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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-17-18
December 17, 2018
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
12-17-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Everything You Need to Know About Prosecco
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRÈME DE CASSIS, EXPLAINED
A new Grateful Dead beer is coming, and it’s brewed with granola
AND MORE!
Mimosas Deserve to Be Better Than ‘Bottomless’
Here are seven dos and don’ts for making excellent Mimosas.
It is possible to start a wine collection on a budget. Here’s how
Wine collecting can be fiercely competitive, but the good news is you do not need to spend a fortune to start putting away quality bottles for later years.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/30/heres-how-to-start-a-wine-collection–on-a-budget.html
MyOeno Is A Scanner That Can Tell You About The Wine You’re Drinking
Dubbed MyOeno, this is a scanner that you can dip into the glass of wine that you’re drinking, and it will then be able to scan the contents of your wine to give you details about it, such as strengths, tannins, acidity, evolution, and so on
WE USE!!
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2018/12/myoeneo-wine-scanner/
Trinchero Expands Ménage à Trois Label
Lavish and Luscious are two new California-sourced red blends.
SPARKLER FROM COGNAC PERFUMED WITH SZECHUAN PEPPERCORNS
A sparkling French wine made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and enhanced with an edible perfume made from Damask rose petals and Szechuan peppercorns has been launched, forging a new category in sparkling wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/sparkler-from-cognac-perfumed-with-szechuan-peppercorns/
Critics’ “swirl, sniff, sip, spit” regime can shortchange overall taste perception
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=96168
Two Beer Brands Are Booming While Rest of U.S. Industry Goes Flat
Modelo and Michelob Ultra post strong growth even as consumers trade brews for wine and booze.
Synthetic wine is on its way
Anyone who doubts the possibility of this happening might like to cast their minds back to the 1980s when Swatch quartz watch movements surprised traditionalists by supplanting mechanical ones.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/synthetic-wine-its-way
Tannat or Not Tannat
Where to find the rich, tannic, unusual grapes is the question
http://www.oregonwinepress.com/tannat-or-not-tannat
VALLE REALE: THE MOUNTAIN WINE OF ABRUZZO
Valle Reale practices organic viticulture and non-interventionist winemaking. Their wines have a rustic elegance to them that reflects the mountainous regions of Abruzzo where they originate.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/valle-reale-the-mountain-wine-of-abruzzo
Chronobiology in the vineyard
Chronobiology refers to the periodic rhythms of organisms in response to solar or lunar cycles.
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2018/12/02/chronobiology-in-the-vineyard/
Can Brazil’s Wine Industry Capture an American Audience?
The South American nation’s wine industry has tripled in value over the past 10 years, and vintners see opportunity in the United States
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Can-Brazil-Wine-Industry-Capture-American-Audience
14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MAKER’S MARK BOURBON WHISKY
The brand helped create and define bourbon culture and style, and, in one instance, even set the pricing. Here are 14 things about Maker’s Mark you need to know.
THERE IS BACTERIA IN YOUR ICE AND ONLY WHISKEY CAN KILL IT
You might prefer not to think about it, but there are lots of bacteria in your cocktail on the rocks. Well, there are bacteria in the ice
How Breweries Are Leveraging Popular Spirits Brands
Beer makers are collaborating with distillers in new ways to capture the attention of spirits enthusiasts
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PAIRING ALTO ADIGE WINE WITH SOUPS & STEWS
Surviving a long, cold winter is all about mastering the art of getting cozy, starting with a hot meal and glass of wine.
THE SIX BIGGEST BEER PRODUCING COUNTRIES IN EUROPE
The UK imports more beer from both within and outside the EU than any other country in Europe, according to new data from The Brewers of Europe’s annual market report.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/the-6-biggest-beer-producing-countries-in-europe/
Everything You Need to Know About Prosecco
One of world’s greatest sparkling wines, Prosecco is more than just a Champagne alternative. Here’s your one-stop guide to northern Italian bubbles.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/04/everything-about-prosecco/
YOUR EXPERT GUIDE ON HOW TO TASTE WINE LIKE A PRO
So how do you begin?
http://thepress.sfchronicle.com/review/expert-guide-taste-wine-like-pro/
Basil Hayden’s debuts oldest Bourbon to date
Beam Suntory has released a limited edition 10-year-old Basil Hayden’s Bourbon – the brand’s oldest bottling to date.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/12/basil-haydens-debuts-oldest-bourbon-to-date/
MOVE OVER BLUE WINE: GREEN CANNABIS WINE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Winabis is infused with Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis believed to be non-psychoactive, unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis
KELLOGG’S LAUNCHES BEER MADE WITH REJECTED CORNFLAKES
The brewery used around 60kg of rejected cornflakes for the beer and 10p from each can purchased will be donated to food distribution charity FareShare.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/kelloggs-launches-beer-made-with-rejected-cornflakes/
ALTERNATIVE WINE CLOSURES A ‘GOOD FIT’ WITH HIGH END WINE, STUDY FINDS
The study, conducted at Mind Insights, a scientific marketing organization within the University of Louvain in Belgium, was designed to better understand consumer perception of its closures and gauge whether plant-based closures in high-end wine, specifically Vinvention’s bio-based Normacorc Reserva closure, which is partly made from renewable plant-based materials, is seen as inferior to cork.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/wine-closures-and-high-end-wine-a-good-fit/
A taste for terroir: the evolution of the Australian wine label
While we can tell the most about wine by drinking it, the door into this experience for bottled wine is the label.
https://theconversation.com/a-taste-for-terroir-the-evolution-of-the-australian-wine-label-102262
New wine app promises to revolutionise the wine industry
It said the My Wine Society app, which is free to download, is the first wine app where users can “interact, share, explore, and be rewarded” and will “revolutionise the wine industry using gamification”.
5 South American Grape Varieties On the Rise
From Béquignol to Vischoqueña, winemakers are embracing the continent’s lesser-known varieties
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/five-south-american-grape-varieties-on-the-rise/
Ripeness
Of all the issues at the heart of fine wine, perhaps one represents the crucial battleground: ripeness. To make good wine, ripe grapes are a prerequisite. But what exactly is ripeness? How is it defined? And when is ripe too ripe?
Air-oir on the Amalfi Coast
A life of heroic viticulture in southern Italy’s rugged paradise
https://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Cantine-Marisa-Cuomo-Italy-Amalfi-Coast-Wine
10 Things That Might Surprise You About Prohibition
It’s the 85th anniversary of the 21st Amendment. Remember that?
https://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/10-Things-That-Might-Surprise-You-About-Prohibition
Enhancing Terroir with Biodynamics
Preserving Wine Identity Through Innovation
https://thenewgastronome.com/enhancing-terroir-with-biodynamics/
A new Grateful Dead beer is coming, and it’s brewed with granola
Dogfish Head, the acclaimed Delaware brewing operation, is partnering with iconic jam band the Grateful Dead. American Beauty, a pale ale brewed with granola and wildflower honey named after the band’s landmark 1970 LP.
How to Pair Wine With Oreos
Let’s get this out of the way: The correct drink to “pair” with an Oreo cookie (or six) is a glass of milk.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/12/oreo-wine-pairing.html
Tips for pairing food and wine when you’re dining out
Going out to eat is one of the great joys of being a foodie. But it can be even more exciting as a wine lover.
