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CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
05-13-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Important Is a Wine’s Integrity?
A Scientist Explains Dry-Hopped Beer’s Juicy Secret
TTB’s Take on Alcohol Beverages Infused with Cannabidiol
The 5 best questions to ask on a brewery tour
What can you do to get the most out of a brewery tour?
https://thetakeout.com/5-best-questions-to-ask-on-beer-brewery-tour-1834335490
Wine drinkers don’t cheat much
A survey of Americans with different alcoholic beverage preferences to determine their cheating habits, academically and romantically.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/29/wine-drinkers-dont-cheat-much/
Can people have a reaction to histamine in red wine?
Histamine is present in cheese, fish, meat, yeast products, vegetables and wine. It is known to be vasoactive, which means it constricts the blood vessels.
100-year-old woman reveals that drinking loads of wine is the secret to living longer
Florence Bearse recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Maine, New York, and when asked what her secret was to reaching the century milestone was, her response was enough to put smiles on the face of merlot drinkers everywhere.
We Need More Truthful Advertising in the Wine Industry
I see far too many industrial brands calling themselves “artisanal”, “family-owned” or claiming their wines are “hand-crafted” when they are anything but.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/04/29/we-need-more-truthful-advertising-in-the-wine-industry/
Could you be a Sommelier?
Take the quiz
https://californiawineryadvisor.com/could-you-be-a-sommelier-v2/
BROWN LIQUOR 101
What’s the difference between bourbon, scotch, and rye?
https://giadzy.com/food/brown-liquor-101/
The Differences Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, Explained
Though their names are almost identical, ginger beer and ginger ale are, in fact, two different drinks
Is Conor McGregor’s Whiskey to Blame for Jameson Sales Slump?
Proper No. Twelve accounted for just 4 percent of Irish whiskey sales in the U.S.
New Corona
Constellation Brands is rolling out its Corona Refresca flavored malt beverage label nationally. The 4.5% abv range includes Passionfruit Lime, Guava Lime, and Coconut Lime flavors, which each have 199 calories a 12-ounce serving. Passionfruit Lime and Guava Lime are available in 6-packs of cans retailing at $10, while a 12-pack featuring all three flavors will retail at $17. The national launch is being backed by national TV spots, digital, out-of-home, and social media initiatives. Last year, the Refresca line reached 59,000 cases, according to Impact Databank. Corona continues to drive growth within Constellation’s beer business, with the brand family’s total volume crossing 150 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the company’s fiscal year through February.
How Does Your Love of Wine Contribute to Climate Change?
Do wine consumers have a role in encouraging producers to take stronger steps to combat climate change? Some in the wine industry think they do, particularly by throwing their economic support to companies that are already acting decisively.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/dining/drinks/wine-climate-change.html
These Luxe Wine Carafes Will Totally Change How You Drink Wine
These wine carafes will bring out every note of your pinot noir — and look good doing it. (And they start at just $22!)
https://www.bravotv.com/home-design/best-luxe-wine-carafes-decanters-shop
Why Drinking Red Wine May Save You From That Sore Throat
Could alcohol be a useful agent to treat tummy bugs and throat infections?
https://www.inverse.com/article/55367-alcohol-wine-kill-off-bacteria-throat-gut-infections
Amazon Ramps up Wine Sales
This year, US retailers have announced that 5994 stores will close. That number already exceeds last year’s total of 5864 closure announcements, according to a recent report from Coresight.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/amazon-ramps-up-wine-sales
Beginner Wine Mistakes & Myths, Debunked by Sommeliers
Even if you’ve been drinking wine for a while, chances are you’ve fallen for some of wine’s myths, or found yourself making some mistakes once or twice.
https://www.brit.co/wine-for-beginners/
Oregon discovering the value of Gamay
Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris certainly dominate Oregon production (with 59% and 15%, respectively, of the total harvest), yet industry attention is extending to other varieties.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212958
US ALCOHOL SALES GROWING FASTER IN HOTELS THAN WIDER ON-TRADE
The new Nielsen CGA Hotel Report, which measures consumer drinking habits in around 5,000 hotels in the US, showed that although 46% of American adults would drink beer during a regular drinking occasion this figures rose to 52% when they were at a hotel, with wine also showing a marginal uplift of 35%, compared to 34%.
New Mexico’s Deep Winemaking History
Grapes here benefit from some of the highest elevations in the country, sometimes above 6,000 feet.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/29/new-mexicos-deep-winemaking-history/
Who Moved My Wine? The New Wine Buyers Who Play “Beat the Clock”
Which means that they play beat the clock when they come up again the wine wall.
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/30/supermarket/
Wine by the glass pitfalls
It is an issue with the way the wine is handled once the bottle is open.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/30/wine-by-the-glass-pitfalls/
What’s the point of wine evangelism?
