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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 04-20-18
April 20, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Bourbon Barrel Aged Wines
April 20, 2018Exploring Bourbon Barrel Aged Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday April 19th 2018
Exploring Bourbon Barrel Aged Wines
Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi
Bourbon barrel-aged wines are trending!
We will explore wines that are aged in used Bourbon Barrels.
Did you know bourbon barrels by law need to be 100 percent new American oak, and heavily charred, there is an amazing amount of flavor remaining in the wood.
Lets talk, taste and explore!
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The Wines:
Wine #1
2016 Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay
750ml $12.99
Wine #2
2016 Beringer Bros Red Blend Bourbon Barrel
Wine #A
2014 Cooper And Thief Barrel Red Blend
750ml $25.99
Wine #3
2016 Robert Mondavi Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml $12.99
Wine #4
N/V Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml $17.99
Wine #5
2015 Fetzer 1000 Stories Zinfandel Barrel Aged
750ml $17.99
Wine #6
N/V Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz
750ml $17.99
Wine B
2016 Cooper & Thief Tequila Aged Sauvignon Blanc
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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-16-18
April 16, 2018
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An intro to beer for non-beer drinkers
What Does it Mean When the Same Grape has Different Names?
Here’s How Enormous Pot Sales Could Get With Legalization
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Nonprofit Finds Trace Amounts of Arsenic in Popular Beer, Wine Brands
The culprit? Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer.
Searching for Chocolate in Wine
Why do some wines taste or smell of chocolate?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/03/searching-for-chocolate-in-wine
Anheuser-Busch Recalls Certain Stella Artois Bottles in US and Canada
In a press release, A-B, the world’s largest beer manufacturer, said a packaging flaw in some 11.2 oz. bottles manufactured by an unnamed European third-party vendor “may cause a small piece of glass to break off and possibly fall into the beer.”
Bacardi Targets Cognac, Whisky Drinkers With Premium Portfolio Revamp
Bacardi is looking to bring more consumers into the high-end rum category with a major revamp of its upscale range. The rum giant has added two new premium offerings—Bacardi Añejo Cuatro and Gran Reserva Diez—to the portfolio of its flagship brand. According to Bacardi, the move is expected to tap nascent trading-up trends within the U.S. rum category, which, thus far, has premiumized at a far slower pace than other spirits segments like Tequila and whisk(e)y.
“It’s no secret that rum has been on the decline for the past 10 years. But where we’re seeing growth is within the premium side of the category,” says Bacardi vice president Ned Duggan. “There’s massive opportunity, as rum is the final spirits category whose volume remains predominantly within the standard segment. Only 15% of the value of the rum category is at the premium-plus level.”
The newly launched Bacardi Añejo Cuatro and Gran Reserva Diez retail at $20 and $40 a 750-ml., respectively. They join Bacardi’s existing Gran Reserva Limitada ($100) and Reserva Ocho ($30) labels, with the latter also receiving a packaging update as part of the portfolio refresh. Reserva Ocho has a current U.S. volume of roughly 30,000 cases, while Gran Reserva Limitada sells between 500 to 1,000 cases annually. The revamped portfolio will be targeted toward existing spirits consumers in the 25- to 34-year-old age range, with a focus on metropolitan areas and people who already consume Cognac and whiskies.
Meet the Beer Perfect for Wine Drinkers
American craft breweries are putting a tart twist on classic German-style ales, making fruit-forward, low-alcohol beers perfect for wine drinkers looking to try something different.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/02/fruited-german-style-ales-wine-drinkers-beer/
Women, especially millennials, are driving wine trends
“We do know from our research that 60 percent of wine consumers are women, so of course, women are very important to the wine industry and for reasons beyond those percentages,” said Jennifer Jo Wiseman, vice president of E&J Gallo Winery. “One reason is because women frequently connect to one another and gathering around food with family and friends.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-women-who-wine-0410-story.html
What Is Natural Wine…and Why Should You Drink It?
Perhaps you heard the phrase “natural wine” ten years ago, and it referred to a wine bottled without sulfites. And then you tried said wine and experienced something so funky it was off-putting — or, worse yet, bad — because so-called sulfite-free wines, when made poorly, tend to turn quickly, since sulfur acts as a preservative. This is why, when sommeliers tell us they serve natural wines exclusively, they often feel compelled to immediately follow up with this defensive caveat: “But I’d never serve you bad wine.”
http://www.westword.com/restaurants/what-is-natural-wineand-why-should-you-drink-it-10148062
MARYSE CHEVRIERE ON ILLUSTRATING WINE TASTING NOTES
When wine is described as “hedonistic,” “funky” or “tightly wound,” what do you picture? How would you illustrate “freshly baked bread and sweaty latex gloves morphing to heavenly petrichor and black thick bosomy cherry laced in a spearmint bodice?”
https://www.winemag.com/maryse-chevriere-wine-notes/
FORGET BEER, IRELAND IS ALSO WINE COUNTRY
European wine aficionados traditionally think of France, Italy or Spain when it comes to quality vino.
However, Ireland has had a wine culture that dates back 16 centuries.
Like many countries, the Irish involvement with wine started with monks. Monasteries needed wine for mass and monks made it. So in the 5th century a Cistercian monastery in County Kilkenny started a vineyard.
Ireland is now home to five vineyards in counties including Dublin, Waterford and Cork.
Jim Beam And Bud Partner
Jim Beam and Budweiser have collaborated on a new cross-merchandising campaign and limited-edition beer. Inspired by the “beer and a Bourbon shot,” occasion, the joint marketing push pairs the two brands together at on- and off-premise venues across the U.S., effective immediately. Additionally, Budweiser brewmasters and Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe are set to debut Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager this September. The limited release brew—made with two-row barley and aged on Jim Beam Bourbon barrel staves—will honor the 85th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER POUR YOUR OWN SAKE
All drinking culture is rich with tradition. Unspoken codes and customs find us clinking glasses, buying rounds, and tapping the bar before taking a shot, regardless of our surroundings.
Heineken to Release 18-Bottle CoolerPack This Summer
Heineken is bringing back the CoolerPack, an engineered 18-pack cardboard packaging innovation that allows consumers to chill their Heineken by simply removing the top to the case and adding ice, bringing convenience and occasion-based purchase choice to beer drinkers everywhere.
How Organic Wine Finally Caught On
Overall, less than 5% of the world’s vineyards are organic. In the United States, the world’s largest consumer of wine, only 1% of wine sold by volume was organic.
https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-organic-wine-finally-caught-on
Scratching the Surface of Wine in America
American Wine By the Numbers
https://wineeconomist.com/2018/04/03/us-wine-world/
Don’t judge a wine by its high tech label
Ah, the good old days. Remember when a wine label was pleasantly understated — a time when both the producer and the buyer were focused solely on what was inside the bottle?
http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ac-cn-wine-20180404-story.html
13 CRAZY WINE GLASSES FOR CRAZY WINE DRINKERS
Have a crazy wine drinker in your life for whom you need to get a gift?
https://tipsybartender.com/13-crazy-wine-glasses-for-crazy-wine-drinkers/
Now You Can Buy Alcohol Using A Hashtag – You’re Welcome
Now, for those over 21 years old in the US, Saucey has partnered with LA based start up, Boost Inc. to unlock purchasing via social hashtags and text. You can simply text the hashtag #DUSSE100 to 81000 to buy, or registered Boost users can comment with the hashtag on Twitter or Instagram to easily order a bottle of D’USSÉ V.S.O.P. cognac to be shipped to their door using Saucey’s delivery platform.
