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08-24-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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New Products
The Real Threat to Wine Sales is Being Ignored
Eight of the Best Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home This Summer
US WINE SALES SHIFT TOWARDS BIG BRANDS AND BOXED WINES
Top 10 award-winning Irish whiskeys
Looking across multiple categories, from blends to single pot still, a wide range of whiskeys were awarded the top accolades of Master and Gold medals for their quality and complexity.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/top-10-award-winning-irish-whiskeys/
Can a Wine Ever Really be ‘Clean’?
While that may be true for a pile of laundry, it’s not as clear what clean means when used to describe wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/10/clean-wine-natural-marketing/
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cherries in wine
You could also turn this recipe for something to eat into one for something to drink.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/aug/10/rachel-roddy-recipe-cherries-in-wine
Digging into the Wines of Lugana
The wine region of Lugana sits on both the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Italy right around the southern portion of Lake Garda.
http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2020/08/the-wines-of-Lugana.html
7 Wine Podcasts Worth Listening To
We guarantee you’ll find something that suits your needs!
Don’t forget our podcast The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
https://winefolly.com/tips/7-wine-podcasts-worth-listening-to/
What Is Lumassina and Should I Drink It?
Confined to the Riviera di Ponente of Liguria, Lumassina serves its place of origin well with lightness, delicate fruit and low alcoho
https://openingabottle.com/what-is-lumassina-and-should-i-drink-it/
We Are There Few Negative Wine Reviews?
The first category are responses that try to explain why wine reviews differ from film, book, or restaurant reviews:
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/08/10/we-are-there-few-negative-wine-reviews/
15 Cocktail Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram
These bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have made names for themselves by sharing photos of whimsical drinks and helpful tips with their followers.
Walla Walla Confronts Phylloxera
There are few words in the wine industry that inspire more dread than phylloxera.
How to repel fruit flies using wine corks
There’s an age-old hack to repel those little pests — and it will also give you an excuse to stock up on more wine.
https://www.today.com/food/how-repel-fruit-flies-using-wine-corks-t188962
Introducing Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC): Farming Like the World Depends on It
Regenerative farming is a style of farming in which soil health and building that soil is the main focus
Why are wine bottles round in shape?
One very good reason for this is that it requires around eight percent less aluminum, plastic or glass to produce each container.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/why-are-wine-bottles-round-shape
Buffalo Trace to meet Bourbon demand in several years
Buffalo Trace said allocations of brands like Eagle Rare, Weller, Blanton’s and EH Taylor were “increasing faster” every year.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/buffalo-trace-to-meet-bourbon-demand-in-several-years/
Woodbridge MLB News
Constellation-owned Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi has struck a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to become the official wine of the Major League Baseball franchise. The deal includes in-market activations, digital partnership extensions, and branding elements at Dodger Stadium. Earlier this year, Woodbridge became the official wine of Major League Baseball under a separate multi-year partnership. It also has individual club deals with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Cincinnati Reds. Woodbridge’s U.S. volume was down 1% to 9.6 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
How to Drink Your Way Through Each of California’s Wine Regions
Here’s how to taste your way through all of California’s top wine-producing regions. Get ready for a delicious ride.
The vineyard at the end of winter with grapevines standing dormant on the hillside.
https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/drink-through-california-wine-regions
Tuscany’s Wine Harvest At Risk As Seasonal Workers Blocked By Italy’s Black List
Each year, around five thousand workers arrive in Italy from foreign countries, most commonly from Eastern Europe.
Boston Licensing Board to Reprimand Beer Gardens for Non-Compliance With Social Distance Regulations
This is not the first time that the Licensing Board, in conjunction with ISD, has called an emergency hearing to address reported violations of the state’s new COVID-19 outdoor dining regulations, which include rules about distancing, party size, and more.
