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US Distributors Awash with Wine
What is soju?
On Nutrition: Sugar in wine?
Is the global wine slump almost solely due to China?
Quite a number of wine commentators have looked at this situation, but not all of them are despondent.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/07/is-global-wine-slump-almost-solely-due.html
What Is A Whiskey Stone, And What Does It Really Do To Your Drink?
After all, rocks generally don’t belong in drinks unless they’re of the ice variety. But in this case, you might want to reconsider.
https://www.chowhound.com/1614361/what-is-whiskey-stone/
Are You Drinking Your Rosé Correctly?
The experts share their top tips
https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/food-and-drink/how-to-drink-rose/
Do not talk about what younger consumers think about wine unless you’re under 30
In fact, in the fine dining side of the hospitality industry it has always been an accepted fact that most of your guests, in no matter what era and no matter what generation, fall in older age spectrums. These are are always your primary wine consumers.
Meet the French Winemaker Who Is Betting Big on Orange Wine
Gérard Bertrand has become a leading figure in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in southern France, championing sustainable practices like organic and biodynamic winemaking.
https://observer.com/2024/07/gerard-bertrand-winemaker-south-of-france-orange-wine/
Cava Reclaims Its Identity and Charts a New Way Forward
Cava is made, not like Prosecco, which is force-carbonated, but like Champagne, using secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce its bubbles.
https://imbibemagazine.com/cava-reclaims-its-identity-and-charts-a-new-way-forward/
What you need to know about cult Napa Valley wines
Praised by critics and pursued by collectors, cult Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Napa Valley represent Californian winemaking at its best.
https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/cult-napa-valley-wines-245686
10 BEST BEERS FOR DIABETICS
We all know someone who has been diagnosed as diabetic. And some of them are beer fans who have to watch their alcohol and carb intake, which can make things difficult.
Will the rise of Ozempic be bad for booze?
The increasing use of appetite suppressing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could trigger a rise in demand for lower-calorie and no- and low-alcohol drinks, according to a new report
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/will-the-rise-of-ozempic-be-bad-for-booze/
Survey Reveals Costco’s Most Popular Alcohol by State
Whiskey, gin, and wine are favorites amongst Costco customers across the country.
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/costo-most-popular-alcohol-survey
How To Pair Wine With Vegan Pizza
To “cheese” or not to “cheese?” That may be the main question with vegan pizza and, in some cases, the answer could be determined by where you’re purchasing the pizza.
=https://www.mashed.com/1613055/wine-vegan-pizza-pairing-expert/
STUDY FINDS THAT YOU SHOULD DRINK SPECIFIC AMOUNTS OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF ALCOHOL FOR MAXIMUM HEALTH
“THESE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES UNDER SAFE DOSES EXHIBITED A PROTECTIVE EFFECT AGAINST CONDITIONS LIKE DIABETES, DEPRESSION, DEMENTIA, EPILEPSY, LIVER CIRRHOSIS, AND OTHER DIGESTIVE DISEASES.”
https://futurism.com/neoscope/moderate-specific-alcohol-consumption-healthy
Sorry, California. No One Wants Your Cheap Bulk Wine Anymore.
Amid reports of a “grape apocalypse,” a reckoning in California wine country.
https://www.newwinereview.com/culture/california-cheap-bulk-wine/?nab=0
A quick guide to French wine crus
We’ll help you understand French wine labels
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/quick-guide-to-french-wine-crus/
Demand for nonalcoholic beer is hitting a fever pitch. Booze companies are leaning in.
One of the biggest players in the industry recently raised another $50 million in funding
https://theweek.com/culture-life/food-drink/nonalcoholic-beer-trend-liquor
Does singer Taylor Swift impact wine sales trends?
Taylor Swift enjoys drinking wine on occasion, with sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio white wines as two of her favorites.
https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=43749\
Bledsoe Wine Estates Continues Expansion with New Tasting Room in the Southern Walla Walla Valley for its Bledsoe Family Winery
Construction of the new tasting room, located off Pepper’s Bridge Road, will begin in Spring 2025. The new tasting room comes on the heels of opening its Bledsoe McDaniels winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley last spring
Red wine with fish revisited
From the chapter: Cooking up storms
Alcohol is driving a half-dozen types of cancer in the U.S., study finds
Alcohol came in third, with 5% of cases in men and women over 30 attributable to drinking — perhaps a surprising result to the public, given low awareness of the links between drinking and cancer.