Why buyers want super varietal wines 1st, country of origin 2nd
The world of wine is slowly being dominated by what could be referred to as the “Super Varietal”. Grape varieties that now sell the wine far more than the country, the region or even the producer where they are made. Driven by private label and exclusive wine ranges and a number of high profile wine brands that all make the grape variety the hero, it is changing the face of wine buying, particularly in a year when there is so less wine to buy.
Tech start-up bids to demystify ‘baffling’ supermarket wine aisles
The latest version of Corkscrew, an app set up in 2016 to demystify restaurant wine lists and act as a virtual sommelier, will sift through the thousands of supermarket wines to give recommendations based on personal preferences, food pairings and expert reviews.
Cavit Collection Wines Introduces Limited Edition Rosé and Cavit Prosecco
The latest additions to the popular collection. Imported by leading U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International, the new wines will be available nationally at specialty wine and liquor stores nationwide.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/04/03/cavit-collection-rose-cavit-prosecco
How to Pair Indian Food with Wine, Beer and Cocktails
Indian dishes are often well-balanced, and it may not seem like they need the added flavor of a drink, but we spoke with a few experts who all agreed that no matter your preferred beverage there’s always a perfect pairing.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/04/04/indian-food-wine-beer-cocktails/
Would you drink wine for breakfast?
There’s more to breakfast boozing than a Bloody Mary
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/would-you-drink-wine-for-breakfast-a3805851.html
Here’s How Enormous Pot Sales Could Get With Legalization
U.S. pot sales could reach $75 billion by 2030 if the nation fully legalized recreational use, an analyst said in a report Wednesday, potentially making the industry bigger than the U.S. wine market is today.
Three Days Of Glory
Documentary
The hills of Burgundy are covered in legendary vineyards, pristinely manicured, tiny parcels rooted in the planet’s most exclusive soils. The wine growers are hardworking, humble vignerons who work in awe of the vines they farm.
But on April 27, 2016, a brutal frost devastated Burgundy. Some of the producers lost 90 percent or more of their crop before the year has even begun. Still, they press on with the stubborn courage forged by grit and generations of humility before the spiritual gift of the terroir, their soil and landscape, that produces the most stunning wines on the planet.
American project André: The Voice of Wine
American winemaker André Tchelistcheff, premiering at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater this coming Saturday, 7 April.
http://themaestrofilm.com/index.htm
What Will Wine Taste Like On Mars? A Virtual Reality Event.
Have you ever enjoyed a wine on vacation, only to be disappointed when you sip the same wine at home? Context plays a huge role in our enjoyment of food and drink – so it only makes sense that the flavors we enjoy on Earth will taste different on another plant.
https://bottlesfinewine.com/what-will-wine-taste-like-on-mars-a-virtual-reality-event/
Catena Appellation Wines Now Available Nationally
An extraordinary opportunity for wine lovers to taste the unique character of Argentina’s wine sub-regions.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/04/03/catena-appellation-wines-now-available
WHY ONLY TRASHY WINE BARS GIVE YOU GIANT POURS
When you fill a glass with wine, only the top part hits air, while the rest stays “raw.”
Why Is Wine Good for Your Heart?
Is it the alcohol, the resveratrol, or both? A new analysis seeks to better understand how wine benefits cardiovascular health
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Why-Is-Wine-Good-for-Your-Heart
Cover Crops in a Vineyard & How They Benefit the Wine Grapes
Do YOU know WHY vineyards plant a cover crop??
http://siponthisjuice.com/wine-facts-cover-crops-in-a-vineyard-how-they-benefit-the-wine-grapes/
India’s growing thirst for wine
In a country with a billion-plus population and 485 million people above the legal drinking age, India is a market with many opportunities
GMO Yeast Mimics Flavors Of Hops, But Will Craft Brewers Bite?
A team of beer-brewing chemists and geneticists in California has created a genetically modified yeast that produces hoppy aromas and flavors without any interaction with the fragrant blossoms themselves. In other words, they’ve developed a way to make beer hoppy without using hops.
GRAPE GUIDE: CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted, versatile grapes in the entire viticultural world, creating cuvées with flavor profiles all over the spectrum.
Italian Prisoners Are Making One of Their Country’s Most Unusual Wines
The famous Tuscan producer Frescobaldi is helping rehabilitate men through vermentino and sangiovese
Belgian wine production increases 12 %
Belgian viticulture had to deal with weak weather conditions for the second year in a row. Nevertheless, the industry has performed well, with a 12 % production increase and a growing number of growers.
https://www.retaildetail.eu/en/news/food/belgian-wine-production-increases-12
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINESE WINE PRODUCTION
The county fared well in all wine categories. In 2017, it ranked 6th for the number of medals, following traditional wine producing countries like Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Chile, and ahead of South Africa and Greece.
http://www.concoursmondial.com/en/news/latest-developments-chinese-wine-production/
What Does it Mean When the Same Grape has Different Names?
What’s really the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? Syrah and Shiraz? Zinfandel and Primitivo? While these may be the same grape varieties with different names, local terroir can change their flavor more than you think. Learn how it works.
Close up of blue grapes
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/27/same-grape-different-names/
Search for wine ‘smoke taint’ solutions intensifies after Northern California wildfires
The international pursuit of ways to predict how much smoke from a wildfire will end up in finished wine and what to do about it got a boost when the dark clouds of particles pumped out by the massive North Bay fires in October descended on the University of California, Davis, experimental vineyard in Napa Valley.
http://www.sonomanews.com/business/8188016-181/search-for-wine-smoke-taint
Myth-busting the taste of Arizona wine
If you think Arizona wine doesn’t compare to wine made in Sonoma or Napa Valley, you’re right.
Arizona wine doesn’t compare, but not for the reasons you may think.
http://arizonasonoranewsservice.com/myth-busting-the-taste-of-arizona-wine/
Why Smaller Distributors Are Banding Together in a Changing Market
A quick way to scale up is just one benefit of these mergers and acquisitions
Chaptalization: new labeling norms could force European winemakers to list sugar as an ingredient
Europe’s drinks sector announced plans [in March] to inform consumers more about the energy content and ingredients in beer, wine and spirits in a self-policing move, but critics said much of this information would only be available online.”
https://dobianchi.com/2018/04/05/sugar-wine-alcohol/
Best Time of Year for Chardonnay? You’d Be Surprised.
December, unsurprisingly, is the month of the year when interest exceeds any other.
http://www.enolytics.com/enolytics101/2018/4/6/best-time-of-year-for-chardonnay-youd-be-surprised
One wine writer asks wine lovers to reflect on their standards
You might also realize that you have been too rigid about some other aspect of wine drinking. Letting go of that hang-up might increase your enjoyment.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-wine-rules-0406-story.html
What does wine made from Concord grapes taste like?
Concord grapes are native to the eastern United States, and most of the wines made from these grapes are made in an off-dry style (they taste pretty sweet).
http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/What-Does-Concord-Grape-Wine-Taste-Like-56292
New label aims to help drinkers find eco-friendly wines
The new “California Certified Sustainable” logo was just approved for use on 2017 vintage wines by the California Su4tainable Winegrowing Alliance
What Does Minerality Mean When it Comes to Wine?
Wine does not, of course, taste like rocks.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/mineral-wines
An intro to beer for non-beer drinkers
There are actually two “types” of beer – craft beer and big beer.
http://abc7.com/food/an-intro-to-beer-for-non-beer-drinkers/3313105/
Argentinian wine beyond Malbec
For many people, Agentinian wines are associated with just one grape – malbec.
