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CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why Weed and Wine Have More in Common Than You Think
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
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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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
04-22-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
Corn Syrup, Spice, and Everything Nice: What Adjunct Beers Are Made Of
WHAT ARE ADJUNCT BEERS MADE OF?
Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra ‘Boozy PBR’ Is Launching This Spring
PBR Extra weighs in at 6.5 percent ABV, compared to PBR’s 4.7 percent.
New Dunkins Beer
Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring a coffee-influenced beer to market. Following last October’s collaborative porter, Dunkin’ and Harpoon are rolling out Summer Coffee Pale Ale in select locations across the Eastern U.S. The 5% abv ale is brewed with Dunkin’s cold brew coffee and, according to the brewery, combines a light roastiness with hop-derived fruit flavors. Harpoon Brewery is the 18th-largest craft brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.
Why Port Wine Cocktails Are Worth Your Attention
Port sometimes suffers from a popular misconception. A fortified Portuguese wine long seen as an after-dinner drink, it’s often seen as an outdated libation. Some consider it as more the territory of grandpas playing checkers than hip, vibrant cocktail lounges.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/port-wine-cocktails-worth-attention/
Weighing Up the Value of Biodynamic Wine
Biodynamics is a growing segment of the wine industry, but is it worth the trouble and cost of conversion?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/weighing-up-the-value-of-biodynamic-wine
The latest chapter in the Napa Valley’s Franciscan wine saga: Sale to E. & J. Gallo
For Franciscan, the handoff brings an end to the winery’s chapter under Constellation, during which it enjoyed a significant presence in Napa that in time was considerably scaled back.
Is Gallo Saving the Wine Industry?
As a family business, they can take a longer, generational outlook focused on passing a flourishing business to future generations.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/08/is-gallo-saving-the-wine-industry
Wine Industry Floods The TTB With Its Opinions On Wine Nutritional Labeling
This initiative “is a major undertaking and not a small ruling,” so the extension is more than merited.
How to reach the ever-changing beer shopper
The beer shopper of old waited until they were at the store to make their decision on what to buy.
https://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/how-to-reach-the-ever-changing-beer-shopper/amp/
BAD WEATHER HAMMERS BAROSSA HARVEST
Bad weather has pushed down yields in Barossa Valley, Australia’s best-known wine region, with harvests said to be the lowest in 10 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/bad-weather-hammers-barossa-harvest/
THIS NEW HOME BAR LETS YOU MAKE ‘IRISH WHISKEY’ IN YOUR KITCHEN
Tech company Smart Spirits has launched a drink dispenser that allows you to create unique beverages that supposedly replicate the flavour of spirits such as whiskey, gin or rum at home.
THREE FACTS ABOUT THE GLOBAL ORGANIC WINE MARKET
While still wine consumption is set to stay fairly flat for the next few years, organic styles are rapidly entering the mainstream.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/three-facts-about-the-global-organic-wine-market/
11 Things You Should Know About Cantillon
Its beer was once near extinction, but today is among the rarest and most revered liquids in the world.
Beyond G&T: The Best Cocktails to Make With Tonic Water
When sipped straight, the bitter complexity of tonic water can be divisive; but those same flavors make tonic a wonderful match for a range of spirits.
A sommelier explains how ‘barnyard’ can be an attractive aroma in wine
When you smell barnyard, it’s almost like it’s an earthiness that’s as if you were to walk into, say, a horse barn
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-sommelier-explains-barnyard-hay-aroma-taste-2019-4
The Game of Thrones Guide to Wine
As it turns out, there is a huge overlap in the Venn diagram of people obsessed with wine and people obsessed with “Game of Thrones.”
https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-game-of-thrones-wine-20190409-story.html
Analytical Wine Tasting, Consumer Focus Group And Survey Available At One Social Media Site
Quini’s name is from the ancient Latin to depict the concept of “five at a time.” Therefore, Quini integrates consumer-generated data using five levels or modules:
The Scary Mommy Guide To Wine-ing
A crash coursein what makes wine so fine.
https://www.scarymommy.com/scary-mommy-guide-to-wine-ing/
Understanding Clean Wine Designations
For those of us who go to great lengthsto make sure our food is safe, why not do the same for wine?
https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/understanding-clean-wine-designations-zbcz1904
The Changing Perceptions on Drinking While Pregnant
I know that consuming wine and spirits while pregnant is the fault line of American dining-out culture.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/08/on-drinking-and-not-drinking-while-pregnant/
25 Lesser-Known Wine Regions of the World
Have You Heard of These Wine Regions?
