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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

12-26-2023

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Barefoot Wines, Ranked Worst To Best

20 Largest Organic Wine Producing Countries

Wait, Russian Imperial Stouts Aren’t Russian?

What Makes Estate Wines Worth Splurging On?

Understanding what goes into producing an estate wine can help you be savvier at the bottle shop.

https://www.foodandwine.com/what-is-an-estate-wine-8410962

Cornell business students study feasibility of wine bottle-washing center

Cornell University students are working on a possible solution. They’re looking into whether a bottle-washing facility would be feasible.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2023/12/05/cornell-business-students-study-feasibility-of-wine-bottle-washing-center

Seven Wacky (And Boozy) Races Around The World

Alcohol, food, costumes and … wife carrying? Around the world, people have imbued weirdness and fun into the very serious sporting events that are marathons and races. Follow us in exploring the silliest ones out there.

https://worldcrunch.com/food-travel/fun-races-around-the-world

The Reason Maker’s Mark Doesn’t Label Its Bottles As ‘Whiskey’

Walking down the whiskey aisle of your local liquor store, you may have noticed the candelabra-looking whiskey bottle with the red wax dripping down from the top. It’s a bottle of Maker’s Mark, an icon of Kentucky bourbon whiskey – only if you look at the bottle, it’s spelled bourbon “whisky.” What gives?

https://www.tastingtable.com/1458508/why-makers-mark-uses-whisky-not-whiskey/

What The Rice Polishing Ratio Really Means For Sake

While a sake bomb is an undeniably exhilarating drink at a sushi establishment, there’s a whole lot more to explore with rice wine

https://www.tastingtable.com/1459282/what-is-sakes-rice-polishing-ratio/

Fantasia Is Launching Her Own Wine Brand—Is Now A Certified Sommelier

THE SINGER, ACTRESS AND BURGEONING ENTREPRENEUR PLANS TO RELEASE A ROSÉ AND RED WINE.

https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/fantasia-wine-brand/

10 Things You Should Know About Luxardo

After over 200 years of crafting high-end cherry-infused liqueurs, Luxardo has become synonymous with the Maraschino cherry.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-luxardo/

What’s The Difference Between Vermouth And Vermouth Di Torino?

As a fortified wine, vermouth is neither a spirit nor a liqueur.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1458006/difference-between-vermouth-di-torino-and-regular/

The Simple Way To Pick A Dry Riesling Wine Out Of The Crowd

The higher the alcohol percentage, the drier or less sweet the wine.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1458658/how-to-pick-dry-riesling-wine/

White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage

The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused booze-free drinks in four flavors.

https://www.fooddive.com/news/white-claw-nonalcoholic-drinks-beverages-0-percent-alcohol-seltzer-gen-z-sober-curious-damp/701726/

The three-tier system is hurting American wineries

The report contains many shocking details such as Southern Glazer holding 60% of their SKUs from outside the United States, Wine.com’s, the largest online U.S. retailer, inventory consists of 70% of their wines from outside of the U.S. and Total Wine & More’s SKUs consist of 56.5% of product from outside the U.S.

https://irishliquorlawyer.com/liquor-industry-insights/the-three-tier-system-is-hurting-american-wineries/

Consumers care less than you think

One of the biggest mistakes wine marketers make is in assuming consumers are as passionate and knowledgeable about wine as they are

https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/wine-grower/wg-general-news/consumers-care-less-than-you-think

The Best Type Of Wine To Pair With Tomato Based Soup For A Balanced Meal

Choosing a wine that complements the soup without detracting from the nuances and flavors of the various components makes all the difference.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1462251/best-wine-pair-tomato-based-soup/

Why Cooking Wine Is Salty, And How To Adjust For It

In most cases, using regular table wine as your cooking wine is the way to go because it won’t have salt content and heavy preservatives.

https://www.chowhound.com/1464094/why-table-wine-salty/

The Difference Between Complementary And Congruent Wine Pairings

On the other hand, congruent wine pairings are akin to a duet, where the wine and food harmoniously sing the same notes.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1462757/difference-between-complementary-congruent-wine-pairings/

New Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray has launched a new line of dedicated cocktail mixers, the first expansion into mixology for the juice brand. The line is launching with three cocktail mixers—a Strawberry Margarita, a Rum Punch, and a Cosmopolitan—all containing 50 calories per serving. The trio of mixers is now available through Amazon with retail distribution beginning in 2024. In addition to releasing mixers, Ocean Spray, in collaboration with Pernod Ricard, is developing a new line of Absolut vodka and Ocean Spray spirits-based RTDs, set to be released next year

Lake County Winegrowers Celebrate Addition of Two New AVAs

 Lake County continues to raise the bar of quality wine production in California and welcomes two recently approved AVAs, the Long Valley-Lake County AVA, and the Upper Lake Valley AVA.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/280357

Wait, Russian Imperial Stouts Aren’t Russian?

