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February 8, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links 2-8-14
February 8, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
2-8-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review:
News and links about Wine, Beer and Liquor
Guide On How To Save Money On Wine
The point about buying at discount stores is true BUT don’t
Forget small stores!!
http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/files/save-money-on-wine.pdf
Man Suing Jack Daniels
A Maryland bartender is suing Brown Forman the makers of Jack Daniels.
The bartender cut himself opening a bottle of JD and claims bottle was defective.
List beer’s alcohol content? In Maine, that’s illegal
Did you know in Maine its against law to post alcohol content of beer on menus?
FACEBOOK REFUSES TO BLOCK ‘NEKNOMINATIONS’
4th February, 2014 by Lauren May
Facebook has rejected calls to ban pages and videos linked to the drinking craze “neknomination” – despite one death in Ireland being linked to the online drinking game. Have you ever heard of this game??
TOP 10 WINE EDUCATION BOOKS
We love a good wine book!
Wine Science
Video: how expectations, environment, and social cues can fool us into believing that our wine tastes better or worse than it is.
BREWDOG LAUNCHES ‘ANTI-PUTIN’ BEER
4th February, 2014 by Rupert Millar
Madcap Scottish craft brewers, BrewDog, has launched a “protest beer” aimed at Vladimir Putin and Russia’s laws on homosexuality.
New Low Cal Wine From New Zealand
Brancott Estate has released Flight Song, a new range of low-calorie wines from New Zealand. Rolling out in March, the lineup features a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Marlborough Pinot Grigio, both of which are made with lower-sugar grapes harvested earlier in the season and, as a result, are billed as having 20% less calories than a typical wine of the same varietal. Brancott Estate Flight Song will be available nationwide, priced at $14.99 a 750-ml. Along with its new Flight Song range, Brancott Estate also produces its core Brancott Estate tier and the Brancott Estate Letter Series
Corks: Pros, cons to what goes atop your favorite bottle of wine
Types of corks and Pros Vs Cons of each
http://www.cleveland.com/drinks/index.ssf/2014/02/corks_pros_cons_to_what_goes_a.html
All alcohol, even wine, raises risk of gout flare-ups: Study
Rare Case When Wine Is Bad:
Identifying Fruit Flavors in Wine
Another Great Wine Folly Wine Education
http://winefolly.com/review/identifying-flavors-in-wine/?mc_cid=85c19ba670&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Two New Wachusett Beers
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Wachusett Strawberry White: Strawberry White is a Traditional Belgian Ale. The complex, spicy flavors of the traditional Belgian yeast are offset by the delicious strawberry flavor. It is brewed with 160 lbs of strawberry puree per batch. Wachusett Light IPA: The world’s first Light IPA is our American version of an English bitter. This is an easy drinking “pub” or session beer with only 121 calories, but is packed with flavor that won’t disappoint. VINE-DEVOURING WEEVIL CAUGHT AT CUSTOMS 5th February, 2014 by Lauren May A grapeleaf-chomping weevil has been found by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency hidden in a shipment of Italian tiles.
A Glass of Wine Could Trigger Allergies, Increasing the Need for ‘Wine-Testing’ Before ‘Wine-Tasting’ Interesting look at potential allergens that are present in the food they eat and the beverages they drink, including wine. Egg whites and milk products are commonly used in the wine-making process, increasing the likelihood of the presence of egg & milk proteins in the wine that people consume The top 15 imperial IPAs in the world Rate beer.com List
http://draftmag.com/beereditor/the-top-15-imperial-ipas-in-the-world/ America vs. Europe: The Organic Divide The debate over organic wine between the U.S. and the European Union.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/02/america-vs-europe–the-organic-divide What’s the link between classical music and fine wine? Two experiments reported here suggest that people (social drinkers) share a number of crossmodal associations when it comes to pairing wines and music. http://www.teatronaturale.com/article/4593.html
Captain Morgan Takes Aim At Bacardi With New White Rum Over the past few years Bacardi has been challenging fellow rum behemoth Captain Morgan in the Captain’s core spiced segment with a newcomer, a spiced rum called Bacardi OakHeart. Now, Diageo is returning the favor, introducing a white rum to the Captain Morgan line that will compete against Bacardi’s core offering. Debuting nationally this month, Captain Morgan White Rum is 80-proof and retails at $15.99 a 750-ml. Diageo says it’s backing the launch with a “robust marketing mix,” including television, print and online ads. Who Really Owns Your Craft Beer? Based on their labels, and even by the long histories detailed on their websites, you’d never know some seemingly independent, seemingly craft beers are owned by gigantic corporations.
http://business.time.com/2014/02/06/who-really-owns-your-craft-beer/
29 Misconceptions About Alcohol Video Tips
Distiller wants to help you find the perfect bottle of whiskey
Want to up your whiskey game, but not sure where to start? Answer a few questions in this app and let the tasting begin.
What You Should Know About Sparkling Wine Tips For Valentines Day Sparkling Wine
Craft Brewing and Distilling News: Anderson Valley Brewing Company from Boonville, California is releasing the latest offering in its Wild Turkey Barrel Series, Huge Arker Imperial Stout. The brewery partnered with the iconic Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Bourbon distillery for the barrel-aged craft beer series and will release Huge Arker in limited quantities on draft and in 22-ounce bottles beginning in early February to select U.S. markets. The imperial stout is 13.5% abv and is aged in Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels for several months for a rich flavor of honey and molasses. Huge Arker follows the release of the highly popular Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout. California’s Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is launching its 2014 Harvest Series nationwide next week, showcasing newly developed hop varieties and diverse hopping methods with five 24-ounce format IPA releases to debut over the course of the year. A single-hop IPA featuring unnamed Hop #291 will kick off the series. Upcoming beers in the lineup will include another single-hop IPA, as well as fresh-hop, wet-hop and wild-hop IPAs. The brewery is also planning its second annual Single, Fresh, West & Wild Harvest Festival this fall in its hometown, featuring brewers from across the country showcasing their offerings that include at least one single-hop, fresh-hop, wet-hop or wild-hop beer.
Is Wine “Tonging” the New Sabering? Watch sommelier Dustin Wilson open a bottle of wine with red-hot tongs at New York City’s Eleven Madison Park.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/is-wine-tonging-the-new-sabering/
All About Beer Pong Infographic On Beer Pong
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Liquor Industry News/Links 1-18-14
January 18, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
Saturday January 18th 2014
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS
GO PATS!
Items in the Liquor industry found of interest this week:
Svedka Vodka To Release New Flavors
Constellation is extending its Svedka vodka brand with two new flavors, Mango Pineapple and Strawberry Lemonade. Available nationwide beginning next month, the duo will retail at $12.99 a 1-liter. They join Colada, Strawberry Colada, Orange Cream Pop, Cherry, Citron, Clementine, Raspberry and Vanilla in the brand’s flavor line. Svedka’s U.S. volume rose 3.3% to 4 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank.
The Perfect Glass For Drinking Coke??
There has always been talk about choosing the right style of glass to get the most of wine. Now Riedel has a glass for Coca-Cola!
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/the-riedel-glass-for-coca-cola
EU lawmakers toughen labeling laws
True sangria wine may only come from Spain, Portugal
http://www.startribune.com/world/240115821.html
California Looking At A New Law For Bartenders Making Drinks:
Under new food safety law, bartenders have to wear gloves
GROWING TREND FOR CRAFT BEER AND WINE BLENDS
16th January, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
A trend is developing in the United States for craft beers made both with grapes and spent lees. We Have Dogfish in stock!
US BREWERY NUMBER CLIMBS OVER 2,700
Increase in breweries in US
Most complete list of beer blogs
On the Internet as well as a list of companies that provide beer tours of various kinds.
http://beerbloggersconference.org/directory/
Red wine offsets harmful effects of obesity, UT study finds
Seams like every week there are more studies why wine is good for you!
America’s love for wine
Since 1991, total U.S. wine consumption has jumped from 466 million gallons to 856 million in 2012.
