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New Products
How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
How The Prisoner Went From Outsider Wine to $285 Million National Phenomenon
Prisoner creator Dave Phinney was famously given a print of the creepy Francisco de Goya etching that appears on the bottle as a gift from his parents at age 12.
New Bud
A-B InBev has introduced its new Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager, a limited edition beer that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Brewed with Voyager barley malt, the beer was inspired by an archival recipe for Budweiser from the Apollo 11 era. The bottle features 11 stars to represent the historic Apollo 11 mission and two different bottle caps recalling the Moon and pointing toward Mars as a future destination. Discovery Reserve is part of Budweiser’s Reserve Collection, and follows Reserve Copper Lager and Freedom Reserve. It will be available through September.
Get your wine on with Carivino
Carivino is a portable, steel, insulated, full-sized 750ml wine bottle.
https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/04/22/get-your-wine-on-with-carivino/
The One Accessory Red Wine Lovers Can’t Live Without
Equipped with a high sensitive air pressure and sensor detection system, it senses the air pressure inside the wine bottle, automatically removes the air and then creates a vacuum environment that keeps your wine tasting fresh and full of flavor.
http://www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/post/27637/griser-red-wine-vacuum-preserver
Organic Wine vs. Sustainable Wine
With the market trending so considerably, it’s time to take a closer look at sustainable and organic viticulture to see what’s similar and what’s different:
https://www.tastingpanelmag.com/organic-wine-vs-sustainable-wine/
Why blend? Exploring the art and science of blending
Whether your favourite drink is tea or coffee, champagne or Scotch whisky, you may be surprised to learn that what you’re drinking is probably a blend.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47980485
HOW DOES A CASK’S BACKGROUND IMPACT WHISKY?
Word on the street is that the second big player in whisky wood is the Sherry cask, made of Spanish oak and turned sweet and tasty on the inside by the official wine of tapas
7 Things You Should Know About Four Roses Bourbon
At the end of the 1950s, in a perplexing move, Seagram’s discontinued Four Roses bourbon in the U.S. Though still available in European and Asian markets, the bourbon didn’t return to American liquor stores until 2002.
Understanding All the Flavors and Aromas in Gin (Flavor Wheel)
Here to help you dissect all the nuanced notes in your glass
The newest trend in athletic recovery? Drinking beer
These ‘wellness beer’ makers believe a pint can improve your physical fitness
Jim Beam launches educational programme for distillers
Bourbon brand Jim Beam has donated US$5 million to the University of Kentucky to create an educational programme for distillers, called the James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/jim-beam-launches-educational-programme-for-distillers/
LODI HAS BECOME ‘A HOTBED FOR EXPERIMENTATION’
While Napa and Sonoma steal most of the limelight, Lodi in California has become “a hotbed for experimentation”, according to one key player in the region.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/lodi-has-become-a-hotbed-for-experimentation/
The Benefits of Using a Wine Rack
A wine rack will help the enthusiast adhere to the best practices of wine storage.
https://www.fb101.com/2019/04/the-benefits-of-using-a-wine-rack/
Three Great Reasons To Drink Wines Made With Organic Grapes
They look and taste the same as conventional wines, but they’re better for the earth (and us)!
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/3-great-reasons-to-drink-wines-made-with-organic-grapes/
Survey: Tequila drinkers more likely to cheat
The survey, which polled whiskey, Tequila, wine and beer drinkers, found that 81% of Tequila imbibers admit to cheating in a relationship. The survey also found that 34% of whiskey drinkers say they have done the same.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/survey-us-tequila-drinkers-more-likely-to-cheat/
The Macallan: a brand history
The Macallan is almost a victim of its own success, with fans complaining about being unable to get their hands on the coveted whisky. But, as The Spirits Business reports, the company has invested in production capacity to keep up with demand.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/the-macallan-a-brand-history/
Prosecco classifications
The Prosecco DOC production area covers the northeast Italian territories of Treviso, Venice, Vicenza, Padua and Belluno in the Veneto; and Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/five-stunning-proseccos-from-under-10-to-over-40/7/
The 10 Most Popular Moscato Wine Brands In the World
Made from the Muscat family of grapes, Moscato (known as Moscatel in Spain) has a flavor profile that ranges all over the spectrum, from bone dry to syrupy sweet.
