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Can Scotch have terroir, like wine?
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The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives
New Ste Michelle
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched Prayers of Sinners & Saints, a new pair of wines. A blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot, Prayers of Sinners is aged in new and once-used barrels for 10-12 months prior to bottling. Prayers of Saints, meanwhile, is a 100% Chardonnay offering that includes 7% “Black Chardonnay”—so-called because the juice is oxidized before fermentation, thus reducing bitterness—and is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Both wines will be available starting in March, retailing at $13 a 750-ml.
Concerns over plans to ‘modernize’ alcohol labels
A trio of consumer groups has criticised the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) over its proposal to “modernise” alcohol labels without making nutritional information mandatory.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/concerns-over-plans-to-modernise-alcohol-labels/
SWISS MAN CHARGED $8,000 CORKAGE AT AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT
A Swiss wine buyer visiting Australia was allegedly charged AUS$8,000 (£4,386) in corkage, having brought eight bottles of his own wine to a restaurant in Melbourne.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/swiss-man-charged-8000-corkage-at-australian-restaurant/
Bud’s Super Bowl Ad Threatens to Derail Beer Alliance
Industry wide campaign to revive beer sales is on the rocks after a fight broke out between brewers
https://www.wsj.com/articles/buds-super-bowl-ad-threatens-to-derail-beer-alliance-11551009600
Did you look forward to last night’s bottle of wine a bit too much?
Women’s relationship with alcohol has become a hot topic.
Inside Penfolds’ clinic for testing the health of your Grange
Unique in the wine world, Penfolds Red Wine Re-Corking Clinics allow owners of Penfolds’ hallowed drop to get their bottles of Grange assessed by experts.
https://www.adelaidereview.com.au/food-and-drink/wine/penfolds-grange-clinic/
Inside the Greek wine industry
While times have been tough, with the Greek economy still fragile and unpredictable, the Greek wine sector has been a bright exception.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-greek-wine-industry
Glyphosate pesticide in beer and wine
Test results and future solutions
The Wines of Portugal (Organized by Region)
Here is a great overview of everything you need to get started with Portuguese wine.
https://winefolly.com/review/what-wines-to-drink-from-portugal-by-region/
Old Vines That Still Make Great Wine
A celebration of distinct old-vine vineyards from the New World and Old World, plus the magnificent wines they yield.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/25/old-vines-great-wine/
This Wine Straw Lets You Drink Directly From The Bottle
For all the wine lovers out there!
https://www.simplemost.com/this-wine-straw-lets-you-drink-directly-from-the-bottle/
Film Series Brings Wine Business Icons into the Classroom
Leadership Interview Series Examines Decision-making in Building Leading Global Brands
The Best Hangover Relief, Preferred by Doctors and Celebrities, Is 99.9% Perfect
To stick a needle in your arm and pump yourself with fluid seems outrageous, but, honest to God, it works
11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLENFIDDICH SCOTCH WHISKY
Glenfiddich is the world’s leading single malt whisky distiller and sold 1.22 million 9-liter cases in 2017 alone.
The Science of Bubbles in Wine
Examining the effervescence in sparkling wine and its influence on mouthfeel, flavor, and aroma
Finding the right wine expert to help you select your next bottle
To what extent do wine experts agree in their evaluation of wines? Does it matter where the expert lives and how they were trained?
https://theconversation.com/finding-the-right-wine-expert-to-help-you-select-your-next-bottle-112483
Handwritten Fonts on Menus Can Make Food Seem Healthier, Says Study
The way a restaurant’s menu can impact your dining experience might be more significant than you think.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/handwritten-menus-healthy-study
Mapping Italy’s Vineyards – The Groundbreaking Work of Alessandro Masnaghetti
If you’re a wine lover, I think that a love of maps in inherent in your discipline. No doubt then that you would find the maps of Alessandro Masnaghetti from Italy as truly stunning
Natural Light Dropped A Strawberry Lemonade Beer That’s Made For People Who Don’t Actually Like Beer
It’s a light lager brewed with strawberry lemonade flavor
New Bread And Butter Wine
WX Brands has expanded its Bread & Butter Wines brand with the addition of a rosé. The inaugural 2018 vintage is a Grenache-based blend from California that will retail for $16. It joins Bread & Butter’s existing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. Bread & Butter Rosé is now available in select markets and will roll out nationally later this year. Bread & Butter has enjoyed strong progress in the U.S. recently, with depletions leaping 60% to above 300,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
There’s a beer that tastes just like Lucky Charms
Smartmouth Brewing Company has a limited supply of its Saturday Morning IPA brewed with cereal marshmallows at its Norfolk, Va., brewery
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-beer-that-tastes-just-like-lucky-charms-2019-02-26
What’s Brewing? Will the craft beer bubble ever pop?