Top 3 Wine Trends of 2014
Interesting look at trends for 2014. Agree with # 2 Just need to get distributors to carry the wines!
http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/toast-the-top-3-wine-trends-of-2014/
Scratch & Sniff Wine Book Not Up to Scratch
Interesting review of this wine book. Still in my pile of books to review.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/scratch-and-sniff-not-up-to-snuff
MONKS’ 100-YEAR-OLD BREW LANDS IN US
17th January, 2014 by Lauren May
A group of Massachusetts monks known for their jams have set up a brewery steeped in more than 100 years of European tradition.
Crown Royal Debuts High-End XO
Diageo’s Crown Royal has unveiled its latest extension, Crown Royal XO, an ultra-premium blended Canadian whisky that pays homage to the brand’s storied history. According to the company, master blender Andrew MacKay used more than 50 whiskies in the blend and finished it in Cognac casks from the French Limousin Forest. The amber-topaz blend is packaged in Crown Royal’s iconic bag with gray and gold embroidery accents. The new XO expression will be available nationwide starting early January for a suggested retail price of $49.99 a 750-ml.
Crown Royal has continued to perform well at a time when many of the U.S. market’s largest spirits brands have seen slowing growth. The Canadian whisky increased its U.S. case depletions by 2.4% to reach 4.3 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank, boosted by flavor extension Maple Finished ($25), released in late 2012. Crown Royal XO joins Crown Royal Black ($30), a 2010 launch, at the high end of the portfolio.
Wine & Sex: The New Tupperware Party
Wine and toys sounds like a crazy time!
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/wine–sex–the-new-tupperware-party
Get Ready For The Big Games
NFL Players Talking Wine Video
Stella Artois Cidre draws US white wine drinkers
By Ben Bouckley+, 16-Jan-2014
Stella Artois Cidre is poised for a US-wide launch after its introduction in 26 states last year, and the AB InBev brand claims white wine drinkers are flocking to the brand.
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Stella-Artois-Cidre-draws-US-white-wine-drinkers
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
Wine Folly does another great story all about sulfites in wine.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/sulfites-in-wine/
Jura Wines with Attitude
Info about The Jura, on the French fringes of the Swiss Alps
http://www.winemag.com/February-2014/Jura-Wines-with-Altitude/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 1-11-14
January 11, 2014Saturday January 11th 2014
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS
Lets Go Pats!!
BEER FANATIC LINES HOTEL WITH 83,000 CANS
Jeff Lebo, 51, began collecting cans in 1975 at the age of just 13 and has since amassed thousands of unique cans from all over the world.
CABERNET NOW WORLD’S MOST PLANTED GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most widely planted grape variety, a recent study from the University of Adelaide has found.
Phila. company making wine a little finer
The 17-employee company is pairing with Jackson Family Wines in Sonoma County, Calif., to develop a rapid diagnostic to detect brettanomyces, a nemesis to some vintners.
http://articles.philly.com/2014-01-07/business/45921986_1_red-wine-wine-country-kendall-jackson
The 20 Most Influential Beer Websites in the World
first-ever analysis of the most influential beer websites in the world.
Grape geeks can profit from ‘world’s first’ wine variety database
By Ben Bouckley+, 06-Jan-2014
Free download of a HUGE E-book of some really geeky wine facts
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Grape-geeks-can-profit-from-world-s-first-wine-variety-database
Calabria: An emerging wine region in Italy
Review of the region and some interesting wines:
Not all drinking vessels are created equal. A look at the stemware that will change the way your wine tastes
If you love wine you use use the correct glass!
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304137304579292383034892344?mod=dist_smartbrief
A new buzz: Substituting honey for sugar in cocktails
Using Honey as a sweetener in your cocktails
http://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/A-new-buzz-Substituting-honey-for-sugar-in-5109267.php
INCREDIBLE VIDEO REVEALS SECRET LIFE OF BEER
7th January, 2014 by Lauren May
A Californian brewery has released this incredible video showing thousands of gallons of beer “coming alive” to the sound of Edvard Grieg.
NAPA’S BEST CABS REVEALED BY TASTING PANEL
Napa Valley is not shying away from its reputation for making full-bodied, richly fruited and generously oaked wines.
WOMEN WHO DRINK WHEN PREGNANT HAVE ‘BETTER BEHAVED CHILDREN’
8th January, 2014 by Lauren May
Children of mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy are “better behaved”, according to one study.
BREWERY MAKES ‘DEAD WHALE’ BEER
8th January, 2014 by Lauren May
A brewery has come under fire for making a beer which it claims contains dead whale.
So Are 2 Drinks A Day Really Too Many?
New study on how many is too many:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/01/08/260749530/so-are-2-drinks-a-day-really-too-many
New Johnnie Walker Product
Diageo is expanding the Johnnie Walker range at the high end with the U.S. launch of John Walker & Sons Odyssey, a super-luxury blended Scotch whisky. A mix of three rare, undisclosed single malts, the Odyssey blend was developed by Johnnie Walker master blender Jim Beveridge using hand-written notes from Sir Alexander Walker, grandson of the brand’s namesake. The whiskies were married in European oak and the blend is bottled in a crystal-grade glass decanter.
Formerly available only in select Asian and other global markets, Odyssey is now in U.S. national distribution at a suggested retail price of $1,100 a 750-ml. It joins The John Walker, Johnnie Walker XR 21 and King George V Scotch whiskies in the House of Walker portfolio, representing the brand’s rarest blends
New Glenmorangie
;Glenmorangie has introduced the latest release in its upscale Private Edition series, Glenmorangie Companta. Companta, which is Scots Gaelic for “friendship,” is a 46%-abv non-chill filtered Scotch whisky that retails at $99 a bottle. Crafted by Glenmorangie master distiller Bill Lumsden, Companta’s wood profile includes maturation time in Grand Cru casks from Burgundy’s Clos de Tart and in sweet fortified wine casks from Côtes du Rhone. This latest offering marks the Highland distillery’s fifth annual release in its Private Edition Range, with predecessors including Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX, Finealta, Artein and Ealanta.
New Woodchuck Cider
Woodchuck Hard Cider has released the latest entry in its limited edition Cellar Series. Currently rolling out at retail, Woodchuck Cellar Series Chocolate is a small-batch cider aged with crushed cacao beans, resulting in a blend of apple and chocolate flavors. The 6.9%-abv entry will be available nationwide through February, priced at around $4.99 a 22-ounce bottle. Chocolate marks the third expression in Woodchuck’s recently-launched Cellar Series, following the launches of Woodchuck Dry Hop in August and Woodchuck Smoked Apple in October. Woodchuck sells more than 2.5 million (2.25-gallon) cases annually in the U.S. It’s the flagship brand of the Vermont Hard Cider Co., acquired a year ago by Ireland’s C&C for $305 million.
7 ways to keep alcohol from wrecking your diet
Some good tips:
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/09/health/alcohol-diet-tips/
5 of the Strangest Wine Accessories
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/5-of-the-strangest-wine-accessories
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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-30-13
November 30, 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
11-30-13
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
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RumChata® Island Store is Open for Business
Consumers can now proudly display their discovery of RumChata brand rum cream with exclusive merchandise from the award-winning brand’s on-line store.
http://www.four51.com/UI/Customer.aspx?autologonid=2fcbd280-fe5a-4340-802b-093ee161ad23
Duck Pond Cellars redesigns label after 20 years in Oregon wine
http://newsroom.oregonwine.org/articles/share/889162/
Can A Bottle Of Wine Be A Good Investment?
http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2013/11/can_a_bottle_of_wine_be_an_inv.html
Biodynamic winemaker prosecuted for not treating vines with insecticide
Read more at
South Americas Top 50 Wines Under $40
http://www.decanter.com/wine/labels/34388/slideshow/0/south-america-s-top-50-under-20#slideshow
Cookbooks and wine guides for holiday gift-giving
http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-cookbooks-20131130,0,2890256.story?track=rss#axzz2m8gLQ5sy
10 holiday gift ideas for wine-lovers
A holiday harvest of books for wine lovers
http://www.sfgate.com/wine/thirst/article/A-holiday-harvest-of-books-for-wine-lovers-5022195.php
Wine bottle caps increasingly damaged,
New Problem With Screw Caps
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/wine-bottle-caps-increasingly-damaged-051824267.html
Easton Zin Makes Wine Spectator Top 100 Value List
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/11/29/5956760/amadors-easton-wines-earns-spot.html
More Book Reviews For Wine Lovers
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/food/wine-country/Books+wine+lovers/9229628/story.html
Wine Folly has created the perfect beginners’ wine chart.
