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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

07-24-2023

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to order wine, according to a seasoned pro

Top 10 Barbie-inspired cocktails

A guide to Boston’s best breweries

10 Things You Should Know About Sierra Nevada Brewing

A pioneer in ultra-hoppy ales, sustainable brewing practices, and brewing machinery, the company has continually innovated to repeatedly attract new drinkers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-sierra-nevada-brewing/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4330d25ca2-July_04_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4330d25ca2-38937345&mc_cid=4330d25ca2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Michigan’s Old Mission Peninsula AVA Is Tiny but Mighty

But in a small pocket of Michigan, a tiny but mighty wine country has emerged.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/michigan-old-mission-peninsula-ava/

Discovering Sekt, the German Sparkling Wine on the Rise

With this traditional-method bubbly growing in production, popularity, and exports, SevenFifty Daily spoke with Wines of Germany’s ambassadors to discover why

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/discovering-sekt-the-german-sparkling-wine-on-the-rise/

Top 10 Selling American Sparkling Wines

You may not be surprised to learn that the top 10 best-selling American sparkling wines in the U.S. are some of the most popular brands on the market.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2023/06/30/top-10-american-sparkling-wines–just-in-time-for-4th-of-july/?sh=5f26f5d91ff0

Red wine ‘good for sexual health’

A new review published in the Journal for Clinical Medicine claims studies show the potential benefits of red wine to sexual health.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/red-wine-good-for-sexual-health/

Sex study shows what happens in the bedroom when you drink red wine… and the results are SHOCKING

According to a review of dozens of studies, men who drink one or two glasses a day have a lower risk of erectile dysfunction, while women appear to enjoy higher libido.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12243509/Study-sex-shows-happens-bedroom-drink-red-wine.html

Ready for wine from Japan?

Tea or sake tasting in Japan draws the crowd, but there’s something for wine enthusiasts too

https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/drink/japanese-wine-kirin-holdings-111688303350165.html

8 Things to Love About Vinho Verde

When the average wine drinker thinks of Portugal’s Vinho Verde wine region, they perhaps imagine lush green landscapes and crisp, refreshing summertime wine.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/8-things-to-love-about-vinho-verde-according-the-waverly-inns-wine-director/

Cheers to longevity! Scientists reveal the true shelf life of champagne

Can a good bottle of champagne last for decades unopened?

https://studyfinds.org/true-shelf-life-of-champagne/

Frozen Dessert for the Masses: How Prohibition Fueled America’s Love for Ice Cream

Despite the fact that ice cream was invented centuries before Prohibition, the cost of producing the delicacy — plus the lack of adequate refrigeration — meant the dessert was almost exclusively enjoyed by the wealthy.

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-chatter/prohibition-ice-cream/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c78d343150-July_07_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c78d343150-38937345&mc_cid=c78d343150&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Science of Winemaking: Understanding the Process and Ingredients

Before we dive into the process of winemaking, it is important to first understand the main ingredients that contribute to the perfect glass. There are several key ingredients involved in winemaking, each of which plays a crucial role in the final product.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/the-science-of-winemaking-understanding-the-process-and-ingredients

Yes, The Three-Tier System Still Has Legs

The bottom line is that we have alcohol coming into our state from unlicensed entities and individuals throughout the country and the world

https://www.wswa.org/news/yes-three-tier-system-still-has-legs

‘B to the E’: Remembering Budweiser’s Failed ‘Energy Beer’

That product was Budweiser Extra, also known as B to the E, and it was a first-of-its-kind caffeinated beer.

https://vinepair.com/articles/budweiser-energy-beer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=53743acd33-July_06_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-53743acd33-38937345&mc_cid=53743acd33&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Tasting Expert’s Number One Rule For Pairing Food And Wine Flavors

For those of us who love a good glass of wine, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to pair it with our food.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1331666/tasting-expert-best-rule-pairing-food-wine-flavors/

When Beer Goes Flat

The suds business is in serious trouble—but it’s worse for some beers than others.

https://slate.com/business/2023/07/beer-sales-decline-explained-hard-seltzer-craft-beer.html

Scrapped barrel tax law causes uproar in Kentucky

Communities in Kentucky are furious that a barrel tax that has historically helped to fund schools, roads and facilities is being phased out.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/scrapped-barrel-tax-law-causes-uproar-in-kentucky/

How To Pair Fast Food And Wine Like A Sophisticated Sommelier

So, if you haven’t yet paired the best wine cellar stock with the most decadent fast food offering, might we suggest starting with these 11 fast food and wine combos?

https://www.mashed.com/1332063/tips-pairing-wine-fast-food-menu-items/

Here´s to the first demarcated sparkling wine region in Portugal: Távora-Varosa!

