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Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR WINE IS VEGAN
Inside Hennessy | How Cognac is Made?
The 10 Best Light Beers for Athletes
5 easy tricks to avoid looking stupid when ordering wine in public — while still getting exactly what you like
What makes wine exciting and sometimes intimidating is the phenomenal variety of it that exists.
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/tricks-to-avoid-looking-stupid-when-ordering-wine-in-public-2019-4
17 Amazon Wine Products So Wildly Creative, You’ll Forget How You Drank Without Them
If you love to sip vino on the regular, we have found some incredible products you will definitely enjoy.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/Best-Wine-Accessories-Amazon-46221048
Want to know how to taste like a pro?
Five basic stages of wine tasting
Consumers Clearly Prefer Smaller Sizes of Wine-in-a-Can.
Ask TTB to Allow 250ml Single-Size
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/03/consumers-prefer-smaller-sizes-wine-in-a-can
Millennials are spending less money on alcohol than previous generations.
Now, brands are marketing their booze as ‘wellness’ drinks in a desperate bid to capture the market.
What is a Bottle Shot?
It is the standard picture ID of your product that gets reused over and over again on your website,
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/outshinery-creative-inc.html#whatsnew
What Beer Should You Drink Based on Your Wine Preference?
Get to know more about specific hop varieties and find your new favorite beer by using your wine preferences as a guide.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/03/beer-hops-wine-preference/
If you thought Kona beer was brewed in Hawaii, you’re probably eligible for a refund
Kona beer sold on tap in Hawaii is brewed in Hawaii, but bottled and draft Kona beer in the U.S. is brewed at CBA’s facilities in New Hampshire,
https://thetakeout.com/kona-beer-refund-lawsuit-brewed-hawaii-1835205171
9 Things You Should Know About Bouchard Père & Fils
Here are nine more things you should know about Bouchard Père & Fils.
These Are the Cocktails at Disney’s Star Wars Cantina
Inspired by the Mos Eisley Cantina from Episode IV – A New Hope
From left to right, alcoholic beverages: The Outer Rim, Bespin Fizz, Yub Nub, and Fuzzy Tauntaun can be found at Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. (Photo by Kent Phillips, Disney Parks)
4 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Discover Right Now
When you think of Spanish wine, the Rioja region likely comes to mind
https://www.afar.com/magazine/4-lesser-known-spanish-wine-regions-you-need-to-discover-right-now
Is there a future for half-bottles?
Half-bottles should be well positioned to take advantage of the consumer’s growing interest in moderation,
https://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2019/06/is-there-a-future-for-half-bottles.html
Want to find the perfect bottle of wine? Ask these questions first
White-wine drinkers tend to spend around $3 less per bottle than red-wine drinkers, who spend an average of $40 per bottle versus the $37 that white-wine drinkers spend,
What Is a Tomato Leaf and What’s It Doing in My Wine?
So why does this term crop up so often in wine descriptions?
https://vinepair.com/articles/tomato-leaf-wine-tasting/
PunchPops, boozy freeze pops created by two Worcester MA natives, hit liquor stores just in time for beach season
PunchPops currently come in a lemon flavor,
Basil Hayden’s bottles rye whiskey and rum blend
Bottled at 40% abv, the expression is available throughout the US for a limited period, priced at RRP US$44.99 per 750ml.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/basil-haydens-bottles-rye-whiskey-and-rum-blend/
6 Questions About Natural Wine You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
With little consensus and no official regulation, definitions are hard to come by. Besides, every wine is made from juiced fruits — aren’t they all natural?
https://vinepair.com/articles/natural-wine-faq/
Five Honeymoon Destinations for Wine Lovers
These five wine regions, from Europe to New Zealand, deliver.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/04/five-honeymoon-destinations-for-wine-lovers/
Why you should consider switching to sustainable wine
Natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan. What does it all mean when it comes to wine?
WILL PINOTAGE EVER BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY FINE WINE BUYERS?
There are few wine varieties that ignite more passionate debate and illicit more fiery, heart-wrenching commentary than the P-word. Yes, Pinotage.
https://winemag.co.za/greg-sherwood-mw-will-pinotage-ever-be-taken-seriously-by-fine-wine-buyers/
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Announces Total Ban on the Use of Glyphosate
Regardless of whether Italian and European regulations still define it as a legal substance.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/05/conegliano-valdobbiadene-announces-total-ban-glyphosate
New Stags’ Leap Wine
Stags’ Leap Winery, part of the Treasury Wine Estates portfolio, is extending with a new Sauvignon Blanc varietal. Retailing at $30 a 750-ml., the new entry is sourced from Napa Valley and is rolling out nationally. According to Impact Databank, Stags’ Leap sells approximately 110,000 cases in the U.S. annually.
