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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-02-18
July 2, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-02-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ
Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn
FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES
AND MORE!
Charting the evolution of today’s wine consumer
Today’s food and beverage consumers are evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. They want multiple choices, interesting flavors, excellent customer service and, above all else, convenience. As it turns out, wine consumers are no exception.
http://smartbrief.com/original/2018/06/charting-evolution-today’s-wine-consumer
Gentlemen, it’s the year of the brosé
Versatile, unpretentious and – yes – gender-neutral, rosé has earned its moment in the sun, as these top-fight sommeliers attest
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/this-is-the-year-of-rose-wine
Study Find That Drinking White Wine Makes You Happier! Cheers!
Apparently happiness pairs well with fish.
http://candy95.com/study-find-that-drinking-white-wine-makes-you-happier-cheers/
The Best Price Point for Wine, According to Someone Who Buys Wine for a Living
How much should you spend on wine to get a good bottle at a reasonable price point?
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
GOOSE ISLAND WINS LAWSUIT OVER BOURBON BARREL-AGED STOUT BEER
AB InBev-owned brewer Goose Island has won a lawsuit after two men sued the company for more compensation after purchasing bottles of its Bourbon County stout which had been contaminated with lactobacillus acetotolerans bacteria.
DRINKMOJIS: 11 ICONIC SPIRITS IN EMOJI FORM
Emojis. To know them is to love them.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOEGAARDEN
Enjoyed in 70 countries. Misunderstood in ours. Crafty before craft was such a big deal. Started by a milkman and now owned by the biggest brewing company in the world.
Patrón extends Citrónge liqueur range
Bacardi-owned Tequila brand Patrón has expanded its Citrónge range of liqueurs with the launch of a pineapple-flavoured expression.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/patron-extends-citronge-liqueur-range/
7UP launches cocktail mixing app
Soft drink brand 7UP is encouraging consumers to experiment with cocktails at home with its new digital bartending app.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/7up-launches-cocktail-mixing-app/
Pouring A Beer The Wrong Way Can Lead To A Stomach Ache
Here’s how to get a perfect pour every time!
https://www.simplemost.com/pouring-a-beer-the-wrong-way-can-lead-to-a-stomach-ache/
Is Organic Wine Really Better for You (and Your Hangovers)?
It’s true that hangover-free mornings after wine-fueled nights are what originally caught my attention, but those aren’t the only reason people are opting for organic.
https://greatist.com/eat/is-organic-wine-really-better-for-you
Study Finds Drinkers Have Different Mouth Bacteria Than Nondrinkers
Research links drinking alcohol with disease-causing bacteria in the oral microbiome
Portrait of a beautiful young woman brushing teeth in the bathroom.
Most in U.S. say consuming AlcBevs & cannabis OK (19% still say alcohol is immoral)
Prosecco Producers Debate Making A Rosé Version
There have been rumors, for several years, that select Prosecco producers might be interested in creating a rosé version of the sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir
RETAILER SPECIALISING IN MAGNUMS LAUNCHED
An online retailer that only sells magnums has been launched by two entrepreneurs who hope to capitalise on the current UK trend for upsizing wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/retalier-specialising-in-magnums-launched/
Can Italian wine succeed without strong brands
Italy Country Manager Pierpaolo Penco reflects on how the market success of many Italian wine brands seems to depend more on the ability to create categories that fill market gaps at every price point, rather than on developing corporate brands
http://www.wineintelligence.com/can-italian-wine-stand-without-strong-brands/
Four Ways to Drink More Wine With Your Tacos
Here’s the thing about drinking wine with tacos: you can’t be too serious about it. After all, when you’re hanging at your local taqueria or ordering Mexican takeout, you’re more likely to crack a beer or sip a Margarita.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-taco-wine-pairing/
How to Pair Wine With General Tso’s Chicken
Thank the food gods for Chinese takeout.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-general-tsos-chicken.html
12 Underground Wine Caves Open for Tastings
In Wine Country, a cave is more than a cave: It’s a magical place where wine quietly chills out to age gracefully.
http://www.7×7.com/12-wine-cave-tastings-northern-california-2578395484.html#
How much do restaurants mark up wine prices?
