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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

02-11-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

NUTRITIONAL FACTS OF WINE

 Does Clear Ice Really Matter?

 WHAT AMERICA DRINKS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

AND MORE!

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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https://newsletters.shankennewsdaily.com/cannabisedition/

 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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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

02-04-2019

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Best Wine Regions for Ski Vacations

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MILAGRO TEQUILA

JAPAN’S BEER SHIPMENTS HIT RECORD LOW IN 2018

AND MORE!

Smore Beer

The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas—known for its Shiner Bock label—is releasing a new beer, Shiner S’more, inspired by and containing the flavor profile of the classic campfire food. The 5.0%-abv ale retails at $11 a 6-pack and is rolling out nationwide in conjunction with the brewer’s 110th anniversary. Shiner’s parent company Gambrinus, which also owns Trumer Brewery in Berkeley and BridgePort Brewing Co. in Portland, Oregon, is among the top 10 largest craft brewers in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.

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Many migraine sufferers wary of alcohol as a headache trigger

Among more than 2,000 migraine patients in the Netherlands, more than a third said alcohol was a migraine trigger for them.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-migraine-alcohol/many-migraine-sufferers-wary-of-alcohol-as-a-headache-trigger-idUSKCN1PF1OQ

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TURN TEQUILA WASTE INTO FLOUR

They’re combating the massive amount of pollution caused by the tequila industry.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/university-students-turn-tequila-waste-into-flour/

A Glass Of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight, According To New Reports

If you’re worried about your love for wine preventing you from weight loss (or impacting your metabolism), science is here to tell you it might actually do your body some good.

https://www.elle.com.au/health-fitness/wine-before-bed-helps-lose-weight-19709

The Future of Wine: No Corks, No Vintages, and Maybe No Grapes

Winemakers are working on unusual solutions to the problem of climate change

https://medium.com/s/2069/the-future-of-wine-no-corks-no-vintages-and-maybe-no-grapes-996588b20fa0

Tito’s targets dog lovers with new distribution deal

Texas-made vodka Tito’s has agreed a new distribution deal in Germany, which it hopes will highlight its position as the ‘vodka for dog people’.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/titos-targets-dog-lovers-with-new-distribution-deal/

CLIMATE CHANGE: TAYLOR’S PORT CALLS ON WINE INDUSTRY TO TAKE ACTION

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing modern agriculture, with viticulture seemingly on the front line, according not only to a number of scientific bodies, but Port producer Taylor’s, which has issued one of the loudest rallying cries for the wine industry to take action.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/climate-change-fladgate-calls-on-wine-industry-to-take-action/

INTER RHÔNE WELCOMES NEW AOC

The appellations of Château Grillet and Clairette de Die are among seven wine and spirit AOCs/GIs to fall under the umbrella of trade body Inter Rhône.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/inter-rhone-welcomes-new-aoc/

Which wines have the most tannins? How can you tell?

All wines have tannins, which are naturally occurring polyphenols. There are a lot of foods that have tannins, including berries, beans, chocolate and berries. The tannins in wine are absorbed from grape skins, stems and seeds (and a small amount can be absorbed from oak barrels).

Tannins aren’t something you taste, but they are something you feel, and are an important part of a wine’s structure (that said, a wine with a lot of tannins can taste bitter). Tannins create that sensation of tugging on your cheeks, and can make a wine seem chewy or drying. For those not familiar, it’s similar to the mouth-puckering sensation of drinking strong black tea (which also has tannins). But tannins can also be velvety and supple.

You won’t know by looking at a wine how tannic it is. But red wines tend to have more tannins than white wines. That’s because red wines go through maceration, a process of steeping the grape skins in the wine to extract color and tannins—like a strong cup of tea—while white wines have limited tannins because the juice is typically separated from the grape skins and seeds soon after the grapes are crushed.

