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09-07-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
5 Reasons Not To Age Wines You Just Bought At The Store
Does Drinking a Beer After Working Out Have Any Benefits?
How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer
What does it mean for a wine to be ‘food-friendly’? Here’s what to look for.
“Food-friendly” is a common description that should seem obvious, but what does it really mean?
How Conor McGregor Built a $200M Irish Whiskey Brand in Just Two Years
As start-ups go — even those backed by a celebrity — it’s an incredible, perhaps unlikely, rise.
Wine Antioxidants: A Greater Perspective
Antioxidants are molecules produced inside and outside of our bodies that prevent or slow damage to our cells.
https://winefolly.com/lifestyle/wine-antioxidants-a-greater-perspective/
DID SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A HANGOVER CURE?
It found that 1,200 milligrams of amino acid L-cysteine could reduce alcohol-related nausea and headaches, while a dose of 600 milligrams helped alleviate stress and anxiety.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/did-scientists-discover-a-hangover-cure/
How Poison-Detecting Servants Became Respected Wine Connoisseurs
Working with wine has a long history. In the 14th century, the French word “sommelier” referred to a servant in charge of transporting his lords’ baggage, choosing table wine, and testing such libations for poison
https://mymodernmet.com/wine-sommelier/
The Biggest Bourbon Brands and Companies That Own Them
Despite the fact the lion’s share of production takes place in Kentucky, many of the companies that own the leading bourbon brands are based out of state.
Ketel One Targets Spritzer Segment With New Canned RTDs
Ketel One vodka, part of the Diageo portfolio, has entered the premixed cocktail market with a new line of Botanical Vodka Spritzes. The new low-abv drinks come in the same three flavors as the brand’s original Botanicals offshoot—Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, and Grapefruit & Rose—and all are at 3.6% abv per serving. They have 73 calories per can and contain no carbs, sweeteners, nor added sugars.
The Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritzes are launching in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington, and Illinois on September 1, retailing at $15 a 4-pack and $4 per individual can. Ketel One was up 4% to 2.4 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/ketel-one-creates-botanical-spritz-rtds/
The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
What does barley contribute to the flavor profile of whiskey?
A Guide to Italian Certifications
WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ teamed up to brew doughnut-infused beers
In early September, Harpoon and Dunkin’ will release their latest collection for fall
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/08/25/harpoon-brewery-dunkin-doughnut-beers
BLUE SAKE LAUNCHED IN JAPAN
The product is a Ginjo sake with a rice polishing rate of 60%. The sake is then infused with butterfly pea flowers to give it the highly sought-after indigo hue.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/blue-sake-launched-in-japan/
A Deep Dive Into the Many, Verifiably False Claims of ‘Clean Wine’ Companies
Clean wine” marketers compete to create memes about how terrifying wine is;
Nine Spicy Cocktail Recipes
It’s time to add spice to your summer bar repertoire.
New AVA Approved for Santa Barbara Wine Country
The TTB has formally recognized Alisos Canyon as the region’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA).
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=235614
How to Pick a Wine You’ll Actually Like
The good news is that in the course of ordinary-life wine drinking, with just a few easy steps, you can gain insight into your palate.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/wines/how-to-pick-a-wine-youll-actually-like/ar-BB18mrhS
There’s an Italian Rosato for Every Rosé Fan
If you fancy yourself a rosé aficionado, then rosato should be on your radar.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/26/best-rose-wine-italy-rosato-guide/
A Wine Geek’s Guide to Pinot Noir Clones Around the World
No other grape variety attracts as much clone talk as Pinot Noir, for all the right and wrong reasons
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/26/pinot-noir-clones-matter/
Busch unveils new beer, for your dog
Have a good four-legged boy or girl in your life? Now you can reward them with a cold one thanks to Busch Beer.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/08/busch-unveils-new-beer-for-your-dog.html
What is a field blend?
Field blends can be found all over the world, but they are increasingly rare.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-a-field-blend
How many Champagne labels are there?
That’s quite a question and one that may very well bring up varied results, depending on how you take the question, and answers may very well surprise many.
https://glassofbubbly.com/how-many-champagne-labels-are-there/
Sugar High: A Quick Guide to Sweet Red Wine
A wine’s sweetness is determined by its residual sugar (RS) level, or the amount of sugar that remains in a wine after fermentation is complete.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/27/good-sweet-red-wine-beginners/
Serious About Champagne? Here’s How To Taste It
Madeline walks us through how to taste Champagne
https://winefolly.com/episode/serious-about-champagne-heres-how-to-taste-it/
These wines are far too sexual
The labels themselves are soft-core porno, usually featuring excited imagery like a woman whispering into a man’s ear or a bunch of cupids planning an orgy.
https://thetakeout.com/these-wines-are-far-too-sexual-1844718540
Time to introduce new wine categories
The binary terms used to describe wine, as either ‘commercial’ or ‘terroir-driven’, aren’t sufficient, says Robert Joseph. He has some suggestions.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/time-introduce-new-wine-categories
How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer
Surely there’s a better way to experiment with hard seltzer than blending with fruit and ice or spiking with our favorite spirits. After all, we’re all home bartenders these days.
