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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
12-23-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why Wine Costs So Much More At Restaurants
Non-alcoholic drinks: how healthy are they?
Everything you need to know about buying wine for the holidays
This New Gadget Will Turn Your Beer Cans Into Glasses In Seconds
The world’s first can opener specifically designed for beverage cans.
Jose Cuervo makes agave-based biodegradable straw
The material decomposes up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Microorganisms can consume the straws, meaning they can completely biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/12/jose-cuervo-makes-agave-based-biodegradable-straws/
US BREWERY FORCED TO PULL BEER WITH ‘HORNY REINDEER’ LABELS
North Carolina-based Sycamore Brewing has pulled the 2019 edition of its Christmas Cookie Winter Ale after the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission paid a visit to its taproom and discovered the beer cans featured cartoon reindeer in sexual positions.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/us-brewery-forced-to-pull-beer-with-horny-reindeer-labels/
Study Looks at Adding Nickel Deposit on Wine, Liquor in NY
A new study finds adding a nickel deposit on wine and liquor in New York would help keep them out of the trash but increase the cost to retailers.
Wine Institute presents a free e-book of holiday cocktails
The Wine Institute in San Francisco wants to make sure your party has the perfect pairing.
https://www.ktvu.com/news/wine-institute-presents-a-free-e-book-of-holiday-cocktails
What makes wine dry? It’s easy to taste, but much harder to measure
Can we eventually come up with a way to automatically assess this dryness or astringency without relying on human tasters?
https://theconversation.com/what-makes-wine-dry-its-easy-to-taste-but-much-harder-to-measure-123506
10 Things You Should Know About Truly Hard Seltzer
Read on for 10 more things you should know about Truly Hard Seltzer.
Napoleon’s Prison Life Included Champagne, Roasted Pigs, and Butlers
Based on a collection of handwritten notes auctioned off in 2015, which detailed the copious allowance of wine and provisions granted to Napoleon and a group of his officers in 1820, the disgraced emperor may have actually enjoyed his exile to a certain extent.
AMORIM LAUNCHES NEW SCRATCH AND SNIFF CLOSURES
Amorim states that stoppers can be used to create “unusual ambient settings”.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/amorim-launches-new-scratch-and-sniff-closures/
The One Thing Wine Lovers Don’t Know About Themselves
A lot of chemistry and physics are behind how you perceive a sip of wine.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/one-thing-wine-lovers-dont-know-about-themselves-103372
How Drinking Red Wine Affects Your Body Is Less Clear Than You Thought
There are many experts who believe the French Paradox can be explained by many other factors having nothing to do with red wine,
Understanding Jura, the French Wine Region You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of
Jura rests in the north of France, between the exalted vineyards of Burgundy and the Swiss border.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/jura-french-wine-region/
7 Merry Ways to Pair Christmas Cookies With Wine
Seven top recommendations for pairing vino with gingerbread, jam thumbprints, snickerdoodles, and everything else your tartan tin contains.
Looking for the Wine List? Check Instagram
How savvy somms are using social media to hype their wines.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-instagram-social-media-restaurants
Drinkers with college degrees prefer wine more than 2X as much as those less educated
The biggest threat to the wine industry in the next decade may be coming from regular wine drinkers substituting wine for other drinks at certain occasions, such as hard seltzer and cannabis wine
What’s becoming apparent from Wine Intelligence tracking data is that the wine category in the US is now being affected by trends relating to moderation and portfolio diversification.
https://www.wineintelligence.com/the-plural-drinker/
Are Wine Tastings A Farce?
After two or three courses can the palate be that discerning as to how well such beverages go with such involved recipes? Have you really learned anything about the wines worth using at your next dinner?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2019/12/10/are-wine-tastings-a-farce/#1f4281b72928
What Can We Learn from the Wine in Moderation Movement?
Wine in Moderation was founded in 2008 at a time when the European wine industry faced a growing threat. It wasn’t just that wine demand was falling — that had been going on for a couple of decades. And it wasn’t just the global financial crisis, either, although that didn’t help. It was rising anti-alcohol sentiments and policies that threatened wine both as an economic activity and also as an integral part of European culture.
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/12/10/wim/
MillerCoors plans to launch Vizzy, a hard seltzer with the antioxidant vitamin C, in 2020
Seeking to capture a bigger piece of the booming hard seltzer market
What Oak Trees Mean to the Health of Vineyards
There’s something iconic about driving through California’s Central Coast and seeing giant oak trees scattered across the landscape
The Top 10 Beers of 2019
Aaron Goldfarb picks the most memorable beers he tasted this year.