Read more:
http://www.businessinsider.com/wine-folly-beginners-wine-chart-2013-11#ixzz2m8kdjw00
Benefits Of Red Wine On Brain Health
Read more at:
http://www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/2013/benefits-red-wine-brain-health-036558.html
The Seattle Times wine writer picks his 50 top regional wines
Wines are spotlighted in order of preference, from 50 different producers representing nearly every part of the Northwest and a wide variety of price points.
http://seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2022245011_1201grapevinexml.html
Top 100 Festive Wines: Sparkling
By Jancis Robinson
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/cd9939c2-57ce-11e3-86d1-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2m8mZsSJP
Consumer Reports Rates Wine Clubs
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/12/wine-clubs-prompt-some-whines/index.htm
Video How To Make Popcorn In A Beer Can
Video: Open Champagne With A Knife, Beer With Dollar Bill And Wine With Ribbon
How to Make Fig Liqueur
http://www.asianage.com/life-and-style/fig-liqueur-easiest-make-home-579
How To Make Pear Liqueur
http://www.examiner.com/article/homemade-pear-liqueur-recipe
The Calories In Coffee Liquor
http://www.livestrong.com/article/315379-the-calories-in-coffee-liqueur/
Cocaine Liqueur: Coca Blue Made From Coca Leaves, But Won’t Get You High
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/27/coca-blue-cocaine-liqueur_n_1919313.html
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Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairings
November 22, 2013
Thanksgiving
Food and Wine Pairings Guide and Suggestions
Whites
Champagne Sparkling wine is a great aperitif to sip while you wait for the turkey to finish cooking. It adds a celebratory note to the meal and goes well with starters like soup and salad.
Sauvignon Blanc pairs with everything from butternut-squash soup to green salad to turkey with a dressing made of briny oysters and herbs. Even notoriously tough-to-pair Brussels sprouts will sing with Sauvignon Blanc. Also for contrast and richness of cream sauces and dressings New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs work best.
Pinot Grigio is a good aperitif and goes well with roasted turkey.
Gewurztraminer has a spicy/lychee character that sets it up for cranberry and pumpkin or butternut squash soup flavored with baking spices.
Riesling, with their tropical fruit, citrus, green-apple, pear and mineral notes, work with almost any Thanksgiving dish except cranberry sauce and desserts.
Chardonnay – A big, buttery chardonnay from California or Chile can complement the roasted, smoky flavors of squash, chestnuts and pecan stuffing.
Reds
Syrah and Zinfandel has the spice, dark fruit and berries to bring out the best in cranberry sauces also works well with dark meats.
Pinot Noir is the single best wine to choose for Thanksgiving. It has tangy red fruit of strawberry and cherry, with nice acidity. Pinot Noir will support most things on the Thanksgiving table without overpowering them .
Port or a dessert wine for very sugary desserts work great, as long as the wine is as sweet or sweeter than the confection. That’s important because a less-sweet wine will taste thin, tart or even bitter.
And Dont Forget The Rose!!!
Rose wines are PERFECT for turkey and all the side dishes! If you feel that rose wines are to casual then drink it with leftovers.Rose is Dry not to sweet and VERY refreshing.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-30-13
October 30, 2013
Wednesday October 30th 2013
Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
LETS GO SOX!!!!
When is it necessary to decant wine?
Wine labels try to show more info
http://thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/wine-labels-try-to-show-more-info-1.1572433
Thoughts on the Inaugural Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA Tasting
WORLD HAS NEW STRONGEST BEER
24th October, 2013 by Rupert Millar
A 67% beer has been created by a Scottish brewery, which already held the record for brewing the world’s strongest ale, after fans said the first was “too weak”.
The Healthy Girl’s Guide To Buying Wine
Guide To “Green” wines. We have an expanded Green Wines Section!
http://www.refinery29.com/2013/10/55902/wine-health-benefits?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=atom
Here’s How Alcohol Wrecks Your Skin… And How To Choose The Least Damaging Drink
Red Wine Bad for skin??
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/24/alcohol-skin_n_4146391.html
MW dissertation claims that screwcaps cause more wine damage than cork
Why Not All Vegan Wines are Vegan
Interesting never thought labels are not vegan
http://townhallbrands.com/why-not-all-vegan-wines-are-vegan/
Jack Daniel’s in legal fight with small distiller
Bottle issues
FOUR NEW AVAS APPROVED IN CALIFORNIA
The final rulings on four new California AVAs, which were delayed by the US government shutdown, have now been approved.
Dogfish Head is lining up a switch to its winter seasonal, replacing Chicory Stout with Piercing Pils, which was formerly exclusive to its brewpub. At 6% abv, Piercing Pils is billed as a Czech-style pilsner brewed with pear juice, pear tea and Saaz hops. It will be launching in 4-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft December 1. Dogfish Head Chicory Stout isn’t being phased out entirely, but will be available on draft in limited quantities
Do we really need all these wine certification programs?
As a CSW and currently In a Calf Wine Specialist program. I feel wine education can help personal growth and make for a great retail resource.
Video On Hyperdecanting Wine
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-22-13
October 22, 2013
Tuesday October 22nd 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Today Is A Biodynamic ROOT Day.
Top 5 reasons why wine is better than beer
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/10/wine_press_top_5_reasons_why_w.html
Wine press: Best sports wines – which wines go best with each sport and their fans
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/10/wine_press_best_sports_wines_-.html
Best beer in world award for France
http://www.connexionfrance.com/Patrice-Pobel-best-beer-in-the-world-15142-view-article.html
Heineken’s Countertop Sub Chills Beer Colder Than Your Fridge Can
New Beer Gadget
http://gizmodo.com/heinekens-countertop-sub-chills-beer-colder-than-your-1449106032
Pucker Up, America: Beers Are Going Sour
New Trend In Beers
http://capeandislands.org/post/pucker-america-beers-are-going-sour
Boston Beer’s fastest selling product? Not beer
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Body Count – On Describing the Body of Wine
WRITTEN BY FRED SWAN
Wellesley Wine Press Blog On Wine Capsule Removal
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Halloween Beer And Wines Tasting
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10 Alcohol Myths That Just Aren’t True
We set out to discredit a few alcohol myths that have been bothering us since our college days
http://www.thedailymeal.com/10-alcohol-myths-just-aren-t-true/101713
Glass of wine a week can cut chances of pregnancy by a third
In classes I always stated wine does not prevent pregnancy as a joke
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2465520/Glass-wine-week-cut-chances-pregnancy-third.html
TA: What is it good for?
Wine Geek Talk On Wine Acidity
http://artisanfamilyofwines.com/blog/?p=2589
America’s king of beers isn’t Bud, survey says
Move Over Bud Blue Moon Now King!
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2013/10/21/americas-king-of-beers-isnt-bud.html
Diageo Debuts Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve In U.S.
Diageo North America is extending Johnnie Walker with a new upscale offering, Gold Label Reserve. A limited edition whisky based on the Clynelish single malt, Gold Label Reserve will retail at $87 a 750-ml.—positioned between Johnnie Walker Double Black at $42 and the recently unveiled Johnnie Walker Platinum at $110.
Packaged in a reflective gold bottle, Gold Label Reserve is billed as a whisky to be served over ice or in a tall drink with soda water and fruits like grapefruit or lemon. “Gold Label Reserve provides a unique flavor for high-energy celebrations that may not have been traditionally seen as Scotch whisky occasions,” said Brian Radics, Diageo’s director of Scotch whisky, in a statement announcing the launch.
The introduction of Gold Label Reserve and Platinum mark a shift in the Johnnie Walker portfolio in the U.S., where the brand’s Gold Label 18-year-old and Green Label are being phased out, in line with changes that have been taking place across Diageo’s global portfolio over the past year. The world’s top-selling Scotch brand, Johnnie Walker was up 7.5% globally to 19.7 million cases in 2012, according to Impact Databank. In the U.S. it was flat at 1.65 million cases.
