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Liquor Industry News 03-07-22
March 7, 2022
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03-07-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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7 Questions to Ask at Your Local Wine Shop (and 2 to Avoid)
10 Things You Should Know About the Balvenie
Do Seasonal Craft Beer Variety Packs Still Excite Consumers?
New Research Shows What Exactly Is In Wine Bottles
Winding down with a glass of wine can be a nightly ritual for many, but new research from Britain’s Alcohol Health Alliance shows drinking just two glasses could put you over the recommended daily sugar limit.
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2022/02/18/new-research-shows-what-exactly-is-in-wine-bottles/
7 Questions to Ask at Your Local Wine Shop (and 2 to Avoid)
If you’re walking into your local wine shop but you’re not quite sure how to pick something you’re going to love, I want to congratulate you.
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-store-questions/
France to add new appellation
The village of Laudun in the Côtes du Rhône is set to become its own AOP by its 2023 vintage, following decades of lobbying.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/france-to-add-new-appellation/
Everything You Need to Know About Prosecco
Many retailers now sell Prosecco for every occasion, from party-ready bottlings to companions for fine dining.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/04/everything-about-prosecco/
Meet Col Fondo, the Bottle-Fermented Prosecco
Rather than create bubbles in steel tanks, however, these more traditional versions undergo second fermentation in the bottle. They aren’t disgorged, either—these wines are bottled on their lees.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/11/col-fondo-prosecco/
10 Things You Should Know About the Balvenie
Dufftown, Scotland, is considered the malt whisky capital of the world, with a whole host of Scotch whisky distilleries calling it their hometown.
Those Shrink-Wrapped Sleeves Atop Wine Bottles Have Got to Go
Most wines are adorned with a capsule atop the bottle.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/20/wine-capsules-purpose/
De Bortoli Wines creates new Wine By The Glass system
De Bortoli Wines has created their new patented Wine By The Glass system, offering still and sparkling wine on tap in a simple and sustainable way.
https://www.foodmag.com.au/de-bortoli-wines-creates-new-wine-by-the-glass-system/
Understanding “AVA” For Wineries – What It Means For You!
Appellations were once a simple matter but not anymore. Consumers understand the difference between Napa and Sonoma, for instance, especially when they go to the cash register.
Wine corks collection texture for winery background
https://southfloridareporter.com/understanding-ava-for-wineries-what-it-means-for-you/
Is Soave Classico Finally Making Its Big Comeback?
Winemakers in Italy are reviving Garganega, and it’s paying off
https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/soave-classico-comeback/
Can a Wine Actually Be “Crunchy”?
A staple of the modern sommelier lexicon, the term captures the difficulty of articulating the convergence of taste and texture.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/crunchy-natural-wine-sommelier-term/
7 Common Whiskey Myths, Debunked
With a wide array of styles and a seemingly endless slew of brands entering the market, the whiskey category can often feel overwhelming. To add to the confusion, the misconceptions around whiskey are innumerable.
10 Things You Should Know About Hennessy Cognac
When it comes to Cognac, there is no disputing Hennessy’s “king” status.
The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country (2022)
America’s thirst for whiskey is strong, and shows no sign of diluting anytime soon. Between Scotch, Irish whiskies, bourbons, and even flavored offerings, the category is constantly innovating, with one cinnamon whisky brand growing in popularity by over 20 percent year-over-year.
How many calories are there really in your glass of wine?
After a well-publicised study noted that two medium-sized (175ml) glasses of wine can contain as many calories as a burger, with two glasses of some wines hitting your daily sugar intake on their own, we reveal how many calories there really are in your glass of wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/how-many-calories-are-there-really-in-your-glass-of-wine/
With Millennia of History, Turkish Wine Continues to Evolve
Turkey’s wine heritage dates back nearly 7,000 years, and its contemporary wine culture continues to evolve.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/21/turkish-wine-guide/
Is Natural Wine Good for Your Body?
It is a wine made without any added substances or flavour and is just produced from fermented grape juice and presented as it is.
https://californianewstimes.com/is-natural-wine-good-for-your-body/692373/
The sparkling side of the Prosecco Road
King Valley, home of Australian prosecco
HARD MTN Dew Details — 5% Alcohol Mountain Dew Released
PepsiCo. and Boston Beer Company officially launched a suite of spiked Mountain Dew Beverages, HARD MTN DEW.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/boston-beer-pepsico-boozy-mountain-dew/
16 Types Of Wine You Should Know
To help you navigate wine menus and liquor store aisles like a pro, here are the top types of wine and what you need to know about them,
https://parade.com/1337958/elizabethnarins/types-of-wine/
What Does ‘Racking’ Mean in Wine?
Racking is the process of transferring wine from one vessel to another, such as from tank to barrel. There are two main reasons why winemakers rack their wines.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/22/racking-wine-term-define/
Climate change a ‘strong threat’ for six out of 10 wineries
The global industry study, carried out by Geisenheim’s Institute for Wine and Beverage Business, found that the process of climate change was “a strong or very strong threat for six out of 10 producers”.