Pumking beer creates whiskey: ‘Pumpkin pie in a shot glass’
The 35% alcohol, or 70 proof, Pummking Pumpkin Whiskey was created by Pumking’s distillery, Southern Tier Distilling.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/pumking-beer-whiskey-version-pumpkin-pie-shot-glass
Jose Cuervo launches Tequila-based hard seltzers
Playamar offers a “light Tequila taste” and each 12oz (340ml) can has an ABV of 4.5% and contains 90 calories. The brand was created for health-conscious consumers.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/jose-cuervo-launches-tequila-based-hard-seltzers/
Top cocktail recipes using Black-owned spirits brands
Whether you’re a Tequila lover or have a particular penchant for gin, we’ve got all bases covered with this list of cocktail recipes showcasing some of the best Black-owned spirits brands available.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/top-cocktail-recipes-using-black-owned-spirits-brands/
Four Pillars creates Olive Leaf Gin
Bottled at 43.8% ABV, the new gin is made with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and olive leaf from three olive varieties, which have been combined with seven Australian botanicals.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/four-pillars-creates-olive-leaf-gin/
How to Make Bartender-Quality Frozen Margaritas Using a Kitchen Blender
There’s no escaping the fact that frozen Margaritas are essentially grown-up slushies. But that doesn’t mean their preparation should be taken less seriously than any other cocktail.
US WINE SALES SHIFT TOWARDS BIG BRANDS AND BOXED WINES
It also showed that larger formats and boxed wine grew, and there was a shift away from private label, as consumers bought into larger brands.
THE 10 BEST PROSECCOS OF 2020
The top performers from across a range of price points and styles, including the extremely dry to the richly sweet, or the low-priced to luxury level cuvée.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/the-10-best-proseccos-of-2020/
How to start exploring the exciting new world of Czech wine
Czech wines may only account for 0.22% of the global total, with most of this drunk at home, but make no mistake, there are interesting things happening here.
http://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/exciting-new-czech-wine/
Why do some wine reviewers disagree on drink windows?
Just like people have different tastes in styles of wine, they also have different opinions about at what age a wine tastes best.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/why-do-some-wine-reviewers-disagree-on-drinking-windows
11 tips for wine tasting during COVID-19
Here are our 11 pro tips for making the most of your trip to wine country!
https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/11-tips-for-wine-tasting-during-covid-19/112935/
No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place
Wine, as well as Irish and Scotch whisky as well as other Europeans foods, continues to be collateral damage in a fight over subsidies to plane manufacturers.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/trump-administration-keeps-tariffs-on-european-wines-in-place
Why Winery Website Accessibility Matters Now More Than Ever
One-fifth of the US population living with some form of disability.
The trends shaping the vodka category
Once upon a time, vodka was all about smoothness and neutrality, dressed in a gorgeous bottle. Then came the wacky flavours, swiftly followed by their widespread withdrawal. And while gin took the limelight, vodka innovation felt muted.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/the-trends-shaping-the-vodka-category/
Eight of the Best Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home This Summer
Try out these eight recipes that prove whiskey is the spirit of any season.
Historic Geographical Classifications for Cava
The Cava D.O. has also created three quality terms which define the geographic zones and the various sub-zones within these zones.
https://glassofbubbly.com/historic-geographical-classifications-for-cava/
A Guide to Italy’s Organic Wine Boom
Organic wine is booming in Italy. In fact, the country is the world leader in terms of the percentage of surface area dedicated to organic wine grapes.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/13/italy-organic-wine/
The Real Threat to Wine Sales is Being Ignored
While we’ve been fighting the Pandemic, another public policy battle surrounding health has been quietly fought in the shadows, the goal of which is to reduce or eliminate wine consumption by painting it as cancerous and unhealthy.
http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-real-threat-to-wine-sales-is-being.html
How to Pair Southeast Asian Food With Wine
It’s always been historically difficult to pair for most people.
Wine labels can be vague, and drinkers are thirsty for clarity
We’re told that wine is food, to be enjoyed at the table. Yet, while we’re accustomed to checking ingredients on food labels, and maybe avoiding those with higher sodium, fat or carbohydrates, we find no such labels on wine.