U.S.―Top Ten Premium-Plus Imported Table Wine Brands
5 easy tricks to avoid looking stupid when ordering wine in public — while still getting exactly what you like
What makes wine exciting and sometimes intimidating is the phenomenal variety of it that exists.
https://www.businessinsider.com/tricks-to-avoid-looking-stupid-when-ordering-wine-in-public-2019-4
The Pros & Cons of Different Wine Closures
As the saying goes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But should you judge a wine by its closure?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/wine-closures-pros-cons/
Everything You Need to Know About Syrah/Shiraz
Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/everything-you-need-to-know-about-syrah-shiraz/
10 DIY Wine Racks to Store Your Bottles in Style
A little know-how and good taste make for wine storage that ages well.
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g27149672/diy-wine-rack-ideas/
What’s in a wine label?
Often our first impressions of a bottle, here’s how they are fashioned
http://www.theflorentine.net/art-culture/2019/04/whats-wine-label/
5 WINE GADGETS ACTUALLY WORTH INVESTING IN, ACCORDING TO A SOMMELIER
As one of the most universally consumed beverages, there are a lot of gadgets on the market promising to make wine-drinking a more pleasurable experience.
The Case for Marsala
Cook with it, drink it — just don’t disregard the fortified Sicilian wine, whose name has been sullied by supermarket knockoffs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/dining/marsala-wine.html
What You Need to Know About Chile’s New DOs
These four new appellations reflect the country’s growing focus on defined terroirs
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-chiles-new-dos/
Why scientists are studying sommeliers’ brains
Fresh research has looked at how young sommeliers develop sensory skills as part of ongoing efforts to understand potential links between an acute sense of smell and brain health.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/sommelier-brain-science-study-412803/
How Aroma Bit Can Help You Visualize Smell
This new technology is based on the Odor Imaging Sensor that works the same way your nose functions.
Extended Maceration
THIS CENTURIES’ OLD TECHNIQUE ADDS DEEP COLORS, FLAVORS AND TEXTURE FROM THE GRAPES THEMSELVES
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/wine-school-extended-maceration
Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online,
But here’s some ways to increase that number
Beam Suntory relaunches website with nutritional info
The corporate website, beamsuntory.com, now offers nutritional information on brands such as Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Yamazaki Japanese whisky and Courvoisier Cognac. The information is linked to drinksmart.com, the firm’s global platform for responsible drinking.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/beam-suntory-relaunches-website-with-nutritional-info/
What to Watch for in the World of Wine
Takeaways from North America’s top international wine and spirits exhibition
https://www.theepochtimes.com/what-to-watch-for-in-the-world-of-wine_2881569.html
Collecting Wine and Spirits Is Pointless
There’s a common belief that if you consider yourself a wine lover, you are under some sort of moral imperative to start a wine collection.
https://vinepair.com/articles/collecting-wine-and-spirits-is-pointless/
Wine is flowing at furniture stores, book clubs — even at work. But is it good for you?
Wine is a popular alcohol choice with American consumers, particularly women who make up about 60 percent of wine sales, according to the Wine Market Council.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-ne-wine-health-20190424-story.html
Is High-End Rosé Really Worth the Money?
Does any rosé merit more than $50?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/24/high-end-rose-worth-the-money/
Spanish Wine’s Identity Crisis
The fractious politics in the Spanish wine industry is causing confusion for producers and consumers.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/spanish-wines-identity-crisis
Move Over Easter Bunny: There’s A Cork Hunt At Belden Barns Winery In Sonoma
Of course, this is only compelling for parents if two criteria are met: the kids have something to do, and the wines are excellent (not necessarily in the order, though maybe).
Understanding the Premium Proseccos of Cartizze
What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-premium-proseccos-of-cartizze/
How Much Do People Spend On Alcohol? An Analysis Shows How Much People In U.S. Cities Spend Over A Lifetime
Recently, Alcohol.org, an alcohol use disorder resource, looked at how much people spend on alcohol over the course of a year — and over the course of a lifetime. The results might just make your bank balance wince.