Get your taste of the best beer fests in New England
Festivals celebrating not just one creative beer company but dozens and dozens of them take place at mountain bases, along beaches and in lakeside cities.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/06/05/travel-26/
Crémant; An expression of France
Cremant gives great diversity thanks to the variation of influencing factors such as terrior and climate.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/cremant-an-expression-of-france/
Prosecco
What you might not know is that Glera isn’t the only grape allowed in Prosecco wine!
A Chemist Explains Why Corks Matter When Storing Wine
The way a bottle is sealed will directly affect how much oxygen passes into the wine each year.
New Technology On Malibu Rum
Pernod Ricard is experimenting with adding interactive technology to bottles of Malibu rum. By scanning a QR code on the neck of Malibu’s new “Connected Bottle” or by tapping one’s smartphone against the Near Field Communication tag in the cap, consumers will gain access to a mobile game for a chance to win Malibu-branded merchandise. They will also be able to view cocktail recipes and other extras. The connected bottle has been tested in Germany and the U.K. and will debut in select U.S. markets and stores this month.
Trade War Is Hurting U.S. Wineries
As the Trump administration fights over trade with China, Mexico and the E.U., winemakers fight to overcome retaliatory tariffs
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/trade-war-is-hurting-u-s-wineries
Can the cat wine demographic save the wine business?
This is an untapped market, save for a few novelty products, and it’s huge – almost 40 million U.S. households have cats.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/can-the-cat-wine-demographic-save-the-wine-business/
New Angry Orchard
Angry Orchard has introduced its newest line extension, Spritz Rosé, in select markets across the U.S. The 4% abv cider is made with red-flesh apples and is light, crisp, and floral, according brand-owner Boston Beer Company. Angry Orchard Spritz Rosé is now available in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans in New Jersey; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Massachusetts; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Including beer, malt-based RTDs, and cider, Boston Beer’s volume in calendar 2018 was 4.29 million barrels, up 17% from the previous year.
Histamine and wine
Histamine is present in cheese, fish, meat, yeast products, vegetables and wine. It is known to be vasoactive. It can dilate the blood vessels, causing redness, or constrict them. Both can cause headaches.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/06/06/histamine-and-wine/
Italy’s Prime Pinot Nero
In the 1850s, nobles brought Pinot Noir to this corner of the country. After boom and bust, will it find its stride again?
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/italy-s-prime-pinot-nero
The 10 Best Light Beers for Athletes
These craft-brewed IPAs, wheat beers, and lagers have half the calories of their full-strength counterparts, and nearly all the flavor.
https://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-weight-loss/g27793622/the-10-best-light-beers-for-athletes/
Crown Royal debuts French oak cask-finished whisky
Crown Royal Noble Collection French Oak Cask Finished has been finished in French oak barrels sourced from the Vosges region in France.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/crown-royal-debuts-french-oak-cask-finished-whisky/
CHANGYU’S NINGXIA ESTATE TO BECOME 100% BIODYNAMIC
China’s oldest and largest wine producer, Changyu, is in the process of converting its 250-hectate Château Changyu Moser XV estate in Ningxia to biodynamic viticulture.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/changyus-ningxia-estate-to-become-100-biodynamic/
THE DOORS ARE OPEN FOR DIALOGUE WITH CORPINNAT
“We regret that these historic houses left the DO in January 2019. Their dissatisfaction was based on issues that have been on the table for a long time: zoning/origin, quality and a lack of clear segmentation according to regulatory requirements.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/pages-the-doors-are-open-for-dialogue-with-corpinnat/
New Fetzer Cans
Fetzer Vineyards has released three wines from Bonterra in 250-ml. cans for the first time. The company has canned its Sauvignon Blanc and rosé, and released a new blend called Bonterra Young Red. All three wines are made with organic grapes and are suggested to be served chilled. The three wines are available nationwide in 4-packs of 250-ml. cans for a suggested price of $20. Last year, Bonterra was at 419,000 cases, according to Impact Databank.
Teacher died after sharing bottle and a half of wine with friend in her garden, inquest told
She had had just under four times the amount of alcohol of the legal drink drive limit.
Your Everything Guide to Rosés from Provence
These wines are blends of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and, sometimes, Mourvèdre, and occasionally incorporate a small amount of white grapes before pressing to help keep the color pale.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/06/your-everything-guide-to-roses-from-provence/
Bonterra Organic Vineyards Introduces California’s First Organically Farmed Wine in Cans
Latest Bonterra Innovation Blends Two Skyrocketing Trends: Organics and Canned Wine
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bonterra-organic-vineyards-introduces-californias-141200362.html
The 10 Best Boxed Wines To Sip On All Year Long
Still frequently less expensive than bottled varieties, boxed wines are making a comeback for a reason: they’re increasingly delicious, easily portable (and usable), and environmentally friendly
WE HAVE MANY IN STOCK!