Lots of winemaking decisions can impact how tannic a wine is, starting with the grape variety (some varieties have more tannins than others). Harvest conditions, the temperature and duration of fermentations and macerations and other winemaking choices will also affect how tannic a wine is. Winemakers can even add powdered tannins if they feel a wine lacks structure.

The wines that tend to be most tannic are big, dense reds like Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Cabernet.

JAPAN’S BEER SHIPMENTS HIT RECORD LOW IN 2018

Japan’s beer shipments have been dropping for 14 consecutive years, and hit a new record low in 2018 with another 2.5% dip, according to figures published by five major breweries last week.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/japans-beer-shipments-hit-record-low-in-2018/

HUGE’ POTENTIAL OF ENGLISH PINOT NOIR REMAINS ‘UNTAPPED’

Pinot Noir has “huge” untapped potential to become one of UK’s leading still wines, a prominent English winemaker has claimed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/potential-of-english-pinot-noir-remains-untapped/

NEW ‘INTRODUCTION TO WHISKY’ ONLINE COURSE LAUNCHED

The course is aimed at beginners and will cover the basics of whisky.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/new-introduction-to-whisky-online-course-launched/

Answering some of those ‘is-it-true’ questions about wine

It seems like the internet is loaded with crazy ideas of how to make something better.

https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/lifestyle/food/ac-cn-wine-20190123-story.html

Interesting wine facts

What is the difference between pinot noir and Burgundy? And More!

https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190122/clemens-interesting-wine-facts

Red Wine hot chocolate and other winter wine cocktails

What better way to embrace the cold weather than by enjoying a relaxing night in with delicious cocktails and indulgent treats?

https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/living/food-and-drink/red-wine-hot-chocolate-and-other-winter-wine-cocktails-277965/

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MILAGRO TEQUILA

Borne of the late-1990s Mexico City club scene, Milagro sought to encapsulate its roots in a bottle. It was acquired by William Grant & Sons in 2006 and is now distributed nationwide in the U.S., as well as in several markets around the world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/milagro-tequila-guide-review-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=02ed6925ce-Jan_23_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-02ed6925ce-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-02ed6925ce-38937345&mc_cid=02ed6925ce&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Hop Water, a Non-Alcoholic Favorite of Brewers, Goes Mainstream

After a long day on the canning line, sometimes the last thing a brewer wants is a beer. Enter hop water

https://oct.co/essays/hop-water-non-alcoholic-beer?utm_source=oct_nl_&mc_cid=70943ab08b&mc_eid=00cc7421f2

Wine Retail Rant (Why Grocery Store Wines Are Rigged)

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

https://winefolly.com/update/wine-retail-rant-why-grocery-store-wines-are-rigged/?utm_campaign=1/24/2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Wine%20Retail%2C%20Multi-label%20Brands%2C%20Digital%20Maps%21%20%28HSPBP2%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

Big Wine Brands vs. Independent Wineries

Let’s take a closer look at the differences between big brands and independent wineries to uncover how where you shop really affects the wines you see and the bottles you bring home.

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-brands-vs-independent-producers/?utm_campaign=1/24/2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Wine%20Retail%2C%20Multi-label%20Brands%2C%20Digital%20Maps%21%20%28HSPBP2%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

9 Good Things That Happen From Drinking A Daily Glass Of Wine

We’ve all heard that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away but just how factual is it?

https://www.longevitylive.com/anti-aging-beauty/benefits-glass-wine-daily/

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Is a Global Success Story, Whether Wine Critics Like It or Not

New Zealand’s wine output counts for little over 1 percent of the world’s total, and yet it turned a scarcely known, little-loved grape into a global powerhouse.

https://vinepair.com/articles/new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1cc39fc65e-Jan_24_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1cc39fc65e-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-1cc39fc65e-38937345&mc_cid=1cc39fc65e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