Some people are concerned the growth is reminiscent of the housing market that suddenly crashed in 2007. Is there such thing as a craft beer “bubble” and, if so, will it pop?
3 European Wine Regions Producing High-Quality Pinot Noir
The benchmark for Pinot Noir, Burgundy reigns supreme. But viable alternatives exist in a few European wine regions.
Flat wine bottles could cut costs and emissions, says firm
Case big enough for four round glass bottles can hold 10 letterbox-sized plastic ones
A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Veneto
Italy’s Veneto diversity goes well beyond Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Learn about the wines of Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/26/beginners-guide-wines-veneto/
Waxing philosophical on wax and wine
The capsule today is largely an advertising gimmick/opportunity
Sour IPAs Manage to Be Both Complicated and Crowd-Pleasing
The tart, hoppy brews are made with the softest malts, the trendiest hops, and the most luscious fruit purées.
The Ultimate Guide to Beer Glass Types
The number of potential options is far too many to list, but we’ll take you through a quick guide for some of the best glasses for beer.
Losing the Prosecco name would be ‘catastrophic’
The Australian Government is currently conducting free trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) and arguments are being had over whether Prosecco is a geographical indicator (GI), like Champagne, or a grape variety.
https://www.theshout.com.au/news/losing-the-prosecco-name-would-be-catastrophic/
Millennials are not killing the wine industry. We are.
Sometimes the wine industry can turn into its own worst enemy. Why do we care so much about how people hold their wine glass?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/millennials-killing-wine-industry-we-leandro-cabrini/
Love the taste of whiskey? Thank an oak tree
Historically the wooden barrel has been the world’s most important shipping container, only comparable to today’s large iron shipping containers, the holding vessels of our globalized consumer society.
https://www.popsci.com/tree-barrel-whiskey-distillery
How to prune grapevines
Understanding growth, fruiting characteristics of grapevine helps simplify pruning process
https://www.morningagclips.com/how-to-prune-grapevines/
The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives Just in Time for the Final Season
For a long time now, Brewery Ommegang has been making official Game of Thrones beers. Often, they’re far more clever than you’d expect
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/game-of-thrones-beer-ommegang-season-8
Smirnoff: a brand history
The original vision behind the brand was to take the highest-quality vodka the Czars had access to and bring it to the masses,
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/smirnoff-a-brand-history/
Is There Such Thing as Good Cabernet Under $20?
It’s the ultimate question.
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Gigantic Floods Made Washington Wine Country
Washington wines are famous for bold fruit, zesty acidity and balanced tannins, but why?
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
The former Soviet state of Georgia is considered to be the birthplace of winemaking. But as it aims to boost exports around the world, will its unique wines be too challenging for most drinkers?
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47363702
This Is Why Wine Is So Expensive in Restaurants
Wine prices double the moment you walk through a restaurant’s door. Here are the restaurants have the highest markups and how to find a decent value.
https://www.rd.com/food/fun/why-restaurant-wine-so-expensive/
ACTRESS SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO LAUNCH WINE RANGE
American actress Sarah Jessica Parker, famous for playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, is launching a wine range in collaboration with New Zealand winery Invivo.
ORGANIC VS. NATURAL WINE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
ORGANIC AND NATURAL WINES ARE ALL THE RAGE THESE DAYS—BUT WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
https://www.newsweek.com/organic-vs-natural-wine-1346501
New Ready To Drink Item
Russian Standard vodka is launching its ready-to-drink Moscow Mule nationwide. Clocking in at 8% abv, the canned cocktail is made with natural flavors and packaged in a 12-ounce copper-colored can, in a nod to the traditional Moscow Mule mug. The Russian Standard Moscow Mule is retail priced at $15 a 4-pack of cans. Roust Americas, the U.S. subsidiary of Russian Standard producer Roust Group, handles the brand stateside.
THE 15 BEST VODKAS FOR EVERY BUDGET
As with any spirit, there is diversity within the category. Certain vodkas are light and crisp, others are round and viscous, and some smell alarmingly like nail polish remover.
