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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

04-26-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The science behind why wine goes bad

11 Essential and Popular Whiskey Cocktails for 2021

Animated chart reveals which countries drank the most beer over the last 50 years

The Three White Wine Grapes in Some of Croatia’s Best Bottles

Here are three grapes to keep an eye out for.

Is your wine really sustainable? Here’s how to tell.

As an environmentally conscious buyer, that bottle of booze could be labeled as organic, natural, or sustainable, but knowing what exactly those words mean for the planet can be tricky.

https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/sustainable-wine/

What Can You Tell From A Wine Label? An Expert Explains

Wine labels have a lot of information on them. Some of it is critical to understanding what is in the bottle, and some of it is nothing more than a swirling font and prestigious-looking logo.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4103829.html

How to Make Vinegar From Expired Wine

Even if there’s already plenty of cooking wine in the fridge, don’t dump that bottle down the kitchen sink. Make vinegar instead.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/10/diy-homemade-vinegar-leftover-wine/

7 Things You Should Know About Basil Hayden’s

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Jim Beam, but have you heard of its lesser-known family member Basil Hayden’s?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-basil-haydens-bourbon-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=103bed37cc-APRIL_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-103bed37cc-38937345&mc_cid=103bed37cc&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What’s a Super Tuscan and is the Term Still Relevant?

Super Tuscans arrived decades ago. It was a category born of frustration with Italy’s traditional wine production rules.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/what-is-super-tuscan-is-term-still-relevant/

Animated chart reveals which countries drank the most beer over the last 50 years

This animated chart reveals the data, tracking the countries that drank the most beer per capita every year from 1961 to 2018.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/animated-chart-reveals-which-countries-drank-the-most-beer-over-the-last-50-years/

How to Clean Wine Glasses, According to Six Wine Professionals

Stains and residue from soap or previous pours can alter the appearance and aromas of your wine, which will affect how you perceive its color, scent and taste.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/13/how-to-clean-wine-glasses/

White Claw is releasing higher ABV versions of popular hard seltzer

And talking of packing a considerable punch, that’s exactly what it’s newly-announced seltzers will be packing – as they contain a higher ABV than previous incarnations.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/white-claw-is-releasing-higher-abv-versions-of-popular-hard-seltzer-flavours/

11 Essential and Popular Whiskey Cocktails for 2021

Here are 11 of the best and most essential whiskey cocktails that are both timeless and seasonless.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-whiskey-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e21ab1e8b1-APRIL_14_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e21ab1e8b1-38937345&mc_cid=e21ab1e8b1&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE 10 TRICKIEST FOODS TO PAIR WITH WINE

Look up any guide to food and wine matching and you’ll find a list of foods that are regarded as anathema to wine.

https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/recent/the-10-trickiest-foods-to-match-with-wine/

Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking Champagne

Bubbly Etiquette

https://onthesauceagain.com/2019/02/20/dos-and-donts-of-drinking-champagne/

How native grapes are putting Marche back on the map

Marche has 15 DOCs and five DOCGs, the most famous of which is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva, a citrus-fresh, faintly herbal wine once sold in amphora-shaped bottles that are now firmly out of fashion.

https://cluboenologique.com/story/how-native-grapes-are-putting-marche-back-on-the-map/

Decoy Is One of the First Wineries to Unveil a Voice Assistant Experience

Decoy is one of the first wineries to unveil a Voice Assistant experience to enhance and encourage consumer engagement

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/14/decoy-unveil-voice-assistant-experience

Diageo buys RTD brand Loyal 9

Founded in 2019 in Rhode Island, US, Loyal 9 Cocktails is made with vodka, 100% ‘real’ fruit and ‘high-quality’ ingredients.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/04/diageo-buys-rtd-brand-loyal-9-cocktails/

Vino Nobile & Carmignano: Italy’s Forgotten Noble Reds

Vino Nobile and Carmignano are two wines with long, rich histories, deep connections to the land and much for the curious wine-lover to explore.

https://www.vinous.com/articles/vino-nobile-carmignano-italy-s-forgotten-noble-reds-apr-2021

Introducing Roscato Gold

Made from a blend of native and international red grapes grown in beautiful northern Italy for centuries

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/14/introducing-roscato-gold

North Carolina offers a great climate for wine production

Five distinct federally recognized American Viticultural Areas

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/weather/2019/04/29/north-carolina-offers-a-great-climate-for-wine-production

A winemaker’s guide to choosing a good wine

The most important details are usually left off the label.

https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/wine-expert-guide-to-choosing-a-good-wine-16098375.php

Real-Time Wine Talk: How Clubhouse Changes Industry Conversations

Clubhouse is an audio-based social media app where invited users can sign up for clubs that spark their interest.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/15/clubhouse-wine-rooms/

Yeast Is Vital For Wine, But Does It Matter Where It Comes From?

Choosing which type of yeast to use for the fermentation, when making wine, is a crucial decision for winemakers.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2021/04/15/yeast-is-vital-for-wine-but-does-it-matter-where-it-comes-from/?sh=4b77a07c11d3

Controversy as Gallo Seeks East Coast Foothold

E & J Gallo is offering South Carolina legislators a $400 million investment slated to create at least 300 new jobs and give the wine giant a retail outpost on the East Coast.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/04/controversy-as-gallo-seeks-east-coast-foothold

Seeing the light: how drinking outdoors affects wine

White wines and sparkling wines are especially susceptible, much more so if they’re actually in a wine glass or a clear-glass bottle

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/seeing-the-light-how-drinking-outdoors-affects-wine-20210304-p577uq.html

Frosts and freezing: a look at the science

Frost is an increasing problem in the wine world, with vineyards across many regions experiencing worse frosts as a result of climate chaos.

https://wineanorak.com/2021/04/16/frosts-and-freezing-a-look-at-the-science/

The science behind why wine goes bad

Although wine is known to age well there are things that can go wrong, just like with other food products.

https://www.connexionfrance.com/Mag/Food-and-Drink/Notes-from-a-French-vineyard-The-science-behind-why-wine-goes-bad-and-why-some-faults-are-a-good-thing

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Liquor Industry News 04-19-21

April 19, 2021

https://winenews.it/en/canelli-cradle-of-italian-sparkling-wine-towards-docg-the-process-has-begun-first-bottle-in-2020_394363/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

04-19-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Beer vs wine calories revealed: which is more fattening?

How the Irish Changed the Wine World

10 Essential and Popular Rum Cocktails for 2021

Canelli, cradle of Italian sparkling wine, towards DOCG. The process has begun, first bottle in 2020

Canelli, the historic heart of Italian sparkling wine, with its “Underground Cathedrals”, Unesco heritage, and where in 1865, Carlo Gancia created Italian sparkling wine with Moscato, is now preparing to become DOCG.

Are alcohol-free beers fattening? How non-alcoholic beers compare to ‘normal’ beers

So how do the calories in non-alcoholic beer stack up?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/are-alcohol-free-beers-fattening-how-non-alcoholic-beers-compare-to-normal-beers/

A Wine Drinker’s Guide to Cocktails

For those looking to change up the routine with something completely different, there’s a mixed drink suited to any type of wine palate.

https://www.winemag.com/folio/wine-lovers-cocktail-guide/

U.S. Wine Is a Mess, Here’s How to Fix It

There are many things amiss in the nation’s wine scene.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/04/six-laws-fix-wine/

8 Things You Should Know About Pacífico

The popular beer’s full name is “Cerveza Pacífico Clara” which indicates that it’s clear

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-cerveza-pacifico-clara-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6a9ea09997-APRIL_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6a9ea09997-38937345&mc_cid=6a9ea09997&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Jackson Family Wines Sues E. & J. Gallo Over “La Crema” Trademark.

The Santa Rosa-based wine giant alleges E. & J. Gallo Winery’s brand name for its wine “Cask & Cream” is “confusingly similar” to Jackson Family Wines’ “La Crema” trademark, according to the lawsuit filed March 31 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=243719

With Sour Flavors Trending in Beer and Cocktails, What’s Next For Wine?

It seems that everywhere you turn, there’s a sour.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sour-wine-trend/

Organic viticulture ‘almost impossible’ in Champagne

Mildew is such a big problem in the region that the only solution is spraying with the appropriate chemicals.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/organic-viticulture-almost-impossible-in-champagne/

These are the top 20 most popular beers in America, according to a new survey

Here are the top 20 most popular beers in America, according to YouGov research:

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/these-are-the-top-20-most-popular-beers-in-america-according-to-a-new-survey/

You can now buy boozy piñatas filled with bottles of alcohol

Yes, NIPYATA! is here to chase our blues away, with a collection of boozy piñatas that are pre-loaded with miniature bottles of alcohol.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/you-can-now-buy-boozy-pinatas-filled-with-bottles-of-alcohol/

Wine Tariffs to Be Replaced by Wine Glass Tariffs?!

This time, thankfully, wine isn’t on the list of items to be taxed, but wine glasses are.

https://www.vinography.com/2021/04/wine-tariffs-to-be-replaced-by-wine-glass-tariffs

Ten Wine Tips for Beginners

Tips And Tricks

https://www.winemag.com/2017/04/27/ten-wine-tips-for-beginners/

The Differences Between Coastal and Inland Wine Regions

The average consumer may not consider these factors when choosing or drinking a bottle of wine, but they play an important role in what’s in your glass.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/06/coastal-inland-wine-difference/

10 Essential and Popular Rum Cocktails for 2021

If you’re looking to expand your rum repertoire, look no further.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-rum-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3b4c369fb4-APRIL_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3b4c369fb4-38937345&mc_cid=3b4c369fb4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Champagne’s Untouchable Bling Factor

Despite predictions of doom and gloom, one part of Champagne is thriving.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/04/champagnes-untouchable-bling-factor

The Prosecco ColFondo “10 Commandments.” A new Prosecco ColFondo farmers union takes shape.

Last month, a new consortium of Prosecco ColFondo producers was born in Treviso province, Prosecco’s spiritual homeland: ColFondo Agricolo or the ColFondo Farmers Union.

https://dobianchi.com/2021/04/06/gianpaolo-giacobbo/

Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine

The evidence that pairing music with wine can enhance one’s tasting experience continues to mount

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/04/07/wine-and-music-pairing-a-next-level-aesthetic-experience/

Here’s how FedEx, Otter Products solved the packing puzzle of cooled, secure wine shipping

Direct-to-consumer wine shipping has been growing at a much faster pace amid the COVID-19 pandemic,

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2021/04/07/how-to-ship-wine-fedex-otter-products-liviri-vino-box/7062720002/

How the Irish Changed the Wine World

But while Ireland may not have many wineries, the Irish have had a dominant influence on wine outside their country.

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2021/04/irish-wine

History of Italian wine producers Produttori Del Barbaresco

Barbaresco is a wine region in Piedmont, which is located in the northwestern corner of Italy. PDB was created in 1958, when a priest at the village parish realized small growers in the Barbaresco region could not survive unless they pooled their resources together.

https://www.richmond-news.com/opinion/column-history-of-italian-wine-producers-produtorri-del-barbaresco-3613081

How can winemakers prevent frost in vineyards?

Frost is a particularly big risk for cool climate wine regions, where it can severely damage the newly emerging buds – especially at this time of year.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/winemakers-prevent-frost-ask-decanter-367606/

Beer vs wine calories revealed: which is more fattening?

Whatever your personal preferences, when it comes down the respective calories in alcoholic drinks, there do tend to be clear general differences.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/beer-vs-wine-calories-revealed-which-is-more-fattening/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

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Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

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Liquor Industry News 04-12-21

April 12, 2021

https://www.bustle.com/life/best-wine-accessories

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

04-12-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Augmented Reality for Craft Beer Industry

7 Fun Facts About Wine

The Most Popular Cocktail In Every State During The Pandemic

The 13 Best Wine Accessories On Amazon, According To Wine Lovers

The best wine accessories make it easy and fun to savor your favorite wines, and even make great gifts for the wine lover in your life.

The Healthiest Bottle of Wine You Can Drink, According to Dietitians

If you’re focused on making the most of your glass of wine, we asked dietitians for their input on the best bottle you can buy.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/healthiest-bottle-wine-drink-according-125107401.html

Perfect for a Picnic

Check out these wine and food pairings for the perfect outing. Which will you bring?

https://www.dcanterwines.com/blogs/wine-life/picnic-wine-pairings/

How to Use Wine Syrups in Your Drinks

Combining equal parts wine and sugar, these sustainable syrups add layers of flavor to spritzes and sours.

https://www.liquor.com/wine-syrups-cocktails-5119070

What country does Prosecco come from and how is Champagne different?

Here’s some facts about Prosecco, including where it originates from and more…

https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/27/what-country-does-prosecco-come-from-and-how-is-champagne-different-14315780/

TIPS TO DEVELOP YOUR PALATE!

7️⃣Start broad. Don’t try to narrow in on something like Star Ruby grapefruit pith right away. Think broad first. Is it earthy or fruity? Jammy or tart fruit? Citrus fruit? Once you’ve nailed down citrus, then start narrowing in. Is it lemon? Lime? Grapefruit? Is it sweeter (like the zest)? Sharp (like the juice)? Or bitter (like the pith)?

6️⃣Use a wine wheel. This will help you start broad and narrow in and will also give you some words and ideas to help your brain make potential associations.

5️⃣Test yourself with real-life objects. Start with your spice cabinet. Get really good at distinguishing the difference between oregano and tarragon, cinnamon and allspice. Do a blind taste test with a bunch of different fruits and fresh herbs and see how quickly you can identify them. (Cut up or smash the fruit and crush the herbs to amplify the aromas.)

4️⃣Compare. Compare. Compare. Try to taste at least two different wines side by side when tasting. As long as they are not CRAZY different (e.g. avoid pairing a big ol’ 15% Napa Cab with a soft and delicate white from the Loire Valley), you will notice a lot in each wine by going back and forth between the two.

Morellino di Scansano, “Tuscany” will be on the label. Green light to modify the specification

Now all the wine producers who wish to can utilize the great strength of the “Toscana” brand, which is very well known and esteemed on International markets.

https://winenews.it/en/morellino-di-scansano-tuscany-will-be-on-the-label-green-light-to-modify-the-specification_438507/

Trying To Avoid A Hangover? Here’s What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Be Drinking

Turns out, some types of booze carry less of a hangover risk than others. Here’s why:

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/trying-to-avoid-a-hangover-heres-what-you-should-and-shouldnt-be-drinking/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=site

How to Find the Best Organic Wines: Buying Tips

The number of wineries making organic wines is increasing steadily, with the result that they’re available in a far greater range of styles than ever before.

https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/best-organic-wines-buy/

Malibu creates watermelon-flavored rum liqueur

Bottled at 21% ABV, Malibu Watermelon is made with watermelon and Caribbean rum.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/03/malibu-creates-watermelon-flavoured-rum-liqueur/

Does the Number of Times Vodka Is Distilled Matter?

When you see vodka labels or ads that say they were distilled a certain number of times, you might think that the number is equal to the number of times the liquid passed through the still.

https://vinepair.com/articles/vodka-distilling-number/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=63034951ca-MAR_30_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-63034951ca-38937345&mc_cid=63034951ca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Mexican Lagers Are a State of Mind More Than a Beer Style

The best beers are the ones that become memorable as much for a time and place as for their taste.

https://vinepair.com/articles/mexican-lagers-trend/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=63034951ca-MAR_30_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-63034951ca-38937345&mc_cid=63034951ca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Does ‘Crunchy’ Mean in Wine?

To many wine professionals, it’s a style of crisp and taut wine with a fresh cranberry-like tang.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/30/crunchy-wine-meaning/

Chianti: Why Are There Two DOCG Regions?

The following delves further into the history of a complex and fascinating area

https://medium.com/vintager/chianti-why-are-there-two-docgs-9efeaeea0e2e

8 Essential and Popular Tequila Cocktails for 2021

Read on for the eight essential tequila cocktail recipes that showcase the simple elegance of the Mexican spirit.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-tequila-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3e56e4c1ba-MAR_31_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3e56e4c1ba-38937345&mc_cid=3e56e4c1ba&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Pros Pair Wine with Plant-Based Proteins

Plant-based proteins have long been a dietary staple in China and Japan, and they’re gaining traction among many U.S. consumers, too.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/31/pair-wine-plant-based-impossible/

5 Best Red Wines for Sangria

There’s no better way to end a warm day than with a glass of fruity, refreshing sangria

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a35745672/best-red-wine-for-sangria/

10 Essential and Popular Vodka Cocktails for 2021

Whether you genuinely love it or love to hate it, vodka is a mainstay of any well-stocked bar.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-vodka-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=97778241e4-APRIL_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-97778241e4-38937345&mc_cid=97778241e4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Most Popular Cocktail In Every State During The Pandemic

Apparently, people in California are partial to the paloma, while West Virginians are all about White Russians.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/popular-cocktails-each-state-pandemic_l_60621210c5b6531eed075dee

7 Fun Facts About Wine

Listed here are some fun and quirky facts we’ve discovered about wine over the years (dealing first with red wine):

https://www.the-wyndham.co.uk/blog/fun-facts-about-wine/

Supermarket Success

Over the course of 2020, supermarket wine sales accelerated significantly as more consumers turned to grocers for a true one-stop shop, forgoing an additional trip to dedicated wine and spirits retailers.

https://www.marketwatchmag.com/supermarket-success/

New Pinnacle

Beam Suntory is targeting the low-calorie spirits market with Pinnacle Light & Ripe, a new collection of flavored vodkas with 75 calories per 1.5-ounce serving. The brand extension has debuted with two flavors—Apricot Honeysuckle and Guava Lime—each at 30% abv. Both flavors of Pinnacle Light & Ripe are now available across the U.S. for around $11 a 750-ml. Last year, Pinnacle was up 3.2% to nearly 2.5 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.

Augmented Reality for Craft Beer Industry

The platform, aptly named BEERSCANS™ has been developed for the industry and is a tool for brewers to offer a unique virtual experience, from every beer label.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/augmented-reality-for-craft-beer-industry-packaging-to-follow-301261225.html

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Liquor Industry News 04-05-21

April 5, 2021

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04-05-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

9 of the Best Cheap Bourbons Under $30

It’s time we judged Italian wine on its own terms

BEER BRAND MILLER LITE RELEASES CANDLE THAT SMELLS LIKE A BAR

What is Rosso di Montalcino?

Once called ‘Vermiglio’ (vermilion), Rosso di Montalcino is a dry, fruity red wine produced in the village of Montalcino in Tuscany.

Sippd Launches AI-Powered Wine App Changing How Consumers Buy Wine

Rather than relying on expert opinions that may not be available in the digital world, Sippd is a one-stop-shop for selecting wine with confidence, expanding your wine knowledge and enjoying your experiences.”