https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/25-lesser-known-wine-regions-of-the-world.html
New Sparkling Drink
MillerCoors is launching Cape Line, a collection of three canned sparkling cocktails. Available in the flavors Strawberry Lemonade, Blackberry Mojito, and Margarita, the RTD slim can beverages are at 4.5% abv and contain six ingredients—carbonated water, alcohol from a cane sugar base, sugar, and fruit juice flavorings. Cape Line will be available in variety 6- and 12-packs and dedicated Strawberry Lemonade 6-packs. MillerCoors plans to push the brand with a marketing campaign that includes commercials on 20 different television networks and sampling events at festivals like Austin City Limits in the fall.
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New Mobile Disgorging Line is Open for Business
Wineries that want to produce sparkling wine have more options these days.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212230
Anatomy of the Rising Import Threat to U.S. Wine
Imports account for about a quarter to a third of US wine sales, a proportion that been relatively steady for the last few years but is higher now than it was 25 years ago
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/09/imports/
Understanding tension in wine
Tension’ and ‘energy’ are modish words to use about wine, as are ‘precision’ and ‘focus’.
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/jefford-on-monday/understanding-tension-in-wine
Worst Wine Marketing Slogans
“Our wines are as sustainable as an erection at a slaugherhouse.”
http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2019/04/worst-wine-marketing-slogans.html
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
“Our research suggests that customers don’t value and are less inclined to buy traditionally male products if they think they’ve been manufactured by women,”
https://thetakeout.com/study-beer-brewed-men-women-brewers-gender-bias-1833911171
ALSACE ‘CLOSER THAN EVER’ TO IMPOSING LEGAL SWEETNESS GUIDES ON LABELS
“We are closer than we have ever been,” said Séverine Schlumberger of Domaines Schlumberger in reference to Alsace imposing legal guides to sweetness levels in wine on labels.
GIUSTI LAUNCHES EXTRA BRUT PROSECCO
Asolo, is the only appellation in Prosecco that permits this drier style of fizz.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/giusti-launches-extra-brut-prosecco/
What is Oxidation Doing to My Wine?
Oxidation isn’t always bad. In fact, it’s a key part of most winemaking.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/09/wine-oxidation/
How To Make Small Wine Barrel Bluetooth Speaker
Cool project
https://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wine-Barrel-Bluetooth-Speaker/
The Future of Weed Is High-End Wine Pairings
Care for some kush with that Merlot?
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a26454549/weed-wine-food-pairings/
Homogeneity And Difference In The Wine World
If the thousands of bottles on wine shop shelves all taste the same, there is no justification for the vast number of brands and their price differentials.
https://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2019/04/homogeneity-and-difference-in-the-wine-world.html
Grasshopper secretion-infused Bourbon launches in US
US spirits producer Tamworth Distilling has created a Bourbon infused with the foul-smelling foam excreted as a defence mechanism by the eastern lubber grasshopper.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/grasshopper-secretion-infused-bourbon-launches-in-us/
All About Riesling
An aromatic white variety that can produce white wines ranging in style from bone-dry to very sweet. Germany is the world’s most important producer of Riesling.
New Effen
Effen vodka has added two new flavors. Effen Rosé, is a pink-colored, 37.5% abv expression that aims to capitalize on the ongoing rosé wine trend. Effen Yuzu Citrus is distilled with yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, and also is at 37.5% abv. Both vodkas are made with wheat sourced from Northern France, and have no added sugar or artificial flavors. Effen Rosé and Effen Yuzu Citrus are currently rolling out nationwide, retail priced at $22 a 750-ml.
Official ‘Game of Thrones’ wine collection was inspired by climates, cuisines of Westeros
As Tyrion Lannister matter-of-factly tells Jon Snow, “Everything is better with wine in the belly.” And as it turns out, the folks behind HBO’s “Game of Thrones” believe that principle extends to the show itself, too.
Five things you can learn from the color of your wine
The shade of the wine in your glass can hint at how it was made, which grape variety was used and where it is from
https://www.channel3000.com/content/five-things-you-can-learn-from-the-color-of-your-wine/1067807195
US wine exports: Who is buying the most?