Is this a good time to douse people in wine? A helpful guide
A guide as to when it might be appropriate to douse people in wine. Are you currently in any of the following situations?
https://thetakeout.com/oscars-rami-malek-champagne-party-academy-awards-1832934503
Can Scotch have terroir, like wine? Breaking down effects of grain, water, peat and barrels
The flavor of place, or terroir, comes up frequently in discussions of wine. But how to talk sensibly about terroir in whisky?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-drink-scotch-whisky-terroir-0301-story.html
Cariñena: Spain’s Home of Garnacha
D.O.P. Cariñena was named by Wine Enthusiast as a region to watch in 2016 – and for good reason. The food-friendly wines from this historic region feature great value and intense flavors.
Pairing Snacks and Wine
Whether you prefer red or white—or even Champagne—there’s a bottle to uncork that will play just as nice with your snacks as it might with a steak.
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/Blogs/Taste-Blog/Pairing-Snacks-and-Wine/
Did you know? What exactly goes into a bottle of French wine (apart from grapes)
Wine producers in France don’t have to label all the ingredients included in their product so we’ve looked at what your bottle of wine really contains (other than grapes). WARNING this article might put you off wine.
Tempranillo: workhouse wine or thoroughbred tipple?
Both the cheapest and most expensive wines in Spain are made from the same grape variety: tempranillo.
Grilled Steak and Cabernet Sauvignon Pairing
The flavors of this tender cut of steak covered in a homemade salsa verde are ideal for enjoying with a rich Cabernet.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/grilled-steak-cabernet-sauvignon-pairing/
The Danger of Biased Drinking Studies
A recent report on the effects of drinking raises some questions – about the people behind it.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/the-danger-of-biased-drinking-studies
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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03-04-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What Does the Future Hold for CBD Beer?
What Type of Wine Drinker Are You?
U.S. – Top 10 Super-Premium Bourbon Brands
9 Surprising Facts About Rosé
Not all rosés are created equal—some aren’t even created with the same grapes.
https://www.vogue.com/article/surprising-facts-about-rose
LEADING CANNABIS COMPANIES—Revenues and Updated Share Prices
6 Common Flower Aromas in Wine
See the six major flower aromas in wine and in what wines they are found. Learning the major flower aromas will help you discover all the awesome nuances in wine.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/common-flower-aromas-in-wine/
PSYCHOLOGISTS HIRED TO COACH FRENCH SOMMELIER TO VICTORY
The Union of French Sommeliers has hired a team of psychologists, drama teachers and sports coaches to help French sommelier David Biraud win the World’s Best Sommelier competition for the first time in 19 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/psychologists-hired-to-coach-french-sommelier-to-victory/
IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN BRAIN SIZE AND LIKING TONIC WATER?
A new study by the University of Queensland has uncovered a link between taste perception and brain size, revealing that bitterness is perceived as less intense by those with larger brains.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/is-there-a-link-between-brain-size-and-liking-tonic-water/
ONE U.S. PRESIDENT THREW THE RAGER OF THE CENTURY
Andrew Jackson is responsible for an inauguration party that pretty much destroyed the White House.
Do men and women assign different wine scores?
The study, by US financial analyst Jeff Bodington, in conjunction with the University of Lisbon, concludes that men and women assign much the same ratings to the same wines.
How Italy has beaten France to be No 1 on UK’s wine list for first time
For some time Italy has been threatening France’s dominant position as the UK’s favourite country when ordering wine in restaurants and bars.
America’s Fraudulent Organics Industry: 40% of All Organic Food Tested Positive for Prohibited Pesticides
This is an outrage, but the USDA shows no signs of deviating from business as usual
What’s in a Name? AVA Overload
Winemakers in the US and elsewhere are lining up to get the region in which they grow their grapes officially recognized.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/02/whats-in-a-name-ava-overload
6 Reasons Why To Become A Wine Tourist
Wine tour have become so popular symposiums have developed
https://fwtmagazine.com/2019/02/15/6-reasons-to-be-a-wine-tourist/
How to Decode a Wordy Wine Label
What does ‘Hand Selected Lots’ mean, anyway?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-decode-a-wordy-wine-label-11550176401?redirect=amp
Will Rioja Wine Increase Its Market Share?
