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Liquor Industry News/Links 08-27-18
August 27, 2018
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08-27-2018
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Your Social Media Booze Holiday Guide
13 things you probably didn’t know about ‘2-buck Chuck,’
THE 9 MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES WHEN BUYING CRAFT BEER
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Top 10 Premium-Plus Table Wine Brands in the U.S. by Retail Value
Alcohol a factor in fight between Maine and New Hampshire over millions in revenue
New Hampshire wants to sell more booze to out-of-staters so it’s offering them discounts – something Maine’s liquor agency dismisses as a ‘gimmick.’
Why Bordeaux Brings Out the Best in Cabernet Sauvignon
Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon is produced around the world. But none quite compare to a bottle from Bordeaux, where it was first produced.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/10/bordeaux-cabernet-sauvignon/
Wine and money
The biggest wine contaminant (far worse than sulphur) is money.
SIX ITALIAN WINES MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW
Italy has authorized over 350 different varietals that can be used in winemaking; this fact alone is enough to make your head spin and cause you to realize there’s definitely more to Italy than just Chianti in a wicker basket.
Oil Additive Could Aid in Wine Production
Argan oil helps to protect yeasts from harsh industrial processes
Bribes, Backdoor Deals, and Pay to Play: How Bad Rosé Took Over
A sommelier opens up about the shady business practices that are behind the rise of watery, terrible rosé.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/rise-of-bad-rose
How to Pair Wine With Cheez-Its
They actually kind of taste like cheese, which makes them a natural candidate to wash down with some wine
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/08/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-cheez-it-crackers.html
In 2018, What Does A Butler Have To Do With Wine?
Turns out knowing other things can be useful to a butler
Mass. Craft Beverage App: Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries and Wineries
Great interactive map
https://mass-eoeea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f7038ef158914191b198764b1485c366
Which Country Imports the Most Wine in the World?
In general, wine imports continue to indicate a mild slump.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/08/14/country-imports-most-wine-world
A small-batch limited production offering sourced from two select vineyards in the esteemed appellation of Monterey.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/08/14/cupcake-winemakers-blend-ultra-premium-chardonnay
CANNED WINE SALES UP 43% IN AMERICA
Sales of canned wine are soaring in the US, with year-on-year sales currently up 43% as consumers become more open-minded to alternative packaging for wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/canned-wine-sales-up-43-in-america/
THE 9 MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES WHEN BUYING CRAFT BEER
But craft beer can be confusing and even a bit snobby and intimidating depending on where you’re purchasing your brew.
THE BIRTHPLACES OF MORE THAN 30 FAMOUS COCKTAILS
When a cocktail attains classic status, it’s often hard to remember how and where it originated in the first place.
CHAMPAGNE-FILLED CUPCAKES
These Sound Great!
Choosing wines for a party
“It depends.” With so many variables to consider, there are no rules.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8624604-181/berger-on-wine-choosing-wines
8 Tips for Creating an Effective Wine Self-study Practice
A Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier offer advice on how to prepare for the big exams
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/8-tips-for-creating-an-effective-wine-self-study-practice/
MASSACHUSSETTS MAYOR BOYCOTTS SAM ADAMS BEER OVER TRUMP
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone made the declaration on Twitter, after learning that Jim Koch, chairman of Boston Beer, whose grandfather created the recipe for Samuel Adams Boston Lager, had joined other business leaders for a dinner with Trump on 7 August.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/massachussetts-mayor-boycots-sam-adams-beer-over-trump/
An introduction into German wine
Germany isn’t your typical wine country, but they make some of the best wine in the world
SEVEN OF THE BEST BOOZY TRAIN RIDES IN AMERICA
Train rides in America where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a region’s wines, beers, and breathtaking views, no checked baggage necessary.
LeBron James had a $4,000 wine night and we asked a sommelier to rate his picks
LeBron’s shooting percentage on wine is pretty good, but his choices are a little predictable.
https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2018/8/14/17687754/lebron-james-wine-night-instagram-sommelier
Here’s why champagne and prosecco make you feel more drunk than normal wine
Carbon dioxide in sparkling drinks increases the permeability of your biomembranes, allowing more alcohol into your bloodstream.
