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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

11-04-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What’s Better for Wine, a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Presidency?

Anejo Vs Extra Anejo Tequila: What’s The Distinction?

4 Signs Alcohol Has Gone Bad

Alcohol consumers less supportive of calorie labelling, UCL study finds

A new study has shed light on how mandatory calorie labelling on alcoholic beverages might influence consumer attitudes and drinking habits in the UK. 

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/33348/Alcohol_consumers_less_supportive_of_calorie_labelling,_UCL_study_finds.html

Why Wine Drinkers Should Care About Come Over October

The idea is called Come Over October, and it’s quite simple

https://www.vinography.com/2024/10/why-wine-drinkers-should-care-about-come-over-october

I’m A Wine Expert ― These Are The 3 Letters You Should Always Look Out For On The Bottle

This is going to make wine shopping so much easier.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/italian-wine-label-three-letter-quality-check_uk_670e2e36e4b094567cfe17cb

The Curse of Corporate Wine-Think Déjà Vu?

The conventional wisdom holds that family-owned and privately held firms can be very successful, but their scale and scope are necessarily limited.

https://wineeconomist.com/2024/10/15/winethink/

New Myers

Myers’s Rum, part of the Sazerac portfolio, has announced six new rums, including a collaboration with Foursquare Rum and a new series aged in Buffalo Trace Antique Collection barrels. The first rum, Signature Legends Collection—The Legacy Blend #1 ($50), is a 47% abv blend of Jamaican and Barbadian rums created by Richard Seale, blender and distiller for Foursquare. The Signature Cask Collection, meanwhile, sees Myers’s dark rum finished in casks that held George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old respectively. The Signature Cask rums are bottled between 41.5% and 50% abv, depending on the finishing cask, and retail at $80 a bottle. Both the Legacy Blend and the Signature Cask Collection are rolling out now.

Amarena Vs Maraschino Cherries: How Do They Differ?

While Amarena refers to a specific type of cherry, maraschino actually describes a multi-step process that results in the bright red cherries we all know and love.

https://www.mashed.com/1687768/amarena-vs-maraschino-cherries-difference/

Tired of California Cab or Chard?

Here’s Why You Should Drink Wine Made From These Lesser-Known Grapes

https://www.foodandwine.com/california-wine-grapes-to-know-8729609

4 Signs Alcohol Has Gone Bad

Have you been saving a bottle of wine you opened last Christmas? You may want to throw it away because it’s among alcoholic beverages with a short shelf life.

https://www.thefocus.news/lifestyle/4-signs-your-alcohol-has-gone-bad-and-you-should-avoid-it-at-all-costs/

The Best Bubble-Free Bottlings Made in the Champagne Region

Coteaux Champenois wines sparkle in their own way.

https://www.foodandwine.com/coteaux-champenois-wines-8728772

The 20 Best Proseccos to Drink in 2024

Prosecco is a big part of our American wine drinking culture these days. It’s been here for quite some time, but only in the last decade or so have we come to embrace this northern Italian bubbly.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-prosecco/

Storytelling in wine will be ‘strongly supported’ by AI in the future

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to influence the wine trade in new and exciting ways. AI is expected to play a key role in supporting the “storytelling” of wine in the future, but caution should be exercised over its use to ‘taste’ wines in hopes of determining consumer preferences based on chemical composition, say experts taking part in ProWein’s first Business Talks Series on the digitalisation of wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/storytelling-in-wine-will-be-strongly-supported-by-ai-in-the-future/

Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

Producers in the category — which is facing a long-term decline as younger consumers opt for other drinks — are shifting their approach to the bottled beverages.

https://www.fooddive.com/news/wine-category-sales-decline-2024-chardonnay-wswa-alcohol/729853/

You Should Be Drinking Boxed Wine Out Of A Pumpkin This Fall

All it takes is tucking your favorite boxed wine inside of a hollowed-out pumpkin.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1686130/boxed-wine-pumpkin-hack/

Here’s What a Sommelier Told Me About Getting Great Wine for Cheap

Great bottles are in your budget if you know how to find them.

https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-best-cheap-wine-according-to-sommoliers/

Welcome to the World, Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA!

