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January 28, 2019
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
01-28-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Smelling the Cork!?! Why You SHOULD Do It!
Get to Know Your Vodka
IPA Means Nothing Anymore
AND MORE!
MAKER’S MARK AND CIGAR MANUFACTURER IN LEGAL DISPUTE
Beam Suntory-owned Bourbon brand Maker’s Mark and fellow Kentucky-based business Ted’s Cigars are suing each other over a trademark dispute relating to a red wax seal.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/makers-mark-and-cigar-manufacturer-in-legal-dispute/
THREE CHALLENGES FACING THE IRISH WHISKEY INDUSTRY
There are a number of challenges facing the nation’s spirits producers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/three-challenges-facing-the-irish-whiskey-industry/
SPAIN 2018: VINTAGE REPORT BY REGION
Wine of Spain estimates a harvest yield of 48 million hl (source: OEMV), compared with the 36-38 million hl that was reported in 2017.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/spain-2018-vintage-report-by-region/
This School For Wine Adds An Online Wine Sales Management Course
The Online Wine Business Management course certificate has attracted people from more than a dozen countries
Consumers Can Verify Wine Quality on the Blockchain With VeChain Tech
In stores, shoppers will be able to use the tags to scan a QR code that instantly reveals the authentic product history of each bottle of wine. Information will include how it was cultivated and bottled, the variety of the grape and the owner of the vineyard. It will also contain information on how the wine should be consumed.
Tea instead of sulphur to protect the wine
Researches have now developed a soluble powdered tannin extract from honeybush that is totally tasteless. This extract is added in small quantities, around 2 grams per
100 litres for white wines. This additive is said to protect the wine so well that no sulphites need to be added.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/tea-instead-sulphur-protect-wine/
Monsanto’s Toxic Chemical Glyphosate Found In 100% Of California Wines Tested
Old article revisted
How Does Glyphosate End Up In Wine?
https://livelovefruit.com/monsantos-glyphosate-found-100-california-wines-tested/
This chart of total alcohol sales offers an interesting comparison of the volume of alcohol sold on-demand compared with online Direct to Consumer.
Top 5 Champagne Disasters | How NOT to open a bottle of Sparkling Wine?
Watch the video of these 5 incredible Champagne opening mess-ups:
Select Board in MA nixes liquor store license
Great example of how a town looks at “public need”
Said the number of liquor stores in the immediate area indicates that there simply isn’t a need for another one.
http://plymouth.wickedlocal.com/news/20190114/select-board-nixes-liquor-store-license
METALLICA AND STONE BREWING LAUNCH BEER
Heavy metal icons Metallica and California’s Stone Brewing have released a new beer which will launch in the US this week, and internationally in spring when the band sets out on its 2019 European tour.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/metallica-and-stone-brewing-launch-beer/
6 CHINESE WINE REGIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
China is among the fastest growing manufacturers of white wine and it is now the 7th largest red wine producing country worldwide!
Wine for Beginners: An Easy Explanation of Different Wine Types
After reading through this guide, you should have a working knowledge of the different types of wine and enough vocabulary to set out and buy your first serious bottle
https://www.primermagazine.com/2019/learn/different-wine-types
Distell to launch new premium wine company
Africa’s leading wines and spirits producer and marketer Distell said on Tuesday it was launching Libertas Vineyards and Estates as a new stand-alone company with ownership of all its premium brands.
https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2063797/distell-to-launch-new-premium-wine-company/
IPA Means Nothing Anymore
IPA is less of a single style now and more a platform for innovation
Fireball unseats Allen’s Coffee Brandy as Maine’s best-selling liquor
The long reign of Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy as Maine’s top-selling liquor has come to an end.