The Rioja wine region of northeast Spain unveiled its new geographic indications and buzzy new marketing campaign
Vegetarian wine website launches
A new website has launched offering over 1,000 different types of wine for vegetarians, of which most are vegan friendly too.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/24813/Vegetarian_wine_website_launches.html
What You Need To Know About Natural Wine & Why You Should Try It
Flavoursome and exciting, natural wine is the artisanal alternative that is steadily becoming more mainstream
The Rise of Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Craft Beer
Brewers discuss the increasing consumer demand for “light” beers in the craft segment
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-rise-of-low-calorie-low-carb-craft-beer/
PROSECCO LOLLIPOPS ARE THE BOOZY TREAT YOU NEED
While their products are currently only available in U.K. stores, Smith and Sinclair apparently delivers to “every corner of the world.” The Double Dipper retails for (roughly) $11.50 a pop, plus $15 postage and packaging.
The 30 Pinot Noirs to Drink If You Want to Be a Real Expert
From Burgundy and California to Oregon, Italy, Australia, and Germany, these are the bottles that will turn you from a fan into a pro.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/classic-pinot-noir-0
TIM HANNI MW: FOOD AND WINE PAIRING IS BULLSH*T
While food and wine matching is one of the most important roles of the sommelier, Master of Wine Tim Hanni has dismissed the concept as “bullsh*t”.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/tim-hanni-mw-food-and-wine-pairing-is-bullsht/
This Winery In Germany Lets You Stay Overnight In A Wine Barrel
You can sleep in actual wine barrels that once produced wine for the region.
https://www.simplemost.com/german-winery-lets-you-sleep-in-wine-barrel/
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EIGHT PLACES WHERE YOU CAN SPEND THE NIGHT IN A WINE BARREL
First time going wine-tasting? 11 things to keep in mind
Wine-tasting in and of itself really is as basic as it sounds. But still, if you’ve never gone before, it’s understandable that you might have some questions.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/first-time-going-wine-tasting-11-things-to-keep-in-mind
Was Burgundy the only wine region impacted by Napoleonic Code?
Let me start with a quick history lesson for those who aren’t familiar with the Napoleonic Code and how it shaped the wine regions of Europe. Most French land, including vineyards, was in the hands of the Catholic Church or the nobility prior to the French Revolution, which resulted in the confiscation of much of the land belonging to those institutions. Most of the vineyards were divided up and sold off. The Napoleonic Code of the early 1800s, which spread well beyond the modern-day boundaries of France under Napoleon’s French Empire, required landowners to divide their holdings equally among their heirs. So generation after generation, the land was further subdivided.
Why does this matter to wine? It’s one explanation for how complicated Burgundy has become. For example, the grand cru vineyard Clos de Vougeot, which was owned by the Cistercian monks until the late 18th century. It’s now broken up into more than 80 individually owned parcels, some comprising just a few rows of vines.
This practice happened all over, but not every region went the way of Burgundy. Some Bordeaux châteaus were owned by wealthy families, who decided to eliminate the issue of heirs by incorporating their estates. They developed a system of shareholders for their estates, and shareholders weren’t subject to the same succession laws. As a result, many Bordeaux châteaus remain large and have even grown over time.
The Napoleonic Code took its toll on other wine regions around France (and in Germany). But some properties were pieced together with trusts and other shareholder-type systems. There is a lot of emphasis on the Burgundy’s history vineyards, which is why the Napoleonic Code is most often cited in reference to Burgundy, but if you look carefully, you’ll find evidence of it’s influence elsewhere.
Are you red, white or rosé? Wine not take this quiz to find out?
. When it comes to wine, there are so many options, but when it comes to your personality, there’s only one match. In just six questions, this quiz will reveal that perfect pairing!
How to Pair Wine with Macarons
Both sweets and wine contain sugar but they are not enemies that must be separated, as long as one doesn’t overwhelm the taste of the other.
https://frenchly.us/how-to-pair-wine-with-macarons/
U.S. – Top 10 Super-Premium Bourbon Brands
How that “wine influencer” might very well be a fraud
The principle is based upon the fact that product ads don’t really work anymore and this “genuine authority” offhandedly mentioning your product will lead to their followers putting faith in the product.
Who Is King Of Sauvignon Blanc, France Or New Zealand?
We talked to one of the experts in the field to find out if this grape can make great wines and who, then, is the leader of the pack.
Rules For Legal, Wine-Focused Social Media Posts Are Changing
The legal regulations for social media posts in the wine industry have long been quite rigid.