But there are plenty of others to try
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Attleboro MA man brews up idea for beer-making league
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China’s Tariffs Are Sobering News for California’s Wine Country
China is one of California’s biggest importers of wine
China just announced plans to add a 15% tariff on U.S. wine
Why is it becoming harder to buy wine online?
Shipments to quite a few states have dropped, but the biggest loss is Illinois and Massachusetts, with tens of thousands of dollars
How to pair wine and cheese like you know everything about both
While it’s convenient and you know, delicious, there’s actually a scientific explanation behind it, with numerous studies finding the strong flavor of cheese accentuates the dominant flavors in wine.
https://nypost.com/2018/03/23/how-to-pair-wine-and-cheese-like-you-know-everything-about-both/
Wine-bottle pool floats will rule your summer Instagram feed
What beats giant unicorn and swan pool floats? Man-sized, buoyant wine-bottle floats, sure to dominate Instagram feeds all summer long.
https://nypost.com/2018/03/23/wine-bottle-pool-floats-will-rule-your-summer-instagram-feed/
Vegan and vegetarian wine: does it really matter to the wine consumer?
Vegans beware: there are two fairly common non-vegan methods of clarifying wine
Wine Coolers Are Back And Here Are A Few Worth Trying
Wine coolers have come a long way since the 1980s. In those days, brands like Bartles & Jaymes and their cloyingly sweet “wines” reigned supreme. In the height of the John Hughes era, everyone drank these sugary drinks — which tasted more like soda than wine. They were cheaply made, low in alcohol, and high in sugar and extra additives. Not surprisingly, they usually led to a wicked hangover.
https://uproxx.com/life/wine-coolers-are-back/
MARSELAN: CHINA’S NEW FAVORITE GRAPE
The red grape, which has its roots in the French town Marseillan on the Mediterranean coast, first popped up in China in 2001 and when the debut vintage was introduced in 2003, responses were warm and receptive.
How obesity dulls the sense of taste
Obese mice had about 25 percent fewer taste buds than lean mice in study
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180320141339.htm
On Tasting Notes
There are few aspects of wine culture as reviled, ridiculed, and distrusted by the public as tasting notes. To many, they symbolize everything that is wrong about wine: the obscure and absurd nature of the language; the obsession with ludicrously trivial aspects; the sheer amount of fresh manure it seems to involve. Every single thing about it feels wrong.
https://medium.com/@peter.pharos/on-tasting-notes-8e5b0d5226ba
What Is The Role Of Native Yeast Versus Cultured Yeast In Winemaking? Ask The Expert!
This microscopic fungus is a big deal in the world of winemaking.
https://www.reversewinesnob.com/native-yeast-versus-cultured-yeast-in-winemaking
Why do most wines require preservatives when beers don’t?
There are two key differences between beer and wine. Firstly, beer is usually pasteurised, while wine is not. And secondly, beer is packaged while it still contains the carbon dioxide produced during fermentation. Wine has lost most of its CO² by the time it’s bottled and needs a preservative, usually sulphur dioxide.
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Boston Beer Releases New Truly Spiked & Sparkling Wild Berry Flavor
Truly Wild Berry, a clean spiked sparkling water with only 100 calories, 1 gram of sugars, 5% Alc./Vol. and naturally gluten-free.
Getting to the Root of Terroir
Winemakers discuss how to best reveal site specificity
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/getting-to-the-root-of-terroir/
PAINT AND WINE PARTIES ARE ON THE RISE
Bust out the bottles and brushes, because the new craze for wine lovers involves canvas
https://www.winemag.com/find-paint-wine-parties/
Why doesn’t wine come in square bottles?
Wine bottles—and glass bottles in general—were initially round because they were made by glassblowers, and that was the easiest shape to make and replicate.
http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Why-Are-Wine-Bottles-Round-Not-Square-56212
The must-know trend in Boston’s evolving wine scene, according to one of the city’s youngest sommeliers
Lauren Hayes of Pammy’s in Cambridge believes in small lists and small-production wines.
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Learn How to Pair Asparagus with Wine
Spring is finally here, opening up a new wealth of pairing options for seasonable vegetables. We look at asparagus, from how it pairs with Muscat and Riesling to its hangover-fighting enzymes.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/26/pairing-asparagus-wine/
Bottoms Up: These Sandals Are Made From Recycled Wine Corks
Could drinking wine be good for your feet? Sort of, says one sandal brand focused on sustainability.
Wine Legislation Roundup: A Consumer’s Guide to 2018 State Politics
Your state legislature is in session. What bills are your representatives debating that could impact your access to wine?
Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island legislators are considering making out-of-state retailer-direct shipping into their states legal. In New York, the proposed bill would allow reciprocal shipping, meaning only licensees in states where retailer-direct shipping is also legal may ship into New York.
United States Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Consumer-Guide-2018-State-Politics
Calories in Apothic Red Wine
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Open a Bottle of Wine With Your House Keys
http://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/how-to-open-a-wine-bottle-with-a-key-156811
Attleboro MA man brews up idea for beer-making league
The Attleboro-based National Brewers League will pit teams of three to five brewers against each other, vying to brew the best lager beer. Results will be judged by fans who pay admission to tastings at American Legion and VFW halls.
JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET LAUNCHES CAVIAR-INFUSED VODKA
Flamboyant Frenchman Jean-Charles Boisset has branched out from wine into the world of spirits with a new collection that includes a caviar-infused vodka.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/jean-charles-boisset-launches-caviar-infused-vodka/
Buffalo Trace bottles fans’ ‘perfect’ Bourbon
Buffalo Trace is set to release a small batch Bourbon made from a wheat recipe, aged for eight years on the top floors of the warehouses, and bottled at 47.5% abv. The Bourbon will be launched this summer at an RRP of US$39.99 per 750ml.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/buffalo-trace-bottles-fans-perfect-bourbon/
Exciting wine facts to remember
There are 9,654 wineries in the U.S., up 9 percent, and California has 4,392 of them. Oregon has 774, Washington 772, New York 395 and Texas 391.
http://www.modbee.com/living/article207049464.html
Backpack Wine to be Canned by Eastside for Source Code Beverages
Capitalizing on the fast-growing market for canned wine
Macallen 50yo
The Macallan has introduced a new limited edition label, The Macallan 50 Years Old. The 44%-abv release was aged in a single Sherry butt for 50 years, and only 200 bottles are available worldwide. Thirty-five of those bottles—all retailing at $35,000 a 750-ml.—are allocated to the U.S. The whisky will be available starting in April.
Guide To The Various Types of Wine Corks
A wide variety of types of wine corks and bottle stoppers exist to preserve wine. Some winemakers — especially those who mass produce value wines — are using metal twist off caps instead of corks. While cork type (or lack there of) in some ways affects wine flavor over time, as well as our perception of taste, it’s also critical in protecting wines as they age. Some corks are more reliable than others.
https://www.winetraveler.com/wine-resources/types-of-wine-corks/
Don’t Be A Wine Novice, Let Comedian Ben Schwartz Be One For You In New Podcast
- & J. Gallo Winery Launches ‘The Wine Down’ Podcast to Teach You Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Wine
Belvedere unveils ginger-flavored vodka
The new expression is created by extracting fragrant oils from ginger, lemon and grapefruit that have been immersed in Belvedere Vodka.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/belvedere-unveils-ginger-flavoured-vodka/
16 Stylish Wines For Upscale Breakfasts
If you can drink a mimosa for breakfast, then wine for breakfast is fine too. In fact, one could make a pretty strong argument to ditch the OJ altogether and just drink wine.
