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Eight online courses to educate spirits fans
Regardless of a pandemic-induced increase in online learning, distance learning remains a flexible and accessible way to gain further education and understanding. There are many organisations that offer distance and online learning, with courses aimed at complete beginners to professionals.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/eight-online-courses-to-educate-spirits-fans/
New JD
Jack Daniel’s has debuted a line of whiskey-based canned cocktails. The new lineup includes Jack & Seltzer, Jack & Cola, and Jack, Honey & Lemonade offerings, all of which are made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey. While the Jack & Cola and Jack, Honey & Lemonade cocktails are each canned at 7% abv, the 97-calorie Jack & Seltzer is at a slightly lower 5% abv. The new Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails are available across the U.S. at a retail price of $13 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.
What Does ‘Structure’ Mean in Wine?
It’s a complex concept that requires a pretty nuanced understanding of wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/01/wine-structure-balance-tannins/
How do you tell the difference between tannins and acidity in wine?
Understandably, it can be tricky to sort out what’s behind the way a wine feels in your mouth.
Legacy Winery Ponzi Vineyards Announces New AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
The TTB has announced the approval of the Laurelwood District AVA, the latest American Viticultural Area within Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANTS IN LODI VINEYARDS
In California there are approximately 300 described ant species and of those species around 33 have been accidentally introduced
https://www.lodigrowers.com/identification_of_ants_in_lodi_vineyards/
Path to ballot cleared for question on beer, wine sales in MA
Massachusetts voters will get their say on a ballot question that would expand the ability of convenience stores to sell beer and wine, thanks to a May 26 decision by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.
https://newenglandinhouse.com/2020/06/02/path-to-ballot-cleared-for-question-on-beer-wine-sales/
US drinkers continue to buy RTDs and Tequila
For the 12-week period between the 7 March and 23 May, total alcohol sales in the US off-trade rose 26.8%. Spirits led the growth at 35.8%, followed by wine at 30.8% and beer, flavored malt beverage (FMB) and cider at 21.6%.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/us-drinkers-continue-to-buy-rtds-and-tequila/
Thoughts on Memorializing Your Appreciation of Fine Wine
A memory wine is a wine harvested in the year of the birth of someone special, typically purchased at, or soon after, release and then stored away by the bestower until that date in the future when the recipient attains a landmark.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/thoughts-on-memorializing-your-appreciation-of-fine-wine/
Which wine goes best with your barbecue food?
Wine expert Kathryn McWhirter has been writing about food and wine matching for decades.
https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/06/which-wine-goes-best-with-your-barbecue/
22 Defining Moments in the History of Craft Beer
As the craft beer “trend” turned into a stable, profitable, and growing industry over the past 20 years, there have been plenty of defining moments.
50 of the Most Eye-Rolling Wine Snob Moments
Sometimes the worst wine snob is so full of themselves they can see what they had for breakfast two days ago. And sometimes it comes from them having zero idea what they’re talking about.
5 Spanish Cured Meats and What to Drink With Them
Styles and seasonings for “charcutería” vary by region, but here are five Spanish cured meats you should know — and what to drink with them.
14 of the Best-Canned Cocktails for Summer 2020
Also known in the drinks business as ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, canned cocktails have evolved in recent years to become one of the most diverse subcategories of drinks that can be enjoyed from portable packaging.
New Lawson’s
Vermont-based Lawson’s Finest Liquids has introduced Little Sip IPA. Billed as a younger cousin to Lawson’s flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA, Little Sip is 6.2% abv brew with a similar hop-forward character to Sip of Sunshine, but with a slightly lower alcohol content. It’s rolling out in four-packs of 16-ounce cans in Vermont beginning June 29. The Lawson’s range also includes Knockout Blonde, Above the Clouds Golden Ale, Hopzilla Double IPA, and Scrag Mountain Pils, among others.
Considering the 375 ml Format: The Case for the Alternative Packaging Size
Here is a modest proposal: wineries making expensive wines should consider making more 375 ml bottles this year for sampling purposes.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=231724
Robots armed with UV light fight grape mildew
Robots fitted with ultraviolet light lamps that roam vineyards at night are proving effective at killing powdery mildew, a devastating pathogen for many crops, including grapes.