https://www.statnews.com/2024/07/11/alcohol-cancer-causes-smoking-obesity/
Disgraced Champagne Producer Jailed
Being jailed for fraud in Morocco is just the latest in a line of legal issues for one former Champagne producer.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/07/disgraced-champagne-producer-jailed
Why Winemakers Are Abandoning Geographical Indications
Since their earliest modern manifestations in the first half of the past century, geographical indications (GIs) have been instrumental in shaping people’s understanding of wine.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/geographical-indications-opting-out/
Does wine go bad? It’s not quite as simple as you may think
How long can you keep that bottle of wine for?
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/does-wine-go-bad/
“How Do You Price Your Wine List?”
So, how have they adjusted their pricing models? We asked a number of top wine buyers in New York.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/wine-list-menu-price-sommeliers/
Champagne and Prosecco Drinkers — This Spanish Wine Region Makes Bubbly You’ll Love
In a shift away from Cava, pioneer winemakers are shaking up — and defining — the “new” Catalonia.
https://www.foodandwine.com/spanish-sparkling-wine-catalonia-8676068
Was Red Stripe Actually Born in Illinois?
Red Stripe lager is inextricably linked to Jamaican drinking culture. But after a quick dive into the beer’s past, we’ve surfaced with some strange news: There’s evidence out there that suggests the alleged birthplace of island-centric Red Stripe may actually be the Midwest.
A High-Tech ‘Beer Printer’ From Belgium Wants to Digitize the Drinking Experience
Since then, members of the public have been able to sample lager; blonde, brown, and triple ales; and IPA made by the small countertop device at trade fairs and other events in Belgium
Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy
The pair are writing a book that explores and explains the subject and why it has never been more important—not just to Italy, but to the world.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/italianality-in-wine/
Abruzzo Wine Region
Located a two-hour drive east of Rome, Abruzzo extends from the snow-capped Apennine Mountains to the balmy Adriatic Sea. This marvelously scenic region offers summits and seacoast, medieval castles and clifftop villages—all with far fewer tourists than many better-known Italian vacation destinations. Wine-wise, it is practically synonymous with its famous namesake: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The region encompasses two DOCGs, seven DOCs and nine IGPs.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/region/abruzzo/
THE STATE OF THE BOOZE BUSINESS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics.
https://www.boozebusiness.com/the-state-of-the-booze-business-what-does-the-future-hold
A Vine Pest Has Been Found in Switzerland, Raising the Alarm
The rapacious Japanese beetle, first spotted in Europe in 2014, has made it to the German border, close to a major wine-growing region.
Wine Biology 101
We look at the grape vine and the grape itself and their anatomy so to help us better understand not only where wine comes from but also what aspects of its anatomy impacts terroir
https://verovino.com/vero-blog/anatomy-grape-vine-vineyards-parts-wine-education
Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits change
The report, whose predictions came from Oxford Economics and alcohol market research firm IWSR, said 2.67 billion cases of spirits were sold in 2022, almost as many as the 2.8 billion cases of wine sold that year.
Could drinking IPAs be good for you?
Drinking IPAs in moderation has shown it does not have an adverse effect on health, according to a new study.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/could-drinking-ipas-be-good-for-you/
Chile’s 2024 harvest: Long but outstanding
Chile’s winemakers can finally put their feet up, after one of the latest harvests in more than a decade, but one of the most promising for quality. It was also exceptionally long — spanning over four months. Amanda Barnes reports.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/chiles-2024-harvest-long-but-outstanding/
ID please. Should kids be able to buy nonalcoholic beer, wine and mocktails?
This emerging beverage category grew steadily in the past few years and received a major boost during the pandemic; it’s now worth upwards of $500 million a year in the U.S., according to the industry trade group Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association.
Why short wine lists make sense
Why do restaurateurs feel compelled to put out wine lists of biblical proportions in order to find love and self-respect?
https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/why-short-wine-lists-make-sense
Did you know Mexico has a state-recognized tequila department?
Mexico has a federal tequila department
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/mexico-tequila-department/
What Kind Of Liquor Is Crown Royal, Anyway?