https://wgme.com/news/local/fireball-unseats-allens-coffee-brandy-as-maines-best-selling-liquor
4 Things Wine Pros Know That You Can Too
If understanding wine is on your 2019 goal list, here are insider tips and challenges to bring you up to speed
Here’s how much a bottle of wine costs in each of the world’s 10 most expensive cities
If you’re planning a trip to Tel Aviv, Seoul, or Singapore, you may want to factor in a wine budget in advance
https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-bottle-of-wine-most-expensive-cities-2019-1
How to Pair Wine With Sushi
Sake isn’t your only beverage options for this Japanese staple
https://guide.michelin.com/us/chicago/features/how-to-pair-wine-sushi/news
MARKED DECLINE’ IN US MILLENNIALS DRINKING WINE IS ‘WAKE-UP’ FOR THE INDUSTRY
A new report showing millennials in the US are turning away from wine as the growth rate in the world’s largest and “most exciting” market slows down, should be a “wake-up” for the industry.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/marked-decline-in-us-millennials-drinking-wine/
COCA-COLA LAUNCHES LINE OF ALCOHOL-FREE SPARKLING DRINKS
Coca-Cola has launched a line of alcohol-free sparkling drinks called Bar Nøne, featuring a Sangria, Dry Aged Cider, Bellini Spritz and a Spiced Ginger Mule.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/coca-cola-launches-line-of-alcohol-free-sparkling-drinks/
HIGHEST TEQUILA PRODUCTION FOR A DECADE RECORDED IN 2018
A total of 309.1 million litres of Tequila was produced in 2018, up 13.9% on 2017 and the second-highest volume ever recorded, according to the National Tequila Regulatory Chamber (CNIT).
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/highest-tequila-production-for-a-decade-recorded-in-2018/
Culinary Trends are Changing the Way Wine is Consumed
This zeal for culinary traditions and trends has laid groundwork for wine pairing as a true art form.
https://www.fb101.com/2019/01/culinary-trends-are-changing-the-way-wine-is-consumed/
AVOID THESE 4 KEY MISTAKES WINERIES MAKE IN THEIR DIGITAL MARKETING
Here are some of the most critical mistakes we see wineries making today.
http://j2odesigns.com/digital-marketing/4-mistakes-wineries-make-in-digital-marketing/
Wine vs. Health in 2019
Let’s look at the topic of wine and health and where we stand in 2019.
New Glen Moray
Glen Moray has introduced a new Speyside Scotch whisky to the U.S. market. The 40%-abv whisky is first matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before finishing for a number of months in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. The whisky is the sixth release in the producer’s Elgin Classic series, which includes a standard Speyside and a peated whisky, along with Port, Chardonnay, and Sherry cask finished varieties. Glen Moray Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish is rolling out now across the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $30 a 750-ml. Prestige Beverage Group handles Glen Moray in the U.S, where the brand was up 4% to 26,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
When did choosing which wine to have with dinner become like Tinder?
Restaurateur and writer, Ilana Sharlin Stone shares 10 tips that will make your food and your wine taste better – together.
‘Prosecco-like?’: EU digs in over fight to rename Australian wine and cheese
Sources confirmed the government had managed to walk back an EU proposal that would have forced Australian producers to use names such as “feta-like”, “parmesan-like” or “prosecco-like” to meet demands from Greece and Italy that any new trade deal must guarantee exclusive naming rights to certain local products.
Asti is unleashing two brand new DOCG wines onto the market.
Like Moscato d’Asti, the new DOCGs are made from 100 percent Moscato Bianco grapes grown in the region, but don’t require Moscato dAsti’s vintage declaration.
http://www.1winedude.com/asti-unleashes-two-new-docgs/
Small wineries just can’t charge big price
The smaller producers struggle with distribution because they simply don’t make enough wine to sell in multiple states.
https://howardhewitt.net/2019/01/16/small-wineries-just-cant-charge-big-price/
U.S. wine has steadily lost American market share to imports. Now struggling to hold on to 65%
Cognac Export Figures 2018
Cognac shipments are up again in 2018
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cognac-export-figures-2018-300779542.html
Wine is different from other alcohols, not responsible for binge drinking, French minister claims
The minister’s comments were deemed unhelpful by addiction experts as France is suffering from one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe, with wine being the most popular drink in the country.
