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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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07-08-2019

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Massachusetts Lawmakers Want To Crack Down on Beer Gardens

The Perfect Wine Pairings For All Your Favorite BBQ and Grilled Foods

The Hottest Cocktails of Summer 2019

 

 

New Seltzer

Stratford, Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewing Company is preparing to enter the hard seltzer market with H2Roads Craft Hard Seltzer. The 4.5% abv seltzer is flavored using real fruit instead of extracts or flavorings and made with cane sugar. The brand will launch with three flavors: Raspberry, Grapefruit, and Cranberry Lime. The releases, depending on flavor, will range from 95-115 calories and contain 2-3 grams of sugar and 2-4 grams of carbs. H2Roads will debut on draft and in 6-packs of 12-ounces cans in August throughout Two Roads’ distribution footprint.

Are Wineries Getting Inspected by the FDA?

Please note that breweries, [hard] cideries, and distilleries are also subject to the FSMA regulation and FDA inspections,

https://www.dgwinemaking.com/are-wineries-getting-inspected-by-the-fda/

The top 10 best-selling Scotch brands

Looking across our top 10, only two brands were in decline, with double-digit growth for Diageo’s Black & White blend

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/the-top-10-best-selling-scotch-whisky-brands-2/

Trinchero Family Estates moves into vermouth

Winery Trinchero Family Estates has created a line of dry and sweet vermouths that were inspired by a 120-year-old family recipe.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/trinchero-family-estates-moves-into-vermouth/

BOISSET OPENS NAPA’S FIRST WINE HISTORY MUSEUM

Flamboyant Frenchman Jean-Charles Boisset has opened the Napa Valley’s first wine history museum at Oakville Grocery, which dates back to 1881.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/boisset-opens-napas-first-wine-history-museum/

Line 39 Wines Launches Augmented Reality App

Line 39 has launched a mobile app for summer featuring an adventurous ‘Find Your Summer’ AR experience activated by the bottle labels

https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=215756

Why having too many choices makes us miserable

Having a lot of choices at our fingertips creates the feeling of FOMO, and that makes us miserable.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90366816/why-having-too-many-choices-is-a-bad-thing

Hard seltzer sales have exploded.

Here’s a look at which kinds are actually worth buying

https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/hard-seltzer-sales-have-exploded-here-s-a-look-at/article_d008f350-1fec-5802-82c5-195dbd3dada3.html

Napa County creating special blend of regulations for small wineries

That exemption doesn’t allow direct-to-consumer activities like tasting and sales, according to the report

https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/northbay/napacounty/9723145-181/napa-county-small-winery-regulation

THE FOUR THINGS WINE CONSUMERS CARE ABOUT

What is driving consumers to purchase the wines they do and how are they making these decisions?

https://www.wineintelligence.com/the-four-things-wine-consumers-care-about/

 

America’s Best Beers, According To Homebrewers (2019)

Of the 25 that made the list, 20 beers come from small and independent craft brewers

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/best-beers-america-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=295b6ccb85-JUNE_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&mc_cid=295b6ccb85&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

The Unlikely Tale of How Scotch Survived (and Thrived) During Prohibition

The British government did not jump on the wagon, and Scotch exports declined less than 3 percent between 1920 and 1932.

https://vinepair.com/articles/scotch-whisky-history-prohibition/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=295b6ccb85-JUNE_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&mc_cid=295b6ccb85&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Negroni Pops Recipe

These Negroni Pops combine the classic negroni cocktail’s signature ingredients – gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth – with a sweet-and-sour strawberry and grapefruit juice in a frosty adult popsicle.

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/negroni-pops-recipe/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=295b6ccb85-JUNE_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&mc_cid=295b6ccb85&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Seven Things You Should Know About Chateau Montelena

There’s far more to learn about this American icon

https://vinepair.com/articles/chateau-montelena-judgment-paris/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=295b6ccb85-JUNE_25_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-295b6ccb85-38937345&mc_cid=295b6ccb85&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Top 10 best-selling world whisk(e)y brands

As Irish whiskey maintains its rising popularity, Japanese whisky and American whiskey strain to keep up with demand

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/the-top-10-best-selling-world-whiskey-brands/

 

The Benefits of Learning with a Wine Aroma Kit

My new aroma kit helped fill that gap in my education, introducing me to common wine aromas I didn’t encounter on a regular basis like lychee, truffle, lees and red currant.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/24/the-benefits-of-learning-with-a-wine-aroma-kit/

 

Hello, is this Cabernet Alexa?