How the modern Champagne bottle was created
There was a time when cellarmasters wore iron masks, to save their faces from exploding glass bottles. And then, an enterprising German changed everything.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/general/how-modern-champagne-bottle-was-created
Skyy taps into coffee trend with new flavored vodka
Available in the US, Skyy Infusions Cold Brew Coffee has been infused with Arabica coffee beans, giving the vodka a “mild, sweet and less bitter coffee taste”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/skyy-taps-into-coffee-trend-with-new-flavoured-vodka/
Narragansett Beer Releases Del’s Watermelon Shandy
Summertime is around the corner and the living is shandy! Narragansett Beer and Del’s Frozen Lemonade are teaming up once again to release the new Del’s Watermelon Shandy,
https://www.brewbound.com/news/narragansett-beer-releases-dels-watermelon-shandy
Beer or wine? Magic Hat hopes that millennials say both
The most influential generation of drinkers is shaking up old drink categories, pressuring brewers to come up with new flavors and tastes, such as DuVine, a beer/wine hybrid.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90339453/beer-or-wine-magic-hat-hopes-that-millennials-say-both
TOTAL WINES FIGHTS TO EXPAND INTO NEW YORK
US retailer Total Wines & More will fight to expand its footprint in New York through the state’s Supreme Court next month, after the New York State Liquor Authority refused to allow it to open a second site, in Westchester.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/total-wines-fights-to-expand-into-new-york/
New Bud Light
Bud Light will add a new Lemon Tea line extension for the summer, launching on Monday. Brewed with lemon peels and aged over black tea leaves, the 4.2% abv ale joins Bud Light Lime and Orange in AB InBev’s seasonal portfolio. Billed as a light and sessionable brew, the beer is debuting in 12-packs of slim cans, in addition to 6- and 12-packs of bottles. The cans and bottles will be labeled with ingredients and serving facts, as well as icons advertising that it was made without corn syrup—in a nod to Bud Light parent company AB InBev’s ongoing feud with MillerCoors
The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers
They deserve something more creative than your standard six-pack.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g27244263/gifts-for-beer-lovers/
The science behind why chocolate and beer make such a good combo – for real
Beer and chocolate? Together? Are you serious? Absolutely. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.
https://www.food24.com/Drinks/Beer/why-beer-and-chocolate-work-so-well-together-20190426
What You Need to Know About Armenian Wines
High-profile winemakers aren’t the only ones who’ve discovered the country’s wines—here’s what to try
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles
The best affordable liquor, according to experts
Whether you’re trying to set up a bar in your home, make your favorite cocktail more affordable, or find a cheap but nice gift for a friend or family member, knowing which bottles of liquor you can buy without breaking the bank is good information to have.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/affordable-liquor-according-to-experts-2019-4
Officials warn public of exploding wine bottles from Eldon winery
Some bottles of wine from an Eldon winery are at risk of exploding, Missouri safety officials say.
Wine-infused buttercream cupcakes
This sweet treat will be sure to impress at your next party!
https://wtvr.com/2019/04/25/wine-infused-buttercream-cupcakes/
Is “pay to play” wrecking wine criticism?
Pay to play journalism,” where wine, beer, and spirits and writers take samples, free trips, free meals, and who knows what else – and then write exactly what will make the producer happy.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/is-pay-to-play-wrecking-wine-criticism/
‘End of an era’: Sonoma’s Ravenswood tasting room to close
Constellation retained Ravenswood’s 12-acre eastside property and its tasting room. And earlier this month, employees of the tasting room say they were informed that they are being let go as of May 15.
https://www.sonomanews.com/business/9535497-181/end-of-an-era-sonomas
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws
A joint study by researchers at two U.S. universities and one in South America claims a reduction in the U.S.’s overall alcohol consumption appears directly related to the rise of medical marijuana laws
The ‘What’s this?’ scenario
These are episodes where some smart-alecky self-proclaimed wine “expert” hands me a glass of a wine and, trying not to sound arrogant (as if!), asks me to identify it.
Cellar Palate Fatigue
what happens when a wine producer becomes too acclimatised to their own wines or those of their neighbors
https://spitbucket.net/2019/04/25/cellar-palate-fatigue/
What is an AVA and how does it affect the wine you drink?
California, which had its first American Viticultural Area designated by the federal government in 1981, now has 107 of them.
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/26/what-is-an-ava-and-how-does-it-affect-the-wine-you-drink/
Hot trends in wine: Understanding Rose’
There are so many different trends in wine, and types to choose from on the liquor store shelves the trusty Rose’ can get lost in the shuffle
All the Styles of Port Wine, Explained
Whether or not a trip to Portugal is your future, you’ve probably heard of port, the country’s signature fortified wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/port-wine-guide-red-white/
These features could boost your home’s sale price by over 30%
Real-estate experts reveal the premium amenities that appeal most to home buyers
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How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
Since the Roman times, the use of oak in winemaking has been exercised. Originally thought of as storage vessels, winemakers discovered that the porous properties of the wood allowed an amount of oxygenation and evaporation of the wine to occur
http://www.grape-experiences.com/2019/04/how-does-oak-affect-flavor-wine/
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A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
GUINNESS SCRAPS PLASTIC RINGS ON BEER PACKS TO CUT WASTE
Diageo will also be removing plastic packaging from multipacks of beer products including Harp and Smithwick’s.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/guinness-scraps-plastic-rings-on-beer-packs-to-cut-waste/
AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES A WINE DIRECTORY TO COMBAT COPYCATS
The Australian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the development of a ‘Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory’ to prevent “dodgy copies” of wines from being exported, especially to its most lucrative market – China.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/australia-launches-a-wine-directory-to-combat-copycats/
New JD
Brown-Forman is rolling out a new high-end Jack Daniel’s extension in the U.S. Formerly a travel retail exclusive, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey is aged in new charred American white oak barrels, then transitioned to maple wood barrels. The upscale expression also sees an additional charcoal filtration after aging. No. 27 Gold (40% abv) is suggested to be served neat or on the rocks and retails at $100 a bottle. According to Impact Databank, the core Jack Daniel’s brand was up 0.3% to 5.25 million cases in the U.S. last year.