According to the original petition—submitted in 2020 by Stephen Burgess on behalf of Burgess Cellars and other wine growers in the area—the defining characteristics of the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA include the area’s topography, climate, and soil. These features are discussed below.

https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2024/10/16/welcome-to-the-world-crystal-springs-of-napa-valley-ava/

WHO demonizing of alcohol, are their alarms real?

The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a mission to destroy the alcohol industry, but on their quest, have they provided fuel to their critics?

https://irishliquorlawyer.com/liquor-industry-insights/who-demonizing-of-alcohol-are-their-alarms-real/

New Cutwater

Canned cocktail brand Cutwater Spirits has announced two new variety packs, featuring new limited-edition cocktails, as well as the permanent addition of an Espresso Martini to the brand’s portfolio. The new Fireside Variety Pack features 12 200-ml. cans of Cutwater’s Espresso Martini, White Russian, and Spiced Apple Mule, a new limited-time release. In addition, Cutwater has released a new Whiskey Sour at 8% abv and available in select markets. Nationally, Cutwater has added a Peppermint White Russian and a Tiki Nog Cocktail for the holiday season. Cutwater had U.S. volume of 3 million cases last year, second only to High Noon in the spirits-based RTD segment.

What’s Better for Wine, a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Presidency?

Chances are, you’ve felt the need to follow the political cycle with a drink in hand. It’s okay, friend, us, too.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/trump-kamala-wine-industry/

How To Become A Better Wine Taster

You must treat wine tasting and palate development as you would any skill in which you choose to invest your time.

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/how-to-become-a-better-wine-taster?utm_medium=newsletter

What Makes Bottled-In-Bond Whiskey Unique?

In short, the act ensured that whatever goes into the bottle is legit: It’s whiskey made to specific standards by the actual distillery that claims to make it.

https://www.chowhound.com/1687930/what-is-bottled-in-bond-whiskey/

What Is Rapidly Aged Bourbon, And Is It Worth Drinking?

Typically, bourbon is placed into barrels as clear alcohol, and over time, contact with the barrels develops both color and flavor of the spirit.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1694220/rapid-aged-bourbon-whiskey-explained/

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Considering Teaming Up for Liquor Business: ‘The Sky Is the Limit’

“It’s not just the booze business they want to get into,” the source continues. “They’re looking to start all kinds of projects together, everything from a joint production company, to co-owning a sports team, their goal is to just grow their bank accounts and influence together.”

https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-considering-teaming-up-for-liquor-business/

Champagne and Pasta Pairings

Choosing the correct Champagne style is essential when it comes to pairing, although this can be tricky, particularly when it comes to different ingredients, flavors, and aromas.

https://glassofbubbly.com/champagne-and-pasta-pairings/

The Attack on Wine Continues

No current study on alcohol and health explicitly says, “don’t drink alcohol.”

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/attack-wine-continues-paul-tincknell-kxzhc/

Biggest US Wine Distributor Slashes Staff

The tight wine market has seen a reported shock reaction from US distribution giant Southern Glazer’s.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/biggest-us-wine-distributor-slashes-staff

The Lowdown on Low-Alcohol: Why Wine’s Going Lite

Much has also been written about the health impacts of alcohol and changes in consumer behavior surrounding wine and wellness. But this is not that story.

https://vintnerproject.com/wine/the-lowdown-on-low-alcohol-wine/

Champagne Goes Under Cork

Champagne has traditionally undergone its second fermentation under crown caps, but some producers now use cork, with amazing results.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/champagne-goes-under-cork

New On The Rocks

On the Rocks premixed cocktails, part of the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, is introducing a limited-edition Spiced Pear Whiskey Sour expression. The 20% abv cocktail blends Old Overholt rye with lemon, caramelized pear, and a custom spice mix of cinnamon, brown sugar, allspice, and rosemary. It’s rolling out now to select markets nationwide. On the Rocks jumped 11% to 738,000 9-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank

The Most Popular Prosecco Brands, Tasted and Ranked

Light, fizzy, and easy-drinking, Prosecco has seen a meteoric rise in the U.S. over the past several years.

https://vinepair.com/articles/worlds-most-popular-prosecco-brands-2024-tasted-ranked/

The Crucial Etiquette To Remember For Your First Bourbon Distillery Tour

We connected with Angel’s Envy distillery operations manager, Damian Gallaher, to learn more about why taking it low and slow during your bourbon tour is so crucial.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1692600/bourbon-distillery-etiquette-pacing-tip/

The ethical drinker – October 2024

How often do you think about who picked the grapes in that bottle of Sauvignon Blanc in your fridge? Were they paid fairly? Were they comfortable, clean and well fed? Were they happy and treated with respect?

https://www.decanter.com/wine/the-ethical-drinker-october-2024-540668/

What Type Of Liquor Is In A Pimm’s Cup Cocktail?

On its own, Pimm’s No. 1, which has a dark reddish brown color, is herbaceous and bittersweet.

https://www.chowhound.com/1690773/what-type-liquor-pimms-cup-cocktail/

Young Adults Find Restaurant Wine Lists Uninspiring – According to New Wine Market Council Study

Young Adults Not Impressed by Wine Lists in Casual Restaurants and Bars

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/294194

New Cooper And Thief

Cooper & Thief, part of The Wine Group portfolio, is introducing a new Bourbon barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon. The California Cab was finished for three months in Bourbon barrels and retails at $30 a bottle. It’s now rolling out nationwide. The Wine Group acquired Cooper & Thief from Constellation along with five other brands in late 2022. Cooper & Thief had U.S. volume of 115,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

Will ban be lifted on US Postal Service delivering alcohol?

The newly proposed USPS Equity Act could enable the post service to deliver alcohol directly from producers and retailers to consumers in the United States.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/will-ban-be-lifted-on-us-post-service-delivering-alcohol/

Why 2024 vintage could be final straw for wine growers in France

This year’s vintage – predicted to be only just above the smallest France has seen in modern times – will add to the woes of the country’s winemakers.

https://www.just-drinks.com/features/why-2024-vintage-could-be-final-straw-for-wine-growers-in-france/

How the Wine Aisle Could Help Save America’s Cider Industry

A case for why cider shouldn’t be in the beer aisle.

https://www.foodandwine.com/is-cider-actually-wine-8728292

What wines are Americans thirsty for now?

As the seasons change, Americans are reaching for warming wines – but now some new classics have emerged that are generally associated with warmer temperatures. Kathleen Willcox reports.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/what-wines-are-americans-thirsty-for-now/

Wine Sales Are Falling. A Momentary Blip? Or a Structural Problem?

Professor Simone Loose from Geisenheim University and Rafael del Rey from the Spanish Observatory of Wine Markets have launched their latest report, State of the International Wine Markets in 2023. Here are their most important findings.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/academic-papers-insights/wine-sales-are-falling-momentary-blip-or-structural-problem

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Episode 275

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

🎙 Interview with David Way, author of “The Wines of Piemonte”

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-275-the-wines-of-piemonte-with-david-way?si=bd736126763244278f98a1ea68ae7087&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The Lies We’ve Been Told About Alcohol

Why experts are now revealing the shocking truth behind alcohol’s “health halo.”

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a62598179/lies-about-alcohol/

You Can Still Drink Ulysses S Grant’s (Alleged) Favorite Bourbon Today

Grant is believed to have been partial to Old Crow, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey distilled since the 1830s.

https://www.mashed.com/1692378/drink-ulysses-s-grant-favorite-bourbon/

Tequila Matchmaker Removes All Tequila Brands From Its Additive-Free List

Under Tequila’s current regulations, additives can comprise up to 1 percent of the liquid in any bottle. Approved additives include sweeteners like aspartame or stevia and things like oak extract and caramel coloring that can mimic characteristics of barrel aging. Glycerin to alter texture? It’s absolutely allowed up to 1 percent. Producers can do all of this and still display “100 percent agave” on the label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequila-matchmaker-removes-additive-free-list/

There are NO scientific experiments saying: don’t drink alcohol

There are an awful lot of people reacting to this situation, with many of them saying very interesting and valuable things

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/10/there-are-no-scientific-experiments.html

Anejo Vs Extra Anejo Tequila: What’s The Distinction?