A trade dispute damaged US wine exports to China in 2018, while one African country came from a long way back to become a top-10 destination, show new figures.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/us-wine-exports-figures-412012/#FI7u5A4Ovqh0Qgjz.99
HOW TO BUILD A WINE COLLECTION AT HOME WITHOUT THE STRESS
Despite what many people think, building a solid wine collection at home is an attainable—and affordable—goal.
http://imbibemagazine.com/how-to-build-a-wine-collection/
2018 California Final Grape Crush Report; Total crush 4.5 Million tons, up 6.2% from 2017
The 2018 crush totaled 4,506,583 tons, up 6.2 percent from the 2017 crush of 4,241,945 tons.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=99321
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Almost 30 years have passed since those early “red wine is good for you” studies came to light.
http://time.com/5552041/does-red-wine-help-you-live-longer/
Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc. Ready to Take Orders in USA
Based in Boston, Mass., CPWI imports, distributes and promotes boutique Croatian wines in the US. Currently representing wineries from the Dubrovnik county in Dalmatia, including all seven wineries in the Komarna region
https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/1064cca6b7ec41399c0c254c1c649179
Idaho: The Next Grapegrowing Frontier
In the last ten years the number of wineries in Idaho has doubled, but I don’t think we can measure how much the quality has improved in that time
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212368
Biodynamics – new approach needed?
We have frequently found ourselves looking to the scientific research of academia for help with issues that have arisen in the vineyard and winery
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/biodynamics-new-approach-needed?sfns=mo
Eight takeaways on closure choice and cork taint in Washington wine
Here are eight takeaways.
https://www.wawinereport.com/2019/04/eight-takeaways-on-closure-choice-and.html
7 times you should never drink alcohol
Here are some situations that don’t mix well with alcohol.
https://www.businessinsider.com/when-to-avoid-alcohol-2019-4
5 Reasons to Know the Wines of Spain’s Montsant DO
In 2002, Montsant, the Falset subzone of Tarragona DO in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain, was approved as its own DO level.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-reasons-to-know-the-wines-of-spains-montsant-do/
THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Most interesting to the VO story is the packaging, notably the ribbon on the bottle.
http://www.boozebusiness.com/the-seagram-vo-and-vo-gold-story
Kosher Wine Explained
What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Kosher-Wine-Explained
Can I ferment table grapes into wine? How?
First, it’s important to note that table grapes and wine grapes are not bred or grown for the same purposes. Table grapes are sturdier, bigger and crunchier, with thinner skins and often without seeds. Wine grapes are more fragile, with thicker skins, bigger seeds and more juice. Most important, wine grapes have more sugar than table grapes.
Sugar is the fuel for fermentation, the process by which yeast consumes sugar and converts it to alcohol and carbon dioxide. If you crushed a bunch of table grapes, I doubt that a fermentation would spontaneously commence; you would probably need to add sugar, as well as yeast. Even then, the resulting wine wouldn’t have the flavor or structure of wine made from wine grapes.
The wine producing nation you may not be familiar with
When it comes to producing wine, few countries have such a rich and captivating history like Hungary does.
https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/13/the-wine-producing-nation-you-may-not-be-familiar-with
Can vegans drink wine?
How many vegetarians and vegans know animal products are often used to make wine.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/advice/2019/04/12/can-vegans-drink-wine.html
Can you pair wine with asparagus?
Asparagus frightens the bejeezus out of wine.
Corked, heat damage and other flaws in your wine to watch out for
Admit it, you experience a flutter of dread when you open a bottle of wine, especially one not familiar to you or one you’ve held for extended time. Could this wine be, uh, flawed—even spoiled? We investigate this the next three weeks.
https://amp.gosanangelo.com/amp/3232398002
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Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission
Hangover-Free Synthetic Alcohol Could Be Ready in Five Years
For the past decade, David Nutt, a London-based scientist, has been working on a safe form of synthetic alcohol that provides all the positives of drinking, without the health issues, hangovers, and risk of overindulging.
How Design Can Sell More Wine
Architects and designers offer tips for wineries on how to maximize the visitor experience.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/how-design-can-sell-more-wine
Which Red Wine Is the Most Likely to Stain My Teeth?
WHICH RED WINES ARE WORSE THAN OTHERS WHEN IT COMES TO STAINING MY TEETH?
https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-which-red-wine-is-the-most-likely-to-stain-my-teeth/
I Found the Bag I’ll Be Wearing All Summer — It’s Only $5 and Holds a Bottle of Wine
Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and “BYO wine” festivals, this cute bag is a total win-win in our books.
https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Urban-Outfitters-Wine-Tote-Bag-45954618
Do we need more varieties
Are we heading toward the Coca-Cola-isation of wine?
