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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

 

07-02-2018

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

 

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ

Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn

FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES

 

AND MORE!

 

Charting the evolution of today’s wine consumer

Today’s food and beverage consumers are evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. They want multiple choices, interesting flavors, excellent customer service and, above all else, convenience. As it turns out, wine consumers are no exception.

http://smartbrief.com/original/2018/06/charting-evolution-today’s-wine-consumer

Gentlemen, it’s the year of the brosé

Versatile, unpretentious and – yes – gender-neutral, rosé has earned its moment in the sun, as these top-fight sommeliers attest

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/this-is-the-year-of-rose-wine

Study Find That Drinking White Wine Makes You Happier! Cheers!

Apparently happiness pairs well with fish.

http://candy95.com/study-find-that-drinking-white-wine-makes-you-happier-cheers/

The Best Price Point for Wine, According to Someone Who Buys Wine for a Living

How much should you spend on wine to get a good bottle at a reasonable price point?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/beverages/the-best-price-point-for-wine-according-to-someone-who-buys-wine-for-a-living/ar-AAyJIf2

Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?

The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-be-a-mom-in-the-wine-business/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63843576&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8XbROf1XCmi_bBc3E5T4DqKzo2XZdE3cZYjuOlxYFGQ_NZ5B9OEZWCAIFDLN71NRcPAotECWdeCKZRPx_3vQxzGrgAt7FVXATItPBT_-yaCnj0Lbg&_hsmi=63844278

GOOSE ISLAND WINS LAWSUIT OVER BOURBON BARREL-AGED STOUT BEER

AB InBev-owned brewer Goose Island has won a lawsuit after two men sued the company for more compensation after purchasing bottles of its Bourbon County stout which had been contaminated with lactobacillus acetotolerans bacteria.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/goose-island-wins-lawsuit-over-bourbon-barrel-aged-stout-beer/

DRINKMOJIS: 11 ICONIC SPIRITS IN EMOJI FORM

Emojis. To know them is to love them.

https://vinepair.com/articles/liquor-emojis-brands/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a4c7154cf2-June_18_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a4c7154cf2-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-a4c7154cf2-38937345&mc_cid=a4c7154cf2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

 

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOEGAARDEN

Enjoyed in 70 countries. Misunderstood in ours. Crafty before craft was such a big deal. Started by a milkman and now owned by the biggest brewing company in the world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/hoegaarden-beer-hefeweizen-witbier/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a4c7154cf2-June_18_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a4c7154cf2-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-a4c7154cf2-38937345&mc_cid=a4c7154cf2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Patrón extends Citrónge liqueur range

Bacardi-owned Tequila brand Patrón has expanded its Citrónge range of liqueurs with the launch of a pineapple-flavoured expression.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/patron-extends-citronge-liqueur-range/

7UP launches cocktail mixing app

Soft drink brand 7UP is encouraging consumers to experiment with cocktails at home with its new digital bartending app.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/7up-launches-cocktail-mixing-app/

Pouring A Beer The Wrong Way Can Lead To A Stomach Ache

Here’s how to get a perfect pour every time!

https://www.simplemost.com/pouring-a-beer-the-wrong-way-can-lead-to-a-stomach-ache/

Is Organic Wine Really Better for You (and Your Hangovers)?

It’s true that hangover-free mornings after wine-fueled nights are what originally caught my attention, but those aren’t the only reason people are opting for organic.

https://greatist.com/eat/is-organic-wine-really-better-for-you

Study Finds Drinkers Have Different Mouth Bacteria Than Nondrinkers

Research links drinking alcohol with disease-causing bacteria in the oral microbiome

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Study-Finds-Drinkers-Have-Different-Mouth-Bacteria-Than-Nondrinkers

 

Most in U.S. say consuming AlcBevs & cannabis OK (19% still say alcohol is immoral)

 

Prosecco Producers Debate Making A Rosé Version

There have been rumors, for several years, that select Prosecco producers might be interested in creating a rosé version of the sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2018/06/18/prosecco-producers-debate-making-a-rose-version/#664820567aef

 

RETAILER SPECIALISING IN MAGNUMS LAUNCHED

An online retailer that only sells magnums has been launched by two entrepreneurs who hope to capitalise on the current UK trend for upsizing wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/retalier-specialising-in-magnums-launched/

