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By: Mark C Lenzi
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01-21-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels
Wine a muse for music industry
What Are Bottled-in-Bond Spirits, and Why Are They Suddenly Everywhere?
AND MORE!
New SB app available to download now
The Spirits Business has enhanced its digital presence with the launch of a new app – a one-stop-shop for breaking news, insights and in-depth reports relating to all aspects of the spirits industry.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/new-sb-app-available-to-download-now/
Sterling Introduces Resealable Aluminum Wine Bottles With A Sense of Sterling Style
The recyclable aluminum bottles feature a brushed texture in a tall, narrow, 375ml size accented by a color cap keyed to the varietal and echoed by a color bar at the bottom of the bottle.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=207843
How Gravity-Flow Wineries are Taking Grapes to New Heights
Winemakers are turning to rustic methods to produce low-intervention wines. So how does skipping pumps in favor of gravity change what’s in your bottle?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/07/gravity-flow-wineries/
How to Find High-Quality, Low-Alcohol Wine
With the season of heavy imbibing behind us, many find ourselves aiming to cut back on something (anything). It’s the perfect time to explore low-alcohol wines.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-low-alcohol-wine-brands/
Amarone – Getting to the Roots Of Italy’s Most Powerful Red Wine
Amarone – or more formally Amarone della Valpolicella – will always be thought of as one of Italy’s most important red wines.
Why Do Wine Bottles Have a Dimple in the Bottom?
Wine bottles are elegant. Their sloped necks come to a gentle peak. They’re supported by a stout but understated trunk of a bottle.
https://www.myrecipes.com/wines/wine-bottle-dimple
FRENCH LAUNDRY FAILED SABER ATTEMPT SHOWS HOW NOT TO OPEN A $2K NEBUCHADNEZZAR
A recent video posted on Reddit shows the restaurant’s general manager Michael Minnillo unsuccessfully sabering a Nebuchadnezzar (15-liter bottle) of Champagne.
Wine Enthusiast Announces Annual Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2019
Chosen by Wine Enthusiast’s global editors each year, the list includes not only tips on what to taste and where to go in terms of wine, but also an insider’s guide on top restaurants, hotels and cultural activities to experience in each region.
Prosecco & Italian Cheese Pairings
A Tasty & Healthy Meal Idea
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/01/15/prosecco-italian-cheese-pairings-a-tasty-healthy-meal-idea/
THE STATES THAT DRINK THE MOST WINE IN AMERICA
Californians drink the most wine overall. This is unsurprising, seeing as how California’s population of 39 million thirsty residents is nearly 70 times larger than that of Wyoming, the state that drank the least wine. The Golden State also happens to be responsible for 86 percent of America’s total wine output.
https://vinepair.com/articles/states-drink-most-wine-2019-maps/
I’VE HEARD OF HAVING A BEER BELLY. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A WINE BELLY?
While I’d love to tell you that belly fat is only reserved for those who choose to pound beer, any sommelier or mixologist will attest that if you drink in excess — whether it’s wine, vodka, or beer — you’ll wind up with a larger belly than you might wish.
GEORGIAN SCIENTISTS AIM TO GROW WINE GRAPES ON MARS
A group of scientists and viticulturists from Georgia are researching which grapes would suit Martian soils and how best to cultivate grapevines there in the hope that one day colonists could make their own wine on the red planet.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/georgian-scientists-aim-to-grow-wine-grapes-on-mars/
HOW THE US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS AFFECTING DRINKS COMPANIES
The US is now in its third week of a government shutdown, and while thousands of government workers are struggling to make ends meet without their salaries, the extended recess is having an unexpected affect on drinks makers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/__trashed-2/
Jameson Irish whiskey unveils new bottle design
The new Jameson bottles will be available in Ireland from this month, before launching in the US and additional markets from March ahead of St Patrick’s Day (
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/jameson-irish-whiskey-unveils-new-bottle-design/
Why Does Wine Give Some People Headaches?
