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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-11-14

October 11, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

10-11-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

New AVAs

Wine Label Info

AND MORE!

15 REASONS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP A BOTTLE OF WINE IN YOUR HOUSE

Wine, to cut to the point, is awesome.

http://www.bustle.com/articles/42659-15-reasons-you-should-always-keep-a-bottle-of-wine-in-your-house

The Mondavi brothers launch RAEN

Brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi launch their own independent Pinot Noir winery specializing in single vineyard Sonoma cuvees.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12214911.htm

French Vin de Pays/Pays IGP wine labels explained

There are hundreds of bottles across France sporting either Vin de Pays or Pays IGP on their labels

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/french-vin-de-pays-pays-igp-wine-labels-explained-1-3562774

The 15 Best Pumpkin Beers In The US

The 15 best pumpkin beers you won’t want to miss out on this fall.

We Have 6 of 10 in stock!!

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-pumpkin-beers-this-fall-2014-9

Seven weirdest wine areas in the world

Around the world, some producers grow grapes in much more unusual conditions.

http://travel.iafrica.com/destin/964114.htm

State (MA) disputes recycling estimate

No On Question 2: Stop Forced Deposits is trying to defeat a ballot question that if passed would expand the bottle deposit law to include water bottles, tea and sports drinks, but not milk or liquor.

After the group launched a television ad this week claiming 90 percent of Massachusetts residents have curbside recycling programs, arguing the bottle-deposit is unnecessary to boost recycling, the environmental groups seeking passage of Question 2 protested, arguing that figure was incorrect.

http://www.nashobapublishing.com/ayer_news/ci_26672107/state-disputes-recycling-estimate

Wings and Wine Pairing Guide

New Canadian Club

Canadian Club has released an all-rye grain whisky called Canadian Club Chairman’s Select 100% Rye, according to Whisky Advocate. The whisky is aged for seven years at Alberta Distillers, Beam Suntory’s western Canada distillery at Calgary, and then shipped to Walkerville, Ontario, for bottling at 40% abv. The product is priced about $1.50 higher than Canadian Club Premium at retail. Just 70,000 cases will be made available annually, and only in Canada—which may lead to some cross-border shopping, the magazine noted. See the full story in Whisky Advocate.

Things you didn’t know about craft beer

There’s plenty that sets craft beers apart from classic ales.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/10/06/things-didnt-know-about-craft-beer/

Here’s How Much You Are Overpaying for Nearly Every Beer You Drink

It’s an exciting time for the beer industry right now, but that energy isn’t reaching beer’s most frugal drinkers.

http://www.mainstreet.com/article/heres-how-much-you-are-overpaying-for-nearly-every-beer-you-drink

‘Game Of Thrones’ Beer Is Back: Why Not Throw A Party?

Game of Thrones fans and beer enthusiasts rejoice! Brewery Ommegang just released the next in it’s incredibly popular line of Game of Thrones-inspired beers

NOW IN STOCK!

http://www.inquisitr.com/1520584/game-of-thrones-beer-is-back-why-not-throw-a-party/#fv3Kgh4R2U0fmJzK.99

ALSO

Our Blog

http://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2014/10/07/ommegang-game-of-thrones-beer-valar-morghulis-dubbel-ale/

A unique glassware collection

If you have a spare $8,500 this is for you!

http://www.jamessuckling.com/lalique-100-points-by-james-suckling—leather-briefcase-by-salvatore-ferragamo.html

Eagle Peak, Mendocino County, American Viticultural Area Receives Approval

New AVA

http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=139785

Where The French Live Vs. The Major Wine Regions

A QUICK GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY WINE

Nice list of vineyards

http://eastcoastwineries.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-quick-guide-to-new-jersey-wine.html

Chile chocolate added to Patrón XO Cafe line

Patrón Spirits has introduced Patrón XO Cafe Incendio, an innovative fiery-hot chile chocolate liqueur.

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15672-chile-chocolate-added-to-patr-n-xo-cafe-line.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_October_7&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

JACK DANIEL’S STARTS PETITION FOR OWN STAMP

Jack Daniel’s whiskey is petitioning the US Postal Service to have its founder immortalised in a stamp to celebrate the brand’s 150^th anniversary

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/10/jack-daniels-starts-petition-for-own-stamp/?article-source=newsletter&source=273&date=2014-10-07

Austrian Wine

Nice Austrian wine education page from Sevenfify.com

https://www.sevenfifty.com/tc/austrianwine

The Best Beer From Every State

Craft beer authority RateBeer.com came up with the best beer in every state.

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-beers-in-the-us-2014-10

Beer & Wine: Comparison Of Popular Brands, Surprising Facts And Market Trends

What’s on the (wine) label?

We spend on average six minutes in a liquor store at any one time.

http://www.taste.com.au/news+features/features/articles/7472/whats+on+the+wine+label

Are Young Wines Actually Better Than Old Wines?

Youthful red wines may be better for you than older vintage red wines.

http://winefolly.com/update/young-wines-better-than-old-wines/

How Did the Russian River Valley Get Its Name?

If you asked them why the river and valley were dubbed “Russian,” the majority wouldn’t have a clue.

http://blog.kj.com/russian-river-valley-get-name/

VITICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES VIDEO SERIES

Napa Valley Grapegrowers Viticultural Best Practices Video Series offers a set of instructional how-to videos highlighting good farming practices

https://www.napagrowers.org/in-the-vineyard/viticultural-best-practices-video-series/

Can cider be as sophisticated as wine?

Meet the two brothers whose company, Aspall, has made cider drinking socially acceptable

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11143310/Can-cider-be-as-sophisticated-as-wine.html

Wrentham MA postpones ‘BYOB’ regulations

James Arsenault, owner of James’ Breakfast and More off Route 140, who petitioned for the change,

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/wrentham-postpones-byob-regulations/article_8e9aa1b9-8391-5b75-9ff6-d1bccfec3318.html

Ex-Patriots lineman: Tom Brady can chug beer faster than his O-line

We miss when Tom shopped with us!

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24742326/ex-patriots-lineman-tom-brady-can-chug-beer-faster-than-his-o-line

The In-Depth, Unpretentious Guide to Pairing Food and Beer

Craft beer is having its foodie moment, making its way onto Michelin-starred menus and multi-course tastings across the country

http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/the-in-depth-unpretentious-guide-to-pairing-food-and-beer-20141007

WILD TURKEY UNVEILS SPICY GHOST PEPPER WHISKEY

Gruppo Campari has released a ghost pepper version of its Wild Turkey American Honey flavoured whiskey to take advantage of growing demand for spicy shots in the US.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/10/wild-turkey-unveils-spicy-ghost-pepper-whiskey/?article-source=newsletter&source=274&date=2014-10-08

MAKE-YOUR-OWN PUMPKIN BEER KEG

With Halloween fast approaching this nifty party trick could turn your celebrations from candy-sweet to beery-treat.

http://youtu.be/y4ajJC3fC2c

WINE MYTHS: RED WINE AND CHEESE DO NOT A MARRIAGE MAKE

Fruity reds kill flavourful hard cheeses, while tannic reds do the same for soft varieties, rendering them chalky in texture.

http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2014/10/01/wine_myths_red_wine_and_cheese_do_not_a_marriage_make.html?utm_source=Le+Petit+Journal&utm_campaign=980d16ba46-LPJ_for_October_8_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a09360c5c2-980d16ba46-55781545

TTB Establishes 11 New Viticultural Areas Within the

Paso Robles Viticultural Area

http://www.ttb.gov/press/fy14/press-release-fy-15-02.pdf

Our Broken Appellation System

Interesting view on AVAs

http://www.cgcw.com/databaseshowitem.aspx?id=80484

A Look At The AVAs

http://www.pasowine.com/media-center/the-avas-of-paso-robles.php

New Baileys

Diageo’s Baileys liqueur has extended its lineup with the launch of Baileys Chocolate Cherry Irish Cream. Featuring a blend of chocolate and cherry flavors, the female-focused entry is targeted primarily toward the shot occasion. This month, the offshoot’s launch will be supported by Baileys’ second annual “Stylish Shots on the Go” event in New York City, where the brand will host a pop-up “selfie station” and offer sampling of Chocolate Cherry’s signature Cherry Bombshell shot, which is made with Captain Morgan rum, chocolate syrup and a cherry. Baileys Chocolate Cherry is currently available nationwide, priced at around $21 a 750-ml.

BOURBON APPLE CIDER COCKTAIL

A seasonal riff on a whiskey sour

http://theproof.bottlenotes.com/cocktails/bourbon-apple-cider

Question and answer on “Dry” vs “sweet” Wine

Q: Can a dry red wine have higher sugar content than a sweet wine? Does the amount of residual sugar indicate the alcohol content of a wine?—Pat B., Huntington Beach, Calif.

A: Let’s start by noting that the fermentation process converts the sugar in the grapes to alcohol. It’s not unusual for at least a little bit of sugar to be left at the end of fermentation. Technically a wine is considered “dry” if there are less than 10 grams per liter left, while a “sweet” or dessert wine has more than 30 grams per liter. Stuff in between is considered “off-dry.”

Of course, most people don’t sip a wine and think, “Boy, this tastes like it has 13 or 14 grams per liter of residual sugar!” Our perception of the sugar is based on our own sensitivity to sweetness (some of us like cotton candy more than others) as well as on the interplay of the other factors in a wine: alcohol, acidity, tannins and glycerin. Two wines might have the same exact amount of residual sugar and alcohol, but one’s fruit flavors could taste more jammy and ripe (and therefore sweet) than the other’s.

Since we’ve noted that fermentation converts grape sugars to alcohol, there’s definitely a relationship between a wine’s residual or unconverted sugar and its alcohol level. The more residual sugar, the lower the potential alcohol that wine could have. But it’s not a simple relationship—there are other factors at play, particularly how much sugar the grapes had to begin with. Two wines could have widely different alcohol percentages but the same amount of residual sugar—or vice versa—depending on how ripe the grapes were.—MaryAnn Worobiec

Quiz: What Type Of Wine Drinker Are You?

Take a quiz and see…I was a wine geek! I knew that!

http://vinepair.com/quiz-type-wine-drinker/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a593c432ae-October_8_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a593c432ae-38937345

Does pizza cause cancer? Italy’s big pizza kerfuffle

Italian pizzaioli (pizza makers) do not properly clean their pizza ovens, the resulting “hydrocarbons” in “burnt pizzas” can cause cancer.

http://dobianchi.com/2014/10/07/rai-3-pizza-report/

The Fake Tongue Illusion and Wine Tasting

Interesting read on tasting senses

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2014/10/the_fake_tongue_illusion_and_w.html

Prosecco vs. Champagne

Prosecco sold has more than doubled since last year.

http://www.winesur.com/news/prosecco-vs-champagne

What should I look for on a wine label? Part 1

First, let’s look at what is required on every label:

http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/articles/what-should-i-look-wine-label-part-1

Patented Bottle Coating Process Eliminates UV Radiation Troubles

UV Light is not your friend

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bottle-coatings.html#whatsnew

Screwcap manufacturer Guala Closures opens US design studio

Screwcap manufacturer Guala Closures has opened a design studio in California which will allow wineries to choose design and have it printed in one location.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/screwcap-manufacturer-guala-closures-opens-us-design-studio/372160.article

The Best Wine Hangover Recovery Guide Ever

Have a wine hangover? These 8 steps might surprise you, but they will help you recover faster. Get back on track and start having a better day.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/best-wine-hangover-recovery-guide-ever-work-days/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d8d75dc13e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d8d75dc13e-62472929&mc_cid=d8d75dc13e&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Pink Cocktails for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Some pink cocktails in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, so raise a glass and toast to finding a cure!

http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/must-mix-pink-cocktails-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/

Dead Bolt Wine Launches Limited Edition Design by Tattoo Artist David Hale

David Hale has collaborated exclusively with Dead Bolt to produce an original artwork inspired by Dead Bolt wine, which is featured on the limited edition bottle.

The dark side of pumpkin beer: 8 to try

Go on over to the dark side and search for these sultry seasonals.

http://draftmag.com/features/the-dark-side-of-pumpkin-beer-8-to-try/

Grapevine Red Blotch Disease Threatens Pinot Noir & Other Grapes

An aggressive virus producing Grapevine Red Blotch Disease (GRBV) is now widespread in California vineyards of the North Coast, Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley of California.

http://princeofpinot.com/article/1575/

DRINK BEER, PLAY BILLIARDS, LIVE LONGER

Drinking beer over a game of billiards can help keep men over the age of 70 active and help them live longer, according to one Danish researcher.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/drink-beer-play-billiards-live-longer/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-27-14

September 27, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

9-27-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Tito’s Vodka Sued

Manischewitz

AND MORE!

Pabst Acquired By Eastern European Brewer Oasis Beverages For Reported $700 Million

Pabst Brewing Company has been sold by private equity owner Metropoulos & Co. to Oasis Beverages, a Cyprus-headquartered brewer with operations focused in Eastern Europe. The purchase price was undisclosed, but sources told the New York Times that the deal was above $700 million. Metropoulos had acquired Pabst—including the Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star, Rainier, Ballantine IPA, Schlitz, Old Style, Stroh’s and Old Milwaukee beer brands—from Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation for around $250 million in 2010.

Oasis has global volume of 6.1 million hectoliters and claims to have a 12% share of the Moscow beer market. It also operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus. The company was founded in 2008 by Eugene Kashper, who began his career with Stroh’s in 1994. Oasis’s acquisition was backed by TSG Consumer Partners, which will retain a minority stake in Pabst as part of the deal.

“We intend to invest meaningfully in the organization, to continue strong marketing support for PBC’s unique brands, and to drive new product innovations and renovations, such as the recent launch of Ballantine IPA,” Kashper said.

Pabst’s core Blue Ribbon brand has grown by more than one-third in the U.S. market since 2010, rising 7% to 35 million (2.25-gallon) cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

Wine Maker Changes at Groth

Cameron Parry, a veteran Napa Valley winemaker who was recently hired by Groth to succeed Weis

http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/changes-at-groth/article_fa2468c8-cdcc-55df-8e7f-eeea96084dbb.html

The Tito’s Lawsuit: When Approval is Not Approval

Tito’s vodka being sued for not being “handmade”

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/vodka/the-titos-lawsuit-when-approval-is-not-approval

Tito’s Founder Response To Lawsuit

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/titos-founder-hits-out-at-handmade-lawsuit/?article-source=newsletter&source=264&date=2014-09-24

Discover Your New Favorite Wine in Under 60 Seconds with Vinobly

New Wine App recommends wines from stores near you.

http://www.vinobly.com

THE WINE GRAPE FAMILY VINE

ALCOHOL SAFETY BAND PRAISED BY MICROSOFT

A bracelet designed by students that can detect levels of alcohol in someone’s system and “check in” to ensure the wearer is conscious has been praised by Microsoft.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/alcohol-safety-band-praised-by-microsoft/?article-source=newsletter&source=977&date=2014-09-22

How Important are Federal Excise Taxes to the Wine Industry?

The TTB, the federal agency that has primary jurisdiction over alcohol beverages in the U.S., is to collect federal excise taxes on alcohol beverages

http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2014/09/22/important-federal-excise-taxes-wine-industry/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1c3b28b85e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-1c3b28b85e-121923797

Minerality Lacks An Objective Meaning

One of the most perplexing words in common wine parlance: minerality.

http://princeofpinot.com/article/1570/

SOUTH AFRICA INTRODUCING WINE HOLOGRAMS

South African winemakers are adding holograms to their labels as wine fraud moves out of the top end and into the everyday.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/south-africa-introducing-wine-holograms/?article-source=newsletter&source=978&date=2014-09-23

STARBUCKS TESTS BEER-FLAVOURED LATTE

Coffee giant Starbucks is developing a non-alcoholic latte that tastes like Guinness.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/starbucks-tests-beer-flavoured-latte/?article-source=newsletter&source=978&date=2014-09-23

5 Countries That Produce The Best Wine

Several factors are considered to classify a place as conducive for wine-production.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/566893/20140919/countries-make-best-wine.htm#.VCGLJ0sVzOy

Cider Cocktails to Mix this Fall

You won’t believe what mixologists are mixing with cider this season. Basil, bacon and ginger are some of the ingredients that will be popping up in fall cocktails.

http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/cider-cocktails-to-mix-this-fall/

Low alcohol wines dogged by lack of awareness and poor quality perceptions

France and the USA are the most attractive markets for lower alcohol wines, although others show great potential, says a new report from Wine Intelligence.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/low-alcohol-wines-dogged-by-lack-of-awareness-and-poor-quality-perceptions/371804.article

Sangria Over Sit-Ups: How Wine Might Help You Replace Your Pesky Gym Membership

Some researchers even referred to red wine as “exercise in a bottle”

http://www.latinoshealth.com/articles/3160/20140922/sangria-over-sit-ups-how-wine-might-help-you-replace-your-pesky-gym-membership.htm

Farmers in the desert: the Horse Heaven Hills AVA

Home to some of the most important vineyard land in Washington State

http://palatepress.com/2014/09/wine/farmers-desert-horse-heaven-hills-ava/

Primitivo: A Gentle Giant

Nice review of Primitivo

http://intoxreport.com/2014/09/21/primitivo-a-gentle-giant/

Some Coca-Cola with your merlot? 5 Chinese wine myths debunked

Examine some of the myths that have grown up about wine drinking in China.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/world/asia/china-wine-myths/index.html

Good Vibrations in Your Wine Glass

Whether for marketing, to improve vine health or for sheer sensual appreciation, the links between sound and wine are growing.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/09/good-vibrations-in-your-wine-glass

Update on Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping

Massachusetts could quickly become one of the top five states for wine sales and represent $70 million to $100 million in sales within a few years.

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=139133

California Law and Wine: Ups and Downs

Crazy new law in CA requires sign below in stores

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2014/09/california_law_and_wine_ups_an.html

Do you prefer a glass of wine or a pint of bitter? The alcohol you choose is written in your genes, study finds

Genes influence intensity perceptions and whether we like certain drinks

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2766791/Do-prefer-glass-wine-pint-bitter-The-alcohol-choose-written-genes-study-finds.html

When Cigarettes Cost More, People Drink Less. Except For Wine

Published Wednesday in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, highlights the tie between the vices.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/24/351162283/when-cigarettes-cost-more-people-drink-less-except-for-wine

Who Harvests Your Grapes? You’d Be Surprised

It seems like a simple enough question.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2014/09/24/who-harvests-your-grapes-youd-be-surprised/

9 GREAT GIFTS FOR THE WINE LOVER WHO HAS EVERYTHING

Gadgets for wine lovers

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/9-great-gifts-wine-lover-everything/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e6dcc17f74-The_Drop_9_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e6dcc17f74-38937345

THE ONLY INTRODUCTION YOU NEED TO WINE FROM WASHINGTON STATE

Washington is the second-largest producer of wine in the country,

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/introduction-need-wine-washington-state/

MEAD: A PERFECT FALL DRINK

All about Mead

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/mead-perfect-fall-drink/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e6dcc17f74-The_Drop_9_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e6dcc17f74-38937345

What’s behind ‘natural wine’?

No consumer would ignore a natural product for an unnatural one, and that distinction is at the heart of a huge wine controversy that, chances are, you haven’t heard about.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/opinion/2860828-181/berger-whats-behind-natural-wine

Privateer Rum News

Massachusetts-based Privateer Rum has expanded its distillery to 18,000 square feet, tripling its production capacity to about 300 barrels (6,700 cases) of rum annually. The Boston-area distiller, led by founder and president Andrew Cabot—namesake and direct descendant of the 16th-century patriot, privateer and rum-maker—produces two rum offerings: best-seller Silver Reserve, which is 80 proof and retails at $27 a bottle; and True American Amber, which is 90 proof and retails at $34. Privateer’s rums are currently distributed in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C.

JACK DANIEL’S RYE TO MAKE DEBUT NEXT YEAR

The Lynchburg, Tennessee-based distillery has been resting a charcoal-mellowed rye whiskey in new American oak barrels for the past two years, marking the first time since before Prohibition that Jack Daniel’s has experimented with a different mash bill.

Manischewitz: The Great Story of a Not-So-Great Wine

The story of Manischewitz is as intriguing as the wine isn’t

http://modernfarmer.com/2014/09/manischewitz-great-story-great-wine/

What kind of wine/alcohol should you cook with?

If you don’t enjoy taking a sip of it, you probably won’t enjoy chewing food that has been infused with it http://spartaindependent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140925/EXPERTS11/140509998/-1/EXPERTS/What-kind-of-wine/alcohol-should-you-cook-with#sthash.L1VFoVbV.dpuf

Foxboro MA to decide on liquor licenses at town meeting

It’s only an eight-article town warrant, but it could pack an 80-proof buzz of debate.

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/foxboro-to-decide-on-liquor-licenses-at-town-meeting/article_b9aaacc2-41cb-5a01-9450-bb396bf4a084.html

ALCOHOL CAN LOWER RISK OF HEART ATTACKS

Moderate alcohol consumption, as part of a healthy lifestyle, could help prevent four out of five heart attacks in men, according to a recent study.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/alcohol-can-lower-risk-of-heart-attacks/

GYM-GOERS DRINK MORE

A new US study has found a link between exercise and how much we drink, suggesting one could well follow the other.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/do-you-hit-the-gym-then-hit-the-pub/

New video series on California wine regions

In honor of California Wine Month 2014, the San Francisco Wine School has produced a series of videos on California wine regions featuring Founder & CEO David Glancy, MS.

http://napavalleyregister.com/star/business/new-video-series-on-california-wine-regions/article_15df5249-e806-53bc-aeb0-c0b25bdcb7be.html

More Smirnoff Vodka Flavors

Diageo’s Smirnoff vodka has extended its flavor stable with the addition of its new Smirnoff Sours range. The lineup, which features Green Apple, Watermelon and Fruit Punch expressions, is targeted toward the shot occasion and priced at $15.99 a 750-ml. The Sours launch will be supported by digital advertising, point-of-sale and on-premise initiatives. Smirnoff Sours brings Smirnoff’s flavor range—which also includes the brand’s recently-launched Sorbet Light lineup—to a total of 39 entries. The largest vodka brand in the U.S., Smirnoff was down 0.2% last year to 9.7 million cases, according to Impact Databank.