 

Can Italian wine succeed without strong brands

Italy Country Manager Pierpaolo Penco reflects on how the market success of many Italian wine brands seems to depend more on the ability to create categories that fill market gaps at every price point, rather than on developing corporate brands

http://www.wineintelligence.com/can-italian-wine-stand-without-strong-brands/

 

Four Ways to Drink More Wine With Your Tacos

Here’s the thing about drinking wine with tacos: you can’t be too serious about it. After all, when you’re hanging at your local taqueria or ordering Mexican takeout, you’re more likely to crack a beer or sip a Margarita.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-taco-wine-pairing/

 

How to Pair Wine With General Tso’s Chicken

Thank the food gods for Chinese takeout.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-general-tsos-chicken.html

 

12 Underground Wine Caves Open for Tastings

In Wine Country, a cave is more than a cave: It’s a magical place where wine quietly chills out to age gracefully.

http://www.7×7.com/12-wine-cave-tastings-northern-california-2578395484.html#

How much do restaurants mark up wine prices?

It’s no secret that restaurants mark up their wine, but the question is how much? And, if you knew, would it change your dining habits?

https://www.kare11.com/article/money/how-much-do-restaurants-mark-up-wine-prices/89-565703710

Barefoot Wine’s Personalized Rainbow Labels For Pride Month Let You Write Sweet Messages & Support The LGTBQ Community

you can personalize, online, FOR FREE, and get them mailed to your house.

STRANGE MA Not on state pick list when you go to site.

https://www.bustle.com/p/barefoot-wines-personalized-rainbow-labels-for-pride-month-let-you-write-sweet-messages-support-the-lgtbq-community-9489895

7 Tips to Understanding French Wine

French wine is delicious, but way too complicated. Here’s our seven tips for a base understanding of French wines.

https://frenchly.us/frenchlys-easy-guide-to-french-wine/

What’s the Ideal Temperature for Beer?

For years, many of the biggest beer brands simply said “cold” — or to put it another way, as cold as possible

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-beer-temperature?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=61d64ce688-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-61d64ce688-36686829

Everything You Need to Know about the Glera Grape & Prosecco Wine… and more.

Glera is the grape variety (the type of grapes) used to make the ultra-popular Prosecco sparkling wines.

Glera is essentially the synonym of Veneto’s Prosecco grape of northern Italy. The name by which it is now officially known.

http://socialvignerons.com/2018/06/21/the-glera-grape-behind-prosecco-wine-in-1000-words/

 

Is Originality Overpriced When it Comes to Wine?

Replica Wine, a Colorado company, is reverse-engineering famous wines to produce less expensive bottling’s.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/20/is-originality-overpriced-when-it-comes-to-wine/

 

10 OF THE MOST STUNNING WINE ESTATE LISTINGS ON AIRBNB

In the age of the internet no corner of the world is off limits, and it’s now easier than ever for a wine estate to offer up a slice of vinous paradise to the adventurous traveller

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/10-of-the-most-stunning-wine-estates-on-airbnb/

 

Wine-Infused Salt Set

Wine lovers around the world know the California wine brand Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi… Well now they’ve partnered with artisan salt purveyor Jacobsen Salt Co. to create a wine-infused salt set for summer entertaining

https://jacobsensalt.com/collections/summer-top-sellers/products/limited-edition-chardonnay-cabernet-sauvignon-salt-set

 

Red wine bathing is latest trend in detoxing – but does gallons of plonk make you feel younger?

Rachael Bletchly has tried out this ancient therapy of lying in a bath of booze but did it leave her feeling vine?

https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/red-wine-bathing-latest-trend-12752927

 

Tell It to Me Straight: Is Wine Ruining Me or Saving Me?

Why am I drinking something that slides down my throat like acid? And thus an investigation, born and bred on the internet and based on the moot information it delivers on the effects of wine consumption, ensues.

https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/06/is-wine-good-for-you.html

The Insider’s Guide to Chile’s Wine Renaissance

The essential producers, wines and methods behind the New Chile.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/new-chile-wines-insiders-guide-chilean-wine-renaissance-essential/

Is This New Wine Guessing Game the Most Elitist App Ever?

