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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

02-25-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Is wine a good mouthwash?

THE 30 BEST TEQUILAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

Here’s What a Case of Beer Costs in Every U.S. State

THE STICKY TRUTH ABOUT BUD LIGHT, MILLER LITE, AND CORN SYRUP

The campaign has consumers confused, competitors pissed, and corn farmers sorely disappointed

https://vinepair.com/articles/hop-take-bud-light-miller-coors-corntroversy/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=358dd7ae3d-Feb_11_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-358dd7ae3d-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-358dd7ae3d-38937345&mc_cid=358dd7ae3d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Kentucky distillery numbers triple in a decade

The number of distilleries in Kentucky has more than tripled in 10 years, with Bourbon production contributing US$8.6 billion to the state’s economy annually, according to a recent report.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/kentucky-distillery-numbers-triple-in-a-decade/

IF I WANT TO CHILL A BOTTLE OF WINE QUICKLY IN MY FREEZER, WILL IT DAMAGE THE WINE?

Many of us have been in this situation. You have a warm bottle and you want to cool it quickly so you can drink it.

While I am a much bigger proponent of making an ice bath with water, ice, and salt, if you’re in a pinch and need to use your freezer, the wine should be fine. Just don’t forget about it. I find 30 minutes in the freezer does the trick.

If you walk away and forget about the wine for a few hours, what’s inside a frozen bottle will indeed be damaged. Freezing wine causes its fruit notes to disappear, even after it has thawed. It will accentuate flavors that many would consider bitter, including that astringent, alcohol taste. And if you leave the wine in the freezer for an even longer time, you risk it also becoming oxidized or getting freezer burn.

Suffice it to say, if you use your freezer to quickly cool that bottle, do not forget about it!

Three Finger Jack

Delicato Family Wines has launched Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge, a new Cabernet Sauvignon. Retailing at $22 750-ml., Three Finger Jack is sourced from vineyards on the east side of Lodi, with its name referencing a legendary outlaw who roamed the Sierra Foothills of California during the Gold Rush. Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is rolling out nationally.

Mnt Difficulty Sold

Foley Family Wines has acquired New Zealand’s Mt. Difficulty wine estate for NZ$52 million ($35m). According to the Otago Daily Times, the purchase includes just under 200 hectares (494 acres) of land in New Zealand’s Central Otago region, where the winery produces Pinot Noir, Riesling, and other varietals. The initial price was NZ$55 million ($23.6m) though the price was dropped after Foley committed to NZ$3 million ($2m) in expansion and investment. The purchase was first proposed in late 2017, but did not receive Overseas Investment Office approval until recently.

Using Half Bottles to Drive Sales

How sommeliers are using the 375-milliliter format to enhance guests’ experience and increase revenue

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/using-half-bottles-to-drive-sales/

The Wines You Should Buy in 2019, According to Critic Robert Parker

We’re living in a Golden Age of wine. Let’s raise a glass to the good stuff.

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/robert-parkers-wine-picks-for-2841012/

Madeira’s Role in the Declaration of Independence

Delving into the history of Madeira and its place in the founding of America.

https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/219358/madeira-wine-history/

Trouble could be brewing at the MA State House for beer gardens

The local beer biz is buzzing right now over a bill filed on behalf of the restaurant industry to crack down on beer gardens.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/02/11/trouble-could-brewing-state-house-for-beer-gardens/m5aBWCtnXg6Pvv8IJPOeuI/story.html

Here’s What a Case of Beer Costs in Every U.S. State

Beer distribution is a weird animal. Not only do the same beers cost different amounts in each state, there are tons of beers you’ll have to cross state lines to dig up.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/cost-of-case-of-beer-in-every-state-2019

‘Rage Yoga’ Uses Beer, Cursing To Release Stress

Its not the typical yoga workout that you would imagine. “We actually take beer breaks during the class,”

https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/02/11/rage-yoga-beer-cursing-release-stress/

Does Formal Wine Training Matter?

In winemaking, many have succeeded by learning on the job, without an additional degree in enology and viticulture.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/11/does-formal-wine-training-matter/

Your Quick Guide to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Learn where the majority of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc comes from and the bottles that express the country’s unique terroir.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/11/quick-guide-to-new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc/

This Is the Best Red Wine to Pair with Steak

When you think of steak, you probably think of red wine. It’s the most classic pairing for the meat, and for good reason — it’s bold enough to hold up to every rich bite. What kind of red wine, though?

https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-wine-to-pair-with-steak-265969

Stoli Launches Gator Bite, A Line Of Rum-Based Liqueurs

Stoli Group USA is introducing a new brand of rum-based liqueurs called Gator Bite. Launching first in Florida ahead of a national rollout, Gator Bite will include Satsuma- and coffee-flavored liqueurs retailing at $17 a 750-ml. and $20 a 1-liter. The Satsuma offering was previously marketed under Stoli’s Bayou rum range, and has enjoyed solid progress both as a mixer and shot, according to Lauren Ryan, vice president of marketing at Stoli Group USA. Ryan added that Stoli opted to launch the new Gator Bite range as its own separate brand as Bayou rum rebrands to become “a more premium, craft offering focused on its Louisiana roots.”