Rogue Craft Beer News

Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits is launching two new craft ciders this fall. The first, Fruit Salad Cider, is a mix of cherries and plums from Rogue’s Tygh Valley, Oregon farm, blended with Oregon-sourced apples, peaches, marionberries, pears and apricots. The second, 7 Hop Cider, is an apple cider that is dry-hopped with seven varieties of hops from Rogue’s Independence, Oregon farm. Both ciders will debut in 22-ounce bottles and on draft in December. Meanwhile, Rogue has re-launched its Rogue Farms Wet Hop Ale, a returning limited edition entry. Made with fresh Freedom and Yaquina hops sourced from the Independence farm, Wet Hop Ale—available on draft—is produced within a short timeframe, with the hops harvested, transported to the Rogue Brewery and brewed in a little over two hours.

The Big Secret About Pinot

Time to get to the bottom of the story of Pinot, an ancient grape that has boggled us for centuries.

http://winefolly.com/review/big-secret-pinot/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=4fef2efa50-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-4fef2efa50-62472929&mc_cid=4fef2efa50&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Flavor Profiles of Red Wines

The History of Sulfite Use in Wine

Consumers are constantly complaining about the sulfites in wine

http://www.academicwino.com/2014/09/history-sulfite-use-wine.html/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-20-14

September 20, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

9-20-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

This Week We Are Excited To Add Another Adult Education School Partnership.

Look For Our Food&Wine Pairing Classes With Tri-County In Franklin.

Spring 2015 Tri-County Will Join Franklin And Medway In Our Education Schedule.

Speaking Of Education…..

Did You Know??

Our Franklin Wine Club Now Has Over 100 Members!!

Are You Looking For A Fun Group To Learn And Taste Wines?

So Far This Month We Had A Sam Adams Oktoberfest Event And Hosted The Purple Wine Company. We Have Been Setting A New Standard In Wine Events. The FIRST Group In USA To Use A New Wine Tasting App Called Quini. Last Week We The FIRST Group To Taste Three New Wines Just Released On The East Coast. We Also Scheduled Our First Road Trip To Greenvale Winery. This Is A FREE Meetup Club.

Franklin Liquors Has Set A Goal To Help You Learn About Wines.

The World Has Many Wines Available. We Want To Help You Understand And Taste Before You Spend Your Hard Earned Money. Research And Tasting Is Our Job To Find You The Best Value/Quality In Wines.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Remove sulfites in wine

Bottle Bill Expansion

New Wine Radio Show

AND MORE!

UNDERSTANDING GRAPPA AND HOW TO FIND A GOOD ONE

If you’ve had Grappa before, your memory of it may not be all that pleasant.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/understanding-grappa-find-good-one/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=db67da2fae-September_14_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-db67da2fae-38937345&mc_cid=db67da2fae&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why some bartenders and sommeliers rely on gross beverage descriptions

Many wine and beer experts look to standardized flavor wheels with off-putting descriptors to help them pinpoint tastes in complex beverages.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/09/10/why-some-bartenders-and-sommeliers-rely-on-gross-beverage-descriptions/

‘JUMPING GENES’ COULD LEAD TO NEW GRAPES

A New Zealand scientist is looking at a way to create new clones of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/jumping-genes-could-lead-to-new-grape-varieties/

Do You Have a ‘Common Palate’ for Wine?

Wine Folly Blog:

Despite our many differences, there is a style of wine that most drinkers prefer.

http://winefolly.com/update/common-palate/

Beck’s US beer row intensifies as AB InBev fails to KO court case claiming German brewing deception

Anheuser-Busch lawyers have failed to KO a lawsuit brought by US consumers who claim the company misled them into buying Beck’s by ‘deceptive conduct’ that suggested the beer was still brewed in Germany.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Manufacturers/Beck-s-US-beer-row-intensifies-as-Anheuser-Busch-fails-to-KO-case/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=15-Sep-2014&c=62LAdFMV8ZWrkbO4bADefdofWS7W8fEh

Lettie Teague’s Six Favorite New Wine Books

From edifying reference tomes to a non-fiction story of vinous intrigue, here are the finest wine books to pore over this fall

http://online.wsj.com/articles/lettie-teagues-six-favorite-new-wine-books-1410533031

INSTANTLY SEARCH ALL BEVERAGE ALCOHOL LABELS

Great reference site to type any beverage in and see its approved labels!

http://www.shipcompliant.com/solutions/labelvision

Is wine really healthy? The jury is out

Is red wine really good for you? And if it is, would eating grapes or drinking grape juice be good for your kids?

http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/fooddining/wine-really-healthy-jury-out

Sommelier certification has become a point of contention

Are we seeing a backlash against sommeliers?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/sommelier-certification-has-become-a-point-of-contention/2014/09/11/d597f5ba-379c-11e4-bdfb-de4104544a37_story.html

THE COST OF BECOMING AN EDUCATED WINE DRINKER

Whether you are hoping to become an MW soon or just starting your journey towards wine mastery, there are moderately priced ways to become a more educated wine drinker for all experience levels.

https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-cost-of-becoming-an-educated-wine-drinker

Interesting Product To Remove Sulfites in Wine

Just the Wine uses a process similar to that used in the winemaking process to adjust the levels of free sulfites to the desired concentration. Just the Wine drops combine with the free sulfites.

http://www.justthewine.com

US SPENDS $3M ON DRUNK MONKEY PROJECT

A US government research body is spending US$3.2 million of taxpayers’ money getting monkeys to drink excessive amounts of alcohol to test its effect on body tissue.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/us-spends-3-2m-on-drunk-monkey-experiment/?article-source=newsletter&source=972&date=2014-09-15

New Patron

Patrón Spirits Co. is extending its Patrón Citrónge orange liqueur line with the release of Citrónge Lime. The ultra-premium liqueur (35%-abv) is available nationally in 750-ml. and 1-liter cork-finished bottles and is meant to tap into the Margarita occasion. Citrónge Lime is created using Persian limes from the Mexican states of Veracruz, Michoacán and Colima. The original Citrónge was first introduced in 1992 and was up 1% last year in the U.S. market to 134,000 nine-liter cases. Patrón’s other liqueur offering XO Café was down 6% to 150,000 cases.

It’s official: Americans like red wine better than white wine

If you prefer red wine to white, you’re not alone.

Nice State by State look at Red vs White

FYI MA is a RED state.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/09/12/its-official-americans-like-red-wine-better-than-white-wine/

Ingredients on the wine label. Absolutely.

Alice Feiring view on wine labels

http://www.alicefeiring.com/blog/2014/09/ingredients-on-the-wine-label-absolutely-.html

New Southern Comfort Flavor

Brown-Forman’s Southern Comfort liqueur brand has launched Gingerbread Spice, a new seasonal entry. Featuring a blend of gingerbread, vanilla and cinnamon notes, Southern Comfort Gingerbread Spice is intended to be served warm, either neat or in cocktails. The 15%-abv entry will be available nationwide through the holiday season, priced at $11.99 a 750-ml. Southern Comfort, which sells roughly two-thirds of its 1.8-million-case volume in the U.S., experienced a 7% decline in net sales during Brown-Forman’s first quarter, ended July 31.

RI Foolproof Brewery News

Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Foolproof Brewing Company is moving into the Vermont market later this month through an exclusive statewide distribution agreement with craft and specialty wholesaler G.housen. The brewery’s four year-round offerings—American golden ale Barstool, porter Raincloud, Backyahd IPA and LFU farmhouse ale—will be available on draft and in 12-ounce cans across the state. Specialty beers, which include Revery Russian imperial stout and King of the Yahd imperial IPA, will be available on draft, 22-ounce bottles and 12-ounce cans for King of the Yahd. Foolproof has been expanding steadily throughout New England since its launch in January 2013 and is currently available in its home state, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

ROCK BAND QUEEN TO RELEASE OWN VODKA BRAND

The vodka, named Killer Queen, will be released later this month to celebrate the band’s 1974 hit single of the same name

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/rock-band-queen-to-release-own-vodka-brand/?article-source=newsletter&source=258&date=2014-09-16

Visit Virginia’s Monticello wine region

Did you know? Virginia is the fifth-largest wine producing state with more than 200 wineries.

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/food-and-wine/tours-and-trails/visit-virginias-monticello-wine-region/2763879/

How To Pronounce 22 Tricky Types of Wine

http://youtu.be/s_mNNbXzd0o

Beer giants brewing up a deal

If Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and SABMiller combine, it would create a massive beer conglomerate featuring some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including Budweiser and Miller.

http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/16/news/companies/beer-sabmiller-ab-inbev/index.html

You Can Drink At Any College, But These 6 Universities Actually Offer A Degree

Here are 5 other colleges offering students courses and programs in the name of booze:

http://www.blisstree.com/2014/09/16/food/major-in-beer-college/

How to Make Grenadine at Home in 3 Easy Steps

To most, grenadine brings to mind those clear bottles of screaming chemical red mix in the liquor aisle at the grocery store.

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2014/09/diy_grenadine_in_3_easy_steps.php

Thatchers cider aims to conquer US taste buds

Thatchers cider will be available to consumers in the US for the first time, following the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Scotland-based craft brewer Innis & Gunn.

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15625-thatchers-cider-aims-to-conquer-us-taste-buds.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_September_16&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

Is Being Sustainable Worth It for Wineries?

New research finds wineries think sustainability pays, even if it’s unclear that consumers value it

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/50566

entwine Launches 100 Percent Consumer Guarantee Program

New Program Offers Confidence to Consumers and Trade for Fault-Free Wine

http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/09/16/6328467_entwine-launches-100-percent-consumer.html?sp=/100/773/385/&rh=1#storylink=cpy

Top Ten Hard Ciders to Drink this Fall

Fall is on the way and that means it’s almost time to put away your short shorts, frolic in the leaves and imbibe your favorite hard cider.

http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Top_Tens-detail/top-ten-hard-ciders-to-drink-this-fall/

U.S. Winery Count Passes 8,000

Wines Vines Analytics reports Oregon wineries grow fastest

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=138773

‘Miracle’ recovery in Bordeaux wine thanks to autumn heatwave

Late sunshine brings promise of exceptional vintages in Bordeaux this year, erasing fears of a poor harvest

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11099555/Miracle-recovery-in-Bordeaux-wine-thanks-to-autumn-heatwave.html

Bottle Bill Expansion Vote In November

MA Voters please consider voting NO and keep recycling at the curbside.

http://comprehensiverecyclingworks.com

PINNACLE VODKA LAUNCHES CRANAPPLE FLAVOUR

Beam Suntory has expanded its portfolio of Pinnacle flavoured vodkas with the launch of CranApple in time for autumn.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/pinnacle-vodka-launches-cranapple-flavour/?article-source=newsletter&source=259&date=2014-09-17

WINERY FINED $115K OVER VOLUNTEERS TO CLOSE

A Californian winery has been forced out of business after it was fined $155,000 for using volunteer labor.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/winery-fined-115k-over-volunteers-to-close/?article-source=newsletter&source=974&date=2014-09-17

JACKSON FORMS NEW LUXURY DIVISION

Jackson Family Wines has set up the West Burgundy Wine Group, a new division for its top end Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-focused estates.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/jackson-forms-new-luxury-division/?article-source=newsletter&source=974&date=2014-09-17

New Absolut Art Bottle

Pernod Ricard is furthering Absolut vodka’s connection to the art world with next month’s release of an Andy Warhol Edition bottle. The limited edition bottle celebrates the legendary pop artist, who collaborated with the brand on a painting in the 1980s that is now featured on the new bottle’s packaging. To support the release, Absolut is working with three contemporary artists on an interactive nightlife event as part of the Nights by Absolut program as well as running The Andy Warhol Art Exchange by Absolut, a forum where users can exchange original works of art. The exchange runs from October to December. A portion of the proceeds from the Andy Warhol Edition bottle will go to the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Updated Wine Aroma Wheel with 100+ Flavors

Nanoscience makes your wine better

Researchers at Aarhus University, Denmark, have now developed a nanosensor that can mimic what happens in your mouth when you drink wine.

http://phys.org/news/2014-09-nanoscience-wine.html#jCp

If you’re asthmatic, wine may pose a risk

Which means the number genuinely affected by sulphites probably represents about 1 per cent (some say up to 10 per cent) of the population.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/10441464/If-you-re-asthmatic-wine-may-pose-a-risk

How to Be Smart About Wine

4 Rules I love #3!!!

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/50563

What exactly is Old Vine Zin??

Great Sonoma County Article

http://www.sonomawinegrape.org/sites/default/files/SCWG_Old_Vine_Zin_0.pdf

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN APERITIF AND A DIGESTIF

So what exactly is the difference between an apéritif and a digestif

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/difference-aperitif-digestif/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=47037a98c8-The_Drop_9_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-47037a98c8-38937345&mc_cid=47037a98c8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Being a ‘Big Dreamer’ Landed Giuliana Rancic Her Own Wine Line

The “Fashion Police” and “E! News” star was beyond elated to reveal the news of her new single-serve wine line that will be available in Walmart next month.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/big-dreamer-landed-giuliana-rancic-wine-line/story?id=25576633

New Black Stallion Wine

Black Stallion Estate Winery is proud to announce the inaugural release of Transcendent Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a luxury showcase of the winery’s site-specific winemaking philosophy.

A blend of 89 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 11 percent Merlot from Napa

Is Climate Change Ruining Wine Corks

A recent study says yes. What do industry insiders think? Climate change has the wine closure conversation heating up.

http://wineoh.tv/wine-corks-screw-caps-climate-change-video

New streaming radio show that aims to break new ground in conversations about wine.

Bottle Talk with Rick & Paul

http://www.rickandpaulwine.com

A Wine Region Flourishes in Central Washington

All about Lake Chelan AVA in central Washington State

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/travel/a-wine-region-flourishes-in-central-washington.html?_r=0

BEER LABELS SHOW COLOUR OF BREW INSIDE

A Spanish designer has come up with an innovative way to package beer, with its label simply depicting the colour of the brew inside.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/beer-labels-show-colour-of-brew-inside/?article-source=newsletter&source=976&date=2014-09-19

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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-13-14

September 13, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

9-13-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

This Week We Are Announcing Our New Quini Loyalty Program.

You Can Earn Free Riedel Glassware!

Buy Wines

Get A Loyalty Stamp

Rate Wines On Quini

Earn Free Riedel Wine Glasses!!

Take Care

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Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

New Apps

Wine Spectator Selling Ratings?

AND MORE!

Bruins Coors Light Packages

The limited edition 36 pack emblazened with the Bruins colors and logo is now available. Get your customers excited for Bruins season.

10 Hacks to Make a Box of Wine Taste Amazing

Make cheap wine delicious and fun to drink with these tricks and recipes

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/a27555/boxed-wine-recipes/

Guinness Goes Blonde for U.S. Market

Guinness, maker of the famed Irish stout often called “the dark stuff,” is rolling out a new lager aimed at American beer drinkers.

http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/d/story/guinness-goes-blonde-for-us-market/28429/zQWTD-f7VEOok111An7U1w

Does the Alcohol Industry Really Advocate Responsible Drinking?

new study charges the opposite is actually true.

http://news92fm.com/474377/does-the-alcohol-industry-really-advocate-responsible-drinking/

http://vinepair.com/wine-pizza-pairing-app/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=62efa6cbf5-September_7_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-62efa6cbf5-38937345&mc_cid=62efa6cbf5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Intro to Wine Pairing with Sushi

In Tokyo, popular sushi places and traditional Japanese kappo restaurants are increasingly taking this trend to include wines in their beverage program.

http://www.examiner.com/article/intro-to-wine-pairing-with-sushi

Glass Of Wine With Dinner Increases Life Span

Heart experts reveal a glass of white or red wine with dinner followed by a cup of tea is a recipe for longer life

http://leadership.ng/style/383296/glass-wine-dinner-increases-life-span-study

A beginners guide to mixing beer

Not all beers are compatible for mixing, but there are some fun things you can do

http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2014/09/07/beer-review-a-beginners-guide-to-mixing-beer/

Pumpkin-ale guide: Our annual seasonal ranking evaluates 19 ales

19 pumpkin brews in a blind tasting format

http://www.cleveland.com/drinks/index.ssf/2014/09/pumpkin-ale_guide_our_annual_s.html

WAITER BREAKS BEER-CARRYING RECORD

The world record for the number of beer-filled mass carried by one waiter has been broken in Germany.

http://youtu.be/9oNrq4hYqow

5 hearty beer-infused slow-cooker recipes

Put your slow cooker to work and whip up these easy beer-braised dishes that go from dinner party to school night to tailgate.

http://draftmag.com/features/beer-infused-recipes-crock-pot-slow/

Can cheap wine do this?

Fortunately, the Wine Curmudgeon is here to answer five of the most suggested cheap wine questions on Google:

http://winecurmudgeon.com/can-cheap-wine-do-this/

Diageo taps tech start-ups to tackle irresponsible drinking and retail theft

Diageo wants technology start-ups to help solve some of its toughest business challenges and is inviting innovative companies to come up with solutions to issues such as theft and responsible drinking.

http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/article/1311092/diageo-taps-tech-start-ups-tackle-irresponsible-drinking-retail-theft

New Ciroc Flavor

Cîroc vodka has extended its flavored range with the launch of Cîroc Pineapple. Rolling out this month, Cîroc Pineapple will be available in 50-ml., 200-ml., 375-ml., 750-ml., 1-liter and 1.75-liter formats, priced at $34.99 a 750-ml. Additionally, the 35%-abv offering will be supported by a nationwide “Tropical Luxury” campaign, featuring print, digital and experiential activities. Cîroc Pineapple is the fifth addition to Cîroc’s flavored lineup, joining the brand’s existing Amaretto, Peach, Red Berry and Coconut expressions. Cîroc was up 8.5% to 1.9 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

La Cantina Wine School In Franklin Ma

Looking to make your own wine? Let Bob help you!

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/la-cantina-wine-school.html

JACK DANIEL’S TO GIVE AWAY A KILO OF GOLD

Travellers purchasing any bottle from the Jack Daniel’s range at Dubai Duty Free store in Terminal Three of Dubai International Airport during September will be entered into a prize draw to win the pile of gold.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/jack-daniels-to-give-away-a-kilo-of-gold/?article-source=newsletter&source=252&date=2014-09-08

Maker of fine wines wants to see more expansive labeling of additives

It’s no secret that winemakers, large and small, use additives in their wines.

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/07/6679610/maker-of-fine-wines-wants-to-see.html

ARE WE WASTING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON WINE GLASSES EVERY YEAR?

Any industry that marries the existence of experts, the spending of cash, and the words “acquired taste” as exquisitely as the wine industry does is bound to intimidate the uninitiated.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/wine-glass-placebo/

WHY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GOT INTO…THE WINE BUSINESS?

HINT: BECAUSE SOMEONE WOULD BE VERY, VERY UNHAPPY IF THE MLB MADE ITS OWN BEER.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3035303/innovation-agents/why-major-league-baseball-got-intothe-wine-business

Wine + Life: How Smartphones Revolutionized The Tasting Note

Tasting notes are a very useful tool when it comes to wine.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2014/09/05/wine-life-how-smartphones-revolutionized-the-tasting-note/

Is New Zealand the world’s most sustainable wine producing country?

New Zealand is the world leader in sustainable wine production.

http://palatepress.com/2014/09/wine/new-zealand-worldmost-sustainable-wine-producing-country/

“Beer” Made from Concentrate Isn’t Very Good

Don’t want to lug around a case of beer every time you go camping? Now just add water!

http://punchdrink.com/news/beer-made-from-concentrate-isnt-very-good/

Heaven Hill releases Elijah Craig 23-year-old

Heaven Hill Distilleries has released a limited edition Elijah Craig 23-year-old single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15606-heaven-hill-releases-elijah-craig-23-year-old.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_Sept_9&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

Facebook And Budweiser Now Let You E-Gift Beer To Friends

Did you miss a friend’s birthday? Thanks to Facebook, Anheuser-Busch, and gifting service Gratafy, you can send your friends and family members a free beer on their special day.

http://www.business2community.com/social-buzz/facebook-budweiser-now-let-e-gift-beer-friends-01002067#!bRWEAJ

“Brewed” Now Available on iTunes and Google Play

Track over 1,000 brew fests nationwide with this app

http://www.jsonline.com/business/pressrelease/national-press-releases/brewed-now-available-on-itunes-and-google-play-274443841.html

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE FIRE ROLLS OUT AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRIALS

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire is being rolled out to five additional states following successful trials of the cinnamon-flavored whiskey this summer.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/jack-daniels-tennessee-fire-rolls-out-after-successful-trials/?article-source=newsletter&source=253&date=2014-09-09

New Duckhorn Wine

Napa Valley-based Duckhorn Wine Company has launched the inaugural vintage of its Washington-sourced wine, Canvasback. The 2012 Canvasback Washington State Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards located in the Red Mountain AVA—such as Klipsun, La Coye, Shaw and Quintessence—and retails at $40. In 2013, Duckhorn purchased an unplanted 20-acre Longwinds Estate Vineyard on Red Mountain, which Canvasback planted this year with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. The company has also hired Washington winegrower Dick Boushey as vineyard manager and local winemaker Brian Rudin. “Current production (on Canvasback) is about 2,000 cases,” Duckhorn president and CEO Alex Ryan recently told SND. “I’d like Canvasback to become big enough to gain national distribution, so that would be about 15,000-25,000 cases in the future.”

