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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Non-alcohol beer Coors Edge coming to U.S. in November
New study: We’ll happily pay a premium for wine when it comes to Drink Local
11 Things You Should Know About Pappy Van Winkle
Organic Wine 101
There is a significant difference between wines made with organic grapes and those that are USDA Organic Certified.
https://www.cleaneatingmag.com/clean-pantry/organic-wine-101
ONE THIRD OF DRINKERS DON’T KNOW YOU CAN CHILL RED WINE
Of those surveyed, more than a third (36%) said they believed it is ‘completely wrong’ to drink refrigerated red wine, while just 8% will pour a glass or two of red during the summer months – instead turning to white or rosé.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/one-third-of-drinkers-dont-know-you-can-chill-red-wine/
Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee, A New Coffee Liqueur Extension
Mast-Jägermeister US today unveils Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee, the company’s latest innovation, which is set to launch nationally in January. The liqueur is made with a base of Jägermeister blended with flavors of Arabica coffee and cacao. It targets the shot occasion, aiming to attract brand loyalists as well as coffee fans. The 33% abv release will retail in the U.S. at around $25 a 750-ml. and $33 a liter. Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee also will be available in the U.K., with select travel retail markets to follow.
“We wanted to recruit a new generation of drinkers, and knew we had to create a liqueur to be enjoyed across numerous occasions,” said Mast-Jägermeister US’s CMO Chris Peddy. Director of innovation Jack Carson called it a natural idea, as Jägermeister and coffee already are a common pairing among fans.
The new release will cap a period of innovation for the brand, with CEO Jeff Popkin pointing to recent releases Mini Meisters, Coolpack, and Manifest as areas of success. The Coolpacks have performed particularly well, especially in national retail accounts. “The take rate has been excellent,” says Popkin. “The 375-ml. business is doing very well.”
HEATWAVE SHRINKS CHAMPAGNE HARVEST BY ALMOST 20%
Although yields in the region are officially limited by the Comité Champagne, which governs all aspects of production in the appellation, this year’s vintage is being restricted by nature, not man.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/heatwave-shrinks-champagne-harvest-by-almost-20/
How AR Is Reinventing Drinks Marketing
Interactive augmented reality apps and multisensory experiences create new opportunities for engaging with consumers
Coffee is more like wine than you think
A parallel can easily be drawn between the worlds of wine and coffee.
https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/restaurants/coffee-is-more-like-wine-than-you-think/
How much does temperature affect a wine’s taste?
Does the temperature really matter?
Tandon Startup Developed Method for Pesticide-Free Weed, Wine and Tea
The protein breaks down the pesticides known as organophosphates, or OPs, found in the products
https://nyunews.com/news/2019/09/03/tandon-startup-detoxifies-weed-wine/
Apothic Wines Stuns Once Again With Launch Of Limited-Edition Sparkling Red
Apothic Sparkling Red is the boundary busting challenger to the sleepy world of sparkling white wine
JAY Z’S CHAMPAGNE BRAND IS ABOUT TO RELEASE ITS ‘RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE CUVÉE TO DATE’
Champagne Armand de Brignac is adding to its Blanc de Noirs Assemblage line with a new, expensive limited edition Champagne made from three separate vintages.
MTV star left blind in one eye after accident with champagne cork
MTV star Theo Campbell experienced the very real danger popping a bottle of champagne can pose firsthand this week when he says an unfortunate accident with a champagne cork left him unable to see in one eye.
The untold story behind the Master Sommelier exam scandal
Attica wine director Jane Lopes proved her mastery as a sommelier, only to have the recognition stripped away.
Legal Wine Additives; the list
Materials Authorized for Treatment of Wine and Juice
https://thefeiringline.com/legal-wine-additives-the-list/
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New Wine
Terlato Wines has debuted a new luxury Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State’s Red Mountain appellation, Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet. The wine is sourced from and named for the region’s Klipsun vineyard, which Terlato purchased in 2016. Only 1,000 6-packs of the inaugural 2016 vintage will be released, with each individually numbered bottle retailing for $150 a 750-ml. In the past, grapes from the Klipsun vineyard have sold to Col Solare and Quilceda Creek, among others.