It’s no secret that restaurants mark up their wine, but the question is how much? And, if you knew, would it change your dining habits?
https://www.kare11.com/article/money/how-much-do-restaurants-mark-up-wine-prices/89-565703710
Barefoot Wine’s Personalized Rainbow Labels For Pride Month Let You Write Sweet Messages & Support The LGTBQ Community
you can personalize, online, FOR FREE, and get them mailed to your house.
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7 Tips to Understanding French Wine
French wine is delicious, but way too complicated. Here’s our seven tips for a base understanding of French wines.
https://frenchly.us/frenchlys-easy-guide-to-french-wine/
What’s the Ideal Temperature for Beer?
For years, many of the biggest beer brands simply said “cold” — or to put it another way, as cold as possible
Everything You Need to Know about the Glera Grape & Prosecco Wine… and more.
Glera is the grape variety (the type of grapes) used to make the ultra-popular Prosecco sparkling wines.
Glera is essentially the synonym of Veneto’s Prosecco grape of northern Italy. The name by which it is now officially known.
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/06/21/the-glera-grape-behind-prosecco-wine-in-1000-words/
Is Originality Overpriced When it Comes to Wine?
Replica Wine, a Colorado company, is reverse-engineering famous wines to produce less expensive bottling’s.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/20/is-originality-overpriced-when-it-comes-to-wine/
10 OF THE MOST STUNNING WINE ESTATE LISTINGS ON AIRBNB
In the age of the internet no corner of the world is off limits, and it’s now easier than ever for a wine estate to offer up a slice of vinous paradise to the adventurous traveller
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/10-of-the-most-stunning-wine-estates-on-airbnb/
Wine-Infused Salt Set
Wine lovers around the world know the California wine brand Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi… Well now they’ve partnered with artisan salt purveyor Jacobsen Salt Co. to create a wine-infused salt set for summer entertaining
Red wine bathing is latest trend in detoxing – but does gallons of plonk make you feel younger?
Rachael Bletchly has tried out this ancient therapy of lying in a bath of booze but did it leave her feeling vine?
https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/red-wine-bathing-latest-trend-12752927
Tell It to Me Straight: Is Wine Ruining Me or Saving Me?
Why am I drinking something that slides down my throat like acid? And thus an investigation, born and bred on the internet and based on the moot information it delivers on the effects of wine consumption, ensues.
https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/06/is-wine-good-for-you.html
The Insider’s Guide to Chile’s Wine Renaissance
The essential producers, wines and methods behind the New Chile.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/new-chile-wines-insiders-guide-chilean-wine-renaissance-essential/
Is This New Wine Guessing Game the Most Elitist App Ever?
Not so, according to the creators of WineGame, which aims to bring the Master Somm experience—and joy of vino—to the masses.
How Steven Spurrier enraged the French — and was never forgiven
Memories of the ‘Judgment of Paris’, his notorious blind wine tasting of 1976, still rankle in France to this day
https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/06/how-steven-spurrier-enraged-the-french-and-was-never-forgiven/
LOW-TO-NO ABV: HOW TO SELL LOW ALCOHOL WINE, ACCORDING TO THESE PRODUCERS
With more low-and-no ABV drinks on the market than ever before, wine producers have told us what they’re doing to change the drink’s unpalatable reputation.
False Expertise and Humble Connoisseurs: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Wine
Many studies related to consumer choice in wine rely on self-reported level of understanding
http://www.academicwino.com/2018/06/dunning-kruger-effect-wine.html/
27 celebrity wines ranked worst to best
The latest status symbol for many stars is launching (or buying) their own winery. But how do the wines actually stack up?
FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES
You’re gonna need the facts in order to combat the fiction coming from your Sulfite Allergy Friend
FROZEN PROSECCO IS THE BEST PROSECCO
Vino versatility makes these special bubbles incredible for cocktails of all kinds. But we’re going to take it up a notch a la Emeril Lagasse! We’re thinking frozen, boozy, and fruity!
https://www.thebacklabel.com/frozen-prosecco-is-the-best-prosecco/#.Wy5dlq2ZN8c
The 10 best beers chosen by beer enthusiasts across America
For the second year in a row, Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Michigan, is home to the No. 1 beer in the United States, as chosen by beer enthusiasts
WE HAVE BELLS IN STOCK!
