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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-08-14
November 8, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
11-8-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
This Week We Had Our First Of Two Wine And Pie Tastings.
The Franklin Adult Education Class Took Place And We Partnered With
Our Neighbors Big Y Supermarket.
Next Wine And Pie Education/Tasting Will Be
November 20th For The Medway Adult Education.
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_final_web_proof.pdf
Winter Is Here…Beer That Is!
In This Newsletter Are Winter Beers Coming Or In Stock Now.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Winter Beers Are Here!
New Drink App
AND MORE!
A glass of red wine worth an hour of exercise
Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red grapes, improves muscle and heart functions in the same way as an hour of exercise would, Canadian researchers noted.
With less regulation, it’s hard to know what the alcohol level is in a given wine
Last year, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department admitted that it was unable to test the alcohol levels of any of the 25,000 to 35,000 wines that are sold in the U.S. market annually.
http://www.kansascity.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/chow-town/article3515786.html
33 Wine Bottles Every Design Lover Should See
If picking a wine based on the label is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryankincaid/lorem-ipsum-in-vino-veritas
Easy Thanksgiving Wine Pairings
First of many Thanksgiving pairings to come.
Women more likely than men to admit they sometimes polish off a whole bottle of wine in one go
A new report has found women are more likely than men to drink a whole bottle of wine in one sitting.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2818529/Women-likely-men-admit-polishing-bottle-wine.html
Vermouth is enjoying a revival
To be fair, in Europe, vermouth never completely lost its role as an excellent aperitif
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/wine-vermouth-is-enjoying-a-revival-1-3591622
Cheap Paper On A Wine Label May Indicate Lousy Quality
Picking out a quality wine is tough. You can use an app or a list, but in a pinch, try judging the quality of the label.
Follow Up On Label=Quality
Four wine myths that confuse consumers
But to say that label quality has anything to do with wine quality is foolish
http://winecurmudgeon.com/four-wine-myths-that-confuse-consumers/
Valar Morghulis is a ‘Thrones’ beer to die for
USA Today Review: IN STOCK!
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/11/02/beer-man-valar-morghulis/18233765/
How does unpasteurised beer work? [infographic]
VIDEO CAPTURES GROWING SEASON IN 50 SECONDS
Winemakers in New Zealand have released a time-lapse video capturing a vineyard’s entire 2014 growing season in just 50 seconds.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/dbtv/video-captures-growing-season-in-50-seconds/
Winter Beers Coming Soon Or In Stock Now
NEW Shandy from Leinenkugel’s
Did you know the great state of Wisconsin produces mroe cranberries than any state in America? Our hometown pride inspired us to brew Leinenkugel’s Cranberry Ginger Shandy. The combination of traditional wheat beer with natural cranberry flavor and a note of ginger is as refreshing as a toboggan ride Out Here.
BLUE MOON MOUNTAIN ABBEY ALE
It’s no secret that it gets pretty cold here in Colorado. So early on in the brewery’s
history, our brewmasters wanted to create a beer that would do the trick on a
snow winter day. Today, we craft our winter wonder with roasted malts and dark,
Belgian candi sugar for rich caramel and toffee notes. It’s perfect on those winter
days when you’re stuck inside.
HARPOON CHOCOLATE STOUT
A chocolate stout is a beer with a noticeable dark chocolate flavor. This flavor
is created from the use of darker, more aromatic malt that has been roasted or
kilned until it acquires a chocolate color. Harpoon Chocolate Stout is brewed with
an abundance of chocolate malt and a touch of chocolate.
HARPOON WINTER WARMER
Brewed since 1988, this beer has become a New England seasonal classic.
Cinnamon and nutmeg dominate the aroma. The taste is a rich combination of
the holiday spices and the hearty malt backbone. There is a mild sweetness to the
finish along wit the lingering flavor of the spices.
IN STOCK
HARPOON U.F.O. GINGERLAND
Inspired by the classic tale. Cinnamon, clove, and ginger combine with an
unfiltered wheat beer in this deliciously spiced, gingerbread-inspired beer.
IN STOCK
IPSWICH WINTER
A British style Old Ale perfect for easing the cold winter months, our Winter Ale
offers a malt selection with hints of fig and chocolate, creating the perfect cozy
balance of hops and malt.
PEAK ORGANIC WINTER SESSION ALE
This winter wheat beer uses dark malting to provide subtle toasty notes. We then
single-hop and dry-hop this beer with Citra hops from our friend Brad’s farm.
Interesting pineapple notes from the Citra hop provide a stark contrast to the
toasty notes in the body. An engaging and sessionable Winter Seasonal.
IN STOCK
SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER LAGER
Bold and rich, with a touch of holiday spice, Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a
wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that accompany the season.
IN STOCK
SAMUEL ADAMS SMALL BATCH SERIES: MERRY MAKER
This rich dark gingerbread stout entices with the aromas of the holidays. The
flavor of gingerbread comes alive, beginning with the smooth sweetness and
heartiness of dark roasted malts and a touch of wheat. But it’s the intensity and
spices of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger that add a wicked kick for a jolly
playful brew full of merry mischief.
SAMUEL ADAMS WHITE CHRISTMAS
A special time of year calls for a special brew. For us, this brew combines the
crispness of a white ale with the warmth of familiar holiday spices.
IN STOCK
SHIPYARD GINGERBREADHEAD
Shipyard GingerBreadHead Ale is like a spicy, rich, gingerbread cookie you can
drink. The warm flavors of molasses and brown sugar are accented with ginger,
cloves, and cinnamon. This beer rides into town just for the winter, so get it while
it lasts.
IN STOCK
Magic Hat
South Burlington, Vermont’s Magic Hat Brewing Company is releasing a limited edition holiday raspberry stout, Feast of Fools. Previously only available at the brewery, this year 6,000 22-ounce bottles of the brew will be sold at select retailers nationwide. The 6%-abv stout features a sweet nose supported by cocoa and dark chocolate from the malts, the company says. Magic Hat will donate $5,000 from Feast of Fools’ sales to the Vermont Food Bank. Magic Hat is part of the portfolio of Cerveceria Costa Rica’s North American Breweries, along with brands such as Labatt, Genesee, Pyramid and Honey Brown Lager.
TRAVELER JOLLY TRAVELER
Driven by a desire to embrace all things wintry, the Jolly Traveler warms the spirit
during the months when it’s needed most. Embracing the flavors of the season,
Jolly is the first-ever winter shandy with notes of orange, pomegranate and spice.
We proudly introduce the Jolly Traveler, a cool fellow with a WINTRY disposition.
WACHUSETT WINTER ALE
Made with smoked and special malts, this rich, savory Scotch Ale will keep you
warm through the holidays and well after. First brewed in 1995, it’s our oldest,
strongest, and most complex seasonal.
Anchor Christmas Ale
San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Company is releasing this year’s edition of its Christmas Ale, marking its 40th annual holiday beer. Each year, the brewery releases a holiday offering brewed with a different recipe and packaged in different labels. The 2014 offering is a dark spiced ale with hints of citrus fruit, spices and piney hop notes, the company says. The packaging on this year’s release features a Giant Sequoia drawn by James Stitt and created to support the state’s parks foundation. Anchor Christmas Ale is available from early November through mid-January in six-packs and on draft, as well as gold-foiled magnum bottles.
Thanksgiving Beer
Why You Should Be Drinking Peanut Butter Beer
Powdered peanut butter is the preferred choice,
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/beer/article/peanut-butter-beers
Women and Wine: Should They Worry?
How wine is used as a character prop on TV shows and may reflect a changing cultural perception of wine.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/healing-together/2014/11/women-and-wine-should-they-worry/
Does California Have Too Many AVAs?
The main impetus behind the proliferation of AVAs can be traced back to wineries,
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2014/11/does_california_have_too_many.html
Bamboozled: What happens when a ‘thirty-seven-fifty’ bottle of wine really costs $3,750
I asked the waitress if she could recommend something decent because I don’t have experience with wine. Booby Flay restaurant
15 Ways That Turkish Wine Will Surprise You
Some points on wines from Turkey
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2014/10/31/15-ways-that-turkish-wine-will-surprise-you/
7 EASY WAYS TO LOOK LIKE A WINE EXPERT WHEN YOU ACTUALLY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WINE
here are little ways to make your wine drinking experience even more fun than it already is
Off-the-Beaten-Path White Wine Varieties
And Why You Should Try Them
http://www.fix.com/blog/branching-out-with-white-wine/
Off-the-Beaten-Path Red Wine Varieties
And Why You Should Try Them
http://www.fix.com/blog/branching-out-with-red-wine/
TOP 10 MOMENTS IN BOURBON HISTORY
Wars, Prohibitions and technological breakthroughs have all made their mark on Bourbon, making it one of the most fascinating categories in the spirits industry.
Wine Spectator to Unveil Top 100 Wines of 2014
The Countdown Begins on November 10 at WineSpectator.com
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2014/11/03/wine-spectator-top-100-wines-2014/
Improving the taste of alcohol-free beer with aromas from the regular beer
Consumers often complain that alcohol-free beer is tasteless, but some of the aromas it is lacking can be carried across from regular beer.
http://phys.org/news/2014-11-alcohol-free-beer-aromas-regular.html
Diabetes-Friendly Drinks And Cocktails
Most people with diabetes can enjoy some alcohol.
http://news.peacefmonline.com/pages/health/201411/221271.php
The 24 beers of Christmas: Two craft beer advent calendars
Great Idea using beer case as advent calendar. Canadians are always thinking!
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/11/03/the-24-beers-of-christmas-two-craft-beer-advent-calendars/
The unexplored wine region of Moldova
Have you ever had a wine from Moldova? Do you even know where Moldova is?
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/11/03/unexplored-wine-region-moldova/
Wine Science Center to open next year at Richland
Finding a way to get wine grape vines to cope better with low and high temperatures is one of the many things researchers hope to discover when research and classes start next year Washington State University’s Wine Science Center.
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2024949482_apxwinesciencecenter.html
Groupon Launches Private Label Wine Selection
Inspired by the company’s mascot, Groupon the Cat, the line includes four wines — Snazzy Cat Chardonnay, Top Cat Merlot, Chatty Cat Cabernet Sauvignon and Jazzy Cat Pinot Noir — and is sourced from some of California’s best wine-growing regions
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/groupon-launches-private-label-wine-143000585.html
Top Ten Beers to Try This November
It’s time to move from the light beers into something darker and more complex. We can’t continue to drink Hefeweizen and Pale Ale as the days continue to grow cold and crisp. It’s time to break out the fall beer. This is Chilled Magazine’s list of ten beers to try this November.
http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Top_Tens-detail/top-ten-beers-to-try-this-november/
Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients:
Hennessy VS
Laird’s Bonded Applejack
Angry Orchard Cider
Honey
Fresh Lemon Juice
Cubed Red and Green Apples
Sliced Oranges
Preparation: Combine ingredients and garnish with an orange wheel.
2014 Plonkapalooza’s 50 wine contenders
The 50 wines Boston Globe tasted best!
WE HAVE 4 IN STOCK!
2013 Lossen Dr L Riesling
2011 Norton Reserva Malbec
2010 August Cellars Pinot Noir
2012 Pietra Santa Pinot Noir
The Whisky Bible 2015 rates rare Weller the top bourbon in the world
What’s the highest-rated bourbon in the world? It’s not anything bearing the labels Pappy Van Winkle, Woodford Reserve or even Old Charter.
Thanks to Vinobly, Wine Shopping in Boston Just Got a Lot Easier
Franklin Liquors is on Vinobly!!!
http://buquad.com/2014/11/03/thanks-to-vinobly-wine-shopping-in-boston-just-got-a-lot-easier/
Next Game Of Thrones Beer Revealed
Cooperstown, New York-based Brewery Ommegang has revealed the fifth beer in its series inspired by the HBO series Game of Thrones. Three-Eyed Raven Dark Saison Ale is a 7.5%-abv brew made with malted rye, midnight wheat and dark candi sugar, as well as Hallertau Spalt Select, Tettnang and Bravo hops. It will be available on draft in sixth-barrel kegs and in corked 25.4-ounce bottles ($9.50) beginning next spring, concurrent with the start of Game of Thrones’ fifth season. Previous offerings in the line have included current release Valar Morghulis Dubbel Ale, Fire and Blood Red Ale, Take the Black Stout and Iron Throne Blonde Ale. The first three beers all sold out, and Valar Morghulis is expected to do the same, despite a quadrupling of production compared with the first offering, Iron Throne.
“Wine dresses” tell creative story
Art and science have come together to create an art exhibition that represents both the future of textiles and the region.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/south-west/a/25437485/wine-dresses-tell-creative-story/
Budweiser Taps Millennials With #HolidayBuds Vintage Wooden Crates And Labels
We hear the wooden crate not for sale in our area.
http://marketingland.com/budweiser-taps-millennials-holidaybuds-vintage-wooden-crates-labels-106620
JAPANESE WHISKY NAMED ‘WORLD’S BEST’
5th November, 2014 by Lauren Eads
Whisky expert Jim Murray has named a Japanese single malt the best whisky in the world for the first time in his 2015 World Whisky Bible, calling it a “wake up call” for Scotch distilleries.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/11/japanese-whisky-named-worlds-best/
A Brief Update and an Educational Video: Wine Psychology
Dr. Brian Wansink, Director of Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, explains how expectations, environment, and social cues can fool us into believing that our wine tastes better or worse than it is.”
Anheuser-Busch InBev to Launch Tequila-Flavored Beer in U.S.
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV is launching a tequila-flavored beer called Oculto in the U.S. next year, hoping to attract younger consumers who increasingly choose liquor and Mexican beers.
How to Make Matthew Biancaniello’s Coffee-Infused Cynar
Cynar, the “artichoke liqueur,” With coffee
Wine Spectator: Who Buys Wine Online?
Online wine sales have been increasing in the United States at double-digit rates for the past five years. But that doesn’t mean they’re a major part of the industry yet. More than 80% of wine is sold in grocery stores, wine shops and other brick-and-mortar outlets, according to Nielsen. “Wine remains under-penetrated online at less than 2% of all U.S. wines sales,” said Michael Osborne, founder and vice president for merchandising at Wine.com. A new study by researchers at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo sheds some light on the small but growing community of online wine consumers.
Based on a survey of consumers, researchers discovered that online wine buyers are more likely to be male, over the age of 40, married with children and have a higher household income. They also tend to be wine connoisseurs or enthusiasts and spend more on wine than non-online buyers. (An e-mail survey was sent to 3,000 wine purchasers with a 31% response rate; 23% of respondents had purchased wine online.)
When these consumers buy wine online they are generally seeking higher quality wines from recognized appellations and have a preference for family-owned or small wineries. They are also quite tech savvy and are more likely to use phone apps or tablets to research wine information. But these online wine consumers do not use Facebook, Twitter or blogs any more than non-online wine consumers. Surprisingly, Millennial consumers of legal drinking age currently purchase very little wine online, even though they grew up with the Internet. The researchers discovered the main reasons were that Millennials think shipping costs are too high and would prefer not to wait for a wine shipment.