British Columbia’s Budding Wine Scene
It may surprise you that grapes survive and thrive in British Columbia’s climate. And they produce exceptional wines you’ll want to look out for.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/05/british-columbias-budding-wine-scene/
You’re Drinking Wine Wrong — Here’s How To Fix It
Riedel gives us the inside scoop.
http://www.lonny.com/See+It+Now/articles/wzC2Qx5R1-7/Drinking+Wine+Wrong+How+Fix
YOUR DRUNK AUNT WAS RIGHT: THE HOT TODDY IS THE CURE TO THE COMMON COLD
Instead of wasting your money wandering the aisles of your local pharmacy, trying every over the counter remedy you can get your hands on, head to your liquor store, grab a nice bottle of whiskey and make a hot toddy instead.
Kevin Zraly
Kevin Zraly is a legendary New York-based author and beloved, longtime wine instructor.
http://www.oregonwinepress.com/kevin-zraly
Can grocery store private label wine save cheap wine from itself?
Are U.S. retailers ready to sell quality private label wine like their European counterparts?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/can-grocery-store-private-label-wine-save-cheap-wine-from-itself/
The Absolute Best Way to Minimize a Hangover, According to a Doctor
Roughly 23 percent of people may be resistant to hangovers. For the other 77 percent of us, well, at least there’s black coffee, next-day bagel sandwiches, and lots of aspirin.
https://food52.com/blog/23457-how-to-drink-alcohol-without-getting-hungover-hangover-cures-prevent
How Prohibition Shaped American Wine Country
If Prohibition never happened, could Missouri have been Napa? We take an in-depth look at how the 18th amendment changed wine in the U.S., who survived, and how.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/05/prohibition-american-wine-country/
Music affects wine perception — Even among experts
Several recent studies have demonstrated that music can significantly influence the eating/drinking experience
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/fsn3.554
How low can you go?
What makes a wine worth drinking?
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/24461/Tim_Atkin_MW:_How_low_can_you_go_.html
Do You Know About This Tuscan Fail Safe Practice?
Governo is a winemaking technique, which dates back to the fourteenth Century AD. Invented in the region of Tuscany, these selected grape aren’t only saved to help complete fermentation, but they may also help to stabilize the wine. Grapes are allowed to partially dry, not completely, though.
https://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2018/12/05/do-you-know-about-this-tuscan-fail-safe-practice/
How one woman is turning Chinese wine into your next must-have drink
How Emma Gao is turning Chinese wine into your next must-have drink
2018 TOP VALUES From Wine Spectator
Top 100 values are out what we have:
89 $17 RODNEY STRONG Sauvignon Blanc Northern Sonoma Charlotte’s Home 2017 California This distinctive version opens with a smoky, toasty note that melts into marmalade, yuzu and pomelo flavors, with vibrant acidity.
88 $13 LOUIS LATOUR Chardonnay Ardèche Grand 2016 France Pretty, offering ripe pear and apple fruit inlaid with light toasted hazelnut and brioche notes, balanced by good acidity. —James Molesworth
90 $20 MAISON L’ENVOYÉ Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Straight Shooter 2016 Oregon Generous and lively, with raspberry and baking spice flavors that dance along the vibrant finish. —Tim Fish
90 $16 BODEGAS CAMPO VIEJO Rioja Reserva 2013Spain Lean, firm and focused, with cherry, tea, leafy, licorice and spice flavors. —Thomas Matthews
88 $13 DOMAINE STE. MICHELLE Brut Columbia Valley NV Washington Plump and zesty, this sparkler features easygoing flavors of pear and spice. —Tim Fish
88 $18 MICHELE CHIARLO Moscato d’Asti Nivole 2017 Italy Tea rose and spice notes lace the ripe nectarine and candied pink grapefruit peel flavors in this bright and balanced Moscato. —Alison Napjus
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF CHILE
Chile is one of the most unique countries in the world for making wine thanks to the diversity of its geography.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRÈME DE CASSIS, EXPLAINED
Though it sounds like the kind of spirit you find stashed away in a dusty cabinet, crème de cassis deserves your attention
8 New California AVAs on the Horizon
What you need to know about the Golden State’s new appellations
Celebrate with Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Don’t get us wrong, we love bubbly, but sometimes you have to switch it up with alternatives like mead, cider, perry and brut beer.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/06/celebrate-sparkling-wine-alternatives/
How to Wrap a Wine Bottle Like a Pro
Never gift a naked bottle of bubbly again.
https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/how-to-wrap-wine-bottle-like-pro
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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-10-18
December 10, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
12-10-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What Exactly Is Kosher Beer Anyway?
FIREBALL-SPIKED CUPCAKES ARE HERE TO LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAY SPREAD
How to Gift Wrap a Bottle of Wine
AND MORE!
How Big Is Italy
https://www.wanderingitaly.com/blog/article/1063/how-big-is-italy
How to name a wine: a look at different approaches
Apart from their brand identities, whether these be large or small in scale, and any collective appellations that designate a place of origin for a wine, be that on the scale of a country, a region, a county or a smaller geographical entity, wine producers still have to decide what to call each of the wines that they produce.
https://les5duvin.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/how-to-name-a-wine-a-look-at-different-approaches/
US wine drinkers defined in six segments
US drinkers are changing their behavior towards the wine category, the US Portraits 2018 from Wine Intelligence has revealed.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/24407/US_wine_drinkers_defined_in_six_segments.html
Wines $20 and under make up 51.1% of the market by value and all are growing.
Coffee’s bitterness is a natural warning system
It turns out that the more sensitive people are to the bitter taste of caffeine, the more coffee they drink
https://www.thecordovatimes.com/2018/11/25/coffees-bitterness-is-a-natural-warning-system/
A new association for Chianti Classico
Twenty-five local estates have joined to establish the San Casciano Classico Association, whose aim is the promotion and protection of winegrowing estates in the municipal area of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the Chianti Classico production zone.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/news/new-association-chianti-classico
Don’t Overlook Wines from the Abruzzo Region
Wine cooperatives dominate the Abruzzo region. This gives small growers more of a voice in policy decisions being made and allows them to focus on new opportunities and export.
https://hudsonvalleywinegoddess.com/dont-overlook-wines-from-the-abruzzo-region/
A New Era for U.S. Wine-Labeling Laws
Recent disputes find winemakers and legislators reconsidering America’s laissez-faire attitude toward veracity in wine labeling
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/a-new-era-for-u-s-wine-labeling-laws/
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SIERRA NEVADA BREWING
Now a household name among beer drinkers, Sierra Nevada Brewing was once a one-man show.
Big Wine Brands vs. Independent Wineries
Did you know that much of the wine we see at supermarket chains actually stem from just a handful of major brands? It’s true – and slightly shocking. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between big brands and independent wineries to uncover how where you shop really affects the wines you see and the bottles you bring home.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-brands-vs-independent-producers/
Everything You Need to Know About Merlot
Here are answers to all your burning questions about one of America’s favorite red wines.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-merlot/
5 Questions You’re Too Scared to Ask a Wine Expert
Ah wine. Wine, wine, wine. What would we do without you and your grapey goodness?
