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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

06-14-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The 9 Best Mezcals for Cocktails

How to Understand a French Wine Label

Beer and poop — a foul cocktail that could clean up the farming industry

A Field Guide to the Latest Trends in Wine-Label Design

The wine market is now a Millennial-driven market, and there’s been a movement toward more modernity and the kind of avant-garde visual cues you associate with U.S. wines, and not so much with European wines

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-label-design-trends

The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World

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

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

Prosecco Leads The Italian Wine Market, But At What Cost?

The bubbly Prosecco seems to be the choice for many sparkling wine lovers who are ditching its more expensive cousin, the Champagne, in its favor.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/annalisagirardi/2019/04/16/prosecco-leads-the-italian-wine-market-at-high-environmental-costs/?sh=5ca4af9ec581

How to Train Your Wine Palate

Wine training is exactly what you’re likely thinking: Hours and lots of bottles dedicated to tasting wines

https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/21/train-wine-palate/

How Wine Bricks Saved The U.S. Wine Industry During Prohibition

U.S. law stipulated that grapes could be grown if and only if those grapes were used for non-alcoholic consumption.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-wine-bricks-saved-the-u-s-wine-industry-during-prohibition/

Bacardi unveils new canned cocktails

Bermuda-based rum producer Bacardi has added three new flavours to its range of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/06/bacardi-unveils-new-canned-cocktails/

Digestifs: What They Are, How They Work, and How They Are Enjoyed

Digestifs are after-dinner drinks with purpose.

https://vinepair.com/articles/digestifs-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c316e0c46e-JUNE_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c316e0c46e-38937345&mc_cid=c316e0c46e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How To Test if Your Tequila Has Artificial Substances in Five Seconds

Unfortunately, it’s a practice that is all too common in the industry, with sweeteners, flavorings, and colorants regularly added to “improve” the agave distillate’s profile and cut corners during production.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-test-if-your-tequila-for-additives-infographic-2/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c316e0c46e-JUNE_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c316e0c46e-38937345&mc_cid=c316e0c46e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Difference Between Nikka and Suntory Whiskies, Explained

With just a century of production under its belt, Japanese whisky is still a relatively new category

https://vinepair.com/articles/nikka-vs-suntory-whisky-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c316e0c46e-JUNE_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c316e0c46e-38937345&mc_cid=c316e0c46e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Does ‘Creamy’ Mean in Wine?

The term “creamy” crops up in a lot of wine tastings.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/01/creamy-wine-buttery-chardonnay/

What is Snake Wine and everything you should know about it

Imagine drinking a wine that has been poured straight from a bottle that has a snake in it. That is exactly what snake wine is.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/what-is-snake-wine-and-everything-you-should-know-about-it/photostory/83114903.cms

How vineyard soils affect the taste of your wine

Wine lovers rhapsodise about terroir, a romantic if imprecise term that explains a wine’s “sense of place”

https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/drink/how-vineyard-soils-affect-the-taste-of-your-wine-26716090-1157-4962-8aa8-874963b116b6

If you’re counting calories, don’t count on a wine label

Many people think of the list of ingredients and nutrition labeling interchangeably.  FDA requires both for food products sold in the U.S.  But in fact, they’re different.  Both are voluntary for wine producers.

https://firstvine.wordpress.com/2021/05/29/if-youre-counting-calories-dont-count-on-a-wine-label/

Jim Beam unveils orange-flavoured Bourbon

Jim Beam Orange combines orange liqueur and Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/06/jim-beam-unveils-orange-flavoured-bourbon-liqueur/

Tequiza Sunset: A History of Anheuser-Busch’s Agave-Infused Corona Killer That Wasn’t

Introduced in 1997 to ride the first wave of American tequila curiosity and protect St. Louis’s flank from growing threats from imports and spirits,

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequiza-agave-infused-ber/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9545c413ad-JUNE_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9545c413ad-38937345&mc_cid=9545c413ad&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 10 Best Tequilas for Margaritas

To help you make this all-important decision, here are the 10 best tequilas for Margaritas.

