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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

03-01-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do Americans Pair Their Wine with Food or TV?

8 of the Best Margarita Recipes for Winter

How to make Limoncello

10 Things You Should Know About Dewar’s Scotch Whisky

The beloved Scotch may be a worldwide household name, but there’s always more to learn.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-dewars-white-label-scotch-whisky-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=105aac8f98-FEB_15_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-105aac8f98-38937345&mc_cid=105aac8f98&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine List Secrets Revealed

Lists are going to be smaller

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/wine-list-secrets-revealed

Stop making this wine and dessert pairing mistake

While some food and flavors are a match made in heaven, one flavor combination has an added ingredient that shouldn’t be on the table.

https://foodsided.com/2021/02/14/wine-and-dessert-pairing-mistake/

Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking Champagne

Bubbly Tips

https://onthesauceagain.com/2019/02/20/dos-and-donts-of-drinking-champagne/

Is champagne stronger than non-bubby alcoholic drinks?

Although a typical glass of champagne has no more alcohol than wine, there is some evidence that it impairs people faster than its flat counterpart.

https://www.livescience.com/champagne-drunk-faster.html

Why Uber Will Not Be Challenging How Alcohol is Sold and Distributed

First, it’s essential to appreciate the “three-tier system” for what it is

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/02/why-uber-will-not-be-challenging-how-alcohol-is-sold-and-distributed/

Why Sommeliers Are More Essential Than Ever

Sommeliers were typically the first to be cut from a shift pre-pandemic, and in more recent months, they have been the first furloughed and last rehired.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-sommeliers-are-more-essential-than-ever/

THE ETYMOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST GRAPES

The etymological origins of many grape varieties are hazy at best, and near untraceable in many cases. But there are plenty of clues to follow to help decipher the most likely accounts of how grapes got their names.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/the-etymological-origins-of-the-worlds-biggest-grapes/

New Deep Eddy

Deep Eddy vodka has extended with a new Lime flavor. Retailing at $20 a 750-ml., the new entry is debuting nationwide next month, backed by trade and consumer media, social media, out-of-home displays, and retail point-of-sale support. In addition to Lime, Deep Eddy Vodka’s portfolio includes Original Vodka, Orange, Peach, Lemon, Ruby Red, Cranberry, and Sweet Tea. Part of the Heaven Hill Brands stable, Deep Eddy has annual U.S. volume of 1.5 million cases.

Is Social Media Bad for Sobriety?

If your friends are partying or posting about alcohol often on social media, you should be careful with what you’re seeing and what you’re associating with fun,

https://www.nextavenue.org/is-social-media-bad-for-sobriety/

PENFOLDS RELEASES CALIFORNIA WINE COLLECTION

The iconic wine estate began exploring the potential of Californian terroir in the 1980s – Penfolds acquired a stake in Geyser Peak winery in 1988.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/penfolds-releases-california-wine-collection/

Canadian Wine Is Better Than You Think

The Canadian wine industry may still be in its infancy compared to Old World wine-producing regions,

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-canadian-wine/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9d27baf244-FEB_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9d27baf244-38937345&mc_cid=9d27baf244&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Does Amaro or Vermouth Have to Be Refrigerated?

This is a question with different answers, as these are all not exactly the same thing.

https://vinepair.com/articles/should-amaro-or-vermouth-be-refrigerated/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9d27baf244-FEB_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9d27baf244-38937345&mc_cid=9d27baf244&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Baileys

Diageo has launched a new, lower-calorie brand extension for Baileys Irish Cream. The release, Baileys Deliciously Light, comes in at 16.1% abv and has 40% fewer calories and 40% less sugar than the original Baileys. To kick off the launch, Diageo has partnered with Cocktail Courier, a home mixology-focused e-commerce platform, to create four cocktail kits showing off the new liqueur. Baileys Deliciously Light is now available nationwide for around $25 a 750-ml.