While añejo tequila has been aged for one to three years, extra añejo tequila has been aged for a minimum of three years.

https://www.chowhound.com/1688909/anejo-vs-extra-anejo-tequila/

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

10-21-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Why does ‘Reserve’ always mean more oak?

Has the fine wine market reached the bottom?

Wine and Spirits Struggling in US Retail

Taste the Wine Rainbow

Let’s have a look at why wines are the colors they are.

https://verovino.com/vero-blog/wine-color-red-white-rose-orange-maceration-winemaking

Susana Balbo Makes History As First Argentinian Woman Honored in Decanter Hall Of Fame

The “Queen of Torrontés” becomes the second woman in the Americas to receive the prestigious award of excellence

https://www.prweb.com/releases/susana-balbo-makes-history-as-first-argentinian-woman-honored-in-decanter-hall-of-fame-302262510.html

What’s all this business about lying wine bottles on their side?

However, there is one guideline that may be more questionable. This is the suggestion that wine bottles should be stored lying on their side.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/09/whats-all-this-business-about-lying.html

Is Applejack The Same As Apple Brandy?

Apple brandy, liquor made from fermented and distilled apples, is the perfect spirit for your tasty fall cocktail or as a digestif paired with a slice of pie.

https://www.chowhound.com/1673578/applejack-vs-apple-brandy-difference/

What, Exactly, Are Tannins In Wine?

A wine’s tannin content directly correlates with how “dry” it feels after you drink it.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1675354/what-are-tannins-in-wine/

Is Blush Wine The Same As Rosé?

Once upon a time, rosé wines had a terrible reputation as sweet drinks reserved for our dear old grandmas.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1673773/difference-blush-rose-wine/

Expert’s ’20/20 rule’ reveals why you’ve been drinking wine wrong all along

Don’t let your vino go to waste, and listen to the wine experts

https://www.tyla.com/life/food-and-drink-/expert-wine-rule-explained-632420-20241001

Lambrusco: It’s time to get to know this unique wine

It’s time to give this delicious wine another chance

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/lambrusco-wine-guide/

Europe’s Latest Natural Wine Darling Is… N/A?

Described as the “the gamay version of a root beer,” L’Antidote has become a fashionable fixture in Paris, Copenhagen, London and beyond.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/lantidote-nonalcoholic-natural-wine/

Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson Launches New “Quench” Series

Monthly Livestream Show celebrates the fun and fascination of wine, beverage, and food

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/293425

Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores

Standalone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.

https://www.grocerydive.com/news/grocers-alcohol-sales-standalone-liquor-stores/728264/

Wine Marketing Surfs the Youth Edge

Trying to attract new wine drinkers is a sensible policy, but how young do some campaigns want them to be?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/wine-marketing-surfs-the-youth-edge

The Ideal Temperature To Drink Guinness At (And Why It Takes 24 Hours)

To get the scoop on what that temperature is and why, we spoke with Guinness Brand Ambassador Zack Berger.

https://www.chowhound.com/1679669/best-temperature-drink-guinness-beer/

Can You ‘Split the G’? How Gulping Guinness Became an Online Phenomenon

That new phenomenon is called “splitting the G,” in which drinkers try to swallow enough beer on their first drink that the line between liquid and foam ends up halfway through the “G” of the Guinness brand on the glass.

https://vinepair.com/articles/splitting-the-g-guinness-trend/

What Kind Of Beer Is Corona?

Corona is one of the best-selling imported beers in the United States, and its unmistakable logo is advertised at a near-constant rate

https://www.chowhound.com/1674934/what-kind-beer-corona/

Mead Vs Wine: Are They The Same Thing?

Though there’s some debate about which beverage was invented first, scholars agree that mankind has been enjoying both wine and mead for thousands of years.

https://www.chowhound.com/1674820/mead-vs-wine-difference/

Is Any Amount of Red Wine Good for You?