The Hottest Trends in Italian Wine
The Tre Bicchieri tasting hosted by Gambero Rosso offer a snapshot of Italy and its wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/the-hottest-trends-in-italian-wine
Delicato Adds To Import Stable, Taking On Schmitt Söhne
California’s Delicato Family Vineyards is expanding its imported wine portfolio, adding Germany’s Schmitt Söhne to its range effective in January. Schmitt Söhne, which previously handled its own U.S. importing, is known for Riesling and includes its namesake flagship brand, as well as Relax Wines, Fünf Wines, and the Thomas Schmitt Private Collection. Delicato will also import luxury estate wines Bischöfliche Weinguter Trier, Schloss Vollrads, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium, and Franz Keller, which are distributed but not owned by Schmitt Söhne. Overall, the Schmitt Söhne range totals about 700,000 cases in the U.S. Delicato’s import lineup also includes Chile’s Santa Rita, which joined the portfolio in April.
The Evolution of Three-Tier is Here:
Liberation Distribution (LibDib) and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) Form a New Partnership
100 Best Sonoma Wines 2018
Sonoma Magazine’s annual selection of the “Top 100 Wines of Sonoma” has been announced.
https://www.sonomamag.com/100-best-sonoma-wines-2018/
This Hidden Wine Region Is Putting the Midwest on the Wine Map
A little region best known for cherries, sprawling sand dunes, massive blue lakes, and bucolic scenery may just be America’s next great wine touring region.
ON THE ORIGINS OF CONSTANTIA
It’s time to introduce Constantia, the vast farm awarded to Cape commander Simon van der Stel on 13 July 1685, the sub-divisions of which go on to produce (historically) the southern hemisphere’s most famous wine, legendary sweet Constantia,
https://winemag.co.za/joanne-gibson-on-the-origins-of-constantia/comment-page-1/
11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT PROSECCO
So before any of us makes our next Bellini (with Prosecco, ahem), let’s take some time to get to know the bubbles in the bottle.
This invention keeps bottled beer cold, did $1M in sales in 10 days and scored a million-dollar deal on ‘Shark Tank’
Bottlekeeper is a stainless steel bottle insulated with neoprene and padded so that it can hold a glass bottle, keep it cold and protect it from breaking if dropped.
This man was teased for his ‘beer belly.’ It turned out to be a 77-pound cancerous tumor.
At 300 pounds, he said, strangers had started to stare, and friends were cracking jokes about his “beer belly,” even though he said he rarely drank the beverage.
Diageo unveils Baileys-flavored baking ingredients
The baking chips, which are non-alcoholic, are available from Amazon and through select retailers, and will be rolled out across the US by Easter 2019.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/11/diageo-unveils-baileys-flavoured-baking-ingredients/
What is natural wine and does ‘natural’ mean that it’s healthier?
Isn’t all wine technically natural? Here’s the answer to that question, and a few more questions you might have about the newest trend for wine enthusiasts:
How wine corks are made – and why scientists are raising the alarm
In this 360 report, join us to see how wine corks are made and why scientists are worried about the future.
https://www.euronews.com/2018/11/26/how-wine-corks-are-made-and-why-scientists-are-raising-the-alarm
How to buy the right wine for someone special, according to 3 expert winemakers
We’ve all been there. A family member announces they can make it to Christmas lunch after all, or you realize a treasured friend’s big birthday is tomorrow and you haven’t yet got them a gift.
Surviving the Festive Season When It’s “Your Job” To Drink
Navigating wellness through the holiday season can trigger anxiety and stress responses in even the biggest tinsel-lover.
https://abalancedglass.com/30-days-of-discovery/2018/11/23/moderating-in-the-festive-season
How to name a wine: a look at different approaches
Apart from their brand identities, whether these be large or small in scale, and any collective appellations that designate a place of origin for a wine, be that on the scale of a country, a region, a county or a smaller geographical entity, wine producers still have to decide what to call each of the wines that they produce.
https://les5duvin.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/how-to-name-a-wine-a-look-at-different-approaches/
Let’s Talk About Sekt, Baby
Not many know Germany consumes more sparkling wine than any country on earth. Even less known are the exceptional bottles they make. Here’s your Sekt 101.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/27/lets-talk-about-sekt/
Finding its roots: Syrah’s success in New Zealand
While the country might be associated with Marlborough Sauvignon, New Zealand has much more to offer. Recently returned from the country, Amanda Barnes explains why Syrah is emerging as one of its most prized varieties, producing complex and cellar-worthy styles
https://blog.bbr.com/2018/11/24/finding-its-roots-syrahs-success-in-new-zealand/
The Growing Wine World: Everyone Wants In
Wine-drinkers live in all parts of the globe and the wine world needs to adapt.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/the-growing-wine-world-everyone-wants-in
The Ugly Truth About Wine Retailers
It’s common knowledge that wine wholesalers everywhere are genetically opposed to free trade and real consumer access to products.
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2018/11/the-ugly-truth-about-wine-retailers/
Select Board denies liquor license requests
The Needham Select Board found itself in a precarious situation back in October when two separate retailers- Volante Farms and Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors- requested a liquor license from the board when there was only one left to spare.
Following a month of deliberation, during which time members reviewed both applications and written input from the public, the Select Board voted on Tuesday to deny both of the applications in favor of reserving the license for future use.
http://needham.wickedlocal.com/news/20181128/select-board-denies-liquor-license-requests
Sip from a nip? Not in Chelsea MA
Chelsea MA this year became the first municipality in Massachusetts to ban the sale of the ubiquitous little liquor bottles, blaming them for contributing to public drunkenness in the downtown area it has worked hard to revive.
PUB BUILDS GIANT 20FT SNOWMAN OUT OF 2,000 WINE BOTTLES
The giant snowman stands alongside the pub’s gingerbread house display, first installed last year, which sees the 19th century inn covered in oversized sweets and treats made by two local artists.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/pub-builds-giant-20ft-snowman-out-of-2000-wine-bottles/
WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SPARKLING WINE?
From where to turn for bubbly bargains, to food pairing tips, we spoke with some of the country’s leading wine professionals about the biggest misconceptions surrounding sparkling wine.
Why Valpolicella Ripasso Is The Best Wine To Please A Crowd
Valpolicella Ripasso is often referred to as Baby Amarone
5 uses for all that leftover holiday party wine — both red and white
Whatever you do, don’t dump that sweet elixir! Here are five quick and easy uses for all that vino.
China’s Changing Taste in Wine
All told, red wine has over 80 percent of the market. Add that red is a lucky color and it essentially means all other wines are afterthoughts, right? Not necessarily.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/chinas-changing-taste-in-wine
Pairing Wine with Holiday Movies
Why are there so many holiday movies? Everyone rolls their eyes at most of them, there really aren’t that many good ones, and yet we continue to devour them.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/11/pairing-wine-with-holiday-movies.html
THIS IS WHY PROSECCO IS THE PERFECT BUBBLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When planning the drinks menu for your holiday gathering, the question arises: Should one serve Champagne? Sparkling cider? Seltzer-spiked cocktails? The best option, however, is something else entirely: Prosecco,!