New Mikes

Mike’s Hard has announced a new lemonade-flavored seltzer, entering the growing subcategory within the wider world of hard seltzers. The 5% abv RTD is launching in four flavors—lemon, strawberry, mango, and pineapple—available together in a variety 12-pack of 12-ounce cans. Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer is now available across the U.S. Mike’s Hard Lemonade was up 14.5% to 8.4 million cases in IRI channels for the year ending December 27.

Chilean Wine vs Italian Wine – Who Comes Out on Top?

Wouldn’t it be interesting to compare the Chilean and Italian wine industries to see what makes each one stand out?

https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/chilean-wine-vs-italian-wine-who-comes-out-on-top/

How to make Limoncello – Italians favorite Lemon Liqueur

In northern Italy, the liqueur is often referred to as Limoncino, while the English calls it Lemoncello

https://thefinestitalianwine.com/how-to-make-limoncello-italians-favorite-lemon-liqueur/

Barolo & Barbaresco: 10 high-flying vineyard sites

As the number of single-vineyard wines produced in Piedmont proliferated over the past half-century, so the level of confusion for consumers increased.

https://www.decanter.com/premium/barolo-barbaresco-vineyards-10-high-flying-sites-451115/

E & J Gallo to distribute Bev’s “zero sugar” canned wine

Bev and E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that the two companies have partnered together to help bring Bev and their mission to more consumers across the country.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241677

What’s the Problem with Wine Influencers?

it would appear that there’s one community getting the brunt of this wild fury: influencers.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/whats-the-problem-with-wine-influencers

Beer! A Love Story’ Documentary

Filmed in Europe and the United States, the feature-length production introduces viewers to the human connection that is formed with one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hudsonlindenberger/2021/02/17/the-movie-for-all-beer-lovers/?sh=187444533b7a

How to know what woman you are (and who you are in front of) from the wine she drinks

Based on your wine tastes you can draw a profile of what, in broad terms, is your character and if you recognize yourself in more than one of these profiles, the better!

https://geishagourmet.com/enoprofiling-come-sapere-che-donna-sei-e-che-hai-di-fronte-dal-vino-che-beve/

KENDALL JENNER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF HER OWN TEQUILA BRAND, 818

The range comprises three variants: 818 Blanco, 818 Reposado and 818 Añejo.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/kendall-jenner-announces-launch-of-her-own-tequila-brand-818/

JAPANESE WHISKY ISSUED WITH NEW LABELLING RULES

Under the new regulations, products that carry the name ‘Japanese whisky’ or ‘Japanese whiskey’ must always be made with malted grains. The water used must be sourced from Japan

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/japan-whisky-issued-with-new-labelling-rules/

Guide to Barbera Wine

Discover this unique little grape and never again feel like you have to revert to ‘Chianti’ when looking for a great valued Italian wine.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/guide-to-barbera-wine/?utm_campaign=barbera-accessible-drinkable-wine&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

How to Create Perfectly Clear Ice for Superior Cocktails

The large, clear cubes that are commonplace at craft cocktail bars and on Instagram represent the pinnacle of frozen water.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-make-clear-ice/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cdf6afacc4-FEB_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cdf6afacc4-38937345&mc_cid=cdf6afacc4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 of the Best Margarita Recipes for Winter

If you’ve been limiting your Margarita consumption to the summer months, you’ve been doing it wrong.

https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-winter-margaritas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cdf6afacc4-FEB_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cdf6afacc4-38937345&mc_cid=cdf6afacc4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine Market Council Releases Results of Study on the Role of Wine in a Wellness Lifestyle

The primary goal of the research was to better understand how wine is perceived as compared to other beverage alcohol categories

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/17/wine-market-council-study-role-wine-wellness-lifestyle

Rías Baixas: Home to Real Albariño

Scientists are now convinced that Albariño originated in Rías Baixas.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/16/rias-baixas-home-to-real-albarino/

Global Market Report

The start of 2021 has seen strong activity levels on California’s bulk wine market, driven by the perception of tighter supply – due to the lighter 2020 crop – and the continuation of robust grocery store sales

https://www.ciatti.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Global-Market-Report-February-2021-Revised-1.pdf

ORGANIC WINE REMAINS #1 SUSTAINABLE WINE TYPE, BUT DESIRE TO BUY IS WANING

Has Covid changed our relationship with sustainable and organic wine?

https://www.wineintelligence.com/organic-wine-remains-1-sustainable-wine-type-but-desire-to-buy-is-waning/

ARE WE MISDESCRIBING ASTRINGENCY BY REFERRING TO TANNINS?