How Miller Lite Tricked New Drinkers Into Liking Its Same Old Beer

MillerCoors released a limited-edition version of its original 1975 white Miller Lite can

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-09-11/miller-lites-original-label-sales-boost

New Black Stallion Wine

Napa’s Black Stallion Estate Winery, part of the Delicato Family Vineyards portfolio, has debuted Transcendant, a new luxury Cabernet Sauvignon. Including fruit from Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Oak Knoll District, the first vintage of Transcendant is a 2010, retailing at $135 and distributed to select markets. The new wine, which is in limited production, is a blend of 89% Cabernet and 11% Merlot.

New Busch Beer Cans

Anheuser-Busch has introduced a special-edition can for its Busch brand aimed at hunters and outdoors enthusiasts. The 2014 Busch Hunting can, which displays graphics of deer, elk and duck silhouettes over Busch’s signature background, is available in select states, mostly across the Midwest and South, in 18-, 24-, and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans. The core Busch brand’s volume was down 7% last year, while Busch Light was flat. Earlier this year, the brand began testing a new, higher-alcohol entry, Signature Copper Lager (5.7% abv), in a dozen states across the Midwest.

Tasting the Effects of Wine Closures

Conference examines sensory effects of natural corks, screwcaps, synthetics

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=138398

WINE IN A CAN ADS POKE FUN AT DRINKS SNOBS

A US company that sells wine in cans has released a series of tongue-in-cheek ads poking fun at the pretentious corners of the wine world with hilarious results.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/dbtv/wine-in-a-can-ads-poke-fun-at-drinks-snobs/

TOP 10 CELEBRITY DRINKS BRANDS

Celebrities and alcohol have long enjoyed a mutually useful relationship with brands benefitting from a much-needed sprinkle of star dust and celebrities a dose of well-placed exposure.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/top-10-celebrity-endorsed-drinks-brands/?article-source=newsletter&source=968&date=2014-09-09

TOP 10 WACKY WINE DESIGNS

While spirits brands are known for their derring-do approach to branding and fearlessness about taking risks in order to appeal to a broad swath of consumers, wine brands are often accused of being stuck in the dark ages when it comes to packaging and design. Not this lot.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/top-10-wacky-wine-designs-2/?article-source=newsletter&source=968&date=2014-09-09

U.S. Wine Consumption Expands for 20th Straight Year, Surpasses France as Largest Wine Market

The U.S. topped France as the world’s largest wine market last year as Americans continue to develop a greater appreciation for the libation. According to the Beverage Information and Insights Group’s 2014 Wine Handbook, the wine category increased 1.9% to 325.4 million 9-liter cases last year. Production and consumption levels are also at an all-time high.

USA AVA Details

Interesting read on AVA process with the TTB

http://wakawakawinereviews.com/2014/09/08/ttb-update-what-makes-an-effective-comment-ttb-extends-sta-rita-hills-expansion-comment-period/

Wine Spectator, Advocate can now legally sell a 90-point rating

I can see people paying for a good score. My experiences with Wine Spectator have never gone well. To be considered a “find wine retailer” you must sell their magazine!

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2014/09/wine-spectator-advocate-can-now-legally.html

Italy braced to lose title of number one wine producer

Italy’s 2014 wine harvest will be the smallest since 1950 and is set to cost the country its crown as the world’s biggest producer by volume to France.

http://news.asiaone.com/news/soshiok/italy-braced-lose-title-number-one-wine-producer

Nested wine glass aims to pace you

Wine glass gadget that prevents dehydration when you drink wine

http://www.drvino.com/2014/09/09/nested-wine-glass-hydrated-hangover/

Objections raised to Ocean State liquor license request in Westboro MA

Ocean State Job lot having issues getting beer and wine license.

Will towns support small business’s like ours?

http://www.telegram.com/article/20140909/NEWS/309099588/1246

Some wines’ secret ingredient: Added sugar

Sugar in wine tends to soften the product on the taste profile, give it more body and thus make it more approachable

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/life/2014/09/09/wine-cellar-sugar-rob-stein/15350843/

Applying Packaging Innovations

Purple Wine Co. executive describes process of packaging redesign

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=138510

CHILE WINE TRENDS: REDISCOVERING PAÍS

As part of a move to more southerly, historic wine regions in Chile, particularly Itata, the country is starting to create varietal and blended products using the País grape.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/chile-wine-trends-7-rediscovering-pais/?article-source=newsletter&source=792&date=2014-01-31

PAINT TIN WINE SPARKS LEGAL ACTION

A US wine producer has launched legal action against a multinational advertising firm, claiming trademark infringement on a product which dispenses wine from paint tins.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/paint-tin-wine-sparks-legal-action/?article-source=newsletter&source=970&date=2014-09-11

TOP 10 SHOCKING SPIRITS ADVERTS

Strict laws may limit how spirits brands market their products, but some still manage to shock with their sexy, strange, funny and completely outrageous adverts.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/09/top-10-shocking-spirits-adverts/?article-source=newsletter&source=255&date=2014-09-11

Adding liquor licenses up in the air in Foxboro MA

May be asked to seek special legislation to allow the additional licenses needed at Patriot Place

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/adding-liquor-licenses-up-in-the-air-in-foxboro/article_2640287f-25c5-5915-809d-9ea0bfdea7a6.html

What is a Reserve Wine? Well, That Depends

In the US, the word ‘Reserve’ doesn’t technically mean anything. Find out the true definition of a reserve wine.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/reserve-wine-well-depends/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d49eb72859-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d49eb72859-62472929&mc_cid=d49eb72859&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Woodwork Wines

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines has launched Woodwork Wines, a brand with three varietals. The wines are created using wood staves instead of barrels, which is a lower impact on the environment and allows more robust flavors, according to the company. The three central coast varietals included in the launch are 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Chardonnay and 2013 Pinot Noir. Each is available at a suggested retail price of $14.99 per bottle.

http://www.beveragedynamics.com/2014/09/09/woodwork-wines/2449/

Now A Machine That Freezes Your Favorite Liquor Into Ice Cubes!

Miami-based company that has been developing a machine which freezes liquor into ice cubes.

http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Now-a-Machine-that-Freezes-Your-FavoriteLiquor-Into-Ice-Cubes/articleshow/42280820.cms

Harpoon Brewing founder to speak at Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village will be hosting a beer-centered evening featuring Harpoon Brewery co-founder and president Dan Kenary on Sept. 25.

http://www.masslive.com/drinks/2014/09/beer_nut_harpoon_brewing_found.html

Does beer really taste better out of a bottle?

Breweries are increasingly favouring cans over bottles – so why does the common misconception that beer tastes bad from the tin persist, asks Mark Dredge

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11089605/Does-beer-really-taste-better-out-of-a-bottle.html

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Liquor Industry News/Links 9-6-14

September 6, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

9-6-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

Its Only Fitting That Kids Are Back To School And We Release More Wine Classes.

This Week Our Medway Adult Education Classes Details And Sign Up Information Are Available:

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Our First Wine And Food Pairing With Michele Uncorked Was Published

Wines to Pair With Chicken With Lemon And Olives, Provençal Style

http://www.micheleuncorked.com/9817/clay-oven-chicken-provencal/

Also This Week We Released Our First Wine Book Review:

Read Our “Two Buck Chucks” Thoughts On Reading Between The Wines

http://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2014/09/04/wine-book-review-reading-between-the-wines/

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And One Last Note…We Would Love To Thank Stuff By Me

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Pumpkin Beers

AND MORE!

Napa Earthquake 2014 Quadcopter Test Video

Drone tour of damage in Napa after Earthquake

http://youtu.be/LQhYbfIz0n4

The Wine Retailer’s 5 Point Code of Ethics

At Franklin Liquors we agree and follow all 5!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rolfe-hanson/the-wine-retailers-5-poin_b_5738600.html

New study shows wine good for the heart only if you exercise

These are the conclusions of the first study to compare the effects of both red wine and white wine

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-study-shows-wine-good-for-the-heart-only-if-you-exercise

Pumpkin beer season starts early

Fans of Oktoberfest brews will have to scour through a patch of pumpkin beers to find those other seasonal favorites.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/30/pumpkin-beers-in-season/14767889/

Warming, decanting and swirling: do they make wine taste better?

Review of decanting, temperature and swirling

http://theconversation.com/warming-decanting-and-swirling-do-they-make-wine-taste-better-30505

BEST YOUTUBE WINE VIDEOS

THE 10 VERY BEST YOUTUBE WINE VIDEOS THAT’LL MAKE YOUR DAY

https://grapecollective.com/articles/best-youtube-wine-videos

Detecting beer off flavors

Everyone’s palette is different and some people are super tasters, so people detect off flavors on different levels

http://www.examiner.com/article/detecting-beer-off-flavors

DENNY’S LAUNCHES $300 CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

US diner chain Denny’s has gone upmarket launching a $300 Grand Cru brunch served with Dom Pérignon Champagne.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/dennys-launches-300-champagne-brunch/?article-source=newsletter&source=962&date=2014-09-02

What Is The Three Tier System?

The wine you buy in America goes through a number of hands before it gets into yours. This system is called the 3-Tier System and it’s starting to corrode.

Three steps to Premium

23 million Americans typically spend over $15 on a bottle of wine from a store – what can we learn about them?

http://www.wineintelligence.com/three-steps-to-premium/

Introducing Juxtapoz: A New Luxury Red Wine Blend

Art and Wine Converge in a Project Rooted in the Freedom of Creative Expression

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/introducing-juxtapoz-luxury-red-wine-100000627.html

Have Robert Mondavi Jr And Christopher R. King Made The Best Cult Wine In Napa?

At $799 a bottle it certainly prices itself out of the everyday market.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2014/09/02/have-robert-mondavi-jr-and-chris-king-made-the-best-cult-wine-in-napa/

Top Five Breakfast Cocktails

This is Chilled Magazine’s list of the top five breakfast cocktails.

http://chilledmagazine.com/Top_Fives-detail/top-five-breakfast-cocktails/

Why Beer Isn’t Sold in Plastic Bottles

So why is it that we still use glass bottles and cans to store our beer in?

http://gizmodo.com/why-beer-isnt-sold-in-plastic-bottles-1629207952

Hello Vino Launches New “Wine Expert On-Demand” App Powered by VinoPRO

New wine app adds groundbreaking personal concierge service to wine recommendation engine and buying guide.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hello-vino-launches-wine-expert-110000619.html

IPA Beer Jelly is a Healthy Part of a Balanced Breakfast

Crafted from rendered hops, malt, and yeast, Beer Jelly

http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/09/03/ipa-beer-jelly-is-a-healthy-part-of-a-balanced-breakfast/#BB71iCQ532PhOVIV.99

Weird Beer Laws

There are still a multitude of arcane laws on the books around the United States – some of them involve – beer!

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/09/04/weird-beer-laws/

Winemaker Paul Dolan Gives Away Right to his Name

Paul Dolan signed away his name last week. There will still be Paul Dolan Vineyards wines, but he won’t have anything to do with them.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/09/winemaker-paul-dolan-gives-away-right-to-his-name

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Wine Book Review: Reading Between The Wines

September 4, 2014

Wine Book Review: Reading Between The WinesAuthor: Terry Theise

University of California Press 189 Pages 2010

The following is my “two buck chucks” worth on Terry Theise’s Reading Between The Wines.

Terry Theise is a wine importer and its always mind blowing to read something of someone you follow on social media. He prides himself on selecting what he calls “uncool” wines. I can relate to Terry as he stated wine found him in 1978 as it did for me when my family bought a liquor store that same year.

“ I found the thing I didn’t know I was seeking. Or it had found me”

Terry references music a lot in the book and his passion for both that and wine shows. He makes a statement how at first he could not account for wine flavors compared to music he could describe. Seeking wines in his travels that he saw pictures of in books. First hand I can say that is also exciting to the wine geek in myself. Going to a tasting/education class looking in a book and having that wine in your glass is a true experience.

What is VERY impressive is how Terry learned wine with no education, no tasting group, and no Internet. He learned wines by meeting old world families and tasting. “Understanding what a “palate” actually is and how to truly know ones own” Not sure if he finds wine certifications valid or not. But I can say after all my education in wine, tasting it is the best education. By tasting you discover more and it leads to looking for answers to many questions you will have, He does make a point that a professional approach to wine is to know as much about it as possible.

Authenticity is highlighted many times by Terry. It makes sense his view on an authentic wine is those that have a sense of family or place. Bottom line is it has a connection. With so many wines choices that is a great stance to take on wine buying! Terry is proud to sell authentic wines and he stresses learning about wine beginning with the old world. Great views on wine being started in the old world countries so taste them. His advice on building a palate is spot on. Recommending tasting one varietal at a time from many regions. Practice by repetition and how it’s all and experience. Wine tasting is compared to a musical instrument. The more you practice the better you become. There is mention that blind tasting skills have no place in a wine career. That may be true but those that can smell, see and taste a wine and give exact details of its type, location etc. are impressive.

There are many great references to wine education. Questions why can’t he know everything about wine but then again no one can. He gets disappointed when he finds the answer to a wine question because his quest to learn has ended. There is always a mystery to wine and to Terry we must accept that. It seams to all come back to the palate. Your palate determines what wine you like and we all vary that way.

Nine Aspects or points of flavor in wine tasting are discussed. Two stand out

balance and complexity. With balance all parts of the wine are equal. It’s not just about fruit, acid etc. but a balance of all components. Complexity is a wine that has many things going on and how they react. There is also mention to 4 aspects of wine that matter the least. Interesting that sweetness is one of them and its stated will only matter if too much or too little.

There is a big discussion on yeast cultured vs. natural. Interesting point that even experts can’t tell the difference on what yeast was used to make the wine. Having attended many wine events I must say that nothing gets me more confused than when yeast is mentioned. Even the geek in me has no interest in what stain of yeast was used. Yeast is a major player and the winemaker does need to know advantages and disadvantages of the types.

Terry covers importance in wine. Starting with connections to family or culture and how they are worth preserving. How the treatment of soil reflects the values of a growers work. True flavor of wine in that it is grown in the correct region and not a grape that has been manipulated. He is satisfied as a wine drinker because he has a connection to the wine. Even if he does not like the wine he knows its made by human beings. People that want to show you something they are proud of. This leads to how he avoids wines that the producer does not own the vines or make wine. They make a style looking for ratings. Again this hits home and I have tried hard to educate and make buying decisions on this point.

Interesting talk about if you want predictability stay clear of wine. There are many factors such as vintage that affect wine every year. He has three facets of wine that are key to understanding. Terry calls them 3 humors or 3 cruxes.

Wine should express origin
Having fun: work with wine not at wine
Ease with the unknowable:
We can live without wine
We don’t drink wine because we are thirsty
Wine is music in the form of water

The wine 100-point rating scale is mentioned. He would rather Writers

deepen people’s love of wine that rate it. But he does think the wine point scales were good for wine. That is hard to disagree with. Give me a wine and say its 90 points I know nothing of its character. Give me that same wine and say it has aromas of dark fruits and flavors of bright cherry will interest me. If I like it my research will begin which will involve looking at reviews.

Globalization of wine is mentioned. Meaning a style of wine made popular by Robert Parker. Meaning wines of ripe fruits, high alcohol, oak and sweetness. Discussions about certain grapes need a place to be known for. How old world wines have place on labels not the grape in it. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay can be grown all over the world. The key is learning the differences of a Napa cab vs. Bordeaux and Chablis from Chard. This all leads to a passion for his Riesling grape. How is its grown in the proper place no winemaking is needed. Terry calls Riesling “foods best friend” for its low alcohol and high acidity. I learned the Scheurebe grape does not change with age as Riesling does. Many grapes are mention and Gruner Veltliners flexibility is highlighted.

As a wine importer Terry buys what he likes and believes in not with a market in mind. Great point made that he is not a good enough sales person to push what he does not believe in. Selections made are based on values for Terry. Those values are old world and family owned estates. Visiting the families and walking in vineyards he knows personally. Again this hits home in my wine buying decisions. With all the wines being made I need to have an understanding who is behind the label. When you meet that person or family it has much more meaning. Like Terry that connection makes me a better salesman.

There is a great view on tasting notes mentioned. When you are new to wine you tend to focus on taking many notes to remember what was tasted. But eventually you will reach a dead end in note taking. Saying something smells like a peach is no help to a person that has never smelled a peach. Terry finds it sad people spend weekends tasting wines and posting notes. He is more in favor of intimate wine knowledge. Though he does take notes on wine he tastes to help his customers. When he is home drinking wine no notes are taken. This is another point I can relate to. After attending many wine tastings hosted by the same educator I noticed he never takes notes. But he can recite wines he tried years ago and how they tasted. He treats wine as an experience and educates that. Where as I need my notes to be true to my customers.

Terry covers many personal stories of his life. The story when he searched for his biological father was very touching. Discovering his dad had a passion for wine AND had some of Terry’s selections were in his cellar was amazing. Bottom line is Terry has a love for wine and families he represents in his portfolio. This is a great wine read and I am looking forward to some day hosting Terry in a wine event. My journey in discovering his “uncool” wines has just begun!

If interested in Terry’s wines here is a link to his portfolios:

http://www.skurnikwines.com/msw/terry_theise.html

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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-30-14

August 30, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

8-30-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

September Will Be California Wine Month.

The range and diversity of California wine today are unprecedented.

We Pride Ourselves In Finding The Best Value/Tasting Wines From CA For You.

The Earthquake In Napa Left A lot Of Damage To Wineries.

Please Keep Them In Your Thoughts And Glass.

How You Can Help:

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/How-you-can-help-those-hurt-by-the-Napa-earthquake-5714126.php

Also A Group Started A Wine Bucket Challenge:

http://youtu.be/rY4Qxhgi3Os

Our Labor Day Sale Newsletter

http://t.co/jHYxffKygo

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Napa Quake

Drink Beer Warm?

A closer look at leaving the stems in wine

This week I have been reading how wine stem use affects taste.

Here is an interesting read on the topic.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wholebunch.htm

Creative Garnishes

As you may have noticed, there have been an increasing amount of creative, extravagant cocktail garnishes popping up on drink menus this year.

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/creative-garnishes/

Is Wine an Acquired Taste?

If you are brought up drinking wine do you like wine more?

http://blog.kj.com/wine-acquired-taste/

Red Mountain microclimate makes for spectacular wines

Read about this unique area in Washington St

http://www.winepressnw.com/2014/08/02/3088482/red-mountain-microclimate-makes.html?sp=/99/1644/

It Takes a Lot of Cow Skulls to Make Good Wine

Items used for biodynamic winemaking

http://munchies.vice.com/articles/it-takes-a-lot-of-cow-skulls-to-make-good-wine/

HOW TO RID YOURSELF OF PURPLE WINE STAINED TEETH

Tips on dental care when drinking wine

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/rid-purple-wine-stained-teeth/

Problems with wine by the glass?

Issues with ordering wine by the glass.

Always ask “when was it opened”

http://hopkinton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140822/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/140828639/2006/LIFESTYLE

A Guide To Joining The Best Wine Clubs

With direct shipping now legal in MA you have choices.

Good read on club options.

“It’s my humble opinion that getting to know your local wine retailer and shopping regularly is the best way to learn about new wines”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2013/04/04/a-guide-to-joining-the-best-wine-clubs/

The business of Washington wine is bigger than you think

Did you know?

The percentage of Washington wines that Wine Spectator has rated 90 or above is higher than for any other region, including France and California.

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/08/the-business-of-washington-wine-is-bigger-than-you.html

Hit me with your best shots: Premixed cocktails hit Boston packies

The cocktail shooters come in four flavors: Vodka Cucumber Lime, Vodka Kamikaze, Vodka Lychee Grapefruit and Tequila Cinnamon Orange. A single-flavor three-pack costs $7.99.

http://bostonherald.com/unknown/2014/08/hit_me_with_your_best_shots_premixed_cocktails_hit_hub_packies

Should Beer Be Served Cold?

A general rule to follow is this: the lighter the flavor of the beer, the cooler it may be served.

http://everythingontap.com/2014/08/25/beer-cold/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=Trending%20on%20FS

Pumpkin beers aplenty already this season

The great pumpkin invasion has begun — already.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/23/next-round-pumpkin-beers/14461433/

Mexico’s Montejo Beer Debuts in United States

Fernando Valenzuela throws out first pitch for Montejo beer at Dodger Stadium

http://www.lamag.com/liquidla/2014/08/21/mexicos-montejo-beer-debuts-in-united-states

Big Wine and crowdsourcing

New trend for big wineries.

Learn about crowdsourcing and how you can take part

http://winecurmudgeon.com/big-wine-and-crowdsourcing/

Wine Gelée Makes A Perfect Dessert For All Seasons

Jellied Wine With Summer Fruit

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/wine-gelee-makes-perfect-dessert-seasons/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13912922&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8EF7ouAX91tIKVJaTEJ_AjXN5SoAAZGPiPEla7CIC3ewGkZ3J_nqRe-viFz1Zj68BAKJanbgdYrNxwtaNpQEs8th6xdZgro2PDOX9izhNHuOPwE7E&_hsmi=13912922

How Julia Child And Cookbooks Taught Us About Wine

Child coaches readers, providing the detail they need to choose a wine, use it in cooking and serve it with meals

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/lessons-wine-help-julia-child/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13912922&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–CnlHVRtnxoj64EDUboFsqONZPAhSgwBaG7e0V-2O-63GElc8v4mSS_7pvTU3mj3hcNSNA_MEM7OQXOgb0T2dki_x1-XrDjg857QQ6BCM05uz9L7A&_hsmi=13912922

Three Things You Didn’t Know About Oregon Wine Country

Interesting facts about Oregon’s wine country about which even its hard-core wine buffs may not be aware.

http://wine.answers.com/wine-destinations/three-things-you-didnt-know-about-oregon-wine-country

Most wineries not insured for quake losses

most are not insured for quake damage

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/home/2586042-181/most-wineries-not-insured-for

Have You Purchased “Small-Batch” Whiskey?