GLOBAL ORGANIC WINE CONSUMPTION TO HIT ONE BILLION BOTTLES BY 2023
Almost one billion bottles of organic wine are expected to be consumed around the world by 2023, new research has revealed, more than doubling from the 441 million bottles recorded in 2013.
Everything you need to know about buying wine for the holidays
Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. It’s also the season when the most anticipated meals of the year warrant wines that will live up to the hype.
10 Under-the-Radar Places Wine Lovers Need to Visit Now
These unsung gems have all the charm and none of the crowds.
https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a29797844/under-the-radar-places-wine-lovers/
3 Unexpectedly Insightful Non-Wine Books That Will Open Your Mind About Wine
Here were three books from this year’s list that helped to shift my thinking about some of the more salient topics in the wine world today.
Empire Vines: A Quick Guide to New York Wine
What comes to mind when you hear New York wine? Most would say white table cloth restaurants with wine lists the length of the Brooklyn Bridge.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/new-york-state-wine-guide/
Napa Technology Announces New WineStation® Cellar: Dispenses and Stores Wine
WineStation® is the most effective temperature-controlled wine dispensing and preservation system in the marketplace today
Napa Technology’s WineStation Cellar in home.
The Essential Guide to Port, a Global Powerhouse Born of a Happy Accident
What is Port, anyway?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/10/port-essential-guide/
5 reasons *not* to give wine this holiday season
Here are 5 reasons not to give the gift of alcohol to those you don’t know well:
https://blog.timesunion.com/kristi/2019/12/10/5-reasons-not-to-give-wine-this-holiday-season/
Why There’s a Bump in the Bottom of a Wine Bottle
There are many theories behind the indentation at the base of most wine bottles and no go-to when it comes to the most plausible reason (shocking, right?).
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/wine-bottle-punt-explanation/
Why are wine producers in Spain moving their vineyards uphill?
Spanish winemakers are having to adapt to the effects of global warming, and many are moving their vineyards further up the mountains
https://www.euronews.com/2019/12/11/why-are-wine-producers-in-spain-moving-their-vineyards-uphill
The Countries That Drink The Most Bourbon
Spain’s love for bourbon is top in the world.
Is Hard Seltzer A Fad? New Data Suggests Otherwise
Is hard seltzer here to stay or will sales of the fizzy alcoholic water eventually go flat?
Five Important Wine Trends and Predictions for 2020
It’s not always easy to make predictions, but it is fun.
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2019/12/five-important-wine-trends-and-predictions-for-2020/
The Art and Science of Aging Beer
A cold, fresh beer is tasty and all, but have you ever tried one that’s perfectly aged in a basement beer cellar?
https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/aging-beer.htm
Wine Lovers Can’t Get Enough of This Merlot-Scented Soap (and No, It Won’t Get You Drunk)
There are whiskey and beer versions, too
https://people.com/lifestyle/red-wine-soap-amazon/
What’s a Négociant?
Everything You Need to Know about Wine Buyers
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-negociant-wine-buyer/
Plenty to Go Around with these Wine-Buying Basics
This is the season to eat, drink and make merry. When planning a holiday menu, don’t forget to include the wine.
https://www.northeastohioboomer.com/blogs/plenty-to-go-around-with-these-wine-buying-basics/
Non-alcoholic drinks: how healthy are they?
Alcohol-free beer and wine are certainly healthier options. But does that mean they’re good for you?
https://theconversation.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-how-healthy-are-they-127943
Gallo-Constellation planned wine, spirits deal now $1.1B after trimming brands
They are trimming their $1.7 billion deal for lower-priced Constellation wines announced earlier this year, after regulator concerns about the transaction.
FOUR MAJOR LAWS SHAKING UP THE DRINKS WORLD
To make sense of it all and narrow the focus to what changes folks should really be concerned or excited about, we tapped legal minds all over the country
http://www.spiritedbiz.com/by-the-book-four-major-laws-shaking-up-the-drinks-world/
SUSSEX CLAIMS WORLD’S SMALLEST VINEYARD
Officially designated the Buckwell’s two grape vines in their Kitchen Garden as UK’s vineyard number 9321.
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/news/sussex-claims-worlds-smallest-vineyard/
The Best Limoncello Recipe You’ll Ever Make
Unlike many DIY projects, homemade limoncello provides maximum reward for minimal effort.