The Bloody Mary Is So Much More Than a Brunch Cocktail
Consider the Bloody Mary’s most popular use, as a late morning or afternoon hangover cure.
Does Drinking a Beer After Working Out Have Any Benefits?
This article details the effects of drinking beer after working out.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/beer-after-workout
Bud Light fan uses beer to save home from wildfire
A California man whose home was threatened by one of the state’s largest wildfires managed to salvage it with the only liquid he could find: a case of Bud Light, his beer of choice.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/ca-fire-extinguished-bud-light
5 ALL-TIME FAVORITE SNACKS TO PAIR WITH WINE
Here are some famous snacks and wine pairings you can try the next time you’re planning to binge-watch your favorite series or just chill inside your home.
https://marylandreporter.com/2020/08/28/5-all-time-favorite-snacks-to-pair-with-wine/
5 Reasons Not To Age Wines You Just Bought At The Store
The assumption is that the wine producers, some of whose estates may date back hundreds of years, have a pretty good idea of how their wines age and that therefore their advice should be taken seriously
U.S. Becomes Top Market for New Zealand Wines
The U.S. had been the second-largest market (behind the U.K.) for New Zealand wines until this year,
What You Should Know about the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley
The region has a very long viticultural history and is home to some of Napa Valley’s most respected vineyards and producers.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Episode 126
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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
08-31-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Demystifying additives in winemaking and viticulture
Is Vodka Healthier For You Than Wine?
Dunkaroos beer has everyone talking
The New Wall of Wine & Why Some Wineries Aren’t Even Making it to the Shelf
Even before COVID, a new Wall of Wine was being built that wineries needed to adapt for.
Four Ways to Pair Wine with Truffles
When you pair with wine, focus on their many more attractive attributes.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/16/best-wine-pairing-truffle/
New tariffs on imported wine could be final straw
For U.S. businesses mitigating the tariffs is a challenge because of a cumbersome set of rules and regulations that can leave few options on how to respond.
How to utilize virtual wine experiences to boost sales
The 75-minute webinar with the objective of helping wineries elevate their brands and boost wine sales through meaningful and engaging virtual wine experiences
https://www.morningagclips.com/how-to-utilize-virtual-wine-experiences-to-boost-sales/
TTB WARNS OF ‘INCREASING NUMBER’ OF HEALTH CLAIMS IN ALCOHOL ADS
Such regulations do not apply to wine-type products with an ABV of less than 7%.
Do I Really Need to Measure Out My Gin & Tonic?
For most people, making a Gin & Tonic means adding ice to a glass, free-pouring some gin, and adding some tonic to taste (bonus for stirring).
With Distinctive Terroir and Varied Microclimates, Mexico’s Baja California Aims to Preserve its Character
A 90-minute drive from the U.S. border, Mexico’s premier wine region lies in the state of Baja California. It produces approximately 75% of all of Mexico’s wine,
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/17/baja-california-mexico-wine-guide/
Tracking down Stalin’s wine cellar
It was the stuff of myth and legend. During World War II, Joseph Stalin, fearing a German advance on Russia, arranged for valuable art and riches – including a magnificent cellar of wines
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/tracking-down-stalins-wine-cellar
Why Oregon Is Home to the Coolest, Grooviest Sparkling Wines in America
sparkling wine production is expanding throughout Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/oregon-sparkling-wines
Oregon Wine Competition Unveils 2020 Best of Show Winners
Three Oregon wines won Best of Show honors from this year’s Oregon Wine Competition®, the platform of Oregon Wine Experience®, on Friday, Aug. 14
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/08/17/oregon-wine-competition-best-show
What Is Madeira Wine and How Is It Used In Cooking?
Madeira is a Portuguese fortified wine. It’s made on the Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa.
Should wine shipments be deferred during the hot summer months?
Please express any shipping concerns about the weather to the winery or retailer from which you’ve purchased the wine before they ship it, and ask if they have taken appropriate measures to ensure that wines are not subject to extreme temperatures during transit.
What To Know About Freezing Wine
Can you freeze wine? And if so, why would you want to?
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/freezing-wine
7 Perfect Wine Pairings for Takeout
Here, we’ve rounded up seven perfect wine pairings for takeout.
https://thedigestonline.com/new-jersey-restaurants/7-perfect-wine-pairings-for-takeout/
Geographic Branding – Is Weed the New Wine?