If so, you may be entitled to take part in a consumer class action to get your money back!

http://www.consumer-classactions.com/investigations/internet-scam/have-you-purchased-small-batch-whiskey/

Every State in the USA, Ranked by Beer

Each state ranked by the beers in it

https://www.yahoo.com/food/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer-95770823031.html

TOP 10 FUNNY SPIRITS NAMES

These suggestive, outlandish, tongue-in-cheek and quirky brands included in our list of the top 10 funny spirits names are sure to prompt a chuckle or two.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-funny-spirits-names/?article-source=newsletter&source=244&date=2014-08-27

TOP 10 BIZARRE ALCOHOL-RELATED DEATHS

Ever heard about the drunken bear who massacred the owner of a Russian pub, or the King who went up in flames wrapped in a brandy-soaked linen?

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-bizarre-alcohol-related-deaths/?article-source=newsletter&source=957&date=2014-08-27

ONE JOB IN BEER SUPPORTS 45 IN OTHER INDUSTRIES

Earthquake Proof Your Wine

Wine Folly Blog with tips and ideas

http://winefolly.com/update/earthquake-proof-wine/

Here Are The Rules To Buying Alcohol In Each State’s Grocery Stores

Maps for Beer,Wine And Liquor In Each State.

Also Where To Buy On Sundays

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/26/here-are-all-the-states-t_n_5710135.html?utm_hp_ref=wine

Texan brewery unveils 99-pack of beer

Beer fans rejoice: a Texan brewery is selling packs of beer with an eyebrow-raising 99 cans each

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/11058950/Texan-brewery-unveils-99-pack-of-beer.html

Four new books for beer lovers

Ready for some lessons about a favorite beverage? New textbooks will keep you engaged.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/272936531.html

A Beginner’s Guide to German Wine

A fifth of all of the wine grapes planted in Germany are Riesling

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/08/german-wine-introduction-riesling-what-is-kabinett-spatlese-auslese-mosel-rheingau.html?ref=title

Why You Should Know Where Your Wine Grows

Interesting read from Wine Folly

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/warm-climate-vs-cool-climate-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=ad1ebdb1b5-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-ad1ebdb1b5-62472929&mc_cid=ad1ebdb1b5&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Fall’s 5 Craziest Cocktail Trends

Fall season’s most provocative new drinks

http://www.winemag.com/October-2014/Falls-5-Craziest-Cocktail-Trends/

New Sam Adams Beer

Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams is debuting Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru, a Belgian ale aged in Hungarian oak tuns for more than a year. Through November, the craft offering will be available on draft in select U.S. cities. Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru is brewed with wild yeast and bacteria including Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus for a spicy, fruity flavor with hints of oak and vanilla, according to the company. The ale was also blended into the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection series of Belgian brews. Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru will be available on tap in a “tasting tour” that will hit select locations in Boston, New York, Denver, Cleveland, Dallas, Philadelphia, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle and another city to be voted on by craft beer lovers across the country.

The ancient origins of beer

The exact origins of beer will forever be a mystery.

http://www.mercurynews.com/News/ci_26375315/Brooks-on-Beer:-The-ancient-origins-of-beer–and-straws

DEADLY WINEMAKING SNAKES ESCAPE IN CHINA

Chaos erupted in China when deadly cobras used to make wine escaped into a city.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/deadly-winemaking-snakes-escape-in-china/?article-source=newsletter&source=959&date=2014-08-29

Shock Top adds limited edition banana wheat beer

Shock Top has expanded once again to include a new limited edition beer: Shock Top Spiced Banana Wheat.

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/shock-top-adds-limited-edition-banana-wheat-beer/article_94d26f17-ea52-54ad-b559-ef675ab5e78a.html

Tasting Mastery

Tim Gaiser Blog on Wine tasting

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/tasting-mastery?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TimGaiserMasterSommelier-Blog+%28The+Blog+of+Tim+Gaiser%2C+MS%29

Pop Cap Bottle Openers: An Eye Catching Way to Open Your Beer

Simply place the Pop Cap over the bottle, press down firmly on the cylinder and voila! Off comes the cap!

http://www.corkpops.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=00960

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Franklin Adult Education Fall Classes

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/LSDOofferings.cfm?tbl=course&type=FOOD%20AND%20SPIRITS

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

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Quini Certified Educator- QCE

http://www.quiniwine.com

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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-23-14

August 23, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

8-23-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Hasn’t Summer Flown By??

You Can Tell Fall Is Coming As All The Pumpkin

And Oktoberfest Beers Are In Stock!

Are You Interested In Sam Adams Seasonal Beers?

Our Meetup Wine Club Is Having An Oktoberfest

Tasting With Sam Adams.

Details Here:

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/186868562/

Coming Soon!

Labor Day Sale

Next Week Look For Our Labor Day Newsletter For Sale Items

Sunday Opening Time Change

Sunday October 26^th Is The First Sunday We Can Open At 10am

Medway Adult Education Classes

Details And Sign Up information For 3 Fall Classes/Tasting Events

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Corona Recall

“Natural” Wine

Cake Flavored Wines

Birthday Cake Vineyards is like no other blend you have ever tried, with beautifully blended Birthday Cake flavors and fine wine, while still maintaining the true wine experience.

http://www.birthdaycakewines.com

13 Can’t-Go-Wrong Wine and Cheese Pairings

The acid test for wine

One of the most pernicious myths in the wine world is that a wine ‘needs’ prominent acidity in order to age well

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/993125ce-233d-11e4-a424-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3AYzVqYmE

Wine Lovers Should Probably Leave Mass.

Massachusetts received an F rating and is ranked 43rd among the states.

http://www.boston.com/food-dining/food/2014/08/15/wine-lovers-should-probably-leave-mass/Hr6i0GT0JnMfhBvZ3QTTjP/story.html

Italian island known for its prisoner-produced wine

Have you ever heard about Gorgona, Italy?

http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-08-15/name-italian-island-known-its-prisoner-produced-wine

Corona Beer Recall

Packages in the U.S. containing 12-ounce clear glass bottles of its Corona Extra beer that may contain small particles of glass. Codes listed.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/constellation-brands-beer-division-voluntarily-022500598.html

Paso Robles announces wine app

App makes it easy for wine lovers to plan their trips through Paso Robles wine country.

http://calcoastnews.com/2014/08/paso-robles-announces-wine-app/

How to choose low calorie drinks

Craft beer expert, talks about what to look for so you can make healthy, low calorie drink decisions.

http://www.wzzm13.com/story/news/local/grand-rapids-south/2014/08/16/how-to-choose-low-calorie-drinks/14058807/

Rum distillery at Truro Vineyards

Twenty Boat Rum is a twice-distilled spiced rum made from organic molasses or sugar cane and an exclusive blend of 10 spices

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2014/08/16/second-look-rum-distillery-truro-vineyards/aaxbLiPsAhgRVKTt0HzLZO/story.html

Putting Ontario wine on the map

The Ontario wine market is not only Canadians, but tourists visiting Niagara Falls.

http://palatepress.com/2014/08/wine/putting-ontario-wine-map/

Vermont Wine: A Growing Business

There are at least 35 wineries in the state, and most have been established recently.

http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/story/d/story/vermont-wine-a-growing-business/18214/6DFAgdC-oU2UUlNH2NkY0g

CK Mondavi Wines Becomes 1st Wine to Be Made in USA Certified®

This is interesting:

Their wines are the first-ever to be Made in USA Certified®

http://www.busbyway.com/2014/08/18/ck-mondavi-wines-becomes-1st-wine-to-be-made-in-usa-certified/

Also The Certification Website

http://info.usa-c.com

Would You Drink a GMO Beer?

Chances are, you probably already do.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/08/17/would-you-drink-a-gmo-beer.aspx

MEAD: A TIME BEFORE WINE

Mead 101

https://grapecollective.com/articles/mead-a-time-before-wine

Wine labels

Interesting read on government checking of label accuracy

http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/wine-labels/article_c829628d-31f6-5375-9032-ba95ad3d2e30.html

Live Free and Drink Wine in New Hampshire

What sets New Hampshire apart from the other top-performing states is its tax regime.

http://www.vnews.com/home/13176701-95/live-free-and-drink-wine-in-new-hampshire

New York wineries can use out-of-state grapes this year

State law allows the department to let a winery manufacture or sell wine from out-of-state grapes if weather conditions destroyed more than 40 percent of a grape variety.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/08/18/new-york-wineries-can-use-state-grapes-year/14250491/

The Best Cocktail Apps For Aspiring Bartenders

With hundreds of recipes, virtual “liquor cabinets” and many more handy functions, these apps will place the bartending knowledge you desire at your fingertips.

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/best-cocktail-apps-aspiring-bartenders/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13835799&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_CFacFLQabw8gX5qfjGNFCGX8PAhZFyFIgExo-R_-is5tVwMCHHncQ-ItFxAExJ71SM89ChWf0EbAsWDK6R6lz3dnfhD2fUBAGODwez2_3U7eg3TE&_hsmi=13835799

TOP 10 MOST POWERFUL VODKA BRANDS

Compiled by the drinks business together with Intangible Business

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-most-powerful-vodka-brands/?article-source=newsletter&source=951&date=2014-08-19

WOMEN CARE LESS FOR QUALITY THAN MEN

Women care less about the quality of wine they drink and more about drinking to relax, compared to men who will spend more on “high quality and new drink experiences”, according to a recent survey.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/women-care-less-for-quality-wine-than-men/?article-source=newsletter&source=951&date=2014-08-19

TOP 10 BANNED SPIRITS

The spirits world has never been lacking in controversy, with a number of brands and entire categories banned for political, legal and salacious reasons.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-banned-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=239&date=2014-08-19

Want New Wine Choices? Look Back to the Old World

What’s the next malbec?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/wine-choices-back-world-25034041

Italy’s Weird and Wonderful Wine Grapes

At least 30 percent of all the world’s grapes are Italian, and most still only grow there

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/08/italy-s-weird-and-wonderful-wine-grapes

Decoding wine like a pro

For the inexperienced, selecting a bottle of wine can be intimidating; but learn how to properly read a label, and even a novice has a shot at making a pick like a pro.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101930671#.

The Best Wine Tasting Tours Around the World

the best international wine destinations for everyone from first-timers to full-blown oenophiles.

http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/the-best-wine-tasting-tours-around-the-world-20140819#ixzz3Aw4QzPPh

BACARDI MAKES UNPRECEDENTED MOVE INTO SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Bacardi is throwing its weight behind the single malt Scotch whisky category with the release of a series of expressions from its five malt distilleries.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/bacardi-makes-unprecedented-move-into-single-malt-scotch-whisky/?article-source=newsletter&source=240&date=2014-08-20

Red Wine May Protect Against Foodborne Norovirus

A Glass A Day Keeps Gastroenteritis At Bay?

http://www.academicwino.com/2014/08/red-wine-foodborne-norovirus.html/

Color and sound, important when tasting

New study: the basis of a whole wide range of possibilities regarding the factors that influence the wine tasting.

http://blog.uvinum.com/color-and-sound-important-when-tasting-2359946

Seahawks games rank second in overpriced beer

Don’t understand this study. Pats charge $9 for beer that’s #1 no??

http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2014/08/20/forbes-seahawks-games-rank-second-in-overpriced-beer/

Wine scores can be helpful, but don’t rely on them too heavily

Whatever you may think of them, wine scores helped make the U.S. the world’s top wine consuming country.

http://lubbockonline.com/life-columnists/2014-08-19/clemens-wine-scores-can-be-helpful-dont-rely-them-too-heavily#.U_U0dFYVzOw

THERE’S A SILENT BATTLE BREWING OVER THE FUTURE OF THE COFFEE LABEL

So if wine was able to figure out how to organize and determine quality classification, why hasn’t coffee been able to?

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/theres-silent-battle-brewing-future-coffee-label/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e7a94e8614-The_Drop_8_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e7a94e8614-38937345

Bud Light Lime adds seasonal Apple-Ahhh-Rita flavor to Ritas portfolio

Apple-Ahhh-Rita to its Bud Light Lime Ritas lineup of ready-to-drink flavored malt beverages

http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/87713-bud-light-lime-adds-seasonal-apple-ahhh-rita-flavor-to-ritas-portfolio

The world’s most popular beer is …

Few people outside China have ever tasted the top-selling brew in the world.

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/news/2014/08/19/world-beer/index.html?iid=HP_LN

New Hpnotiq

Heaven Hill Distilleries has extended its liqueur stable with a new holiday seasonal offering, Hpnotiq Sparkle. A multifaceted marketing campaign featuring reality TV star Khloe Karhashian will support the new release, which like Hpnotiq Liqueur is a blend of fruit juices, white wine, vodka and Cognac, but with Champagne-like bubbles. Sparkle, which is 12.5% abv and targeted at multicultural females, is available in 750-ml. bottles at a price point of $19.99, in line with the core brand, which is 17% abv.

New Svedka Flavor

Constellation is adding a new Peach flavor to the Svedka vodka line. Beginning this month, Svedka Peach will be available nationwide in multiple size formats, including 50-ml. ($1.99), 375-ml. ($6.99), 750-ml. ($12.99), 1-liter ($16.99) and 1.75-liter ($21.99). The newest offering joins the Swedish vodka’s existing flavor range, including Colada, Strawberry Colada, Orange Cream Pop, Cherry, Citron, Strawberry Lemonade and Mango Pineapple, the last two of which debuted in January. The U.S. market’s second-ranked imported vodka brand, Svedka rose 3.3% to 4 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank.

The Delicious Health Benefits of Beer

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Beer

That IPA is good for a lot more than drinking. Though, maybe you should use the leftover Hamm’s for some of these.

The Rise of “Natural” in Wine Marketing

Interesting story on the use of the word Natural on a wine label.

http://fermentationwineblog.com/2014/08/rise-natural-wine-marketing/

A Pragmatic Approach to Wine Ratings

Wine Folly blog look at wine ratings

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-ratings-explained/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=27c27a3418-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-27c27a3418-62472929&mc_cid=27c27a3418&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Why grocery stores love wine

Wine was the seventh biggest category by dollar amount for supermarkets.

Check out these crazy numbers!

http://winecurmudgeon.com/why-grocery-stores-love-wine/

Don’t let wine trends turn you into a wine snob

Take no notice of wine trends – the film Sideways unfairly knocked the reputation of merlot. Just drink the wines you enjoy…

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/aug/22/dont-let-wine-trends-turn-you-into-a-wine-snob

Canadian wine is going places

Canadian wine is finally firing on all cylinders

http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/canadian-wine-is-going-places/Content?oid=2566103

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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-16-14

August 16, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

8-16-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Happy Tax Free Weekend!

This Week Our Franklin Adult Education Classes Have Been Announced.

Starting In October We Will Have Three Classes.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Sulfites In Wine

Two Buck Chuck

Midnight Moon Moonshine New Size

Piedmont Distillers has released its Midnight Moon in “half-moon” 375-ml. trial size jars. The new size is available in Apple Pie, Strawberry and Blueberry. The new size jars are distilled from corn, handcrafted in small batches and infused in the jar with fruit. They’re available for a suggested retail price of $11.99 to $13.99. The company has also launched an unflavored 100 proof version of Midnight Moon, which is available for $20 to $22.

TOP 10 SPIRITS DEDICATED TO DEAD CELEBRITIES

In a highly competitive marketplace, spirits brands will do any multitude of things to stand out from the crowd, such as using a face or name from the past to sell their products.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-spirits-dedicated-to-bygone-stars/?article-source=newsletter&source=231&date=2014-08-07

How that nightly glass of wine can wreck your teeth: Dentists warn of the dangers of alcohol for oral health

A glass of wine can suck the calcium from your teeth as well as giving you bad breath

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2718388/How-nightly-glass-wine-wreck-teeth.html

A plea for sulfites in wine

A look at why sulfites are needed in wine

http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/a-plea-for-sulfites-in-wine/ngr6m/?__federated=1

Are Beer Labels Sexist?

breweries are choosing to alienate a whole group of drinkers who would potentially buy their beer

http://chicagoist.com/2014/08/06/time_out_chicago_sexist_beer_label.php

An In-Depth Look at the Proposed Sta Rita Hills AVA Expansion

TTB Notice to Open Comments on the Proposed Expansion of the Sta Rita Hills AVA

http://wakawakawinereviews.com/2014/08/06/an-in-depth-look-at-the-proposed-sta-rita-hills-ava-expansion/

Pinot Grigio shortage could see consumers opt for other white wines

Pinot Grigio is in short supply on the bulk market around the globe, which is starting to push up prices.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/insights/cost-controls/bulk-wine/pinot-grigio-shortage-could-see-consumers-opt-for-other-white-wines/370350.article

Advice to an Intern: 10 things Winemakers want you to know

Advice from winemakers to volunteers at harvest time

http://www.girlandthegrape.com/the-winemaking-life/advice-harvest-intern-10-things-winemakers-want-know/

Research suggests fruit flies could be responsible for wine’s pleasant aromas

Could fruit flies be responsible for the nice smell of most wines?

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/wine-science/research-suggests-fruit-flies-could-be-responsible-for-wines-pleasant-aromas

Having Fun With Wine—The Video Version

http://youtu.be/NWoqnDUfyYI

China Uncovered: Interview With One Of The Largest Wine Importers In China

What Wine Importers Look for when Sourcing New Brands as Long Term Supply Partners.

http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/article-base/china-uncovered-interview-with-one-of-the-largest-wine-importers-in-china-330.htm

TOP 10 WEIRD WAYS TO OPEN A BOTTLE

You have a bottle of wine / beer / bubbly. You are without anything that one might consider a vaguely useful opening tool. What do you do?

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/top-10-weird-ways-to-open-a-bottle/?article-source=newsletter&source=943&date=2014-08-08

PORTABLE ‘DATE RAPE’ DETECTOR INVENTED

A Canadian team of technologists are seeking funding to launch a pocket-size device capable of detecting whether a drink has been spiked.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/portable-date-rape-detector-invented/?article-source=newsletter&source=943&date=2014-08-08

Don’t believe everything you read on bourbon bottles

If you follow the bourbon industry closely, you’re familiar with the debate over the concept of contract products.

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2014/08/07/dont-believe-everything-you-read-on-bourbon.html?page=all

How The Quini App Helps You Become a More Consistent Wine Taster

Great step by step guide on our new wine education program

http://www.thevineyardtrail.com/how-the-quini-app-helps-you-become-a-more-consistent-wine-taster/

Gnarly Head Debuts Authentic Black Wine

Black is a dark, inky Petite Sirah-based blend

http://chilledmagazine.com/Wine-detail/gnarly-head-debuts-authentic-black-wine/

Vermentino Is Mediterranean Summer In A Glass

The region of Gallura, in Sardinia’s northeastern corner, is Vermentino’s natural home Read about this Italian white grape.

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/sardinian-wine-vermentino-at-costa-smeralda/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13759798&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8K53bQNyncFxh7t-nqF1pqnKeGduaINMHGnVpSWqgFNA83o0Idp2Ll27OQrGpFoE6x-sXzXamKVlx6wCbsL2Kt2kWxoJSDsz5fmBWXNgLgUc_LKwY&_hsmi=13759798

5 Sauvignon Blancs That Will Change Minds

Sauvignon sales are growing apace, up over 15% year on year in volume terms, and they represent around 25% of our white sales. Five recommendations:

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/sauvignon-blanc-detractors-stand/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13759798&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–fI0U9BGOkxbXpuStNcao49nL3EQUqvAkkGrQNPHlRShcNsj7o_BL-7MxMuPnjEaf_AnojzkgPunohNOtywluiY6f_bktYzXZXNA4vxKY8gVmZ9Ag&_hsmi=13759798

ANCIENT GRAPE SEEDS UNEARTHED IN CHIANTI

US archaeologists have discovered what could be the ancestor of Chianti’s famous wine style in the form of 500 waterlogged grape seeds.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/ancient-grape-seeds-unearthed-in-chianti/?article-source=newsletter&source=945&date=2014-08-12

The really big ruckus over ‘Two Buck Chuck’

Follow up on a story we posted last week which as been taken down.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101910833#

Standard wine bottles

Manton Valley AVA

In the shadow of Mt. Lassen in the far northern reach of California.

TTB announced its approval August 1st

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=136989

Is Wine-Tasting Junk Science?

What makes the connoisseur different from the rest of us is that he or she is simply a better thermometer, a more specific, more reliable device for measuring facts about art or wine or whatever.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2014/08/08/338839598/is-wine-tasting-junk-science

HOW TO DECANT A BOTTLE OF WINE

How to Video

http://youtu.be/_xxvyi5iPKA

BEERS BASED ON TOLKIEN’S HOBBIT LAUNCHED

JRR Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit is to become the basis for a new range of beers set to be released in the US this month.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/beers-based-on-tolkiens-hobbit-launched/?article-source=newsletter&source=946&date=2014-08-13

What is tannin?

Information on a very common term in wine

http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/articles/what-tannin-4

Coolest Beer Taps

For decades tap handles have been catching the eye of inexperienced drinkers, lost in a sea of beer as well as seasoned Craft Beer veterans.

