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03-25-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
TOP 10 DRINKING MYTHS, LEGENDS AND ANCIENT RITUALS
These Are 2018’s Official Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies
9 Things You Should Know About Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
How Having Just 2 Alcoholic Drinks Affects Your Sleep, According To Science
Around 20 percent of adult Americans use alcohol to help them fall asleep
This One Thing Makes Buying Wine WAY Less Overwhelming
I used to be an anxious, freaked-out wine shopper. And then everything changed.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/pick-wine-store-become-regular
Why is wine getting more complicated in an age of simplicity?
Is wine’s love of place reaching a level where it ceases to be a benefit, and actually starts to become a problem?
The Differences Between Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Grana Padano, Explained
While we often use the name “parmesan” to refer to all of Italy’s grateable hard cheeses, there are a number of different styles within the category. Parmesan is one of them, though that particular cheese isn’t necessarily as closely linked to Italy as you might imagine.
Unlucky Man Shows How Not to Pour a Champagne Tower
Sadly for that guy, things don’t quite go to plan.
Could vermentino be the next big thing in Australian wine?
A wine grape steeped in old Mediterranean tradition is finding its way into the glasses of a fresh new generation of Australians, as they continue to swelter in the heat.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-03-11/vermentino-wine-popularity-increases/10889060
Secrets of George Washington’s Hidden Beer Recipe
It’s not as delicious as you might expect.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/george-washington-hidden-beer-recipe
Spirits Europe launches website with nutrition info
Trade association Spirits Europe has launched a new website to give consumers access to nutrition and ingredients information on all spirit drinks legally sold in the EU.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/03/spirits-europe-launches-website-with-nutrition-info/
SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO MAKE PROVENCE ROSÉ
Having announced the launch of her wine brand last month, American actress Sarah Jessica Parker will follow in Brangelina’s footsteps by making a Provence rosé.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/sarah-jessica-parker-to-make-provence-rose/
How Producers Dial In the Right Shade of Pink for Rosé
The timing of harvest and winemaking adjustments are among the factors producers consider to achieve desired color intensity
A Guide to Finding Value Burgundy Wine
If you want a bargain from Burgundy, look for wines from Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny as many of the bottles range from $20–30.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/11/guide-finding-value-burgundy-wine/
A beginner’s guide to ordering French wine like a Francophile
A wine from Burgundy, Bordeaux, or the Loire Valley is a great place to start.
https://www.boston.com/culture/lifestyle/2019/03/11/french-wine-tips-from-boston-sommelier
Which States Have the Most Underrated Wine Regions?
Try visiting one of these underrated U.S. wine regions to get a taste.
https://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/which-states-have-the-most-underrated-wine-regions.html/
How Wineries Can Support Their Restaurant Customers: Tools of the Trade
Wineries, boost your sales by building a strong restaurant connection & by improving your customer service. Here’s how you do it.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/03/12/wineries-support-restaurant-customers-tools
THREE HIGH-POWERED DRINKS EXECS CHARGED IN UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SCANDAL
A Napa vintner, a Bourbon distiller and a founder of a food and drink distributor are among those that have been arrested for paying large sums of money as bribes to get their children into top US universities.
How to Talk About the Way Wine Tastes Without Sounding Like a Jerk
You can talk about wine without annoying yourself and the people around you. We’ll show you the way.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-talk-about-the-way-wine-tastes
Syrah: The Versatile Wine that Goes with Burgers and Fries
Syrah is versatile. A dark-skinned grape from France, it is planted around the world in coastal climates like Santa Barbara, moderate ones like Walla Walla, and hot zones like Australia’s Barossa Valley.