6 Secrets About Paso Robles, A Vibrant Wine Region Of California
One of Central California’s most charming towns is an easy drive from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Paso Robles is a half an hour from the Pacific Ocean and is home to great local wineries and fun bars and restaurants.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2018/08/13/six-secrets-about-paso-robles/#fb18fbe61da2
13 things you probably didn’t know about ‘2-buck Chuck,’ Trader Joe’s notoriously cheap wine
Trader Joe’s “two-buck Chuck,” its famously cheap private-label wine, has a complicated backstory.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-two-buck-chuck-wine-facts-2018-8
Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar Is Finally Coming to the U.S.
While those calendars all do their part to make the season merry and bright, one advent calendar has eluded Americans.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/aldi-wine-cheese-advent-calendar
The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine
The temperature of your wine plays an important role in how it tastes. Here’s how cold your wine should be and a few tips to help it get there.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/13/chill-wine/
This App Gives You a Discount on Beer
Love visiting breweries? A new app will actually cover some of the cost of your next drink.
http://fortune.com/2018/08/17/pintpass-app/
How To Read a Wine Label – Wine 101 Videos
Stop trying to memorize labels. There’s a better way!
How To Translate Champagne Label Details
Since 1979, Champagne labels include nine mandatory factors (other optional indicators may also be present) which comply with European Union laws.
Five wine stories you never need to read again
You don’t need to read these five wine stories again, because they don’t say anything anyone needs to know to enjoy wine
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/five-wine-stories-you-never-need-to-read-again/
What Is Spontaneous Fermentation, and How Does It Affect the Taste of Wine, Beer, and Booze?
The hands-off fermentation method makes really interesting wine, beer, and even rum. Here’s why we’re so into it right now.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/spontaneous-fermentation
China now drinks more Budweiser than the US
Domestic beer consumption in the US has fallen over the last two decades while China’s interest in American beer has spiked. Budweiser sales finally flipped in China’s favor in the first half of 2018 and the trend is expected to continue.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/16/China-now-drinks-more-Budweiser-than-the-US
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
I Love You, Doc: A Brief, Boozy History of Alcohol as Medicine
Basically since fermentation was discovered, we’ve sought cure-by-ABV for everything from the common cold to dyspepsia
https://vinepair.com/articles/alcohol-medicinal-use-history/
5 Ways That Port And Champagne Are Alike
By understanding the parallels between Port and Champagne, wine lovers can better know and love both of these special wines.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/08/16/port-champagne-are-same/#1e1b884c7947
WINE TASTES BETTER WHEN YOU DITCH THE RULES FOR DRINKING IT
“A lot of wine rules are bullshit.”
https://qz.com/quartzy/1361654/wine-tastes-better-when-you-ditch-the-rules-for-drinking-it/
Your Social Media Booze Holiday Guide
From National Rosé Day to National Margarita Day, here’ s a list of reasons to imbibe your favorite beverage.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/17/social-media-alcohol-food-holiday-guide/
Is Prosecco Italy’s Sparkling Wine Juggernaut
Prosecco is an Italian white wine produced in 9 provinces across the Veneto
The Life Cycle of Champagne
How do you make an older wine taste younger? Or a younger wine taste older?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/08/the-life-cycle-of-champagne
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-26-18
August 26, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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August 20, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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August 20, 2018
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08-20-2018
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HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN VODKA?
AND MORE!
Do Pedialyte Hangover Truthers Have a Point? (Maybe)
It rather amazingly has become a popular source of hangover prevention and relief for adults.
THE STORY BEHIND THE NEGRONI POPS
There’s still plenty of summer left to be enjoyed!
How many wines are there in the world? How many wineries?
Interesting data from wine-searcher.com
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/08/wine-searcher-tackles-the-big-questions
Are US Wine Consumers Lazy?