The Legalities of Hosting a Drink Event

Lawyers and event planners share tips for reducing the risk of alcohol-related accidents and limiting liability

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-legalities-of-hosting-a-drink-event/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=69798549&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–EKtbSYgaL6k9lymFSRXsrDibY-QCqj1GMcwEuwc3Hay6soxvKHxWjvi4OGaBcV0LY1CK0o0UfuAhHVkwS3eNOXLbQ7L36BdOUrNxQ0T8xVBT2Yvg&_hsmi=69798653

France Maintains its Wine Crown

Despite all the challenges facing the French wine industry, producers there have one reason to be cheerful at least – their wines are still the most popular on the planet.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/02/france-maintains-its-wine-crown

AMERICA’S TOP BEER-DRINKING HOLIDAYS, RANKED

Do most Americans drink beer at home on certain occasions, like Super Bowl Sunday? What about long weekends? Are there certain days or nights of the year when most of us go out and drop cash in bars and restaurants?

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-beer-holidays-rank-chart/

AMERICA’S TOP IMPORTED WINES OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS

Want to see how your favorite wine brands stack up? We charted data from the American Association of Wine Economists to compare three decades of wine imports.

https://vinepair.com/articles/top-wine-import-riunite-yellow-tail/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=63a63e66b0-Feb_13_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-63a63e66b0-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-63a63e66b0-38937345&mc_cid=63a63e66b0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Here’s why cabs aren’t being aged

Aging wine placed faith in balanced winemaking. But cabernet has changed to a softer, less age-worthy wine. Also, today’s instant-gratification crowd has little patience.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/9272224-181/berger-on-wine-heres-why

Is Red Wine Triggering Your Migraines?

New research sheds light on the complicated relationship between migraine headaches and alcohol

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Is-Red-Wine-Triggering-Your-Migraines

A Beginner’s Guide to Wines from Italy’s Piedmont

Famous for being the home of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Moscato d’Asti, there are many other wines from Italy’s Piedmont that shouldnt be overlooked.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/12/beginners-guide-wines-from-italys-piedmont/

Champagne vs. Cava (How To Save Money & Drink Better)

For those who love sparkling wines, you’re not going to want to miss this.

https://winefolly.com/episode/champagne-vs-cava-save-money-drink-better/

New Crown Royal Flavor

Crown Royal will launch a new Peach flavored whisky next month. At 35% abv, the limited edition Crown Royal Peach is recommended for drinking on the rocks or mixed with iced tea and will roll out nationally at $25 a 750-ml. Crown Royal, owned by Diageo, has seen flavored whiskies like its Regal Apple and Salted Caramel expressions boost growth lately. Overall, the brand’s net sales grew 4% in the U.S. in the company’s fiscal first half ended in December.

Can Beer Be Sexy?

There’s a reason we don’t equate beer with romance in the way we do Champagne or red wine, and it basically amounts to capitalism.

https://oct.co/essays/can-beer-be-sexy?utm_source=oct_nl_dek&mc_cid=c6141067f9&mc_eid=00cc7421f2

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING IS ‘A WASTE OF TIME’ IN ASIA

The concept of food and wine pairing in Asia is “a waste of time” due to the banqueting culture there, according to Hong Kong based Master of Wine Sarah Heller.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/food-and-wine-pairing-is-a-waste-of-time-in-asia/

Does Soaking in a Tub of Wine Really Do Anything?

May I present to you the three stages of a red wine soak

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/February-2019/Does-Soaking-in-a-Tub-of-Wine-Really-Do-Anything/

Vinsent’s New App Uses Blockchain to Disrupt Old-School Wine Purchasing

Users can log onto Vinsent’s app and select their preferred wine color, attributes (vegan, organic, etc.), country of origin, and budget. The app then gives them a selection of curated wines and descriptions, which users can select to add to their “cellar.” After the wine is bottled, it’s shipped directly to the buyer’s doorstep.

https://thespoon.tech/vinsents-new-app-uses-blockchain-to-disrupt-old-school-wine-purchasing/

Why produce organic wine?

For a growing number of wine producers, organic is not just a expanding market to tap into: it’s a fundamental philosophy of their business and a necessity for the longevity of their enterprise and land.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/02/06/Why-producers-are-turning-to-organic-wine?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

Exploring Dry Wines from Classically Sweet Regions

Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-dry-wines-from-classically-sweet-regions/

Does a Glass of Wine Before Bed Help You Sleep?

Here’s What Science Has to Say

https://www.purewow.com/news/wine-before-bed-bad-idea

Exploring the Perception vs. Reality of Sweet and Dry Wines

Oh, I hear you trying to convince me of a particular varietal or style you’re drinking, but I know what you’re buying – and enjoying.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/exploring-the-perception-vs-reality-of-sweet-and-dry-wines/

New bill may allow underage students taste wine outside of classroom

An important bill for viticulture and enology students now includes allowing underage students in the major to drink at wineries.

https://dailyevergreen.com/48645/news/new-bill-may-allow-underage-students-taste-wine-outside-of-classroom/

Very Good Dogs Sniff Out TCA Taint, Rescue Wine

Cork taint is going to the dogs—literally. Chile-based cooperage

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Good-Dogs-Sniff-TCA-Cork-Taint-Natinga-Unfiltered