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/06/robots-armed-uv-light-fight-grape-mildew
Fighting fakes | A guide to buying wine in China
There are different kinds of products, which range in offense from petty crime to severely criminal and harmful to people’s health.
http://www.grapewallofchina.com/2020/06/03/fighting-fakes-a-guide-to-buying-wine-in-china/
Quintessential Introduces an American “Super Tuscan” Wine
With the bold declaration on the label that this is an “American Super Tuscan Blend,” family owned-and-operated fine wine importer, marketer and sales company Quintessential is bringing a new Italian-inspired Napa Valley red wine to the trade under the Fratelli name.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=231691
How to pair wine with your favorite takeaway meals
While takeaway meals may not excite fellow wine enthusiasts as much as dining out, you can still successfully experiment with food and wine pairings from the comfort of your dining table or sofa.
Beaujolais nouveau 2020 to be released earlier than normal
Beaujolais Nouveau wines will be able to leave wineries as early as October 5, 2020, one week earlier than usual
https://www.vitisphere.com/news-91808-Beaujolais-nouveau-2020-to-be-released-earlier-than-normal.htm
The problem with biodynamics: myths, quacks and pseudoscience
To convince others as to why they should take a more active position against aspects of biodynamics.
https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/biodynamic-viticulture-pseudoscience/
Five lessons wine teaches you about investing
An aspect of wine directly related to an investing concept.
The Climate Phenomenon that Produces Wines with ‘Electric Acidity’
While many wine lovers know that big swings generally translate into fresh, lively bottlings, few know how it happens, or where crisp, electric wines are most frequently produced.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/04/wine-diurnal-range/
France to transform surplus wine into hand sanitizer
Wine sales and exports, particularly to the US, plunged at the height of the coronavirus crisis, leaving winemakers with millions of litres of unsold wine.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-france-surplus-wine-sanitiser.html
BIODYMAMICS KEY TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION SAYS BAROLO PRODUCER
With biodynamics, we get more balanced grapes, they are not green and unprepared, which means we can have an early harvest, and have ripe grapes
Six things the wine business is doing to cut costs and drum up business during the duration
It hasn’t been easy for wine producers, marketers, and PR types during the pandemic
9 Things You Should Know About La Marca Prosecco
La Marca produces the two major types of Prosecco.
Why Simple Carbon Dioxide Is the Hottest New Ingredient in Modern Winemaking
Carbonic maceration is without a doubt one of the cooler phrases in winemaking.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-carbonic-maceration-wine-fermentation/
Nosecco? Wine Makers Fight Over Trademark for Non-Alcoholic Fizz
A French wine group is challenging a decision that its non-alcoholic Nosecco brand unlawfully evoked the protected Italian category Prosecco.
What corks can reveal about the wine in your bottle
The cork tells some important details about the wine
Black Winemaker Launches ‘Love-Infused’ Wine After Loss Of Wife
With the creation of Longevity Wines — what he likes to call, “a love infused brand.”
https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/food-drinks/black-winemaker-launches-longevity/
Is Riedel Crystal Or Glass? The truth of Riedel Wine Glasses
The more costly series of Riedel, such as the Sommelier, Vitis, Vinum, Vinum Extreme, and Vinum XL and the Wine series are made of crystal.
https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/is-riedel-crystal-or-glass
How To Pair Beef Jerky With Beer And Wine
Some light on how to pair the proteins alongside your favorite adult beverages, namely: beer and wine.
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 06-08-20
June 8, 2020
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June 8, 2020
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06-08-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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New Products
What Kind of Glass Do You Serve Rosé Wine In?
Scientists find genetic link to alcohol misuse
Which IPAs Should Be Considered ‘Modern Classics?
Mead All About It
Mead, as you might well know, is a fermented beverage made with honey.
https://chapelboro.com/town-square/now-beer-this-mead-all-about-it
The Science of Terpenes and Isoprenoids
Of all the aroma compounds found in wine, terpenes seem to get the most attention and study.