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g27571641/best-boxed-wine/
Turn Crappy Rosé Into Surprisingly Good Cocktail Syrup
Gently heat it with an equal amount of table sugar to make a gorgeous cocktail syrup with an alcohol content all its own.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/turn-crappy-rose-into-a-surprisingly-good-cocktail-syru-1835301955
A Wine Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
These neighborhoods all have special bars and, blended with the character, all of the original history
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/06/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-new-orleans/
Hey, Moms: Can We Please Stop Calling Alcohol “Mommy Juice”?
Mommy juice wine culture seems to be everywhere, from Instagram to Facebook, and even slapped onto party napkins and travel wine glasses.
https://www.thekitchn.com/mom-wine-culture-268335
CannaWine: a company leading the cannabis wine wave
With attitudes towards cannabis softening in many parts of the world in recent years, there are many new ideas about how to use the plant – including adding it to wine.
Inside Hennessy | How Cognac is Made?
A unique visit of the Distillery at famous Cognac maker house Hennessy, witnessing and explaining how the fine French oak-aged spirit is made, distilled from grapes and wine.
Your Guide to South African Wine Country
The best places to eat, stay, and—of course—swirl and sip your way through the Winelands.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/south-african-wine-country-guide-where-to-eat-stay-and-drink
Here are 6 health and nutrition benefits of red wine vinegar.
Vinegars are made by fermenting a carbohydrate source into alcohol. Acetobacter bacteria then convert the alcohol into acetic acid, which gives vinegars their strong aromas
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-wine-vinegar
Mezzacorona Introduces Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé
Mezzacorona, the leading Italian wine producer announces the launch of its sparkling rosé Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/07/mezzacorona-introduces-mezza-di-mezzacorona-rose
Are all scores from year to year weighted the same? Is a score of 93 in a bad vintage year the same as a 93 in an exceptional year?
Our wine ratings are not weighted by vintage. When our tasters sit down to a blind tasting, they are informed of the grape variety and/or region of the wine as well as the vintage. Even though we believe wines should reflect the vintage they hail from, the scores do not change in good vintages or bad ones. In the scenario you describe, a 93-point wine is a 93-point wine, regardless of the overall quality of the vintage.
In exceptional vintages, you should expect more 90+ wines than in weaker vintages. We take this data into account when we are assessing our vintage ratings.
5 Winemaking Terms All Wine Lovers Should Know
You have probably seen some wine terminology thrown around here and there – but do you know what they mean?
HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR WINE IS VEGAN
According to the TTB, there are 62 ingredients that can be added to wine without needing disclosure on the label, ranging from animal-based fining agents
https://www.livekindly.com/find-out-if-your-wine-is-vegan/
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World wine production
Never Drink Bourbon With BBQ
The Best Wines For Dads Who Love Sports
The below list has not only examples of winery owners (and in some cases winemakers) who are living sports legends but also represents serious red wines that have gained respect and admiration from top wine critics.
The Secret to Sampling Wines? Pair Them — with One Another
Tasting flights are passé. Instead, get to know a wine by putting two of them in dialogue with each other.
Five Traits of the World’s Most Expensive Wines
What do the most expensive wines have in common? It turns out, they’re more similar than you might think.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-traits-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-wines/
Malibu harnesses ‘power of pink’ with new RTDs
Pernod Ricard is capitalising on the ‘millennial pink’ trend with the launch of two new ready-to-drink Malibu products: Malibu Strawberry Spritz and Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/malibu-harnesses-power-of-pink-with-new-rtds/
New Wine
Terlato Wines has unveiled Big Max, a new California wine brand. Launching with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc expressions retailing at $30 and $25 a 750-ml., respectively, Big Max has a Central Coast appellation and is part of the portfolio of Maxville Wines, based in the Napa region’s Chiles Valley. Named for a brown bear formerly seen on the Maxville property, the new brand produced 8,300 cases in its first vintage. Terlato’s California portfolio also includes Chimney Rock, Jack Nicklaus Wines, Terlato Vineyards, The Federalist, Seven Daughters, Dueling Pistols, and Sanford, among other brands.
We taste-tested 5 of Trader Joe’s organic Shaw wines. Here’s how they ranked from worst to best.
Trader Joe’s is famous for its super cheap Charles Shaw wines, better known as “Two-Buck Chuck.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-organic-shaw-wines-tasting-2019-5
9 Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Rose Wine Lovers
Whether you are just trying to cut back or you don’t drink at all, you may want another way to get your rosé fix — without the alcohol.
https://www.bustle.com/p/9-non-alcoholic-drinks-for-rose-wine-lovers-17923199
Pairing Wine with Seafood
Seafood does not always have to be paired with white wine. Actually, some fish and shellfish dishes go quite well with varietals such as Pinot Noir and Merlot
https://www.gayot.com/wines/pairing-wine-with-seafood/
A Brief History of The Rogue Valley Wine Region
There a number of other American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) in Oregon that are making incredible, high quality wines.