Research has been conflicted about whether any amount of any kind of alcohol can confer health benefits. See where experts currently land on this controversial subject.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/is-red-wine-good-for-you/

Endorsing ‘no safe level of alcohol’ would be a drastic mistake

Headlines like this one may be coming to a newspaper near you: “Americans told that health risks increase from even a sip of alcohol.

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4907269-alcohol-consumption-health-guidance/

New Dom

Dom Pérignon is releasing a special-edition Vintage 2015 honoring artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The special offering features artwork inspired by one of Basquiat’s most influential pieces, In Italian (1983), reflected in the design of three unique coffrets (gift boxes), each depicting a different section of the painting. When brought together, the coffrets reveal the full artwork. Debuting in select retailers this month, Dom Pérignon’s special-edition Vintage 2015 retails at $305.

What is amaretto? The basics of this classic Italian liqueur

Amaretto 101

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-amaretto/

Women more likely to choose wine with feminine labels, study finds

To appeal to the majority of consumers, winemakers may want to pay as much attention to what’s on the bottle as what’s in it

https://phys.org/news/2024-10-women-wine-feminine.html

Head to One of These Haunted Wineries This Spooky Season

Spirits are spooky, but wine is, too. In fact, many historic wineries around the country are rumored to have ghosts, spirits and paranormal activity haunting their premises, some for decades.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/travel/haunted-wineries/

I Wasn’t A Whiskey Drinker — Then I Learned About Whiskey

If you too are scared of whiskey, this guide to every kind of whiskey is a great place to start.

https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/guide-to-every-kind-of-whiskey/

Amaro: Everything you ever wanted to know

This is the Amaro primer you need

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-amaro/

Booze to battery: Wine powers new energy storage tech, can boost EV range, performance

The researchers built a prototype battery cell, similar in size to those used in mobile phones, that demonstrates the potential of their technology by storing more energy than traditional graphite-based batteries.

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/wine-powers-new-battery-tech-ev

Having A Drink Before Dinner? Don’t Order These, Experts Say.

From aperitifs to martinis, here’s how a predinner cocktail can affect your palate.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/having-a-drink-before-dinner-dont-order-these-experts-say-goog_l_66fec763e4b09a8f84882d65

Revolutionizing Refreshment: How Science is Redefining Beer Taste and Health

New studies reveal significant findings on beer’s taste components including the effect of coriander sourced from various countries, the impact of barley proteins on hop bitterness, and the exploration of probiotic-rich beers. This research aids in developing tailored beers that could enhance both flavor and health benefits.

https://scitechdaily.com/revolutionizing-refreshment-how-science-is-redefining-beer-taste-and-health/

How To Store Bourbon Cream For The Longest Shelf Life

This need for refrigeration is because of the bottle’s cream content.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1676838/should-you-refrigerate-bourbon-cream/

Helpful Tips To Know That Will Save You Money On Wine

We’ve gathered a team of experts to help savvy wine-lovers find affordable bottles worth drinking

https://www.chowhound.com/1680655/tip-save-money-wine/

Lawmakers Demand Halt to Controversial Alcohol Study in U.S. Dietary Guidelines Review

More than 110 members of Congress have called on the government to shut down a study on drinking being done as part of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) review.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/293547

Why does ‘Reserve’ always mean more oak?

While there is no agreed upon definition of what constitutes a reserve-labeled wine, there is almost always a common thread. The wine sees a high(er) percentage of new oak.

https://www.northwestwinereport.com/2024/10/why-does-reserve-mean-more-oak.html

New Fre

Fre Alcohol-Removed Wines, part of the Trinchero portfolio, is adding a Pinot Grigio varietal. With this new addition, Fre’s collection now includes ten 750-ml. SKUs. Trinchero says Fre contains 50% fewer calories than traditional wines, is gluten-free, and vegan. The new Pinot Grigio is debuting nationally at $10 a bottle. Fre, the leader in non-alcohol wines, rose 10% to 380,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

Could This Be the Next Trending Destination in Piedmont?