Why Big Doesn’t Always Mean Bad
Companies don’t grow to that size by selling wine consumers find offensive. And they don’t stay in business by shipping products which get taken right back to the store. The wines are clean. If anything, they are clean to a fault.
Are organic grapes better for winemaking?
Here are the results from recent studies, which have focused on the consequences that alternative farming systems have on vine, grape and wine parameters.
The Right Knives to Use With Every Type of Cheese
Just as there are preferred knives for slicing bread, filleting fish, and dicing vegetables, certain cheese knives are designed for specific types of cheese.
Nine of the World’s Most Beautiful Wine and Spirits Bottles
Some wine and spirit bottles are bona fide works of art.
11 Things You Should Know About Pappy Van Winkle
The whiskey is one of the hardest-to-find bottles out there, and it’s cherished worldwide as the ultimate example of quality.
Phylloxera Strikes Walla Walla Vineyards
Walla Walla Valley is unusually vulnerable to phylloxera because many growers there chose to plant grapevines on their own roots, rather than graft them onto phylloxera-resistant roots, as is common in most wine-producing regions.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/09/phylloxera-strikes-walla-walla-vineyards
Extended Rotating Warnings On Beverage Alcohol Labels? Perhaps
If certain groups have their way today, the U.S. beverage alcohol warning label may soon be graced with this adjunct message: “Government Warning: According to the Surgeon General, consumption of alcoholic beverages can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.”
“Location-Aware” Wine Labels to Drive New Sales
Consumers are able to scan the labels of hundreds of wines, viewing that winery’s content which is stunningly displayed in augmented reality, right at the bottle face
Perfect pours for cheering on the Pats
Doubleback — that will have your guests going gaga as the GOAT surgically strikes at the heart of the Steelers defense with precise play-calling and execution.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/04/perfect-pours-for-cheering-on-the-pats/
What’s the Right Temperature for Champagne? It Depends.
There’s more to it than pulling it out of the fridge and popping the cork.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/03/best-chamapgne-temperature/
Yes, Hangover-Free Wines Do Exist
Dry Farm Wines tests the wines they carry in a lab because wine does not have a contents label, and thus we consumers are blind to what is actually in our wine.
https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/hangover-free-wines-dry-farm-wines/
What is the difference between fortified and unfortified wine?
Fortified wine means any wine, of more than sixteen percent (16%) and no more than twenty-four percent (24%) alcohol by volume, made by fermentation from grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or honey; or by the addition of pure cane, beet, or dextrose sugar; or by the addition of pure brandy from the same type of grape, fruit, berry, rice, or honey that is contained in the base wine and produced in accordance with the regulations of the United States. Unfortified wine means any wine of sixteen percent (16%) or less alcohol by volume, made by fermentation from grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or honey; or by the addition of pure cane, beet, or dextrose sugar; or by the addition of pure brandy from the same type of grape, fruit, berry, rice, or honey that is contained in the base wine and produced in accordance with the regulations of the United States.
Understanding the Evolution of Cannabis Wine
Cannabis—stands on complicated legal ground, caught in the contradictory crosshairs of federal and state regulations, while on the brink of contributing to whole new categories of consumable products, including cannabis-infused wine.
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-evolution-of-cannabis-wine/
Cava growers to take strike action
Grape growers in Catalonia have agreed to strike action in September, to protest a dramatic fall in prices for Cava grapes.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/news/cava-growers-take-strike-action
New Bourbon
Larceny Bourbon has released an augmented reality smartphone app called Unlock the Rickhouse. Now through the end of the year, consumers can use the app to explore virtual rickhouses for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize and other goodies. The concept was inspired by the brand’s historical mascot John E. Fitzgerald, a treasury agent who used his authority to help himself to the choicest products in the rickhouses under his purview. Part of Bardstown, Kentucky-based Heaven Hill’s portfolio, Larceny Bourbon is at 46% abv and retails for $25 a 750-ml. Last year, Larceny depleted 103,000 cases in the U.S., up 21%, according to Impact Databank.