https://thecraftycask.com/wine/rogue-valley-wine-region/
Top five global wine industry trends of 2019
From canned wines to cannabis infusions, FoodBev is raising a glass to this perennial alcoholic drink by looking at the top new global wine industry trends of 2019 so far.
https://www.foodbev.com/news/top-5-wine-trends-of-2019/
THE HISTORY OF SAUVIGNON BLANC
Sauvignon blanc is one of the few grape varieties that makes delicious wines all over the world
https://winespeed.com/blog/2019/05/the-history-of-sauvignon-blanc-plus-the-musque-muddle/
Italy’s booming Prosecco production is ‘unsustainable’, say researchers
The boom in prosecco production in recent years may be an environmental hazard, as it is contributing to the erosion of some 400 million kiograms of soil every year,
https://www.thelocal.it/20190528/italys-booming-prosecco-production-is-unsustainable-say-researchers
Biodynamics is Out, Phrenology is Wine’s New Trendy Pseudoscience!
Phrenology was the 100 Point Scale of its day. Yet another triumph of subjectivity over objectivity
https://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2019/05/biodynamics-is-out-phrenology-is-wines.html
In lager, veritas: the physics of beer
Experimenting with beer in the name of science yields insights into volcanic eruptions, asteroid formation, and the perils of drinking in space.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/physics/in-lager-veritas-the-physics-of-beer
CONO SUR LAUNCHES CHILLED PINOT NOIR CAMPAIGN
Due to be launched in the UK next month, the campaign utilises the company’s temperature-sensitive, colour-changing label. Once sufficiently chilled, the image of the bike on the label turns from grey to blue.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/cono-sur-launches-chilled-pinot-noir-campaign/
Does a Lighter Work? Open Wine without Corkscrew
Is this wine hack process as easy as shown in many videos across YouTube?
8 Things You Should Know About Sapporo Beer
Now world-famous, the Sapporo Beer Company is part of Sapporo Holdings, which also has real estate ventures, restaurants, and food and soft drinks brands.
Anheuser-Busch Launches Low-Cal Mead, Is a High-Key Hypocrite
After condemning mead and those who drink it via its insufferable “Dilly, Dilly” Bud Light commercials, Anheuser-Busch is now producing its own “honey alcohol beverage,” a sparkling mead called “b.”
New Ménage à Trois
Ménage à Trois is adding a Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon to its lineup. Retailing at $15 a 750-ml., the limited edition wine is 91% Cabernet, 7% Merlot, and 2% Petite Sirah, and spends three months in barrels that formerly held 6-year-old Kentucky Bourbon. Part of the Trinchero Family Estates portfolio, Ménage à Trois’ other recent innovations have included Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon, Luscious Pinot Noir, and Lavish Merlot.
Never Drink Bourbon With BBQ
Here are six tips on pairing cocktails and spirits with barbecue
Natural Wine, Explained
We’ve all heard of organic wine, and now there’s also biodynamic wine, but what the hell is natural wine?!
Constellation Unveils New Brand, To Kalon Vineyard Company
Constellation Brands is launching a new high-end Napa Valley wine label, To Kalon Vineyard Company. The new brand takes its name from the legendary To Kalon vineyard in Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA.
Partnering with winemaker Andy Erickson, Constellation’s first offering under the luxury brand will be a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon called Highest Beauty, a translation of the Greek phrase “To Kalon.” Retailing at $200 a 750-ml., Highest Beauty will debut in September through the brand’s mailing list. 500 cases were made for the inaugural 2016 vintage.
The launch comes amid ongoing legal wrangling over the To Kalon trademark. In March, The Vineyard House, a winery owned by Jeremy Nickel, son of the late Far Niente proprietor Gil Nickel, filed suit against Constellation, claiming that the company’s Robert Mondavi Corp. subsidiary fraudulently obtained the trademark of To Kalon and that Constellation has marketed it deceptively. Constellation says the allegations are without merit.
Remember The Wine Cooler? It’s Back
EJG reintroduces Bartles & Jaymes as a premium wine cooler “in portable, chillable and sleek new cans.”
Horse Heaven Hills home to stellar wines
The Horse Heaven Hills is an acclaimed grape-growing region within Washington state that is not often visited by wine travelers because, despite its size, it offers few wineries.
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/living/food-drink/wine/article230925573.html
Pot in Wine Country? Napa group seeks ballot measure to grow marijuana
A group of Napa entrepreneurs from the wine and weed industries are seeking to make it legal to grow cannabis in the county for sale in stores.
Wine hard to say, delightful to drink
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this French wine appellation is the gateway to all that is beautiful in French wine and everyone deserves to be drinking this gem.