Not so, according to the creators of WineGame, which aims to bring the Master Somm experience—and joy of vino—to the masses.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/winegame-app-brings-the-master-somm-experience-to-the-masses

How Steven Spurrier enraged the French — and was never forgiven

Memories of the ‘Judgment of Paris’, his notorious blind wine tasting of 1976, still rankle in France to this day

https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/06/how-steven-spurrier-enraged-the-french-and-was-never-forgiven/

LOW-TO-NO ABV: HOW TO SELL LOW ALCOHOL WINE, ACCORDING TO THESE PRODUCERS

With more low-and-no ABV drinks on the market than ever before, wine producers have told us what they’re doing to change the drink’s unpalatable reputation.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/low-to-no-abv-how-to-sell-non-alcoholic-wine-according-to-these-producers/

False Expertise and Humble Connoisseurs: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Wine

Many studies related to consumer choice in wine rely on self-reported level of understanding

http://www.academicwino.com/2018/06/dunning-kruger-effect-wine.html/

27 celebrity wines ranked worst to best

The latest status symbol for many stars is launching (or buying) their own winery. But how do the wines actually stack up?

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/state-and-regional/celebrity-wines-ranked-worst-to-best-from-madonna-s-chardonnay/article_6e017ce4-2515-51b0-95d0-b8005bd7d150.html

FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES

You’re gonna need the facts in order to combat the fiction coming from your Sulfite Allergy Friend

https://www.thebacklabel.com/fact-and-fiction-sulfites/?mc_cid=666e36beda&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WyvI46kpBAa?utm_campaign=engagement&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter-thursday-06-21-18

FROZEN PROSECCO IS THE BEST PROSECCO

Vino versatility makes these special bubbles incredible for cocktails of all kinds.  But we’re going to take it up a notch a la Emeril Lagasse! We’re thinking frozen, boozy, and fruity!

https://www.thebacklabel.com/frozen-prosecco-is-the-best-prosecco/#.Wy5dlq2ZN8c

The 10 best beers chosen by beer enthusiasts across America

For the second year in a row, Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Michigan, is home to the No. 1 beer in the United States, as chosen by beer enthusiasts

WE HAVE BELLS IN STOCK!

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-beers-in-america-chosen-by-enthusiasts-2018-6?utm_source=Daily%20Brew&utm_campaign=d34bb9fd78-The%20Daily%20Brew%3A%20January%2011%2C%202018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d34bb9fd78-36686829

 

 

VERY MAJOR TYPE OF RED WINE, EXPLAINED

We’re here to give you a judgment-free, non-pretentious explainer on every major red wine varietal,

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/red-wine-types-explained

What Is Dark Rose Wine? Millennial Pink Isn’t The Only Hue This Wine Can Be

Why have we been hearing so little about dark rosés lately?

https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-dark-rose-wine-millennial-pink-isnt-the-only-hue-this-wine-can-be-9544750

Spanish Wine 101

What to look for on a Spanish wine bottle, and which ones might be best for you.

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/spanish-wine-101/

We Can Learn from Europe and Natural Wines

They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines.

https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/europe/

12 celebrity-owned liquor brands, ranked by the price of a bottle

What do George Clooney, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, and Angelina Jolie have in common — apart from being incredibly famous?

They’re all making money from your liquor cabinet.

http://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-brands-ranked-by-price-2018-6

GISCOURS TO APPEAL GUILTY VERDICT ON CHAPTALISATION

Bordeaux third growth Château Giscours has said it will appeal a decision by a French court after its managing director was handed a suspended prison sentence for chaptalising a portion of its 2016 vintage due to an unfortunately mistimed communication.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/giscours-to-appeal-guilty-verdict-on-chaptalisation/

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WINE CORKSCREW

The corkscrew, like so many other inventions, was borne out of necessity.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/history-of-the-wine-corkscrew/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ef246448f7-June_22_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ef246448f7-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ef246448f7-38937345&mc_cid=ef246448f7&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn

Why some whiskey brands are choosing to use non-genetically modified corn

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/bourbon-producers-consider-the-pros-and-cons-of-non-gmo-corn/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63955326&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_yFN_WHcIUi89EDCNHjj6-tuxUPpoqPVCqyHtF_TiII6C3A2SSeRWxa9fMcqLShfH-30tVWdWrnOphuwPAPh-pl3FZyk5QJM5VwUhm3-JXZkf8j7w&_hsmi=63955392

France eases rules on wine stocks to temper weather threat

French vineyards will be allowed under new rules to hold back more of their production each year to protect them in case harvests are damaged by extreme weather including storms and drought.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20180622/france-eases-rules-on-wine-stocks-to-temper-weather-risks

 

Making the Case for Age-Worthy Sauvignon Blanc. Yes, Sauvignon Blanc.

With machine harvesting and stainless-steel fermentation, the oft-imitated style is easy to make inexpensively. Aromatic and fruit-driven with crisp, mouthwatering acidity, these wines are designed to be consumed on release.

https://vinepair.com/articles/aging-sauvignon-blanc/

 

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ

Perfect beer pairings for 12 of the country’s top barbecue dishes.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-bbq-beer-pairing-guide-infographic/

 

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

 

06-25-2018

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Bourbons That Are Perfect for Wine Lovers

 

‘It’s hip to love hops!’ Five consumer trends in craft beer

 

How to Choose a Wine You’ll Love—Every Time

 

AND MORE!

 

STORING WINE ON ITS SIDE IS NONSENSE, SAYS SCIENTIST

Storing wine on its side won’t prevent corks drying out, and may even accelerate their degeneration, according to Amorim’s director of R&D, Dr. Miguel Cabral.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/storing-wine-on-its-side-is-bullsht-says-scientist/

 

 

How to buy great wine on a budget

The Aussie wine regions delivering great value, and other insider tips.

https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2018/06/11/how-buy-great-wine-budget

 

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GEORGE DICKEL TENNESSEE WHISKY

It sometimes gets confused for bourbon or overshadowed by its top rival, Jack Daniel’s, but George Dickel ranks as the second-largest manufacturer of Tennessee whiskey.

https://vinepair.com/articles/george-dickel-tennessee-whisky-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=df4296fea6-June_11_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-df4296fea6-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-df4296fea6-38937345&mc_cid=df4296fea6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Flavored Whiskies Poised To Cross 11 Million Cases In The U.S.

Last year, Sazerac-owned Fireball grew by 6.5% to 4.9 million cases, and will almost certainly cross the 5-million-case threshold this year. Only six other spirits brands currently outsell Fireball by volume in the U.S. market.

 

Diageo’s Cîroc Enters Brandy Category

Diageo’s Cîroc brand is branching out beyond vodka to enter the brandy category. Diageo and Cîroc partner Sean “Diddy” Combs are unveiling Cîroc VS Fine French Brandy. Retailing at $36 a bottle, the new entry will be available at select retailers in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, and Las Vegas. The rollout will be backed by a U.S. promotional tour called the VS Lounge, which will visit each of the launch markets. Cîroc partnered with master distiller Jean-Sébastien Robicquet to produce the brandy in the South of France. Cîroc’s entry into the brandy category comes as Cognac continues to soar in the U.S. and American brandies are enjoying a rise in interest.

 

Anheuser-Busch pulls millions from controversial NIH alcohol study

Questions about the study could “undermine its lasting credibility,” company said.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/06/anheuser-busch-pulls-millions-from-controversial-nih-alcohol-study/

Actual wine consumption versus the recommended maximum

Many, if not most, countries have an “official” recommended maximum level of wine consumption per week for adults. However, the recommended value differs rather a lot between the countries.

https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/06/actual-wine-consumption-versus.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWineGourd+%28The+Wine+Gourd%29

 

Boston Beer Company to Launches New Fuzzy Traveler Peach Shandy in July

Traveler Beer Company is expanding their all-star line-up of refreshing wheat ales – announcing the launch of brand-new Fuzzy Traveler® Peach Shandy.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-company-launches-new-fuzzy-traveler-peach-shandy-july?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3d53e04dce-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3d53e04dce-36686829

 

WHAT DO NUMBERS HAVE TO DO WITH IT?