REP. DAVID TRONE’S WINE COMPANY SEEKS TO OVERTURN A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

David Trone was elected in 2018 to fill the seat of John Delaney, who seems to think that he’s running for president. Trone won a spirited primary with the assistance of $14.2 million in self-funded contributions and another $3.25 million in personal loans. This available fortune was generated from Trone’s personal alcoholic beverage empire. Total Wine, which Trone co-founded with his brother, is America’s largest privately owned retailer of beer, wine, and liquor, with 193 stores in 23 states.

https://theintercept.com/2019/01/23/total-wine-david-trone-congress/

Buffalo Trace Distillery offers virtual tours

Sazerac-owned Bourbon brand Buffalo Trace hopes to bring fans closer to its Kentucky distillery through a new virtual tour.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/buffalo-trace-distillery-offers-virtual-tours/

CHINA’S WINE PRODUCTION DROPS BY NEARLY 40% IN 2018

China’s wine production has plunged 37.16% to 6.29 million hectolitres in 2018, down from 2017’s 10.01 million hectolitres, the sharpest drop ever recorded.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/chinas-wine-production-drops-by-nearly-40-in-2018/

The 10 Cheeses You Need to Know to Understand All Cheese Ever

Cheesemonger Liz Thorpe, formerly of NYC’s legendary Murray’s Cheese, devised a system to demystify cheese, helping mere mortals explore the category.

https://vinepair.com/articles/cheese-basics-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=faaa5880f4-Jan_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-faaa5880f4-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-faaa5880f4-38937345&mc_cid=faaa5880f4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Do You Sell When You Sell Wine?

When you sell wine you are selling the image of wine as well.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/01/24/what-do-you-sell-when-you-sell-wine/

AUSTRALIAN WINE BY REGION AND STYLE

Few corners of the wine world defy its stereotype more than Australia.

https://www.winemag.com/australia-wine-basics/

5 Tips For Discovering New Wines You’ll Love

Wine shops tailor their inventory to their customers rather than a corporate footprint—owners will often make special orders, conduct classes or tastings and spend dedicated time curating their offering because they care what you think.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2019/01/25/5-tips-for-discovering-new-wines-youll-love/#1c54e54c292c

The Best Wine Regions for Ski Vacations

The vineyards may be covered in snow, but you can still drink the wine. Here are eight regions that are also home to some of the world’s best skiing.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/25/best-wine-regions-for-ski-vacations/

Corsica wines reflect history of conflict and conquest

Of course, the island culture has been heavily influenced by Italy and France as well, due to proximity. But all things considered, the locals who were born there consider themselves Corsican, not French

https://edmontonjournal.com/life/food/wine-column-corsica-wines-reflect-history-of-conflict-and-conquest

How to cool your wine quickly without watering it down

There is nothing better than a cool glass of wine on a hot day, but adding ice cubes to your drink can change the taste.

https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/how-to-cool-your-wine-quickly-without-watering-it-down-18965280

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MAKER’S MARK AND CIGAR MANUFACTURER IN LEGAL DISPUTE

Beam Suntory-owned Bourbon brand Maker’s Mark and fellow Kentucky-based business Ted’s Cigars are suing each other over a trademark dispute relating to a red wax seal.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/makers-mark-and-cigar-manufacturer-in-legal-dispute/

THREE CHALLENGES FACING THE IRISH WHISKEY INDUSTRY

There are a number of challenges facing the nation’s spirits producers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/three-challenges-facing-the-irish-whiskey-industry/

SPAIN 2018: VINTAGE REPORT BY REGION

Wine of Spain estimates a harvest yield of 48 million hl (source: OEMV), compared with the 36-38 million hl that was reported in 2017.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/spain-2018-vintage-report-by-region/

This School For Wine Adds An Online Wine Sales Management Course

The Online Wine Business Management course certificate has attracted people from more than a dozen countries

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/01/13/this-school-for-wine-adds-an-online-wine-sales-management-course/#2b5780e75f94

Consumers Can Verify Wine Quality on the Blockchain With VeChain Tech

In stores, shoppers will be able to use the tags to scan a QR code that instantly reveals the authentic product history of each bottle of wine. Information will include how it was cultivated and bottled, the variety of the grape and the owner of the vineyard. It will also contain information on how the wine should be consumed.

