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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
10-30-2023
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is Wine Vegan? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Difference Between A Good And A Bad Whiskey
How to Pair Wine with Pie
Your guide to Northern Virginia’s 50+ wineries
Now let’s raise a glass to Virginia wine country
Should red wine be removed from the Mediterranean diet?
In another study, they found that people who followed what the researchers defined as a moderate Mediterranean drinking plan—choosing red wine, drinking with meals, and spreading consumption over the course of the week—had a lower risk of mortality than people who abstained from alcohol. Martínez-González noted that additional recent studies have found that light to moderate alcohol consumption lowered the relative risks for premature mortality, and mortality from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/red-wine-mediterranean-diet/
New Study Reveals Which Wine Containers U.S. Consumers Believe Are Most Environmentally Friendly
Wine bottles, boxes, cans, tetra or plastic wine bottles – which have the lightest weight and are most environmentally friendly?
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/277905
An Expert’s Advice For Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit To A Wine Shop
Discuss what you already know you like about wine with the expert.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1419052/expert-advice-maximize-visit-wine-shop/
An Inside Listen: Winemakers’ Harvest Playlists
The music that inspires harvest, brought directly to your ears.
https://www.mensjournal.com/wine/winemakers-harvest-playlists
Are You a Wine Snob? 8 Red Flags to Spot
Worried you’re being a bit much yourself? Here are eight red flags to recognize (and avoid).
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/wine-snob-red-flags/
Remembering Schmidt Beer, ‘the Brew that Grew With the Great Northwest’
Not to be confused with Schlitz or Philadelphia’s Schmidt’s, Schmidt is a Minnesota-born macro lager that’s just about as macro as it gets — in story, spirit, and flavor.
How to Pair Wine with Pie
To help uncover the best wine and pie pairings, we asked several sommeliers from across the globe to weigh in. They had a lot of thoughts on what makes a great one
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-pair/pie-and-wine-pairings/
How Mushrooms Can Help Improve The Flavor Of Old Red Wine
Believe it or not, mushroom dishes can actually improve the quality of your old red wine to the point where it can become pleasant and palatable.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1413466/mushrooms-improve-flavor-old-red-wine/
Can Beer Ever Be Completely Gluten-Free?
When avoiding gluten for health-related reasons, it can be a serious struggle to know if something is completely safe to consume
Should wine sommeliers be classified as skilled workers?
Wine sommeliers could be added to the skilled worker list for foreign nationals entering the UK for employment, following a recommendation to reclassify the role.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/10/should-wine-sommeliers-be-classified-as-skilled-workers/
Consumers find buying wine ‘a stressful experience’
Wine buyers will spend a third more on impressing guests than just themselves and 23% find purchasing stressful, according to research by UK retailer Lidl.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/10/consumers-buying-wine-stressful-lidl/
What Even Is “Fine Wine” Anymore?
It’s no accident that so many defining features of the new luxury materialized alongside the wider mainstreaming of natural wine
https://punchdrink.com/articles/fine-wine-luxury-recommendations/
Hemp Study: Vineyard cover crop works well
A study of hemp growing between the rows in New Zealand vineyards shows “exciting” results that the hemp beneficially affects soils and wines.
How to Spot Ladybug Taint, a Downright Gross Wine Flaw
Any seasoned drinker can catch a corked bottle. It’s easy to flag if a wine has spent too much time in the sun or too long stored incorrectly. Faulted wines deliver specific muted aromas, oxidative notes or Sherry characteristics. (In some cases, they just plain stink.) But can you taste if a vineyard was overrun with ladybugs?
Cold-Hardy Baco Noir Is Thriving Under the California Sun
Except for one: a small three-quarter acre of Baco Noir found in the heart of California’s Sonoma Coast, where the cold-hardy grape is thriving in the region’s Mediterranean-like climate under the care of Matt Niess, winemaker and owner of North American Press.
