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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

10-02-2023

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

12 Major Wine Trends Currently Shaping U.S. Retail Market

The Best Types Of Bourbon To Pair With Vanilla Ice Cream

A Guide To Organic Wine

The Best Ways to Reuse Wine Corks Instead of Throwing Them Away

This would-be trash can be surprisingly useful around the house.

https://lifehacker.com/the-best-ways-to-reuse-wine-corks-instead-of-throwing-t-1850820054

The wine so good the Swiss won’t share it

And your cheat sheet for discovering the joys of Swiss wine — wherever you are

https://www.salon.com/2023/09/10/the-wine-so-good-the-swiss-wont-share-it/

Should I Send Back Sparkling Wine if It Seems Flat?

Even though you might be worried about coming across as awkward or rude, ensuring the wine you ordered has the proper bubbles is definitely valid — especially when sparkling wine prices are reaching $25 a glass.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-joanna-send-back-flat-sparkling-wine/

Heineken: 12 Facts All Beer Drinkers Need To Know

Heineken is a titan in the global beer industry, boasting an impressive network of 165 breweries across more than 70 nations.

https://www.mashed.com/1390150/facts-about-heineken-beer/

How we choose which wines to buy / drink

It turns out that American consumers who are faced with an intimidating wall of wine at grocery stores and wine shops often use the same selection methods as their counterparts in Europe and Asia.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2023/09/how-we-choose-which-wines-to-buy-drink.html

The Best Wine Tasting Vacation Destination On The East Coast

New York’s Finger Lakes region is a great destination for those who want to kick back and sip some vino while embarking on a budget-friendly getaway.

https://www.explore.com/1386869/best-wine-tasting-destination-east-coast-finger-lakes-new-york/

The Impractical Novelty Of Oversized Wine Bottles

Some experts think they veer towards impracticality because of their sheer size

https://www.mashed.com/1389303/impractical-novelty-oversized-wine-bottles/

Does wine make you gain weight? Understanding the Effect of Wine on Health

Are you among those who are trying to find the answer to – “Does wine make you gain weight?” Fret not! We have got you covered.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/health-and-fitness/does-wine-make-gain-weight-understanding-effect-wine-health

How To Make Actually Good Homebrew Beer, According to Experts

While following directions and brewing an easy beer recipe isn’t rocket science, making it actually taste good is a different story.

https://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/homebrew-advice/

50 States, 50 Wild, Weird, and Woeful Post-Prohibition Alcohol Laws

In 1984, Massachusetts became the first state to ban happy hour. Seven other states — Alaska, Indiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont — have since enacted similar bans.

https://vinepair.com/articles/worst-alcohol-laws-every-state/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=720c07601d-September_12_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-720c07601d-38937345&mc_cid=720c07601d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why a Prosecco producer is planting hybrid grapes

There’s now a still wine made with hybrid white grape Sauvignon Nepis planted in the Montello hills of Prosecco country – so what does it taste like, and why was it used?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/why-a-prosecco-producer-is-planting-hybrid-grapes/

As US Demand Drops, California Worries About an Excess of Grapes

California’s wine producers are sitting on a grape surplus and not because of big harvests. US consumers are buying less wine. Jeff Siegel reports.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights-wine/us-demand-drops-california-worries-about-excess-grapes

The California Bottle Bill: 8 Important Takeaways

One of the biggest changes in the California wine industry since the end of Prohibition begins on Jan. 1, 2024, and it looks like many of the state’s producers either don’t know about it or aren’t prepared for it — or both.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/09/11/the-california-bottle-bill-8-important-takeaways

Deciphering the Regulated Labels of Italian Wines

Wine labels as vehicles for speed-dating can be useful tools in making a decision to proceed with, or retreat from, a particular wine. But labels vary wildly in the data they present and the sensory profile they convey.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/deciphering-the-regulated-labels-of-italian-wines/

Theories of the Global Wine Glut

The world is awash with wine, or so it seems from reading the news

https://wineeconomist.com/2023/09/12/global-wine-glut/

Massachusetts’ DTC Wine Shipping Data Reveals Cracks in the Three-Tier System

in 2022, 1,238 direct wine shippers sent their products to Massachusetts state residents, combining for more than $81.4m in sales,