It’s one thing to try and engage people with wine, says Robert Joseph. But it’s quite another to think that everybody has an inner wine lover who just needs to be liberated.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/whats-point-wine-evangelism
WYAND NAMED ‘WINE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR’
Did you know this existed?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/wine-photograph-of-the-year-picked/
Organic beer hasn’t caught on — why?
Of the 7,000-plus breweries in the United States, just a handful — a dozen or so, near as I can tell — make only organic beer,
https://www.marinij.com/2019/04/30/organic-beer-hasnt-caught-on-why/
Beer Advocate Magazine Ends Print Run
The enthusiast publisher pulls the plug after 12 years in print.
https://www.foliomag.com/beer-advocate-ends-print-run/
What Did Steve Jobs Know About the Booze Business? A Lot!
Marketing a brand with the consumer first mentality will guarantee that you have an audience to sell to.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/30/what-steve-jobs-know-booze-business
What’s the point of wine evangelism?
It’s one thing to try and engage people with wine, says Robert Joseph. But it’s quite another to think that everybody has an inner wine lover who just needs to be liberated.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/whats-point-wine-evangelism
How Labels Sell Wines
Whether consumer or trade, when it comes to making a wine sale, aesthetics go a long way.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/how-labels-sell-wines
French Game of Thrones superfan develops his own Lannister wine
Rarely does an episode pass without one of the characters caught up in the savage struggle for the Iron Throne sipping a goblet or three, with Tyrion Lannister a particular fan of the vintage from the southern kingdom of Dorne.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20190430/french-game-of-thrones-superfan-develops
Proudly Vegan Launches Range of 100% Vegan Wines in the USA
600-percent increase in the number of vegans in the U.S.A in the last 3 years and that 39% of Americans are trying to eat more plant-based foods.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=213225
Champagne earns GI status in Cambodia
The protection on French products in Cambodia is an important matter for French businesses. Today, Champagne becomes the first foreign product to be listed as a GI product in Cambodia,”
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50599383/champagne-earns-gi-status-in-cambodia/
Olfactory age matter of taste
The way we perceive taste starts to change by the age of 60 – when the sensitivity of our sense of smell also starts to diminish – becoming severe from the age of 70.
https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/news-features/olfactory-age-matter-taste
Ripping the Label off Wine Labels
What Does Greater Transparency in Wine Labeling Mean for the Industry and Consumers? Wine Business Leaders From All Sides Weigh In.
https://devinparr.com/2019/04/30/ripping-the-label-off-wine-labels/
Five Reasons Why Cabernet Sauvignon Loves French Oak
So, who is the king’s favorite mate when it comes time for his essential 12-plus months of beauty rest?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/five-reasons-why-cabernet-sauvignon-loves-french-oak/
The Surprisingly Short History of Single-Malt Scotch
Up until the 1960s, “the fortunes of Scotland’s commercial whisky industry was based entirely on blended Scotch,”
Monks launch legal fight to protect water purity of Trappist beer
Belgian brothers fear Lhoist lime quarrying will threaten production of brew
Know A Wine Just By Looking At The Color
There are some fascinating insights you can gain just by looking at the color of red wine.
THE STORIES BEHIND ORIN SWIFT’S QUIRKIEST WINE LABELS
After working a harvest at Robert Mondavi and planting experimental blocks of Zinfandel in Arizona, in 1997 Phinney began developing his debut wine brand, The Prisoner, a blend of California Zinfandel, Cabernet and Petite Sirah that rocketed to success shortly after it launched.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/the-stories-behind-orin-swifts-quirkiest-wine-labels/
HOUSE OF SAKA LAUNCHES CANNABIS-INFUSED SPARKLING ‘WINE’
The sparkling brut and still rosé wines, from Napa Valley, California, are blended mixed with both THC (the psychoactive component of the plant) and cannabidiol (CBD), derived from “organic craft cannabis.”
When Wine and Sauce Labels Were Glorious Works of Art
The wealthy once labeled their ketchup, soy sauce, and champagne with style.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/silver-wine-labels
France’s deliciously incestuous relationship between wine and medicine,
People from all over France came to the hospital to receive ‘wine treatments’, which were exactly what they sound like: up to two bottles a day of wine to treat various ailments.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190501-frances-fascinating-wine-treatment
What’s a Super Tuscan and is the Term Still Relevant?
Super Tuscans arrived decades ago. It was a category born of frustration with Italy’s traditional wine production rules.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/what-is-super-tuscan-is-term-still-relevant/
TTB’s Take on Alcohol Beverages Infused with Cannabidiol
The hot topic of alcohol beverages (especially beer) infused with hemp-derived ingredients–with cannabidiol (CBD) as the clear focus of industry interest.
https://www.alcohollawadvisor.com/2019/04/ttbs-take-on-alcohol-beverages-infused-with-cannabidiol/
The Science Behind Your Cheap Wine
How advances in bottling, fermenting and taste-testing are democratizing a once-opaque liquid
Jackson Family Wines CEO calls for protections against imports
Saying he believes foreign wine imports could exceed the number of U.S. brands sold in America by 2050, Jackson Family Wines CEO Rick Tigner on Wednesday called for a reciprocal tax to ensure fair trade, not free trade.