Yes, Colorado produces wine
There are actually more than 150 wineries, most of them growing their grapes between 4,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation.
https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/red-white-brew-yes-colorado-produces-wine/
What is Piquette? Meet Wine’s Easy-Drinking, Low-alcohol Style
A low-alcohol wine made from the second pressings of grape pomace, known to have been enjoyed by French farmhands and vineyard workers.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/28/piquette-easy-drinking-low-alcohol-wine/
Volcanic Wines Aren’t Just Trendy, They’re Timeless
Volcanos and wine are both pretty old, yet they continue to shape present-day landscapes both cultural and geographical.
https://growlermag.com/wine-time-volcanic-wines-arent-just-trendy-theyre-timeless/
World wine production
The world drinks a lot of wine — some 6.5 billion gallons in 2018, according to the Paris-based International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190528/clemens-world-wine-production
How to Pair Sonoma’s Sparkling Wines with Seafood
The soils of Sonoma County can grow just about anything, which creates a natural playground for chefs who source from them.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/how-to-pair-sonomas-sparkling-wine-with-seafood/
Who’s Winning the US Search Wars?
Across all our wine categories, things seem to be pretty much the same: California has the most actual searches, while Virginia (and occasionally New York) manages to slip in ahead on the adjusted figure
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/whos-winning-the-us-search-wars
How Wineries Can Better Market to Millennials
66% of the wineries don’t have anybody looking at their data,
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/28/how-wineries-can-better-market-to-millennials/
Wine On Wheels: A Mobile Tasting Room Is Rolling Into Wine Country
Considering the ever-growing popularity of the food truck, it’s no surprise that some wineries are now taking the tasting room on the road
https://www.sonomamag.com/wine-on-wheels-a-mobile-tasting-room-is-rolling-into-wine-country/
Lodi 101
Families who have been farming in the region as far back as the 1860s
https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Lodi-101–for-true-blue-Lodi-wine-lovers-
Remember Bud Ice?
Bud Ice was launched under the name Ice Draft by Anheuser-Busch in 1993 as a tactical response to an industry-wide ice beer trend.
We Still Stock It!!
Rioja Alavesa: Going Its Own Way
Began to explore forming a new DO that would allow Alavesa producers to include information on the label that reflected terroir, lot, and winemaking process.
NORTH KOREA TO LAUNCH ‘FIRST WHISKY’ THIS YEAR
Reports claim that North Korea is to launch what it is thought to be its first whisky from Samilpo Distillery this year, with the bottle and label said to have been inspired by Diageo’s blended Scotch brand Johnnie Walker.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/north-korea-to-launch-first-whisky-this-year/
ANCIENT BUST OF BACCHUS DISCOVERED IN ROME
The discovery was made during excavations near the ancient Roman Forum.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/ancient-bust-of-bacchus-discovered-in-rome/
7 Questions About Vermouth You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
The fortified wine flavored with botanicals, roots, and herbs gets its name from a 16th-century Bavarian wine, vermutwein, which was flavored with wormwood.
Grey Goose launches ‘groundbreaking’ cocktail machine
The system has been designed for a variety of drinks to be served with ease and at speed, producing consistent serves at sub-zero temperatures. It can be charged with either nitrogen to create drinks with a creamy texture, or carbonation to produce sparkling drinks.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/grey-goose-launches-groundbreaking-cocktail-machine/
New Macallan
The Macallan is set to release a new “Estate” whisky, featuring barley grown at its 485-acre Easter Elchies property in Speyside. The Macallan Estate was distilled over the course of a single week, is bottled at 43% abv, and is rolling out in June to the U.S. and select global markets, retailing at $250 a 750-ml. The new bottling is packaged in a gift box containing an inlay of slate, along with photography of the estate’s barley fields on the banks of the River Spey.
Rosé’s Latest Trend Turns Almost Any Beverage Into A Frosé.
The non-alcoholic frosé mixer, which, when blended with ice, turns any drink into a fruity and sweet slushy sipper.
Meet Lambrusco, the Bubbly Wine that Tastes like Grape Soda
The easy-sipping sparkling red wine that’s a step up from bland rosé and straddles the divide between red wine, fizzy lifting drinks, even beer. This is the porch-pounder you need to try this year.
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-lambrusco-wines
The Other Cabernet You Should Care About
Cabernet Franc is one of the direct parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, conceived centuries ago during a fertile fling with Sauvignon Blanc in a French, or possibly Spanish, vineyard.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/30/the-other-cabernet-you-should-care-about/
The 15 Best Appetizers for Wine Tasting Party
Sure, a glass of wine is good on its own, but pair it with the right food and the flavors of each will really sing. Read on to learn the best appetizer for wine tasting party.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-appetizer-for-wine-tasting-party/
Learn Everything You Need to Know about Gavi
Italy has some local specialty whites that are very tasty and very well crafted that are worth learning about
Gluten Free Beer
The category can be tricky to navigate, though. Below, we break down the differences between gluten-free beer options.
https://vinepair.com/articles/gluten-free-beer-guide-how-made/
THERE’S SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT RUEDA
One of the world’s top white wine regions, D.O. Rueda, unveiled a new look for the 2018 vintage.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/there-ys-something-different-about-rueda-7141/
Is an Electric Wine Opener Better Than a Manual Corkscrew?