How Family Wineries Will Get Your Attention In 2019
Family wineries—many without robust data analytics staff, the report notes—hope that authenticity, superb wine and a warm welcome will be enough to keep customers coming back.
How White Zinfandel saved Napa Valley wine
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms would not accept Sutter Home marketing the wine as “Oeil de Perdrix” because the name implied a foreign origin. Trinchero then added “White Zinfandel” to the name and the ATF approved the label.
Sailor Jerry $20,000 guitars go on sale
Spiced rum Sailor Jerry has collaborated with CF Martin & Co to release two limited edition guitars adorned with imagery from tattooist Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins – priced at US$19,999 each.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/sailor-jerry-20000-guitars-go-on-sale/
Loire Valley: A Wine Region You Need To Know
Called the “Garden of France” for its rolling hills, noble landscapes and agricultural wealth, the Loire Valley is defined by its eponymous river —France’s longest—snaking nearly 630 miles from the Ardèche in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to the Atlantic Ocean.
It’s Harvesttime for Wine in … Tahiti?!
Polynesia’s only vineyard is celebrating its 50th harvest—in 20 years. Here’s how.
Get to Know the Red Wines of Southwest France
Malbec and Tannat are popular around the world but it’s in the their homelands, Cahors and Madiran, where the grapes truly thrive.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/17/get-to-know-southwest-france-red-wines/
How to choose a good bottle of wine in a French supermarket
Unless you’re a sommelier or a seasoned connoisseur, sifting through the good, the bad and the downright ugly can be quite the challenge.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20190117/readers-tips-choosing-a-good-bottle-of-wine-in-a-french-supermarket
Younger drinkers know fewer wine regions and varietals than they did three years ago
The number of wine drinkers 21 to 35 years old is also decreasing. Meanwhile, 21 percent of all wine drinkers are 65 or older. Three years ago it was 16 percent
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=208518
9 myths and 9 truths about organic, biodynamic, “natural”
Organic wine continues to increase, it seems. Commercial success is well established in several countries already
https://www.bkwine.com/newsletter/bkwine-brief-archive/185-january-2019/
Ready for a wine bar in your car?
There will be no more arguments between couples heading out for dinner over who is to be the designated driver.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/ready-wine-bar-your-car
Understanding the Role of Sugar in Wine
Experts discuss methods for achieving varying levels of actual and perceived sweetness
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-role-of-sugar-in-wine/
The influence of in-store music on wine selections.
This field study investigated the extent to which stereotypically French and German music could influence supermarket customers’ selections of French and German wines. Music with strong national associations should activate related knowledge and be linked with customers buying wine from the respective country. Over a 2-week period, French and German music was played on alternate days from an in-store display of French and German wines. French music led to French wines outselling German ones, whereas German music led to the opposite effect on sales of French wine.
Get to Know Your Vodka
This clear spirit can be a little difficult to understand and appreciate. But these bottles will help you learn just what makes vodka so unique.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/18/get-to-know-your-vodka/
Smelling the Cork!?! Why You SHOULD Do It!
A wine cork should smell only one of three things:
http://socialvignerons.com/2019/01/19/wine-myths-smelling-the-cork-why-you-should-do-it/
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January 21, 2019
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
01-21-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels
Wine a muse for music industry
What Are Bottled-in-Bond Spirits, and Why Are They Suddenly Everywhere?
AND MORE!