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The Differences Between Prosecco, Franciacorta, And Other Italian Bubbles, Explained
Here are the differences between Prosecco, Lambrusco, Franciacorta, Trentodoc, and Asti Spumante.
WHY WE ‘CHRISTEN’ SHIPS BY SMASHING BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE AGAINST THEIR HULLS
For as long as mankind has sailed the oceans, there’s been some form of ceremony to mark the launch of a new ship
Champagne Toe-sts: The Strange History of Drinking Bubbly From Women’s Shoes
The strange, once-popular practice is said to be of Russian origin, dating back to the late 19th century.
Oregon Cabernet on the rise
Internationally renowned for Pinot Noir, the quality of Oregon’s Cabernet Sauvignon has now reached “unprecedented levels,” according to several producers in the state.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/24431/Oregon_Cabernet_on_the_rise.html
Argentina’s top grape varieties: More Malbec and Syrah
The most important grape in Argentina is Malbec and it has doubled its acreage in the last 15 years. It has now 18% of the vine surface in the country. Syrah has also increased its acreage substantially.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/argentinas-top-grape-varieties-malbec-syrah/
The wine expert and liquor store owner has been selling for 47 years, sober for 33.
I know my wines. This is my specialty – the nose knows. If I have to, I swirl and spit. And I always spit.
One man spent a decade studying hangovers. He may have found a cure.
Forget death and taxes: Hangovers may be society’s most brutal equalizer.
Wine By Numbers: How Cathy Huyghe Created Big Data for the Wine Industry
The ability to crunch and analyze trillions of points of data has transformed so many consumer-facing industries: retail, fitness, even groceries. So why, Cathy Huyghe wondered, had it not impacted an industry she (and many of us) loved dearly: wine?
https://hypepotamus.com/people/cathy-huyghe/
How to Gift Wrap a Bottle of Wine
Stumped on how to wrap a bottle of wine you’re gifting for the holidays? We’ve got you covered with 3 creative ways to give your gift a personal touch.
https://video.winespectator.com/play/id/5852516410001/name/How_to_Gift_Wrap_a_Bottle_of_Wine
Is Copper Safe for Wine?
The European Union is considering severely limiting the use of copper sulfate to fight mildew in vineyards; organic farmers argue fungus will run rampant without it
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Is-Copper-Safe-for-Wine
Syrah or Shiraz, what does it mean for price?
Syrah and Shiraz are made from the same variety of grapes but what you call the wine on the label has a big impact on the price, according to research by Charles Sturt University (CSU).
https://www.miragenews.com/syrah-or-shiraz-what-does-it-mean-for-price/
WU-TANG CLAN’S RAEKWON LAUNCHES LAMBRUSCO
As reported by Wine Spectator, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper has released Licataa Lambrusco in the US, which comes in a pale blue chrome bottle with an archer logo.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/wu-tang-clans-raekwon-launches-lambrusco/
CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE EXPLODES AS MAN TRIES TO SHOW-OFF SABERING SKILLS
A man was left red-faced after his attempt at sabrage didn’t exactly go to plan, with the bottle exploding all over him as he tried to remove the cork with a knife.
How to Pretend to Know Something About Wine This Holiday Season
And Other Wine-Related Tips from American Wine Expert and Former Playboy Columnist, Dan Dunn
The Legalities of Hosting a Drink Event
Lawyers and event planners share tips for reducing the risk of alcohol-related accidents and limiting liability
Do Wine Drinkers Really Trade Up?
It’s a more complicated question than you might think
FIREBALL-SPIKED CUPCAKES ARE HERE TO LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAY SPREAD
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky-dosed cupcakes are here, and all you have to do to make the dream come true is add Fireball to your cake batter.
What makes a wine vintage?
Knowing the differences between various vintages is of paramount importance to wine collectors
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/expert-guide/what-makes-a-vintage-wine/
What Exactly Is Kosher Beer Anyway?
When it comes to beer, though, the rules start to get a bit fuzzier.
https://oct.co/essays/kosher-beer-hanukkah-101
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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-03-18
December 3, 2018
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INHALABLE ALCOHOLIC BALLOONS TO LAUNCH ON INDIEGOGO
Cloud Buzz is described as a “refreshing” way to enjoy shots of all spirits, served in specially designed balloons that are pressurized, and contain vaporized premixed spirits inside.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/inhalable-alcoholic-balloons-to-launch-on-indiegogo/
MEXICAN TEQUILA REGULATORS NOT A FAN OF ELON MUSK’S ‘TESLAQUILA’
As reported by Reuters, Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) is worried the name will confuse consumers, as “‘Teslaquila’ evokes the word tequila … [and] tequila is a protected word.”
Bloody Marys Require Restraint
The Bloody Mary is the most inconsistently made cocktail
AB INBEV WANTS TO SELL YOU A KEURIG FOR PRE-MIXED COCKTAILS
Drinkworks, a joint venture between the single-serving coffee machine maker, and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), announced a new pod-based drinks maker.
Is Less Really More for Wine Labels?
Wine labels have a habit of being dense and over-complicated.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/is-less-really-more-for-wine-labels
New Industry Podcast
Pernod Ricard has launched a new podcast highlighting happenings across its portfolio. The bi-weekly podcast will run every other Wednesday, hosted by Tavarus Hogans, Pernod’s manager of performance and learning, and will center on “Four Key Things To Know” each week, including timely, seasonal products in the portfolio alongside material on new-and-noteworthy launches.
Brands are clueless about what consumers think are important (And the consequences can be disastrous)
THE UNLAMENTED DISAPPEARANCE OF RAISIN BLANC
The chances are, of course, that at least 90% percent of Winemag’s readership have never heard of raisin blanc
https://winemag.co.za/tim-james-the-unlamented-disappearance-of-raisin-blanc/
Do You Know Verdicchio and Le Marche, Italy Are Quietly Famous?
Some might even say it’s a best kept secret, but I don’t mind letting this secret out of the bag…
https://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2018/11/18/do-you-know-verdicchio/
Wine without grapes
For thousands of years, wine has been a product that has played a role in festivities, religious events and day to day life. While some of those wines have been made from other fruit sources, the majority have relied on the production of grapes. Could this be set to change?
https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/wine-grower/wg-general-news/wine-without-grapes
Wine Spectator Unveils The Top 100 Wines Of 2018
After revealing its Top 10 Wines of 2018 in a countdown last week, Wine Spectator has now published its full Top 100 Wines list for the year.
Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12 months and select the Top 100, based on quality, value, availability, and excitement. This annual list honors successful wineries, regions, and vintages around the world.
For detailed profiles of the 2018 picks, check out the complete Top 100 Wines of 2018 package in the upcoming December 31, 2018, issue of Wine Spectator, which hits newsstands on December 4.
New Wine
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters, part of the Constellation portfolio, has launched a new Cooper & Thief Cabernet Sauvignon ($60) that has aged six months in rye whiskey barrels from Constellation’s High West Distillery in Utah. This is the third entry in Cooper & Thief’s line of wines aged in spirits barrels, joining the Red Blend (primarily Merlot and Syrah) aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc aged in former Casa Noble Añejo Tequila barrels.
