Liquor Industry News 10-07-24

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

10-07-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) TV

The Non-Alcoholic Trend Cycle

Is Wine Facing Prohibition 2.0?

Frost hits South Australia wine regions

South Australia has been hit with brutal cold snaps this winter which have impacted on grape growers who have already been hit hard by climate change and weather conditions in recent years.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/frost-hits-south-australia-wine-regions/

Kegged Wine Should Be a Win-Win, So Why Isn’t It Everywhere?

To keg or not to keg, that is the question preoccupying a number of winemakers these days.

https://vinepair.com/articles/kegged-wine-debate/

How Bourbon Got Its Name

The origins of bourbon whiskey are shrouded in mystery and interlaced with fable.

https://www.chowhound.com/1661491/how-bourbon-got-its-name/

Put Your Calculator Away. Here’s How Many Shots are in a Handle of Liquor

Since shot size isn’t mandated in the U.S., the question is more complicated than you think. So, we spoke to an expert who knows a thing or two about making drinks.

https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/how-many-shots-handle

Is Tasting 3,000 Wines a Year Hazardous to Your Health?

People look at me funny when I tell them I put 3,000 wines in my mouth each year as part of my newspaper and magazine work

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/wine-reviewer-health/

How California Winemakers Changed How Wines Are Named

The compelling history of vintners in search of an identity.

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/why-new-world-wines-named-after-varietal-1235856552/

Can You Improve Your Wine Tasting Skills or Are You Just Born With It?

There’s actual science behind tasting wine like a pro. But practice is key.

https://www.foodandwine.com/improve-your-wine-tasting-skills-8715611

Wine crisis: France looks to tear up 30,000 hectares of vines

It comes as younger people are drinking less wine

https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/wine-crisis-france-looks-to-tear-up-30000-hectares-of-vines/679713?_bhlid=fe229de95f73f41b0d0dc13b07e625ae0d935d78

Some experts are calling for age restrictions on the sale of nonalcoholic drinks. Here’s why

They won’t get you buzzed, but some experts say low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers and mocktails shouldn’t be sold to minors, and they’re calling for laws that curb underage sales to kids and teens.

https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/some-experts-are-calling-for-age-restrictions-on-the-sale-of-nonalcoholic-drinks-heres-why/

New Bulliet

Diageo-owned Bulleit is adding a 10-year rye whiskey as a new permanent part of its core range. The new whiskey maintains the flagship Bulleit rye’s mashbill—95% rye and 5% malted barley—and is aged for a minimum of 10 years in new charred American white oak barrels. Bottled at 45.6% abv, it retails at $50 a 750-ml. and is rolling out nationally. Bulleit had U.S. volume of 1.75 million cases in the U.S. last year, ranking second in American whiskey’s above-$25 segment.

The world’s wine was almost decimated by a small pest. Missouri saved the day

Vineyards around the world were almost sucked to death by a small insect. The only reason we still have wine today is thanks to Missouri.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/verify/missouri-saved-the-worldwide-wine-industry-heres-how-verify-phylloxera/63-533decf2-9550-4afd-9da0-819c9010a142

Wine Film Review: SOMM Cup of Salvation

SOMM Cup of Salvation is now available via Apple, Amazon, and SOMM TV streaming platforms and is scheduled for limited theatrical release very soon.

https://wineeconomist.com/2024/09/17/wine-film-review-somm-cup-of-salvation/

The Non-Alcoholic Trend Cycle

Like every good piece of research on the state of our world will say for the next half century, it all started with the pandemic.

https://medium.com/@nathanwestfall/the-non-alcoholic-trend-cycle-933f824b113d

Everything You Need To Know About Reading Wine Labels

For many casual wine drinkers, reading wine labels can feel overwhelming.

https://www.chowhound.com/1665956/how-to-read-wine-labels/

Alcohol-free wine: All you need to know

Unless you walk around with your eyes firmly shut, you will almost certainly be aware of the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks. They’ve been filling column inches, supermarket shelves and drinks lists for several years now. But how are alcohol-free wines made, how do they differ from alcoholic versions, and what can we expect in the future?

https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/learn/alcohol-free-wine-all-you-need-to-know-536217/

The Reasons To Choose Boxed Wine Over Bottled

When it comes to wine, most of us are still a little snobby about the packaging, even with lower-priced selections.

https://www.chowhound.com/1662066/why-boxed-wine-better-bottled/

How Was Wine Blindsided by Recent Trends in Consumption and Demand? Pick a Reason.

Is it any surprise that not enough people in the wine business noticed the anti-drinking efforts and tried to do something about them? Probably not.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/09/17/how-was-wine-blindsided-by-recent-trends-in-consumption-and-demand-pick-a-reason/

What Kind Of Alcohol Is Ouzo?

Like gin, another clear alcohol, ouzo is a neutral spirit flavored with herbs, spices, and botanicals.

https://www.chowhound.com/1664956/what-kind-alcohol-ouzo/

Chianti wine: Everything you want to know about this charming drink

There’s something special about this Italian superstar

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

Full Proof, Barrel Proof, And Cask Strength Bourbon: The Differences Explained

Whether you’re an initiate, intermediate, or even an expert in the vast world of bourbons, it can sometimes be overwhelming just to browse the shelves in search of a bourbon that fits your palate.

https://www.chowhound.com/1665964/difference-proof-cask-strength-whiskey/

Cocktail machines, powered by AI, are creating a stir. Can they replace the human bartender?