Will technology replace wine educators?

http://www.vinfabula.com/wine-stories/2019/6/17/hello-is-this-cabernet-alexa

Reductive vs. Oxidative Winemaking, Explained

Both terms refer to the relative presence or absence of oxygen during winemaking.

https://vinepair.com/articles/reductive-oxidative-winemaking-differences/

 

You May Not Be Drinking The Famous Stag’s Leap Wine You Think You’re Drinking

The winery whose name has an apostrophe before the S – is the famous Napa winery known for producing the Cabernet that bested the top Bordeaux at the 1976 Judgement of Paris.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/you-may-not-be-drinking-the-famous-stags-leap-wine-you-think-youre-drinking/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=773d0e2036-JUNE_26_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-773d0e2036-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-773d0e2036-38937345&mc_cid=773d0e2036&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

New Barefoot

E& J. Gallo’s Barefoot Cellars has introduced Barefoot Wine-To-Go, the latest new packaging format for the brand. The 500-ml. carton features a screwcap and is available nationwide for Barefoot’s Moscato, Rosé, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay wines. In support of the launch, Barefoot has partnered with actress Mindy Kaling on a series of short videos that promote Wine-To-Go’s portability. Barefoot is the second-largest wine brand in the U.S., with more than 20 million cases depleted in 2018, according to Impact Databank.

 

How does one shop for wine?

The biggest 10 producers make up about just under 20% of the world market. In most

grocery stores, the wines represented may come from as few as five producers, though

the display, known as the “wine wall” appears to have scores of producers competing for

your wine dollars.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/columnists/2019/06/25/robert-russell-how-does-one-shop-wine/1551463001/

 

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/busted-5-health-myths-about-wine

 

What Does Price Say About Your Wine?

Price itself isn’t a litmus test for quality or taste.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/25/what-does-price-say-about-your-wine/

 

Decoding Tennessee Whiskey

Sometimes it seems like Bourbon and rye get all the attention, but Tennessee whiskey deserves a share of the spotlight, too.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/25/decoding-tennessee-whiskey/

 

How To Make White Wine Sangria

White Wine Sangria! Sangria is really simple, it’s fruit soaked in wine. Good for a party of two or a crowd and pairs well with just about anything.

https://pasowine.com/white-wine-sangria/

 

Top 10 best-selling brandy and Cognac brands

Global exports of Cognac rose for a fourth consecutive year from 2017­-2018, according to Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) figures

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/top-10-best-selling-brandy-and-cognac-brands/

 

 

THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BEER BRANDS IN THE WORLD 2019

Each year, accountancy firm Brand Finance compares the revenues the world’s largest drinks companies make from their brands to determine which have the most influence and exposure.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/the-10-most-valuable-beer-brands-in-the-world-2019/

 

 

Survey Of Wine Consumers Says Sustainability Takes Precedence Over Organic

High consumer interest in sustainably produced wine, and consumers harbor a favorable perception of sustainable certification programs as well.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/06/26/survey-of-wine-consumers-says-sustainability-takes-precedence-over-organic/#386068a07bd8

 

 

Given more information about how wine is made, consumers less likely to pay for organic

The study provides insight on consumer perception of organic and organic grape labeling, and how labels that highlight the absence of ingredients are perceived by consumers who aren’t familiar with standard production practices,

https://phys.org/news/2019-06-wine-consumers.html

 

Time to change perception of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand’s much-loved Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc needs to change its ‘drink now’ image to help boost consumer understanding of its more complex, premium and age-worthy styles.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/25493/Time_to_change_perception_of_Marlborough_Sauvignon_Blanc.html

The Hottest Cocktails of Summer 2019

Yelp just released its list of the summer’s top drinks, and the Aperol Spritz takes the top spot.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/most-popular-cocktails-summer-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=92ecab2d86-JUNE_28_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-92ecab2d86-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-92ecab2d86-38937345&mc_cid=92ecab2d86&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

5 of the Best Coffee-Infused Spirits and How to Use Them

As Americans have become more particular about our morning cup or afternoon cold brew, the coffee liqueur category is thriving.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/coffee-infused-spirits-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=92ecab2d86-JUNE_28_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-92ecab2d86-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-92ecab2d86-38937345&mc_cid=92ecab2d86&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE MAJOR WILDFIRE IN SPAIN