What wines should you drink if you don’t drink wine?
Millennials, I get that you may not drink wine. You like White Claw, that hard seltzer that’s all over Instagram. But wine can be likeable, affordable and ready to drink, too.
To Attract More Drinkers, Wine Needs Clearer Labels
Most wineries are still ignoring the most obvious, simple way to attract engaged consumers: clearer education and transparency through labeling.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/14/clear-wine-labels/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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August 17, 2020
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
08-17-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
10 Sneaky Reasons You’re Always Overpaying For Wine
12 Aperol Spritz Recipe Riffs To Drink Year-Round
How America’s Brewery Scene Boomed Over The Last Decade
Five New Ways to Drink Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon has long been called the “King of Grapes.” And, like many rulers throughout the course of time, Cab has certainly had its share of partners.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/03/cabernet-sauvignon-best-blends/
The OG Hard Seltzer? Lambrusco
In the late ’70s and early ’80s, Lambrusco’s popularity was unmatched.
https://vinepair.com/articles/og-hard-seltzer-lambrusco/
What’s inside my bottle of Champagne?
There will be a selection of other ingredients that you are likely to be drinking when you are enjoying a glass of bubbly from this famous wine region.
https://glassofbubbly.com/whats-inside-my-bottle-of-champagne/
Our Seven Most Popular Watermelon Cocktail Recipes
With its satiating sweetness and freshness, watermelon is a welcome addition to spicy Margs, boozy lemonade, and everything in between.
Vertical Finance Introduces Signature Grand Reserve Rewards Credit Card Designed for Wine Enthusiasts
Cardholders earn 5x points per dollar at more than 350 Grand Reserve Partners, including boutique wineries across the country, wine clubs and more; 3x points per dollar at more than 17,000 wineries, wine clubs and wine shops; and 2x points per dollar at all other merchants.
Vertical Finance
Sake Brewers Are Turning to Wine for Inspiration
Though often mistakenly referred to as rice wine, sake is produced more like beer, fermented from grain, not fruit.
As Champagne Sales Plummet, Producers May Throw Away Tons of Unused Grapes
2020 will be one of the French winegrowing region’s worst years in modern history.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/champagne-sales-coronavirus-grape-surplus
What is Natural Wine?
The virtues of natural wine are much debated, with strong feelings on both sides.
The Benefits and Detriments of a Wine Consumption Lifestyle
Well, here it is: the negative argument for imbibing wine (or any other alcoholic beverage). Especially in these coronavirus times, when many consumers have increased their sheltered-in-place alcoholic intake.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/the-benefits-and-detriments-of-a-wine-consumption-lifestyle/
Plum In-Room Hotel Wine Dispenser
When you think of the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, you think the height of luxury, and what’s more lavish than having a temperature-controlled wine dispenser in your suite?
How Retailers Can Optimize a “$15 and Under” Wine Selection
For retailers, these wines give you an opportunity to “wow” your customers.
https://bevalcinsights.com/how-retailers-can-optimize-a-15-and-under-wine-selection/
Unlike most states, Pennsylvania residents don’t pay any wine excise taxes
Most states levy wine taxes based on volume, but other states impose other types of taxation.
Rediscovering Tuscany’s Forgotten Classic
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is forever in the shadow of Brunello and Chianti, but it is worth exploring.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/08/rediscovering-tuscanys-forgotten-classic
10 Things You Should Know About Sauza Tequila
Named after its founder, Don Cenobio Sauza, Sauza Tequila was established in 1873 and introduced tequila to the American market.
One-of-a-Kind Vineyard in Japan Offers Alternative Interpretation of Vine-Training
At the train station in Shiojiri, as passengers rush to catch their connections, the Shiojiri Station Platform Vineyard hangs serenely overhead, its vines doing the slower work of budding, ripening and awaiting harvest.