Just as you might find a dry Chardonnay from Sonoma or a sweet Moscato from Italy, will a global market open the door for regional branding?
https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/geographic-branding-is-weed-the-new-wine/
Climate Change Will Make Beer Taste Different
Beer is almost certainly going to taste different in the future, because the ingredients themselves are changing.
https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/08/climate-change-is-changing-beer/
8 OF THE BEST SPIRITS PODCASTS
Each offers a different slant on spirits, helping listeners to keep up with current trade issues, brush up on their cocktail knowledge or delve into the world of bartending.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/8-of-the-best-spirits-podcasts/
Patrón Tequila unveils cocktail-making smart coasters
The Patrón Margarita Smart Coaster will teach users to create Patrón Margaritas and other Tequila-based cocktails, allowing drinkers to “easily perfect their at-home bartending skills”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/patron-tequila-unveils-cocktail-making-smart-coasters/
12 Things You Should Know About Perrier-Jouët
Influential in the world of bubbly for more than two centuries, Perrier-Jouët was among the first Champagne houses to regularly stamp its cork with the date of a blend, also known as its vintage
U.S. Wine Industry Remains ‘Pawns’ in Airbus Dispute
The tariffs were imposed in retaliation for E.U. subsidies to Airbus, an aerospace and defense corporation.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/18/wine-tariffs-airbus-dispute/
The 9 Best Celebrity-Owned Wines That Are Actually Worth the Hype
The art of winemaking is a new business venture that every major celebrity seems to want a stake in
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/travel-dining/g33503091/best-celebrity-owned-wine-brands/
5 Things You Need to Know About Walmart’s New $5 Wine
Watch out Trader Joe’s and Target, Walmart just launched its own line of $5 wine.
https://www.eatthis.com/things-to-know-about-walmarts-wines/
YOUNGER RED WINE ‘MORE BENEFICIAL’ THAN AGED WINES, STUDY FINDS
Younger red wines are likely to be more beneficial than aged wines, a new study from Australia has found, due to the significant decrease in healthy antioxidants in wine over time.
Crop Protection Device Saves 95-100% of Grape Damage in Vineyards
Every year in California alone, vintners and farmers lose millions of dollars to birds feeding on their grapes, seeds, and crops.
SMARTPHONES CAN TELL IF YOU’RE DRUNK BY CHANGES IN WALKING
The study, conducted by American researchers and published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, found that smartphones could detect intoxication in 90% of those tested.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/smartphones-can-tell-if-youre-drunk-by-changes-in-walking/
CHANGES MADE TO CHILE’S VINEYARDS ‘WILL TAKE 50 YEARS TO SHOW RESULTS’
Many projects, including replanting schemes, are medium- to long-term ventures which will likely not be completed in people’s lifetimes.
Dunkaroos beer has everyone talking
Likely inspired by the return of the nostalgia-inducing treat, the Fort Worth, Texas-based brewery Martin House Brewing Company released a limited-time beer this week, hilariously named DunkAbroos.
https://www.mashed.com/238128/dunkaroos-beer-has-everyone-talking/?utm_campaign=clip
Johnnie Walker unveils trio of limited edition bottles
Each bottle was named after the colour of its slanted label, but this has now been upgraded to an opaque wrap for the limited edition designs.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/johnnie-walker-unveils-trio-of-limited-edition-bottles/
The Wine Adventure Guide: 8 Unforgettable Wine Trips
Fortunately, many of the world’s vineyards are located in areas of great natural beauty.
10 of the Best Summer Gin Highball Recipes
The Highball is making a comeback.
A Country That You’ve Probably Never Heard of Is About to Launch Its First Whisky Distillery
The Faroe Islands—which, despite their proximity to Scotland, are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark—will soon welcome Faer Isles Distillery, which has just begun crowdfunding efforts.
What does “méthode ancienne” mean on a bottle of wine?
“Méthode ancienne” is French for “ancient method,” and it refers to winemaking techniques and philosophies established centuries ago in France’s Burgundy region.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-does-methode-ancienne-mean-on-a-bottle-of-wine
3 Tips On How to Read a Wine Label
Beyond winery, region, and vintage, what else should you look for on a wine label?
https://winefolly.com/episode/3-tips-on-how-to-read-a-wine-label/
The Dos and Don’ts of Low-Calorie Cocktails, According to Dietitians
America loves a good drinking trend. And of our latest collective obsessions, one that’s sunk its teeth deep into the drinks world is wellness culture.
Tanqueray News
Tanqueray is entering the booming canned cocktail segment. The Diageo-owned brand’s new Crafted Gin Cocktails include a Gin & Tonic, Rangpur Lime Gin & Soda, and Sevilla Orange Gin & Soda, all at 6% abv and retailing at $15 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans. The new range is debuting next month in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington. Tanqueray, the largest gin brand in the U.S. in the $20 and over tier, was roughly flat at just under 1.4 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
A primer on shelf-talkers
They’re commonplace in wine stores, especially in supermarkets, ostensibly to draw consumers’ attention to this Chardonnay and away from that one.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cork Taint
Cork taint is a contaminant in wine caused by musty aroma compounds.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/20/cork-taint-wine-fault-guide/
Is Vodka Healthier For You Than Wine?
On the other hand, studies have shown that wine drinkers are known to take better care of their health than beer or liquor drinkers.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/vodka-healthier-wine-113000788.html
Demystifying additives in winemaking and viticulture
An unfortunate byproduct of growing public concern has been that unscrupulous charlatans are more able to sensationalise harmless additives and capitalise upon unsuspecting consumers.
https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/additives-in-winemaking-viticulture/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Episode 125
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