Those who experience wine-related headaches wonder if they are actually allergic to sulfites. This is rare
https://www.cookinglight.com/news/wine-headaches-experts
Popcorn Pairings
What goes together better than a night in with a movie, popcorn and wine?
https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/living/food-and-drink/popcorn-pairings-wine-not-274001/
Wine Flavors: What’s Right? What’s Wrong?
Learn where wine flavors come from, how to smell them, and what flavors to expect in Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
https://winefolly.com/review/wine-flavors-whats-right-whats-wrong/
Defining a “standard drink:” (It’s a LOT smaller than you think!)
What Are Bottled-in-Bond Spirits, and Why Are They Suddenly Everywhere?
As American whiskey sales continue to grow year-over-year, due in part to what industry analysts call the “craft movement,” bottled-in-bond spirits have come back in a big way.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-is-bottled-in-bond-whiskey/
“BRAZIN” versus “emBRAZEN” Settled
Delicato Vineyards and Treasury Wine Estates Americas Co. have settled their trademark dispute, according to court records.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207969
Romance is in the Air With Korbel California Champagne Lovebird Bottle
The season of romance is quickly approaching… and to truly show loved ones you care, you can’t just wing it! Korbel California Champagne today announced the release of its new, limited-edition “Lovebird” bottle wrap.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=207879
Five Essential Features of Wine Lover’s Home
There are five essential features a true wine lover must possess in their home:
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2019/01/five-essential-features-of-wine-lovers-home/
SINGER DRAKE LAUNCHES NEW CHAMPAGNE RANGE
Canadian rapper Drake has expanded his drinks empire, once again teaming up with American drinks entrepreneur Brent Hocking to launch a Champagne range called Mod Sélection.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/singer-drake-launches-new-champagne-range/
Why wine lovers should be watching this U.S. Supreme Court case
Its outcome could impact many facets of the wine business, from wineries to retailers to the choices for wine customers.
TOP TRENDS IN FRENCH WINE FOR 2019
As we move into the new year, we ask some of the top French wine producers and personalities what regions, grape varieties and wine styles they predict will be hot in 2019.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-trends-in-french-wine-for-2019/
8 wines from around the world everyone should try, according to experts
We asked sommeliers which wines were at the top of their recommendation list.
Marijuana hasn’t hurt booze sales in the three states where weed has been legal the longest, liquor industry group’s study says
The trends in alcohol have been fairly consistent regardless of whether or not you have legalized recreational marijuana in a state or not,”
Italian Lawmakers Bust Prosecco Producers
Two winemakers in the prestigious Conegliano-Valdobbiadene region have had their wine seized for breaking rules over sugar.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/italian-lawmakers-bust-prosecco-producers
The Rise of Blaufränkisch Wine
This cold climate-loving, easy-drinking red wine grape is spreading beyond its original German and Austrian home to the United States, Australia and Canada.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/09/the-rise-of-blaufrankisch-wine/
Redefining Wine Shop Design, Inside and Out
These modern wine shops create an experience for customers through innovative design, a welcoming atmosphere and a curated selection of labels.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/10/wine-shop-design/
If You Like Beer, Then Stop Smoking
That beautiful, flavorful beer you paid a dear price for may not smell or taste the same if you deaden your senses with an American Spirit beforehand
South Africa’s Top 100 most highly rated wines – 2019 Classification
To be eligible for the Classification, updated annually since 2004, wines must have earned good to excellent reviews from one or more of the top panels of judges for at least three vintages during the 10-year period under review.