How, When, and Why It’s Okay to Send Back a Bottle of Wine
A lot depends on why you’re refusing the wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/how-why-send-back-wine-restaurant/
Cracking the Wine Code
Your local, passionate wine purveyor loves to help you have a great wine experience.
https://thetahoeweekly.com/2019/09/cracking-the-wine-code/
The High-Altitude Vineyards of Greece
As one of Europe’s most mountainous countries, Greece is a hotbed of excellent high-altitude wines.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/04/high-altitude-vineyards-of-greece/
Why a Wine’s Alcohol-by-Volume is Lying to You
One thing required to be on a label (sort of) is the percent of alcohol by volume, or abv. You might be surprised, however, to learn the alcohol percentage listed is often not entirely true.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/04/wine-abv-is-a-lie/
Judge orders Anheuser-Busch to halt ‘corn syrup’ labels
To stop using Bud Light packaging that implies rival brews made by MillerCoors contain corn syrup.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/judge-orders-anheuser-busch-halt-170942544.html
Online selling means building trust. Here are 5 ways to win that & 5 to lose it.
How to Tell if Wine Has Gone Bad
As a general rule, if a wine bottle is open for over a week it’s probably gone “bad.”
The 20 Best Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Ryes, Bourbons, and Brandies at Every Price
You’ve probably heard the term “bottled in bond” before, but what exactly does it mean?
Distiller uses beef bones to create video game vodka
The vodka is made from a wheat spirit base. Once the beef bones have been roasted and smoked, the marrow is extracted and macerated in neutral grain alcohol. The spirit is then distilled at a low temperature in a vacuum still.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/distiller-uses-beef-bones-to-create-video-game-vodka/
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill has grown steadily in both population and reputation on the national dining scene over the last two decades.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/05/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-chapel-hill-north-carolina/
Half-Bottles of Wine Offer Value and Variety. So Why Aren’t We Drinking Them?
Half-bottles hold 375 milliliters, or 12.6 ounces, of wine — the equivalent of two generous glasses
https://vinepair.com/articles/half-bottle-wine-advantages/
Millennials are drinking more because they’re having kids
In 2013, millennials consumed about 24 alcoholic drinks per month. By this year, that number has climbed to about 29 per month – with about 77% of all millennials in the U.S. consuming alcoho
Chianti producers to consider increasing sweetness to ‘appeal to women’ and younger drinkers
The Italian government has approved a request from the Chianti Wine Consortium that will allow wine producers to raise the level of residual sugars from the grapes they use to produce the famous wine in line with European regulations.
New study: We’ll happily pay a premium for wine when it comes to Drink Local
Results hint that consumers are less likely to associate price with quality for national brands, and are more likely to buy cheaper products since they all seem the same regardless of price. But the reverse seems to be true for local wine; that is, consumers equate higher price with better quality.
https://phys.org/news/2019-09-consumers-price-quality-products.html
Non-alcohol beer Coors Edge coming to U.S. in November
With the launch of the Coors Edge, which contains 41 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrates and less than 0.5% alcohol-by-volume, the brewer is taking another step in modernizing its portfolio of lower-octane beverages.
https://www.millercoorsblog.com/non-alcohol-beer-coors-edge-coming-us-november?sf218897512=1
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Eight Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Spiked Seltzer
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Why I Let My Kids Drink Wine
The Ultimate Guide To Spanish Wine
The Spanish wine scene is going through exciting times
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NAPA PRODUCER INTRODUCES NEW ‘CULT CAB’
A boutique producer in the Napa Valley has launched a new limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon, of just 300 magnums priced at US$3,500 each, with the owner declaring it to be, “wild energy, a leopard”.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/napa-producer-introduces-new-cult-cab/
The Most Iconic Food and White Wine Pairings — and Why They Work So Well
Ready to sample some gastronomical matches made in heaven? Here are five of the world’s most iconic food and white wine pairings, and why they work.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-food-white-wine-pairings-guide/
How to Order Wine Like a Boss (Without Paying Like One)
If you are the one handing over your credit card, how can you keep the wine bill under control?