Though online wine sales currently constitute a small percentage of industry volume, most experts agree that the channel will continue to grow, especially with Amazon entering the arena in 2012 and large wine retailers such as Total Wine and BevMo expanding their web presence. Wine Spectator has more on the Cal-Poly study and the outlook for online wine sales in the U.S. market.
ALCOHOL CALORIES ALMOST THE SAME AS ‘PURE FAT’
A celebrity personal trainer is warning average drinkers to be wary of their alcohol intake after compiling a revealing chart showing alcohol contains almost as many calories per gram as pure fat.
Perfect Parker Scores Keep On Coming
The number of wines given a perfect 100 points by Robert Parker and his fellow Wine Advocate critics stands at more than 500, and the list is growing with exponential speed.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/11/perfect-parker-scores-keep-on-coming
Recycling Recap: Which Wine Closures Are Recyclable?
Here’s a rundown on the pluses and minuses of closure types and what can be done to keep them out of landfills.
WE WANT YOUR CORK!
We Take All Corks And Recycle Them!
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2014/11/recycling-wine-corks/
There are two countries that instill fear in the hearts and minds of MS students; countries that can inspire sheer panic in even the most confident candidate: Italy and Germany.
APERITIF WINES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Lightly fortified wines are a ready-made cocktail—a little bit sweet, a little bit spiced, not too alcoholic, and already perfectly balanced.
http://theproof.bottlenotes.com/artisanal-spirits/aperitif-wines-holiday-season
Jim Beam Unveils Craft Series
New Jim Beam Signature Craft Series
http://www.beveragedynamics.com/2014/11/03/beam-unveils-craft-series/2674/
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength
Louisville Distilling Company has introduced the limited-edition Angel’s Envy Cast Strength. The new expression will be release only 6,500 bottles. The 119.3 proof Cask Strength is available for a suggested retail price of $169 for a 750-ml. bottle.
Bird Dog Peppermint
Bird Dog Whiskey has added Peppermint Moonshine to its portfolio. It joins the company’s hot cinnamon, peach, maple and blackberry flavors. The new Peppermint Moonshine is bottled at 80 proof and priced at $19.99 for a 750-ml. bottle. Bird Dog Whiskey was awarded a Rising Star Growth Brand Award by the Beverage Information Group for its 2013 sales
5 Red Wine Mistakes You’re Probably Making
From when you drink to how you work out, make these small tweaks to benefit—not suffer—from a glass of red wine.
http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/5-red-wine-mistakes-youre-probably-making
PORT ASSESSES ‘INCREDIBLE’ COMEBACK
The head winemaker of Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft Ports has hailed the “tremendous revival” of the entire fortified category as he defended a decision not to move into table wine.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/11/port-assesses-incredible-comeback/
6 WINE VIDEOS THAT PROVE WINE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SNOBBY
We suggest you take a few minutes out of your day to be entertained as we were by the clever folks at the wineries represented here.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/6-wine-videos-prove-wine-snobby/
This Infographic Shows How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain
How to Tell if Wine is Corked
Cork taint isn’t easily identified which can make it hard to differentiate bad wine from wine that’s gone bad
Beyond Champagne: 23 Sparkling Wines of France
What’s surprising to note is that many of these regions will cost you less than twenty to get into.
Alcohol Scientists Exist And They Have An App
Next Glass is a new beer and wine recommendation app that uses science to determine if you will like a certain bottle of booze.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/05/this-app-tastes-better-than-a-wine-critic/
The 10 Most Expensive Wines in the World
Wine is one of the most savored drinks in the world, and also one of the most coveted and sought after, making a list of the most expensive wines in the world
New Crown Royal Apple
Diageo has officially unveiled a new flavored extension to its Crown Royal Canadian whisky brand, Regal Apple. The new offering is a blend of Crown Royal whiskies infused with natural apple flavors from Regal Gala apples and retails at $24.99 a 750-ml. The 70-proof product is launching nationwide, backed by a full marketing mix including television, print and online advertising, with a Regal Apple commercial set to air nationally on TV and social media beginning November 17. Regal Apple joins 2012 entry Maple Finished in the Crown Royal flavor portfolio. The top Canadian whisky both in the U.S. and globally, Crown Royal’s U.S. depletions advanced 0.5% to 4.25 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
INTRODUCING SANTA MARGARITA RANCH AVA
Santa Margarita Ranch AVA as one of 11 new sub-appellations of the umbrella Paso Robles AVA
http://www.ancientpeaks.com/blog
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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-01-14
November 1, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
11-1-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Happy November!!
All The Signs Of The Holidays Are Around Us Already.
It Will Be A Great Time For Wine. We Are Here To Help You Get Ready!
This Week Franklin Wine Club Welcomed Midnight Cellars
Did You Miss Our Halloween Email
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine Education
Alcoholism And Your Face
AND MORE!
Star Wars Creator Sues Beer Company Over Copyright
The company behind Star Wars has filed a trademark dispute with a small brewery in Syracuse, New, York.
http://www.business2community.com/social-buzz/n-2-01048546#4hVpwqpTdY2RKvcL.99
New Irish Whiskey
M.S. Walker is launching the West Cork Irish whiskey range in the U.S. The new offering is produced in Skibbereen by West Cork Distillers, a family-owned distillery specializing in artisanal whiskies made with local ingredients. The brand’s U.S. lineup will include West Cork Original Classic Blend ($26.99 a 750-ml.), which is made with locally-grown grains and aged in Bourbon casks, and West Cork 10 Year Single Malt ($39.99 a 750-ml.), which is aged in first-fill, flame-charred Bourbon barrels. West Cork joins the Kennedy Irish whiskey and malt, Newfoundland Screech Caribbean rum and Grand Macnish Scotch whisky brands in M.S. Walker’s imported spirits portfolio.
AUSTRIA STEPS UP SPARKLING AMBITIONS
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board has announced a new three-tier quality hierarchy for the country’s sparkling wines as it seek to raise the profile of this style.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/austria-steps-up-sparkling-ambitions/
GUINNESS LAUNCHES ‘ULTRA-PREMIUM’ ALE
A limited-edition amber ale brewed with both beer and whisky malt has become the first in a new Signature Series line launched by Guinness.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/guinness-launches-ultra-premium-ale/
TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT WINE
Here are ten surprising facts from the world of wine, making you quite the conversation starter next tasting time around.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-wine
5 Must-Drink Oatmeal Stouts
Which oatmeal stouts should you seek out?
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/10/best-oatmeal-stout-beer-cicerone-picks.html
Why Mark Cuban Invested $1 Million In This Boxed Wine Company On ‘Shark Tank’
Mark Cuban, who says he actually likes the neon-coloured fruit wines, is so quick to lay down $US1 million for a third of the company, an investment that’s unusually large for the show.
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/mark-cuban-beatbox-shark-tank-2014-10
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WINE CORKSCREW
The earliest reference to a corkscrew was noted in the 1680s.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/history-of-the-wine-corkscrew/
The where and why of wine bottle shapes
The most basic aspect of wine packaging – the bottle shape – can tell you a great deal about the wine before the cork is even popped.
http://westmorelandtimes.com/news/15341/28/the-where-and-why-of-wine-bottle-shapes/
SF Wine School offers CSW online program
San Francisco Wine School announces the debut of CSW Online
2014 California wine grape crop an excellent vintage
California vintners and growers across the state are grateful for another excellent vintage
http://westernfarmpress.com/grapes/2014-california-wine-grape-crop-excellent-vintage
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Alsace Wine
Think you know Alsatian wine? Try your hand at some of these little known facts about the region.
http://wine.answers.com/french-wine/three-things-you-didnt-know-about-alsace-wine
OREGON CATTLE DEVELOP A TASTE FOR PINOT
Van Duzer Vineyards in Oregon has found a novel use for its leftover Pinot Noir grape pomace – feeding it to calves on a neighbouring farm.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/oregon-cattle-develop-a-taste-for-pinot/
14 Hands Wine News
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ 14 Hands Winery has become the official partner of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and sponsor of the $2 million 14 Hands Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at this year’s championships. The international thoroughbred racing event, which consists of 13 races and takes place this Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, will be televised on NBC and NBCSN. 14 Hands will collaborate with the Breeders’ Cup to develop media and entertainment programs to support the event at the local and national level and will be served at sanctioned events at Santa Anita Park and surrounding areas. 14 Hands, an Impact “Hot Brand,” grew 34% last year to reach 1.44 million nine-liter cases in the U.S.
THE WORLD’S 10 MOST HAUNTED BARS
The world’s most haunted bars full of ghoulish spectres, malevolent ghosts and downright terrifying occurrences.
Martini Vermouth Infused with Sustainably Sourced Botanicals
The signature, vibrant taste of MARTINI vermouth originates from a blend of some of the world’s finest botanicals.
Barossa and Clare Valley split vineyards to create geological sub-regions
Winemakers in Barossa and Clare Valley are splitting their vineyards into new sub-regions as part of a stronger focus on soil and climate in Australia’s wine sector.
California AVAs: Too Much of a Good Thing
There are 130 official American Viticultural Areas in California, and W. Blake Gray says only about a quarter have any real meaning.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/10/california-avas-too-much-of-a-good-thing
Facing up to alcoholism with new photo tool
A rehab clinic has come up with a distinctly disturbing tool to show you the impact of alcohol on your appearance. Interesting if you try it!
How Do You Say Sangiovese In Chinese? The Language Of Wine, Translated
One of the most off-putting things for new wine drinkers is the language that experienced drinkers use to describe wine.
Top 10 biggest wine myths
New world wine myths
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-world/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503704&objectid=11346622
Cernilli Launches New Italian Wine Guide
Gambero Rosso co-founder Daniele Cernilli has just published a new guide to the best wines in Italy, in direct competition to his former publication.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/10/cernilli-launches-new-italian-wine-guide
Chile-infused wine in New Mexico gets $50,000 taxpayer-funded grant
Should U.S. taxpayers help fund the making and marketing of that locally produced product? Even if it’s a chile-infused wine from southern New Mexico?
http://watchdog.org/179514/chile-wine-grant/
Villa Bellangelo produces French-style fortified wine
Villa Bellangelo has produced what its owner believes to be the Finger Lakes’ only French-style fortified muscat wine.
How to host a wine tasting
Video
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/clip/10784739/how-to-host-a-wine-tasting-john-terlato
BOOK REVEALS US PRESIDENTS’ DRINKING HABITS
America’s first president, George Washington, loved to drink beer and had a particular penchant for a Philadelphia brew called “Porter beer”, according to a new book exploring the role of alcohol in US politics.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/book-reveals-us-presidents-drinking-habits/
FIREBALL HITS BACK AT ‘ANTIFREEZE’ CHEMICAL CLAIMS
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has hit back at claims the product is not safe for consumption due to the high levels of propylene glycol it contains – a chemical found in antifreeze.
WHISKY ADVENT CALENDAR 2014 GOES ON SALE
The Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar is back for another year and now available to pre-order from Maverick Drinks.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/10/whisky-advent-calendar-2014-goes-on-sale/
How hops grow: A time-lapse video
Cool hops growing time-lapse video
Discovering your own taste in wine beyond 100-point scores
Expert” reviews are almost always based upon just one person’s taste or opinion.
Another reason we believe in Quini!
http://www.lodiwine.com/blog/discovering-your-own-taste-in-wine-beyond-100-point-scores
Strippers know Champagne
Some interesting facts about Champagne
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2014/10/strippers-know-champagne.html
The 12 New Rules Of Wine
The best Rieslings? Not necessarily from Germany. Chablis? Unfairly maligned. Want to stay current? Keep reading.
https://www.yahoo.com/food/the-12-new-rules-of-wine-100079835713.html
What twisted mind came up with these beer gadgets?
10 beer things you never knew existed:
http://www.philly.com/philly/food/20141030_What_twisted_mind_came_up_with_these_beer_gadgets_.html
Valar Morghulis is an ale to die for
Game of Thrones Beer Review. IN STOCK!
JIM BEAM TO RELEASE BOURBON ‘INFUSED’ WITH SCOTCH WHISKY
Beam Suntory has blended Bourbon with Scotch whisky to create a new hybrid whisky offer named Jim Beam Kentucky Dram.
32 Must Mix Halloween Cocktails
Forget the candy! Let’s make some cocktails!
http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Drinks-detail/32-must-mix-halloween-cocktails/
A Seriously Useful Guide on Biodynamic Wine
Why we believe in scheduling your serious wine tastings on either flower days or fruit days.
How Wine is Made: From Grapes to Glass
A picture guide of how wine is made, from picking grapes to bottling wine.
New Jeremiah Weed Flavors
Diageo has officially launched a range of new flavored whiskies under the Jeremiah Weed brand. The line includes Jeremiah Weed Spiced (70.6 proof), Cinnamon (71.2 proof) and Sarsaparilla (70.4 proof) flavored American whiskies, all retailing at $19 a 750-ml. bottle and suggested to be consumed as shots or mixed with cola. The Jeremiah Weed brand also includes Southern Style Sweet Tea Vodka and Blended Bourbon Whiskey offerings.
Anchor Christmas Spirit
San Francisco’s Anchor Distilling Co. has partnered with sister company Anchor Brewing to release Christmas Spirit, a new holiday entry. Featuring winter spice notes, Christmas Spirit is distilled using Anchor Brewing’s Christmas Ale, an annual beer release typically available from November through mid-January. The 45%-abv clear spirit will be sold throughout the holiday season, priced at $49.99 a 750-ml. Christmas Spirit marks the latest “beer-meets-spirit” collaboration from Anchor Distilling and Anchor Brewing, following their December 2012 launch of Hophead vodka ($29.95), made with hops from Washington state’s Yakima Valley.
The Weird World of Wine and Spirits Vaping
As the multi-billion-dollar e-cigarette business continues to come of age, a subculture of “vaping” flavors and production methods are taking cues from both wine and spirits. Jennifer Cacicio on everything from vape and wine pairing websites to “aged” e-liquids.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/the-weird-world-of-wine-and-spirits-vaping/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-25-14
October 25, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
10-25-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Sunday Opening Time Change!
The State Law Has Changed…Starting Sunday October 26th We Open At 10am
Next Week Look For Our Halloween Newsletter.
We Have Many Treats In Stock For You!
This Week Our Franklin Wine Club Welcomed Copa Fina Wine Imports
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New Products
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8 Shocking World Beer Records
You might not even want to attempt to break these records
http://www.thedailymeal.com/8-shocking-world-beer-records
Wine reviews: Sauvignon Blanc
The new 2014 New Zealand sauvignon blancs are coming on to the market and those in this tasting are delicious, ripe and mouth-filling with a lively fresh finish.
http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/wine-reviews/316120/wine-reviews-sauvignon-blanc
MICRO-DISTILLERY TO LAUNCH CINNAMON WHISKY
A micro-distillery is readying to release a new cinnamon-flavoured whiskey later this month.