7 Ways To Open A Bottle Of Wine Without A Corkscrew
Most of these methods aren’t 100% foolproof. In fact, they are all prone to screw up your bottle of wine if done incorrectly or without proper care
Why Wine Costs So Much More At Restaurants
What goes into the pricing of a bottle of wine and why it’s so much more expensive table side.
https://cheddar.com/media/why-wine-costs-so-much-more-at-restaurants
500+ Wineries Add Augmented Reality to Labels
Augmented reality and artificial intelligence are propelling more than 500 wineries across the globe into futuristic marketing that cleverly connects wine-labels with millennial wine-lovers.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/12/12/500-wineries-add-augmented-reality-to-labels
The Best 50 Wines Under $50, 2019 Edition
After a year of sipping and swirling, a wine critic finds a whole constellation of new stars—ranging from cheap, fun fizz to exotic unfamiliar grapes.
10 Best Wines for Mulling, According to Sommeliers
There’s a widespread belief that wines used in flavored beverages like sangria and mulled wine don’t have to be high-quality
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-wine-for-mulled-wine/
Four Christmas recipes for alternatives to mulled wine
From a warming cava spritz to a port and cranberry sangria, festive party tipples that can be prepped in advance
How to choose wine for a Christmas party
Why not take along a bottle you actually want to drink? You can always tuck it behind the toaster once you’ve poured yourself a glass
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/dec/13/how-choose-wine-christmas-party-fiona-beckett
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December 16, 2019
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
12-16-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Repeal Day For the Three Tier System is Coming
Wine Shops’ Biggest Mistake
Hard seltzer category to triple in US by 2023
AUSTRALIA UNVEILS ‘LABEL DIRECTORY’ TO PROTECT WINE BRANDS
Legislation introduced by the Australian parliament today will establish a wine export label directory to protect Australian wine brands from copycat and fake labeling.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/australia-unveils-label-directory-to-protect-wine-brands/
OPPOSITION INCREASED TO TOTAL WINES’ PROPOSED NEW YORK STORE
Opposition to US wine retailer Total Wines & More’s proposed Queen’s store has cranked up a notch, after 36 state and federal officials, some of whom who had previously supported the project, allegedly withdrew their support.
NEW INVENTION IN SPAIN REMOVES ALCOHOL CONTENT FROM WINE
The Alacarte machine is very simple to use and makes use of an innovative medical technology, similar to that of dialysis
A new, easier methodology for assessing copper in white wine
A new methodology that makes it easier for wineries to assess copper (Cu) in white wine has been developed through a collaboration between the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) and the Australian Wine Research institute (AWRI).
https://winetitles.com.au/a-new-easier-methodology-for-assessing-copper-in-white-wine/
This Is Your Body On A Hangover
Curious what’s actually happening internally the day after drinking?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hangover-effects-symptoms_l_5ddd46c2e4b0d50f3297d0d3?guccounter=1
Fertility and Wine
it is probably best for pregnant women to desist from alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy but the evidence that moderate wine consumption (1–2 glasses of wine per week) during the second and third trimester are harmful is difficult to elici
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2019/12/01/fertility-and-wine/
FedEx, why won’t you deliver my wine samples?
Wine complicates the situation, since it requires an adult signature. The driver just can’t leave the package and zip back to the truck, but has to wait for someone to come to the door to sign the handheld.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/fedex-why-wont-you-deliver-my-wine-samples/
The real reason consumers reject Riesling
It’s not just that consumers identify it as “too sweet”, says Roger Morris. It’s also that it’s not very food friendly.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/real-reason-consumers-reject-riesling
TRUMP THREATENS 100% TARIFFS ON FRENCH FIZZ AND CHEESE
The US government has proposed tariffs of up to 100% on French goods, including sparkling wine, cheese and handbags, valued at US$2.4 billion in retaliation to a French tax placed on American tech companies.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/trump-threatens-100-tariffs-on-french-fizz-and-cheese/
CRISTAL LAUNCHES FIRST ‘BIODYNAMIC’ CRISTAL
Louis Roederer has announced the release of the 2012 vintage of Cristal, the first to be made from 100% biodynamically farmed grapes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/cristal-launches-first-biodynamic-cristal/
The History of Sparkling Wine Includes Accidental Science and Exceptional Champagne
As you raise a glass of bubbly to toast the new year (or an average Tuesday), take a moment to drink in the centuries of culture and innovation in your glass.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/02/history-sparkling-wine/
Raventós Codorníu – the oldest winegrowing business in Spain
With nearly 500 years of history, Raventós Codorníu is the oldest winegrowing business in Spain, and one of the oldest in the world.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/02/raventos-codorniu-the-oldest-winegrowing-business-in-spain/
Walmart’s “Rosé Wine Drink Enhancer” Will Make Your Water Taste Like, Well, Rosé
The product is a pretty standard flavor additive, one you put a few drops of into a glass of water in order to transform the taste completely.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a30079342/rose-wine-water-enhancer/
What the new DO Rueda classifications mean
This is the condensed version of all the changes that will soon be published and official in the pliego so you can see that there’s a lot to take in, some of it great, some of it odd, and some of it very, very interesting.
https://www.hudin.com/what-the-new-do-rueda-classifications-mean/
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine Values Under $25
We Have Many In Stock!