VERY MAJOR TYPE OF RED WINE, EXPLAINED
We’re here to give you a judgment-free, non-pretentious explainer on every major red wine varietal,
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/red-wine-types-explained
What Is Dark Rose Wine? Millennial Pink Isn’t The Only Hue This Wine Can Be
Why have we been hearing so little about dark rosés lately?
Spanish Wine 101
What to look for on a Spanish wine bottle, and which ones might be best for you.
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/spanish-wine-101/
We Can Learn from Europe and Natural Wines
They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines.
https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/europe/
12 celebrity-owned liquor brands, ranked by the price of a bottle
What do George Clooney, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, and Angelina Jolie have in common — apart from being incredibly famous?
They’re all making money from your liquor cabinet.
http://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-brands-ranked-by-price-2018-6
GISCOURS TO APPEAL GUILTY VERDICT ON CHAPTALISATION
Bordeaux third growth Château Giscours has said it will appeal a decision by a French court after its managing director was handed a suspended prison sentence for chaptalising a portion of its 2016 vintage due to an unfortunately mistimed communication.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/giscours-to-appeal-guilty-verdict-on-chaptalisation/
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WINE CORKSCREW
The corkscrew, like so many other inventions, was borne out of necessity.
Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn
Why some whiskey brands are choosing to use non-genetically modified corn
France eases rules on wine stocks to temper weather threat
French vineyards will be allowed under new rules to hold back more of their production each year to protect them in case harvests are damaged by extreme weather including storms and drought.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20180622/france-eases-rules-on-wine-stocks-to-temper-weather-risks
Making the Case for Age-Worthy Sauvignon Blanc. Yes, Sauvignon Blanc.
With machine harvesting and stainless-steel fermentation, the oft-imitated style is easy to make inexpensively. Aromatic and fruit-driven with crisp, mouthwatering acidity, these wines are designed to be consumed on release.
https://vinepair.com/articles/aging-sauvignon-blanc/
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ
Perfect beer pairings for 12 of the country’s top barbecue dishes.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-bbq-beer-pairing-guide-infographic/
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 06-27-18
June 27, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-25-18
June 25, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
06-25-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Bourbons That Are Perfect for Wine Lovers
‘It’s hip to love hops!’ Five consumer trends in craft beer
How to Choose a Wine You’ll Love—Every Time
AND MORE!
STORING WINE ON ITS SIDE IS NONSENSE, SAYS SCIENTIST
Storing wine on its side won’t prevent corks drying out, and may even accelerate their degeneration, according to Amorim’s director of R&D, Dr. Miguel Cabral.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/storing-wine-on-its-side-is-bullsht-says-scientist/
How to buy great wine on a budget
The Aussie wine regions delivering great value, and other insider tips.
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2018/06/11/how-buy-great-wine-budget
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GEORGE DICKEL TENNESSEE WHISKY
It sometimes gets confused for bourbon or overshadowed by its top rival, Jack Daniel’s, but George Dickel ranks as the second-largest manufacturer of Tennessee whiskey.
Flavored Whiskies Poised To Cross 11 Million Cases In The U.S.
Last year, Sazerac-owned Fireball grew by 6.5% to 4.9 million cases, and will almost certainly cross the 5-million-case threshold this year. Only six other spirits brands currently outsell Fireball by volume in the U.S. market.
Diageo’s Cîroc Enters Brandy Category
Diageo’s Cîroc brand is branching out beyond vodka to enter the brandy category. Diageo and Cîroc partner Sean “Diddy” Combs are unveiling Cîroc VS Fine French Brandy. Retailing at $36 a bottle, the new entry will be available at select retailers in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, and Las Vegas. The rollout will be backed by a U.S. promotional tour called the VS Lounge, which will visit each of the launch markets. Cîroc partnered with master distiller Jean-Sébastien Robicquet to produce the brandy in the South of France. Cîroc’s entry into the brandy category comes as Cognac continues to soar in the U.S. and American brandies are enjoying a rise in interest.
Anheuser-Busch pulls millions from controversial NIH alcohol study
Questions about the study could “undermine its lasting credibility,” company said.
Actual wine consumption versus the recommended maximum
Many, if not most, countries have an “official” recommended maximum level of wine consumption per week for adults. However, the recommended value differs rather a lot between the countries.