We Stock Most!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/10-best-tequilas-margaritas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9545c413ad-JUNE_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9545c413ad-38937345&mc_cid=9545c413ad&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 Things You Should Know About Teremana Tequila

Teremana is crushing its competition, in part because of how it resonates with consumers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/teremana-tequila-blanco-reposado-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9545c413ad-JUNE_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9545c413ad-38937345&mc_cid=9545c413ad&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Guide to Online Wine Courses

You essentially have two main types of courses to choose from: free and paid online wine courses. Each option comes with some pros and cons to consider

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/guide-to-online-wine-courses/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=wine-course-wset&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

Beer and poop — a foul cocktail that could clean up the farming industry, study finds

A beer and poop cocktail sounds gross, but to farmers it can be a godsend.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article251820518.html

How to Understand a French Wine Label

French wines carry a lot of information on their labels.

https://www.athosdumidi.com/understand-a-french-wine-label/1836

What to Know About Qvevri Right Now

The vessel in which Georgians make wine is intrinsically linked to the country’s identity—like Italians and pasta, except in this case, the qvevri was actually invented in Georgia

https://www.liquor.com/qvevri-wine-5186260

The Ancient Origins of Beer Geeks and Wine Snobs

If you’re into wine or beer, you’ve likely come across a few “wine snobs” or “beer geeks.”

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/03/ancient-rome-history-ancient-greek-history-wine/

The 20 Best Vodka Brands of 2021

Here are the 20 best vodkas to drink right now.

Many in stock!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-vodka-brands/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfea31216d-JUNE_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfea31216d-38937345&mc_cid=bfea31216d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Difference Between Bacardí and Havana Club, Explained

The stories behind Bacardí, Havana Club, and their ongoing trademark battle is more complicated than you might think.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bacardi-vs-havana-club-rum-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfea31216d-JUNE_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfea31216d-38937345&mc_cid=bfea31216d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 9 Best Mezcals for Cocktails

Of all the clear spirits, unaged mezcal makes the strongest case for enjoying neat.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/9-best-mezcals-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfea31216d-JUNE_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfea31216d-38937345&mc_cid=bfea31216d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

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

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

06-07-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Finding High-Quality Italian Wine – The Key Signs to Look Out For

All the Shortcuts Tequila Brands Take, and How to Spot Them

5 Great Cocktails to Make with Wine

Just One Tenth of Plastic Can Carriers Get Re-Used Or Recycled in Massachusetts

A number of factors have combined to create a perfect storm in which carriers end up in the hands of consumers who pitch them into their curbside recycling bins because manufacturers market them as “100% recyclable.

https://massbrewbros.com/just-one-tenth-of-plastic-can-carriers-get-re-used-or-recycled-in-massachusetts-a-team-of-eco-minded-breweries-and-environmental-groups-plan-to-change-that/

The Handy Guide to Wine and Steak Pairing

Pairing Wine and Steak is one of the essential match-ups in your wine journey.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/the-handy-guide-to-wine-and-steak-pairing/

In Barolo, 11 Distinct Villages Create the King of Wines

Traditionally, Barolo has been made by blending Nebbiolo from different vineyards and from more than one of the 11 villages.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/11/19/barolo-villages-wine-2020/

New Two Chicks

• Las Vegas-based Two Chicks Cocktails is extending with two new expressions, Cranberry Tartini and Sparkling Lemon Strawberry Kiss. Retailing at $16 a four-pack of 12-ounce cans, the new entries join Citrus Margarita, Vodka Fizz, Apple Gimlet, Paloma, and others in the Two Chicks range, which is at 5% abv and has less than 100 calories a can. Two Chicks is present at retailers including Walgreens, Walmart, CVS (Midwest), Meijer, Cost Plus World Market, BevMo, and Total Wine & More among others. Two Chicks reached 105,000 9-liter cases last year, according to Impact Databank, up from 17,000 cases a year earlier.

Fresh, Crisp and Savory: The Indigenous White Wine Grapes of Northern Italy

Ubiquitous and often uninspiring, Pinot Grigio is the best-known Italian white wine. And while there are some good, and even great, bottlings, Italy has so much more to offer.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/19/best-italian-white-wine-northen/

Beginners wine guide: A-Z of all the grape varieties

Make new discoveries, explore what all the fuss is about.

Young couple drinking wine together at a garden party

https://extra.ie/2021/05/23/must-see/beginners-wine-guide-a-z-of-all-the-grape-varieties

What’s Causing Your Wine Headache? It Might Not Be Sulfites

Instead of sulfites, Parker-Thomson writes, the culprit is more likely to be a group of compounds called biogenic amines (BA).