The Many Faces of the ‘Wine Mom’
A wine mom, alone, is someone who likes a drink to take the edge off of parenting, and who’s willing to poke fun at that fact
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/wine-moms-explained/612001/
The Best European Wine Regions You’ve Never Heard Of
In the 19th century, Serbia was one of the most important wine-making areas of the Austro-Hungarian empire
https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/wine/serbian-wine-country
The Best Podcast for Your Wine Personality Type
But like choosing a bottle to have with dinner, the range of wine podcasts can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for
https://outwines.blog/2020/05/26/the-best-podcast-for-your-wine-personality-type/amp/
Mass. SJC Allows Beer, Wine Sale Ballot Question to Move Forward
The question would let local authorities issue licenses allowing food stores to sell beer and wine and be in addition to existing licenses issued for the sale of alcoholic beverages
Supporters of a ballot question that would let convenience stores and other food stores sell beer and wine won a key legal battle in Massachusetts’s highest court
The new licenses could be issued as soon as December if the question is approved. There would also be no limits on the number of licenses any one company could control after a phase-in period.
If approved by voters in 2020, would “do great harm to public safety and the alcohol beverages industry of Massachusetts.”
It would also reform the age verification process for buying alcohol, and impose requirements on the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to maintain a certain number of inspectors.
https://www.masspack.org/resources/Documents/1.%20Ballot%20Question_Cumberland%20Farms.pdf
Mass Pack Explains The Proposed Bill in A Podcast
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10 Things You Should Know About Aperol
As bar ingredients go, it’s both incredibly unique and fairly flexible
The Soviet Union Paid Pepsi With Vodka and Warships in Decades-Long Barter
Since rubles were not traded internationally, in exchange for Pepsi’s cola concentrate, the Soviet Union provided Stolichnaya vodka for exclusive distribution within the U.S.
10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE WINES
While low-cal wines have no set industry standard, they are generally at least 15% lighter than the standard 120 to 130 calories found in a 150ml serving
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/10-of-the-worlds-lowest-calorie-wines/
The Science Behind the Main Wine Aromas, Explained
Some aromas in wine come from the grape itself and are the same compounds that occur elsewhere in nature.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/27/aromas-wine-describe-guide/
Natural Lambrusco Is Just the Beginning
But over the last two decades, not only has Lambrusco reclaimed its reputation as one of the world’s singular sparkling wines, but Emilia-Romagna has shown that its prowess with bubbly goes well beyond Lambrusco.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/natural-lambrusco-just-the-beginning-emilia-romagna-sparkling-wine/
Surprising Find Suggests Medieval Scotland Actually Land of Wine-Sipping Big-City Folk
A recent excavation has found a massive 6th-century settlement in Scotland—by far the largest of its kind—where urban inhabitants may have clinked glasses of imported Mediterranean vintages
Schioppettino, the forgotten grape that sounds like it tastes: crackling!
Even though Schioppettino has a long history in Friuli-Venezia Giulia — the grape is mentioned in local documents as far back as the 13th century — by the 1960s, many thought it had gone extinct.
Wine Tasting and Book Learning
There is little evidence that expert wine tasters have greater physiological capacities to taste than non-experts or novices. What they have is book learning and experience.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/05/27/wine-tasting-and-book-learning/
Scientists find genetic link to alcohol misuse
After analyzing the genes of more than 435,000 people, the team were able to identify 29 variants that were linked with alcohol misuse, 19 of which were previously unknown genetic risk factors.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/scientists-find-genetic-link-to-alcohol-misuse/
Wine And Chinese Food: 7 Delicious Pairings
Chinese cuisine is far from homogeneous. So it’s a challenge to find a wine that can manage the complexity of its flavors.
We Asked 10 Brewers: Which IPAs Should Be Considered ‘Modern Classics?
With so many IPAs on the market, what constitutes a classic of the modern era? We asked brewers throughout the U.S. and U.K. what sticks out.
ROMAN MOSAIC UNEARTHED UNDER ITALIAN VINEYARD
There are not many vineyards in the world that can add Roman mosaic tiles to their soil composition list.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/roman-mosaic-unearthed-under-italian-vineyard/
Ingredient Labeling: A Winemaker Strikes Back
While the EU and foods in the United States have one set standard they must adhere to, wineries have potentially 50 different standards.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/05/ingredient-labeling-a-winemaker-strikes-back
Italian winemakers see trouble ahead
The Italian wine sector is under pressure on all fronts, with tourism and travel retail shuttered, exports falling and domestic consumption contracting due to the pandemic’s impact on the on trade.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/italian-winemakers-see-trouble-ahead
WHAT WINE GOES WITH LAMB?