RI lawmakers to consider allowing direct wine shipments
Shipments to eligible individuals would be limited to up to 24 nine-liter cases of wine each year, for personal use only.
https://www.wpri.com/politics/ri-lawmakers-to-consider-allowing-direct-wine-shipments/1793737767
Piedmont’s treasure of lesser-known native grape varieties
Piedmont has a wealth of little-known traditional varieties. Time to discover them!
https://www.bkwine.com/features/grape-varieties/piedmonts-treasure-unknown-native-grape-varieties/
CHAMPAGNE GUNS
The Bubbly Blaster attaches to any [C]hampagne bottle, turning it into a long-lasting champers cannon!
13 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COORS LIGHT
Coors Light is the second-best-selling beer in the U.S., shipping 16.5 million barrels in 2017.
https://vinepair.com/articles/coors-light-lager-alcohol-beer/
US CANNABIS DRINKS SALES SET TO PASS $1 BILLION BY 2023
The cannabis drinks sales in the US are set to pass the $1billion mark within four years, a new report has claimed, as loosening regulation attracts greater innovation and investment.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/us-cannabis-drinks-category-set-to-pass-1-billion-by-2023/
CHAMPAGNE AGED IN GOLD SET FOR RELEASE IN 2021
In two years from now, Champagne Leclerc Briant will launch the world’s first ever fizz – or indeed any drink – that has been fermented and aged in a gold barrel.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/champagne-aged-in-gold-set-for-release-in-2021/
The little-known Mexican wine region taking on the world
The little-known Mexican wine region taking on the world
An entire California wine appellation is on the market for $3.3 million
In a remote canyon valley rimmed with oak-dotted rolling hills two hours north of San Francisco, Cole Ranch is the country’s smallest wine appellation
TOTES AMAZE: DOUBLE POUR WINE HANDBAG LAUNCHED
A handbag made from ‘vegan’ Tuscan leather that can store and pour two different bottles of wine from an insulated pocket has gone on sale for US$89.95.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/totes-amaze-double-pour-wine-handbag-launched/
Wine Color – Complete Visual Guide
Your complete and detailed infographic guide and explanations to the color of wine.
http://socialvignerons.com/2017/12/08/wine-color-complete-visual-guide/
What Does the Future Hold for CBD Beer?
While some of the studies surrounding CBD are promising, the fact that research on cannabis has been restricted for decades means there oftentimes isn’t a lot of conclusive evidence to back these up.
https://oct.co/essays/future-of-cbd-beer?utm_source=oct_nl_dek&mc_cid=002d906fdc&mc_eid=00cc7421f2
5 REASONS TO GET TO KNOW CAVIT
Cavit is best known for its Pinot Grigio — celebrated as the No. 1 Italian wine in the U.S.
What Type of Wine Drinker Are You?
Let’s forget appellations, residual sugar levels, and the Prädikat system for a minute and talk about something super important: you. Who are you?
Madeira
Oxidized, fortified dessert wines from the Island of Madeira ranging in style from off-dry to sweet. Wines are incredibly stable and are known to age over 100 years.
The final “nutrition and ingredient labels for wine are a good thing” post
One more study shows consumers use ingredient labels and that it influences what we buy
Wine Education Classes: In Person vs. Self-Study
Honestly, there’s no one size fits all for wine education. It all depends on what you want to get out of the course – and how you, personally, study best.
https://outwines.blog/2019/02/04/wine-education-classes-in-person-vs-self-study/
WHY A GRAPE TURNS INTO A FIREBALL IN A MICROWAVE
THE INTERNET IS full of videos of thoughtful people setting things on fire. Here’s a perennial favorite
https://www.wired.com/story/why-a-grape-turns-into-a-fireball-in-a-microwave/
Are bourbon-barrel finished wines a trendy gimmick or legit category?
Bourbon-barrel wines particularly are aimed at the millennial male market with their bold, ripe wine flavors loaded with vanilla, caramel, candied fruit, extreme oak toast notes
Is Wine by the Glass Dead?
As $18 pours become the new norm, drinkers are left wondering whether ordering by the glass makes sense anymore.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/is-wine-by-the-glass-dead-frenchette-nopa/
Which Wine Container Is Better — Bottle or Box?
Which is the better wine delivery method: in a bottle or in a box?
https://earth911.com/business-policy/which-wine-container-is-better-bottle-or-box/
‘Organic’ wine: is it worth the label it’s printed on?