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/24/sulfites-headache-wine-science/

New Bread And Butter

Impact “Hot Brand” Bread & Butter, part of the WX Brands portfolio, is launching its first sparkling wine. Bread & Butter Prosecco DOC is debuting nationally, retailing at $16 a 750-ml. The new extra dry bubbly joins a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé in the Bread & Butter range, which grew 88% to 880,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

How Good Are ‘Better for You’ Wines?

The emerging category of wines is marketed as a healthier option; we subjected them to blind tasting

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-good-are-better-for-you-wines

The Evolution of Physiology of the Glass Wine Bottle

Let’s review three aspects of the physiology of the wine bottle.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/the-evolution-of-physiology-of-the-glass-wine-bottle/

How to cope with the heat by drinking wine

Which wines are best for the summer season and how can we enjoy them anywhere?

http://guiapenin.wine/noticias/posts/2021/mayo/how-to-cope-with-the-heat-by-drinking-wine/

The Difference Between Johnnie Walker and Dewar’s, Explained

Whether you’re a longtime Scotch drinker or just dipping your toes into the category, keep reading to learn how these two classics stack up.

https://vinepair.com/articles/johnnie-walker-vs-dewars-scotch-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b809b7a8ce-MAY_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b809b7a8ce-38937345&mc_cid=b809b7a8ce&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

5 Great Cocktails to Make with Wine

There are in fact quite a few classic and modern cocktails that incorporate numerous styles of wine as major components in their flavor profiles

https://www.pastemagazine.com/drink/cocktails/wine-cocktails-recipe-made-with-wine-champagne-red-wine/

MAKE SURE YOUR WINE IS NATURAL

Get ready to be mind blown, disgusted, pissed, and converted by the end of this post. I’m talking all about natural v. conventional wine and it’s about to get REAL.

https://thisorganicgirl.com/make-sure-your-wine-is-natural-dry-farms-wine-review/

The Difference Between Laphroaig and Lagavulin, Explained

Though separated by a mere mile on the island’s south coast, Laphroaig and Lagavulin retain their own individual characteristics.

https://vinepair.com/articles/laphroaig-vs-lagavulin-scotch-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4380947160-MAY_27_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4380947160-38937345&mc_cid=4380947160&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Benovia Cab

Russian River Valley-based Benovia Winery, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is introducing its first Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. They include a Cooley Vineyard Cabernet from northern Sonoma County ($100), and an Oakville Cabernet ($125) from the Napa Valley. Both are small-production wines, like Benovia’s single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings, which are allocated directly to consumers and distributed to select restaurants around the country.

How to tell the difference between cheap and expensive wine

t can take a fair bit of practice to tell a cheap wine from a more expensive one but once you get the hang of it, you’ll understand why it’s definitely worth paying a little bit more for what’s in your glass.

https://www.talentedladiesclub.com/articles/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-cheap-and-expensive-wine/

The Effect of Ambient Light Brightness on Intensity of Flavor Perception

It is well documented that there are many different kinds of stimuli that can affect one’s dining experience in a restaurant or shopping experience in a wine shop (or any other retail shop for that matter).

http://www.academicwino.com/2021/05/ambient-light-brightness-flavor-intensity.html/

All the Shortcuts Tequila Brands Take, and How to Spot Them

Those “alterations” are often made by inserting additives — like artificial flavorings or chemicals — that are almost never listed on the label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/all-the-shortcuts-tequila-brands-take-and-how-to-spot-them/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=79fb4bc283-MAY_28_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-79fb4bc283-38937345&mc_cid=79fb4bc283&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

5 WINE REGIONS TO DISCOVER THAT AREN’T IN EUROPE

Here are five wine regions to discover that aren’t in Europe.

https://www.goworldtravel.com/wine-regions-not-in-europe/

The tech startup that taught a computer to taste wine

A California startup that taught a computer to “taste” wine is using the technology to help winemakers improve their products and attract new customers.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/28/business/tastry-wine-ai-spc-intl/index.html

Finding High-Quality Italian Wine – The Key Signs to Look Out For

How can you figure out which Italian wines are of a quality high enough for you to justify a purchase during a period where money is a little tighter than it used to be?

https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/finding-high-quality-italian-wine-the-key-signs-to-look-out-for/

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

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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

Sounds pretty good these days.

