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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

05-07-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do you know how much sugar is in your wine?

New Amazon series to make Scotch ‘less stuffy’

Dogfish rolling out Mixed Media beer-wine combo

AND MORE!

Italian Wine Aims to Up Its Game in the United States

At Vinitaly, the country’s trade agency announces plans for a $25 million marketing push

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show?id=56337

10 ICONIC BEER BRANDS IN EMOJI FORM

Beer is so much more than the mug emoji.

https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-emojis-brands/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=93ededd7f5-Aprl_24_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-93ededd7f5-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-93ededd7f5-38937345&mc_cid=93ededd7f5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

SLEEP IN A TEQUILA BARREL IN A FIELD OF AGAVE AT THIS MEXICAN HOTEL

Guests can elect to stay overnight in giant wooden barrels akin to those used to age tequila.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/tequila-barrel-hotel-mexico/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=93ededd7f5-Aprl_24_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-93ededd7f5-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-93ededd7f5-38937345&mc_cid=93ededd7f5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Jack Daniel’s sues ‘inferior’ Lonehand Whiskey maker

Brown-Forman has taken legal action against the producers of Lonehand Whiskey, accusing the company of causing “irreparable harm” to the Jack Daniel’s trademark.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/jack-daniels-sues-inferior-lonehand-whiskey-maker/

FIVE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT CHINESE WINE

Did you know how exciting wine in China is right now?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-chinese-wine/

TEN CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE LAUNCHED TEQUILA BRANDS

Everyone from The Rock to the Backstreet Boys is jumping on the Tequila bandwagon.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/ten-celebrities-who-have-launched-tequila-brands/

What QR Code – It’s All About Snapping Photos

Why did this QR revolution not happen?

https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2018/04/21/what-qr-code-its-all-about-snapping-photos-james-melendez/

It’s Time to Let Go of the Idea that Wine Makes Itself

The ideology that a winemaker is nothing but a custodian was useful in drawing a contrast with mass-produced, industrial wines or wines made according to a recipe intended to get big scores.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/04/23/its-time-to-let-go-of-the-idea-that-wine-makes-itself/

How Do Volcanic Soils Influence Wine?

Exploring how volcanoes and wine can be an explosively good

https://www.reversewinesnob.com/how-do-volcanic-soils-influence-wine

AMERICANS LOVE JAMMY WINES. JUST DON’T TELL THEM HOW THEY WERE MADE.

These wines have been trending for several years, but their common use of such additives as sugar, water, and copious quantities of crystalline acid, is rarely discussed

https://vinepair.com/articles/jammy-wine-zinfandel-additives/

Corona and Lime Gummies Are Here Just in Time for Cinco de Mayo

Cerveza is a Corona Light-flavored gummy in the shape of a beer bottle

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/sugarfina-corona-flavored-gummies-cinco-de-mayo

For Maximum Health Benefits, Have Your Wine with a Meal

Why is wine better for you when consumed with food? Here’s what we know

Shot of a group of friends making a toast over dinner

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/For-Maximum-Health-Benefits-Have-Your-Wine-with-a-Meal

Dogfish rolling out Mixed Media beer-wine combo

Brewed with a Belgian yeast strain, Mixed Media is a vino-esque ale with a spicy white wine body, and notes of sweet melon and white grape.

https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2018/04/dogfish-rolling-out-mixed-media-beer-wine-combo/

BRAZIL: THE NEXT SPARKLING WINE DESTINATION

Sparkling wines are generally associated with the Old World wine regions, like France, Spain, and Italy, which is fair because they’ve been around for absolutely ever. The cool thing about the modern wine industry is that there are countries all over the world that are gearing up their own production and putting their name in the hat for the New World best wines.

https://newyorkwineevents.com/brazil-the-next-sparkling-wine-destination/

5 Strategies for Selling Dessert Wines

Wine directors and retailers weigh in on increasing revenue and enhancing guest experiences with after-dinner sips

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/5-strategies-for-selling-dessert-wines/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62320183&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9JTol0YuXk5Pb_r7QEUnMMm93dFxh5ZajnNj-2K0_gor_IvnSkK8JfXeRJ0IzOVofeGHL-iEEJBETrB8SQPdXMVJcavy8dPUUBDcwn2f8gZ_ntwVY&_hsmi=62320306

Embracing Old Oak Barrels

Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/embracing-old-oak-barrels/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62320183&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9JTol0YuXk5Pb_r7QEUnMMm93dFxh5ZajnNj-2K0_gor_IvnSkK8JfXeRJ0IzOVofeGHL-iEEJBETrB8SQPdXMVJcavy8dPUUBDcwn2f8gZ_ntwVY&_hsmi=62320306

World wine output falls to 60-year low

Global wine output fell to its lowest level in 60 years in 2017 due to poor weather conditions in the European Union that slashed production in the bloc, international wine organization OIV said.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-wine-oiv/world-wine-output-falls-to-60-year-low-idUSKBN1HV12G

Wine’s share of world alcohol consumption by volume has been dropping since the 1960s

Pairing Cannabis With Food like Wine With Food is a Ploy

Everyone’s body chemistry and everyone’s tolerance for alcohol is different. For myself, I can probably enjoy upwards of 30 or 40 sips of wine with a meal before questioning my reason for being at the table and before the ability to appreciate the pairing of wine and food goes by the wayside.

Now, ask yourself this same question, but replace “wines” with cannabis strains, “wine” with cannabis and replace “sips” with “hits off a vape pen”. In other words, How many different strains of cannabis can you enjoy with a meal and how many hits of cannabis can you combine with a meal before you are uselessly stoned?