CARBON PRODUCED BY WINEMAKING ‘FIVE TIMES MORE CONCENTRATED THAN PLANES’

The strength of the carbon emissions created during the wine fermentation process is ‘five times more concentrated than planes and cars’, according to UC Davis professor, Roger Boulton.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/carbon-produced-by-winemaking-five-times-more-concentrated-than-planes/

THE 30 BEST TEQUILAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

According to the Distilled Spirits Council, Americans purchased 17.2 million 9-liter cases of tequila in 2017, and exports from Mexico to the U.S. increased nearly 200 percent in the last 10 years

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-tequilas-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=459df80334-Feb_15_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-459df80334-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-459df80334-38937345&mc_cid=459df80334&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE 18TH CENTURY CHEMIST WHO DISCOVERED OXYGEN AND CHANGED CHAMPAGNE AND BEER FOREVER

Much of the world’s thirst for bubbles, is thanks to Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century genius-of-all-trades.

https://vinepair.com/articles/champagne-beer-history-chemistry/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=459df80334-Feb_15_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-459df80334-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-459df80334-38937345&mc_cid=459df80334&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

AMERICA VS. FRANCE: WHICH COUNTRY DRINKS MORE WINE?

The French are drinking less wine than they used to, and Americans are picking up the slack.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/america-france-who-drinks-more-wine/

Wine to go? You can take your unfinished bottle of wine home from restaurants

Many people don’t know this but you can take your unfinished bottle of wine home from restaurants.

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/wine-to-go-you-can-take-your-unfinished-bottle-of-wine-home-from-restaurants/1783330927

Why Does Wine Only Stain Some People’s Teeth?

Maybe getting red wine stains on your teeth would be less embarrassing if it was a universal experience.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/571064/why-does-wine-only-stain-some-peoples-teeth

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wine Isn’t ‘Real’ Wine, and That’s O.K.

Bob Blue, Fetzer Vineyards’ winemaker and the unofficial baron of bourbon barrel-aged wines, famously describes his creation as a product of thrifty necessity

https://vinepair.com/articles/barrel-aged-wine-good-debate/

Is wine a good mouthwash?

If wine is good for cardiovascular health, could it also be good for oral health?

http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/dental/article/wine-good-mouth-wash

A ‘BREAKING BAD’ BEER LINE IS COMING SOON

Drink some “Schraderbräu” with your meth-dealing brother-in-law today.

https://www.maxim.com/food-drink/sony-pictures-trademarked-breaking-bad-beer-2019-2?utm_source=Daily%20Brew&utm_campaign=a38ead80b6-The%20Daily%20Brew:%20January%2011,%202018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-a38ead80b6-36686829

MA CCC chief: alcohol, marijuana regulation not the same

it is simply not practical to try to apply the framework for alcoholic beverage regulation to the cannabis industry and defended the way the Cannabis Control Commission established rules for and then rolled out the legal pot sector.

https://www.recorder.com/cannabis-booze-23476121?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=a38ead80b6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-a38ead80b6-36686829

Italian Authorities Uncover Counterfeit Tignanello Wine Scheme

Three people have been arrested, accused of trying to sell fake bottles of the super Tuscan in Italy, Germany and Belgium

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Italian-Authorities-Uncover-Counterfeit-Tignanello

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition winners

More than 6,800 wines from 37 states and wine regions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico were entered into the 2019 competition.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/San-Francisco-Chronicle-Wine-Competition-winners-13620896.php

What’s the difference between wine labeled as “private bin” and “cellar selection”?

There aren’t any legally defined requirements for wine label that include reference to specific bins or cellar selections. But both terms suggest a special wine—something that stood out in the cellar and was bottled separately because of that.

You can add these to the list of legally undefined terms that wine brands use to make their wines stand out—like “old vine,” “reserve” or “natural“—and which can range from pure marketing to indications of truly special wines.

5 things you need to know about cabernet sauvignon

Cabernet sauvignon, perhaps the world’s most popular red wine grape.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-cabernet-sauvignon/2019/02/15/6e23d0d8-3095-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html?utm_term=.723f8253e431

Top 100 Aromas in Wine – A to Z

This is, for a large part, why many wine lovers, winos and amateurs think wine is one of the finest and most-interesting foods out there!

http://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/08/top-100-aromas-in-wine-a-to-z/

Emilia-Romagna: Exploring Iconic Italian Flavors

Best known by Americans for its iconic food products—namely prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Balsamic vinegar, and its effervescent Lambrusco wines—there’s far more to Emilia-Romagna than these familiar tastes.

https://deborahparkerwong.com/2019/02/15/emilia-romagna-exploring-iconic-italian-flavors-at-enologica/

More wine drinkers are opting to skip stores for direct shipping

A growing number of consumers are taking advantage of the convenience and easy access to fine wines through this process that eliminates the retail and shipping middleman

http://www.sfexaminer.com/wine-drinkers-opting-skip-stores-direct-shipping/

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

02-18-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

7 Great Beer and Music Collaborations

3 Types of Wine That Pair with Nearly Every Dish

Häagen-Dazs Launches Six Booze-Infused Ice Cream Flavors

HARRY POTTER’ BEER FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH IN THE US