Shipping Crates, Historic Cottages, Tiny Houses Transformed into Winery Hotels
”Recycle, repurpose, relax” is the new mantra in wine tourism:
The Top Ten Important Wine Questions
There are a variety of interesting and even significant questions staring the wine industry in the face right this minutes
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/08/the-top-ten-important-wine-questions/
Kendall-Jackson Commits to Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing
Will add the CCSW logo to the Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, the #1-selling wine in America.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/08/04/kendall-jackson-commits-sustainable-winegrowing
Don’t Call It Rosato
A new movement, dubbed Rosautoctono, aims to assert Italy’s historic rosa wines as more than just an afterthought.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/dont-call-it-rosato-rose-wine-italy/
Viticulturist bought this entire wine appellation in Northern California for $2.7 million
The owner of Rootdown Wine Cellars recently bought the 150-acre Cole Ranch Appellation for $2.7 million.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article244740187.html
10 Wine and Grill Food Pairings Made For The Porch
With its various textures and smoky aromas, grill food’s variety of flavors can be every bit as complex as wine: so why not put them together?
The States That Love Hard Seltzer the Most
Ready to see which states love hard seltzer the most?
The British Toast That’s the Equivalent of Saying, ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’
A common assumption is that this phrase was inspired by American 9-to-5 workers’ clock-out time, marking the end of the traditional workday, and the beginning of another American invention — “happy hour.”
10 Things You Might Not Know About Sekt
Sekt is the name used for German and Austrian sparkling wines.
https://glassofbubbly.com/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-sekt/
The original Chianti “formula” translated.
It’s true that the formula does include Malvasia as one of the grapes the Baron used to produce his “ideal” of Chianti.
https://dobianchi.com/2020/08/05/white-grapes-tuscan-wine/
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers
Now a panel of health experts is saying that may be too much, recommending the guidelines be cut in half for men
Four reasons why some people become ‘super smellers’ – from pregnancy to genetic differences
Medically known as hyperosmia, super smellers are people who have a heightened sense of smell compared to the average person.
Medieval ‘wine windows’ are reopening, reviving Italian plague tradition
They are just as they sound: pint-size hatches, carved into the concrete walls of urban wineries and shops, where beverage merchants would serve sips at a safe social distance.
Tannins – What are they and what do they do?
Your quick reference guide to understanding tannins, their role in wine and how to identify and describe them.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/tannins-45814/
How America’s Brewery Scene Boomed Over The Last Decade
Even though beer drinkers are still enjoying a whole manner of lagers, ales and the like at home, business has been hit hard by shuttered restaurants and pubs, an end to on-site taproom sales and the cessation of mass events that halted the distribution of kegs
12 Aperol Spritz Recipe Riffs To Drink Year-Round
Looking to update your beloved spritz? You’re in luck.
What You Need To Know About Canned Wine
Canned wines have an opportunity to appeal to a wider audience. But will they?
Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?
The truth is that some capsules spin and some do not, and neither scenario indicates anything certain about the quality of the wine in the bottle.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/should-the-capsule-on-top-of-a-wine-bottle-spin-or-not
10 Sneaky Reasons You’re Always Overpaying For Wine
When it comes to being able to spot a great bottle of wine, studies show most of us simply don’t have that skill.
https://www.eatthis.com/reasons-overpaying-for-wine/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-16-20
August 16, 2020
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August 12, 2020
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) Podcast Episode 123
August 12, 2020Exploring All Things Wine With You!
Episode 123
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August 10, 2020
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
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08-10-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Drinking While Eating is Not Food and Wine Pairing
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
Ocean State Job Lot plans to sell wine at Springfield MA store
The store’s license application comes before the Springfield Board of License Commissioners Aug. 12.
How to Pair Wine with Whitewater Rafting
Wine goes with many things, but not usually being catapulted from a rubber raft into a boulder.
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/snake-river-wine-excursion
Inside the NBA’s secret wine society
This story, which explores the love NBA players such as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Jimmy Butler have for wine
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29517070/inside-nba-secret-wine-society
Our 9 Most Popular Frozen Cocktail Recipes
There are a few things that define an ideal summer: sandy toes, hot weather, and, of course, frozen cocktails.