France to become leading consumer of organic wine
In 2019, the rankings showed Germany on top, followed by France, the UK, Italy, and the US.
When It Comes To The World Of Wine, The Future Is Flat
A new design, made from recycled plastic, could be the biggest advance in wine ‘packaging’ for 200 years, and help to reduce the sector’s environmental impact.
Is It Time to Change How We Describe Wine?
It’s far easier for us to convey emotion with wine than throw out subjective tasting notes
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/03/how-we-describe-wine/
New PD-Resistant Wine Grape Varieties Named and Released
Patents Filed for Walker-bred Cultivars Developed at UCD
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=223142
How to Upgrade Your Popcorn Nights With Bubbly
The brilliant thing about sparkling wine is that it’s at its best when teamed up with crispy, salty, or buttery snacks — the simpler the better.
Drinks ordering app aims to improve ‘efficiency’
The newly launched Beam app encourages imbibers to order drinks from their tables using a smartphone. They will only be prompted to go the bar when their drinks are being created.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/12/drinks-ordering-app-aims-to-improve-efficiency/
CAVA REGULATOR ANNOUNCES NEW GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES FOR SPANISH FIZZ
Sparkling wine made in Spain will soon be labelled according to exactly where it was produced, according to the president of the Cava DO.
Nomacorc announces the release of grape-based stoppers in 2020
Also announced a new innovation for its Green Line range of stoppers made from sugar cane.
Jimmy Fallon Learns About Wine Tasting with Gary Vaynerchuk
Vaynerchuk, known for his enthusiastic and high-energy persona, taught Fallon about the color, nose and taste of red wine.
Certificate program develops understanding of beer selection
In response, the School of Hotel Administration has launched a Beer Essentials certificate program to help hospitality industry professionals develop the end-to-end understanding of beer production, tasting and selection necessary for establishing an effective beer program.
http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/12/certificate-program-develops-understanding-beer-selection
HOW TO MAKE AND SELL CANNED WINE, ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS
Insights and advice for producers who want to cash in on the trend.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/12/how-to-make-and-sell-canned-wine-according-to-the-experts/
Religion, Royalty, and Bubbles: How Champagne Became the Go-To Drink for Celebrating
The tale of how Champagne became the belle of the ball, is one of religion, royalty, European aristocracy, and — like most things relating to the history of French wine — calculated marketing.
FitVine Wine Uncorks A New Bright And Bold Look
California-Based Winemaker Debuts a Vibrant Label and Approachable Logo Design Sharing the Brand’s Unique Winemaking Philosophy
4 New England breweries landed on Wine Enthusiast’s annual best beers list
Wine Enthusiast recently released its list of the Top 25 Beers of 2019,
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/12/04/wine-enthusiast-top-25-beers-2019-new-england
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING WINE THROUGH NUMBERS
Turns out, there are a lot of numbers involved in the world of wine. So, to help you learn a few wine basics, we’re revealing some key numerical factoids worth noting,
https://www.winecountry.com/blog/wine-basics-by-the-numbers/
Korbel Goes Italian
Korbel & Bros. is launching a Prosecco, produced and bottled in the Prosecco DOC under the Charmat method and made of 100% Glera grapes. Some 10,000 cases of the new Korbel Prosecco will be released this year, retailing at $15 a 750-ml. and initially available in Colorado, Florida, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina. A national rollout is planned for next year.
Throwing fermented grape skins on icy roads could help cut down our salt use
That means less road salt entering our waterways and degrading our asphalt, bridges, and cars.
how to respond to the boom in organic wine sales
The background to the boom in organic wines and how to make the most out of listing them.
7 Things You Should Know About Bubbly
To start you on your journey of everyday sparkling, here are seven things you didn’t know about the wines
Hard seltzer category to triple in US by 2023
Led by brands White Claw and Truly, the category is already larger by volume than the leading spirits category in the US – vodka.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/12/hard-seltzer-category-to-triple-in-us-by-2023/
Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do
How do tariffs work?