A travelling beer festival aimed at wannabe wizards and witches is launching in the US, featuring an alcoholic version of the fictional butterbeer beverage, taking in 10 dates across the country from Portland to Las Vegas.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/harry-potter-beer-festival-to-launch-in-the-us/

It looks and tastes like wine and pregnant women are obsessed

An Aussie company has come up with a genius beverage that even mum-to-be’s can enjoy and it all lies in the look and taste.

https://www.kidspot.com.au/birth/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/it-looks-and-tastes-like-wine-and-pregnant-women-are-obsessed/news-story/807efb076e26adb2dde1c5df2ae00ea6

Everything You Need to Know to Start Homebrewing Today

Whichever method you choose, the result – your very own beer – is more attainable than you think. Here are all the basic ways to homebrew, explained.

https://vinepair.com/articles/first-beginners-homebrewing-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1893b28573-Feb_05_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1893b28573-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-1893b28573-38937345&mc_cid=1893b28573&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SKYY VODKA

Launched in San Francisco in 1992, Skyy sold to Gruppo Campari in 2006. It’s now a household name among vodka drinkers

https://vinepair.com/articles/skyy-best-american-vodka-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1893b28573-Feb_05_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1893b28573-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-1893b28573-38937345&mc_cid=1893b28573&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Brewers explain: The science of using corn syrup in beer

A lot of the reaction on social media has been that people were surprised that corn syrup would even be in beer.

http://www.fox13news.com/consumer/brewers-explain-the-science-of-using-corn-syrup-in-beer

CLIMATE CHANGE ‘MAY ALTER’ FLAVOUR OF NZ SAUVIGNON BLANC

Climate Change may alter the taste of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and pave they way for varieties such as Albarino to do well in Marlborough, experts have claimed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/climate-change-may-alter-nz-sauvignon-blanc/

Supermarket Wines Are Poured, and Worlds Collide

Readers try three vastly popular, mass-produced bottles that are available in practically any supermarket or liquor store in the country, drew an emotional reaction like no other

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/04/dining/drinks/wine-school-grocery-store-wines.html

A lot of that Super Bowl beer flowed through this Taunton beverage distributor

Chances are, that case of Bud Light you picked up for a Super Bowl party Sunday most likely came from one longtime city beer distributor.

Read all about OUR Bud Distributor

https://www.tauntongazette.com/news/20190204/lot-of-that-super-bowl-beer-flowed-through-this-taunton-beverage-distributor?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0bf44e1e35-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0bf44e1e35-36686829

Organic Vineyard Consultant and Farm Advisor Amigo Bob Says Pesticide Residue Testing “Is a Fraud,”

n a rousing speech at Ecofarm, the organic farming conference, Amigo Bob Cantisano, one of the founders of CCOF, accused the state and federal government of fraud in testing food for pesticide residues, claiming that state officials test only 181 out of 1,048 active ingredients.

http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2019/02/organic-vineyard-consultant-and-farm.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WineCountryGeographicGreenGuidesToFineWines+%28Wine+Country+Geographic%3A+Green+Guides+to+Fine+Wines%29

Top 10 best value-for-money Tequilas and mezcals

These bottlings are not particularly cheap, but have been judged to offer excellent quality for consumers within their respective categories.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/the-top-10-best-value-for-money-tequilas-and-mezcals/

GENERIC MARKETING FOR CHAMPAGNE COURTS CONTROVERSY

The association of grower-winemakers in Champagne have been promoting the fine French fizz through a marketing campaign in Europe – but some believe it may be damaging the upmarket image of the product.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/generic-marketing-for-champagne-courts-controversy/

PLAYBOY WINE RELEASED TO MARK EMPIRE’S 65TH YEAR

Playboy has launched a branded red wine in partnership with US retailer Lot18 to mark its 65th year – a milestone that was reached in 2018.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/playboy-wine-released-to-mark-empires-65th-year/

A New Study Answers The Question: Does Blind Wine Tasting Work?

The study’s authors tell us of the existence of extensive literature on differences between wine novices and experts when it comes to perceptual sensitivity, the use of descriptions and wine preference, but what is relatively unidentified, they say, is how guesses and descriptions change after wine-taster training.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/02/05/a-new-study-asks-answers-the-question-does-blind-wine-tasting-work/#3632a082eab9

A Guide To Wine Certification Programs

Enrolling in a wine education course may seem confusing, but there’s an option for everyone. Here’s advice to consider

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/05/guide-to-wine-certification-programs/

World’s most expensive wine barrel is made from crystal

The unique Bordeaux barrel made by the Lalique crystal works and costing hundreds of thousands of euros takes pride of place in the cellars of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in Sauternes

https://www.vitisphere.com/news-88956-Worlds-most-expensive-wine-barrel-is-made-from-crystal.htm

9 “Serious” Sweet Wines You Must Try

Historically speaking, though, sweet wines were once the most coveted style of wine in all the world. No really, it’s true!