Surely they must have been invented in Russia. Well, as it turns out, that’s not the case.

https://vinepair.com/articles/russian-imperial-stout-origin-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e8af5deaba-DECEMBER_08_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e8af5deaba-38937345&mc_cid=e8af5deaba&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Will New Grape Varieties Change the Identity of Classic Wine Regions?

Traditional regions like Jerez, Bordeaux, and Champagne are allowing new grape varieties to be planted—but how much will they really impact these beloved wines?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/will-new-grape-varieties-change-the-identity-of-classic-wine-regions/

Why Napa Green’s Glyphosate Ban is Such a Big Deal

By 2026, the 90 wineries overseen by the nonprofit must find a replacement for glyphosate and by 2028 discontinue use of all synthetic herbicides.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/glyphosate-ban/

White and rosé now account for more than half of global consumption, OIV says

Growing demand for white wines and rosé means those colours now account for more than half of global consumption, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/white-and-rose-now-account-for-more-than-half-of-global-consumption-oiv-says-518861/

Buy cheaper red wine to solve red wine headaches. Really?

Count me as skeptical until that hypothesis is thoroughly tested and the specific parameters are defined so as to be meaningful to consumers.

https://www.northwestwinereport.com/2023/12/red-wine-headaches.html

Man dies after beer lines cleaned with toxic chemicals

A man has died and two of his friends were hospitalised after drinking beer which it is believed could have contained toxic cleaning chemicals.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/12/man-dies-after-beer-lines-cleaned-with-toxic-chemicals/

U.S. Cognac Sales Are Plunging—Here’s Why

For starters, by all indications, 2023 is a down year across the board in the spirits industry, whiplash from the boom of the pandemic years.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/cognac-sales/

I tried the $65 Doritos-flavored booze and could taste nacho cheese dust in every sip. Here’s what it says about the future of liquor.

Doritos is now producing a nacho cheese-flavored liquor, made in partnership with a Danish-based distiller called Empirical. The flavors are meant to evoke nacho cheese, of course, as well as corn tostada, umami, and a hint of acidity.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tried-bottle-of-dorito-flavored-liquor-heres-what-its-like-2023-12

Consolidation Moves

The California wine industry is facing unprecedented challenges, causing many winery owners to consider acquisitions.

https://www.marketwatchmag.com/consolidation-moves/

Understanding What’s Cava and What’s Not Cava

There’s a lot of confusion regarding what is Cava and not Cava due to a small number of producers leaving the D.O. over the last ten years.

https://www.matthewsworldofwineanddrink.com/popular-posts/cava-not-cava

How 1930s American scientists came to think about the impact of climate on wine

In Europe and beyond, the notion of terroir dominates ideas about the origins of the taste and quality of wine.

https://theconversation.com/how-1930s-american-scientists-came-to-think-about-the-impact-of-climate-on-wine-212940

Why You Should Never Store Wine On Top Of The Fridge

The temperature fluctuates intensely, which can quickly deteriorate the quality of your wine

https://www.tastingtable.com/1464128/why-never-store-wine-top-fridge/

All The Ways To Repurpose Wine Corks Around The House

You have an item that’s uniquely suited to be repurposed for plenty of different DIY and upcycling projects around the house.

https://www.housedigest.com/1463868/ways-to-repurpose-wine-corks/

The Reason Sweet Wine Uses An Astounding Amount Of Grapes

The amount typically varies from 2.75 to 3.3 pounds, although, as it goes with wine production, deviations are frequent

https://www.tastingtable.com/1463724/why-sweet-wine-use-more-grapes/

Dramatic rise in pesticide residue in wine

Official data analysed by a non-profit organisation has suggested a big jump in the proportion of wine that contains multiple pesticide residues

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/12/dramatic-rise-in-pesticide-residue-in-wine/

WSTA debunks pesticide report

However, what the report failed to mention was that of the 72 wines sampled, only one had residues above the permitted maximum level. All other wines and residues were within the legal limits

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/32226/WSTA_debunks_pesticide_report.html

THE ULTIMATE CONTROVERSY – PROŠEK VS. PROSECCO!