Wine goes with lamb like the sun goes with springtime.
https://wine.net/what-wine-goes-with-lamb/
Wine scores rant: Top-notch cava gets 86 points, about the same as a crummy supermarket wine
Because wine scores are less than useless. They reflect the critic’s biases, and not the quality of the wine.
Peyton Manning Takes the Whiskey Field with Sweetens Cove
Sweetens Cove 13 year old Tennessee Straight bourbon, is the Handiwork of master distiller and blender Marianne Eaves, formerly of Woodford Reserve and Castle & Key.
https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/peyton-manning-sweetens-cove-bourbon-whiskey/
New Jim Beam App
Beam Suntory has updated the Jim Beam Augmented Reality App, now allowing users to share messages with friends and family that will play when a user scans the rosette on a bottle of Jim Beam White. For every custom message sent, Beam Suntory will donate $5 to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Relief Fund, up to $50,000.
A Doctor’s Tips On Choosing Healthier Wines
Wines can vary in terms of sugar content, calories, and alcohol content.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9839185/what-is-healthiest-wine-women
Boston based man ‘pours’ wine in the most unusual manner. Watch
Whether you are a wine connoisseur or not, we can guarantee that you probably haven’t seen anyone pour their drink like this before.
13,000 bottles of ruined wine turned into sanitizer
Estelle Imports, a local distributor, ordered the wine and after five weeks in transit from Italy, it arrived ruined.
What Kind of Glass Do You Serve Rosé Wine In?
Called “the people’s wine”, rosé is the easiest wine to drink without the nuances of drinking red wine.
https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/what-kind-of-glass-do-you-serve-rose-wine-in
Grab a Free Copy of the Wine Institute’s Wine Cocktail eBook
While deciding between a lovely glass of California wine and a fabulous cocktail may seem like a difficult choice, a new eBook shows that you can enjoy both—in the same glass.
AldiDiploma
If you’ve got a friend who loves talking wine, get them the Aldiploma. It’s been designed with our resident wine expert Sam Caporn to teach people all there is to know about their favourite drink, from the basics to the finer points. There are 6 FREE online modules to take.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/aldiploma
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
Franklin Wine Club Wines
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) Podcast Episode 113
June 5, 2020Exploring All Things Wine With You!
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June 2, 2020
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June 1, 2020
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06-01-2020
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What Our Wine Choices Say About Our State Of Mind During COVID-19
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The 10 Best Drinks Movies of All Time (and What to Sip While Watching)
Europe Moves on Wine Ingredient Labeling
European wine producer trade groups have to list wine ingredients, however, industry divisions have emerged over which substances used to make wine should be defined as ingredients, and whether they should be listed on labels, or off-label via QR bar codes.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/05/europe-moves-on-wine-ingredient-labeling
10 WRONG THINGS YOU PROBABLY ASSUMED ABOUT NATURAL WINE
An unpretentious look at what makes natural wine so special.
https://www.maxim.com/food-drink/10-natural-wine-facts-wine-unfiltered-book
The Sense of Smelling
Wine professionals are always sniffing and sampling and perhaps that might also be the reason why they are more alert to their loss of smell during Covid-19.
https://www.heinonwine.com/blog/the-sense-of-smelling/
How Bourbon Saved Rebecca Ruth, a 100-Year-Old Candy Store and Kentucky Treasure
Other than a few brands going strong, bourbon’s best domestic story of the late 1980s was Rebecca Ruth candy maker, who was making bourbon candies and appealing to the American sweet tooth.
The Return of Mateus Rosé
This column’s title is a bit misleading. Mateus Rosé never really went away, so how can it return?
https://wineeconomist.com/2020/05/19/mateus/
Move Over Malbec, There’s A New Grape In Town
Although Malbec and Argentina are intertwined in the minds of many wine lovers, it is not the only grape grown in this South American country.
The 20 Best Vodka Brands of 2020
The TTB officially defined vodka as “neutral spirits distilled or treated after distillation with charcoal or other materials so as to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color.”
‘Camp Cocktails’ Offers Approachable Yet Sophisticated Sips for Outdoor Enthusiasts
It totally makes sense that you might not want to compromise that when you’re out in the woods.”
US MILITARY OFFICIALS TRACKED WITH BEER RATINGS ON UNTAPPD
Untappd users log hundreds, often thousands of time-stamped location data points,
France Launches Official Natural Wine Certification. Does Anyone Really Want It?
