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How are Eucharistic bread and wine made?
Why Are New Hampshire’s Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
New Poll Shows Broad Support For Laws To Protect Against Misleading Wine Labels
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Hopedale MA man crafts guide to wool and wine
Things always seems to come in pairs – yarn and needles, wine and cheese. One Hopedale resident posed the question – what about yarn and wine?
http://orleans.wickedlocal.com/news/20180304/hopedale-man-crafts-guide-to-wool-and-wine
Wine’s Generations Game
Sales growth is slowing in the U.S. wine market, as Boomers retire and Millennials continue to crash on Mom’s couch
http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Boomer-Gen-X-Millennial-Wine-Trends
Zinfandel is working through its identity crisis
Zinfandel tends to be high in alcohol. If it’s not made carefully, the burn from the alcohol can overwhelm the fruit. Tradition-minded producers strive to make a restrained “claret-style” zin.
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/02/26/zingfangddwel.html
U.S. not really a wine drinking country? Poor showing in per-capita spending indicates huge room for improvement.
WHAT IS CARBONIC MACERATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
There’s a lot of jargon associated with wine, particularly with winemaking. Do most wine drinkers really need to be able to tell if a wine undergoes a punch-down versus a pump-over?
https://vinepair.com/articles/carbonic-maceration-care/
The Ultimate Wine Guide For Beer Lovers
Are you a beer drinker? Maybe wine has never appealed to you, or you have found all the types of wine overwhelming. Who knows the difference between white and red, anyway?
http://www.dailyinfographic.com/wines-for-beer-lovers
Who Is The American Wine Buyer?
The Airlines with the Best Craft Beer, Ranked
Good news for beer lovers: Airlines are catching onto the craft brewing boom. Here’s how 8 major domestic carriers stack up.
Puglia Flourishes with Wines Made from Indigenous Grapes
Once known more for dazzling Adriatic beaches and medieval castles, the Italian region of Puglia is looking to its indigenous grapes (like Negroamaro and Primitivo) to put a spotlight on the region’s wine scene.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/05/puglia-wine-italy/
New Poll Shows Broad Support For Laws To Protect Against Misleading Wine Labels
Global wine alliance calls on U.S. lawmakers to heed consumers’ demand for accurate and clear wine labels
Zero Oxygen Solutions To Release Wine Saver Kit
To use the wine saver, a consumer can insert the ZOS stopper with the attached, oxygen-absorbing cartridge into an open bottle of wine. Then, the wine saver is said to remove the oxygen that causes wine to go bad.
https://www.homeworldbusiness.com/zos-wine-saver-kit-to-debut-at-ihhs/
EVERYTHING YOU THINK ABOUT TANNINS IS PROBABLY WRONG
Tannins are complicated little bastards, and the wine world has turned them into one of the least-understood aspects of wine drinking.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-are-tannins-wine/
Please just admire this guy in his ball pit of beer cans
Apparently 30,000 of them, as per a YouTube video
https://mashable.com/2018/03/07/beer-can-ball-pit/#IJTwaj7AGmql
Get out of your comfort zone with these 10 wines
Out of an estimated 1,200 grape varietals in the world, 65 percent of the wine sold in the United States is limited to seven categories — chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot grigio, moscato, pinot noir and white zinfandel. Chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon account for 35 percent of total consumption, according to the Wine Institute.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ac-cn-wine-20180307-story.html
18 Things Only Wine Lovers Will Appreciate
For some, wine is an acquired taste. For others, it is the nectar of the Gods. These super-fun accessories were made for the latter.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/wine-gifts/view-all/
Tullamore Dew Red Sox Edition
William Grant & Sons’ Tullamore Dew has released a limited edition Boston Red Sox bottle to celebrate the brand’s partnership with the MLB team. The Red Sox Collector’s Edition Bottle will be available exclusively throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont for a limited time, retail priced at $25-$29 a 750-ml. Tullamore Dew rose 11.5% to 240,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Weed or wine?
By far, the biggest game changer to come down the pike in years, the elephant just entering the room, is how will legal marijuana affect wine consumption?
https://www.theunion.com/entertainment/rod-byers-weed-or-wine/
Pabst Brewing Company Launches National Bohemian Crab Shack Shandy
Crab Shack Shandy will be available in 16 oz. can six packs (MSRP: $8.99) and 12 oz. can twelve packs (MSRP: $14.99) in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Crab Shack Shandy has an ABV of 4.2 percent, IBU of 15 and SRM of 5.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: too much of a good thing?
Ask consumers which nation makes the best Sauvignon Blanc on the planet, and most of them will say New Zealand. Very few countries have cornered the market in a single, popular variety like the Kiwis.
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1859
How to bluff as a wine buff
Masquerade as a connoisseur with these tips from The Wine Show’s Amelia Singer
https://life.spectator.co.uk/2018/03/how-to-bluff-as-a-wine-buff/
The Ultimate Guide to Toasting With Sparkling Wine
Champagne isn’t the only bubbly you can use.
https://www.brides.com/story/the-ultimate-guide-to-toasting-with-sparkling-wine
Kevin O’Leary: 3 tips to pick a great bottle of wine for under $20
Kevin O’Leary is famous for his role as an investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,”
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/07/kevin-oleary-3-tips-to-pick-a-great-cheap-wine.html
Wine Term: Cool Climate
The climate greatly affects what wines grow and how they taste. The term “cool climate” refers to wine regions which specialize in varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Captain Morgan targets shot market with Watermelon Smash
Spiced rum brand Captain Morgan has expanded its portfolio of shot-inspired spirits with a new limited-edition flavour: Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/captain-morgan-targets-shot-market-with-watermelon-smash/
Booker’s Bourbon unveils Kathleen’s Batch
Beam Suntory-owned Booker’s Bourbon has unveiled its first bottling of 2018, which honours Kathleen DiBenedetto – the woman who helped launch Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection in the 1990s.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/bookers-bourbon-unveils-kathleens-batch/
The Retailers Changing How We Buy Wine
Today’s wine store is no longer just a place to buy wine.