Shop Here

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

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

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

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

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Liquor

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Beer

Beer Sale Items

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Browse Our Product List

Upcoming Events

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Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 790 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy

Italian Wine Maestro-The Vinitaly International Academy (First Class In USA)

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

05-31-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Second-Cheapest Wine May Not Be a Bad Choice After All, Study Says

The 10 Best Celebrity Tequilas, Tasted and Ranked

New data reveals the best cities for beer in the United States

The Italian Volcanic Red Wine Called ‘The Barolo of the South’

The late-ripening Aglianico grape is undoubtedly one of Italy’s great red varieties alongside Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/14/volcanic-wine-italy-aglianico-guide/

New data reveals the best cities for beer in the United States

The best cities for beer in the United States have been revealed thanks to new research that determined its findings based on a number of relevant brewery-based metrics.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/05/new-data-reveals-the-best-cities-for-beer-in-the-united-states/

How to Taste Whiskey

Ever wanted to learn more about whiskey? Here are eight pointers for tasting like a pro.

https://www.winemag.com/2017/05/18/how-to-taste-whiskey/

Why High Noon’s Tropical Seltzers Should Be in Your Beach Bag

High Noon Hard Seltzer, a crisp, refreshing, vodka-based, flavor-forward hard seltzer that’s already stolen hearts and lots of cooler space.

https://vinepair.com/articles/high-noon-summer-to-go-seltzer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8254cf0ce8-MAY_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8254cf0ce8-38937345&mc_cid=8254cf0ce8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Difference Between Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, Explained

Two prized Champagne houses, Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, have enjoyed immense success across the world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/moet-chandon-vs-veuve-clicquot-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8254cf0ce8-MAY_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8254cf0ce8-38937345&mc_cid=8254cf0ce8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why the moves of Sebastiani, Clos du Bois brands aren’t uncommon in wine business

The recent closures of the Sebastiani Vineyards and Clos du Bois wineries and relocation of the brands to other production facilities came as a shock for those who have associated the names with their locations over decades — or a century, in Sebastiani’s case.

https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industrynews/why-the-moves-of-sebastiani-clos-du-bois-brands-is-not-uncommon-in-wine-bu/

Liars Lied and Killed the Postal Service Wine Shipping Bill?

So, the Amendment to allow USPS shipping of alcohol was pulled by its sponsor, Representative Jackie Speier of California.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/05/liars-lied-and-killed-the-postal-service-wine-shipping-bill/

What’s your tolerance?

Label alcohol tolerance by market

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/articles/label-alcohol-tolerance-by-market

BIODYNAMIC FARMING IN WINE

Biodynamics is the first known ecological farming system to develop a “grassroots alternative” to chemical (now called “conventional”) agriculture.

https://napavalleywineacademy.com/biodynamic-farming-in-wine/

What Is Tequila Called When It’s Made Outside Mexico?

Tequila can only be called tequila if it is made from 100 percent Blue Weber agave and produced in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, as well as some municipalities in Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequila-made-outside-of-mexico/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8c035e5dd0-MAY_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8c035e5dd0-38937345&mc_cid=8c035e5dd0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Five Facts About the Wine Industry’s and Success In the Wine Industry

The five facts that follow are among the most important clear-eyed views of the wine industry that should be kept in mind by anyone concerned with the health of the wine industry, the future of the wine industry and their own success within the wine industry.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/05/five-facts-about-the-wine-industrys-and-success-in-the-wine-industry/

What’s the Matter with Drizly? It’s Telling Consumers Wines are Organically Grown When They’re NOT

The article then proceeds to list Drizly’s data on its top 5 natural, organic and biodynamic brands.

http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2021/05/whats-matter-with-drizly-its-telling.html

Is Being ‘Wine Drunk’ Really a Thing?