New Study Finds That Warm Summers and Wet Winters Yield Better Wine Vintages
The same vineyard can produce different vintage qualities in different years, despite those wines coming from grapes grown on the same vines, on the same land, and being produced by the same methods.
The Idaho Wine Commission recently launched a new website
The website includes an interactive map and a dedicated page for each wine region with details about the region, the region’s most popular wine varietals and a list of wineries in the region.
Champagne Tries to Stop the Rot
Champagne is facing a difficult vintage – and not just because of a trying growing season
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2023/10/champagne-tries-to-stop-the-rot
Molson Coors to Launch Non-Carbonated RTD with Help of Gen Z
Molson Coors announced the launch of Happy Thursday, a non-carbonated spiked refresher developed in conjunction with Gen Z. The announcement marks the conglomerate’s most recent move to becoming a total beverage company.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/molson-coors-happy-thursday/
Applejack vs. Apple Brandy: The Main Differences
All applejack is apple brandy, but not all apple brandy is applejack.
https://www.liquor.com/applejack-apple-brandy-guide-8347204
Intimidated By Champagne? This Guide Will Turn You Into A Pro
TZR’s expert-led guide to everything Champagne from where it’s made, what it tastes like, and how to enjoy it (spoiler: there are no wrong answers).
https://www.thezoereport.com/living/champagne-guide
The World’s Most Expensive Proseccos
Light, frothy and fun, even the world’s most expensive Proseccos are remarkably modest
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2023/10/the-worlds-most-expensive-proseccos
The Puzzling World of DTC Volume Limits
Chances are that your state has limitations on the amount of beverage alcohol products you can buy online and have shipped to your home and there is no clear reason why.
https://stevenunlimited.substack.com/p/puzzling-world-of-dtc-volume
For Sommeliers Around the World, Wines in Tall Skinny Bottles Are an Industry Obsession
Still, global acreage of Riesling is only around 136,000 of over 18 million acres of total wine grape area (in contrast, Chardonnay has 519,000), making even the aromatic king substantially less than 1 percent of total winegrowing acreage. It seems a certain slice of the “civilian” wine drinking demographic is rigidly resistant to the idea of aromatic white wine greatness.
https://vinepair.com/articles/sommeliers-tall-wine-bottle-trend/
Want to match your nails to your can of White Claw? Here’s how
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a nail polish set in collaboration with Nails Inc, allowing customers to match their nails to their drink.
How Do I Pick a Wine if There’s No Information on the Funky Label?
For many consumers, a wine’s label communicates as much about a brand, its quality, and its ethos as the liquid inside
https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-joanna-buying-wine-with-funky-labels/
The Definitive Guide To Pairing Charcuterie and Wine
The good news is that charcuterie can serve as anything from a quick snack to an elegant first course, and there’s a whole world of it to explore
https://vinepair.com/articles/the-definitive-guide-to-pairing-charcuterie-and-wine/
The Heffalump and the Alcohol Czar
No, the federal government isn’t planning to limit you to two glasses of wine a week, but a growing neo-prohibitionist movement is taking a far subtler approach
Top Rhône Valley wine trends to look out for
The Rhône Valley, known for its traditional styles of red wine, is diversifying to rise like a phoenix from the flames after global sales faltered during the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Patricia Stefanowicz MW.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/10/top-rhone-valley-trends-to-look-out-for/
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, They’re All In on Saving Them
There are five key rules to follow when making bourbon whiskey.
