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By: Mark C Lenzi
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01-07-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is THIS the secret to getting rid of red wine stains?
A Foolproof Guide to Beer and Cheese Pairing
MACALLAN RELEASES $500 MEN’S LOAFERS
AND MORE!
How does champagne produce its fizz – without breaking the bottle?
Some fiendishly clever fermenting techniques and a big dose of chemistry, it turns out.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181217-the-chemistry-that-gives-champagne-its-famous-fizz
Study argues that the Bible book of Revelation condemns the use of wine for the Eucharist
A recent study from a United Kingdom-based publication has argued that the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation, condemns the usage of wine for the Eucharist.
The year in beer: US celebrates 2018 craft brewing highlights
With the number of US breweries breaking the 7,000 milestone in October this year, it’s been a big year for small beer. The Brewers Association, the trade association for small and independent US craft brewers, looks back on the 2018 highlights for the industry.
Collectors Clamor for Napa’s Cult Wines
What the cult wines have in common is rarity—because they are produced in small quantities—and exclusivity, as these bottles don’t show up in local wine shops. They are sold directly to consumers through mailing lists that often have waits of two years or more.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/collectors-clamor-for-napas-cult-wines-51544882400
Van Duzer Corridor AVA now official
The Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley has been officially approved by the TTB, the US regulatory body.
Prosecco surpasses champagne as No. 1 bubbly
The demand for Italian bubbles is soaring, with record sales of fizz in both the U.S. and UK.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/prosecco-surpasses-champagne-as-no-1-bubbly
11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NEW BELGIUM BREWING
A trip to New Belgium in Fort Collins, Col0., is unforgettable for many beer lovers. Founded in 1991, the destination includes a mosaic-clad brewhouse, numerous bars, and a maze-like foeder-filled taproom.
MACALLAN RELEASES $500 MEN’S LOAFERS
The Macallan has partnered with shoe brand Rob McAllan to release a limited edition series of men’s loafers in the US, “inspired” by its ‘Rare Cask’ expression.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/macallan-releases-mens-loafers/
AUSTRIAN GROUP CALLS FOR RED WINE GRAPE TO LOSE ‘NAZI’ NAME
A group of artists in Austria have launched a campaign for the Zweigelt grape variety to have its name changed from that of the Nazi party member who created it.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/austrian-group-calls-for-red-wine-grape-to-lose-nazi-name/
How knowing what wines you hate can lead to wines you love
“Drink what you like” is a popular axiom in the wine biz, but what if customers don’t actually know what they like?
When buying wine online, is it safer to have the wine shipped via ground or air?
Your biggest concern when picking a shipping method is temperature.
https://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Better-to-Ship-Wine-via-Ground-or-Air-57351
Behind wine brand Kendall-Jackson’s growing direct-to-consumer strategy
Thirty-six-year-old family winery Kendall-Jackson has been selling select wines online at KJ.com since 2004. But with new attribution tools available, it has only recently begun to see a return-on-investment from selling direct-to-consumer.
https://digiday.com/marketing/behind-wine-brand-kendall-jacksons-growing-direct-consumer-strategy/
How does the Wine Industry Influence Economic Landscape?
Wine production has been an important part of Western culture for more than 8000 years. And historically, it had significantly impacted both social and economic status of several nations.
https://oracletimes.com/how-does-the-wine-industry-influence-economic-landscape/
The Best Wine Bottle Openers for Every Kind of Wine Lover
Because everyone needs a way to open that new bottle of red.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/2018/12/wine-bottle-openers-gifts
The Complete Guide to Vin Santo
We explore the wonderful world of Vin Santo in detail.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/12/the-complete-guide-to-vin-santo-e-part-i
BREWER’S ASSOCIATION REMOVES ‘TRADITIONAL’ FROM CRAFT BEER DEFINITION
Since the launch of the BA’s original craft brewer definition in 2006, the craft brewing industry has more than tripled in size and market share, with 7,000 breweries now operating in the US.
Bogle wins 2018 cheap wine poll
It was Bogle’s fourth title in five years, and it took almost half the votes.
We Always Have Bogle In Stock!