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/who-suffers-from-tariffs-on-wine-you-do
TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2019
Whether you lean toward classic or creative, rest assured that all of these selections deserve a place on your bar.
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/top-100-spirits-2019/
7 Beer & Wine Subscriptions That Make Great Gifts
Is it just me, or does holiday gift shopping get harder every year?
https://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/2135237/beer-and-wine-subscription-gifts/
Total Wine Appeals To U.S. Supreme Court In Connecticut Minimum Pricing Case
In Connecticut, drinks wholesalers must post their prices in advance so that competing wholesalers can match them, hold those prices for a month, and may not offer volume discounts to retailers. This provision prevents larger businesses, like Total Wine & More, from using their size and scale to the advantage of the company and consumers, according to the retailer.
Is The Burgundy Comparison Good For Oregon Wine?
Is comparing Oregon wine to Burgundy a net positive association for Oregon wine?
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2019/12/is-the-burgundy-comparison-good-for-oregon-wine/
Wine Shops’ Biggest Mistake
The biggest mistake that wine shops make, regardless if they’re a boutique indy or big box retailer, is not hiring the right people.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/12/05/wine-shops-biggest-mistake/
The critical factor in terroir
With global warming, we’re learning that choosing the right grape is more important than ever.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/critical-factor-terroir
Repeal Day For the Three Tier System is Coming
Whether your services are required or not, whether your services are good or bad, your services must be used…so said the law in nearly every state.
Should Massachusetts lift its ban on coupons for beer, wine, and liquor?
In an attempt to protect the small Massachusetts-owned package stores that operate across the Commonwealth, the Legislature has long prohibited the sellers from discounting the product below the invoice cost.
A bill I have introduced in the Legislature, House Bill 345, would not lift this restriction. What it would do is allow any retailer, large or small, to offer coupons to its consumers.
In Massachusetts, the alcohol regulatory system is built on control practices that balance consumer demand and commercial interests against public safety concerns. The primary public safety objective is preventing the return of predatory corporate conduct that encourages the reintroduction of cheap alcohol. A return of monopolies is another concern.
Do you feel allowing coupons will be good for consumers or bad for safety?
There is a poll on this link that when last checked was 90% in favor of lifting coupon ban.!
Corvo: A Sicilian Classic
Corvo is a Sicilian legend, a storied brand with noble roots.
We stock the Pinot Noir. Great Value at $10!!
https://www.winemag.com/2019/12/06/corvo-a-sicilian-classic/
Milford MA selectmen: Not having available liquor licenses ‘stifles’ economic development
Selectmen are seeking to get a handle on the town’s supply of liquor licenses, saying that not having any on hand to give to new businesses “stifles” economic development.
Is Natural Wine Dead?
The movement, built on honesty and simplicity, is being corrupted by opportunists.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/opinion/sunday/natural-organic-wine.html
5 Genius Tricks to Transform Your Trader Joe’s Two-Buck Chuck Into “Finer” Wine
Here are five genius tips to salvage an inexpensive bottle of wine that’ll impress your guests (that is, of course, if they’re not a professional sommelier)!
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/trader-joes-wine-hacks
Buying boxed wine not necessarily a bad thing
A convenient way to stock up for a big holiday celebration
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December 9, 2019
Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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12-09-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine Industry Flourishing Thanks To Millennials
Tito’s bottles sport ‘ugly’ festive hoodies
Thank fungi for cheese, wine and beer this holiday season
What Makes French Wine So Great?
France is still considered the best winemaker in the world thanks to its status as a mecca of vins de terroir, affected by more than two thousand years of history.
https://frenchly.us/what-makes-french-wines-so-special/
These Are the Three New White Claw Flavors Coming in 2020
Adding to the six-strong original will be tangerine, lemon, and watermelon
Independent Liquor Stores Will Become Obsolete
Believe Nearly One Out Of Every Two Owners
The old matter of wine scores versus notes
The moral is obvious: a high score doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will (let alone should!) like the wine.
https://winemag.co.za/tim-james-the-old-matter-of-wine-scores-versus-notes/
Why does wine need to be made from grapes?
Wine is and always has been made from grapes. It’s just a fact of life. But does that have to be the case for ever more?
http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/alistair-morrell-why-does-wine-still-need-to-be-made-from-grapes/
What Is a Delicious Wine?
So what more is required for a wine to be “delicious”?
