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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

04-15-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Top Gadgets for Cooling Your Wine

Take this quiz to find out what type of beer you should try

Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission

Hangover-Free Synthetic Alcohol Could Be Ready in Five Years

For the past decade, David Nutt, a London-based scientist, has been working on a safe form of synthetic alcohol that provides all the positives of drinking, without the health issues, hangovers, and risk of overindulging.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/hangover-free-synthetic-alcohol/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3afba0a606-APRIL_1_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3afba0a606-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-3afba0a606-38937345&mc_cid=3afba0a606&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Design Can Sell More Wine

Architects and designers offer tips for wineries on how to maximize the visitor experience.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/how-design-can-sell-more-wine

Which Red Wine Is the Most Likely to Stain My Teeth?

WHICH RED WINES ARE WORSE THAN OTHERS WHEN IT COMES TO STAINING MY TEETH?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-which-red-wine-is-the-most-likely-to-stain-my-teeth/

I Found the Bag I’ll Be Wearing All Summer — It’s Only $5 and Holds a Bottle of Wine

Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and “BYO wine” festivals, this cute bag is a total win-win in our books.

https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Urban-Outfitters-Wine-Tote-Bag-45954618

Do we need more varieties

Are we heading toward the Coca-Cola-isation of wine?

https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/01/do-we-need-more-varieties/

Champagne’s terroir problem

This is an ongoing issue for Champagne as their northern latitudes make them verysusceptible to rot and fungal issues so it’s difficult to work organically or even biodynamically

https://www.hudin.com/champagnes-terroir-problem/

Prosecco’s 21st Century Challenge

Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is produced in the rolling hills of northwest Italy. It is also the world’s best-selling sparkling wine

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/03/27/proseccos-21st-century-challenge/amp/

TOP 10 APPS FOR WINE LOVERS

Apps have become a staple tool in modern life, helping to manage every aspect of one’s personal and professional life.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/top-10-apps-for-wine-lovers/

11 Things You Should Know About Stella Artois

Find out what the brand is up to, and why it’s ridding itself of an extremely offensive nickname

https://vinepair.com/articles/stella-artois/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ccad8aba43-APRIL_2_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ccad8aba43-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ccad8aba43-38937345&mc_cid=ccad8aba43&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 Up-and-Coming Varieties to Know from Portugal

From Encruzado to Baga, these grapes are gaining traction in the U.S. market

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/8-up-and-coming-varieties-to-know-from-portugal/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=71340333&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ms0OA5w6eQjdS-cEoN-511hI5uIMBsj-AhtACeWOiSYlarlQCM9CkaOi3QuzDhRCjSNNCcSgrLX7RNNffri-OqCodjxopHUnJIh8l853YZYoQJL0&_hsmi=71340949

Texas Lawmaker Introduces A Bill To Change The State’s Wine Appellation Rule

Let’s face it, a U.S. wine label isn’t always 100% clear

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/04/01/texas-lawmaker-introduces-a-bill-to-change-the-states-wine-appellation-rule/#1d7bd1f372e9

Wine Windows Were the Original Speakeasies

These clever little wine holes (can you spot one below?) let the people of Florence buy their wine right from the source.

https://www.housebeautiful.com/about/a26991587/wine-windows-florence/

Here’s what food you should pair with Trader Joe’s $4 wines, according to a sommelier

We asked a sommelier who also specializes in wine education and food pairing to taste three of these Charles Shaw organic wines — a cabernet sauvignon, a pinot grigio, and a rosé — and give her recommendations of food to pair with them.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-wine-pairings-sommelier-2019-4

Cupcake Vineyards Celebrates the National Launch of Its Wine Cans at Coachella

Cupcake Returns as Official Wine Sponsor Offering New Ways to Choose Joy This Festival Season

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190402005217/en/Cupcake-Vineyards-Celebrates-National-Launch-Wine-Cans

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Bacardi Lime debuts in US

Bacardi Lime is made from a base of Bacardi white rum that is then infused with natural lime flavours, offering a lime zest aroma and citrus notes.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/bacardi-lime-debuts-in-us/

Love trivia? Here are wine facts to impress your friends with

Some winsome wine facts to amuse and entertain you over your morning cup of coffee or evening sips of wine:

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/entertainment/2019/04/03/trivia-wine-facts-impress-friends-san-angelo/3232378002/

Michael David Winery Launches “Freakshow Maskerade” Face Filter App

Interactive face filter app now available for download – Become your favorite freak and win a spot on the label!