Why are there so few bottles of Australian wines on the wine lists at my favorite local restaurants, and why don’t they reflect what’s actually happening in the Australian wine community right now?
The search for purity in wine
The culture of the critical score set everyone chasing superlatives. These three decades of exploration and experiment, of boundary-pushing, of ‘statements’ and of ‘icons’ gave us an exuberant cacophony of styles.
Could we smell better? Much better?
Do we have only very limited access to the sensory information that we are receiving all the time?
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/wine-science/could-we-smell-better-much-better
How to judge a bottle of wine by its label
Are there tell-tale signs that would nudge us in the right direction?
https://thetakeout.com/how-to-judge-a-bottle-of-wine-by-its-label-1828030852
10 ODD DRINKING BY-LAWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The world is full of odd, antiquated laws which, although rarely if ever enforced, have remained on the statute books.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/odd-drinking-by-laws/
TREND FOR WASHING HAIR IN CHAMPAGNE HITS INSTAGRAM
A beauty blogger is encouraging her followers to wash their hair in Champagne, claiming that it helps to “tame frizz” and gives “an extra little vamp of shine” to long locks.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/trend-for-washing-hair-in-champagne-hits-instagram/
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA
For a long time Champagne was the only “good” sparkling wine that most Americans drank.
THE SIX BEST REDS FOR WHITE WINE DRINKERS
For those white wine lovers looking to dip a toe in the other side of the pool what are the best reds to ease the transition?
The 3 most important things to look for on a wine label, according to an expert
With the infinite choices of varieties, vintages, terroirs, and tannins, buying wine can be a real minefield.
How to Pair Wine With S’mores
You might think that chocolate and wine are a natural pair, but their clashing qualities make them surprisingly difficult to enjoy together.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/08/best-wine-to-drink-with-chocolate-smores.html
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN VODKA?
There are just 64 calories in a 1.5-ounce shot of vodka, according to various sources on the internet.
What’s Next for Portuguese Wine?
New energy suffuses the country’s up-and-coming wine regions
Your Guide to the Finger Lakes, the Most Exciting Wine Region on the East Coast of America
Located five hours outside New York City, in the Southern Tier region of New York State, sits the most exciting wine region on the East Coast, the Finger Lakes.
WASPS ARE GETTING DRUNK OFF FERMENTED FRUIT AND TERRORIZING BEER GARDENS
A brutal heatwave in Europe is having an unlikely effect on wasps, and the little insects are getting angrier and violent as a result.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/uk-wasps-drunk-beer-gardens-europe-heatwave
This clever bottle visualizes the terroir of the wine within
Most wine labels overlook this, focusing on a simple text logo accompanied by a short description about blackberry notes and counties in California
https://www.fastcompany.com/90214913/this-clever-bottle-visualizes-the-terroir-of-the-wine-within
Do Italian wines shipped to the U.S. contain more sulfides than the bottles sold in Italy?
I think you mean sulfites, not sulfides, but I thought I’d use this opportunity to remind you and others of the difference between the two. Sulfides are volatile sulfur compounds and, while harmless, are typically considered a flaw because of the stinky, skunky or rotten egg–like aromas they can contribute to wine. Sulfites are a naturally occurring byproduct of wine, and sometimes winemakers choose to add additional sulfites to prevent a wine from spoiling.
Wines sold in the United States have the “contains sulfites” note on wine labels, but wines sold in Italy do not, simply because labeling laws differ from country to country. So the same wine—with the same amount of sulfites—will or won’t carry that warning, depending on where it is sold. Italian wines imported to the U.S. have to have this “contains sulfites” wording on their labels before being sold here.
For most of us, sulfites aren’t a problem, and are part of many things we consume, like dried apricots, molasses and blue cheese. But for the approximately 1 percent of people that have sulfite allergies, wine can be a concern, and cause some scary reactions, from wheezing and asthma-like attacks to digestive issues and difficulty swallowing.