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/9-serious-sweet-wines-you-must-try/?utm_campaign=2%2F7%2F2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20CdR%20-%20Stickies%20-%20WAwine%20%20%28HPPLKB%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

IRISH WHISKEY GAINS LEGAL PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA

Irish whiskey has gained protected status in Australia, giving the spirit legal protection for the first time in the country’s history to safeguard against fakes.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/irish-whiskey-gains-legal-protection-in-australia/

THE BEST AND WORST SUPER BOWL BOOZE ADS, RANKED

Super Bowl LIII came and went, but the most interesting part, the advertisements, are here to stay. Particularly interesting are the ads from alcohol brands, which aired nationally or in various local markets to promote some of the world’s biggest booze campaigns.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/best-worst-super-bowl-booze-ads-ranked/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=be4836087b-Feb_07_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-be4836087b-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-be4836087b-38937345&mc_cid=be4836087b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE BEERS DRUNK MOST ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Although Nielsen predicted we’d be drinking a lot of Pinot Grigio, hard seltzer, and hazy IPA, beer remains a top choice among Super Bowl audiences whether at home, at a bar, or at the game.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/report-the-beers-drunk-most-on-super-bowl-sunday/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=be4836087b-Feb_07_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-be4836087b-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-be4836087b-38937345&mc_cid=be4836087b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What a Bottle of Wine Costs Around the World

For the fifth year in a row, The Economist determined Singapore to be the world’s most expensive city after evaluating the cost of living in 133 locations around the globe

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-bottle-prices-around-world-2019

Got Bad Wine? Here’s How to Fix It Using Science

All it takes is a basic understanding of flavor and scent, along with some household items. Bad wine shouldn’t be exiled. It should be rehabilitated.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-to-make-cheap-wine-taste-good

These are the most-overrated, and underrated wine options

If you want the best value, the way to go is to find underrated grapes, producers, and regions

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9 Signs You May Be Intolerant To Red Wine

For some folks, this delightful beverage can leave them feeling a little worse for wear — and sometimes even in danger.

https://www.bustle.com/p/9-signs-you-may-be-intolerant-to-red-wine-15919176

Where to Find the Best South African Wine

South Africa is home to over 200,000 acres of vines. Here are the regions to look for that are producing some of the best bottles.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/06/where-find-best-south-african-wine/

New Beer

Portland, Maine’s Allagash Brewing Co. has launched Sun Drift, a blend of beer and tea. The 6.7% abv brew is made with locally sourced malts, Citra and Cascade hops, plus lemon zest, before it’s fermented with Brettanomyces yeast and blended with black tea from Little Red Cup. Sun Drift is rolling out now in 4-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft throughout Allagash’s 16-state and Washington, D.C. distribution footprint.

How Champagne got its bubbles

The Champagne region wasn’t always known for sparkling wine. Sophie Thorpe uncovers how the region discovered the bubbles that made its name

https://blog.bbr.com/2019/02/06/how-champagne-got-its-bubbles/

FIRST HEMP WINERY TO OPEN TASTING ROOM IN NEW YORK STATE

A company called Sovereign Wines plans on opening its first tasting room near in Skaneateles, according to NYupstate. What makes this wine so unique its that it’s the first of its kind to be fused with hemp.

http://wpdh.com/first-hemp-winery-to-open-tasting-room-in-new-york-state/

The mysterious case of the cork-tainted carrots

Why do we find some smells and tastes disgusting — and how malleable is our sense of disgust?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/The-mysterious-case-of-the-cork-tainted-carrots-13595196.php

These Maps Reveal Which States Buy the Most Liquor, Wine, and Beer

In terms of overall sales, New Hampshire tops the list (it’s also number one in terms of beer and spirits sales, and number three for wine).

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/states-buy-most-liquor-wine-beer-mapped

DRINKING BEER BEFORE WINE WON’T PREVENT A HANGOVER

The old adage of “beer before wine and you’ll feel fine” is a myth, according to Cambridge researchers, who have ruled that it doesn’t matter what order you drink in, you’ll still get a hangover if you drink too much.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/drinking-beer-before-wine-wont-prevent-a-hangover/

‘A’-LIST STAR: CONSIDERING JAPAN’S NATIVE RED GRAPE

Koshu may be Japan’s leading native grape but the versatile Muscat Bailey A is hot on its heels, used in producing a wide range of the country’s wines.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/a-list-star-considering-japans-native-red-grape/

Why I get all sniffy about wine snobs

Research found that 80 per cent of those leaving shops with wine were female.

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/17412554.column-why-i-get-all-sniffy-about-wine-snobs/

IS IT SNOBBY TO BRING YOUR OWN WINE ON PLANES?

Not many people realize this, but you actually can bring your own booze on airplanes. Provided you stick to 100ml bottles, you can even bring it from home. One thing you can’t do: serve it to yourself on board.

https://www.godsavethepoints.com/2019/02/07/is-it-snobby-to-bring-your-own-wine-on-planes/

THE 20 BEST BOURBONS FOR EVERY BUDGET

In 2017, Kentucky’s bourbon production reached 1.7 million barrels, the highest it’s been since 1972. There are currently more bourbon barrels residing in Kentucky than there are human inhabitants.