Most reviews of red wine include a brief description of mouthfeel, usually by referencing the impact and quality of tannins.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/02/18/are-we-misdescribing-astringency-by-referring-to-tannins/

How Orson Welles Became the Most Infamous Pitchman in Booze History

But the biggest news for Welles in 2020 was surely the 40th anniversary of the drunken outtakes from a Paul Masson champagne commercial.

https://www.insidehook.com/article/food-and-drink/most-infamous-pitchman-orson-welles

Do Americans Pair Their Wine with Food or TV? The Answer Might Surprise You

The results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the Idaho Wine Commission.

https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/buzz60/do-americans-pair-their-wine-with-food-or-tv-the-answer-might-surprise-you/600-361678b5-f543-44d2-b6c7-771552a00271

2020 Sales

Final retail sales data for 2020 was released recently by the U.S. Commerce Department, and while beer, wine and liquor stores soared 18% to $70.3 billion last year, food service and drinking places—including restaurants and bars—fell 19.5% to $616.7 billion. Alcoholic beverage volumes rose 11.5% in Nielsen channels for the 52 weeks ending December 26, which led to a corresponding 17.6% increase in retail dollars. But even though off-premise gains in 2020 were enough to compensate for volume losses on-premise, Impact Databank estimates that total industry dollars fell last year, for the first time since federal excise taxes were raised significantly in 1991, which resulted in a drop in overall demand.

Why Wine Has Fallen Behind in the No- and Low-ABV Category

Wine is arguably the hardest alcoholic drink type to shoehorn into a no/low format,

https://vinepair.com/articles/no-low-abv-wine/

Tasting Through the 9 Communes of Chianti Classico

With some it was the variety of grapes used, the altitudes of the vineyards or the soils in which the grapes are grown

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2019/06/9-communes-of-chianti-classico.html?m=1

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

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

02-22-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do Some Types of Alcohol Affect Libido More Than Others?

7 Sommelier Secrets for Buying Affordable Wines That Taste Top-Notch

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’

A Guide to the Most Popular Greek Wine Varieties

Here is a guide to the most popular Greek wine varieties you should make sure to try

https://greeking.me/blog/greek-food-guide/item/287-a-guide-to-the-most-popular-greek-wine-varieties

How to Understand (Almost) Everything on a Wine Label

There are some basic formulas that can help you understand the rather confusing and sometimes smug words on wine labels.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/01/21/how-to-read-a-wine-label/

GUIDE TO TANNINS IN WINE

Best foods to match with tannic wines and try to answer whether tannins are good or evil

https://www.wineswithattitude.co.uk/blog/tannins-in-wine.html

10 Things You Should Know About Angry Orchard Hard Cider

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, an Angry Orchard a day certainly can’t hurt.

https://vinepair.com/articles/angry-orchard-hard-cider-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=15cff45d76-FEB_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-15cff45d76-38937345&mc_cid=15cff45d76&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Ménage à Trois Unveils New Sweet Collection Aimed At Diversifying The Brand

Trinchero Family Estates is launching a new Sweet Collection of wines under the Ménage à Trois brand in a bid to bring new consumers into the prominent California wine label, which has annual U.S. volume of 3 million cases. The Sweet Collection will initially include a Dolce Sweet Red Blend and Moscato Sweet White Blend, rolling out nationally this month at $14 a 750-ml.