We tried the Oster electric wine opener to find out if it was truly an easier way to open wine—and if easy is even what you want.
5 ingenious ways to open a beer without a bottle opener
Don’t have a bottle opener on hand? Don’t worry — there are multiple items lying around the house and car that you can use to pop the cap off your bottle.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/15-ingenious-ways-to-open-a-beer-without-a-bottle-opener/
What Is Wine Fining
Fining is about removing unwanted material from wine while still in the cellar.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-is-fining-51651/
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Bushmills In Expansion Mode
Bushmills is set to double its whiskey output with a second distillery, slated to open by 2022. Already the largest and oldest whiskey maker in Northern Ireland, Bushmills got the green light for the expansion as part of a $77 million investment plan by Mexico-based parent company Becle S.A.B. de C.V., also known as Cuervo. When it opens, Bushmills’ new single malt distillery will match the capacity of its current facility. Although the company won’t say what that capacity is, it’s estimated to be around 6 million liters of pure alcohol annually.
Whisky Advocate has the full story.
New Josh Wine
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has debuted a new limited edition wine under its Josh Cellars brand. Josh Cellars Military Salute Edition Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi Reserve will be available through September 5 in retailers across the U.S. The company will donate $1 from every bottle sold to Operation Gratitude, an organization set up to deliver care packages to U.S. service members stationed at home and abroad. Josh Cellars Military Salute Edition Cabernet Sauvignon is now available nationally, retailing at $20 a 750-ml. Josh Cellars, an Impact “Hot Brand,” surged 26% to 2.6 million cases in the
U.S. last year.
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Wine Labels Are Confusing—We Asked an Expert to Clear Things Up
In the case of wine, you often have no choice but to judge a book by its cover. To make an informed decision, start by learning what all those terms on the bottle mean
. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/wine-label-meaning
The 13 Best Alcohol Subscription Boxes for Trying New Liquor, Wine, and Beer
It’s time to build out your bar cart.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g27504607/best-alcohol-subscription-boxes/
Barefoot’s New Boxed Wine Has 4 Bottles in Each, So Consider Your Weekend Rosé Needs Covered
Barefoot just launched a whole range of boxed wines with an easy-to-pour nozzle
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https://www.popsugar.com/food/Barefoot-Tap-Boxed-Wine-2019-46158894
The Maker of Whispering Angel Is Releasing a New Luxury Wine
Whispering Angel is really the entry-level wine of the existing quartet, which still comes with a suggested retail price of only $19.99.
http://fortune.com/2019/05/19/whispering-angel-rose-wine/
“Parkerization” is not a myth or a lie
Bob Parker absolutely was “the father of modern wine criticism”; he did indeed “raise the bar” for all of us who followed.
http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2019/05/18/parkerization-is-not-a-myth-or-a-lie/
Can CBD Really Do All That?
We are bombarded by a dizzying variety of CBD-infused products: beers, gummies, chocolates and marshmallows
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/14/magazine/cbd-cannabis-cure.html
5 reasons to start drinking wine from a can
The newest way to drink your favorite vino.
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-reasons-to-start-drinking-wine-from-a-can
Defining “Classic Wines”
Classic Wines are used to learn about wine. So, if you’re looking to improve your knowledge quickly, this is a great place to start!
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/defining-classic-wines-and-the-trick-to-blind-tasting/
Craft Breweries In New England
Silver Bullet Cold Stream to pour sub-32 degree Coors Light at a festival near you
Coming soon to an outdoor event near you: the Silver Bullet Cold Stream, a custom Airstream trailer equipped with technology that pours Coors Light drafts below freezing temperatures.
UNDERSTANDING BIODYNAMIC WINE: THE MONTY WALDIN INTERVIEW
Organic and biodynamic wines are currently a very hot topic in fashionable wine circles.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/understanding-biodynamic-wine-the-monty-waldin-interview
How the physics of fizz contributes to human happiness
Have you ever wondered why it’s so enjoyable to imbibe a glass of something that sets off a series of microexplosions in your mouth?
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/champagne-physics
Should brands be marketing to ‘supertasters’?
Taste sensitivity could be an untapped sector for beverages like wine and coffee, according to new research from Cornell University. Supertasters and nontasters respond differently to sensory information, with potential for new marketing strategies
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/05/20/Should-brands-be-marketing-to-supertasters
Why Do Winery Instagram Feeds Suck So Much?