There remains one problem. The term “natural” has no widely accepted definition in wine and, until this year, had no legal certification.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/19/natural-wine-definition-france/
The Booming Popularity of Instagram Live Wine Events
Of course, it’s not just wineries who are rushing to this platform. Pretty much everyone is hopping on the IG LIVE train from celebrities to chefs and musicians to regular folks just wanting to chat.
https://spitbucket.net/2020/05/19/the-booming-popularity-of-instagram-live-wine-events/
Rosé Water
Rosé Water, a canned beverage billed as a hybrid of rosé wine and sparkling water, has expanded to 15 states, including North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, California, and Illinois, among others. The 4.9%-abv entry is made from Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cabernet Franc sourced from France’s Loire Valley, blended with sparkling water from the Austrian Alps. It retails at $13-$17 a six-pack of 8.5-ounce cans, which are also sold individually at about $3 a can. Each can has 69 calories. The Wilmington, North Carolina-based company is aiming to be present in 48 states by the end of the year.
Why are bees important in the vineyard?
There is a lot of existing research showing how bees help cover crops (and vice versa)
https://www.decanter.com/learn/why-are-bees-important-in-the-vineyard-438381/
Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Wines To Pair With BBQ And Grilled Foods
Father’s Day is often associated with distilled spirits, such as bourbon or cognac. But if your father really loves BBQ and grilled or smoked foods, there’s some wines perfect for everything from steaks to ribs.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE COMPLICATED WORLD OF NATURAL WINE
Whether you are enjoying a natural wine from an ancient Georgian vessel or a rather newer iteration of the fermented grape juice from Chile, you may be wondering what exactly constitutes wine being deemed as natural?
https://coveteur.com/2020/05/20/natural-wine-guide/
Take a Virtual Trip to California Wine Country with Zoom Backgrounds
Wine Institute is offering background photos for the Zoom video conference service that depict stunning vineyard and winery scenes across the Golden State.
Would You Drink Wine from A Can? Here’s Why You Should Consider It
Not only are canned wines more convenient to transport, but they are also eco-friendly and recyclable.
https://www.cookist.com/would-you-drink-wine-from-a-can-heres-why-you-should-consider-it/
The 10 Best Drinks Movies of All Time (and What to Sip While Watching)
Perhaps it’s no coincidence that many of the best movies of all time include a heavy focus on imbibing, from ongoing thematic references to entire booze-soaked plots
8 Things You Should Know About Deep Eddy Vodka
Like another super-chill Texan export we know, the Austin-based vodka brand seems to straddle the divide between craft/indie culture (local-ish ingredients, brand cohesion) and a more relaxed, everyday drinking vibe.
Can you Cook with Red Sparkling Wine?
Sparkling Wines for cooking can take a varied presence from using some during marination to splashing some in during the last phase of cooking.
https://glassofbubbly.com/can-you-cook-with-red-sparkling-wine/
Which is the best Sparkling Wine to go with Creamy Cheese?
It is very true that not all wines pair with all cheeses, there will be clashes as well as those which are match made in heaven pairings.
https://glassofbubbly.com/which-is-the-best-sparkling-wine-to-go-with-creamy-cheese/
All systems go for pink Prosecco
Prosecco DOC Rosé has now been enshrined in Italian law, meaning the trade can expect to see the first official ‘pink Proseccos’ hitting shelves in 2021.
https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/27163/All_systems_go_for_pink_Prosecco.html
New Stella
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced Stella Artois Solstice Lager, a new summer seasonal from the Belgian brand. The 4.5% abv lager has 105 calories per serving and is brewed with citrus essences for a crisp, summer-friendly beer. Initially launching in Phoenix next week, Stella Artois Solstice Lager will roll out nationally beginning June 8 in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles through Labor Day.
How to taste wine when you’ve lost your senses
But now, loss of smell – and taste – are not only officially recognized by the World Health Organization as symptoms of the disease, but researchers also think that up to two-thirds of people who are infected by the coronavirus present with these symptoms.
How to Build Your Own Virtual Wine Tour on Google Earth
Stuck at home but armed with a Wi-Fi connection, we are still able to do a lot of virtual tours, even if it involves a lot more clicking than actual walking.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-online-wine-tours-google-earth/
What Our Wine Choices Say About Our State Of Mind During COVID-19
What do your wine selections say about your state of mind?
