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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

01-15-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Top 5 Health News Stories of 2023

What Were Wine’s Biggest Deals of 2023?

The Best Wine Content Creators On Social Media

The gross reason you should NEVER pour leftover Baileys down the sink, revealed

This is enough to put you off ever overfilling your glass

https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/9935471/never-pour-baileys-down-sink/

Straight bourbon probably isn’t what you think – here’s the truth

It has nothing to do with putting ice in your drink

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-straight-bourbon/

Everything you ever wanted to know about peated Scotch whisky

Peated whiskies: Laphroaig and beyond

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/peated-scotch-whisky-guide/

Cocktail bitters 101: Everything you need to know about the ingredients that will make your drinks as good as the pros

What are bitters, exactly?

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-are-bitters/

Is Natural Wine Healthier Than Regular Wine? Experts Weigh In

Is natural wine actually healthier for you? It depends on who you ask

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/health-benefits-natural-wine

How Many Whiskey Bottles Are Made From A Single Barrel

If you were to bottle the contents of one of these barrels immediately, you’d end up with approximately 267 bottles of unaged whiskey, often referred to as “white dog,” “moonshine,” or “white whiskey.” When it comes to properly aged whiskey, however, the answer’s a bit more complicated.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1478651/how-many-whiskey-bottles-one-barrel/

What Were Wine’s Biggest Deals of 2023?

In uncertain times for wine, stronger players are scooping up small but promising vintners

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-year-in-winery-deals

It’s not just Bud Light: This is the worst year for beer in the past 25 years

The beer industry looks like it’s ale-ing right now, recent data suggests

https://www.businessinsider.com/bud-light-worst-year-beer-past-25-years-alcohol-2023-12

Competing solution for mini-liquor bottle problem?

He noted that for the past few years, Connecticut consumers have purchased 94 million mini liquor bottles a year, on average.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/competing-solution-for-mini-liquor-bottle-problem/3179997/

What, Precisely, Does ‘Old Vine’ Mean in Wine?

There is no legal definition for what is an “old vine.”

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/old-vine-wine/?queryID=c2da13fed8bb5891f05fc26336803073&objectID=post

How Montreal Became Paradise for Wine Lovers

Exceptional historical circumstances have made the city a hot spot for wine lovers.

https://www.foodandwine.com/montreals-wine-scene-8407930

How To Choose A Good Non-Alcoholic Wine: Top Tips…

Where once that may have seemed like a bad thing, with little alternative on offer, it’s now far from the case with so many non-alcoholic alternatives on offer from beers to wines and even spirits.

https://www.hometownstation.com/featured-stories/how-to-choose-a-good-non-alcoholic-wine-top-tips-492072

Do Wine Bottles Actually Need To Be Rotated In Long-Term Storage?

The idea of rotating wine bottles while they are being stored has to do with the idea of sediment.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1476220/do-wine-bottles-need-rotated/

The Biggest Wine Stories From 2023

This year was a rollercoaster for the wine industry.

https://vinepair.com/articles/biggest-wine-moments-2023/

What Happens If You Overchill Wine?

How cold a wine is has an outsized impact on how it tastes.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1477098/what-happens-if-you-overchill-wine/

The Lamborghini Winery That’s Been Operating Since 1968

While Lamborghini almost immediately launches our thoughts toward the embodiment of a pristine luxury vehicle, many are surprised to find out that the iconic sports car brand has its toes dipped in the fabulous world of Italian wine.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1481164/lamborghini-winery-history/

What Are Pot Stills And How Do They Affect The Bourbon Making Process?

Once the fermentation is done, you place the liquid in the pot portion of the pot still to distill it.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1481192/pot-stills-affect-bourbon-process/

The Best Wine Content Creators On Social Media

From laughter to lectures, these are the people & accounts to follow for your wine fix.

https://www.mensjournal.com/wine/the-best-wine-content-creators-on-social-media

Why Whiskey Bottles in Western Movies Look Faker Than You Think

While there’s a lot of movie magic to be admired in these tales of the Old West, we’re here to tell you that the historical accuracy of its whiskey bottles isn’t necessarily one of them

https://vinepair.com/articles/western-movies-whiskey-bottle-shape/

Genius Trick for Storing Champagne So It Stays Fizzy + How to Tell When It’s Expired

Keeping leftover champagne bubbly means you can drink and *cook* with it later!

https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/does-champagne-go-bad

Bourbon And Sparkling Wine: The Dynamic Cocktail Duo You Must Try

Surprisingly, when you mix bourbon with dry and elegant sparking wine, an especially tasty pairing emerges.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1479532/bourbon-sparkling-wine-cocktail-duo/

How To Track Down Rare Bourbon Bottles Like A Pro

Bourbon can become rare and highly sought-after for a number of reasons.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1479352/how-to-track-down-rare-bourbon-bottles/

California’s New Bottle Bill Mandates New Financial and Logistical Demands on Wineries

Consumers can recover this fee by returning the various containers to participating retailers or to a recycling center.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/281170

The quest for longevity: Might wine play a positive role?