New SB app available to download now
The Spirits Business has enhanced its digital presence with the launch of a new app – a one-stop-shop for breaking news, insights and in-depth reports relating to all aspects of the spirits industry.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/new-sb-app-available-to-download-now/
Sterling Introduces Resealable Aluminum Wine Bottles With A Sense of Sterling Style
The recyclable aluminum bottles feature a brushed texture in a tall, narrow, 375ml size accented by a color cap keyed to the varietal and echoed by a color bar at the bottom of the bottle.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=207843
How Gravity-Flow Wineries are Taking Grapes to New Heights
Winemakers are turning to rustic methods to produce low-intervention wines. So how does skipping pumps in favor of gravity change what’s in your bottle?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/07/gravity-flow-wineries/
How to Find High-Quality, Low-Alcohol Wine
With the season of heavy imbibing behind us, many find ourselves aiming to cut back on something (anything). It’s the perfect time to explore low-alcohol wines.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-low-alcohol-wine-brands/
Amarone – Getting to the Roots Of Italy’s Most Powerful Red Wine
Amarone – or more formally Amarone della Valpolicella – will always be thought of as one of Italy’s most important red wines.
Why Do Wine Bottles Have a Dimple in the Bottom?
Wine bottles are elegant. Their sloped necks come to a gentle peak. They’re supported by a stout but understated trunk of a bottle.
https://www.myrecipes.com/wines/wine-bottle-dimple
FRENCH LAUNDRY FAILED SABER ATTEMPT SHOWS HOW NOT TO OPEN A $2K NEBUCHADNEZZAR
A recent video posted on Reddit shows the restaurant’s general manager Michael Minnillo unsuccessfully sabering a Nebuchadnezzar (15-liter bottle) of Champagne.
Wine Enthusiast Announces Annual Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2019
Chosen by Wine Enthusiast’s global editors each year, the list includes not only tips on what to taste and where to go in terms of wine, but also an insider’s guide on top restaurants, hotels and cultural activities to experience in each region.
Prosecco & Italian Cheese Pairings
A Tasty & Healthy Meal Idea
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/01/15/prosecco-italian-cheese-pairings-a-tasty-healthy-meal-idea/
THE STATES THAT DRINK THE MOST WINE IN AMERICA
Californians drink the most wine overall. This is unsurprising, seeing as how California’s population of 39 million thirsty residents is nearly 70 times larger than that of Wyoming, the state that drank the least wine. The Golden State also happens to be responsible for 86 percent of America’s total wine output.
https://vinepair.com/articles/states-drink-most-wine-2019-maps/
I’VE HEARD OF HAVING A BEER BELLY. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A WINE BELLY?
While I’d love to tell you that belly fat is only reserved for those who choose to pound beer, any sommelier or mixologist will attest that if you drink in excess — whether it’s wine, vodka, or beer — you’ll wind up with a larger belly than you might wish.
GEORGIAN SCIENTISTS AIM TO GROW WINE GRAPES ON MARS
A group of scientists and viticulturists from Georgia are researching which grapes would suit Martian soils and how best to cultivate grapevines there in the hope that one day colonists could make their own wine on the red planet.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/georgian-scientists-aim-to-grow-wine-grapes-on-mars/
HOW THE US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS AFFECTING DRINKS COMPANIES
The US is now in its third week of a government shutdown, and while thousands of government workers are struggling to make ends meet without their salaries, the extended recess is having an unexpected affect on drinks makers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/__trashed-2/
Jameson Irish whiskey unveils new bottle design
The new Jameson bottles will be available in Ireland from this month, before launching in the US and additional markets from March ahead of St Patrick’s Day (
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/jameson-irish-whiskey-unveils-new-bottle-design/
Why Does Wine Give Some People Headaches?
Those who experience wine-related headaches wonder if they are actually allergic to sulfites. This is rare
https://www.cookinglight.com/news/wine-headaches-experts
Popcorn Pairings
What goes together better than a night in with a movie, popcorn and wine?
https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/living/food-and-drink/popcorn-pairings-wine-not-274001/
Wine Flavors: What’s Right? What’s Wrong?
Learn where wine flavors come from, how to smell them, and what flavors to expect in Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
https://winefolly.com/review/wine-flavors-whats-right-whats-wrong/
Defining a “standard drink:” (It’s a LOT smaller than you think!)
What Are Bottled-in-Bond Spirits, and Why Are They Suddenly Everywhere?