9 QUESTIONS ABOUT BEAUJOLAIS YOU’RE TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK
Made from acidic and fruity Gamay, Beaujolais is lighter-bodied and lower-alcohol than most reds, and offers a (relatively) inexpensive alternative to similar styles from nearby Burgundy.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TECATE
Tecate is more than a Mexican lager. The self-described “true champion of men” claims to provide legendary nights, lifelong memories, and an ideal grilling companion. It also, somehow, thinks it is the perfect light lager for ladies.
What Buyers Need to Know About Gose
A primer on the little-known sour beer style, which is seeing explosive growth in the American craft market
Feds shut down controversial Elouan wine labels
Wineries are forbidden from referring to specific Oregon winegrowing regions on their labels and marketing materials if the grapes are trucked from Oregon to California for production. All such wines are limited to using the word “Oregon” to describe their point of origin.
https://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2018/11/feds_lower_boom_on_controversi.html
THE ENTHUSIAST 100 OF 2018
The Enthusiast 100 is the apex of our yearly round-ups, offering an impressive collection that represents some of the top wines reviewed this year
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/enthusiast-top-100-wines-2018/
PORTUGAL RECORDS ‘LOWEST WINE PRODUCTION OF THE LAST TWO DECADES’
Reduction in yields was blamed on a heatwave in August and heavy rains that interrupted harvesting in October, as well as flash floods and storms in the Douro.
CHINA LAUNCHES ITS OWN WINE RATING SYSTEM
The Chinese wine rating system will use a scoring scale of 10 points, different from the more popular 100 point system favoured by critics such as Robert Parker and James Suckling
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/china-launches-its-own-wine-rating-system/
TOP WINE TRENDS FOR 2019
While a trend for veganism looks set to dominate the hospitality industry, will 2019 be the year it makes a significant mark on the drinks industry?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/bibendum-top-wine-trends-for-2019/
How To Not Be A Boring Wine Person
How to not be boring, when it comes to all things wine for the holidays.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2018/11/20/how-to-not-be-a-boring-wine-person/#9c589cc7a6ef
Keep an eye out for unusual varietals
The U.S. wine culture, one of the world’s youngest, has relied on a few grapes for its table wines. Wine regions in many other areas make table wines from far more grape varieties than most Americans ever imagined.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8976220-181/berger-on-wine-keep-an
Top 10 Reasons Wine Lovers Can Be Thankful
Interesting read
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2018/11/top-10-reasons-wine-lovers-can-be-thankful/
The Best White Wines For Red Wine Drinkers
Wine drinkers often times pick a side: Team Red or Team White. Red enthusiasts, who make up 58% of the American population
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-white-wines-for-red-wine-drinkers
Holiday Wine Pairing Guide
Sharing good food enriched with even better drink, the holidays seem to make their own memories.
https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/holiday-wine-pairing-guide-infographic/
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Costco’s Wine
Here are seven things I learned about Costco’s wine. Did you know these things?
https://www.thekitchn.com/costco-wine-secrets-shopping-tips-262993
The 18 wine regions of Oregon, from green valleys to the high desert
When we talk about Oregon wine country, we are typically speaking about one place: the Willamette Valley.
Top 100 Aromas in Wine – A to Z
This is, for a large part, why many wine lovers, winos and amateurs think wine is one of the finest and most-interesting foods out there! —
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/08/top-100-aromas-in-wine-a-to-z/#prettyPhoto
Is Your Wine Collection Insured? Probably Not!
On average, the value of the wine cellars of self-described wine connoisseurs is between $50,000 and $100,000. The total value of collectible wines and spirits in private hands has been estimated to be between $5 and $10 billion. Less than 10% of those collections are insured.
Organic wine market set to grow dramatically over next five years
According to Reuters, sales of organic wine are forecast to top 1 billion bottles by 2022, up from 676 million last year and nearly three times the 349 million bottles sold in 2012.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-26-18
November 26, 2018
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11-26-2018
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THE 10 MOST POPULAR BEER BRANDS IN THE WORLD (2018)
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HESTON REVEALS TRICK TO MAKE WINE TASTE BETTER
He told the Australian paper that the trick to making any wine taste better is to picture someone “you love dearly” while you’re sipping it. To test the theory, he said you should then take another sip while thinking of someone you actively dislike.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/heston-reveals-trick-to-make-wine-taste-better/
TUSSOCK JUMPER BRINGS ‘WINE TO LIFE’ WITH APP
Just scan the front label, and the animal will come to life to tell the consumer about the product in an accent reflecting the source country of the wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/tussock-jumper-brings-wine-to-life-with-app/
Beer and American Patriotism are Inseparable Thanks to WWII
As anyone who has ever watched any sports broadcast can attest, nothing is more American than beer.
The Next Wave of Sustainability in Wine
Winemakers discuss three ways to take environmental efforts to new heights
Pabst says MillerCoors is trying to put it out of business
Pabst needs 4 million to 4.5 million barrels brewed annually and claims MillerCoors is its only option
https://m.sfgate.com/news/us/article/Pabst-says-MillerCoors-is-trying-to-put-it-out-of-13381917.php
Diageo to sell 19 brands to focus on premium ones
The company has agreed to long-term supply contracts with Sazerac for five of the brands for 10 years.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/diageo-to-sell-19-brands-to-focus-on-premium-ones-2018-11-12
DOES GALLO PRODUCE 1% OF THE WORLD’S WINE?
By comparison, Coca-Cola owns about 50% of the global soft drinks market, while Anheuser-Busch have a 28% share of the global beer market.
https://www.richardhemmingmw.com/blog/does-gallo-produce-1-of-the-worlds-wine
You don’t drink the same wine at home
Wine is situational. Wine doesn’t exist outside of a drinking experience, and that experience is part of our perception of wine.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/you-dont-drink-the-same-wine-at-home
WINE VERSUS FOOD
For the last 8,000 years, wine’s closest companion has been food. Indeed, the two are so close that they are often thought of as inseparable.
https://winespeed.com/blog/2018/11/wine-versus-food-in-surprising-and-important-ways/
THE TOP 10 BEST WINERIES IN THE WORLD FOR TOURISTS
Best Of Wine Tourism awards, we bring you the top 10 best wineries in the world for tourists.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/the-top-10-best-wineries-in-the-world-for-tourists/
Nebbiolo – The King of Piedmont’s Wine Grapes
Let’s look at the major production zones for Nebbiolo in Piemonte.
What Is the Difference Between Natural and Organic Wine?
If you’re struggling to understand the difference between the two, you’re not alone.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/211458/what-is-the-difference-between-natural-and-organic-wine/
MyOeno Scans Your Wine for a Simplified Selection
The average American consumes nearly 3 gallons of wine per year, and a new device from France is revamping how Americans choose its wine by delivering enology to the smartphone.
https://scopeweekly.com/2018/11/12/myoeno-scans-your-wine-for-a-simplified-selection/
Should You Smell the Cork When Opening Wine? Always.
Smelling the cork after opening a bottle can seem like a relic of the past. But you’re making a huge mistake if you skip this step in evaluating wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/12/smelling-wine-cork-when-open-wine/
Winery Websites Must Comply With The Americans With Disability Act, But How?