The Truth About Big Box Whiskies
These bottles are created specifically and exclusively for large retailers and go by either a fictitious brand name (like Shieldaig) or a store brand, like Costco’s Kirkland.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/big-box-whiskies-feature/
The 5 new types of wine you need to know about
Looking for something new, different and unusual? –
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-new-types-of-wine-you-need-to-know-about
The Best AVA Not on the Label
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA hasn’t been seen much on front labels
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/the-best-ava-not-on-the-label
Cîroc debuts Summer Watermelon vodka
Diageo has extended its Cîroc vodka line with a limited edition Summer Watermelon variant in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/ciroc-debuts-summer-watermelon-vodka/
Evan Williams launches apple-flavored Bourbon
Heaven Hill Brands has added an apple-flavoured Bourbon to its Evan Williams range.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/evan-williams-launches-apple-flavoured-bourbon/
Why American Winemakers Are Embracing Melon de Bourgogne
The Loire variety is gaining traction. Is it ripe for a renaissance in the New World?
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-american-winemakers-are-embracing-melon-de-bourgogne/
Fake Smiling At Work Makes You More Likely To Drink Heavily, Study Says
A study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University analyzed the drinking habits of 1,592 service workers including nurses, teachers, and individuals who work in the food industry.
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fake-smiling-leads-to-heavy-drinking
10 celebrities you didn’t realize had alcohol brands
It seems that celebrities rarely reach a certain level of prominence without having at least one branded product in their name, be it a fragrance, clothing line, or a collection of wellness items. In some cases, stars even choose to tie their name to different types of alcohol.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-labels-2019-4
Beyond Bubble Wrap: How Six Industry Insiders Travel With Wine
What’s the best way to travel with wine bottles?
A sommelier explains what it means when a wine has a ‘personality’
In order for a wine to just be more than just itself, it has to have a personality.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-personality-means-sommelier-wine-tasting-terms-2019-4
Learn the Five S’s of Wine Tasting
To evaluate wine, it all comes down to the “five S’s.”
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/15/five-s-wine-tasting/
Little-Known Italian Grapes on the Rise
From Rossese Bianco to Schioppettino, these emerging varieties should be on your radar
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/little-known-italian-grapes-on-the-rise/
Which Wine? Navigating the Retail Wine Wall’s Fluid Map
What’s the best way to organize supermarket products to facilitate consumer purchases?
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/16/wine-wall/
Why are most wine lists so bad? Can anything be done?
Look, I’m a wine professional. I know a bit. But in most restaurants, faced with their list I’m just guessing when I choose a wine. So imagine how it is for normal people?
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/restaurants/why-are-most-wine-lists-so-bad-can-anything-be-done
CHAMPAGNE TO BE A FULLY SUSTAINABLE REGION BY 2030
The movement towards sustainable practices in Champagne continues to gather momentum, as the Comité Champagne signals its desire to have 100% of producers certified by 2030.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/champagne-to-be-a-fully-sustainable-region-by-2030/
Tannin timing
Tannin accumulation is the enemy of anyone who tastes many wines in a short period.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/16/tannin-timing/
Beer Battle Over Keg Technology
As U.S. beer drinkers seek quality over quantity, Heineken and Anheuser-Busch are locked in a legal battle over serving the freshest brew
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-04-16/beer-battle-over-keg-technology-video
Spirits with shocking ingredients
Beaver secretion, scorpions and elephant dung are just some of the outlandish ingredients used in spirits. We take a look at the brands that have taken bold moves when it comes to selecting weird substances for production.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/spirits-to-avoid-for-squeamish-drinkers/
RIOJA CONFIRMS 2018 VINTAGE CLASSIFICATION
The 2018 harvest has been officially classified as a ‘Good’ vintage by the Regulatory Board of Rioja DOCa.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/rioja-confirms-2018-vintage-classification/
9 Things You Should Know About Collective Arts Brewing
Collective Arts Brewing is all about bringing craft beer and art together.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, served as a crossroads for ancient civilizations.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/16/beginners-guide-to-the-wines-of-sicily/
Prosecco Leads The Italian Wine Market, But At What Cost?