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/michael-david-winery-launches-freakshow-maskerade-face-filter-app-300823545.html

Constellation to offload 30 brands in $1.7 billion Gallo deal

US drinks firm Constellation Brands has agreed to sell approximately 30 wine and spirits brands to E&J Gallo Winery for US$1.7 billion.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/constellation-to-offload-30-brands-in-1-7-billion-gallo-deal/

What Gallo’s $1.7 billion buyout of Constellation’s bargain-priced wines really means

https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/What-Gallo-s-1-7-billion-buyout-of-13739680.php

Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission

The geographic indication provides the strongest possible protection against these infringements and gives us the basis for enforcement action against misleading products.”

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/irish-whiskey-gains-gi-status-from-european-commission/

Peeps and beer: What brews pair best with Easter candy?

There’s no surer sign of spring than store aisles brimming with jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate rabbits.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/03/peeps-and-beer-what-brews-pair-best-with-easter-candy/

What craft beer’s continued growth means for beer drinkers

Either craft beer is going to completely take over the beer market, or, it’s an unsustainably growing bubble that’s going to burst any minute.

https://thetakeout.com/craft-beer-growth-2018-statistics-explained-analysis-1833778219

Dewar’s Unveils The Double Double Series, A New Release Of Ultra-Aged Scotch Whiskies

Dewar’s Scotch whisky has unveiled a new line of bottlings called the Double Double Series. The range includes a 21-year-old ($50 a 375-ml.), a 27-year-old ($100 a 375-ml.), and a 32-year-old ($150 a 375-ml.), the latter marking Dewar’s oldest expression to date.

All of the above are finished in Sherry casks—the 21-year-old in Oloroso, the 27-year-old in Palo Cortado, and the 32-year-old in Pedro Ximenez. The launch is being backed by a four-part short film created by actress Tuppence Middleton.

Dewar’s recently unveiled a new, $15 million ad campaign for the entire franchise, highlighting its maturation process. The campaign, which will run through the end of 2019, features television spots as well as print ads in sports, food and travel publications. Dewar’s also has been ratcheting up the focus on its single malt portfolio, which includes Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Deveron, Craigellachie, and Royal Brackla.

Top Wine Innovations in Bars & Restaurants

Read crowd-sourced reviews, make online reservations, explore electronic wine lists, pay at the table and email yourself the receipt. Just don’t forget to thank the restaurant on social media as you grab your rideshare home.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-wine-in-the-restaurant-industry-is-evolving/

Top Tools for Wine at Home

Looking for something wine-related to go with your smart home assistant, streaming device and video doorbell with facial recognition software?

https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-technology-is-improving-wine-at-home/

Franzia’s New “Little Franz” Mini Boxed Wines Make For The Most Adorable Summer Sip

The new “Little Franz” mini boxes of wine come in the following four flavors. Here’s what you can expect each one to taste like, per Franzia:

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/franzias-new-little-franz-mini-boxed-wines-make-for-the-most-adorable-summer-sip-17007129

How to keep your wine cool in warm weather

Some suggestions for combating ‘warm wine syndrome’

https://www.ft.com/content/47529b90-559f-11e9-91f9-b6515a54c5b1

Guide To Franciacorta, Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine Region

Franciacorta is a region infused with cultural significance and a thriving enological tradition.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/liviahengel/2019/04/04/a-weekend-guide-to-franciacorta-italys-best-sparkling-wine-region/#b085ec37cfc8

How to Pick Great Wine Without Relying Solely on Wine Scores

There are ways to choose great wine without relying on wine scores

https://www.familyfreshmarket.com/blog/how-pick-great-wine-without-relying-solely-wine-scores

The Wine Enthusiast Amazon Alexa Skill

The Wine Enthusiast skill will also provide step-by-step recipes pulled right from pages of the magazine and sent directly to your Alexa app.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/04/the-wine-enthusiast-amazon-alexa-skill/

Millennials are drinking less beer. So beer is becoming more like juice.