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/19/sippd-launches-ai-powered-wine-app

What Happens to Your Body When You Drink White Wine

What happens to your body when you drink white wine?

https://www.eatthis.com/news-what-happens-body-drink-white-wine/

Five Tips to Get Customers Comfortable with Natural Wines

As the popularity of natural wine rises, consumers across the country are more interested than ever in seeking out these bottles at their local retailers

https://www.thenaturalwineschool.com/members/posts/39861-retail-focus-five-tips-to-get-customers-comfortable-with-natural-wines

One Surprising Side Effect of Drinking Red Wine for Women, Says New Study

One new study, which was published in the journal Nature, suggests that resveratrol could even slow the progression of a common, painful disorder that afflicts women.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-surprising-side-effect-drinking-red-wine-women/

Is there an impact of Sound Vibration on Grape Wine?

In addition to their focus on biodiversity and sustainable management in the vineyard, they use music to enhance grape health and wine taste.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2021/03/21/is-there-an-impact-of-sound-vibration-on-grape-wine/

3 Reasons Why Cognac Is the Ultimate Espresso Martini Upgrade

While most wood-aged spirits lend themselves to varied styles of drinking, Cognac is one of the most versatile

https://vinepair.com/articles/cognac-ultimate-espresso-martini-upgrade/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bdda5e760c-MAR_23_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bdda5e760c-38937345&mc_cid=bdda5e760c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Do Column or Pot Stills Make Better Spirits?

Do they make different spirits, though? Yes, and that difference is what causes some producers to prefer column stills and others to prefer pot stills.

https://vinepair.com/articles/column-vs-pot-stills/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bdda5e760c-MAR_23_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bdda5e760c-38937345&mc_cid=bdda5e760c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

BEER BRAND MILLER LITE RELEASES CANDLE THAT SMELLS LIKE A BAR

The three scents – dive bar, beer garden and game day – are intended to conjure up memories of experiences that have been largely off the table over the past year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/beer-brand-miller-lite-releases-candle-that-smells-like-a-bar/

Five of the Most Beautiful Chardonnay Regions Worldwide

One of the most planted varieties in the world, Chard takes root in vineyards with breathtaking vistas from Australia to Italy.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/24/chardonnay-wine-regions-world/

Drinking Wine is Risky and That’s One Reason We Drink It

The alcohol that is a natural byproduct of fermented grapes doesn’t get that much attention among those that work with wine.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/03/drinking-wine-risky/

Where to Find the Best Natural Wines North of Boston

Find out what makes natural wine so special, and where to grab a bottle locally.

https://www.nshoremag.com/eat-drink/where-to-find-the-best-natural-wines-north-of-boston/

What Does ‘Extraction’ Mean in Wine?

We asked industry professionals to shed some light on this oft-confusing term.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/23/extraction-mean-wine/

Edinburgh Whisky Academy unveils Irish whiskey course

The new course was developed with the help of Irish whiskey experts Fionnán O’Connor and Matt Healy, with an aim to provide comprehensive online education for whisky fans and industry professionals in the UK, Ireland, the US, Europe and beyond.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/03/edinburgh-whisky-academy-unveils-irish-whiskey-course/

The Wine Mom Phenomenon Speaks Volumes

Wine mom memes are everywhere.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/23/wine-mom-phenomenon-memes/

The secret to a successful wine pairing? Fats have an affinity for tannins

Wine aficionados know that a well-paired wine enhances the flavors of whatever foods one consumes, while a poorly paired wine does the opposite.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/03/study-examines-molecular-basis-for-why-wine-goes-so-well-with-fatty-foods/

How Basic Wine Characteristics Help You Find Favorites

By understanding the 5 basics characteristics below, you’ll have a better chance of choosing great wines.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/wine-characteristics/?utm_campaign=wine-characteristics-tasting-walla-tasting-course&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

QUINI DATA Integrates Net Promoter Score

Instant view of NPS within the QUINI DATA analytics interface is designed to help wine marketers to instantly identify and prioritize optimal target audiences and geographic markets for a wine product, based on consumer loyalty indications captured using Quini.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/24/quini-data-integrates-net-promoter-score

Yep, Cheap Wine Really Does Taste Better if You Increase The Price Tag

One of the first studies to explicitly manipulate the price of wine in a realistic tasting session has found a cheap glass becomes far more pleasant when participants are told it has a higher price.

https://www.sciencealert.com/psychologists-find-cheap-wine-tastes-better-when-it-s-sold-as-expensive

JUMILLA WINES GET NEW CERTIFYING BACK LABEL

The new certifying back label includes an illustration of Monastrell vine roots in a hat tip to the region’s flagship grape; the word ‘Jumilla’ in braille and Roman lettering; a pair of 4^th century Iberian gold earrings in the shape of a grape cluster; a map of Spain pinpointing where the region resides; and a stamp from the DOP.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/jumilla-wines-get-new-certifying-back-label/

Hornitos Tequila moves into hard seltzers

Hornitos Tequila Seltzer is available in two 5% ABV flavours – lime and mango. The 12oz canned variants contains fewer than 115 calories and ‘natural’ ingredients.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/03/hornitos-tequila-moves-into-hard-seltzers/

It’s time we judged Italian wine on its own terms

For many years, the wine world has had an Italian problem

https://cluboenologique.com/story/sarah-heller-mw-its-time-we-judged-italian-wine-on-its-own-terms/

Clubhouse: what it is & why you should sign up

Clubhouse is an audio-based iPhone-only social app and a small group of wine lovers and communicators have embraced the idea to start even smaller conversations via what are known as ‘rooms’

http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/what-is-clubhouse-and-how-does-it-work/

Toasty Levels in Sparkling Wines

Both in aromas and flavors a sparkling wine can express this character, from those slices of bread lightly toasted either side on the lowest setting of the toaster to those you’ve forgotten you’d put under the grill and your smoke alarm was needed to remind you.

https://glassofbubbly.com/toasty-levels-in-sparkling-wines/

9 of the Best Cheap Bourbons Under $30

Here are nine of the best bourbons under $30.

We have 5 in stock!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/9-best-cheap-bourbons-under-30-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=582d57d5b1-MAR_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-582d57d5b1-38937345&mc_cid=582d57d5b1&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Ecosystems Behind Three Common Wine Descriptors

When it comes to tasting and describing wine, some regions’ combined environs have such a distinct impact on the final product that they are more commonly considered together, grouped under a single term that refers to their joint influence on aroma or flavor.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/26/most-common-wine-descriptors/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 03-29-21

March 29, 2021

https://feastandfield.net/read/dairy-and-eggs/a-cheese-lover-s-guide-to-beer-cheese-pairings/article_d58daa86-8355-11eb-b042-07f09f6ff6a1.html

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

03-29-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Wine Bloggers: An Endangered Species

6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

A cheese-lover’s guide to beer & cheese pairings

Some advice when it comes to pairing these complex and pungent flavors.

Free Bushmills

Proximo Spirits’ Bushmills has teamed up with NBA team the Boston Celtics for a new partnership that will last through the 2023 season and see the brand creating a series of activations and contests tailored to the team alongside custom TV spots. To celebrate the beginning of the partnership, Bushmills is offering to buy Massachusetts-based Celtics fans a whiskey. Through July 31, 2021, fans can purchase a Bushmills from a local bar or restaurant, upload their receipt to Bushmills’ website, and receive up to $6 back via Venmo, PayPal, or Amazon.

PBR Releases 4 Fruity Hard Tea Seltzers Just in Time for Spring

Hard Tea Seltzers that come in four flavors: Raspberry Black Tea, Peach Black Tea, Pineapple Passionfruit Black Tea, and Lemon Black Tea.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/pbr-releases-hard-tea-seltzers/

How To Fake Your Way Through A Wine Tasting So No One Knows You’re Just There For The Alcohol

It’s surprisingly simple to appear more knowledgeable than you actually are.

https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/how-to-fake-your-way-through-a-wine-tasting-so-no-one-knows-youre-just-there-for-the-alcohol/

Exploring Vernaccia di San Gimignano

It’s a bit of an oddity in the world of white wines. Whites are usually valued for their acidity and range of aromas, but Vernaccia di San Gimignano has relatively low acidity and is low in aromas.

https://www.decanter.com/premium/experts-choice-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-386521/?utm_source=Linkedin&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Premium

The Cerasuolos

Two Italian wines use the term cerasuolo in their titles:

https://bubblyprofessor.com/2021/03/11/confusion-corner-the-cerasuolos/amp/

Have Italian Wine Laws Become A Counter-Productive Farce?

After years of seeing more and more Italian wines being granted official recognition as among the finest wines being produced, the claims have started to pale to the point where one wonders what there is to believe anymore.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2021/03/15/have-italian-wine-laws-become-a-counter-productive-farce/?sh=3ce386b3319a

What is the Sweet Spot for Low Alcohol Wines?

The good news is that the US wine industry is finally listening to consumer requests for lower alcohol/lower calorie wines. The bad news is there is not agreement on what this category really means in terms of alcohol level.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=242841

19 Crimes Drops New Rosé with Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg and 19 Crimes launch their newest wine: Snoop Cali Rosé.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/15/19-crimes-drops-new-rose-with-snoop-dogg

Georgian Wine Export to the US Increased by 30% in 2020

Recently the American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) published statistics on wine imports from Georgia for the 1997-2020 period.

https://georgianjournal.ge/georgian-cuisine/36927-georgian-wine-export-to-the-us-increased-by-30-in-2020.html

Wine in an Alcohol-free Future

Are alcohol-free drinks just a fad? Not according to some industry professionals.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/03/wine-in-an-alcohol-free-future

How do people choose which wine to buy? An informal survey

This is a question that comes up for wine lovers all the time.

https://blog.wblakegray.com/2021/03/how-do-people-choose-which-wine-to-buy.html

What Does ‘Dry Red Wine’ Mean?

It’s definitely a tricky term

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/16/dry-red-wine-mean/

Cîroc launches Summer Citrus spirit drink

Cîroc Summer Citrus is described as a ‘full-bodied’ spirit made with vodka distilled from French grapes and infused with ‘natural’ orange and citrus flavors.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/03/ciroc-launches-summer-citrus-spirit-drink/

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

We researched the beer’s history and talked to brewing experts and break out the good, the not-so-great and the ingenuity of Guinness.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/17/health/guinness-beer-good-for-you-wellness/index.html

Duckhorn IPO: 5 things to know about Napa Valley wine’s first debut in decades

The St. Helena, Calif. company started out 45 years ago making Merlot wines in Napa Valley

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-things-to-know-about-napa-valleys-duckhorn-wine-ipo-11615946138

Wine’s alcohol by volume is important to know, but it can also be misleading

Here is information that can be relevant and informative. But there is no assurance the number is accurate. In fact, it is a good bet it is not.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2021/03/16/wine-alcohol-volume-misleading-number/4721143001/

Wines Least Likely to Give You a Hangover

Few ailments that can ruin your night faster than a wine headache.

https://winefolly.com/tips/the-best-wines-to-avoid-a-wine-hangover/?utm_campaign=wine-hangovers-health&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring

Tired of that Toddy? Read on for the ultimate list of the best bourbon drinks to sip as you watch the flowers bloom.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-spring-bourbon-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2e9d794431-MAR_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2e9d794431-38937345&mc_cid=2e9d794431&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

FUNKY IS THE NEW SOUL

Because “funky” is often associated with wines that show bacteriological activity like brett or volatile acidity, people striving to promote “clean” wines

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/03/17/funky-is-the-new-soul/

Truly Lemonade Boozy Freeze Pops Are Coming and Summer Will Never Be the Same

Hard seltzer fans will soon be able to enjoy Truly Lemonade freeze pops, which will come in three flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Lemonade, and Original Lemonade.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/truly-lemonade-freeze-pops-summer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2e9d794431-MAR_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2e9d794431-38937345&mc_cid=2e9d794431&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New White Claw

White Claw has unveiled a new hard seltzer iced tea. Made with brewed tea, the newcomer is gluten-free, has 100 calories and is at 5% abv, in line with the rest of the White Claw portfolio. It’s rolling out nationally in a variety 12-pack featuring four flavors: lemon, raspberry, mango, and peach. Mark Anthony’s White Claw leads all seltzer brands by a wide margin, as it registered dollar sales of $1.85 billion (+142%) in IRI channels in the first 11 months of 2020.

Gallo Wants To Build Bottling Plant In South Carolina

E& J. Gallo plans to build a new bottling plant in South Carolina, a facility that would serve as Gallo’s main hub east of the Mississippi, according to various reports.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=242930

The Worst Reason To Drink Wine, Says Science

If you’re drinking wine for all of the health benefits it could have, you may want to put a cork in it, according to science.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-worst-reason-to-drink-wine/

KENDALL-JACKSON LAUNCHES LOW CAL CHARDONNAY

iI’s a ‘lower calorie’ Chardonnay that boasts “only 85 calories, no sugar and 3 grams of carbs per serving”, according to the producer, Jackson Family Wines.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/kendall-jackson-launches-low-cal-chardonnay/

Why we need greater transparency on wine labeling

Where do you stand on providing more ingredient information on wine labeling?

http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/ines-salpico-wine-labelling-transparency/

How Etsy Became the One-Stop Shop for ‘Mama Needs Wine’ Merch

“Mama Needs Wine” returns 18,400,000 Google Search results, and the first return, ahead of Amazon, Target, and even Facebook, is for Etsy.

https://vinepair.com/articles/etsy-mama-needs-wine-merch/

Wine Bloggers: An Endangered Species

Many of the links I visited were simply broken—the sites at which so many bloggers poured out their passion for wine—missing or deleted.

https://www.vinography.com/2021/03/wine-bloggers-an-endangered-species

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 03-22-21

March 22, 2021

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/03/wine-tariff-truce-the-first-step

Liquor Industry News

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

03-22-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is rosé wine and how is it made?

SIX OF THE BEST PODCASTS ABOUT BEER

8 of the Best Tequila Cocktails for Winter

Wine Tariff Truce the First Step

Retailers and producers breathe a sigh of relief after a temporary halt to a transatlantic wine war.

Six things to know about the suspension of the European wine tariff — and why they’re almost all good

The suspension of these ill-advised tariffs is going to be a very, very welcome relief for us and our industry,

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/six-things-to-know-about-the-suspension-of-the-european-wine-tariff-and-why-theyre-almost-all-good/

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?

For most people, a glass of wine before bed sounds like a luxurious nighttime ritual—it’s delicious and it gets you in the mindset for relaxation

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-does-alcohol-affect-your-sleep

TTB Addresses Calorie Labeling

If you’re in the wine business, we hope you’ll bookmark the wine labeling home page so you can access it whenever you have questions about wine labels and Certificates of Label Approval (COLAs).

https://www.ttb.gov/images/newsletters/archives/2021/ttb-newsletter03052021.html

Alcohol on labels – how accurate?

Consumers take comfort in the fact that alcohol levels have to be stated on wine labels, but how accurate are they?

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/alcohol-labels-how-accurate

The use of varietal as a term, its history and passing practicality

Naming wines after the grape species used in their making,” as opposed to the use of “generic titles

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/The-use-of-varietal-as-a-term–its-history-and-passing-practicality

LIPIDS FROM FOODS CAN HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE TASTE OF WINE.

FRENCH CHEMISTS DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE PERFECT RED WINE PAIRING

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/fatty-foods-can-make-bad-wine-taste-great

8 of the Best Tequila Cocktails for Winter

Tequila is often boxed in as a summer spirit, to be used in ice- cold Palomas and frozen Margaritas

https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-tequila-cocktails-winter/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfe8025a55-MAR_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfe8025a55-38937345&mc_cid=bfe8025a55&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Logo Evolution of Guinness Over Time

In the 260-plus years since its inception, Guinness has certainly evolved as a brand. Its logo,

https://vinepair.com/articles/guinness-logo-evolution/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bfe8025a55-MAR_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bfe8025a55-38937345&mc_cid=bfe8025a55&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Let’s Talk Mythology: Who Are The Gods of Wine?

The gods of myth may be known for drink ambrosia, but I assure you a well-known Greek god by the name of Dionysus was very familiar with the ambrosia of the 21st century – wine.

https://www.goldmedalwineclub.com/blog/post/who-are-the-gods-of-wine

WORKING AS A WINE EDUCATOR

The term “Wine Educator” is a broad-based title and a bit difficult to define

https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-working-as-a-wine-educator/

SIX OF THE BEST PODCASTS ABOUT BEER

From industry insights with expert guests and guided tastings to tips on home brewing and beyond, there’s something for everyone.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/six-of-the-best-podcasts-about-beer/

Ste. Michelle Launches Wine-Based Spritzers, Lower-Calorie Wines

Woodinville, Washington-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has debuted two new labels. Launching with Grapefruit and Passion Fruit flavors, the new Fruit & Flower Spritzers are wine-based spritzers that come packaged in 250-ml. cans and are retail priced at $11 a 2-pack. The spritzers accompany the wider Fruit & Flower brand, which was introduced earlier this year and features a variety of still and sparkling wines.

Elsewhere, Ste. Michelle’s new Evenly label is targeting the health-conscious consumer with a line of four wines—Chardonnay, red blend, Papaya & Honeysuckle white, and Dragon Fruit & Orange Blossom rosé—that all clock in at 100 calories or less, contain zero sugar, and are available in 750-ml. ($15) or 375-ml. ($8) bottlings.

Wineries Turn Their Backs on VinItaly

While the majority of the producers at the fair are Italian, vintners from other countries, including the United States, France and Chile are also present

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/03/wineries-turn-their-backs-on-vinitaly

Italy’s grape with the mysterious name

A wine called Lagrein (pronounced la-green, la-gran or even la-grain. There is no universally accepted pronunciation of Lagrein.)

https://www.crossville-chronicle.com/news/glade_sun/italy-s-grape-with-the-mysterious-name/article_2c5d25ce-81be-11eb-b627-6f46713d9814.html

What You Need to Know About Chianti Classico DOCG

You may be wondering what the difference between Chianti and Chianti Classico is. Truthfully, it’s pretty monumental.

https://vinepair.com/articles/chianti-classico-docg-wine-guide/

Cheap wine tastes better if we’re told it’s expensive, study finds

According to a team of experts at Basel University in Switzerland, cheap wine is perceived as more pleasant when we’re told it’s expensive.

https://dailyuknews.com/science/cheap-wine-tastes-better-if-were-told-its-expensive-study-finds/

Barolo in the 21st century: transcending the modern vs. traditional binary

Until the late 1900s, for the most part, awareness of Barolo’s wines stretched scarcely more than a dozen miles from La Morra.

https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/modern-traditional-barolo-piedmont/

What Your Chardonnay’s Hue Says About How It Was Made

The color in your glass may hold clues about how the wine was made and how it will taste.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/11/chardonnay-color-meaning-oak/

American Wine History has Deep Midwestern Roots

With 20 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) across six states, here’s your guide to some of the most notable wine regions of the Midwest.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/11/midwest-wine-michigan-illinois-guide/

Can Dogs Detect Wine-Tainting Molecules?