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vinoshipper_directtoconsumer-dtc-dtcbrands-activity-7107095093169328129-CSM5

Italy drops below France for wine production as climate change blamed

French wine production overtakes Italy for the first time in nine years, following a challenging harvest for their southern neighbors, as climate change is blamed for the decline

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/09/italy-drops-below-france-for-wine-production-as-climate-change-blamed/

CHAMPAGNE MAY BE DOOMED TO TASTE DIFFERENT FOREVER THANKS TO ONE MAJOR ISSUE: ‘[IT] WILL BASICALLY … DAMAGE THE FLAVOR’

Twenty years ago, harvest took place at the end of September or the beginning of October.

https://www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-food/champagne-french-government-climate-change/

Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US

California is far and away the leading wine producing state in the U.S., but some other regions are coming on strong and turning into tourism hotspots, too.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-ranks-2nd-most-visited-wine-region-in-the-u-s/

The Bizarre Name for the Clear Cap Inside Your Bottle of Angostura Bitters

By now, most of us are well acquainted with Angostura bitters’ signature tiny bottle and oversized label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/angostura-bitters-clear-cap-name/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1829658d87-September_14_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1829658d87-38937345&mc_cid=1829658d87&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Best Types Of Bourbon To Pair With Vanilla Ice Cream

Nuances in both the bourbon and the ice cream you choose are important to consider in order to create the perfect pairing.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1389363/important-pairing-bourbon-vanilla/

Your Drinking Tequila All Wrong

Even if you’re sipping instead of shooting, you still might be drinking tequila the wrong way.

https://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/mexico/experiences/news/where-and-how-to-drink-tequila-in-mexico

The Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey, Explained

Today, bourbon—America’s native whiskey—remains one of the most popular spirits categories. But it’s far from the only whiskey out there.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/bourbon-vs-whiskey/

The fantastic fall wine trends to know before the season sets in, according to the experts

Like fashion or the roster of your fantasy football team, wine changes fast

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/fall-wine-trends/

The 12 States with the Best Vineyards in the U.S.

You don’t need to leave the country for fantastic wine.

https://www.veranda.com/food-recipes/g44926640/best-vineyards-in-the-us/

New Baileys

Baileys Irish Cream, part of the Diageo portfolio, is launching Baileys Chocolate Liqueur. The new release is made from Baileys Original and Belgian chocolate. It’s at 15.7% abv and is packaged in an opaque royal blue bottle. It is launching with a marketing campaign that includes 3D out-of-home displays in Los Angeles and New York City, a new creative spot, and partnerships with talent that will bring the drink to social feeds. Baileys Chocolate is available nationwide now, priced at $25 a 750-ml. Baileys’ U.S. volume stood at approximately 1.5 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank

ChatGPT Sparks Growing Interest in A.I. – Can It Help the Wine Industry?

ChatGPT can suggest wine and food pairings and parrot WSET facts with ease, but it has a long way to go to be more useful to wine producers and retailers for specific business priorities, wine marketers and technology, sources said.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/276332

New Wine Market Council Study Shows How Consumers Are Shifting in the Wine Category and Desired Price Points

U.S. Consumers Trading Down in Wine Price Points

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/09/13/wine-market-council-study-consumers-shifting-wine-category

Sorting Wine Grapes Into Flavor Families

Every grape used for making fine wine has its own unique flavor profile, but the more wines you taste, the easier it becomes to discern that these fruit fall into just a handful of overlapping “families” of flavor.

https://beveragedynamics.com/2023/09/07/sorting-wine-grapes-into-flavor-families/

Grappa: The Often Misunderstood Italian Brandy

The Italian liqueur once known as a poor man’s drink is having a moment, easing its way back into the spotlight and giving better-known digestifs like Sambuca and Limoncello a run for their money.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1392623/grappa-misunderstood-italian-brandy-explained/