Yes, you should stick your nose in the wine glass before you taste it. Here’s why.
Smelling your wine, or “nosing” it as some wine lovers say, is an important part of the tasting ritual.
Ingredient Labeling May Soon Show Up On Your Favorite Wine
The only ingredient TTB now mandates to appear on a domestic or imported wine is added sulfites
Wine: supermarket special offers aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be
You need also to be cautious about “special offers”, which may not be quite as good as they look
What are wine tasters trying to communicate when they describe “texture”?
Describing wine’s flavors can be difficult. Describing its texture might be even more challenging
6 Women-Led Wine Startups You Need to Know
Here are six women-led wine startups that you need to know (and are sommelier-approved!).
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/women-entrepreneurs-wine-startup-companies
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Multiple choice test reveals the types best suited to your tastes based on your choice of fruit, dinner and dessert
The experts behind wine app Pingza have shared a test that will help reveal the type of wine you are most likely to enjoy based on your love of other food and drink.
How to Make Limoncello at Home
Limoncello, an Italian classic made with just a few easy-to-obtain ingredients (and a healthy dose of patience).
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/limoncello-recipe-diy-homemade/
Are Moldy Corks and Bottles Bad for Wine?
Have you ever looked in your wine refrigerator or cellar and noticed a bit of mold? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and your wine collection is not in trouble.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/02/24/can-mold-affect-wine/
Stocking your liquor cabinet like stocking a pantry
Whatever your goal, the trick to drawing out your inner bartender while staying home is to improvise and innovate, and above all, keep it simple.
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/may/09/stocking-your-liquor-cabinet-like-stock/
11 Things You Should Know About Cruzan Rum
Its history spans the worlds of colonialism, Hurricane Maria, absurdly strong family ties, and some spicy competition with the aforementioned Captain.
The New Way to Aperitivo At Home
Whether you’ve experienced it in real time or have only seen it in movies, you know the vibe of a Aperitivo
New Seltzer
Anheuser-Busch InBev is introducing Social Club Seltzer, a new brand of hard seltzers in classic cocktail flavors. Social Club is being distributed nationally in variety 12-packs and single-flavor 6-packs, with variants including an Old Fashioned, Sidecar, and Gimlet, all at 7% abv and with 150 calories a 12-ounce can. According to the company, “The alcohol comes from a cold-fermentation of sugar combined with purified water and cold-pressed fruits.” AB-InBev also markets hard seltzers under the Bon & Viv, Bud Light, and Natural Light brands.
11 Greatest Wine Movies & Documentaries Ever Made
Nothing can hold a candle to “Sideways,” the greatest wine movie ever made. Here’s my list.
Augmented Reality From Every Australian Wine
Consumers with the Winerytale app will be able to scan almost any Australian wine to see the story of the wine and the winery come to life with stunning augmented reality.
Winerytale – the leading augmented reality wine platform
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/augmented-reality-from-every-australian-wine-301056653.html
So You Think You Know Malo?
Malolactic fermentation is often explained by describing the buttery, creamy notes it contributes to many Chardonnays.
Wine & Medicine: An Enduring Historical Association
The story of wine is rife with pioneering winemaking doctors, and physicians over the millennia have made important contributions to wine writing and promotion, as consumers, producers, and prescribers.
Most Americans claim to drink responsibly in lockdown
The Covid-19 crisis has not increased alcohol consumption during working hours for 84% of respondents.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/most-americans-claim-to-drink-responsibly-in-lockdown/
Post Malone Debuts New Rosé Wine, Maison No. 9
Newest project, Maison No. 9, a crisp French rosé that goes on sale next month.
5 Subtle Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Wine
So if you’re experiencing any of these subtle signs you’re drinking too much wine, consider cutting back on your vino habits.
https://www.eatthis.com/drinking-too-much-wine/
Why Innovative Winemakers Are Adding Hops to Wine
Vintners are experimenting with dry-hopping their wines, creating exciting new wines that can exhibit the trademark aromas of many craft beers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/winemakers-adding-hops-to-wine/
Some Nifty Science to Help You Identify Wine Aromas
Behind those countless flavors we sniff is a molecule. It enters your nose, impacts your olfactory receptors, and generates a signal to your brain which tells us things like, “I’m smelling strawberry!”