Your wine-drinking friends may slur on about it on Wine Wednesdays, but there’s no evidence that being “wine drunk” is any different than being any other kind of drunk.

https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/wine-drunk

The Difference Between Casamigos and Teremana, Explained

Love it or hate it, celebrity-backed tequila is here to stay.

https://vinepair.com/articles/casamigos-vs-teremana-tequila-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9da6144e4d-MAY_20_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9da6144e4d-38937345&mc_cid=9da6144e4d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Wineries Should Consider Making More Sweet Wine, According To New E&J Gallo Study

Do you remember the first wine you tasted? Was it dry, semi-sweet, or sweet?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2021/05/20/why-wineries-should-consider-making-more-sweet-wine-according-to-new-ej-gallo-study/?sh=249f6b1a7983

The 10 Best Celebrity Tequilas, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair put them to the test to find out. Here are 10 of the best celebrity tequilas, tasted and ranked.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/10-best-celebrity-tequilas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=570a620953-MAY_21_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-570a620953-38937345&mc_cid=570a620953&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Story of the OG Celebrity Tequila, Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo

You can mock all you want, but Sammy Hagar was ahead of his time in many ways.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sammy-hagar-cabo-wabo-tequila/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=570a620953-MAY_21_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-570a620953-38937345&mc_cid=570a620953&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Chinese wine explained

It’s time to get better acquainted with the history and the current landscape of Chinese winemaking,

https://cluboenologique.com/story/chinese-wine-explained/

I Took These Wine Drops To 4 Wineries And Was Totally Hangover-Free

The description explains that the drops work in just 20 seconds and help to remove some of the sulfites and tannins from your wine.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a36489937/amazon-drop-it-wine-drops-review/

You Should Absolutely Age Your Own Wine. Here’s How to Do It

Whether you want to commemorate a big day or just have a hankering for a different taste, vintage wines are delicious to explore

https://www.eater.com/22442472/guide-to-aging-wine-best-bottles-to-age

Second-Cheapest Wine May Not Be a Bad Choice After All, Study Says

The problem is that restaurants know this, and it’s long been believed that markups on these bottles are typically the highest.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/second-cheapest-wine-list/

What you need to know about the Wines of the Orvieto DOC

I’ll focus on Orvieto and the Umbria region along with the grapes that make up Orvieto and the regulations that producers must follow to be part of the Orvieto DOC.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/05/Wines-of-the-Orvieto-DOC.html?utm_source=Vino+Travels+Email+Members&utm_campaign=3ae0fd32b1-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_670bd5443a-3ae0fd32b1-294676161

3 Tips to Achieve the Perfect Serving Temperature

Here are some guidelines on serving temperatures for different wines, as well as quick fixes for chilling down or warming up a bottle.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-to-serve-wine-temperature

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The Worst Beer to Drink This Summer

Pink Prosecco shortage predicted this year

How Much Liquor Should I Buy For My Party

Americans Drink 872 Million Gallons of Wine Each Year

While there are a number of regions around the world that are known for producing delicious wines, Americans appear to be drinking the majority of it.

https://www.marthastewart.com/8105487/country-drinks-most-wine-new-study

A Beginner’s Guide to Chianti and Chianti Classico

Few Italian wines trigger nostalgia in American consumers like Chianti.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/29/beginners-guide-chianti-chianti-classico/

Confused by Conflicting Health Articles? Let’s Fix That!

It’s easy to get confused and sometimes paralyzed by many of today’s wine and health consumer articles

https://www.thenaturalwineschool.com/members/posts/61876-confused-by-conflicting-health-articles-let-s-fix-that

Marlborough predicts Sauvignon Blanc shortage

The Sauvignon Blanc yields in Marlborough alone are 30% down

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/05/marlborough-predicts-sauvignon-blanc-shortage/

From Floral to Flinty, The Indigenous White Wine Grapes of Southern Italy

Discover southern Italy’s best whites made with indigenous grapes.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/10/white-wine-southern-italy-guide/

15 Italian Grapes Every Rosé Fan Should Know

Pink wine production is nothing new in Italy—in some cases it dates to the Middle Ages.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/23/best-italian-rose-grape-guide/

US hard seltzer sales will ‘far surpass’ 281m cases in 2021

In 2019, IWSR predicted hard seltzer sales in the US would more than triple to 281m nine-litre cases by 2023.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/05/us-hard-seltzer-sales-will-far-surpass-281m-cases-in-2021/

How Don Julio 1942 Became Tequila’s First Unicorn Bottle

Retailers across the nation say they cannot keep 1942 on their shelves, even with the bottle’s hefty $150-plus price tag.

https://vinepair.com/articles/don-julio-1942-tequila-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=177a23b724-MAY_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-177a23b724-38937345&mc_cid=177a23b724&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A guide to all your Polar Park beer needs

They just placed the largest beer order in Atlas Distributing Inc.’s history

https://www.worcestermag.com/story/lifestyle/2021/05/10/next-draft-guide-all-your-polar-park-beer-needs/5006737001/

What’s in a NOM? The Tequila Bottle Code You Should Care About

NOMs are the four-digit numbers located on the back of every bottle of tequila.