Why I Let My Kids Drink Wine
My Italian wife grew up with her father offering her wine at the table. Not a bottle, just a sip here and there. We now do the same with our 10 and 8 year old. A sip here and there.
https://10daily.com.au/views/a190819efzgw/why-i-let-my-kids-drink-wine-20190826
Are Expensive Wines Better?
The question is broad, so a simple “yes or no” answer doesn’t work, but the short answer is “usually.”
https://www.jjbuckley.com/wine-knowledge/blog/are-expensive-wines-better-/1041
Impact Compounds
These compounds are derived from grape chemistry, vineyard environment, and winemaking techniques.
http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/impact-compounds
Ten top-quality Irish whiskeys for $50 or less
From a five-year-old whiskey created by the founders behind one of the world’s top bars to an Irish whiskey finished in Caribbean rum casks, there’s something to suit every palate in our pick of top bottlings from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/ten-top-quality-irish-whiskeys-for-50-or-less/
‘MISLEADING’ LABELS ON IRISH WHISKEY COULD DAMAGE CATEGORY
Any statements on labels that “would appear to give the impression of distilling where distilling is not yet taking place, is not permitted,” according to the IWA
New Tanqueray
Tanqueray gin has unveiled a new flavored expression. Distilled four times with the essence of orange, Tanqueray Sevilla Orange is now rolling out across select Florida markets. While the launch will initially be limited to 1-liter bottles, 750-ml. packaging is set to debut in October. The orange-tinted expression first launched in Europe last September. Tanqueray is a part of Diageo’s gin portfolio, which also includes the Gordon’s, Jinzu, and Villa Ascenti labels.
Wait, ‘Hyperdecanting’ Wine Isn’t Just a Succession Joke?
Should hyperdecant because “it softens the tannins, ages the aromas.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/08/succession-connor-roy-hyperdecanting-wine.html
The Complete Guide to Cork Taint
This is a broad term which is applied to wine faults affecting the smell and taste of the wine.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/08/the-complete-guide-to-cork-taint
Drink These 50 Wines to Be a French Wine Expert
French wine is endlessly fascinating. If you try the 50 wines here, or even a fair percentage of them, you’ll never be daunted by the French wine section on a restaurant list ever again.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/best-french-wines
Organic and biodynamic wines quality and characteristics: the scientific point of view
The organic wines represent the 2.4% of the wine global market and their trend is increasing. Their production is regulated by law, but it has not the same meaning in different countries.
The world’s three largest wineries, all owned by the same company
In 2000, they claimed to take one-third of the total grape harvest in California (they have 90 000 acres under contract), and to make more wine than all of Australia.
Inside Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, lies between the renowned Tuscan cities of Florence and Siena.
HOW TO STOP YOUR TEEN FROM DRINKING AND DRIVING
While you may not be able to control every choice your teen makes, you can help steer him or her in the right direction. The following suggestions can help you keep your teen from getting an underage OUI conviction.
https://www.carneydefense.com/blog/2019/05/how-to-stop-your-teen-from-drinking-and-driving.shtml
Stoli Group Unveils New Upscale Tequila, Villa One
Stoli Group has partnered with musician and actor Nick Jonas and fashion designer John Varvatos on a new high-end Tequila brand called Villa One. The new entry will debut nationally next month, including 100%-blue agave Silver ($45 a 750-ml.), Reposado ($50), and Añejo ($60) expressions made at Stoli Group’s Fabrica de Tequilas Finos distillery by master distiller Arturo Fuentes. All are at 40% abv.
The Villa One brand was inspired by a trip that Jonas and Varvatos took to Mexico last year. The duo is responsible for Villa One’s bottle design, which includes jewelry-inspired metalwork that’s a signature of the John Varvatos brand, and will promote the label under the tagline “Life as it should be.” Stoli Group acting president and CEO Rudy Costello noted that the ultra-premium Tequila space is continuing its strong growth trend, and is projected to expand by about 8% this year.