Basically the article talked about the 100 point wine scoring system, how it influences wine prices and purchases, and the difference in scores at the high end of the range and their impact.

http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2018/06/what-do-numbers-have-to-do-with-it/

 

Sangria Knocks Mouton Off Top Spot

How did that happen? A drink comes out of nowhere to top our list of most searched-for wines.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/sangria-knocks-mouton-off-top-spot

 

Does somewhereness matter in wine?

Sourcing wines from cheaper alternatives is nothing new

http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1907

 

SAUVIGNON BLANC ‘BECOMING LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY’

Sauvignon Blanc is “becoming like plastic surgery”, as producers seek to make identical intensely aromatic styles, according to Matt Day of Klein Constantia.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/day-sauvignon-blanc-becoming-like-plastic-surgery/

 

Why Aging Wine in Neutral Vessels is on the Rise in Argentina and Chile

A new generation of winemakers in Argentina and Chile are phasing out new oak and using concrete tanks, plastic bins and other neutral vessels to produce wine that’s pure in flavor.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/08/neutral-vessels-argentina-chile/

 

Technology Advances Farming and Winemaking Practices at Rombauer

If you’ve never seen a NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) map, they look pretty much like a topography map, which shows a green color in areas denoting healthy vegetation and yellow to red colors in more difficult areas.

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/06/08/technology-advances-winemaking-practices-rombauer

 

All The Questions From The Master of Wine Test

What does it take to be an Master of Wine?

http://neatpour.com/2018/06/all-the-questions-from-the-master-of-wine-test/

 

French Winemakers Are Flocking to South Africa–Here’s Why

More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/french-winemakers-are-flocking-to-south-africa-heres-why/

Licor 43 targets coffee trend with new liqueur

Spanish liqueur Licor 43 has launched a new line extension that contains coffee from the Canary Islands.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/licor-43-targets-coffee-trend-with-new-liqueur/

Please Don’t Drink Wine When You’re Sad

Way too many people ask me what wine to drink when they’re feeling sad. Don’t ever, ever do this.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/dont-drink-wine-when-sad

 

How To Speak Wine Like You’re Wise Beyond Your Years

The thing about wine, aside from being a miracle, is that it is subjective.

https://www.refinery29.com/wine-terms-tasting-words-dictionary

 

Origins of Wine and Why You Might Want to Try Less-Popular Grapes

Walk into a wine shop today and you’ll likely find hundreds of brands and vintages, but most of them will be made from a handful of grape varieties grown in a handful of wine-making hotspots, like France, Italy, California, and Australia.

http://capeandislands.org/post/origins-wine-and-why-you-might-want-try-less-popular-grapes#stream/0

 

Is *This* Type of Wine the Next Rosé?

Good news for those who roll their eyes whenever their friends ask, “Is this a Wölffer?” because we’re calling it: Blueberry wine should be your new summer go-to.

https://www.purewow.com/news/blueberry-wine-the-next-rose

 

 

Memorize These 3 Phrases & You’ll Never Order A Wine You Don’t Like

When it comes to wine, our decision-making abilities look something like this: We’re either gambling with a hastily-grabbed bottle from the wine shop’s suggested section, or we’re playing it safe with the first recognizable glass on the wine list.

https://www.refinery29.com/buying-ordering-wine-questions-to-ask

 

THE FIVE US STATES THAT LIKE TO DRINK THE MOST

New research has revealed where to find the biggest drinkers in the USA. Is MA Top 5 YES!!

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/the-5-us-states-that-like-to-drink-the-most/

 

CREEPY NEW UBER ALGORITHM KNOWS WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK

Uber has filed a patent for technology that can detect if its users are drunk while using the app.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/uber-algorithm-drunk/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=85bd059541-June_12_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-85bd059541-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-85bd059541-38937345&mc_cid=85bd059541&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Jack Daniel’s tells French wine maker it cannot use its own chateau’s name on drink

The Kentucky-based Brown-Forman Corporation is challenging the right of the 16th century Loire Valley château to call its wine ‘Chambord’ on the grounds that the US firm has produced a liqueur of the same name for more than a decade.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/11/chateau-de-chambord-fights-use-french-heritage-name-wine-row/

 