https://news.wine.co.za/News.aspx?NEWSID=34056&CLIENTID=&SPOTLIGHTID=
Defining Japan’s Terroir
New rules create an appellation system for Japan’s growing wine industry, but are also causing headaches
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Defining-Japan-Terroir
Meet the Women Pioneering Idaho Wine
Not only do women make up the majority of producers, but they’re shaping the future of this Pacific Northwest state’s budding wine industry.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/10/meet-the-women-pioneering-idaho-wine/
Game of Thrones’ Dornish Wine Brought to Real Life by St.-Emilion Vintner
One winery in Bordeaux has come up with a way for wine-loving superfans to give a proper sendoff to the beloved series
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Game-of-Thrones-Dornish-Wine-St-Emilion-Unfiltered
Wine a muse for music industry
It appears that for years now the music industry has drawn inspiration from wine
https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20190110/off-vine-wine-muse-for-music-industry
A bleak future for new wine apps
62% of the apps downloaded by consumers will only be used 11 times. For a quarter of these people, that figure drops to just once.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/bleak-future-new-wine-apps
A Heat Application Alternative To Vineyard Sprays
Thermaculture heat application can reach in the neighborhood of 350 F, a temperature that certainly threatens the survival or organisms; so how does it work?
Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels
Starting next month, packages of Bud Light will have prominent labels showing the beer’s calories and ingredients as well as the amount of fat, carbohydrates and protein in a serving.
Wine Experts’ Tasting Notes Can Vary Based on Where They’re From, Study Suggests
Two groups of experts from different parts of Canada disagreed over a number of basics.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-experts-tasting-regional-differences-study
What your wine choices say about the way you think
Fluid thinkers enjoy experimenting with wines. They embrace “natural wines,” and they find entrancing funky flavors that repel more conservative drinkers who thought those faults had been eradicated by modern winemaking.
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winners
The 2019 Chronicle Wine Competition Winners are in.
Why You Should Drink Organic Wine
It’s good for the planet and might even lessen your hangover. That’s something we’ll drink to.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2381446/why-you-should-drink-organic-wine
Are you considered a “sommelier” if you serve wine at a restaurant? Or do you have to take classes and be certified to claim the title?
Sommelier is a job title for a restaurant professional that helps you navigate a restaurant’s wine choices and provides wine service, sometimes also called a wine steward. A somm doesn’t just open wine and pour it; they are intimately familiar with the restaurant’s wine program and should be able to guide diners in making wine selections and provide additional information about the wines on the list.
At most restaurants, this job title does not require a degree or certification, but there are many formal training programs, the most prestigious of which is the Master Sommelier certification.
Job requirements will vary from restaurant to restaurant, of course, but you’d almost certainly need previous restaurant experience and knowledge of wine. Some learn through rigorous tasting practice or travel. The various professional exams or certifications will show commitment, but they aren’t required to be a good sommelier. The best ones I’ve ever met have both a practical and theoretical understanding of wine, and are passionate about what they do.
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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01-14-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
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Is 2019 the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer?
How to match wine with your favorite Indian food
Learn about Whisky
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Go Inside Napa’s Oldest, Continuously Operating Sparkling Wine Producer
Frank Family Vineyards isn’t the most recognizable of Napa Valley’s sparkling wine producers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/photos-napa-sparkling-wine/
How to buy good wine on a budget
You are more likely to get better quality for the value if you choose certain kinds of wine.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/28/kevin-zraly-onhow-to-buy-good-wine-on-a-budget.html
4 Top-Performing Themes In Wine This Year, And 4 Other Ideas That Flopped
Here are four themes that we can expect to see more of in 2019, building on the traction they’ve already seen in 2018.
How to be a wine snob and not turn people off
A good wine snob has more wine knowledge than the average person, but just as important he or she has a desire to make people happy while talking about wine.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RÉMY MARTIN
Rémy Martin is, in many circles, synonymous with luxury.
CAN CHAMPAGNE BE CORKED?
Each year a new study emerges with claims to the frequency of corked wine bottles. “Less than 1 percent,” some studies say, while others put that figure closer to 3 percent.
How to match wine with your favorite Indian food
From a fiery curry to subtle seafood, here’s how to enjoy red, white and sparkling wine with Indian eats.