The 30 Best Bourbon Whiskeys for Every Budget (2020)
There’s a compelling argument to be made that bourbon is America’s most important spirit.
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cheeseboard
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you cheese? It’s absolutely time for a cheeseboard.
14 Things You Should Know About Stolichnaya Vodka
Stolichnaya (stow-LEECH-na-ya), better known simply as Stoli, is a familiar bottle on the liquor store shelf, and one of the top-selling spirits brands in the world.
Millennials are Interested in Wine. Is Napa Interested in Them?
75% of millennials surveyed in 2019 said they would spend more money on wine if they had it
https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/13/millennials-wine-drink-napa/
The Best Wines to Pair with Sourdough Bread
Other drinks, too: bourbon works with sourdough, rum works with sourdough, mezcal works with sourdough… you get the picture.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-editor-pair-wine-sourdough-bread
5 Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Make at Your Next Party
While sparkling wine can be enjoyed on its own in chilled champagne flutes, it’s also a great addition to a wide array of mixed cocktails.
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sparkling-wine-cocktails-to-make-at-your-next-party
Ready-to-Drink Booze Is Winning the Stay-at-Home Drinking Game
While making a drink at a well-stocked home bar can be a joy for some, it turns out that others find happiness in popping open a single-serving can before the Zoom happy hour. And it’s cheaper, too.
The World Is Thirsty For Sparkling Wines, But Which Are The Winners?
The world now produces 2.5 billion bottles or sparkling wine. This is just under 8% of the world’s total wine production of 32.5 billion bottles.
3 Fun & Easy Prosecco Cocktails
Making a Cocktail is an enjoyable experience, especially when you have a professional Cocktail Kit and a load of ingredients to experiment with.
https://new.glassofbubbly.com/3-fun-easy-prosecco-cocktails/
Tequila brands pushing the boundaries of sustainability
This past year, a number of Tequila brands have upped the ante when it comes to creating a more sustainable sector – which could prove to be crucial to the category’s long‐term success.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/the-tequila-brands-championing-sustainability/
The 20 Best Free Online Games You Can Turn Into Drinking Games
There’s a huge spectrum of games available, from classic board games and card games, to online versions of tried-and-true drinking games we all (vaguely) remember from our college days.
New RTD
Martini & Rossi, part of the Bacardi portfolio, has launched two new frozen RTD cocktails, Frozé and Frosecco. The 6.5% abv wine cocktails come in 10-ounce packages and can be consumed right from the pouch or poured into glasses. Both are made from Italian wine with natural fruit flavors added and do not contain artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup. Martini & Rossi Frozé and Frosecco are now available across the U.S. for $4 a pouch.
Understanding Wind, an Underappreciated Part of Wine
Whatever happens, you often can taste “the wind” in your glass.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/14/wind-wine-vineyard/
What Wine Tasting Rooms Will Be Like For the Foreseeable Future
When it finally happens, visiting a tasting room in wine country will look a lot different than it does today
https://www.vinography.com/2020/05/what-wine-tasting-rooms-will-be-like-for-the-foreseeable-future
Is there such a thing as bad wine?
Some wines are just not very well made : as with chefs, winemakers can be good or bad at their jobs.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/15/bad-wine-good-wine-fiona-beckett
LET’S HEAR IT FOR OHIO: THE BUCKEYE STATE IS THE SIXTH LARGEST WINE PRODUCING STATE IN THE UNITED STATES.
The influx of German immigrants to the Ohio Valley guaranteed him success, as they liked his style of wines
As wine industry booms, craft beer is struggling
Craft beer, particularly brews made by small, artisan producers, is often consumed in bars, restaurants, tap rooms and brew pubs — all of which have closed in many communities across the United States.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Craft-brewers-upended-by-COVID-19-closure-of-tap-rooms-bars-34335645
Ten Myths About Wine That Waste Your Time And Maybe A Lot Of Your Money
Here are ten myths that will save you embarrassment and even some cash.
14 Of The Best Wine Subscriptions For Every Type Of Drinker
Here’s a look at the best wine subscriptions for everyone from the casual wine drinker to the serious collector.
I think there’s broken glass inside my wine bottle. How did that happen?
I’m guessing that it was not broken glass that you saw, but actually a harmless and naturally occurring tartrate crystal
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