Mexican Natural Wine Finds a New Home in Guanajuato
A new wave of Mexican wine is on the rise in Guanajuato, a state in the central highlands.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/23/natural-wine-mexico-guanajuato/
How Do They Put Bubbles in Champagne?
How do they get those bubbles in the bottle? Where does the best bubbly come from? How do I know if it’s real Champagne or not? Let us cast the veil aside and uncork (sorry) the secrets of sparkling wine.
https://cellarangels.com/how-do-they-put-bubbles-in-champagne-1573119188/
A Guide to Sicilian Wines, the Best-Kept Secret of Italy
While frequently overshadowed by other regions of Italian wine, the island of Sicily actually produces some of the finest wine in the world
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/guide-to-sicilian-wines/
Austrian Wine 2021 harvest promises notable high quality
Austrian Wine has revealed that its 2021 harvest is showing huge promise with notable high quality compared to previous good vintages.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/austrian-wine-2021-harvest-promises-notable-high-quality/
DoctorWine launches this year’s Essential Guide to Italian Wine
The eighth edition of the ‘Essential Guide to Italian Wine’ has been launched by DoctorWine, pinpointing the very best Italy has to offer.
Do Seasonal Craft Beer Variety Packs Still Excite Consumers?
In the earlier days of craft beer, novelty and discovery fueled consumer interest.
First single-vineyard Rioja sparkling wine released
Bodegas Valdemar in the village of Oyón in Rioja, Spain has released, “Finca Alto Cantabria Gran Añada” – the first sparkling wine in the region to be produced with the new single-vineyard, or Viñedo Singular, certification.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/first-single-vineyard-rioja-sparkling-wine-released-475440/
The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines, According to Customer Reviews
Even if you missed out on participating in Dry January, the abundance of non-alcoholic (NA) wine options makes it easy to embrace the spirit of the month, all while enjoying your favorite drinks without the buzz.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/24/best-non-alcoholic-wines-guide/
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) Podcast Episode 200
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 02-28-22 Liquor Industry News
February 28, 2022
Liquor Industry News 02-28-22
February 28, 2022
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
02-28-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
8 words that’ll make you a wine expert instantly.
Groups Push Bottle Bill Expansion
How to Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz
How Italy’s ‘Runaway Duchess’ Changed How We Drink Champagne
Hortense Mancini, Duchesse de Mazarin (1646–1699), was many things in her life.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/11/hortense-mancini-runaway-duchess-champagne/
The US Beer Industry Is In Hot Water After New Report
The Treasury Department has published a report on its findings on how competitive the beer, wine, and spirit markets actually are. For the beer industry, it could mark the beginning of a radical shift.
Fetch Rewards and E. & J. Gallo Winery Commit to Full Partnership
Loyalty and rewards apps offer powerful opportunities to forge deeper connections with our consumers while gaining understanding of their needs,
How to Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz
Bitter by nature, the iconic Italian cocktail has had a storied love affair with the warmer months,
https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/aperol-spritz-recipe
The Best Drinks Enjoyed By the Healthiest People in the World
Consuming these beverages may actually help protect you from many age-related diseases.
https://www.eatthis.com/drinks-enjoyed-by-the-healthiest-people-in-the-world/
Here’s why promoting sober ‘dry months’ bothers me.
Campaigns that challenge people to abstain from alcohol for one month — often in support of a good cause — have emerged across the globe over the past decade.
How to Pair Wine and Girl Scout Cookies
There’s no wrong way to enjoy your Thin Mints or Samoas, but attempting to pair wine with Girl Scout Cookies presents certain challenges.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/14/girl-scout-cookies-wine-pairing/
How American Tipping Culture Became So Different From the Rest of the World
At restaurants and bars in the United States today, there is an expectation to tip, and to tip well, regardless of the service.
Discarded grapes from white wine production being turned into chocolate ‘superfood’
The discarded materials from grapes used to make white wine soon could become a new “superfood” — and be used in a chocolate that debuted here last week.
The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil
Wine writer Karen MacNeil has laid out her guide to food and wine pairing in 10 easy principles to help you navigate what can often seem like a maze full of false avenues. This copy is an excerpt from her new book, The Wine Bible.
A Visual Guide to Lugana DOC Wine Styles
The Lugana DOC region is located on the southern side of the hyper-picturesque Lake Garda.
https://vinepair.com/articles/lugana-doc-wine-infographic/
The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country
America’s thirst for whiskey is strong, and shows no sign of diluting anytime soon.
U.S. Becomes Largest Global Export Market for Champagne for the First Time in 2021
Champagne shipments to the United States shot up by 62% from 2020 to 2021, placing the U.S. second behind France among worldwide consumers of champagne, according to Comité Champagne’s year-end estimates.