Boston Beer Company to Launches New Fuzzy Traveler Peach Shandy in July
Traveler Beer Company is expanding their all-star line-up of refreshing wheat ales – announcing the launch of brand-new Fuzzy Traveler® Peach Shandy.
WHAT DO NUMBERS HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
Basically the article talked about the 100 point wine scoring system, how it influences wine prices and purchases, and the difference in scores at the high end of the range and their impact.
http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2018/06/what-do-numbers-have-to-do-with-it/
Sangria Knocks Mouton Off Top Spot
How did that happen? A drink comes out of nowhere to top our list of most searched-for wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/sangria-knocks-mouton-off-top-spot
Does somewhereness matter in wine?
Sourcing wines from cheaper alternatives is nothing new
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1907
SAUVIGNON BLANC ‘BECOMING LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY’
Sauvignon Blanc is “becoming like plastic surgery”, as producers seek to make identical intensely aromatic styles, according to Matt Day of Klein Constantia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/day-sauvignon-blanc-becoming-like-plastic-surgery/
Why Aging Wine in Neutral Vessels is on the Rise in Argentina and Chile
A new generation of winemakers in Argentina and Chile are phasing out new oak and using concrete tanks, plastic bins and other neutral vessels to produce wine that’s pure in flavor.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/08/neutral-vessels-argentina-chile/
Technology Advances Farming and Winemaking Practices at Rombauer
If you’ve never seen a NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) map, they look pretty much like a topography map, which shows a green color in areas denoting healthy vegetation and yellow to red colors in more difficult areas.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/06/08/technology-advances-winemaking-practices-rombauer
All The Questions From The Master of Wine Test
What does it take to be an Master of Wine?
http://neatpour.com/2018/06/all-the-questions-from-the-master-of-wine-test/
French Winemakers Are Flocking to South Africa–Here’s Why
More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/french-winemakers-are-flocking-to-south-africa-heres-why/
Licor 43 targets coffee trend with new liqueur
Spanish liqueur Licor 43 has launched a new line extension that contains coffee from the Canary Islands.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/licor-43-targets-coffee-trend-with-new-liqueur/
Please Don’t Drink Wine When You’re Sad
Way too many people ask me what wine to drink when they’re feeling sad. Don’t ever, ever do this.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/dont-drink-wine-when-sad
How To Speak Wine Like You’re Wise Beyond Your Years
The thing about wine, aside from being a miracle, is that it is subjective.
https://www.refinery29.com/wine-terms-tasting-words-dictionary
Origins of Wine and Why You Might Want to Try Less-Popular Grapes
Walk into a wine shop today and you’ll likely find hundreds of brands and vintages, but most of them will be made from a handful of grape varieties grown in a handful of wine-making hotspots, like France, Italy, California, and Australia.
http://capeandislands.org/post/origins-wine-and-why-you-might-want-try-less-popular-grapes#stream/0
Is *This* Type of Wine the Next Rosé?
Good news for those who roll their eyes whenever their friends ask, “Is this a Wölffer?” because we’re calling it: Blueberry wine should be your new summer go-to.
https://www.purewow.com/news/blueberry-wine-the-next-rose
Memorize These 3 Phrases & You’ll Never Order A Wine You Don’t Like
When it comes to wine, our decision-making abilities look something like this: We’re either gambling with a hastily-grabbed bottle from the wine shop’s suggested section, or we’re playing it safe with the first recognizable glass on the wine list.
https://www.refinery29.com/buying-ordering-wine-questions-to-ask
THE FIVE US STATES THAT LIKE TO DRINK THE MOST
New research has revealed where to find the biggest drinkers in the USA. Is MA Top 5 YES!!
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/the-5-us-states-that-like-to-drink-the-most/
CREEPY NEW UBER ALGORITHM KNOWS WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK
Uber has filed a patent for technology that can detect if its users are drunk while using the app.
Jack Daniel’s tells French wine maker it cannot use its own chateau’s name on drink
The Kentucky-based Brown-Forman Corporation is challenging the right of the 16th century Loire Valley château to call its wine ‘Chambord’ on the grounds that the US firm has produced a liqueur of the same name for more than a decade.