THE 8 BEST VODKAS FOR MOSCOW MULES, RANKED
Moscow Mules have just three ingredients: vodka, ginger beer, and lime. A rubric that simple asks a lot of each player. The ginger beer should be spicy-sweet but not cloying, and the vodka needs enough structure to stand up to citrus and soda without any boozy burn.
Blue Moon Weed Beer
Blue Moon founder Keith Villa and his wife Jodi are launching Ceria, a new brand of cannabis-infused non-alcoholic craft beverages containing THC, a key psychoactive chemical from cannabis plants. The Villas say that Ceria’s products will be “designed to deliver a consistent user experience with the same onset time as alcohol.” Based in the Denver suburb of Arvada, Colorado, the plan is for Ceria to launch at least three variants of “cannabis beers”—light, regular and full-bodied—where legal by the end of 2018. Ceria is partnered with cannabinoid research firm Ebbu, also based in Colorado. Villa retired from MillerCoors in January after 32 years with the company.
France’s Wine Theme Park Is The Stuff Of Grown-Up Dreams
Admission includes a glass of wine.
t’s called La Cité du Vin — The City of Wine — and you’ll find it in Bordeaux, one of France’s most storied wine regions. The theme park-meets-museum cost 80 million euros to be made, but it was well worth it: It’s become a veritable mecca for oenophiles.
https://www.delish.com/food/a19622924/france-wine-theme-park/
André: The Voice of Wine’ documentary
In an homage to his grand uncle André Tchelistcheff, filmmaker Mark Tchelistcheff has crafted an intimate portrait of the legendary “Maestro” of Napa Valley in “André: The Voice of Wine.”
How green is your wine?
When you hear the phrase “green wine,” do you think of a herbaceous sauvignon blanc from New Zealand? Or does your mind conjure words like “sustainable,” “organic,” and “biodynamic,” which describe responsible growing practices?
https://www.summitdaily.com/explore-summit/events/how-green-is-your-wine/
WHERE IS BARBERA? THE ANSWER MIGHT SURPRISE YOU
f it weren’t for Prohibition and the disruption of the commercial wine trade in California, we’d probably be drinking Barbera today instead of “Napa Valley Cab”
https://www.mynameisbarbera.com/barbera-italian-swiss-colony-wine/
Charles Shaw Launches Shaw Made With Organic Grapes
Charles Shaw Winery, producer of Charles Shaw Wines, aka “Two Buck Chuck,” launched Charles Shaw Wines made with Organic Grapes.
HOW CAN IT BE $3.99???
https://www.winebusiness.com/blog/?go=getBlogEntry&dataid=197292
Smart Cellars: New CorkGuru Digital App Helps Restaurants Harness the Business Value of Their Wine Programs
Digital wine app delivers wine purchasing intel and cellar management to restaurant owners, makes ordering and tracking wine preferences easier for guests
A HANDS-ON GUIDE TO THE WINES OF IDAHO
The bulk of vintners in Idaho don’t own their vineyards or often even produce their own wines, which is an odd decision in most of the winemaking world.
The Science of Pét-Nat Wines
How interrupting fermentation enables winemakers to create semi-sparkling wines
Bota Box Introduces Campaign For Bota Box Sippers
Alternative packaging trend continues with “one-sip-at-a-time” option
Delicato Family Vineyards has introduced the new Bota Sippers, a coffee pod-sized product for those who want wine ‘one sip at a time.’
UFO Pink Lemonade Shandy
Sunny, citrusy, and fun, UFO Pink Lemonade Shandy is the perfect summertime beer. Find your beach chair, grab a 6-pack, add some friends and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a sensational summer day
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A more nuanced approach to upgrading your wine palette
Going to a wine shop should expose you to someone with expertise who can ask you questions about what you’re drinking and suggest the next logical step. Logic doesn’t dictate going from $15 to $100. If you’re sold that bill of goods, leave and don’t return to that wine retailer.
Take any discount deals on wine at grocery stores
A supermarket is not a true wine store, but it likely is a place where you buy wine. Who can pass up the convenience of buying toilet paper, green beans, and wine in a one-stop shop experience?
Two glasses of wine before bed can help you lose weight, according to actual science
Put down the dumbbells and back away from the treadmill, there’s a new weight loss regime in town
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/5841128/two-glasses-wine-bed-lose-weight-science/
THE MOST EXPENSIVE WINE FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
There are more than 70 countries worldwide producing wine. Historically, 90 percent of the world’s wine came from 15 countries, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization.
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NARRAGANSETT BEER
Narragansett Brewing is an American beer success story. The first ‘Gansett lager debuted in 1890, after which the Rhode Island-born brewery survived Prohibition, became the biggest lager maker in New England, and then, after complications following the 1965 sale of the brewery to Falstaff Brewing Corporation, shut down in the 1980s.
New Mich Ulta And Size
Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) has released Michelob Ultra in 7-ounce bottles in select markets in the U.S. At 55 calories per bottle, the smaller format is aimed at calorie-conscious drinkers looking for a lighter way to indulge. Michelob Ultra 7-ounce bottles are rolling out this month across Texas, Florida, Arizona, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and California. Though the domestic mainstream beer category continues to soften in the U.S., ABI reported double-digit growth for Michelob Ultra last year. The company also recently extended the brand with Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, an expression made with organic grains.
7 science-backed reasons beer may be good for you
A pint of beer a day may come with a host of health benefits
New Bread And Butter
Bread & Butter Wines is adding a new Cabernet Sauvignon to its portfolio. Retailing at $15 a 750-ml., the new entry is California-appellated and will be in limited release this spring with expanded distribution slated for the fall. Bread & Butter, which also features a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is part of the WX Brands portfolio, whose other labels include the Jamieson Ranch Vineyards range (Double Lariat, Reata, Whiplash, and Light Horse), Chronic Cellars, Jelly Jar, Our Daily Wines, Orleans Hill, and Echelon.
Organic Pinot Grigio New DOC
Pizzolato Organic Pinot Grigio Now DOC VENEZIA
https://naturalmerchants.com/organicwines/organic-pinot-grigio-new-doc/
How much should you care about wine?
There are, roughly, three categories of people who drink wine, based on how they view it. This is how much you should care about it in each.
https://medium.com/@peter.pharos/how-much-should-you-care-about-wine-f4ee3d2cfec
From landfill to lipstick: Grape waste as a cosmetic and food ingredient
The global wine industry produces about 14 million tons of pomace every year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and winemakers struggle with what to do with it
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-03/acs-flt021418.php
How to make any wine taste better
Pour off a glass, re-cork the bottle and shake it up. That’s all there is to it!
http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/03/19/how-to-make-any-wine-taste-better.html
THE WINE ENTHUSIAST GUIDE TO ART & WINE
RALPH STEADMAN ON WINE AND LABEL DESIGN
https://www.winemag.com/ralph-steadman-interview/
DISTILLED SPIRITS (GRAIN ALCOHOLS) AND VINEGAR: ARE THEY GLUTEN-FREE?
Distilled alcohol (ethanol) does not contain any gluten.
