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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

03-22-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is rosé wine and how is it made?

SIX OF THE BEST PODCASTS ABOUT BEER

8 of the Best Tequila Cocktails for Winter

Wine Tariff Truce the First Step

Retailers and producers breathe a sigh of relief after a temporary halt to a transatlantic wine war.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/03/wine-tariff-truce-the-first-step

Six things to know about the suspension of the European wine tariff — and why they’re almost all good

The suspension of these ill-advised tariffs is going to be a very, very welcome relief for us and our industry,

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/six-things-to-know-about-the-suspension-of-the-european-wine-tariff-and-why-theyre-almost-all-good/

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?

For most people, a glass of wine before bed sounds like a luxurious nighttime ritual—it’s delicious and it gets you in the mindset for relaxation

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-does-alcohol-affect-your-sleep

TTB Addresses Calorie Labeling

If you’re in the wine business, we hope you’ll bookmark the wine labeling home page so you can access it whenever you have questions about wine labels and Certificates of Label Approval (COLAs).

https://www.ttb.gov/images/newsletters/archives/2021/ttb-newsletter03052021.html

Alcohol on labels – how accurate?

Consumers take comfort in the fact that alcohol levels have to be stated on wine labels, but how accurate are they?

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/alcohol-labels-how-accurate

The use of varietal as a term, its history and passing practicality

Naming wines after the grape species used in their making,” as opposed to the use of “generic titles

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/The-use-of-varietal-as-a-term–its-history-and-passing-practicality

LIPIDS FROM FOODS CAN HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE TASTE OF WINE.

FRENCH CHEMISTS DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE PERFECT RED WINE PAIRING

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/fatty-foods-can-make-bad-wine-taste-great

8 of the Best Tequila Cocktails for Winter

Tequila is often boxed in as a summer spirit, to be used in ice- cold Palomas and frozen Margaritas

https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-tequila-cocktails-winter/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfe8025a55-MAR_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfe8025a55-38937345&mc_cid=bfe8025a55&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Logo Evolution of Guinness Over Time

In the 260-plus years since its inception, Guinness has certainly evolved as a brand. Its logo,

https://vinepair.com/articles/guinness-logo-evolution/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfe8025a55-MAR_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfe8025a55-38937345&mc_cid=bfe8025a55&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Let’s Talk Mythology: Who Are The Gods of Wine?

The gods of myth may be known for drink ambrosia, but I assure you a well-known Greek god by the name of Dionysus was very familiar with the ambrosia of the 21st century – wine.

https://www.goldmedalwineclub.com/blog/post/who-are-the-gods-of-wine

WORKING AS A WINE EDUCATOR

The term “Wine Educator” is a broad-based title and a bit difficult to define

https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-working-as-a-wine-educator/

SIX OF THE BEST PODCASTS ABOUT BEER

From industry insights with expert guests and guided tastings to tips on home brewing and beyond, there’s something for everyone.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/six-of-the-best-podcasts-about-beer/

Ste. Michelle Launches Wine-Based Spritzers, Lower-Calorie Wines

Woodinville, Washington-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has debuted two new labels. Launching with Grapefruit and Passion Fruit flavors, the new Fruit & Flower Spritzers are wine-based spritzers that come packaged in 250-ml. cans and are retail priced at $11 a 2-pack. The spritzers accompany the wider Fruit & Flower brand, which was introduced earlier this year and features a variety of still and sparkling wines.

Elsewhere, Ste. Michelle’s new Evenly label is targeting the health-conscious consumer with a line of four wines—Chardonnay, red blend, Papaya & Honeysuckle white, and Dragon Fruit & Orange Blossom rosé—that all clock in at 100 calories or less, contain zero sugar, and are available in 750-ml. ($15) or 375-ml. ($8) bottlings.