Billed as “indulgent, semi-sparkling sweet wines,” the new entries are both at 9.5% abv and are targeting a younger and more diverse demographic than the core Ménage à Trois brand, Trinchero tells SND, noting that the wines feature a sweetness scale on the back label and are recommended to be served slightly chilled. Ménage à Trois’ new Sweet Collection will compete against such well-known labels as Stella Rosa and Roscato in the marketplace.

How Saint Valentine (Sort of) Saved French Wine

Many people associate wine with romance. But the residents of Roquemaure, a small town just north of Avignon in France, link Rhône wine and a kissing free-for-all with a devastating blight and a pilgrimage to a saint.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/08/saint-valentine-saved-french-wine/

6 Tips for Pairing Wine and Salad
Wine is so versatile, you can find a bottle to pair with just about anything

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/01/15/6-tips-for-pairing-wine-and-salad/

Wine Could Help You Fight Covid

t’s possible that the tannins in red wine, and tea, could inhibit Covid-19. A prominent cancer researcher in Taiwan is investigating the theory right now.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/wine-could-help-you-fight-covid

Beyond the Dirty Martini: Why Pickled Cocktails Deserve Your Attention

There are two ways to pickle your cocktails, according to mixologists

https://vinepair.com/articles/pickled-cocktails-trend/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c55344d05-FEB_9_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c55344d05-38937345&mc_cid=7c55344d05&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’

Allowing the USPS to ship beverage alcohol would compromise the work of policy makers across America who work hard to control underage access to alcohol and keep moderate levels of consumption part of safe and healthy communities.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/02/coalition-warns-usps-alcohol-delivery-not-safe/

Cheetos and Sancerre: The pandemic art of junk food and wine pairings

Vanessa Price’s book “Big Macs & Burgundy” proves that wine pairings don’t have to be stuffy

https://www.today.com/food/cheetos-sancerre-pandemic-art-junk-food-wine-pairings-t207994

Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better

Organic wines are judged to be higher quality by experts — but that the difference is not just a matter of whether the wines came from organic or conventionally grown grapes.

https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/organic-french-wine-tastes-better-delmas-research

From Field to Farm: Five Questions With NFL Star-Turned-Vintner, Drew Bledsoe

Here, we check in with Bledsoe to learn more about his latest endeavors.

WINES ARE IN STOCK!

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/07/drew-bledsoe-wine-football-interview/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=708ffe304c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_02_09_10_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-708ffe304c-64683881

Bye Belgium: Anheuser-Busch Will Brew Stella Artois in the U.S.

Anheuser-Busch (A-B) announced it will move the production of Stella Artois from Europe to its U.S. breweries,

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/stella-artois-production-relocated/

The truth about boxed wine

For decades, poor quality wine, labeled simply as “white” or “red,” was relegated to these boxes and sold in supermarkets at bargain basement prices.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/the-truth-about-boxed-wine

About Oregon’s Applegate Valley AVA

Applegate Valley is a sub-region AVA located in Oregon’s Southern Oregon AVA

http://briscoebites.com/about-applegate-valley/

The Pope’s vino: Vatican will produce estate-grown wine

This is the first time that the Vatican will grow grapes on one of its estates for the production of its own wine,

https://dobianchi.com/2021/02/08/cotarella-castel-gandolfo/

Wine report: Retailers uncork big profits with private label wine

Lately, the category has reached a new level of acceptance.

https://storebrands.com/wine-report-retailers-uncork-big-profits-private-label-wine

DRINK WINE, HAVE SEX, ADVISES LEADING FRENCH DOCTOR

People “need balance”, and, having recommended drinking wine and having sex

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/drink-wine-have-sex-advises-leading-french-doctor/

California Crushed 3.4 Million Tons of Wine Grapes in 2020

Down nearly 13 percent when compared to 2019,

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241471

How Red Wine is Made Step by Step

Surprisingly, not much has changed since we started making wine 8,000 years ago.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/how-is-red-wine-made/?utm_campaign=how-wine-is-made&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

Will Uber’s Drizly Acquisition Destroy the Three-Tier System?