Retailers in many markets are able to expand offerings to include more corners of the wine world.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/new-wine-retail-best-wine-store-new-york-la/
The Barolo Style Guide
Few wine regions have such clearly defined stylistic differences as the Barolo communes of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/03/the-barolo-style-guide
Why Are New Hampshire’s Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
So much Hennessy is being sold, in fact, that one New Hampshire official is asking state Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to investigate whether the Liquor Commission is turning a blind eye to bootlegging and money-laundering activities.
New Cavit Wines
Palm Bay International is launching two new limited edition wines under its Cavit label. Cavit Rosé, which is rolling out nationally now, is made from a proprietary blend of native Trentino red grapes and retails at $9 a 750-ml. Cavit Prosecco, retailing at $15, is comprised of 100% Glera grapes and will hit national distribution on April 1. Cavit, based in northeastern Italy’s Trentino region, is the top-selling Italian wine in the U.S. by volume, led by its Pinot Grigio varietal.
The TTB Gets a Master of Wine
Caroline Hermann is the bureau’s first-ever MW
Making the Case for Wine on Tap
Though the history of kegged wines is a young one, it’s a growing force. Find out how wine on tap offers benefits to the environment, winemakers and adventurous drinkers.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/07/wine-on-tap/
WE ASKED 10 WINEMAKERS: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WINE-AND-CHEESE PAIRING?
While most wine and cheese pairings are going to be pretty darn O.K., there’s a special kind of magic when the flavors and textures of your wine and cheeseare well matched. And who better to match them than someone who made one of them? So, we asked 10 winemakers their favorite cheese pairings for their wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-wine-cheese-pairing/
Says the Internet: Corks are the greatest wine closure ever; why use anything else?
Almost all of the wine the world drinks – most estimates are more than 90 percent – isn’t made to age. Most wine is made to drink for dinner that night.
Which wines are most likely to have tobacco aromas?
Tobacco notes are thought to both be a characteristic of certain grapes and the wines made from them, but can also be from the influence of oak barrels, which can add that spicy, tobacco complexity.
http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Which-Wines-Have-Tobacco-Aromas-56167
World Wide Wine Consumption
Why You Should Never Add Ice Cubes To Red Wine
It is a conundrum that never seems to go away – should you put ice cubes in your red wine if you desire a cool drink?
http://socialvignerons.com/2017/05/22/why-you-should-never-add-ice-cubes-to-red-wine/
How are Eucharistic bread and wine made?
The Roman Rite has very specific guidelines about the process.
https://aleteia.org/2018/03/11/how-are-eucharistic-bread-and-wine-made/
People Can Now Drink Wine Inside A Giant Butthole
Folks in Belgium are being given quite the opportunity to drink wine inside of a hotel that has been designed to look like an anus. The hotel is called CasAnus Hotel. And not only is there an anus placed in the middle of a field, but there’s also some lower intestine, with a bar called BarRectum. And yes, I’m a college graduate that just wrote that sentence.
Kim Crawford Looks To Premiumize With New Upscale Range
Constellation’s Kim Crawford is extending at the high end with a new Signature Reserve line of wines. The first entry in the range is a Sauvignon Blanc retailing at $25 a 750-ml., compared with the core brand’s $18 price point. Constellation says the new offering—sourced from the lower Wairau sub-region of Marlborough, New Zealand—is in response to consumer demand for richer, more complex expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, and has big aromatics and a ripe tropical character. Each vineyard parcel is fermented separately in small lots. A total of 20,000 9-liter cases of Kim Crawford’s Signature Reserve Sauvignon Blanc were produced, with 6,800 cases coming to the U.S; the new wine will be available nationwide by the end of this month. Kim Crawford depleted 1.3 million cases in the U.S. in 2017 on growth of 13%, according to Impact Databank.
Craft wine: Does it exist? Can it exist?
Craft wine shouldn’t be about the size of the winery, but about the quality of its products. Otherwise, what’s the point?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/craft-wine-does-it-exist-can-it-exist/
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Rosé wine, hard cider are in the pink for Millennials
While rosé only represents about 1.5% of the total table wine category, it’s growing at a massive rate, according to Nielson. Rosé sales climbed nearly 40% in the 12 months ended Dec. 2, according to the market researcher.
New Zealand confirmed number 3 in USA wine market
Last year the total value of New Zealand wine imported to the US reached US$422 million, up 6% on 2016 and surpassed only by Italy (US$1.9 billion) and France (US$1.8 billion).
New Zealand sits ahead of Australia, Spain, Argentina and Chile.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1802/S00658/new-zealand-confirmed-number-3-in-usa-wine-market.htm
Affordable White Burgundy Exists — If You Know Where to Look
White Burgundy is unquestionably one of the greatest wines of the world. Almost exclusively made from Chardonnay on limestone soil, it can express both power and finesse. But as acclaim and demand rise, who can afford white Burgundy anymore?
https://vinepair.com/articles/affordable-white-burgundy/
Where To Spreadable Gin, Which, Yes, Is Literally What It Sounds Like It Is
If you just can’t be bothered with breakfast, this will probably change your mind: A new gin and tonic marmalade
KANGAROOS SOUR VINTAGE IN AUSTRALIA’S MARGARET RIVER
Wineries in Margaret River are trying to minimise the damage caused by a rising Kangaroo population invading the vineyards as harvest for the new vintage gets underway.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/kangaroos-sour-vintage-in-australias-margaret-river/
Super-Premium Bourbon Tops 5 Million Cases In The U.S.
Since 2010, U.S. volumes of super-premium Bourbon ($25 and above) have now grown by nearly 3.3 million cases.
Drew Bledsoe shares how making wine is a natural extension of football
The first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft catches us up on his fruitful retirement endeavors.
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Private label wines: Like a seat on a no-frills airline, people may complain but they love them
Private label wines are everywhere but don’t announce their presence. There’s an ocean of bulk wine made cheaply in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Australia, Chile, and elsewhere. What a private label wine does is attempt to make it seem like this wine was handmade by a person from a single place.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2018/02/private-label-wines-like-seat-on-no.html
Ten myths about the Chinese wine market
For the past decade, everybody’s been talking about China and its potential as a wine market. Which is as you’d expect, because it’s already an important market that’s only going to get stronger. But if you’re thinking about doing business in China, or you’d like to do more, you need to know what’s good market information and what’s just a myth.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/ten-myths-about-chinese-wine-market
MICH ULTRA GOES ORGANIC TO STAY ON TOP OF LOW-CAL BEER BOOM
Ultra Pure Gold. It has 85 calories, 10 less than regular Ultra, and will be marketed as containing “organic grains.”