A brief guide to organic wine
Organic wine can be confusing. Here is a quick guide to a few of the important categories.
https://www.theunion.com/news/local-news/rod-byers-a-brief-guide-to-organic-wine/
How Natalie MacLean changes the world of wine
The biggest change in wine in the past 20 years did not happen in vineyards or wineries. It happened on the Internet
https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190312/clemens-how-natalie-maclean-changes-world-of-wine
TTB Slated Over Wine Labeling
Consumer advocates demand both calorie and nutritional information should be on wine labels.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/ttb-slated-over-wine-labeling
Why Your Red Wine Tastes Green
A new generation of wine lovers are trading big, fruity wines for lighter wines with more herbaceous and savory flavors.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/12/why-your-red-wine-tastes-green/
An Ohio man is consuming only beer for Lent. He’s lost 15 pounds.
Just like the monks used to do it back in the 1600s,
Coors Will Give You Free Beer Every Time It Gets Trolled by Bud Light
It works like this: Coors is installing light-up tap handles in bars.
When Bud Light trolls, the bewitched tap handles will light up with the fury of eight, maybe nine, candles. This happens in every bar in which they have been installed. Then, Coors says, the next round is on them.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/coors-light-free-beer-bud-light-trolls
Anheuser-Busch Backs Snack Made from Recycled Beer Protein
When you’re drinking your favorite beer, you might not think too much about what happens to the leftovers from the brewing process—namely, the beer protein, which lives in the leftover grains
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-protein-snacks
A Beginner’s Guide to Trentino, Northern Italy’s Wine Mecca
Trentino, the southern half of the famous Trentino-Alto Adige wine region.
Pops launches Gordon’s Gin-infused popsicles
Adult ice lolly manufacturer Pops has partnered with Diageo to release Gordon’s Gin-infused popsicles.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/03/pops-launches-gordons-gin-infused-popsicles/
Why is Wine So Expensive?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the wine aisle gawking at the prices, you may have also found yourself wondering,
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Cheap vs Expensive Wine Taste Test
How to Pair Wine with Prosciutto
When you’re selecting a wine to drink with this silky cured meat, the options can feel as complex as the ham itself.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/13/how-to-pair-wine-prosciutto/
By the glass pours — and what does “dry” really mean?
Dry” is a term on many white wine labels. It is supposed to indicate a lack of sweetness in a wine. But the term is rarely accurate.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/9377733-181/berger-on-wine-by-the
Everything you need to know about corked wine in 2 minutes
Corked wine, also referred to as flawed or tainted wine, is caused by the presence of 2, 4, 6-trichloroanisole, or TCA, a contaminant sometimes found in food and beverages
https://thetakeout.com/what-is-corked-wine-explainer-1833262279
Goodbye to tired old wine customs
Wine lovers often adhere to certain unwritten rules of wine appreciation that are, frankly, idiotic.
https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20190314/off-vine-goodbye-to-tired-old-wine-customs
The Effects of Mandatory Wine Label Nutritional and Ingredient Information on Purchase Behavior
The wine industry, on the other hand, has been generally opposed to the ideal of mandatory labeling of nutrition and ingredient information on wine.
http://www.academicwino.com/2019/03/nutritional-wine-label-information.html/
These Are 2018’s Official Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies
The Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies, and the Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies.
New Cider App
Angry Orchard Cider, part of the Boston Beer portfolio, is launching an augmented reality (AR) smartphone app called Cider & Food. AR technology typically uses a phone’s camera and screen to superimpose something onto the real world. In this case, looking at a specific Angry Orchard expression will prompt food pairings and recipe suggestions for how best to enjoy the cider—for example, by drinking Angry Orchard Pear to accompany a cheese plate. Users will also be able to take a virtual tour of the brand’s orchard in Walden, New York. Cider & Food is now available as a free download in the Apple Store.