So what does it mean if Uber takes on the existing system for alcohol distribution in the United States?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ubers-drizly-acquisition/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2917d8b381-FEB_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2917d8b381-38937345&mc_cid=2917d8b381&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How an Ancient Croatian Grape Became America’s Signature Wine

Crljenak Kaštelanski (surl-YEN-ack cas-tuh-LON-skee) was once a rare, obsolescent grape variety.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/11/crjlenak-original-zinfandel/

Researchers to reduce wine’s alcohol content

The team, made up of undergraduate and graduate students, wants to identify ways yeast can reduce alcohol content in wine,

https://dailyevergreen.com/99766/top-feature/researchers-to-reduce-wines-alcohol-content/

CANNABIS-INFUSED SELTZER RANGE LAUNCHES IN US

Each 12-ounce can of contains 5mg of THC – the psychoactive component of cannabis.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/cannabis-infused-seltzer-range-launches-in-us/

Easter Island Now Home To One of the World’s Most Remote Vineyards

Easter Island will soon offer more than ancient, stone-faced statues.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/easter-island-vineyard-announced/

7 Sommelier Secrets for Buying Affordable Wines That Taste Top-Notch

Here’s what you need to know about buying wine on a budget.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/how-to-shop-for-affordable-wine

Stanley Tucci Explores the Wines and Cuisines of Italy in New CNN Docu-Series

Searching for Italy, a six-episode documentary series debuting this weekend on CNN

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/stanley-tucci-explores-the-wines-and-cuisines-of-italy-in-new-cnn-docu-series

Do Some Types of Alcohol Affect Libido More Than Others?

While booze can loosen inhibitions, it also leads to a host of problems during your intimate moments.

https://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Do-Some-Types-of-Alcohol-Affect-Libido-More-Than-15945365.php

You Should Be Drinking Grower Champagne

There is, in fact, a different kind of Champagne, delicious sparkling wine from that same hallowed ground, made of humbler stuff yet no less compelling, and every bit as celebratory.

https://www.eater.com/wine/22263123/best-champagne-is-grower-champagne-bottle-to-buy-bubbly

How Does Red Wine Affect Weight Loss?

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be wondering if red wine could help you or if it would just be a hindrance.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-wine-and-weight-loss

Mass. wine retailers face challenging times

Independent wine retailers from across the commonwealth continue to face challenges from both out-of-state competition and COVID-19.

However, for many wine lovers, there’s no substitution for dealing face to face with a knowledgeable wine store clerk who over time gets to know your likes and dislikes. Having an understanding of a customers preference for wine and then notifying him or her about new arrivals is what personal service is all about.

https://www.telegram.com/story/lifestyle/2021/02/14/off-vine-mass-wine-retailers-face-challenging-times/6709070002/

All the Ways Champagne Is Good for You

Bubbly has a quite a few scientifically proven health benefits.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a9053/champagne-health-benefits/

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

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Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

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Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

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How To attend and join

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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

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

02-15-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer

Big Wine 2021

How To Make Your Own Weed Infused Wine

12 Keto Diet-Friendly Wines That Are Perfect for Special Occasions

What many Keto newcomers don’t realize is that wine can actually fit in the diet plan — if you know which bottles to pull.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-products/g35365834/best-keto-diet-wines/

5 Favorite Sparkling Wine–Pairing Recipes

Five dishes—canapés, starters and small plates—paired with various bubbly styles

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/5-favorite-sparkling-wine-pairing-recipes-012921

Readers share their take on Guinness taste

A lot of folks merely chimed in to say they agree that Guinness doesn’t taste the same as it used to

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2021/01/beer-nut-readers-share-their-take-on-guinness-taste.html

Italian Specialty Wines Hit The Spot

Italians love their wines so much that they eat it.

http://www.theorangetimes.com/italian-specialty-wines-hit-the-spot/

Be very careful of the hype around top rated Vintage Port

Almost without exception, after great flack, they are initially way overpriced.

https://www.capegazette.com/article/be-very-careful-hype-around-top-rated-vintage-port/214662

A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine

Here’s your ultimate primer on Italian wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/a-beginners-guide-to-italian-wine/

What is a Cru?