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/bogle-wins-2018-cheap-wine-poll/
DAOU a beacon of fine wine in Paso Robles
Wines In Stock!
https://www.thecoastnews.com/daou-a-beacon-of-fine-wine-in-paso-robles/
When Wines Witness History:
South Africa’s Old Vines, And What They’ve Seen
Portugal’s most planted grape varieties, the top-ten list
Portugal is a wonderful wine country in many ways. Not least because it is unrelentingly focusing on Iberian grape varieties. The only French grape that is included in the top-10 list is Syrah, and it is in the 10th place.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/portugals-planted-grape-varieties-top-ten-list/
Ho w Many States Allow Beer, Wine And Spirits In Grocery Stores
The scourge of “wine teeth,” explained
Here is why you look like a vampire.
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/18/18144794/what-causes-wine-teeth-explained
YUENGLING ROLLS OUT 1800S-ERA CANS, BOURBON BARREL-AGED BEER TO MARK 190TH ANNIVERSARY
Beginning this month and continuing through April, Yuengling will release five limited-edition cans of Yuengling Lager, one per month, showcasing how the label design has evolved over time.
Additionally, on January 11, the brewery will release a limited-edition Bourbon Barrel Reserve beer at its Pottsville, Pa. location
ALL THE TYPES OF TEQUILA, EXPLAINED
Want to learn how to use blanco versus reposado tequila? Or curious about the differences between añejo and extra añejo? Check out our illustrated guide to the styles of tequila.
What You Should Know About Italy’s Cooperative Wines
Today Italy is home to 484 cantine cooperative — an older term is cantine sociali — with 140,700 winegrower members.
Your Guilt-Free Guide to Wine
Pour a glass out for yourself and enjoy.
https://www.doctoroz.com/article/your-guilt-free-guide-wine
AB INBEV AND TILRAY TO INVEST $100M IN NON-ALCOHOLIC CANNABIS DRINKS
The world’s largest brewer, AB InBev, and Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, are to invest US$50 million each in a new research partnership to develop a “deeper understanding” of non-alcoholic beverages containing THC and CBD in order to “guide future decisions”.
Americans like sweet wines, but nobody talks about it. Missed opportunity for wineries, and media?
Americans like sweet wines. Big wine companies know it. East Coast wineries know it.
https://blog.wblakegray.com/2018/12/americans-like-sweet-wines-but-nobody.html
Americans spend about 1/5 of 1% of their annual gifting budgets on wine. Plenty of room to improve.
Zoll Vineyards Opens Winery in Dutton, Virginia
Formally in MA
http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-20-2018/zoll-vineyards-gloucester-county-virginia.shtml
A Foolproof Guide to Beer and Cheese Pairing
Foolproof pairings to make sure every cheese plate you serve works harmoniously with the beer you’re pouring and drinking.
https://oct.co/essays/beer-and-cheese-pairing-guide
Your Definitive Guide to Sweet Wines
Popular tastes may skew dry, but sweet wines are some of the most complex bottlings around, representing terroir and tradition as fiercely as any.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/20/sweet-wine-basics/
Four New Ways to Make Mulled Wine
Think when you’ve had one mulled wine you’ve had ’em all? Let the wine experts show you how it’s done with upgrades using red, white, rosé and Port wines.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/mulled-wine-red-white-rose-port/
What Did Jesus Drink? A Bethlehem Winery is Embracing Ancient, Indigenous Grapes
Founded by Salesian monks in 1885, Cremisan makes wine using indigenous grapes. Some scholars say these are the wines that it’s most likely Jesus drank.
The Maine Winemakers Utilizing Hybrid Grapes
It’s tough to grow grapes in unpredictable weather, but winemakers in Maine tackle the cold climate with hybrid grapes, co-ferments and gumption.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/26/maine-winemakers-hybrid-grapes/
The Wines We Scored 100 Points in 2018
We tasted, reviewed and rated 24,753 wines in 2018. Of those, only 15 achieved our coveted 100-point score. Find out who made the cut
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/21/100-point-wines-2018/
World’s first smart wine bottle
New flexible computer chip technology from Idaho company American Semiconductor is making it’s way into a place you would not expect it to be, like a wine shop
Organic vs. Biodynamic vs. Natural Wine—What’s the Difference?
Interest in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines is at an all-time peak. But what do those terms really mean?