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/11/25/what-is-a-delicious-wine/
Cumberland Farms’s ballot question to expand alcohol sales faces legal fight — from the packies
At issue this time: a ballot question pushed by Cumberland Farms that would create a new kind of beer-and-wine license for food sellers, to be made available at local authorities’ discretion, with no limits on the amount any one company could control.
8 Questions About Hot Buttered Rum, Answered
Read on to learn more about the historically decadent libation.
How learning about wine can improve the way one drinks
The world of wine can sometimes feel intimidating to the uninitiated, but a bit of knowledge about wine from experts can help anyone navigate everyday situations.
https://www.willcoxrangenews.com/free_access/article_817f8588-0fdc-11ea-bebf-b314cbce923f.html
Drink the Season: 10 Holiday Cookie and Dessert Wine Pairings
The list of traditional holiday cookies is long. But what should you sip alongside them?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/11/25/10-best-cookie-wine-pairings/
Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
Consumers perceive wine as a feminine product. Marketers should take note.
Petaluma Gap AVA — What Everyone Should Know
The AVA overlaps the border between Sonoma and Marin counties.
http://www.fredswan.wine/2019/11/25/petaluma-gap-ava-what-everyone-should-know/
Thank fungi for cheese, wine and beer this holiday season
What are the genetic changes that led to their domestication? And how on Earth did our ancestors figure out how to domesticate them?
https://theconversation.com/thank-fungi-for-cheese-wine-and-beer-this-holiday-season-125793
‘First’ snack to cut alcohol absorption launches
Eating the Sobar before drinking is said to reduce peak blood alcohol concentration by 50% – compared to a 25% reduction after eating a regular snack mix.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/11/first-snack-to-cut-alcohol-absorption-launches/
This Man’s Whisky Collection Just Won a Guinness World Record
A collection of 535 old and rare Scotch whiskies valued to be worth $13.9 million
The Complete Guide to Alpine Spirits, and How to Use Them
Highlighting the mountain range’s bounty of fruits, nuts, flowers, and herbs is a diverse selection of spirits and liqueurs produced in the region’s eight countries, from which the importer curates its selection.
Three Quick Tips to Chill Wine Fast
Let’s get this out of the way: There’s no magic way to chill your wine to proper serving temperature in a matter of minutes.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/11/26/three-tips-chill-wine-fast/
Researchers Recreated Wine from Leonardo da Vinci’s Vineyard
A limited run of 330 bottles is set to be auctioned off.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/leonardo-da-vinci-casa-degli-atellani-wine
What’s a perfume lover to do about wine?
When you start out wine tasting, one of the first things you’re told is to avoid wearing fragrance. It will distort the aromas and leave you unable to appreciate what you’re drinking.
https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/wine-grower/wg-opinion/what-s-a-perfume-lover-to-do-about-wine
Tito’s bottles sport ‘ugly’ festive hoodies
American vodka brand Tito’s has revamped last year’s Ugly Sweater Christmas gift pack with an Ugly Hoodie iteration for the festive season.
IN STOCK!
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/11/titos-bottles-sport-ugly-festive-hoodies-in-gtr/
15 Easy Wine Cocktails You Can Make With Boxed Wine for the Holidays
There are countless holiday cocktail recipes on the internet, and sometimes sorting through them can make it seem like it isn’t even worth it.
https://stylecaster.com/easy-wine-cocktails/
Direct-To-Consumer And Traditional Wine Retailing Are Not Rivals, Says An Expert
Only 14% of independent retailers stock their beverage alcohol shelves based not on trends but on in-store sales activity.
How to Clean a Decanter, According to Five Wine Professionals
It all depends on the size, shape and overall preciousness of your decanter.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/11/29/how-clean-wine-decanter-tips/
How The “Sideways Effect” Helped Shaped The Wine Industry
Causing an increase in Pinot Noir consumption, while decreasing merlot consumption. Additionally, it helped create a tourist boom in the San Ynez Valley, where the story takes place.
Why Chardonnay Is Not the Boring White Wine You Think It Is
Paradoxically, Chardonnay is both one of the most popular and most controversial wines in the world.
https://fortune.com/2019/11/30/what-chardonnay-white-wine-should-i-buy/
Classic Chicken Marsala
Despite the cooking wines labeled “marsala” in U.S. supermarkets, true Marsala is an appellation-designated wine from Western Sicily
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/classic-chicken-marsala/
HEALTHY SNACKS TO PAIR WITH YOUR WINE PARTY
Wine and cheese nights have been adapting over the years. With an interest in health-conscious eating on the rise, people want to indulge mindfully when they savor a glass of their favorite vintage
https://www.coldist.com/healthy-snacks-to-pair-with-your-wine-party/
Fumé Blanc Is Sauvignon Blanc. So How Did It Get A Different Name?