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http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/mich-ultra-organic-stay-top-low-cal-beer-boom/312513/
JOHNNIE WALKER BECOMES JANE WALKER FOR LIMITED EDITION
Diageo’s popular Scotch whisky brand Jonnie Walker has given its Black Label a makeover, turning its striding man logo into a woman for a ‘Jane Walker’ limited edition.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/johnnie-walker-becomes-jane-walker-for-limited-edition/
New Arnold Palmer
MillerCoors and AriZona Beverages have launched Arnold Palmer Spiked Half & Half. The 5%-abv flavored malt beverage is a non-carbonated blend of iced tea and lemonade based on the popular non-alcoholic AriZona product. To promote the new offering, MillerCoors has placed Arnold Palmer Spiked at events, like the TPC Scottsdale golf tournament, and music festivals across the U.S. Arnold Palmer Spiked is now available nationwide in 24-ounce cans and in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans.
ThE IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURES FOR EVERY TYPE OF BEER, EXPLAINED
Serving beer can have kind of a Goldilocks effect: too warm, it’s flat and possibly off-flavor; too cold, and its flavors will be masked. Just as there are optimal serving temperatures for wines, beer also benefits from being served the right way
A Better Way to Bottle in MA
M.S. Walker’s State of the Art New Facility Raises the Industry Bar
http://www.beveragejournalinc.com/new/easyblog/entry/a-better-way-to-bottle
Some Guy Figured Out How to Make Wine in His Instant Pot
If you want to try your hand at making your own wine, most homebrew shops will sell you the supplies to get things started. Or, if you’re David Murphy, you could just pull out your Instant Pot to the make the magic happen.
Pour wine to savor and enjoy, not guzzle
Don’t limit yourself by over-pouring.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-serving-size-0302-story.html
How to read a Spanish wine label
The label is your friend and guide — it’s not there to confuse you, it’s there to tell you what’s inside the bottle and where it’s from.
http://www.decanter.com/spanish-fine-wine/read-spanish-wine-label-384254/
The Best Wine to Pair with Lasagna
Who wants some lasagna? That’s a silly question. The answer, of course, is everyone. Everyone wants lasagna.
SWA secures GI for Scotch in New Zealand
New Zealand now joins more than 100 other countries, which have officially recognised Scotch whisky as a Scottish product, including Australia and Taiwan.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/swa-secures-gi-for-scotch-in-new-zealand/
Angels’ Share launches Bourbon-filled angel
The Bourbon-filled angels are available exclusively from A Taste of Kentucky for US$49.99
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/angels-share-launches-bourbon-filled-angel/
FOR MANY WINEMAKERS, CONCRETE IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Over the past decade, more winemakers have started using concrete tanks, a fermentation and aging alternative that offers the best of both steel and oak.
5 Tips to Store Leftover Wine
Good practices to better preserve an opened bottle of wine, for longer…
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/03/01/5-tips-to-store-left-over-wine/
Bailey’s and Beyond: The Irish Cream PGI
In addition to meeting the EU standards for liqueurs, the PGI for Irish Cream requires the following:
40148369 – cold coffee drink with ice, beans and splash, close-up.
http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2018/02/28/baileys-and-beyond-the-irish-cream-pgi/
YOUR FAVORITE TACO AND ITS PERFECT WINE PAIR
Pairing wine with tacos might seem a little unorthodox. However, they’re two of my favorite things, so why not enjoy them together?
What Does Your Bottle Really Say About the Wine?
We spend a lot of time talking about the stuff inside wine bottles. But can the bottle itself, from its shape to color of the glass, tell you more about what you’re drinking? We go deeper than a punt into what’s behind your wine bottle.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/01/what-does-your-bottle-really-say-about-the-wine/
Phenolic compounds deserve superhero status
Antioxidants in wine credited with yet another health benefit.
https://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/superhero-phenolic-compounds-wine-foods
What you need in your Spanish wine cellar – a guide
Spanish wine expert Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW shares his advice on what to put in your cellar and when to drink…
http://www.decanter.com/spanish-fine-wine/what-you-need-in-your-spanish-wine-cellar-a-fguide-384116/
This Guy’s Dangerous Fail After Attempting A Popular YouTube Hack For Wine Is A Warning To Us All
DO NOT DO THIS. DO NOT DO WHAT LAWRENCE DID.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tanyachen/just-dont-do-this?utm_term=.yc0EQMgo1p#.ucYLKQz837
US distillery creates ‘first’ coffee bean-rested Bourbon
The Stillhouse Spirits Company has created the ‘first’ Bourbon rested in roasted small-batch coffee beans, which will go on sale later this month.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/us-distillery-creates-first-coffee-bean-rested-bourbon/
New Irish Whiskey
Beam Suntory has released the Tyrconnell 15-year-old, an Irish whiskey finished in Madeira casks. The 46%-abv offering is a limited release that the company will roll out this month to select markets at a suggested retail price of $100 a 750-ml. The 15-year-old expression joins a Tyrconnell portfolio that already includes the core namesake brand, as well as a 10-year-old Madeira Cask Finish, 10-year-old Port Cask Finish, and 10-year-old Sherry Cask Finish.
Discovery shows wine grapes gasping for breath
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered how grapes “breathe,” and report that shortage of oxygen leads to cell death in the grape.
https://phys.org/news/2018-03-discovery-wine-grapes-gasping.html
Do Parker points matter any more?
Points, points, points. It’s such a complicated and polarized discussion.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/do-parker-points-matter-any-more
What makes beer taste like beer?
Beer is one of the most consumed beverages on the planet and for good reason. It’s delicious, refreshing and it has a huge variety of styles.
http://www.food24.com/Drinks/Beer/what-makes-beer-taste-like-beer-20180302
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HENNESSY COGNAC
The company — which reads “modern” but is in fact 253 years young — puts out a solid half of the world’s Cognac. It has Irish roots, and kept two families in business for eight and seven generations, respectively.