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequila-nom-number-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2b22299ade-MAY_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2b22299ade-38937345&mc_cid=2b22299ade&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Vodka Made in Chernobyl Seized by Ukrainian Authorities

The first batch of 1,500 bottles of Atomik vodka, the only consumer good to come out of Chernobyl in 35 years, was seized by Ukrainian authorities

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/chernobyl-vodka-seized-authorities/

Could a glass of wine a day, keep the eye doctor away?

Doctors are revealing there could be a possible perk to having a glass of wine a day and it could help your vision.

https://www.koat.com/article/the-impact-of-wine-on-your-eyes/36389241#

New Taylor RTD

Taylor Fladgate has entered the RTD market with Chip Dry & Tonic, a white Port-based drink packaged in 250-ml. cans. The 5.5% abv cocktail will launch this summer in the U.S., the U.K., and Portugal in 4-packs that will retail for around $18. The cocktail, according to the company, features not only Fladgate’s white Port, but tonic water that’s specifically made for the Port house. In the U.S., the Taylor Fladgate portfolio is handled by Kobrand.

Lambrusco – The Sparkling Red Wine of Italy

Lambrusco is both a brightly colored grape variety and a sparkling red wine produced in Italy.

https://www.everwonderwine.com/blog/2021/4/23/lambrusco-a-sparkling-wine-of-italy

How A Rooster Wound Up On Every Bottle Of Chianti

A symbol of the Chianti region and a designated marker of specific “Chianti Classico” regulations.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-a-starving-rooster-made-chianti-classico-famous/

What Does ‘Fynbos’ Mean in Wine?

Fynbos is composed of around 8,500 species from several key families

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/11/fynbos-definition-wine-south-africa/

How Scientists and Archeologists Trace Beer and Wine through Antiquity

A mix of chemistry and archaeology to study the eating and drinking habits of people who lived thousands of years ago.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/11/beer-wine-history-archeology/

New Svedka

Svedka vodka is introducing a new Cherry Limeade flavor. A blend of cherry and limeade flavors with a hint of citrus, the new entry is launching nationwide, retailing at $15 a 750-ml. and $16 a 1-liter. It joins Blue Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Pineapple, and others in the Svedka flavor portfolio. Part of the Constellation stable, Svedka was up 4% to 4.7 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

The Difference Between Jameson, Bushmills, and Tullamore D.E.W., Explained

Whether sipped neat, with a splash of water, or in coffee, Americans can’t get enough Irish whiskey.

https://vinepair.com/articles/jameson-vs-bushmills-vs-tullamore-dew-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9648a4c7ce-MAY_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9648a4c7ce-38937345&mc_cid=9648a4c7ce&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 10 Best Tequilas Under $100

Here are the 10 best tequilas under $100, tasted and ranked.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/10-best-tequilas-under-100/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9648a4c7ce-MAY_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9648a4c7ce-38937345&mc_cid=9648a4c7ce&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Licor 43

Spanish liqueur brand Licor 43 is releasing its first line extension in the U.S. The new spinoff is Licor 43 Horchata, a blend of Licor 43 Original and traditional horchata, made with tiger nut, sugar, cinnamon, and citrus. It’s at 16% abv and will be available nationwide for a suggested $28 a 750-ml. Licor 43 is owned by Zamora Company and is represented stateside by Zamora Company USA. The brand was up 25.4% in the U.S. last year, according to the company, and it expects similar growth this year to approach the 100,000-case mark.

New data reveals world’s most popular cocktail

Based on data from 115 countries, the Margarita claimed the crown as the most popular cocktail internationally.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/05/new-data-reveals-worlds-most-popular-cocktail/

How long does it take for wine to spoil?