Back in the 1960s legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi wanted to make a high quality white wine from the sauvignon blanc grape
Wine Industry Flourishing Thanks To Millennials
They are much more prone to spending on experiences, be it food or travel. Instead of hankering for possessions, millennials are choosing to chase a richer life of pleasure, which sometimes includes luxurious wines.
http://blogs.bu.edu/suechen/wine-industry-flourishing-thanks-to-millennials/
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12-02-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Only idiots take wine to a dinner party, says TV etiquette expert
11 Cheap American Beers Ranked From Awful to Drinkable
All the Anise Spirits That Aren’t Absinthe, Explained
Jack Daniel’s Finally Releases Its Advent Calendar In the U.S.
The sleek, black calendar features 18 mini bottles of the brand’s whiskeys
New Andre
E.&J. Gallo has extended its André sparkling wine brand with 375-ml. cans. Retailing at $4 a can, the new packaging is debuting for André’s Brut and Brut Rosé sparklers and is backed by a tie-in with holiday apparel company Tipsy Elves, which includes André branded sweaters and other offerings. The André brand was down 4% to 1.8 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Popping a Champagne cork is rocket science, says study
It is already known that storing Champagne at higher temperatures increases the pressure in the bottle versus the air outside.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/champagne-cork-popping-study-426794/#s0s4F8ajAZvbDKvU.99
10 Things You Should Know About WhistlePig Whiskey
In a few short years, WhistlePig has become a well-known brand, offering the most-awarded rye whiskeyin the world.
The 25 Biggest Cheese Exporting Countries in the World
See which countries make the most dough for their dairy.
Here’s Why Shiraz Is the Most Popular Red Wine in Australia
Shiraz was one of the first grape varieties brought to Australia by James Busby. Busby was one of the forefathers of the wine industry in the early 1800s
https://vinepair.com/articles/heres-why-shiraz-is-the-most-popular-red-wine-in-australia/
7 Tips To Improve Your Staff’s Wine Education
By teaching your employees the following seven things about wine, you can wow your guests and drive repeat visitors.
https://totalfood.com/wine-education-7-tips-to-improve-your-staff/
Washington closes in on six new AVAs as wineries pass 1,000 mark
The new AVAs, which should be formalised over “the next six to 12 months”, according to Washington State Wine’s Doug Marshall, follow a significant psychological landmark for the industry, which reached 1,000 wineries this autumn, having expanded from just 200 back in 2003.
Wine Opinions Launches Monthly Newsletter
Company publishes newsletter revealing buying habits of wine consumers and trade professionals
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=222473
What’s Up with Italian Wine in the U.S. Market?
Italian wine has a lot going for it in the U.S. market. Wines from Italy are by far the largest category of imported wines.
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/11/19/italian-wine/
Uncovering the pathway to wine’s acidity
University of Adelaide wine researchers say their latest discovery may one day lead to winemakers being able to manipulate the acidity of wines without the costly addition of tartaric acid.
https://www.newswise.com/articles/uncovering-the-pathway-to-wine-s-acidity
Should You Smell the Cork When Opening Wine? Always.
Tradition has held that you should inspect the cork. Indeed, there are two things you should look for.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/12/smelling-wine-cork-when-open-wine/
All the Anise Spirits That Aren’t Absinthe, Explained
A guide to the world’s most well-known anise spirits and liqueurs, including ouzo, sambuca, pastis, and the lesser-known-to-us raki, arak, and Chinchón.
Venice’s Island Vineyard Venissa Tries to Save Rare Grapes After Floods
The flooding began on Sunday, Nov. 10. By Tuesday, waters had submerged nearly 80 percent of the city
Are the awards stickers on wine bottles even important?
Wander through your neighbourhood liquor store or the wine section of the local supermarket, and there’s a pretty good chance that your eye will be caught by the flash of stickers adorning bottles.
PLANTINGS IN BAROLO TO BE HALTED FOR THREE YEARS
Vine plantings in Barolo will be put on hold for three years from January 2020 in order to regulate production of the revered Italian red, the region’s consorzio has revealed.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/11/plantings-in-barolo-to-be-halted-for-three-years/
Does It Make Any Difference If Wine Is Aged In Stainless Steel, Concrete, Wood Or Egg Tank?