To train dogs to detect 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), a molecule that imparts a musty odor and flavor to wine, rendering it undrinkable

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-good-nose-can-dogs-detect-wine-tainting-molecules/

You know your DOC from your IGT. But what about your PAT?

PAT stands for prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale or traditional [food-]agricultural product. It was created by the Italian agricultural ministry in 2000 as a means to retain the designation status of traditional food products in Italy as the EU overhaul began to take shape

https://dobianchi.com/2021/03/10/what-is-doc-pdo-dop-igt-pgi-igp-italy/

For Some States, Prohibition Didn’t End When the 21st Amendment Passed

While most states adhered to the new federal regulations, several held onto the 18th Amendment’s teetotaling remnants.

https://vinepair.com/articles/21st-ammendment-didnt-end-prohibiton-in-us/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=60a0483cb6-MAR_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-60a0483cb6-38937345&mc_cid=60a0483cb6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Bombay

Bombay Sapphire gin has launched a line of canned cocktails. The new ready-to-drink offerings—Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic and Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic Light—mark the Bacardi brand’s entry into the canned cocktail space. The cocktails are packaged in 4-packs of 250-ml. cans, retail priced at $13. Bombay Sapphire canned cocktails are currently rolling out nationwide.

Why Do So Few Breweries Ship Their Beer Directly to Customers?

Getting beer shipped in the United States isn’t as easy as it could be.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-direct-customer-shipping-state-laws-why-not

A Village-by-Village Guide to Chianti Classico

Of Italy’s flagship wines, none create more consumer confusion, and the trouble starts with its name

https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/12/italy-chianti-classico-wine-guide/

The Reason Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Surging In Popularity

The major draw in the direction of alcohol-free spirits is health and wellness.

https://www.mashed.com/354664/the-reason-non-alcoholic-wine-is-surging-in-popularity/?utm_campaign=clip

What is rosé wine and how is it made?

Rosé wine is probably one of the least understood and overrated types of wine.

https://www.explica.co/what-is-rose-wine-and-how-is-it-made/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

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Liquor Industry News 03-15-21

March 15, 2021

https://glassofbubbly.com/black-velvet-cocktail-guinness-and-champagne/

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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03-15-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World

A beginner’s guide to nonalcoholic beer

Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?

Black Velvet Cocktail – Guinness and Champagne

Black Velvet’ was first made by a bartender of Brooks’s Club in London in 1861 to mourn the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Prince Consort.

SEVEN REASONS TO DRINK AUSTRIAN WINE

Be it the country’s whites or reds, this nation’s vinous output is adored by sommeliers and other members of the hospitality sector.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/seven-reasons-to-drink-austrian-wine/

Bud Light Launches ‘Out of Office’ Hard Seltzer Cocktail Variety Pack

Four new tropical flavors as part of a new limited-edition variety pack.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/bud-light-out-of-office-variety-pack/

5 of the Biggest Absinthe Myths, Debunked

To set the record straight, here are five of the biggest myths surrounding absinthe, busted.

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-biggest-absinthe-myths/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4852095933-MAR_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4852095933-38937345&mc_cid=4852095933&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Bota Box Introduces “Bota Box Breeze,” Lower in Calories, Carbs and Alcohol

Brand crafted to be lower in calories, carbohydrates and alcohol, while offering the exceptional quality and deliciousness that consumers expect from Bota Box.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=242204

Fun, Unique & Amusing Facts About Wine

Here is a variety of fun, odd, and amusing facts about wine, grapes, vineyards and winemaking.

http://siponthisjuice.com/fun-odd-amusing-facts-about-wine/

In Valpolicella, Red Is Leaning Green

“Sustainability” has become a key word for winemakers in Valpolicella,

https://www.sommjournal.com/valpolicella-red-leaning-green/

What Are Aromatic Wines?

While all wines have aroma — that’s why we smell them, after all — the term “aromatic wine” is used when describing and labeling a group of white wines that are known for their dominant floral nose. These are called “aromatic whites.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/what-are-aromatic-wines/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1b911d0658-MAR_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1b911d0658-38937345&mc_cid=1b911d0658&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is a blended Scotch that’s a fan favorite.

https://vinepair.com/articles/monkey-shoulder-scotch-guide-27/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1b911d0658-MAR_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1b911d0658-38937345&mc_cid=1b911d0658&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

RAPPER TRAVIS SCOTT LAUNCHES AGAVE-BASED HARD SELTZER

Inspired by the rapper’s love of Tequila, the LA-made drink, housed in 12oz, 16oz and 25oz cans, comes in three flavor’s: lime, pineapple, and strawberry.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/rapper-travis-scott-launches-agave-based-hard-seltzer/

Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have explored how lipids — fatty molecules abundant in cheese, meats, vegetable oils and other foods — interact with grape tannins, masking the undesirable flavors of the wine compounds.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/acs-dfi022621.php

STUDY OF 200,000 WINE SCORES SHOWS ORGANIC WINES ‘TASTE BETTER’

Wines produced from organic or biodynamically produced grapes do taste better, according to two separate studies analysing the scores of 200,000 wines given by independent critics in both California and France.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/study-of-200000-wine-scores-shows-organic-wines-taste-better/

A Chemist Explains Why Corks Matter When Storing Wine

The importance of bottle stoppers and aging wine.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/chemist-explains-corks-matter-storing-wine/?utm_campaign=corks-closures-RG-terroir&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

CONOR MCGREGOR’S FUTURE WITH PROPER NO. 12 IRISH WHISKEY REPORTEDLY IN QUESTION

A little-noticed line in drinks conglomerate Becle’s annual financial statement raised questions.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/03/conor-mcgregors-future-with-proper-no-12-irish-whiskey-reportedly-in-question/

Why wine tasting technique is important

What one tastes in a wine, depends on our knowledge base, vocabulary, perceptive tools, and personal biology.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/columnists/2021/03/03/robert-russell-wine-tasting-technique-important/6885708002/

18 Campari Cocktails for All Seasons

You’ll find something to sip no matter what season it is.

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/best-campari-cocktails

How to Read a Wine Label

Admit it. You’ve probably bought a wine based on nothing more than a beautiful label.

https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/videos/how-to-read-wine-label/

The 30 Best Bourbons for Every Budget

Here are the 30 best bourbons for every budget to buy right now.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/30-best-bourbons-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=47d8eccde3-MAR_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-47d8eccde3-38937345&mc_cid=47d8eccde3&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Decoy Wines Introduces Premium Varietal Wine Seltzers

The Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé wines in the premium seltzers come from prime vineyard sources throughout California.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/decoy-wines-introduces-premium-varietal-wine-seltzers/

Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?

In recent years, a growing number of medical and public health groups have introduced public awareness campaigns warning people to drink with caution, noting that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/well/alcohol-cancer-risk.html

WHAT WINE – IF ANY – GOES WITH ICE CREAM?

It’s not impossible to pair wine with ice cream but it’s not easy.

https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/pairings/-what-wine—if-any—goes-with-ice-cream/

A beginner’s guide to nonalcoholic beer

Many drinkers have sought out craft beer’s high-quality ingredients and flavors without its alcoholic effects and continue to do so.

https://www.insider.com/what-is-nonalcoholic-beer

The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World

As rules on gatherings continue to shift, many tasting rooms have moved outdoors, but it’s not all wine patios and tasting igloos out there.

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/most-extreme-wine-tastings-around-the-world

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Liquor Industry News 03-08-21

March 8, 2021

https://www.eatthis.com/news-wine-habits-that-are-causing-your-hangovers/

Liquor Industry News

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

03-08-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is Wine Mouthfeel?

10 Eating and Drinking Rules Italians Live By

8 Things You Should Know About the Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky

5 Wine Habits That Are Causing Your Hangovers

Five bad wine drinking habits you’ve likely been guilty of in the past that result in hangovers.

How to Get Red Wine Out of Clothes

What’s the first thing you should do if you spill a glass of red wine on your clothes?

https://www.rd.com/article/how-to-get-red-wine-out-of-clothes/

WINE LABELING OVERVIEW

TTB Guide to labels

https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/presentations/2021-02-wine-labeling-overview.pdf

Organic Wine vs. Regular Wine – What Is the Difference?

This trend has been going on for groceries for a long time. And more and more wine lovers also demand organic wine.

https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/organic-wine-vs-regular-wine-what-is-the-difference/

How to Understand (Almost) Everything on a Wine Label

There are some basic formulas that can help you understand the rather confusing and sometimes smug words on wine labels.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/01/21/how-to-read-a-wine-label/

Can ‘Clean’ Wine Save Your Complexion?

If your skin has ever reacted to drinking wine, you’re not alone.

https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/clean-wine

6 Decanting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Whether you’re a lifelong wine drinker or newbie, decanting is easy to learn and can enhance the experience of the wine you drink.

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-worst-decanting-mistakes/

#DrinkTok: How One App Is Influencing What We Sip

Not only has it changed the music industry and given us countless viral food hacks, but, whether you realize it or not, it’s also influencing what’s in your glass.

https://vinepair.com/articles/drinktok-influence-drinks-culture/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e482cd5997-FEB_22_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e482cd5997-38937345&mc_cid=e482cd5997&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Supermarket wine sales during the pandemic

Supermarket wine seems to be thriving during the pandemic, as we make fewer trips and buy more items – including wine – at one store instead of splitting the trip into two or three stops.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/supermarket-wine-sales-during-the-pandemic/

What’s new in Prosecco?

The Prosecco appellation is being revolutionised from the inside out, projecting it towards a series of major innovations

https://www.decanter.com/learn/whats-new-in-prosecco-452103/

Heineken to Release Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer

Heineken set to join the growing number of producers offering a ready-to-drink (RTD) canned version of the cocktail via its Dos Equis brand.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/dos-equis-canned-ranch-water-release/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b34f9b530c-FEB_23_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b34f9b530c-38937345&mc_cid=b34f9b530c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

TANQUERAY LAUNCHES 0.0% ABV VERSION TO JOIN GROWING ALCOHOL-FREE SECTOR

Tanqueray described the alcohol-free ‘spirit’ as a “mindful drink option for those not willing to compromise on taste”

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/tanqueray-launches-0-0-abv-version-to-join-growing-alcohol-free-sector/

Boxed Wine Is the Best Cooking Wine

Cooking wine should be good enough to drink, but not so good that you feel bad dumping it into a sauce or stew.

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/boxed-wine-is-the-best-cooking-wine-1846327039

Cheese and Wine Pairings

From the classic to the fun and funky, here are my favorite tips to make pairing wine with cheese a brie-s.

https://www.dcanterwines.com/blogs/wine-life/cheese-and-wine-pairings/

Surefire Ways To Spot Good Wine From Bad Wine

Not all cheap wine is low-quality wine, and not all expensive wine is excellent.

https://www.assaggioboston.com/news/2021/02/22/surefire-ways-to-spot-good-wine-from-bad-wine/

Does Wine Freeze?

To understand why and how wine freezes, we need to understand the different components that make up your wine.

https://www.goldmedalwineclub.com/blog/post/does-wine-freeze

New Tia Maria

Tia Maria, part of the Disaronno International portfolio, has unveiled a new ready-to-drink cocktail, the Iced Coffee Frappé. The 4% abv offering is available nationwide in 200-ml. 4-packs retailing at $10, with single 200-ml. cans positioned at $2.30. Meanwhile, the core Tia Maria coffee liqueur ($28 a 750-ml.) has received a new bottle design that emphasizes its cold brew method and ingredients of 100% Arabica coffee beans and Madagascar vanilla.

A New Class of ‘Performance’ Beers Is Taking a Page From Gatorade

The idea of alcohol coinciding with an athlete’s regimen might seem counterintuitive. And it certainly shouldn’t replace water.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-23/a-new-class-of-performance-beers-is-taking-a-page-from-gatorade

French Critics Rate Organic and Biodynamic Wines 6-12 Points Higher in Scores Compared to Conventional or Sustainable Wines

What was most surprising to me was that we found a significant difference between organic and biodynamic versus conventional, but no difference between conventional and sustainable

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241973

Why the Promised Benefits of Red Wine on Your Body and Brain Are Not Aging Well

You’ve read the articles and you’ve discussed it with your friends — there really are some great benefits of red wine, right?

https://themapsinstitute.com/why-the-promised-benefits-of-red-wine-on-your-body-and-brain-are-not-aging-well/

The Biggest Cognac Trends of 2021, According to Spirits Educators

Given that trends are typically defined and driven by the on-premise, one begins to wonder what this all means for Cognac in 2021 — how the unprecedented events of the last 12 months will influence the year ahead of us.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-biggest-cognac-trends-of-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a1bc4a06c5-FEB_24_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a1bc4a06c5-38937345&mc_cid=a1bc4a06c5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Grey Goose

Grey Goose has unveiled Essences, a new range of vodkas infused with real fruit and cold-distilled botanicals. The lineup will initially include Strawberry & Lemongrass, White Peach & Rosemary, and Watermelon & Basil expressions. The new range is at 30% abv and has no gluten, artificial ingredients, sugar or carbs. It’s aimed at the fast-growing at-home cocktail segment. Grey Goose Essences are rolling out nationwide, retailing at $30 a 750-ml.

WHY DO WE ARGUE ABOUT WINE?

Why should I care whether someone else prefers a wine I don’t like?

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/02/24/why-do-we-argue-about-wine/

The alcohol indicator

Could average alcohol be an indication of vintage quality?

https://www.therealreview.com/2021/02/24/the-alcohol-indicator/

The Life and Times of “Pizza Wine”

In some ways, wine writers helped develop the trope of pizza wine that’s emerged today.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/the-life-and-times-natural-lambrusco-pizza-wine/

Italian Red Wines That Should Be Better Known

There are dozens of other reds from around the country that are underrated; wines that consistently deliver excellent quality and typicity, often at very reasonable prices.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomhyland/2021/02/20/italian-red-wines-that-should-be-better-known/?sh=57704e481f48&utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=abdbf77879-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_02_24_10_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-abdbf77879-64683881

A Guide to India’s Must-Try Spirits

India has a long history with alcohol. It’s been consumed for centuries, and there are references to alcoholic fermentation and distillation that date back to 200 B.C.

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-indias-must-try-spirits

GÉRARD BERTRAND LAUNCHES FIRST ORANGE WINE

Called Orange Gold, the wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac and Muscat.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/gerard-bertrand-launches-first-orange-wine/

Walla Walla Wine Country Guide

Let’s explore what’s great in Walla Walla Valley wine country.

https://wallawalla.guides.winefolly.com/?utm_campaign=25%2F2%2F21%20-%20Walla%20Walla%20Regional%20Guide%20Launch&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

Healthy Wines: What the Labels Really Mean

Next time you head to the store to grab your favorite bottle of red or white, you may notice a cornucopia of terms.

https://earth911.com/how-and-buy/healthy-wines-what-labels-mean/

How Adding Wine to Your Coffee Makes You a True Italian

Caffè corretto is fundamentally an espresso shot with added alcohol – usually a liquor, such as brandy, grappa or sambuca. However, some Italians, use a splash of wine instead.

https://lizthachmw.com/winestars/how-adding-wine-to-your-coffee-makes-you-a-true-italian/

Hard Kombucha

What is hard kombucha? Does it still have similar health benefits to regular kombucha? We answer all of your questions on this popular alcoholic drink here.

https://health-ade.com/blogs/blog/hard-kombucha

8 Things You Should Know About the Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky

Though The Famous Grouse has been making Scotch for centuries, there’s always more to learn about the classic brand.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-famous-grouse-scotch-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=de1232a820-FEB_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-de1232a820-38937345&mc_cid=de1232a820&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Essential Black-Owned Spirits and Wines You Need To Try Right Now

A common obstacle that many Black owners of spirits and wines face however is having their products accessible in physical and online stores.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/essential-black-owned-spirits-wines-you-need-to-try

New Bumbu

Bumbu Rum Company is introducing Bumbu Créme, a new line extension joining its existing Bumbu Original and Bumbu XO expressions. Retailing at $35 a 750-ml., Bumbu Créme is a 15% abv blend of rum, spices, and real dairy cream and is recommended to be served chilled straight, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Bumbu is part of the Sovereign Brands portfolio, which also includes Luc Belaire sparkling wine, McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, and Villon, a French spirit competing in the Cognac category.

Pairing Wine And Cheese? Science Says White May Be A Better Choice Than Red

Conventional wisdom would have you drink red wine with cheese. A new study, published in the Journal of Food Science, only partially supports that pairing,

https://www.kpbs.org/news/2016/nov/08/pairing-wine-and-cheese-science-says-white-may-be/

11 Reasons to Drink Prosecco

It’s long been the aperitivo of choice for Italians up and down the peninsula, and it’s now the most sold sparkler in the U.S.—and for good reason:

https://www.winemag.com/2015/09/30/11-reasons-you-should-be-drinking-prosecco/

Understanding an Italian Wine List

Learn the basics of how to read an Italian wine list to order wine with confidence.

https://winefolly.com/tips/understanding-italian-wine-list/

Protecting Italy’s food and wine

On Italian wine bottles found on shelves in the U.S., you can often see the IGT, DOC, and DOCG indications on labels, the primary three levels in the system.

https://www.thealpenanews.com/opinion/editorials-and-columns/2021/02/protecting-italys-food-and-wine/

The History of the Aperitivo — and How to Enjoy It Like an Italian

Aperitivo is a drink, usually wine or a light mixed cocktail, accompanied by a small meal at the end of the workday, intended to be a prelude to dinner.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/cocktails-spirits/history-of-aperitivo

One Major Side Effect of Drinking Red Wine, Says New Study

There’s yet another positive side effect to drinking wine—well, red wine, specifically—and consider it an added bonus that you can pair it with cheese and still reap the health benefits.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-effect-red-wine-study/

10 Eating and Drinking Rules Italians Live By

Whether it’s making pasta, fermenting wine, or just enjoying life, the Italians seem to have it pretty much figured out.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/eating-and-drinking-rules-italians-live-by

Tuscany: One of Italy’s Most Famous Wine Regions

Most of Tuscan’s top wine regions produce red wine, but that’s not to say that white wines aren’t produced. But more than 80% of Tuscan wines are red.

https://www.everwonderwine.com/blog/2021/2/27/tuscany-one-of-italys-most-famous-wine-regions

What is Wine Mouthfeel?

One particular concept that helps drinkers judge wine quality is ‘mouthfeel’.

https://www.goldmedalwineclub.com/blog/post/what-is-wine-mouthfeel

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Liquor Industry News 03-01-21

March 1, 2021

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do Americans Pair Their Wine with Food or TV?