The bone of contention was the perceived similarity in names, with claims that Prošek might lead consumers astray. As Prosecco already enjoyed EU protection, the proposal was to rename

https://total-croatia-news.com/wine/the-ultimate-controversy-prosek-vs-prosecco/

Three Simple Ways to Remove the Foil Capsule Covering the Wine Bottle

Wine bottles with cork closures typically have a protective foil wrapping around the top of the bottle’s neck. Among wine drinkers, this foil is called the “capsule”.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/remove-foil-from-bottle/

How to Tell the Difference Between Sherry and Port

Before you order one of these fortified wines, here’s what to know.

https://www.foodandwine.com/sherry-vs-port-8417018

Use This Wine Cork Hack To DIY A Stunning Accent Wall For Any Room In Your Home

This hack works if you have bags of wine corks you’ve saved over the years, don’t know what to do with them, or are looking for an exciting way to design your accent wall.

https://www.housedigest.com/1470924/tiktok-wine-cork-hack-diy-accent-wall-home/

Can putting solar panels in vineyards help to improve Australian wine?

In one of the first studies of its kind in Australia, scientists are protecting grapes from extreme weather by putting solar panels in vineyards, to see how it will affect the quality of the product.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-12-14/how-solar-panels-could-improve-australian-wine/103222202

Montepulciano War Erupts in Italy

Its relatively niche production will be added to the much more conspicuous and, on average, less-lucrative production of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, – with more than 100 million bottles prioduced annually, it is among the most popular wines sold in Italian supermarkets and among the most recognized Italian appellations abroad.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2023/12/montepulciano-war-erupts-in-italy

15 Best Uses For Leftover Wine Other Than Drinking It

If you’re looking for ways to use up leftover wine that don’t involve drinking it, you’ve come to the right place.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1465125/best-uses-leftover-wine/

How Hard Cider Is Made

Hard cider is essentially fermented apple juice, but this simple definition belies its vast potential for complexity

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-its-made/how-hard-cider-is-made/

20 Largest Organic Wine Producing Countries

Simply put, an organic wine is made from grapes that have been grown without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/20-largest-organic-wine-producing-072839113.html?guccounter=1

The Rise In 12 oz Beer Cans In Craft Beer And Why They Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon

This move away from larger formats like 16 oz cans and bottles sparks curiosity and begs the question: why the switch?

https://breweriesinpa.com/the-rise-in-12-oz-beer-cans-in-craft-beer-and-why-they-arent-going-away-anytime-soon/

10 Drinks Trends to Look Out for in 2024

Here are 10 drinks trends to look out for in 2024.

https://vinepair.com/articles/drinks-trends-to-watch-2024/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c87ba5b9f9-DECEMBER_06_2023_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c87ba5b9f9-38937345&mc_cid=c87ba5b9f9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Is Taylor Swift the world’s greatest wine influencer?

Today is the biggest pop star in the world Taylor Swift’s birthday. Time’s Person of the Year is a keen wine drinker, so db decided to celebrate the event by matching wines to her albums.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/12/is-taylor-swift-the-worlds-greatest-wine-influencer/

Some hemp with your wine? Study shows better soil, potentially flavors from intercropping

A new study tests whether hemp is an effective plant for intercropping between wine grapes to increase soil health and potentially add another cash crop to vineyards.

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/some-hemp-with-your-wine-study-shows-better-soil-potentially-flavors-from-intercropping/

Barefoot Wines, Ranked Worst To Best

Barefoot Wine has been making affordable California-produced wine since way back in 1965.

https://www.mashed.com/1473645/barefoot-wine-ranked/

Signatures on wine bottles shown to influence Ontario shoppers: Brock research

New research from Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute indicates a winemaker’s label signature can supercharge sales and impart value to consumers.

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2023/12/signatures-on-wine-bottles-shown-to-influence-ontario-shoppers-brock-research/

Study finds most American teenagers have never tasted alcohol

Fewer teenagers drank alcohol in 2023 compared to the previous year and most said they had never even tasted it, according to a new study.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/12/study-finds-most-american-teenagers-have-never-tasted-alcohol/

Raise a glass to health: How Champagne could ward off dementia and heart disease

A few glasses of fizz can help guard against dementia, boost your circulation and even make you feel happier – just don’t over do it.

https://www.exceptional.com/health-fitness/nutrition/health-benefits-of-champagne/

Why Wisconsin Is Becoming The Next Hot Spot For Wine

In recent years, however, the Badger State has started to make a name for itself in the wine world.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1467155/wisconsin-next-hot-spot-wine/

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