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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.
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
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!
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.
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?
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
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.
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/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*
02-15-2021
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Everything You Need to Know About Beer Cheese, Including How to Make It
The Kentucky staple is served at Louisville craft breweries
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
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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