8 of the Best Margarita Recipes for Winter

How to make Limoncello

10 Things You Should Know About Dewar’s Scotch Whisky

The beloved Scotch may be a worldwide household name, but there’s always more to learn.

Wine List Secrets Revealed

Lists are going to be smaller

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/wine-list-secrets-revealed

Stop making this wine and dessert pairing mistake

While some food and flavors are a match made in heaven, one flavor combination has an added ingredient that shouldn’t be on the table.

https://foodsided.com/2021/02/14/wine-and-dessert-pairing-mistake/

Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking Champagne

Bubbly Tips

https://onthesauceagain.com/2019/02/20/dos-and-donts-of-drinking-champagne/

Is champagne stronger than non-bubby alcoholic drinks?

Although a typical glass of champagne has no more alcohol than wine, there is some evidence that it impairs people faster than its flat counterpart.

https://www.livescience.com/champagne-drunk-faster.html

Why Uber Will Not Be Challenging How Alcohol is Sold and Distributed

First, it’s essential to appreciate the “three-tier system” for what it is

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/02/why-uber-will-not-be-challenging-how-alcohol-is-sold-and-distributed/

Why Sommeliers Are More Essential Than Ever

Sommeliers were typically the first to be cut from a shift pre-pandemic, and in more recent months, they have been the first furloughed and last rehired.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-sommeliers-are-more-essential-than-ever/

THE ETYMOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST GRAPES

The etymological origins of many grape varieties are hazy at best, and near untraceable in many cases. But there are plenty of clues to follow to help decipher the most likely accounts of how grapes got their names.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/the-etymological-origins-of-the-worlds-biggest-grapes/

New Deep Eddy

Deep Eddy vodka has extended with a new Lime flavor. Retailing at $20 a 750-ml., the new entry is debuting nationwide next month, backed by trade and consumer media, social media, out-of-home displays, and retail point-of-sale support. In addition to Lime, Deep Eddy Vodka’s portfolio includes Original Vodka, Orange, Peach, Lemon, Ruby Red, Cranberry, and Sweet Tea. Part of the Heaven Hill Brands stable, Deep Eddy has annual U.S. volume of 1.5 million cases.

Is Social Media Bad for Sobriety?

If your friends are partying or posting about alcohol often on social media, you should be careful with what you’re seeing and what you’re associating with fun,

https://www.nextavenue.org/is-social-media-bad-for-sobriety/

PENFOLDS RELEASES CALIFORNIA WINE COLLECTION

The iconic wine estate began exploring the potential of Californian terroir in the 1980s – Penfolds acquired a stake in Geyser Peak winery in 1988.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/penfolds-releases-california-wine-collection/

Canadian Wine Is Better Than You Think

The Canadian wine industry may still be in its infancy compared to Old World wine-producing regions,

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-canadian-wine/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9d27baf244-FEB_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9d27baf244-38937345&mc_cid=9d27baf244&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Does Amaro or Vermouth Have to Be Refrigerated?

This is a question with different answers, as these are all not exactly the same thing.

https://vinepair.com/articles/should-amaro-or-vermouth-be-refrigerated/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9d27baf244-FEB_17_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9d27baf244-38937345&mc_cid=9d27baf244&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Baileys

Diageo has launched a new, lower-calorie brand extension for Baileys Irish Cream. The release, Baileys Deliciously Light, comes in at 16.1% abv and has 40% fewer calories and 40% less sugar than the original Baileys. To kick off the launch, Diageo has partnered with Cocktail Courier, a home mixology-focused e-commerce platform, to create four cocktail kits showing off the new liqueur. Baileys Deliciously Light is now available nationwide for around $25 a 750-ml.

New Mikes

Mike’s Hard has announced a new lemonade-flavored seltzer, entering the growing subcategory within the wider world of hard seltzers. The 5% abv RTD is launching in four flavors—lemon, strawberry, mango, and pineapple—available together in a variety 12-pack of 12-ounce cans. Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer is now available across the U.S. Mike’s Hard Lemonade was up 14.5% to 8.4 million cases in IRI channels for the year ending December 27.

Chilean Wine vs Italian Wine – Who Comes Out on Top?

Wouldn’t it be interesting to compare the Chilean and Italian wine industries to see what makes each one stand out?

https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/chilean-wine-vs-italian-wine-who-comes-out-on-top/

How to make Limoncello – Italians favorite Lemon Liqueur

In northern Italy, the liqueur is often referred to as Limoncino, while the English calls it Lemoncello

https://thefinestitalianwine.com/how-to-make-limoncello-italians-favorite-lemon-liqueur/

Barolo & Barbaresco: 10 high-flying vineyard sites

As the number of single-vineyard wines produced in Piedmont proliferated over the past half-century, so the level of confusion for consumers increased.

https://www.decanter.com/premium/barolo-barbaresco-vineyards-10-high-flying-sites-451115/

E & J Gallo to distribute Bev’s “zero sugar” canned wine

Bev and E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that the two companies have partnered together to help bring Bev and their mission to more consumers across the country.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241677

What’s the Problem with Wine Influencers?

it would appear that there’s one community getting the brunt of this wild fury: influencers.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/whats-the-problem-with-wine-influencers

Beer! A Love Story’ Documentary

Filmed in Europe and the United States, the feature-length production introduces viewers to the human connection that is formed with one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hudsonlindenberger/2021/02/17/the-movie-for-all-beer-lovers/?sh=187444533b7a

How to know what woman you are (and who you are in front of) from the wine she drinks

Based on your wine tastes you can draw a profile of what, in broad terms, is your character and if you recognize yourself in more than one of these profiles, the better!

https://geishagourmet.com/enoprofiling-come-sapere-che-donna-sei-e-che-hai-di-fronte-dal-vino-che-beve/

KENDALL JENNER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF HER OWN TEQUILA BRAND, 818

The range comprises three variants: 818 Blanco, 818 Reposado and 818 Añejo.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/kendall-jenner-announces-launch-of-her-own-tequila-brand-818/

JAPANESE WHISKY ISSUED WITH NEW LABELLING RULES

Under the new regulations, products that carry the name ‘Japanese whisky’ or ‘Japanese whiskey’ must always be made with malted grains. The water used must be sourced from Japan

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/japan-whisky-issued-with-new-labelling-rules/

Guide to Barbera Wine

Discover this unique little grape and never again feel like you have to revert to ‘Chianti’ when looking for a great valued Italian wine.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/guide-to-barbera-wine/?utm_campaign=barbera-accessible-drinkable-wine&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

How to Create Perfectly Clear Ice for Superior Cocktails

The large, clear cubes that are commonplace at craft cocktail bars and on Instagram represent the pinnacle of frozen water.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-make-clear-ice/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cdf6afacc4-FEB_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cdf6afacc4-38937345&mc_cid=cdf6afacc4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 of the Best Margarita Recipes for Winter

If you’ve been limiting your Margarita consumption to the summer months, you’ve been doing it wrong.

https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-winter-margaritas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cdf6afacc4-FEB_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cdf6afacc4-38937345&mc_cid=cdf6afacc4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine Market Council Releases Results of Study on the Role of Wine in a Wellness Lifestyle

The primary goal of the research was to better understand how wine is perceived as compared to other beverage alcohol categories

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/17/wine-market-council-study-role-wine-wellness-lifestyle

Rías Baixas: Home to Real Albariño

Scientists are now convinced that Albariño originated in Rías Baixas.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/16/rias-baixas-home-to-real-albarino/

Global Market Report

The start of 2021 has seen strong activity levels on California’s bulk wine market, driven by the perception of tighter supply – due to the lighter 2020 crop – and the continuation of robust grocery store sales

https://www.ciatti.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Global-Market-Report-February-2021-Revised-1.pdf

ORGANIC WINE REMAINS #1 SUSTAINABLE WINE TYPE, BUT DESIRE TO BUY IS WANING

Has Covid changed our relationship with sustainable and organic wine?

https://www.wineintelligence.com/organic-wine-remains-1-sustainable-wine-type-but-desire-to-buy-is-waning/

ARE WE MISDESCRIBING ASTRINGENCY BY REFERRING TO TANNINS?

Most reviews of red wine include a brief description of mouthfeel, usually by referencing the impact and quality of tannins.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/02/18/are-we-misdescribing-astringency-by-referring-to-tannins/

How Orson Welles Became the Most Infamous Pitchman in Booze History

But the biggest news for Welles in 2020 was surely the 40th anniversary of the drunken outtakes from a Paul Masson champagne commercial.

https://www.insidehook.com/article/food-and-drink/most-infamous-pitchman-orson-welles

Do Americans Pair Their Wine with Food or TV? The Answer Might Surprise You

The results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the Idaho Wine Commission.

https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/buzz60/do-americans-pair-their-wine-with-food-or-tv-the-answer-might-surprise-you/600-361678b5-f543-44d2-b6c7-771552a00271

2020 Sales

Final retail sales data for 2020 was released recently by the U.S. Commerce Department, and while beer, wine and liquor stores soared 18% to $70.3 billion last year, food service and drinking places—including restaurants and bars—fell 19.5% to $616.7 billion. Alcoholic beverage volumes rose 11.5% in Nielsen channels for the 52 weeks ending December 26, which led to a corresponding 17.6% increase in retail dollars. But even though off-premise gains in 2020 were enough to compensate for volume losses on-premise, Impact Databank estimates that total industry dollars fell last year, for the first time since federal excise taxes were raised significantly in 1991, which resulted in a drop in overall demand.

Why Wine Has Fallen Behind in the No- and Low-ABV Category

Wine is arguably the hardest alcoholic drink type to shoehorn into a no/low format,

https://vinepair.com/articles/no-low-abv-wine/

Tasting Through the 9 Communes of Chianti Classico

With some it was the variety of grapes used, the altitudes of the vineyards or the soils in which the grapes are grown

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2019/06/9-communes-of-chianti-classico.html?m=1

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 02-22-21

February 22, 2021

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02-22-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do Some Types of Alcohol Affect Libido More Than Others?

7 Sommelier Secrets for Buying Affordable Wines That Taste Top-Notch

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’

A Guide to the Most Popular Greek Wine Varieties

Here is a guide to the most popular Greek wine varieties you should make sure to try

How to Understand (Almost) Everything on a Wine Label

There are some basic formulas that can help you understand the rather confusing and sometimes smug words on wine labels.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/01/21/how-to-read-a-wine-label/

GUIDE TO TANNINS IN WINE

Best foods to match with tannic wines and try to answer whether tannins are good or evil

https://www.wineswithattitude.co.uk/blog/tannins-in-wine.html

10 Things You Should Know About Angry Orchard Hard Cider

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, an Angry Orchard a day certainly can’t hurt.

https://vinepair.com/articles/angry-orchard-hard-cider-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=15cff45d76-FEB_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-15cff45d76-38937345&mc_cid=15cff45d76&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Ménage à Trois Unveils New Sweet Collection Aimed At Diversifying The Brand

Trinchero Family Estates is launching a new Sweet Collection of wines under the Ménage à Trois brand in a bid to bring new consumers into the prominent California wine label, which has annual U.S. volume of 3 million cases. The Sweet Collection will initially include a Dolce Sweet Red Blend and Moscato Sweet White Blend, rolling out nationally this month at $14 a 750-ml.

Billed as “indulgent, semi-sparkling sweet wines,” the new entries are both at 9.5% abv and are targeting a younger and more diverse demographic than the core Ménage à Trois brand, Trinchero tells SND, noting that the wines feature a sweetness scale on the back label and are recommended to be served slightly chilled. Ménage à Trois’ new Sweet Collection will compete against such well-known labels as Stella Rosa and Roscato in the marketplace.

How Saint Valentine (Sort of) Saved French Wine

Many people associate wine with romance. But the residents of Roquemaure, a small town just north of Avignon in France, link Rhône wine and a kissing free-for-all with a devastating blight and a pilgrimage to a saint.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/08/saint-valentine-saved-french-wine/

6 Tips for Pairing Wine and Salad
Wine is so versatile, you can find a bottle to pair with just about anything

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/01/15/6-tips-for-pairing-wine-and-salad/

Wine Could Help You Fight Covid

t’s possible that the tannins in red wine, and tea, could inhibit Covid-19. A prominent cancer researcher in Taiwan is investigating the theory right now.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/02/wine-could-help-you-fight-covid

Beyond the Dirty Martini: Why Pickled Cocktails Deserve Your Attention

There are two ways to pickle your cocktails, according to mixologists

https://vinepair.com/articles/pickled-cocktails-trend/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c55344d05-FEB_9_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c55344d05-38937345&mc_cid=7c55344d05&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’

Allowing the USPS to ship beverage alcohol would compromise the work of policy makers across America who work hard to control underage access to alcohol and keep moderate levels of consumption part of safe and healthy communities.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/02/coalition-warns-usps-alcohol-delivery-not-safe/

Cheetos and Sancerre: The pandemic art of junk food and wine pairings

Vanessa Price’s book “Big Macs & Burgundy” proves that wine pairings don’t have to be stuffy

https://www.today.com/food/cheetos-sancerre-pandemic-art-junk-food-wine-pairings-t207994

Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better

Organic wines are judged to be higher quality by experts — but that the difference is not just a matter of whether the wines came from organic or conventionally grown grapes.

https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/organic-french-wine-tastes-better-delmas-research

From Field to Farm: Five Questions With NFL Star-Turned-Vintner, Drew Bledsoe

Here, we check in with Bledsoe to learn more about his latest endeavors.

WINES ARE IN STOCK!

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/07/drew-bledsoe-wine-football-interview/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=708ffe304c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_02_09_10_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-708ffe304c-64683881

Bye Belgium: Anheuser-Busch Will Brew Stella Artois in the U.S.

Anheuser-Busch (A-B) announced it will move the production of Stella Artois from Europe to its U.S. breweries,

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/stella-artois-production-relocated/

The truth about boxed wine

For decades, poor quality wine, labeled simply as “white” or “red,” was relegated to these boxes and sold in supermarkets at bargain basement prices.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/the-truth-about-boxed-wine

About Oregon’s Applegate Valley AVA

Applegate Valley is a sub-region AVA located in Oregon’s Southern Oregon AVA

http://briscoebites.com/about-applegate-valley/

The Pope’s vino: Vatican will produce estate-grown wine

This is the first time that the Vatican will grow grapes on one of its estates for the production of its own wine,

https://dobianchi.com/2021/02/08/cotarella-castel-gandolfo/

Wine report: Retailers uncork big profits with private label wine

Lately, the category has reached a new level of acceptance.

https://storebrands.com/wine-report-retailers-uncork-big-profits-private-label-wine

DRINK WINE, HAVE SEX, ADVISES LEADING FRENCH DOCTOR

People “need balance”, and, having recommended drinking wine and having sex

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/drink-wine-have-sex-advises-leading-french-doctor/

California Crushed 3.4 Million Tons of Wine Grapes in 2020

Down nearly 13 percent when compared to 2019,

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241471

How Red Wine is Made Step by Step

Surprisingly, not much has changed since we started making wine 8,000 years ago.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/how-is-red-wine-made/?utm_campaign=how-wine-is-made&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

Will Uber’s Drizly Acquisition Destroy the Three-Tier System?

So what does it mean if Uber takes on the existing system for alcohol distribution in the United States?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ubers-drizly-acquisition/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2917d8b381-FEB_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2917d8b381-38937345&mc_cid=2917d8b381&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How an Ancient Croatian Grape Became America’s Signature Wine

Crljenak Kaštelanski (surl-YEN-ack cas-tuh-LON-skee) was once a rare, obsolescent grape variety.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/11/crjlenak-original-zinfandel/

Researchers to reduce wine’s alcohol content

The team, made up of undergraduate and graduate students, wants to identify ways yeast can reduce alcohol content in wine,

https://dailyevergreen.com/99766/top-feature/researchers-to-reduce-wines-alcohol-content/

CANNABIS-INFUSED SELTZER RANGE LAUNCHES IN US

Each 12-ounce can of contains 5mg of THC – the psychoactive component of cannabis.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/cannabis-infused-seltzer-range-launches-in-us/

Easter Island Now Home To One of the World’s Most Remote Vineyards

Easter Island will soon offer more than ancient, stone-faced statues.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/easter-island-vineyard-announced/

7 Sommelier Secrets for Buying Affordable Wines That Taste Top-Notch

Here’s what you need to know about buying wine on a budget.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/how-to-shop-for-affordable-wine

Stanley Tucci Explores the Wines and Cuisines of Italy in New CNN Docu-Series

Searching for Italy, a six-episode documentary series debuting this weekend on CNN

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/stanley-tucci-explores-the-wines-and-cuisines-of-italy-in-new-cnn-docu-series

Do Some Types of Alcohol Affect Libido More Than Others?

While booze can loosen inhibitions, it also leads to a host of problems during your intimate moments.

https://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Do-Some-Types-of-Alcohol-Affect-Libido-More-Than-15945365.php

You Should Be Drinking Grower Champagne

There is, in fact, a different kind of Champagne, delicious sparkling wine from that same hallowed ground, made of humbler stuff yet no less compelling, and every bit as celebratory.

https://www.eater.com/wine/22263123/best-champagne-is-grower-champagne-bottle-to-buy-bubbly

How Does Red Wine Affect Weight Loss?

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be wondering if red wine could help you or if it would just be a hindrance.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-wine-and-weight-loss

Mass. wine retailers face challenging times

Independent wine retailers from across the commonwealth continue to face challenges from both out-of-state competition and COVID-19.

However, for many wine lovers, there’s no substitution for dealing face to face with a knowledgeable wine store clerk who over time gets to know your likes and dislikes. Having an understanding of a customers preference for wine and then notifying him or her about new arrivals is what personal service is all about.

https://www.telegram.com/story/lifestyle/2021/02/14/off-vine-mass-wine-retailers-face-challenging-times/6709070002/

All the Ways Champagne Is Good for You

Bubbly has a quite a few scientifically proven health benefits.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a9053/champagne-health-benefits/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 02-15-21

February 15, 2021

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-products/g35365834/best-keto-diet-wines/

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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02-15-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer

Big Wine 2021

How To Make Your Own Weed Infused Wine

12 Keto Diet-Friendly Wines That Are Perfect for Special Occasions

What many Keto newcomers don’t realize is that wine can actually fit in the diet plan — if you know which bottles to pull.

5 Favorite Sparkling Wine–Pairing Recipes

Five dishes—canapés, starters and small plates—paired with various bubbly styles

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/5-favorite-sparkling-wine-pairing-recipes-012921

Readers share their take on Guinness taste

A lot of folks merely chimed in to say they agree that Guinness doesn’t taste the same as it used to

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2021/01/beer-nut-readers-share-their-take-on-guinness-taste.html

Italian Specialty Wines Hit The Spot

Italians love their wines so much that they eat it.

http://www.theorangetimes.com/italian-specialty-wines-hit-the-spot/

Be very careful of the hype around top rated Vintage Port

Almost without exception, after great flack, they are initially way overpriced.

https://www.capegazette.com/article/be-very-careful-hype-around-top-rated-vintage-port/214662

A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine

Here’s your ultimate primer on Italian wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/a-beginners-guide-to-italian-wine/

What is a Cru?