Under Title III of the federal ADA law, businesses open to the public are required to provide individuals with disabilities full and equal access to “goods, services, facilities and accommodations.”
How Many Wine Grape Varieties Exist?
Complexity of wine grape prime names as well as synonyms is truly a result of history:
https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/how-many-wine-grape-varieties-exist-james-melendez/
THE 10 MOST POPULAR BEER BRANDS IN THE WORLD (2018)
This year’s list of top-ranking beers, based on 2017 sales, is similar to last year’sresults, with a few key changes.
SMIRNOFF MADE VODKA-FILLED ORNAMENTS SO YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE CAN GET LIT
The holiday season is fast-approaching and Smirnoff is helping you, and your Christmas tree, get lit this year with its newly-released vodka-filled ornaments.
The U.S. buys almost 1/3 of all European wine exports — #1 in the world
You can’t copyright taste, EU court says in setback for food industry
Unlike a literary, pictorial, cinematographic or musical work, the taste of a food product cannot be identified with precision and objectivity, judges said.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-copyright-netherlands-food-idUSKCN1NI1IN
Trump right and wrong on ‘French’ wine tariffs
Trump went after France on several fronts in tweets Tuesday, including blasting tariffs on its emblematic wine.
https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/business/article221613485.html#storylink=cpy
Why You Should Reconsider Sekt
New designations from Austria and Germany are pushing forward the quality of this undervalued sparkling wine category
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-you-should-reconsider-sekt/
Is Wine Gluten-Free?
A handy guide for celiac sufferers, dieters and the gluten intolerant
Lamplighter brewed up a Harry Potter-themed beer
Professor Lupulin apparates to Cambridge MA
https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2018/11/14/lamplighter-brewed-up-a-harry-potter-themed-beer
The new Tide box looks like boxed wine, and the internet is freaking out
Tide’s new Eco-Box detergent container looks like a box of Franzia.
https://www.today.com/home/new-tide-eco-box-looks-boxed-wine-franzia-t141999
GUINNESS RELEASES ITS FIRST-EVER BARREL-AGED STOUT
According to an announcement from Diageo, parent company of both Guinness and Bulleit, the beer is brewed at the Guinness brewery in Dublin, then aged for eight months in Bulleit bourbon barrels in Baltimore.
Going for a checkup? You may be screened for alcohol use
Screening and counseling for unhealthy alcohol use could become part of a standard doctor’s visit, according to the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
http://www.latimes.com/newsletters/ny-news-screening-alcohol-use-20181113-story.html
Scientific study into Barbera d’Asti launched
A scientific study has been launched into the plant phytochemistry and the sensorial characteristics of Italian wine Barbera d’Asti.
High-Priced Red Blends Hot in DtC DtC shipments up 22%, U.S. wine sales rise 5% in latest Wine Industry Metrics report
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/206144/High-Priced-Red-Blends-Hot-in-DtC
In the Red Zone: Drew Bledsoe Builds New Walla Walla Winery
The former NFL star and Doubleback vintner told us his plans for the snazzy new 14,000-square-foot facility.
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Study: More people drink alcohol in darker, colder climates
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have confirmed, by studying global data, that it’s true around the world: Climate and drinking patterns are inversely related, meaning the warmer and sunnier the climate, the less people drink alcohol.
Thinking outside the wine barrel: 1000 Stories creator Bob Blue talks bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel
When I first started out as a winemaker, wine barrels were not widely available and American oak barrels were for whisky, not wine. So we ended up purchasing used bourbon barrels, which we then neutralized.
First lady of champagne: The extraordinary woman behind Veuve Clicquot
The French champagne house takes its name (which translates as “Widow Clicquot”) from an extraordinary, pioneering lady who overcame unimaginable hurdles to transform Veuve Clicquot into one of the world’s most sought-after fine wines.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/veuve-clicquot/index.html
Could the Finger Lakes be the next Napa Valley for whites?
The Finger Lakes were named the “Best Wine Region in the United States” by national daily USA Today. Around 130 wineries strive to turn the spotlight on a region where admittedly the climate can be harsh, but whose potential for growing top Rieslings is undeniable.
https://www.vitisphere.com/news-88537-Could-the-Finger-Lakes-be-the-next-Napa-Valley-for-whites.htm
Wine grape vineyards on the road to recovery after debilitating drought
The South African wine industry expects at this early stage that the 2019 wine grape crop will return to normal levels in most regions thanks to good rainfall hot on the heels of a three year-long drought. The Klein Karoo however, is still experiencing a serious water shortage.
https://news.wine.co.za/News.aspx?NEWSID=33861&CLIENTID=&SPOTLIGHTID=
Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri-Sassicaia Sassicaia 2015 Named Wine Spectator’s #1 Wine of the Year
The Top 10 list is now available on top100.winespectator.com, with the full Top 100 list to be revealed on Monday, November 19.
Wine Spectator Top 10 Does Not Represent the American Drinker
When I was a retailer this list made customers go crazy, they would scramble for the wines, and call every day from around America to see what we have in stock. As a retailer we did not like the list because:
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/11/16/top-10-does-not-represent-american-drinker
Crémant: the party fizz to replace prosecco
It’s the sparkling wine alternative that won’t break the bank
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/nov/16/prosecco-wine-cava-cremant-fiona-beckett
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PAIRING ALTO ADIGE WINE WITH SOUPS & STEWS
Surviving a long, cold winter is all about mastering the art of getting cozy, starting with a hot meal and glass of wine
https://vinepair.com/articles/the-complete-guide-to-pairing-alto-adige-wine-with-soups-stews/
Cheap wine is terrible and other wine myths debunked
Here are five fallacies you may have heard and why each one is dead wrong.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-19-18
November 19, 2018
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11-19-2018
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The 16-oz. Beer Can: A Cold One That’s a Hot One
It’s Time to Pay Attention to New Hampshire Wine
Calvados: The Apple Of A Brandy Drinker’s Eye
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Go ahead and laugh at the wine and egg diet
A real thing, the diet has been exhumed from the pages of Vogue, circa 1977, and is making the viral rounds.
JAMESSUCKLING.COM’S WINE OF THE YEAR AND TOP 100 WINES OF 2018
We hope you enjoy this year’s Top 100
https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-2018/
Holiday Patron
Patrón Tequila has debuted a new large-size, limited release bottle for its Silver Tequila ahead of the holiday season. Decorated with a white and green ribbon design, the new one-liter bottling features a metal label and a metallic stopper, both engraved with the signature Patrón bee. The 2018 Limited Edition 1-Liter Patrón Silver Tequila is available nationwide, retail priced at $70 a 750-ml. Bacardi fully acquired Patrón Spirits back in May, in a transaction that valued the company at around $5.1 billion.
Handle Old Fashioneds With Care
Tips and tricks for making excellent Old Fashioneds. Here is everything you need to know.
Wine, Consumers and the Court
There is no other category of consumer whose day to day commercial habits are more impacted by politics than wine consumers
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2018/11/wine-consumers-and-the-court/
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OPUS ONE WINERY
Launched in 1979, when interest in Napa winemaking was still nascent, Opus One is an ambitious joint venture between two of the world’s most esteemed winemaking figures.
https://vinepair.com/articles/opus-one-best-napa-winery/
How many grape clones are there per variety?