“At launch, we’re focusing on high-quality distribution channels and ensuring that the brand is introduced the right way,” Stoli noted in a statement to SND. “We own our own distillery, so we can manage demand along the way, but we do have long-term aspirations to compete with the top five tequilas in the ultra-premium sector.” Villa One joins the existing Cenote Tequila in Stoli Group’s brand stable.
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Partners with Professional Football Teams
No. 3 Glass Wine Brand in U.S.* Becomes Official Wine Partner of Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants and Celebrates Partnership by Introducing New Football Themed Canned Wine
The Science of Color in Wine
Wine professionals discuss pigmentation, extraction, and how color can affect everything from appearance to ageability
How to Create Pinot Noir Wine Flights
One tip to consider when tasting: rather than searching for fruit flavors, focus on texture.
Nick Jonas and John Varvatos create Villa One Tequila
The pair were inspired to launch their Tequila brand after taking a trip to Mexico with friends and family in 2018.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/nick-jonas-and-john-varvatos-create-villa-one-tequila/
The Secret About Wine Vintages
The reality is, the moment you find a wine you truly love, you have to accept it will never be the same again. Why? Vintage variation.
11 Cheap American Beers Ranked From Awful to Drinkable
It always has been there and it always will be. It’s time to accept the inevitability and choose the best of the worst.
U.S. Supermarket Wine Is Getting Better
Supermarket wine has a pretty bad rap here — deservedly so.
Patriots commemorative 6X champions wine collection
Manos Wine, a company specializing in deep-etched and hand-painted bottles, announced a partnership with the Patriots,
https://www.patriots.com/news/manos-makes-commemorative-6x-champions-wine-collection
Red Wines of Prosecco
When it comes to looking for red wines with moderate-level alcohol with finesse and restraint, the Prosecco wine area is probably the last place in Europe that one might consider.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathrinetodd/2019/08/28/red-wines-of-prosecco/#3e94d6537e9a
How to spot a good wine
How exactly do you differentiate a good wine from a bad one?
https://www.brusselstimes.com/opinion/65739/how-to-spot-a-good-wine/
Gen Z Wine Consumers: What Do They Want from the Wine Industry?
While many wine marketers have been focusing on selling wine to Millennials, more than 20 million Generation Z consumers have reached legal drinking age since 2016
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=218675
Why is fine wine easier to value than art and cars?
When it comes to investment, wine, art and cars have often been regarded as ‘pleasurable’ assets.
https://www.liv-ex.com/2019/08/fine-wine-easier-value-art-cars/
Australian Wine 101: The Lowdown on Wine Down Under
It’s home to many inventions and new technology that, quite literally, changed the world.
Eight Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Spiked Seltzer, Hard Tea, and Other FMBs
Confused about the connection between hard seltzers and beer, not to mention the differences between hard tea and other spiked canned or bottled beverages?
This Is What The ‘Summer Of Seltzer’ Has Done To Beer Sales
It seemed as if everywhere you turned during summer 2019, from barbecues to the beach, there was a spiked seltzer.
Ball Is Making Aluminum Beer Pong Cups That Are ‘Infinitely Recyclable’
The aluminum Solo-esque cups are “infinitely recyclable,” the brand said, much more so than the cheap plastic cups that litter backyards and parking lots after a long day of drinking
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a28842420/ball-aluminum-cups-sustainability-beer-pong/
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Montreal
Despite a dearth of independent wine shops due to Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ), Quebec’s liquor retail system, Montreal’s growing wine scene, which champions natural wine, only helps to establish the city’s distinctive culture.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/29/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-montreal/
Like Your Favorite Wines, French Absinthe Now Has Geographical Protection
Made from anise seed, fennel and wormwood, absinthe was introduced over the border of Switzerland to France in the early part of the 1800s
Wine’s Alcohol Levels Explained
During the harvesting and fermentation stages of winemaking, alcohol is created differentiating wine from the simple grape juice.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094843.html
Is Rosé About To Trump Champagne?