Authorities are battling a wildfire in Catalonia in northeastern Spain, deemed to be the region’s “worst in 20 years”, with the blaze having spread over 16,000 acres of land threatening vineyards in the area.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/firefighters-battle-major-wildfire-in-spain/

 

The Science of Rapid Liquor Infusion

Bartenders are playing with pressure, temperature, and time to get flavor faster

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-rapid-liquor-infusion/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=74146934&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_EX6RA6T8fwzsu1usYX9OP2Ez3SqbM1wQXReve_hRwVwyRHJKfI1VjL2acCeVFJnmsmIrtVUvqJKh5ZEuzHQp0h5PdVq3fOcFnsBIZ0TpAAe-mL_g&_hsmi=74147531

 

How to Identify Off-flavors in Beer

At times, bar and restaurant patrons send back a beer not because they don’t like the style but because they claim it contains an “off-flavor”—an unpleasant taste or smell that in most cases shouldn’t be present.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-to-identify-off-flavors-in-beer/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=74146934&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_EX6RA6T8fwzsu1usYX9OP2Ez3SqbM1wQXReve_hRwVwyRHJKfI1VjL2acCeVFJnmsmIrtVUvqJKh5ZEuzHQp0h5PdVq3fOcFnsBIZ0TpAAe-mL_g&_hsmi=74147531

 

 

What the SCOTUS Decision Means for Wine

Momentous Supreme Court decision on wine and liquor law, here are a few thoughts.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/06/what-the-scotus-decision-means-for-wine

 

 

Drink up with limited edition Blues Stanley Cup Championship wine

This is BY FAR The Worst Tasting Wine Ever To Any Bruins Fan!

https://www.kmov.com/news/drink-up-with-limited-edition-blues-stanley-cup-championship-wine/article_39fb462c-98f2-11e9-839c-67e13a1f4fc1.html

A beginners guide to wine tasting in Spain (plus all the lingo you’ll need)

Spain has a wide variety of wineries that produce some of the best wines in the world and it’s a huge part of the culture.

https://www.thelocal.es/20190628/a-beginners-guide-to-wine-tasting-in-spain-plus-all-the-lingo-youll-need

How do winemakers combat heatwaves?

What does an unexpected heatwave mean for vineyards – and how do winemakers tackle it…?

https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/how-do-winemakers-combat-heatwaves-vineyards-ask-decanter-374372/#g2SdQKtGYIuEfGG6.99

Toxic substances found in the glass and decoration of alcoholic beverage bottles

Bottles of beer, wine and spirits contain potentially harmful levels of toxic elements, such as lead and cadmium, in their enamelled decorations, a new study shows.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-06/uop-tsf062719.php

Swirl, sniff, sip & spit tastings miss important taste elements

http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=95989

How drawing pictures can help us understand wine

Constellation Brands research finds about a third of consumers state that they are confused about wine.

https://blog.oup.com/2019/06/drawing-pictures-help-understand-wine/

The Best Wine For Celebrating Your 21st Birthday, Or Any Milestone

Finding a wine that improves with 20 or more years of age is not impossible, but why not purchase one that defined winemaking history as well?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2019/06/28/the-best-wine-for-celebrating-your-21st-birthday-or-any-milestone/#7eddbaae3174

Everything You Need To Know About The Natural Wine Trend

A backlash to modern winemaking processes that have become common practice

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/what-is-natural-wine

A New Style of Winemaking Could Take Sherry Mainstream

This lower-intervention style of winemaking is appealing to drinkers who believe less manipulation results in a more expressive wine.

http://fortune.com/longform/what-is-sherry-winemaking/

The Perfect Wine Pairings For All Your Favorite BBQ and Grilled Foods

Picking wines that complement all of the tangy, salty, and sweet flavors of our favorite grilled foods can be a challenge.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/wine-and-grill-pairings

Wait, Is Kylie Jenner Making Kylie-Brand Wine Now?