As American whiskey sales continue to grow year-over-year, due in part to what industry analysts call the “craft movement,” bottled-in-bond spirits have come back in a big way.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-is-bottled-in-bond-whiskey/
“BRAZIN” versus “emBRAZEN” Settled
Delicato Vineyards and Treasury Wine Estates Americas Co. have settled their trademark dispute, according to court records.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207969
Romance is in the Air With Korbel California Champagne Lovebird Bottle
The season of romance is quickly approaching… and to truly show loved ones you care, you can’t just wing it! Korbel California Champagne today announced the release of its new, limited-edition “Lovebird” bottle wrap.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=207879
Five Essential Features of Wine Lover’s Home
There are five essential features a true wine lover must possess in their home:
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2019/01/five-essential-features-of-wine-lovers-home/
SINGER DRAKE LAUNCHES NEW CHAMPAGNE RANGE
Canadian rapper Drake has expanded his drinks empire, once again teaming up with American drinks entrepreneur Brent Hocking to launch a Champagne range called Mod Sélection.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/singer-drake-launches-new-champagne-range/
Why wine lovers should be watching this U.S. Supreme Court case
Its outcome could impact many facets of the wine business, from wineries to retailers to the choices for wine customers.
TOP TRENDS IN FRENCH WINE FOR 2019
As we move into the new year, we ask some of the top French wine producers and personalities what regions, grape varieties and wine styles they predict will be hot in 2019.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-trends-in-french-wine-for-2019/
8 wines from around the world everyone should try, according to experts
We asked sommeliers which wines were at the top of their recommendation list.
Marijuana hasn’t hurt booze sales in the three states where weed has been legal the longest, liquor industry group’s study says
The trends in alcohol have been fairly consistent regardless of whether or not you have legalized recreational marijuana in a state or not,”
Italian Lawmakers Bust Prosecco Producers
Two winemakers in the prestigious Conegliano-Valdobbiadene region have had their wine seized for breaking rules over sugar.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/italian-lawmakers-bust-prosecco-producers
The Rise of Blaufränkisch Wine
This cold climate-loving, easy-drinking red wine grape is spreading beyond its original German and Austrian home to the United States, Australia and Canada.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/09/the-rise-of-blaufrankisch-wine/
Redefining Wine Shop Design, Inside and Out
These modern wine shops create an experience for customers through innovative design, a welcoming atmosphere and a curated selection of labels.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/10/wine-shop-design/
If You Like Beer, Then Stop Smoking
That beautiful, flavorful beer you paid a dear price for may not smell or taste the same if you deaden your senses with an American Spirit beforehand
South Africa’s Top 100 most highly rated wines – 2019 Classification
To be eligible for the Classification, updated annually since 2004, wines must have earned good to excellent reviews from one or more of the top panels of judges for at least three vintages during the 10-year period under review.
https://news.wine.co.za/News.aspx?NEWSID=34056&CLIENTID=&SPOTLIGHTID=
Defining Japan’s Terroir
New rules create an appellation system for Japan’s growing wine industry, but are also causing headaches
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Defining-Japan-Terroir
Meet the Women Pioneering Idaho Wine
Not only do women make up the majority of producers, but they’re shaping the future of this Pacific Northwest state’s budding wine industry.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/10/meet-the-women-pioneering-idaho-wine/
Game of Thrones’ Dornish Wine Brought to Real Life by St.-Emilion Vintner
One winery in Bordeaux has come up with a way for wine-loving superfans to give a proper sendoff to the beloved series
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Game-of-Thrones-Dornish-Wine-St-Emilion-Unfiltered
Wine a muse for music industry
It appears that for years now the music industry has drawn inspiration from wine
https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20190110/off-vine-wine-muse-for-music-industry
A bleak future for new wine apps
62% of the apps downloaded by consumers will only be used 11 times. For a quarter of these people, that figure drops to just once.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/bleak-future-new-wine-apps
A Heat Application Alternative To Vineyard Sprays
Thermaculture heat application can reach in the neighborhood of 350 F, a temperature that certainly threatens the survival or organisms; so how does it work?
Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels
Starting next month, packages of Bud Light will have prominent labels showing the beer’s calories and ingredients as well as the amount of fat, carbohydrates and protein in a serving.
Wine Experts’ Tasting Notes Can Vary Based on Where They’re From, Study Suggests
Two groups of experts from different parts of Canada disagreed over a number of basics.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-experts-tasting-regional-differences-study
What your wine choices say about the way you think
Fluid thinkers enjoy experimenting with wines. They embrace “natural wines,” and they find entrancing funky flavors that repel more conservative drinkers who thought those faults had been eradicated by modern winemaking.
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winners
The 2019 Chronicle Wine Competition Winners are in.
Why You Should Drink Organic Wine
It’s good for the planet and might even lessen your hangover. That’s something we’ll drink to.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2381446/why-you-should-drink-organic-wine
Are you considered a “sommelier” if you serve wine at a restaurant? Or do you have to take classes and be certified to claim the title?
Sommelier is a job title for a restaurant professional that helps you navigate a restaurant’s wine choices and provides wine service, sometimes also called a wine steward. A somm doesn’t just open wine and pour it; they are intimately familiar with the restaurant’s wine program and should be able to guide diners in making wine selections and provide additional information about the wines on the list.
At most restaurants, this job title does not require a degree or certification, but there are many formal training programs, the most prestigious of which is the Master Sommelier certification.
Job requirements will vary from restaurant to restaurant, of course, but you’d almost certainly need previous restaurant experience and knowledge of wine. Some learn through rigorous tasting practice or travel. The various professional exams or certifications will show commitment, but they aren’t required to be a good sommelier. The best ones I’ve ever met have both a practical and theoretical understanding of wine, and are passionate about what they do.
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
01-14-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is 2019 the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer?
How to match wine with your favorite Indian food
Learn about Whisky
AND MORE!
Go Inside Napa’s Oldest, Continuously Operating Sparkling Wine Producer
Frank Family Vineyards isn’t the most recognizable of Napa Valley’s sparkling wine producers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/photos-napa-sparkling-wine/
How to buy good wine on a budget
You are more likely to get better quality for the value if you choose certain kinds of wine.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/28/kevin-zraly-onhow-to-buy-good-wine-on-a-budget.html
4 Top-Performing Themes In Wine This Year, And 4 Other Ideas That Flopped
Here are four themes that we can expect to see more of in 2019, building on the traction they’ve already seen in 2018.
How to be a wine snob and not turn people off
A good wine snob has more wine knowledge than the average person, but just as important he or she has a desire to make people happy while talking about wine.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RÉMY MARTIN
Rémy Martin is, in many circles, synonymous with luxury.
CAN CHAMPAGNE BE CORKED?
Each year a new study emerges with claims to the frequency of corked wine bottles. “Less than 1 percent,” some studies say, while others put that figure closer to 3 percent.
How to match wine with your favorite Indian food
From a fiery curry to subtle seafood, here’s how to enjoy red, white and sparkling wine with Indian eats.
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2019/01/02/how-match-wine-your-favourite-indian-food
Prosecco Bursting the Champagne Bubble
With other bubblies sparkling bright, is Champagne’s star fizzing out?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/prosecco-bursting-the-champagne-bubble
Don’t Store Your Leftover Champagne in the Fridge
While keeping a bottle in the fridge for a few days is fine, leaving it in there for weeks or months on end can dry out the cork and ultimately lead to your wine losing its flavor and its bubbles
https://lifehacker.com/dont-store-your-leftover-champagne-in-the-fridge-1831405420
Monterey Wines Conjunctive Labeling Goes into Effect January 1, 2019
Starting January 1, 2019, all wines labeled with an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located entirely within Monterey County, must also include the term “Monterey County” on the label. An AVA is a federally designated wine grape growing region distinguishable by unique geographic features.