Simply put, a lot of your winery Instagrams aren’t worth a damn following.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/05/19/why-do-winery-instagram-feeds-suck-so-much/
New Gin
Diageo has unveiled a new super-premium gin label, Villa Ascenti. Made at the new Distilleria Santa Vittoria in Italy, Villa Ascenti is made from Moscato grapes infused with Tuscan juniper berries and also includes herbs like mint and thyme. Villa Ascenti is initially launching in Europe, where the super- and ultra-premium gin markets have been growing rapidly in recent years. The new brand joins Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Tanqueray No. Ten, and Jinzu in Diageo’s gin portfolio. Pernod Ricard also recently expanded in upscale gin, agreeing to acquire the Malfy brand from Biggar & Leith for an undisclosed sum.
New Zealand wine documentary a must see
A Seat at the Table comparing winemaking in France and New Zealand.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/05/20/new-zealand-wine-documentary-a-must-see/
Spanish police arrest four in connection with major wine fraud
DO Bierzo wine board had detected irregularities on wine bottle labels. “Numbers on the back labels had been duplicated. Others were false numbers,
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/news/spanish-police-arrest-four-connection-major-wine-fraud
WE DON’T AGE WINES ENOUGH IN CALIFORNIA
California vintners are not ageing their top wines for long enough due to a desire for instant gratification in the US, according to Gallo winemaker Chris Munsell.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/munsell-we-dont-age-wines-enough-in-california/
8 Alternatives to Vodka in Your Bloody Mary
While vodka does a great job of doing this, the cocktail can be elevated even further by experimenting with different spirits
What’s the Difference Between a Brewer and Brewmaster? Brewhouse Titles, Explained
Roles vary greatly by brewery size and setup, but there is a basic hierarchy in relation to brewers’ experience.
10 Things You Should Know About Martini & Rossi
Martini & Rossi accounted for more than 45 percent of the global vermouth market
The Difference Between Campari and Aperol, Explained
Aperol and Campari have been popular in their native Italy for well over a century.
New Mon Frère Wines
Palm Bay International has introduced Mon Frère Winery, a new California-based project. Led by winemaker Tom Hinde, who also heads up Palm Bay’s Au Contraire brand, Mon Frère includes three wines—Chardonnay ($16 a 750-ml.), Pinot Noir ($17), and Cabernet Sauvignon ($17)—all of which are rolling out nationwide. Taub Family Cos., Palm Bay’s parent company, also counts Heritance, The Angry Bunch, and Ay Carumba sangria among its California brands. Last fall, Taub Family also acquired the Saracina ranch in Mendocino, which it will use as a base of expansion for its California operations.
Everything You Can Tell About A Rosé Based On Its Color
With a wine that is so defined by its color, the cheat codes for shopping rosé like a pro may be hidden in its many shades of pink.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/rose-wine-color-dark-light
ALDI IS OFFERING FREE WINE TO CUSTOMERS WILLING TO WRITE HONEST REVIEWS
If you’re a budding wine connoisseur, then this is the opportunity for you
America’s All-Time Favorite Wines
What a check on US searching patterns suggests is that, as a country, it is almost seamlessly homogenous, with very little variation in search patterns when viewed across the past 20 years.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/america-s-favorite-ever-wines
10 Recipes and Pairings for Every Type of Summer Grilling
Whether seafood, beef or a vegetable-based side, we promise you’ll have the right wine on hand for any meal.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/10-recipes-and-pairings-for-every-type-of-summer-grilling/
The Different Styles of Japanese Shochu
In Japan, shochu, the low-proof distilled spirit, outsells saké by far. While both derive their flavor from koji, a mold that converts starch into sugar, shochu can be made from a variety of base ingredients, which allows for a diverse range of flavors.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/20/the-different-styles-of-japanese-shochu/
Napa Valley winery sues over $1M in smoke-tainted grapes
A Napa Valley vintner has sued its insurer for failing to pay compensation for $1.14 million worth of wine grapes tainted by smoke during the 2017 wildfires in that region.
New Trends In Champagne
Champagne, and all types of sparkling wine, have long been suffering in the aperitif ghetto. They have, traditionally, been seen as celebratory wines to have before a meal.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2019/05/20/new-trends-in-champagne/#708d78cb91da
ABC (Anyone Buying Chard?) – The Character Assassination of Chardonnay
At the end of 2017 there were over 96,000 acres of Chard planted in California and it’s planted in every wine region around the globe.
https://www.intowine.com/abc-anyone-buying-chard-character-assassination-chardonnay
Here’s How To Pour A Perfect Draught Craft Beer
Yeast and bacteria “routinely enter draught systems where they feed on beer and attach to draught line,
US Beer Industry Supports More than 2 Million Jobs
Beer Institute president and CEO Jim McGreevy added that the beer industry is “the crown jewel of American manufacturing today.”
https://www.brewbound.com/news/study-us-beer-industry-supports-more-than-2-million-jobs
Can I Age Fireball Whisky?
I’d suggest buying a new bottle instead of consuming an “aged” bottle. That way, you’re more likely to experience the flavors as they were intended.
6 Questions About Rosé You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
If you have some lingering questions about rosé — where it comes from, how it’s made, and what makes it so popular — rest assured you’re not alone.