We Have MANY In Stock!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-bourbon-whiskeys-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7058fcdf4d-Feb_07_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7058fcdf4d-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-7058fcdf4d-38937345&mc_cid=7058fcdf4d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

5% raise for six-figure NH Liquor Commission executives rejected over failure to meet revenue targets

Total Wine & More, which started opening Massachusetts locations in 2017, has cost the NHLC an estimated $175 million a year in sales. In addition to six stores in eastern Massachusetts, Total Wine also has a robust mail order business for wine.

https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/raise-for-six-figure-nh-liquor-commission-executives-rejected-over/article_c6b042f7-0eef-556e-85ea-c593474b5f4e.html

Häagen-Dazs Launches Six Booze-Infused Ice Cream Flavors

Häagen-Dazs Spirits,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like. Booze. Infused. Ice. Cream.

https://amp.foodandwine.com/news/haagen-dazs-boozy-ice-cream

Paid posts: Welcome to the 21st-century world of wine blogging

Who cares about integrity or honesty or legitimate reviews? I’ll just run paid posts

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/paid-posts-welcome-to-the-21st-century-world-of-wine-blogging/

Healthy Wines: What the Labels Really Mean

Clean-crafted and Dry / Ketogenic defined

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

Mr Grumpy: show me the vintage

Interesting view on vintage dates and wine buyong

https://www.therealreview.com/2019/02/07/mr-grumpy-show-me-the-vintage/

Before You Sip That Cocktail, a Few Safety Warnings

Today’s rule-breaking bartenders can unwittingly concoct a health hazard, but a website is here to help stave off trouble.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/dining/drinks/cocktail-safety-bartender.html

Myth Vs. Fact: Wine

The Onion debunks some of the common myths about wine.

https://www.theonion.com/myth-vs-fact-wine-1832461474

Get To Know The Reds Of Classic White Wine Regions

While wine regions all around the world offer delicious and intriguing options for white wine lovers, some regions in particular are known solely for their white wines.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2019/02/08/reds-from-white-wine-regions/#531b7cab1eb1

3 Types of Wine That Pair with Nearly Every Dish

No matter what you cook up, these reliable bottles have you covered

https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/easy-wine-pairing-guide

Don’t Judge Wine By its Price Tag

Choosing the right wine in a shop with hundreds of bottles can be intimidating. How do you pick a bottle that leaves an impression?

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/food/Dont-Judge-Wine-By-its-Price-Tag/4258338-4972858-x6k2xoz/index.html

Everything you need to know about oaked wine

The term oaked is often used relating to a wine but what exactly does that mean?

https://www.thevisitor.co.uk/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oaked-wine-1-9583629

7 Great Beer and Music Collaborations

Here are some of the most high-profile collaborations to hit shelves recently.

https://oct.co/essays/7-best-beer-band-collaborations?utm_source=oct_nl_dek&mc_cid=8e3a430688&mc_eid=00cc7421f2

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 Does Clear Ice Really Matter?

 WHAT AMERICA DRINKS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

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Mezcal’s popularity puts pressure on producers

While Tequila has taken off, younger sibling mezcal is raring to go. But with its increasing popularity comes pressure on the raw materials that are used to make it, and the need to educate potential consumers about the spirit.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/mezcal-piggybacking-off-the-success-of-tequila/

Dry for 162 years, Massachusetts’s town now allows alcohol sales

The Rockport Board of Selectmen this week voted unanimously to give the coastal community’s only grocery store a license for take-home alcohol sales.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2019/01/26/dry-for-162-years-massachusetts-town-now-allows-alcohol-sales

New Svedka Rosé Vodka

Svedka has unveiled a new Rosé extension, a 30%-abv vodka containing 5% rosé wine. Launching next month at $17 a 1-liter bottle, the new expression will have dedicated advertising through the brand’s recently introduced “Bring Your Own Spirit” campaign, and will receive the largest spend for any Svedka flavor launch to date. Constellation tells SND that the rosé vodka holds strategic value for the brand as it looks to expand in on-premise markets.

“Svedka was built in the off-premise, and we continue to dominate in that channel,” says Carl Evans, Constellation’s vice president for spirits marketing. “Based on the Rosé movement in the on-premise, we’re confident this SKU will flourish there as well. We’ve been laser-focused on programming for the on-premise and have seen tremendous potential for Svedka Rosé within the cocktail culture.” According to Impact Databank, Svedka grew 1% to 4.4 million cases in the U.S. last year.

The Lost Wine Consumer of 2019

The industry isn’t only at a cross-roads, we stand a chance of losing the wine consumer altogether.

https://svbwine.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-lost-wine-consumer-of-2019.html

Sicily rediscovers six indigenous grape varieties previously thought to be extinct

Rediscovered and added to the Italian National Register of Grape Varieties. The six grapes are the reds Inzolia Nera, Lucignola, Orisi, Usirioto and Vitrarolo, and the white Recunu.

http://imbibe.com/news-articles/wines/sicily-rediscovers-six-indigenous-grape-varieties-previously-thought-extinct/

Should you stop drinking prosecco for ethical reasons?

Demand for the Italian white wine has surged in recent years, and increased production has led to soil erosion. So should prosecco join beef and others on the naughty list?

https://www.theguardian.com/food/shortcuts/2019/jan/28/should-you-stop-drinking-prosecco-for-ethical-reasons

Are organic grapes better for winemaking?