Why Rosé Is the Best Wine to Drink on a Flight
JetBlue’s wine expert Jon Bonné explains why your drink might taste different in the air, and why your favorite pink wine is the best choice of all.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-wine-on-flight-rose
How to Pair Wine With Shack Burgers
The ideal wine to drink with a Shack Burger is similarly in need of some image rehab: Australian Shiraz.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/shake-shack-burgers-best-wine.html
The Why, When and How of Wine Blending
The majority of the wines you drink are blends, but why do winemakers blend and what does each variety bring to the final wine? Washington State winemakers tell us their tricks.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/12/wine-blending/
The latest beers are inspired by booze
Ballast Point’s decision to go national with its Moscow Mule Ale came about after some good old-fashioned experimentation
This Whiskey Is Flavored with Beaver
The use of beaver secretions, called castoreum, is not as bizarre as it may sound
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beaver-musk-whiskey-tamworth-distilling
Seaweed is everywhere but in beer; why?
Some New England breweries have created seaweed beers.
http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20180612/FEATURES/180619942
YOU CAN NOW BUY NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE-FLAVOURED WATER
An Israeli drinks company has created flavored water infused with “the spirit of wine” as demand for low and no ABV products rises
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/you-can-now-buy-non-alcoholic-wine-flavoured-water/
The Big Parkerization Lie
Parkerization is the perceived phenomenon of a global wine production trend that sought to achieve an “international style” of wines that would garner high scores from Parker, mainly during the peak of his tasting career between 1990 and 2015.
https://winejournal.robertparker.com/the-truth-about-parkerization
Not everything is rosy in the world of rosé wines
How could this have happened? As I write this I’m halfway through a six-week trip to Mediterranean France and Spain, and I’m falling out of love with rosé wines.
Milky wine glasses explained
It’s very annoying when your wine glasses turn milky-white after being in a dishwasher.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/06/13/milky-wine-glasses-explained/
Is Cava About To Hit The Fast Lane?
Many people urging others to try Cava again, to forget Prosecco and admire its superior quality and the fact it is traditional method over Charmat, holding deeper rich flavours, finer bubbles and much more
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/cava-hit-fast-lane/
‘Zero gravity’ champagne bottle lets you celebrate in outer space
Without the assistance of gravity, the unusual-looking bottle uses the champagne’s gas to expel the liquid from the bottle into a ring-shaped frame.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/space-champagne-zero-gravity/
US distillery creates pouches for home cocktail machine
The tabletop cocktail machine uses flavour and spirit pouches to mix drinks including the Rum Punch, Appletini and Margarita
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/us-distillery-creates-pouches-for-home-cocktail-machine/
What to pair with unusual wines? Some tips…
Here are some challenges and suggestions when selecting a meal with an unusual wine.
http://www.westernfarmpress.com/grapes/what-pair-unusual-wines-some-tips
SOTHEBY’S INTRODUCES ‘INSTANT’ FINE WINE CELLARS
Sotheby’s Retail has introduced a new ‘Instant Cellars’ concept, giving customers in the US and Hong Kong the chance to buy wine collections for drinking, cellaring and investment.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/sothebys-introduces-instant-fine-wine-cellars/
More than grapes: Wine can be sourced from many different fruits
When discussing wine, the conversation often centers around the grapes from which it is made. Very few of us consider wine made from other fruits being of any significance in tasting status, which, of course, is incorrect.
https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/food/4458865-more-grapes-wine-can-be-sourced-many-different-fruits
Magnetic nanoparticles could salvage yucky wine
Wines such as cabernet sauvignon contain high amounts of chemical compounds known as alkylmethoxypyrazines (MPs), their fruity/floral bouquet can be overwhelmed, resulting in an off-putting flavor and aroma.
https://newatlas.com/magnetic-nanoparticles-wine/55026/
Stephen Curry and the Warriors sprayed $500K worth of sparkling wine at championship parade
The NBA champions know a thing or two about poppin’ bottles
A lesson on wine terms that will go down easy
If you have ever had trouble keeping certain public figures straight — actors, writers, movie directors — perhaps you have had the same confounding experiences with some wine words.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-vocabulary-lesson-0615-story.html
6 QUESTIONS ABOUT SANGRIA YOU ARE TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK
From backyard picnics to tapas bars to your local Outback Steakhouse, sangria is a summertime staple.