BEER BOX KEEPS MOSQUITOES AWAY
A beer company in Papua New Guinea is using a beer box that, when burned, acts as an insect repellent.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/beer-box-keeps-mosquitoes-away/
GAMAY: NZ’S RED ANSWER TO SAUVIGNON BLANC?
The winery that claims to be New Zealand’s only Gamay producer has suggested that this grape variety has scope to fulfill a similar role for the country as Sauvignon Blanc.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/gamay-nzs-red-answer-to-sauvignon-blanc/
MALBEC BECOMING MORE ‘MICHELANGELO’
The discovery of limestone soils and the use of new winemaking techniques are turning Argentine wines from “Schwarzenegger” to “Michelangelo”, according to one international consultant.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/malbec-becoming-more-michelangelo/
5 health benefits of drinking wine
Ready to raise a glass to, well, your glass? Here are five awesome reasons to buy a bottle of red, adapted from “The 5 Skinny Habits” by Dave Zulberg.
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/life/family/2014/10/20/health-benefits-drinking-wine/17241779/
Feds put new wine region on NC/Georgia map
A new American Viticultural Area – the Upper Hiwassee Highlands.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/18/4241155_let-it-pour-feds-put-new-wine.html?rh=1
What are half bottles good for?
In the south of France, half bottles are called “bed-wetter bottles” and are frequently chosen by people who don’t want to get up too many times at night.
http://www.drvino.com/2014/10/17/half-bottle-wine/
WHAT YOUR WINE CHOICE SAYS ABOUT YOU, WHETHER YOU PREFER A BOTTLE OF RED OR A GLASS OF WHITE
Each popular varietal with its accompanying personality assessment, and further punctuated them with what else? Gifs. Go forth young grasshopper, and choose wisely.
Why Does Beer Smell So Delicious?
Scientists have discovered why beer smells so good — and it has nothing to do with us. Beer, that living, breathing elixir, smells the way it smells to appeal to a totally different species.
How to Pair Wine with Halloween Candy
Some of Boston’s most respected oenophiles showed us the best bottles to pair with everything sweet, sour, and savory.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2014/10/20/pairing-wine-halloween-candy/
Here are some wine-drinking tips
Wine is an adventure in a glass, something other cultures have recognized for centuries
http://readingeagle.com/life/article/here-are-some-wine-drinking-tips
What you should know about unscrewing your wine
The brisk crack we hear when opening a screw-capped wine might be less sonorous than the pop of a cork but it’s at least an assurance that the wine has been properly sealed – right? Wrong.
Pro golfers crafting new beer product line
With the help of Florida-based brewer The Brew Hub, PGA tour members Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley and Freddie Jacobson are teeing up a line of new craft beers targeting golfers.
NEW SYRUPS SET TO ‘REVOLUTIONISE’ COCKTAIL INDUSTRY
One US company is hoping to “revolutionize the cocktail market” with a new range of fruit infused syrups.
New Beer For Stone Brewery
Stone Brewing has released a new citrus- and chocolate-flavored variant of its Smoked Porter as a limited edition seasonal offering. Brewed with Magnum and Mt. Hood hops, the new brew saw orange peel added post-fermentation and gained cocoa flavors from dark malts and the addition of chocolate from Los Angeles-based producer ChocoVivo. Stone’s Smoked Porter with Chocolate and Orange Peel is 5.9% abv, and is rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft this month throughout the brewery’s distribution territory
B.C. Wine Subappellation Moves Ahead Wine Authority asks agricultural minister to OK Golden Mile Bench
British Columbia’s first subappellation is in sight, paving the way for additional proposals for new geographical indications in one of Canada’s primary wine regions.
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=140582
Low-calorie alcoholic drinks on the rise
According to the International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR) Global Trends Report, the popularity of low-calorie alcoholic beverages is continuing to gain momentum across the US and Europe.
http://www.foodmag.com.au/news/low-calorie-alcoholic-drinks-on-the-rise-iwsr
Wine Tasting Terms And How to Use Them
You know what wines you like but how do you describe them?
http://winefolly.com/review/wine-tasting-terms-to-use/
A Gravity-Defying Way To Store Even More Beer In Your Fridge
Finally, finding room in your fridge for both a six-pack of beer and that large pizza won’t be next to impossible.
Everything You Need To Know About Why Mezcal Is So Smokily Unique
When it comes to the distillate of agave, most people in the United States think only of tequila. But tequila’s older, smokier forefather, mezcal, is slowly gaining more followers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/21/mezcal_n_6022218.html
Phantom Gourmet: Great 8 Spots For Beer
Lager, Stout, Pilsners and Pale Ales, everyone has a favorite type of beer. These are Phantom’s 8 Greatest spots for some serious suds in MA
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/10/22/phantom-gourmet-great-8-spots-for-beer/
Perfect Pair(ings): 7 Wines to Sip with Your Favorite Halloween Treats
Instead of eating a bucket-full of Halloween candy until you collapse on the couch, why not enjoy this year’s trick-or-treating loot with a complementary glass of wine?
http://greatideas.people.com/2014/10/21/wine-halloween-candy-pairings/
Red wine blends complement strengths, weaknesses of grapes
Here are some popular red grapes and what they add to blended wines:
Halloween Wine: Tricks and Treats
Here are some creative ideas for bringing wine into this year’s Halloween celebrations. We have Vampire wines in stock!
http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/wines/halloween-wine-tricks-and-treats/ar-BB9E2Tk
App developers traveling nation to collect 40,000 beers for Beer Census
The makers of a new app are trying to map the beer genome, so to speak. In the world of craft beer, the app developers want to find out what makes one beer stand out amongst others.
Drinking a Beer Can Save You From Radiation Poisoning
If you’ve been exposed to a certain type of radiation, you should waste no time getting decontaminated — by having a beer.
http://io9.com/drinking-a-beer-can-save-you-from-radiation-poisoning-1648955835
MAKE THIS AT HOME: SPICED PEAR LIQUEUR
A note about this recipe: homemade infusions are something of an inexact science.
http://theproof.bottlenotes.com/entertaining/pear-liqueur
TEN BIGGEST MOMENTS IN GIN HISTORY
The storied history of gin has been shaped by many political, legal and cultural shifts such as the Prohibition Act to the global craft distilling boom.
COLLECTOR’S 2,447 BOTTLES HEADED FOR THE SINK
A Philadelphia lawyer is fighting plans by the authorities to destroy almost two and a half thousand bottles of fine wine seized earlier this year.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/2447-bottles-headed-for-the-sink/
You Can Now Buy Liquid Chocolate Booze
Dude, Sweet Chocolate, a unique, artisan chocolate making operation.
TITO’S LEGAL TROUBLES STILL GROWING
In addition to the lawsuit filed in California court and Florida federal court, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is now facing a lawsuit in Cook County, Illinois. This case, filed by plaintiffs Mario Aliano and Due Frattelli, uses very similar arguments to the previous two, namely alleging false marketing and capitalizing on the artisanal theme in order to charge more for the product, reports the Cook County Record (and brought to our attention by the Craft Beverage Association.)
“Defendant knows that Plaintiffs and other consumers and businesses believe they are paying costs associated with a high-quality, small-scale production process when they purchase Tito’s … Had they known that Defendant’s misrepresentations regarding Tito’s were false, they would have not purchased Tito’s,” the suit states. Furthermore, the plaintiffs claims Tito’s actions violate not just Illinois law, but Texas.
Like the other two cases, these plaintiffs will also be looking for class action certification for this case. Because these three cases all have similar complaints against Tito’s, Legal experts tell WSD the ball is in Tito’s court as to whether these three separate cases will be combined or they would prefer to try them all separately.
Top Five Reasons to Expand the Massachusetts Bottle Bill
We don’t want to be one sided as we will VOTE NO.
Interesting that the only Vote Yes support Is On The State Website!!
Vin de France has driven ‘important growth’ for French wine
The creation of the Vin de France category has driven “important growth” in French wine exports as well as acceptance among younger consumers, Harpers France Summit heard.
In Italy, a tough vintage
2014 vintage shall be remembered among the most outlandish and difficult in recent years – and also the poorest, quantity-wise, since 1950
http://palatepress.com/2014/10/wine/italy-tough-vintage/
Six common wine faults and tips on how to identify them
Faults and how to detect them
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/nomacorc.html#whatsnew
Learning about the wine you drink leads to insights about priorities
A wine class can become a symposium on people, places and culture.
Winning Beer Blogs To Add To Your Reading List
The North American Guild of Beer Writers announced the winners of its 2nd annual beer writing contest earlier this month at a ceremony held during the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.
http://45b.645.myftpupload.com/?p=3055
10 Spooky Beer and Movie Pairings
October is a great month for both craft beer and horror films, and unsurprisingly the two go great together.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2014/10/10-spooky-beer-and-movie-pairings.html
THE BOOZE YOU NEED TO GET YOU THROUGH TRICK-OR-TREATING [INFOGRAPHIC]
THE ETIQUETTE OF SWIRLING WINE
The swirling serves a purpose: it aerates the wine, opens it up, and allows the flavors to come alive. Before taking that first taste, aerating a wine can be the difference between enjoying the wine and hating it. So it’s fine to swirl your glass, just don’t be a snob about it.
Massachusetts-Based Clown Shoes Barrel Ages a Beer Especially for Minnesota
The Itasca Loonidragon Russian Imperial Stout. Released only in Minnesota, the beer is a bourbon barrel-aged version of their Russian Imperial Stout, the Blaecorn Unidragon.
http://blogs.citypages.com/food/2014/10/clown_shoes_barrel_ages_a_beer_especially_for_minnesota.php
Regional wine, liquor distributor eyes spot in Taunton’s industrial park
Martignetti Companies of Norwood may be granted both a Tax Increment Finance property-tax discount by the city, and a 5 percent Investment Tax Credit from the sate’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP).
http://www.tauntongazette.com/article/20141023/News/141028387
Build a Better Home Bar With 50 Tips from Boston Bartenders
A plethora of tips on what to read, what to buy, and how to learn.
http://boston.eater.com/2014/10/23/7007733/ultimate-guide-to-building-your-home-bar
Plastic Bits Found Floating Around In 24 Out Of 24 Samples Of German Beer
A new study found that 100% of the tested German beer brands contained samples of plastic floating around inside the sealed bottles.
New Guinness Beer
Diageo Guinness USA will climb the pricing ladder with next month’s launch of a new beer called Guinness The 1759. Rolling out nationwide November 1, Guinness The 1759 was created to commemorate the year Arthur Guinness established the storied brand, signing a 9,000-year lease for the St. James’s Gate brewery in Dublin. The limited-edition brew is packaged in 750-ml. bottles, and it marks the first expression in the new Guinness Signature Series, which will debut a new commemorative beer each year. It also constitutes the first Guinness foray into the ultra-premium beer segment, according to Guinness brand director Doug Campbell.
“Guinness The 1759 is tapping into what we believe is a pretty interesting space—the emerging luxury beer category, which is geared toward sharing a bottle with a couple of people, special occasions and gifting for the holidays,” says Campbell, adding that The 1759 will have a suggested retail price of $34.99 a 750-ml.
The 1759 is an amber ale brewed with traditional beer malt as well as peated whisky malt typically used to produce Scotch and Irish whiskies, which Campbell says lends a “smoke character” to the beer. Just 90,000 bottles of the 9%-abv label were produced, with the vast majority reserved for the U.S. market.
New Gnarly Head
Delicato Family Vineyards has extended its Gnarly Head brand with a new limited edition wine, Authentic Black. A Petite Sirah-based blend from Lodi, California, Gnarly Head Authentic Black is currently available in limited quantities, priced at $11.99 a 750-ml. The entry marks the third release in the brand’s Gnarly Head Authentic Collection series, which also features the Zinfandel-based Authentic Red and white blend Authentic White. Along with the Authentic Collection, Gnarly Head’s stable includes its Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay labels.
11 OF THE COOLEST WINE-THEMED TATTOOS
Here are some people brave enough to rock some pretty killer wine tattoos.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/11-coolest-wine-themed-tattoos/
Petaluma Gap AVA Bid Blowing in the Wind
Sonoma County already has 16 AVAs, but growers in the Petaluma Gap are applying for their own sub-appellation.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/10/petaluma-gap-ava-bid-blowing-in-the-wind
France regains top wine maker rank after bad weather hits Italy’s harvest
France regained its seat as the world’s top wine producer in 2014
Women, more knowledgeable about wines
As this beverage has become synonymous with distinction and elegant palate, they are increasingly interested in not only consuming it, but knowing more about it.
http://www.winesur.com/news/women-more-knowledgeable-about-wines
Introducing The Wines Of British Columbia
With a partnership between Whole Foods and the Wines of British Columbia, the opportunity to procure wines from Canada is now much easier.
Top Ten Pumpkin Ales to Try this Fall
We still have a few in stock.
http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Top_Tens-detail/top-ten-pumpkin-ales-to-try-this-fall/
Fall Cocktails, Minus the Pumpkin
There are so many fall flavors that can be used to mix up a great cocktail.
http://www.chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/fall-cocktails-minus-the-pumpkin/
New for oenophiles: Wine-infused denim
Some of us wear our hearts on our sleeves. Now we can add a splash of syrah and merlot.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/eat-drink-play/2014/10/23/new-oenophiles-wine-infused-denim/
WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES PINOT NOIR-FINISHED WHISKEY
Woodford Reserve is to release the ninth edition of its Master’s Collection this November, a Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir-finished whiskey
Brewers Association Publishes Beer & Food Course
Free Online Curriculum Enhances Use of Craft Beer in Culinary Education
http://www.craftbeer.com/news/craftbeer-com-news/brewers-association-publishes-beer-and-food-course
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Our Liquor Industry News/Links 10-18-14
October 18, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
10-18-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
The Coldest Beer In Town!!
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Well We Now Can Show/Say That With Our New 20 Degree Cooler!
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This Week We Started Our Fall Education/Tasting Classes.
Our Wine Room Was Filled With People Wanting To Explore Quini
We Can Recommend Wines To You All Day Long That We Think Are Great.
Bottom Line Is You As A Taster Are The True Test.
Our Quini Class Educates Wine Tasting And Gives You More Power To Learn What You Like.
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RUM: AGE STATEMENTS ‘DO NOT MATTER’
Consumers need to be re-educated about the significance of age statements associated with rum and understand the importance of maturation better, a distiller has stated.
Italian Wines’ U.S. Value Rising In 2014, Despite Volume Decline
Italian wine exports to the U.S. rose 5.5% by value, even as volumes dipped 0.9%, in the first eight months of 2014, according to data from the Italian Food & Wine Institute. The U.S. market’s largest imported wine region, Italy exported a total of 1,683,770 hectoliters (18.7 million cases) to the U.S. from January through August, compared to 1,698,320 hectoliters (18.9 million cases) over the same period last year. Value, meanwhile, jumped from $869.7 million to $917.7 million.