The region of Távora-Varosa is a wine sub-region located in the demarcated wine region of Vinho Verde, in Portugal. It is known for the production of quality wines, especially its sparkling wines and white wines.

https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2023-07-09/heres-to-the-first-demarcated-sparkling-wine-region-in-portugal-tavora-varosa/79320

Avril Lavigne partners with RTD brand

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has teamed up with ready-to-drink (RTD) brand BeatBox to launch a Pink Lemonade cocktail.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/07/avril-lavigne-partners-with-rtd-brand/

What Is QPR? How It Helps Find Great Wine at Better Prices

QPR is the measure of a bottle’s quality relative to its price. The higher a wine’s QPR, the more quality you get for your money.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/drinks-terms-defined/what-is-qpr-in-wine/

Muscadet And Moscato Are Not As Similar As They Sound

However, with Muscadet and Moscato it’s not that easy: Despite the names having a similar ring, these two wines are nothing alike.

https://www.mashed.com/1332297/muscadet-moscato-wine-difference/

Larger Bottles Offer Solution To Climate Change Threatening Champagne

New research suggests that bigger bottles can preserve champagne’s bubbles and flavor for up to 132 years.

https://www.zenger.news/2023/07/10/larger-bottles-offer-solution-to-climate-change-threatening-champagne/

The Case Against Recorking Your Bottle Of Wine

Recorking doesn’t always preserve it well, and it can make wine taste stale and flat.

https://www.mashed.com/1333338/case-against-recorking-wine/

Meet Pechuga, the Mezcal Made with Raw Chicken

Need a new spirit to pair with chicken? Pechuga mezcal, a traditional spirit of Mexico’s Oaxaca region, could be worth your attention. After all, it’s made with meat.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/raw-chicken-pechuga-mezcal/

The Last Thing You Should Do with an Unfinished Bottle of Wine

Wine isn’t cheap, and I hate wasting it, so when I saw this TikTok about storing leftover wine, I desperately wanted what she said to be true.

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-store-leftover-wine-23549544

Adding Wine Syrup Will Do Wonders For Your Drinks

Sometimes we aren’t able to finish a bottle of wine and end up having to throw that leftover wine out.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1333026/add-wine-syrup-drinks-more-flavor/

12 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Tequila

Tequila production is regulated by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council, which was established in 1994 to oversee that the spirit adheres to a set of standardized practices

https://www.mashed.com/1336807/mistakes-everyone-makes-tequila/\

Unfortunately, Hooters Is Launching Wing-Flavored Whiskeys

Restaurant chain Hooters filed for label approval on two new flavored whiskeys earlier this month

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/hooters-wing-flavored-whiskeys/

Here’s What Happened To Intelli-Stopper After Shark Tank

The Sharks were at first dazzled by the Wine Doctor

https://www.thelist.com/1336911/what-happened-intelli-stopper-after-shark-tank/

22 Essential Terms You Need To Know When Ordering At The Bar

Drinking at bars is a lot of fun — if you know what you’re doing.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1335276/essential-terms-ordering-bar-drinks/

Here Are The 7 Golden Rules For Drinking Champagne Correctly

Vogue speaks to industry experts to gather seven golden rules for the perfect sip.

https://vogue.ph/lifestyle/how-to-drink-champagne-correctly/

Chiaretto di Bardolino: A True Terroir-Driven Italian Rosé

On the eastern shores of Lake Garda between Venice and Milan in Northern Italy’s Veneto region, the seaside town of Bardolino is home to a special wine of the same name.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/chiaretto-di-bardolino-a-true-terroir-driven-italian-rose/

Liquor store fighting back against the City of New Bedford’s “Nip Bottle Ban”

Banning nips is not the solution.

https://www.newbedfordguide.com/liquor-store-fighting-back-against-the-city-of-new-bedfords-nip-bottle-ban/2023/07/14

If You’re Still Mourning Patrón X.O Cafe, Tequila Cazadores’ New Liqueur May Fill the Void

The brand says the liqueur’s tasting notes include vanilla, chocolate, and roasted coffee, with a light sweetness from agave nectar.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/tequila-cazadores-cafe-liqueur/

THE TIME FRANCE’S ENTIRE WINE INDUSTRY WAS NEARLY DESTROYED

But the industry wasn’t always thriving. In the mid-1800s, the French wine industry was decimated by a near-microscopic foe known as grape phylloxera.

https://www.grunge.com/1336528/french-wine-industry-nearly-destroyed-during-wine-blight-1800s/

Rosé renaissance: Spanish study uncorks ultrasound for superior wine quality

A group of researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the University of Murcia in Spain employed advanced high-power ultrasound techniques for the treatment of crushed Monastrell grapes, a method referred to as sonication

https://www.newswise.com/articles/spanish-study-utilizes-ultrasound-to-enhance-wine-quality-marking-a-ros-renaissance

Top 10 Barbie-inspired cocktails

From the Plastic Fantastic to the Mali-Barb, we’ve rounded up 10 fabulous serves for those feeling the Barbie buzz.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/07/top-10-barbie-inspired-cocktails/

Natural Wine Is Dead!

Maybe the term “natural wine” has done its job and it’s time we move past it because when we confine ourselves we leave no room for new possibilities.

https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/news/drinks-news/natural-wine-20982

Despite Strict Alcohol Laws, Utah Wine Finds Its Footing

The state adopted strict laws around buying, selling and consuming alcohol in the early 1900s, a reflection of the religious tenets of many of its residents.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/utah-wineries/

A guide to Boston’s best breweries with beer expert Chad Brodsky

From Aeronaut to Trillium to Notch, Boston’s beer scene runs much deeper than just Sam Adams.

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230711-a-guide-to-bostons-best-breweries-with-beer-expert-chad-brodsky

The Champagne Storage Mistake You Should Stop Making

Keeping wines at a stable temperature is a must