Cahors: A French wine region seeks to regain malbec crown
Malbec is so closely associated with Argentina that some wine drinkers may think the South American country is the grape’s historic home.
http://lauriedanielonwine.com/2019/05/01/cahors-a-french-wine-region-seeks-to-regain-malbec-crown/
Six-figures on booze? People actually spend a surprising amount on alcohol!
More proof that millennials are beer snobs
Americans spend $60 a month on craft beer, according to a new survey — more than the average cost of a cell phone bill
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-proof-that-millennials-are-beer-snobs-2019-05-02
A Scientist Explains Dry-Hopped Beer’s Juicy Secret
For those not currently arguing about its benefits on Reddit, “dry-hopping” is a term used to describe the practice of adding hops to a beer-in-progress during or after fermentation.
https://vinepair.com/articles/dry-hopped-beer-science/
The Science of Enzymes in Winemaking
Understanding enzyme use in winemaking can shed light on the nature of grapes and wine development
New Smirnoff
Diageo has expanded Smirnoff’s line of flavored vodkas with Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions. The 30% abv extension comes in three flavors—Cucumber & Lime, Watermelon & Mint, and Strawberry & Rose—each with 72 calories per 1.5-ounce serving. The release is supported by ads featuring Ted Danson and Cecily Strong, which are currently on YouTube and will air on national TV in June. Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions are now rolling out across the U.S. for a suggested price of $12 a 750-ml. Last year, Smirnoff slipped 1% to 9.1 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
High Noon
E.&J. Gallo Winery has launched High Noon, a new hard seltzer brand made with vodka and fruit juice. The 4.5% abv seltzers are available in watermelon, black cherry, grapefruit, and pineapple flavors and all contain 100 calories per 12-ounce can. To support the brand, Gallo has invested in TV, out-of-home, and digital activations. The gluten-free drinks are currently distributed in 32 states across the U.S. for $2.50 for a single can and $10 for a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.
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WHICH FRENCH WINE REGION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
DEPENDING UPON YOUR PREFERRED TYPE OF WINE EXPERIENCE, TRAVELERS CAN CHOOSE AMONG THE MOST ICONIC WINE REGIONS FRANCE HAS TO OFFER.
https://www.newsweek.com/french-wine-regions-1394983
How Important Is a Wine’s Integrity?
So why do wineries use additives?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/02/how-important-wine-integrity/
Private label emerges in the US
US retailers have yet to adopt private label in the high-quality way of their European peers. But, as Jeff Siegel reports, that may be about to change.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/power-lists/private-label-emerges-us
Meet Wine’s Worst Enemy, Phylloxera
Starting around 1860, a tiny yellow louse called phylloxera (pronounced fi-lok-SUH-ruh) decimated Europe’s vineyards, brought to the continent unknowingly by Victorian-era botanists through American native vines.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/02/wines-worst-enemy-phylloxera/
What happens to the fruit used in wine?
Typical wine is created by crushing and fermenting grapes, of course, but wine can be made from just about any fruit.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Happy-hour-on-the-farm-25245826
Do you pour from a wine bottle for what’s in it — or what’s behind it?
How do you choose a wine? Whether it tastes good and how much it costs are the basic criteria of any wine purchase. Beyond that, how do you whittle down the choices to decide which wine to pluck from the shelf and place in your cart?
Wine Drinking Should Be Pointless: Why It’s Time to Stop Scoring Wine
A single number never defines the full story.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/its-time-to-stop-scoring-wines-2849286/
The Best Wine Aerators
If you’re on the hunt for a wine aerator, you know that these little gadgets can seriously improve the quality of your wine.
https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-best-wine-aerators-17292751
Hibiscus Sangria (Sangria de Jamaica)
In Mexico and Central America, flor de jamaica refers to a species of hibiscus used to make a striking ruby-colored infusion with a rich citrus flavor.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/hibiscus-sangria-de-jamaica/
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How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
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6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
How The Prisoner Went From Outsider Wine to $285 Million National Phenomenon
Prisoner creator Dave Phinney was famously given a print of the creepy Francisco de Goya etching that appears on the bottle as a gift from his parents at age 12.
New Bud
A-B InBev has introduced its new Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager, a limited edition beer that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Brewed with Voyager barley malt, the beer was inspired by an archival recipe for Budweiser from the Apollo 11 era. The bottle features 11 stars to represent the historic Apollo 11 mission and two different bottle caps recalling the Moon and pointing toward Mars as a future destination. Discovery Reserve is part of Budweiser’s Reserve Collection, and follows Reserve Copper Lager and Freedom Reserve. It will be available through September.