Explaining the rise of Naturdays, Corona Refrescas, and the “flavored malt beverage.”

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/4/18295599/naturdays-corona-refresca-limearita-ritas-spritz

This Bright, Bracing Italian Sparkler Could Be a ‘Prosecco Killer’ — if Given the Chance

A frizzante wine from Emilia-Romagna, Pignoletto is light and fruity, with herbal aromas, citrus notes, and crisp apple flavors.

https://vinepair.com/articles/pignoletto-italian-sparkling-wine-guide/

Menthol Is Not Mint: Decoding Freshness in Wine

We identify flavors based on our stored memories of having encountered them before.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/05/menthol-is-not-mint-decoding-freshness-wine

Five Ways Smartphones are Changing How We Drink Wine

Smartphones have made it easier than ever to learn about wine

https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/smartphones-wine/

You’ve Been Serving Champagne All Wrong — Here’s How To Do It Right

Flutes may look pretty, but they diminish the aroma of your (probably pricey) bubbly. Good thing there’s a super simple solution.

https://www.coastalliving.com/syndication/how-to-serve-champagne

Take this quiz to find out what type of beer you should try

To simplify the process of picking a beer, take this quick and easy quiz which gives you a beer recommendation based on your flavor preferences.

https://www.thisisinsider.com/quiz-to-find-out-what-type-of-beer-to-drink-2019-4

TOP 9 WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR WINE

Or a things that a dedicated wine lover will not do.

https://www.winepicker.co.uk/blog/top-9-worst-things-you-can-do-with-your-wine/

MEET THE HEALTHY RED WINE THAT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER

Red wine has long been touted for its many alleged benefits, but there may be one particular type of red wine that supersedes them all.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/health-fitness/cannonau-red-wine-18397

Is this the best wine in the world? 40 million reviews say so.

What’s the best wine in the world? Every winemaker would love to produce it. Every wine lover would love to drink it and hoard a few bottles in the cellar. Every wine writer would love to anoint it and tell you to buy it.

https://www.nhregister.com/food/article/Is-this-the-best-wine-in-the-world-40-million-13744695.php

Top Gadgets for Cooling Your Wine

Your days of plunging a bottle into an ice and salt bath in order to keep it cold are over—you’ve got more stylish and effective options.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/top-gadgets-for-cooling-your-wine/

This Exceptional $300 Wine is Produced in the Foothills of the Himalayas

Ao Yun is a vino easy to sip, almost impossible to produce.

http://www.realclearlife.com/food-drink/exceptional-300-wine-produced-foothills-himalayas/

Napa’s Problem is Cars, Not Drought

US editor W. Blake Gray looks at the options following the passing of Napa’s development bill.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/napas-problem-is-cars-not-drought

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

04-08-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

All the Game of Thrones Booze You Can Drink for the Final Season

Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant

How Americans Consume Rosé

New Beringer Bros.Wine

Treasury Wine Estates has extended its Beringer Bros. range with the launch of a Sauvignon Blanc aged in Tequila barrels. Retailing at $17 in line with the rest of the Beringer Bros. portfolio, the newcomer is aged for 60 days in barrels once used to age premium Tequila. The new Tequila barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc joins a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blend—all aged in Bourbon barrels—in the Beringer Bros. portfolio.