Most of us automatically think that organic wine is more natural, and in some ways it is
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is wine a good mouthwash?
THE 30 BEST TEQUILAS FOR EVERY BUDGET
Here’s What a Case of Beer Costs in Every U.S. State
THE STICKY TRUTH ABOUT BUD LIGHT, MILLER LITE, AND CORN SYRUP
The campaign has consumers confused, competitors pissed, and corn farmers sorely disappointed
Kentucky distillery numbers triple in a decade
The number of distilleries in Kentucky has more than tripled in 10 years, with Bourbon production contributing US$8.6 billion to the state’s economy annually, according to a recent report.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/kentucky-distillery-numbers-triple-in-a-decade/
IF I WANT TO CHILL A BOTTLE OF WINE QUICKLY IN MY FREEZER, WILL IT DAMAGE THE WINE?
Many of us have been in this situation. You have a warm bottle and you want to cool it quickly so you can drink it.
While I am a much bigger proponent of making an ice bath with water, ice, and salt, if you’re in a pinch and need to use your freezer, the wine should be fine. Just don’t forget about it. I find 30 minutes in the freezer does the trick.
If you walk away and forget about the wine for a few hours, what’s inside a frozen bottle will indeed be damaged. Freezing wine causes its fruit notes to disappear, even after it has thawed. It will accentuate flavors that many would consider bitter, including that astringent, alcohol taste. And if you leave the wine in the freezer for an even longer time, you risk it also becoming oxidized or getting freezer burn.
Suffice it to say, if you use your freezer to quickly cool that bottle, do not forget about it!
Three Finger Jack
Delicato Family Wines has launched Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge, a new Cabernet Sauvignon. Retailing at $22 750-ml., Three Finger Jack is sourced from vineyards on the east side of Lodi, with its name referencing a legendary outlaw who roamed the Sierra Foothills of California during the Gold Rush. Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is rolling out nationally.
Mnt Difficulty Sold
Foley Family Wines has acquired New Zealand’s Mt. Difficulty wine estate for NZ$52 million ($35m). According to the Otago Daily Times, the purchase includes just under 200 hectares (494 acres) of land in New Zealand’s Central Otago region, where the winery produces Pinot Noir, Riesling, and other varietals. The initial price was NZ$55 million ($23.6m) though the price was dropped after Foley committed to NZ$3 million ($2m) in expansion and investment. The purchase was first proposed in late 2017, but did not receive Overseas Investment Office approval until recently.
Using Half Bottles to Drive Sales
How sommeliers are using the 375-milliliter format to enhance guests’ experience and increase revenue
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/using-half-bottles-to-drive-sales/
The Wines You Should Buy in 2019, According to Critic Robert Parker
We’re living in a Golden Age of wine. Let’s raise a glass to the good stuff.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/robert-parkers-wine-picks-for-2841012/
Madeira’s Role in the Declaration of Independence
Delving into the history of Madeira and its place in the founding of America.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/219358/madeira-wine-history/
Trouble could be brewing at the MA State House for beer gardens
The local beer biz is buzzing right now over a bill filed on behalf of the restaurant industry to crack down on beer gardens.
Here’s What a Case of Beer Costs in Every U.S. State
Beer distribution is a weird animal. Not only do the same beers cost different amounts in each state, there are tons of beers you’ll have to cross state lines to dig up.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/cost-of-case-of-beer-in-every-state-2019
‘Rage Yoga’ Uses Beer, Cursing To Release Stress
Its not the typical yoga workout that you would imagine. “We actually take beer breaks during the class,”
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/02/11/rage-yoga-beer-cursing-release-stress/
Does Formal Wine Training Matter?
In winemaking, many have succeeded by learning on the job, without an additional degree in enology and viticulture.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/11/does-formal-wine-training-matter/
Your Quick Guide to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Learn where the majority of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc comes from and the bottles that express the country’s unique terroir.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/11/quick-guide-to-new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc/
This Is the Best Red Wine to Pair with Steak
When you think of steak, you probably think of red wine. It’s the most classic pairing for the meat, and for good reason — it’s bold enough to hold up to every rich bite. What kind of red wine, though?
https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-wine-to-pair-with-steak-265969
Stoli Launches Gator Bite, A Line Of Rum-Based Liqueurs
Stoli Group USA is introducing a new brand of rum-based liqueurs called Gator Bite. Launching first in Florida ahead of a national rollout, Gator Bite will include Satsuma- and coffee-flavored liqueurs retailing at $17 a 750-ml. and $20 a 1-liter. The Satsuma offering was previously marketed under Stoli’s Bayou rum range, and has enjoyed solid progress both as a mixer and shot, according to Lauren Ryan, vice president of marketing at Stoli Group USA. Ryan added that Stoli opted to launch the new Gator Bite range as its own separate brand as Bayou rum rebrands to become “a more premium, craft offering focused on its Louisiana roots.”