Women are happier drinking white rather than red wine, study reveals
Experts found emotions such as joy and happiness were enhanced by fruity and floral white wines while red led to feeling aggressive
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6524928/white-wine-makes-women-happier/
Wine’s great unanswered questions
So what are the great unanswered questions of wine? And what would it mean if they were finally solved?
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wines-great-unanswered-questions
Three oak alternatives
Oak barrels can add flavour and also allow a small amount of air into the vessel, which allows the wine to mature or develop. Both benefits may be successfully mimicked with the use of oak chips, barrel inserts or inner staves together with micro-oxygenation. Purists might argue that barrels do it better but they cannot argue with the economics.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/06/14/three-oak-alternatives/
This barber will wash your hair with Prosecco
Life has become luxurious to the point where you can now get a sparkling wine shampoo.
https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/scenic-drive-rian/barber-will-wash-your-hair-prosecco/
‘It’s hip to love hops!’ Five consumer trends in craft beer
Craft beer is here to stay: but what are consumers looking for? And what does this mean for the craft brewing industry? The good news is that craft beer consumption continues to rise; but a new report warns that building brand loyalty will be an uphill task for many craft brewers.
A table full of a variety of craft beers in their respective glassware.
Bourbons That are Perfect for Wine Lovers
America is in the midst of a Bourbon boom. Producers are finishing this spirit in wine casks, using hyper-local ingredients and other innovative techniques to create whiskeys you are going to want to try.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/14/bourbons-wine/
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PAIRING ITALIAN WINE WITH CLASSIC ITALIAN FARE
Pairing food with wine can be daunting. On the one hand, there’s science. Those who take that route will pore over acid matches and all that.
https://vinepair.com/articles/italy-wine-food-guide/
How to Choose a Wine You’ll Love—Every Time
The Mondavi sisters, born and raised in the Napa Valley wine industry, share their tips for finding your go-to bottle once and for all.
https://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/a21270726/wine-buying-tips-guide/
Introducing the ‘wine wall’ – The bizarre wedding trend that sees guests being handed a glass of vino through a hedge
Wedding trends are officially getting ‘out of hand’
Forget Your Phone? New Machine Prints Tweets In Your Beer
A Swedish beer brand is encouraging World Cup fans to ditch their phones in favor of a new machine that prints soccer tweets on their drinks.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/06/14/world-cup-tweets-in-beer/
SO LONG, CITRON: 5 OF THE BEST FLAVORED VODKAS, RANKED
Flavored vodkas, once a punchline, are getting a post-millennial makeover.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Wine Sales
A drinks attorney dishes the dirt on less-than-obvious legal infractions wineries face on the internet.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-wine-sales
Going Beyond Austria’s Grüner Veltliner
While Grüner Veltliner will always be an Austrian wine scene staple, the country also produces delicious Gelber Muskatellers, Sauvignon Blancs and white wine blends you are going to want on your shelf.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/15/austria-gruner-veltliner/
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Know your price point, taste when selecting wine
Bargain hunting: how consumer frugality effects the drinks industry
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPARI AND APEROL, EXPLAINED
AND MORE!
6 TIPS FOR PAIRING WINES WITH VEGAN AND PLANT-BASED DISHES
Pairings work when the food makes the wine taste better, and the wine makes the food taste better. If one or the other is more dominant, it is an uneven match.
https://www.livekindly.co/6-tips-for-pairing-wines-with-vegan-and-plant-based-dishes/
Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK
Large majorities of Americans believe that using substances like alcohol and marijuana are morally permissible. Specifically, 78% say drinking alcohol is morally acceptable and 65% say smoking marijuana is.
What is a “most admired” wine brand?
Each year, the April edition of Drinks International magazine contains a supplement with a survey called The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands. A group of people are asked to vote for the wine brands they “most admire” based on the criteria that each brand should:
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/06/what-is-most-admired-wine-brand.html
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR PROSECCO IS FAKE, ACCORDING TO AN EXPERT
Is your prosecco bona fide or a sham?