Wineries Turn Their Backs on VinItaly

While the majority of the producers at the fair are Italian, vintners from other countries, including the United States, France and Chile are also present

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/03/wineries-turn-their-backs-on-vinitaly

Italy’s grape with the mysterious name

A wine called Lagrein (pronounced la-green, la-gran or even la-grain. There is no universally accepted pronunciation of Lagrein.)

https://www.crossville-chronicle.com/news/glade_sun/italy-s-grape-with-the-mysterious-name/article_2c5d25ce-81be-11eb-b627-6f46713d9814.html

What You Need to Know About Chianti Classico DOCG

You may be wondering what the difference between Chianti and Chianti Classico is. Truthfully, it’s pretty monumental.

https://vinepair.com/articles/chianti-classico-docg-wine-guide/

Cheap wine tastes better if we’re told it’s expensive, study finds

According to a team of experts at Basel University in Switzerland, cheap wine is perceived as more pleasant when we’re told it’s expensive.

https://dailyuknews.com/science/cheap-wine-tastes-better-if-were-told-its-expensive-study-finds/

Barolo in the 21st century: transcending the modern vs. traditional binary

Until the late 1900s, for the most part, awareness of Barolo’s wines stretched scarcely more than a dozen miles from La Morra.

https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/modern-traditional-barolo-piedmont/

What Your Chardonnay’s Hue Says About How It Was Made

The color in your glass may hold clues about how the wine was made and how it will taste.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/11/chardonnay-color-meaning-oak/

American Wine History has Deep Midwestern Roots

With 20 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) across six states, here’s your guide to some of the most notable wine regions of the Midwest.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/11/midwest-wine-michigan-illinois-guide/

Can Dogs Detect Wine-Tainting Molecules?

To train dogs to detect 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), a molecule that imparts a musty odor and flavor to wine, rendering it undrinkable

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-good-nose-can-dogs-detect-wine-tainting-molecules/

You know your DOC from your IGT. But what about your PAT?

PAT stands for prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale or traditional [food-]agricultural product. It was created by the Italian agricultural ministry in 2000 as a means to retain the designation status of traditional food products in Italy as the EU overhaul began to take shape

https://dobianchi.com/2021/03/10/what-is-doc-pdo-dop-igt-pgi-igp-italy/

For Some States, Prohibition Didn’t End When the 21st Amendment Passed

While most states adhered to the new federal regulations, several held onto the 18th Amendment’s teetotaling remnants.

https://vinepair.com/articles/21st-ammendment-didnt-end-prohibiton-in-us/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=60a0483cb6-MAR_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-60a0483cb6-38937345&mc_cid=60a0483cb6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Bombay

Bombay Sapphire gin has launched a line of canned cocktails. The new ready-to-drink offerings—Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic and Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic Light—mark the Bacardi brand’s entry into the canned cocktail space. The cocktails are packaged in 4-packs of 250-ml. cans, retail priced at $13. Bombay Sapphire canned cocktails are currently rolling out nationwide.

Why Do So Few Breweries Ship Their Beer Directly to Customers?

Getting beer shipped in the United States isn’t as easy as it could be.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-direct-customer-shipping-state-laws-why-not

A Village-by-Village Guide to Chianti Classico

Of Italy’s flagship wines, none create more consumer confusion, and the trouble starts with its name

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/12/italy-chianti-classico-wine-guide/

The Reason Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Surging In Popularity

The major draw in the direction of alcohol-free spirits is health and wellness.

https://www.mashed.com/354664/the-reason-non-alcoholic-wine-is-surging-in-popularity/?utm_campaign=clip

What is rosé wine and how is it made?

Rosé wine is probably one of the least understood and overrated types of wine.

https://www.explica.co/what-is-rose-wine-and-how-is-it-made/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

03-15-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World

A beginner’s guide to nonalcoholic beer

Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?

Black Velvet Cocktail – Guinness and Champagne

Black Velvet’ was first made by a bartender of Brooks’s Club in London in 1861 to mourn the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Prince Consort.

https://glassofbubbly.com/black-velvet-cocktail-guinness-and-champagne/

SEVEN REASONS TO DRINK AUSTRIAN WINE

Be it the country’s whites or reds, this nation’s vinous output is adored by sommeliers and other members of the hospitality sector.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/seven-reasons-to-drink-austrian-wine/

Bud Light Launches ‘Out of Office’ Hard Seltzer Cocktail Variety Pack

Four new tropical flavors as part of a new limited-edition variety pack.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/bud-light-out-of-office-variety-pack/

5 of the Biggest Absinthe Myths, Debunked

To set the record straight, here are five of the biggest myths surrounding absinthe, busted.