Biography Of Wine Industry Pioneer Jess Stonestreet Jackson Released
“A Man and His Mountain” tells the story of the everyman who created Kendall-Jackson and became America’s greatest wine entrepreneur
So You Want to Go to Winemaking School?
What wine lover doesn’t secretly want to be a winemaker? Lettie Teague spends a few days studying at the nation’s pre-eminent winemaking school and learns what it really takes
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304106704579135334044049184
Guide to Zinfandel Wine
By Wine Folly
http://winefolly.com/review/guide-to-zinfandel-wine/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-18-13
October 18, 2013
Friday October 18th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Great Sports Weekend Ahead
GO SOX AND PATS!!
Mixing with Liqueur
delicious liqueur-inspired cocktails
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/mixing-with-liqueur/
Musings on Resveratrol from a Wine and Vine Expert
All you need to know about Resveratrol:
http://www.academicwino.com/2013/10/musings-on-resveratrol-from-a-wine-and-vine-expert.html/
How to carve a pumpkin keg
The best reason to serve beer out of a pumpkin: Because you can.
http://draftmag.com/features/how-to-carve-a-pumpkin-keg/
SCRATCH AND SNIFF WINE BOOK RELEASED
17th October, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
Master sommelier Richard Betts has released a “scratch and sniff” wine book that aims to make wine easier to understand for novices.
BIG NEWS MA BEER FANS:
Yuengling Plans Launch Of Mass. Beer Sales: Look for it this spring: http://www.bankerandtradesman.com/news156971.html
Cooking with beer gains popularity
Done right, a good ale can add depth to dishes
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One billion bottles of Yellow Tail
Blog about the CRAZY amounts of Yellow Tail Wines Sold:
http://winecurmudgeon.com/one-billion-bottles-of-yellow-tail/#sthash.cKehn7J3.dpbs
Making Sense of Wine Scents
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303376904579134901112371292
Miami man sues Anheuser-Busch for ‘deceptive’ Beck’s beer labels
Did you know Becks AND Bass Now Brewed in USA??
My Brush with the Biodynamic Wine
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-15-13
October 15, 2013
Tuesday October 15th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Today Is A Biodynamic FLOWER Day
Great To Taste Or Drink Wine And Watch The Red Sox!
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Lodi’s latest Cabernet Sauvignon releases
Read All About Cabernet From Lodi
http://www.lodiwine.com/blog/lodis-latest-cabernet-sauvignon-releases
From Wine Curmudgeon Blog
Some of the best wine advice ever written is in “;The French Chef Cookbook,” published in 1968. Rose goes with anything, says Child, and she does not have kind words for retailers who offer less than helpful advice. There are also wine and food pairing suggestions, still relevant today, and she explains why there’s nothing wrong with cheap wine for everyday meals. My favorite part, though, is this: “The simplest way to start in on this pleasant hobby is to buy wines, start sampling, discussing, keeping notes, reading about wines, thinking about them, and enjoying them.”; GREAT ADVICE JULIA!
A computerized beer machine takes the legwork out of home-brewing
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/10/tech/innovation/beer-machine-kickstarter-arduino/
QUPÉ SOLD TO EX-SCREAMING EAGLE OWNER
11th October, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
Charles Banks, the former owner of California cult winery Screaming Eagle, has bought a majority stake in Qupé in California, one of America’s top Syrah producers.
DOGFISH HEAD CREATE BEER WITH MOONDUST
11th October, 2013 by Rupert Millar
US craft brewery Dogfish Head has created a new beer with moondust as the key ingredient.
“Shameful” Ruling Over Barolo Borders
The expansion of the Cannubi ‘cru’ could cast “doubt on the credibility of all the vineyard boundaries” in the region.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2013/10/shameful-ruling-over-barolo-borders
Fall Wines: Grapes, Regions and Food Pairings:
Video:
http://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/fall-wines-grapes-regions-and-food-pairings-bnn-video/
Fungicide Exposure from Grapes May Be Linked to Thyroid Cancer: Another Reason to Go Organic?
Fungicide Exposure from Grapes May Be Linked to Thyroid Cancer: Another Reason to Go Organic?
DRINK DRIVING RISES AMONG THE ELDERLY
14th October, 2013 by Andy Young
A new survey has found that drink driving by elderly motorists is on the rise in UK
Curious about US Stats.
SUPERMARKET SMASH
Watch This Video As The Wine Wall Comes Down
New Item From Macallan
Single malt brand The Macallan has unveiled a new prestige Scotch whisky in the U.S. market, Macallan M. The luxury malt, retailing at $4,500 a bottle, is a non-age-stated, Oloroso Sherry cask-matured whisky. It’s packaged in a special case and bottled in an individually numbered Lalique crystal decanter, of which 1,750 are currently available globally. Macallan M was created to be the top expression in the malt’s luxury 1824 series.
Drinks Without HangoversInin
Interesting Blog
Introducing “California Square” – The Wine That Doesn’t Cut Corners
Truett-Hurst releases super-premium wine in first-of-its-kind square bottle
Halloween Wine And Beers In Stock!
In Store Tasting Friday October 25th 4-7PM
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-12-13
October 12, 2013
Saturday October 12th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Today Is A Biodynamic FRUIT Day.
Great To Taste Or Drink Wine And Watch The Red Sox!
TOP 10 WHISKIES THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK
9th October, 2013 by Andy Young
11-YEAR-OLD DESIGNS NASA SPACE BREWERY
8th October, 2013 by Rupert Millar
An 11-year-old schoolboy in the US has won a NASA competition to design an experiment to be conducted in space – on how microgravity affects brewing beer.
FLAMING COCKTAIL LEAVES WOMAN WITH SEVERE BURNS
9th October, 2013 by Andy Young
A woman has been taken to hospital with severe burns after a flaming cocktail “exploded” in her face during a night out in Manchester.
Chef’s Method: Perfect White Wine Sauce
Wine Folly Blog
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/chefs-techniques-for-perfect-white-wine-sauce/
Wolavers Voted Top Pumpkin Beer Boston.com Pole IN STOCK
Dig these Napa Valley wine caves
Nice Pictures On Caves In Napa
http://blog.sfgate.com/getlost/2013/10/04/dig-these-napa-valley-wine-caves/
Napa Valley Vintners Announces Publication of Perspective Napa Valley Fine Art Photography Book
Compelling new telling of the Napa Valley story features unique use of long-expired, high-speed film by art photographer Sam Aslanian
http://napavintners.com/press/press_release_detail.asp?ID_News=400269
State Department finalized a $5million order for custom crystal wine glasses for American embassies just hours before the government shutdown
Read more:
How to Beat an Overpriced Wine List
http://greatwinenews.com/how-to-pick-from-an-overpriced-restaurant/
Review Of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book’
By Eric Degerman on October 7, 2013
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Washington State Wines Set Tongues Wagging University lab uses electronic tongue device to analyze wine
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The 10 Best Pumpkin Beers, Plus 10 Pumpkin Beer Recipes
http://www.parade.com/172251/jackiedodd/the-10-best-pumpkin-beers-plus-10-pumpkin-beer-recipes/
What is wine sediment?
All you need to know about wine sediment
Spotlight on the Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA
California’s newest appellation,
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Wine Of The Day: Johan 2009 Pinot Noir
October 9, 2013
Johan 2009 Estate Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Grown, Produced And Hand-Picked
AVA: Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Terrior: Van Duzer Corridor. Soils are marine sedimentary, primarily Helvetia and Santiam.
Vineyard Elevation: 180 to 380 feet.
Farming Practices: Organic and Biodynamic®
“This Pinot noir was made from the winemakers’ selection of estate grown fruit. The grapes were fermented (both primary and malolactic) using exclusively native yeast, with approximately 42% whole-cluster. The wine was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak barrels; 32% were new. In line with the goals of Johan Vineyards, this Pinot Noir is made in a classic style, with a focus on balance, complexity and elegance. It clearly represents the character.”
ONLY 1033 Cases Made!