https://dailyhodl.com/2019/01/13/consumers-can-verify-wine-quality-on-the-blockchain-with-vechain-tech/

Tea instead of sulphur to protect the wine

Researches have now developed a soluble powdered tannin extract from honeybush that is totally tasteless. This extract is added in small quantities, around 2 grams per

100 litres for white wines. This additive is said to protect the wine so well that no sulphites need to be added.

https://www.bkwine.com/news/tea-instead-sulphur-protect-wine/

Monsanto’s Toxic Chemical Glyphosate Found In 100% Of California Wines Tested

Old article revisted

How Does Glyphosate End Up In Wine?

https://livelovefruit.com/monsantos-glyphosate-found-100-california-wines-tested/

This chart of total alcohol sales offers an interesting comparison of the volume of alcohol sold on-demand compared with online Direct to Consumer.

Top 5 Champagne Disasters | How NOT to open a bottle of Sparkling Wine?

Watch the video of these 5 incredible Champagne opening mess-ups:

http://socialvignerons.com/2019/01/14/top-5-champagne-disasters-how-not-to-open-a-bottle-of-sparkling-wine/

Select Board in MA nixes liquor store license

Great example of how a town looks at “public need”

Said the number of liquor stores in the immediate area indicates that there simply isn’t a need for another one.

http://plymouth.wickedlocal.com/news/20190114/select-board-nixes-liquor-store-license

METALLICA AND STONE BREWING LAUNCH BEER

Heavy metal icons Metallica and California’s Stone Brewing have released a new beer which will launch in the US this week, and internationally in spring when the band sets out on its 2019 European tour.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/metallica-and-stone-brewing-launch-beer/

6 CHINESE WINE REGIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

China is among the fastest growing manufacturers of white wine and it is now the 7th largest red wine producing country worldwide!

https://www.winetoday.org/6-chinese-wine-regions-need-know/?fbclid=IwAR0FNqcEehAHeD7db4VDkPbrUdOvBEp-XRU7c2W09dbzUYIkLTNBh-szbjw

Wine for Beginners: An Easy Explanation of Different Wine Types

After reading through this guide, you should have a working knowledge of the different types of wine and enough vocabulary to set out and buy your first serious bottle

https://www.primermagazine.com/2019/learn/different-wine-types

Distell to launch new premium wine company

Africa’s leading wines and spirits producer and marketer Distell said on Tuesday it was launching Libertas Vineyards and Estates as a new stand-alone company with ownership of all its premium brands.

https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2063797/distell-to-launch-new-premium-wine-company/

IPA Means Nothing Anymore

IPA is less of a single style now and more a platform for innovation

https://oct.co/essays/ipa-means-nothing-anymore?utm_source=oct_nl_&mc_cid=10b6b83381&mc_eid=00cc7421f2

Fireball unseats Allen’s Coffee Brandy as Maine’s best-selling liquor

The long reign of Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy as Maine’s top-selling liquor has come to an end.

https://wgme.com/news/local/fireball-unseats-allens-coffee-brandy-as-maines-best-selling-liquor

4 Things Wine Pros Know That You Can Too

If understanding wine is on your 2019 goal list, here are insider tips and challenges to bring you up to speed

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2019/01/15/4-things-wine-pros-know-that-you-can-too/#788ea3194afe

Here’s how much a bottle of wine costs in each of the world’s 10 most expensive cities

If you’re planning a trip to Tel Aviv, Seoul, or Singapore, you may want to factor in a wine budget in advance

https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-bottle-of-wine-most-expensive-cities-2019-1