Official PGA Wine
Constellation Brands has partnered with the PGA to make Meiomi the official wine of the PGA Tour. The multi-year marketing agreement will bring Meiomi to each stop on the PGA Tour, where guests will be able to learn about the brand, taste samples, and purchase bottles. Meiomi will launch digital ads to support the Tour and will host a retail sweepstakes to award a trip for four to play a round of golf at TPC Sawgrass. Last year, Meiomi was up 5.8% to 1.27 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
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Why My Bar Is Giving Away $25K Worth of Rosé to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights
Rebel Rebel owner Lauren Friel responds to the Alabama abortion ban.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/lauren-friel-alabama-abortion-ban
A Quick Guide to Rosé Wine
Rosé is the fastest-growing category in America, as consumption grew roughly 50% in 2017. Consequently, you’ll likely see more choices on shelves as summer nears.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/21/a-quick-guide-to-rose-wine/
The Dos and Don’ts of Storing Wine
Storing wine correctly is crucial to maintaining the good condition of a wine collection, particularly if that collection is expensive.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/the-dos-and-donts-of-storing-wine
A Guide to the Calories, Carbs, and ABV in America’s Best-Selling Beers
Whether you’re a Coors Light lover or a milkshake IPA devotee, the following table can help you out next time you’re peeking at your waistline.
If You Are A Fan Of IPA, Science Says You’re More Likely To Be A Psycho
What the researchers uncovered was that the more a person craved bitter flavors, the darker their personality.
Breaking down beer jargon
Choosing a beer, especially at a bar that features many craft beers, can be a time-consuming endeavor, and can also feel like you’re reading an alien language. IPA? IBU? ABV?
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/05/23/breaking-down-beer-jargon/
Sailor Jerry expands range for first time with Savage Apple
Sailor Jerry Savage Apple has an RRP of US$15.99 and will launch initially in New York and Florida, before rolling out across the US this autumn.
JACKSON FAMILY WINES TO EXPAND TO TASMANIA
One of the world’s most powerful wine companies, Jackson Family Wines, is on the hunt for a place to make Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Tasmania.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/jackson-family-wines-to-expand-to-tasmania/
WHY CORK’S FASTEST GROWTH MARKET SHOULD SURPRISE
The fastest growth market for the past 18 months has been Australia, which he explained, is surprising because it is a wine-producing nation better known for using predominantly screwcaps to seal its bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/why-corks-fastest-growth-market-should-surprise/
As US Wine Sales Are Expected To Decline, One Wine Brand Defies The Trend
Josh Cellars, continues to defy the trend and exhibit impressive gains year after year.
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IRISH DISTILLERS LAUNCHES WHISKEY PODCAST SERIES
The owner of Jameson, Irish Distillers, has launched a five-part podcast series telling the story of how three companies saved the country’s whiskey industry from extinction
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/irish-distillers-launches-whiskey-podcast-series/
Dealing with Wine in Restaurants
Being put on the spot with a wine list the size of the Gutenberg Bible can definitely cause personal anxiety.
Light, Bright, Definitely Not Sprite: 20 of the Best Spiked Seltzers to Try
Spiked seltzers are flooding the marketplace.
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Exploring Italy Through its Amaro
Amaro, Italy’s famously bitter liqueur steeped with herbs, roots and other flavorings, is favored as a digestivo, and figures on every dessert menu or wine/spirits list in Italy.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/23/exploring-italy-through-amaro/
Whether you drink red or white wine says a lot about your personality
According to new research, the type of wine you drink can say a lot about your personality.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/red-white-wine-personality-traits-121537502.html
Hands Down, the Best Wine to Use When Making Sangria
Here are the best reds, whites, and rosés that are perf for sangria making.
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/g27560071/best-red-white-wine-for-sangria/
The real reason you can’t handle alcohol anymore
Ever wonder why you can’t do red wine anymore (or is it bourbon)? Read on
https://considerable.com/the-real-reason-you-cant-handle-alcohol-anymore/
Restaurants That Dare To Serve 100 Wines By The Glass
By-the-glass wine lists are generally hard for restaurants to manage.
Making Rosé Is A Lot Harder Than It Looks
Rosé is, technically, the hardest wine to make
9 Strategies for Wine Theory Study
Knowing geography, grape varieties, wine laws, viticultural and winemaking terms, is mandatory to becoming an experienced professional.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/tim-gaiser-ms-sommday-series-9-strategies-for-wine-theory-study/
What’s A Wine Diet & Is It Healthy?
Over the years, some shrewd innovators have developed “wine diets.” Some are risky and extreme, and others are more reasonable.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/233666/what-is-wine-diet
WHY SCREW CAPS ON WINE BOTTLES CAN BE BETTER THAN CORKS
There is a stigma associated with wines carrying screw caps, or twist-off tops, probably because they were originally used to seal wines on the less expensive end of the spectrum.
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