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/natural-wine-explained
The best wines from South Africa
The much maligned South African Pinotage grape is due a renaissance
https://life.spectator.co.uk/2018/12/the-best-wines-from-south-africa/
Toast the new year with a wine for your sign
Match the personality of each sun sign to a wine of similar character.
4 REASONS WHY ABRUZZO IS A REGION TO LOVE
American wine drinkers have a lot to learn about the region.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DOS EQUIS
What makes Dos Equis so attractive? It’s all about embellishment, a handsome man, and, for those willing to experiment, a dash of citrus salt.
The story of California Chardonnay
A four-part account of California’s most-planted vine variety.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/the-story-of-california-chardonnay-part-3
Part 4
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/the-story-of-california-chardonnay-part-4
Red Wine Tops the List of Alcohols Most Reported as Migraine Trigger
Alcoholic beverages, especially red wine, are recognized by patients with migraine as a trigger, which has a significant impact on alcohol consumption behaviors, according to a new study.
https://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/red-wine-tops-the-list-of-alcohols-most-reported-as-migraine-trigger
Reduced Copper Spells Trouble for Champagne
Organic winemakers in Europe have been left aghast at new rules aimed at reducing the use of copper sulfate in the EU, saying it will devastate some producers.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/12/reduced-copper-rules-trouble-champagne
Which Wine Varietals Do Americans Prefer in 2018?
Study by Sonoma State University reveals purchasing and drinking habits of the American Wine Consumer
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207060
Four Tips for Finding Wine You’ll Actually Enjoy
How much does good wine cost? Can you judge a wine by its label? How do you become a wine expert yourself?
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/four-tips-for-finding-wine-youll-actually-enjoy-1831237653
Are you a label drinker?
Is social media turning us all into ‘label drinkers’?
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/jefford-on-monday/andrew-jefford-the-label-drinker-is-someone-with-more-money-than-experience-406384/#QIDy7H6CGa5X88IF.99
Seven deadly sins of restaurant wine service
Even a good wine-list can be let down by bad service.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/12/27/seven-deadly-sins-of-restaurant-wine-service/
Is it Ever OK to Ask For Your Wine Back At the End of a Party?
What would your mother think?
https://www.southernliving.com/culture/should-you-take-wine-back-after-party
How to make your own vermouth from leftover wine
Open bottles of wine left over from Christmas and New Year can be turned into aromatic sweet vermouth
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/dec/29/homemade-sweet-vermouth-from-leftover-wine-waste-not
Is THIS the secret to getting rid of red wine stains?
A new hack to banish red wine stains has been revealed – and it’s hiding in your FRIDGE
https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/milk-red-wine-stains/
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Hot Eggnog Recipe
SIX NEW WAYS TO BECOME A WINE, BEER OR SPIRITS EXPERT IN 2020
Do you fancy yourself as a beer sommelier, or want to learn more about the mysterious world of Scotch whisky?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/6-ways-to-become-a-wine-beer-or-spirits-expert-in-2020/
Hot Eggnog Recipe
It turns out, “hot eggnog” is surprisingly close to the medieval recipe the cocktail is said to have originated from: a warm British milk punch known as posset,
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/hot-eggnog-recipe/
Wine Additives Explained
Let’s take a look at what additives are commonly used in winemaking.
https://winefolly.com/review/wine-additives-explained/
Napa and Sonoma: Counties, Valleys, and Cities, Explained
Napa and Sonoma are both towns, counties, and valleys.
https://vinepair.com/articles/napa-vs-sonoma-travel-guide/
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Slovenia
What the pros know (and the rest of us are just beginning to realize) is that Slovenia is Europe’s most promising new wine destination
https://www.thedailybeast.com/slovenia-wine-country-guide
What’s Moldovan Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know
There’s much to pay attention to wine-wise coming out of this East European nation wedged between Ukraine and Romania.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/moldovan-wine/
Is Napa running family winegrowers out of business?
One group, Save the Family Farms, says the county’s tasting-room laws make it impossible for their small wineries to compete
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Is-Napa-running-family-winegrowers-out-of-14928781.php
Can wine drinking be a spiritual experience?
Wine makes you feel good, but can it bring you closer to God?
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/books/article238375123.html#storylink=cpy
New AVAs help define Washington wine
Having more AVAs in Washington means we understand better the nuances of the Columbia Valley.
http://www.winepressnw.com/2019/12/23/4157438_new-avas-help-define-washington.html?rh=1
12 Things You Should Know About Moët & Chandon
Here are 12 key facts about the famous Champagne house.