Get your wine on with Carivino
Carivino is a portable, steel, insulated, full-sized 750ml wine bottle.
https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/04/22/get-your-wine-on-with-carivino/
The One Accessory Red Wine Lovers Can’t Live Without
Equipped with a high sensitive air pressure and sensor detection system, it senses the air pressure inside the wine bottle, automatically removes the air and then creates a vacuum environment that keeps your wine tasting fresh and full of flavor.
http://www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/post/27637/griser-red-wine-vacuum-preserver
Organic Wine vs. Sustainable Wine
With the market trending so considerably, it’s time to take a closer look at sustainable and organic viticulture to see what’s similar and what’s different:
https://www.tastingpanelmag.com/organic-wine-vs-sustainable-wine/
Why blend? Exploring the art and science of blending
Whether your favourite drink is tea or coffee, champagne or Scotch whisky, you may be surprised to learn that what you’re drinking is probably a blend.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47980485
HOW DOES A CASK’S BACKGROUND IMPACT WHISKY?
Word on the street is that the second big player in whisky wood is the Sherry cask, made of Spanish oak and turned sweet and tasty on the inside by the official wine of tapas
7 Things You Should Know About Four Roses Bourbon
At the end of the 1950s, in a perplexing move, Seagram’s discontinued Four Roses bourbon in the U.S. Though still available in European and Asian markets, the bourbon didn’t return to American liquor stores until 2002.
Understanding All the Flavors and Aromas in Gin (Flavor Wheel)
Here to help you dissect all the nuanced notes in your glass
The newest trend in athletic recovery? Drinking beer
These ‘wellness beer’ makers believe a pint can improve your physical fitness
Jim Beam launches educational programme for distillers
Bourbon brand Jim Beam has donated US$5 million to the University of Kentucky to create an educational programme for distillers, called the James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/jim-beam-launches-educational-programme-for-distillers/
LODI HAS BECOME ‘A HOTBED FOR EXPERIMENTATION’
While Napa and Sonoma steal most of the limelight, Lodi in California has become “a hotbed for experimentation”, according to one key player in the region.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/lodi-has-become-a-hotbed-for-experimentation/
The Benefits of Using a Wine Rack
A wine rack will help the enthusiast adhere to the best practices of wine storage.
https://www.fb101.com/2019/04/the-benefits-of-using-a-wine-rack/
Three Great Reasons To Drink Wines Made With Organic Grapes
They look and taste the same as conventional wines, but they’re better for the earth (and us)!
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/3-great-reasons-to-drink-wines-made-with-organic-grapes/
Survey: Tequila drinkers more likely to cheat
The survey, which polled whiskey, Tequila, wine and beer drinkers, found that 81% of Tequila imbibers admit to cheating in a relationship. The survey also found that 34% of whiskey drinkers say they have done the same.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/survey-us-tequila-drinkers-more-likely-to-cheat/
The Macallan: a brand history
The Macallan is almost a victim of its own success, with fans complaining about being unable to get their hands on the coveted whisky. But, as The Spirits Business reports, the company has invested in production capacity to keep up with demand.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/the-macallan-a-brand-history/
Prosecco classifications
The Prosecco DOC production area covers the northeast Italian territories of Treviso, Venice, Vicenza, Padua and Belluno in the Veneto; and Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/five-stunning-proseccos-from-under-10-to-over-40/7/
The 10 Most Popular Moscato Wine Brands In the World
Made from the Muscat family of grapes, Moscato (known as Moscatel in Spain) has a flavor profile that ranges all over the spectrum, from bone dry to syrupy sweet.
U.S.―Top Ten Premium-Plus Imported Table Wine Brands
5 easy tricks to avoid looking stupid when ordering wine in public — while still getting exactly what you like
What makes wine exciting and sometimes intimidating is the phenomenal variety of it that exists.
https://www.businessinsider.com/tricks-to-avoid-looking-stupid-when-ordering-wine-in-public-2019-4
The Pros & Cons of Different Wine Closures
As the saying goes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But should you judge a wine by its closure?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/wine-closures-pros-cons/
Everything You Need to Know About Syrah/Shiraz
Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/everything-you-need-to-know-about-syrah-shiraz/
10 DIY Wine Racks to Store Your Bottles in Style
A little know-how and good taste make for wine storage that ages well.
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g27149672/diy-wine-rack-ideas/
What’s in a wine label?
Often our first impressions of a bottle, here’s how they are fashioned
http://www.theflorentine.net/art-culture/2019/04/whats-wine-label/
5 WINE GADGETS ACTUALLY WORTH INVESTING IN, ACCORDING TO A SOMMELIER
As one of the most universally consumed beverages, there are a lot of gadgets on the market promising to make wine-drinking a more pleasurable experience.