The Legalities of Hosting a Drink Event
Lawyers and event planners share tips for reducing the risk of alcohol-related accidents and limiting liability
France Maintains its Wine Crown
Despite all the challenges facing the French wine industry, producers there have one reason to be cheerful at least – their wines are still the most popular on the planet.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/02/france-maintains-its-wine-crown
AMERICA’S TOP BEER-DRINKING HOLIDAYS, RANKED
Do most Americans drink beer at home on certain occasions, like Super Bowl Sunday? What about long weekends? Are there certain days or nights of the year when most of us go out and drop cash in bars and restaurants?
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-beer-holidays-rank-chart/
AMERICA’S TOP IMPORTED WINES OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS
Want to see how your favorite wine brands stack up? We charted data from the American Association of Wine Economists to compare three decades of wine imports.
Here’s why cabs aren’t being aged
Aging wine placed faith in balanced winemaking. But cabernet has changed to a softer, less age-worthy wine. Also, today’s instant-gratification crowd has little patience.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/9272224-181/berger-on-wine-heres-why
Is Red Wine Triggering Your Migraines?
New research sheds light on the complicated relationship between migraine headaches and alcohol
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Is-Red-Wine-Triggering-Your-Migraines
A Beginner’s Guide to Wines from Italy’s Piedmont
Famous for being the home of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Moscato d’Asti, there are many other wines from Italy’s Piedmont that shouldnt be overlooked.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/12/beginners-guide-wines-from-italys-piedmont/
Champagne vs. Cava (How To Save Money & Drink Better)
For those who love sparkling wines, you’re not going to want to miss this.
https://winefolly.com/episode/champagne-vs-cava-save-money-drink-better/
New Crown Royal Flavor
Crown Royal will launch a new Peach flavored whisky next month. At 35% abv, the limited edition Crown Royal Peach is recommended for drinking on the rocks or mixed with iced tea and will roll out nationally at $25 a 750-ml. Crown Royal, owned by Diageo, has seen flavored whiskies like its Regal Apple and Salted Caramel expressions boost growth lately. Overall, the brand’s net sales grew 4% in the U.S. in the company’s fiscal first half ended in December.
Can Beer Be Sexy?
There’s a reason we don’t equate beer with romance in the way we do Champagne or red wine, and it basically amounts to capitalism.
https://oct.co/essays/can-beer-be-sexy?utm_source=oct_nl_dek&mc_cid=c6141067f9&mc_eid=00cc7421f2
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING IS ‘A WASTE OF TIME’ IN ASIA
The concept of food and wine pairing in Asia is “a waste of time” due to the banqueting culture there, according to Hong Kong based Master of Wine Sarah Heller.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/food-and-wine-pairing-is-a-waste-of-time-in-asia/
Does Soaking in a Tub of Wine Really Do Anything?
May I present to you the three stages of a red wine soak
Vinsent’s New App Uses Blockchain to Disrupt Old-School Wine Purchasing
Users can log onto Vinsent’s app and select their preferred wine color, attributes (vegan, organic, etc.), country of origin, and budget. The app then gives them a selection of curated wines and descriptions, which users can select to add to their “cellar.” After the wine is bottled, it’s shipped directly to the buyer’s doorstep.
https://thespoon.tech/vinsents-new-app-uses-blockchain-to-disrupt-old-school-wine-purchasing/
Why produce organic wine?
For a growing number of wine producers, organic is not just a expanding market to tap into: it’s a fundamental philosophy of their business and a necessity for the longevity of their enterprise and land.
Exploring Dry Wines from Classically Sweet Regions
Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-dry-wines-from-classically-sweet-regions/
Does a Glass of Wine Before Bed Help You Sleep?