The taking over of the vineyards is not only threatening diversity in the environment but it is also damaging the surrounding flora and the health of the people living in the area.
A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine’s health benefits
In the video above, we looked into the history of red wine and asked Dr. Harkin how the beverage can affect our health.
https://www.businessinsider.com/red-wine-good-heart-health-benefits-healthy-cardiologist-2019-4
Study Reveals Bartenders’ 13 Most-Recommended Spirits Brands
Patrón took the top spot for overall spirit for the second year in a row, also claiming the top spot for tequila.
US mezcal consumption climbs 32% in 2018
Consumption of mezcal in the US grew by 32.4% in 2018 – the largest gain across all spirit categories, according to new data.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/us-mezcal-consumption-climbs-32-in-2018/
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri to launch Tequila
Launching in May, Santo Fino Blanco Tequila is described as an “old world-style” Tequila and is made with 100% blue weber agave.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/sammy-hagar-and-guy-fieri-to-launch-tequila/
Beer That Tastes Like Beer But Doesn’t Get You Buzzed Is Booming
Alcohol-free brews let nondrinkers feel like part of the bar scene.
Budweiser launches commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing beer
The Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager salutes the “pioneering American spirit” that propelled the historic event, while recognizing the next great space frontier, Mars.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/budweiser-launches-commemorative-apollo-11-moon-landing-beer
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine (And More)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends.
New Whisky
Irving, Texas-based Silver Screen Bottling Co. will release The Fixer, a blended whiskey based on the Showtime series Ray Donovan. Named for the titular character’s underworld profession, The Fixer is now in pre-sales for $40 a 750-ml. before shipping begins in June. The 45% abv blend is 40% four-year-old Bourbon and 60% two-year-old whiskey. Ray Donovan, which has aired six seasons, stars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight. Silver Screen Bottling has previously produced tie-in spirits for Star Trek and the movie Predator.
A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
Sunshine and beer are a perfect pair.
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/04/19/boston-beer-gardens-2019
AMERICAN-MADE SPARKLING WINE AS RICH IN HISTORY AS IT IS IN TASTE—MEET SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS
For more than 50 years, the Davies family have operated the California vineyards, producing world-class sparkling wine modeled after the vintage Champagne method practiced France,
https://www.newsweek.com/schramsburg-sparkling-wine-american-chardonnay-1375622
A Guide to Chillable Red Wine
While Gamayand Pinot Noir are well-known contenders, the varieties listed here are also ripe for the refrigerator. Whatever you select, serve it at 50–60˚F.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/17/guide-to-chillable-red-wine/
Round 2 on Legislation for Labeling Texas Appellation Wines
Two years ago, a small group of Texas wineries found a legislator who was willing to introduce a bill in the Texas House of Representatives that would require all wines with a Texas appellation to contain 100 percent Texas-grown grapes. The bill never moved out of committee.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212655
9 Rieslings for People Who Think They Hate Riesling
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New JD App
Jack Daniel’s is releasing a smartphone app that uses augmented reality to illustrate the history of the brand. The app uses a phone’s camera to recognize a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. On-screen, the bottle’s label will fold out like a pop-up book in a series of informative dioramas on the Cave Spring water used and the distilling process, among others. This brand activation follows a virtual reality experience in 2016 and the launch of the official Jack Daniel’s podcast, “Around the Barrel,” last year. The app is available now as a free download on the Apple and Google Play stores.
Trentodoc: Italy’s Answer To Champagne Could Be Your Next Bubbly Obsession
Trentodoc, the name for the style of Italian sparkling wine from the Trentino region, is made by metodo classico, which is to say, in the French style of making Champagne
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
Today, the labyrinth-like legal apparatus constructed in Prohibition’s wake is just as likely to provide protection for entrenched alcohol interests as it is to encourage the responsible distribution and sale of beer, wine, and spirits.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/04/state-liquor-laws-21st-amendment-supreme-court-case/
A changing climate means an evolving Long Island wine industry
While discussions about climate change often evoke images of melting ice caps and dying coral reefs, winemakers, who are intrinsically in tune with changes in weather patterns, are concerned about the industry’s viability in the face of a changing climate.
https://northforker.com/2019/04/a-changing-climate-means-an-evolving-long-island-wine-industry/
What does it mean if a wine has a “bolt of iron”?
Sometimes wines have a metallic note to them. It’s neither a positive nor negative attribute (unless you don’t care for that type of flavor).