The short answer is: Yes, it does make a difference what kind of container is used for ageing. The taste will be different.
New System Stops Aroma Loss During Active Fermentation
A new machine is now available to help winemakers retain the aromas that normally escape, along with carbon dioxide, during the winemaking process.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=222676
Study finds worrying can make hangovers feel worse
After identifying two distinct types of hangover symptoms, those that were stress-related and those that were dehydration-related
How to Set Up Your Home Bar, According to Bartenders
How you stock your bar is essential to entertaining at home.
Coors Light brewed with Jonas Brothers hits retail
Available via an online retailer in five U.S. markets — Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Tampa, Fla., and Nashville, Tenn. — the beer has custom labels emblazoned with the faces of the Jonas Brothers. It is line-priced with Coors Light six-packs.
https://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/coors-light-brewed-jonas-brothers-hits-retail
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines 2019
This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world.
https://top100.winespectator.com/lists/
RUEDA REMODELS WINE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND DO GUIDELINES
Spain’s largest white wine region, Rueda, has transformed its entire wine classification system with the adoption of new rules for premium wines and the authorisation of new grape varieties including the red variety, Syrah.
Great novels for wine lovers
A novel where wine is weaved into the story so effortlessly and brilliantly that it puts professional wine writers to shame.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/best-wine-novels-428013/#09t25H3QtP7r2kL7.99
Two Powerhouse Brands Partner on Custom Wine Glasses
The glass they created, with its distinct elongated bowl and narrow mouth, brings out the mineral and fruity flavors and aims them at the mid-palate where our taste buds are more complex.
What can you tell from a wine label?
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but does the same apply to a wine label? Yes and no.
https://www.wineinvestment.com/wine-blog/2019/11/what-can-you-tell-from-a-wine-label/
Histamines in Wine: The Likely Cause of Your Nasty Wine Headache
Alas, wine also sometimes seems like your worst enemy. Wine can cause some wicked headaches and stomachaches the following day, even after a mere one to two drinks
https://manyeats.com/histamines-in-wine/
How do you write about quality cheap wine when the system is rigged against it?
Yes, there is still plenty of cheap wine on store shelves, but just because a wine is cheap doesn’t mean it’s worth drinking.
Diageo and HBO launch Silicon Valley-inspired Tequila
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo has once again partnered with TV network HBO on the release of Tres Comas Tequila, which was “made” by Silicon Valley character Russ Hanneman.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/11/diageo-and-hbo-launch-silicon-valley-inspired-tequila/
The 5 Reasons Why Champagne Is Not Just for Special Occasions
Here are five reasons why:
11 Cheap American Beers Ranked From Awful to Drinkable
It’s time to accept the inevitability and choose the best of the worst.
New Captain
Diageo has launched the latest seasonal Captain Morgan offshoot, Gingerbread Spiced. The holiday-themed, 30% abv spirit is now available nationwide for a limited time, retailing at $15 a 750-ml. The release is being promoted through a tie-in with Big Gay Ice Cream, which will serve a Merry Morgan Trucker, an ice cream sandwich made with Captain Morgan infused ice cream, at its Philadelphia and New York locations though December 26.Captain Morgan is the fourth-largest spirits brand in the U.S. by volume at more than 5.6 million cases, according to Impact Databank.
DIVERSITY OF SPANISH CUISINE A ‘KEY PROMOTIONAL TOOL’ FOR WINES
We want to showcase the modern Spain rather than the traditional side of the country
Prosecco and Asti spearhead new EU-backed promotion of GI-designated quality produce
The heartland DOCGs of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Asti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano have joined with producers from Provolone Valdpadana PDO, Mozzarella TSG and Olio Extravergine d’Oliva Toscana PGI for the launch of Enjoy European Quality Foods (EEQF).
Can Cannabis and Wine Coexist?
As California’s cannabis industry matures, development in winegrowing areas sparks conflict and concerns
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/can-cannabis-and-wine-coexist
You’re Not Going to Believe I’m Saying This, But Merlot Is Back
Yes, you heard me right.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/merlot-comeback
How wine connoisseurs can’t actually tell one bottle from another:
Study finds they are mostly driven by color and can’t distinguish between grapes
5 Unknown Health Benefits of Drinking Wine
Wines, in general, are alcoholic beverages. However, unlike other liquors, they are made from natural ingredients.
Only idiots take wine to a dinner party, says TV etiquette expert
One thing you can guarantee is that they won’t open a bottle of wine that you’ve taken. Your wine is probably better than some of the wine you’ve been offered.’
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