Cru translates to “growth.” More precisely, it references a great or superior growing site or vineyard

https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/16/what-is-a-cru/

“Curated” wine clubs, and why they don’t seem to be the answer

They really don’t work, and certainly not any better than asking the woman at your local wine shop what’s on sale that you might like.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/curated-wine-clubs-and-why-they-dont-seem-to-be-the-answer/

ABC News’ Dan Abrams Sets Plans for Luxury Long Island Winery

The media personality purchased popular Long Island vineyard Laurel Lake

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/abc-news-dan-abrams-sets-plans-for-luxury-long-island-winery

How to Make Sustainable Choices When Buying Wine

The reality is that wine production can have a big impact on its surrounding ecosystem and the people who live nearby

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-make-sustainable-choices-when-buying-wine/

The 9 Best Moscatos to Sip in 2021

Some of the highest-rated Moscatos on the market have long been considered among the best wines in the world

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-moscatos/

5 Basic Wine Terms That Will Make You Sound Like a Connoisseur

To help you on your way to getting it, here are five wine terms every aspiring wine connoisseur needs to know.

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2021/02/5-basic-wine-terms-that-will-make-you-sound-like-a-connoisseur/

Can Beer Be Too Cold?

When a beverage is served too cold, the frigid temperature shuts down the aromas and flavors of the drink, making it difficult to discern anything other than the fact that it’s cold,

https://vinepair.com/articles/can-beer-be-too-cold/

CALIFORNIA WINE INSTITUTE LAUNCHES GOLDEN STATE OF MIND CAMPAIGN

Called Golden State of Mind, the campaign will showcase California’s efforts in sustainable vine growing, innovation and winemaking advancements.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/02/california-wine-institute-launches-golden-state-of-mind-campaign/

How Much is Your Wine Worth—And Should You Sell It?

Whether rare or simply important to you, every bottle has value. It’s hard to know when it’s the right time to uncork or sell, but we can help you figure out how much it’s worth.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/01/sell-your-wine-worth/

New Angry Orchard

Angry Orchard, part of the Boston Beer portfolio, has debuted new Peach Mango and Strawberry flavors. Rolling out nationwide in colorfully designed 12-ounce cans, both new entries are at 5% abv. In addition to the new launches, Angry Orchard will also unveil new packaging graphics to the brand’s national cider portfolio beginning this month. Angry Orchard’s flagship Crisp Apple label was up 8.5% in IRI channels last year, and Boston Beer says it expects growth across the brand in 2021.

How to Buy Wine at the Supermarket, According to Sommeliers

As Americans make fewer trips to the grocery store and eat more meals at home, it’s hard to beat a chance to stock up on olive oil, tortilla chips and $13 Albariño all in one place.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/11/17/best-grocery-store-wine/

First Barolo & Barbaresco Academy’s Digital Edition Kicks Off

The Barolo & Barbaresco Academy (Level One) – Online Course is led by highly qualified teachers from Piedmont and is available in Italian and English.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/17/first-barolo-barbaresco-academys-digital-edition-kicks-off

The Real Cost Of Mommy Wine Culture

If you pop on to social media you do not need to look far to be bombarded by mommy wine culture:

https://herrenwellness.com/the-real-cost-of-mommy-wine-culture/

The Best Cabernet Pairings for Different Types of Steak

Around the world, where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown, there’s also a signature treatment for a hunk of meat. Start your global exploration here.

https://www.winemag.com/gallery/best-cabernet-pairings-for-steak/

How To Make Your Own Weed Infused Wine

The world of cannabis drinks is one unto itself. If you like drinkables, then this post is for you. Here’s how to make your own weed infused wine.

https://potinillinois.com/how-to-make-your-own-weed-infused-wine/

‘Groundbreaking’ research proves existence of terroir

The Catena Institute of Wine in Argentina has said that its own “groundbreaking” research “irrefutably” proves the existence of terroir and its persistence across vintages.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/28350/Groundbreaking_research_proves_existence_of_terroir.html

Aldi launches supermarket wine school

The aim of the Aldi Wine School is to allow budding wine connoisseurs to brush up on their knowledge with free access to the online educational hub, which includes two wine modules, along with a range of curated tips and tricks.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/28346/Aldi_launches_supermarket_wine_school_.html

Top 10 award-winning Tequilas and mezcals

Multiple categories were judged in the competition, including ultra‐premium añejos, super-premium reposados and joven mezcals.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/02/top-10-award-winning-tequila-and-mezcal-brands/

7 Primary Styles of Spanish Red Wine

Spanish red wine offers exceptional value and a bold entry into the red wines of Europe.

https://winefolly.com/tips/types-of-spanish-red-wine/?utm_campaign=wines-of-spain&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

How much wine from a vine?

How many bottles of wine can be made from a single grapevine? Interesting question. This being wine, no simple answer.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2021/02/03/how-much-wine-vine/4268942001/

The biodynamic wine culture

Want to know a little more about biodynamics? You’ve come to the right place.

https://www.aveine.paris/blog/en/the-biodynamic-wine-culture/

Champagne Company Sues Total Wine Alleging It Was Mistreated Over Drake Partnership

Alleging that the retailer tanked their brand over animus toward the artist.

https://www.complex.com/music/champagne-company-sues-total-wine-mistreated-over-drake-partnership

Quini Appoints Danny Brager, Victor Giacomin and Dale Stratton To Advisory Board

News from our friends at Quini

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=241171

Sparkling Wine Mountains and Rivers: The River Marne

The Champagne region and a famous river that runs through it, the River Marne.

https://glassofbubbly.com/sparkling-wine-mountains-and-rivers-the-river-marne/

Apple, Banana or Orange – Which Goes Best in a Champagne Cocktail?

Champagne with fruit still has some uncharted territory,

https://glassofbubbly.com/apple-banana-or-orange-which-goes-best-in-a-champagne-cocktail/

Wine pairing for truffle and porcini mushrooms

How to pair the scent and intense aromas of truffle with high quality Italian wine.

https://alessandroberselli.com/pairing-wine-truffle/

CBD Is More Like Wine Than You Think

In other words, hemp’s terroir matters.

https://www.greenentrepreneur.com/article/357072

Big Wine 2021

Big Wine remains dominant, even though there are some 11,000 wineries in the U.S.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/big-wine-2021/

Glass of wine good for the heart? No, says new European study

Despite the longstanding maxim that a glass of wine per day is good for the heart, a new European study shows that even small amounts of alcohol can cause heart trouble.

https://nationalpost.com/health/glass-of-wine-good-for-the-heart-no-says-new-european-study

How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer

You won’t find hard seltzer cocktail recipes on any of their websites

https://vinepair.com/articles/11-hard-selzer-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c3de8407f-FEB_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c3de8407f-38937345&mc_cid=7c3de8407f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Everything You Need to Know About Beer Cheese, Including How to Make It

The Kentucky staple is served at Louisville craft breweries

https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-cheese-best-recipe/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c3de8407f-FEB_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c3de8407f-38937345&mc_cid=7c3de8407f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Sting Scores Again as Top Celebrity Wine

– One thing is for sure: Sting knows how to send a message in a bottle. In wine

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sting-scores-again-as-top-celebrity-wine-301222581.html

Food-friendly wines from around Italy

Italy has a vast range of cultures, geologies, grape varieties and culinary specialties.

https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/my-top-20-food-friendly-wines-from-around-italy-452784/

The Deception and Duplicity Necessary to Defend the Three-Tier System

Fundamentally flawed that today it serves mainly to retard the growth of the alcohol industry

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2021/02/the-deception-and-duplicity-necessary-to-defend-the-three-tier-system/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Liquor Industry News 02-08-21

February 8, 2021

https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/tasting-best-prosecco-rose-14-to-try-452013/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

02-08-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

New Hampshire likely to begin shipping liquor direct-to-consumer

The Difference Between Prosecco Rosé and Sparkling Rosé

Hendrick’s Gin Announces New Lunar Gin

Tasting Prosecco rosé

DOC rules state that Prosecco rosé may include between 10% and 15% Pinot Noir alongside Prosecco’s signature Glera grape.

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PAIRING WINE WITH CHOCOLATE

Wine and cheese pairings are common, but chocolate and wine, not so much!

https://caldochocolate.com/pairing-wine-with-chocolate/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email

FILM TO HIGHLIGHT FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHAMPAGNE

Called Sparkling: The Story of Champagne, the film has been created by London-based production company Swipe Films, and is described as a feature length documentary

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/film-to-highlight-female-entrepreneurship-in-champagne/

Ancient Grape Revived in Tuscany
Colombana is the grape variety in question. Currently it is made varietally by only one winery in the world

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/ancient-grape-revived-in-tuscany

Secrets of the Castle: Banfi and the family pioneers of Montalcino

The Banfi philosophy has remained focused and consistent ever since

https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/secrets-of-the-castle-banfi-and-the-family-pioneers-of-montalcino-450010/

Finding fiano: the new buzz grape variety that’s delivering for a changing climate

A native of Campania, a region near Naples in southern Italy (where it is formally known as Fiano d’Avellino)

https://the-riotact.com/finding-fiano-the-new-buzz-grape-variety-thats-delivering-for-a-changing-climate/431718

Wine Retail Rant (Why Grocery Store Wines Are Rigged)

It Matters Where You Buy Wine

If you’re looking to improve the quality of wine you drink, stop buying wine from *most* grocery stores.

Start buying wine at wine retail focused shops online and offline. You’ll automatically eliminate a lot of the large, bulk distributed wines which are nothing more than sweet berry wine juice.

https://winefolly.com/episode/wine-retail-rant-why-grocery-store-wines-are-rigged/

Book Review | Beer and Racism

Beer and Racism is the first academic book to tackle the subject of racism in beer,

https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2021/01/25/book-review-beer-and-racism/

The Tale of the Rabelo and the Rapids

The history of Port abounds with tales of adversity.

https://www.taylor.pt/us/blog/tales-of-taylors/the-tale-of-the-rabelo-and-the-rapids

How Sulfites Became Public Enemy No.1 in Wine

That’s the only ingredient people see, and they automatically assume it’s giving them a headache

https://www.winemag.com/2021/01/26/sulfites-wine-headache/

The Sexiest Wine and Aphrodisiac Pairings for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day guide with perspectives on both sides of the gender equation. Now you can relax and swirl, sip, and dare we say, seduce.

https://www.vivino.com/wine-news/valentines-wine-pairings

Remembering There’s a World of Wine Out There

In large measure, what happens within four smallish Northern California counties can impact nearly half of the overall U.S. wine market

https://www.northbaybiz.com/2021/01/22/remembering-theres-a-world-of-wine-out-there/

Don’t Buy Wine Just from One Online Wine Retailer: Consider Small Retailers and Producers Directly

Supporting all wine retailers online and brick and mortar can keep the pipeline of optimum selection available.

https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/dont-buy-wine-just-from-one-online-wine-retailer-consider-small-retailers-and-producers-directly/

Swallowing the Reality of Natural Wine

Despite all the heated debate, isn’t it time we accepted that natural wine is here to stay?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/swallowing-the-reality-of-natural-wine

Ready to make some healthy wine habit changes or committing to a new health or diet program?

My Healthy Wine Makeover webinars. We give you the tools, knowledge, and resources to kick start new wine habits in a fun (YES…we play Wine Jeopardy) and informational format. Check it out

Use the coupon code WONDERFULMAKEOVER and they will get the webinar for $21

https://www.thenaturalwineschool.com/abac29b9-b9a8-4416-aaeb-235e14ce3b83?utm_source=podia&utm_medium=broadcast&utm_campaign=477165

What’s in the liquor you are drinking?

With the increase in ecommerce, opportunities for counterfeit products are widening.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/01/27/How-smart-labels-can-help-fight-counterfeit-liquor

INAO APPROVES SIX NEW GRAPES IN BORDEAUX

The French agricultural governing body has approved the use of four new red varieties

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/inao-approves-six-new-grapes-in-bordeaux/

Meet the ‘new’ Bordeaux wine grapes

Do you know your Marselan from your Castets?

https://www.decanter.com/learn/new-bordeaux-grapes-wines-420290/

IT’S OFFICIAL: CHAMPAGNE SHIPMENTS DOWN 18% IN 2020

The decrease is much less severe than anticipated halfway through 2020, when the region was expecting a decline in demand by as much as one third

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/its-official-champagne-shipments-down-18-in-2020/

How Facial Hair Took Center Stage in 20th-Century French Dining

Back in 1907 Paris, diners’ expectations looked a bit different, focusing heavily on servers’ facial hair — or, more specifically, the lack thereof.

https://vinepair.com/articles/french-mustache-strike/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=fb0cf02240-JAN_27_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-fb0cf02240-38937345&mc_cid=fb0cf02240&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Hendrick’s Gin Announces New Lunar Gin

Whether you plan on howling at the moon or mixing up a potion, Hendrick’s Gin has the perfect spirit for 2021’s first full moon: “Hendrick’s Lunar.”

IN STOCK

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/hendricks-announces-new-lunar-gin/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=fb0cf02240-JAN_27_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-fb0cf02240-38937345&mc_cid=fb0cf02240&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

One habit anyone can change to increase chances for finding healthier wine locally.

Start buying your wine from local retail wine shops and health-focused restaurants.
Stop buying wine from *most* large grocery store chains or food-clubs that sell primarily high-processed and less healthy foods.

My two main reasons are…

Variety:

Retail wine shops offer a wider variety of wines outside of the high-volume options from large wine producers and marketing companies. It’s estimated that 85%-90% of the hundreds of brands you see in large grocery stores are from only 10 large companies. Small or organic or natural producers are limited and it takes a detective to find them!

Restaurants offering organic, vegan, keto, paleo, and other health-driven dishes likely have wines that match their customers’ dietary needs. Many large restaurant chains carry common high-volume brands you find in large grocery stores.

Knowledgeable Staff:

Retail wine shops demand more information from their distributors on the wines they carry and pride themselves on unique selections. Also, someone on staff tends to be a wine aficionado who can answer very specific questions or get you answers.

Restaurants offering organic and fresh local foods invest in training their staff to understand the health impacts of wine and go beyond food pairings.

Want to test this concept? Maybe ask your grocer wine staff about vegan wines or the difference between organic and natural wine. Then, try the same question at a smaller local wine shop. If you are frustrated by someone’s response, maybe the Wine & Wellness Survival Guide can be useful to them too!
kathy@thenaturalwineschool.com

“Crisis in the dark”: Italian government collapse exacerbates wine industry challenges.

For Italian winemakers, many of whom are relying on domestic sales to keep their businesses afloat as exports have dropped precipitously, the political infighting couldn’t come at a worse moment

https://dobianchi.com/2021/01/26/crisis-in-the-dark-italian-government-collapse-exacerbates-wine-industry-challenges/

MORE ON THE FRUIT BASKET PROBLEM IN WINE DESCRIPTIONS

The conclusion of the study is that genetic variation enhances olfactory ability

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/01/27/more-on-the-fruit-basket-problem-in-wine-descriptions/

Five Things You Need to Know About Chianti Classico

Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the real deal.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/27/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-chianti-classico/

Pinot Noir – Black Grape and yet White Sparkling Wine?

Grapes can be broken into three categories:

https://glassofbubbly.com/pinot-noir-black-grape-and-yet-white-sparkling-wine/

Prosecco – Running for the Hills

Prosecco is split into two classifications which acknowledges the differing terroir quality – The DOC and the DOCG.

https://glassofbubbly.com/prosecco-running-for-the-hills/

How Vodka, America’s Favorite Spirit, Lost Its Luster

Its position in popular and cocktail culture has drifted, and its cachet has all but disappeared.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-vodka-lost-its-luster/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2fc58a93c8-JAN_28_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2fc58a93c8-38937345&mc_cid=2fc58a93c8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

7 Secrets of Virtual Wine Tasting Kits You’ll Love

The phrase “virtual wine tasting kits” is something of a misnomer. How can you “virtually” taste anything?

https://awinestory.com/virtual-wine-tasting-kit/

Bobby Flay’s Ragù of Beef and Red Wine with Fresh Fettuccine

Fresh fettuccine with a ragù of beef is a play off the classic Tuscan wild boar ragù. Ground beef or pork, or a combination of both, works well for the American home kitchen.

https://www.today.com/recipes/bobby-flay-s-ragu-beef-red-wine-fresh-fettuccine-recipe-t206984

Cabernet on the Decline in the US?

Is the unthinkable happening? Are Americans falling out of love with Napa’s most important grape?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/cabernet-on-the-decline-in-the-us

Can We Also All Just Calm the F%&k Down About Influencers?

Wine Influencers attempt to find the right light.

https://www.devinparr.com/blog/can-we-also-all-just-calm-the-f-down-about-influencers

TANNINS IN WINE COULD HELP TO INHIBIT COVID-19

Tannins in wine can effectively inhibit the activity of two key enzymes of the virus.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/taiwanese-research-suggests-tannins-can-help-inhibit-covid-19/

WHAT THE NEW WAVE OF WINE TARIFFS MEANS FOR YOU

This could make wines and other beverages impacted by the tariffs more difficult to find, as the ability or willingness to bring those wines to market internationally wanes

https://napavalleywineacademy.com/what-the-new-wave-of-wine-tariffs-means-for-you/

Which beverages burst with umami potential?

The average umami flavor content in a range of wines, champagnes, beers and sakes

https://phys.org/news/2021-01-beverages-umami-potential.html

Bubbles from Snowy Peaks

Sparkling’s from South Tyrol show constant high quality – but remain the hidden gems in the Italian sparkling game.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/general/bubbles-snowy-peaks

History of the Champagne vineyards revealed

History by analyzing the archaeological grape seeds from excavations carried out in Troyes and Reims.

https://phys.org/news/2021-01-history-champagne-vineyards-revealed.html

How to Customize Cocktails With Bitters

Not to be confused with potable bitters like Campari or Fernet Branca, cocktail bitters are concentrated, high-proof infusions that are made with aromatic ingredients and hold the power to significantly alter the profile of drinks with just a few drops.

https://vinepair.com/articles/customize-cocktails-with-bitters/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1af23927f3-JAN_29_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1af23927f3-38937345&mc_cid=1af23927f3&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Healthy Vegan Wine
In a world where wine is considered a “healthy” drink, how do you ensure you are selecting the best, healthiest wine when at the liquor store?
https://thebeet.com/your-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-healthy-vegan-wine/

The Difference Between Prosecco Rosé and Sparkling Rosé

Like Champagne, there are now regulations in place that determine what can legally be called Prosecco Rosé.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/rose-wine/the-difference-between-prosecco-rose-and-sparkling-rose

New grapes developed in Arkansas lead to “Dazzle” and “Indulgence” wines

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has developed two new wine grapes adapted to Arkansas growing conditions.

https://katv.com/news/local/new-grapes-developed-in-arkansas-lead-to-dazzle-and-indulgencewines

New Hampshire likely to begin shipping liquor direct-to-consumer

The bill would allow the New Hampshire Liquor Commission to register trade names with the Secretary of State, and in two phases, begin shipping liquor directly to consumers within New Hampshire; and then eventually to other states as well.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_hampshire/new-hampshire-likely-to-begin-shipping-liquor-direct-to-consumer/article_2a24d6c2-6269-11eb-825f-37caa52bb2ee.html

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Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 02-01-21

February 1, 2021

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-wine-gluten-free

Liquor Industry News

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

02-01-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How long does wine last unopened?