Is Your Wine Causing You Headaches?
There are some interesting reasons as to why these wine headaches occur.
https://www.moms.com/wine-causing-headaches/
Why you might want to make the switch to organic wine
Vineyards around the world are now embracing organic farming methods of grapes and avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides in their wine production
How to have a wine facial at home
In a few minutes you can hack this after going through the steps.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2001380268/how-to-have-a-wine-facial-at-home
How to get consumers to pay more for their wines
Shouldn’t wine be fairly priced and affordable? Particularly in categories like rosé?
Eight Things You Should Know About New Amsterdam Vodka (and Gin)
Considering the fair price point — you can get the vodka or gin for roughly $15 or $20 — and the reliably powerful name behind the brand,
How to Understand the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aromas in Wine
Wine has three levels of flavors and aromas that evolve over the course of its life: primary, secondary and tertiary.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/27/primary-wine-aromas-guide/
5 Wine Flaws That Can Actually Be Very Good
Of course, sometimes a flaw really is a flaw, so we’ll also teach you how to spot the difference.
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/5-wine-flaws-that-can-actually-be-very-good/
What Are The Best-Selling Wines Of The Pandemic?
As we all take to fueling our pandemic fugue state with alcohol, what wine has been commanding consumer interest?
TOP 10 SPARKLING WINE TIPS FOR 2020
So read on and find out not just what’s happening in the world of bubbles, but where to go for the best value drops, and what you can expect stylistically when you get there.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-sparkling-wine-tips-for-2020/
Every Celebrity Wants to Make a Tequila — Here’s Why
We will never truly know whether George Clooney did indeed launch his Casamigos tequila brand “by accident,” as is often described when the brand’s genesis is recounted.
Drizly Issue
Drizly has suffered a data breach, with hackers obtaining data for up to 2.5 million users of the alcohol delivery platform, according to the company’s customer service team. While Drizly acknowledges that information like email addresses, dates of birth, encrypted passwords, and delivery addresses have been stolen, it is adamant that credit card information was not exposed by the hack. In an email to users, Drizly did not say when or how the information was accessed and encouraged users to change their passwords.
Budweiser’s new beer is missing a key ingredient: Alcohol
Anheuser-Busch InBev is using the recognizable Budweiser brand to launch Budweiser Zero, an alcohol-free lager that tastes similar to the best-selling alcoholic beverage.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/28/business/budweiser-zero-launch/index.html
What’s a Sommelier?
The most basic definition of a sommelier is that it’s essentially a server, usually in a restaurant, who specializes heavily in wines but also beers, spirits, mixed drinks, tea, coffee, and historically, cigars.
https://www.hudin.com/whats-a-sommelier/
This Shower Speaker Can Play Music While Holding Your Wine Glass
A wine glass holder that doubles as a water-proof speaker exists,
https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/home-gadgets/a33445884/shower-speaker-wine-holder/
France’s 8-Year-Olds Head Off to Wine School
Teaching them about wine and alcohol is a little abstract at eight years old.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/france-s-8-year-olds-head-off-to-wine-school-unfiltered
Sugar-free Smirnoff Ice launches in US
Smirnoff Ice Zero Sugar is made with Smirnoff vodka combined with natural flavors.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/sugar-free-smirnoff-ice-launches-in-us/
Mustard beer? Starting next month, it’s a thing
“French’s Mustard Beer is infused with key lime, lemon, tangerine, and passion fruit to create a tart, refreshing match for the bright and bold zip of classic yellow mustard.”
https://wtop.com/business-finance/2020/07/mustard-beer-its-a-thing/
The True Story of the ‘Barrel-Shirt,’ Also Known as the ‘Drunkard’s Cloak’
A number of statutes “aimed at preventing or punishing drunkenness” were established to make examples of those who broke the law.