Geeky Fact: pH: 3.86=SMOOTH
Reviews:
Johan Vineyards ’09 Estate Pinot Noir displays vivacious aromas of bright red fruit – raspberries and cherries, with a hint of earth and spice and a little white pepper on the finish. I loved the silky, creamy mouthfeel. Lush, round and really well balanced, this is a fine example of an elegant Pinot Noir. We all absolutely loved it.
winejulia.com 3-13
| Ruby color with a charcoal cast. Aromas of raspberry, pressed flowers, fruit cocktail, and earth with a supple fruity-yet-dry medium body a juicy, sour cherry, tomato, and praline accented finish. Very balanced and table friendly. |
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Silver Medal
RATING: 89 points (Highly Recommended)
The cooling influence of the Van Duzer corridor during a hot summer and Daniel Rinke’s deft winemaking with the estate site in Rickreall, Ore., shows in this superbly balanced Pinot Noir. Lovely floral aromas of violet, lavender and lilac include raspberry and Montmorency cherry. The drink carries more of the cherry and raspberry along with strawberry jam and fresh cranberry. Its low alcohol profile makes this delicious with pheasant or pork.
Rating: Outstanding
By Great Northwest Wine on June 18, 2013
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-8-13
October 8, 2013
Tuesday October 8th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Today Is a Biodynamic FLOWER Morning BUT LEAF Night.
France wants to make it illegal for Amazon to offer free shipping
http://venturebeat.com/2013/10/03/france-wants-to-make-it-illegal-for-amazon-to-offer-free-shipping/
Lebanon wine: The Eastern Mediterranean’s most exciting vineyard
Explore Lebanese wine and an ancient wine culture.
Random Wine Reviews
Website generates a random wine review. Some old vintages:
http://phrasegenerator.com/wine
EMERGENCY DECLARED IN CHILE AFTER WORST FROSTS IN 84 YEARS
4th October, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
Chile has declared a state of emergency after its worst frosts in 84 years have caused an estimated US$1 billion worth of damage to grapes and fruit crops.
MEAD REVIVAL IN US GROWING APACE
4th October, 2013 by Rupert Millar
Mead production looks likely to join the ranks of the craft drinks industry in the US as the number of meaderies in the country grows.
Video Of Beer Delivery Gone Bad
US WINE SALES: “NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP”
7th October, 2013 by Patrick Schmitt
Improving wine quality, celebrity endorsement, restaurants and demographics are driving a US wine boom, according to Stephanie Gallo.
FRESCOBALDI TO LAUNCH HIGH-END SPARKLER
7th October, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
Family-owned Italian producer Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi is to launch a high-end sparkling wine made from Champagne grapes next year.
Consumer Reports Story:
5 tips to buying good wine at bargain prices
Develop a nose for great deals:
Don’t like the advice about shopping the “big Guys” but good video on buying tips
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2013/09/red-wine-white-wine-cheap-wine-bargain/index.htm
Coors Light to launch citrus summer beer in 2014
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2013/10/coors-light-to-launch-citrus-summer.html
The grapes of beer
Fruit, juice or the must added to brews is a growing trend
Boston Herald
Beer Bucket List: 18 places you need to drink before you die – See more at: http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/food_dining/fork_lift/2013/10/beer_bucket_list_18_places_you_need_to_drink_before_yo_0#sthash.szFlBvuG.dpuf
Fourth Circuit Court Declares Virginia Ban on Alcohol Ads in College Newspapers Unconstitutional
The University of Virginia and Virginia Tech’s college newspapers The Cavalier Daily and The Collegiate Times challenged the Virginia ABC’s ban on alcohol advertisements in college papers as a violation of First Amendment rights, and a panel of the 4th U.S. District Court of Appeals agreed
A Different View of Some Alcohol Industry Statistics
Did you know there are now 8,964 Wineries in US??
http://alcohollawreview.com/guest-column-the-exciting-world-of-alcohol-industry-statistics/
Ten Facts Virginians May Not Know About Virginia Wine
Did You Know Over 230 Wineries??
New Smirnoff Vodka Flavors
Diageo is introducing two new flavors to Smirnoff vodka’s range this fall—Wild Honey and Cinna-Sugar Twist. Both are now in national distribution, priced at $15.99 a 750-ml. The flavors join Smirnoff’s existing Confections portfolio, which also includes Root Beer Float, Iced Cake, Kissed Caramel, Whipped Cream and Fluffed Marshmallow. Smirnoff, the U.S. market’s number-one vodka, was up 1.5% to 9.7 million nine-liter cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
CALIFORNIA 2013: “ANOTHER EXCELLENT VINTAGE”
8th October, 2013 by Patrick Schmitt
California is hailing 2013 another first-rate vintage, following last year’s harvest, which was extremely highly rated right across the state.
6 seasonal craft beers for Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving and beyond
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-27-13
September 27, 2013
Friday September 27th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
New Biodynamic Wine Film
Between passion and poetry, this film traces the life of winemakers who have chosen to live closer to nature. It depicts remarkably biodynamic issues.
Just ordered mine!
http://www.winethegreenrevolution.com
Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine
Another Great Winefolly Blog
http://winefolly.com/review/sparkling-italian-wine/
4 Wine Styles To Rule Them All, Which one fits you?
Also from Winefolly
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-wine-styles-to-rule-them-all-which-one-is-you/
Wine Book Review–Jon Bonné’s “The New California Wine”
http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2013/09/blind-book-review-jon-bonnes-new.html
Winemaker Perspective: “People that rate wines… are not understood” (Video)
Why wine critics and the 100 point system are here to stay, despite the rising influence of social media and crowd-sourcing.
http://www.starkinsider.com/2013/09/winemaker-viewpoint-wine-ratings-video.html
Best Vodka Cocktails this Fall
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/best-vodka-cocktails-this-fall/
TOP 10 VIDEO GAME INSPIRED DRINKS
The world of gaming came alive recently with the launch of Grand Theft Auto 5, but what cocktail should you be drinking with this and other games?
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES LAUNCH WINE
American football team the Philadelphia Eagles have launched a wine to celebrate their 80 anniversary
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/09/philadelphia-eagles-launch-wine/
SKINNYGIRL TO CAPITALISE ON PROSECCO TREND
25th September, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
Skinnygirl, the low-calorie wine and pre-mix cocktail brand founded by US reality TV star Bethenny Frankel, has added a Prosecco to its ever-expanding line-up.
New Angry Orchard Flavor
Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard cider brand is releasing Green Apple, a new year-round entry made with American-grown apples. Featuring tart, green apple flavors balanced with notes of kiwi and honeydew, the 5%-abv offering is launching this fall alongside Cinnful Apple, a spiced seasonal cider also made with American fruit. Cinnful Apple will be available nationwide through February, while Green Apple will initially be in limited release, with a nationwide rollout slated for early 2014. Both ciders will be available in six-packs and 12-packs, priced at $7.99-$9.99 a six-pack. The pair, which mark Angry Orchard’s first foray into American-sourced ciders, join the brand’s existing Crisp Apple, Traditional Dry and Apple Ginger entries, its Elderflower seasonal and its Cider House Collection series, all of which are made with European apples.
Hollywood & Vine? The Latest in Wine Themed Movies
http://www.rjonwine.com/video/latest-wine-themed-movies/
The world’s most marked-up wines
By Kate Parham | Compass – Tue, Sep 24, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
http://travel.yahoo.com/blogs/compass/world-most-marked-wines-210054874.html
French Wine Test Finds Pesticides in Each of 92 Bottles Analyzed
By Rudy Ruitenberg – Sep 25, 2013 10:50 AM ET
Laboratory testing of 92 French wines from across the country found pesticide traces in every bottle, including those made from organically-grown grapes, consumer organization UFC-Que Choisir reported.