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-biggest-absinthe-myths/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4852095933-MAR_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4852095933-38937345&mc_cid=4852095933&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Bota Box Introduces “Bota Box Breeze,” Lower in Calories, Carbs and Alcohol

Brand crafted to be lower in calories, carbohydrates and alcohol, while offering the exceptional quality and deliciousness that consumers expect from Bota Box.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=242204

Fun, Unique & Amusing Facts About Wine

Here is a variety of fun, odd, and amusing facts about wine, grapes, vineyards and winemaking.

http://siponthisjuice.com/fun-odd-amusing-facts-about-wine/

In Valpolicella, Red Is Leaning Green

“Sustainability” has become a key word for winemakers in Valpolicella,

https://www.sommjournal.com/valpolicella-red-leaning-green/

What Are Aromatic Wines?

While all wines have aroma — that’s why we smell them, after all — the term “aromatic wine” is used when describing and labeling a group of white wines that are known for their dominant floral nose. These are called “aromatic whites.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/what-are-aromatic-wines/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1b911d0658-MAR_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1b911d0658-38937345&mc_cid=1b911d0658&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is a blended Scotch that’s a fan favorite.

https://vinepair.com/articles/monkey-shoulder-scotch-guide-27/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1b911d0658-MAR_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1b911d0658-38937345&mc_cid=1b911d0658&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

RAPPER TRAVIS SCOTT LAUNCHES AGAVE-BASED HARD SELTZER

Inspired by the rapper’s love of Tequila, the LA-made drink, housed in 12oz, 16oz and 25oz cans, comes in three flavor’s: lime, pineapple, and strawberry.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/rapper-travis-scott-launches-agave-based-hard-seltzer/

Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have explored how lipids — fatty molecules abundant in cheese, meats, vegetable oils and other foods — interact with grape tannins, masking the undesirable flavors of the wine compounds.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/acs-dfi022621.php

STUDY OF 200,000 WINE SCORES SHOWS ORGANIC WINES ‘TASTE BETTER’

Wines produced from organic or biodynamically produced grapes do taste better, according to two separate studies analysing the scores of 200,000 wines given by independent critics in both California and France.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/study-of-200000-wine-scores-shows-organic-wines-taste-better/

A Chemist Explains Why Corks Matter When Storing Wine

The importance of bottle stoppers and aging wine.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/chemist-explains-corks-matter-storing-wine/?utm_campaign=corks-closures-RG-terroir&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

CONOR MCGREGOR’S FUTURE WITH PROPER NO. 12 IRISH WHISKEY REPORTEDLY IN QUESTION

A little-noticed line in drinks conglomerate Becle’s annual financial statement raised questions.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/conor-mcgregors-future-with-proper-no-12-irish-whiskey-reportedly-in-question/

Why wine tasting technique is important

What one tastes in a wine, depends on our knowledge base, vocabulary, perceptive tools, and personal biology.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/columnists/2021/03/03/robert-russell-wine-tasting-technique-important/6885708002/

18 Campari Cocktails for All Seasons

You’ll find something to sip no matter what season it is.

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/best-campari-cocktails

How to Read a Wine Label

Admit it. You’ve probably bought a wine based on nothing more than a beautiful label.

https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/videos/how-to-read-wine-label/

The 30 Best Bourbons for Every Budget

Here are the 30 best bourbons for every budget to buy right now.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/30-best-bourbons-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=47d8eccde3-MAR_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-47d8eccde3-38937345&mc_cid=47d8eccde3&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Decoy Wines Introduces Premium Varietal Wine Seltzers

The Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé wines in the premium seltzers come from prime vineyard sources throughout California.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/decoy-wines-introduces-premium-varietal-wine-seltzers/

Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?

In recent years, a growing number of medical and public health groups have introduced public awareness campaigns warning people to drink with caution, noting that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/well/alcohol-cancer-risk.html

WHAT WINE – IF ANY – GOES WITH ICE CREAM?

It’s not impossible to pair wine with ice cream but it’s not easy.

https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/pairings/-what-wine—if-any—goes-with-ice-cream/

A beginner’s guide to nonalcoholic beer

Many drinkers have sought out craft beer’s high-quality ingredients and flavors without its alcoholic effects and continue to do so.

https://www.insider.com/what-is-nonalcoholic-beer

The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World

As rules on gatherings continue to shift, many tasting rooms have moved outdoors, but it’s not all wine patios and tasting igloos out there.

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/most-extreme-wine-tastings-around-the-world

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Shop Here

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

Follow Us On Twitter

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

#shopfranklin

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

Wine

Wine Sale Items

Beer

Beer Sale Items

Beer Keg Information Page

Browse Our Product List

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 750 Club Members!

How To attend and join

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

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