How will the next decade wine geography look like?
Climate change and viticulture’s challenges
https://theitalianwinegirl.com/2019/12/19/how-will-the-next-decade-wine-geography-looks-like/
The Real Reason Bartenders Rinse Already Clean Beer Glasses Before Using Them
The glass rinser serves a few equally important purposes.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610187/reason-bartenders-rinse-beer-glasses
2020 Massachusetts ballot questions: Initiatives on ranked choice voting, beer and wine sales, nursing home rates, right to repair move forward
The fourth ballot question is being pushed by Cumberland Farms. It would gradually eliminate a state cap on the number of wine and beer sale licenses given to any one food store.
Plum Wine is Confusingly Named and Often Misunderstood
For starters, the sweet-and-sour Japanese beverage is not a wine at all—it’s booze infused with plums, rather than fruit fermented into alcohol.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/24/plum-wine-spirit-guide/
Tax trouble brewing for R.I. beer, wine producers
The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, for a two-year period that is set to end Dec. 31.
How to Tell if Your Wine Bottle is Bad
Here are tips that can help you, avid wine drinker or not, determine whether the bottle belongs in a trash can or beside a plate of a delicious sizzling meal.
https://www.youbeauty.com/life/how-to-tell-if-your-wine-bottle-is-bad/
10 Questions About Carbs in Wine You Were Afraid to Ask
Everything you need to know about carbs in wine
How Women’s Sexuality Is Used to Sell Wine
Bâtonnage Forum panelists debate women’s right to wear what they want—while calling for an end to clothes shaming
How the English invented Champagne!
And the bottles needed were also made by the English at least 85 years before the French
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New Test May Prevent Exploding Beer Bottles
The invention detects diastaticus contamination, which has led to millions of dollars in product recalls in recent years
WINE MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS GIFT BUT A THIRD WILL REGIFT
Wine remains the most popular alcoholic beverage to take to a Christmas party, with 59% citing it as their first choice, but a third of those that receive a bottle admit to “regifting” it to another, a survey by Bordeaux Wines has found.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/wine-most-popular-christmas-gift-but-a-third-will-regift/
A Field Guide to Sherry, the Most Versatile Wine You Aren’t Drinking
Sherry has a PR problem. Much to the chagrin of its enthusiasts and producers, sherry has a reputation for being sweet, dessert-like, and out of style. On many American wine lists, it’s an afterthought at best.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-sherry-guide/
Why Georgian Wines Are Among The Most Unique On The Planet
When archaeologists last year found traces of winemaking on 8,000-year-old pottery shards in Georgia, the tiny former Soviet republic claimed the crown as the world’s oldest wine producer.
Here’s how you can save a spoiled bottle of wine using a single penny
There’s nothing worse than finding out your vino has gone bad when you’re in the mood for a glass
8 tips for serving wine like a professional
It’s all well and good finding the perfect wine, but how about serving it like a pro? We asked the experts at Wotwine, who include top restaurant sommeliers, for some advice…
https://uk.style.yahoo.com/8-tips-serving-wine-professional-115400355.html
Does Wine Fend off Certain Bacteria? Experts Think So
We know that wine is good for your cardiovascular health when enjoyed in moderation, but do the benefits end there? New research suggests that drinking wine could have benefits for your digestive and oral health as well.
NH Police searching for alleged wine thief
State Police released a number of surveillance photos of their “person of interest.” The woman is described as wearing black Nike sneakers, grey sweatpants, a black jacket, and had a large dark purse.
https://wgme.com/news/local/nh-police-searching-for-alleged-wine-thief
The importance of the wine label
In both opera and wine, there is an aesthetic concern
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/importance-of-wine-label
This New Mobile Tap Truck is Bringing Wine & Champagne to the Streets of Pittsburgh
A mobile wine and Champagne tap system is now on the streets of Pittsburgh!
Do you think Franklin would allow this?
TTB Approves Upper Hudson AVA in New York State
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has approved a new American viticultural area in upstate New York.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207076
How to choose sparkling wines by flavor
The vast majority of champagne and other sparkling wines sold in the United States are purchased and consumed in December
THE END OF EISWEIN?