The Wine Advocate is measurably less influential than sommeliers, wine shop assistants, and the Wine Spectator, when it comes to taking wine advice, according to a new survey.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2013/09/wine-critics-play-minor-role-on-wine-choices
The “Exciting” World of Alcohol Industry Statistics
http://alcohollawreview.com/guest-column-the-exciting-world-of-alcohol-industry-statistics/
12 Things You Should Know about Sake
Did You Wine Know… How Wine Gets Its Flavor
Nice Blog
http://wino-to-wine-know.com/2013/09/27/how-wine-gets-its-flavor/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-24-13
September 24, 2013
Tuesday September 24th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C. Lenzi CSW
Today Is A Biodynamic ROOT Day
STOMACH BREWERY STUNS US DOCTORS
20th September, 2013 by Andy Young
A 61-year-old man in Texas has stunned medical experts in the US, after they discovered he was making his own home brew – in his stomach.
Woodford Reserve Adds Rare Kentucky Malt Whiskies To Master’s Collection
Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve Bourbon brand is releasing a pair of limited edition malt whiskies as part of its Master’s Collection series this November. Known as The Double Malt Selections, the pair—said to be the first fully matured whiskies crafted from malt in Kentucky since Prohibition—include a Straight Malt whiskey matured in new barrels and a Classic Malt whiskey aged in used barrels, offering consumers the opportunity to compare the two aging methods. The individually numbered whiskies are both bottled at 90.4-proof, priced at $99.99 a 750-ml., and will be released in major U.S. metro markets and select international locations.
The Double Malt Selections mark the eighth release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection, following the launch of the brand’s Four Grain, Sonoma-Cutrer Finish, Sweet Mash, Seasoned Oak, Maple Wood Finish, Rare Rye and Four Wood offerings. An Impact “Hot Prospect,” Woodford Reserve has seen its volume upswing accelerate in each of the past two years, improving from a 9% advance in 2010 to an 18% increase in 2011. In 2012, the brand rose 23% to 181,000 cases, according to Impact Databank.
E L JAMES LAUNCHES 50 SHADES OF GREY WINE
24th September, 2013 by Lucy Shaw
50 Shades of Grey author E L James has launched a range of wines inspired by the erotic trilogy.
Moët Hennessy’s Cloudy Bay Extends Beyond Marlborough With New Pinot Noir
Upscale New Zealand winery Cloudy Bay, part of the Moët Hennessy USA portfolio, is expanding its product line with a new ultra-premium Pinot Noir, representing its first new wine in more than two decades, and a branching out from its home Marlborough region.
Sourced from Central Otago’s Bannockburn, Bendigo and Lowburn subregions, Cloudy Bay’s new Pinot is named Te Wahi, translating to “our place” in Maori. The new extension is hitting Chicago and Dallas in October, with New York and other key markets to be added next March. Retailing at $75 a bottle, Te Wahi is Cloudy Bay’s first new wine since Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc ($52) in 1991. The line also includes a Sauvignon Blanc ($28), Chardonnay ($32) and Pinot Noir ($39) varietals. Led by its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay has averaged 25,000-30,000 cases in the U.S. in recent years and has earned 15 scores of 90+ from Wine Spectator.
Cloudy Bay winemaker Tim Heath says Te Wahi is a more masculine expression of Pinot characterized by black fruit flavors, contrasting with the more feminine style of the brand’s Marlborough-sourced offering. “Te Wahi represents a very different and original expression of Pinot for Cloudy Bay,” he says. “It’s driven by place and the new possibilities that are out there for New Zealand Pinot Noir.”
In addition to Te Wahi, Cloudy Bay is also prepping single- and double-bottle “Rare Nature” gift box sets for several varieties for a February 2014 rollout. Designed by New Zealand artist Hayley King, the “Rare Nature” packaging depicts the native flora and fauna of the Marlborough region.
Craft on Pace for 17 Share of Massachusetts Beer Market
Posted September 19, 2013 at 12:33 PM by Chris Furnari
http://www.brewbound.com/news/2013/craft-on-pace-for-17-share-of-massachusetts-beer-market
Fruit fly pest threatens Veneto vineyards
Friday 20 September 2013 by Caroline Gilby MW
A Review Of Wines In China And Its History
By Jancis Robinson
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/c82eccee-1fdf-11e3-8861-00144feab7de.html#axzz2fY8xyYQu
Cupcake wine review 2013: Blog
New Moonshine
Idaho’s Grand Teton Vodka distillery is adding a line of moonshines and a cherry-infused vodka amidst an expansion project that will see its facility double to 5,000 square feet. According to the Idaho State Journal, Grand Teton Moonshine will include unflavored, Huckleberry and Apple Pie Spice variants and sell for $19.95 a 750-ml. jug. The distiller’s new Cherry vodka will be priced at $14.95 a 375-ml. Other projects on the horizon include a Teton Highland Single Malt Whiskey, which Grand Teton expects to begin laying down for aging by next spring. Grand Teton says it has shipped 2,000 cases over the past 12 months and expects to triple production next year.
Fall Whiskey Trend Alert: Maple Is the New Honey
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ENGINEERS SEEK FUNDING FOR BEER CHILLER
24th September, 2013 by Andy Young
Two engineers in the US have gone on to crowd-funding website Kickstarter to try and raise money for their new gadget, which they claim can chill a beer in less than a minute.
Watch The Video Of The Spin Chill!
New beer show ‘Brew Dogs’ will have you thirsty for more
Starts Tonight
http://www.today.com/food/new-beer-show-brew-dogs-will-have-you-thirsty-more-4B11243398
The 25 Beers You Need to Drink This Fall
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thrillist/the-25-beers-you-need-to-_b_3961919.html
Corks, Screwcaps and Wine Culture
French/American group concurs: We can all get along
by Jane Firstenfeld
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=121915
Man dials ‘911’ over wine emergency after bar serves him glass with bits of cork in it
Officers say a drunk dialed 999 — the U.K.’s 911 — to demand officers intervene at a pub in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. His complaint? He wanted a refund on his drink.
BY LEE MORAN / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/man-dials-911-wine-emergency-article-1.1465636
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-20-13
September 20, 2013
Friday September 20th 2013
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Your bottle of fine corked wine have bouquet of a wet dog?
Here’s why:
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/your-bottle-fine-corked-wine-have-bouquet-wet-dog-heres-4B11174530
Friends most influential in wine buying decision
Read All About It And Let Us Be Your Friend!
http://www.afr.com/p/national/friends_most_influential_in_wine_a8WuErUwMk6eM57VuGfFlN
Feeling tipsy? New apps read blood alcohol levels, hail a taxi
Breathometer, for iPhones and Android smartphones, and BACtrack, for iPhones, display a user’s blood alcohol level within seconds on smartphone-connected breathalyzers.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/16/us-app-breathalyzers-idUSBRE98F0T520130916
What Did The Ancient Greek God of Wine Drink?
Another Great Article From Wine Folly
http://winefolly.com/update/what-did-the-greek-god-of-wine-drink/
Does Bottle Variation Exist?
From The Drunken Cyclist:
http://thedrunkencyclist.com/2013/09/17/does-bottle-variation-exist/
TOP FIVE INNOVATIVE DRINKS COMPANIES
Forbes magazine has published its top 100 most innovative companies, but which drinks companies appeared on the list?
Gansett Fall Beer Is Out
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer has relaunched returning fall seasonal Narragansett Fest in select U.S. markets. Billed as a traditional German Oktoberfest-style beer, Narragansett Fest is brewed with Vienna, Pilsner and Light and Dark Munich malts and Northern Brewer and Tettnanger hops. The 5.5%-abv offering is currently available on draft and in 16-ounce cans across the New England, New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Florida and Wisconsin markets, as well as in Nashville, Tennessee, for the first time. In addition to Fest, Narragansett’s lineup includes its Porter, Bock and Summer seasonals and the brand’s core Lager, Light and Cream labels
Where Do Wine Tannins Come From? Tannosomes
Scientists discover new plant organelles that produce key wine compounds
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/48936
MA Wine Direct Shipment Update
In Massachusetts wine lovers continue to wait and wait and wait for a chance to purchase wine from out of state sources. This is despite the fact that a bill, HB 294, has been introduced to fix what was determined to be an unconstitutional restriction on free trade in wine in that state. Authored by Rep. Ted Speliotis, the bill would allow out of state wineries to ship wine to MA residents. However, as written, the bill would ban MA consumers from having French, Italian, German, Spanish or any other imported wines shipped into the state due to the bill’s ban on consumers having wine shipped to them from out of state retailers. AWCC supports HB 294, but will seek amendments. CLICK HERE to read AWCC’s action alert on HB 294.