Jenner filed trademarksfor various alcohol-related products, such as spirits, liquor, wine, alcoholic cocktail mixes, prepared alcoholic cocktails, and prepared wine cocktails, which opens a world of possibilities

https://www.thecut.com/2019/06/kylie-jenner-files-trademark-for-alcohol.html

A Field Guide to South Africa’s Best Sparkling Wines

These wines are among the South African wine industry’s best, least-promoted bottles.

https://vinepair.com/articles/methode-cap-classique-mcc-wine-guide/

Massachusetts Lawmakers Want To Crack Down on Beer Gardens

Boston’s beloved beer gardens are in jeopardy thanks to a bill introduced by Massachusetts lawmakers earlier this year.

https://reason.com/2019/06/29/massachusetts-lawmakers-want-to-crack-down-on-beer-gardens/

The Complete Guide to Egg Fermentation

Eggs, particularly of the concrete variety, seem to be all the rage in winemaking.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/06/the-complete-guide-to-egg-fermentation

 

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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New Products Fuel Growth For Flavored Whiskies

 

 

Vintage Wine Estates to launch range of wine-based cocktails

Called Gaze Wine Cocktails, the 4.5% ABV range consists of two beverages: coconut water-chardonnay-moscato and blueberry-pomegranate moscato.



https://www.foodbev.com/news/vintage-wine-estates-to-launch-range-of-wine-based-cocktails/

 

Can You Recycle Wine Corks? Here’s How You Can Best Dispose Of Them

Did you know we want your corks?

We collect and recycle!

https://www.bustle.com/p/can-you-recycle-wine-corks-heres-how-you-can-best-dispose-of-them-18010016

 

Top 10 spirits brands on social media

While social media has the ability to boost brands’ success around the world, opaque posts by ‘influencers’ have fallen foul of regulators. Here, SB recognises the best-performing brands on social media and names the Social Media Hero from our Brand Champions 2019 report.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/top-10-spirits-brands-on-social-media-4/

Americans Are Drinking Less Beer, But Craft Is King

Small craft-beer facilities are responsible for much of the growth in the number of U.S. producers.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-17/americans-are-drinking-less-beer-but-craft-is-king

 

10 Things You Should Know About Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve was launched by the Brown-Forman Corporation less than a quarter-century ago, in 1996.

https://vinepair.com/articles/woodford-reserve-kentucky-bourbon/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3baffc8502-JUNE_18_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3baffc8502-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-3baffc8502-38937345&mc_cid=3baffc8502&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Disney’s New Marvel Park Is Planning a Brewery

The city of Anaheim, CA approved permit requests for Disney to build a Marvel-inspired theme park. The approved permits include bathroom construction, a meet-and-greet area, and (drumroll, please) a “microbrewery,” the Los Angeles Times reports.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/disney-new-marvel-brewery/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3baffc8502-JUNE_18_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3baffc8502-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-3baffc8502-38937345&mc_cid=3baffc8502&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Amazon Liquor Stores In MA Future?

Amazon has applied for a liquor license to open a small retail shop in San Francisco, aiming to deliver beer, wine, and spirits in the area through its Prime Now service. With the filing, reported by the San Francisco Business Times, Amazon is seeking to operate a 200-square-foot shop from 8am to 4pm daily, while making deliveries from 8am to midnight. Amazon is already making alcohol deliveries through its Whole Foods subsidiary in a number of key U.S. markets.

  

How Wine Companies Build Their Brands With Little Advertising

From labels to sponsorships, there are several techniques

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-wine-companies-build-their-brands-with-little-advertising/

 

Bulleit to open US$10m visitor center

Diageo will open Bulleit Distilling Co’s US$10 million visitor centre in Kentucky next week, which “leverages modern technology” and highlights the brand’s commitment to sustainability.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/bulleit-to-open-us10m-visitor-centre/

 

The Differences Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Aromas, Explained

When analyzing wines, professionals split flavors and aromas into three different categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Each originates from different sources, and not all wines express all three categories.

https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-aromas-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=81ec296569-JUNE_19_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-81ec296569-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-81ec296569-38937345&mc_cid=81ec296569&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

New Products Fuel Growth For Flavored Whiskies

Last year, the total flavored whiskey category grew by 5.5% to 12.28 million 9-liter cases in the U.S. market—representing more than a sixfold rise from 2010

 

A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine

Whether you’ve just begun to explore wine or are an expert who seeks to brush up on the basics, bookmark this page as a quick reference guide.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/a-beginners-guide-to-italian-wine/

 

 

7 Expert Tips for Ordering Wine at a Restaurant

Ordering wine at a restaurant doesn’t have to be so daunting. Ray Isle goes undercover as a sommelier and shares seven tips for a better wine experience during your next night on the town.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/expert-tips-ordering-wine-restaurant