Choose the Right Wine: 7 Tips on How to Shop Smarter
Overwhelmed. Baffled. Bewildered. That’s how most people feel when shopping for wine.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/how-america-buys-wine
Do Wine Competition Medals Impact The Price Of Your Wine?
When you visit wineries, no doubt you’ve seen shiny medals on ribbons draped around bottles of wine. A new study by French economists examines whether wine competition awards have an impact on wine price and are indicators of quality.
http://www.vino-sphere.com/2018/02/do-wine-competition-medals-impact-price.html
Mood Swings For Wine Lovers
Personal taste is very, well, personal; it is also maddeningly dependent on context. It is the same as having a music playlist for working out, which you’d never play during a candlelight dinner. So, if you pick a wine for the mood you are trying to establish, everyone will be happy.
https://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/mood-swings-for-wine-lovers/Content?oid=11498317
The Bodyguard of Wine: Cork Is More Than a Closure
The Bodyguard of Wine: Cork Is More Than a Closure
https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/bodyguard-wine-cork-more-closure
Love It or Hate It, Without Jameson You Wouldn’t Be Drinking Irish Whiskey
The brand’s hell-raising reputation moves units and inspires loyalty, but it doesn’t exactly secure Irish whiskey a spot in the craft canon.
THE 7 MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES AT A WINE SHOP
For many people, heading to the local wine shop can be an intimidating and anxiety-inducing experience.
Cremant sparkling wine muscles in as new champagne as sales soar
French crémant sparkling wines have muscled in on the party circuit and are challenging the domination of those two old favorites.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/03/cremant-sparkling-wine-muscles-new-champagne-sales-soar/
New Zac Brown Wine
Delicato Family Vineyards is extending its Z. Alexander Brown brand with a new Uncaged Sauvignon Blanc retailing at $20 a 750-ml. The new entry is sourced from Napa Valley, warmer Lake County Vineyards in the North Coast, and cool southern Suisun Valley vineyards just south of Napa County. Z. Alexander Brown also includes an Uncaged Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, as well as the recently released Uncaged Chardonnay.
THE UNITED STATES OF ALCOHOL
Here’s what a map of our country might look like if our drinking preferences were what divided us, instead of politics.
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Wine prices: How low can you go?
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ANGOSTURA BITTERS
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Beringer Bourbon Wines
Treasury Wine Estates is extending the Beringer brand with Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged wines, including a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Cuvee aged for 60 days in charred American oak Bourbon barrels and retailing at $18 a bottle. Mark Beringer, the great-great grandson of co-founder Jacob Beringer, oversees winemaking for the new offering. Beringer’s new barrel-aged wines sport interactive labels which can be scanned with the “Living Wine Labels” app to bring Beringer’s founding brothers Jacob and Frederick to life in an augmented reality feature. Other TWE brands utilizing the Living Wine Labels app to educate and engage consumers include The Walking Dead Wines from the Last Wine Company, Gentleman’s Collection, 19 Crimes and Chateau St. Jean.
How You Can Spot Fake Wines
Looking to acquire legendary bottles? The world’s foremost expert on detecting fake wines, Maureen Downey, shares six tips for ensuring you don’t end up the victim of fraud.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/02/15/how-to-spot-fake-wines/
The winds of change are blowing through the world of wines as factors ranging from currency fluctuations to weather-impacted harvest levels cause both suppliers and consumers to look beyond stereotypical options to new markets and styles.
https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2018/02/16/What-are-the-global-wine-trends
There are four types of drinker – which one are you?
It’s easy to see alcohol consumption being a result of thousands of years of ritual and a lifetime of habit. But have you ever stopped to consider why it is you choose to drink? Knowing what motivates people to drink is important to better understanding their needs when it comes to encouraging them to drink less, or in a less harmful way.
https://theconversation.com/there-are-four-types-of-drinker-which-one-are-you-89377
Understanding the Science Behind Ancient Wine
Using hi-tech tools to learn about the winemaking methods of the past
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-science-behind-ancient-wine/
WTFilms Inks Deals on Buzzed-About Documentary ‘Wine Calling’
“Wine Calling” takes place in the South of France and follows a new generation of wine growers belonging to a global movement for taste and sustainability, from the harvest to the bottling.
Aging Wine FAQ
Be forewarned that that many answers are far from absolute and are simply guidelines.
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ANGOSTURA BITTERS
What is this stuff, exactly? How has it set up camp in pretty much every bar you’ve ever been to? Why should you care?
Cork Vs. Screw Top: Should You Judge a Wine by Its Seal?
Corks sometimes cause more problems than they solve, but proponents of these little lumps of tree bark feel strongly about their use.
https://www.vogue.com/article/cork-vs-screw-top-wine
French see red over health minister’s wine warning
Agnès Buzyn caused anger in Bordeaux, Burgundy and other vineyard regions by denouncing as fallacious claims that wine could be beneficial and increase longevity. She said it was an “alcohol like any other” and as bad for the health as beer, whisky or vodka.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/french-see-red-over-health-ministers-wine-warning-fjljr607n
Wine-quality scores for premium wines are not consistent through time
When dealing with professional wine-quality scores, the usual attitude seems to be: “one wine, one score”. We have all seen wine retailers where, for each wine, only one quality score is advertised from each well-known wine critic or magazine. This is often either the most recent score that has been provided, or it is the highest score that has been given to that particular wine.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/02/wine-quality-scores-for-premium-wines.html
Fear of wine snobs
Wine people, as I discovered last week, resent the image of wine lovers as pretentious, condescending and – worst of all – full of bullshit.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/fear-of-wine-snobs
The wine never stops flowing at bottling facility in Hopland
Next time you drink a CA wine look at the back chances are you will see Hopland!