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Study Reveals America’s Favorite Drunk Snacks

Whether your poison is pizza, chips, or chicken wings, there’s simply no better way to round off a drinking session than with a late-night (or early morning) drunken snack.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/americas-favorite-drunk-snacks/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b8b18cda48-MAR_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b8b18cda48-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-b8b18cda48-38937345&mc_cid=b8b18cda48&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Bulleit

Diageo-owned Bulleit has added a new 12-year-old rye whiskey to its lineup. A blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, Bulleit Rye 12-year-old straight American whiskey is aged in new charred oak barrels for a minimum of 12 years prior to bottling. The new, 92-proof release is the first permanent addition to the Bulleit Rye portfolio—which originally launched in 2011—and will be available for a retail price of $50 a 750-ml. across Colorado, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Oregon, California, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

10 Things You Should Know About Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Arguably the world’s most important wine producer, in one of the most prestigious wine regions on the planet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s bottles fetch unfathomable sums at auction.

https://vinepair.com/articles/domaine-romanee-conti-facts/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=590b3a7b7b-MAR_26_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-590b3a7b7b-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-590b3a7b7b-38937345&mc_cid=590b3a7b7b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

EU approves Tequila GI

Tequila has been registered as a geographical indication (GI) product in the European Union.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/03/eu-approves-tequila-gi/

New Challenges On The Radar For The Wine Business

Economic bumps in the road and demographic shifts are shaking up the U.S. wine market

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2019/03/25/new-challenges-on-the-radar-for-the-wine-business/#16a380a1775c

Tipsy Lit Launches Perfect Pairings Of Wine And Books

Women have been combining book clubs and wine drinking as long as book clubs have been around, but one wine company and one publishing company have decided to make this an official pairing.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanettehurt/2019/03/25/tipsy-lit-launches-perfect-pairings-of-wine-and-books/#31d60b143cec

PERFECT WINE PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE FOODS

WE’VE PAIRED THE PERFECT WINES TO AMERICA’S 18 FAVORITE DISHES.

https://www.newsweek.com/wine-food-pairing-1374123

Carignan is Working its Way into the Spotlight

These days, thanks to better vineyard management and lower-yielding old vines, varietal Carignan wines from all over the world tempt with tart red-fruit notes, baking spices and savory smokiness.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/carignan-spotlight/

Stop Trying To Make “Healthy Cocktails” Happen

Although I believe that cocktails, consumed in moderation, can be part of a healthy lifestyle, under no circumstances should alcoholic beverages be promoted as “healthy.”

https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/healthy-cocktails-arent-real/

Constellation Brands Sued Over To Kalon Vineyard

The Vineyard House, a boutique Napa winery, has sued Constellation Brands in federal court, claiming that the late Robert Mondavi knowingly misled the U.S. Patent Office into granting him a trademark for the To Kalon vineyards in the Oakville AVA.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/constellation-brands-sued-over-to-kalon-vineyard/

UNESCO world heritage wine regions to visit: Updated

How many UNESCO sites have you ticked off? Get inspired with our guide to top UNESCO wine regions and cities for wine lovers,

https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/decanter-travel-guide-world-heritage-regions-25003/#c6C8H7zLiDflPrp0.99

Cavit Rosé

Palm Bay International has launched a new packaging format for its Cavit Rosé. Made from a blend of Trentino-sourced red varietals, the new entry is now rolling out nationwide in 4-packs of 187-ml. bottles ($10). A 750-ml. bottle format of the 2018 Cavit Rosé debuted earlier this month. Cavit is the top-selling Italian wine by volume in the U.S. market at nearly 3.5 million cases, led by its Pinot Grigio varietal.

M.S. Walker to Acquire Winebow’s Wholesale Operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

M.S. Walker has been a major force in the industry and a leading distributor in New England for decades

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/03/28/ms-walker-acquire-winebows-wholesale-operations

How Americans Consume Rosé

As the thermometer begins to climb, one thing is certain—pink is spreading, as rosé, the fastest growing wine category in the United States, takes over retailer’s shelves.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellewilliams/2019/03/27/how-americans-consume-rose/#51a845601b50

16 Stylish Wines For Upscale Breakfasts

If you can drink a mimosa for breakfast, then wine for breakfast is fine too. In fact, one could make a pretty strong argument to ditch the OJ altogether and just drink wine.