But what, exactly, is it? The short answer is that it’s a blended Canadian whisky, but there’s a slightly more complicated and ultimately fascinating explanation that goes along with it.
https://www.thedailymeal.com/1618372/what-liquor-is-crown-royal-whisky/
Drinking One Beer Per Day Can Cut Life Expectancy, Study Reveals
Drinking one alcoholic beverage a day can reduce the consumer’s life expectancy by two-and-a-half months, according to new research by an expert on substance use.
https://www2.cbn.com/news/health/drinking-one-beer-day-can-cut-life-expectancy-study-reveals
On Nutrition: Sugar in wine?
So…how much sugar is in wine? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, an average 5-ounce glass of “dry” wine has 1 to 2 grams of residual sugar, a miniscule amount. A “sweet” or dessert wine may contain 5 or more grams of unfermented sugar, which is about a teaspoon
New Duckhorn
Decoy Limited is launching a new Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Retailing at $30, the newcomer includes fruit from Decoy’s 289-acre estate vineyard in the San Miguel District as well as sourced grapes from the Adelaida, Creston, Estrella, and Templeton Gap sub-AVAs. Paso Robles has become the second-largest appellation for luxury Cabernet Sauvignon in Circana channels, making up 21.5% of dollar sales in the 52 weeks through May 12. According to Impact Databank, Decoy Limited jumped 35% to 166,000 cases in the U.S. Market last year.
The Countries That Drink the Most Wine
Despite several countries reporting relatively high levels of wine consumption, an overwhelming number report no consumption at all.
What is soju? Everything you need to know about the world’s most popular liquor
Get on the soju bandwagon
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-soju/
Boozy Popsicles Are The Chill Way To Enjoy Beer This Summer
The real trick to making beer popsicles lies in — get this! — opening the can (or bottle).
https://www.thetakeout.com/1617963/boozy-beer-popsicles-summer/
Non-alcohol beer sales outpace total Beer in the US as the moderation trend continues
Sales of alcohol-free beer are flourishing in the US On Premise, the latest data from CGA by NIQ’s OPM (On Premise Measurement) solution reveals.
How Neuroscience Can Change The Wine Marketing Game
In terms of its marketing success, the wine industry has long lagged behind many others.
While wine consumption in the U.S. slumps, American appreciation of wine grows unabated
Since the start of the year (2024) the media has besieged wine consumers with bad news about the state of wine in America. American wine consumption is down, at least in terms of per capita and total gallons. Yet enthusiasm for wine across the country is greater than ever. Let’s discuss…
Who is the online wine consumer?
IWSR data highlights the marked differences in online wine consumer behavior and demographics across markets
https://www.theiwsr.com/who-is-the-online-wine-consumer/
Pairing Books & Wine
Have you ever noticed how your most memorable conversations about wine and about literature can sound much the same?
https://www.france44.com/f44-news/pairing-books-wine/
Pinot Grigio Is Great, Actually
Wine snobs may look down upon Pinot Grigio, but there’s far more to the varietal than the bulk-produced brands lead many to believe.
Can You Really Make Money by Investing in Wine?
As collectors buy up fine wines, the line between special occasion bottles and investments has never been blurrier.
https://www.foodandwine.com/investing-in-fine-wine-8679725
The Last Stop Your Visitors Make Before Buying Your Wines
If you manage marketing for your winery, you may not pay much attention to your About page. But your About page is often where your users decide whether to buy your wines.
It’s time your About page started doing its job.
https://winechemistry.biz/the-last-stop-before-buying-your-wine/
Why Is the U.S. Wine Industry Ignoring Central America and the Caribbean?
Picture this: a region boasting a population of over 92 million, an expanding middle class, and soaring wine purchases.
US Distributors Awash with Wine
The arteries of the world’s largest wine market are clogged with thousands of brands that are proving hard to sell.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/07/us-distributors-awash-with-wine
What Do Wine Pros Serve at Weddings?
Wine has a way of fueling warm moments at weddings.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/best-wines-for-a-wedding/
Couples Who Share Drinking Habits Stay Together—And Live Longer
Study finds that shared alcohol consumption benefits our overall health and longevity
How to Tell Your Server You Hate the Wine You Ordered (Without Sounding Like a Jerk)
Long wine lists can be daunting. Beyond the hard-to-pronounce names and esoteric grape varieties, the hefty price tags on restaurant bottle menus add extra pressure to make the right choice
Why This Overlooked Ingredient Has a Huge Effect on Beer
Hint: You come into contact with it every single day.
https://www.foodandwine.com/how-does-water-impact-beer-8678176
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