The best wine advice: Three things everyone should know
This wine advice isn’t about varietal, appellations or even price. It’s about appreciating wine, which is what matters
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https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-best-wine-advice-three-things-everyone-should-know/
TTB Levies Largest Fine Ever
The US enforcement agency has collected almost $1 million from a beer company.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/ttb-levies-largest-fine-ever
The Private Label Wine Market in the USA
The demand of private label wine market in the USA has been increased approximately 8-10% of all domestic wine sales and 17% of total wine sales for the big retail chains.
http://ibwsshow.com/blog/private-label-wine-market-usa/
10 Facts To Make You Sound Like A Wine Snob This Summer, Courtesy of Martha Stewart
If your own personal wine knowledge falls more into the newbie category than it does the expert one, Martha also sent over a handful of wine facts that you can use to dazzle your friends.
What Is Volcanic Wine and What the Heck Does It Taste Like?
Long story short, volcanic wine is made from grapes grown in soil that contains remnants of past volcanic explosions, i.e., basalt rock and pumice. (FYI, volcanic ash is super hospitable to plants.) And because the growing land is so rugged, the grapes are almost always harvested entirely by hand. That’s all to say: Expect some funky, fascinating bottles of wine.
https://www.purewow.com/news/what-is-volcanic-wine
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPARI AND APEROL, EXPLAINED
Traditionally consumed to stimulate the palate before eating, apéritifs — or aperitivos in local parlance — such as Aperol and Campari have been popular in their native Italy for well over a century.
Cannabis ‘the big green elephant in the room’ for drinks sector claims report
The global alcoholic drinks industry is facing a moment of reckoning as cannabis laws across the world continue to be relaxed.
What Your Social Media Posts Say About Your Drinking Habits
The alcohol-related things you share, post, and like on social media could be contributing to unhealthy drinking behaviors in yourself… and others.
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/social-media-posts-drinking-habits#6
11 Non-Alcoholic Substitutes for Wine (Both Red and White)
If you don’t have wine on hand, or if you choose not to consume alcohol, there are many non-alcoholic substitutes you can use in cooking that will make your food just as delicious.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/wine-substitutes#section2
What Do We Mean When We Say Rhône-style Wine?
Rhône-style wines are everywhere, from restaurant wine lists to your local bottle shop, but do you really know what this oft-used designation means? From the grape varieties to flavor profiles, here’s your cheat sheet to what makes a Rhône wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/05/rhone-style-wine/
Why Old Vines Really Matter
The reasons may not be what you might imagine
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/3-Truths-About-Old-Vines
How to Pair Wine With 99-Cent Pizza
Even a cheap slice typically involves a fair amount of red sauce, full of tomato and acidity. That means you want a wine that also has a good amount of acid, so it won’t taste flat or strangely sweet in comparison to the pizza.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/the-best-wine-pairing-for-pizza.html
You Don’t Really Know What’s in Your Wine. These Winemakers Want to Change That.
Most of us have a pretty good idea of how we’re supposed to be eating — less sugar, more fiber, more good fats. Shop local, pay attention to labels, blah blah blah. We know the drill.
If you try to hold your wine to a similar standard of transparency, however, you’ll end up frustrated. There’s no requirement for winemakers to list their ingredients. Anywhere.
https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/wine-ingredients-label/
Putting Wine Faults into Perspective
Is brett or volatile acidity really a problem if nobody points it out loudly around the table?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/putting-wine-faults-into-perspective
Defining what makes a wine dry
This subject isn’t easy to explain. There are many parameters here, and only those who make a study of the issues can truly understand them and how they connect to wine. The best way to understand this is to taste wine often.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8385996-181/berger-on-wine-defining-what
Winery And Wine Tasting Room Openings
Is U.S. wine barred from Canadian supermarkets?
British Columbia wine may be sold on grocery store shelves. The only way supermarkets can sell imported wine is in a physically separated area with its own cash registers.
10 leading private label wines from some of the nation’s top retailers.
As the private label wine trend continues to gain momentum, an increasing number of retailers are expanding their wine selections.
http://ibwsshow.com/blog/10-leading-private-label-wine-brands-nations-top-retailers/
A French wine mystery: Where’s the Bergerac?
The wine is Bergerac, an appellation in the Périgord region of southwest France, just east of Bordeaux.
http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article212527119.html#storylink=cpy
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward About It
When you’re staring at a restaurant list, how can you tell what’s good? Two winemakers share the secret to ordering right every time.