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2019/01/02/how-match-wine-your-favourite-indian-food
Prosecco Bursting the Champagne Bubble
With other bubblies sparkling bright, is Champagne’s star fizzing out?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/prosecco-bursting-the-champagne-bubble
Don’t Store Your Leftover Champagne in the Fridge
While keeping a bottle in the fridge for a few days is fine, leaving it in there for weeks or months on end can dry out the cork and ultimately lead to your wine losing its flavor and its bubbles
https://lifehacker.com/dont-store-your-leftover-champagne-in-the-fridge-1831405420
Monterey Wines Conjunctive Labeling Goes into Effect January 1, 2019
Starting January 1, 2019, all wines labeled with an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located entirely within Monterey County, must also include the term “Monterey County” on the label. An AVA is a federally designated wine grape growing region distinguishable by unique geographic features.
Eight Ways You’re Drinking Champagne Wrong
A wine expert’s rules for getting the most bang for your bubbly
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-28/eight-ways-you-re-drinking-champagne-wrong
The Sound of Your Champagne Can Reveal How Good It Is
Generally speaking, sparkling wines get better with age, and as the years go by their bubbles shrink.
https://www.inverse.com/article/52147-new-year-s-eve-champagne-bubbles
Exploring Oregon’s Other White Wines
Pinot Gris is still Oregon’s signature white wine, but producers are creating unique bottlings from Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Blanc.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/02/exploring-oregon-white-wines/
The Official 2019 Wine Vintage Chart
Has your Pinot peaked? Is that Barolo still a baby? Our annual wine vintage chart shows if it’s time to open that prized Napa Cab, or wait for perfection.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/02/wine-vintage-chart-2019/
Not aModern Alchemy Offers DIY Classics
The idea of recreating wines in a laboratory offers opportunities and unintended consequences.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/modern-alchemy-offers-diy-classics
Is it safe to store wine in a cigar “coolidor”?
For those not familiar with the term, a “coolidor,” or cigar cooler-humidor, is a temperature- and humidity-controlled unit for storing cigars, similar—but not identical!—to a wine fridge.
TERROIR IN WHISKEY ‘DOES EXIST’, DISTILLERY STUDY FINDS
Defining terroir as “the 3D influence between microclimate, soil and place on a plant”, the study aims to understand the influence of the environment on whiskey produced from barley.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/terroir-in-whiskey-does-exist-distillery-study-finds/
TOP 10 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS FOR DRY JANUARY
We have rounded up some of the best, and most popular, non alcoholic beers on the market.
We Have 2 In Stock!
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-10-non-alcoholic-beers-for-dry-january/
TOP 10 SPANISH WINE TRENDS
From Rosé to Sangria
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-10-spanish-wine-trends/10/
SENSE AND SUSTAINABILITY: HOW WINE PRODUCERS ARE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Wine producers from around the world about what initiatives they have put in place to ensure their wineries are run sustainably.
Wine and Moderation: What’s Healthy?
Is Wine Healthy?
To really answer the question of whether or not wine is healthy, you need to look at what’s inside a glass of wine.
The Best Cruises for Wine Lovers
From mega-ships to yachts, cruises are upgrading their culinary options as well as offering more wine-focused on-board activities and off-ship excursions.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/03/best-cruises-wine-lovers/
Wine and Scuba Diving Fans Can Now Attend Underwater Tastings
Many people can say they’ve been to a wine tasting, but how many can say they’ve been to an underwater wine tasting? Probably not many, as this is the very first initiative of its kind, now available to oenophiles and diving fanatics.