Think You Know Portugal’s Vinho Verde? Think Again

Young producers have bucked the traditional production of inexpensive wines in favor of more concentrated, serious offerings. And, in turn, large producers are challenged to show that they can also produce dry wines of great quality.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/think-you-know-vinho-verde/

Wine lover cures agonising hangovers without giving up booze with one ingredient

A blood test has uncovered the true cause — she’s intolerant to chardonnay grapes, the fruit used in her favorite wine.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wine-lover-cures-agonising-hangovers-16539898

What You Need to Know About Hungarian Wine

With a focus on dry wines from native varieties, a younger generation of winemakers is redefining the country’s offerings

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-hungarian-wine/

Are wines really seasonal or reasonable, while an equator separates all of it

All wines have a reason, more than a season

https://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2019/06/19/are-wines-really-seasonal-or-reasonable-while-an-equator-separates-all-of-it/

Prosecco

Prosecco is reclaiming its identity as one of Italy’s most versatile and enjoyable wines.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/regions/prosecco/?utm_campaign=Buyer%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=73832963&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–TFo0BqSy8QTwjdA6UYbwypCW-Nv8YOVWa79gEo_1e_dOQNR7PHWz2v1-Ahopal0zapg8iikXJ66nG9SUcc81f27troeMoRmlFl2-erVS9gHGKvEE&_hsmi=73833464

Technique to Reduce Wine Glass Breakage

The technique that has helped me to reduce wine glass breakage by a significant percentage is for me to clean by holding the bowl and never the stem.

https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/technique-to-reduce-wine-glass-breakage/

Can You Taste a Champagne House Style?

Most people are not aware that each of the major Champagne houses have a unique “house style.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2019/06/18/can-you-taste-a-champagne-house-style/#315332341dec

Probe into Bordeaux wine labels causes concern

An investigation into whether certain Bordeaux wine labels mislead consumers has caused uncertainty among châteaux and merchants in the region.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/bordeaux-wine-labels-probe-concern-418152/#mUto442TvpUZ2mGG.99

Drink Up! These Are The 7 Most Sought After Black-Owned Wines In The World

THESE WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS AND WINERIES MIGHT ENTICE YOU TO DIVERSIFY YOUR PALATE FOR WINE.

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/food-drinks/black-owned-wines/

Some countries’ wine is not as green as you think

New Zealand has built its wine export business in the US on two things: a potent, tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc, and a green image.

At least one of those is true.

https://blog.wblakegray.com/2019/06/some-countries-wine-is-not-as-green-as.html

The 25 Best Cities to Open a Brewery

Opening a brewery is difficult for a multitude of reasons. For many buddying beer brands, finding a location is near the top of that list. A recent study aims to eliminate some of that guesswork.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/best-us-cities-open-brewery/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a498aa0a7f-JUNE_20_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a498aa0a7f-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-a498aa0a7f-38937345&mc_cid=a498aa0a7f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Beyond Budweiser: Understanding the Clydesdales’ Connection to American Beer History

Despite being famously tied to Budweiser, these animals and other draft horses like them were used by almost all American breweries in the mid-1800s to early 1900s.

https://vinepair.com/articles/budweiser-clydesdales-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a498aa0a7f-JUNE_20_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a498aa0a7f-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-a498aa0a7f-38937345&mc_cid=a498aa0a7f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What are the biggest beer brands in America? Here’s the top 31

And while craft beer sales are growing – they were up 4.7% last year over 2017, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis report – the market for big commercial brands (the kinds of beer that appear on this list) actually declined 1.5% over the same period.

FYI WE STOCK 27 OF THE 31!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/19/beer-brands-americas-31-most-popular-beers/39490347/

Heineken 0.0: Beer Icon Targets New Generation With Less Calories, Carbs, Alcohol – And Great Taste

Heineken has put into crafting what it – and many consumers around the world – consider the best available alcohol-free lager

IN STOCK!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2019/06/20/heineken-0-0-beer-icon-targets-new-generation-with-less-calories-carbs-alcohol-and-great-taste/#66c88e037ade

U.S. Market Wine and Spirits Industry Glossary

A big part of finding success in the American market is understanding the lingo used in the U.S. trade, meaning importers, wholesalers, retailers, on-premise, brokers, et al.

https://blog.libdib.com/market-wine-spirits-industry-glossary?utm_campaign=Colorado%20Launch%20June%202019&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=73886059&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8h5YttJ1Mh0LxhPr3Zs6wyXsHlO5X6hYz46vif7F_1SyN6yQtkp10bWIokTUKZ6dG_9_R6jG7ALQThJhvgdPlC5g4uTKMz7kEmMBmEWz_4YM5vtL4&_hsmi=73886059

What is Acidity in Wine?