Cru translates to “growth.” More precisely, it references a great or superior growing site or vineyard

https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/16/what-is-a-cru/

“Curated” wine clubs, and why they don’t seem to be the answer

They really don’t work, and certainly not any better than asking the woman at your local wine shop what’s on sale that you might like.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/curated-wine-clubs-and-why-they-dont-seem-to-be-the-answer/

ABC News’ Dan Abrams Sets Plans for Luxury Long Island Winery

The media personality purchased popular Long Island vineyard Laurel Lake

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/abc-news-dan-abrams-sets-plans-for-luxury-long-island-winery

How to Make Sustainable Choices When Buying Wine

The reality is that wine production can have a big impact on its surrounding ecosystem and the people who live nearby

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-make-sustainable-choices-when-buying-wine/

The 9 Best Moscatos to Sip in 2021

Some of the highest-rated Moscatos on the market have long been considered among the best wines in the world

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-moscatos/

5 Basic Wine Terms That Will Make You Sound Like a Connoisseur

To help you on your way to getting it, here are five wine terms every aspiring wine connoisseur needs to know.

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2021/02/5-basic-wine-terms-that-will-make-you-sound-like-a-connoisseur/

Can Beer Be Too Cold?

When a beverage is served too cold, the frigid temperature shuts down the aromas and flavors of the drink, making it difficult to discern anything other than the fact that it’s cold,

https://vinepair.com/articles/can-beer-be-too-cold/

CALIFORNIA WINE INSTITUTE LAUNCHES GOLDEN STATE OF MIND CAMPAIGN

Called Golden State of Mind, the campaign will showcase California’s efforts in sustainable vine growing, innovation and winemaking advancements.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/california-wine-institute-launches-golden-state-of-mind-campaign/

How Much is Your Wine Worth—And Should You Sell It?

Whether rare or simply important to you, every bottle has value. It’s hard to know when it’s the right time to uncork or sell, but we can help you figure out how much it’s worth.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/01/sell-your-wine-worth/

New Angry Orchard

Angry Orchard, part of the Boston Beer portfolio, has debuted new Peach Mango and Strawberry flavors. Rolling out nationwide in colorfully designed 12-ounce cans, both new entries are at 5% abv. In addition to the new launches, Angry Orchard will also unveil new packaging graphics to the brand’s national cider portfolio beginning this month. Angry Orchard’s flagship Crisp Apple label was up 8.5% in IRI channels last year, and Boston Beer says it expects growth across the brand in 2021.

How to Buy Wine at the Supermarket, According to Sommeliers

As Americans make fewer trips to the grocery store and eat more meals at home, it’s hard to beat a chance to stock up on olive oil, tortilla chips and $13 Albariño all in one place.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/11/17/best-grocery-store-wine/

First Barolo & Barbaresco Academy’s Digital Edition Kicks Off

The Barolo & Barbaresco Academy (Level One) – Online Course is led by highly qualified teachers from Piedmont and is available in Italian and English.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/17/first-barolo-barbaresco-academys-digital-edition-kicks-off

The Real Cost Of Mommy Wine Culture

If you pop on to social media you do not need to look far to be bombarded by mommy wine culture:

https://herrenwellness.com/the-real-cost-of-mommy-wine-culture/

The Best Cabernet Pairings for Different Types of Steak

Around the world, where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown, there’s also a signature treatment for a hunk of meat. Start your global exploration here.

https://www.winemag.com/gallery/best-cabernet-pairings-for-steak/

How To Make Your Own Weed Infused Wine

The world of cannabis drinks is one unto itself. If you like drinkables, then this post is for you. Here’s how to make your own weed infused wine.