Top 10 Biodiverse Wineries in the US, 2017
The biodiversity ranking driven by Biome Makers measures and evaluates the global complexity of microbial communities as a basis for the biological activity in soils and as a sustainability indicator
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/02/19/top-10-biodiverse-wineries-us
Big Wine 2018: The good, the bad, and the ugly for consumers
Big Wine’s continuing dominance over what we drink means less interesting wines to buy, as well as fewer places to buy them
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/big-wine-2018-good-bad-ugly-consumers/
The Wild Ancient Greek Drinking Game That Required Throwing Wine
Strategic flicking was the name of this game, known as kottabos.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/kottabos-ancient-greek-wine-spilling-game
15 questions wine experts are always asked
Specialist Charles Foley answers your most pressing queries, from what to look for on a wine label to how to open champagne with a sword
http://www.christies.com/features/15-questions-wine-experts-are-always-asked-8890-1.aspx?sc_lang=en
What Really Is Natural Wine?
If you’re even slightly into wine, you’ve probably heard about natural wine. Natural wine is the unfiltered, untamed, un-photoshopped version of what we know to be wine. In most cases, natural wine doesn’t look or taste like a typical wine. In fact, some natural wines taste more like a sour beer or kombucha!
http://winefolly.com/review/really-natural-wine/
Dewar’s: a brand history
Dewar’s, or ‘Doo-ers’ as they say in America, was built by the most flamboyant whisky tycoon of them all. Tommy Dewar may have died in 1930 but his spirit lives on. The Spirits Business traces its fascinating story.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/dewars-a-brand-history/
Is the Endless Growth of the Wine Industry Coming to an End?
The 2018 outlook suggests that overall wine industry pricing will remain flat, with price increases difficult to pass through to consumers. The premium wine segment, with bottles over $10 apiece, is called to grow in a range of 4% to 8%, down from the estimate of 10% to 14% in 2017. Increasing imports are expected to continue in the lower premium price points
6 Ways to Get Customers out of Their Comfort Zone
Wine retailers across the country discuss tactics for drumming up interest in niche wines
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/6-ways-to-get-customers-out-of-their-comfort-zone/
A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Expertise
It’s not what you know, it’s how you go about it
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Beginners-Guide-Wine-Expertise-Matt-Kramer
Top 4 Wine Brands That are Killing it Online
With its global reach, wine has become one of the many products to take advantage of the worldwide sales potential offered by the online world.
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/02/21/top-4-wine-brands-that-are-killing-it-online/
Four Sommelier-Approved Wedding Wine Hacks
While caterers do have experience planning weddings and providing bar service, their wine recommendations are a notoriously bad deal, especially if you and yours are wine lovers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-wedding-wines/
7 Wild Wines from Central Europe You Need to Czech Out Now
One of these wines tastes like a gin and tonic—and it’s the best cocktail I’ve had all year.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/central-europe-czech-austrian-german-wines
Ohio becomes 6th in nation for wine production by gallon
When you think of the top winemaking states, places like California and Washington probably come to mind. What you might not have guessed is that Ohio is not far behind those places.
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-becomes-6th-in-nation-for-wine-production-by-gallon
The Best Red Wine to Drink While Eating on the Couch
If you’re going to drink red wine on the couch, make sure it’s a light red. Here are a few of my go-to options. Not only are they less likely to stain in the event of a spill, but they’re also downright gulpable while you’re binging shows on Netflix. Trust me.
https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-red-wine-to-drink-while-eating-on-the-couch-254182
New KJ Rosé
Jackson Family Wines has extended its flagship Kendall-Jackson brand with a Vintner’s Reserve Rosé. Previously available in select markets, Vintner’s Reserve Rosé is launching into national distribution this month. The new offering is sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara, Monterey, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties and fermented in stainless steel. Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve California Chardonnay ($17) ranked 28th among Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2017. The Kendall-Jackson brand sells above 3.4 million cases in the U.S. annually, according to Impact Databank.
Millennials are dragging down beer sales — but Gen Z marks a ‘turning point’ that will cause an even bigger problem for the industry
A report from Berenberg Research found that members of Generation Z preferred spirits (like vodka or gin) and wine to beer.
http://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-gen-z-drag-down-beer-sales-2018-2
2018 Top 40+ Wine Influencers: Who to Follow on Social Media?
2017 has come and gone, and we are well into 2018 by now. It is therefore clearly time for our traditional yearly list of top wine influencers on social media.
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/02/13/2018-top-40-wine-influencers-who-to-follow-on-social-media/
US online alcohol sales hit $1.7 billion
Online alcohol sales in the US hit US$1.7 billion dollars last year, according to a new report from Rabobank, which urges brands to “aggressively pursue strategies” for e-commerce growth.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/us-online-alcohol-sales-hit-1-7-billion/
JAPANESE WINE AND GRAPE CULTIVATION
A peek into a burgeoning industry in Asia.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2018/02/20/japanese-wine-and-grape-cultivation/
Study: Red Wine Prevents Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Smile and pour a glass.
The Glorious Grapes Defining Austrian Red Wine
While varieties like Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and St. Laurent may not roll off the tongue as well as better known grapes, Austrian red wine needs to be on your must-try list.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/02/21/austrian-red-wine-grapes/
DRINKING WINE FROM THE SPIT BUCKET
UNSOPHISTICATED OR INNOVATIVE?
http://roadsandkingdoms.com/2018/wine-in-fruska-gora-serbia/
WTF Is a “Wine Product” Anyway? (And… Can You Drink It?)
They’re cheap and convenient. Sounds great, right?
But adding to the confusion are these low-alcohol beverages dubbed “wine products.”
http://www.bravotv.com/the-feast/what-is-a-wine-product
It’s a Brave New World When it comes to Wine Choices
More than 80 percent of wines produced and sold in the United States come from about 20 percent of the number of producers. By logical inference, there is very little production reaching our tables from the preponderance of wineries.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/its-a-brave-new-world-when-it-comes-to-wine-choices/
What’s the difference between grape juice and wine?
Life on earth conspires to turn grapes into something more highly evolved with a single element
http://www.phillyvoice.com/whats-difference-between-grape-juice-and-wine/
The 5 Best White Wines for Cooking
Once you move past grocery store “cooking wine” (and I strongly advise you to do so!) and introduce even moderately priced white wine into the equation (leave that $40 Chardonnay in the wine fridge), your possibilities and cooking style expand exponentially.
https://www.thekitchn.com/the-5-best-white-wines-for-cooking-202573
Top 10 US Sparkling Wine Drinking States In US
EX-NBA STAR STOUDEMIRE LAUNCHES KOSHER WINE RANGE
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire has launched a line of kosher wines ahead of Passover made from vineyards in Israel, retailing at up to US$250 a bottle.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/ex-nba-star-stoudemire-launches-kosher-wine-range/
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How Should We Evaluate Distinctive, Original Wines?