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2018/04/pairing-cannabis-with-food-like-wine-with-food-is-a-ploy/

This Company Helps Consumers Discover Which Winery Is Right For Them

A day touring wineries sounds like a good time, but what constitutes a good time varies from person to person. Is there a better way?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2018/04/23/an-online-company-helps-consumers-discover-which-winery-is-right-for-them/#599ffe5065c7

The other ‘4Ps’ of Italian wine

While the textbook definition of the 4Ps Product, Place, Price & Promotion might be used to explain the success of Italian wine in export markets, the truth is that the category benefits more from another set of 4Ps: Pizza, Pasta, Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, as seen at this year’s Vinitaly

http://www.wineintelligence.com/the-other-4ps-of-the-italian-wine/

5 CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR SPRING

While Champagne (or sparkling wine if you’re on a budget) cocktails are terrific aperitifs year round, they’re unequivocally appropriate for spring.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/5-classic-champagne-cocktails-that-are-perfect-for-spring/?utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-4-24-18&mc_cid=b5650c4caf&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Wt99662ZN8c

New Stoli Flavor

Stoli Group USA has extended its namesake vodka brand with a new Cucumber offshoot. The expression marks the first flavor to join the core Stoli range in more than five years. Infused with notes of savory cucumber, the 37.5%-abv entry is designed to be served on the rocks or in cocktails, and will be available nationwide starting this month, retail priced at $20 a 750-ml. A package featuring Stoli Cucumber with Tajín chile seasoning affixed to the bottle will also be available at select retail outlets, providing consumers a built-in garnish. The Stoli brand was up 0.8% to 1.73 million 9-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

Rosé: Wave hits Wall?

Pardon the pun, but the outlook for rosé is still rosy, right? The category’s double-digit growth just begins to hint at the pink success story. Over the past four years, rosé has almost quadrupled in volume and jumped in varietal wine rank from #17 to #9, according to Nielsen. Rosé’s largest segment is $11-$15, so premiumization is already at play. Plus, consumption is still accelerating. Americans drank 67% more rosé in 2017 than they did in 2016, and that year was up by 44% over 2015.

https://www.beveragemedia.com/2018/04/24/rose-wave-hits-wall/

Why your Wine Brand Needs a Digital Marketing Strategy

In 2014, Constellation Brands, a leading premium wine company, invested 25 percent of its wine and spirits marketing budget on digital, with a particular focus on mobile, given that wine drinkers tend to be heavy users of these devices. A 200 percent increase has been observed in digital engagement, and while in the past, the company leveraged third-party apps such as Hello Vino and Shopkick, the focus today is digital engagement.

https://dtcwineworkshops.com/2018/04/24/wine-brand-needs-digital-marketing-strategy/

Minorities vs majorities

What this means is that consumer behavior and shopping habits are far from ‘normal’ in a statistical sense. A few examples:

http://www.wineintelligence.com/minorities-vs-majorities/

Bird Repellent Alternatives to Gas Cannons and Netting

Over recent years, the emergence of falcon replica kites has issued a challenge to more established opinions on how to scare birds away from vineyards. One fact that has not changed is that bird damage to grapes incurs a significant cost that justifies reducing to the economic minimum. With grapes at $4000 a ton and losses in the range of 10-80%, the cost of bird damage is very significant indeed.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/falcon-crop-protection.html#whatsnew

Sazerac launches educational agave website

The new website – www.GreatAgave.com – includes information on the history of agave, its terroir and how it is used to make spirits such as Tequila and mezcal.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/sazerac-launches-educational-agave-website/

BLACK BOX IS MAKING BOXED WHISKEY, TEQUILA, AND VODKA

Black Box Whiskey, Black Box Vodka, and Black Box Tequila are currently available in Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/black-box-whiskey-tequila-vodka/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cb77eaf396-Aprl_25_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cb77eaf396-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-cb77eaf396-38937345&mc_cid=cb77eaf396&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE WINE GLASSES TO USE FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF WINE, EXPLAINED

Why do wine glasses come in so many styles? How do you know which kind to use? Does it really make a difference?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/the-wine-glasses-to-use-for-different-types-of-wine-explained/

Not everyone’s a fan of wine scores, but there’s a way to use them

For some folks, those at-a-glance scores are a welcome bit of information, a tool that helps people get in and out of a wine shop quickly as they hustle to a dinner party.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-ratings-numbers-defended-0427-story.html

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH SULFITES?

The term sulfite technically refers to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and is a preservative found in plenty of food.

https://newyorkwineevents.com/whats-the-deal-with-sulfites/

The PUNCH Insider’s Guide to Alt-California

The essential producers, wines and methods that define the “alt” branch of New California

https://punchdrink.com/articles/punch-insiders-guide-alt-california-wine/

The Bugs that Give Wine Its Flavor

Can sequencing a vineyard’s microbiome make it possible to reverse engineer a fine wine?

https://medium.com/neodotlife/wine-soil-microbiome-61d6dad04cba

The New Sparkling Wines of the Northeast

La Crescent, Cayuga, Brianna and Marquette might be lesser-known varieties, but many producers in the Northeast are embracing these hardy grapes to make exceptional sparklers.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/24/sparkling-wines-northeast-grapes/

WE ASKED 9 SOMMS: WHAT’S THE MOST OVERRATED WINE?

We took to the professionals and asked nine sommeliers across the nation which wines they viewed as the most overrated bottles. Here are their answers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-most-overrated-wine-according-to-nine-sommeliers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8939d29800-Aprl_26_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8939d29800-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-8939d29800-38937345&mc_cid=8939d29800&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Prosecco Still On A Strong Rise, But Growth Appears To Be Decelerating

Global growth of Prosecco slowed somewhat in 2017, as export shipments increased just 4.6% in volume terms to 28.8 million 9-liter cases, compared to 19% growth the year prior. Shipment volume to the United States also decelerated last year, rising 5% to 5.5 million cases. That marked the first time in five years that Prosecco failed to grow by double-digits in the American market. In IRI channels, Prosecco was up 30% in the U.S. in 2016, but slowed to 17% in 2017, and in the 24 weeks through March 24, volume growth decelerated to 11%.

The leading Prosecco brands in the U.S.