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-for-breakfast/?utm_campaign=3%2F28%2F2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Oregon%20v.%20Burgundy%2C%20Breakfast%2C%20Journal%20%28MNkrgZ%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

For Cancer Risk, a Bottle of Wine Equals This Many Cigarettes

Drinking a bottle of wine per week may be like smoking five to 10 cigarettes in the same time period, in terms of cancer risk, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.

https://www.livescience.com/65092-alcohol-cigarettes-cancer-risk.html

Why The Cloudy Bay Shed Must Be On Your Wine Travel Bucket List

The Cloudy Bay team has been hunting wine gold in Central Otago since before 2010, cultivating vineyards and fine-tuning everything from pruning to site selection

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2019/03/27/why-the-cloudy-bay-shed-must-be-on-your-wine-travel-bucket-list/#7adf278130cc

The basics of building your own wine cellar

What do I need to know to properly prepare the space?

https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/nwhomes/the-basics-of-building-your-own-wine-cellar/

SIX COMMON WINE MYTHS, BUSTED

Six wine myths and do a little fact-checking.

https://www.shopdanssupermarket.com/blog/six-common-wine-myths-busted

Getting Funky with Reductive Wines

When it comes to wine jargon, buzzwords come and go. However, the term reduction, particularly “positive reduction”, has seemingly stayed, making a home for itself in the daily vocabulary of industry folk worldwide.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/getting-funky-with-reductive-wines

Obscure wine statistics

Wine Australia recently released an online tool to assist wine exporters.

https://www.therealreview.com/2019/03/28/obscure-wine-statistics/

THESE ARE THE FASTEST-GROWING CRAFT BREWERIES IN THE US, ACCORDING TO THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION

US trade body the Brewers Association has published a list of the country’s craft breweries that are becoming popular, fast.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/these-are-the-fastest-growing-craft-breweries-in-the-us-according-to-the-brewers-association/

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OFFERS NEW COURSE ON ALCOHOL SCIENCE

Oxfordshire brewery Hook Norton and the Cotswolds Distillery have teamed up with The Open University on a new online course focusing on the science of alcohol.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/the-open-university-offers-new-course-on-alcohol-science/

How to Pair Brie with Wine

Brie is a soft ripened cheese that’s classified as a bloomy rind, from the historic Brie district of France

https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/28/pair-brie-with-wine/

Demystifying Italian Amaro

Amaro, Italy’s signature bitter liqueur, is prized for all the barks and herbs that famously aid digestion after a big meal. But the spirit offers much more than its bitter reputation.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/28/demystifying-italian-amaro/

CATENA DEBUTS WINE AND FOOD DOCUSERIES ON AMAZON

Argentina’s Catena Zapata has launched a new wine documentary series called It Starts With Wine on Amazon Prime Video, hosted by Dr Laura Catena and featuring a selection of celebrated winemakers, producers and chefs from around the world.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/catena-debuts-wine-and-food-docuseries-on-amazon/

This Wine-Scented Candle For “Okay Moms” Is A Major Mood

The description for the product posted on the Whiskey River site explained that they celebrate okay moms because they offer the reality of motherhood: “sippy cup wine, the five-second rule, and loads and loads of naps.” It’s a mood to say the least.

https://www.romper.com/p/this-wine-scented-candle-for-okay-moms-is-a-major-mood-16993170

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cooking with Wine

Cooking with wine can be a bit intimidating

https://www.kosher.com/shows/video/476/the-dos-and-donts-of-cooking-with-wine

Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant

If you thought the Millennials were hard to please, wait until you see what’s coming after them.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/saving-wine-from-the-sober-generation

More consumers are staying at home to drink

Zero waste winery serves straight from the barrel

A new winery in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla is based on a new concept that skips the bottling process.

https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/03/26/zero-waste-winery-serves-straight-from-the-barrel/