TOP 10 DRINKING MYTHS, LEGENDS AND ANCIENT RITUALS
The world of drinks is full of tall tales, myths and legends. While some are more credible than others, all are intriguing, and offer an insight into the rich history of booze culture, customs and rituals.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/top-10-drinking-myths-legends-and-ancient-rituals/
7 Spectacular Sparkling Wines From One of Italy’s Youngest Growing Regions
Franciacorta has become one of Italy’s leading producers of premium, traditional-method sparkling in the short period since its inception.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/sparkling-wines-franciacorta-italy
Top Israeli Wine Misconceptions Debunked
Although the Middle East is the historic birthplace of wine, there’s still much confusion about offerings from Israel.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/14/top-israel-wine-questions/
The Right Red Wine Temperature Is Cooler Than You Think
If you think the proper red wine temperature is “whatever your thermostat says”…well, it just isn’t
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/red-wine-temperature-cooler-than-you-think
How to Do a Wine Tasting the Right Way
Just like how non-gamers wouldn’t know the first thing about what goes on in a Fortnite game, the majority of us are not privy to wine tasting room etiquette.
https://wogl.radio.com/blogs/how-do-wine-tasting-right-way
Why France is Still the Home of Fine Wine
Despite the competition from wine producers all over the world, France continues to be adored and respected by oenophiles everywhere, producing around 8 billion bottles each year. Here, we’ll look at why France is still the home of fine wine.
https://finewineconcierge.com/why-france-is-still-the-home-of-fine-wine#jDxPIk44uvodhxxo.99
9 Things You Should Know About Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Chateau Ste. Michelle is more than just the largest winery in America’s second-largest wine-producing state.
https://vinepair.com/articles/chateau-ste-michelle-winery-washington-riesling/
4 BLACK-OWNED WINERIES EVERY WINE LOVER SHOULD KNOW
As the weather warms up and the day parties with tastings begin to pour in, here is a list of four Black-owned wineries that every wine lover should add to their collection.
https://aurn.com/4-black-owned-wineries-every-wine-lover-should-know/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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03-18-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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What Kind Of “Wine Drinker” Are You?
The best accessories for beer drinkers
Americans’ drinking habits vary by faith
SCREAMING EAGLE RELEASES 2016, BUT 2017 UNLIKELY
Smoke taint from the California wildfires of 2017 has prompted the estate to consider not producing either Screaming Eagle or second wine ‘Second Flight’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/screaming-eagle-releases-2016-but-2017-unlikely/
Tracing the Origin Story of Biodynamic Wine
How the holistic agricultural philosophy caught on with winemakers—and the pioneers who helped popularize it
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/tracing-the-origin-story-of-biodynamic-wine/
Does Organic Matter in Wine?
Will making a vineyard organic make my wine taste better?
NEW PHYLLOXERA OUTBREAK DETECTED IN VICTORIA
A new phylloxera outbreak has been detected within a commercial vineyard in Australia’s Yarra Valley, within a currently designated Phylloxera Risk Zone.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/new-phylloxera-outbreak-detected-in-victoria/
PESTICIDE LABELLING ON CONVENTIONAL WINES SHOULD BE ‘MANDATORY’
Pesticides and other artificial chemicals used in conventional winemaking should be listed as ingredients on the end product, according to a French MW leading the charge for a low intervention revolution.
What the Wine Industry Understands About Connecting with Consumers
To better understand how firms succeed by educating consumers, we studied the U.S. wine industry.
https://hbr.org/2019/03/what-the-u-s-wine-industry-understands-about-connecting-with-customers
What goes into your glass of wine? The answer isn’t as simple as you think
Federal law allows wineries to add up to 250 chemicals in the winemaking process:
The Only Wine You’ll Ever Have to Take on Your Adventures
They have resealable cans. That means that you can keep bugs, dirt, and other not fun things out of your wine while you’re staying active
http://vivaglammagazine.com/the-only-wine-youll-ever-have-to-take-on-your-adventures/
Is Wine Gluten-Free?