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT RHONE VALLEY
For America wine drinkers, the Rhône Valley tends to be a place of mystery and intrigue. Most can tell you that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is in the Rhône and that the area is a source of great value wines. True. But there is so much more.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-rhone-valley/
Learn about Whisky
As a spirits category whisky is incredibly diverse with several sub-divisions of style, flavour and general appeal, based on the method and country or specific region of manufacture. We take a closer look at whisky, how it’s made and the essential facts…
MAN IN COMA AFTER CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE EXPLODES BETWEEN LEGS
The man was injured on New Year’s Eve when a bottle exploded between his legs and a shattered shard of glass cut through an artery in his leg, causing him significant loss of blood,
Yes, Miller Lite is better than Bud Light, but not because of ‘more taste’ — it’s because of less taste
In recent weeks, the National Advertising Division ruled that MillerCoors provided “a reasonable basis” to say Miller Lite has “more taste” than either of Anheuser-Busch’s two leading light beers, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra:
Is 2019 the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer?
Why the beer industry is betting big on zero ABV.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/non-alcoholic-beer-trend-heineken-leffe-peroni
You Can Now Buy ‘Unicorn Tears’ Wine
This sounds magical!
https://www.simplemost.com/unicorn-tears-wine-is-bright-pink-looks-delicious/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
01-07-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is THIS the secret to getting rid of red wine stains?
A Foolproof Guide to Beer and Cheese Pairing
MACALLAN RELEASES $500 MEN’S LOAFERS
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How does champagne produce its fizz – without breaking the bottle?
Some fiendishly clever fermenting techniques and a big dose of chemistry, it turns out.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181217-the-chemistry-that-gives-champagne-its-famous-fizz
Study argues that the Bible book of Revelation condemns the use of wine for the Eucharist
A recent study from a United Kingdom-based publication has argued that the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation, condemns the usage of wine for the Eucharist.
The year in beer: US celebrates 2018 craft brewing highlights
With the number of US breweries breaking the 7,000 milestone in October this year, it’s been a big year for small beer. The Brewers Association, the trade association for small and independent US craft brewers, looks back on the 2018 highlights for the industry.
Collectors Clamor for Napa’s Cult Wines
What the cult wines have in common is rarity—because they are produced in small quantities—and exclusivity, as these bottles don’t show up in local wine shops. They are sold directly to consumers through mailing lists that often have waits of two years or more.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/collectors-clamor-for-napas-cult-wines-51544882400
Van Duzer Corridor AVA now official
The Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley has been officially approved by the TTB, the US regulatory body.
Prosecco surpasses champagne as No. 1 bubbly
The demand for Italian bubbles is soaring, with record sales of fizz in both the U.S. and UK.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/prosecco-surpasses-champagne-as-no-1-bubbly
11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NEW BELGIUM BREWING
A trip to New Belgium in Fort Collins, Col0., is unforgettable for many beer lovers. Founded in 1991, the destination includes a mosaic-clad brewhouse, numerous bars, and a maze-like foeder-filled taproom.
MACALLAN RELEASES $500 MEN’S LOAFERS
The Macallan has partnered with shoe brand Rob McAllan to release a limited edition series of men’s loafers in the US, “inspired” by its ‘Rare Cask’ expression.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/macallan-releases-mens-loafers/
AUSTRIAN GROUP CALLS FOR RED WINE GRAPE TO LOSE ‘NAZI’ NAME
A group of artists in Austria have launched a campaign for the Zweigelt grape variety to have its name changed from that of the Nazi party member who created it.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/austrian-group-calls-for-red-wine-grape-to-lose-nazi-name/
How knowing what wines you hate can lead to wines you love
“Drink what you like” is a popular axiom in the wine biz, but what if customers don’t actually know what they like?
When buying wine online, is it safer to have the wine shipped via ground or air?
Your biggest concern when picking a shipping method is temperature.
https://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Better-to-Ship-Wine-via-Ground-or-Air-57351
Behind wine brand Kendall-Jackson’s growing direct-to-consumer strategy
Thirty-six-year-old family winery Kendall-Jackson has been selling select wines online at KJ.com since 2004. But with new attribution tools available, it has only recently begun to see a return-on-investment from selling direct-to-consumer.
https://digiday.com/marketing/behind-wine-brand-kendall-jacksons-growing-direct-consumer-strategy/
How does the Wine Industry Influence Economic Landscape?