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/coolest-beer-taps/

The Old Wine Pairing Rules Don’t Work Anymore

you can still pair wine in the traditional way, but as eating habits have changed so should wine pairing.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/08/the-old-wine-pairing-rules-don-t-work-anymore

A Match Made in Heaven — an Introduction to Rioja Wines

Discover the history of Rioja wine and make the perfect match with the heavenly grapes.

http://honestcooking.com/match-made-heaven-introduction-rioja-wines/

Research finds hormone-disrupting chemicals in 59% of wines

New research has found that 59% of tested French wines contain at least one form of phthalate, most likely as a result of plastics used in wineries.

http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20141208-26008.html

SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDY REGULATIONS TIGHTENED

Requirements for pot still and vintage brandies changed

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/south-african-brandy-regulations-tightened/?article-source=newsletter&source=236&date=2014-08-14

ABSINTHE APPELLATION REFUSED BY SWISS COURT

A court has overturned a decision to give Swiss absinthe producers a protected designation of origin, calling the spirit a “generic” product and not explicitly tied to any one geographical location.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/absinthe-appellation-refused-by-swiss-court/?article-source=newsletter&source=947&date=2014-08-14

Collio wine country: Italy’s undiscovered region

Located about an hour-and-a-half drive from Venice, in the Province of Gorizia

http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/food-and-wine/tours-and-trails/wine-tours-and-trails/2014/08/13/collio-italy-wine-region/14001759/

A primer on flaws in wine

How to identify flaws that rear their ugly heads in the winery or the bottle.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/271120521.html

What’s Up With Organic Wine?

Details on the differences and some recommendations

http://www.free-times.com/restaurants/081314-whats-up-with-organic-wine

Former NFL Quarterbacks New Wine

Dan Marino and Damon Huard New Wine Passing Time.

Interesting Washington Wine

http://www.passingtime.com

Baiju Buying Tips

An introduction to the world’s most popular drink you’ve never heard of: Baijiu.

http://www.winemag.com/September-2014/Chinese-Fire-Thrill/

What’s Inside a Bottle of Wine

Society Of Wine Educators Goes Mobile With New App!

Free educational wine and spirits quizzes.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12845917/1/society-of-wine-educators-goes-mobile-with-new-app.html

Biodynamic wine: Setting the table for seriously sustainable agriculture

Biodynamics explained

http://www.informnny.com/story/d/story/biodynamic-wine-setting-the-table-for-seriously-su/10626/emRI9h43eEC5af7vXY-iUw

Ballantine is coming back

Starting September, Pabst will start selling Ballantine India Pale Ale in six packs and larger bottles in the Northeast.

http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/14/news/ballantine-pabst/

New app finds the right craft beer to pair with your supper

Brewmasters.Club will help users choose the right food to go with the beer they ordered or the right beer to go with the food they are cooking.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2014/08/14/new-app-finds-the-right-craft-beer-to-pair-with.html

9 Lesser-Known IPAs You Should Be Drinking

Now’s the time to diversify your fridge collection and remember why you fell in love with IPA in the first place. Here are nine excellent beers to get you started.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/08/best-ipa-beer-lesser-known-india-pale-ale-societe-long-trail-great-divide-uinta-ithaca-thirsty-dog.html

New Italian Spirit

Italian fine wine importer Vias Imports is debuting a new line of artisanal spirits from Sibona Antica Distilleria in the U.S. market. Located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, family-owned Sibona Antica is working with Vias to bring its line of grappas and liqueurs to the U.S. The initial introduction will include 1-liter offerings of aperitif Amaro Sibona ($29.99, 28%-abv), Chamomile Grappa-Infused Liqueur ($35.99, 32%-abv), Tennessee Wood Aged Grappa Riserva ($69.99, 44%-abv) and Uve di Langa Grappa Brandy ($62.99, 40%-abv). Plans are in place to extend the line in 2015. New York-based Vias Imports has a portfolio with more than 60 products, including Produttori del Barbaresco and Damilano.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-9-14

August 9, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

8-9-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

What A Great Time Of Year This Is.:

Summer Products Start To Convert To Fall

California Wine Harvest Is Starting

Football Pre Season Is Here (GO PATS)

Back To School Shopping

And Finally We Get Some Vacation Time To Relax With Family.

Research Never Ends And I Will Catch Up On Many Books And Of Coarse “Taste” Wine!

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Microwave food and Wine Pairings

New Products

And More….

All About The Savoie Region In France

Very good information on this region in France.

http://armchairsommelier.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/vin-nouveau-la-deuxieme-partie/comment-page-1/#comment-2501

Yeasts: do you know what’s flavouring your wine?

There’s an unseen hand in every wine – the yeast that fermented the juice

http://www.decanter.com/people-and-places/wine-articles/587335/yeasts-do-you-know-what-s-flavouring-your-wine

Wine Pairings For Microwave Dinners

Interesting video wine pairing

http://www.boston.com/food-dining/food/2014/08/01/wine-pairings-for-microwave-dinners/xw9cGM4mnNIdEOQciQgG5O/video.html

Results of Airline Wine Competition Released

Global Traveler Determines the Best in Airline Wines During its Annual Tasting

http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2014/08/01/results-of-airline-wine-competition-released/

Watertown MA officials consider new liquor licenses

The other part of this story. There is currently a bill in the legislative process that, if passed, will change the course of liquor licenses. If the Senate has it their way, licenses purchased after January 2015 would be non-transferable; when/if the establishment closed their doors, the license would go back to the issuer. If the House has it their way, things will remain as are.

http://watertown.wickedlocal.com/article/20140731/NEWS/140739380

Mouthwash to hide liquor breath

Today using a mouthwash containing alcohol as you approach a road check can be a very dangerous thing to do.

http://www.castanet.net/news/Behind-the-Wheel/120172/Mouthwash-to-hide-liquor-breath

Most retailers sour on new MA wine shipment law

Feedback on the new wine direct shipping law in MA

Our friend Frank Zoll of Zoll Cellars gives his take.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20140803/NEWS/308039949/1237

Wine Club World Coming Soon

Boasting an array of California vineyards and wineries for the club’s initial shipment, Wine Club World will feature wines created in the American Viticultural Areas (AVA), inclusive of the booming wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa Barbara area.

http://wineclubworld.com/contactWCW.php

Timilty: Walpole MA better off with liquor license cap

Elimination of the Liquor cap could potential also eliminate that local debate.

Timilty (D-Walpole) said the Governor’s proposal might do more harm than good, however Nice to hear support for local existing businesses.

http://walpole.wickedlocal.com/article/20140802/News/140809891

Wine brand heritage doesn’t matter: Glossing the Rex Goliath effect

The success of newer US wine brands such as Rex Goliath and Barefoot suggests a new generation places less value on provenance and heritage than on what the drinks say about them.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Manufacturers/Wine-brand-heritage-doesn-t-matter-Glossing-the-Rex-Goliath-effect/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-Aug-2014&c=62LAdFMV8ZXM0XbRGEehpxGhhKTxiyyS

DEEP-FRIED ALCOHOL PROVES A HIT

A UK couple from Lancashire have developed a selection of deep-fried flavoured alcohol snacks

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/deep-fried-alcohol-proves-a-hit/?article-source=newsletter&source=939&date=2014-08-04

5 Pumpkin Beers On Shelves This Summer

Last year brought a first pumpkin beer press release Aug. 3.

This year, pumpkin beer made headlines by July.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12823432/1/5-pumpkin-beers-on-shelves-this-summer.html

New Ste Michelle Cabernet

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Columbia Crest brand is crafting its latest Cabernet Sauvignon using a new crowdsourcing method. With the help of an interactive website, the Paterson, Washington state-based winery will ask consumers to weigh in on the 18-month winemaking process, allowing them to decide how to tend, irrigate and harvest the grapes. Additionally, Columbia Crest head winemaker Juan Munoz Oca will help guide the online community and answer questions. Around 1,000 cases of the final Crowdsourced Cabernet 2014 will be available, retailing across the U.S., online and at the Columbia Crest tasting room. For the six months through June, Columbia Crest shipments fell 16%, to 378,000 cases, according to Ste. Michelle.

So Typical: Navigating a New World of Wine Diversity

Jennifer Fiedler untangles the ever-evolving meaning of “typicity” in wine.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/so-typical-navigating-a-new-world-of-wine-diversity/

Non-GMO Beer

Look for the label below to make sure.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/non-gmo-beer

NEW WILD TURKEY DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BOURBON

5th August, 2014 by Amy Hopkins

Wild Turkey Bourbon has released a new limited edition bottling to celebrate the 60-year service of master distiller Jimmy Russell, called Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/wild-turkey-diamond-anniversary-launches/?article-source=newsletter&source=229&date=2014-08-05

WORLD’S WORST WINE DISASTERS

Winemakers are a hardy bunch having faced some undoubtedly challenging situations in recent history, as this list shows.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/worlds-worst-wine-disasters/?article-source=newsletter&source=940&date=2014-08-05

GUINNESS TARGETS US WITH BLONDE LAGER

Guinness will attempt to capture the hearts of US beer drinkers by releasing a blonde American lager this year.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/guinness-targets-us-with-blonde-lager/?article-source=newsletter&source=940&date=2014-08-05

Will the Real Piña Colada Please Stand Up?

History of the pina colada

http://punchdrink.com/articles/will-the-real-pina-colada-please-stand-up/

Sake With Your Burger? Japan Is Looking West to Save a Tradition

Push to pair sake with western foods

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/05/world/europe/sake-with-your-burger-japan-looks-west-to-save-a-tradition.html?_r=0

Wine you can eat: Vinia claims to give you benefits of wine without the hangover

Vinia, a red grape cell powder, claims that one single serve packet contains the same amount of antioxidants found in an entire bottle of red wine.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/08/04/wine-can-eat-vinia-gives-all-benefits-wine-without-hangover/

Box Wine Dispenser helps you maximize every single drop

New gadget for your box wines

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20140804/box-wine-dispenser-helps-maximize-single-drop/

Trinchero Family Estates Announces National Wine Education Day and the World Wine Challenge

To help increase awareness and create excitement about wine education and the World Wine Challenge®, Trinchero Family Estates also announced that August 15th will be dedicated as Trinchero National Wine Education Day.

http://worldwinechallenge.com

How to Make Sangrita (VIDEO)

Sangrita is the classic accompaniment to tequila shots in Mexico.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/how-to-make-sangrita-vide_b_5648853.html?page_version=legacy

Massachusetts millennials spend big on guilty pleasures

Massachusetts ranked top state for alcohol sales among young adults.

http://wwlp.com/2014/08/04/massachusetts-millennials-spend-big-on-guilty-pleasures/

Napa Valley, Sonoma…Hiwassee Highlands? Georgia Gets Its First “American Viticultural Area”

Georgia’s wine industry took a step forward last month, when the federal government recognized the state’s first American Viticultural Area, or AVA

http://www.gpb.org/news/2014/08/04/napa-valley-sonoma-hiwassee-highlands-georgia-gets-its-first-american-viticultural-a

Concha y Toro’s Casillero Del Diablo Debuts New Devil’s Collection

Concha y Toro’s flagship Casillero del Diablo brand is launching a new line of Chilean blends under the moniker Devil’s Collection. The range makes its debut with Devil’s Collection White 2012, which features Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer from the Casablanca Valley, and Devil’s Collection Red 2012, made with Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the Rapel Valley. Both offerings are priced at $15 a 750-ml. Casillero del Diablo—which is handled in the U.S. by Excelsior Wines, the joint marketing venture between Concha y Toro and Banfi Vintners—was up 4% to nearly 400,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

New Paul Hobbs Wine

Winemaker Paul Hobbs has partnered with French vintner Bertrand Vigouroux to launch a new Malbec from the Cahors region of southwest France. Named for the crocus flower, the pair’s Crocus Malbec de Cahors is made with a single Malbec clone sourced from three Vigouroux family properties in Cahors, which is Malbec’s historic home. Around 1,250 cases of Crocus Malbec de Cahors’ inaugural 2011 vintage are currently available in the U.S., retailing for around $45 a bottle. Paul Hobbs Imports (PHI) serves as Crocus’ exclusive importer.

The 50 Best Craft Breweries in America

Slide show of readers choice for top 50 breweries

http://www.thedailymeal.com/50-best-craft-breweries-america

PINNACLE VODKA UNVEILS NEW AMARETTO FLAVOR

Another new flavored Vodka

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/pinnacle-vodka-unveils-new-amaretto-flavour/?article-source=newsletter&source=230&date=2014-08-06

FIRST UV ENERGY TABLET COCKTAIL TO LAUNCH

A US entrepreneur is to launch what he claims is the world’s first “tablet cocktail mixer” producing a beverage that glows under UV lighting and boosts energy levels.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/first-uv-energy-tablet-cocktail-to-launch/?article-source=newsletter&source=941&date=2014-08-06

CorkGuard launches new SmartCork range

CorkGuard has launched SmartCork, a range of cork closures said to provide all the benefits of natural cork but with none of the downsides, and at a cost that competes with screw caps and plastic closures.

http://wine.drinks-business-review.com/news/corkguard-unveils-new-cork-closures-range-for-wine-producers-300514-4281112

New Miller Lite Bottle Design Soon

MillerCoors has decided, with the success of the retro can, to implement the same design on their bottles. This package will be coming soon to retail.

First Pumpkin Beer Is Here!

Popularly known as one of the iconic beers of fall in New England, Shipyard Pumpkinhead is back again! It comes alive once a year! Make sure to get yours while it lasts. Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale is a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spice flavor. Try Pumpkinhead with a shot of spiced rum or in a pint glass rimmed with sure and cinnamon.

NOW IN STOCK

New Shandies from Leinenkugel’s

This year, Leinenkugel’s did it again with some new shandies. One of which is Harvest Patch Shandy, a pumpkin shandy. This seasonal is available on draft and in the Shandy Sampler variety pack only. In the variety pack, it comes with Cranberry Ginger Shandy and Old Fashioned Shandy

Prosecco vs. Champagne: What’s the difference?

Here are five major differences between the two:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/08/05/prosecco-vs-champagne-whats-difference/

Wine vernacular: Five terms wine lovers should master

Here are five terms that every new wine lover should master.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/wine/vino-vernacular-five-terms-wine-lovers-should-mast/ngtmD/?__federated=1

You’re Cooling Your Wine All Wrong

There’s a better way to chill your chardonnay, and it won’t cost a dime or take up space in your fridge. That’s right. We want you to put your wine in a toilet.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/06/toilet-tank-wine-cooler_n_5452483.html

Wine drinkers often overpour, study says

The study, published in Substance Use and Misuse, found that participants poured 12% more wine into a wide glass than a narrow one.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/30/wine-serving-size-too-much/2895661/

Why you should be drinking cheap wine

Very interesting article of wine bottle costs over the years.

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/drink/2011/11/why_you_should_be_drinking_cheap_wine.html

These Are the 10 Best Booze Ads of All Time: TV Edition

Ten of the best TV ads that have aired in recent years

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/these-are-the-10-best-boo_b_5652240.html

HOW TO MAKE BUSINESS CARDS FROM BEER BOXES

Here’s how to turn your recycling bin into a pile of unique up-cycled business cards.

http://allaboutbeer.com/beer-business-cards/

Drink Your Watermelon

Watermelon cocktails

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/drink-your-watermelon/

How Are Organic Wine Labels Regulated in the U.S.?

In the U.S., TTB recognizes four different types of “ORGANIC” claims.

http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2014/08/06/how-are-organic-wine-labels-regulated-us/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-2-14

August 2, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

8-2-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Its August Already And Summer Is Going Fast. Next Week

Oktoberfest And Pumpkin Beers Are Due In.

Soon We Will Launch An Exciting New Loyalty Program In

Partnership With Quini.

quiniwine.com

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Wine Label Meanings

Water Into Wine Trick

New Items

WineGlass app makes clueless drinkers like connoisseurs

Interesting new wine app. Developed for you to take a picture of the wine menu

At a restaurant and assist you with wine details. I will be interested in testing this more.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wineglass-app-makes-the-clueless-drinker-a-connoisseur/

7 questions about wine and nutrition answered

Answers to questions about organic and sulfites in wine

http://www.mlive.com/drinks/2014/07/7_questions_about_wine_and_nut.html

How tequila made its way to the top shelf in the US

The fastest growth in the US market has been in high-end and super-premium tequila

http://qz.com/240230/how-tequila-made-its-way-to-the-top-shelf-in-the-us/#/h/90018,1/

New Woodchuck Ciders

Vermont Hard Cider’s Woodchuck brand is set to release a trio of ciders, including Hopsation, a new core year-round offering. Rolling out in August, Hopsation features Woodchuck’s original cider and an infusion of Cascade hops, and will be available nationwide in six-packs and on draft. The year-round entry marks Woodchuck’s first core brand extension since 2011. Concurrently, Woodchuck will also launch Sour Cherry Cider, the latest entry in its limited edition Cellar Series, as well as reintroduce Fall Harvest Seasonal Cider. Sour Cherry will be available in 22-ounce bottles through September, while Fall Harvest, which features notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and white oak, will be offered in six-packs and on draft through October.

Summer’s Not Just For White; It’s Ok To Chill Red Wine

Good advice on which reds to give a chill

http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/put-away-summer-whites-ok-chill-red-wine/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13612424&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9qJt21BmDUAsE9Jr_1JMXH3oqlrMBj_tIuhlsuE9z_X3grH8eHeyoXP7YH0XWsvn4KHnL-b7UDNYJDam7RdxOX26iM326VzD9jE6WBi0Vu0lGSJk0&_hsmi=13612424

TEN OF THE WORLD’S STRONGEST SPIRITS

A look at grain alcohol and more.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/ten-of-the-worlds-strongest-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=224&date=2014-07-29

Surprising Meanings Behind Common U.S. Wine Label Terms

Best education you can get is on wine label reading.

http://wine.answers.com/learn-about-wine/surprising-meanings-behind-common-us-wine-label-terms

PROFESSOR CLAIMS TERROIR IS ‘A MYTH’

The quality of some of the world’s top wines is down to a concentration of expertise rather than terroir, a French professor has argued.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/is-terroir-a-myth/?article-source=newsletter&source=935&date=2014-07-29

Water to Wine Illusion Box

How to turn water into wine trick.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-to-Wine-Illusion-Box/?ALLSTEPS

Wine Deals Online? Let a Somm Find Them For You

Ian Cauble, who was featured in the recent documentary “Somm,” new website.

Daily wine offers.

http://www.sommselect.com

The secret to good sangria: Give it time to rest

Sangria tips: Agree with letting it soak up the fruit.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/29/5072047/the-secret-to-good-sangria-give.html

All-time high for N.H. liquor sales

Record setting year for NH booze sales.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140729-BIZ-407290344

Study: Mass. Millennials Tops In Alcohol Spending, No. 2 In Coffee Shop Purchases

A new report on spending by millennials – those ages 18 to 35 – finds that Massachusetts’s millennials rank No. 1 nationally in spending on alcohol and No. 2 in spending on coffee.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/29/study-mass-millennials-tops-in-alcohol-spending-no-2-in-coffee-shop-purchases/

The Aroma of Color w Jordi Ballester, an IPNC Seminar

Interesting study on wine tasting when you can’t see the color

http://wakawakawinereviews.com/2014/07/28/the-aroma-of-color-w-jordi-ballester-an-ipnc-seminar/

THE STUNNING ARCHITECTURE OF THE WINE WORLD

architectural stunners you’ll find around the wine world.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/stunning-architecture-wine-world/

How to Hold a Wine Glass

Wine Folly blog on proper way to hold a glass

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/hold-wine-glass-civilized/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2fc39526e4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2fc39526e4-62472929&mc_cid=2fc39526e4&mc_eid=d73340fcba

CHOCOLATE LOBSTER BEER MAKES COMEBACK

Brewed with five lobsters, the Dogfish Brewery’s 5.6% Choc Lobster is said to have notes of “bittersweet chocolate” with “subtle herb and ocean notes”.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/chocolate-lobster-beer-makes-comeback/?article-source=newsletter&source=936&date=2014-07-30

BIGGEST DRINKING US STATES MAPPED

No surprise NH sells more than any state BUT 50% is sold to residents of other states.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/biggest-drinking-us-states-mapped/?article-source=newsletter&source=936&date=2014-07-30

Americans need to revisit Greek wines

Great read on getting familiar with wines from Greece

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/29/6591516/mike-dunne-on-wine-greek-wines.html

RumChata® Root Beer Float

August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day and RumChata has come up with its own adult version to celebrate.

http://chilledmagazine.com/Drinks-detail/rumchata-root-beer-float/

Argentina’s potential debt default could hurt its struggling wine industry

Economy issues leading to lower cost of bulk wine. Also lower yields due to climate.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/argentinas-potential-debt-default-could-cause-wine-prices-to-fall/370019.article

Liquor Of Legend: The Distillery Behind Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Blanton’s–And Pappy Van Winkle

Background and history behind the brands

http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2014/07/30/liquor-of-legend-the-distillery-behind-buffalo-trace-bourbon-blantons-and-pappy-van-winkle/

Does adding tannin boost aromatic thiols, too? It just might.

Interesting look at adding tannins to help wines aromatics

http://wineoscope.com/2014/07/30/does-adding-tannin-boost-aromatic-thiols-too-it-just-might/

TOP 10 BOOKS ON BEER

Ten books for beer lovers and education

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/top-10-books-on-beer/?article-source=newsletter&source=937&date=2014-07-31

How the pros taste wine, and what the heck is Quini

Blog about the Quini app we use

http://goodcheapvino.com/pros-taste-wine-heck-quini/

10 things winemakers won’t tell you

What goes into your glass of Pinot? Food coloring, weird additives, and a 400% markup

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-things-winemakers-wont-tell-you-2014-07-31

HOW IMPORTANT ARE GARNISHES IN COCKTAILS?

Do cocktails really need a garnish?

