy-mean-in-wine/
Does pairing wine with food actually work or is it all poncy nonsense?
Why can’t you have Champagne with pizza and red wine with oysters, asks Eric Asimov. With wine and food, rules are made to be broken
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-and-food-pairing-ideas-b2105017.html
32 Classic Wines For Beginners, Explained
Exploring the vast world of wine is an endless endeavor that can quickly become overwhelming if you have no base for your decision process
https://www.tastingtable.com/958141/classic-wines-for-beginners-explained/?utm_campaign=clip
French wine appellations AOP and IGP – what is the point?
Winemaker Jonathan Hesford’s view on what the French wine classification system really means
What you really need to know about the CO2 shortages
Yes, there’s a crisis, but you should know more about the complex story behind it
http://washingtonbeerblog.com/the-co2-shortages-are-back-in-the-news-it-isnt-good-news/
Everything You Need to Know About Vermouth
Lesson number one: put your vermouth in the fridge.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vermouth
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