The points system for wine is a crutch
Here’s the problem: there’s lots of good wine out there that’s not going to score above 90 points, and it can be unjustly ignored. As wine lovers also know, the vast majority of wines on this planet are bought and consumed within four to eight hours of purchase — in other words, everyday drinking wines, not the high-end stuff like the Bordeaux first growths that are meant, and often need, to be laid down for number of years before they reach maturity.

http://www.newhampshire.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20180425/NEWHAMPSHIRE0705/180429607&source=RSS

Wine store ‘shelf talkers’ have a message to convey

These so-called “shelf talkers” are typically placed there by wholesale wine reps who want you to buy their wine and that’s perfectly acceptable. But how much trust are you as a consumer willing to have in a sign that reads “Plummy, nutty, fruity, velvety smooth, plush, aromatically appealing and full of flavor”?

http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20180426/off-vine-wine-store-shelf-talkers-have-message-to-convey

Do We Really Want Stories Instead of Quality?

We are often told by people in the wine industry, especially PR professionals, that new generations of wine drinkers no longer care about scores or critical commentary. They want a good story

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/04/26/do-we-really-want-stories-instead-of-quality/

No vineyard? No winery? No problem for Sean Minor

If not for the vineyard photo covering one wall, visitors to Sean Minor’s Sacramento office would have no clue they just had walked into the world headquarters of one of the California wine trade’s more offbeat success stories.

http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/wine/dunne-on-wine/article209444459.html#storylink=cpy

5 ways to save money on wine when prices are up

With wine production on the decrease, the average price for a bottle of wine is going up.

But there are at least five ways you can save money on wine if you’re willing to change your wine-buying habits.

https://www.journal-news.com/business/personal-finance/ways-save-money-wine-when-prices-are/PiBNlHJ3uIRw2mGrUN6sXJ/

The best wine racks you can buy

Wine racks are a great way to save on counter space, show off your collection, and ensure that your bottles are stored properly

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-wine-rack

How many calories are there in a bottle of wine

Does red, white or rose have the most?

http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/25/many-calories-bottle-wine-red-white-rose-7497570/

New Amazon series to make Scotch ‘less stuffy’

Drinks experts Colin Hampden-White, Helena Nicklin and Adrian Smith are set to host a new educational series on Scotch whisky, which will air on Amazon Prime later this year.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/new-amazon-series-to-make-scotch-less-stuffy/

ARMAGNAC XO AGE REQUIREMENT INCREASED TO 10 YEARS

Effective from 1 April 2018, it means that 10 years is now the minimum age of the youngest eau-de-vie in an armagnac blend marked XO.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/armagnac-xo-age-requirement-increased-to-10-years/

Constellation Brands Enters Fast-Growing Hard Seltzer Segment

Constellation Brands’ beer division is launching Svedka Spiked premium seltzer in 10 northeastern states early next month. Packaged in 6-packs of 12-ounce slim cans retailing at $10, the malt-based hard seltzers will be available in Strawberry Elderflower and Tangerine Hibiscus flavors, with a third expression, Cucumber Basil, offered in a 12-pack variety pack. Svedka Spiked seltzers are targeted to female consumers, contain 100 calories a serving, and have an ABV of 4.5%. Launch markets include New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Delaware.

“The hard seltzer category grew five-fold last year and shows no signs of slowing down,” Matt Escalante, senior director of brand marketing, tells Shanken News Daily. Sales of Svedka, the fourth-largest vodka overall in the U.S., rose by 1.9% to 4.4 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

U.S. wine & spirits sales growth decline, beer posts slight gain: Nielsen

When It Comes To Wine, Don’t Sell American

There is one wine term I absolutely loathe on a wine label in the United States, it’s the moniker American.

http://thecorkreport.us/2018/04/when-it-comes-to-wine-dont-sell-american/

Forget taste and smell. Sound is the new way to sell wine to millennials

Wine podcasters as the new wine bloggers.

http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/wine/dunne-on-wine/article204365204.html

What’s the Big Deal About Barbaresco?

This sadly ignored wine is slowly moving out from under Barolo’s imposing shadow.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/04/whats-the-big-deal-about-barbaresco

The real reason Trader Joe’s sells $2 wine

Exactly how the store can maintain such low prices doesn’t have a simple, painless answer. In fact, the whole ordeal was quite painful for Charles Shaw, the founder of the wine label

https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/04/27/the-real-reason-trader-joes-sells-dollar2-wine/23422204/

Do you know how much sugar is in your wine?

It’s not always obvious which wines contain the most

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/do-you-know-how-much-sugar-is-in-your-wine-shlm9schr

Stephanie Danler on Why Television Needs ‘Sweetbitter’ Right Now

On May 6, Starz will premiere a six-episode run of Sweetbitter, which Danler helped adapt for the screen. The show effortlessly captures the frenetic, and what Danler calls “sensual,” energy of a restaurant kitchen, but what makes it especially urgent right now is that it puts complex women at the center of the restaurant world.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/stephanie-danler-sweetbitter-interview

Is your glass of wine poisoning wildlife?

An increase in the number of barn owls coming in with symptoms of poisoning.

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/blogs/is-your-glass-of-wine-poisoning-wildlife/article_84c31657-d730-5c8e-9f18-3715ad515892.html

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

04-30-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine

THC-INFUSED BEER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

WHAT IS STREGA?

AND MORE!