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/01/do-we-need-more-varieties/
Champagne’s terroir problem
This is an ongoing issue for Champagne as their northern latitudes make them verysusceptible to rot and fungal issues so it’s difficult to work organically or even biodynamically
https://www.hudin.com/champagnes-terroir-problem/
Prosecco’s 21st Century Challenge
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is produced in the rolling hills of northwest Italy. It is also the world’s best-selling sparkling wine
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/03/27/proseccos-21st-century-challenge/amp/
TOP 10 APPS FOR WINE LOVERS
Apps have become a staple tool in modern life, helping to manage every aspect of one’s personal and professional life.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/top-10-apps-for-wine-lovers/
11 Things You Should Know About Stella Artois
Find out what the brand is up to, and why it’s ridding itself of an extremely offensive nickname
8 Up-and-Coming Varieties to Know from Portugal
From Encruzado to Baga, these grapes are gaining traction in the U.S. market
Texas Lawmaker Introduces A Bill To Change The State’s Wine Appellation Rule
Let’s face it, a U.S. wine label isn’t always 100% clear
Wine Windows Were the Original Speakeasies
These clever little wine holes (can you spot one below?) let the people of Florence buy their wine right from the source.
https://www.housebeautiful.com/about/a26991587/wine-windows-florence/
Here’s what food you should pair with Trader Joe’s $4 wines, according to a sommelier
We asked a sommelier who also specializes in wine education and food pairing to taste three of these Charles Shaw organic wines — a cabernet sauvignon, a pinot grigio, and a rosé — and give her recommendations of food to pair with them.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-wine-pairings-sommelier-2019-4
Cupcake Vineyards Celebrates the National Launch of Its Wine Cans at Coachella
Cupcake Returns as Official Wine Sponsor Offering New Ways to Choose Joy This Festival Season
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Bacardi Lime debuts in US
Bacardi Lime is made from a base of Bacardi white rum that is then infused with natural lime flavours, offering a lime zest aroma and citrus notes.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/bacardi-lime-debuts-in-us/
Love trivia? Here are wine facts to impress your friends with
Some winsome wine facts to amuse and entertain you over your morning cup of coffee or evening sips of wine:
Michael David Winery Launches “Freakshow Maskerade” Face Filter App
Interactive face filter app now available for download – Become your favorite freak and win a spot on the label!
Constellation to offload 30 brands in $1.7 billion Gallo deal
US drinks firm Constellation Brands has agreed to sell approximately 30 wine and spirits brands to E&J Gallo Winery for US$1.7 billion.
What Gallo’s $1.7 billion buyout of Constellation’s bargain-priced wines really means
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/What-Gallo-s-1-7-billion-buyout-of-13739680.php
Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission
The geographic indication provides the strongest possible protection against these infringements and gives us the basis for enforcement action against misleading products.”
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/irish-whiskey-gains-gi-status-from-european-commission/
Peeps and beer: What brews pair best with Easter candy?
There’s no surer sign of spring than store aisles brimming with jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate rabbits.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/03/peeps-and-beer-what-brews-pair-best-with-easter-candy/
What craft beer’s continued growth means for beer drinkers
Either craft beer is going to completely take over the beer market, or, it’s an unsustainably growing bubble that’s going to burst any minute.
https://thetakeout.com/craft-beer-growth-2018-statistics-explained-analysis-1833778219
Dewar’s Unveils The Double Double Series, A New Release Of Ultra-Aged Scotch Whiskies
Dewar’s Scotch whisky has unveiled a new line of bottlings called the Double Double Series. The range includes a 21-year-old ($50 a 375-ml.), a 27-year-old ($100 a 375-ml.), and a 32-year-old ($150 a 375-ml.), the latter marking Dewar’s oldest expression to date.
All of the above are finished in Sherry casks—the 21-year-old in Oloroso, the 27-year-old in Palo Cortado, and the 32-year-old in Pedro Ximenez. The launch is being backed by a four-part short film created by actress Tuppence Middleton.