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/how-important-are-garnishes-in-cocktails/?article-source=newsletter&source=227&date=2014-08-01

Mainstream wine drinking is changing

Demand for wine is growing with a shift to new markets and consumers

http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/4641/Mainstream_wine_drinking_is_changing.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=e-mail&utm_campaign=Drinks%2BInternational%2Bweekly%2Bnewsletter%2BIssue%2B284

HOSPITAL OPENS WINE BAR FOR TERMINALLY ILL

A hospital in France is to open a wine bar for its terminally ill patients to allow patients to “enjoy” their final days.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/hospital-opens-wine-bar-for-terminally-ill/?article-source=newsletter&source=938&date=2014-08-01

CORK FIRMS HAIL US AND CHINA DATA

90% of the featured brands used cork as their primary closure.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/cork-firms-hail-us-china-data/?article-source=newsletter&source=938&date=2014-08-01

THE SMALLEST WINERY IN AMERICA IS LOCATED IN A FORMER JAIL

North Carolina’s Calaboose Cellars, a winery that once served as a jail. They are America’s smallest freestanding, complete winery.

https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-smallest-winery-in-america-is-located-in-a-former-jail

Handcrafted Flasks

Custom Liquor Flask Company

http://www.flasking.com

Elijah Craig 12 Year Old

Heaven Hill Distilleries will release a third bottling of Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon this year and three more bottlings next year. Debuting last year as a limited release version of Elijah Craig Small Batch 12-Year-Old, the series is drawn from the company’s inventory of aging barrels and each release reflects the proof of the batch, made of 100 or fewer barrels. A batch of 134.2 proof was released in March 2014 and a 137-proof was released in May, with the third 133.2-proof batch expected in September. In January next year, Heaven Hill will debut the first edition of the 2015 installment of the series. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is available nationwide in 750-ml. bottles retailing at $44.99.

Cool trends in cocktails: Flavor-infused ice cubes

Everyone’s looking at new ways to impress when it comes to keeping drinks cool.

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/food-and-wine/news-festivals-events/cool-trends-in-cocktails-flavor-infused-ice-cubes/8766523/

Why Is Trader Joe’s Wine So Cheap?

Feedback from Quora on Two Buck Chuck

http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2014/07/31/trader-joes-wine-cheap/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-26-14

July 26, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

7-26-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

This Week Franklin Liquors Has More Exciting Wine Education News.

We Have Partnered With Michèle Meagher A Food/Wine Blogger.

http://www.micheleuncorked.com

Look For Our Combined Food And Wine Articles/Adventures Soon!

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Food Wine Pairings

New Sunday Opening

New CA Wine Education Law

Patriots Suing Bacardi

Liquor sales to be allowed 2 hours earlier on Sundays following Gov. Deval Patrick’s approval

Now Local Towns must approve

http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/07/liquor_sales_to_be_allowed_2_h.html

7 Ways to Make Bad Wine Drinkable

Always read about penny trick never tried it.

http://time.com/3005754/7-ways-to-make-bad-wine-drinkable/

Wine-flavored cotton candy

Order from a candy shop in Des Moines, Iowa

http://blogs.orlandoweekly.com/salivation-army/thank-internet-kindle-unlimited-wine-flavored-cotton-candy/

American Gins Go Their Own Way

A new wave of New World gins is delivering flavors the Queen Mother never dreamed of

http://online.wsj.com/articles/american-gins-go-their-own-way-1405711255

Patriots suing Bacardi after rum maker walks away from deal

Bacardi deal fell threw

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/07/18/patriots-suing-bacardi-after-rum-maker-walks-away-from-business-deal/IOguGQVoe5QTwHPzN4n2UM/story.html

Mixing booze with energy drinks makes you want more alcohol, study finds

New Australian study

http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2014/07/18/mixing_booze_with_energy_drinks_makes_you_want_to_drink_more_study_finds.html

Wine prices and the small specialty stores

Great article on price and selection differences between box stores and

Small stores like ours.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/wine-prices-and-the-small-specialty-stores/2014/07/16/c4739b30-0b97-11e4-8c9a-923ecc0c7d23_story.html?tid=hpModule_1f58c93a-8a7a-11e2-98d9-3012c1cd8d1e

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to whiskey

Quality not aging

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101850447#.

BEER DOES THE BODY GOOD?

5 reasons why ordering a beer isn’t always an unhealthy option

http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-drink/beer-does-the-body-good

The Miraculous Nose

Tim Gaiser blog on how powerful our sense of smell is

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/the-miraculous-nose?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TimGaiserMasterSommelier-Blog+%28The+Blog+of+Tim+Gaiser%2C+MS%29

The Two Faces of Soave

Tasting Italian Soaves

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/dining/tasting-italian-soaves.html?ref=dining&_r=0

Suddenly, more wines contain cobalt

Interesting study on something new being found in wines.

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2014/07/suddenly-more-wines-contain-cobalt.html

JOHN WAYNE BOURBON IN TRADEMARK DISPUTE

The descendants of American actor John Wayne are locked in a legal battle with Duke University over the launch of a new Bourbon brand called Duke, the late movie star’s nickname.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/john-wayne-bourbon-in-trademark-dispute/?article-source=newsletter&source=218&date=2014-07-22

Is Climate Change Ruining Wine Corks?

The quality of corks is in decline

http://www.livescience.com/46901-wine-cork-quality-decreasing.html

New law allows California students to taste wine

College students under the age of 21 will be allowed to drink alcohol in class, as long as they’re enrolled in a beer brewing or winemaking program and they refrain from swallowing,

http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/New-law-allows-California-students-to-taste-wine-5636628.php

Wine firms must be consumer-centric to win new generation of drinkers

How the “Big” guys use research to build brands

http://www.harpers.co.uk/campaigns/get-engaged/wine-firms-must-be-consumer-centric-to-win-new-generation-of-drinkers/369689.article?redirCanon=1

11 Canned Foods You Can Serve, Proudly, With Wine

Canned food and wine pairings

http://www.cntraveler.com/daily-traveler/2014/07/delicious-canned-fish-and-wine-pairings

HAHN REDIRECTS BRAND-BUILDING PROWESS

An update on Hahn Winery, What was sold off and new high end line.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/hahn-redirects-brand-building-prowess/?article-source=newsletter&source=929&date=2014-07-23

The Koolernaut will tell you the perfect temperature for your beer

I love new gadgets!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112075052/koolernaut-digital-beverage-insulator-and-chiller

I’m looking California, and feeling Minnesota…

Wine blog about the CWAS program SF Wine School Offers

http://www.anotherwineblog.com/archives/16836#.U86VS1YVzOy

Patrón launches a trio of tahona-only tequilas

rarely practiced – process that starts with a tahona, a giant two-tonne stone wheel hand-carved from volcanic rock (roca), that slowly crushes the cooked agave to break the bonds of fibre and release the rich agave juice.

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15542-patr-n-launches-a-trio-of-tahona-only-tequilas.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_July_22&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

Cool Off This Summer with Wine Popsicles

Many recipe’s

http://missouriwine.org/blog_cool-off-this-summer-with-wine-popsicles/

Wine Pairing Rules Worth Breaking

4 Tips on food and wine pairing. Tip 4 ask the wine shop.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-22/wine-pairing-rules-worth-breaking.html

TIGER BONES USED TO BREW WINE IN CHINA

China’s black market trade in tiger bones for the production of tiger ‘wine’ is thriving, despite an official ban.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/tiger-bones-used-to-brew-wine-in-china/

Putting Black Box Wine To The Taste Test

Review on how they taste and how long they last

http://chicagoist.com/2014/07/22/putting_black_box_wine_to_the_taste.php

Caught on camera: Man burnt by bartender making flaming cocktail

Watch the crazy video

http://news.asiaone.com/news/soshiok/caught-camera-man-burnt-bartender-making-flaming-cocktail

‘Star Trek’-themed beer

Klingon Warnog is an official Star Trek beerT

http://federationofbeer.com/page/9/Warnog.html

Can’t remember Which Beer to Drink? Have No Fear Beer Pad is Here!

an app that allows users to take pictures of their beer and record information about.

http://www.148apps.com/news/remember-beer-drink-fear-beer-pad/

The Coolest Beer Cooler We’ve Ever Seen

The Kickstarter project for “The Coolest” cooler has raised over $6 million so far

http://www.lamag.com/liquidla/2014/07/22/the-coolest-beer-cooler-weve-ever-seen

ALCOHOL FOUND TO IMPROVE SENSE OF SMELL

A modest amount of alcohol can improve your sense of smell, a recent study has concluded.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/alcohol-found-to-improve-sense-of-smell/?article-source=newsletter&source=929&date=2014-07-23

HOMER SIMPSON WINE DESIGN UNVEILED

Two Russian designers have unveiled their latest work – a pair of wine bottles inspired by Homer and Marge Simpson.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/homer-simpson-wine-design-unveiled/?article-source=newsletter&source=929&date=2014-07-23

CANADA LAUNCHES ONLINE WINE DIRECTORY

Complete listing of wineries in Canada coming soon!

http://www.canadianvintners.com/?p=677

Poolside Popsicle Cocktails

If you love popsicles and love cocktails, there’s nothing better than these easy-to-make treats to have on-hand poolside at your next summer gathering!

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/poolside-popsicle-cocktails/

KENTUCKY BOURBON STOCKS RETURN TO 1970S LEVELS

Stocks of Bourbon currently maturing in Kentucky have returned to their highest level since 1977 as producers forecast increasing demand for the whiskey.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/kentucky-bourbon-stocks-return-to-1970s-levels/?article-source=newsletter&source=220&date=2014-07-23

Santa Barbara: The Thrill of Discovery

Great info on One of California’s historic winemaking regions

http://vinousmedia.com/articles/santa-barbara-the-thrill-of-discovery-jul-2014?utm_source=Vinous+Update+Email+List+%28Non-Subscribers%29&utm_campaign=d40330ab24-vinousupdate_2014_7_22_nm&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_965624e71b-d40330ab24-23975861

Is That MegaPurple, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

Very graphic and opinionated wine blogger.

Stance on “no good wine under $20”

AND

Review of additives in wines

http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2014/07/is-that-megapurple-or-are-you-just.html

4 Sensational Hot Dog & Beer Pairings

All beers less than $10 a six pack

http://nbwa.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1005b559db1c694e45edf48b1&id=7aff2dbcc0&e=89b9c026e1

Why the FDA’s Spent Grain Policy Nearly Raised the Cost of Your Beer

Did you know brewers sell their spent grain?

http://modernfarmer.com/2014/07/great-spent-grain-debacle/?omhide=true&utm_source=Modern+Farmer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=6a254fc78a-Weekly_11_1511_15_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8a89c7e43-6a254fc78a-75543437

Coro Mendocino Releases Iconic Ultra-Premium 2011 Vintage

I have never had any luck locating Coro Mendocino blends In MA

Read all about what makes it a special wine.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/07/prweb12028957.htm?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

What does “manipulation” of wine mean to you?

Interesting blog on “things” added to wines

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2014/07/what-does-manipulation-of-wine-mean-to.html

FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS (AVA)

Good info on AVA stats

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/fascinating-facts-american-viticultural-areas-ava/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-19-14

July 19, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

7-19-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

This Week Franklin Liquors Has Expanded Its Wine Education Program.

We Are Now Partnered With The Town Of Medway Adult Education .

Along With Our Franklin Classes We Will Be Doing Fall Medway Classes.

Are You Looking For A Personal/Group Wine Event?

We Have The Areas Only Wine Education/Tasting Room.

http://www.franklinliquors.com/WINEEDUCATION.htm

Now Teaching Technology Based Wine Tasting Using Quini

www.quiniwine.com

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Early Sunday Openings

Direct Wine Shipping Coming To MA

Wine Blog Awards

Updates On MA Wine Direct Shipment

Massachusetts has approved direct-shipping for both in- and out-of-state wineries along with its 2015 budget, which was signed Friday by governor Deval Patrick. As of January 1, 2015, wineries may apply for a direct shipping permit that costs an initial $300 and can be renewed annually for $150. Licensed wineries will then be able to ship 12 nine-liter cases per purchaser per calendar year. Massachusetts has been one of the most important wine-consuming markets to remain a holdout on direct shipping. In terms of per-capita consumption, it ranks third after Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire, at nearly 6 gallons annually, according to Impact Databank. Advocacy group American Wine Consumer Coalition has pointed out that the new law still leaves significant restrictions on direct-shipping, including the barring of foreign-produced wines and shipments directly from retailers.

Read More:

Mass. Wine Lovers to Order Straight from Vineyard

Drew Bledsoe will be happy. You will soon be able to have wine shipped to you in MA

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/07/12/mass-wine-lovers-will-able-order-straight-from-the-vineyard/JKMr0PpBSePHeINNsgTG2K/story.html

Hidden Loophole in MA Wine Shipping

What you still cant get shipped to you. BIG List.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hidden-loophole-wine-shipping-bill-190100266.html

WHAT WE REALLY TASTE WHEN WE DRINK WINE

Studies on how price and label shape affect you wine opinions

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/mariakonnikova/2014/07/what-we-really-taste-when-we-drink-wine.html

Organic wine vs. biodynamic wine, what is the difference?

We Stock many of both types.

http://blog.uvinum.com/organic-wine-vs-biodynamic-wine-what-is-the-differencer-2354897

DUNG-SMOKED BEER TO HIT US SHELVES

An Icelandic brewery is preparing to launch a sheep dung-smoked IPA in the US.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/dung-smoked-beer-to-hit-us-shelves/

Apple, grapefruit, margarita — what’s driving beer’s new flavours?

In a bid to win over young drinkers and consumers tired of the same old offerings, major breweries are experimenting more than ever with beer flavours

http://www.mississauga.com/news-story/4630293-apple-grapefruit-margarita-what-s-driving-beer-s-new-flavours-/

Elasticity Of Corks

Coravin wine gadget founder video explaining how temperature and age affect

Wine cork seals

http://youtu.be/5anMpy7JXJc

2015 Wine Blog Awards Winners

This years winners, always great wine educational reading

http://winebloggersconference.org/from-the-organizers/2015-wine-blog-awards-winners/

Expert Tips for Using Ice

I laughed when I read this as the Certified Specialist Of Spirits CSS

Exam I took actually had ice questions

http://www.winemag.com/August-2014/Ice-Rage/index.php/cparticle/1

Orange You Glad It’s Not Rosé: The Latest Wine Craze Isn’t Pink

Learn about what “orange’ wines are

http://modernfarmer.com/2014/07/orange-glad-rose/

TOP 10 COOLEST HIGH-TECH BAR GADGETS

From centrifuges and carbonators, to evaporators and liquid nitrogen, you may be forgiven for confusing the tools of some of the world’s best bars with those of a mad scientist.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/top-10-coolest-high-tech-bar-gadgets/?article-source=newsletter&source=214&date=2014-07-16

Discerning Drinkers Guide to Low Calorie Wine

Wine Folly blog about calories in wine styles

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/guide-to-low-calorie-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d4916c2f6c-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d4916c2f6c-62472929&mc_cid=d4916c2f6c&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Look out Napa: 5 up and coming wine regions

Two out of the 5 are hard to find in MA

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/07/15/5-wine-districts-that-could-be-next-napa/

7 Wine-Based Beverages to Test Out at Home

Wine cocktails NOT Sangrias

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/life/cocktail-hour-7-wine-based-beverages-to-test-out-at-home.html/?a=viewall

Five ways to shake wine shopping intimidation

Great advice on how important a relationship is with wine store.

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/five-ways-to-shake-wine-shopping-intimidation/Content?oid=4955677

Answers to pressing questions about wine enjoyment

Questions on glass type, corked and screw caps answered

http://www.pressherald.com/2014/07/16/wine-answers-to-pressing-questions-about-wine-enjoyment/

MA State Senate passes bill permitting earlier liquor sales on Sunday

Another Blue Law gong away. We will open at 10am soon. Good For Pats Games!

http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2014/07/state_senate_passes_bill_permi.html

Spice Up Cocktail Hour With Herbal Vodkas

Ever want to know what to mix with herbal vodkas?

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/spice-up-cocktail-hour-with-herbal-vodkas/Content?oid=3151594

New Ciroc Flavor

Craft Beer Reaches New Depths As Mainers Brew A Batch From Seaweed

Maine brewery has secret ingredient

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/07/16/331423345/craft-beer-reaches-new-depths-as-mainers-brew-a-batch-from-seaweed

The 50+ most influential wine peeps on social media

Interesting list of most influential wine entities on the net as at July 14th 2014.

http://thewinewankers.com.au/2014/07/14/the-50-most-influential-wine-entities-on-social-media-2/

LEGAL DEFINITION WOULD ‘NOT BENEFIT’ CRAFT SPIRITS

Currently, there is no government-enforced definition for craft spirits,

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/legal-definition-would-not-benefit-craft-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=214&date=2014-07-16

MAN BUILDS ‘SHED’ OUT OF 5,000 WINE BOTTLES

Thought you drank a lot of wine??

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/man-builds-shed-out-of-5000-wine-bottles/?article-source=newsletter&source=924&date=2014-07-16

IS GINGER THE NEW BLACK? GINGER-FLAVORED BEERS SNEAK INTO SUMMERTIME

Review of some ginger flavored beers

http://mainetoday.com/blog/the-beer-babe/ginger-new-black/

DEATH OF THE 100 POINT SCALE?

Interesting read on wine rating system. Exactly why we have supported education/tastings with the new Quini System

https://grapecollective.com/articles/death-of-the-100-point-system

Do sulfites in wine give me a headache?

Another read on headaches and wine.

In the majority of cases, the cause is something else

http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/articles/do-sulfites-wine-give-me-headache

21: Science’s limit on the drinking age

Some say law makes drinking more appealing to teens

Interesting reading on drinking age

http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/health/science-drinking-age/

How to Buy the Best Wine on a Budget

Three great tips on how to buy great wine on a budget

Love the first two tips:

Shop local wine merchant as they are passionate about wines they stock..US!

AND

Sample wines before you buy…we have a wine dispenser!

http://youtu.be/-AjfZKc-h_0?list=PLcpoB2VESJmeFQTZg24Uovr1qz7bGtCkX

How to Taste Sparkling Wine Like a Pro

A guide to sparkling wines

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Menuism/how-to-taste-sparkling-wi_b_5592940.html

Making 10% returns a year… by buying more wine

Wine was one of the best investments of the 20th Century according to a recent study, and returns are accelerating – but how do you actually invest in it and is it a realistic option?

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/fine-wine-investing-making-10-returns-a-year-114108663.html

HOME ALCOHOL VAPORISING SYSTEM LAUNCHES

I have seen this in the past. Here is another version of it.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/home-alcohol-vapourising-system-launches/

9 Celebrity-Owned Booze Brands

Alcohol brands that are backed by stars

http://hauteliving.com/2014/07/celebrity-alcohol-brands/507889/

Yuengling suffering Boston beer bruise

An update on how this PA beer is doing in MA

http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/07/yuengling_suffering_boston_beer_bruise

Cloudy Bay Introduces Te Wahi – First New Product in Almost 20 Years!

New Pinot Noir

http://chilledmagazine.com/Wine-detail/cloudy-bay-introduces-te-wahi-first-new-product-in-almost-20-years/

A Handy Guide to Drinking in Prison

Of coarse the article mentions how prisoners in MA do it!

http://punchdrink.com/articles/a-handy-guide-to-drinking-in-prison/

This week “Malibu Coast” becomes an AVA

Two previously established AVAs – Malibu-Newton Canyon and Saddle Rock-Malibu – will lie within this new one.

http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=136000

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http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-12-14

July 12, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

7-12-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Hope Everyone Is Enjoying The Summer.

July 4^th Has Passed And The Summer Seasonal Beers Are Running Out Already.

One Beer That Is In Stock Is The Hard To Find

Narraganett Del’s Lemonade!

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Local Industry News

Beer Industry News

Bill would let wineries ship legally to Mass.

Legislation creating permit system needs governor’s signature

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/07/03/online-wine-could-finally-come-mass-drinkers/vhFIuvA6TWUWDMEjwIZnBN/story.html

Why ‘Natural’ Wine Tastes Worse Than Putrid Cider

Interesting read on Natural wines.

http://www.newsweek.com/why-natural-wine-tastes-worse-putrid-cider-257281

Drinking beer could be good for you, research suggests

New study on all the good things beer can do for you.

http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/health6874.html

Avalon first in US to use Select Bio closure

The Somona County-based winery will be the first in the US to use the new plant-based, zero carbon footprint wine closure. Always in Stock!

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15506-avalon-first-in-us-to-use-select-bio-closure.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_July_08&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

New branding for Ménage à Trois Midnight

Ménage à Trois Midnight 2012 is a 13.65%abv dark red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot that offers a more voluptuous flavour experience from the core Ménage à Trois Red Blend, a the top selling wine in the US. The California appellations in Midnight are North Coast, Central Coast and Lodi.

Highland Park unveils its Dark Origins

Highland Park has added a new expression called Dark Origins to its core range of single malt Scotch whiskies.

Dark Origins, a 46%abv non-chill filtered single malt, will start to appear on shelves in July and roll out internationally throughout autumn 2014.

It uses twice as many first fill sherry casks than in the classic Highland Park 12 year old resulting in a naturally darker, richer flavour with sherried spice, a chocolate twist and signature sweet smoke of the Orcadian whisky. Highland Park is one of the few distilleries not using distiller’s caramel and so Dark Origins takes its natural colour from the interaction between spirit and cask.