Can You Drink Beer While Breastfeeding?

The 3 Healthiest Types of Wine, According to Registered Dietitians

Is Wine Gluten-Free?

This article explains how wine is made and factors that may affect its gluten-free status.

The seven subzones of the Chianti DOCG

Here is some of what I learned about the subzones of Chianti

https://bubblyprofessor.com/2021/01/17/make-it-meaningful-to-make-it-memorable-ft-the-chianti-seven/

Can wine ever be good for you?

The idea that wine is not a vice but a kind of hedonistic medicine has been hardwired in the culture since the emergence of the French paradox in the 1980s, which was widely presented in the press as a doctor’s free pass for gourmandising.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/jan/17/can-wine-ever-be-good-for-you-risks-pleasures

How soon is wine consumed after purchase?

We have repeatedly been told over the past few decades something like this: “95% of wine is drunk within 24 hours of purchase

https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-soon-is-wine-consumed-after-purchase.html

How Herbicides are developed for Vineyards

In the United States, both conventional and sustainable practices allow for the use of herbicides for controlling weeds.

http://www.academicwino.com/2019/10/herbicide-developed-for-vineyards.html/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE BODY OF A WINE

The body of a wine has four dimensions that can vary independently of each other.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/01/18/how-to-talk-about-the-body-of-a-wine/

Are All Spirits Gluten-Free?

Yes, they are. All spirits, even those distilled from grains such as wheat, rye, and barley are gluten-free.

https://vinepair.com/articles/are-all-spirits-gluten-free/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c66ffd0dc7-JAN_19_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c66ffd0dc7-38937345&mc_cid=c66ffd0dc7&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Yellow Tail

Founded in 2001, Yellow Tail’s mission is to make easy-drinking, approachable wines that can be enjoyed by all. It has succeeded in some respects

https://vinepair.com/articles/yellow-tail-wine-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c66ffd0dc7-JAN_19_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c66ffd0dc7-38937345&mc_cid=c66ffd0dc7&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine Made from Flowers?

handcraft small batches of wine using flowers instead of grape

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california-live/wine-made-from-flowers/2508486/

Wine Pairing in a Meat-free World

With more people opting for a meat-free diet, where does that leave the art of wine matching?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/wine-pairing-in-a-meat-free-world

Could Coconut Water Be the Cocktail Ingredient You’re Sleeping On?

Coconut water is such an underrated ingredient in cocktails.

https://vinepair.com/articles/coconut-water-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2a3e8f952a-JAN_20_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2a3e8f952a-38937345&mc_cid=2a3e8f952a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Sweden is turning into a wine hotspot because of climate change

There are some 90 commercial vineyards in Denmark, 40 in Sweden, and a dozen in Norway, with more popping up each year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sweden-wine-industry-climate-change-2021-1

Dry White Wine for Cooking

A poor-quality wine can ruin a great dish.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/dry-white-wine-for-cooking/?utm_campaign=white-wine-adv-tasting-poster&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

The Logo Evolution of Heineken Over Time

Heineken has made sure to keep things fresh in the brewhouse and on the bottle, often changing its logo to keep up with the times.

https://vinepair.com/articles/logo-evolution-heineken/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c6587f50c8-JAN_21_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c6587f50c8-38937345&mc_cid=c6587f50c8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 3 Healthiest Types of Wine, According to Registered Dietitians

The best and worst options in the wine aisle.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/healthiest-wines

Gallo, Constellation and the Impact of Corporatization in Wine

“They exist in their own world with their own distributors that sell to the grocery stores and the chain restaurants.”

https://www.winemag.com/2021/01/15/gallo-wine-corporatization/

A Beginner’s Guide to Wines from Italy’s Piedmont

This unique geographical spot lends two key features that influence the region’s climate: the cool Alps and the balmy Mediterranean.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/12/beginners-guide-wines-from-italys-piedmont/

Can You Drink Beer While Breastfeeding?

Once your baby is born, you’re probably excited to return to eating lots of things you’ve been avoiding during pregnancy

https://www.healthline.com/health/breastfeeding/beer-and-breastfeeding#best-option

An Archeologist’s Guide to Beer Cans

A troubling shortage of foolproof guides for dating beer cans.

https://daily.jstor.org/an-archeologists-guide-to-beer-cans/

How long does wine last unopened?

While some high-end wines improve after years in storage, most wines are intended to be enjoyed a lot sooner.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-unopened-wine-expiration-20210122-edxmrtcq3rd37cpobexrwwkasa-story.html

American Airlines opens at-home wine delivery service

American Airlines is hoping to sell and ship some of its excess wine directly to peoples’ homes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/american-airlines-opens-at-home-wine-delivery-service/ar-BB1cYv3f

How to Describe a Wine

There are five areas to consider when describing a wine

https://www.grapegripe.org/wine-guide

A wine perspective from the US

The United States is Italy’s largest wine export market and probably also the top consumer for most luxury wines.

https://www.foodinfo.it/beverage/a-wine-perspective-from-the-us/

7 Red Wine Substitutes For When You Don’t Have a Bottle on Hand

Here are 7 red wine substitutes that will yield a delicious result.

https://www.wideopeneats.com/red-wine-substitute/

What’s in a name: Decoding Italian Wine

The nomenclature of the wine world can be confusing. Many times the words on a wine list are hard to pronounce and totally foreign – leaving prospective drinkers grasping at any word on the page that jumps out as familiar.

https://forgetburgundy.com/2011/03/11/whats-in-a-name-decoding-italian-wine/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Liquor Industry News 01-25-21

January 25, 2021

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katedingwall/2021/01/08/what-america-was-drinking-on-new-years-eve-according-to-drizly/?sh=3bc94f794611

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

01-25-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Non-alcoholic wine is mostly terrible, but here’s why

The Differences Between Bitters, Tinctures, and Shrubs

New Corona Hard Seltzer Variety Packs Will Hit Shelves in 2021

What America Was Drinking On New Year’s Eve, According To Drizly

In one of the most unprecedented New Year’s Eve in memory, what was the nation sipping on?

You’ll Never Buy Wine The Same Way Again, Government Says

New regulations from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) have been announced, changing the required wine sizes and allowing for smaller bottles.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-more-wine-sizes/

DOC Maremma Toscana Will Be the First Among Tuscan PDOs to Use a Bivarietal Label Claim

We will be the first PDO wine in Tuscany to use the bivarietal label (wines that blend two grape varietals), very popular in markets like the USA, UK and Northern Europe.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/08/doc-maremma-toscana-first-varietal-label-claim

TOP 10 BEST WINE CUP FOR BATHTUBS 2020

YES..For Your Bathroom!

https://bestgamingpro.com/wine-cup-for-bathtubs/

Less Is More: Why Small-Format Wine Bottles Are Trending

When you think about it, it makes perfect sense.

https://vinepair.com/articles/small-format-bottles-rise/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9f88da1bcb-JAN_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9f88da1bcb-38937345&mc_cid=9f88da1bcb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Cîroc Vodka

Between its music industry affiliations and pop culture relevance, you may think you know everything about Cîroc

https://vinepair.com/articles/ciroc-vodka-flavors-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9f88da1bcb-JAN_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9f88da1bcb-38937345&mc_cid=9f88da1bcb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The History Of California’s Zinfandel Wines

There’s probably no other grape variety as American as zinfandel

https://southfloridareporter.com/the-history-of-californias-zinfandel-wines/

Side Effects of Drinking Alcohol Before and After Getting the COVID Vaccine

Research has shown that binge drinking—defined by the CDC as 4+ drinks for women and 5+ drinks for men during one occasion—can negatively impact your immune system

https://www.eatthis.com/news-side-effects-drinking-alcohol-before-after-covid-vaccine/

The truth that you did not know about box wine

Boxed wine has several advantages and few disadvantages.

https://www.explica.co/the-truth-that-you-did-not-know-about-box-wine-cvbj/

All About Low-Alcohol Wine

With alcohol percentages ranging from as low as 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) to sometimes even 20% ABV, what makes a wine low-alcohol?

https://www.thespruceeats.com/all-about-low-alcohol-wine-4770022

Make a Wine Cork Trivet

Extra Cork Project

https://guides.brit.co/guides/make-a-wine-cork-trivet/particle-2

Why Is the Trump Administration Punishing U.S. Wine Companies with Final Move in European Trade War?

Who suffers while this trade war continues?

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/trump-administrations-final-move-in-european-trade-war-punishes-us-wine-businesses

The fine wine private label

Cameron Hughes may be reinventing how consumers buy wine

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/general/fine-wine-private-label

Samsung is making a robot that can pour wine and bring you a drink

The bot is meant to be “an extension of you in the kitchen, living room, and anywhere else you may need an extra hand in your home

https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22224649/samsung-bot-handy-care-robots-ces-2021

The Cleanwashing of Wine

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, one might expect natural winemakers to feel flush with admiration

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/cleanwashing-wine

New Franklin Wine Club Wines

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NEW RELEASE – Wattle Creek 2019 Red Blend, California $18 – Our favorite value red is back in a new vintage but sporting the same blend driven by Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel that we know and love, aged in neutral oak barrels to preserve its fresh fruity character.

BUY HERE
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/california-5

NEW RELEASE – Wattle Creek 2019 Grenache, Sonoma County $49 – We’re thrilled to have our only American Grenache back in stock! Made with influences of both the earthy French style of the Rhône and the jammy Australian style, it features dense red-fruit flavors and savory aromatics of white pepper and cured ham.

BUY HERE

https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/sonoma-county-4

NEW RELEASE – Buena Vista 2019 Roussanne, Bennett Valley $42 – Roussanne is one of the quirkiest of white wine grapes, in part because this green grape turns russet-gold as it ripens. Opulent in texture, this voluptuous white is fermented in stainless steel but then aged in oak, yielding a style that has Chardonnay-like texture and Viognier-like floral flavors.

BUY HERE

https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/bennett-valley-sonoma-county

No sulphites added wine: the great debate

There was a time, not so long ago, when making quality wines without adding sulphur dioxide (SO2) was widely considered close to impossible,

https://www.decanter.com/learn/no-sulphites-added-wine-the-great-debate-451195/

WHAT NEXT FOR CONSTELLATION AFTER GALLO DEAL?

Constellation has unloaded its wine brands in the sub $11 a bottle category, which were long the workhorse of its wine division.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/what-next-for-constellation-after-gallo-deal/

CORAVIN INTRODUCES NEW PIVOT SYSTEM

The Coravin system is best known as a way for drinkers to access and pour wine from a bottle without pulling the while simultaneously ensuring the way can continue to keep for years.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/coravin-introduces-new-pivot-system/

The Differences Between Bitters, Tinctures, and Shrubs

Bitters, tinctures, and shrubs are a bartender’s version of these coups de grâce. The right number of drops, drips, or dashes from these power-packed elixirs elevates a libation from mundane to magic,

https://vinepair.com/articles/guide-bitters-tinctures-shrubs-differences/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1a3affceb6-JAN_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1a3affceb6-38937345&mc_cid=1a3affceb6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Corona Hard Seltzer Variety Packs Will Hit Shelves in 2021

After a huge year for its hard seltzer line, Corona will release new flavors and an “exciting new hard seltzer initiative” in 2021.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/new-corona-hard-seltzer-flavors-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1a3affceb6-JAN_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1a3affceb6-38937345&mc_cid=1a3affceb6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Best Sandwich in Every State

We want a lot of things right now, but most days we’d settle for some peace, quiet, and absolutely a sandwich.

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/best-sandwich-america-every-state

The demographic history of the U.S. alcohol consumer

Know all that foolishness about booze drinking in the U.S.?

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-demographic-history-of-the-u-s-alcohol-consumer/

FRENCH WINE RETURNS FROM SPACE

The wines and canes have spent between 10 and 14 months in space, during which they were exposed to microgravity and higher radiation than on Earth.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/french-wine-returns-from-space/

DISTILL VENTURES LAUNCHES NEW WORLD WHISKY SERIES

It explores the wider potential of this exciting category, which is being fuelled by curious, digitally-savvy consumers and a new generation of blenders, founders and disruptive distilleries.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/distill-ventures-launches-new-world-whisky-series/

SANDRO BOTTEGA RELEASES PROSECCO COOKBOOK

The book takes readers on a journey through the Prosecco hills, and includes recipes for all dining occasions, from apéritifs to desserts, alongside Sandro’s food stories from the northern Italian region.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/sandro-bottega-releases-prosecco-cookbook/

When Each State Went Sober: Mapping Prohibition Ratification by State

Shockingly, we didn’t all jump on the wagon at once.

https://vinepair.com/articles/prohibition-ratification-state-map/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0f95cb38a8-JAN_13_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0f95cb38a8-38937345&mc_cid=0f95cb38a8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Things You Should Know About Cointreau

The triple sec brand has been around since the mid-1800s and has made a name for itself as a versatile cocktail ingredient, used in some of the world’s oldest and best-known libations.

https://vinepair.com/articles/cointreau-triple-sec-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0f95cb38a8-JAN_13_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0f95cb38a8-38937345&mc_cid=0f95cb38a8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine and Exercise: What Happens When They Mix?

Wine and exercise are both known to have health benefits.

https://www.thenaturalwineschool.com/members/posts/31964-wine-and-exercise-what-happens-when-they-mix

MA Gov. Baker Just Signed a Beer Distribution Reform Bill. Here’s What It Will Do

The bill finalized a compromise that has taken brewers and distributors nearly a decade to agree on, allowing any brewer producing fewer than 250,000 barrels of beer annually — which effectively means every Massachusetts brewery except Boston Beer, the maker of Sam Adams — to leave lifelong contracts with distributors in exchange for fair market value of the portfolio.

https://www.nbcboston.com/massachusetts/gov-baker-just-signed-a-beer-distribution-reform-bill-heres-what-it-will-do/2279944/

Can You Drink Wine on a Diet?

Let’s find out which wines work for a healthy diet and some other important facts about wine versus your health.

https://winefolly.com/episode/can-you-drink-wine-on-a-diet/?utm_campaign=weekly-wine-and-health&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

10 Things You Should Know About Martell Cognac

The famous Cognac house uses its storied path to forge new ways of connecting with consumers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/martell-xo-cognac-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0ea447942f-JAN_14_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0ea447942f-38937345&mc_cid=0ea447942f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Visual Guide to Crafting a Low-Calorie Wine

With today’s ever-growing focus on health and wellness, you’ve probably re-evaluated your drinking choices and have maybe even opted for lighter, lower-alcohol beverages.

https://vinepair.com/articles/a-visual-guide-to-crafting-a-low-calorie-wine/

6 of the Best Wines to Pair With Soup

So what do you sip with soup? Wine, of course!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/6-wines-to-pair-with-soup-2021/

Trentodoc, Franciacorta & Prosecco – 3 Northern Italian Giants

Unlike the Prosecco region which produces most of its sparkling wine by a faster tank method, the Trentodoc and Franciacorta use the traditional method meaning that more time, effort and qualities goes into the final wine produced.

https://glassofbubbly.com/trentodoc-franciacorta-prosecco-3-northern-italian-giants/

Is Riesling a Wine or a Grape? Why the Petrol Aromas?

Some will see Riesling as simply meaning a German wine or a place in Germany,

https://glassofbubbly.com/is-riesling-a-wine-or-a-grape-why-the-petrol-aromas/

New Wine

Trinchero Napa Valley is launching a new Heritage Collection. It includes Mary’s Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc ($35), named for the matriarch of the Trinchero family; Mario’s Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), named for the patriarch; and BRV Cabernet Sauvignon ($80), named for their children Bob, Roger and Vera. Trinchero Napa Valley has a collection of estate vineyards spanning 200 acres across the St. Helena, Mt. Veeder, Atlas Peak, and Rutherford sub-appellations.

WSTA unveils low-and-no labeling guide

The guide aims to provide clarity and certainty for producers when it comes to labeling and marketing their products correctly.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/01/wsta-debuts-low-and-no-labelling-guide/

Is red wine gluten-free?

Most red wines are classified as gluten-free because they meet the FDA’s gluten-free labeling standards. However, it doesn’t mean that red wines are entirely gluten-free.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-is-red-wine-gluten-free-20210114-bxh6sdern5dzlibs3twv2ix7ai-story.html

How To Put Mindful Drinking On Your 2021 List

Who’s ready for a “new habits” plan for the year ahead?

https://abalancedglass.com/30-days-of-discovery/2021/1/14/how-to-put-mindful-drinking-on-your-2021-list

Kicking off 2021 with Prosecco DOC

The Prosecco DOC while highlighting some of the differences between Prosecco from the DOC and the DOCG.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/01/samplings-of-Prosecco-DOC.html?utm_source=Vino+Travels+Email+Members&utm_campaign=2efc08f507-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_670bd5443a-2efc08f507-294676161

Non-alcoholic wine is mostly terrible, but here’s why

Right now, according to a study by Forbes Magazine, more than 6.5 million people are off the sauce, at least until February 1

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/non-alcoholic-wine

Wine Pairings for Butternut Squash, a Winter Workhorse

Butternut squash is the quintessential produce of fall and winter

https://www.winemag.com/2021/01/15/wine-pairings-butternut-squash/

Matching Wine with Social Media

Try to pair wine with anything other than your immediate surroundings and you are asking for, at best, a misunderstanding.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/matching-wine-with-social-media

Pairing Cheesy Popcorn and Wine

One of the simple joys in life is to pour a glass of wine, settle in to watch a movie or favorite show, and enjoy some crunchy popcorn

https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/food-drink/pairing-cheesy-popcorn-and-wine/

It’s 53% alcohol and tastes like fire. Here’s how this liquor brand took over China

Globally, its market cap has not only surpassed all other alcohol distillers like Diageo and Constellation Brands, but also Coca-Cola,

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/15/business/kweichow-moutai-chinese-liquor-intl-hnk/index.html

Slow Cooker Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Made with red wine, garlic, herbs and mushrooms, it’s super fancy, but also real easy

https://diethood.com/slow-cooker-short-ribs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-cooker-short-ribs

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

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Liquor Industry News 01-18-21

January 18, 2021

https://vinepair.com/articles/boba-cocktail-recipe-trend/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3e8d4f704f-JAN_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3e8d4f704f-38937345&mc_cid=3e8d4f704f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

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01-18-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How is Wine Made? The Step-by-Step Behind your Favorite Bottles

The Ultimate Guide to Aging Cocktails at Home

Truly Announces 4 Iced Tea Hard Seltzers

Why Boba Cocktails Are Trending

It’s no secret that flavors hailing from Thailand, Indonesia, and China have been shaking up the U.S. cocktail game.