How to Pair Wine With Sushi

Sake isn’t your only beverage options for this Japanese staple

https://guide.michelin.com/us/chicago/features/how-to-pair-wine-sushi/news

MARKED DECLINE’ IN US MILLENNIALS DRINKING WINE IS ‘WAKE-UP’ FOR THE INDUSTRY

A new report showing millennials in the US are turning away from wine as the growth rate in the world’s largest and “most exciting” market slows down, should be a “wake-up” for the industry.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/marked-decline-in-us-millennials-drinking-wine/

COCA-COLA LAUNCHES LINE OF ALCOHOL-FREE SPARKLING DRINKS

Coca-Cola has launched a line of alcohol-free sparkling drinks called Bar Nøne, featuring a Sangria, Dry Aged Cider, Bellini Spritz and a Spiced Ginger Mule.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/coca-cola-launches-line-of-alcohol-free-sparkling-drinks/

HIGHEST TEQUILA PRODUCTION FOR A DECADE RECORDED IN 2018

A total of 309.1 million litres of Tequila was produced in 2018, up 13.9% on 2017 and the second-highest volume ever recorded, according to the National Tequila Regulatory Chamber (CNIT).

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/highest-tequila-production-for-a-decade-recorded-in-2018/

Culinary Trends are Changing the Way Wine is Consumed

This zeal for culinary traditions and trends has laid groundwork for wine pairing as a true art form.

https://www.fb101.com/2019/01/culinary-trends-are-changing-the-way-wine-is-consumed/

AVOID THESE 4 KEY MISTAKES WINERIES MAKE IN THEIR DIGITAL MARKETING

Here are some of the most critical mistakes we see wineries making today.

http://j2odesigns.com/digital-marketing/4-mistakes-wineries-make-in-digital-marketing/

Wine vs. Health in 2019

Let’s look at the topic of wine and health and where we stand in 2019.

https://winefolly.com/update/wine-vs-health-in-2019-omg-were-all-going-to-die/?utm_campaign=1/17/2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Wine%20vs%20Your%20Health%20-%20Funny%20Wine%20Quotes%20%20%28JYaSxK%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

New Glen Moray

Glen Moray has introduced a new Speyside Scotch whisky to the U.S. market. The 40%-abv whisky is first matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before finishing for a number of months in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. The whisky is the sixth release in the producer’s Elgin Classic series, which includes a standard Speyside and a peated whisky, along with Port, Chardonnay, and Sherry cask finished varieties. Glen Moray Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish is rolling out now across the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $30 a 750-ml. Prestige Beverage Group handles Glen Moray in the U.S, where the brand was up 4% to 26,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

When did choosing which wine to have with dinner become like Tinder?

Restaurateur and writer, Ilana Sharlin Stone shares 10 tips that will make your food and your wine taste better – together.

https://www.food24.com/Drinks/Wine/Features/when-did-choosing-which-wine-to-have-with-dinner-become-like-tinder-20190116

‘Prosecco-like?’: EU digs in over fight to rename Australian wine and cheese

Sources confirmed the government had managed to walk back an EU proposal that would have forced Australian producers to use names such as “feta-like”, “parmesan-like” or “prosecco-like” to meet demands from Greece and Italy that any new trade deal must guarantee exclusive naming rights to certain local products.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/prosecco-like-eu-digs-in-over-fight-to-rename-australian-wine-and-cheese-20190117-p50rya.html

Asti is unleashing two brand new DOCG wines onto the market.

Like Moscato d’Asti, the new DOCGs are made from 100 percent Moscato Bianco grapes grown in the region, but don’t require Moscato dAsti’s vintage declaration.

http://www.1winedude.com/asti-unleashes-two-new-docgs/

Small wineries just can’t charge big price

The smaller producers struggle with distribution because they simply don’t make enough wine to sell in multiple states.

https://howardhewitt.net/2019/01/16/small-wineries-just-cant-charge-big-price/

U.S. wine has steadily lost American market share to imports. Now struggling to hold on to 65%

Cognac Export Figures 2018

Cognac shipments are up again in 2018

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cognac-export-figures-2018-300779542.html

Wine is different from other alcohols, not responsible for binge drinking, French minister claims