Beer is generally off-limits on a gluten-free diet—but what about wine?!
https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/wine-gluten-free
Treasury Wine Estates Launches New 19 Crimes Beers
Treasury Wine Estates has extended its 19 Crimes brand into the beer category. The releases include a Pilsner, an American IPA, and a Lager and will initially launch in Ohio with more states to come by the end of the year. The beers will be packaged in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans and will retail for $13. Like the 19 Crimes wine portfolio, the beers will feature Australian convicts on their labels and will use the Living Wine Labels augmented reality app to tell their stories. Last year, the 19 Crimes wine lineup surged 47% to 1.56 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Why is your wine crying? Scientists say shock waves likely play a role
Alcohol content, the pour, and shape of the glass are also factors in wine tears.
A Beginner’s Guide to Sherry Wine
Sherry has held certain esteem throughout, wearing its nutty, briny, dried fruit flavors on its shimmering gold sleeves.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-sherry-wine-beginners-guide/
The difference between sparkling wine, prosecco and Champagne
The next time someone asks you if Prosecco is just Champagne, you can school them with your knowledge.
What’s The Gunk in My Wine?
It’s safe to swallow the sediment from the bottom of the bottle, but why would you?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/05/gunk-in-my-wine-sediment/
Why You Should Buy a Decanter, but Skip an Aerator
According to one wine expert and enthusiast, at least
https://www.eater.com/2019/3/5/18233201/wine-decanter-aerator-breather-accessories
Easy Guide To Calculating Bottles Needed For Your Wine Party
Buying BIG makes more sense if you are serving more than three people at your gathering.
https://www.dailyinfographic.com/easy-guide-calculating-bottles-neeed-wine-party
Ste Michelle News
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has partnered with Allrecipes.com to algorithmically pair its wines with recipes on the website. Allrecipes’ technology will classify their recipes to determine which of Ste. Michelle’s wines are best suited to accompany them. When consumers view a certain recipe, the site will display a link to the selected wine pairing to allow them to order the bottle from a store or delivery service. The companies will be able to see users’ locations and proximity to stores and will be able to target advertising and content to encourage further purchases. In a recent interview with SND, Ste. Michelle CEO Jim Mortensen said the multi-year partnership is part of the company’s “emphasis on consumer engagement, particularly in the digital space.”
The state of Chardonnay in 2019
Chardonnay continues to be the largest selling varietal by case value and volume on the market
1000 Stories Launches Prospectors’ Proof Cabernet Sauvignon
California Winery Remains at the Forefront of Bourbon Barrel-Aging with Latest Offering
Margaritas rule the U.S. Cocktail Market, But These Major Markets Beg to Differ.
Measuring the body’s response to aromas in wine
Researchers are studying people’s physiological reactions to wine aromas
https://www.morningagclips.com/measuringwine/
Six Rare Red Wine Grapes You Deserve to Know About
Despite how rare these varietal wines are, they are within reach.
Wine Blending – Why Certain Grapes Are Blended
We can learn more about modern blends by looking at several classic regions that specialize in wine blending.
The best beer bar in Massachusetts?
Here’s why Armsby Abbey keeps getting awards.
https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2019/03/06/armsby-abbey-best-beer-bar-massachusetts
BEER AND FOOD PAIRING CHART
https://www.ciaprochef.com/beerandfood/pairingbeerandfood/
120,000 GALLONS OF MASH SPILLS FROM TANKS AT KENTUCKY DISTILLERY
Sazerac-owned distillery Barton 1792 has reported its second major equipment failure in a year after around 120,000 gallons of mash spilled from tanks this week, injuring two people.
TOP 10 BOOZE BILLIONAIRES
Every year Forbes publishes its list of the world’s wealthiest individuals – not those that have made millions, but billions – highlighting the movers and shakers of the business world and where they have made their money.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/top-10-booze-billionaires/
My favorite wine switched from corks to screwcaps. Will that impact the quality?
No, the wine is not compromised by a screwcap. In fact, it’s quite possible the producer made the switch to screwcaps to better ensure the quality of the wine. Even though screwcaps used to be associated with inexpensive wines, more and more wineries are switching to them, and not just for the affordable wines.