https://potinillinois.com/how-to-make-your-own-weed-infused-wine/

‘Groundbreaking’ research proves existence of terroir

The Catena Institute of Wine in Argentina has said that its own “groundbreaking” research “irrefutably” proves the existence of terroir and its persistence across vintages.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/28350/Groundbreaking_research_proves_existence_of_terroir.html

Aldi launches supermarket wine school

The aim of the Aldi Wine School is to allow budding wine connoisseurs to brush up on their knowledge with free access to the online educational hub, which includes two wine modules, along with a range of curated tips and tricks.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/28346/Aldi_launches_supermarket_wine_school_.html

Top 10 award-winning Tequilas and mezcals

Multiple categories were judged in the competition, including ultra‐premium añejos, super-premium reposados and joven mezcals.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/02/top-10-award-winning-tequila-and-mezcal-brands/

7 Primary Styles of Spanish Red Wine

Spanish red wine offers exceptional value and a bold entry into the red wines of Europe.

https://winefolly.com/tips/types-of-spanish-red-wine/?utm_campaign=wines-of-spain&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

How much wine from a vine?

How many bottles of wine can be made from a single grapevine? Interesting question. This being wine, no simple answer.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2021/02/03/how-much-wine-vine/4268942001/

The biodynamic wine culture

Want to know a little more about biodynamics? You’ve come to the right place.

https://www.aveine.paris/blog/en/the-biodynamic-wine-culture/

Champagne Company Sues Total Wine Alleging It Was Mistreated Over Drake Partnership

Alleging that the retailer tanked their brand over animus toward the artist.

https://www.complex.com/music/champagne-company-sues-total-wine-mistreated-over-drake-partnership

Quini Appoints Danny Brager, Victor Giacomin and Dale Stratton To Advisory Board

News from our friends at Quini

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241171

Sparkling Wine Mountains and Rivers: The River Marne

The Champagne region and a famous river that runs through it, the River Marne.

https://glassofbubbly.com/sparkling-wine-mountains-and-rivers-the-river-marne/

Apple, Banana or Orange – Which Goes Best in a Champagne Cocktail?

Champagne with fruit still has some uncharted territory,

https://glassofbubbly.com/apple-banana-or-orange-which-goes-best-in-a-champagne-cocktail/

Wine pairing for truffle and porcini mushrooms

How to pair the scent and intense aromas of truffle with high quality Italian wine.

https://alessandroberselli.com/pairing-wine-truffle/

CBD Is More Like Wine Than You Think

In other words, hemp’s terroir matters.

https://www.greenentrepreneur.com/article/357072

Big Wine 2021

Big Wine remains dominant, even though there are some 11,000 wineries in the U.S.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/big-wine-2021/

Glass of wine good for the heart? No, says new European study

Despite the longstanding maxim that a glass of wine per day is good for the heart, a new European study shows that even small amounts of alcohol can cause heart trouble.

https://nationalpost.com/health/glass-of-wine-good-for-the-heart-no-says-new-european-study

How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer

You won’t find hard seltzer cocktail recipes on any of their websites

https://vinepair.com/articles/11-hard-selzer-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c3de8407f-FEB_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c3de8407f-38937345&mc_cid=7c3de8407f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Everything You Need to Know About Beer Cheese, Including How to Make It

The Kentucky staple is served at Louisville craft breweries

https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-cheese-best-recipe/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c3de8407f-FEB_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c3de8407f-38937345&mc_cid=7c3de8407f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Sting Scores Again as Top Celebrity Wine

– One thing is for sure: Sting knows how to send a message in a bottle. In wine

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sting-scores-again-as-top-celebrity-wine-301222581.html

Food-friendly wines from around Italy

Italy has a vast range of cultures, geologies, grape varieties and culinary specialties.

https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/my-top-20-food-friendly-wines-from-around-italy-452784/

The Deception and Duplicity Necessary to Defend the Three-Tier System

Fundamentally flawed that today it serves mainly to retard the growth of the alcohol industry

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/02/the-deception-and-duplicity-necessary-to-defend-the-three-tier-system/

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