Is eiswein doomed thanks to global warming? The answer is a qualified yes.
https://winespeed.com/blog/2018/12/the-end-of-eiswein/
Trump Winery petitions to hire more foreign workers
The winery, officially called Trump Vineyard Estates LLC, is officially owned by President Trump’s son Eric Trump.
Do You Really Want a Wine that Smells like Blood or Asparagus?
If we prefer authentic wines we must develop a sensibility that welcomes these less highly regarded flavor notes. Because sometimes and in some places, these less favored flavors are the more authentic—they are what the vintage or region is giving you.
Sugar levels in champagne and other sparkling wines: brut etc
Can we once and for all establish what is true and correct about brut, sec-dry, demi-sec etc?
Your favorite beer says a lot more about you than you think
A new study of 1,000 beer drinkers found that the type of beer you prefer may actually reveal a lot more than you think about your personality.
https://nypost.com/2018/12/10/your-favorite-beer-says-a-lot-more-about-you-than-you-think/
6 holiday beer cocktails (yes, beer!)
Looking for another way to include beer in your holiday festivities? Consider a beer cocktail.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/6-holiday-beer-cocktails-yes-beer/
Fears for NZ’s reputation after winemakers found adding sugar to wine destined for EU
Yealands Estate Wines, its high profile former owner and two top staff have been handed large fines after pleading guilty to the first charges ever laid under the Wine Act.
LG ENTERS BEER INDUSTRY WITH HOME-BREWING DEVICE
The machine is fully automated, controlling the fermentation, carbonation, ageing, serving and cleaning processes. It is released alongside an app, available on Android and iOS devices, which allows users to check the status of the brew.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/lg-enters-beer-industry-with-home-brewing-device/
NOT ALL PINOT GRIGIOS TASTE THE SAME. HERE’S WHY.
As with other wines, the quality of Pinot Grigio varies depending on geography of the vineyards, location in Italy, winemaking styles, and terroir.
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER
Here are 10 more things you should know about Champagne Taittinger.
Thunderbird wine is back and ready to rock and roll
The new Thunderbird comes in sleek black bottles with the brand’s original bird logo. But instead of its citrusy flavor of yore, the wine now comes in three varietals: chardonnay, red blend and cabernet sauvignon.
https://www.modbee.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/biz-beat/article222911840.html#storylink=cpy
THE FLAVORS & AROMAS IN CRAFT BEER’S POPULAR HOPS
These are the hops you are most likely to encounter in craft beer, so you can sip and savor your next brew with newfound expertise.
https://vinepair.com/articles/flavors-aromas-craft-beer-hops-ipa/
Champagne’s Dom Pérignon: The Gold Beneath the Glitz
Some might think the wine behind the iconic label is an afterthought, but ultimately the product delivers the goods
Boston councilors consider whether marijuana, liquor stores should be banned near addiction treatment centers
As communities across the state grapple with the deadly grip of the opioid epidemic, Boston city leaders are weighing whether restrictions should be placed on marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores to prevent them from opening their doors near substance abuse treatment centers.
State turns down license application for giant ‘Total Wine’ warehouse store in Hartsdale
The decision came after a three-hour special meeting in New York, with all three SLA commissioners voting against the license application. The board cited the number of wine purveyors already doing business in the area as a major reason for the denial.
Woodford Reserve unveils Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup
Brown-Forman has launched Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup to help bartenders deliver faster service.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/12/woodford-reserve-unveils-old-fashioned-cocktail-syrup/
The Field Guide To Italian Sparkling Wine
The world’s sparkling wine drinkers may be, essentially, divided into two camps: those that inadvertently call all sparkling wines Champagne and those that abhor that erroneous practice.
Drink the World’s Best Dessert Wine With a Twinkie
But there is one thing that perhaps even the French don’t realize can improve this wine further: drinking it with a Twinkie.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/12/sauternes-best-wine-with-twinkies.html
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PAIRING ITALIAN WINE, CHEESE, AND CHARCUTERIE
Separately, both the wine and cheese are delicious. Together, their flavors marry to resemble the lightest cheesecake you’ve ever had — ripe, glistening fruit, decadent creaminess, and a bit of sweetness. Serve it with a few slices of Prosciutto di San Daniele to balance the sweetness, and you’ve officially elevated your evening.
https://vinepair.com/articles/the-definitive-guide-to-pairing-italian-wine-cheese-and-charcuterie/
Your Guide to Sustainable Wine Certifications
From organic and biodynamic to LEED-certifed, a variety of different programs certify eco-friendly wine. Here’s how to understand the logo on your bottle.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/11/sustainable-wine-certification-guide/
Hitting the Wrong (Tasting) Note?