Sparkling wine, in particular, helped drive much of Italy’s progress in the U.S., where Italian offerings account for more than 50% of the market’s total sparkling wine category. The Italian sparkling wine segment grew 17.3% by volume to nearly 2.8 million cases, and 21.3% by value to $120.8 million, during the eight-month period.
New Boston Rum
Boston-based Bully Boy Distillers is launching a bottled rum punch called the Hub Punch, an homage to an original recipe dating back to the late 1800s in Boston. To create Hub Punch, Bully Boy steeps its own Boston Rum with orange and lemon peel and raspberry, and then infuses the liquid with botanicals and herbs. It’s bottled at 35% abv and is best served on the rocks, neat or mixed with soda water, ginger ale or lemonade. The suggested retail price is $29 a 750-ml. and the release date is October 22. Bully Boy will be made in limited-run batches on the company’s 750-gallon copper pot still, with distribution limited to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Ste. Michelle’s Bob Bertheau on Riesling, lots and lots of Riesling
Interview with Ste. Michelle winemaker now making over 1 million cases of Riesling every year!
http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/2014/10/09/bob-bertheau-riesling/
The next big thing in wine? Lesser-known grapes
Unusual grape names are making an impact on supermarket shelves as our taste for adventure stretches to wine.
Not new for what we have in stock!
Crew/Matchbook Wine Co. Expands Production
Growing Matchbook and Sawbuck estate wines, and to increase capacity for its Mossback and Chasing Venus brands,
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=140058
Henniker Expands Distribution to Vermont and Massachusetts
Henniker Brewing Company is proud to announce the expansion into the neighboring states of Vermont and Massachusetts.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/2014/henniker-expands-distribution-to-vermont-and-massachusetts
Beyond the Black and Tan: 4 Great Beer Blends to Try
Four fall-friendly blends to help get you started.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/10/two-ingredient-beer-blend-cocktail-recipes-to-try.html
Moderate drinking reduces risk of aneurysm
This study has been published by the British publication The Drinks Business.
http://blog.uvinum.com/moderate-drinking-reduces-risk-aneurysm-2363877
Game of Thrones – Wine Mix Season 1-4
Ever watched Game of Thrones and thought they drink a lot of wine.
Lodi: A wine region which deserves attention
In the last decade or so, Lodi grape growers have been establishing family-owned, small-production wineries at an increasing rate—in order to utilize their own grapes and produce their own wine.
http://www.examiner.com/list/lodi-a-wine-region-which-deserves-attention
DIY Halloween Decor: Candy Corn Wine Bottles
Make a big impression with a candy corn painted bottle that makes for a cute decoration after it’s been enjoyed
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/DIY-Candy-Corn-Spray-Painted-Bottles-35504205
Football Game Day Wine Pairings Chart has the perfect wines to pair with your meal.
Turning winery waste into biofuels
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have developed a technique for converting winery waste into compounds that could have potential value as biofuels or medicines.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/media-centre/news/2014/09/turning-winery-waste-into-biofuels.html
Deep-fried tequila shots begin social media craze
Yes, deep-fried tequila shots are a thing.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Deep-fried-tequila-shots-start-craze-5814811.php
SINGER LAUNCHES CANNABIS-INFUSED WINE
American singer Melissa Etheridge has announced the launch of a range of products made from cannabis, including a cannabis laced wine, aimed at people suffering from cancer.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/us-singer-to-launch-cannabis-infused-wine/
TOP 5 ‘OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH’ WHITE GRAPES
We have a more diverse selection of wines available at higher quality levels (and at more reasonable prices) than ever before.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/top-10-off-the-beaten-path-white-grapes/
BUSY BARS TO BENEFIT FROM ‘AFFORDABLE’ ROBOT BARTENDER
The artificially intelligent robotic bartender named Monsieur, which was unveiled through a Kickstarter campaign at the start of this year, has been given a new lease of life after attracting significant funding from seed investors.
TTAB Finds “Naughty Girl” Not Merely Descriptive of Wine
In a recent opinion, the TTAB found a registered mark for “Naughty Girl” in Class 33 (wines and fortified wines) not merely descriptive of wine.
The Wine Advocate is launching a new international lifestyle magazine, 100 Points by Robert Parker.
An international perspective on bespoke experience, adventure and quality craftsmanship, presented in an elegant, contemporary environment
http://erobertparker.com/100points/#100POINTS-1.png
New Wine Movie
American Wine Movie
http://americanwinestory.vhx.tv/#about
A major win for organic New Zealand wine in the EU
New Zealands organic wine industry has scored a major export victory with the announcement that the European Commission (EC) has agreed to recognise New Zealands organic wine production methods as equivalent to its own
http://business.scoop.co.nz/2014/10/13/a-major-win-for-organic-new-zealand-wine-in-the-eu/
How Trader Joe’s Sells Twice As Much As Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s sells twice as much per square foot as Whole Foods.
http://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-sales-strategy-2014-10#ixzz3G6PK8mxe
New High End Johnnie Walker
Diageo has unveiled a new limited edition luxury variant under its Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky brand, John Walker & Sons Private Collection 2014. A blend of 29 casks selected by Johnnie Walker master blender Jim Beveridge, Private Collection 2014 is a 46.8% abv whisky packaged in individually numbered decanters retailing at $850 each. 8,888 bottles of the limited-edition offering are being released. Diageo says forthcoming whiskies under the John Walker & Sons Private Collection will “build into a collectible series year on year.”
TOP 10 CINNAMON FLAVOURED WHISKIES
Whisky producers the world over have been embracing the flavour phenomenon, but it’s not just honey leading the trend as cinnamon expressions vie to capture consumers’ attention.
Perfectly pair your pumpkin beer
Planning a meal around pumpkin beer is fun, seasonal, and easy!
http://wotv4women.com/2014/10/13/perfectly-pair-your-pumpkin-beer/
Kathie Lee Gifford draws fans in Granite State visit to promote wine
Kathie Lee Gifford attracted large crowds in Nashua and Bedford this past weekend as fans were eager to meet the celebrity and taste her newest wine.
http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20141012/NEWHAMPSHIRE07/141019703
Biodynamics, or, What Poop, Crystals, and the Moon Have to Do with It
For those of you curious about what biodynamics is all about, here’s a look back at some comics that explain the ideas behind the farming philosophy.
THE FIVE FAMOUS FIRST GROWTHS OF BORDEAUX COMPARED [INFOGRAPHIC]
Personal Wine Releases Zombie Apocalypse Wine Bottle Series
Personal Wine released their Walking Dead Wine Collector’s Series in October
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/personal-wine-releases-zombie-apocalypse-190100204.html
Top 10 unusual places to go wine tasting in the US
Here are ten states deserving your supping scrutiny.
Franklin MA sting: Two restaurant chains caught selling to minors
Two popular restaurants are facing possible liquor license suspensions after police caught them selling alcohol to a minor who had been working undercover with the department
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/article/20141015/News/141018133
- Franklin: Liquor licenses suspended for 3 days at British Beer Co., 99
- The Sentence
- http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141016/News/141017530
The influence of the multisensory environment on the wine drinking experience
Recent studies have demonstrated that simply by changing the music playing in the background one can effectively change how people rate the taste of a drink or food, and/or how much they enjoy the overall experience.
New Menage A Trois Products
Trinchero Family Estates has added new wines under its Ménage à Trois brand, including a Prosecco and a dark red blend called Midnight. Ménage à Trois Prosecco DOC is made from 100% Glera grapes and retails at $14.99 a 750-ml. Midnight, meanwhile, is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot that is positioned at $12.99. The Prosecco and dark red blend launch on the heels of another recent extension to the Ménage à Trois stable—its line of vodkas including Straight, Triple Berry and Triple Citrus, which debuted in June at $24.99 a bottle.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Variety Hits Shelves
Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) Snowpack Winter Variety Pack is hitting shelves now.
The 12 pack features two brand new offerings alongside Pale Ale and Porter – Boomerang IPA, and Coffee Stout.
http://beerstreetjournal.com/sierra-nevada-snowpack-variety-hits-shelves/
Why Some Wines Taste Better With Age
Why is it that some wines taste better as they get older while others get worse?
http://www.wired.com/2014/10/whats-wines-tastes-better-age/
Researchers pinpoint mechanism for aroma formation in wine
The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical aroma. This is due to the terpenes, a diverse category of chemical substances including cholesterol and estrogen
VFW and American Legion May Receive Liquor License Fee Exemption From Selectmen
Two organizations for military veterans could be getting an exemption for their liquor license fees next month in Sharon MA.
Quiz: What type of beer are you?
Take this quiz by USA TODAY Network to find out what type of beer you are.
I was wheat beer!
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/10/15/quiz-type-beer/17325389/
US and European wine regions step up campaign to protect online wine names
American winemakers were joined by their counterparts from Champagne at a conference on deregulating internet domain names in an effort to boost awareness of how weaker controls would negatively impact the wine business.
Sunday 10am Opening Time Approved By Town Of Franklin
Resolution 14-62: Local Licensing Authority’s Approval of Package Store Licensees’ Notifications of Change in Hours to Permit Earlier Sunday Openings
motion to accept, passed via roll, unanimous (6-0)
October 26th will be first Sunday to open at 10am
NEW CHIANTI TIER HIGHLIGHTS ‘PERSONALITY’
Tuscan producer has welcomed the Chianti region’s recently introduced top tier classification, Gran Selezione, as a tool for distinguishing wines with “personality”.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/new-chianti-tier-highlights-personality/
This Chart Will Help You Choose the Perfect Wine to Pair With Your Halloween Candy
State regulators investigating Somerville brewery’s ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
State regulators are investigating charges made by a Somerville brewer, Dann Paquette, who touched off a firestorm among beer enthusiasts when he accused two popular Boston bars of refusing to carry his company’s products because other brewers or distributors had paid to reserve taps there.
9 things on a wine label you should know
If you don’t know a few basic terms on a bottle, your confusion probably will grow
http://www.cleveland.com/drinks/index.ssf/2014/10/9_things_on_a_wine_label_you_s.html
New Shipyard Winter Beer
Portland, Maine’s Shipyard Brewing Company will release new winter seasonal, GingerBreadHead Ale, next month. Available through February, the full-bodied, 4.6%-abv craft offering is brewed with Caramunich and Chocolate malts and features notes of ginger, clove and cinnamon, the company says. It will be distributed in six-packs, 12-packs and on draft. Shipyard produces 20 varieties of craft beer and in 2013 was ranked the 14-largest craft brewery in the U.S. by the Brewers Association.
US BASKETBALL PLAYER BATHES IN WINE
Amar’e Stoudemire, of the New York Knicks, has taken a novel approach to recovery by bathing in red wine.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/us-basketball-player-bathes-in-wine/
That Worm at the Bottom of Your Mezcal Isn’t a Total Lie
The worm is added at the end of the production process
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/that-worm-at-the-bottom-of-your-mezcal-isnt-a-lie-1
Soju Makers Aim to Turn Fire Water Into Liquid Gold
More of the Korean spirit soju is made than any other liquor in the world.
http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2014/10/17/soju-makers-aim-to-turn-fire-water-into-liquid-gold/
Stoneham MA secures five new liquor licenses
And so it begins…”the licenses will be a boost to the town”
http://stoneham.wickedlocal.com/article/20141016/News/141017750
The Best Beer in the Country Just Got Better
Heady Topper by Vermont brewery The Alchemist is a world-beating IPA. Now if only you could find some.
New Study: Cities With Cheapest And Most Expensive Beer&Wine
A survey released this week by WalletHub found that both beer and wine prices could vary by almost 100% depending on the city.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-city-with-the-cheapest-beer-in-america-is-2014-10-17
Time and Oak May Change the Way You Enjoy Your Whiskey
Customize the flavor of your favorite whiskey and improve the quality in 24hrs.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/263766519/whiskey-elements-customize-your-whiskey-in-24-hour
The difference between cheap wine and wine that is made cheaply
How to tell the difference between cheap wine and wine that is made cheaply
http://winecurmudgeon.com/the-difference-between-cheap-wine-and-wine-that-is-made-cheaply/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-30-14
August 30, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
8-30-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
September Will Be California Wine Month.
The range and diversity of California wine today are unprecedented.
We Pride Ourselves In Finding The Best Value/Tasting Wines From CA For You.
The Earthquake In Napa Left A lot Of Damage To Wineries.
Please Keep Them In Your Thoughts And Glass.
How You Can Help:
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/How-you-can-help-those-hurt-by-the-Napa-earthquake-5714126.php
Also A Group Started A Wine Bucket Challenge:
Our Labor Day Sale Newsletter
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Napa Quake
Drink Beer Warm?
A closer look at leaving the stems in wine
This week I have been reading how wine stem use affects taste.
Here is an interesting read on the topic.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wholebunch.htm
Creative Garnishes
As you may have noticed, there have been an increasing amount of creative, extravagant cocktail garnishes popping up on drink menus this year.
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/creative-garnishes/
Is Wine an Acquired Taste?
If you are brought up drinking wine do you like wine more?
http://blog.kj.com/wine-acquired-taste/
Red Mountain microclimate makes for spectacular wines
Read about this unique area in Washington St
http://www.winepressnw.com/2014/08/02/3088482/red-mountain-microclimate-makes.html?sp=/99/1644/
It Takes a Lot of Cow Skulls to Make Good Wine
Items used for biodynamic winemaking
http://munchies.vice.com/articles/it-takes-a-lot-of-cow-skulls-to-make-good-wine/
HOW TO RID YOURSELF OF PURPLE WINE STAINED TEETH
Tips on dental care when drinking wine
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/rid-purple-wine-stained-teeth/
Problems with wine by the glass?
Issues with ordering wine by the glass.
Always ask “when was it opened”
http://hopkinton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140822/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/140828639/2006/LIFESTYLE
A Guide To Joining The Best Wine Clubs
With direct shipping now legal in MA you have choices.
Good read on club options.
“It’s my humble opinion that getting to know your local wine retailer and shopping regularly is the best way to learn about new wines”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2013/04/04/a-guide-to-joining-the-best-wine-clubs/
The business of Washington wine is bigger than you think
Did you know?
The percentage of Washington wines that Wine Spectator has rated 90 or above is higher than for any other region, including France and California.
Hit me with your best shots: Premixed cocktails hit Boston packies
The cocktail shooters come in four flavors: Vodka Cucumber Lime, Vodka Kamikaze, Vodka Lychee Grapefruit and Tequila Cinnamon Orange. A single-flavor three-pack costs $7.99.
Should Beer Be Served Cold?
A general rule to follow is this: the lighter the flavor of the beer, the cooler it may be served.
Pumpkin beers aplenty already this season
The great pumpkin invasion has begun — already.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/23/next-round-pumpkin-beers/14461433/
Mexico’s Montejo Beer Debuts in United States
Fernando Valenzuela throws out first pitch for Montejo beer at Dodger Stadium
http://www.lamag.com/liquidla/2014/08/21/mexicos-montejo-beer-debuts-in-united-states
Big Wine and crowdsourcing
New trend for big wineries.