No 4 or 5 tastes: there are over 20

Interesting read on wine tastes. So much for only 5 basic tastes

http://blog.uvinum.com/no-4-or-5-tastes-there-are-over-20-2352118

101 Best Wineries in America

Shining a spotlight everywhere in the U.S. that great wines are being made-Slideshow

http://www.thedailymeal.com/america-s-101-best-wineries

Anatomy of American Alcohol Consumption

New study Americans are drinking less beer, but more wine and spirits.

http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/anatomy-of-american-alcohol-consumption-1522/

Update On Patriot Place

Tastings is gone BUT bowling and painting while you drink coming

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/liquor-license-bill-gains-support/article_b52a18b6-eb94-5b9f-adda-c1f96174abd0.html

THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING WORLD WHISKY BRANDS

Slide show of the top brands

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/the-worlds-best-selling-world-whisky-brands/?article-source=newsletter&source=208&date=2014-07-08

New GREY GOOSE VX

The 40% abv expression, which is packaged in a decanter reminiscent of a Cognac bottle, is described as having notes of white fruit blossom, honeysuckle and violets, and is recommended to be drunk neat or on the rocks.

The new travel retail exclusive contains Cognac created from grapes from the Grande Champagne cru.

Doctor prescribes two glasses of wine a day to 10,000 patients to prevent heart attacks

cardiologist claims the antioxidants in the drink have slashed the risk of a second heart attack in his patients by half and cut the risk of a stroke by 20%.

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/article/2000127282/doctor-prescribes-two-glasses-of-wine-a-day-to-10-000-patients-to-prevent-heart-attacks

Does Wine Make You Fat?

Tips on how to stay healthy and drink wine

http://winefolly.com/update/does-wine-make-you-fat/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=6c8c716cd3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-6c8c716cd3-62472929&mc_cid=6c8c716cd3&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Shiner Beer arrives in Massachusetts

Boston was the largest city in the U.S. where Shiner Beers weren’t available. That changes soon.

http://beerpulse.com/2014/07/shiner-beer-arrives-in-massachusetts-with-seven-distributors-3315/

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OLD WORLD WINES AND NEW WORLD WINES

Great guide comparing and explaining old vs new world

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/understanding-difference-old-new-world-wines/

Demand For Light Beer Is Collapsing

Light beers are out craft beers are in

http://www.businessinsider.com/light-beer-demand-slows-in-america-2014-7

Beer Is Better Than Wine for the American Worker

On average, U.S. breweries paid higher salaries and benefits than wineries did

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-07-08/beer-is-better-than-wine-for-the-american-worker

Deer Crashes Through Weymouth MA Liquor Store

Watch the crazy video of a deer in liquor store

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/deer-crashes-through-weymouth-liquor-store/

BEER EXPERTS SELECT THE 17 BEST SUMMER BEERS

Experts pick summer beers

http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-summer-beers-summer-seasonals

Five Over-The-Top Bloody Marys

Bloody Mary Fans Check These Out!

http://chilledmagazine.com/Top_Fives-detail/five-over-the-top-bloody-marys/

New Narragansett

Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer has debuted Town Beach Imperial IPA, the fifth installment in its Private Stock series of 22-ounce limited edition offerings. The summer brew features pale and German Pilsner malts with Nugget, Chinook, Northern Brewer and Hallertau hops as a nod to the six German-American founders of the brewery in 1890. The 8.1%-abv IPA carries a label that’s reminiscent of the early 20th century packaging on Narragansett beers. The Private Stock series launched in December 2012 and has included Imperial Russian Stout, Imperial Black Steam, Imperial IPA and Imperial Bohemian Pilsner. Town Beach Imperial IPA retails for $5.99 a 22-ounce bottle and is available throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

French Wine Vintage Chart & Harvest Reports

Great Chart From French Wine Society

http://www.frenchwinesociety.org/vintage-charts/french-wine-vintage-chart-harvest-reports-dp2?lang=en

New Three Olives Flavor

Three Olives has introduced its newest flavor, Jacked Apple. The new vodka combines the flavors of ripe red apple and cinnamon spice, according to the company. Jacked Apple will be available in 750-ml., 1-liter and 1.75-liter sizes. The vodka has a suggested retail price of $21.00 for a 750-ml. bottle.

Beer industry hits milestone not seen in more than 100 years

total number of breweries in operation at the end of June has topped the 3,000 mark.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101827293

Beer Distribution Explained With Cartoons

Watch A cartoon video to understand what keeps you from getting some of your favorite beers in your state.

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/07/beer-distribution-explained-with-cartoons.html

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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-5-14

July 5, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

7-5-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Happy July 4^th Weekend

This Week Our Quini Wine Tasting Was On Front Page Of Local Paper:

http://www.localtownpages.com/sites/default/files/newspaperpdf/2014_07_franklin.pdf

Also Featured On The Quini Blog:

http://blog.quiniwine.com/2014/franklin-localtownpages-franklin-wine-club-first-in-country-to-use-new-app/

From Our Family To You And Yours Have A Safe July 4^th Weekend!

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Support You Local Store

Pumpkin Beer In July

Liquor License Power Stays With Towns

World Cup Wine

BBQ Wine Pairings

How To Pick A Wine To Match Any Kind Of Southern Barbecue Style

http://www.askmen.com/fine_living/wine_dine_archive/bbq-wine-pairings.html

AMERICAN CRAFT BEER’S GUIDE TO FOURTH OF JULY BREWS

Beer selections for the 4^th

http://americancraftbeer.com/item/american-craft-beer-s-guide-to-fourth-of-july-brews.html

Flaming cocktails are a fiery sip this Fourth of July

NYC mixologists are lighting spirits on fire at places like Night of Joy, Evelyn Drinkery, The Butterfly, Burning Waters Cantina, and American Cut

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/flaming-cocktails-fiery-sip-fourth-july-article-1.1842721

Wine ideas for 4th celebrations

More July 4^th Food And Wine Pairings:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140703/LIFESTYLE05/307030017/0/lifestyle08/Wine-ideas-4th-celebrations

TOP 10 WINES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY

Suggestions for wines to celebrate the 4^th

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/top-10-wines-for-the-4th-of-july/?article-source=newsletter&source=915&date=2014-07-04

2014 California State Fair wine winners

Nice database search to find the winners. We stock many of the wines!

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/06/27/6518520/california-2014-state-fair-wine.html

Dentists Offer Free Wine to Take the Edge Off Visits

I will take a nice Cabernet with that root canal please! Only in NY

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140630/nolita/dentists-offer-free-wine-take-edge-off-visits

Paso Wine iPhone App Now Available on Apple App Store

All about Paso wine on an App

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/pasowine-iphone-app-now-available-232500900.html

Freeze! 6 frozen beer desserts

YUM Beer And Dessert? They Had Me At Beer!

http://draftmag.com/features/freeze-6-frozen-beer-desserts/

SYNEK – Any beer tapped fresh on your counter

Interesting new beer dispenser system

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620669801/synek-any-beer-ever-made-fresh-on-your-counter

3 Tips on Getting into French Wine

Wine Folly guide to French wine

http://winefolly.com/review/french-wine-tips/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=818f09f00f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-818f09f00f-62472929&mc_cid=818f09f00f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The Case Against BevMo and Total Wine: “Drink Local” Means More Than You Think

Blog about why you should support you local Liquor store and the value over “box” stores

http://blog.seattlepi.com/thepourfool/2014/06/30/the-case-against-bevmo-and-total-wine-drink-local-means-more-than-you-think/

Is wine safer than liquor during pregnancy?

More research on alcohol and pregnancy

http://www.examiner.com/article/is-wine-safer-than-liquor-during-pregnancy

Pumpkin beer? In July?

The first Pumpkin beer of the season released already

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101804794#.

Mass. Senate: Towns Should Control Local Liquor Licenses

This is great news! Towns can stay in control of licenses

http://www.wbur.org/2014/07/02/mass-senate-liquor-licenses

Summer Infusions

Nice refreshing summer drink ideas

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/summer-infusions/

SECONDHAND BOOZE SHOP OPENS IN TOKYO

2nd July, 2014 by Lauren Eads

A cut-price liquor store which buys unwanted alcohol before selling it on at a discounted price has opened in Tokyo – believed to be the first of its kind.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/secondhand-booze-shop-opens-in-tokyo/?article-source=newsletter&source=914&date=2014-07-03

5 Research-Backed Reasons Expensive Wine Isn’t Always Better

Interesting read: High Price is not a factor in a “good” Wine

http://www.businessinsider.com/expensive-wine-isnt-better-research-2014-7

Faces — The Official FIFA World Cup Wine

Did you know there is an official World Cup Wine?

The boutique Lidio Carraro winery is located in the Serra Gaúcha region of south-east Brazil, And they have 11 varietals!

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Faces—The-Official-FIFA-World-Cup-Wine-_17060948

6 Refreshing Spins on Summer Sangria

We are always on the look out for new sangria ideas!

http://news.health.com/2014/07/02/6-refreshing-spins-on-summer-sangria/

Cocktail content calculator

For drinks with two or more ingredients By The National Institute of Health

http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/toolsresources/cocktailcalculator.asp

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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-28-14

June 28, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

6-28-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

What An Exciting Week For Us At Franklin Liquors! Summer Has Just Started And We Had TWO Big Events To Share. First We Hosted The Franklin Wine Club And Had The First Wine Tasting In The USA Using Quini. The Wine Explorers Used Quini During The Tasting And It Was An Honor To Make Wine Tasting History!

Second The Readers Choice Awards Were Released. We Want To Thank You For Voting Us The #1 Liquor Store In Franklin AND The GOLD Medal For Best Liquor Store In The 15 Town West Zone. Our Family Thanks You So Much!!

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Sugar In Wine

Training To Be A Wine Taster

All About Gout

Rum-flavored beer

Innis & Gunn uses oak-aged chips soaked in rum that are used to flavor the beer

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-new-summer-cocktail-rum-flavored-beer-2014-06-20

Powerful instant wine label recognition app released for oenophiles

Users take a photo of the wine label and get instant identification — averaging 2.6 seconds — of the wine maker, wine name, grapes and region.

https://delectable.com

How much sugar is in your wine?

Great article on sugar in wines. Nice overview of residual sugar and sweet wine.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/mobile/news/top-stories/Bill+Zacharkiw+wine+much+sugar+your+wine/9958772/story.html

What Your Favorite Summer Drink Says About Your Finances

So what does your summer drink preference say about your finances and the status of your savings account

http://www.gobankingrates.com/savings-account/favorite-summer-drink-finances/

The most American beers

Get Ready For July 4^th With These American Beer Selections http://www.nj.com/food/index.ssf/2014/06/on_tap_the_most_american_beers.htm

6 Reasons to Avoid Buying Wine By-the-score

Learn instead from your instincts, from books about wine, and with the help of experienced store staff.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rolfe-hanson/wine-points-6-reasons-to-_b_5516040.html

Couple Allegedly Stole $10K in Wine from Chestnut Hill Wegmans

Bottles were stolen over multiple days this month, with each valued at over $1,000.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/06/22/couple-allegedly-stole-wine-from-chestnut-hill-wegmans/VxlC8sXD37dExlEo6kcF9I/story.html

Pictures Here:

http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/local/2014/06/22/newton-police-seek-alleged-wegmans-wine-shoplifting-couple/

Wine Makers Fight New Website Suffixes

Critics Say Domain Names Like .Vin and .Wine Could Confuse Shoppers.

Do you agree?

http://online.wsj.com/articles/wine-makers-fight-new-website-suffixes-1403473845

Gout not the wine drinker’s curse

Interesting read on what gout is and how liquor,beer and wine affect it.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/editors-picks/9649168/Gout-its-not-the-wine-drinkers-curse

Can we quantify and more accurately describe how alcohol tastes?

Interesting reading on wine tasting.

http://www.salon.com/2014/06/22/wine_needs_its_nate_silver_can_we_quantify_and_more_accurately_describe_how_alcohol_tastes/

Constellation Releases 2014 Project Genome Findings After Surveying 7,000 Wine Consumers

After conducting a 100-plus question survey of roughly 7,000 North American wine consumers over the past 18 months, Constellation Brands has revealed its findings in a study called “Project Genome, The Evolution of the Wine Consumer.” The study is a follow-up on a similar initiative Constellation undertook a decade ago that was also called Project Genome.

Constellation has used its survey findings to segment U.S. wine consumers into six classifications: price driven (21% of survey respondents), everyday loyal (20%), overwhelmed (19%), image seeker (18%), engaged newcomer (12%) and enthusiast (10%). “Having this deeper understanding of the wine consumer will allow us to make the best wines for each consumer segment. With this level of insight, we can build greater loyalty for our existing brands, identify opportunities for growth, and introduce new products to attract consumers across all segments,” Chris Fehrnstrom, Constellation’s CMO, wine & spirits division, told Shanken News Daily. “We’re also able to empower retailers and distributors to implement more effective category management processes. Together, we can influence the way we display wines, promote brands and cluster products based on geography, lifestyle and preference.”

Wine-Tasting Workout: Train Yourself to be a Better Wine Taster

Great article on ways to build your palate for wine.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/wine-tasting-workout-train-yourself-to-be-a-better-wine-taster

Turkey’s ‘wine dream has been halted’

Status on wine in Turkey

http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/168286/turkey-s-wine-dream-has-been-halted.html

The 3 Types of Pinot Grigio

Wine Folly talks all about Pinot Grigio styles

http://winefolly.com/review/3-types-pinot-grigio/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=ae7eb0bd85-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-ae7eb0bd85-62472929&mc_cid=ae7eb0bd85&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Watch William Shatner & Alton Brown Geek Out on Wine

William Shatner’s new show Brown Bag Wine Tasting (Ora TV) features Food Network host Alton Brown.

http://www.wineindustryinsight.com/ex_nf.php?url=http://eater.com/archives/2014/06/23/watch-william-shatner-interview-alton-brown.php

How to: Make Piña Coladas and Margaritas from Scratch

Making popular summer cocktails like Piña Coladas and Margaritas from scratch is easier than you may think.

http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/how-to-make-pina-coladas-and-margaritas-from-scratch/

Mayors to legislators: Leave liquor licensing to us

Latest update on proposal to lift the local cap on liquor licenses

http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_26030536/mayors-legislators-leave-liquor-licensing-us

Sex, Sexism and the Natural Wine Label

Images of naked women and references to everything from ejaculation to getting a woman drunk and into bed have become increasingly common on French natural wine labels. Why? Rémy Charest on what’s behind the trend.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/sex-sexism-and-the-natural-wine-label/

GAME OF THRONES WINES LAUNCHED

26th June, 2014 by Neal Baker

The global hit TV series Game of Thrones has inspired the latest must-have merchandise for fervent fans with the creation of Wines of Westeros — a series of reds and whites linked to the show’s fictional feuding clans.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/game-of-thrones-wines-westeros/

THE COUNTRIES THAT HAVE DRANK THE MOST WINE OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS [ANIMATED GIF]

Really cool look at wine consumption in the world over the past years

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/countries-drank-most-wine-animated-gif-map/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c3ea46954e-The_Drop_6_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c3ea46954e-38937345

Growing Preference Among U.S. Wine Consumers for Natural Cork Stoppers

90 Percent of Top 50 Selling Restaurant Brands Sealed with Cork

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/growing-preference-among-us-wine-consumers-for-natural-cork-stoppers-264392581.html

3 Ways That Winemakers Trick You Into Paying Too Much

Three main things why you may pay too much

http://www.businessinsider.com/3-ways-that-winemakers-overcharge-2014-6

Don’t Chew Gum, and Other Basic Wine Tasting Rules

Wine Tasting Rules

http://www.laweekly.com/squidink/2014/06/26/dont-chew-gum-and-other-basic-wine-tasting-rules

Coffee Wine AND In A Can??

Miami-based Friends Beverage Group has added two new expressions—Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino—to its canned wine brand Friends Fun Wine. Cabernet Coffee Espresso blends Cabernet with espresso and chocolate flavors, while Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino mixes Chardonnay with vanilla cappuccino and chocolate notes. Both 6%-abv entries will be available in Friends Fun Wine’s 250-ml. “slim” cans. They join the brand’s existing Red Sangria, White Sangria, Rose Moscato, White Moscato, Strawberry Moscato and Peach Moscato expressions, which launched into the U.S. on- and off-premise earlier this year. Friends Beverage Group specializes in low-alcohol and low-calorie canned wines.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-21-14

June 21, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

6-21-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Liquor Industry Week In Review

TOP 10 AMERICAN CRAFT RUM BRANDS

Craft Distilleries Are Popping Up All Over The USA.

Here Is Some Details On Some:

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/06/top-10-american-craft-rum-brands/?article-source=newsletter&source=193&date=2014-06-17

The Drink Business Picks Top 10 Pinot Noir Wines

We Have Liberty School In Stock!

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/top-10-pinot-noirs/?article-source=newsletter&source=901&date=2014-06-17

LOIRE PRODUCER RE-RELEASES ‘SCRATCH AND SNIFF’ LABEL

16th June, 2014 by Lucy Shaw

A producer in the Loire Valley has had to change the scent on its scratch and sniff labels after the smell of “terroir” proved unpopular with the American market.

I thought the scratch and sniff wine book was different. But this is interesting.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/loire-producer-releases-scratch-and-sniff-label/

Cold pasteurization for preservation of wine instead sulphite addition

A new method for preservation of liquid foods, working at moderate temperatures and therefore referred to as “cold pasteurization,”

http://www.teatronaturale.com/technical-area/grapevine-and-wine/4786-cold-pasteurization-for-preservation-of-wine-instead-sulphite-addition.htm

Wine Technology of the Future: The Straw for Wine

Interesting look at using straws to taste wine

http://www.academicwino.com/2014/06/technology-straw-for-wine.html/

I have tried wine straws that promote use for saving teeth from stains.

http://www.winestraws.com

New Sam Adams Mix Pack

Samuel Adams has re-released its limited edition Latitude 48 IPA Deconstructed 12-pack. Rolling out nationwide, the variety pack includes two bottles of Latitude 48 IPA, as well as “deconstructed” versions of the brew, each made with just one of Latitude 48’s five hop varieties. The five offerings include two bottles each of East Kent Goldings IPA, Hallertau Mittelfrueh IPA, Simcoe IPA and Zeus IPA, as well as Mosaic IPA, which makes its debut following the addition of Mosaic hops to Latitude 48’s recipe for the first time last year. The Latitude 48 IPA Deconstructed 12-pack is currently available for a limited time, priced at $15.99-$18.99.

New Jacks Abby Beer

Framingham, Massachusetts-based Jack’s Abby Brewing, LLC is celebrating its third anniversary in business with the release of Framingham Lager. Framingham Lager is an American-style lager brewed wholly from 2-row malts and real hops. It will be available in 12-packs throughout Massachusetts and on draft only in its hometown. The family-owned craft brewery will donate a portion of the beer’s proceeds to the Downtown Framingham Renaissance in an effort to revitalize the city’s downtown. The brewery says it increased production capacity last year from 7,000 barrels to 18,000 barrels.

What the heck is ice wine, anyway?

Nice overview of ice wine

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/06/16/what-heck-is-ice-wine-anyway/

A Sommelier Explains How To Tell If Your Wine Is High Quality

Three Things to look for in a quality wine. Nice guide

http://www.businessinsider.com/recognize-high-quality-wine-2014-6#ixzz34ubsPYfT

Ordering Wine on Date Night

Impress your date by picking the perfect wine.

Its mentioned NOT to smell the cork. I always say at least look at it!

Make sure cork info matches the bottle you bought.

http://www.lamag.com/liquidla/2014/06/16/ask-whit-ordering-wine-on-date-night

Sales of Mexican Wine Growing In Spite of Odds

Interesting read on status of wine making in Mexico.

Biggest problem is government support.

http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/latino-daily-news/details/sales-of-mexican-wine-growing-inspite-of-odds/30273/

How to Choose a Cooking Wine

Wine Folly Blog On Cooking With Wine.

I Always Love To Use Sauvignon Blanc As It Has Great Acidity

http://winefolly.com/review/choose-cooking-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d0983ac350-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d0983ac350-62472929&mc_cid=d0983ac350&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Five of the Strangest Drinks from Around the World

Hold The Snake Please!

http://chilledmagazine.com/Top_Fives-detail/five-of-the-strangest-drinks-from-around-the-world/

Wine Descriptions: Those Words May NOT Mean What You Think

Bloggers Interesting View On Descriptions Used In Wine Reviews

http://blog.seattlepi.com/thepourfool/2014/06/17/wine-descriptions-those-words-may-not-mean-what-you-think/

WOMEN ARE BETTER TASTERS THAN MEN

Always A Well Know Fact In Wine Education. More Scientific Data

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/women-are-better-tasters/?article-source=newsletter&source=902&date=2014-06-18

Occasional glass of wine could save your eyesight

Another Study Of The Health Benefits Of Wine

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10910173/Occasional-glass-of-wine-could-save-your-eyesight.html

NEW DEFINITIONS TO CHANGE MEANING OF “CRAFT”

The definitions surrounding craft beer by allowing brewers to use rice or corn rather than just barley malt and allowing breweries producing up to 6 million barrels a year (rather than 2m) to call themselves “craft”.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/new-definitions-to-change-meaning-of-craft/?article-source=newsletter&source=903&date=2014-06-19

New Look For Avalon Wine

New Look But STILL Tasting Great! Once Voted Best Value Cab By Robert Parker.

Purple Wine Co.’s Avalon Winery has renamed and redesigned the packaging for its flagship California AVA-designated Cabernet Sauvignon. Making its debut with its recently-launched 2012 vintage, the wine’s updated look prominently features the new name—CAB—and a bolder logo design. The 2012 Avalon CAB, which is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah, 7% Zinfandel and 4% Merlot, is priced at $12 a bottle and currently available both on- and off-premise nationwide. Based in Graton, California, Purple Wine Co.’s portfolio also includes the Bex, Four Vines, Cryptic and Alto Cinco brands.

Prosecco Is Up

Shipments of Prosecco DOC wines to the U.S. were up 24% to approximately 25 million bottles (2.1m cases) last year, according to the Prosecco DOC Consortium. The U.S. represents 16% of Prosecco DOC shipments worldwide, which rose 18% to 155 million bottles last year. After Prosecco’s reclassification beginning with the 2009 harvest, the Prosecco DOC now includes many growing areas whose wines formerly bore the IGT label.

