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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

07-20-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Beer … who are the big guys? And who are the largest small guys?

5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails

How Wine Gets Bubbly: Traditional Method vs. Charmat Method

Top 10 best-selling rum brands

Looking across our best-selling list, five of the 10 brands witnessed declines,

Tequila-based seltzer range launches in US

Described as “shaking up” the ready-to-drink market, Volley is a new Tequila-based seltzer made with 100% Blue Weber agave Tequila, sparkling water and organic fruit juice.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/tequila-based-seltzer-range-launches-in-us/

CONSTELLATION SELLS MEGA PURPLE TO VIE-DEL

This acquisition positions Vie-Del as a leader in the high-colour concentrate business.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/constellation-sells-mega-purple-to-vie-del/

CELEBRITY DRINKS APP SEEKS CROWDFUNDING

GrapeStars is an online marketplace where celebrities can promote their drinks directly to their followers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/celebrity-drinks-app-seeks-crowdfunding/

TOP 10 BEST-SELLING WINE BRANDS

The following pages show the wine brands that dominate the global market for now.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-best-selling-wine-brands/

7 Unexpected Ways to Use Vermouth in Cocktails

As a low-ABV option, vermouth is even delicious on its own — or with a splash of sparkling water.

https://vinepair.com/articles/7-unexpected-vermouth-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c7e07fe75a-JULY_7_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c7e07fe75a-38937345&mc_cid=c7e07fe75a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Five-Minute Guide to Modern Wine Terms

Like so many fields and interests, the world of wine is booby-trapped with jargon.

https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/food-and-drink/article/five-minute-guide-modern-wine-terms

In what ways do old and new wines smell and taste differently?

That depends greatly on the character of the wine, how young or old it is, and how it has been stored

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/in-what-ways-do-old-and-new-wines-smell-and-taste-differently

Making wine in Pembroke MA

Artis Winery in Pembroke makes half a dozen wines per year using grapes sourced from New York and California.

https://www.wickedlocal.com/photogallery/WL/20200706/NEWS/706009999/PH/1

Why don’t all wines have a vintage date on their label?

The year on the label lets us know when the majority of the grapes were grown and, consequently, the age of the wine in the bottle.

https://www-theglobeandmail-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/life/food-and-wine/article-why-dont-all-wines-have-a-vintage-date-on-their-label/

Never Serve Red Wine With Cheese And Other Nonsensical Wine And Food Pairings

Wine geeks firmly believe that there is a wine that matches up with absolutely everything, with the possible exception of Cheerios.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2020/07/07/never-serve-red-wine-with-cheese-and-other-nonsensical-wine-and-food-pairings/#2a01aa48dfb7

Tariffs on European Wine Backfire on US Wine Industry

The tariffs are now coming up for review by the US Trade Representative (USTR), who will decide whether to continue with the wine tariffs or cycle off wine and place the WTO awarded tariffs on other European products with the goal of pressuring the EU into ending the Airbus subsidies

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/08/tariffs-european-wine-backfire-us-wine-industry

CALIFORNIA HOTEL USES WINE-DELIVERING ROOM SERVICE ROBOT

Rosé, a three-foot robot which uses sensors to travel in the hotel’s lifts and corridors, can deliver groceries, towels and even pet treats to guests.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/california-hotel-uses-wine-delivering-room-service-robot/

What Winemakers Don’t Tell You About Making Wine

Let’s talk about what don’t winemakers tell you about making wine!

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/what-winemakers-dont-tell-you-about-making-wine/?utm_campaign=winemakers-dont-tell-you-started-at-moscato-color-of-wine&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails

Garnishes are a low-stakes investment with a quick and easy return.

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-easy-garnishes-home-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5628486ede-JULY_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5628486ede-38937345&mc_cid=5628486ede&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How We Taste Wine Today

The tasting note, which is widely used to communicate about wine, is a promise of a distinct form of aesthetic pleasure.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/07/09/how-we-taste-wine-today/

CAMERON DIAZ LAUNCHES ‘CLEAN’ WINE BRAND

Called Avaline, the range comprises of two organic wines – a Spanish white and a French rosé, which went on sale across the US this week.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/cameron-diaz-launches-clean-wine-brand/

Beer … who are the big guys? And who are the largest small guys?

So we have two lists for you. The first shows the top 10 worldwide brands. The second, which I find more interesting, shows the top domestic brands – and there are craft firms in the top 10.

https://democratherald.com/blogs/jim-day/beer-who-are-the-big-guys-and-who-are-the-largest-small-guys/article_65f8b37e-54e4-50fe-922f-8d987af40745.html

New Wine

Sonoma County-based Benovia winery has introduced Courageous Care Pinot Noir, a new bottling that honors those fighting Covid-19 and will raise funds for groups like Feeding America and Direct Relief. Retailing at $40, Courageous Care is a blend of fruit from two of Benovia’s Russian River Valley vineyards. A percentage of proceeds from every purchase will go to Feeding America, a national network of food banks, and Direct Relief, which provides personal protective equipment to medical teams.