FIRST GROWTHS WARY OF NEW BORDEAUX FILM
19th September, 2013 by Gabriel Savage
Warwick Ross, producer of new wine documentary Red Obsession, has revealed how reluctant many of the Bordeaux first growths were to be interviewed for the project.
Florida’s Key West To Get First Legal Distillery
Key West, Florida, once a haven for rum smugglers during the Prohibition era,is set to get its first legal distillery with the debut of Chef Distilled, a new craft spirits company. The brainchild of chef and professional kiteboarder Paul Menta, Chef Distilled is located in a 2,500-square-foot former Coca-Cola bottling plant and plans to begin operations early next month. Menta says initial production will be around eight to 10 110-bottle batches a week.
Chef Distilled’s first offering will be a white rum called Legal Rum (around $22), which will initially be available in the South Florida market, handled by Opici Family Distributing. Menta hopes to start shipping to retail by November. “Legal Rum will be our bread and butter, because that’s what the distributor is concerned about and what everyone wants,” says Menta, adding that additional rum entries—including locally sourced flavor infusions and other specialties—will be available onsite at the distillery. Offshoots currently being considered include vanilla crème brûlée and Spanish lime infusions, and Menta is also planning on launching a “raw” rum bottled straight from the still, as well as a barrel-aged offering.
Chef Distilled’s launch follows the recent passage of a new law allowing Florida craft distilleries to sell directly to the public. The legislation, which went into effect this summer, limits sales to two bottles a year per consumer and defines a craft distiller as producing less than 75,000 gallons annually.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/blogs/99bottles/2013/09/two_good_craft_beer_books.html
Americans Are Starting To Hate Beer
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Aaron Taube
Sep. 19, 2013
Millennials’ changing tastes are loosening beer’s stranglehold on the U.S. alcohol market.
That’s the story from Ad Age’s E.J. Schultz, who reports that the growth in popularity of wine and spirits has caused beer’s share of the total domestic booze market to plummet by more than 7% since 1999.
Now, beer makes up just 48.8% of alcohol sales in the U.S. In other words, for the first time in decades, a majority of Americans are NOT choosing beer as their No.1 booze.
Chief among the victims are the two biggest beer manufacturers, MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch InBev, who are losing market share not only to novelty flavored liquors – like Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar Twist – but also to craft beers that have fragmented the market. “Eight of the top 10 u.s. beer brands lost share at stores in the 52 weeks ended Aug. 11,” Ad Age notes, referring to brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coors Light.
In March, Budweiser’s market testing began questioning “the very nature” of its beer, but Ad Age suggests that the answer to reversing the beer industry’s fortunes could be to produce more creative, less sexist advertising.
Women make up just 20% of the beer drinking market, a problem that could be attributable to campaigns like Miller Lite’s “Man Law” ads that branded beer-drinking as a strictly male pursuit and Coors Light’s “Twins” commercials that proudly objectified women.
As evidenced by Guinness’ fantastic wheelchair basketball ad that launched a few weeks back, the industry is working to produce ads with fewer cheap laughs and scantily clad women. If the industry can present beer-drinking as something a woman might also like to do, it just might be able to turn things around.
Wine myths: don’t believe everything you drink
Always serve red wine at room temperature? Port and cheese are perfect partners? Hamish Anderson punctures the five biggest myths about wine.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-14-13
September 14, 2013
Saturday September 14th 2013
Todays Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
No Biodynamic Rating Today
Boston.com’s Top Pumpkin Beers 2013
The Top Pumpking Beers Of 2013
We Have The #1 And Many Others In Stock
New Bud Light Cranberry Rita
Anheuser-Busch is extending its Bud Light Lime range with a new flavor, Cran-Brrr-Rita. The new release will be a winter seasonal, available across the U.S. in November and December in 12-packs of 8-ounce cans and single 25-ounce cans. A-B initially launched Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita in spring 2012 and saw it jump out to 7.3 million (2.25-gallon) cases in volume last year, according to Impact Databank estimates. Nearly a year later it followed up with Straw-Ber-Rita. Both innovations have been performing well in the U.S. of late, according to A-B, which reported that the two achieved a combined market share of 1.1% (based on sales to retailers) in the company’s fiscal second quarter ending in June.
New Sweet Potato Pumpkin Spice Vodka
Polish potato vodka brand Spud Vodka has added Spud Sweet Potato Pumpkin Spice to its flavor portfolio. Featuring sweet potato, vanilla and clove notes, the new, gluten-free expression is priced at around $22.99 a 750-ml. Sweet Potato Pumpkin joins the existing Spud lineup, which includes the brand’s core unflavored option, as well as its Red Hot Chili Pepper, Ginger Lemongrass and Heirloom Tomato offerings. Spud vodka was launched nationwide across the U.S. and in Canada in June 2012.
So, what the heck are “wholesale price restrictions?”
These regulations involve restrictions on price practices that would make cheap alcohol readily available. Cheap alcohol usually increases consumption and problems, particularly among youth. These include:
. Restrictions on volume discounts. Wholesalers are precluded from offering discounts for purchasing in large volume.
. Uniform pricing. Wholesalers must offer the same price to all retailers no matter how large or small.
. Minimum pricing or mark-ups. States that own part or all of the alcohol business usually mark-up prices by some minimum level.
. Post and hold. This is a requirement that wholesalers publish their prices and stick to those prices for a period of time (e.g. 30 days)
. Credit bans. This prevents wholesalers from extending credit to some retailers which can be used as a way to manipulate prices.
Not all states have these policies. For more information visit the Alcohol Policy Information System, www.apis.niaaa.nih.gov.
Which Vodka Bottle Do Americans Find ‘Sexiest’? And Why Should We Care?
The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/vodka-bottle-design_n_3881387.html
New Buffalo Trace Release
Buffalo Trace Distillery will release its 2013 Antique Collection in the coming weeks. It will feature five limited release whiskies of varying age statements, recipes and proofs, priced at $70 each. This year’s collection includes Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, distilled in 1993 and aged for 19 years; George T. Stagg, an uncut, unfiltered 128.2-proof Bourbon distilled in 1997; Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old; Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, an uncut and unfiltered straight rye whiskey; and William Larue Weller, the collection’s uncut, unfiltered, wheated Bourbon, distilled in 2001 and released at 136.2 proof. Buffalo Trace has been offering its Antique Collection annually for over a decade.
What does wine production really mean?
http://winecompliancealliance.com/what-does-wine-production-really-mean
Why Red Bull and vodka is a recipe for trouble: Mixing alcohol and energy drinks could be even more harmful than previously thought
Mixing alcohol with energy drinks to get a bigger hit could be more harmful than research currently suggests, claims a leading psychologist.
We Were Voted Bronze For Best Liquor Store In 15 Town Region
Inventor Cracks Open Beer-Can IP Suit Against MillerCoors
Source: Law 360
By Allissa Wickham
September 12, 2013
An Arizona man hit MillerCoors LLC with an infringement suit Wednesday in Texas federal court, claiming the company is ripping off his patent for a vented beer can that creates a smoother pour.
GLASSES THAT DETECT DRUGS DEVELOPED
13th September, 2013 by Rupert Millar
A range of glassware has been developed which, its creators claim, can detect the addition of “date rape” drugs.
New Kahlua Seasonal Flavor
Pernod Ricard-owned Kahlúa liqueur has launched its newest seasonal, Pumpkin Spice. Priced at $16.99 a 750-ml. bottle, the extension will be available from September through December 31. It features a blend of autumnal spices and pumpkin with 100% Arabica coffee and sugarcane rum. Pumpkin Spice joins returning flavor Peppermint Mocha in the Kahlúa’s lineup of seasonally available liqueurs, as well as the core coffee-infused liqueur, Cinnamon Spice, French Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut, Especial and Midnight expressions, which are available year-round. Last year, Kahlúa was down 4.8% in the U.S. market to 939,000 nine-liter cases (excluding the Ready-To-Drink and to-go Iced Coffee extensions), according to Impact Databank.