How did the taster come to the conclusion it reminded them of iron and not another type of metal? We don’t typically go around sucking on pieces of iron. But if you’ve ever tasted blood, blood tastes like iron. Other irony things you may have come across include raw steak, the smell of a butcher shop, or water that comes from old iron pipes. Sometimes athletes can have a metallic, bloody taste in their mouth after a workout, and some vitamins and medicines leave a similar aftertaste. A related descriptor is “sanguine,” which is a nice way to say “bloody.” I’ve also seen wines described as “steely” and “tinny” (“tinny” usually carries a negative connotation). Metallic notes sometimes overlap with minerallity.
As far as the “bolt” in this descriptor, I don’t think the taster was referring to “a metal fastener made of iron.” Rather, they meant it as a metaphorical flash of lightning of this iron flavor. When tasting a wine, sometimes elements crescendo, or fade away, creep up or sing in harmony with other elements. Here I’m imagining that iron note was “striking. “
Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Restaurants are well aware of this customer habit and might even use it to their advantage by taking a bottle they’re looking to get rid of and placing it in the second-cheapest slot.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/580852/why-choosing-second-cheapest-wine-isnt-good-idea
50 People Try to Open a Bottle of Wine
Watch as 50 people try to open a wine bottle using corkscrews, screwdriver, hammers and knives!
Why Weed and Wine Have More in Common Than You Think
Cannabis and Cabernet have a lot in common
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/20/weed-wine-aroma-pairings/
Making Game of Thrones Booze Is a Game of ‘Cat-and-Mouse’
A brewery, a winemaker, and a whisky master took us inside their fast-selling collaborations with the notoriously tight-lipped series.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a27167723/game-of-thrones-official-wine-beer-whisky/
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THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
Corn Syrup, Spice, and Everything Nice: What Adjunct Beers Are Made Of
WHAT ARE ADJUNCT BEERS MADE OF?
Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra ‘Boozy PBR’ Is Launching This Spring
PBR Extra weighs in at 6.5 percent ABV, compared to PBR’s 4.7 percent.
New Dunkins Beer
Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring a coffee-influenced beer to market. Following last October’s collaborative porter, Dunkin’ and Harpoon are rolling out Summer Coffee Pale Ale in select locations across the Eastern U.S. The 5% abv ale is brewed with Dunkin’s cold brew coffee and, according to the brewery, combines a light roastiness with hop-derived fruit flavors. Harpoon Brewery is the 18th-largest craft brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.
Why Port Wine Cocktails Are Worth Your Attention
Port sometimes suffers from a popular misconception. A fortified Portuguese wine long seen as an after-dinner drink, it’s often seen as an outdated libation. Some consider it as more the territory of grandpas playing checkers than hip, vibrant cocktail lounges.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/port-wine-cocktails-worth-attention/
Weighing Up the Value of Biodynamic Wine
Biodynamics is a growing segment of the wine industry, but is it worth the trouble and cost of conversion?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/weighing-up-the-value-of-biodynamic-wine
The latest chapter in the Napa Valley’s Franciscan wine saga: Sale to E. & J. Gallo
For Franciscan, the handoff brings an end to the winery’s chapter under Constellation, during which it enjoyed a significant presence in Napa that in time was considerably scaled back.
Is Gallo Saving the Wine Industry?
As a family business, they can take a longer, generational outlook focused on passing a flourishing business to future generations.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/08/is-gallo-saving-the-wine-industry
Wine Industry Floods The TTB With Its Opinions On Wine Nutritional Labeling
This initiative “is a major undertaking and not a small ruling,” so the extension is more than merited.
How to reach the ever-changing beer shopper
The beer shopper of old waited until they were at the store to make their decision on what to buy.
https://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/how-to-reach-the-ever-changing-beer-shopper/amp/
BAD WEATHER HAMMERS BAROSSA HARVEST
Bad weather has pushed down yields in Barossa Valley, Australia’s best-known wine region, with harvests said to be the lowest in 10 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/bad-weather-hammers-barossa-harvest/
THIS NEW HOME BAR LETS YOU MAKE ‘IRISH WHISKEY’ IN YOUR KITCHEN
Tech company Smart Spirits has launched a drink dispenser that allows you to create unique beverages that supposedly replicate the flavour of spirits such as whiskey, gin or rum at home.
THREE FACTS ABOUT THE GLOBAL ORGANIC WINE MARKET
While still wine consumption is set to stay fairly flat for the next few years, organic styles are rapidly entering the mainstream.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/three-facts-about-the-global-organic-wine-market/
11 Things You Should Know About Cantillon
Its beer was once near extinction, but today is among the rarest and most revered liquids in the world.
Beyond G&T: The Best Cocktails to Make With Tonic Water
When sipped straight, the bitter complexity of tonic water can be divisive; but those same flavors make tonic a wonderful match for a range of spirits.