Why Rosé Is the Best Wine to Drink on a Flight

JetBlue’s wine expert Jon Bonné explains why your drink might taste different in the air, and why your favorite pink wine is the best choice of all.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-wine-on-flight-rose

 

How to Pair Wine With Shack Burgers

The ideal wine to drink with a Shack Burger is similarly in need of some image rehab: Australian Shiraz.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/shake-shack-burgers-best-wine.html

 

The Why, When and How of Wine Blending

The majority of the wines you drink are blends, but why do winemakers blend and what does each variety bring to the final wine? Washington State winemakers tell us their tricks.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/12/wine-blending/

 

The latest beers are inspired by booze

Ballast Point’s decision to go national with its Moscow Mule Ale came about after some good old-fashioned experimentation

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/food-and-wine/2018/06/12/beer-trend-craft-beers-made-like-wine-spirits/690261002/

 

This Whiskey Is Flavored with Beaver

The use of beaver secretions, called castoreum, is not as bizarre as it may sound

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beaver-musk-whiskey-tamworth-distilling

 

Seaweed is everywhere but in beer; why?

Some New England breweries have created seaweed beers.

http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20180612/FEATURES/180619942

 

YOU CAN NOW BUY NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE-FLAVOURED WATER

An Israeli drinks company has created flavored water infused with “the spirit of wine” as demand for low and no ABV products rises

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/you-can-now-buy-non-alcoholic-wine-flavoured-water/

 

The Big Parkerization Lie

Parkerization is the perceived phenomenon of a global wine production trend that sought to achieve an “international style” of wines that would garner high scores from Parker, mainly during the peak of his tasting career between 1990 and 2015.

https://winejournal.robertparker.com/the-truth-about-parkerization

 

Not everything is rosy in the world of rosé wines

How could this have happened? As I write this I’m halfway through a six-week trip to Mediterranean France and Spain, and I’m falling out of love with rosé wines.

https://pilotonline.com/life/flavor/alcohol/humble-steward/article_2b433414-6504-11e8-8e16-ab29f5caa009.html

 

Milky wine glasses explained

It’s very annoying when your wine glasses turn milky-white after being in a dishwasher.

https://www.therealreview.com/2018/06/13/milky-wine-glasses-explained/

 

Is Cava About To Hit The Fast Lane?

Many people urging others to try Cava again, to forget Prosecco and admire its superior quality and the fact it is traditional method over Charmat, holding deeper rich flavours, finer bubbles and much more

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/cava-hit-fast-lane/

 

‘Zero gravity’ champagne bottle lets you celebrate in outer space

Without the assistance of gravity, the unusual-looking bottle uses the champagne’s gas to expel the liquid from the bottle into a ring-shaped frame.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/space-champagne-zero-gravity/

 

US distillery creates pouches for home cocktail machine

The tabletop cocktail machine uses flavour and spirit pouches to mix drinks including the Rum Punch, Appletini and Margarita

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/us-distillery-creates-pouches-for-home-cocktail-machine/

 

What to pair with unusual wines? Some tips…

Here are some challenges and suggestions when selecting a meal with an unusual wine.

http://www.westernfarmpress.com/grapes/what-pair-unusual-wines-some-tips

SOTHEBY’S INTRODUCES ‘INSTANT’ FINE WINE CELLARS

Sotheby’s Retail has introduced a new ‘Instant Cellars’ concept, giving customers in the US and Hong Kong the chance to buy wine collections for drinking, cellaring and investment.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/sothebys-introduces-instant-fine-wine-cellars/

More than grapes: Wine can be sourced from many different fruits

When discussing wine, the conversation often centers around the grapes from which it is made. Very few of us consider wine made from other fruits being of any significance in tasting status, which, of course, is incorrect.

https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/food/4458865-more-grapes-wine-can-be-sourced-many-different-fruits

Magnetic nanoparticles could salvage yucky wine

Wines such as cabernet sauvignon contain high amounts of chemical compounds known as alkylmethoxypyrazines (MPs), their fruity/floral bouquet can be overwhelmed, resulting in an off-putting flavor and aroma.

https://newatlas.com/magnetic-nanoparticles-wine/55026/

 

Stephen Curry and the Warriors sprayed $500K worth of sparkling wine at championship parade