SIX OF THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WINE TERMS

Understanding the basics can make wine commentary all the more valuable, and are a powerful tool in navigating the world of wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/six-of-the-most-misunderstood-wine-terms/

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Ignore Recommendations on Sugar, Alcohol

The committee of 20 doctors and nutritionists from major U.S. academic centers also recommended that men’s daily alcohol intake be reduced from two drinks to one.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-12-29/new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-ignore-recommendations-on-sugar-alcohol

Does The Cost Of The Wine Make It Taste Better?

Price isn’t always a reliable barometer to determine what you’ll like.

https://southfloridareporter.com/does-the-cost-of-the-wine-make-it-taste-better/

Sugar-Free Champagne Just Got Serious

As climate change aids ripening in Champagne, sugar-free styles may finally come into their own.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/sugar-free-champagne-just-got-serious

PRESERVED ROMAN WINE BARRELS REVEAL ANCIENT COOPERS’ ART

The three barrels were discovered in 2008, along the right bank of the river Vesle which runs through Reims, as part of an archaeological excavation.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/preserved-roman-wine-barrels-reveal-ancient-coopers-art/

6 recipes to use up the bottle of wine you opened last night

Wine is as wonderful to cook with as it is to drink — and we have great recipes using both white and red kinds.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/01/04/wine-recipes/

How to Break Out of Your Wine Rut and Become a More Adventurous Drinker

And when it comes to finding exciting alternatives to our most popular wines—varieties likely appealing based on what you already like—we have a few ideas.

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/new-wine-varietals-drinking-guide-1234589656/

7 Cheers for Spanish Sparkling Wine You’ll Love

Recaredo is a small Spanish sparkling wine producer in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. It is located in the Penedès region of northeastern Spain.

https://awinestory.com/spanish-sparkling-wine/

Mind & Body Wines Bring Balance With Fewer Calories And Less Alcohol

A new wine brand crafted with wellness in mind

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mind–body-wines-bring-balance-with-fewer-calories-and-less-alcohol-301200723.html

Busch beer offers $1 off for each inch of snowfall per state

Here’s something to cheer your spirits the next time you’re shoveling away a heavy snowfall.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/busch-beer-offers-1-off-for-each-inch-of-snowfall-per-state

Pandemic Binge Drinking Is a Myth, Wine Analyst Says

There was no real evidence of widespread binge drinking

https://sf.eater.com/2021/1/5/22215332/binge-drinking-albertsons-gamsaan

FLORIDA COMPANY TO INVEST $100M IN 700-ACRE MISSOURI WINE PROJECT

The plan is to consolidate the wineries over an area covering 700-acres and also build a hotel, nine-hole par three golf course, five-star restaurant and other attractions.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/florida-company-to-invest-100m-in-700-acre-missouri-wine-project/

Discover the Best Wines for Spaghetti

So what are some wine and spaghetti pairings that will leave everyone happy enough to sing Puccini around the dinner table?

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/discover-spaghetti-wine-pairings/?utm_campaign=weekly-spaghetti-pasta-pizza&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

10 RIDICULOUS WAYS TO OPEN A WINE BOTTLE WITHOUT A CORKSCREW

Whatever the reason you don’t have a corkscrew, don’t put the wine away just yet

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/10-ridiculous-ways-to-open-a-wine-bottle-without-a-corkscrew/

Terrell Owens launches new wine label Eighty-One

Pro Football Hall of Famer has launched his own wine label called Eighty-One.

https://www.phillyvoice.com/terrell-owens-wine-label-eighty-one-cabernet-sauvignon/

Gallo finalizes blockbuster $810 million wine deal with Constellation Brands

Gallo is the country’s largest wine company, and with this sale Constellation Brands drops two spots to No. 5 nationwide.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/business/gallo-finalizes-blockbuster-wine-deal-with-constellation-brands/

Gallo Set to Dominate the Bargain Basement

That is the fear for the Gallo-Constellation deal,

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/gallo-set-to-dominate-the-bargain-basement

The Ultimate New Year’s Resolution Guide: Wine Edition

With the rise of a new generation of premium low-calorie, low-alcohol brands and elevated no-alcohol choices, it’s never been more enjoyable to toast the new year while still reaching your wellness goals.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-ultimate-new-year-resolution-guide-wine-edition/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6750d29a8e-JAN_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6750d29a8e-38937345&mc_cid=6750d29a8e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Truly Announces 4 Iced Tea Hard Seltzers

The brand is launching its iced tea series nationwide in “eye-catching golden cans,”

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/truly-iced-tea-hard-seltzer-guide-details/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6750d29a8e-JAN_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6750d29a8e-38937345&mc_cid=6750d29a8e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Will the Sommelier Profession Ever Be the Same After Covid-19?

Even those who have managed to keep their jobs have seen things change dramatically

https://vinepair.com/articles/sommelier-profession-covid-19/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6750d29a8e-JAN_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6750d29a8e-38937345&mc_cid=6750d29a8e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 6 big consumer trends to target in 2021

What are the big, overarching trends that have shaped 2020 – and which will continue to make their presence felt in 2021 and beyond?

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/21/Six-consumer-trends-for-beverage-brands-to-target-in-2021?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07-Jan-2021

Homegrown Startup Smells Sweet Success…Without The Sugar

Prosecco Zero, a new line of low-sugar rosé and brut wines,

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/homegrown-startup-smells-sweet-successwithout-the-sugar-301202142.html

Customize Your Cocktails With DIY Ginger Beer

Not all ginger beer is made equally.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethkarmel/2021/01/07/customize-your-cocktails-with-diy-ginger-beer/?sh=1ba13b9f5cef

MOËT SUFFERS SHEEP THEFT IN CHAMPAGNE

The sheep were used by Moët to keep down grass and weeds in place of herbicides or mechanical mowers and ploughs in the vineyard,

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/01/baaad-start-to-year-for-moet-with-sheep-theft-in-champagne/

The Ultimate Guide to Aging Cocktails at Home

Aged cocktails serve added levels of depth and nuance, and allow all of the components of a mixed drink to harmonize as one wonderful entity.

https://vinepair.com/articles/aging-cocktails-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=176d98bff0-JAN_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-176d98bff0-38937345&mc_cid=176d98bff0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How To Start Your Own Wine Shop

A passion for wine doesn’t necessarily translate into a successful career selling it.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/01/07/how-to-start-own-wine-shop/

5 Genius, Waste-Free Ways to Use Leftover Wine

You won’t have to stress about wasting even one drop. From cooking to tie-dying, there are many ways to make the most your favorite Côtes du Rhône or Pinot Gris.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/leftover-wine-recipes

How is Wine Made? The Step-by-Step Behind your Favorite Bottles

The process of winemaking is simple.

https://growensemble.com/how-is-wine-made/

Wine and Your Microbiome

The gut microbiome (GM) plays a large role in the digestion and absorption of food and also educates our immune system

https://www.thenaturalwineschool.com/members/posts/27492-wine-and-your-microbiome

5 Major Wine Trends You’ll See in 2021

Raise a glass, it’s 2021 and we’re all in the mood for new beginnings and fresh takes on old favorites—and that includes our wine, too.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-major-wine-trends-youll-see-in-2021/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Liquor Industry News 01-11-21

January 11, 2021

https://www.travelawaits.com/2559954/fantastic-chocolate-and-wine-pairings/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

01-11-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

8 Alternatives to Vodka in Your Bloody Mary

The Science of Making Alcohol-Free Beer

The surprising link between wine corks and climate change

7 Fantastic Chocolate And Wine Pairings To Try At Home

The trick is finding the right combination.

Doctor Explains Why People Feel Grim After Just One Glass Of Wine

A doctor has explained why some people can feel absolutely dreadful after just one glass of wine, while others can sip their way through several glasses with no bother – and it’s absolutely nothing to do with being a lightweight.

https://www.ladbible.com/news/interesting-doctor-explains-why-people-feel-grim-after-just-one-glass-of-wine-20201227

Whiskey Makers Explore the Weird World of Alt Oak Species

In recent years, a number of distillers have started using unusual, often local, species of oak to age their whiskeys, in a quest to give their spirits a more specific sense of place.

https://vinepair.com/articles/whiskey-makers-alt-oak-species/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=07e0f3b24e-DEC_28_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-07e0f3b24e-38937345&mc_cid=07e0f3b24e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why What’s in Your Tequila Matters

The specific place where the blue agave for tequila is grown has a huge impact on the final product.

https://vinepair.com/articles/why-whats-in-your-tequila-matters/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=07e0f3b24e-DEC_28_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-07e0f3b24e-38937345&mc_cid=07e0f3b24e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Not all alcohol gets better with age

Most distilled spirits, such as whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, vodka and tequila, have a nearly indefinite shelf life if they are unopened.

https://qctimes.com/not-all-alcohol-gets-better-with-age/article_bd043921-5f59-5f7a-a6a2-fb7ef03ddbe6.html

Eight ways to use red wine for facial skin care

When used correctly, it has other benefits your skin will thank you for. Here are some of the ways you can use red wine for facial skin care routines.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2001398505/eight-ways-to-use-red-wine-for-facial-skin-care

Product Shortages Worsen. What’s Causing Them?

The shortages began at the start of the pandemic last spring, improved somewhat over the summer, but have accelerated this fall, and now increasingly impact major Champagne brands as well.

https://www.beveragemedia.com/2020/12/28/product-shortages-worsen-whats-causing/

How the Future of Age Verification Tech will Impact Retailers

Age verification has long been an essential practice for alcohol beverage retailers, but it has become more complicated with the rise of alcohol delivery across the U.S.

https://bevalcinsights.com/how-the-future-of-age-verification-tech-will-impact-retailers/

The 25 Most Important IPAs Right Now, Ranked

These are the 25 Most Important IPAs right now, ranked by the VinePair staff.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-important-ipas-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3d94e35bab-DEC_29_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3d94e35bab-38937345&mc_cid=3d94e35bab&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Top 10 Beers in 2020 According to Untappd

At the very least, 2020 warranted one final list of 10 great beers.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/top-10-beers-untappd-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3d94e35bab-DEC_29_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3d94e35bab-38937345&mc_cid=3d94e35bab&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Do So Many American Whiskey Brands Have ‘Old’ in Their Names?

The answer here isn’t clear, but it could be based on how bourbon supposedly got its name in the first place.

https://vinepair.com/articles/whiskey-brands-old-in-their-names/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3d94e35bab-DEC_29_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3d94e35bab-38937345&mc_cid=3d94e35bab&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 30 Best Whiskeys of 2020

While there are plenty of Bourbons to choose from, don’t worry, we also have 2020’s best ryes and Scotches featured on this list as well.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/28/best-whiskeys-2020/

Sparkling Wine Taxes in Europe

If you have ever wondered about the tax consequences of opening that bottle of sparkling wine—yes, there is a tax angle to everything—today’s map will provide you with some insights.

https://taxfoundation.org/new-years-eve-taxes-sparkling-wine-taxes-in-europe/

The Ten Words That Defined Wine in 2020

In no particular order…The top 10 words that defined wine in 2020 were:

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/12/the-ten-words-that-defined-wine-in-2020/

TTB Approves New Sizes

TTB’s regulations that govern wine and distilled spirits containers by adding seven new standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits.

https://www.ttb.gov/images/newsletters/archives/2020/ttb-newsletter12282020.html

The Wines To Know From Lazio

The region has been abuzz with the investments and passions of a few individuals to improve production quality.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/the-wines-to-know-from-lazio/

A Timeline of Irish Whiskey

Make no mistake about it, Irish whiskey is now back and bigger than ever.

https://vinepair.com/articles/a-timeline-of-irish-whiskey-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9c9ffe56bc-DEC_30_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9c9ffe56bc-38937345&mc_cid=9c9ffe56bc&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

An Introduction to Loire Valley Grape Varieties

Home to 61 appellations, four major regions, and 70,000-plus hectares of rolling vineyards as far as the eye can see, it goes without saying that the region holds something for every palate — though knowing the region’s grapes is key to understanding what’s behind a label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/an-introduction-to-loire-valley-grape-varieties/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9c9ffe56bc-DEC_30_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9c9ffe56bc-38937345&mc_cid=9c9ffe56bc&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Most read wine news stories of 2020

In a year when headlines have, understandably, been dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic, we look back at some of the other Decanter.com stories of 2020.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/most-read-wine-news-2020-450672/

Biodynamic Wine Aligns You With the Energy of the Cosmos…Or So Its Makers Say

The label “biodynamic” is often attached to this intensive practice of winemaking, but it’s a type of farming in general—part practice, part philosophy.

https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a34980493/biodynamic-wine-green-practices/

The Strangest Food Crimes of 2020

Here is a year’s worth of true food crime stories you may have missed.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/food-crimes-2020

Oregon Finally Has a White Wine to Call Its Own

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is synonymous with pinot noir, but a signature white wine has always remained elusive for the region.

https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/willamette-valley-oregon-vineyards-chardonnay-wine

Five Ways to Drink Single Malt Whiskey

With its depth of flavor and unique character, single malt offers a stunning new take on classic whiskey cocktails.

https://vinepair.com/articles/five-ways-to-drink-single-malt-whiskey-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e61e899b72-DEC_31_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e61e899b72-38937345&mc_cid=e61e899b72&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Lugana DOC: Italy’s Sleeper Hit White Wines

The region’s signature white grape, Turbiana, is what makes the wines so unique.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/lugana-white-wine-guide-doc/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e61e899b72-DEC_31_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e61e899b72-38937345&mc_cid=e61e899b72&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Science of Making Alcohol-Free Beer

Nonalcoholic beer dates back to Prohibition, but it’s having a resurgence, fueled by changing consumer habits and brewers’ successful tinkering with the complex processes required to make it.

8 Alternatives to Vodka in Your Bloody Mary

While some of these garnishes go too far, the beauty of the Bloody Mary is that it allows you to be as adventurous or inventive as you like

https://vinepair.com/articles/bloody-mary-vodka-alternatives/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=795ea0e02d-JAN_1_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-795ea0e02d-38937345&mc_cid=795ea0e02d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The surprising link between wine corks and climate change

In recent years, plastic stoppers and screw tops have come on the market as alternatives to natural cork, but cork can be better for the climate.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/12/the-surprising-link-between-wine-corks-and-climate-change/

The Truth About Natural Wine and Hangovers

The term natural wine means different things to different people, but the throughlines are organic farming and minimal manipulation in the winery—meaning as few additives, fining agents, and stabilizers as possible chucked into the fermentation vat.

https://www.saveur.com/story/drink/truth-about-natural-wine-and-hangovers/

Real progress on ingredient listing for wine

It has long seemed strange that, while labels tell us every little detail of what goes into processed food, we are told nothing about what goes into wine.

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/real-progress-ingredient-listing-wine

In Search of Sustainable Wine

Wine lovers celebrate the diversity of the wine, but they may also have to embrace sustainability.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/01/in-search-of-sustainable-wine

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

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Liquor Industry News 01-04-21

January 4, 2021

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/illegal-winery-found-in-waste-water-treatment-plant/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

01-04-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

15 Of the Best Hot Cocktail Recipes to Make This Winter

The Many Styles of Tawny Port Wine

These Are The 30 Most Popular Wine Brands in America

ILLEGAL WINERY FOUND IN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

As reported by News 19, officers from DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office discovered the winery after an anonymous tip-off last week.

PICKLED HERRING WHISKY AND OTHER CURIOSITIES

We’ve rounded up a selection of unusual spirits that reflect 2020’s unpredictable nature, from pickled herring whisky to banana peel rum.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/pickled-herring-whisky-and-other-curiosities/

These Are The 30 Most Popular Wine Brands in America

This information was based on each brand’s market share by volume,

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/30-most-popular-wine-brands-in-america/

Tequila and mezcal brands to watch in 2021

Despite the challenges of Covid‐19, the Tequila category has been one of the shining stars of the drinks sector, particularly in the US, where off‐trade sales have grown immensely.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/12/tequila-and-mezcal-brands-to-watch-in-2021/

The Story of Taylor California Cellars, Coca-Cola’s Forgotten Foray Into the Wine Industry

With the rising tides of corporate takeovers in the 1970s, Coca-Coca looked to expand beyond soft drinks.

https://vinepair.com/articles/taylor-california-cellars-coca-cola/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=960a7854c9-DEC_21_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-960a7854c9-38937345&mc_cid=960a7854c9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Labeling Survey Finds Consumers More Interested in Ingredients Than Nutrition

In total, 69% of survey respondents answered that they would be interested in ingredient information on the label and 54% expressed interest in nutritional information, suggesting a connection between ‘wellness’ and wine consumption.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/21/labeling-survey-finds-consumers-interested-ingredients

SIX OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE WHISKIES

While it will be some years before that prediction is proven true, 2020 has certainly been tumultuous, which could well see it remembered as a “significant time for the history of the whisky industry”

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/six-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-whiskies/

How to Keep an Opened Bottle of Wine Fresh for as Long as Possible

While the term “leftover wine” may sound like an oxymoron, there are occasions when we can’t finish a bottle.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/leftover-wine-guide

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation without Leaving Home

As overseas jaunts remain uncertain, many seek ways to escape their living room without buying a plane ticket.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/21/wine-travel-vacation-home/

The Many Styles of Tawny Port Wine

People love Tawny for it’s mahogany hue and flavors of caramel, chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/styles-tawny-port-wine/

‘Better For You’ means more than just ‘Low Sugar’

There has been a lot of talk about “Better for You” in wine. Frankly maybe a little too much talk.

https://sustainablesomm.org/better-for-you/

15 Of the Best Hot Cocktail Recipes to Make This Winter

This list will keep you busy until it’s time to switch back to frozen cocktails.

https://vinepair.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=640ffece003f483b35ab45207&id=219803e1b4&e=d42ed911dc

Scientists Explore the Unexpected Potential Benefit of Excess Tannins

Tannins are an essential part of the mouthfeel and ageability of some wines. But scientists believe they could also be used to create plastics that could keep food fresh longer.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/22/tannins-waste-wine-science/

Manischewitz Doesn’t Have to Be Good

How did Manischewitz become perhaps America’s most iconically Jewish brand?

https://slate.com/business/2020/12/manischewitz-wine-taste-judaism-black-americans.html

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY THE “BODY” OF A WINE

Of course “body” refers to the wine’s mouthfeel and thus is an evaluation of tactile sensations in the mouth. But what, specifically, are the elements of body.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/12/23/what-do-we-mean-by-the-body-of-a-wine/

Do you love wine? Does it love you?