Learn about crowdsourcing and how you can take part
http://winecurmudgeon.com/big-wine-and-crowdsourcing/
Wine Gelée Makes A Perfect Dessert For All Seasons
Jellied Wine With Summer Fruit
How Julia Child And Cookbooks Taught Us About Wine
Child coaches readers, providing the detail they need to choose a wine, use it in cooking and serve it with meals
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Oregon Wine Country
Interesting facts about Oregon’s wine country about which even its hard-core wine buffs may not be aware.
http://wine.answers.com/wine-destinations/three-things-you-didnt-know-about-oregon-wine-country
Most wineries not insured for quake losses
most are not insured for quake damage
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/home/2586042-181/most-wineries-not-insured-for
Have You Purchased “Small-Batch” Whiskey?
If so, you may be entitled to take part in a consumer class action to get your money back!
Every State in the USA, Ranked by Beer
Each state ranked by the beers in it
https://www.yahoo.com/food/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer-95770823031.html
TOP 10 FUNNY SPIRITS NAMES
These suggestive, outlandish, tongue-in-cheek and quirky brands included in our list of the top 10 funny spirits names are sure to prompt a chuckle or two.
TOP 10 BIZARRE ALCOHOL-RELATED DEATHS
Ever heard about the drunken bear who massacred the owner of a Russian pub, or the King who went up in flames wrapped in a brandy-soaked linen?
ONE JOB IN BEER SUPPORTS 45 IN OTHER INDUSTRIES
Earthquake Proof Your Wine
Wine Folly Blog with tips and ideas
http://winefolly.com/update/earthquake-proof-wine/
Here Are The Rules To Buying Alcohol In Each State’s Grocery Stores
Maps for Beer,Wine And Liquor In Each State.
Also Where To Buy On Sundays
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/26/here-are-all-the-states-t_n_5710135.html?utm_hp_ref=wine
Texan brewery unveils 99-pack of beer
Beer fans rejoice: a Texan brewery is selling packs of beer with an eyebrow-raising 99 cans each
Four new books for beer lovers
Ready for some lessons about a favorite beverage? New textbooks will keep you engaged.
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/272936531.html
A Beginner’s Guide to German Wine
A fifth of all of the wine grapes planted in Germany are Riesling
Why You Should Know Where Your Wine Grows
Interesting read from Wine Folly
Fall’s 5 Craziest Cocktail Trends
Fall season’s most provocative new drinks
http://www.winemag.com/October-2014/Falls-5-Craziest-Cocktail-Trends/
New Sam Adams Beer
Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams is debuting Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru, a Belgian ale aged in Hungarian oak tuns for more than a year. Through November, the craft offering will be available on draft in select U.S. cities. Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru is brewed with wild yeast and bacteria including Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus for a spicy, fruity flavor with hints of oak and vanilla, according to the company. The ale was also blended into the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection series of Belgian brews. Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru will be available on tap in a “tasting tour” that will hit select locations in Boston, New York, Denver, Cleveland, Dallas, Philadelphia, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle and another city to be voted on by craft beer lovers across the country.
The ancient origins of beer
The exact origins of beer will forever be a mystery.
http://www.mercurynews.com/News/ci_26375315/Brooks-on-Beer:-The-ancient-origins-of-beer–and-straws
DEADLY WINEMAKING SNAKES ESCAPE IN CHINA
Chaos erupted in China when deadly cobras used to make wine escaped into a city.
Shock Top adds limited edition banana wheat beer
Shock Top has expanded once again to include a new limited edition beer: Shock Top Spiced Banana Wheat.
Tim Gaiser Blog on Wine tasting
Pop Cap Bottle Openers: An Eye Catching Way to Open Your Beer
Simply place the Pop Cap over the bottle, press down firmly on the cylinder and voila! Off comes the cap!
http://www.corkpops.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=00960
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Liquor Industry News/Links 8-9-14
August 9, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
8-9-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
What A Great Time Of Year This Is.:
Summer Products Start To Convert To Fall
California Wine Harvest Is Starting
Football Pre Season Is Here (GO PATS)
Back To School Shopping
And Finally We Get Some Vacation Time To Relax With Family.
Research Never Ends And I Will Catch Up On Many Books And Of Coarse “Taste” Wine!
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Microwave food and Wine Pairings
New Products
And More….
All About The Savoie Region In France
Very good information on this region in France.
Yeasts: do you know what’s flavouring your wine?
There’s an unseen hand in every wine – the yeast that fermented the juice
Wine Pairings For Microwave Dinners
Interesting video wine pairing
Results of Airline Wine Competition Released
Global Traveler Determines the Best in Airline Wines During its Annual Tasting
http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2014/08/01/results-of-airline-wine-competition-released/
Watertown MA officials consider new liquor licenses
The other part of this story. There is currently a bill in the legislative process that, if passed, will change the course of liquor licenses. If the Senate has it their way, licenses purchased after January 2015 would be non-transferable; when/if the establishment closed their doors, the license would go back to the issuer. If the House has it their way, things will remain as are.
http://watertown.wickedlocal.com/article/20140731/NEWS/140739380
Mouthwash to hide liquor breath
Today using a mouthwash containing alcohol as you approach a road check can be a very dangerous thing to do.
http://www.castanet.net/news/Behind-the-Wheel/120172/Mouthwash-to-hide-liquor-breath
Most retailers sour on new MA wine shipment law
Feedback on the new wine direct shipping law in MA
Our friend Frank Zoll of Zoll Cellars gives his take.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20140803/NEWS/308039949/1237
Wine Club World Coming Soon
Boasting an array of California vineyards and wineries for the club’s initial shipment, Wine Club World will feature wines created in the American Viticultural Areas (AVA), inclusive of the booming wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa Barbara area.
http://wineclubworld.com/contactWCW.php
Timilty: Walpole MA better off with liquor license cap
Elimination of the Liquor cap could potential also eliminate that local debate.
Timilty (D-Walpole) said the Governor’s proposal might do more harm than good, however Nice to hear support for local existing businesses.
http://walpole.wickedlocal.com/article/20140802/News/140809891
Wine brand heritage doesn’t matter: Glossing the Rex Goliath effect
The success of newer US wine brands such as Rex Goliath and Barefoot suggests a new generation places less value on provenance and heritage than on what the drinks say about them.
DEEP-FRIED ALCOHOL PROVES A HIT
A UK couple from Lancashire have developed a selection of deep-fried flavoured alcohol snacks
5 Pumpkin Beers On Shelves This Summer
Last year brought a first pumpkin beer press release Aug. 3.
This year, pumpkin beer made headlines by July.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/12823432/1/5-pumpkin-beers-on-shelves-this-summer.html
New Ste Michelle Cabernet
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Columbia Crest brand is crafting its latest Cabernet Sauvignon using a new crowdsourcing method. With the help of an interactive website, the Paterson, Washington state-based winery will ask consumers to weigh in on the 18-month winemaking process, allowing them to decide how to tend, irrigate and harvest the grapes. Additionally, Columbia Crest head winemaker Juan Munoz Oca will help guide the online community and answer questions. Around 1,000 cases of the final Crowdsourced Cabernet 2014 will be available, retailing across the U.S., online and at the Columbia Crest tasting room. For the six months through June, Columbia Crest shipments fell 16%, to 378,000 cases, according to Ste. Michelle.
So Typical: Navigating a New World of Wine Diversity
Jennifer Fiedler untangles the ever-evolving meaning of “typicity” in wine.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/so-typical-navigating-a-new-world-of-wine-diversity/
Non-GMO Beer
Look for the label below to make sure.
http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/non-gmo-beer
NEW WILD TURKEY DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BOURBON
5th August, 2014 by Amy Hopkins
Wild Turkey Bourbon has released a new limited edition bottling to celebrate the 60-year service of master distiller Jimmy Russell, called Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary.
WORLD’S WORST WINE DISASTERS
Winemakers are a hardy bunch having faced some undoubtedly challenging situations in recent history, as this list shows.
GUINNESS TARGETS US WITH BLONDE LAGER
Guinness will attempt to capture the hearts of US beer drinkers by releasing a blonde American lager this year.
Will the Real Piña Colada Please Stand Up?
History of the pina colada
http://punchdrink.com/articles/will-the-real-pina-colada-please-stand-up/
Sake With Your Burger? Japan Is Looking West to Save a Tradition
Push to pair sake with western foods
Wine you can eat: Vinia claims to give you benefits of wine without the hangover
Vinia, a red grape cell powder, claims that one single serve packet contains the same amount of antioxidants found in an entire bottle of red wine.
Box Wine Dispenser helps you maximize every single drop
New gadget for your box wines
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20140804/box-wine-dispenser-helps-maximize-single-drop/
Trinchero Family Estates Announces National Wine Education Day and the World Wine Challenge
To help increase awareness and create excitement about wine education and the World Wine Challenge®, Trinchero Family Estates also announced that August 15th will be dedicated as Trinchero National Wine Education Day.
How to Make Sangrita (VIDEO)
Sangrita is the classic accompaniment to tequila shots in Mexico.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/how-to-make-sangrita-vide_b_5648853.html?page_version=legacy
Massachusetts millennials spend big on guilty pleasures
Massachusetts ranked top state for alcohol sales among young adults.
http://wwlp.com/2014/08/04/massachusetts-millennials-spend-big-on-guilty-pleasures/
Napa Valley, Sonoma…Hiwassee Highlands? Georgia Gets Its First “American Viticultural Area”
Georgia’s wine industry took a step forward last month, when the federal government recognized the state’s first American Viticultural Area, or AVA
Concha y Toro’s Casillero Del Diablo Debuts New Devil’s Collection
Concha y Toro’s flagship Casillero del Diablo brand is launching a new line of Chilean blends under the moniker Devil’s Collection. The range makes its debut with Devil’s Collection White 2012, which features Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer from the Casablanca Valley, and Devil’s Collection Red 2012, made with Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the Rapel Valley. Both offerings are priced at $15 a 750-ml. Casillero del Diablo—which is handled in the U.S. by Excelsior Wines, the joint marketing venture between Concha y Toro and Banfi Vintners—was up 4% to nearly 400,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
New Paul Hobbs Wine
Winemaker Paul Hobbs has partnered with French vintner Bertrand Vigouroux to launch a new Malbec from the Cahors region of southwest France. Named for the crocus flower, the pair’s Crocus Malbec de Cahors is made with a single Malbec clone sourced from three Vigouroux family properties in Cahors, which is Malbec’s historic home. Around 1,250 cases of Crocus Malbec de Cahors’ inaugural 2011 vintage are currently available in the U.S., retailing for around $45 a bottle. Paul Hobbs Imports (PHI) serves as Crocus’ exclusive importer.
The 50 Best Craft Breweries in America
Slide show of readers choice for top 50 breweries
http://www.thedailymeal.com/50-best-craft-breweries-america
PINNACLE VODKA UNVEILS NEW AMARETTO FLAVOR
Another new flavored Vodka
FIRST UV ENERGY TABLET COCKTAIL TO LAUNCH
A US entrepreneur is to launch what he claims is the world’s first “tablet cocktail mixer” producing a beverage that glows under UV lighting and boosts energy levels.
CorkGuard launches new SmartCork range
CorkGuard has launched SmartCork, a range of cork closures said to provide all the benefits of natural cork but with none of the downsides, and at a cost that competes with screw caps and plastic closures.
New Miller Lite Bottle Design Soon
MillerCoors has decided, with the success of the retro can, to implement the same design on their bottles. This package will be coming soon to retail.
First Pumpkin Beer Is Here!
Popularly known as one of the iconic beers of fall in New England, Shipyard Pumpkinhead is back again! It comes alive once a year! Make sure to get yours while it lasts. Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale is a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spice flavor. Try Pumpkinhead with a shot of spiced rum or in a pint glass rimmed with sure and cinnamon.
NOW IN STOCK
New Shandies from Leinenkugel’s
This year, Leinenkugel’s did it again with some new shandies. One of which is Harvest Patch Shandy, a pumpkin shandy. This seasonal is available on draft and in the Shandy Sampler variety pack only. In the variety pack, it comes with Cranberry Ginger Shandy and Old Fashioned Shandy
Prosecco vs. Champagne: What’s the difference?
Here are five major differences between the two:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/08/05/prosecco-vs-champagne-whats-difference/
Wine vernacular: Five terms wine lovers should master
Here are five terms that every new wine lover should master.
You’re Cooling Your Wine All Wrong
There’s a better way to chill your chardonnay, and it won’t cost a dime or take up space in your fridge. That’s right. We want you to put your wine in a toilet.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/06/toilet-tank-wine-cooler_n_5452483.html
Wine drinkers often overpour, study says
The study, published in Substance Use and Misuse, found that participants poured 12% more wine into a wide glass than a narrow one.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/30/wine-serving-size-too-much/2895661/
Why you should be drinking cheap wine
Very interesting article of wine bottle costs over the years.
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/drink/2011/11/why_you_should_be_drinking_cheap_wine.html
These Are the 10 Best Booze Ads of All Time: TV Edition
Ten of the best TV ads that have aired in recent years
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/these-are-the-10-best-boo_b_5652240.html
HOW TO MAKE BUSINESS CARDS FROM BEER BOXES
Here’s how to turn your recycling bin into a pile of unique up-cycled business cards.
http://allaboutbeer.com/beer-business-cards/
Drink Your Watermelon
Watermelon cocktails
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/drink-your-watermelon/
How Are Organic Wine Labels Regulated in the U.S.?
In the U.S., TTB recognizes four different types of “ORGANIC” claims.
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2014/08/06/how-are-organic-wine-labels-regulated-us/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-19-14
July 19, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
7-19-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
This Week Franklin Liquors Has Expanded Its Wine Education Program.
We Are Now Partnered With The Town Of Medway Adult Education .
Along With Our Franklin Classes We Will Be Doing Fall Medway Classes.
Are You Looking For A Personal/Group Wine Event?
We Have The Areas Only Wine Education/Tasting Room.
http://www.franklinliquors.com/WINEEDUCATION.htm
Now Teaching Technology Based Wine Tasting Using Quini
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Early Sunday Openings
Direct Wine Shipping Coming To MA
Wine Blog Awards
Updates On MA Wine Direct Shipment
Massachusetts has approved direct-shipping for both in- and out-of-state wineries along with its 2015 budget, which was signed Friday by governor Deval Patrick. As of January 1, 2015, wineries may apply for a direct shipping permit that costs an initial $300 and can be renewed annually for $150. Licensed wineries will then be able to ship 12 nine-liter cases per purchaser per calendar year. Massachusetts has been one of the most important wine-consuming markets to remain a holdout on direct shipping. In terms of per-capita consumption, it ranks third after Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire, at nearly 6 gallons annually, according to Impact Databank. Advocacy group American Wine Consumer Coalition has pointed out that the new law still leaves significant restrictions on direct-shipping, including the barring of foreign-produced wines and shipments directly from retailers.