The number of clones is often related to the genetic mutation rate of the variety.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/11/how-many-grape-clones-are-there-per.html
More Prestigious California Vineyards Get SIP Certified in 2018
Jackson Family Wines and Scheid Family Wines Certify Additional Acreage the Wine Industry’s Premier Sustainability Organization
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/11/05/california-vineyards-sip-certified-2018
How to Pair Wine With Barbecue
There are bottles that can amplify the smoky, fatty greatness of perfect brisket or a rack of tender ribs. It’s true: Barbecue is great, but wine — specifically Côte-Rôtie from the Rhône Valley of France — can make it even better.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/11/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-bbq.html
WHAT IS BRIX IN WINE (AND BEER)?
The ability to calculate sugar levels in a liquid, such as grape must or a wort, allows winemakers and brewers to calculate what its alcohol content will be after fermentation.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-brix-wine-beer-sugar/
This Lexus concept car is a wine tasting room on wheels
Lexus’ ES 350 concept car is a luxury wine tasting room and 3.5-litre engine sports car rolled into one.
https://www.wineland.co.za/this-lexus-concept-car-is-a-wine-tasting-room-on-wheels/
New Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has introduced Apocalypse Now Red Blend in celebration of the namesake film’s 40th anniversary. A blend of Sonoma County-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Malbec, the new wine features a label that, when scanned by a smartphone, reveals rare videos related to the production of Apocalypse Now, including commentary from director Francis Ford Coppola. The 2015 Apocalypse Now Red Blend ($30 a 750-ml.) is a limited edition offering that will be available online and at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery tasting room in Geyserville, California starting November 10.
Exploring Ancient Alchemy and Remote Terrain to Find France’s Best-Kept Wine Secret
Four hundred years before Portugal began producing Port, an alchemist in France discovered the method, known as mutage, of creating fortified wines.
Reinventing the Humble Beer Keg
The biggest change in storing lagers since the 1950s means tap beers taste fresher than ever.
Why You Should Get to Know Chinese Wine
China isn’t the first place you probably think of when searching for quality wine, but Moët Hennessy and Maxence Dulou are trying to change that.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/ao-yun-luxury-chinese-wine/
The Science of Esters in Wine
Wine experts discuss what differentiates esters from other aroma compounds
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-esters-in-wine/
Domestic Sparkling Wine Finds Its Identity
Winemakers on both coasts of the U.S. describe their processes in producing méthode champenoise wine
https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/205385/Domestic-Sparkling-Wine-Finds-Its-Identity
Bubbles! The physics of champagne
Popping a cork at a big celebration sets off a gloriously complex train of events. Phil Dooley explains.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/physics/bubbles-the-physics-of-champagne
Wine Appreciation: connoisseurship or snobbery?
We don’t have to venture far these days to realize that all is not well in the world of wine criticism.
http://www.worldoffinewine.com/news/wine-appreciation-connoisseurship-or-snobbery-6830173
Courts Take a Closer Look at Wine Shipping
A wave of surprising legal judgments has been unfolding over the past couple of months relating to the US three-tier wine sales system
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/courts-take-a-closer-look-at-wine-shipping
New Zealand now 16th largest global wine producer
Italy has been the largest wine producer since 2015 when it overtook France, now in second place. Spain is in third place, while Australia maintains its fifth position.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/11/07/new-zealand-now-16th-largest-global-wine-producer/
Saka Wines Launches World’s First Cannabis-Infused Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Brut and Still Rose’ Wines From Napa Valley
Wines are blended with a proprietary formulation of tasteless, odorless water-soluble ratio of THC and CBD derived from organic craft cannabis and powered by cutting edge technology. The first infused beverages of their kind, Saka promises to deliver a truly elevated infused experience.
How good company can make any wine taste good
The main objective of almost any wine is giving pleasure. And we can’t assist a wine’s manifest destiny unless we give it a chance to prove its worth by providing it a proper setting.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8916189-181/berger-on-wine-enjoying-wine?sba=AAS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TREAT MAKING TEQUILA LIKE CHAMPAGNE
The answer is a surprising blend of technical innovation and centuries-old craft
https://www.saveur.com/volcan-tequila-distillery
Calvados: The Apple Of A Brandy Drinker’s Eye
There are no wine appellations in Normandy. Grapes, revered elsewhere in France, are an afterthought in this region that stretches out into the English Channel on France’s northwest coast, about a two hour drive from Paris.
https://vinous.com/articles/calvados-the-apple-of-a-brandy-drinker-s-eye-nov-2018
CORONA BOTTLE EXPLODES ‘LIKE HAND GRENADE,’ INJURES CALIFORNIA MAN
This happens because of too much sugar, bottling too early, or excess carbonation.
If You Buy Organic Wine, You May Be Funding Far More Soil Damage
Interesting look at copper sulfate, a fungicide certified by organic marketing groups.
What Does “Natural” Mean for German Wine?
Among the world’s most environmentally conscious nations, Germany boasts a long history of organic farming.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/german-natural-wine-riesling-pet-nat/
Local Cider News
Massachusetts’ Artifact Cider Project has partnered with the Massachusetts Beverage Alliance to expand distribution across the state. The cidery, which produces a range of dry ciders sourced from Northeastern orchards, has grown from 500 cases in 2014 to a projected 40,000 cases from the 2018 harvest. In addition, the company will be moving to a new location in the Pioneer Valley and plans to open a new production facility with a taproom in 2019. Artifact’s ciders are available in 16-ounce cans and on draft in six states.
Mastering the Mis-interpreted Merlot
Experts gather to discuss the growing Merlot market
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/205698/Mastering-the-Mis-interpreted-Merlot
Why Younger Consumers Are Cause for Concern in Alcoholic Beverages Category
Now, as Generation Z comes of age and millennials continue to wield extraordinary spending power, convenience store retailers need to begin looking at their impact on the beer cave.
https://csnews.com/why-younger-consumers-are-cause-concern-alcoholic-beverages-category
60% of Millennials are likely to buy private-label beverages
The Champagne of Beers’ Will Come in Champagne Bottles for the Holiday Season
The suggested retail price is just $3.49—or significantly cheaper than most champagnes.
https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/miller-high-life-champagne-bottles
Saving America’s Indigenous Wine Grapes
The U.S. is home to a preponderance of the world’s indigenous grapes species and yet, only a few producers vinify choice heritage vines into quality wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/07/americas-indigenous-wine-grapes/
Who Are Wine Tourists
There are, of course, studies and surveys of the visitors and why they come. I think you can break them down like this.
http://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2018/11/who-are-wine-tourists.html
WHERE DO RESTAURANT INSIDERS TURN FOR INSPIRATION?