Wine production has been an important part of Western culture for more than 8000 years. And historically, it had significantly impacted both social and economic status of several nations.
https://oracletimes.com/how-does-the-wine-industry-influence-economic-landscape/
The Best Wine Bottle Openers for Every Kind of Wine Lover
Because everyone needs a way to open that new bottle of red.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/2018/12/wine-bottle-openers-gifts
The Complete Guide to Vin Santo
We explore the wonderful world of Vin Santo in detail.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/12/the-complete-guide-to-vin-santo-e-part-i
BREWER’S ASSOCIATION REMOVES ‘TRADITIONAL’ FROM CRAFT BEER DEFINITION
Since the launch of the BA’s original craft brewer definition in 2006, the craft brewing industry has more than tripled in size and market share, with 7,000 breweries now operating in the US.
Bogle wins 2018 cheap wine poll
It was Bogle’s fourth title in five years, and it took almost half the votes.
We Always Have Bogle In Stock!
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/bogle-wins-2018-cheap-wine-poll/
DAOU a beacon of fine wine in Paso Robles
Wines In Stock!
https://www.thecoastnews.com/daou-a-beacon-of-fine-wine-in-paso-robles/
When Wines Witness History:
South Africa’s Old Vines, And What They’ve Seen
Portugal’s most planted grape varieties, the top-ten list
Portugal is a wonderful wine country in many ways. Not least because it is unrelentingly focusing on Iberian grape varieties. The only French grape that is included in the top-10 list is Syrah, and it is in the 10th place.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/portugals-planted-grape-varieties-top-ten-list/
Ho w Many States Allow Beer, Wine And Spirits In Grocery Stores
The scourge of “wine teeth,” explained
Here is why you look like a vampire.
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/18/18144794/what-causes-wine-teeth-explained
YUENGLING ROLLS OUT 1800S-ERA CANS, BOURBON BARREL-AGED BEER TO MARK 190TH ANNIVERSARY
Beginning this month and continuing through April, Yuengling will release five limited-edition cans of Yuengling Lager, one per month, showcasing how the label design has evolved over time.
Additionally, on January 11, the brewery will release a limited-edition Bourbon Barrel Reserve beer at its Pottsville, Pa. location
ALL THE TYPES OF TEQUILA, EXPLAINED
Want to learn how to use blanco versus reposado tequila? Or curious about the differences between añejo and extra añejo? Check out our illustrated guide to the styles of tequila.
What You Should Know About Italy’s Cooperative Wines
Today Italy is home to 484 cantine cooperative — an older term is cantine sociali — with 140,700 winegrower members.
Your Guilt-Free Guide to Wine
Pour a glass out for yourself and enjoy.
https://www.doctoroz.com/article/your-guilt-free-guide-wine
AB INBEV AND TILRAY TO INVEST $100M IN NON-ALCOHOLIC CANNABIS DRINKS
The world’s largest brewer, AB InBev, and Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, are to invest US$50 million each in a new research partnership to develop a “deeper understanding” of non-alcoholic beverages containing THC and CBD in order to “guide future decisions”.
Americans like sweet wines, but nobody talks about it. Missed opportunity for wineries, and media?
Americans like sweet wines. Big wine companies know it. East Coast wineries know it.
https://blog.wblakegray.com/2018/12/americans-like-sweet-wines-but-nobody.html
Americans spend about 1/5 of 1% of their annual gifting budgets on wine. Plenty of room to improve.