What is even more unique, is the way history blends into the culture and hillsides in such an ever-present manner that locals often treat amazingly old relics with an ‘eh sure’ attitude that astounds ‘younger’ countries, such as America.

https://verovino.com/vero-blog/asti-wine-monferrato-italy-moscato-dasti-brachetto-barbera-piedmont

Prosecco vs. Champagne: The difference is about more than just location

Before you pop that bubbly, you should know what you’re drinking

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/prosecco-vs-champagne/

Before Drinking Sake, Learn To Read The SMV Level

This is a scale used to determine the degree of dryness or sweetness of a sake by measuring the amount of residual sugar and alcohol it contains, therefore giving you an idea of its taste.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1679499/drinking-sake-smv-level/

The Budget Champagne You Shouldn’t Even Consider Buying

Often, the more affordable varieties of “champagne” don’t fall under the true definition of champagne, which must use grapes from the Champagne region of France.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

10 fascinating things you didn’t know about wine harvest

Things you didn’t know about wine harvest

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/interesting-wine-grape-harvest-facts/

How Long Is A Keg Good For Once It’s Been Tapped?

There’s no denying that draft beer tastes better than bottled or canned alternatives.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1684038/how-long-keg-good-for-once-tapped/

15 Facts About Bourbon You Probably Didn’t Know

Everyone knows what bourbon is — or do they?

https://www.tastingtable.com/1679860/facts-about-bourbon/

The Best Prosecco Wine Guide

Prosecco is made from a grape of the same name, also known as Glera, although Chardonnay may also be used.

https://bottlebarn.com/blogs/news/the-best-prosecco-wine-guide

Research reveals misleading practices in alcohol industry apps

Alcohol industry-funded apps may use covert ‘misinformation strategies’, omit important public health information and could ‘nudge’ users towards drinking more alcohol, new research has found.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241012/Research-reveals-misleading-practices-in-alcohol-industry-apps.aspx

Forget acid-washed! Wrangler partners with Coors Banquet for beer-wash jeans

Americans might be drinking less beer these days, but that’s only opening up more inventive ways to deal with the surplus.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/forget-acid-washed-wrangler-partners-142424119.html?guccounter=1

Wine and Spirits Struggling in US Retail

Despite brave talk of recovery, new data reveals that the outlook for US alcohol sales is far from rosy

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/wine-and-spirits-struggling-in-us-retail

Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles: The Glut

There is no question that the current massive sea of wine that exists throughout California poses enormous problems for many wineries.

https://napavalleyfocus.substack.com/p/dan-bergers-wine-chronicles-the-glut

The Best Season for Beer Sales Is Over, and It Was Bad

With the benefit of a bit of hindsight to let the data catch up, it is time once again for the Hop Take Quarterly Beer Business Report Card.

https://vinepair.com/articles/hop-take-bad-summer-for-beer-sales/

What Type Of Liquor Is Hennessy Anyway?

Well, let’s clear up any confusion. Hennessy is a cognac (which itself, is a type of brandy).

https://www.chowhound.com/1682565/what-type-liquor-hennesy/

Would you drink wine from a reused bottle?

New York state would like you to think about it

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/ny-news/2024/10/10/new-york-wineries-reusable-wine-bottles-under-discussion/74877484007/

We Need To Talk About Duckhorn…

Here’s a brand who, for all intents and purposes, had been fairing decently in the current market climate

https://medium.com/@nathanwestfall/we-need-to-talk-about-duckhorn-750587e49a03

Has the fine wine market reached the bottom?

There’s little doubt that the fine wine market has been in doldrums for the last 18 months – and despite a brief rally during August, the latest report from Liv-ex September saw an even sharper decline. We clearly aren’t out of the woods yet, but has the market finally reached the bottom?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/has-the-fine-wine-market-reached-the-bottom/

The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal

For years, the US has been the world’s most appealing export market. Not only were American consumers prepared to pay more, but the market kept expanding. Jeff Siegel says the party’s over.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/us-wine-market-faces-unwelcome-new-normal

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