We develop standards of quality through conversations between experts. In the wine world those standards are often region-specific and are sometimes supported by legal requirements. But the standards themselves are perceptual patterns
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/02/22/how-should-we-evaluate-distinctive-original-wines/
A Guide to Franciacorta, Italy’s Most Chill Wine Region
Because of its relative new-kid status, there’s a refreshing casualness to Franciacorta’s wineries.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-franciacorta-italys-most-chill-wine-region
Beer vs. Wine vs. Liquor: The Most-Ordered Alcohol in Your City May Surprise You
Of the 12 markets the brand looked at, New York City had sold the highest percentage of wine – 50 percent of all alcohol sold in the city was wine – whereas Boston had the highest percentage of beer – 31 percent.
http://www.foodandwine.com/news/new-york-prefers-wine-austin-loves-liquor-according-new-sales-data
The 6 Best Wines for a Breakup
Breakups suck. They might even inspire you to drink. So, if you’re going to drink, you might as well do it right! Here are 6 classic breakup situations and the wines to match them.
http://winefolly.com/update/6-best-wines-break/
10 TIPS FOR DRINKING AND BUYING WINE – LIKE A CONNOISSEUR…
Wine is an eternal quest. Like us, it lives, breaths and changes. But also like us, some wines are in better shape than others. Wine is a curious topic, because there’s so much that’s unknown and so much that’s just wrong. At the end of the day, it’s fun to look fancy and knowledgeable, so here are a few tips to buy and drink wine like a fine connoisseur, on any budget.
http://www.godsavethepoints.com/2018/02/22/tips-drinking-buying-wine-like-connoisseur/
Top 10 Best Wine Apps for 2018
The following 10 applications, gathered in an infographic, are some of the 2018 top-rated wine apps, here to help you finding, choosing, buying, and remembering bottles of great wines. Most are free to download, so compatible with the smart phone user on a budget!
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/02/23/top-10-best-wine-apps-for-2018/
Biodynamics: Fruit and Root days
Biodynamics is not just for winemakers – wine lovers are now being encouraged to plan their drinking by the lunar calendar. christelleguibert considers whether wines really can taste different on different days of the year
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/news/Decanter%20Features/biodynamics-fruit-and-root-days
New Bubbly From Clos Du Bois
California’s Clos du Bois, part of the Constellation portfolio, has launched Lightly Bubbled Rosé and Chardonnay wines. Made from Sonoma-sourced grapes, the new line of frizzante wines will begin rolling out nationwide in March, both retail priced at $13 a 750-ml. The Clos du Bois portfolio also includes still wines from Sonoma County’s North Coast, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley appellations. Clos du Bois depleted 1.9 million cases in the U.S. in 2017, down 2%, according to Impact Databank.
New Simple Life Rosé
Sonoma-based Don Sebastiani & Sons has extended its Simple Life wine brand with a new rosé. Sourced primarily from Lodi, Simple Life Rosé is made with Syrah, Mourvedre, and Barbera and retails at $13 a 750-ml. The offshoot joins existing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon labels in the Simple Life portfolio, which first debuted in 2012. In addition to Simple Life, Don Sebastiani & Sons’ stable includes the Smoking Loon, Pepperwood Grove, Don & Sons, and Sivas-Sonoma brands, among others.
Wine prices: How low can you go?
The average price for the equivalent of a standard-sized 750-milliliter bottle of wine sold by U.S. retailers is $10 a bottle. The average hit double digits for the first time about a year ago
http://wineloverspage.com/2018/02/wine-prices-how-low/
Mass Spectrometry Based Analysis Reveals the Chemistry of Wine Bouquet
Scientists from the University of Zaragoza, Spain, have developed an automated dynamic headspace (DHS) method that can provide a snapshot of the aroma compounds emanated from wine in conditions close to those found during wine tasting. They have then implemented the technique to see how this profile changes over time as it might in the glass during consumption
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Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking
Does Legalizing Marijuana Threaten Wine (And Beer) Consumption?
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New mobile app for Vermont Beer fans
The Vermont Brewers Association recently released a brand new mobile app. People will be able to drive around the state, check into a brewery, rate the beers that they’re tasting and get their electronic passport stamped
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/New-mobile-app-for-Vermont-Beer-fans-473684923.html
Monkey Shoulder unveils giant cocktail shaker
Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder is taking a 2,400-gallon mobile cocktail shaker that mirrors a cement truck on a tour of the US
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/monkey-shoulder-unveils-giant-cocktail-shaker/
SECRET MARIJUANA PLANTATION DISCOVERED IN VINEYARD
A vineyard operator has been found guilty of cultivating more than 100 cannabis plants and concealing them alongside vines at his estate in Berri, South Australia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/secret-marijuana-plantation-discovered-in-vineyard/
HERE ARE FOUR CONSUMER SPIRITS TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2018
Market research firm Euromonitor looked at the spending habits of spirits drinkers around the world, revealing some curious predictions for the market in 2018.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/here-are-four-consumer-spirits-trends-to-watch-in-2018/
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BOURBON, RYE, AND TENNESSEE WHISKEY
So what’s the difference between these three delicious brown liquids?
New UFO Flavor
The Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company’s UFO brand has launched its newest core offering: UFO Pineapple. The 5.2%-abv Hefeweizen is brewed to be sweet, refreshing and easy drinking, according to the brewery. The flavored wheat ale is now available on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and bottles nationwide. UFO Pineapple is the brand’s second release of the year, following the seasonal UFO Apricot.
New Light Beer Line
MillerCoors has launched Two Hats, a 4.2%-abv light beer range that features two flavor options, lime and pineapple. Aimed at the 21-24-year-old demographic, Two Hats is rolling out nationwide in 16-ounce cans that retail at around $5 a six-pack depending on the market. MillerCoors is billing the brand as an alternative to higher-priced craft brews, and as an accessible entry point into the beer category for the younger generation, which has increasingly been favoring wine or spirits over beer in recent years.