I understand there can be an emotional connection to wines bottled under cork. But cork brings with it the possibility of cork taint, when a wine becomes contaminated by TCA (the chemical compound 2,4,6-trichloroanisole), which mutes wine’s aromas and flavors and can cause it to smell musty or moldy—what’s referred to as a “corked” wine. To be fair, TCA can also come from barrels or other sources of wood, but eliminating corks is one way to battle the problem. Using screwcaps also eliminates the problems of crumbly or otherwise compromised corks, which can lead to oxidized wines.
I’ve been lucky enough to sit through multiple tastings of wines aged under screwcaps, and the results are great. Wines can age under twist-off tops. In fact, the wines can seem to stay fresher longer.
That’s not to say that corks are bad. The cork industry has invested millions of dollars in improving the quality and consistency of the product over the past decade, and in our own official Wine Spectator blind tastings, we have found that incidences of cork taint are generally on the decline.
Change is hard, and a new closure can feel like a strange adjustment, but I recommend thinking of your wine purchases based on the wine inside, not the way the wine is sealed.
Notable First Women in Wine History
These six trailblazers each became “the first” to achieve a high accomplishment in the wine industry.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/06/notable-first-women-in-wine-history/
This is the official time of ‘wine o’clock’
America named a glass of wine as their best little treat, with 65 percent voting it to the top of Americans’ top 20 little luxuries.
https://nypost.com/2019/03/06/this-is-the-official-time-of-wine-oclock-says-survey/
Understanding That Off-putting Aroma or Taste in Wine
We’ve all experienced some form of adulteration in a glass of wine. While at times off-putting and unsavory, often these anomalies in the expected purity and clarity of such a revered product are harmless.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/understanding-that-off-putting-aroma-or-taste-in-wine/
Pabst Blue Ribbon Whiskey Set To Debut This Summer
Pabst Blue Ribbon Whiskey will be an 80-proof (40 percent ABV) “white whiskey” that is “aged five seconds
Seven of the Most Popular Pinot Noir Clones, Compared
There are now approximately 1,000 clones of Pinot Noir, the famously fussy, world-renowned grape.
Sensory tests suggest ‘liking’ wines made with native grapes a learned response
Consumer preference or aversion to wines made from native grapes — such as Concord, Niagara and Catawba, which are mostly grown in eastern North America — may depend on early exposure to the fruits’ sweet, ultra “grapey” taste and aroma, according to researchers who conducted sensory tests with wine drinkers in Pennsylvania and California.
Americans’ drinking habits vary by faith
Half of U.S. adults (51%) who say they attend religious services at least once a month report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/03/06/americans-drinking-habits-vary-by-faith/
How to captivate a wine audience
Today, winemakers don’t just make wine. They must also attend winemaker dinners, where they are expected to deliver a memorable speech about the wine. It’s not easy.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-captivate-wine-audience
How globalisation made skin-contact great again
orange wine could almost be seen as a standard-bearer for globalisation.
https://www.themorningclaret.com/2019/planet-orange-globalisation-made-skin-contact-great-again/
Chianti Sale Saves a Piece of History
A looming financial crisis has had a happy ending for a historic Italian cooperative
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/chianti-sale-saves-a-piece-of-history
Scores aren’t everything – or are they?
Now, this idea that ‘scores aren’t everything’. Wine writers like to think that, but major retailers still rely on them.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/scores-arent-everything-or-are-they
The Sauvignon Blanc riddle
U.S. wine lovers have taken a definite shine to New Zealand’s major entrant into the world wine scene: cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc.
Corona is tapping into the non-beer drink trend with 3 tropical lime malt beverages
Corona is branching out beyond beer with a trio of tropical-flavored refreshing booze-spiked beverages.