The Case for Marsala
Cook with it, drink it — just don’t disregard the fortified Sicilian wine, whose name has been sullied by supermarket knockoffs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/dining/marsala-wine.html
What You Need to Know About Chile’s New DOs
These four new appellations reflect the country’s growing focus on defined terroirs
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-chiles-new-dos/
Why scientists are studying sommeliers’ brains
Fresh research has looked at how young sommeliers develop sensory skills as part of ongoing efforts to understand potential links between an acute sense of smell and brain health.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/sommelier-brain-science-study-412803/
How Aroma Bit Can Help You Visualize Smell
This new technology is based on the Odor Imaging Sensor that works the same way your nose functions.
Extended Maceration
THIS CENTURIES’ OLD TECHNIQUE ADDS DEEP COLORS, FLAVORS AND TEXTURE FROM THE GRAPES THEMSELVES
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/wine-school-extended-maceration
Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online,
But here’s some ways to increase that number
Beam Suntory relaunches website with nutritional info
The corporate website, beamsuntory.com, now offers nutritional information on brands such as Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Yamazaki Japanese whisky and Courvoisier Cognac. The information is linked to drinksmart.com, the firm’s global platform for responsible drinking.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/beam-suntory-relaunches-website-with-nutritional-info/
What to Watch for in the World of Wine
Takeaways from North America’s top international wine and spirits exhibition
https://www.theepochtimes.com/what-to-watch-for-in-the-world-of-wine_2881569.html
Collecting Wine and Spirits Is Pointless
There’s a common belief that if you consider yourself a wine lover, you are under some sort of moral imperative to start a wine collection.
https://vinepair.com/articles/collecting-wine-and-spirits-is-pointless/
Wine is flowing at furniture stores, book clubs — even at work. But is it good for you?
Wine is a popular alcohol choice with American consumers, particularly women who make up about 60 percent of wine sales, according to the Wine Market Council.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-ne-wine-health-20190424-story.html
Is High-End Rosé Really Worth the Money?
Does any rosé merit more than $50?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/24/high-end-rose-worth-the-money/
Spanish Wine’s Identity Crisis
The fractious politics in the Spanish wine industry is causing confusion for producers and consumers.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/spanish-wines-identity-crisis
Move Over Easter Bunny: There’s A Cork Hunt At Belden Barns Winery In Sonoma
Of course, this is only compelling for parents if two criteria are met: the kids have something to do, and the wines are excellent (not necessarily in the order, though maybe).
Understanding the Premium Proseccos of Cartizze
What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-premium-proseccos-of-cartizze/
How Much Do People Spend On Alcohol? An Analysis Shows How Much People In U.S. Cities Spend Over A Lifetime
Recently, Alcohol.org, an alcohol use disorder resource, looked at how much people spend on alcohol over the course of a year — and over the course of a lifetime. The results might just make your bank balance wince.
How the modern Champagne bottle was created
There was a time when cellarmasters wore iron masks, to save their faces from exploding glass bottles. And then, an enterprising German changed everything.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/general/how-modern-champagne-bottle-was-created
Skyy taps into coffee trend with new flavored vodka
Available in the US, Skyy Infusions Cold Brew Coffee has been infused with Arabica coffee beans, giving the vodka a “mild, sweet and less bitter coffee taste”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/skyy-taps-into-coffee-trend-with-new-flavoured-vodka/
Narragansett Beer Releases Del’s Watermelon Shandy
Summertime is around the corner and the living is shandy! Narragansett Beer and Del’s Frozen Lemonade are teaming up once again to release the new Del’s Watermelon Shandy,
https://www.brewbound.com/news/narragansett-beer-releases-dels-watermelon-shandy
Beer or wine? Magic Hat hopes that millennials say both
The most influential generation of drinkers is shaking up old drink categories, pressuring brewers to come up with new flavors and tastes, such as DuVine, a beer/wine hybrid.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90339453/beer-or-wine-magic-hat-hopes-that-millennials-say-both
TOTAL WINES FIGHTS TO EXPAND INTO NEW YORK
US retailer Total Wines & More will fight to expand its footprint in New York through the state’s Supreme Court next month, after the New York State Liquor Authority refused to allow it to open a second site, in Westchester.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/total-wines-fights-to-expand-into-new-york/
New Bud Light
Bud Light will add a new Lemon Tea line extension for the summer, launching on Monday. Brewed with lemon peels and aged over black tea leaves, the 4.2% abv ale joins Bud Light Lime and Orange in AB InBev’s seasonal portfolio. Billed as a light and sessionable brew, the beer is debuting in 12-packs of slim cans, in addition to 6- and 12-packs of bottles. The cans and bottles will be labeled with ingredients and serving facts, as well as icons advertising that it was made without corn syrup—in a nod to Bud Light parent company AB InBev’s ongoing feud with MillerCoors
The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers
They deserve something more creative than your standard six-pack.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g27244263/gifts-for-beer-lovers/
The science behind why chocolate and beer make such a good combo – for real
Beer and chocolate? Together? Are you serious? Absolutely. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.