How to Pair Peanuts with Wine
Peanuts can be used in many dishes and enjoyed just as they are. Learn how to pair this popular legume with a wide array of wines.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/06/pair-peanuts-wine/
Smelling the wine
Learning to describe a vino’s scent takes practice
https://taosnews.com/stories/smelling-the-wine,48779
What does it mean when a wine is jammy? That depends on the wine
“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult.
Pick a Wine That Drinks Like Your Dad
Your dad is out there doing his thing —being himself— and that’s what you love about him most. A wine that will be meaningful should personify him in some way. Otherwise, it would just be another bottle of wine.
https://winefolly.com/update/fathers-day-wine/
What Kind of Wine Drinker Are You?
Everyone has their own particular style. Below are the ten most common types of wine drinkers. Which one are you?
Beer More Popular Than Wine In 48 States, New Study Of Instagram Posts Shows
3.5 million public Instagram posts from Jan. 1, 2017, though March 31, 2018, shows that beer-related posts outnumbered wine-related posts in 48 states. That was also true in California where about 85% of U.S. wine is made.
Bargain hunting: how consumer frugality effects the drinks industry
The pursuit of bargains – and ultimately value-for-money – is a key motivator for consumers purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Making more expensive wine doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits
Italian study finds that cheap wine producers are more likely to do better than those investing in premiumization
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/making-more-expensive-wine-doesnt-necessarily-mean-higher-profits/
COMPOUNDS CALLED CORKLINS FOUND IN CORK-STOPPERED WINES
The interaction of wine and phenolics from cork stoppers produces a newly-identified set of compounds that affect a wine’s colour and bitterness – and these are called Corklins.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/compounds-called-corklins-found-in-cork-stoppered-wines/
Top 4 Wine branding ideas for your tasting room
Your tasting room is the silent ambassador of your brand. How is your tasting room telling your story?
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bauerhaus-design.html#whatsnew
Have the Italian Wine Regulations Become a Sham?
Up until 1963, when it came to Italian wines it was hard to tell your Asti from your Elba. Before then, there were few rules or regulations even overseeing which wines were made where, much less what grapes were actually in any given bottle.
What Is the Alcohol Content of Each Type of Wine?
What we’re focusing on in this piece is alcohol content and, thus, calorie-based.
http://www.wideopeneats.com/wine-alcohol-content/
The 10 Most Popular Wine Grapes in the U.S.
Reading statistics can be tricky. Total acreage of vines planted does not always correspond to the volume of wine produced.
What Do We Mean When We Say Rhône-style Wine?
Rhône-style wines are everywhere, from restaurant wine lists to your local bottle shop, but do you really know what this oft-used designation means? From the grape varieties to flavor profiles, here’s your cheat sheet to what makes a Rhône wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/05/rhone-style-wine/
THE PINOT FREEZ-IO RECIPE
Move over, Frosé! Pinot Freez-io is this summer’s yummiest frozen treat.
This Bag Is Hiding A Secret Beer Spout, So You Can Drink On The Go
The messenger bag comes from the brains behind PortoVino, the company that dreamed up the wine purse.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a21206246/wine-bag-video/
Is There Any Point in Letting Red Wine Breathe?
Why? Well, let’s start with the assorted historical reasons.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/91176/should-you-let-red-wine-breathe
The secret trigger that makes you reach for your favorite bottle of wine
There are so many factors to consider: price, terroir, vintage, reputation, varietal. It’s enough to give even the most serious oenophile pause. All too often, the choice ultimately comes down to the label.
6 ways to save money on wine when prices are up
That decreased supply is driving the cost of wine up, particularly if you favor imported wine.
This $7 coconut-flavored Chardonnay is aimed at millennial women
The brand’s CEO says wine is too snobby and needs to be more ‘fun’
Know your price point, taste when selecting wine
Be prepared to work with retail wine sales people and you’re much more likely to walk away with a bottle you’ll enjoy. There are things you can do to help that retail sales person find you a great bottle of wine at all price points.
http://www.journalreview.com/news/life/article_61689c1a-6b2a-11e8-92f9-273a51ef44ab.html
Dessert Wine
A Sweet Wine Exploration with Gerhard Kracher
http://morrellwinebar.com/dare-we-indulge-in-dessert-wine/
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