The best accessories for beer drinkers
We’ve rounded up our favorite ways to drink, transport, and enjoy a delicious brew so that you or someone you love drinking with, can enjoy that beer just a little more.
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-beer-accessories
What Kind Of “Wine Drinker” Are You?
Four kinds of nectar-of-the-gods drinkers, each of which develops its passion for wine in a unique and personal way.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/matteoparisi/2019/03/08/what-kind-of-wine-drinker-are-you/#1ff54bc454a9
How long does it take to make a bottle of wine?
The process of turning grapes into wine doesn’t take too long at all—the fermentation process by which yeast turns the sugar in grape juice into alcohol can take as short as a week
https://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/How-Long-Does-It-Take-To-Make-a-Bottle-of-Wine-57676
U.S. Wine Business, Says Two Academic Researchers
For the low end, education doesn’t matter very much…At the high end, storytelling is clearly very important
Seven tips to buying the perfect wine glass
The world of wine glasses can seem intimidating,
https://newsok.com/article/5624841/marni-jameson-seven-tips-to-buying-the-perfect-wine-glass
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Can Scotch have terroir, like wine?
Is this a good time to douse people in wine?
The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives
New Ste Michelle
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched Prayers of Sinners & Saints, a new pair of wines. A blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot, Prayers of Sinners is aged in new and once-used barrels for 10-12 months prior to bottling. Prayers of Saints, meanwhile, is a 100% Chardonnay offering that includes 7% “Black Chardonnay”—so-called because the juice is oxidized before fermentation, thus reducing bitterness—and is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Both wines will be available starting in March, retailing at $13 a 750-ml.
Concerns over plans to ‘modernize’ alcohol labels
A trio of consumer groups has criticised the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) over its proposal to “modernise” alcohol labels without making nutritional information mandatory.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/concerns-over-plans-to-modernise-alcohol-labels/
SWISS MAN CHARGED $8,000 CORKAGE AT AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT
A Swiss wine buyer visiting Australia was allegedly charged AUS$8,000 (£4,386) in corkage, having brought eight bottles of his own wine to a restaurant in Melbourne.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/swiss-man-charged-8000-corkage-at-australian-restaurant/
Bud’s Super Bowl Ad Threatens to Derail Beer Alliance
Industry wide campaign to revive beer sales is on the rocks after a fight broke out between brewers
https://www.wsj.com/articles/buds-super-bowl-ad-threatens-to-derail-beer-alliance-11551009600
Did you look forward to last night’s bottle of wine a bit too much?
Women’s relationship with alcohol has become a hot topic.
Inside Penfolds’ clinic for testing the health of your Grange
Unique in the wine world, Penfolds Red Wine Re-Corking Clinics allow owners of Penfolds’ hallowed drop to get their bottles of Grange assessed by experts.
https://www.adelaidereview.com.au/food-and-drink/wine/penfolds-grange-clinic/
Inside the Greek wine industry
While times have been tough, with the Greek economy still fragile and unpredictable, the Greek wine sector has been a bright exception.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-greek-wine-industry
Glyphosate pesticide in beer and wine
Test results and future solutions
The Wines of Portugal (Organized by Region)
Here is a great overview of everything you need to get started with Portuguese wine.
https://winefolly.com/review/what-wines-to-drink-from-portugal-by-region/
Old Vines That Still Make Great Wine
A celebration of distinct old-vine vineyards from the New World and Old World, plus the magnificent wines they yield.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/25/old-vines-great-wine/
This Wine Straw Lets You Drink Directly From The Bottle
For all the wine lovers out there!
https://www.simplemost.com/this-wine-straw-lets-you-drink-directly-from-the-bottle/
Film Series Brings Wine Business Icons into the Classroom
Leadership Interview Series Examines Decision-making in Building Leading Global Brands
The Best Hangover Relief, Preferred by Doctors and Celebrities, Is 99.9% Perfect
To stick a needle in your arm and pump yourself with fluid seems outrageous, but, honest to God, it works
11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLENFIDDICH SCOTCH WHISKY
Glenfiddich is the world’s leading single malt whisky distiller and sold 1.22 million 9-liter cases in 2017 alone.