https://www.food24.com/Drinks/Beer/why-beer-and-chocolate-work-so-well-together-20190426
What You Need to Know About Armenian Wines
High-profile winemakers aren’t the only ones who’ve discovered the country’s wines—here’s what to try
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles
The best affordable liquor, according to experts
Whether you’re trying to set up a bar in your home, make your favorite cocktail more affordable, or find a cheap but nice gift for a friend or family member, knowing which bottles of liquor you can buy without breaking the bank is good information to have.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/affordable-liquor-according-to-experts-2019-4
Officials warn public of exploding wine bottles from Eldon winery
Some bottles of wine from an Eldon winery are at risk of exploding, Missouri safety officials say.
Wine-infused buttercream cupcakes
This sweet treat will be sure to impress at your next party!
https://wtvr.com/2019/04/25/wine-infused-buttercream-cupcakes/
Is “pay to play” wrecking wine criticism?
Pay to play journalism,” where wine, beer, and spirits and writers take samples, free trips, free meals, and who knows what else – and then write exactly what will make the producer happy.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/is-pay-to-play-wrecking-wine-criticism/
‘End of an era’: Sonoma’s Ravenswood tasting room to close
Constellation retained Ravenswood’s 12-acre eastside property and its tasting room. And earlier this month, employees of the tasting room say they were informed that they are being let go as of May 15.
https://www.sonomanews.com/business/9535497-181/end-of-an-era-sonomas
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws
A joint study by researchers at two U.S. universities and one in South America claims a reduction in the U.S.’s overall alcohol consumption appears directly related to the rise of medical marijuana laws
The ‘What’s this?’ scenario
These are episodes where some smart-alecky self-proclaimed wine “expert” hands me a glass of a wine and, trying not to sound arrogant (as if!), asks me to identify it.
Cellar Palate Fatigue
what happens when a wine producer becomes too acclimatised to their own wines or those of their neighbors
https://spitbucket.net/2019/04/25/cellar-palate-fatigue/
What is an AVA and how does it affect the wine you drink?
California, which had its first American Viticultural Area designated by the federal government in 1981, now has 107 of them.
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/26/what-is-an-ava-and-how-does-it-affect-the-wine-you-drink/
Hot trends in wine: Understanding Rose’
There are so many different trends in wine, and types to choose from on the liquor store shelves the trusty Rose’ can get lost in the shuffle
All the Styles of Port Wine, Explained
Whether or not a trip to Portugal is your future, you’ve probably heard of port, the country’s signature fortified wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/port-wine-guide-red-white/
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Real-estate experts reveal the premium amenities that appeal most to home buyers
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How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
Since the Roman times, the use of oak in winemaking has been exercised. Originally thought of as storage vessels, winemakers discovered that the porous properties of the wood allowed an amount of oxygenation and evaporation of the wine to occur
http://www.grape-experiences.com/2019/04/how-does-oak-affect-flavor-wine/
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A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
GUINNESS SCRAPS PLASTIC RINGS ON BEER PACKS TO CUT WASTE
Diageo will also be removing plastic packaging from multipacks of beer products including Harp and Smithwick’s.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/guinness-scraps-plastic-rings-on-beer-packs-to-cut-waste/
AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES A WINE DIRECTORY TO COMBAT COPYCATS
The Australian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the development of a ‘Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory’ to prevent “dodgy copies” of wines from being exported, especially to its most lucrative market – China.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/australia-launches-a-wine-directory-to-combat-copycats/
New JD
Brown-Forman is rolling out a new high-end Jack Daniel’s extension in the U.S. Formerly a travel retail exclusive, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey is aged in new charred American white oak barrels, then transitioned to maple wood barrels. The upscale expression also sees an additional charcoal filtration after aging. No. 27 Gold (40% abv) is suggested to be served neat or on the rocks and retails at $100 a bottle. According to Impact Databank, the core Jack Daniel’s brand was up 0.3% to 5.25 million cases in the U.S. last year.
The Truth About Big Box Whiskies
These bottles are created specifically and exclusively for large retailers and go by either a fictitious brand name (like Shieldaig) or a store brand, like Costco’s Kirkland.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/big-box-whiskies-feature/
The 5 new types of wine you need to know about
Looking for something new, different and unusual? –
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-new-types-of-wine-you-need-to-know-about
The Best AVA Not on the Label
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA hasn’t been seen much on front labels
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/the-best-ava-not-on-the-label
Cîroc debuts Summer Watermelon vodka
Diageo has extended its Cîroc vodka line with a limited edition Summer Watermelon variant in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/ciroc-debuts-summer-watermelon-vodka/
Evan Williams launches apple-flavored Bourbon
Heaven Hill Brands has added an apple-flavoured Bourbon to its Evan Williams range.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/evan-williams-launches-apple-flavoured-bourbon/
Why American Winemakers Are Embracing Melon de Bourgogne
The Loire variety is gaining traction. Is it ripe for a renaissance in the New World?