The NBA champions know a thing or two about poppin’ bottles

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/stephen-curry-and-the-warriors-sprayed-500k-worth-of-sparkling-wine-at-championship-parade/

 

A lesson on wine terms that will go down easy

If you have ever had trouble keeping certain public figures straight — actors, writers, movie directors — perhaps you have had the same confounding experiences with some wine words.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-vocabulary-lesson-0615-story.html

 

6 QUESTIONS ABOUT SANGRIA YOU ARE TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK

From backyard picnics to tapas bars to your local Outback Steakhouse, sangria is a summertime staple.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sangria-questions-answers-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=11677779fa-June_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-11677779fa-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-11677779fa-38937345&mc_cid=11677779fa&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

 

Women are happier drinking white rather than red wine, study reveals

Experts found emotions such as joy and happiness were enhanced by fruity and floral white wines while red led to feeling aggressive

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6524928/white-wine-makes-women-happier/

 

 

Wine’s great unanswered questions

So what are the great unanswered questions of wine? And what would it mean if they were finally solved?

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wines-great-unanswered-questions

 

Three oak alternatives

Oak barrels can add flavour and also allow a small amount of air into the vessel, which allows the wine to mature or develop. Both benefits may be successfully mimicked with the use of oak chips, barrel inserts or inner staves together with micro-oxygenation. Purists might argue that barrels do it better but they cannot argue with the economics.

https://www.therealreview.com/2018/06/14/three-oak-alternatives/

 

This barber will wash your hair with Prosecco

Life has become luxurious to the point where you can now get a sparkling wine shampoo.

https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/scenic-drive-rian/barber-will-wash-your-hair-prosecco/

 

‘It’s hip to love hops!’ Five consumer trends in craft beer

Craft beer is here to stay: but what are consumers looking for? And what does this mean for the craft brewing industry? The good news is that craft beer consumption continues to rise; but a new report warns that building brand loyalty will be an uphill task for many craft brewers.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/06/14/It-s-hip-to-love-hops!-Five-consumer-trends-in-craft-beer?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

 

Bourbons That are Perfect for Wine Lovers

America is in the midst of a Bourbon boom. Producers are finishing this spirit in wine casks, using hyper-local ingredients and other innovative techniques to create whiskeys you are going to want to try.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/14/bourbons-wine/

 

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PAIRING ITALIAN WINE WITH CLASSIC ITALIAN FARE

Pairing food with wine can be daunting. On the one hand, there’s science. Those who take that route will pore over acid matches and all that.

https://vinepair.com/articles/italy-wine-food-guide/

 

How to Choose a Wine You’ll Love—Every Time

The Mondavi sisters, born and raised in the Napa Valley wine industry, share their tips for finding your go-to bottle once and for all.

https://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/a21270726/wine-buying-tips-guide/

 

Introducing the ‘wine wall’ – The bizarre wedding trend that sees guests being handed a glass of vino through a hedge

Wedding trends are officially getting ‘out of hand’

https://www.thevow.ie/the-final-say/wedding-talk/introducing-the-wine-wall-the-bizarre-wedding-trend-that-sees-guests-being-handed-a-glass-of-vino-through-a-hedge-37009575.html

 

Forget Your Phone? New Machine Prints Tweets In Your Beer

A Swedish beer brand is encouraging World Cup fans to ditch their phones in favor of a new machine that prints soccer tweets on their drinks.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/06/14/world-cup-tweets-in-beer/

 

SO LONG, CITRON: 5 OF THE BEST FLAVORED VODKAS, RANKED

Flavored vodkas, once a punchline, are getting a post-millennial makeover.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/5-best-flavored-vodka-brands/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=01e510f813-June_15_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-01e510f813-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-01e510f813-38937345&mc_cid=01e510f813&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

The Seven Deadly Sins of Wine Sales

A drinks attorney dishes the dirt on less-than-obvious legal infractions wineries face on the internet.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-wine-sales

 

 

Going Beyond Austria’s Grüner Veltliner

While Grüner Veltliner will always be an Austrian wine scene staple, the country also produces delicious Gelber Muskatellers, Sauvignon Blancs and white wine blends you are going to want on your shelf.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/15/austria-gruner-veltliner/

 

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