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Mass. Wine Lovers to Order Straight from Vineyard
Drew Bledsoe will be happy. You will soon be able to have wine shipped to you in MA
Hidden Loophole in MA Wine Shipping
What you still cant get shipped to you. BIG List.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hidden-loophole-wine-shipping-bill-190100266.html
WHAT WE REALLY TASTE WHEN WE DRINK WINE
Studies on how price and label shape affect you wine opinions
Organic wine vs. biodynamic wine, what is the difference?
We Stock many of both types.
http://blog.uvinum.com/organic-wine-vs-biodynamic-wine-what-is-the-differencer-2354897
DUNG-SMOKED BEER TO HIT US SHELVES
An Icelandic brewery is preparing to launch a sheep dung-smoked IPA in the US.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/dung-smoked-beer-to-hit-us-shelves/
Apple, grapefruit, margarita — what’s driving beer’s new flavours?
In a bid to win over young drinkers and consumers tired of the same old offerings, major breweries are experimenting more than ever with beer flavours
Elasticity Of Corks
Coravin wine gadget founder video explaining how temperature and age affect
Wine cork seals
2015 Wine Blog Awards Winners
This years winners, always great wine educational reading
http://winebloggersconference.org/from-the-organizers/2015-wine-blog-awards-winners/
Expert Tips for Using Ice
I laughed when I read this as the Certified Specialist Of Spirits CSS
Exam I took actually had ice questions
http://www.winemag.com/August-2014/Ice-Rage/index.php/cparticle/1
Orange You Glad It’s Not Rosé: The Latest Wine Craze Isn’t Pink
Learn about what “orange’ wines are
http://modernfarmer.com/2014/07/orange-glad-rose/
TOP 10 COOLEST HIGH-TECH BAR GADGETS
From centrifuges and carbonators, to evaporators and liquid nitrogen, you may be forgiven for confusing the tools of some of the world’s best bars with those of a mad scientist.
Discerning Drinkers Guide to Low Calorie Wine
Wine Folly blog about calories in wine styles
Look out Napa: 5 up and coming wine regions
Two out of the 5 are hard to find in MA
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/07/15/5-wine-districts-that-could-be-next-napa/
7 Wine-Based Beverages to Test Out at Home
Wine cocktails NOT Sangrias
Five ways to shake wine shopping intimidation
Great advice on how important a relationship is with wine store.
Answers to pressing questions about wine enjoyment
Questions on glass type, corked and screw caps answered
http://www.pressherald.com/2014/07/16/wine-answers-to-pressing-questions-about-wine-enjoyment/
MA State Senate passes bill permitting earlier liquor sales on Sunday
Another Blue Law gong away. We will open at 10am soon. Good For Pats Games!
http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2014/07/state_senate_passes_bill_permi.html
Spice Up Cocktail Hour With Herbal Vodkas
Ever want to know what to mix with herbal vodkas?
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/spice-up-cocktail-hour-with-herbal-vodkas/Content?oid=3151594
New Ciroc Flavor
Craft Beer Reaches New Depths As Mainers Brew A Batch From Seaweed
Maine brewery has secret ingredient
The 50+ most influential wine peeps on social media
Interesting list of most influential wine entities on the net as at July 14th 2014.
http://thewinewankers.com.au/2014/07/14/the-50-most-influential-wine-entities-on-social-media-2/
LEGAL DEFINITION WOULD ‘NOT BENEFIT’ CRAFT SPIRITS
Currently, there is no government-enforced definition for craft spirits,
MAN BUILDS ‘SHED’ OUT OF 5,000 WINE BOTTLES
Thought you drank a lot of wine??
IS GINGER THE NEW BLACK? GINGER-FLAVORED BEERS SNEAK INTO SUMMERTIME
Review of some ginger flavored beers
http://mainetoday.com/blog/the-beer-babe/ginger-new-black/
DEATH OF THE 100 POINT SCALE?
Interesting read on wine rating system. Exactly why we have supported education/tastings with the new Quini System
https://grapecollective.com/articles/death-of-the-100-point-system
Do sulfites in wine give me a headache?
Another read on headaches and wine.
In the majority of cases, the cause is something else
http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/articles/do-sulfites-wine-give-me-headache
21: Science’s limit on the drinking age
Some say law makes drinking more appealing to teens
Interesting reading on drinking age
http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/health/science-drinking-age/
How to Buy the Best Wine on a Budget
Three great tips on how to buy great wine on a budget
Love the first two tips:
Shop local wine merchant as they are passionate about wines they stock..US!
AND
Sample wines before you buy…we have a wine dispenser!
http://youtu.be/-AjfZKc-h_0?list=PLcpoB2VESJmeFQTZg24Uovr1qz7bGtCkX
How to Taste Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
A guide to sparkling wines
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Menuism/how-to-taste-sparkling-wi_b_5592940.html
Making 10% returns a year… by buying more wine
Wine was one of the best investments of the 20th Century according to a recent study, and returns are accelerating – but how do you actually invest in it and is it a realistic option?
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/fine-wine-investing-making-10-returns-a-year-114108663.html
HOME ALCOHOL VAPORISING SYSTEM LAUNCHES
I have seen this in the past. Here is another version of it.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/07/home-alcohol-vapourising-system-launches/
9 Celebrity-Owned Booze Brands
Alcohol brands that are backed by stars
http://hauteliving.com/2014/07/celebrity-alcohol-brands/507889/
Yuengling suffering Boston beer bruise
An update on how this PA beer is doing in MA
http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/07/yuengling_suffering_boston_beer_bruise
Cloudy Bay Introduces Te Wahi – First New Product in Almost 20 Years!
New Pinot Noir
A Handy Guide to Drinking in Prison
Of coarse the article mentions how prisoners in MA do it!
http://punchdrink.com/articles/a-handy-guide-to-drinking-in-prison/
This week “Malibu Coast” becomes an AVA
Two previously established AVAs – Malibu-Newton Canyon and Saddle Rock-Malibu – will lie within this new one.
http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=136000
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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-12-14
July 12, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
7-12-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Hope Everyone Is Enjoying The Summer.
July 4th Has Passed And The Summer Seasonal Beers Are Running Out Already.
One Beer That Is In Stock Is The Hard To Find
Narraganett Del’s Lemonade!
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Local Industry News
Beer Industry News
Bill would let wineries ship legally to Mass.
Legislation creating permit system needs governor’s signature
Why ‘Natural’ Wine Tastes Worse Than Putrid Cider
Interesting read on Natural wines.
http://www.newsweek.com/why-natural-wine-tastes-worse-putrid-cider-257281
Drinking beer could be good for you, research suggests
New study on all the good things beer can do for you.
http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/health6874.html
Avalon first in US to use Select Bio closure
The Somona County-based winery will be the first in the US to use the new plant-based, zero carbon footprint wine closure. Always in Stock!
New branding for Ménage à Trois Midnight
Ménage à Trois Midnight 2012 is a 13.65%abv dark red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot that offers a more voluptuous flavour experience from the core Ménage à Trois Red Blend, a the top selling wine in the US. The California appellations in Midnight are North Coast, Central Coast and Lodi.
Highland Park unveils its Dark Origins
Highland Park has added a new expression called Dark Origins to its core range of single malt Scotch whiskies.
Dark Origins, a 46%abv non-chill filtered single malt, will start to appear on shelves in July and roll out internationally throughout autumn 2014.
It uses twice as many first fill sherry casks than in the classic Highland Park 12 year old resulting in a naturally darker, richer flavour with sherried spice, a chocolate twist and signature sweet smoke of the Orcadian whisky. Highland Park is one of the few distilleries not using distiller’s caramel and so Dark Origins takes its natural colour from the interaction between spirit and cask.
No 4 or 5 tastes: there are over 20
Interesting read on wine tastes. So much for only 5 basic tastes
http://blog.uvinum.com/no-4-or-5-tastes-there-are-over-20-2352118
101 Best Wineries in America
Shining a spotlight everywhere in the U.S. that great wines are being made-Slideshow
http://www.thedailymeal.com/america-s-101-best-wineries
Anatomy of American Alcohol Consumption
New study Americans are drinking less beer, but more wine and spirits.
http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/anatomy-of-american-alcohol-consumption-1522/
Update On Patriot Place
Tastings is gone BUT bowling and painting while you drink coming
THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING WORLD WHISKY BRANDS
Slide show of the top brands
New GREY GOOSE VX
The 40% abv expression, which is packaged in a decanter reminiscent of a Cognac bottle, is described as having notes of white fruit blossom, honeysuckle and violets, and is recommended to be drunk neat or on the rocks.
The new travel retail exclusive contains Cognac created from grapes from the Grande Champagne cru.
Doctor prescribes two glasses of wine a day to 10,000 patients to prevent heart attacks
cardiologist claims the antioxidants in the drink have slashed the risk of a second heart attack in his patients by half and cut the risk of a stroke by 20%.
Does Wine Make You Fat?
Tips on how to stay healthy and drink wine
Shiner Beer arrives in Massachusetts
Boston was the largest city in the U.S. where Shiner Beers weren’t available. That changes soon.
http://beerpulse.com/2014/07/shiner-beer-arrives-in-massachusetts-with-seven-distributors-3315/
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OLD WORLD WINES AND NEW WORLD WINES
Great guide comparing and explaining old vs new world
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/understanding-difference-old-new-world-wines/
Demand For Light Beer Is Collapsing
Light beers are out craft beers are in
http://www.businessinsider.com/light-beer-demand-slows-in-america-2014-7
Beer Is Better Than Wine for the American Worker
On average, U.S. breweries paid higher salaries and benefits than wineries did
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-07-08/beer-is-better-than-wine-for-the-american-worker
Deer Crashes Through Weymouth MA Liquor Store
Watch the crazy video of a deer in liquor store
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/deer-crashes-through-weymouth-liquor-store/
BEER EXPERTS SELECT THE 17 BEST SUMMER BEERS
Experts pick summer beers
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-summer-beers-summer-seasonals
Five Over-The-Top Bloody Marys
Bloody Mary Fans Check These Out!
http://chilledmagazine.com/Top_Fives-detail/five-over-the-top-bloody-marys/
New Narragansett
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer has debuted Town Beach Imperial IPA, the fifth installment in its Private Stock series of 22-ounce limited edition offerings. The summer brew features pale and German Pilsner malts with Nugget, Chinook, Northern Brewer and Hallertau hops as a nod to the six German-American founders of the brewery in 1890. The 8.1%-abv IPA carries a label that’s reminiscent of the early 20th century packaging on Narragansett beers. The Private Stock series launched in December 2012 and has included Imperial Russian Stout, Imperial Black Steam, Imperial IPA and Imperial Bohemian Pilsner. Town Beach Imperial IPA retails for $5.99 a 22-ounce bottle and is available throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
French Wine Vintage Chart & Harvest Reports
Great Chart From French Wine Society
New Three Olives Flavor
Three Olives has introduced its newest flavor, Jacked Apple. The new vodka combines the flavors of ripe red apple and cinnamon spice, according to the company. Jacked Apple will be available in 750-ml., 1-liter and 1.75-liter sizes. The vodka has a suggested retail price of $21.00 for a 750-ml. bottle.
Beer industry hits milestone not seen in more than 100 years
total number of breweries in operation at the end of June has topped the 3,000 mark.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/101827293
Beer Distribution Explained With Cartoons
Watch A cartoon video to understand what keeps you from getting some of your favorite beers in your state.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/07/beer-distribution-explained-with-cartoons.html
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Liquor Industry News/Links 7-5-14
July 5, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
7-5-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Happy July 4th Weekend
This Week Our Quini Wine Tasting Was On Front Page Of Local Paper:
http://www.localtownpages.com/sites/default/files/newspaperpdf/2014_07_franklin.pdf
Also Featured On The Quini Blog:
From Our Family To You And Yours Have A Safe July 4th Weekend!
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Support You Local Store
Pumpkin Beer In July
Liquor License Power Stays With Towns
World Cup Wine
BBQ Wine Pairings
How To Pick A Wine To Match Any Kind Of Southern Barbecue Style
http://www.askmen.com/fine_living/wine_dine_archive/bbq-wine-pairings.html
AMERICAN CRAFT BEER’S GUIDE TO FOURTH OF JULY BREWS
Beer selections for the 4th
http://americancraftbeer.com/item/american-craft-beer-s-guide-to-fourth-of-july-brews.html
Flaming cocktails are a fiery sip this Fourth of July
NYC mixologists are lighting spirits on fire at places like Night of Joy, Evelyn Drinkery, The Butterfly, Burning Waters Cantina, and American Cut
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/flaming-cocktails-fiery-sip-fourth-july-article-1.1842721
Wine ideas for 4th celebrations
More July 4th Food And Wine Pairings:
TOP 10 WINES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
Suggestions for wines to celebrate the 4th
2014 California State Fair wine winners
Nice database search to find the winners. We stock many of the wines!
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/06/27/6518520/california-2014-state-fair-wine.html
Dentists Offer Free Wine to Take the Edge Off Visits
I will take a nice Cabernet with that root canal please! Only in NY
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140630/nolita/dentists-offer-free-wine-take-edge-off-visits
Paso Wine iPhone App Now Available on Apple App Store
All about Paso wine on an App
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/pasowine-iphone-app-now-available-232500900.html
Freeze! 6 frozen beer desserts
YUM Beer And Dessert? They Had Me At Beer!
http://draftmag.com/features/freeze-6-frozen-beer-desserts/
SYNEK – Any beer tapped fresh on your counter
Interesting new beer dispenser system
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620669801/synek-any-beer-ever-made-fresh-on-your-counter
3 Tips on Getting into French Wine
Wine Folly guide to French wine
The Case Against BevMo and Total Wine: “Drink Local” Means More Than You Think
Blog about why you should support you local Liquor store and the value over “box” stores
Is wine safer than liquor during pregnancy?
More research on alcohol and pregnancy
http://www.examiner.com/article/is-wine-safer-than-liquor-during-pregnancy
Pumpkin beer? In July?
The first Pumpkin beer of the season released already
http://www.cnbc.com/id/101804794#.
Mass. Senate: Towns Should Control Local Liquor Licenses
This is great news! Towns can stay in control of licenses
http://www.wbur.org/2014/07/02/mass-senate-liquor-licenses
Summer Infusions
Nice refreshing summer drink ideas
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/summer-infusions/
SECONDHAND BOOZE SHOP OPENS IN TOKYO
2nd July, 2014 by Lauren Eads
A cut-price liquor store which buys unwanted alcohol before selling it on at a discounted price has opened in Tokyo – believed to be the first of its kind.
5 Research-Backed Reasons Expensive Wine Isn’t Always Better
Interesting read: High Price is not a factor in a “good” Wine
http://www.businessinsider.com/expensive-wine-isnt-better-research-2014-7
Faces — The Official FIFA World Cup Wine
Did you know there is an official World Cup Wine?
The boutique Lidio Carraro winery is located in the Serra Gaúcha region of south-east Brazil, And they have 11 varietals!