A sommelier explains how ‘barnyard’ can be an attractive aroma in wine
When you smell barnyard, it’s almost like it’s an earthiness that’s as if you were to walk into, say, a horse barn
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-sommelier-explains-barnyard-hay-aroma-taste-2019-4
The Game of Thrones Guide to Wine
As it turns out, there is a huge overlap in the Venn diagram of people obsessed with wine and people obsessed with “Game of Thrones.”
https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-game-of-thrones-wine-20190409-story.html
Analytical Wine Tasting, Consumer Focus Group And Survey Available At One Social Media Site
Quini’s name is from the ancient Latin to depict the concept of “five at a time.” Therefore, Quini integrates consumer-generated data using five levels or modules:
The Scary Mommy Guide To Wine-ing
A crash coursein what makes wine so fine.
https://www.scarymommy.com/scary-mommy-guide-to-wine-ing/
Understanding Clean Wine Designations
For those of us who go to great lengthsto make sure our food is safe, why not do the same for wine?
https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/understanding-clean-wine-designations-zbcz1904
The Changing Perceptions on Drinking While Pregnant
I know that consuming wine and spirits while pregnant is the fault line of American dining-out culture.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/08/on-drinking-and-not-drinking-while-pregnant/
25 Lesser-Known Wine Regions of the World
Have You Heard of These Wine Regions?
https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/25-lesser-known-wine-regions-of-the-world.html
New Sparkling Drink
MillerCoors is launching Cape Line, a collection of three canned sparkling cocktails. Available in the flavors Strawberry Lemonade, Blackberry Mojito, and Margarita, the RTD slim can beverages are at 4.5% abv and contain six ingredients—carbonated water, alcohol from a cane sugar base, sugar, and fruit juice flavorings. Cape Line will be available in variety 6- and 12-packs and dedicated Strawberry Lemonade 6-packs. MillerCoors plans to push the brand with a marketing campaign that includes commercials on 20 different television networks and sampling events at festivals like Austin City Limits in the fall.
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New Mobile Disgorging Line is Open for Business
Wineries that want to produce sparkling wine have more options these days.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212230
Anatomy of the Rising Import Threat to U.S. Wine
Imports account for about a quarter to a third of US wine sales, a proportion that been relatively steady for the last few years but is higher now than it was 25 years ago
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/09/imports/
Understanding tension in wine
Tension’ and ‘energy’ are modish words to use about wine, as are ‘precision’ and ‘focus’.
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/jefford-on-monday/understanding-tension-in-wine
Worst Wine Marketing Slogans
“Our wines are as sustainable as an erection at a slaugherhouse.”
http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2019/04/worst-wine-marketing-slogans.html
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
“Our research suggests that customers don’t value and are less inclined to buy traditionally male products if they think they’ve been manufactured by women,”
https://thetakeout.com/study-beer-brewed-men-women-brewers-gender-bias-1833911171
ALSACE ‘CLOSER THAN EVER’ TO IMPOSING LEGAL SWEETNESS GUIDES ON LABELS
“We are closer than we have ever been,” said Séverine Schlumberger of Domaines Schlumberger in reference to Alsace imposing legal guides to sweetness levels in wine on labels.
GIUSTI LAUNCHES EXTRA BRUT PROSECCO
Asolo, is the only appellation in Prosecco that permits this drier style of fizz.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/giusti-launches-extra-brut-prosecco/
What is Oxidation Doing to My Wine?
Oxidation isn’t always bad. In fact, it’s a key part of most winemaking.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/09/wine-oxidation/
How To Make Small Wine Barrel Bluetooth Speaker
Cool project
https://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wine-Barrel-Bluetooth-Speaker/
The Future of Weed Is High-End Wine Pairings
Care for some kush with that Merlot?
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a26454549/weed-wine-food-pairings/
Homogeneity And Difference In The Wine World
If the thousands of bottles on wine shop shelves all taste the same, there is no justification for the vast number of brands and their price differentials.
https://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2019/04/homogeneity-and-difference-in-the-wine-world.html
Grasshopper secretion-infused Bourbon launches in US
US spirits producer Tamworth Distilling has created a Bourbon infused with the foul-smelling foam excreted as a defence mechanism by the eastern lubber grasshopper.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/grasshopper-secretion-infused-bourbon-launches-in-us/
All About Riesling
An aromatic white variety that can produce white wines ranging in style from bone-dry to very sweet. Germany is the world’s most important producer of Riesling.