Why it’s worth making the effort to shop at independent wine shops
People are still confused or not clear on the benefits of going to your local wine shop, or on the kinds of wines you get there
Organic, natural, biodynamic… What next for wine?
Wine has been popular for centuries: but as consumers becoming increasingly concerned about sustainability there’s huge potential for niche categories – such as organic, natural and biodynamic – to grow. BeverageDaily puts the spotlight on the trends the industry will be seeing more of in the coming years.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/08/Organic-natural-biodynamic-What-next-for-wine
How To Taste Wine
Learn wine tasting secrets used by sommeliers, wine buyers, and critics. Find out what you’ve been missing in every glass of wine you drink.
The Wine Awakening: Surveying American Wine Preferences
The most common way Americans get into wine is from a friend, with 30 percent reporting that’s how they originally tried it.
There’s a threshold for how much you should spend on wine — and it’s lower than you might think
There’s nothing like the taste of a fine wine. But with certain wines selling in the thousands and even tens of thousands per bottle, it begs the question: Is it really worth it?
Four Liquors Made With Wine
Wine and spirits meet in these bottles of vodka, whiskey and gin that are produced with a dash of everything from rosé to Sherry.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/09/four-liquors-made-wine/
THE FLAVORS IN THE 10 MOST POPULAR WINES, VISUALIZED
To help navigate this vast landscape, we visualized the flavors in 10 of the most widely planted wines.
French see red over ‘blue’ wine from Spain, as experts challenge claims about how it is produced
Véronique Cheynier, director of research at the prestigious National Institute of Agricultural Research, cast doubt on the producer’s assertion that the wine is completely natural.
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August 13, 2018
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THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED
There’s a good reason you shouldn’t drink alcohol while you’re on antibiotics — but it’s probably not what you’ve been told
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Will a Fruit Day Make My Wine Taste Better?
According to the lunar calendar, “fruit days” are the most auspicious days to drink wine.
Vineyard Pest Spreading in Eastern U.S.
Potential damage from spotted lanternfly could total $18 billion, wine grapes at risk
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201558/Vineyard-Pest-Spreading-in-Eastern-US
Carriers Trashing Wine Shipments
UPS and FedEx are confiscating and disposing of some wines shipped from New York retail stores to customers out of state.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/07/carriers-trashing-wine-shipments?h=1
A cautionary tale of mice, microbes, and mechanical harvesting
A recent medical report indicates that fresh juice from mechanically harvested grapes can (on very rare occasions) carry infectious diseases from animals picked up and crushed by harvesting machinery.
http://wineoscope.com/2018/07/29/a-cautionary-tale-of-mice-microbes-and-mechanical-harvesting/
The World’s Highest-Altitude Winery Is Right Here in Colorado
Alma’s lofty elevation of 10,361 feet makes this the highest-altitude winery on the planet, beating its closest competitor in Chile by about 30 feet.
https://www.5280.com/2018/07/the-worlds-highest-altitude-winery-is-right-here-in-colorado/
Your wine can ride this soaring food trend — IF you can get creative about pairing!
Healthy grapes for a good microbiome and wine
It is important to further investigate the microbiota diversity changes in damaged grapes and its influence on the alcoholic fermentation.
5 of the Most Important Patron Saints of Italian Wine You’ve Never Heard About
Over those two thousand plus years, there are saints in Italy that wine lovers and winemakers depend on to get through every harvest and bottling.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2018/07/5-of-most-important-patron-saints-of.html
Millennials’ drinking habits are causing a crisis for America’s most iconic beer brands — and now they’re banking on nonalcoholic drinks to survive
Apparently, even the “Dilly Dilly” phenomenon isn’t enough to entice young Americans to pick up a Bud.
https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-beer-habits-force-change-at-ab-inbev-2018-7
‘Two totally different experiences’: Bachelor, bachelorette parties invade wineries
You go in and have a tasting and buy some wine, versus bus tours or limos and screaming kids
New Smirnoff
Diageo is extending its Smirnoff vodka range with a new limited edition Moscow Mule-inspired entry. Infused with ginger and lime flavors, Smirnoff Moscow Mule is designed to be mixed with ginger ale or ginger beer to create a simple cocktail. The 30%-abv offering ($15 a 750-ml.) will be available at select retail outlets through September, offered in both 750-ml. and 50-ml. formats. Smirnoff Moscow Mule’s debut follows the 2016 launch of summer-inspired limited edition Smirnoff Red, White & Berry, which was up 65% to 68,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. The overall Smirnoff brand, however, was down 1.8% to 9.2 million cases for 2017.