Using CRISPR on Grapes

New technologies like gene editing hold promise for improving the fruit’s resistance to disease

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/using-crispr-on-grapes/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62141596&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_y9OgaJrV-XcGXR5NdsDPyDcMlWPd5pNWO-c3BnWY0VMAGzrM-uJ86ID8XT4nTucLHMzgFB9qs596veP2eL1K6nvlptNhTJVA5J8kM_Mcg22heJW8&_hsmi=62141271

THE INTERNET SALES TAX SUPREME COURT CASE IS HUGE, BUT WON’T IMPACT WINERIES MUCH

The requirement to remit sales tax typically comes as a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agency for the purpose of shipping wine directly to consumers

http://www.compli-beverage.com/blog/the-internet-sales-tax-case-is-huge-but-wont-impact-wineries-much/

Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

Have you ever wondered why some wines, like Pinot Noir, come in different shaped bottles?

https://www.reversewinesnob.com/why-are-wine-bottles-different-shapes

Researching using dairy by-products to make beer

Cornell researchers are looking into ways to make beer out of a dairy by-product.

http://cnycentral.com/news/local/researching-using-dairy-by-products-to-make-beer

French court rejects plea from luxury wine label to stop cheap blends being sold under ‘Petrus’ name

After a seven-year legal battle, the Bordeaux appeals court has ruled that the makers of a cheap, blended wine that sells for less than £10 a bottle can continue to use the name ‘Petrus’.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/14/french-court-rejects-plea-luxury-wine-label-stop-cheap-blends/

Wine from French oak or American oak – what a difference a barrel can make

More than just containers for fermenting or ageing, the right barrel can add depth and character to a wine

http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/2141604/wine-french-oak-or-american-oak-what-difference

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABSOLUT VODKA

Even if you do drink Absolut, there are probably more than a few things you don’t know about the product, or the company itself.

https://vinepair.com/articles/absolut-vodka-sweden/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ddea6bf9bf-April_16_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ddea6bf9bf-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ddea6bf9bf-38937345&mc_cid=ddea6bf9bf&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Pay-to-Play Schemes Keep TTB Busy

These infractions, he adds, can “include on-premise and off-premise retailers. The preferred shelf space at an off-premise retailer may be the space near the check-out counter or the eye-level on the aisle shelves …. For an on-premise retailer, it could be the draft beer taphead, the well product or, again, some shelf or display space that traditionally captures the eye of the consumer who may then order that brand.”

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/04/pay-to-play-schemes-keep-ttb-busy

Why comparing wine-quality scores might make no sense

There is no mathematical meaning to comparing wine-quality scores between different critics.

https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/04/why-comparing-wine-quality-scores-might.html

How wine became former UW star Damon Huard’s latest touchdown

Huard’s venture is known as Passing Time. The winery’s name came from South Florida resident Claire Marino. Her husband is one of Huard’s business partners. You might know him as Dan Marino.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/article208859029.html

One wine writer asks wine lovers to reflect on their standards

Let’s assume that you are dedicated to drinking wine. It’s your go-to, your default, your everlasting love. Wine is part of your life, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

With that assumption in mind, let’s consider a handful of questions to find out not how much you love drinking wine, but how “good” you are at it. And if simple concepts like “good” and “bad” are too aggressive, replace “How good are you?” with “How much do you care?”

http://www.sacbee.com/news/news-services/article208982179.html

Back label wine descriptions: What the jumble and winespeak on the back label really means

In fact, back label wine descriptions may be more annoying, since their job is to help sell the wine. Who wants to buy a wine where the back label promises something that isn’t there?

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/back-label-wine-descriptions-what-the-jumble-and-winespeak-on-the-back-label-really-means/

Aussie wine exports to China up 51%,
top $1 billion

Do You Order the Second-Cheapest Wine?

Help us investigate a popular ordering strategy.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/second-cheapest-wine-investigation

French Wine Study Finds Wine Lovers Can Taste Pesticides in Wine

Can you taste pesticides in wine? That’s the topic French scientist and researcher Seralini set out to explore in a country wide study of wines from popular French wine regions (and one Italian wine region).

http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2018/04/french-wine-study-finds-wine-lovers-can.html

THESE CHEESES ARE MADE WITH ALCOHOL

You know that old saying, “have your champagne and eat it, too?” No? Well, get familiar with it, because we have a groundbreaking round up of cheeses that are made with booze, inspired by a certain pink Prosecco cheese that you’ve probably seen all over the Internet.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/these-cheeses-are-made-with-alcohol-and-you-need-to-try-them-right-now/?utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-4-17-18&mc_cid=cc17980a1c&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WtZ1Kq2ZM9c

Sony Sues Brewer Over “Breaking Bud” Beer

The studio claims Knee Deep Brewing is infringing on its ‘Breaking Bad’ trademarks.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sony-sues-brewer-breaking-bud-beer-1103620

The Beginner’s Guide to Natural Wine

The natural wine movement gains in popularity by the day, but what really makes a wine natural? With shifting definitions and no official standards, confusion can abound. We take a deep look at all things “natty wine” for your complete guide to this exciting category.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/17/natural-wine-guide/

Survey at 2018 Vinitaly shows booming trends in organic wine consumption

Italian consumers were developing a strong taste for organic wine, a research unveiled at the Vinitaly wine fair here in Verona showed.

In the first two months of 2018, sales of organic wine reached 21.6 million euros (26.6 million U.S. dollars) in terms of value in the country’s large retails chain only, according to the research.

The figure marked an 88 percent increase compared to the same period of 2017 (while non-organic wine sales overall grew by 3 percent in value).

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/18/c_137118435.htm

Why Did Jesus Make So Much Wine?

Jesus was at a wedding, and the hosts ran out of wine. After some discussion with his mother, Mary, Jesus astonishes everyone by turning the purification water into wine.

The question I want to consider is, Why did Jesus make so much wine?

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/jesus-make-much-wine/

Wine trends through the years: The trendiest styles from the past six decades

Tasting glasses at the ready, here’s a look back at some of the biggest wine trends from the swinging Sixties to present day…

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/wine-trends-through-the-years-the-trendiest-styles-from-the-past-six-decades-837903.html

The Problems With Wine Scores

Scores between wine critics cannot be compared except in the rare case in which two critics use the same objective scoring scheme

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/04/18/the-problems-with-wine-scores-episode-489/

Champagne Shipments to U.S. Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year

In 2017, 23,096,645 bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2017, an increase of 5.9 percent from 2016.

https://www.champagne.fr/en/comite-champagne/bureaus/bureaus/united-states/news-detail?actu=97

Discover the new educational film presenting terroir, vine-training, wine-making, tasting of Champagne

https://youtu.be/uS0wx6Dl838

7 Beer Pool Floats You Need In Your Life For A Pitcher-Perfect Summer

Ditch the lounge chair and float into the weekend on a beer-inspired pool floaty.