Here are the results from recent studies, which have focused on the consequences that alternative farming systems have on vine, grape and wine parameters.

https://blog.vintagereport.com/en/2019/01/21/organic-grapes-winemaking/

HOW TO REALLY USE MARSALA WINE

Famous British chef Delia Smith boosted sales of Marsala years ago when she poured the amber liquid into one of her famous recipes.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/how-to-really-use-marsala-wine/?viewall=1#ixzz5e1LQvypf

The World’s Best Places for Growing Chenin Blanc

To understand everything there is to know about the French variety, here’s a guide to the different styles and regions of Chenin Blanc production worldwide.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-chenin-blanc-types-guide/

The Rise of Australia’s Other Grapes

Grenache, Roussanne, and Nebbiolo are among the varieties helping to redefine Australian wine

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-rise-of-australias-other-grapes/

10% Of U.S. Wine Retail Sales Shipped Direct To Consumers In 2018

According to the 2019 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping Report, over 6 million cases of domestic U.S. wine were shipped DtC  in 2018 (up 9% over 2017

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/01/26/10-of-u-s-wine-retail-sales-shipped-direct-to-consumers-in-2018/#2491c13d2c44

CHAMPAGNE EXPORTS OVERTAKE DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 50 YEARS

Estimated figures for total shipments during the past year show that more Champagne was consumed in foreign markets than France for the first time in over 50 years.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/champagne-exports-overtake-domestic-consumption-for-first-time-in-over-50-years/

Shanken News Daily Launches Weekly Cannabis Edition

In response to the rapid emergence of cannabis as a consumer category in North America, Shanken News Daily is pleased to announce that it will launch a new weekly newsletter covering the cannabis market, with a special focus on the movements of major drinks industry companies.

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 Mondavi Targets Female Drinkers With New Flat Top Hills Brand

Mondavi & Family is introducing a new California wine brand, Flat Top Hills, aimed at female consumers in their 30s and 40s with household income in the $45,000-$80,000 range. The new brand includes five wines: a Sauvignon Blanc ($14), Rosé ($14), Chardonnay ($14), Red Blend ($16), and Cabernet Sauvignon ($16).

“We’re looking to strengthen our overall brand portfolio with the addition of Flat Top Hills in a growing price segment,” says Mark Koppen, C. Mondavi’s vice president of marketing. The new franchise will debut February 1 in select on- and off-premise accounts in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, with additional markets slated to launch this fall. Sourced from Yolo County, Dunnigan Hills, Monterey Coast, Lodi, Sonoma County, and the Central Coast, the brand is named for the flat-topped summits of the Mondavi family’s Dunnigan Hills vineyards, where consulting winemaker Angelina Mondavi and her siblings and cousins played as children.

Overall, C. Mondavi had volume of over 1.5 million cases last year. “We’re seeing strong trends in our core Charles Krug Napa Valley wines as well as our CK Mondavi and Family line of everyday wines,” Koppen notes, adding that Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet varietals are performing especially well, and that the company is seeing “some positive signs in Merlot.”

Drinking wine better than exercise if you want to live a long life, study finds

A recent study from the University of California found those who drank two glasses of beer or wine every day had a better chance of living longer

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/110247551/drinking-wine-better-than-exercise-if-you-want-to-live-a-long-life-study-finds

MARLBOROUGH, WHERE SAUVIGNON BLANC FLIES CLOSE TO THE SUN
At the northeastern tip of the South Island it is sheltered from all the major and most extreme climatic influences, and instead has a sunny but fresh maritime climate – ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.
https://aroundtheworldin80harvests.com/2018/12/14/marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-mecca/?fbclid=IwAR0x6HZSIYFaKm_2mwLkFg5jk8tleZv5rROIALMmNplDe4xwSYjRgU_2sO0

BRAD AND ANGELINA’S MIRAVAL TO LAUNCH NEW ROSÉ

Château Miraval, which is still co-owned by Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has announced the launch of a new rosé to join its established Miraval Rosé, launched in 2012, called ‘Studio by Miraval’.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/brad-and-angelinas-chateau-miraval-to-launch-new-rose/

THE MOST EXPENSIVE VINEYARDS IN BORDEAUX, MAPPED

Here are the most expensive vineyards in Bordeaux, by land prices per hectare, in 2017.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-expensive-bordeaux-vineyards-map/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0301a8029a-Jan_30_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0301a8029a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-0301a8029a-38937345&mc_cid=0301a8029a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SCREAMING EAGLE WINERY

Founded in 1986 by former real estate agent Jean Phillips, Screaming Eagle epitomizes low-production, exclusive Napa winemaking.

https://vinepair.com/articles/screaming-eagle-best-napa-cabernet/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0301a8029a-Jan_30_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0301a8029a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-0301a8029a-38937345&mc_cid=0301a8029a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Head of French Taittinger Champagne house says the ‘crazy’ English invented the fizzy wine

It was an English physician, Christopher Merret, who first described the process of adding sugar to a wine to carbonate it by creating a second fermentation.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/30/head-french-taittinger-champagne-house-says-crazy-english-invented/

WHAT AMERICA DRINKS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

Seasonal drinking is America’s most accessible pastime.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-drinks-holidays-year/

Learn to Taste by Taking Better Wine Tasting Notes

Why Taking Notes Makes You Smarter

https://winefolly.com/review/learn-to-taste-by-taking-better-wine-tasting-notes/

Does Clear Ice Really Matter?