Jim Beam: a brand history
America’s powerhouse Bourbon brand has been around for a long time and, as The Spirits Business discovers, it shows little sign of slowing down.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/jim-beam-a-brand-history/
NOW YOU CAN PAINT THE TOWN ‘ENGLISH SPARKLING’
UK wine merchant Laithwaites has teamed up with colour institute Pantone to create a bespoke shade called ‘English sparkling’ to mark the growing success of the category.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/now-you-can-paint-the-town-english-sparkling/
NZ’s largest wine region to add size of second largest wine region
Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region, is planning to add the size of the Hawke’s Bay wine region, and some, over the next two years.
Yuengling’s first new year-round beer in 17 years is coming to select markets in April
The new beer is getting a limited release in the first week of April, with central Pennsylvania, Orlando and Tampa markets in Florida, parts of Georgia, Cleveland, Ohio, Rhode Island and Virginia Beach as the six test markets. Wide release in all Yuengling markets are expected by the end of 2018.
Diageo Launches ‘Happy Hour’ Skill For Amazon Alexa Celebrating One Of The Most Spirited Hours In The Day
New Skill for Alexa Brings Bar Environment into the Home
Organic wine boom continues
Organic vineyards have almost tripled in the last seven years / trend towards biodynamics
LIQUOR STORE DENSITY BY STATE
Interesting data from 2014 curious numbers now
Pabst Sued for Saying Some of Its Beer Is Fancier Than It Really Is
He discovered it’s not from an artesian spring in Tumwater, Washington, as the company suggests, but rather from one of America’s most polluted industrial areas outside of Los Angeles. The Sacramento Bee says that last week, he filed a lawsuit accusing the brewery of false advertising.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/03/pabst-blue-ribbon-sued-for-water-used-in-olympia-beer.html
THE RIGHT WAY TO DRINK A CORONA IN FIVE EASY STEPS
Acolytes would likely argue there is no wrong way to enjoy Corona, while detractors turn their noses up at the stuff. There is, however, an art to consuming la cerveza mas fina— lime flip and all
NEW NETFLIX FILM TO BE SET IN NAPA
American actress-turned-producer Amy Poehler is to step into the director’s seat with a new Netflix film called Wine Country set in California’s Napa Valley.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/new-netflix-film-to-be-set-in-napa/
SCIENTISTS ENGINEER ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOPLESS BEER
Scientists in California have developed a method enabling them to produce a beer without the use of hops, or the vast amounts of water it takes to grow them, raising questions on the environmentally-friendly future of beer production.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/scientists-engineer-environmentally-friendly-hopless-beer/
NIH will examine ethics of its study on the health effects of a daily glass of wine
The director of the National Institutes of Health said Tuesday that he has assigned a group of advisers to examine whether any improprieties were committed in a recently begun study of the health effects of moderate alcohol use — research that is being funded largely by the liquor industry.
Declining Beer Sales Lead To Anti-Wine Ads
According to Nielsen data reported last month, between 2006 and 2016, beer lost 10% of market share to wine and spirits.
We Shouldn’t Sacrifice Creativity for Ideology
The production process as much as the climate and geology of the vineyard determines what ends up in the bottle. This is crucial information for the consumer to know and is sometimes more useful than knowing the AVA in which the grapes were grown, which may have so much diversity as to be meaningless.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/03/21/we-shouldnt-sacrifice-creativity-for-ideology/
What Does Wine Do to Your Teeth?
You don’t need to fear a wine-stained smile, if you follow a few simple rules, and wine can even fight cavity-inducing bacteria
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/What-Does-Wine-Do-to-Your-Teeth
The Music of Wine
Pairing wine and sound can be rewarding, and instructive
Romance on the piano!
http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Pairing-Wine-and-Music-with-Harvey-Steiman
BON JOVI ROSÉ SELLS OUT ON ALLOCATION
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi’s Diving into Hampton Water rosé, made in collaboration with Gerard Bertrand, has proved so popular that the entire 2017 vintage has been sold on allocation.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/bon-jovi-rose-sells-out-on-allocation/
Everything You Need to Know About Orange Wine
Though the amber-hued drink has been around for some time, the term “orange wine” was allegedly coined in the early 2000s by a U.K.-based wine importer. It also has nothing to do with citrus.
https://www.dmagazine.com/food-drink/2018/03/orange-wine-dallas-bar-and-garden/
WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TAP THE TABLE BEFORE TAKING A SHOT
Many drinkers believe this demonstrates respect for the establishment and those who work there. Tapping the bar is a way to celebrate the often-unseen folks who made the moment possible, such as barbacks, kitchen porters, delivery truck drivers, locksmiths, and so on.
The Magic of Moscato d’Asti
It’s hard not to fall in love with Moscato d’Asti. This perfumed, sweet Italian white wine is well-loved by wine drinkers of all kinds. Why? Simple: it’s so easy to drink! Of course, if you go beyond the blue bottle bling, you’ll find Moscato d’Asti is much more sophisticated than you might think.
Total Wine & More Sharpens Focus on Winery Direct
“As the wholesalers become consolidated, their ability to handle new projects, new wineries, and new brands, is going to become more and more focused on the big wineries,” he said, “Less focused on family-owned individual wineries. That’s just common sense.”
Trone said his business is about getting more customers in the door and making more money through higher sales or higher margins.
This leaves us as a small business to focus on the 10% of wineries that are not MAJOR COPRERATIONS and not overpriced private labels
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=197021
Drink Better Wine!
U.S. restaurants are among the best in the world, specialty food shops are proliferating, and we have farmer’s markets in every town large enough to feature a traffic light.
But wander down the wine aisle of most supermarkets and you find nothing but the same old same old differing only in the flash of the marketing or the cuteness of the name on the label. It’s really depressing. Hundreds of Chardonnays and Cabs all tasting alike but nary a Austrian Gruner Veltliner or Blaufrankisch.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/03/22/drink-better-wine/
Wine Labels Are Little White Lies With Enormous Implications
If you think that wine labels don’t matter, that they don’t affect the way a wine tastes, think again. What you think about a wine absolutely makes a difference to how much you enjoy it. And labels play a very important role in how you think about what you’re drinking.
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-labels/
Bubbly Blaster Makes Spraying Champagne Even More Fun
The Bubbly Blaster is an exciting new product that aims to make spraying champagne easier, more efficient and more fun than ever before. The device attaches to a bottle of champagne, allowing the user to control a thin stream of champagne using a trigger mechanism.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1758911923/the-bubbly-blaster-champagne-sprayer
How to pair beer with food
Enjoy a glass of stout with your steak or an IPA with your Indian
How your palate (and more) affects tasting wine
You’re baffled.
You’re at a tasting and hear a description of a wine you’re drinking, and think, “What are they talking about? I can’t taste that.”There’s a simple reason.
Internet-connected wine bottle startup Kuvée is shutting down
Though there was significant initial interest in Kuvée — the early bird preorders on Indiegogo sold out in three hours — it wasn’t enough to keep the company going
Are Single-Site Wines Better than Regional Blends?
Wines are known for communicating the terroir of the regions in which they are grown. But in world that’s striving for authenticity, is there still a place for regional blends?
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/22/single-site-regional-blends/
Tito’s vodka lawsuit over ‘handmade’ settled
A US consumer is to settle a lawsuit against Tito’s Handmade Vodka, after arguing that the brand “deceived” drinkers into believing it is handmade.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/titos-vodka-lawsuit-over-handmade-settled/
New Prisoner Wine
Constellation’s The Prisoner Wine Company is extending its lineup with the launch of The Snitch, a new limited offering. Rolling out nationwide, The Snitch is a Napa Valley Chardonnay retailing at $35 a 750-ml. The wine joins The Prisoner Wine Company’s existing range, which is led by its namesake red blend, and also includes the Derange, Blindfold, Saldo, Cuttings, and Thorn labels. Constellation acquired The Prisoner Wine Company from Huneeus Vintners for $285 million in 2016. Impact Databank estimates that the flagship red blend ($47) was up 17.5%, to 165,000 cases in the U.S. last year.
