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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

12-11-2023

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Exploring wine’s wellness secrets

Is the US premium tequila boom over?

Wine’s Glass Problem

Chaos in a Glass: The History of Cold Duck, the German-American Wine-Dreg Punch

Cold Duck has origins that trace back to a German prince and a storied Detroit hotel.

https://vinepair.com/articles/detroit-cold-duck-sparkling-wine-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5dc8509320-NOVEMBER_21_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5dc8509320-38937345&mc_cid=5dc8509320&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Boozing with Bonaparte: what did Napoleon drink?

Soldier, emperor and, eventually, exile – Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise from artillery officer to conqueror of Europe is a story that continues to inspire artists, writers and Hollywood directors such as Ridley Scott. But what were the wines behind his success?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/11/boozing-with-bonaparte-what-did-napoleon-drink/

Ask a Wine Pro: What Does Monopole Mean?

Monopole, which translates to monopoly, is a French term used to describe when an entire vineyard is owned by a single grower or company.

https://vinepair.com/articles/monopole-wine-term-explained/

How to Drink Sake, According to Pros

Japan’s rice-based brew, say experts, works hot or cold, for fine dining or snacking, in a wine glass or ceramics, and beyond. You just need to learn some guidelines.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/how-to-drink-sake/

My Real Beef With Mommy Wine Culture

Mommy wine culture has become a meme but behind the meme underlies a huge issue.

https://www.yourtango.com/self/my-real-beef-mommy-wine-culture

Scientists say mystery of how red wine headaches occur may be solved

Researchers home in on phenolic flavonoids as culprit for headaches that come on soon after a glass or two

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/nov/20/red-wine-headaches-phenolic-flavonoids-scientists

Wine’s Glass Problem

And it’s weighty, literally

https://www.oregonwinepress.com/article?articleTitle=wine-rsquo-s-glass-problem–1700247167–3660–news

Did You Know These Brands Are Owned By Celebrities?

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names own companies discreetly, as opposed to others that are widely recognized for their celebrity founders. This is a list of 15 such brands.

https://wealthofgeeks.com/did-you-know-these-brands-are-owned-by-celebrities/

The Biggest Misconception About Tequila Worms Is Right In The Name

That is because the practice of bottling liquor with a worm inside does not come from tequila at all, but instead from a type of mezcal.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1448785/biggest-myth-tequila-worm-mezcal/

Use A Rolling Pin To Fit Corks Back Into Wine Bottles

If you’ve managed to keep the cork intact when you pull it out you could try to squeeze it back in, but it’s compressed by a machine when they place it in the bottle, and once it pops out the cork swells up bigger than the opening.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1454795/use-rolling-pin-fit-cork-into-wine-bottle/

The 25 Most Popular Beers in America, According to YouGov

Read on to discover the 25 beers Americans love the most, according to YouGov’s findings, as of Nov., 2023:

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/25-most-popular-beers-america/

How does a New Zealand winery make Italian Prosecco?

So, it’s using its name recognition and reputation to sell Prosecco — a global-citizen approach to brand extension.

https://www.princegeorgenow.com/watercooler/news/news/Food_Drink/Wine_column_How_does_a_New_Zealand_winery_make_Italian_Prosecco/

Why The Material Of Your Wine Glass Really Does Matter

There’s one factor that should never be ignored when it comes to drinking wine, and that is the material that the glass is made from.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1452787/why-material-wine-glass-matters/

Why can’t you buy beer and wine at the grocery store in Rhode Island?

In 46 states, grocery and convenience stores can sell beer, wine, or all kinds of alcohol.

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/business/2023/11/22/why-cant-you-buy-beer-and-wine-at-the-grocery-store-in-rhode-island/71329015007/

What is Italian grappa, and how to enjoy it

The Italian drink, made by distilling grape skins, acts as a perfect digestif

https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/drink/what-is-italian-grappas-111700733073691.html

Pairing Wine and Cannabis With Tech

Wine and weed might not be the first combination you think of when it comes to pairings, but it is a duo making an impact on the alcohol and cannabis industries

https://cannatechtoday.com/pairing-wine-and-cannabis-with-tech/

Napa 2023 might be ‘the vintage of a lifetime’

Despite producers beginning harvest up to a month later than usual, 2023 is looking to be “one of the greats”, according to the latest California Vintners Report

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/11/napas-2023-harvest-might-be-the-vintage-of-a-lifetime/

The Quality Difference Between Single Malt And Blended Whiskey

Determining the quality of a spirit can be tricky.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1451514/difference-single-malt-blended-whiskey/

The major factors driving up the prices of US wine

American consumers are experiencing sticker shock for domestic wines. How did US bottles get so expensive?