ARE WINE TASTING NOTES INTERESTING?
How do we, as wine producers, communicate with our clientele—both direct-to-consumer and in the three-tier system—that our products are worthy of attention?
New dawn for Sulphur Free Wines?
Adding ‘RDNT Genesis’ – the product produced by Red Dawn – in very small amounts, around 2 grams for white wine per 100 litres, meant that because of its antioxidative properties no sulphites need to be added during the wine making process.
https://news.wine.co.za/News.aspx?NEWSID=33998&CLIENTID=&SPOTLIGHTID=
Why Gruet Partnered with a Native American Tribe to Grow Grapes
The collaboration between the sparkling wine producer and the Santa Ana Pueblo is bearing fruit beyond the business venture
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-gruet-partnered-with-a-native-american-tribe-to-grow-grapes/
How To Pair Wine And Chocolate
Chocolate and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures, but pairing them elicits a challenge.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE OF WINE FOR EVERY ENTERTAINING OCCASION
Different occasions call for different guest lists and bottles, of course.
https://vinepair.com/articles/choose-right-type-wine-every-entertaining-occasion-flowchart/
What are synthetic wine corks made of?
The two main types of synthetic corks are made from either petrochemical-based plastics or plant-based plastics.
https://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/What-Are-Synthetic-Wine-Corks-Made-Of-57334
Cooking with Wine
Can You Use the Really Cheap Stuff, or Nah?
It’s always tempting to reach for the Two Buck Chuck. Does quality really make a difference when you’re cooking with wine?
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/cooking-with-wine-can-you-use-cheap-stuff
TOM AND JERRY, AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
It’s also a cocktail, a warm, eggnog-y drink that used to basically be liquid Christmas.
Rioja Wine Gets a New Classification System
The new system moves Rioja wines away from oak-aging as the primary indication of quality. Instead, wineries are encouraged to champion regional microclimates and singular vineyard sites.
Opus One Sues Supplier Alleging Barrels Were Contaminated with TCA
A Napa Valley winery has filed a lawsuit for more than $470,000 over the sale of barrels allegedly contaminated with 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), according to court records.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=207240
Total Wine and More Means Total Disruptor
But what really sets Total Wine apart from anyone else in the liquor industry, is its role as disruptor to the liquor legal landscape across the country.
http://irishliquorlawyer.com/total-wine-and-more-means-total-disruptor/
Label Lingo: Premier Cru vs. Grand Cru Champagne
What does it mean when you see premier cru or grand cru on a Champagne label?
THE CURIOUS, WAX-COATED SAGA OF MAKER’S MARK’S ‘SLAM DUNK’ BOTTLES
Maker’s Mark’s iconic red wax seal makes it one of the most recognizable bottles on the brown liquor shelf. And it’s something Makers Mark takes very seriously.
POLICE IN ITALY SEIZE 750,000 LITRES OF PROSECCO
Italian police have seized 750,000 litres of Prosecco from two producers after they were found to have both added extra sugar to the wine during fermentation to increase the alcohol content, and to have exceeded their production quota.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/12/police-in-italy-seize-750000-litres-of-prosecco/
Am I Supposed to Serve the Wine My Guest Brings to Dinner?
So do we have to serve the wine friends bring or should we tuck it away and serve the wine we’ve chosen for the meal?
https://www.thekitchn.com/do-you-serve-the-wine-guest-brings-to-dinner-265321
Shedding Light on Wine Fraud with NMR Fingerprinting
Wine forgery takes place on a global scale, but is on the rise in central Europe.
Looking for a low-gluten beer? Here’s what you need to know
But is it really possible to avoid gluten if you drink beer? Do different types of beers have different levels of gluten?
Should cities and towns ban the small liquor bottles commonly referred to as ‘nips?’
A “nip” of an alcoholic beverage is a miniature 50 ml bottle that contains one measured shot of hard liquor. They are relatively inexpensive, running from $1 to $2 depending on the selection
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