10 UNDERAPPRECIATED ITALIAN VARIETIES
With thousands of years of wine producing culture dating (possibly) more than 6,000 years, Italy is one of the world’s biggest wine producers and few countries have more indigenous grape varieties than the Mediterranean peninsula.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/10-underappreciated-italian-varieties/
How to Avoid Pay-to-Play Violations
The TTB has increased its enforcement budget—here’s what you need to know to stay in the clear
Possibly setting the tone for the $5 million trade enforcement budget was the 2016 Massachusetts Craft Beer Guild settlement with the TTB for $750,000. The settlement resulted from alleged violations that Craft Beer Guild paid “slotting fees” to retailers in exchange for favorable product placement and shelf space.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY A DECADE, RICH PEOPLE INVESTED MORE IN ART THAN WINE
For the first time since 2010, wealthy folks have spent more money on art than “investment grade wine”,
6 Reasons You Don’t Sell all the Wine You Make
The wine business is the most competitive consumer product group in the world. I defy you to come up with a category with more choices and more complexity. Oh, and guess what- every vintage is different!
Wine knowledge is great- in fact its compulsory. But if you own a winery and you think “more education” is going to help you sell more wine, get used to disappointment
http://salisburycreative.com/wordpress_d/6-reasons-you-dont-sell-all-the-wine-you-make/
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Biodynamic Wine Production Illustrated
The video makes a difficult concept come to life with fun illustrations and easy-to-understand messages, keeping the magic of Biodynamic wine production alive, while eliminating some of the mystery!
40 Wines That Changed the Way We Drink
Some wines are good, some are bad, and some are significant. Here are 40 that made a difference.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/40-wines
AMERICA’S DRUNKEST STATES, RANKED
In its report, “America’s Drunkest States,” 24/7 Wall St. has mapped out the rate of adults’ excessive drinking, alcohol-related driving deaths, and general health outcomes in all 50 states—and where some states land may surprise you.
NEW SERVICE OPENS UP JAPANESE WINES TO THE WORLD
A website that specializes in the sale of Japanese spirits has added a new service offering to deliver Japanese wines to anywhere in the world.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/03/new-service-opens-up-japanese-wines-to-the-world/
2017 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Trends for the United States
Wine Tasting Engages Your Brain More Than Any Other Behavior, Says Neuroscientist
It’s all about how we create the flavors.
Glasses lined-up and filled with wine for wine tasting at winery, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina.
https://www.coastalliving.com/syndication/wine-tasting-engages-your-brain-more-any-other-behavior
How to order wine: a blagger’s guide to restaurant etiquette
There’s something very assuring about walking into a bar and knowing exactly what you’re going to order.
Forget taste and smell. Sound is the new way to sell wine to millennials
Podcasts are hot. Around 70 million Americans listen regularly to them
http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/wine/dunne-on-wine/article204365204.html
A to Z Wineworks keeps spot among nation’s hottest wine brands
A to Z volume reached an estimated 285,000 cases in 2017, up 12.8 percent from 2016. That followed on double-digit increases the previous two years.
New Roscato Wines
Palm Bay International has introduced two new red blend offerings under its Roscato brand. Both new entries—Roscato Dark and Roscato Smooth—are a blend of native Trentino red varieties and retail at $13 a 750-ml. Roscato’s new expressions mark the first still wines in the brand portfolio, and will be in national distribution by April 1. An Impact “Hot Brand,” Roscato has more than doubled in size in the U.S. since 2014, reaching 750,000 cases last year.
New Fetzer
Fetzer Vineyards is launching Flatbed Red—a new red blend—to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary. The 13.9%-abv wine features a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and Teroldego and is aged for eight months in both French and American oak. Flatbed Red is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $13 a 750-ml.
U.S. is 4th WORST in organic vineyards among major global wine grape growers
Why the liquor industry wants to get self-driving cars on the road
Automakers and tech firms have long been the ones hustling to get self-driving cars on the street. But they’ve lately been joined by a surprise ally: America’s alcohol industry.
10 best wine and kids food pairings
Grab a glass and get ready to raid your kid’s snack stash!
http://www.wcvb.com/article/wine-and-kids-food-pairings/19435257
Malfy Gin launches orange-flavored expression
Italian gin brand Malfy has added a new expression to its range – Malfy Gin Con Arancia, which is distilled with Sicilian blood oranges.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/malfy-gin-launches-orange-flavoured-expression/
More Winemakers Turn to Aluminium Closures
New research shows the global wine market shifting towards aluminium closures Aluminium closures now account for just under 30% of the total global bottled still wine market, according to research recently conducted by Euromonitor.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/03/14/winemakers-turn-aluminium-closures
What’s your favorite wine? It depends on the season
Working as a wine professional, I’ve been asked many interesting questions, but by far the most difficult is, “What is YOUR favorite wine?”
http://www.themonitor.com/life/vidafood/article_61a79970-2628-11e8-b9dd-eb43f7cf68f1.html
Is it detrimental to a wine to filter sediment through a coffee filter into a carafe?
With the exception of some unfiltered wines, sediment typically doesn’t appear until a wine is about 10 years old
7 Deadly Sins of Wine and Food Pairing
The 7 Worst Wine and Food Pairings
What is a Teinturier Grape?
A teinturier grape is a red wine grape with dark skins and flesh. In contrast, regular red wine grapes have dark skins, but clear flesh. Fittingly, the word “teinturier” comes from the French “to dye or stain.”
Can Science Make Alcohol Safer?
The scion of an Indian pharmaceutical giant spent $35 million to make your martini more liver-friendly. But regulators aren’t raising their glasses just yet.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-science-make-alcohol-safer-1508762361
Apothic Wine Launches New Red Wine Infused With Cold Brew Coffee
A wine brand known for challenging convention through its innovative blends, Apothic has created a one-of-a-kind wine infused with cold brew coffee labeled Apothic Brew that will hit shelves nationwide on April 1st.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=196792
Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles
The world’s leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process, according to a major study across nine countries published Wednesday.
https://phys.org/news/2018-03-bottled-brands-contaminated-plastic-particles.html
IS THE WINE TRADE SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE AS CONSUMERS?
The conversation around wine education has focused on different types of consumer for a long time – how best to market those who don’t give a fig about where the wine comes from and only about how it tastes as opposed to wine geeks who want to know everything possible about terroir and winemaking.
http://winemag.co.za/marthelize-tredoux-is-the-wine-trade-speaking-the-same-language-as-consumers/
Self-serve dispensing technology encourages exploration in alcoholic drinks – but could also challenge brand loyalty
With self-serve dispensing technology gaining momentum in the market, it is becoming easier for consumers to explore new types of drinks. This presents drinks manufacturers with new opportunities – but could also challenge brand loyalty, says GlobalData.