Many top-tier bars still argue that clear ice offers little beyond aesthetics. But that’s not the only consideration.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/does-making-clear-ice-cubes-really-matter-cocktail-bars/

How Natural Wines Develop Reductive Notes

With little or no sulfites added, natural wines should be more at risk of oxidation. So why do some yield reductive notes?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-natural-wines-develop-reductive-notes/

Cannabis, wine still a murky mixture

Experts see crossover opportunities, but regulations and other obstacles loom.

https://www.farmprogress.com/grapes/cannabis-wine-still-murky-mixture

How Do You Prevent Wine Fraud? With Blockchain-Enabled Labels

Not that most of consider it on a regular basis, but fraud is a serious issue in the wine world.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/blockchain-traceable-wine

Pringles Wine Tumblers Exist, So Now You Can Channel Your Inner Walmart Woman

Have you been following the story of aTexas woman who won everyone’s hearts after getting banned from Walmart for drinking wine out of a Pringles can while operating an electric scooter?

https://www.myrecipes.com/news/pringles-wine-tumblers

NUTRITIONAL FACTS OF WINE

Let’s consider the nutritional facts behind your wines to, at least, knock one worry off your plate and help you plan accordingly for the goals you’re setting

https://ilikethisgrape.com/the-nutritional-considerations-for-wine

You Never Have To Choose Again: Wine Cocktails Are Here And Damn, They’re Delicious

Do I want to drink wine tonight? Or am I in the mood for an interesting cocktail? Turns out, there is a solution: A wine cocktail.

https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/217838/how-to-make-wine-cocktails/

NINE PRODUCERS BREAK WITH CAVA TO FORM ‘CORPINNAT’

Nine producers have formally broken ties with the Cava DO to form their own EU-recognised body known as Corpinnat with the first bottles bearing the name due to be released this spring.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/nine-producers-break-with-cava-to-form-corpinnat/

New Angels Envy

Louisville, Kentucky’s Angel’s Envy will launch a Sherry cask-finished Bourbon in limited quantities on February 15. The 50% abv whiskey ($200) is blended from Bourbon aged between four and nine years before spending an additional two to three years finishing in Oloroso Sherry casks. Only 3,600 bottles of Angel’s Envy Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks will be available at the brand’s distillery and in select retailers in Kentucky. Bacardi acquired Angel’s Envy in 2015.

NBA Kings and Bogle Vineyards Release “Proud Roots” 2016 Vintage Wine

Grapes Harvested in 2016 Celebrate Golden 1 Center’s Opening and Highlight Sacramento’s Agricultural Community — Wine will be available at Golden 1 Center on February 2

https://www.nba.com/kings/news/sacramento-kings-and-bogle-vineyards-release-proud-roots-2016-vintage-wine

VinePair Continues to Be Largest and Fastest Growing Drinks Media Brand 2019

Brings Wine & Beer Reviews & Print Magazine Launch
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4136722#ixzz5eO0do8Oa

Sting Operation Targets Cheap Grapes in Fancy Wines

More than 50 companies tied to Italian wine exports are under investigation for fraudulent practices.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/sting-operation-targets-cheap-grapes-in-fancy-wines

We all whine about the cold, but what about the wine?

Minnesota wine grapes are designed to survive the cold, but is this cold too much for them?

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/we-all-whine-about-the-cold-but-what-about-the-wine/89-4981dc90-bd22-4caf-8991-46f52cf0e2ad

Drink Up at the Booze History Museum of Staten Island

Tours are usually conducted in Russian, and they frequently turn into larger celebrations of Jewish and Russian culture, with musical performances and potluck buffets.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/nyregion/vodka-russia-museum-staten-island.html

Which foods or beverages should I avoid before a wine tasting? And is there anything that I should be eating or drinking before a tasting?

Good question—professional tasters have a variety of pregame rituals. This is also a good time to bring up that before (and while) tasting wine, it’s smart to avoid heavy scents, like perfume, smoke or even lotions and soaps. It’s also important to pay attention to certain supplements or drugs, prescription or otherwise, that might interfere with your taste buds (or be contra-indicated with alcohol, even if you are spitting). Some antibiotics can cause a bitter aftertaste, for example.

Every taster has their own list of foods that might personally clash with wines. For me, things like Brussels sprouts, raw garlic or onions and cauliflower tend to repeat on me, and that aftertaste can be very distracting. I also avoid the foods that are known to fight with wine: asparagus, artichokes, oily fishes (no tuna fish sandwiches!), vinegar and pickled items. Some tasters avoid coffee and tea, which both also have a lot of tannins, before a tasting. Bitter and spicy foods can also sensitize taste buds, causing tannins or acidity to seem harsher.

In general, professional tasters tend to make sure to stay hydrated (with water), and most stick to healthy, neutral meals on tasting days. I also like to taste when I’m a little bit hungry—I feel like it heightens my perceptions—but it’s a fine line, because I hate to taste when I’m starving, because I find a grumbling tummy distracting. Some tasters also like to eat plain crackers during a tasting, which can help alleviate tannin fatigue.

What Wine Marketers Should Know about Cannabis Consumers

Adult-use cannabis legalization has ushered in a new consumer of THC products—here’s a snapshot of the demographic

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-wine-marketers-should-know-about-cannabis-consumers/

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