New Effen
Effen vodka has added two new flavors. Effen Rosé, is a pink-colored, 37.5% abv expression that aims to capitalize on the ongoing rosé wine trend. Effen Yuzu Citrus is distilled with yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, and also is at 37.5% abv. Both vodkas are made with wheat sourced from Northern France, and have no added sugar or artificial flavors. Effen Rosé and Effen Yuzu Citrus are currently rolling out nationwide, retail priced at $22 a 750-ml.
Official ‘Game of Thrones’ wine collection was inspired by climates, cuisines of Westeros
As Tyrion Lannister matter-of-factly tells Jon Snow, “Everything is better with wine in the belly.” And as it turns out, the folks behind HBO’s “Game of Thrones” believe that principle extends to the show itself, too.
Five things you can learn from the color of your wine
The shade of the wine in your glass can hint at how it was made, which grape variety was used and where it is from
https://www.channel3000.com/content/five-things-you-can-learn-from-the-color-of-your-wine/1067807195
US wine exports: Who is buying the most?
A trade dispute damaged US wine exports to China in 2018, while one African country came from a long way back to become a top-10 destination, show new figures.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/us-wine-exports-figures-412012/#FI7u5A4Ovqh0Qgjz.99
HOW TO BUILD A WINE COLLECTION AT HOME WITHOUT THE STRESS
Despite what many people think, building a solid wine collection at home is an attainable—and affordable—goal.
http://imbibemagazine.com/how-to-build-a-wine-collection/
2018 California Final Grape Crush Report; Total crush 4.5 Million tons, up 6.2% from 2017
The 2018 crush totaled 4,506,583 tons, up 6.2 percent from the 2017 crush of 4,241,945 tons.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=99321
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Almost 30 years have passed since those early “red wine is good for you” studies came to light.
http://time.com/5552041/does-red-wine-help-you-live-longer/
Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc. Ready to Take Orders in USA
Based in Boston, Mass., CPWI imports, distributes and promotes boutique Croatian wines in the US. Currently representing wineries from the Dubrovnik county in Dalmatia, including all seven wineries in the Komarna region
https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/1064cca6b7ec41399c0c254c1c649179
Idaho: The Next Grapegrowing Frontier
In the last ten years the number of wineries in Idaho has doubled, but I don’t think we can measure how much the quality has improved in that time
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212368
Biodynamics – new approach needed?
We have frequently found ourselves looking to the scientific research of academia for help with issues that have arisen in the vineyard and winery
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/biodynamics-new-approach-needed?sfns=mo
Eight takeaways on closure choice and cork taint in Washington wine
Here are eight takeaways.
https://www.wawinereport.com/2019/04/eight-takeaways-on-closure-choice-and.html
7 times you should never drink alcohol
Here are some situations that don’t mix well with alcohol.
https://www.businessinsider.com/when-to-avoid-alcohol-2019-4
5 Reasons to Know the Wines of Spain’s Montsant DO
In 2002, Montsant, the Falset subzone of Tarragona DO in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain, was approved as its own DO level.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-reasons-to-know-the-wines-of-spains-montsant-do/
THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Most interesting to the VO story is the packaging, notably the ribbon on the bottle.
http://www.boozebusiness.com/the-seagram-vo-and-vo-gold-story
Kosher Wine Explained
What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Kosher-Wine-Explained
Can I ferment table grapes into wine? How?
First, it’s important to note that table grapes and wine grapes are not bred or grown for the same purposes. Table grapes are sturdier, bigger and crunchier, with thinner skins and often without seeds. Wine grapes are more fragile, with thicker skins, bigger seeds and more juice. Most important, wine grapes have more sugar than table grapes.
Sugar is the fuel for fermentation, the process by which yeast consumes sugar and converts it to alcohol and carbon dioxide. If you crushed a bunch of table grapes, I doubt that a fermentation would spontaneously commence; you would probably need to add sugar, as well as yeast. Even then, the resulting wine wouldn’t have the flavor or structure of wine made from wine grapes.
The wine producing nation you may not be familiar with
When it comes to producing wine, few countries have such a rich and captivating history like Hungary does.
https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/13/the-wine-producing-nation-you-may-not-be-familiar-with
Can vegans drink wine?
How many vegetarians and vegans know animal products are often used to make wine.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/advice/2019/04/12/can-vegans-drink-wine.html
Can you pair wine with asparagus?
Asparagus frightens the bejeezus out of wine.
Corked, heat damage and other flaws in your wine to watch out for
Admit it, you experience a flutter of dread when you open a bottle of wine, especially one not familiar to you or one you’ve held for extended time. Could this wine be, uh, flawed—even spoiled? We investigate this the next three weeks.
https://amp.gosanangelo.com/amp/3232398002
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