Robust Sales for Premium, Small-Production Wines Latest Wine Industry Metrics
Report finds smaller wineries enjoying strong sales
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/196809/Robust-Sales-for-Premium-Small-Production-Wines
Should wine be savored or guzzled? For true pleasure, mindset matters
Wine is at its best and most powerful when it is paired with food in an extended dining experience.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-how-to-savor-and-enjoy-wine-20180314-story.html
How a soak in a tub of wine remedied my crushing stress and anxiety
’m probably not the only one who has said they could dive headfirst into vat of wine after a long day of meetings, looming deadlines, and tube delays.
http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/15/soak-bath-wine-helped-battle-overwhelming-stress-anxiety-7388606/
Excellent Hospitality Shows Direct Impact on Wine Sales
“Staff Training: Your Best Investment”
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/03/14/excellent-hospitality-wine-sales
Why Some Champagne Producers are Going Organic and Biodynamic
Farming biodynamically and organically in Champagne has traditionally been seen as risky business, but a growing movement is challenging that assumption
A Backstreet Boys Tequila Business Is In The Works
Apparently, “The Boys” performed at Moon Palace, a luxury resort in Cancun, and spoke with Tasting Table about their interest in tequila (but honestly, who isn’t interested in tequila?
Massive Côte du Rhône fine-wine fraud uncovered by French police
Some 66.5 million bottles of wine, the equivalent of 13 Olympic sized swimming pools full of plonk, was falsely sold as high quality Côtes-du-Rhône wine, French officials have revealed.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20180316/massive-cte-du-rhne-fine-wine-fraud-smashed-by-french-police
Losing the booze: five ways to drink less without missing out
Cutting down doesn’t have to be a chore. Try these simple tricks to cut alcohol consumption while maximizing your pleasure
Second Labels and parallel brands
Now enter a new category of “second” wine: the Parallel brand, supported by Ramey and other top-rate wineries. This is a relatively new phenomenon that allows wineries that specialize in some wines to delve into other things without competing with themselves.
Embracing Old Oak Barrels
Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/embracing-old-oak-barrels/
Understanding Barbera d’Asti vineyards
The Barbera d’Asti production zone stretches from the town of Asti, to Alessandria and Cuneo. It is produced in 167 towns in the south of Piedmont, and mainly in the Asti area (116 small towns in the Asti zone and 51 in the Alessandria one).
What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumbles
We’ve all been there – a cork has started to crumble away in your bottle of wine. But what should you do next, and can you drink the wine?
My Favorite New Gadget Is This Machine That Puts Pictures on Beer
Beer Ripples, “a hospitality device that can produce any image or message”
http://nymag.com/selectall/2018/03/my-favorite-gadget-is-the-machine-that-puts-pictures-on-beer.html
2017’S TOP 50 CRAFT BREWERIES, ACCORDING TO THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The 2017 Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies list is led by D.G. Yuengling & Son, Boston Beer Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, and Duvel Moortgat (which owns Ommegang, Firestone Walker, and Boulevard Brewing).
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BURGERS WITH WINE
Pairing burgers with wine surpasses high-low gimmickry. The humble patty is currently in its prime (pun absolutely intended), as chefs elevate black-bean burgers, bacon-topped behemoths, and everything in between with carefully chosen ingredients and housemade condiments.
THE RETURN OF PULQUE: MEET THE ANCESTOR OF TEQUILA
Pulque is produced from the sap of the maguey plant, or agave, which makes it a relative (a very, very ancient relative) of mezcal and tequila. However, pulque is created through fermentation, rather than distillation, a process that begins as soon as the plant is cut into and one which will continue even as you drink it.
To drink better wine, raise your price level
If you want to improve your wine picks, then get into a wine shop or a liquor store, big box store that has a big selection. And yes, you’re going to pay more for better wine.
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring New Zealand Event
March 23, 2018Exploring New Zealand Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday March 22nd 2018
March 22nd 2018
7PM
Exploring New Zealand Wines
Guest Host: Jillian Smith
Located in the South Pacific, with the southernmost vineyards in the world, 1,000 miles east of Australia, New Zealand is a sea of thirst-quenching Sauvignon Blanc. Top 20 in both wine consumption and wine production,
We will of coarse explore Sauvignon Blanc comparing two styles. Did you also know they make a sparkling version? We will have it along with Pinot Gris, Rosé, Pinot Noir AND a Malbec blend yes Malbec from New Zealand!
Jillian will share photos from her trips and tell us all about 7 wines.
These will be great food wines for your Easter meal and gifts!
Jillian Smith Bio
Jillian is the Brand Ambassador for Villa Maria Wine Estates. She has been working with the company since 2014 and has covered the MA, CT, and RI markets. The Boston native has had the opportunity to visit Villa Maria’s properties in New Zealand 3 times to familiarize herself with the vineyards, the winemaking, and the team of individuals who craft the wines. She graduated from UMass Amherst in 2012 with a degree in Economics and French and has completed her WSET Level 3 in wine certifications.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/248228627/
The Wines:
Wine A
2016 Villa Maria Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
750ml $14.99
Wine #1
2017 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc
Wine #2
2016 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc
750ml $16.99
Wine #3
2015 Villa Maria Pinot Gris
750ml $14.99
Wine #4
2017 Villa Maria Rosé
750ml $14.99
Wine #5
2016 Villa Maria Pinot Noir
750ml $17.99
Wine #6
2015 Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Red Blend
750ml $21.99
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How are Eucharistic bread and wine made?
Why Are New Hampshire’s Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
New Poll Shows Broad Support For Laws To Protect Against Misleading Wine Labels
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Hopedale MA man crafts guide to wool and wine
Things always seems to come in pairs – yarn and needles, wine and cheese. One Hopedale resident posed the question – what about yarn and wine?
http://orleans.wickedlocal.com/news/20180304/hopedale-man-crafts-guide-to-wool-and-wine
Wine’s Generations Game
Sales growth is slowing in the U.S. wine market, as Boomers retire and Millennials continue to crash on Mom’s couch
http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Boomer-Gen-X-Millennial-Wine-Trends
Zinfandel is working through its identity crisis
Zinfandel tends to be high in alcohol. If it’s not made carefully, the burn from the alcohol can overwhelm the fruit. Tradition-minded producers strive to make a restrained “claret-style” zin.
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/02/26/zingfangddwel.html
U.S. not really a wine drinking country? Poor showing in per-capita spending indicates huge room for improvement.
WHAT IS CARBONIC MACERATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
There’s a lot of jargon associated with wine, particularly with winemaking. Do most wine drinkers really need to be able to tell if a wine undergoes a punch-down versus a pump-over?
https://vinepair.com/articles/carbonic-maceration-care/
The Ultimate Wine Guide For Beer Lovers
Are you a beer drinker? Maybe wine has never appealed to you, or you have found all the types of wine overwhelming. Who knows the difference between white and red, anyway?
http://www.dailyinfographic.com/wines-for-beer-lovers
Who Is The American Wine Buyer?
The Airlines with the Best Craft Beer, Ranked
Good news for beer lovers: Airlines are catching onto the craft brewing boom. Here’s how 8 major domestic carriers stack up.