Why You Should Transfer Wine To Smaller Containers As You Drink It
In order to keep your wine fresher for longer without expensive gadgets, we recommend transferring it to progressively smaller containers between each drinking session.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1418479/transfer-wine-smaller-containers/
Issa Rae and E. & J. Gallo Announce Prosecco Brand Viarae
Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, producer, and writer Issa Rae has announced the launch of Viarae, a new Prosecco brand made in conjunction with E. & J. Gallo Winery.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/viarae-issa-rae-prosecco/
Here’s What to Look for In an Authentic Tequila—and Why It Matters
Carlos Soto, founder of Nosotros Tequila, dives into how to discover a tequila you truly like and the benefits of exploring locally-owned brands.
https://www.bhg.com/authentic-tequila-nosotros-8356722
Opening Champagne and Sparkling Wine Bottles Just Got Easier
The first and only automatic wine opener for sparkling wine, it takes the guesswork and anxiety out of uncorking those highly pressurized bottles so you can effortlessly enjoy well-chilled sparkling wine in less time. Here are six reasons why this innovative wine gadget is a must-have
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/handpicked/electric-sparkling-wine-opener/
Wine enthusiasts in the U.S. have long shown a fondness for red blends
One of the primary reasons for the appeal of red blends is their ability to be both complex and balanced.
How Taylor Swift is boosting Tequila sales
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift drinking a can of Casa Azul Tequila Soda during a recent Kansas City Chiefs game has resulted in a sales spike.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/10/why-taylor-swift-is-now-boosting-tequila-sales/
When Pairing Wine With Cheese, Should You Contrast Or Complement Flavors (Or Both)?
Believe it or not, there is some science behind the combination of cheese and wine.
https://www.mashed.com/1422582/wine-pairings-cheese-snacks-expert/
Breaking Down the Differences Between Rum and Rhum
The spelling matters, but clear distinctions aren’t so simple. Here’s why.
https://www.liquor.com/rum-rhum-differences-8362335
Clearing The Air On Alcohol: How Much Liquor Can You Carry On Your Next Flight?
We understand the temptation to go overboard when buying alcohol during your travels, especially if it’s cheaper at your destination. However, keeping some basic rules in mind will help you plan your purchases better.
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/global/news/how-much-liquor-can-you-carry-on-your-next-flight/
Is Wine Vegan? Here’s What You Need to Know
Before you uncork the bottle, there are a few things you should know.
https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/is-wine-vegan/
The Importance Of Sulfur Dioxide As An Ingredient In Wine
There are the usual grapes, sugars, and yeast, but the addition of sulfur dioxide can be seen as something of a game changer.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1421438/importance-sulfur-dioxide-ingredient-wine/
Is That Tequila Additive-Free? Odds Are Not
Tequila advocates refer to the “1% rule:” namely, by Mexico’s law, producers are allowed to use up to 1% of these additives without disclosing it. But according to tequila database Tequila Matchmaker, around 70% of all tequila includes undisclosed additives, ranging from vanilla extract to stevia
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/additive-free-tequila/
How to Decode a Wine Label, According to a Wine Expert
Author, international wine judge, and former wine buyer Helen McGinn breaks down wine lingo to help you choose a bottle you’ll love.
https://www.veranda.com/food-recipes/a45588957/how-to-read-a-wine-label/
French researchers found vineyard risk of childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia
Carried out by national health and medical research agency Inserm, the study concluded that larger vineyard plots increased the risk of haematologic malignancies in children who lived within a 1-kilometre radius of wine-growing areas.
How ‘Small Batch’ Became the Most Confusing Term in American Whiskey
The term originated out of Jim Beam in the 1980s, used to market a then-innovative cask-strength release called Booker’s Bourbon
The Difference Between A Good And A Bad Whiskey, According To A Tasting Expert
In other words, it should taste different at the beginning than it does by the end — and, just when you think it’s done, there may even be more subtle changes.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1420005/difference-between-good-bad-whiskey-expert/
Campari vs Aperol: How Do These Iconic Italian Aperitifs Compare?
An aperitif is an alcoholic beverage, usually a wine or a liqueur, that is served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
https://savoredsips.com/campari-vs-aperol/
People With This Personality Trait Are More Likely To Drink Alcohol Before Bed, According To Research
Here’s why people with this personality type or more likely to be active at night.
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