The Science of Bubbles in Wine
Examining the effervescence in sparkling wine and its influence on mouthfeel, flavor, and aroma
Finding the right wine expert to help you select your next bottle
To what extent do wine experts agree in their evaluation of wines? Does it matter where the expert lives and how they were trained?
https://theconversation.com/finding-the-right-wine-expert-to-help-you-select-your-next-bottle-112483
Handwritten Fonts on Menus Can Make Food Seem Healthier, Says Study
The way a restaurant’s menu can impact your dining experience might be more significant than you think.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/handwritten-menus-healthy-study
Mapping Italy’s Vineyards – The Groundbreaking Work of Alessandro Masnaghetti
If you’re a wine lover, I think that a love of maps in inherent in your discipline. No doubt then that you would find the maps of Alessandro Masnaghetti from Italy as truly stunning
Natural Light Dropped A Strawberry Lemonade Beer That’s Made For People Who Don’t Actually Like Beer
It’s a light lager brewed with strawberry lemonade flavor
New Bread And Butter Wine
WX Brands has expanded its Bread & Butter Wines brand with the addition of a rosé. The inaugural 2018 vintage is a Grenache-based blend from California that will retail for $16. It joins Bread & Butter’s existing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. Bread & Butter Rosé is now available in select markets and will roll out nationally later this year. Bread & Butter has enjoyed strong progress in the U.S. recently, with depletions leaping 60% to above 300,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
There’s a beer that tastes just like Lucky Charms
Smartmouth Brewing Company has a limited supply of its Saturday Morning IPA brewed with cereal marshmallows at its Norfolk, Va., brewery
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-beer-that-tastes-just-like-lucky-charms-2019-02-26
What’s Brewing? Will the craft beer bubble ever pop?
Some people are concerned the growth is reminiscent of the housing market that suddenly crashed in 2007. Is there such thing as a craft beer “bubble” and, if so, will it pop?
3 European Wine Regions Producing High-Quality Pinot Noir
The benchmark for Pinot Noir, Burgundy reigns supreme. But viable alternatives exist in a few European wine regions.
Flat wine bottles could cut costs and emissions, says firm
Case big enough for four round glass bottles can hold 10 letterbox-sized plastic ones
A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Veneto
Italy’s Veneto diversity goes well beyond Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Learn about the wines of Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/26/beginners-guide-wines-veneto/
Waxing philosophical on wax and wine
The capsule today is largely an advertising gimmick/opportunity
Sour IPAs Manage to Be Both Complicated and Crowd-Pleasing
The tart, hoppy brews are made with the softest malts, the trendiest hops, and the most luscious fruit purées.
The Ultimate Guide to Beer Glass Types
The number of potential options is far too many to list, but we’ll take you through a quick guide for some of the best glasses for beer.
Losing the Prosecco name would be ‘catastrophic’
The Australian Government is currently conducting free trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) and arguments are being had over whether Prosecco is a geographical indicator (GI), like Champagne, or a grape variety.
https://www.theshout.com.au/news/losing-the-prosecco-name-would-be-catastrophic/
Millennials are not killing the wine industry. We are.
Sometimes the wine industry can turn into its own worst enemy. Why do we care so much about how people hold their wine glass?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/millennials-killing-wine-industry-we-leandro-cabrini/
Love the taste of whiskey? Thank an oak tree
Historically the wooden barrel has been the world’s most important shipping container, only comparable to today’s large iron shipping containers, the holding vessels of our globalized consumer society.
https://www.popsci.com/tree-barrel-whiskey-distillery
How to prune grapevines
Understanding growth, fruiting characteristics of grapevine helps simplify pruning process
https://www.morningagclips.com/how-to-prune-grapevines/
The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives Just in Time for the Final Season
For a long time now, Brewery Ommegang has been making official Game of Thrones beers. Often, they’re far more clever than you’d expect
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/game-of-thrones-beer-ommegang-season-8
Smirnoff: a brand history
The original vision behind the brand was to take the highest-quality vodka the Czars had access to and bring it to the masses,
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/smirnoff-a-brand-history/
Is There Such Thing as Good Cabernet Under $20?