Zoll Vineyards Opens Winery in Dutton, Virginia
Formally in MA
http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-20-2018/zoll-vineyards-gloucester-county-virginia.shtml
A Foolproof Guide to Beer and Cheese Pairing
Foolproof pairings to make sure every cheese plate you serve works harmoniously with the beer you’re pouring and drinking.
https://oct.co/essays/beer-and-cheese-pairing-guide
Your Definitive Guide to Sweet Wines
Popular tastes may skew dry, but sweet wines are some of the most complex bottlings around, representing terroir and tradition as fiercely as any.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/20/sweet-wine-basics/
Four New Ways to Make Mulled Wine
Think when you’ve had one mulled wine you’ve had ’em all? Let the wine experts show you how it’s done with upgrades using red, white, rosé and Port wines.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/mulled-wine-red-white-rose-port/
What Did Jesus Drink? A Bethlehem Winery is Embracing Ancient, Indigenous Grapes
Founded by Salesian monks in 1885, Cremisan makes wine using indigenous grapes. Some scholars say these are the wines that it’s most likely Jesus drank.
The Maine Winemakers Utilizing Hybrid Grapes
It’s tough to grow grapes in unpredictable weather, but winemakers in Maine tackle the cold climate with hybrid grapes, co-ferments and gumption.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/26/maine-winemakers-hybrid-grapes/
The Wines We Scored 100 Points in 2018
We tasted, reviewed and rated 24,753 wines in 2018. Of those, only 15 achieved our coveted 100-point score. Find out who made the cut
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/21/100-point-wines-2018/
World’s first smart wine bottle
New flexible computer chip technology from Idaho company American Semiconductor is making it’s way into a place you would not expect it to be, like a wine shop
Organic vs. Biodynamic vs. Natural Wine—What’s the Difference?
Interest in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines is at an all-time peak. But what do those terms really mean?
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/natural-wine-explained
The best wines from South Africa
The much maligned South African Pinotage grape is due a renaissance
https://life.spectator.co.uk/2018/12/the-best-wines-from-south-africa/
Toast the new year with a wine for your sign
Match the personality of each sun sign to a wine of similar character.
4 REASONS WHY ABRUZZO IS A REGION TO LOVE
American wine drinkers have a lot to learn about the region.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DOS EQUIS
What makes Dos Equis so attractive? It’s all about embellishment, a handsome man, and, for those willing to experiment, a dash of citrus salt.
The story of California Chardonnay
A four-part account of California’s most-planted vine variety.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/the-story-of-california-chardonnay-part-3
Part 4
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/the-story-of-california-chardonnay-part-4
Red Wine Tops the List of Alcohols Most Reported as Migraine Trigger
Alcoholic beverages, especially red wine, are recognized by patients with migraine as a trigger, which has a significant impact on alcohol consumption behaviors, according to a new study.
https://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/red-wine-tops-the-list-of-alcohols-most-reported-as-migraine-trigger
Reduced Copper Spells Trouble for Champagne
Organic winemakers in Europe have been left aghast at new rules aimed at reducing the use of copper sulfate in the EU, saying it will devastate some producers.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/12/reduced-copper-rules-trouble-champagne
Which Wine Varietals Do Americans Prefer in 2018?
Study by Sonoma State University reveals purchasing and drinking habits of the American Wine Consumer
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207060
Four Tips for Finding Wine You’ll Actually Enjoy
How much does good wine cost? Can you judge a wine by its label? How do you become a wine expert yourself?
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/four-tips-for-finding-wine-youll-actually-enjoy-1831237653
Are you a label drinker?
Is social media turning us all into ‘label drinkers’?
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/jefford-on-monday/andrew-jefford-the-label-drinker-is-someone-with-more-money-than-experience-406384/#QIDy7H6CGa5X88IF.99
Seven deadly sins of restaurant wine service
Even a good wine-list can be let down by bad service.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/12/27/seven-deadly-sins-of-restaurant-wine-service/
Is it Ever OK to Ask For Your Wine Back At the End of a Party?