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-american-winemakers-are-embracing-melon-de-bourgogne/
Fake Smiling At Work Makes You More Likely To Drink Heavily, Study Says
A study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University analyzed the drinking habits of 1,592 service workers including nurses, teachers, and individuals who work in the food industry.
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fake-smiling-leads-to-heavy-drinking
10 celebrities you didn’t realize had alcohol brands
It seems that celebrities rarely reach a certain level of prominence without having at least one branded product in their name, be it a fragrance, clothing line, or a collection of wellness items. In some cases, stars even choose to tie their name to different types of alcohol.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-labels-2019-4
Beyond Bubble Wrap: How Six Industry Insiders Travel With Wine
What’s the best way to travel with wine bottles?
A sommelier explains what it means when a wine has a ‘personality’
In order for a wine to just be more than just itself, it has to have a personality.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-personality-means-sommelier-wine-tasting-terms-2019-4
Learn the Five S’s of Wine Tasting
To evaluate wine, it all comes down to the “five S’s.”
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/15/five-s-wine-tasting/
Little-Known Italian Grapes on the Rise
From Rossese Bianco to Schioppettino, these emerging varieties should be on your radar
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/little-known-italian-grapes-on-the-rise/
Which Wine? Navigating the Retail Wine Wall’s Fluid Map
What’s the best way to organize supermarket products to facilitate consumer purchases?
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/16/wine-wall/
Why are most wine lists so bad? Can anything be done?
Look, I’m a wine professional. I know a bit. But in most restaurants, faced with their list I’m just guessing when I choose a wine. So imagine how it is for normal people?
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/restaurants/why-are-most-wine-lists-so-bad-can-anything-be-done
CHAMPAGNE TO BE A FULLY SUSTAINABLE REGION BY 2030
The movement towards sustainable practices in Champagne continues to gather momentum, as the Comité Champagne signals its desire to have 100% of producers certified by 2030.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/champagne-to-be-a-fully-sustainable-region-by-2030/
Tannin timing
Tannin accumulation is the enemy of anyone who tastes many wines in a short period.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/16/tannin-timing/
Beer Battle Over Keg Technology
As U.S. beer drinkers seek quality over quantity, Heineken and Anheuser-Busch are locked in a legal battle over serving the freshest brew
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-04-16/beer-battle-over-keg-technology-video
Spirits with shocking ingredients
Beaver secretion, scorpions and elephant dung are just some of the outlandish ingredients used in spirits. We take a look at the brands that have taken bold moves when it comes to selecting weird substances for production.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/spirits-to-avoid-for-squeamish-drinkers/
RIOJA CONFIRMS 2018 VINTAGE CLASSIFICATION
The 2018 harvest has been officially classified as a ‘Good’ vintage by the Regulatory Board of Rioja DOCa.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/rioja-confirms-2018-vintage-classification/
9 Things You Should Know About Collective Arts Brewing
Collective Arts Brewing is all about bringing craft beer and art together.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, served as a crossroads for ancient civilizations.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/16/beginners-guide-to-the-wines-of-sicily/
Prosecco Leads The Italian Wine Market, But At What Cost?
The taking over of the vineyards is not only threatening diversity in the environment but it is also damaging the surrounding flora and the health of the people living in the area.
A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine’s health benefits
In the video above, we looked into the history of red wine and asked Dr. Harkin how the beverage can affect our health.
https://www.businessinsider.com/red-wine-good-heart-health-benefits-healthy-cardiologist-2019-4
Study Reveals Bartenders’ 13 Most-Recommended Spirits Brands
Patrón took the top spot for overall spirit for the second year in a row, also claiming the top spot for tequila.
US mezcal consumption climbs 32% in 2018
Consumption of mezcal in the US grew by 32.4% in 2018 – the largest gain across all spirit categories, according to new data.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/us-mezcal-consumption-climbs-32-in-2018/
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri to launch Tequila
Launching in May, Santo Fino Blanco Tequila is described as an “old world-style” Tequila and is made with 100% blue weber agave.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/sammy-hagar-and-guy-fieri-to-launch-tequila/
Beer That Tastes Like Beer But Doesn’t Get You Buzzed Is Booming
Alcohol-free brews let nondrinkers feel like part of the bar scene.
Budweiser launches commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing beer
The Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager salutes the “pioneering American spirit” that propelled the historic event, while recognizing the next great space frontier, Mars.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/budweiser-launches-commemorative-apollo-11-moon-landing-beer
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine (And More)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends.