At weddings, sparkling wine is on its way out and rosé is in,
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sylviebigar/2019/08/29/is-ros-about-to-trump-champagne/#43d983a14277
Wine Drinker? This Expert Says This Is How To Learn To Love Beer
How does one make the switch from a mainly wine palate to one that can appreciate the layers and flavors of the variety of beers out there?
What is Biodynamic Wine? A Quick and Easy Guide to the Buzzyworthy Trend
Most people associate biodynamics with cow horns filled with manure, tea treatments, and the stellar calendar — hippies parading through vineyard rows tossing dashes of chamomile here, honey there.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-biodynamic-wine-guide/
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Beam Suntory is the world’s third-largest spirits marketer, with global volume up 2.3% to nearly 62 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
US BREWERY RECEIVES DEATH THREATS OVER NUCLEAR TEST SITE BEER
The Dallas-based business received complaints after it named a beer after Bikini Atoll, a part of an island chain that witnessed 23 US nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958.
VAPORISED VODKA BALLOON TREND HITS UK NIGHTCLUBS
Inhaling the vaporized vodka means the alcohol enters the bloodstream more quickly that it would in its liquid form. According to The Sun, when inhaled the effects are almost instant and last for up to 20 minutes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/vaporised-vodka-balloon-trend-hits-uk-nightclubs/
THE COCA WINE FAD: A BRIEF HISTORY
History of coca wine, a Bordeaux and cocaine combination that was imbibed with gusto by presidents as well as popes
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/the-coca-wine-fad-a-brief-history/
Texas Gose Mad for Sour Pickle Beer
Called Sour Pickle Beer, the brew combines Martin House’s Salty Lady goseand Best Maid’s pickle juice for a 5.5-percent-ABV pour.
6 amazing things you didn’t know you can do with wine
Amazing things people do with wine that most of us probably do not know.
Wine descriptions are related to perceived wine quality
One does not have to spend more than a few seconds reading wine writing to realize that this is not normal human discourse.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2019/08/wine-descriptions-are-related-to.html
DIAGEO ADDS MORE GAME OF THRONES WHISKIES TO JOHNNIE WALKER RANGE
The latest whiskies are inspired by two of the most important houses in the show – House Stark and House Targaryen
The Petition for a White Wine Emoji Has Been Sadly Rejected
If you’ve ever scrolled through your phone looking for a white wine emoji, you’re not alone
https://people.com/food/white-wine-emoji-rejected-again/
CHECK YOUR WINE…NEW LIST OF WINES CITED FOR HIGH LEVELS OF ARSENIC
A new list of wines was announced as part of a lawsuit citing that several wines being sold have extremely high levels of inorganic arsenic which could be dangerous to the drinker.
http://viralserve.club/list-of-wines-cited-in-lawsuit-for-having-dangerously-high-arsenic-levels/
https://wyrk.com/check-your-wine-new-list-of-wines-cited-for-high-levels-of-arsenic/
Time to rethink the restaurant wine ritual
Wine is innately social. When a bottle is opened, its contents are usually shared.
But how social is the way wine is handled in a restaurant?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/general/time-rethink-restaurant-wine-ritual
Beer dating — it’s a thing and you should know about it
When you shop for beer, do you check each can or bottle for a date indicating when a beer was made, or when it will be past it’s prime? If not, you probably should.
https://www.marinij.com/2019/08/20/beer-dating-its-a-thing-and-you-should-know-about-it/
Bordeaux winemakers forced to promote rose and white wines as young drinkers abandon red
For centuries Bordeaux has been renowned for its medium- and full-bodied reds, but young French people are joining the global trend of favouring rosé, white and sparkling wines.
Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-sherrys-new-regulations/
THIS NEW PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS ALSO A HARD SELTZER, SO IT’S THE HOLY GRAIL OF FALL
Busch Beer recently posted a picture of their new “Pumpkin Spice Latte Super Hard Seltzer.” We know, we’re losing our minds too.
https://www.bestproducts.com/lifestyle/a28724123/busch-beer-pumpkin-spice-latte-hard-seltzer/
We blind-tasted 38 hard seltzers. These were the winners (and many losers)
The definitive hard seltzer tasting, from White Claw and Truly to Bon & Viv and Smirnoff
Drew Bledsoe Marches Downfield, Launches Oregon Pinot Label
The former NFL QB and Washington Cabernet vintner is starting a project with his winemaker to make site-specific Willamette Pinot and Walla Walla Syrah
Wine’s biggest problem? Consumers don’t care about wine…
If wine is truly going to connect with its target audience it needs to really understand what consumers do care about and that means getting deep, down and digital.
Rosé Vodka Is the New Pink Wave — and It’s Actually Pretty Great
Rosé has become so imbedded in society, the trend no longer stops at wine.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/is-rose-vodka-good-best-rose-vodka-brands
Thinking in Smell
When it comes to olfaction, Americans are culturally underdeveloped.
https://deborahparkerwong.com/2019/08/20/thinking-in-smell/
Too Many Discounts Lessen the Worth of Your Wine
Regularly offering lower prices, free shipping and other incentives that focus on discounts is not likely to encourage customers to appreciate why your wine is worth what you usually charge for it.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/21/too-many-discounts-lessen-the-worth-of-your-wine
Jameson unveils new Caskmates whiskeys in US
The new Jameson Caskmates Bale Breaker Limited Edition and Jameson Caskmates Revolution Brewing Limited Edition Irish whiskeys form Jameson’s Caskmates Hyperlocal Editions.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/jameson-unveils-new-caskmates-whiskeys-in-us/
Why You Should Always Tap the Table Before Taking a Shot
“Clinking glasses is toasting one another. Touching the countertop is toasting the house,”
The 20 Best Rums for Every Budget
For as little as $35, drinkers can purchase a range of high-quality aged rums boasting more than a decade in barrel. (Good luck finding similarly aged bourbon or Scotch at that price.)
How to pair wine with burgers
If you’re going to have a great burger, don’t waste the experience with bad wine.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/food/how-to-pair-wine-with-burgers-423106/#Oxlk7LmUqbvxfPgV.99
Wine Enthusiast names two Massachusetts all-stars on its ’40 Under 40′ list
Wine Enthusiast is celebrating two people who are dominating Boston’s bar scene.
Get to Know Pineau d’Aunis
The versatile grape, which is also known as Chenin Noir—purportedly a favorite of King Henry III of England
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/get-to-know-pineau-daunis/
Five top-quality American whiskeys for $30 or less
It’s an exciting time for the American whiskey category as producers invest in new distilleries and take innovation up a notch. Here, we present five expressions that offer high quality at an affordable price.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/five-top-quality-american-whiskeys-for-30-or-less/
ANCIENT GRAPE EMERGES FROM OBSCURITY IN SICILY
Called Nocera, the variety is believed to have been the main grape of Roman ‘great estate’ Marmertinum in Sicily, as identified by Pliny the Elder in the second century BC.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/ancient-grape-emerges-from-obscurity-in-sicily/
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends.
5 Facts on Pinot Noir that You Should See
Wines made with Pinot Noir have cultivated a gigantic following of hardcore wine enthusiasts.
The 7 Mistakes Everyone Makes At A Wine Shop
These are the 7 most common.
Make These Italian Wine Cookies With Your Leftover Wine
Use the last of that baking spirit and a few ingredients already in the pantry to make these simple Italian wine cookies.
Harpoon’s new beer celebrates the chaos that is Allston Christmas
Thousands of undergraduate and graduate students living off campus flood the city to settle in to new apartments on September 1 before the school year begins, resulting in a sidewalk free-for-all of couches, lamps, fans, desks, and miscellaneous items that can only be classified as stuff.
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/08/23/harpoon-brewery-allston-christmas
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