I Hate CA Wine Country Video
Comedian Suzi Barrett is guzzling the Golden State hate-orade again in the third installment of her “I Hate California” series. This week’s target? California’s beautiful wine country. Warning: Barrett uses the f-word. A lot.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d3ba7a254f/i-hate-california-wine-country
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-10-13
September 10, 2013
Tuesday September 10th 2013
Todays Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Today Is A Biodynamic FLOWER Day
Great To Taste Or Drink Wine!
Sustainability certification program grows across Oregon
All About LIVE (Low-Input Viticulture and Enology)
http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2013/09/certification_program_grows_ac.html
12 Reasons Why Wine Is Better Than Men
Men Will Even Find These Funny!
http://thestir.cafemom.com/food_party/160859/12_reasons_why_wine_is
6 Signs Your Bottle of Wine’s Gone Bad
Read All About Them:
http://www.yumsugar.com/How-Tell-Wine-Has-Gone-Bad-2742039
Top 8 best value wine picks
From Dayton Business Page
We Have 6 of 8 In Stock!
http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/2013/09/top-8-best-value-wine-picks.html?page=all
WineAlign Announces National Wine Awards of Canada 2013 Results
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Guinness beer ad has heart, may make men cry (Video)
there are some similarities between the Guinness ad and this one below for a milk products company. You be the judge.
http://www.wtop.com/681/3447573/Guinness-beer-ad-has-heart-may-make-men-cry-Video
Grand Marnier releasing a raspberry peach version
Read All About It:
http://blog.timesunion.com/dowdondrinks/grand-marnier-releasing-a-raspberry-peach-version/16102/
Pinnacle® Vodka Introduces New Innovations And Brings Back Popular Pumpkin Pie Flavor In Time For Fall And The Festive Holiday Season
Celebrate This Fall and Winter with Pinnacle Vodka’s Caramel Apple, Peachberry Cobbler, Pecan Pie, Salted Caramel, Peppermint Bark and Pumpkin Pie
Published: Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2013 – 6:11 am
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/10/5723040/pinnacle-vodka-introduces-new.html#storylink=cpy
Hardys owners splash out $15m to revitalise brand
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Apps for wine lovers find their social side
Jon Bonné
Published 4:35 pm, Friday, September 6, 2013
Read All About Them:
http://www.sfgate.com/wine/thirst/article/Apps-for-wine-lovers-find-their-social-side-4793693.php
Consumer Perceptions of Sulfites in Wine: How this Perception Influences Purchase Decisions
Great Study On How Sulfites In Wine Are Looked At:
http://www.academicwino.com/2013/09/wine-headache-sulfites.html/
New Rums
Cruzan rum has officially unveiled a trio of blended aged rums under its new super-premium Distiller’s Collection range. Rolling out this month, the lineup includes Cruzan’s new Estate Diamond Dark and Estate Diamond Light rums (each priced at $19.99 a 750-ml.), both of which are aged between five and 12 years. The range also includes returning expression Cruzan Single Barrel ($29.99), which is made from a blend of vintage rums aged up to 12 years and bottled one cask at a time. The trio, which are all intended to be consumed neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, marks Cruzan’s latest effort to move upmarket, following the brand’s debut of premium rum horchata entry Velvet Cinn ($20) this summer. Last year, Cruzan was up 3.4% to 750,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
New Early Times Bottle
Brown-Forman is introducing a new Hunter’s Edition bottle series for its Early Times Kentucky Whisky brand into national distribution this month. Early Times’ 2013 Hunter’s Edition is packaged in a brown and green camouflage design, celebrating sportsmen and the great outdoor traditions. The 80-proof, limited edition offering retails at $11.99 a 750-ml. Early Times’ U.S. depletions were down 1% to 564,000 cases in 2012, according to Impact Databank.
Fraunhofer optical sorter promises ‘exactly the wine you want’
Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed an optical sorter that they claim can significantly improve the quality of wine grapes and thus wines such as Riesling.
PIG STEALS BOOZE AND STARTS FIGHT WITH A COW
10th September, 2013 by Andy Young
A feral pig has caused havoc at an Australian campsite after drinking up to 18 cans of beer and then going on a drunken rampage.
Toxic and GMO Ingredients In Your Beer?
September 9, 2013
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/toxic-and-gmo-ingredients-in-your-beer.html
Bluffer’s Guide to Wine Tasting
Great Blog On How To Taste Wine:
http://catavino.net/bluffers-guide-to-wine-tasting/
We Were Voted Bronze For Best Liquor Store In 15 Town Region
Drink of the Gods: Wine in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean
the religious, cultural, and social importance of wine across the centuries.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/news/4079
Chardonnay and Botrytis
Chardonnay is less vulnerable to botrytis than those varieties, but it’s not impervious.
Read All About It:
120+ Most Common Wine Descriptions (Infographic)
Wine Folly
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-descriptions-chart-infographic/
September is National Honey Month, and a great way to add more honey to your diet is to incorporate it into your cocktails. Honey happens to be a natural cure for a range of diseases.
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/just-like-honey/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-9-13
September 9, 2013
Monday September 9th 2013
Todays Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi
Today Is A Biodynamic ROOT Morning
And A FLOWER Late Night
Great To Taste Or Drink Wine Later Tonight
That’s the spirit: Snake preserved in wine for 3 months bites woman
Read All About This Crazy Story:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/809720.shtml#.Ui3HhBZD2-Q
Wine for One: Interesting High End Single Serve
W1NE is a partnership between Steelhead Vineyards owner Dan Leese and long-time wine collector, and Hall of Fame baseball player, Joe Morgan who both realized the enormous untapped opportunity to expose more consumers to super-premium wine in casual settings, such as ballparks, through this unique new bottle
https://www.steelheadvineyards.com/wineforone.html
Get a taste of the land in Canada’s wine regions
BY JOANNE SASVARI, POSTMEDIA NEWS
Interesting Read On Wine Regions In Canada:
http://www.canada.com/travel/taste+land+Canada+wine+regions/3172313/story.html
With Wild Turkey Spiced, Campari America Targets Rum Giants’ Turf
Campari America has extended its Wild Turkey brand with Wild Turkey Spiced, a new flavored Bourbon offering intended to compete against spiced rums. Retailing at $22.99 a 750-ml., Wild Turkey Spiced’s sweet and spicy profile is said to resemble spiced rum and is suggested to be consumed neat or with cola. Campari says the 86-proof entry is positioned as a male-targeted trade-up from spiced rum and is intended to bring rum drinkers into the Bourbon fold. Backed by a new digital campaign, Wild Turkey Spiced will be hitting national distribution this fall.
Wild Turkey Spiced is the latest innovation on a brand that was among the pioneers in the flavored segment with Wild Turkey American Honey, which was introduced back in 2007. In recent weeks, Wild Turkey also extended its line with Forgiven, a limited edition Bourbon and rye whiskey hybrid retailing at $49.99 a 750-ml. Last year, the Wild Turkey brand was up 9.7% to 822,000 nine-liter cases in the U.S. market, according to Impact Databank. American Honey contributed 25% growth to 286,000 cases.
R.I. to eliminate sales tax on wine and liquor
The state will raise the excise tax on alcohol, affecting wholesalers and liquor store owners
http://www.browndailyherald.com/2013/09/05/r-eliminate-sales-tax-wine-liquor/
Winery Webcam
Kutch Wines Installed a webcam to watch harvest
https://www.dropcam.com/demo/fb348e89bbd243c98287ad572974c18d
Budweiser BBQ Sauce and Marinade
Read About This New Product:
http://chilledmagazine.com/Cool_Products-detail/budweiser-bbq-sauce-and-marinade/
New Beer
Narragansett Bohemian Pils
Read All About It:
http://chilledmagazine.com/Featured_Brands-detail/narragansett-bohemian-pils/
Organic Wines and Certifications
Great Article On Organic Certifications
http://www.theorganicwinecompany.com/owc/pages/certifications.shtml
Posted by Mark J. Miller on September 6, 2013 06:35 PM
http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/09/06/All-The-News-You-Can-Drink-090613.aspx
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