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/7-beer-pool-floats-you-need-in-your-life-for-a-pitcher-perfect-summer-8848635

How to Plan Wine for Your Wedding

Wedding planning is hard work. Drinking wine shouldn’t be. We talk to an expert on how to best navigate wine for your wedding, from selections to budget and day-of logistics. Here’s your guide to creating the perfect day.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/wedding-wine-planning/

Have High Acid Wines Finally Burned Out?

There was a time when the single most popular phrase among a certain subset of wine drinkers was “high-acid.” Exhausted from the uber-ripe, fruity, and boozy juice of the previous era, many sommeliers and wine professionals began extolling the virtues of high acidity in the mid-2000s.

https://vinepair.com/articles/high-acid-wine-trend/

Decanting a bottle of house wine serves no purpose and other dining tips

There are some things every server, bartender or restaurant manager want the public to know.

http://www.themonitor.com/life/vidafood/article_346a1bdc-430a-11e8-9178-5771570d367b.html

Dive into the World of Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Whether you enjoy white, red, sparkling, rosé or all of the above, here are some organic and biodynamic bottles to introduce you to this booming wine category.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/organic-biodynamic-wines/

Why you should ignore the stigma around ordering the cheapest red or white and enjoy a glass of house wine

Snobby wait staff can make it easy to forget that buying fermented grape juice is supposed to be a business transaction, one no different from dropping your shirts off at the dry cleaners or having your teeth cleaned at the dentist

http://nationalpost.com/life/food/why-you-should-ignore-the-stigma-around-ordering-the-cheapest-red-or-white-on-the-menu-and-enjoy-a-glass-of-house-wine

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to launch Tequila

If Johnson joins the Tequila bandwagon, he will follow in the footsteps of George Clooney and Rande Gerber’s Casamigos brand – which was sold to Diageo for US$1bn last year – and Justin Timberlake’s Sauza 901 brand – which Beam Suntory has had a minority stake in since 2014.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-to-launch-tequila/

MOËT & CHANDON: CHAMPAGNE PAIRS BEST WITH FRENCH FRIES

Adding to a growing list of ‘low-brow’ food such as popcorn and fish and chips, French fries are yet another pairing perfect for Champagne according to Moët & Chandon, in line with the principle that Champagne’s zesty acidity cuts through the saltiness and fat of junk food.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/moet-chandon-champagne-pairs-best-with-french-fries/

Wines Listed from Dry to Sweet

Here are a couple of simplified charts of popular wines listed from dry to sweet.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wines-listed-dry-sweet/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=964e7cffc8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-964e7cffc8-62472929&mc_cid=964e7cffc8&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Best Wine For Sushi? Try One of These

In this article, the aim is to simplify some of that “what if,” discerned through tireless (and totally selfless) tasting of wines alongside some of the more interesting styles of sushi.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/best-wine-sushi-try-one/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=964e7cffc8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-964e7cffc8-62472929&mc_cid=964e7cffc8&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Budweiser parent absolved of pay-to-play charge in Mass.

In a case closely watched by the US beer industry, Massachusetts alcohol officials have determined that a local beer wholesaler owned by Anheuser-Busch is not liable under state anti-pay-to-play rules for giving away nearly $1 million in equipment to beer retailers.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/04/18/budweiser-parent-absolved-pay-play-charge-mass/3IScLwfDG5wOXUlX2r9OJL/story.html

Tasting note dilemmas

Jane Anson considers the mechanics of putting together a tasting note, and what factors she believes are worth considering.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/anson-tasting-note-dilemmas-388684/#VVMw6DrB025isrZ3.99

THC-INFUSED BEER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

What if we told you that it’s possible to enjoy the taste of a cold beer and the pleasant feel of solid buzz without the hangover? It sounds like an impossible dream, right? Well, that dream will soon be a reality for the people of Colorado.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/thc-infused-beer/?utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-4-19-18&mc_cid=f6c1f96478&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Wts0xa2ZN8c

AUSTRALIAN WINERY HALTS KANGAROO CULL AFTER BACKLASH

An Australian winery has cancelled its planned kangaroo cull after facing heavy criticism from animal rights advocates on social media.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/australian-winery-halts-kangaroo-cull-after-backlash/

Exploring Rosé Winemaking Techniques

Wine professionals from Provence to Chile discuss the varying production methods for pink wines

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-rose-winemaking-techniques/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62245058&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9on9wzmA7RwXHnGOgQb4W1-SBP8TP_4g4zW8aaMRu8PMlUeABzLCTXAixpqHSjXlL27E9V7DOQLd9drMtPXik0DZKtRoxBccLlleaUlCGNHFdoc50&_hsmi=62244964

Anheuser-Busch Hopes Multi-Packs Will Stoke Growth of High End Brands

Felipe Szpigel, president of A-B’s High End, told Brewbound that more of his division’s craft breweries will be releasing 15- and 18-packs in the next couple of months.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-hopes-multi-packs-will-stoke-growth-high-end-brands?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=b5becec34e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-b5becec34e-36686829

How The Prisoner Went From Outsider Wine to $285 Million National Phenomenon

The Prisoner, the ridiculously popular California red blend with the shackled inmate on the bottle.

https://vinepair.com/articles/prisoner-wine-red-blend-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfc2cf63a2-Aprl_21_2018BOS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfc2cf63a2-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-bfc2cf63a2-38937345&mc_cid=bfc2cf63a2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Do Wine Consumer Preferences Change Over Time?