Here’s What Science Has to Say
https://www.purewow.com/news/wine-before-bed-bad-idea
Exploring the Perception vs. Reality of Sweet and Dry Wines
Oh, I hear you trying to convince me of a particular varietal or style you’re drinking, but I know what you’re buying – and enjoying.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/exploring-the-perception-vs-reality-of-sweet-and-dry-wines/
New bill may allow underage students taste wine outside of classroom
An important bill for viticulture and enology students now includes allowing underage students in the major to drink at wineries.
Very Good Dogs Sniff Out TCA Taint, Rescue Wine
Cork taint is going to the dogs—literally. Chile-based cooperage
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Good-Dogs-Sniff-TCA-Cork-Taint-Natinga-Unfiltered
CARBON PRODUCED BY WINEMAKING ‘FIVE TIMES MORE CONCENTRATED THAN PLANES’
The strength of the carbon emissions created during the wine fermentation process is ‘five times more concentrated than planes and cars’, according to UC Davis professor, Roger Boulton.
THE 30 BEST TEQUILAS FOR EVERY BUDGET
According to the Distilled Spirits Council, Americans purchased 17.2 million 9-liter cases of tequila in 2017, and exports from Mexico to the U.S. increased nearly 200 percent in the last 10 years
THE 18TH CENTURY CHEMIST WHO DISCOVERED OXYGEN AND CHANGED CHAMPAGNE AND BEER FOREVER
Much of the world’s thirst for bubbles, is thanks to Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century genius-of-all-trades.
AMERICA VS. FRANCE: WHICH COUNTRY DRINKS MORE WINE?
The French are drinking less wine than they used to, and Americans are picking up the slack.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/america-france-who-drinks-more-wine/
Wine to go? You can take your unfinished bottle of wine home from restaurants
Many people don’t know this but you can take your unfinished bottle of wine home from restaurants.
Why Does Wine Only Stain Some People’s Teeth?
Maybe getting red wine stains on your teeth would be less embarrassing if it was a universal experience.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/571064/why-does-wine-only-stain-some-peoples-teeth
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wine Isn’t ‘Real’ Wine, and That’s O.K.
Bob Blue, Fetzer Vineyards’ winemaker and the unofficial baron of bourbon barrel-aged wines, famously describes his creation as a product of thrifty necessity
https://vinepair.com/articles/barrel-aged-wine-good-debate/
Is wine a good mouthwash?
If wine is good for cardiovascular health, could it also be good for oral health?
http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/dental/article/wine-good-mouth-wash
A ‘BREAKING BAD’ BEER LINE IS COMING SOON
Drink some “Schraderbräu” with your meth-dealing brother-in-law today.
MA CCC chief: alcohol, marijuana regulation not the same
it is simply not practical to try to apply the framework for alcoholic beverage regulation to the cannabis industry and defended the way the Cannabis Control Commission established rules for and then rolled out the legal pot sector.
Italian Authorities Uncover Counterfeit Tignanello Wine Scheme
Three people have been arrested, accused of trying to sell fake bottles of the super Tuscan in Italy, Germany and Belgium
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Italian-Authorities-Uncover-Counterfeit-Tignanello
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition winners
More than 6,800 wines from 37 states and wine regions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico were entered into the 2019 competition.
What’s the difference between wine labeled as “private bin” and “cellar selection”?
There aren’t any legally defined requirements for wine label that include reference to specific bins or cellar selections. But both terms suggest a special wine—something that stood out in the cellar and was bottled separately because of that.
You can add these to the list of legally undefined terms that wine brands use to make their wines stand out—like “old vine,” “reserve” or “natural“—and which can range from pure marketing to indications of truly special wines.
5 things you need to know about cabernet sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon, perhaps the world’s most popular red wine grape.
Top 100 Aromas in Wine – A to Z
This is, for a large part, why many wine lovers, winos and amateurs think wine is one of the finest and most-interesting foods out there!
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/08/top-100-aromas-in-wine-a-to-z/
Emilia-Romagna: Exploring Iconic Italian Flavors
Best known by Americans for its iconic food products—namely prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Balsamic vinegar, and its effervescent Lambrusco wines—there’s far more to Emilia-Romagna than these familiar tastes.
More wine drinkers are opting to skip stores for direct shipping
A growing number of consumers are taking advantage of the convenience and easy access to fine wines through this process that eliminates the retail and shipping middleman
http://www.sfexaminer.com/wine-drinkers-opting-skip-stores-direct-shipping/
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