Is a little wine the secret to a long life?

https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/life-expectancy-wine-positive-role

Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old: The Ultimate Bottle Guide

Macallan is a big name in the world of scotch, and Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old is an excellent bottle to be aware of if you want to dive into this tasty realm of whisky.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1480664/review-macallan-12-double-cask-bottle-guide/

Treasury Wine Estates sued over Dracula wine

Treasury Wine Estates is being sued in California over the release of a Halloween edition of 19 Crimes.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/01/treasury-wine-estates-dracula-wine/

New Whistlepig

Vermont-based WhistlePig is introducing a limited edition Dank & Dry Old Fashioned Cocktail. It’s made through the addition of non-psychoactive cannabis terpenes to WhistlePig’s signature Barrel Aged Maple Old Fashioned recipe. It’s available online as a 750-ml. retailing at $50 or with the addition of a pig-shaped cocktail smoker and ‘dime baggie’ of cocktail smoking chips for $64.20. 100% of the proceeds of the limited edition will benefit the bartending community through New Orleans-based non-profit Turning Tables.

What Makes Wine Special?

WineAmerica’s New Website Section, “The Magic of Wine,” Will Help Wineries Promote the Positive Aspects of Wine

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/281219

6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/6-wine-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2024/

A Little Bit Of History: Smothers Winery

Dick purchased a 40‐year‐old, 16‐acre vineyard at 2317 Jarvis Road, as an investment. 

https://www.ediblemontereybay.com/blog/a-little-bit-of-history-smothers-winery/

Wine in grocery stores In NY?

Supermarkets love the idea. Liquor store owners hate it

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/wine-in-grocery-stores-supermarkets-love-the-idea-liquor-store-owners-hate-it/article_d98bfea6-7efe-11ee-94d1-6ba2862dcd3d.html

Top 5 Health News Stories of 2023

From coffee’s health benefits to how the body processes wine polyphenols, 2023 brought exciting scientific discoveries

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/top-wine-health-news-stories-2023

Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change

It is no secret that the Romans were heavy wine drinkers. Estimates put the average Roman male’s consumption at a litre or more of diluted wine per day.

https://theconversation.com/ancient-roman-wine-production-may-hold-clues-for-battling-climate-change-214518

Dry farm wines: Organic, sugar-free wines you won’t feel guilty about

Are dry farm wines too good to be true?

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/dry-farm-wines/

Martignetti Companies Completes Acquisition of Quality Beverage, L.P.

Martignetti Companies, New England’s leading beverage alcohol distributor, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Quality Beverage, L.P., in Massachusetts

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/281258

The Dedalus Guide to German Riesling

If you’re ready to discover what great Riesling is all about, read on and learn about the regions, terms to look out for on the label, and what we pair with Riesling.

https://dedaluswine.com/blogs/news/the-dedalus-guide-to-german-riesling

Why the World’s ‘Dullest White Wine’ Has the Most Bizarre Name

The region’s designation under the Italian denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) system is “Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/lazio-region-dullest-white-wine-name/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7b8823d078-JANUARY_05_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7b8823d078-38937345&mc_cid=7b8823d078&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Sunny With A Chance Of Flowers

Scheid Family Wines’ better-for-you wine brand Sunny With A Chance Of Flowers will extend with a Pinot Grigio offering this year. The new varietal will join a brand range that includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bubbly Rosé. Sunny With A Chance Of Flowers shipped approximately 100,000 cases last year, up from 11,000 cases in 2020. Scheid notes that the 9% abv, 85 calories-a-serving brand is now present in 20,000 stores nationwide, including top retailers such as Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Publix and HEB.

High Noon Brings the Sunny Vibes this Winter with the Release of the Limited-Edition Snowbird Pack

Whether on the slopes or at the beach, the latest offering from the hard seltzer brand brings the sunshine to every sip with new flavors Plum and Raspberry along with fan favorites Peach and Lemon.

The High Noon Snowbird Pack includes fan-favorite flavors Peach and Lemon, alongside two new seasonal sensations Plum and Raspberry.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/newreleases/article/281303

Massachusetts town to hold special election on one issue – a potential ban of mini liquor bottles

“A business like mine could expect to lose anywhere from 15 to 40 percent of its business and that would obviously call for laying off some staff,” Pioppi’s Package Store owner Peter Balboni said.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/miniature-liquor-bottles-ban-vote-plymouth/

Why Do I Feel Buzzed from Nonalcoholic Beers?

Decades of research suggest we can feel some of the effects of alcohol without the alcohol.

https://slate.com/technology/2024/01/nonalcoholic-beer-tipsy-effects-dry-january-ideas.html

The Reason Southern Comfort Is Not A True Whiskey

You can’t blame the good people for not knowing — the Southern Comfort marketing team has leaned hard into its fake identity.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1484374/why-southern-comfort-is-not-whiskey/

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