New Whisky
Irving, Texas-based Silver Screen Bottling Co. will release The Fixer, a blended whiskey based on the Showtime series Ray Donovan. Named for the titular character’s underworld profession, The Fixer is now in pre-sales for $40 a 750-ml. before shipping begins in June. The 45% abv blend is 40% four-year-old Bourbon and 60% two-year-old whiskey. Ray Donovan, which has aired six seasons, stars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight. Silver Screen Bottling has previously produced tie-in spirits for Star Trek and the movie Predator.
A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
Sunshine and beer are a perfect pair.
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/04/19/boston-beer-gardens-2019
AMERICAN-MADE SPARKLING WINE AS RICH IN HISTORY AS IT IS IN TASTE—MEET SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS
For more than 50 years, the Davies family have operated the California vineyards, producing world-class sparkling wine modeled after the vintage Champagne method practiced France,
https://www.newsweek.com/schramsburg-sparkling-wine-american-chardonnay-1375622
A Guide to Chillable Red Wine
While Gamayand Pinot Noir are well-known contenders, the varieties listed here are also ripe for the refrigerator. Whatever you select, serve it at 50–60˚F.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/17/guide-to-chillable-red-wine/
Round 2 on Legislation for Labeling Texas Appellation Wines
Two years ago, a small group of Texas wineries found a legislator who was willing to introduce a bill in the Texas House of Representatives that would require all wines with a Texas appellation to contain 100 percent Texas-grown grapes. The bill never moved out of committee.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212655
9 Rieslings for People Who Think They Hate Riesling
Ready to rethink Riesling?
New JD App
Jack Daniel’s is releasing a smartphone app that uses augmented reality to illustrate the history of the brand. The app uses a phone’s camera to recognize a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. On-screen, the bottle’s label will fold out like a pop-up book in a series of informative dioramas on the Cave Spring water used and the distilling process, among others. This brand activation follows a virtual reality experience in 2016 and the launch of the official Jack Daniel’s podcast, “Around the Barrel,” last year. The app is available now as a free download on the Apple and Google Play stores.
Trentodoc: Italy’s Answer To Champagne Could Be Your Next Bubbly Obsession
Trentodoc, the name for the style of Italian sparkling wine from the Trentino region, is made by metodo classico, which is to say, in the French style of making Champagne
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
Today, the labyrinth-like legal apparatus constructed in Prohibition’s wake is just as likely to provide protection for entrenched alcohol interests as it is to encourage the responsible distribution and sale of beer, wine, and spirits.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/04/state-liquor-laws-21st-amendment-supreme-court-case/
A changing climate means an evolving Long Island wine industry
While discussions about climate change often evoke images of melting ice caps and dying coral reefs, winemakers, who are intrinsically in tune with changes in weather patterns, are concerned about the industry’s viability in the face of a changing climate.
https://northforker.com/2019/04/a-changing-climate-means-an-evolving-long-island-wine-industry/
What does it mean if a wine has a “bolt of iron”?
Sometimes wines have a metallic note to them. It’s neither a positive nor negative attribute (unless you don’t care for that type of flavor).
How did the taster come to the conclusion it reminded them of iron and not another type of metal? We don’t typically go around sucking on pieces of iron. But if you’ve ever tasted blood, blood tastes like iron. Other irony things you may have come across include raw steak, the smell of a butcher shop, or water that comes from old iron pipes. Sometimes athletes can have a metallic, bloody taste in their mouth after a workout, and some vitamins and medicines leave a similar aftertaste. A related descriptor is “sanguine,” which is a nice way to say “bloody.” I’ve also seen wines described as “steely” and “tinny” (“tinny” usually carries a negative connotation). Metallic notes sometimes overlap with minerallity.
As far as the “bolt” in this descriptor, I don’t think the taster was referring to “a metal fastener made of iron.” Rather, they meant it as a metaphorical flash of lightning of this iron flavor. When tasting a wine, sometimes elements crescendo, or fade away, creep up or sing in harmony with other elements. Here I’m imagining that iron note was “striking. “
Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Restaurants are well aware of this customer habit and might even use it to their advantage by taking a bottle they’re looking to get rid of and placing it in the second-cheapest slot.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/580852/why-choosing-second-cheapest-wine-isnt-good-idea
50 People Try to Open a Bottle of Wine
Watch as 50 people try to open a wine bottle using corkscrews, screwdriver, hammers and knives!
Why Weed and Wine Have More in Common Than You Think
Cannabis and Cabernet have a lot in common
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/20/weed-wine-aroma-pairings/
Making Game of Thrones Booze Is a Game of ‘Cat-and-Mouse’
A brewery, a winemaker, and a whisky master took us inside their fast-selling collaborations with the notoriously tight-lipped series.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a27167723/game-of-thrones-official-wine-beer-whisky/
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