Fetzer looks to showcase new vintages after 50 years as Mendocino County’s wine pioneer
Its golden anniversary offers an opportunity for the Chilean-owned wine company to reconnect with the past — and to use its history as a centerpiece of its marketing strategy while it ramps up new brands tailored to the latest customer trends, from rosé to bourbon barrel-aged red blends.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/7968765-181/fetzer-looks-to-showcase-new
Vegans call for better labeling on wine
Veganism is becoming more common, with consumers motivated by a number of issues including allergies, environmental concerns and animal welfare. However, this may pose a problem for wine-lovers as wine bottles rarely display the ingredients label
Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little Wines
Take your favorite wine or winery. As good as they may be, surely it’s possible for them to improve the quality of their product.
This is why it makes no since to give wines a 100-point score. It implies that no improvement is possible.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/02/12/consistency-is-the-hobgoblin-of-little-wines/
Debate on natural wine rages on
Natural wine can be anything. Wines that trumpet their “natural-ness” are sometimes sound and admirably fault-free.
https://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/milk-crate-debate-on-natural-wine-rages-on-20180208-h0vrc1
Constellation Brands, Boston Beer Ink Kentucky Derby Sponsorships
Constellation Brands announced that its Corona Extra brand would become the exclusive import beer of the Kentucky Derby for the next two years.
Does Legalizing Marijuana Threaten Wine (And Beer) Consumption?
Spending on legal cannabis in North America was $7.3 billion in 2016 and up 33 percent in 2017 to $9.7 billion
Hangar 1 Introduces Rosé Vodka Made From Actual Wine
The vodka is a combination of the company’s classic vodka, which is distilled from grapes, and a Northern California rosé blend of Petit Verdot and White Meritage wines and is the first true rosé vodka on the market.
http://fortune.com/2018/02/12/hangar-1-introduces-rose-vodka-made-from-actual-wine/
The Best Courses to Help You Land a Job in Wine
Looking to get a leg up in the wine world? Here’s a crash course in the various classes that will help you out.
Close up of female hands writing notes at wine tasting.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/best-professional-wine-courses
Review on Repour – a Wine Preservation System
Repour is a wine preservation system which looks like a simple stopper.
https://txwinelover.com/2018/02/review-repour-wine-preservation-system/
Beefeater Pink gin to launch in April
Pernod Ricard has unveiled a pink variation of its Beefeater London Dry gin, which is flavored with strawberries
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/beefeater-pink-gin-to-launch-in-april/
Baileys unveils strawberries and cream liqueur
Diageo has launched a limited-edition strawberries and cream flavour of its Baileys Irish cream liqueur brand in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/baileys-unveils-strawberries-and-cream-liqueur/
Burnett’s Vodka unveils first redesign in 25 years
Heaven Hill Brands has given Burnett’s Vodka a packaging overhaul, the brand’s first in its 25-year history.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/burnetts-vodka-unveils-first-redesign-in-25-years/
STONE BREWING CO. SUES MILLERCOORS OVER KEYSTONE BEER
California’s Stone Brewing Co. has filed a lawsuit against MillerCoors over its emphasis of the word “stone” in its Keystone Light rebrand, calling it a “surprisingly bold” and “disconcerting” appropriation of its own name.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/stone-brewing-sues-millercoors-over-keystone-beer/
SCIENTISTS DISCOVER WHY PEOPLE CAN BECOME AGGRESSIVE WHEN DRINKING ALCOHOL
A team of scientists from the University of New South Wales have discovered the reason why some people can become aggressive when drinking alcohol by measuring blood flow to the brain.
Wine and Your Sex Drive
Wine and sex is definitely not a pairing that instantly comes into mind. However, even though we don’t talk about it, wine is used as a social lubricant all the time–which left us wondering…
Cakebread Cellars Launches Limited-Edition “Phoenix” Rosé Wine to Benefit Napa and Sonoma Valley Fire Relief Efforts
Made from cabernet sauvignon grapes, the 2017 Cakebread Cellars’ Phoenix Rosé offers aromas of raspberry, strawberry and mineral which give way to flavors of fresh green apple and cherry. Bottles retail at $27.50.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=195625
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Why Don’t You Buy Vanilla Extract in a Liquor Store?
Vanilla extract’s the same proof as vodka or rum, yet we buy it at the supermarket. Here’s why.
Plainville MA voters back more liquor licenses
The town is allowed 14 licenses for restaurants, but only has two more to give out. Selectmen would like six more. Plainville also has two liquor store and five beer and wine licenses but all are being used. Selectmen would like three more licenses for liquor stores and five more for beer and wine in convenience stores.
The NBA’s Secret Wine Society
The inside-the-bottle story of the intense love affair between NBA stars and the gilded grape.
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22358028/the-nba-obsession-wine
8 Modern Wine Terms You Need to Know
Our wine lists have evolved—here’s how to sound smart when talking shop.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/02/13/8-modern-wine-terms-you-need-to-know/
Managers For Chance The Rapper & Skrillex Launch New Wine Company
The pair teamed up with Ryan Arnold, noted sommelier and wine director for the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, to create No Fine Print Wine.
Purple Wine + Spirits Eyes Expansion In Whiskey, Pinot Noir
Since selling the Mark West brand to Constellation in 2012 for about $160 million, Sonoma-based Purple Wine + Spirits, led by founder Derek Benham, has been building its wine portfolio and expanding its presence in spirits with its Graton Distilling Co. offshoot.
Pick a glass of wine, and we’ll give you a Netflix rom-com to watch
Pick a wine, and we’ll give you a movie to accompany it.
http://www.dailyedge.ie/netflix-and-wine-valentines-3848759-Feb2018/
Prehistoric wine discovered in inaccessible caves forces a rethink of ancient Sicilian culture
Monte Kronio rises 1,300 feet above the geothermally active landscape of southwestern Sicily. Hidden in its bowels is a labyrinthine system of caves, filled with hot sulfuric vapors.