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Faces—The-Official-FIFA-World-Cup-Wine-_17060948
6 Refreshing Spins on Summer Sangria
We are always on the look out for new sangria ideas!
http://news.health.com/2014/07/02/6-refreshing-spins-on-summer-sangria/
Cocktail content calculator
For drinks with two or more ingredients By The National Institute of Health
http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/toolsresources/cocktailcalculator.asp
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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-21-14
June 21, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
6-21-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
TOP 10 AMERICAN CRAFT RUM BRANDS
Craft Distilleries Are Popping Up All Over The USA.
Here Is Some Details On Some:
The Drink Business Picks Top 10 Pinot Noir Wines
We Have Liberty School In Stock!
LOIRE PRODUCER RE-RELEASES ‘SCRATCH AND SNIFF’ LABEL
16th June, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
A producer in the Loire Valley has had to change the scent on its scratch and sniff labels after the smell of “terroir” proved unpopular with the American market.
I thought the scratch and sniff wine book was different. But this is interesting.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/06/loire-producer-releases-scratch-and-sniff-label/
Cold pasteurization for preservation of wine instead sulphite addition
A new method for preservation of liquid foods, working at moderate temperatures and therefore referred to as “cold pasteurization,”
Wine Technology of the Future: The Straw for Wine
Interesting look at using straws to taste wine
http://www.academicwino.com/2014/06/technology-straw-for-wine.html/
I have tried wine straws that promote use for saving teeth from stains.
New Sam Adams Mix Pack
Samuel Adams has re-released its limited edition Latitude 48 IPA Deconstructed 12-pack. Rolling out nationwide, the variety pack includes two bottles of Latitude 48 IPA, as well as “deconstructed” versions of the brew, each made with just one of Latitude 48’s five hop varieties. The five offerings include two bottles each of East Kent Goldings IPA, Hallertau Mittelfrueh IPA, Simcoe IPA and Zeus IPA, as well as Mosaic IPA, which makes its debut following the addition of Mosaic hops to Latitude 48’s recipe for the first time last year. The Latitude 48 IPA Deconstructed 12-pack is currently available for a limited time, priced at $15.99-$18.99.
New Jacks Abby Beer
Framingham, Massachusetts-based Jack’s Abby Brewing, LLC is celebrating its third anniversary in business with the release of Framingham Lager. Framingham Lager is an American-style lager brewed wholly from 2-row malts and real hops. It will be available in 12-packs throughout Massachusetts and on draft only in its hometown. The family-owned craft brewery will donate a portion of the beer’s proceeds to the Downtown Framingham Renaissance in an effort to revitalize the city’s downtown. The brewery says it increased production capacity last year from 7,000 barrels to 18,000 barrels.
What the heck is ice wine, anyway?
Nice overview of ice wine
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/06/16/what-heck-is-ice-wine-anyway/
A Sommelier Explains How To Tell If Your Wine Is High Quality
Three Things to look for in a quality wine. Nice guide
http://www.businessinsider.com/recognize-high-quality-wine-2014-6#ixzz34ubsPYfT
Ordering Wine on Date Night
Impress your date by picking the perfect wine.
Its mentioned NOT to smell the cork. I always say at least look at it!
Make sure cork info matches the bottle you bought.
http://www.lamag.com/liquidla/2014/06/16/ask-whit-ordering-wine-on-date-night
Sales of Mexican Wine Growing In Spite of Odds
Interesting read on status of wine making in Mexico.
Biggest problem is government support.
How to Choose a Cooking Wine
Wine Folly Blog On Cooking With Wine.
I Always Love To Use Sauvignon Blanc As It Has Great Acidity
Five of the Strangest Drinks from Around the World
Hold The Snake Please!
http://chilledmagazine.com/Top_Fives-detail/five-of-the-strangest-drinks-from-around-the-world/
Wine Descriptions: Those Words May NOT Mean What You Think
Bloggers Interesting View On Descriptions Used In Wine Reviews
WOMEN ARE BETTER TASTERS THAN MEN
Always A Well Know Fact In Wine Education. More Scientific Data
Occasional glass of wine could save your eyesight
Another Study Of The Health Benefits Of Wine
NEW DEFINITIONS TO CHANGE MEANING OF “CRAFT”
The definitions surrounding craft beer by allowing brewers to use rice or corn rather than just barley malt and allowing breweries producing up to 6 million barrels a year (rather than 2m) to call themselves “craft”.
New Look For Avalon Wine
New Look But STILL Tasting Great! Once Voted Best Value Cab By Robert Parker.
Purple Wine Co.’s Avalon Winery has renamed and redesigned the packaging for its flagship California AVA-designated Cabernet Sauvignon. Making its debut with its recently-launched 2012 vintage, the wine’s updated look prominently features the new name—CAB—and a bolder logo design. The 2012 Avalon CAB, which is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah, 7% Zinfandel and 4% Merlot, is priced at $12 a bottle and currently available both on- and off-premise nationwide. Based in Graton, California, Purple Wine Co.’s portfolio also includes the Bex, Four Vines, Cryptic and Alto Cinco brands.
Prosecco Is Up
Shipments of Prosecco DOC wines to the U.S. were up 24% to approximately 25 million bottles (2.1m cases) last year, according to the Prosecco DOC Consortium. The U.S. represents 16% of Prosecco DOC shipments worldwide, which rose 18% to 155 million bottles last year. After Prosecco’s reclassification beginning with the 2009 harvest, the Prosecco DOC now includes many growing areas whose wines formerly bore the IGT label.
Hey Neighbor How About Jaws On Your Beer?
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is re-releasing Narragansett 1975 “Jaws” retro packaging for the summer months in 12-, 18- and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans. The re-release marks the 29th anniversary of the release of the popular film, in which actor Robert Shaw crushed a can of Narragansett. The brewery has partnered with the R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science to support shark conservation efforts in the Atlantic Ocean through sales of the beer. The limited edition cans will be available throughout New England and markets such as New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Washington D.C. and Florida.
TOP 5 CLASSIC WINERY VEHICLES
Interesting Winery Items, Cork And Wine Bottle Cars.
WHAT MAKES A TOP CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE?
Interesting Facts On Why Some Years Are Better Than Others For Champagne
COLOUR AND SOUND PROVEN TO AFFECT WINE TASTE
20th June, 2014 by Richard Ross
A multisensory wine tasting experiment has shed new light on how our environment affects the way we taste. The results now show that a change in both colour and sound while we’re drinking can immediately affect the taste of wine by nearly 10%.
6 gluten-free beers you gotta try
We have 3 of the 6 in stock!
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/06/19/6-gluten-free-beers-gotta-try/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 6-7-14
June 7, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
6-7-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
Belmont Bets on a Signature Drink
Race Officials Search for a Winner Among Libations
http://online.wsj.com/articles/belmont-bets-on-a-signature-drink-1401845020
10 Father’s Day Presents for Your Beer-Loving Dad
So on this Day of the Dad, we celebrate him with his favorite beverage and 10 beer-related gifts
6 Summery Sangria Recipes
For punch newbies, this alcoholic drink is usually made with wine mixed with fresh fruit and juice and served over ice
http://www.yumsugar.com/Different-Sangria-Recipes-24084140
Beer Brewing Basics: What You Need to Know to Craft Your Own Brew
Brewing your own beer has many benefits.
Gov. Patrick Pushing to Lift Liquor License Cap
Gov. Deval Patrick is pushing legislation to give cities and towns more control over the number of liquor licenses in their communities.
There’s A ‘Whiskey Crisis’ In America
The surge of interest in whiskey has been a boon for distillers, but it has also led to a shortage of many brands and varietals that has been dubbed a “whiskey crisis” by the media.
http://www.businessinsider.com/whiskey-crisis-in-america-2014-5
Coravin halts sales because of exploding wine bottles
Coravin, the maker of a wine preservation device that costs $300, has stopped selling new units and urges owners of existing units to stop using the device because of a hazard of exploding bottles
http://www.drvino.com/2014/06/02/coravin-exploding/
Unknown Facts About Wine
4 Facts Everyone Gets Wrong About Wine
http://uk.askmen.com/fine_living/wine_dine_archive_500/500_unknown-facts-about-wine.html
Could This New Countertop Device Turn the Beer Industry on Its Head?
At $1,700, the Zymatic won’t appeal to every beer drinker out there.
Bagged Beer Anyone?
Bagged beer? Bagged beer. If wine can do it, I don’t see why beer can’t.
http://www.chipchick.com/2014/06/bagged-beer.html
Watch Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Get Played on Beer Bottles [VIDEO]
SCOTCH AND TEQUILA INDUSTRIES TO SIGN AGREEMENT
30th May, 2014 by Amy Hopkins
Scotch Whisky Association representatives are set to sign a cooperation agreement between the Scotch whisky and Tequila industries next month.
Raising a Toast to Russian Wine
While most foreigners associate Russia with vodka, they may be surprised to know that the country has a far longer tradition of winemaking that dates back 3,000 years
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/arts_n_ideas/article/raising-a-toast-to-russian-wine/501228.html
New KJ Line
Jackson Family Wines’ Kendall-Jackson brand has extended its K-J Avant tier with a new red blend and Sauvignon Blanc. Priced at $17 a 750-ml., the 2012 K-J Avant Red Blend is aged in neutral oak barrels. The 2013 K-J Avant Sauvignon Blanc, meanwhile, is cold-fermented in stainless steel and priced at $14. The pair join K-J Avant’s existing Chardonnay offering, which rolled out in 2011 and retails at $17. The K-J Avant lineup, which has done particularly well among younger LDA consumers, has helped boost Kendall-Jackson above the 3-million-case mark in recent years.
How to Make Weed Vodka, aka ‘Green Dragon’
The cannabis tincture is a simple enough concept but the methods of creating this weed vodka varies depending on who you ask.
http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/06/03/weed-vodka-recipe/#Hu7erUupTEWgYguE.99
Bars vs. grocery stores: Mapping America’s beer belly
great new map worked up by FlowingData.com, a Web site that specializes in all kinds of nifty visualizations:
Preservation of wine without sulphite addition
A new method for preservation of liquid foods, working at moderate temperatures and therefore referred to as “cold pasteurization,” is the so-called pressure change technology,
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140603135712.htm
What causes a flushed face after drinking wine?
Why your face gets red after a drink of wine
http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/06/03/causes-flushed-face-drinking-wine/
ALCOHOL-DETECTING LASER DEVELOPED
3rd June, 2014 by Lauren May
Catching drink drivers could soon be as simple as pointing a laser, thanks to the development of a device that can detect the presence of alcohol inside a moving car.
Warning labels for wine?
The California Legislature has taken the first step toward putting warning labels on beverages containing high amounts of sugar, saying it contributes to health problems. Can wine be far behind?
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20140604/lifestyle/140609882
5 Lesser-Known Varietals You Should Add to Your Wine Rack
The black-and-white, Cabernet-and-Chardonnay world has faded.
http://food52.com/blog/10497-5-lesser-known-varietals-you-should-add-to-your-wine-rack
Really? 3 Surprising Things About Pinot Noir
some quirky factoids and some common misconceptions about my favorite grape
http://www.girlandthegrape.com/uncategorized/really-3-surprising-things-pinot-noir/
How We Rate Wines
Great chart that shows how major critics rate wine
https://www.easyvino.com/static/images/blog/20120210-how_we_rate_wine.png
The Secret’s In The Sugar: Lower-Alcohol Wines Are Taking Off
Big, bold wines have their fans. But with the arrival of summer, make room for a bumper crop of lighter, more subtle wines.
New trademark to certify quality Chinese wine
A new trademark promises to help customers identify quality Chinese wines on the market.
http://news.asiaone.com/news/soshiok/new-trademark-certify-quality-chinese-wine
Are wine tasting notes a load of old drivel?
A prank in a London branch of Tesco helps illustrate how ridiculous so much of what’s written about wine really is, says Jake Wallis Simons
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/10880886/Are-wine-tasting-notes-a-load-of-old-drivel.html
Red Wine Compound May Improve Memory, Study Suggests
A substance found in red wine and dark chocolate that has been touted for its supposed anti-aging effects may improve people’s memory
http://www.livescience.com/46139-red-wine-compound-may-improve-memory.html
5 Simple Rules for Wine and Barbecue Pairing
It doesn’t have to be all beer at your barbecue
http://www.thedailymeal.com/5-simple-rules-wine-and-barbecue-pairing/6514
Top 7 Beer and Candy Pairings for Summer Parties
Draft Beer Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Named Most Innovative New Product, Complete Tasting Menu
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-7-beer-candy-pairings-210300775.html
Rhône Fast Facts
Facts about the Rhone in France
http://www.rhone-wines.com/planet-rhone/article/rhone-fast-facts
ALCOHOL HAS ‘LITTLE EFFECT’ ON MEN’S FERTILITY
6th June, 2014 by Lauren May
Drinking alcohol and smoking will not harm a man’s fertility, but sustained exposure to daylight could, researchers have found.
CHAMPAGNE MATURATION ‘A MYSTERY’
6th June, 2014 by Patrick Schmitt
The majority of Dom Pérignon consumers have no understanding of the Champagne maturation process, according to the prestige cuvée’s winemaker Vincent Chaperon.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 5-24-14
May 24, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
5-24-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
THE BBQ WINE PAIRING CHART
A great backyard BBQ would not be complete without great wine to wash down all the food
Memorial Day Cocktails
Memorial Day is more than just a nice day off of work and an excuse to have a BBQ.
http://chilledmagazine.com/Whats_Chilling_Right_Now-detail/memorial-day-cocktails/
WINE HEADACHE CURES
we want to clear up one common misconception that surrounds wine headaches: sulfites do not cause headaches.
Study: Oaky taste lingers longer than fruity, apple flavor in Chardonnay
The oaky taste of Chardonnay fermented in wooden barrels really does linger on taste buds longer than the fruity, apple flavor
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/05/18/3200795/study-oaky-taste-lingers-longer.html
New Black Box
Constellation is extending its Black Box wine brand with a new California Pinot Noir offering. Retailing at $24.99 a 3-liter box, the new entry joins 10 other varietals offered by Black Box in 3-liter format (the brand also includes five varietal wines in 500-ml. Tetra Paks).
Constellation says the addition of Pinot Noir to Black Box should help the brand cross 4 million nine-liter cases this year. An Impact “Hot Brand,” Black Box rose 27% to 3.4 million cases last year, and has nearly doubled since 2010. Top competing brand Bota Box, part of DFV Wines’ portfolio, also recently added a Pinot Noir to its stable.
The Balvenie Introduces Its 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask Whisky
Limited and Collectable Release Embodies the Delights of Whisky Drawn from an Individual Cask of a Single Distillation
TOP 10 CRAFT VODKA BRANDS
While the big players continue to dominate the global vodka scene, there is a host of craft distilleries driving innovation in the category.
RAPPER PITBULL FILES LAWSUIT OVER COCKTAIL NAME
Rap star Pitbull is suing the New Amsterdam Spirits Company over the name of its vodka cocktail, The Pit Bull.