The minister’s comments were deemed unhelpful by addiction experts as France is suffering from one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe, with wine being the most popular drink in the country.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/wine-is-different-from-other-alcohols-not-responsible-for-binge-drinking-french-minister-claims

How Family Wineries Will Get Your Attention In 2019

Family wineries—many without robust data analytics staff, the report notes—hope that authenticity, superb wine and a warm welcome will be enough to keep customers coming back.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2019/01/16/how-family-wineries-will-get-your-attention-in-2019/#4043e1507019

How White Zinfandel saved Napa Valley wine

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms would not accept Sutter Home marketing the wine as “Oeil de Perdrix” because the name implied a foreign origin. Trinchero then added “White Zinfandel” to the name and the ATF approved the label.

https://napavalleyregister.com/community/calistogan/news/how-white-zinfandel-saved-napa-valley-wine/article_4ee1eadf-d33c-569a-8654-c073deb18146.html

Sailor Jerry $20,000 guitars go on sale

Spiced rum Sailor Jerry has collaborated with CF Martin & Co to release two limited edition guitars adorned with imagery from tattooist Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins – priced at US$19,999 each.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/sailor-jerry-20000-guitars-go-on-sale/

Loire Valley: A Wine Region You Need To Know

Called the “Garden of France” for its rolling hills, noble landscapes and agricultural wealth, the Loire Valley is defined by its eponymous river —France’s longest—snaking nearly 630 miles from the Ardèche in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanabortolot/2019/01/17/loire-valley-a-wine-region-you-need-to-know/#2960a417f90e

It’s Harvesttime for Wine in … Tahiti?!

Polynesia’s only vineyard is celebrating its 50th harvest—in 20 years. Here’s how.

https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Vin-de-Tahiti-50th-Wine-Harvest-Prosecco-Protest-Tesla-Red-Wine-Unfiltered

Get to Know the Red Wines of Southwest France

Malbec and Tannat are popular around the world but it’s in the their homelands, Cahors and Madiran, where the grapes truly thrive.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/17/get-to-know-southwest-france-red-wines/

How to choose a good bottle of wine in a French supermarket

Unless you’re a sommelier or a seasoned connoisseur, sifting through the good, the bad and the downright ugly can be quite the challenge.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20190117/readers-tips-choosing-a-good-bottle-of-wine-in-a-french-supermarket

Younger drinkers know fewer wine regions and varietals than they did three years ago

The number of wine drinkers 21 to 35 years old is also decreasing. Meanwhile, 21 percent of all wine drinkers are 65 or older. Three years ago it was 16 percent

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=208518

9 myths and 9 truths about organic, biodynamic, “natural”

Organic wine continues to increase, it seems. Commercial success is well established in several countries already

https://www.bkwine.com/newsletter/bkwine-brief-archive/185-january-2019/

Ready for a wine bar in your car?

There will be no more arguments between couples heading out for dinner over who is to be the designated driver.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/ready-wine-bar-your-car

Understanding the Role of Sugar in Wine

Experts discuss methods for achieving varying levels of actual and perceived sweetness

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-role-of-sugar-in-wine/

The influence of in-store music on wine selections.

This field study investigated the extent to which stereotypically French and German music could influence supermarket customers’ selections of French and German wines. Music with strong national associations should activate related knowledge and be linked with customers buying wine from the respective country. Over a 2-week period, French and German music was played on alternate days from an in-store display of French and German wines. French music led to French wines outselling German ones, whereas German music led to the opposite effect on sales of French wine.

Get to Know Your Vodka

This clear spirit can be a little difficult to understand and appreciate. But these bottles will help you learn just what makes vodka so unique.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/18/get-to-know-your-vodka/

Smelling the Cork!?! Why You SHOULD Do It!

A wine cork should smell only one of three things:

http://socialvignerons.com/2019/01/19/wine-myths-smelling-the-cork-why-you-should-do-it/

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