ITALIAN WINES. HERE’S WHY.
https://vinepair.com/articles/where-do-restaurant-insiders-turn-for-inspiration/
It’s Time to Pay Attention to New Hampshire Wine
Don’t think of New Hampshire as wine country? A number of pioneering producers have turned to local grapes, fruits and honey to craft unique offerings.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/08/new-hampshire-wine/
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
The Science Behind Why “Low Alcohol” Wine Matters for Your Health
Alcohol is one of the most controversial topics health and wellness practitioners must navigate. Frequently, readers of this blog ask if alcohol consumption can be a part of a healthy lifestyle — my answer is, it depends.
https://www.drperlmutter.com/low-alcohol-wine/
New Mondavi Plan Upsets Some Locals
Despite the passing of its two iconic founding brothers – Robert and Peter – and the sale of the Robert Mondavi Winery in 2004, the current and third generation of Mondavi family members continues to show a keen interest in the wine business.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/new-mondavi-plan-upsets-some-locals
The 16-oz. Beer Can: A Cold One That’s a Hot One
Something nebulous about the slightly larger size signals high quality and high taste — with high sales to match.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/08/business/wendy-macnaughton-16-oz-beer-can.html
Prince Charles drives a car that (sorta) runs on white wine
The Aston Martin in question was in fact modified to run on a fuel called E85, which is a mixture of bioethanol and petrol. Bioethanol, a biofuel and fuel additive, can be derived from a huge number of sources – including, but not limited to, waste biomass such as surplus wine…
https://thetakeout.com/prince-charles-aston-martin-sorta-runs-on-white-wine-1830340937
The Rise of Private Wine Labels
Top restaurateurs turn to their own bottlings for a unique selling point.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/the-rise-of-private-wine-labels
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QUIZ: DO YOU DRINK LIKE A DEMOCRAT OR A REPUBLICAN?
Find out which political party your drinking preferences most closely align with, according to polling data.
Why don’t all beer bottles have screw caps?
The main reason breweries don’t use twist-offs is because they’re not as reliable a seal.
https://thetakeout.com/why-don-t-all-beer-bottles-have-screw-caps-1830000744
Italy’s wine industry is being tested by the effects of climate change in its vineyards
In a region celebrated for the prosecco and pinot grigio it ships around the world, Italy’s particularly sensitive white wine grapes have become a telltale of even gradual temperature increases — a climate slipping from ideal to nearly ideal.
Why Is Chardonnay Still America’s Best-selling Wine?
It’s the Mayonnaise of Wines: The Blockbuster Beverage You Won’t Admit You Love
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/why-is-chardonnay-still-americas-best-selling-wine.html
If it’s not organic, it’s not natural wine
Adding sulphur (Sulphur dioxide, SO2) to wine is standard practice in winemaking. Its main function is to inhibit or kill unwanted yeasts and bacteria, and to protect wine from oxidation.
https://citymag.indaily.com.au/habits/plate-and-cup/not-organic-not-natural-wine/
Carménère, the unexpected gift from Chile
This distinctive grape emerged on the scene almost by stealth
How the subscription economy will impact wine
So how does the wine industry fit into the subscription economy?
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-subscription-economy-will-impact-wine
How to source wine from my birth year
How would I go about sourcing wine from my birth year,
https://community.thewinesociety.com/t/how-to-source-wine-from-my-birth-year/4017
New York Wineries Sued over Website Accessibility for Visually Impaired
Lawsuits accuse wineries like Long Island’s Wölffer Estate of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/New-York-Wineries-Sued-over-Website-Accessibility
The Winery that Cried Wolf on Cork
A Napa producer started a lawsuit over corks but then went strangely quiet.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/the-winery-that-cried-wolf-on-cork
California brandy is better than ever.
Will consumers notice?
Why millennials prefer cannabis to booze:
‘Zero enjoyment out of drinking’ (and pot’s cheaper, too)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/millennials-appear-to-like-cannabis-more-than-booze-2018-09-26
Budweiser and Bud Light’s downward spirals continues as millennials ditch beer
Budweiser and Bud Light’s battle to win over Americans continues.
https://www.businessinsider.com/budweiser-bud-lights-downward-spiral-continues-2018-10
Pepper your wine with rotundone: yes, but until when?
This oxygenated sesquiterpene still relatively little studied across the world, is responsible for pepper aroma in grapes and wine
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2018/10/28/pepper-your-wine-with-rotundone-yes-but-until-when/
Got a thing for spirits? What about geography?
Put your combined skills to the test by guessing the origins of each of these renowned spirits brands.
The Inevitable Rise of Cult Napa Wines
WHAT IS A “CULT” WINE?
11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CIGAR CITY BREWING
Cigar City Brewing launched in Tampa, Fla., in 2009 and swiftly became a cult favorite
14 things you didn’t know about the history of beer
You probably don’t think about it every time you crack open a cold one, but beer is one of the oldest bedrocks of human civilization, brewed all over the world for longer than recorded history.
The Trouble with Cellaring Wine
Drinking a well-aged vintage is a great joy. But when you cellar away the perfect wine, does the right moment to open it ever really come?
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/29/trouble-with-cellaring-wine/
How to Find Cheap White Wine That Doesn’t Suck
Shopping at a smaller store means that the cheaper options are more curated—if a store has limited space, they want to make sure they offer quality options at a variety of prices.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-find-cheap-white-wine-that-doesnt-suck-1830029232
13 Gifts Any Wine Lover Will Appreciate
We all have at least one friend or family member with a serious love of wine.
https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/g24415972/wine-lover-gifts/
TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS OF 2018
Each year, of the roughly 23,000 wines reviewed, only a portion (close to 4%) are designated Cellar Selections
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/top-100-cellar-selections-2018/
Wineries Seek Exclusive Appellations
Certain wineries are taking the plunge to create their own appellations exclusive only to them
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/wineries-seek-exclusive-appellations
There’s a Wine Theme Park in France
This 80 million euro conglomerate attracts travelers from all over the world who want to sample 800 varieties of wine from 70 different countries
Napa Vineyard Worker Killed By Grape-Harvesting Machine
A Napa vineyard worker was killed in an accident involving a grape harvesting machine
‘UNCRUSHABLE’ IS A MOVIE THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE
apturing the most intimate moments of despair and heroism during the 2017 wildfires, celebrity chef Tyler Florence’s ‘Uncrushable’ looks unflinchingly at a cross-section of Sonoma and Napa disaster survivors bonded by loss.
https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/uncrushable-is-a-movie-that-should-never-have-been-made/
Wineries to Watch 2018
Here are some of the new producers we discovered in our tastings in 2018, as well as a few established growers who surprised us with their latest releases. Watch for these 14 names in the year ahead.
https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/news/entry/wineries-to-watch-2018
Making Big Data Work for Wine
The vast majority of wine consumers have low or minimal engagement, but that engagement grows as they become more enthusiastic about wine.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/30/making-big-data-work-for-wine
Uncovering Blind Spots to Differentiate Your Brand
How can business owners use balanced passion and confidence to capitalize on opportunities and address the needs their brand requires for success?
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/30/uncovering-blind-spots-differentiate-brand
Erasing Montepulciano confusion
If you want to argue that the world of fine wine is never confusing, you should probably avert your eyes from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
http://wineloverspage.com/2018/10/montepulciano-confusion/
BREWERS ASSOCIATION MAY CHANGE ITS DEFINITION OF CRAFT BEER
American trade group the Brewers Association has informed its members of proposed changes to its official definition of ‘craft beer’ as it considers dropping one of its three current requirements.