The Silver Bullet for Wine Retailers
There is one silver bullet that will secure the future for retailers, revitalize the wine industry and give wine consumers what they want.
https://tomwark.substack.com/p/the-silver-bullet-for-wine-retailers?utm_source=url
Prosecco DOC Furthers its Commitment to a Sustainable Future
The Prosecco DOC Consortium continues its dedication to preserving the territory and its biodiversity, aiming for continuous improvement of the region
https://glassofbubbly.com/prosecco-doc-furthers-its-commitment-to-a-sustainable-future/
Just two glasses of wine can exceed adult daily sugar intake, experts warn
Experts call for clearer bottle labelling – as they also warn two glasses can contain more calories than a hamburger.
What Do ‘Noble Grapes’ Mean in Wine?
In the wine world, the term “noble grapes” has come to represent six well-known international varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/
What Really Happens to Grapevines During the Dormant Season?
Only the trunks and canes of a vine remain after the grape bunches have been harvested and the leaves have fallen. While the barren vines may lead you to believe that winter is a time of hibernation, this is not the case.
https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/what-really-happens-to-grapevines-during-the-dormant-season/
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING SULFITES IN WINE
The term ‘sulphites’ and ‘SO₂’ have become increasingly part of winespeak. So, what exactly are they and why are they relevant?
https://www.forestwines.com/blogs/news/sulfides
Groups Push Bottle Bill Expansion, Local Retailers Mixed
But Mark C. Lenzi, owner of Franklin Liquors, questions the expansion in scope
Why Do Rye Whiskeys Almost Always Have Green Labels? An Investigation.
It’s become sort of associated with it,”
Doughnuts and Sparkling Wine
Would you like a doughnut? If your answer is “yes”, then keep on reading, we’ll be pairing a doughnut and Sparkling Wine together to see how they react, will it be beautiful or will it clash, let’s find out!
https://glassofbubbly.com/doughnuts-and-sparkling-wine/
What Is Fiano?
Different faces of a great Italian white wine
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-fiano
The Unexpected Reason Health Experts Say You Should Drink Less Wine
f you’re a wine drinker, you’ve probably taken comfort in the fact that over the past few years scientists and health experts have discovered a plethora of health benefits conferred by the fermented grape juice
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8 words that’ll make you a wine expert instantly.
Becoming a wine expert takes time, ask sommeliers, it’s no joke. You have to read, study, and practice wine service as well as identify wines by tasting them blindly.
https://wineloversbox.co.uk/8-words-thatll-make-you-a-wine-expert-instantly/
How can we get sober from the influence of the alcohol industry?
The Article by Pepita Barlow and colleagues in The Lancet Global Health1 is an important piece of scientific evidence that shows once again the influence and interference of the alcohol industry in areas where their profits can be affected.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(22)00024-9/fulltext
Wine makers and drinkers wind back the clock with ancient techniques using clay cups
When you have a wine at Kelly and Paolo Picarazzi’s Italian restaurant, it won’t be served in a wine glass but rather a hand-made ceramic cup.
Crown Royal launches ready-to-drink whisky lemonade canned cocktail for Spring and Summer
Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal has announced the launch of a ready-to-drink (RTD) whisky lemonade canned cocktail, aimed at consumers looking for a refreshing alcoholic beverage this Spring and Summer.
Quality of Chinese wine sees ‘significant’ boost
China’s appetite for fine wine is pushing up the quality of its locally-produced offer, according to a new report from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, as the country achieves its first 95 point score.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/quality-of-chinese-wine-sees-significant-boost/
Read This Wine Lover’s Washington State Wine Guide
As the second-largest wine-producing state in the country, Washington has no shortage of options for the intrepid wine tourist
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/washington-state-wine-guide/
The Enduring Mythos of Wine
The wine world has always been full of myths—mystique and imagination play as big a part in our enjoyment of wines as facts and figures.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2022/02/16/wine-myths
Spirits shipments grew twice as much as wine in US, reveals report
However, wine sales were way ahead of beer in e-commerce during 2021, shows the latest report by financial service provider Rabobank, released this week.
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila sued over trademark
Model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is facing a trademark lawsuit from Texan brand Tequila 512.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/kendall-jenners-818-tequila-sued-over-trademark/
Absolut shakes up flavors with new ABVs
All of the vodka brand’s spicy and fruity flavours – Raspberry, Vanilia, Passionfruit, Watermelon, Mango, and Pear – will have a slightly lower ABV of 38% to give a ‘sweeter’ flavor.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/02/absolut-shakes-up-flavours-with-new-abvs/
The Difference Between Blue Moon, Shock Top, and Hoegaarden, Explained
While there is no shortage of unfiltered beers with citrus notes, the trifecta of Hoegaarden, Blue Moon, and Shock Top remain top choices vying for summertime drinking needs.
12 Interesting Facts to Know About Italian Moscato Wines
Italian Moscato Wines are gaining a lot of attention from people these days
https://www.edmchicago.com/italian-moscato-wines/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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