Wine tasting + perfume = disaster
perfume takes a lot away from a really pleasant experience.
http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2014/05/20/wine-tasting-perfume-disaster/
Cocktail-Making Robot Promises to Pour ‘Perfect Drinks’
The open-source Barobot is an automated cocktail mixer that can hold up to 12 bottles of liquor at one time
http://eater.com/archives/2014/05/20/cocktailmaking-robot-promises-to-pour-perfect-drinks.php
The Rise in Cinnamon Imitators Hasn’t Slowed Fireball Whiskey
Fireball will be one of the top five spirits brands
Selectmen approve Hopkinton MA Farmers Market wine samples
Selectmen approved seasonal liquor licenses for Zoll Cellars Winery of Shrewbury and Vandervalk Farm in Mendon to give out 1-ounce samples of wine
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140520/NEWS/140529427
NEW RTD STOLI GINGER BEER LAUNCHES IN US
21st May, 2014 by Melita Kiely
Stolichnaya Vodka has launched a new RTD in the US called Stoli Ginger Beer in celebration of the classic Moscow Mule Cocktail.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/05/new-rtd-stoli-ginger-beer-launches-in-us/
The Dilemma with Organic vs Non-Organic Wine
Let’s find out why organic wines face a dilemma in the US and what you can do to drink more green.
STUDENTS INVENT FIRST HANGOVER FREE ALCOHOL
21st May, 2014 by Lauren May
Three US college students have claimed to have invented the world’s first alcoholic malt beverage capable of preventing a hangover.
Red Wine: It May Stain Your Teeth But It Fights Cavities
What a glass or two of red wine can do to your pearly whites!
http://inventorspot.com/articles/red-wine-it-may-stain-your-teeth-it-fights-cavities
Pernod Ricard launches ‘Wise Drinking’ mobile app campaign
Cool new app! Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has launched a free digital application designed to promote responsible
http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/05/22/pernod-ricard-launches-wise-drinking-mobile-app-campaign
TTB Reconsiders Use of “Estate Bottled” Following a Winery Sale
Interesting read on “estate bottled” rules
http://strikeandtechel.com/2014/05/21/ttb-reconsiders-use-of-estate-bottled-following-a-winery-sale/
Oenophiles Confirm Fruity Flavors Finish First
Wine researchers find that fruity flavors tend to finish quickest on the palate, whereas oaky flavors linger longer–as aficionados have long claimed.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/wine-fruity-flavors-finish-first/
Fountain Aerating Wine Glass Is The McMansion Of Stemware
New wine gadget! The Fountain Aerating Wine Glass is like a modern day Greek fountain
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/22/self-aerating-wineglass_n_5364394.html
Yuengling will enter Rhode Island in June
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce that it is expanding the distribution of its highly sought-after brands to the state of Rhode Island.
Beer 101
here’s an overview of some of the most popular styles of beer, plus serving tips to bring out the best in each one.
http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/beer-101/
TOP 10 SCOTCH CONSUMING NATIONS
Scotch whisky continues to be one of the most popular and valuable categories in the spirits industry, but which nations favor it the most? We are #1
Johnny Appleseed Cider
Anheuser-Busch in April unveiled Johnny Appleseed, its first wholly new brand from in eight years. Johnny Appleseed is a refreshingly sweet and intense hard apple cider with a crisp apple bite, the company says. Made in Baldwinsville, NY, with apple juice sourced from apples in the U.S. and around the globe, as well as cider yeast and other natural ingredients, the cider has an ABV of 5.5%. Johnny Appleseed is available nationwide in 12-oz. glass bottles with a twist-off cap in six-packs and 12-packs, and sold individually in 16-oz. and 25-oz. cans. Draught distribution will be available starting this summer.
New Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan rum has introduced a new limited edition. Rolling out this month, Captain Morgan 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum pays tribute to privateer and brand namesake Captain Henry Morgan, who raided and captured Panama City’s Fort San Lorenzo in 1671. The 35%-abv offering features a blend of spices and is finished in Spanish oak. Captain Morgan 1671 Commemorative Blend Spiced Rum will be available nationwide, priced at $19.99 a 750-ml. Captain Morgan, which also added a new white rum ($15.99) earlier this year, grew U.S. volume 0.9% to 6.4 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank.
Why don’t alcoholic drinks have nutrition labels?
Shouldn’t beer, wine, and liquor be subject to at least the same labeling requirements as pomegranate juice?
http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/FEATURES08/305220211/1025/features/
Don’t Order Wine By The Glass
it’s time to make a big decision: a glass of wine or a bottle?
http://chicagoist.com/2014/05/22/dont_order_wine_by_the_glass.php
Best Alcoholic Drinks For Your Diet
A list of the lowest calorie offering for some classic favorites
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/best-alcoholic-drinks-diet/story?id=23742344
Roche Bros. earns beer and wine license in Wellesley MA, set to give up Bridgewater license
Wellesley continues to approve licenses for stores hoping to sell beer and wine, adding Roche Bros. and The Cheese Shop in the weeks after awarding its first-ever license to Fells Market.
http://wellesley.wickedlocal.com/article/20140522/NEWS/140528376
The big cork debate
THE status of cork as the closure of choice for wine bottles has been under threat for some time.
http://www.bdlive.co.za/life/travel/2014/05/23/wine-the-big-cork-debate
Infused Vodkas
The craze for flavored spirits seems nowhere near exhausted.
http://www.edgeboston.com/style/food_drink/Features/159199/in_the_spirit:_infused_vodkas
New to America, Pine Liqueur
Liqueur which is made with pinecones
New Evan Williams
Heaven Hill Distilleries is extending Evan Williams Bourbon with the summer release of Evan Williams Kentucky Slush to select test markets. The 12.5%-abv pre-mixed cocktail is made with the brand’s Bourbon along with Lemonade, Orange Juice and Sweet Tea flavors and will retail for about $14.99 a 1.75-liter bottle. Running under the marketing tagline of “For Seriously Refreshing Bourbon … Just Chill,” Kentucky Slush will be available June through August in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Evan Williams Bourbon earned 2013 Impact “Hot Brand” honors with 15% growth to 1.65 million cases for the year.
What is the best way for a beginner to learn the basics about wine?
People sometimes forget that even the biggest wine expert once was a beginner! – http://blog.kj.com/what-is-the-best-way-for-a-beginner-to-learn-the-basics-about-wine/#sthash.r4gpz9br.dpuf
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Liquor Industry News/Links 5-17-14
May 17, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
5-17-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
Toast Like You’re at the Preakness
The Kentucky Derby may have the Mint Julep, but the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown held in Maryland on May 17, is all about the Black Eyed Susan
http://chilledmagazine.com/Drinks-detail/toast-like-youre-at-the-preakness/
MA Wine legislation uncorks debate
Another interesting article about MA wine direct shipping.
http://www.lowellsun.com/news/ci_25721669/wine-legislation-uncorks-debate
If you drink wine and care about the planet, cork growers want your attention
production of natural cork has zero waste
How to Sniff and Taste Your Wine Like a Boss
Flavor is a combination of aroma, which is perceived through the nose, and taste, which is perceived in the mouth
https://ca.shine.yahoo.com/how-to-sniff-and-taste-your-wine-like-a-boss-201433626.html
Beer Foamer by Norm Architects
A new invention by Danish studio Norm Architects for Menu is designed to try and make your favourite beer taste even better
http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/10/beer-foamer-norm-architects-menu/
Mark Wahlberg Is Going From Burgers To Beer In New Reality TV Show Deal!
The Big Brew Theory that will be executive produced by Mark!
What’s the deal with white whiskey?
Lets talk moonshine
http://www.nooga.com/166336/whats-the-deal-with-white-whiskey/
‘Whisky: The Manual’ Tells You What To Drink And How
New book by Dave Broom
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2014/03/19/great-new-whisky-book-from-leading-expert/
Alcohol Impairment Chart
This chart is intended as a guide, NOT a guarantee!
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52905
NAPA VALLEY: DEFINING RUTHERFORD DUST
The term “Rutherford dust” gets applied to tasting notes of wines from that part of Napa Valley. But what does it really mean?
https://grapecollective.com/articles/napa-valley-defining-rutherford-dust
The complicated business of recreating a wine aroma
How wine aroma happens is both very simple and very, very complicated.
http://wineoscope.com/2014/05/08/the-complicated-business-of-recreating-a-wine-aroma/
What makes one wine cost more than another?
is the $50 wine really over 200% better than the $15 bottle or are you just paying to finance the winery’s fancy tasting room?
http://wwsnapasonoma.com/what-makes-one-wine-cost-more-than-another/
What Do I Need to Learn About Italian Wine?
Nice review of Italian wines
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2014/05/what-do-i-need-to-learn-about-italian.html
Why Some Wine Smells like a Farmyard
Where do these rustic aromas of farmyard, barnyard, old saddle leather, sweaty socks and cured meat come from?
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-smells-like-farmyard-brettanomyces/
What You Need To Know About Wine Additives
Did you know that there are a lot of wine additives used in producing wine?
http://winefolly.com/review/wine-additives/
Society Of Wine Educators Revolutionizes Certification Process
The Society of Wine Educators announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Pearson VUE testing centers
RESVERATROL BENEFITS IN RED WINE A ‘MYTH’
13th May, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
Having been credited with reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, a new study has found that resveratrol’s health benefits are a “myth”.
TOP 10 RED WINE HEALTH CLAIMS
This week a study claimed that the health benefits of resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, could have been grossly overhyped, despite scientists from across the world repeatedly hailing its benefits.
TOP 10 WAYS TO RECYCLE A BEER KEG
After the success of our top 10 ways to recycle a wine barrel, we decided to turn our attention to beer, discovering a host of weird and wonderful ways to transform the humble keg.
BUFFALO TRACE: ‘NO END IN SIGHT’ TO BOURBON SHORTAGE
12th May, 2014 by Amy Hopkins
Buffalo Trace has claimed that its Bourbon shortages “still remain” and there is “no way to predict” when supply will catch up with booming demand.
US DISTILLERY BREEDS PIGS TO TASTE LIKE WHISKEY
9th May, 2014 by Melita Kiely
A US distillery has embarked on an experiment to see if it can breed pigs that taste like whiskey.
MA Gov. Deval Patrick proposes eliminating liquor license cap, mayors respond positively
Gov. Deval Patrick has proposed to eliminate the cap on liquor licenses in communities around the state, and local leaders couldn’t be drunker with delight.
http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/gov_deval_patrick_proposes_to.html
Wine descriptors
descriptions of what to look for in the aromatics and palate flavors of the wine.
http://www.cdapress.com/news/healthy_community/article_585f5485-2a56-5ea8-b34f-fdeb6f8fcce4.html
10 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know About Robert Mondavi Winery
It’s 10 years since Constellation Brands bought Robert Mondavi Winery. W. Blake Gray pays a visit and discovers Cabernet reigns supreme.
Uproot Wines uses a visual “Flavor Palette” to represent the various notes in each bottle.
instead of a traditional wine label featuring the variety and year, they use a bold color block system on the front of their bottles and move the other information to the back label.
http://www.psfk.com/2014/05/color-block-wine-flavor-label.html#!NGjxb
Wente Vineyards Update
;Livermore, California-based Wente Vineyards has revamped the packaging for its flagship wine portfolio. Featuring a more contemporary look and updated color scheme, the Wente Vineyards redesign also places added emphasis on Wente’s Single Vineyard and Estate Grown designations. To better differentiate the two tiers, Single Vineyard labels now include a signature from winemaker Karl Wente, while Estate Grown labels feature a watermark of the Wente family’s Cresta Blanca estate. Debuting later this month, the redesigned packaging will be available at retail nationwide. Along with its eponymous brand, Wente Vineyards—an Impact “Hot Brand” up 16% to 335,000 cases in 2013—the company also produces Entwine, a brand launched in partnership with the Food Network.
Can making your wine listen to music improve its flavour?
Its the latest bonkers trend to come out of the viticulture industry – and although, yes, it’s almost certainly nonsense, it’s no stranger than a lot of ideas kicking around in the wine world
A summer reading list for wine fans
What kind of person reads a 620-page book listing all 2,000 native Italian grapes? Or an off-the-wall mystery that involves murder in a vineyard in Provence?
Why, it’s one of us — a wine fan
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/14/4116934/book-it-a-summer-reading-list.html
The most overrated white, red varietals
What other varietals do I regularly find to be overrated?
http://www.rgj.com/story/life/food/2014/05/15/janes-wine-overrated-white-red-varietals/9046133/
Book by News’ Beer Nut examines history of Boston brewing
MetroWest Daily News reporter Norman Miller, who pens the Beer Nut column, recently changed tack, however, and shifted his attention backward. His new book, “Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in the Hub,”
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140515/News/140517782
Vermont needs credit for new IPA style beer
Whether you love it or hate it, the India pale ale, or IPA for short, continues to get the most coverage of any beer style in the United States
Six Ways To Keep Opened Wine Fresh
What’s the best way to keep an unfinished bottle of wine tasting fresh?
HOW TO OPEN A WINE BOTTLE, WITH A BIKE PUMP
15th May, 2014 by Neal Baker
We’ve all been there – settled down for a picnic with a lovely bottle of red in the hamper, and the realisation dawns that you haven’t packed a corkscrew. But now you need not despair, especially if you have cycled to your secluded spot…
This Buds For You!
Anheuser-Busch InBev has launched new red, white and blue packaging on Budweiser cans and bottles as part of an initiative aimed at helping military families. Using codes on the packaging, consumers can donate $1 to military families. The company expects the codes and contributions from wholesalers to account for up to $3 million in donations, which will provide more than 600 scholarships to families of soldiers killed or disabled in action. Budweiser partnered with the foundation in 2010 and with its wholesalers has raised almost $10 million to date.
New Josh Red Blend
Josh Cellars brand, and is eyeing other opportunities across the burgeoning red blend category. Josh Cellars’ new offering, Legacy, is a blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah that retails at around $15. It joins a brand portfolio that includes Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varietals ranging from $14-$17 a bottle.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 5-9-14
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
Four Great California Wine Country Recipes for Mother’s Day
Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day lunch of recipes inspired by California wine country’s fresh, seasonal ingredients
http://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/04292014
31st ANNUAL San Diego International Wine Competition
This is one of the largest competitions in the nation with over 1000 entries from 17 countries. Results:
http://www.sdiwc.com/results_sd.html
Coppola Winery
Coppola Winery Is A Sonoma Disneyland For Wine Lovers
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-297-19103-coppola-winery.html
Marsala Vs Vernaccia. The charm of the competition for the first DOC
Every detail historical and cultural heritage is fundamental in marketing strategies. And so break out the “provincialism” claiming primates of all kinds should discern their own wine from all the others
http://www.teatronaturale.com/article/4720.html
Keep the Licenses Flowing
Cambridge MA does well eschewing Mass. liquor regulations
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2014/5/5/keep-the-licenses-flowing/
How to Build a Beer Book Library
There is a certain comfort and security that comes with a shelf or bedside table piled high with books; a tangible sense of knowledge available for your consumption.
MA Wineries could hold free tastings if law passes
Massachusetts wineries may soon be able to offer free samples of their products.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140502/NEWS/405020329