Americans Still Favor Beer Over Other Alcoholic Beverages
Americans who drink alcohol continue to say they most often choose beer (42%) over wine (34%) and liquor (19%), after wine and beer essentially tied between 2011 and 2013.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/238100/americans-favor-beer-alcoholic-beverages.aspx
BEYOND THE PARM: SIX ITALIAN CHEESES YOU NEED TO KNOW
The good news is that Italy has a wide world of cheeses for exploring and enjoying.
Fiano, Campania’s Rising Star
Winemakers in Italy’s Campania have always focused on their native varieties. But it’s time for Fiano, the grape behind the region’s aromatic white wines, to shine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/30/fiano-campanias-rising-star/
Alcohol Drinkers Change Their Attitudes
E& J. Gallo Winery executive says consumers in ambitious survey want wine to be fun
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201607/Alcohol-Drinkers-Change-Their-Attitudes
Retailers Spar With Total Wine Over Coupons
An amendment to Massachusetts law that would allow discounts is being resisted by independent store owners.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/07/retailers-spar-with-total-wine-over-coupons
Boston Beer Company Launches Truly Spiked & Sparkling Rosé
Half of alcohol beverage drinkers (50%) wish there was a healthier alternative for rosé wine. This summer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling is giving drinkers a new way to rosé with the debut of its newest style: Truly Rosé
THE HISTORY OF WINE A 40 SECOND ANIMATED GIF
Watch wine spread to six of the planet’s seven continents — over the course of 6,000 years — in 40 seconds!
Craft Beer News
Craft beer production increased by 5% in the first half of 2018, according to the Brewers Association, matching its growth rate for calendar 2017. While craft beer continues to expand in the U.S.—and is aggregating share within the overall beer category—the pace has slowed markedly over the past few years, and the market has grown increasingly crowded. The Brewers Association notes that there were more 6,655 active breweries in the U.S. as of June 30, up 20% from a year ago. In addition, there are an estimated 2,500-3,000 breweries in the planning stages. “The data demonstrate that 2018 is on pace to have the highest number of brewery openings and closings to date,” said Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson. “However, even as breweries close, openings continue to far outpace the number that shutter.”
Experts Confirm There Are No Concerns About California Wines Due to Fukushima
Based on the university’s published measurements, the California wines contain 100 times less than the World Health Organization guidance level for drinking water.
https://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/07302018
BLUE WINE TREND HITS FRANCE
French entrepreneur René Le Bail is on a mission to turn his fellow countrymen into a nation of red, white and blue wine drinkers with the launch of ‘Vindigo’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/blue-wine-trend-hits-france/
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Blue Wine to Revolutionize Wine Codes
http://georgiatoday.ge/news/11621/Blue-Wine-to-Revolutionize-Wine-Codes
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In the end, everyone benefits.
How to Pair Wine With Gummy Bears
A fine gummy bear demands an equally fine wine to drink with it.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/07/how-to-pair-wine-with-gummy-bears.html
Understanding the Gems of Vinho Verde
There’s more to this easy-drinking, effervescent Portuguese white wine than meets the eye. Learn about the subregions and grapes of Vinho Verde, and what wines to watch for.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/31/vinho-verde-guide/
Red Wine Milkshakes
You like red wine and you like milkshakes so …
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22550350/red-wine-milkshakes-recipe/
THE STATES WITH THE MOST WINERIES IN AMERICA (2018)
Where does your state rank? Check out VinePair’s map of the states with the most wineries to find out.