Once open, wine typically lasts for a few days. If it goes bad, it may alter in taste, smell, and consistency. In rare cases, spoiled wine can make a person sick.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-long-does-wine-last

You Should Freeze Leftover Wine

But if you’re stuck with wine leftovers now and then and don’t want to waste, what can you do? Simple: Freeze your wine.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/you-should-freeze-leftover-wine

Trump Wine Refuses to Be Canceled

You might wonder why the Trump Winery even exists, given that the former president famously doesn’t drink.

https://slate.com/business/2021/05/trump-wine-winery-charlottesville-sales-eric-trump.html

How Much Liquor Should I Buy For My Party.

Tips for calculating how much alcohol to buy for parties.

https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/how-much-liquor-should-i-buy-my-party

New Sutter Home

Sutter Home Family Vineyards, part of the Trinchero portfolio, is debuting a new range of Fruit Infusions. A line of sweet wines infused with real fruit juice and natural fruit flavors, the newcomers are initially launching with three expressions: Sweet Peach, Wild Berry, and Tropical Pineapple. Rolling out nationwide, Sutter Home Fruit Infusions are at 7.5% abv and retail at $8 a 750-ml. or 4-pack of 187-ml., and $13 a 1.5-liter. Sutter Home is the fourth-largest wine brand by volume in the U.S. market, up 0.2% to 10.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

Manure Without Animals? Vegan Winemaking Levels Up

While there’s no regulatory body for vegan wines, most independent certifiers deem a wine vegan if it doesn’t contain any animal products

Querciabella vegan vineyards in Alberese, Maremma.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/12/vegan-wine-biodynamic-querciabella/

Why Packaging Is Wine’s New Sustainability Frontier

A wine’s carbon footprint, as it turns out, has much less to do with vineyard practices—although those are indeed important for the quality of the wine and the health of its workers and surrounding community—than it does with how it’s packaged.

https://www.liquor.com/sustainable-wine-packaging-5184413

Understanding Impact of COVID-19 on Organic Wine Market

Over the past decade, organic and natural food products have gained considerable popularity across the world,

https://www.mccourier.com/understanding-impact-of-covid-19-on-organic-wine-market/

How the bubonic plague changed drinking habits

Alcohol deaths in England and Wales in 2020 were the highest for 20 years.

https://theconversation.com/how-the-bubonic-plague-changed-drinking-habits-160840

Pink Prosecco shortage predicted this year

Prosecco relied on young vineyards planted across the nine production zones of Prosecco, many of which were not offering substantial yields.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/05/pink-prosecco-shortage-on-the-cards-this-year/

Boston Beer To Develop Cannabis Drinks, Eyeing Future U.S. Opportunity

The Boston Beer Company announced this morning that it’s establishing a new research and innovation hub in Canada that will focus on non-alcoholic cannabis beverages. The company has hired industry veteran Paul Weaver to lead the Canadian subsidiary business, where he will focus on developing and piloting cannabis drinks in advance of federal legalization in the U.S.

The development comes nearly two years after CEO David Burwick told CNBC the company was looking at cannabis drinks. “We’re not going to be the first one in, but we’re going to study and learn once the hard seltzer category develops,” he said at the time.

“Innovation is core to what we do, beginning with craft beer, then hard cider, hard iced tea, and now Truly Hard Seltzer,” Burwick said of today’s news. “We believe non-alcoholic cannabis beverages could represent a new frontier of innovation and want to be ready for future opportunities in the U.S.”

Your guide to Midwest wine country

Enjoy time in the country at some of the many wineries near St. Louis.

https://www.saucemagazine.com/a/59298/your-guide-to-midwest-wine-country

What Is Lillet and Why Do Bartenders Love It So Much?

For the uninitiated, Lillet (pronounced lee-LAY) is a French aromatized aperitif wine made with a blend of Bordeaux grapes and fortified with a blend of citrus liqueurs.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/13/best-lillet-cocktails/

Pantone uses its color chart to promote Bordeaux rosés

Well-known for its numerical color system, the American company Pantone, based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, has just signed a co-operation agreement with the Bordeaux wine company Famille Bouey,

https://www.vitisphere.com/news-94000-Pantone-uses-its-colour-chart-to-promote-Bordeaux-roses.htm

The Worst Beer to Drink This Summer, According to an Expert

We were curious about which beers might be worth avoiding this summer and which ones were safe, so we asked an expert to help us out.

https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/cm/worst-beer-drink-summer-according-131718551.html

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Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

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