New Research Study Provides Some Answers

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=198045

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Red, White and Green

Raise a glass to Mother Earth on this episode of the Wine Enthusiast podcast, when we dive into environmentally-friendly winemaking techniques, the farm-to-table movement and an in-depth look at the natural wine trend.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/18/s3e8/

What’s wrong with rosé wines, and why you should never pay more than $25 for a bottle

As we enter pink wine season, we find ourselves in a category run amok. Demand is as riotous as a Black Friday toy sale at Walmart, and a towering tsunami of pink mediocrity has flooded the market to meet it. Rosé has not just jumped the shark, it’s jumped the whale next to the shark and the cruise ship bearing down on the whale.

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-dr-away-with-rose-wine-20180421-story.html

Making Sense of Mendocino

Mendocino is a county with two faces. One face, the softer side, is well known. This is the coastal half that contains Anderson Valley, where delicate Pinot Noir and exceptional sparkling wines are enjoying increasing, and deserving, renown. The other face of Mendocino resides further east, in the cache of old vines that sprawl across the Redwood Valley appellation and surround the towns of Ukiah, Talmage, and Hopland.

https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/kelli-white/posts/mendocino-county

Rules for Trade Tasting Events

Such an occasion is not the best at which to make a serious evaluation of a wine; the portions are tiny, the crush of people can be terrific, and sometimes the sheer number of wines to be tried is overwhelming.

http://biggerthanyourhead.net/2018/04/19/rules-for-trade-tasting-events/

Red Champagne, France’s Best Kept Secret

Coteaux Champenois rouge is an intriguing wine that history almost left behind. But this red from the Champagne region of France is staging a comeback. Here’s what you should know.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/19/red-champagne/

What Is A Wine Hostel? These Low-Budget Accommodations Will Make Your Next Trip Posh As Heck

If you’re planning your next vacation on the cheap, you might choose to stay in a hostel to save your money for more important things, like wine. Well, someone had the genius idea of combining these two things.

https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-a-wine-hostel-these-low-budget-accommodations-will-make-your-next-trip-posh-as-heck-8853269

Winemakers cashing in on vegan-friendly ‘revolution’

Australian winemakers who once hid the fact their wines were vegan-friendly are now proudly displaying their credentials on bottle labels because in today’s market, being a more naturally made product is something to advertise.

But wine is just grapes, right? Not exactly.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-21/vegan-wine-exports-china-surge-with-demand-for-natural-products/9653362

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine

Wine lovers buy bottles of wine. Wine fanatics buy cases.

Learn how much is in a case of wine, what it should cost, and how to put together a great mixed case.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/case-of-wine-guide/

WHAT IS STREGA?

An Italian liqueur that’s a veritable witches’ brew of herbs and spices which speak to the complexity of this gently sweet elixir: Strega.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/what-is-strega/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-4-22-18&mc_cid=4ccb7e0a0b&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WtzhCa2ZOSM

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Why don’t Americans drink wine with lunch?

IF YOU DRINK TEQUILA WITH SALT AND LIME, YOU DON’T LIKE TEQUILA

Anheuser-Busch debuts summery new Bud Light Orange

AND MORE!

Wine & PB&J

Wine. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. Could two things be more at odds?

https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/wine-pbj

MillerCoors Releases Henry’s Hard Sparkling in Slim Cans

Just in time for spring, Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water is now available in new 12-ounce slim cans at retailers nationwide. With only 88 calories and no sugar per 12-ounces, Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water has the lowest calories and sugar amongst the largest players in the category.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/millercoors-releases-henrys-hard-sparkling-slim-cans?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ffe1eeb256-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ffe1eeb256-36686829

Winemakers Love April Showers…. but Only Before May Flowers

The real danger for Northern California vineyards, however, lies not with flooding (so far) but with the frost that comes when the warm storm front moves through and is replaced by clear, cold nights.

http://www.girlandthegrape.com/uncategorized/winemakers-love-april-showers-may-flowers/

Who judges the wine judges? And how can we increase judge diversity?

What makes a good judge?

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/who-judges-the-wine-judges-and-how-can-we-increase-judge-diversity

Emerging American Wine Regions

Ask someone 20 years ago about American wine, and your answer likely would have highlighted California wines. Ask the same question 10 years ago, and you may have seen a few nods to Washington and Oregon as well. But today, American wine has started to take on a different shape.

https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jessica-dupuy/posts/emerging-american-wine-regions

Anheuser-Busch debuts summery new Bud Light Orange

The orangey creation will be joining Bud Light Lime as a citrusy riff off Bud Light, America’s best-selling beer.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/04/08/anheuser-busch-debuts-summery-new-bud-light-orange.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=70180c6d31-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-70180c6d31-36686829

Red wine is the number one alcoholic drink that is bad for your skin

This is not what we wanted to hear…

https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/food/red-wine-bad-skin-alcohol-12325758

Three-tier system failure: A tale of three wines

Three quality cheap wines readers aren’t able to buy, thanks to three-tier system failure

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/three-tier-system-failure-a-tale-of-three-wines/

Top 3 Ways to Make Your Wine Labels Stand Out From the Crowd

As wine label producers for over 18 years, we are asked daily by our clients what they should do to improve their labels – to help their brand stand out from the crowd and ultimately sell more wine. Many of the wineries for whom we produce labels have realized that attractive labels have maximized their impact and are well worth the time and investment.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/vintage-99-label.html#whatsnew

Spain beats Italy, France as world’s biggest wine exporter

This puts the country ahead of its main competitors Italy (21 million hectolitres) and France (15 million hectolitres).

http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/09/spain-2017-s-biggest-wine-exporter-beating-both-italy-and-france

How the wine biz breaks a social taboo with the art of spitting

IT’S one of the most anti-social acts of all. Spitting.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/thesourcesa/how-the-wine-biz-breaks-a-social-taboo-with-the-art-of-spitting/news-story/d44bc3f98e029e54e793270a4aa23dd5

The craft beer industry’s buzz is wearing off

Has craft beer peaked? In one sign that the industry has grown less frothy, more craft breweries closed in 2017 than any time in the past decade.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/04/10/the-craft-beer-industrys-buzz-is-wearing-off/?utm_term=.fd83e0d568ad

Science Gives Sake a Modern Upgrade

Centrifuge physics are being used to update traditional sake brewing methods. But is this technological twist just a gimmick, or could it be the future of this classic Japanese drink?

https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/09/centrifuge-sake-science/

WHY IS CHUCK ONLY TWO BUCKS?