https://vinepair.com/articles/map-america-states-most-wineries/
There’s a good reason you shouldn’t drink alcohol while you’re on antibiotics — but it’s probably not what you’ve been told
Most people have heard that you shouldn’t combine alcohol and antibiotics. However, the truth is more complicated.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-shouldnt-drink-on-antibiotics-2018-7
CHARDONNAY VOTED AMERICA’S FAVOURITE WINE
According to a recent survey of 2,000 consumers by Jordan Winery in Sonoma County, California, Chardonnay is the variety that Americans drink most regularly – adding weight to Kendall-Jackson’s plea for a white wine emoji.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/chardonnay-voted-americas-favourite-wine/
ANCIENT WINE JAR ‘FACTORY’ FOUND IN ISRAEL
Israeli archaeologists near Tel Aviv have discovered a large, 3rd century AD workshop, which churned out jars for wine storage continuously for over 600 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/ancient-wine-jar-factory-found-in-isreal/
13 mistakes you’re making when ordering wine
If you feel intimidated when the server or bartender puts a wine list down in front of you, you’re not alone.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-buy-and-order-wine-2018-8
How to Pair Cinnamon with Wine
Cinnamon is a familiar household spice, but we’ll show you how to pair it with wine in many unexpected ways.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/01/pair-cinnamon-wine/
FOOD INFOGRAPHIC: 47 HERB AND SPICE PAIRINGS WITH WINE
How to pair food with herbs and spices
THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED
How many of these smells and tastes have you recognized while drinking your favorite beer?
MONSTER ENERGY IN LEGAL BATTLE WITH DISTILLERY IN VIRGINIA OVER LOGO
A small distillery in Virginia received a 108-page objection to its company logo from energy drinks giant Monster, and despite its size, has vowed to fight back against what it’s calling greedy behaviour and bullying.
Long Island wineries are fed up with rowdy bachelorette parties
Some Long Island wineries are serving up a giant buzzkill for bachelorette parties — by banning bridezillas and their minions from their premises.
https://nypost.com/2018/08/01/long-island-wineries-are-fed-up-with-rowdy-bachelorette-parties/
It’s red wine, isn’t it? So enough with the sugar already
Sweet red wine: It’s time for the wine business to admit it’s sugaring up our red wine and passing it off as dry.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/its-red-wine-isnt-it-so-enough-with-the-sugar-already/
Velvety, bright, flabby: Stop to consider how wine feels
A lot of beginning wine drinkers automatically go to the word “smooth” to describe wines.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-food-wine-texture-and-tasting-0803-story.html#
The “French Paradox” is dead. 83% of public says unhealthy or makes no difference.
How should fine wine be defined?
The fact that the words ‘fine wine’ can mean very different things to different people is hardly surprising
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-should-fine-wine-be-defined
Dessert Wine Is the New Scotch
Sommeliers are making a serious play for your after-dinner drink. Here are six styles to look for.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-03/dessert-wine-is-the-new-scotch
New Zealand wines and the question of age
New Zealand does not have a long-standing tradition of making and drinking wine
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/new-zealand-wines-and-question-of-age
Automating Wine Cork Quality Control Product Focus:
Cork suppliers have invested in new technology in fight against TCA
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201792/Automating-Wine-Cork-Quality-Control
Are US Wine Consumers Lazy?
A Hard Look At This, Through The Lens Of Australian Wine
What is Vogue’s bottle of wine a day diet
This1977 diet plan was recently unearthed on Twitter, and has since gone viral
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS
To ensure you’re putting your punctuation in the right places — and drinking what you think you are — here are nine things you need to know about Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
https://vinepair.com/articles/stags-leap-wine-cellars-guide/
French wine scientists create ‘supergrapes’ that do not require pesticides
Four revolutionary supergrape varieties they say are impervious to rot and thus require almost no pesticides.
Wine awards: worth the gold stickers they’re printed on?
In some wine competitions, the majority of (paying) entrants gets a prize
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