What would your mother think?
https://www.southernliving.com/culture/should-you-take-wine-back-after-party
How to make your own vermouth from leftover wine
Open bottles of wine left over from Christmas and New Year can be turned into aromatic sweet vermouth
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/dec/29/homemade-sweet-vermouth-from-leftover-wine-waste-not
Is THIS the secret to getting rid of red wine stains?
A new hack to banish red wine stains has been revealed – and it’s hiding in your FRIDGE
https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/milk-red-wine-stains/
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SIX NEW WAYS TO BECOME A WINE, BEER OR SPIRITS EXPERT IN 2020
Do you fancy yourself as a beer sommelier, or want to learn more about the mysterious world of Scotch whisky?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/6-ways-to-become-a-wine-beer-or-spirits-expert-in-2020/
Hot Eggnog Recipe
It turns out, “hot eggnog” is surprisingly close to the medieval recipe the cocktail is said to have originated from: a warm British milk punch known as posset,
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/hot-eggnog-recipe/
Wine Additives Explained
Let’s take a look at what additives are commonly used in winemaking.
https://winefolly.com/review/wine-additives-explained/
Napa and Sonoma: Counties, Valleys, and Cities, Explained
Napa and Sonoma are both towns, counties, and valleys.
https://vinepair.com/articles/napa-vs-sonoma-travel-guide/
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Slovenia
What the pros know (and the rest of us are just beginning to realize) is that Slovenia is Europe’s most promising new wine destination
https://www.thedailybeast.com/slovenia-wine-country-guide
What’s Moldovan Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know
There’s much to pay attention to wine-wise coming out of this East European nation wedged between Ukraine and Romania.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/moldovan-wine/
Is Napa running family winegrowers out of business?
One group, Save the Family Farms, says the county’s tasting-room laws make it impossible for their small wineries to compete
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Is-Napa-running-family-winegrowers-out-of-14928781.php
Can wine drinking be a spiritual experience?
Wine makes you feel good, but can it bring you closer to God?
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/books/article238375123.html#storylink=cpy
New AVAs help define Washington wine
Having more AVAs in Washington means we understand better the nuances of the Columbia Valley.
http://www.winepressnw.com/2019/12/23/4157438_new-avas-help-define-washington.html?rh=1
12 Things You Should Know About Moët & Chandon
Here are 12 key facts about the famous Champagne house.
How will the next decade wine geography look like?
Climate change and viticulture’s challenges
https://theitalianwinegirl.com/2019/12/19/how-will-the-next-decade-wine-geography-looks-like/
The Real Reason Bartenders Rinse Already Clean Beer Glasses Before Using Them
The glass rinser serves a few equally important purposes.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610187/reason-bartenders-rinse-beer-glasses
2020 Massachusetts ballot questions: Initiatives on ranked choice voting, beer and wine sales, nursing home rates, right to repair move forward
The fourth ballot question is being pushed by Cumberland Farms. It would gradually eliminate a state cap on the number of wine and beer sale licenses given to any one food store.
Plum Wine is Confusingly Named and Often Misunderstood
For starters, the sweet-and-sour Japanese beverage is not a wine at all—it’s booze infused with plums, rather than fruit fermented into alcohol.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/24/plum-wine-spirit-guide/
Tax trouble brewing for R.I. beer, wine producers
The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, for a two-year period that is set to end Dec. 31.
How to Tell if Your Wine Bottle is Bad
Here are tips that can help you, avid wine drinker or not, determine whether the bottle belongs in a trash can or beside a plate of a delicious sizzling meal.
https://www.youbeauty.com/life/how-to-tell-if-your-wine-bottle-is-bad/
10 Questions About Carbs in Wine You Were Afraid to Ask
Everything you need to know about carbs in wine
How Women’s Sexuality Is Used to Sell Wine
Bâtonnage Forum panelists debate women’s right to wear what they want—while calling for an end to clothes shaming
How the English invented Champagne!
And the bottles needed were also made by the English at least 85 years before the French
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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
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