To really get to the bottom of this mystery, it’s important to take a look at how this brand of juice is made.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/why-is-chuck-only-two-bucks/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-4-10-18&mc_cid=0fae1e402f&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Ws0MGq2ZOSM

Danica Patrick Readies for Next Chapter as a Wine Entrepreneur

Somnium, her vineyard on Howell Mountain

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/04/10/danica-patrick-next-wine-entrepreneur

Benzinger Family Winery Releases New Tier of Organically Farmed Reserve Wines

Benziger Organic Reserve Wine tier, a selection of wines made with grapes from organically farmed vineyards in premiere California appellations.

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/04/10/benzinger-new-organically-farmed-wines

Move over Bordeaux: Could Brittany soon rule France’s wine map?

Brittany, the region of northwestern France, is renowned for its beaches, seagulls and delicious seafood – but one of the last things you’d associate with the area is local wine.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20180410/move-over-bordeaux-climate-change-brings-back-brittany-wine

How to Make Weed Wine

Weed wine, however, is easy to make—while remaining delicious and potent.

https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/199311/how-to-make-weed-wine/

Three Olives debuts rosé-flavored vodka

Proximo Spirits has extended its Three Olives Vodka range with the launch of a rosé-flavored expression.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/three-olives-debuts-rose-flavoured-vodka/

INJECTABLE BIO CHIP CREATED TO MONITOR ALCOHOL USE

The chip has been developed by engineers at the San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, and can be implanted just under the surface of the skin and is powered wirelessly by a wearable device, such as a smartwatch or patch.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/injectable-bio-chip-created-to-monitor-alcohol-use/

Prosecco DOC Announces the First Ever “National Prosecco Week”

The Prosecco DOC Consortium, the entity that oversees the production of the hugely popular Italian sparkling wine, is pleased to announce the launch of the first ever National Prosecco Week, beginning Monday, June 11th.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=197733

50 Fastest Growing U.S. Craft Brewers

Milford, Massachusetts’s CraftRoots Brewing, LLC topped the inaugural list of fastest growing brewers between 2016 and 2017. The taproom and brewery, located about an hour southwest of Boston, has a deep focus on community and locally-sourced ingredients.

https://www.craftbeer.com/editors-picks/50-fastest-growing-u-s-craft-brewers?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=66436f1cd8-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-66436f1cd8-36686829

Port 2016 vintage ‘likely’ to be widely declared
‘2016 is likely to be only the fourth fully declared vintage since 2000 and the first since the well received 2011s,
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/port-2016-vintage-likely-widely-declared-388433/

Prosecco Wars: should the Aussies be able to use the name?

But the story is more nuanced than that, and the Australians have a strong case. When the grape came to Australia, its name was Prosecco

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/australia/prosecco-wars-should-the-aussies-be-able-to-use-the-name

Alcoholic beverage machines bill clears Connecticut House

A bill allowing consumers to purchase glasses of wine, beer and hard cider from a machine has again cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives.

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article208474569.html

The vocabulary of scent

Uniquely, our scent perception is filtered through the emotional centre of our brains, bypassing rational interpretation for the instinctual hub: the hypothalamus. That’s why we have such an emotional response to a stranger wearing our mother’s perfume; and why smells are so hard to separate from these innate emotional responses.

https://www.celiadrinks.com/home/the-vocabulary-of-scent

With Cognac, it’s all about terroir

The environment, including the chalky soil, is everything when it comes to producing the right grapes

https://troymedia.com/2018/04/10/cognac-terroir-grande-champagne/

How Self-Driving Cars Will Change The Wine Industry

Making roads safer is only part of the picture of what can be done with AI for the wine business. The marketing support they will able to provide wineries with, eventually, is going to be mind blowing

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2018/04/11/self-driving-cars-are-coming/#7a2622ad31a2

Woodford Reserve unveils silver and gold Julep cups

Kentucky Bourbon brand Woodford Reserve has unveiled two limited-edition Mint Julep cups, one made from sterling silver and another plated with 24 karat gold.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/woodford-reserve-unveils-silver-and-gold-julep-cups/

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY UNVEILS WILD TURKEY BOURBON

Actor Matthew McConaughey has taken his role as creative director of Wild Turkey a step further, announcing the launch of his own signature bourbon made under the guidance of master distiller Eddie Russell.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/matthew-mcconaughey-unveils-wild-turkey-bourbon/

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIOJA’S NEW RULES

Rioja has launched a new global marketing campaign to highlight a series of changes to the region’s quality tiers and regulations – but what’s different, and why?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-riojas-new-rules/

Cold Brew & Wine Had A Beverage Baby & Here’s What It Tastes Like

Last month, Apothic Wine announced it was getting in on the coolest trend in coffee — yes, you read that correctly. Just in time for summer, the wine brand introduced a limited release red wine which is infused with cold brew. The wine, which is called Apothic Brew, is now beginning to show up on store shelves and we got to try it.