New Sutter Home Size
Sutter Home Family Vineyards has expanded its lineup to include a 3-liter boxed format. Moving forward, Sutter Home Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio wines will now be available in 3-liter boxes, each priced at $18. The Sutter Home portfolio—which includes some 21 different varietals—is also available in 187-ml., 500-ml., 750-ml., and 1.5-liter formats. The brand depleted 10.2 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Does what’s on the label matter? One obstinate consumer (me) goes to great lengths to find out
Does it matter what a wine or spirit actually is, rather than what it’s called?
It’s Easy Being Green: Italy’s Best Winery Gardens
Italians have a long and lush history of grooming their already alluring surrounds into verdant, floral landscapes.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/29/best-italy-winery-gardens/
A Cheese Guru Reveals 5 Secrets To Hosting A Perfect Cheese And Wine Tasting
Maybe this will become a weekly ritual in your household.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordilippemcgraw/2020/07/30/best-wine-and-cheese-pairing/#2712ffce4883
Why do Champagne bubbles come from the bottom of my glass?
The bubbles in Champagne and other sparkling wines are made of carbon dioxide gas.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/why-do-champagne-bubbles-come-from-the-bottom-of-my-glass
What Does “Meaty” Mean in Wine?
It can refer to the aroma and taste of meat and related cooking techniques, from bacon to bloody steak. Or it can simply mean a full-bodied wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/30/wine-term-guide-meaty/
These Brands Want You To Tie-Dye Your Clothes At Home Using Red Wine
All you’ll need for this fun DIY project is a bottle of red wine, rubber bands, white clothing or accessories, and a pot to use on the stove.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a33460403/how-to-tie-dye-with-wine/
Kraken Rum
Proximo Spirits’ Kraken rum brand has signed on as the official rum brand of the new NHL franchise the Seattle Kraken, which will debut next year. The sponsorship will include digital activations, giveaways, cocktail samplings, and fan experiences, among other initiatives, which will take place in and around the Kraken’s new Climate Pledge Arena when it opens in 2021.
Eight Great Old Fashioned Recipe Riffs
The Old Fashioned is one of the world’s oldest and most beloved whiskey cocktails.
French Researchers Unlock a Secret to Wine Bitterness: Oak Barrels
In a recently published study, however, researchers from the University of Bordeaux focused on a different phenolic compound they believed to be the main culprit for barrel bitterness: coumarins.
The sham and hypocrisy behind the three-tier system
Each state doesn’t always enforce the interstate retail ban, according to a prominent liquor law attorney.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-sham-and-hypocrisy-behind-the-three-tier-system/
“WINE GIRL” AUTHOR VICTORIA JAMES: 10 QUESTIONS ON WHERE WE’RE HEADED
We need a lot of government intervention and support
Cleveland Browns-themed wine bottles released
Kansas City, Missouri-based Mano’s Wine, which specializes in manufacturing and distributing etched and hand-painted bottles of wine, has teamed with the Browns for the wine.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/07/cleveland-browns-themed-wine-bottles-released.html
Yes, You Can Pair Wine with Salads. Here’s the Secret.
What’s the best wine for that height-of-summer, straight-from-the-farmers-market, pile-of-glorious-leafy-greens salad you just made?
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-salad-pairings
Can Hip Hop Help Solve Wine’s Millennial Problem?
In 2017, hip hop became the most popular music genre in the U.S. with eight of the top 10 most popular artists being rappers,
https://vinepair.com/articles/hip-hop-wine-millennials/
Drinking While Eating is Not Food and Wine Pairing
But deciding what you want to drink with your meal is not the same thing as carefully matching a specific wine to an individual prepared dish of food with the idea that the wine plus the food will result in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.
https://www.vinography.com/2020/07/drinking-while-eating-is-not-food-and-wine-pairing
8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Maybe don’t tell the brew snob in your family, but surprisingly, there are a lot of alternative uses for beer other than you know, drinking
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/uses-for-beer-not-drinking
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