Eight Ways You’re Drinking Champagne Wrong
A wine expert’s rules for getting the most bang for your bubbly
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-28/eight-ways-you-re-drinking-champagne-wrong
The Sound of Your Champagne Can Reveal How Good It Is
Generally speaking, sparkling wines get better with age, and as the years go by their bubbles shrink.
https://www.inverse.com/article/52147-new-year-s-eve-champagne-bubbles
Exploring Oregon’s Other White Wines
Pinot Gris is still Oregon’s signature white wine, but producers are creating unique bottlings from Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Blanc.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/02/exploring-oregon-white-wines/
The Official 2019 Wine Vintage Chart
Has your Pinot peaked? Is that Barolo still a baby? Our annual wine vintage chart shows if it’s time to open that prized Napa Cab, or wait for perfection.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/02/wine-vintage-chart-2019/
Not aModern Alchemy Offers DIY Classics
The idea of recreating wines in a laboratory offers opportunities and unintended consequences.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/01/modern-alchemy-offers-diy-classics
Is it safe to store wine in a cigar “coolidor”?
For those not familiar with the term, a “coolidor,” or cigar cooler-humidor, is a temperature- and humidity-controlled unit for storing cigars, similar—but not identical!—to a wine fridge.
TERROIR IN WHISKEY ‘DOES EXIST’, DISTILLERY STUDY FINDS
Defining terroir as “the 3D influence between microclimate, soil and place on a plant”, the study aims to understand the influence of the environment on whiskey produced from barley.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/terroir-in-whiskey-does-exist-distillery-study-finds/
TOP 10 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS FOR DRY JANUARY
We have rounded up some of the best, and most popular, non alcoholic beers on the market.
We Have 2 In Stock!
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-10-non-alcoholic-beers-for-dry-january/
TOP 10 SPANISH WINE TRENDS
From Rosé to Sangria
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/top-10-spanish-wine-trends/10/
SENSE AND SUSTAINABILITY: HOW WINE PRODUCERS ARE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Wine producers from around the world about what initiatives they have put in place to ensure their wineries are run sustainably.
Wine and Moderation: What’s Healthy?
Is Wine Healthy?
To really answer the question of whether or not wine is healthy, you need to look at what’s inside a glass of wine.
The Best Cruises for Wine Lovers
From mega-ships to yachts, cruises are upgrading their culinary options as well as offering more wine-focused on-board activities and off-ship excursions.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/03/best-cruises-wine-lovers/
Wine and Scuba Diving Fans Can Now Attend Underwater Tastings
Many people can say they’ve been to a wine tasting, but how many can say they’ve been to an underwater wine tasting? Probably not many, as this is the very first initiative of its kind, now available to oenophiles and diving fanatics.
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT RHONE VALLEY
For America wine drinkers, the Rhône Valley tends to be a place of mystery and intrigue. Most can tell you that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is in the Rhône and that the area is a source of great value wines. True. But there is so much more.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-rhone-valley/
Learn about Whisky
As a spirits category whisky is incredibly diverse with several sub-divisions of style, flavour and general appeal, based on the method and country or specific region of manufacture. We take a closer look at whisky, how it’s made and the essential facts…
MAN IN COMA AFTER CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE EXPLODES BETWEEN LEGS
The man was injured on New Year’s Eve when a bottle exploded between his legs and a shattered shard of glass cut through an artery in his leg, causing him significant loss of blood,
Yes, Miller Lite is better than Bud Light, but not because of ‘more taste’ — it’s because of less taste
In recent weeks, the National Advertising Division ruled that MillerCoors provided “a reasonable basis” to say Miller Lite has “more taste” than either of Anheuser-Busch’s two leading light beers, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra:
Is 2019 the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer?
Why the beer industry is betting big on zero ABV.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/non-alcoholic-beer-trend-heineken-leffe-peroni
You Can Now Buy ‘Unicorn Tears’ Wine
This sounds magical!
https://www.simplemost.com/unicorn-tears-wine-is-bright-pink-looks-delicious/
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