Dewar’s recently unveiled a new, $15 million ad campaign for the entire franchise, highlighting its maturation process. The campaign, which will run through the end of 2019, features television spots as well as print ads in sports, food and travel publications. Dewar’s also has been ratcheting up the focus on its single malt portfolio, which includes Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Deveron, Craigellachie, and Royal Brackla.
Top Wine Innovations in Bars & Restaurants
Read crowd-sourced reviews, make online reservations, explore electronic wine lists, pay at the table and email yourself the receipt. Just don’t forget to thank the restaurant on social media as you grab your rideshare home.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-wine-in-the-restaurant-industry-is-evolving/
Top Tools for Wine at Home
Looking for something wine-related to go with your smart home assistant, streaming device and video doorbell with facial recognition software?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-technology-is-improving-wine-at-home/
Franzia’s New “Little Franz” Mini Boxed Wines Make For The Most Adorable Summer Sip
The new “Little Franz” mini boxes of wine come in the following four flavors. Here’s what you can expect each one to taste like, per Franzia:
How to keep your wine cool in warm weather
Some suggestions for combating ‘warm wine syndrome’
https://www.ft.com/content/47529b90-559f-11e9-91f9-b6515a54c5b1
Guide To Franciacorta, Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine Region
Franciacorta is a region infused with cultural significance and a thriving enological tradition.
How to Pick Great Wine Without Relying Solely on Wine Scores
There are ways to choose great wine without relying on wine scores
https://www.familyfreshmarket.com/blog/how-pick-great-wine-without-relying-solely-wine-scores
The Wine Enthusiast Amazon Alexa Skill
The Wine Enthusiast skill will also provide step-by-step recipes pulled right from pages of the magazine and sent directly to your Alexa app.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/04/the-wine-enthusiast-amazon-alexa-skill/
Millennials are drinking less beer. So beer is becoming more like juice.
Explaining the rise of Naturdays, Corona Refrescas, and the “flavored malt beverage.”
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/4/18295599/naturdays-corona-refresca-limearita-ritas-spritz
This Bright, Bracing Italian Sparkler Could Be a ‘Prosecco Killer’ — if Given the Chance
A frizzante wine from Emilia-Romagna, Pignoletto is light and fruity, with herbal aromas, citrus notes, and crisp apple flavors.
https://vinepair.com/articles/pignoletto-italian-sparkling-wine-guide/
Menthol Is Not Mint: Decoding Freshness in Wine
We identify flavors based on our stored memories of having encountered them before.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/05/menthol-is-not-mint-decoding-freshness-wine
Five Ways Smartphones are Changing How We Drink Wine
Smartphones have made it easier than ever to learn about wine
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/smartphones-wine/
You’ve Been Serving Champagne All Wrong — Here’s How To Do It Right
Flutes may look pretty, but they diminish the aroma of your (probably pricey) bubbly. Good thing there’s a super simple solution.
https://www.coastalliving.com/syndication/how-to-serve-champagne
Take this quiz to find out what type of beer you should try
To simplify the process of picking a beer, take this quick and easy quiz which gives you a beer recommendation based on your flavor preferences.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/quiz-to-find-out-what-type-of-beer-to-drink-2019-4
TOP 9 WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR WINE
Or a things that a dedicated wine lover will not do.
https://www.winepicker.co.uk/blog/top-9-worst-things-you-can-do-with-your-wine/
MEET THE HEALTHY RED WINE THAT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER
Red wine has long been touted for its many alleged benefits, but there may be one particular type of red wine that supersedes them all.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/health-fitness/cannonau-red-wine-18397
Is this the best wine in the world? 40 million reviews say so.
What’s the best wine in the world? Every winemaker would love to produce it. Every wine lover would love to drink it and hoard a few bottles in the cellar. Every wine writer would love to anoint it and tell you to buy it.
https://www.nhregister.com/food/article/Is-this-the-best-wine-in-the-world-40-million-13744695.php
Top Gadgets for Cooling Your Wine
Your days of plunging a bottle into an ice and salt bath in order to keep it cold are over—you’ve got more stylish and effective options.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/top-gadgets-for-cooling-your-wine/
This Exceptional $300 Wine is Produced in the Foothills of the Himalayas
Ao Yun is a vino easy to sip, almost impossible to produce.
http://www.realclearlife.com/food-drink/exceptional-300-wine-produced-foothills-himalayas/
Napa’s Problem is Cars, Not Drought
US editor W. Blake Gray looks at the options following the passing of Napa’s development bill.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/napas-problem-is-cars-not-drought
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