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https://www.refinery29.com/2018/04/196076/apothic-cold-brew-coffee-red-wine-review?bucketed=true&bucketing_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

IF YOU DRINK TEQUILA WITH SALT AND LIME, YOU DON’T LIKE TEQUILA

Tequila, despite being one of the most popular spirits in the world, is also among the most misunderstood.

https://vinepair.com/articles/never-salt-lime-tequila/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d4d4d20681-April_12_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d4d4d20681-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-d4d4d20681-38937345&mc_cid=d4d4d20681&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Superstar Somm Shares Five Expert Tips for Pairing Wine With Chinese Food

Most Americans are under the misconception that Chinese fare is not especially wine-friendly.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-chinese-food-wine-pairing/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d4d4d20681-April_12_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d4d4d20681-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-d4d4d20681-38937345&mc_cid=d4d4d20681&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Introduction to Soil Types and Wine

Here are two very common questions when it comes to soil types and wine:

http://winefolly.com/review/introduction-soil-types-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2d3320d039-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2d3320d039-62472929&mc_cid=2d3320d039&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The Pagan Origins of Toasting (Really?)

You mean to tell me that toasting (a highlight of wedding celebrations) is pagan?

Pre-Christian yes, but calling it pagan seems a bit heathen.

Here’s a brief history of the tradition of toasting.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/pagan-origins-of-toasting/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2d3320d039-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2d3320d039-62472929&mc_cid=2d3320d039&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Beaujolais exports boom boosted by entry-level

In 2017, overall exports of wine from the region rose 21% in value on volumes up 24% compared to the previous year, second only to Provence and SW France, according to the latest data released by BusinessFrance.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/23362/Beaujolais_exports_boom_boosted_by_entry-level__.html

How to identify common wine taints and Amorim trying to help

One source of the contamination can be the cork, TCA deriving from a natural mould that thrives in the cork tree’s bark. But most TCA taint comes from other sources pre-bottling and a cork can actually prevent airborne contamination, or so it is claimed.

http://www.the-buyer.net/people/producer/most-common-wine-taints-amorim/

KALE VODKA IS HERE TO MAKE YOU FEEL HEALTHY

Calling anyone who religiously follows Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP or only eats non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, no-sugar-added food: superfood inspired vodka has arrived.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/kale-vodka-is-here-to-make-you-feel-healthy-af/?utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-4-12-18&mc_cid=020f6889d0&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WtH16a2ZN8c

ARE YOU A SUPERTASTER?

Supertasters live in a world where food and drink are felt more intensely than their average taster and non-taster counterparts

https://www.thebacklabel.com/are-you-a-supertaster/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-4-12-18&mc_cid=020f6889d0&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WtH2Yq2ZN8c

California Cabernet Too Hot to Handle

It’s slowly dawning on winemakers that certain popular grape varieties are not best suited to the Californian climate.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/04/california-cabernet-too-hot-to-handle

Three Reasons Wine Could Be Hurt by Marijuana Legalization

Adult-use marijuana is now legal in nine states, and Canada looks to legalize by the end of the summer. Should the alcoholic beverages sector be worried, and if so, which category is most vulnerable to the rise in marijuana use that comes with legalization?

https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/sectors/beverages/Three-Reasons-Wine-Could-Be-Hurt-by-Marijuana-Legalization.html?utm_source=%20%20&utm_medium=Email&utm_region=&utm_sector=beverages

NEW STUDY SAYS DRINKING EVERY DAY CAN TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR LIFE, AND THE DRINKS INDUSTRY IS FURIOUS

Industry leaders have hit out at new research which claims that drinking an extra glass of wine every day can take years off your life.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/new-study-says-drinking-every-day-can-take-years-off-your-life-and-the-drinks-industry-is-furious/

WINE AGED IN BOURBON BARRELS TAKES USA BY STORM

The product hails from Fetzer Vineyards ­– a business owned since 2011 by Chile’s Concha y Toro – and has enjoyed phenomenal growth from 5,000 cases in 2014 to 120,000 cases of annual sales in the past 12 months, according to Fetzer winemaking director, Bob Blue.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/wine-aged-in-bourbon-barrels-takes-usa-by-storm/

WINERY RELEASES SAUVIGNON BLANC AGED IN EX-TEQUILA BARRELS

A Napa winery has released a Sauvignon Blanc aged in ex-Tequila barrels, in an effort to “challenge the norm of traditional winemaking” while drawing on the increasing popularity of the agave-based spirit.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/winery-releases-sauvignon-blanc-aged-in-ex-tequila-barrels/

E&J GALLO SIGNS NEW DISTRIBUTION DEAL IN MAINLAND CHINA

Californian wine giant E&J Gallo has signed a new regional distribution deal with Chinese company Eternal Asia, following its break with Nanpuearlier last year, ambitious to turn its entry-level Carlo Rossi brand into the No. 1 imported wine in the mainland market.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/ej-gallo-signs-new-distribution-deal-in-mainland-china/

In Drought-Stricken Central California, Harvard Hopes to Turn Water Into Wine

Harvard owns 7,500 acres of vineyards in Cuyama Valley, California. Water scarcity threatens the future of agriculture in the region.

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2018/4/13/water-harvard-vineyards/

Why don’t Americans drink wine with lunch?

Even when we dine in restaurants with kitchens that turn out carefully prepared, sophisticated food that begs for wine accompaniment, we don’t drink wine at lunch, for the most part. We say, “I’m fine with just water,” or we upgrade to sparkling water or some other nonalcoholic beverage. We do this partly because returning to the office with boozy breath is taboo in our work-worshipping culture.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-drinking-wine-at-lunch-0413-story.html

Flax bottle seeks to offer eco-friendly alternative for wine, beer and spirits

A bottle made from flax fibres could provide a lightweight, biodegradable alternative to traditional glass wine spirit and beer bottles: according to the French company that will put the first flax-based bottle on the market this year.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/04/13/Flax-bottle-seeks-to-offer-eco-friendly-alternative-for-wine-beer-and-spirits

Why old vines?

We often hear the expression “Old Vine” and see it printed primarily on Zinfandel labels, but has anyone defined what that means?

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/allen-balik/allen-balik-the-wine-exchange-why-old-vines/article_d02b22ec-7f39-57aa-be43-981f1e872d7c.html

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