A glass of wine is viewed by many to be the perfect accompaniment to a special meal. However, many people have experienced unwelcome symptoms from the histamines found in many wines.

https://www.villagenews.com/story/2020/12/24/lifestyles/do-you-love-wine-does-it-love-you/64594.html

6 Drinks Trends to Leave Behind in 2021

While the pandemic has forced drinks pros to think on their feet, leading to new and exciting trends that will surely expand in 2021, others feel so “last year.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-drinks-trends-leave-behind-in-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5e5b8a7def-DEC_25_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5e5b8a7def-38937345&mc_cid=5e5b8a7def&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Recipes to Make the Most of Your Wine, Beer and Spirits

The flavors and aromas in wine, beer and spirits can be used in a variety of culinary creations

https://www.winemag.com/folio/boozy-food-recipes-wine-cooking/

It’s Official: Poached Pears in Red Wine Are the Best Winter Dessert

You start with red wine—filled with antioxidants and good flavor—and infuse it with warming spices, then poach your pears in the spiced wine mixture.

https://www.wellandgood.com/poached-pears-red-wine/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 12-28-20

December 28, 2020

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/french-police-swoop-nets-stolen-grands-crus-worth-millions/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

12-28-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Prosecco vs. Champagne: The Differences

Does Craft Beer Snobbery Start and End with Lagers?

10 Hot Toddy Recipes That Don’t Use Whiskey

FRENCH POLICE SWOOP NETS STOLEN GRANDS CRUS WORTH MILLIONS

Police recovered cases of some of France’s most prestigious wines, including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Yquem among others, after what has been a year-long inquiry.

25-YEAR STUDY LINKS DAILY GLASS OF WINE TO LOWER DIABETES RISK

A glass of wine earned participants one point, while higher consumption was considered disadvantageous. “Moderate alcohol consumption, between 5 to 15 grams per day, along with a healthy diet, might be beneficial for future cardiometabolic health

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/25-year-study-links-daily-glass-of-wine-to-lower-diabetes-risk/

Making Sure of Your Wine Insurance

If you think your home insurance policy covers your wine collection, you better take a closer look.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/12/making-sure-of-your-wine-insurance

This Is How Long an Open Bottle of Wine Lasts, and How to Make It Last Longer

There are a few things you can do to preserve the shelf life of your wine

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2020/12/store-preserve-wine-maximum-flavour/

You don’t have to quit drinking after getting COVID vaccine

The vaccine’s developer, who said moderate drinking, would not impair the body’s ability to develop immunity

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2020/12/11/ok-drink-alcohol-after-covid-vaccine/3896100001/

Self-Driving Farm Tractor Rolls Into Service at California Vineyard

The developer says the company’s medium size tractor is one of only two in the world.

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/12/10/tractor-autonomous-northern-california-electric-self-driving-winery-farm/

As the Wine Industry Grapples with Change, Its Educational Institutions Evolve

As the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas (CMS-A) reels from scandals, some members of the wine world question the significance and longevity of wine education institutions. But not all certification programs are created equal.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/14/court-sommeliers-scandals/

Wine Spectators Top 100 2020

Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12 months and select our Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement.

https://top100.winespectator.com/lists/?utm_campaign=Top100_12142020_1&utm_source=Top100_Eml1_121420&utm_medium=email&utm_content=91848befbbb49a6a959f1361e3e000aa

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/products/catalog/sparkling-922?utm_source=web&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Sparkling

12 Things You Should Know About Schramsberg Vineyards

With four different vineyards and over 30 varieties of wine, Schramsberg is a force in the Napa Valley wine world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/schramsberg-wine-guide/?mc_cid=1635ceb86c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 Hot Toddy Recipes That Don’t Use Whiskey

The traditional hot toddy, a steamy mixed drink made with whiskey, hot water, and honey and clove,

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-hot-toddy-recipes-without-whiskey/?mc_cid=5146bc57a9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Countries That Drank the Most French Wine in 2019

Countries that imported the most French wine in 2019.

https://vinepair.com/articles/countries-drink-most-french-wine-2019/?mc_cid=5146bc57a9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Five great wine games

Try out one of these great games for wine lovers…

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/the-editors-blog/five-great-wine-games-for-christmas-450198/

Does Craft Beer Snobbery Start and End with Lagers?

Instead of transforming from one species to another, the beer snob evolves from drinking lager, to IPA, “big stouts,” sours, and then, finally, back to lager.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/15/beer-snob-palate-lager/

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is simple, rustic food at its finest.

https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/slow-cooker-red-wine-pot-roast/

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH RED WINE-ROSEMARY BUTTER

It always feels very celebratory, and the best part is that it’s actually so easy to make.

https://giadzy.com/recipes/beef-tenderloin-with-red-wine-rosemary-butter/

SEKT: THE CHEQUERED HISTORY

Nobody drinks as much fizz as the Germans. Clearly, the affordability and availability of mass-produced, high-volume, tank-fermented Sekt drive this market.

https://trinkmag.com/articles/sekt-the-chequered-history

Prosecco vs. Champagne: The Differences

From origins and grapes, to production methods and prices, Champagne and Prosecco have their own stories to tell.

https://vinepair.com/articles/prosecco-vs-champagne/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7e3b3e5943-DROP_DEC17_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7e3b3e5943-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-7e3b3e5943-38937345&mc_cid=7e3b3e5943&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Non Alcoholic Wine

Cava producer Freixenet has added alcohol-removed white and rosé sparklers to its portfolio. Capitalizing on the trend toward low- and no-alcohol beverages, the new sparkling wines are produced in Spain’s Penedès DO and contain less than 0.05% alcohol. Both wines are rolling out nationwide from Freixenet Mionetto USA, retail priced at $12 a 750-ml. Freixenet Mionetto USA is the U.S. subsidiary of European sparkling wine giant Henkell Freixenet.

Wine in the U.S. in 2020 — The Top Takeaways

The most important takeaways for wine in the U.S. in 2020 that can guide us in looking forward.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/12/wine-in-the-u-s-in-2020-the-top-takeaways/

Quarterback-Turned-Winery Owner Drew Bledsoe’s Favorite Things

Celebrity wine and spirit brands are now so ubiquitous they seem to be almost a rite of passage. For some, though, the stereotype of a vanity project doesn’t quite fit.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/worldwise-quarterback-turned-winery-owner-drew-bledsoes-favorite-things-01608136539

10 Drinks Trends for 2021, According to Bar Pros

Here are 10 trends to keep an eye on in 2021.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/17/drink-trends-bars-2021/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Liquor Industry News 12-21-20

December 21, 2020

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/white-claw-new-flavors-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c96cc792b4-DEC_7_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c96cc792b4-38937345&mc_cid=c96cc792b4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

12-21-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What’s On Your Holiday Table?

American whiskey brands to watch in 2021

White Mulled Wine Cocktail Recipe

White Claw Announces New Flavors and Variety Packs

A slew of new products for White Claw fans, including the long-awaited release of White Claw Surge. The higher ABV (8 percent) version of the classic seltzer will finally hit shelves in April in Blood Orange and Cranberry flavors.

New Prosecco

E.&J. Gallo-owned La Marca Prosecco is launching a rosé expression this month. Rolling out to select markets at a suggested retail price of $17 a 750-ml., the new entry is a 2019 vintage-dated blend of 89% Glera and 11% Pinot Noir, produced via the Charmat method. It spends a minimum of 60 days undergoing secondary fermentation. A 2020 vintage of La Marca Prosecco Rosé will follow next spring. La Marca is projected to become the largest sparkling wine brand by volume in the U.S. by year-end, according to Impact Databank. Gallo marketing director Joyce Chen told SND, “We know there are a lot of still rosé consumers who are looking to add to their wine repertoire, and as America’s favorite Prosecco, La Marca is the perfect option to offer a sparkling perspective on Rosé that elevates consumer experiences.”

HOW THE INTERNET IS CHANGING THE WAY WE BUY WINE

The pandemic has accelerated a trend towards online shopping, transforming consumer habits and shaping new business models in a matter of weeks.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/how-the-internet-is-changing-the-way-we-buy-wine/

New Drinking Guidelines For Men Ignore Science

Every five years, an independent committee of experts reviews the current body of research and submits an advisory report to help the federal government determine the latest “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”

https://www.ibtimes.com/new-drinking-guidelines-men-ignore-science-3095696

Improving E-mail Ethics in the Wine Industry

Let’s talk about how the wine industry routinely breaks the law when it comes to e-mail, and how it’s time to clean up that act.

https://www.vinography.com/2020/12/improving-e-mail-ethics-in-the-wine-industry

Booze has a long history on the space station – even though NASA has banned drinking in space for almost 50 years

Known as the WISE mission, these experiments will cover all aspects of the wine production process.

https://www.businessinsider.com/drinking-space-fairly-common-though-nasa-banned-it-2020-12

The current state of Italian wine in the world

Yes, you cannot go to your favorite trattoria in Rome and drink that amazing bottle of wine with your pasta alla Amatriciana. For now. Not forever.

https://acevola.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-current-state-of-italian-wine-in.html

MW PROVES ‘HALO EFFECT’ BETWEEN WINE AND SPIRITS EDUCATION

Lowe’s MW research paper investigated the value of wine education on spirits appreciation, and ultimately found that despite a student not being taught anything about spirits, even a small amount of formal wine education improved their ability to taste spirits.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/mw-proves-halo-effect-between-wine-and-spirits-education/

Do Impeller Pumps “Beat Up” Wine?

How exactly do you beat up wine, and what are the perceptible effects of beating it up, if any?

https://www.wineindustrynetwork.com/c/tcw-equipment?fid=M2gduJR9nFw1LEJy#feed_post_M2gduJR9nFw1LEJy

NEW WHISKY-BARREL AGED KITKAT TO BE RELEASED IN JAPAN

The chocolate bar is made using Ghanaian cacao nibs aged in barrels that have been used to aged Scotch whisky on the island of Islay.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/new-whisky-barrel-aged-kitkat-to-be-released-in-japan/

Who Was Pappy Van Winkle and Why Does His Whiskey Cost So Much?

With a small production run and a lengthy 15- to 23-year aging process that creates a limited-supply/high-demand situation

https://files.constantcontact.com/cb479599001/43cc7fa2-a810-47ee-9d89-d54fb84d9362.pdf

Gift Cards Spark New York Wine Spat

The New York State Liquor Authority is on the march again, taking aim at one of the largest liquor chains in the US – Total Wine & More.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/12/gift-cards-spark-new-york-wine-spat

John Elway Wine

Former NFL star John Elway has launched a new line under his California-based 7Cellars wine brand. The Farm Collection consists of three wines: a Paso Robles-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco AVA, and Santa Lucia-based Pinot Noir. Each wine is retail priced at $30 a 750-ml. The Farm Collection joins the Elway Reserve range in the 7Cellars lineup, all of which are made by winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr.

What Is Clean Wine? The Truth On This Buzzy Beverage Trend

The answer (much like some clean wines) is actually a bit cloudier than you might expect.

https://www.thezoereport.com/p/what-is-clean-wine-the-truth-on-this-buzzy-beverage-trend-47819997

Wineries Strive for Carbon Neutrality. Is It Enough?

Carbon neutrality has become the environmental badge for wineries wanting to combat climate change. But is it enough?

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/07/carbon-neutral-wine-enough/

The Problem with Wine Terminology in the Virtual World

As we find ourselves entering another season in this brave new world of virtual tasting, sidling up to our computer screens instead of a barstool for a cocktail, it’s time to revisit our vocabulary and reconsider the words we use when we interact with our customers.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-problem-with-wine-terminology-in-the-virtual-world/

Gordon Ramsay Announces New Line of Hard Seltzers: Hell’s Seltzers

Unlike other brands, each of the flavors in Hell’s Seltzers is made up of at least three key tasting notes and inspired by popular menu items from Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurants.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/gordon-ramsay-new-hard-seltzer-brand/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d49a7ffa5b-DEC_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d49a7ffa5b-38937345&mc_cid=d49a7ffa5b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

PINOT GRIGIO SALES RISE NEARLY 20% IN THE US

The growth of Pinot Grigio, which rose 19% in the US, increasing in sales both through large scale distribution and on e-commerce platforms, contrasted to other white varieties such as Chardonnay, Moscato and Riesling, which recorded a slight drop.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/pinot-grigio-sales-rise-nearly-20-in-the-us/

MUMM TRIALS NEW SENSORY TASTING EXPERIENCE

Two new glasses that would influence the taster’s perception of the Champagne they held.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/mumm-trials-new-sensory-tasting-experience/

What do you do with an open bottle of ice wine?

The opening of a bottle of ice wine is cause for celebration.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-what-do-you-do-with-an-open-bottle-of-ice-wine/

Beyond Sustainable Wine:
Tablas Creek’s Regenerative Agriculture Sets a Higher Standard

https://growensemble.com/sustainable-wine/

10 common mistakes when buying wine as a gift

Choosing a bottle is not always as easy as it seems.

https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2020/december/08/10-common-mistakes-when-buying-wine-as-a-gift

Screw Caps Or Corks?

Do wine enclosures really matter?

https://winelala.com/articles/screw-caps-or-corks

Another New Rosé Prosseco

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has added a new Rosé Prosecco to its Josh Cellars family of wines. The release is rolling out now in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut, with a national launch following in March 2021. The release of the 11.5% abv wine comes hot on the heels of Rosé Prosecco becoming an officially sanctioned category within Italian sparkling wine and will be supported by Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram ads.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL WINE TOURISM

The main objective of the survey was to evaluate the impact of the covid-19 worldwide pandemic on the supply side of wine tourism (impact on wineries).

https://www.winetourism.com/impact-covid-19-wine-tourism/

Scotch whisky brands to watch in 2021

US tariffs, Brexit uncertainty and Covid‐19 have pummeled the Scotch whisky industry this year. After a record export year in 2019, there is no sugar‐coating the grave impact this year’s geopolitical storm has had on the sector.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/12/scotch-whisky-brands-to-watch-in-2021/

Europe’s globally important wine industry threatened by pesticide, biotech phobias

To understand these impacts in greater detail, let’s survey one of Europe’s most important agricultural industries: wine grapes

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/12/10/viewpoint-europes-pesticide-biotech-phobia-threaten-its-globally-important-wine-industry/

All the Ways to Say ‘Sparkling Wine’ Around the World

Whether the name is rooted in an ancient language or playing on a new trend, you’ll need to know how to say it properly before you can say glou-glou.

https://vinepair.com/articles/international-sparkling-wine-pronunciation/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=fdf0c4992a-DEC_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-fdf0c4992a-38937345&mc_cid=fdf0c4992a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Cake-cutting ‘hack’ using wine glass goes viral: ‘This is a game changer’

The “hack,” as it’s being touted online, involves using the rim of a wine glass to both cut into the cake and then scoop out a tiny slice

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cake-cutting-hack-wine-glass-viral

What’s American-blood wine, and why was it banned by the French government?

He soon discovered that the type of wine Jules and Paul had been making for decades was illegal, and had been since the 1930s, when the French government and European Union outlawed the use of hybrid grapes, like the Franco-American ones grown on the brothers’ vineyard.

https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/2872-american-blood-wine-is-banned-by-the-french-government-meet-the-man-who-s-fighting-to-have-the-law-changed?preview=true

RUSSIAN RIVER ROULETTE
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This elegant 3-bottle gift set includes 1 bottle each of DeLoach Russian River Valley Series: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Zinfandel.

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A DOG’S LIFE

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This elegant 2-bottle gift set includes 1 bottle each of Frenchie North Coast Blends: “Celebration” White Blend & “Collage” Red Blend. A $5 donation to support Guide Dogs for the Blind will be made for every gift set purchased

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OAKVILLE GROCERY PANTRY

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This elegant gift set includes Oakville Grocery Wildflower Honey, Peach & Ginger Preserves, Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan Olive Oil, Tomato Marinara & Black Truffle Mustard in a gift box.

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https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/basicproduct/oakville-grocery-pantry&utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gifting

GREEN VALLEY MAGIC

Franklin Wine Club

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This elegant 2-bottle gift set includes 1 bottle each of DeLoach Green Valley Series: “Le Royal” Sparkling Blanc de Noir & “Heintz Vineyard” Chardonnay

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https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/basicproduct/green-valley-magic-0&utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gifting

THE GREAT WHITES

Franklin Wine Club

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This elegant 3-bottle gift set includes 1 bottle each of JCB Chardonnays: No 76 Napa Valley, JCB No 49 Russian River Valley & JCB No 81 Sonoma Coast.

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https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/basicproduct/great-whites&utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gifting

American whiskey brands to watch in 2021

From August 2019 to July 2020, exports of American whiskey to the EU – the US spirits industry’s biggest market – plummeted by 41% from US$757m to US$449m, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the US (Discus).

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/12/american-whiskey-brands-to-watch-in-2021/

The Anatomy of a Champagne Bottle

Learn how to read a Champagne label and more with this infographic.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/10/how-to-read-champagne-label/

10 Things You Should Know About Francis Ford Coppola Winery

These mass-market wines have gained a fan base almost as large as Coppola’s films.

https://vinepair.com/articles/francis-ford-coppola-wine-guide/

Why You Should Pay Attention to Côtes de Bordeaux

There’s a movement happening in the hillsides of Bordeaux.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/12/11/why-you-should-pay-attention-to-cotes-de-bordeaux/

White Mulled Wine Cocktail Recipe

Who said mulled wine was exclusive to just bottles of red?

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/white-mulled-wine-cocktail-recipe-231327196.html

What’s On Your Holiday Table?

Treat yourself this year by checking out this wine guide to make the most out of your food and wine pairings throughout this festive season.

https://www.dcanterwines.com/blogs/wine-life/holiday-food-and-wine-pairings/

Robert Parker Wine Advocate’s Top 100 Wine Discoveries

The selection discovers a number of wines produced from lesser-known grape varieties and/or in non-traditional growing regions.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/washington/washington-dc/article/features/robert-parker-wine-advocate-top-100-wine-discoveries-2020

GIFT SETS FOR EVERY OCCASION

Franklin Wine Club

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Its that time of year and here are some gift ideas!

All of our gift sets arrive in our luxurious packaging
for the ultimate unboxing experience.

https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/products/catalog/gift-sets-879

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

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December 14, 2020