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20231121-how-us-wine-became-so-expensive

White Malbec Is the New White Wine You’ve Never Heard Of

White malbec is the new low-calorie wine you need to start drinking.

https://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/argentina/experiences/news/what-is-white-malbec

New AI Sommelier service launched

Big Hammer Wines has launched a new AI wine sommelier service, enhancing the online wine shopping experience

https://vino-joy.com/2023/11/21/new-ai-sommelier-service-launched/

Pairing Pixels and Pinots: Our Favorite Video Games with Wine

Whether it’s a villain’s favorite tipple or sustenance for a fantasy journey, wine plays a role in gaming. Here’s our guide to the vino-video trend

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/winemaking-wine-drinking-in-video-games

You Can Buy Better Wine if You Know What to Look for on the Bottle Label

Decoding the label on that bottle of Barolo doesn’t have to be as tricky as it seems.

https://www.foodandwine.com/how-to-read-wine-labels-8403480

Don’t Look To The Color Of Your Beer To Indicate Its Alcohol Content

If you’re a new beer enjoyer — or if you just don’t know a ton about the different types of beer yet — then you may be wondering if the drink’s color has anything to do with its alcohol content.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1457320/color-of-beer-does-not-indicate-alcohol-content/

23 Wines With The Most Eye-Catching Labels

Old-school wine snobs might mock people who choose wine based on the label.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1459911/wines-best-eye-catching-labels/

Fiasco Flashbacks? Rediscovering Chianti Classico

A fiasco is a type of bottle. It is bulb-shaped and wrapped in straw that both protects the glass from breakage and keeps the rounded-bottom vessel from tipping over.

https://wineeconomist.com/2023/11/28/fiasco/

The State of the Sparkling Wine Market

Sparkling wine sales are robust across all major regions, but experts are on standby for a potential slowdown in the near future

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-state-of-the-sparkling-wine-market/

The whisky regions of Scotland: Each has its own history and flavor profile

Your cheat sheet to Scotch whisky regions

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/scotch-whisky-regions/

Is the US premium tequila boom over?

IWSR data shows that tequila’s expansion at the top end is slowing, as declines at the bottom end have turned around into growth

https://www.theiwsr.com/is-the-us-premium-tequila-boom-over/

Wine’s worst enemy: Carter combats ‘no safe limit’ claims

“The World Health Organization came out in 2022 and they declared there is ‘no safe limit’ for drinking alcohol. They are pressuring the EU to change their guidelines about cancer, they have come out and they have said alcohol causes cancer.”

https://winetitles.com.au/wines-worst-enemy-carter-combats-no-safe-limit-claims/

The Most Popular Blended Scotch Whiskies in the U.S. (2023)

Brands that seem to fare well in the current blended Scotch landscape are those still innovating and continuing to launch new releases.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/most-popular-blended-scotch-whiskies-america/

The Ultimate Blanco Tequila Flavor Map

Tequila’s popularity is on the rise and shows no sign of stopping. And with the increased recognition of this agave-based spirit, it’s more important than ever to understand its diverse characteristics.

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequila-blanco-flavor-map-visualization/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a393742c0c-NOVEMBER_30_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a393742c0c-38937345&mc_cid=a393742c0c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Beginner’s Guide to Creme de Cassis

Here’s why this throwback berry liqueur deserves a spot on your bar.

https://www.foodandwine.com/creme-de-cassis-guide-8407389

Cheers to health: Exploring wine’s wellness secrets

Despite the risks of alcohol overconsumption, the health benefits of consuming wine in moderate quantities are well known

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231128/Cheers-to-health-Exploring-wines-wellness-secrets.aspx

In Georgia, wine’s surprising birthplace, winemakers revive ancient grapes

If you asked most people where they think the birthplace of wine is, they’d probably get it wrong. The small former Soviet Republic of Georgia holds that distinction.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgia-grape-growing-wine-production-60-minutes/

4 Sommelier Hacks to Keep an Open Bottle of Champagne Bubbly

Don’t dump out the good bubbly just because the party’s over.

https://www.foodandwine.com/how-to-keep-champagne-bubbly-8404691

The Grapes Used To Make Wine Aren’t Your Normal Store-Bought Variety

Have you ever looked at the price tag of an expensive bottle of wine and thought: What’s all the fuss? Grapes are common at the supermarket, so how can some of these bottles be so expensive when they’re just made from grapes? It might come as a surprise, but the supermarket-standard varieties you’re familiar with like Concord, crimson seedless, and Cotton Candy grapes aren’t being used by the greatest vineyards in the world to make their wines.

https://www.mashed.com/1456005/grapes-used-make-wine-different/

The lowdown on madeira wines

Like port, madeira is a fortified wine, but it’s made in a unique way on the lonely island of Madeira, which sits about 320 miles off the west coast of Morocco

https://www.olivemagazine.com/reviews/the-lowdown-on-madeira-wines/

Why This One Piece of Information is the Most Important Thing on Your Bottle of Mezcal

Making better mezcal cocktails starts with reading the bottle a little more closely.

https://www.foodandwine.com/mezcal-agave-8406865

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