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New Fetzer
Fetzer Vineyards’ 1000 Stories wine brand is set to debut Gold Rush Red, a new red blend offering. Along with Gold Rush Red, which is rolling out this spring, 1000 Stories is also planning a limited-release Carignan expected to hit the market around Father’s Day, June 17. Led by its core Bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel, 1000 Stories has seen strong growth since launching in 2014. Last year, the brand was up 45% in the U.S. to 90,000 cases, according to Impact Databank
The Myth Buster: Dr. Paulo Lopes dispels long-held beliefs about cork
When it comes to wine storage, old habits are hard to break. But Dr. Paulo Lopes, Research and Development Manager at Amorim Cork, advises that if temperature
and humidity are maintained at the correct levels, wine can be stored upright
with no ill effects.
4 Reasons the Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Channel Topped $2 Billion in 2018
Here are four of the more interesting data points concerning shipping to individual states:
The Science of Whole-Cluster Fermentation
Added complexity is just one of the benefits of fermenting grapes on their stems
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-whole-cluster-fermentation/
Am I allergic to sulfites?
I created a decision tree to answer this popular question.
Excellent interactive chart!!
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2018/02/am-i-allergic-to-sulfites.html
Your Love Life May Affect Your Taste in Wine
A recent study shows that long-term couples share similar smell and taste preferences
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Your-Love-Life-May-Affect-Your-Taste-in-Wine
HOW TO WRITE ABOUT WINE
TEN GOLDEN RULES OF WINE WRITING
https://www.richardhemmingmw.com/blog/how-to-write-about-wine
Can a coffee filter remove some of the sulfites from white wine?
The short answer is “no,” but hopefully you’re up for a longer answer, because there is always a lot to untangle when it comes to questions about sulfites!
http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Can-Coffee-Filter-Remove-Sulfites-from-Wine-56070
THE SECRET TO PAIRING SWEET WINE WITH SAVORY FOOD
The general rule of thumb is that sweet wines should always be paired with sweet food (hence the term “dessert wines”) and that the wine should always be sweeter than the dish. But there’s something to be said for the combination of sweet and savory.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-goes-with-sweet-wine/
First All-Vegan Wine Club Launches in United States
Vegan Wines is the first of its kind in the US to deliver artisanal, cruelty-free wines to members’ doorsteps.
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=10822&catId=1
What’s the difference between Prosecco, Champagne, and Cava? Sparkling wine explained
If you think all sparkling wines are created equal then think again – there is more than just a difference in price between the three main players in the wine aisle
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/5578490/whats-the-difference-between-prosecco-champagne-cava/
WINES OF GREAT BRITAIN UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY
The newly formed Wines of Great Britain – formed from the merging of two industry bodies: United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) and English Wine Producers (EWP) – has unveiled its rebranded identity and announced a number of promotional events for 2018.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/wines-of-great-britain-unveils-new-brand-identity/
Barefoot Remains Top Brand; Wine Sales Rise 3% Josh Cellars grows fastest of Top 20 wine brands; Black Box and Bota Box also excel
Drilling down into the brands responsible for the growth in table wine sales, E. & J. Gallo Winery continues to beat the market with its popular Barefoot brand.
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/195778/Barefoot-Remains-Top-Brand-Wine-Sales-Rise-3
China’s wine drinkers embrace cork, to Portugal’s delight
Screwcaps lose ground as Asia’s No. 1 economy embraces natural stoppers
Forget Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand’s New Big Thing Is Pinot Noir
The island nation was once known merely for crisp, grassy sauvignon blanc wines. No longer.
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking
Parents may be tempted to give teens an occasional taste of alcohol to teach responsible drinking habits, but a new study suggests this may have the opposite effect.
There are Reasons Why Good Wine is Expensive
For those inclined to claim that there really is no difference between expensive wine and cheap wine, this symposium at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium should be enlightening.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/02/15/there-are-reasons-why-good-wine-is-expensive/
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Leading Israeli Wineries Offer Food and Wine Pairing Tips for Passover
The recommendations, from Israel’s leading Golan Heights and Galil Mountain wineries, and their North American importer, Yarden Inc., are for the holiday that begins the night of Friday, March 30, and ends the evening of Saturday, April 7.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/02/15/israeli-wineries-wine-pairing-tips-passover
A New Look for Mezzacorona’s Flagship Pinot Grigio: New Label and Sustainability Certification
Celebrated Trentino DOC Producer Tells the Story of Estate Growers and Dedication to Sustainability with New Label Design
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/02/15/new-look-mezzacorona-pinot-grigio
Is expensive wine really better?
Don’t get confused by these common misconceptions
How to check a case of wine for free on Alaska Airlines
That means Alaska Mileage Plan members departing from 29 airports in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California wine regions can check up to a case of wine – 12 bottles – for free!
https://blog.alaskaair.com/travel-tips/how-to-check-a-case-of-wine-for-free/
TOP 10 WINE BRANDS IN THE US OFF-TRADE
America is driving global volume and value growth of both still and sparkling wines and will spend a whopping $45 billion on wine in 2021.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/top-10-wine-brands-in-the-us-off-trade/
THE ULTIMATE IPA FLAVOR MAP
India Pale Ale, or IPA, is inarguably the most sought-after style of craft beer in the country. It’s also the most misunderstood.
HOW TO DECODE RED AND WHITE RHONE BLENDS
Washington, Paso Robles, South Australia — despite having varying locations and topography, these New World wine regions all have something in common. All are billing themselves as the next big region to produce world-class Rhône blends.
Top 25 Red Wine Grapes Crushed In CA
What Wineries Are Learning from Mystery Shoppers
Some California producers are using anonymous evaluations to enhance their tasting room experiences and increase sales
Enhancing Beer Flavors with Cryogenic Technology
Craft brewers experiment with concentrated hops to boost bitterness in IPAs
Australia’s Treasury Wines says sues ‘copycat’ for imitating brand in China
Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates, the world’s largest standalone winemaker, on Friday said it launched legal action in the country’s Federal Court against a “copycat” it accused of imitating its prestigious Penfolds brand in China.
New Vine Varieties Will Reduce Need for Pesticides in French Wine Industry
The French wine industry has announced the creation of four new vine varieties.
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