Hey Neighbor How About Jaws On Your Beer?

Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is re-releasing Narragansett 1975 “Jaws” retro packaging for the summer months in 12-, 18- and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans. The re-release marks the 29th anniversary of the release of the popular film, in which actor Robert Shaw crushed a can of Narragansett. The brewery has partnered with the R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science to support shark conservation efforts in the Atlantic Ocean through sales of the beer. The limited edition cans will be available throughout New England and markets such as New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Washington D.C. and Florida.

TOP 5 CLASSIC WINERY VEHICLES

Interesting Winery Items, Cork And Wine Bottle Cars.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/top-5-classic-winery-vehicles/?article-source=newsletter&source=904&date=2014-06-20

WHAT MAKES A TOP CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE?

Interesting Facts On Why Some Years Are Better Than Others For Champagne

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/what-makes-a-top-champagne-vintage/?article-source=newsletter&source=904&date=2014-06-20

COLOUR AND SOUND PROVEN TO AFFECT WINE TASTE

20th June, 2014 by Richard Ross

A multisensory wine tasting experiment has shed new light on how our environment affects the way we taste. The results now show that a change in both colour and sound while we’re drinking can immediately affect the taste of wine by nearly 10%.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/colour-and-sound-proven-to-affect-wine-taste/?article-source=newsletter&source=904&date=2014-06-20

6 gluten-free beers you gotta try

We have 3 of the 6 in stock!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/06/19/6-gluten-free-beers-gotta-try/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-14-14

June 14, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

6-14-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Liquor Industry Week In Review

Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club Deliver Immersive Wine Education Experience with Quini

Press Releases of our exciting new partnership with Quini

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Franklin+Liquors+and+Franklin+Wine+Club+Deliver+Immersive+Wine+Education+Experience+with+Quini/9572648.html

Other Press Releases

http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2014/06/11/franklin-liquors-and-franklin-wine-club-deliver-immersive-wine-education-experience-with-quini/

http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/article/Franklin-Liquors-and-Franklin-Wine-Club-Deliver-Immersive-Wine-Education-Experience-with-Quini-3315106

http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2014/06/11/franklin-liquors-and-franklin-wine-club-deliver-immersive-wine-education-experience-quini

Our First Class

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/188245512/

TOP 10 WHISKY GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

Whether your dad has a weakness for high-end Scotch, loves beautiful blends or enjoys sampling the latest boutique offerings, there’s a Father’s Day whisky gift to suit most palates and wallets.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/06/top-10-whisky-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day/?article-source=newsletter&source=191&date=2014-06-10

Sediment often a sign of terrific wine

So what is sediment?

http://www.masslive.com/drinks/2014/06/wine_press_sediment_often_a_si.html

3 Ways to Ship Wine During the Summer

The long distance and hot temperatures can make this a difficult prospect,

http://www.winedirect.com/blog/3-Ways-to-Ship-Wine-During-the-Summer

EXPOSURE TO ALCOHOL TERMS INCREASES AGGRESSION

9th June, 2014 by Amy Hopkins

Simply hearing alcoholic terms such as “whisky” can make sober people more aggressive, new research shows.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/06/exposure-to-alcohol-terms-increases-aggression/?article-source=newsletter&source=191&date=2014-06-10

Wine4.Me Wine Discovery App for iPhone and iPad

Interesting New App

http://youtu.be/1fOhe5bBdLY

May the Froth Be with You: Nerd Beers, from ‘Game of Thrones’ Stout to Vulcan Ale

http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/beer/article/nerd-beers

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD SCHOOLBOY OPENS GIN DISTILLERY

9th June, 2014 by Becky Paskin

A 15-year-old boy has opened a gin distillery in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire alongside his three siblings, all of whom are aged under 23.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/06/fifteen-year-old-schoolboy-opens-gin-distillery-in-uk/?article-source=newsletter&source=191&date=2014-06-10

THE YEAR’S 10 BEST NEW BAR PRODUCTS

From a resurrected Victorian cocktail shaker to a ham-infused mezcal, a array of products have been released in the on-trade over the past 12 months, exciting bartenders from across the globe.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/06/the-years-10-best-new-bar-products/?article-source=newsletter&source=191&date=2014-06-10

TOP 10 WEIRD WINE TASTES

From the sweet tinge of bubblegum to the metallic tang of blood, the world of wine is home to some less than ordinary tastes and aromas.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/top-10-weird-wine-tastes/?article-source=newsletter&source=895&date=2014-06-10

SCIENTISTS USE DNA TECH TO DEVELOP WINE

10th June, 2014 by Rupert Millar

Researchers in Australia are studying the genome of different grapes to see how the DNA composition of the vine affects the taste of wine as well as to speed up the clonal selection process.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/aussie-scientists-use-dna-tech-to-develop-fine-wine/?article-source=newsletter&source=895&date=2014-06-10

New Menage A Trois Vodka

Trinchero Family Estates has extended its Ménage à Trois wine brand with a new range of vodkas. Launching just ahead of National Martini Day (June 19), the Ménage à Trois vodka lineup will debut with Straight Vodka, Triple Berry Vodka and Triple Citrus Vodka expressions. The trio join Ménage à Trois’ existing wine portfolio, which now includes 14 varietals and blends, and was up 3% to 2.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Along with Ménage à Trois vodka, Trinchero’s TNS Brands spirits unit also includes the Cruz Tequila, Tres Agaves Tequila and Sugar Island rum brands.

Does high price guarantee great wine?

Perhaps the oldest myth about wine is: the higher the price, the better the bottle. But the converse notion — that there’s no relationship between price and quality — also is a myth.

http://www.nj.com/inside-jersey/index.ssf/2014/06/does_high_price_guarantee_great_wine.html

Terroir Talk: Tasting the Earth in Your Wine

In wine jargon, terroir is a term that is trending amongst oenophiles and befuddling wine novices. Though the frilly French pronunciation (ter-wahr) may scare you off, it’s actually a useful term that will help you become a savvy wine drinker — and earn a few wine vocab points along the way.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Menuism/terroir-talk-tasting-the_b_5474925.html

Open a Wine Bottle With a Knife and Keep the Cork Intact

Got a wine bottle, but no corkscrew? CrazyRussianHacker shows you how to use a knife to remove the cork while keeping it in one piece to recork the bottle.

http://youtu.be/5AjbaATxhBE

Wine… Good For the Teeth?

a healthy excuse to drink wine, may prevent cavities!

http://radio.foxnews.com/2014/06/10/housecall-for-health-wine-good-for-the-teeth/

13 Beer Apps for the iPhone

Some of them cost money, but in the long run would be a worthwhile purchase

http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2014/06/10/tell-dad-about-these-13-beer-apps-for-the-iphone/

“A touch of sulfur”: Sulfites (or not) in Natural Winemaking

Great read on sulfites and wine. Interesting history

http://palatepress.com/2014/06/wine/touch-sulfur-sulfites-natural-winemaking/

WORLD’S MOST EXTREME VINEYARDS

From craggy cliffs to explosive volcanos, there are few places in the world that winemakers fear to tread.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/worlds-most-extreme-vineyards/?article-source=newsletter&source=896&date=2014-06-11

What Do Wine Legs Really Mean?

Another GREAT Wine Folly Blog

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-legs/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=3022787be3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-3022787be3-62472929&mc_cid=3022787be3&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Learn about beer color, density and other stats in this Beer U video

World Class Beer is a specialty and craft beer distributor located in Indianapolis with affiliated distributors across the United States.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x96FUfcigrs&list=PLEC9F3CCF1EB84C43&feature=share

The science behind common sense wine and food combinations

Wine has often been called a combination of art and science; and in our culinary schools, cooking is accurately described as a “food science.”

http://www.lodiwine.com/blog/the-science-behind-common-sense-wine-and-food-combinations

The first all-nude wine festival

Sunny Rest Resort’s forthcoming Bare Vine Wine Fest will require its goers to drop trou to gain admittance

http://winetimes.co/2014/06/11/the-first-all-nude-wine-festival/

New Gin By Tanqueray

Diageo is adding a limited-production Old Tom Gin to its Tanqueray brand this month, created by master distiller Tom Nichol. According to Diageo, the Old Tom style “bridges the flavor gap between the original, malty Dutch genevers and the more juniper-forward London Dry styles” and is lighter than a genever but more full-bodied and sweeter than a London Dry. Tanqueray’s Old Tom, which is limited to 100,000 bottles globally and will be distributed primarily in top bars, was inspired by a 19th century recipe from brand founder Charles Tanqueray. The pack design is also based on an original Tanqueray Old Tom label dating back to 1921. Each bottle is individually numbered. Tanqueray Old Tom Gin follows the brand’s revival of its Malacca edition in 2013.

TOP 15 CABERNET SAUVIGNONS

The Drinks Business Top Cabernets

#14,In Stock!

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/top-15-cabernet-sauvignons/?article-source=newsletter&source=898&date=2014-06-12

US BEER GIANTS PUSHED TO LIST INGREDIENTS

12th June, 2014 by Rupert Millar

A food blogger and “nutritional activist” in the US has launched an online petition to get two of the country’s biggest brewers to list the ingredients in their beers.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/us-beer-giants-pushed-to-list-ingredients/?article-source=newsletter&source=898&date=2014-06-12

New Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan’s latest offering is a 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum. Combining a taste of chocolate with dark fruits and a hint of vanilla, 1671 is finished in Spanish Oak barrels, the same kind believed to be on one of Captain Morgan’s five lost ships, The Satisfaction. The 70 proof rum is available for a suggested retail price of $19.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

New Evan Williams

Heaven Hill recently released Evan Williams Kentucky Slush, a Bourbon-based pre-mixed cocktail. It features Evan Williams combined with lemonade, orange juice and sweet tea flavors. The mix can be frozen, poured or blended. The 25-proof 1.75-liter bottle is available for a suggested retail price of $14.99.

What’s in Your Beer? Fish Bladder and Antifreeze Ingredient?

Noone knows!

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/food-babe-petitions-beer-makers-disclose-additives/story?id=24085296

AN EXPLANATION OF 20 WINE WORDS MOST WINE DRINKERS DON’T KNOW

here is a list of the 20 words the majority of wine drinkers have no experience with, and what they mean.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/20-wine-words-wine-drinkers-dont-know/

Gross Margins: Breaking Down the Price of a Bottle of Wine

Is that $100 bottle of wine really worth what you paid for it?

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/06/gross-margins-breaking-down-wine-prices

Men and women view wine differently

“men are attracted by wines that score highly with Robert Parker or in the Wine Spectator”

http://www.jsonline.com/features/drinks/for-men-and-women-its-not-just-about-whites-vs-reds-b99280573z1-262399151.html

New .wine online domain set to be uncorked

Online addresses ending in .wine and .vin are set to be uncorked soon,

http://news.yahoo.com/wine-online-domain-set-uncorked-142234231.html

This Smart Cup Can Identify Any Beverage You Pour Into It

Vessyl is the smartest cup you didn’t know you needed.

https://news.yahoo.com/smart-cup-identify-beverage-pour-122000529.html

Eight Stubborn Alcohol Myths, Debunked by Science

The act of drinking alcohol is surrounded by myths.

http://lifehacker.com/eight-stubborn-alcohol-myths-debunked-by-science-1589574974

How to Pair Beer With Middle Eastern Food

We just aren’t used to serving beer with Middle Eastern food.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/best-beer-for-middle-eastern-food-falafel-kebab-mezze-hummus-beer-pairing-advice.html?ref=title

The Art of Wine Tasting Notes

Oregon winemaker Patrick Reuter has developed a visual means of describing wine flavors.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/06/the-art-of-wine-tasting-notes

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First Wine Tasting In USA Using Quini

June 11, 2014

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Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club Deliver Immersive Wine Education Experience with Quini

Group first in Massachusetts to adopt the Quini wine tasting standard and application in education

Vancouver, Canada – June 11, 2014 – Quini, an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application and data solutions provider (www.quiniwine.com) today announced an agreement with Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club (www.franklinliquors.com) to integrate Quini into the group’s wine education courses to enhance student engagement and learning with Quini’s unique, interactive five step tasting structure and standard.

Franklin Liquors and Wine Club becomes the first organization in the state of Massachusetts and the United States to incorporate Quini in wine education, with new courses featuring live use of Quini on iPhone, iPad, wireless computers and tablets set to begin later this month. The company offers a comprehensive wine course series at its retail premises in Franklin and will apply Quini across a number of adult wine education programs in the region.

“We’re excited to partner with progressive thinkers such as Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club to introduce meaningful change to wine education in Massachusetts,” said Roger Noujeim, CEO, Quini. “Mark Lenzi’s experience and visionary approach to the wine business are reflected in his company’s early recognition of the Quini wine tasting standard and the importance of interactive technology in wine education.”

“Quini has instantly positioned us for success with today’s increasingly digital consumer,” said Mark Lenzi, CSW, CSS, CWAS and proprietor, Franklin Liquors and Wine Club. “We are proud to be first in Massachusetts to offer interactive wine courses around the Quini application and standard.”

Said Dr. Clinton Lee, DWS, AIWS, FWS, CSW, CSS, Vinoscenti Global CEO and wine program instructor at Simon Fraser University: “Quini introduces an innovative, world class wine tasting system and standard that deepens the learning experience and ensures consistent course delivery and learning. With consumers spending more and more time on their mobile devices and computers, Quini is a natural fit and sets the wine education segment on a new course.”

Quini announced its school program in May. The program incorporates a comprehensive school partner support package that includes educator training, course materials and certification, technical support and school-branded student study materials and certification. The program is designed to augment and support – rather than replace – existing wine school curriculums.

About Quini

Quini is an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application, and data solutions provider. In enterprise, Quini is used to enhance wine education programs and staff training, and to access dynamic wine tasting market trends and analytics. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Quini is co-funded by its founding team and CMF (Canada Media Fund). Quini is available as a mobile application for iPhone and iPad, and for desktop, laptop and tablet computers at https://quiniwine.com/signup.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-7-14

June 7, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

6-7-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*

Liquor Industry Week In Review

Belmont Bets on a Signature Drink

Race Officials Search for a Winner Among Libations

http://online.wsj.com/articles/belmont-bets-on-a-signature-drink-1401845020

10 Father’s Day Presents for Your Beer-Loving Dad

So on this Day of the Dad, we celebrate him with his favorite beverage and 10 beer-related gifts

http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/entertainment/parade/parade_food/father-s-day-presents-for-your-beer-loving-dad/article_b647e62e-acff-572c-898f-39b3c4060852.html

6 Summery Sangria Recipes

For punch newbies, this alcoholic drink is usually made with wine mixed with fresh fruit and juice and served over ice

http://www.yumsugar.com/Different-Sangria-Recipes-24084140

Beer Brewing Basics: What You Need to Know to Craft Your Own Brew

Brewing your own beer has many benefits.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/life/beer-brewing-basics-what-you-need-to-know-to-craft-your-own-brew.html/

Gov. Patrick Pushing to Lift Liquor License Cap

Gov. Deval Patrick is pushing legislation to give cities and towns more control over the number of liquor licenses in their communities.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/05/31/gov-patrick-pushing-lift-liquor-license-cap/6QGxC9VdfjYGf8VUK6fhDN/story.html

There’s A ‘Whiskey Crisis’ In America

The surge of interest in whiskey has been a boon for distillers, but it has also led to a shortage of many brands and varietals that has been dubbed a “whiskey crisis” by the media.

http://www.businessinsider.com/whiskey-crisis-in-america-2014-5

Coravin halts sales because of exploding wine bottles

Coravin, the maker of a wine preservation device that costs $300, has stopped selling new units and urges owners of existing units to stop using the device because of a hazard of exploding bottles

http://www.drvino.com/2014/06/02/coravin-exploding/

Unknown Facts About Wine

4 Facts Everyone Gets Wrong About Wine

http://uk.askmen.com/fine_living/wine_dine_archive_500/500_unknown-facts-about-wine.html

Could This New Countertop Device Turn the Beer Industry on Its Head?

At $1,700, the Zymatic won’t appeal to every beer drinker out there.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/02/could-this-new-countertop-devide-turn-the-beer-ind.aspx

Bagged Beer Anyone?

Bagged beer? Bagged beer. If wine can do it, I don’t see why beer can’t.

http://www.chipchick.com/2014/06/bagged-beer.html

Watch Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Get Played on Beer Bottles [VIDEO]

http://youtu.be/NkbZlautuUc

SCOTCH AND TEQUILA INDUSTRIES TO SIGN AGREEMENT

30th May, 2014 by Amy Hopkins

Scotch Whisky Association representatives are set to sign a cooperation agreement between the Scotch whisky and Tequila industries next month.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/05/scotch-and-tequila-reps-to-sign-agreement/?article-source=newsletter&source=188&date=2014-06-03

Raising a Toast to Russian Wine

While most foreigners associate Russia with vodka, they may be surprised to know that the country has a far longer tradition of winemaking that dates back 3,000 years

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/arts_n_ideas/article/raising-a-toast-to-russian-wine/501228.html

New KJ Line

Jackson Family Wines’ Kendall-Jackson brand has extended its K-J Avant tier with a new red blend and Sauvignon Blanc. Priced at $17 a 750-ml., the 2012 K-J Avant Red Blend is aged in neutral oak barrels. The 2013 K-J Avant Sauvignon Blanc, meanwhile, is cold-fermented in stainless steel and priced at $14. The pair join K-J Avant’s existing Chardonnay offering, which rolled out in 2011 and retails at $17. The K-J Avant lineup, which has done particularly well among younger LDA consumers, has helped boost Kendall-Jackson above the 3-million-case mark in recent years.

How to Make Weed Vodka, aka ‘Green Dragon’

The cannabis tincture is a simple enough concept but the methods of creating this weed vodka varies depending on who you ask.

http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/06/03/weed-vodka-recipe/#Hu7erUupTEWgYguE.99

Bars vs. grocery stores: Mapping America’s beer belly

great new map worked up by FlowingData.com, a Web site that specializes in all kinds of nifty visualizations:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/06/03/bars-vs-grocery-stores-mapping-americas-beer-belly/

Preservation of wine without sulphite addition

A new method for preservation of liquid foods, working at moderate temperatures and therefore referred to as “cold pasteurization,” is the so-called pressure change technology,

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140603135712.htm

What causes a flushed face after drinking wine?

Why your face gets red after a drink of wine

http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/06/03/causes-flushed-face-drinking-wine/

ALCOHOL-DETECTING LASER DEVELOPED

3rd June, 2014 by Lauren May

Catching drink drivers could soon be as simple as pointing a laser, thanks to the development of a device that can detect the presence of alcohol inside a moving car.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/scientists-develop-alcohol-detecting-laser/?article-source=newsletter&source=890&date=2014-06-04

Warning labels for wine?

The California Legislature has taken the first step toward putting warning labels on beverages containing high amounts of sugar, saying it contributes to health problems. Can wine be far behind?

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20140604/lifestyle/140609882

5 Lesser-Known Varietals You Should Add to Your Wine Rack

The black-and-white, Cabernet-and-Chardonnay world has faded.

http://food52.com/blog/10497-5-lesser-known-varietals-you-should-add-to-your-wine-rack

Really? 3 Surprising Things About Pinot Noir

some quirky factoids and some common misconceptions about my favorite grape

http://www.girlandthegrape.com/uncategorized/really-3-surprising-things-pinot-noir/

How We Rate Wines

Great chart that shows how major critics rate wine

https://www.easyvino.com/static/images/blog/20120210-how_we_rate_wine.png

The Secret’s In The Sugar: Lower-Alcohol Wines Are Taking Off

Big, bold wines have their fans. But with the arrival of summer, make room for a bumper crop of lighter, more subtle wines.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/05/314923045/the-secrets-in-the-sugar-lower-alcohol-wines-are-taking-off

New trademark to certify quality Chinese wine

A new trademark promises to help customers identify quality Chinese wines on the market.

http://news.asiaone.com/news/soshiok/new-trademark-certify-quality-chinese-wine

Are wine tasting notes a load of old drivel?

A prank in a London branch of Tesco helps illustrate how ridiculous so much of what’s written about wine really is, says Jake Wallis Simons

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/10880886/Are-wine-tasting-notes-a-load-of-old-drivel.html

Red Wine Compound May Improve Memory, Study Suggests

A substance found in red wine and dark chocolate that has been touted for its supposed anti-aging effects may improve people’s memory

http://www.livescience.com/46139-red-wine-compound-may-improve-memory.html

5 Simple Rules for Wine and Barbecue Pairing

It doesn’t have to be all beer at your barbecue

http://www.thedailymeal.com/5-simple-rules-wine-and-barbecue-pairing/6514

Top 7 Beer and Candy Pairings for Summer Parties

Draft Beer Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Named Most Innovative New Product, Complete Tasting Menu

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-7-beer-candy-pairings-210300775.html

Rhône Fast Facts

Facts about the Rhone in France

http://www.rhone-wines.com/planet-rhone/article/rhone-fast-facts

ALCOHOL HAS ‘LITTLE EFFECT’ ON MEN’S FERTILITY

6th June, 2014 by Lauren May

Drinking alcohol and smoking will not harm a man’s fertility, but sustained exposure to daylight could, researchers have found.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/alcohol-has-little-effect-on-mens-fertility/?article-source=newsletter&source=892&date=2014-06-06

CHAMPAGNE MATURATION ‘A MYSTERY’

6th June, 2014 by Patrick Schmitt

The majority of Dom Pérignon consumers have no understanding of the Champagne maturation process, according to the prestige cuvée’s winemaker Vincent Chaperon.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/champagne-maturation-remains-a-mystery/?article-source=newsletter&source=892&date=2014-06-06

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