Puglia Flourishes with Wines Made from Indigenous Grapes
Once known more for dazzling Adriatic beaches and medieval castles, the Italian region of Puglia is looking to its indigenous grapes (like Negroamaro and Primitivo) to put a spotlight on the region’s wine scene.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/05/puglia-wine-italy/
New Poll Shows Broad Support For Laws To Protect Against Misleading Wine Labels
Global wine alliance calls on U.S. lawmakers to heed consumers’ demand for accurate and clear wine labels
Zero Oxygen Solutions To Release Wine Saver Kit
To use the wine saver, a consumer can insert the ZOS stopper with the attached, oxygen-absorbing cartridge into an open bottle of wine. Then, the wine saver is said to remove the oxygen that causes wine to go bad.
https://www.homeworldbusiness.com/zos-wine-saver-kit-to-debut-at-ihhs/
EVERYTHING YOU THINK ABOUT TANNINS IS PROBABLY WRONG
Tannins are complicated little bastards, and the wine world has turned them into one of the least-understood aspects of wine drinking.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-are-tannins-wine/
Please just admire this guy in his ball pit of beer cans
Apparently 30,000 of them, as per a YouTube video
https://mashable.com/2018/03/07/beer-can-ball-pit/#IJTwaj7AGmql
Get out of your comfort zone with these 10 wines
Out of an estimated 1,200 grape varietals in the world, 65 percent of the wine sold in the United States is limited to seven categories — chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot grigio, moscato, pinot noir and white zinfandel. Chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon account for 35 percent of total consumption, according to the Wine Institute.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ac-cn-wine-20180307-story.html
18 Things Only Wine Lovers Will Appreciate
For some, wine is an acquired taste. For others, it is the nectar of the Gods. These super-fun accessories were made for the latter.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/wine-gifts/view-all/
Tullamore Dew Red Sox Edition
William Grant & Sons’ Tullamore Dew has released a limited edition Boston Red Sox bottle to celebrate the brand’s partnership with the MLB team. The Red Sox Collector’s Edition Bottle will be available exclusively throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont for a limited time, retail priced at $25-$29 a 750-ml. Tullamore Dew rose 11.5% to 240,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Weed or wine?
By far, the biggest game changer to come down the pike in years, the elephant just entering the room, is how will legal marijuana affect wine consumption?
https://www.theunion.com/entertainment/rod-byers-weed-or-wine/
Pabst Brewing Company Launches National Bohemian Crab Shack Shandy
Crab Shack Shandy will be available in 16 oz. can six packs (MSRP: $8.99) and 12 oz. can twelve packs (MSRP: $14.99) in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Crab Shack Shandy has an ABV of 4.2 percent, IBU of 15 and SRM of 5.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: too much of a good thing?
Ask consumers which nation makes the best Sauvignon Blanc on the planet, and most of them will say New Zealand. Very few countries have cornered the market in a single, popular variety like the Kiwis.
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1859
How to bluff as a wine buff
Masquerade as a connoisseur with these tips from The Wine Show’s Amelia Singer
https://life.spectator.co.uk/2018/03/how-to-bluff-as-a-wine-buff/
The Ultimate Guide to Toasting With Sparkling Wine
Champagne isn’t the only bubbly you can use.
https://www.brides.com/story/the-ultimate-guide-to-toasting-with-sparkling-wine
Kevin O’Leary: 3 tips to pick a great bottle of wine for under $20
Kevin O’Leary is famous for his role as an investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,”
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/07/kevin-oleary-3-tips-to-pick-a-great-cheap-wine.html
Wine Term: Cool Climate
The climate greatly affects what wines grow and how they taste. The term “cool climate” refers to wine regions which specialize in varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Captain Morgan targets shot market with Watermelon Smash
Spiced rum brand Captain Morgan has expanded its portfolio of shot-inspired spirits with a new limited-edition flavour: Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/captain-morgan-targets-shot-market-with-watermelon-smash/
Booker’s Bourbon unveils Kathleen’s Batch
Beam Suntory-owned Booker’s Bourbon has unveiled its first bottling of 2018, which honours Kathleen DiBenedetto – the woman who helped launch Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection in the 1990s.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/bookers-bourbon-unveils-kathleens-batch/
The Retailers Changing How We Buy Wine
Today’s wine store is no longer just a place to buy wine.
Retailers in many markets are able to expand offerings to include more corners of the wine world.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/new-wine-retail-best-wine-store-new-york-la/
The Barolo Style Guide
Few wine regions have such clearly defined stylistic differences as the Barolo communes of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/03/the-barolo-style-guide
Why Are New Hampshire’s Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
So much Hennessy is being sold, in fact, that one New Hampshire official is asking state Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to investigate whether the Liquor Commission is turning a blind eye to bootlegging and money-laundering activities.
New Cavit Wines
Palm Bay International is launching two new limited edition wines under its Cavit label. Cavit Rosé, which is rolling out nationally now, is made from a proprietary blend of native Trentino red grapes and retails at $9 a 750-ml. Cavit Prosecco, retailing at $15, is comprised of 100% Glera grapes and will hit national distribution on April 1. Cavit, based in northeastern Italy’s Trentino region, is the top-selling Italian wine in the U.S. by volume, led by its Pinot Grigio varietal.
The TTB Gets a Master of Wine
Caroline Hermann is the bureau’s first-ever MW
Making the Case for Wine on Tap
Though the history of kegged wines is a young one, it’s a growing force. Find out how wine on tap offers benefits to the environment, winemakers and adventurous drinkers.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/03/07/wine-on-tap/
WE ASKED 10 WINEMAKERS: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WINE-AND-CHEESE PAIRING?
While most wine and cheese pairings are going to be pretty darn O.K., there’s a special kind of magic when the flavors and textures of your wine and cheeseare well matched. And who better to match them than someone who made one of them? So, we asked 10 winemakers their favorite cheese pairings for their wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-wine-cheese-pairing/
Says the Internet: Corks are the greatest wine closure ever; why use anything else?
Almost all of the wine the world drinks – most estimates are more than 90 percent – isn’t made to age. Most wine is made to drink for dinner that night.
Which wines are most likely to have tobacco aromas?
Tobacco notes are thought to both be a characteristic of certain grapes and the wines made from them, but can also be from the influence of oak barrels, which can add that spicy, tobacco complexity.
http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Which-Wines-Have-Tobacco-Aromas-56167
World Wide Wine Consumption
Why You Should Never Add Ice Cubes To Red Wine
It is a conundrum that never seems to go away – should you put ice cubes in your red wine if you desire a cool drink?
http://socialvignerons.com/2017/05/22/why-you-should-never-add-ice-cubes-to-red-wine/
How are Eucharistic bread and wine made?
The Roman Rite has very specific guidelines about the process.
https://aleteia.org/2018/03/11/how-are-eucharistic-bread-and-wine-made/
People Can Now Drink Wine Inside A Giant Butthole
Folks in Belgium are being given quite the opportunity to drink wine inside of a hotel that has been designed to look like an anus. The hotel is called CasAnus Hotel. And not only is there an anus placed in the middle of a field, but there’s also some lower intestine, with a bar called BarRectum. And yes, I’m a college graduate that just wrote that sentence.
Kim Crawford Looks To Premiumize With New Upscale Range
Constellation’s Kim Crawford is extending at the high end with a new Signature Reserve line of wines. The first entry in the range is a Sauvignon Blanc retailing at $25 a 750-ml., compared with the core brand’s $18 price point. Constellation says the new offering—sourced from the lower Wairau sub-region of Marlborough, New Zealand—is in response to consumer demand for richer, more complex expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, and has big aromatics and a ripe tropical character. Each vineyard parcel is fermented separately in small lots. A total of 20,000 9-liter cases of Kim Crawford’s Signature Reserve Sauvignon Blanc were produced, with 6,800 cases coming to the U.S; the new wine will be available nationwide by the end of this month. Kim Crawford depleted 1.3 million cases in the U.S. in 2017 on growth of 13%, according to Impact Databank.
Craft wine: Does it exist? Can it exist?
Craft wine shouldn’t be about the size of the winery, but about the quality of its products. Otherwise, what’s the point?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/craft-wine-does-it-exist-can-it-exist/
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