It’s the ultimate question.
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Gigantic Floods Made Washington Wine Country
Washington wines are famous for bold fruit, zesty acidity and balanced tannins, but why?
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
The former Soviet state of Georgia is considered to be the birthplace of winemaking. But as it aims to boost exports around the world, will its unique wines be too challenging for most drinkers?
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47363702
This Is Why Wine Is So Expensive in Restaurants
Wine prices double the moment you walk through a restaurant’s door. Here are the restaurants have the highest markups and how to find a decent value.
https://www.rd.com/food/fun/why-restaurant-wine-so-expensive/
ACTRESS SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO LAUNCH WINE RANGE
American actress Sarah Jessica Parker, famous for playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, is launching a wine range in collaboration with New Zealand winery Invivo.
ORGANIC VS. NATURAL WINE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
ORGANIC AND NATURAL WINES ARE ALL THE RAGE THESE DAYS—BUT WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
https://www.newsweek.com/organic-vs-natural-wine-1346501
New Ready To Drink Item
Russian Standard vodka is launching its ready-to-drink Moscow Mule nationwide. Clocking in at 8% abv, the canned cocktail is made with natural flavors and packaged in a 12-ounce copper-colored can, in a nod to the traditional Moscow Mule mug. The Russian Standard Moscow Mule is retail priced at $15 a 4-pack of cans. Roust Americas, the U.S. subsidiary of Russian Standard producer Roust Group, handles the brand stateside.
THE 15 BEST VODKAS FOR EVERY BUDGET
As with any spirit, there is diversity within the category. Certain vodkas are light and crisp, others are round and viscous, and some smell alarmingly like nail polish remover.
Is this a good time to douse people in wine? A helpful guide
A guide as to when it might be appropriate to douse people in wine. Are you currently in any of the following situations?
https://thetakeout.com/oscars-rami-malek-champagne-party-academy-awards-1832934503
Can Scotch have terroir, like wine? Breaking down effects of grain, water, peat and barrels
The flavor of place, or terroir, comes up frequently in discussions of wine. But how to talk sensibly about terroir in whisky?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-drink-scotch-whisky-terroir-0301-story.html
Cariñena: Spain’s Home of Garnacha
D.O.P. Cariñena was named by Wine Enthusiast as a region to watch in 2016 – and for good reason. The food-friendly wines from this historic region feature great value and intense flavors.
Pairing Snacks and Wine
Whether you prefer red or white—or even Champagne—there’s a bottle to uncork that will play just as nice with your snacks as it might with a steak.
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/Blogs/Taste-Blog/Pairing-Snacks-and-Wine/
Did you know? What exactly goes into a bottle of French wine (apart from grapes)
Wine producers in France don’t have to label all the ingredients included in their product so we’ve looked at what your bottle of wine really contains (other than grapes). WARNING this article might put you off wine.
Tempranillo: workhouse wine or thoroughbred tipple?
Both the cheapest and most expensive wines in Spain are made from the same grape variety: tempranillo.
Grilled Steak and Cabernet Sauvignon Pairing
The flavors of this tender cut of steak covered in a homemade salsa verde are ideal for enjoying with a rich Cabernet.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/grilled-steak-cabernet-sauvignon-pairing/
The Danger of Biased Drinking Studies
A recent report on the effects of drinking raises some questions – about the people behind it.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/the-danger-of-biased-drinking-studies
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