8 of the Most Iconic Cocktails Tied to Sporting Events

It’s no secret that a fair amount of alcohol consumption tends to happen at sporting events

https://vinepair.com/articles/sporting-event-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1390794e3e-September_19_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1390794e3e-38937345&mc_cid=1390794e3e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

WineAmerica: Wine = Power

Wine is a major economic engine that generated $276 billion for the American economy in 2022. That’s 25% above the 2017 level — despite the COVID-19 era in between

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/09/18/wineamerica-wine-power

This is how COVID-19 changed the way Americans drink

From the rise of the canned cocktail to the death of the downtown happy hour to how a cork shortage in Portugal might affect what you drink, the lingering effects of the global pandemic have shown up in some interesting ways.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90949919/this-is-how-covid-changed-the-way-americans-drink?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

12 Wines to Serve When You Have Guests With Every Kind of Dietary Restriction

The menu might be complicated — pairing wines doesn’t have to be.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-pairings-for-allergy-menus-7971044

The Science of Pyrazines in Wine

Understanding the divisive aroma compounds best known for creating green notes like bell pepper and grass in Bordeaux grapes

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-pyrazines-in-wine/

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making When Tasting Wine, According To An Expert

When someone is really struggling to find anything other than “grapes in a wine, it’s helpful to calm down a little and think about comparisons.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1393307/biggest-mistake-wine-tasting-expert/

What in the world are natural winemakers trying to do to us?

“The term has no official definition and tends to annoy conventional wine producers, who resent the implication that their wines aren’t natural.

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/What-in-the-world-are-natural-winemakers-doing-to-us-

A Guide To Organic Wine

What does the term mean, and will it give you less of a hangover?

https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/food-and-drink/guide-to-organic-wine/

Wine’s true origins have finally been revealed after thousands of years

A recent study has revealed more about the geographic and genetic journeys that brought grapes to certain terroirs after a large team of international researchers analyzed 2,503 unique vines from domesticated table and wine grapes and 1,022 wild grapevines

https://www.unilad.com/news/food-and-drink/wine-true-origins-study-985768-20230919

What Flavor Is Amaretto and What Does It Have to Do with Cyanide?

The word “amaretto” comes from the Italian word for bitter—amaro—and the liqueur certainly has some bitterness in it. But it also tastes quite sweet and strongly of almonds. And that’s because, depending on the brand, amaretto contains almonds, apricot pits, or peach stones.

https://sporked.com/article/what-flavor-is-amaretto/

Do you know about snake wine?

How many of you are familiar with the concept of snake wine? If not, then you will know a bit more about it by the end of this post.

https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2023/09/do-you-know-about-snake-wine.html?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter

New Skyy

Skyy Vodka announced two additions to its Infusions line of flavored releases. The new options are Skyy Infusions Espresso and Agave Lime, the first innovations since the brand was reformulated in 2021. Skyy Infusions Espresso is made with just vodka, cold brew concentrate or espresso, and simple syrup, while Agave Lime is made with vodka, lime, and agave nectar. As part of the launch for Espresso, the brand has partnered with the model Winnie Harlow to create a new content series. Both Espresso and Agave Lime are available nationwide, priced at $14 a 750-ml. Other entries in the Infusions series include Blood Orange, Citrus, Pineapple, and Watermelon. Skyy had U.S. volume of 1.85 million 9-liter cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

How To Read Portuguese Sparkling Wine Labels?

When you look for a bottle of sparkling wine from Portugal, here called Espumante, it is not so straightforward.

https://glassofbubbly.com/how-to-read-portuguese-sparkling-wine-labels/

12 Major Wine Trends Currently Shaping U.S. Retail Market

Less than a third of American households buy wine regularly and that number has fallen in recent years. This trend is partially offset by an increase in frequency among those households who buy wine.

https://www.prweb.com/releases/12-major-wine-trends-currently-shaping-us-retail-market-301934012.html

How Mencía Became Spain’s Breakout Star

Long in the shadow of better-known Spanish grapes, Mencía is finally gaining broader recognition thanks to investments in old vines and high-quality, terroir-driven winemaking