What if all these are possible just by touching a screen in your living room?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/cocktail-machines-powered-by-ai-are-creating-a-stir-can-they-replace-the-human-bartender/articleshow/113557299.cms?from=mdr

Is Wine Facing Prohibition 2.0?

Nearly a century on from the last alcohol ban in the USA, younger generations are increasingly turning away from alcohol leaving a worried wine industry.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/09/is-wine-facing-prohibition-20

Why Did Wine Have to Go and Make Things So Complicated?

Young Wine Consumers Seek Clarity and Context when Purchasing

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/292822

What Wine Should You Use When Making Sangria?

Summer may be coming to an end, but sangria season is still in full swing.

https://www.chowhound.com/1666553/best-wine-use-sangria/

What Is Brandy Really Made From?

If you’re wondering what’s in brandy, a liquor that contains an average of 40 to 50% alcohol by volume, the origins of its name help demystify the spirit.

https://www.chowhound.com/1666946/what-is-brandy-made-of/

The Sugar Standard That All Tequilas Must Follow

One such requirement is that at least 51% of the liquor’s fermentable sugars are from agave.

https://www.chowhound.com/1672630/ratio-rule-tequila-follow/

Natural, Organic, Biodynamic: Decoding Labels When Shopping For Wine

Shopping for wine can be…a lot. And in recent years, as the world of natural wines has taken over wine shops and social media feeds (unless that’s just me?) you may be wondering what the terms that get tossed around really mean.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/natural-organic-biodynamic-wine-terms-explained-47108a

What Makes Spumante Wine Different From Champagne?

But what exactly separates these two drinks? We’re here to explore the complex answer to that question.

https://www.chowhound.com/1673489/spumante-vs-champagne-wine-different/

Riunite’s Lambrusco Wine Is the Drink of Fall—Here’s the Story of Its Italian Roots

However, one specific culinary import became a cultural phenomenon here in the US during the ‘70s and ‘80s: Riunite Lambrusco.

https://localemagazine.com/best-riunite-lambrusco-wines/

10 Best Distilleries With Restaurants To Visit Across The US

After a long distillery tour with an ample tasting experience, there’s nothing your body needs more than a meal to soak up the alcohol.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1670823/distilleries-with-restaurants-us/

Doing This One Thing Makes Wine Taste Better With Food, According to Amanda McCrossin

When in doubt, go high acid.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-pairing-secret-tip-8719814

How to Order Wine to Find a Bottle You Love

Expert sommeliers give us tips on how to ask better questions and pick out the perfect bottle. (Hint: Price isn’t everything.)

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-talk-to-sommelier

Here’s Why Cheap Wine Is So Expensive On Restaurant Menus

There are a couple of reasons why a cheap wine is ridiculously pricey at a restaurant.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1670238/why-wine-expensive-at-restaurants/

What Is Orange Wine and Does It Actually Contain Oranges? Wine Pro Shares More About This Bright-Colored Drink

Plus, find out the best dishes to pair orange wine with to make your dinner extra special

https://www.firstforwomen.com/food-recipes/how-to/what-is-orange-wine

Can You Decant Wine Through a Coffee Filter?

Technically, it’s possible to decant this way. But rather than imbuing the wine with the same benefits as traditional decanting, the coffee filter will merely filter out any undesirable sediment. And as Edgerton explains, you’ll also end up with less wine than you started with.

https://vinepair.com/articles/decant-wine-through-coffee-filter-explainer/

The Wine Industry is Often Its Own Worst Enemy

When the going gets tough the industry circles the wagons and shoots inward

https://www.marketingwine.com/2024/09/24/the-wine-industry-is-often-its-own-worst-enemy/

Organic Wine Faces Punishing New Rule

Forever contending with a shifting definition, organic wine now has a fresh challenge in the shape of a new rule from the US Department of Agriculture.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/09/organic-wine-faces-punishing-new-rule

What, Exactly, Is an Indigenous Grape?

You’ve sipped Chardonnay and swirled Syrah. You’ve poured glasses of Pinot Noir and ordered rounds of Riesling. But are you familiar with Sicilian varieties like Catarratto and Grillo? What about Rkatsiteli or Kakheti?

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/drinks-terms-defined/indigenous-grapes/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) TV

24/7 TV Channel

https://strimm.com/Wine/Wine

Sideways is 20 and still affecting the wine industry

Sideways Effect

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/sideways-effect-on-wine-20-years-later/

German Vs American Beer: What Makes Them Different?

That prompts the question, what is the difference between American and German beers?

https://www.chowhound.com/1669448/german-vs-american-beer-difference/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Twitch

https://www.twitch.tv/thewonderfulworldofwine

Côtes du Rhône announces new Cru

Laudun in the Southern Rhône has been promoted to Cru status, making it the 18th Cru of the Côtes du Rhône

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/cotes-du-rhone-announces-new-cru/

New Ultra

Anheuser-Busch is introducing Michelob Ultra Zero, the latest alcohol-free option from the U.S.’s largest brewer. The new release will hit shelves in January 2025 with each 12-ounce can containing 29 calories and 0% abv. Upon launch, Michelob Ultra Zero will be available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, with 6-packs of 12-ounce bottles to follow in March 2025. On their releases, both packages will be available across the U.S. Michelob Ultra was down 1% to 12.2 million barrels in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

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