These acidic components can be complex, but they’re fundamental to determine how a wine looks, tastes and is made.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/19/what-is-acidity-in-wine/

Ancient Celts were partial to beer, mead and imported Greek wines

The finds come from a study of organic residues within cups, jars and jugs found at a hill fort site at Vix-Mont Lassois in Burgundy.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2206989-ancient-celts-were-partial-to-beer-mead-and-imported-greek-wines/

 

The Spheres of Influence That Impact Our Perception of Wine

Each glass of wine that we enjoy is the end-product of numerous components that come together in a unique manner to satisfy our ethereal sense of pleasure.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/the-spheres-of-influence-that-impact-our-perception-of-wine/

 

How Hybrid Barrels are Changing Your Wine, Beer and Spirits

The hybrid barrel used American oak staves, which are the long, concave pieces of wood that make up the body of the barrel. They were joined by French oak heads, the circular pieces of wood that enclose each end.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/20/how-hybrid-barrels-are-changing-your-wine-beer-and-spirits/

 

Why so many beers have retro-looking cans

Tecate, Miller High Life, and Narragansett are some of the companies hoping throwback labels will lure nostalgic drinkers.

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/6/21/18693073/retro-beer-can-design-tecate-miller-high-life-narragansett

 

AUSTRALIA SATELLITE MAPS ALL ITS VINEYARDS

Australia’s entire vineyard area has been comprehensively mapped in the country’s first ‘National Vineyard Scan’ and was found to be 8% bigger than previously thought.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/australia-satellite-maps-all-its-vineyards/

 

Why Scientists Think a Glass of Wine During Pregnancy Isn’t So Bad

The question of wine during pregnancy remains a matter of much scientific debate.

https://news.yahoo.com/why-scientists-think-glass-wine-202538219.html

Three Salad Recipes that Pair Perfectly with Wine

With all that complexity, including notoriously wine-averse ingredients like beets and chiles, finding the right wine for a salad can be a daunting task.

https://www.winemag.com/gallery/three-salad-recipes-that-pair-perfect-with-wine/

Your Cheat Sheet to the Upcoming Supreme Court Decision on Wine

A decision is expected soon; here are possible outcomes and repercussions from the biggest case concerning alcohol in 14 years

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/your-cheat-sheet-to-the-upcoming-supreme-court-decision-on-wine

The Power of a Well Crafted Label

Here’s the truth, when making a purchase decision at the retail level the customer typically doesn’t have a lot of information to go off of…and as such they will make their purchase decisions based upon your label – about 80% (or more) of that decision is based on your visual appeal. The remaining 20% is ancillary, like what they know about your specific brand or the type of product.

https://blog.merchant23.com/the-power-of-a-well-crafted-label

 

An X-rated wine? This California label goes the risqué route

Sure, sex sells. But could it also move a bottle of vino?

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-wine-is-using-sex-to-sell-itself-2019-06-21?reflink=MW_GoogleNews

 

Aldi wine, that’s ‘better than Moet’, selling 3,400 bottles a day

t’s the Aldi champagne that’s already been voted ‘better than Moet’ by top experts around the world

https://7news.com.au/travel/food-wine/aldi-wine-thats-better-than-moet-selling-3400-bottles-a-day-c-167938

 

How to Host a Wine Tasting Party Like a Pro

Advice on home wine parties.

OR Let us help with wine and be your host!

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/wine-tasting-party/

 

Jean-Charles Boisset’s interactive wine book revamps wine tasting experience

Interactive experiences in the book include material samples to touch that illustrate the various textures of wine; a spread with scent strips to convey key aromas in wine; and a heat sensitive illustration of a decanter

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/9716236-181/jean-charles-boissets-interactive-wine-book?sba=AAS

 

5 Underrated Rosé Regions You Should Get to Know

Pink wine’s provenance goes much further than Provence

https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/best-rose-regions-wine-vineyards

 

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