Greek Wine Is Trending, Depending on Whom You Ask

Those who follow drinks trends have heard these claims before.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-greek-wine-now/

Vin jaune from eastern France is ‘the durian of the wine world’, beloved and hated in equal measure

The distinctive wine is made from the quirky savagnin grape grown in Jura, the smallest of France’s AOS regions

https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3003666/vin-jaune-eastern-france-durian-wine-world

Budweiser Is Selling Jackie Robinson Beer For His 100th Birthday This MLB Season

Sold as part of a campaign honoring Robinson’s heroic achievements both on and off the field, baseball fans can now “raise a bud” to the icon who changed the game.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26973496/budweiser-mlb-jackie-robinson-100th-birthday-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=6e5a72eff7-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-6e5a72eff7-36686829

The Best Tasting Liquors, According To The Masses

What is the best-tasting alcohol on the market? That’s almost impossible to answer. The best tasting liquor is very, very subjective.

https://uproxx.com/life/best-tasting-liquor-ranked/

Netflix And Sip: Best Wines To Pair With Your Favorite TV Shows

While many of you may have a go-to snack, but how about the perfect drink?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/eustaciahuen/2019/03/30/netflix/#273968f61964

A sommelier compared 11 wines from Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, and BJ’s — and the winner was clear

11 different low-cost wines to try from big-box stores like Costco, Target, BJ’s, and Trader Joe’s.

Watch the video above to see how she ranked bottles of cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, and rosé, all under $10.

https://www.thehour.com/technology/businessinsider/article/A-sommelier-compared-11-wines-from-Costco-13727944.php

Does Your Wine Smell Like A Wet Dog? Polluted Corks And Microbiology Are To Blame

Two chemical reactions must (sequentially) take place to form TCA, but they are very different

https://www.acsh.org/news/2019/03/29/does-your-wine-smell-wet-dog-polluted-corks-and-microbiology-are-blame-13912

How to Pair Wine with Classic French Cuisine

What to drink with boeuf Bourguignon, vichyssoise and poulet rôti.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/chicago/dining-in/wine-pairings-classic-french-food/news

Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant

Many restaurants invite diners to BYO, with corkage fees that typically hover around $40. There are also restaurants that don’t have a liquor license to sell wine, so they welcome diners to bring in their own and the bottle will be opened with a more modest corkage fee.

https://blog.opentable.com/2019/corkage-uncorked-how-when-to-bring-wine-into-a-restaurant-hackdining/

How Provençal Winemakers Are Responding to Climate Change

Exploring the research and strategies helping to keep the region’s rosés crisp and fresh

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-provencal-winemakers-are-responding-to-climate-change/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=71256299&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9no4BWRbKv5ls6ip1OXjVbx1T8jldzcyoz5F4-VKYLFlaU_BvsxFbqZv2AhRUZo_3UzPFW1GJD3Nos_y1y_8kUuyI-FaAQtry2Mde-eFbTtNH1pVY&_hsmi=71255941

Peanut Butter Jelly & Wine Pop-Up Lounge opening at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

The Chanler will offer uniquely designed PB&J combinations with suggested wine pairings

http://whatsupnewp.com/2019/03/peanut-butter-jelly-wine-pop-up-lounge-opening-at-the-chanler-at-cliff-walk/

All the Game of Thrones Booze You Can Drink for the Final Season

Game of Thrones is a show made for drinking. The characters swig red wine and barley beer as they go about their scheming and conquering.

https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g26985475/best-game-of-thrones-drinks-collaborations/

A French region calculates the true cost of its wine

A project conducted by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins AOC du Languedoc & IGP Sud de France (Languedoc Wines Council) has demonstrated why winegrowers literally cannot afford to be in this segment.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/news/french-region-calculates-true-cost-of-its-wine

The Wine & Sorbet Slushies I’ll Be Sipping All Spring

All you need to do is stir.

https://food52.com/blog/23812-easy-wine-slushies-sorbet-slushie-recipes

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