Anheuser-Busch to Pay Record $5 Million Offer In Compromise for Trade Practice Violations Tied to Sports and Entertainment Sponsorships

Additionally, A-B’s importer and wholesaler permits were suspended for two days in Littleton, Colorado, and four days in Denver.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-to-pay-record-5-million-offer-in-compromise-for-trade-practice-violations-tied-to-sports-and-entertainment-sponsorships

WHAT’S WRONG WITH “WINE EDUCATION”

The question of how we teach people about wine intersects with a preoccupation of mine, which is the task of using language in service of something to which it doesn’t seem intended

https://www.terrytheise.com/post/what-s-wrong-with-wine-education

How Wine Gets Bubbly: Traditional Method vs. Charmat Method

Two most common sparkling winemaking techniques

https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-101-sparkling-wine/

Wine labeling controversy triggers class action lawsuit

Copper Cane LLC, based in Rutherford, Calif., purchases winegrapes from more than 40 Oregon vineyards to make Pinot noir and rosé under the brand name Elouan

https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/orchards_nuts_vines/wine-labeling-controversy-triggers-class-action-lawsuit/article_07e66cc4-c200-11ea-ab2c-e73175c6f8ff.html

New Wine Producing Region Recognized on Vancouver Island

A new area recognized for their grape-growing and winemaking on the label – the Cowichan Valley.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/10/new-wine-producing-region-recognized-on-vancouver-island

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

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Saturday at 01:00PM

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Liquor Industry News 07-13-20

July 13, 2020

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/clerico-uruguay-sangria-recipe/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

07-13-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

You Won’t Believe These 15 Weird and Unusual Uses for Wine

How Hard Seltzer Won Over American Taste Buds

Top 10 best-selling Indian whisky brands

How to Make Clericó, Uruguay’s Signature Sangria

The fruity wine spritz is enjoyed at weddings, holiday parties or just to commemorate a picture-perfect day by the sea.

CALIFORNIAN GRAPE GROWERS COULD SUFFER $437M LOSSES

Off-premise retail and winery cellar door and online sales will not be able to make up for on-premise losses.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/06/californian-grape-growers-could-suffer-437m-losses/

Nitro Beer Is Nudging Its Way Onto Store Shelves Near You

Nitrogen has been known to play well with amber ales, IPAs, and even fruit beers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/nitro-beer-near-you/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8b3d0939f5-JUNE_29_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8b3d0939f5-38937345&mc_cid=8b3d0939f5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Do you savor high-end tequila? Gallo Winery of Modesto is importing another brand

Don Fulano chose Gallo to be the exclusive U.S. importer of its products from Jalisco, Mexico. Suggested retail prices for the five versions range from $50 to $190.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article243834837.html

Prosecco Thinks Pink, But Not Everyone is Happy

The Prosecco DOC Consortium recently announced that Italy’s most popular sparkler will now come in pink.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/29/is-rose-prosecco-good/

This Much-Needed Product Can Now Be Made From Wine

These wine businesses have turned to the currently lucrative and in-demand market of sanitisers.

https://www.unreservedmedia.com/now-your-wine-can-be-turned-into-sanitiser/

Everything About Decanting Different Wines and the Time Behind Them

Basically, decanting is the process of transferring the wine from its bottle to another vessel called a decanter to introduce air to the wine and to separate it from its sediments.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/decanting-wines-and-time-behind-them

Unsold Guinness beer used to fertilize Christmas trees during the lockdown

As more and more kegs of unused beer started to pile up, these companies were forced to find safe ways to get rid of the stale drink.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/unsold-guinness-beer-feed-christmas-trees-during-the-lockdown

The 10 best-selling world whisky brands

Innovation was apparent across the world whisky board in 2019, with new flavours, cask maturation methods and creative bottle designs coming from a wide assortment of brands

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/the-10-best-selling-world-whisky-brands/

Why Vermouth Is the Under-Heralded Hero of the Home Bar

For far too long, the fortified wine sat on home bar shelves, collecting dust.

https://vinepair.com/articles/vermouth-hero-home-bar/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4a9de6a956-JUNE_30_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4a9de6a956-38937345&mc_cid=4a9de6a956&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What’s holding up wine shipping in the US?

Liquor regulation is still governed by the 100-year-old political compromise that ended Prohibition.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/whats-holding-wine-shipping-us

The Wine Group Unveils Cupcake LightHearted, An Alternative Concept That Aims To Create A New Category

The Wine Group has entered the low-calorie, low-alcohol drinks market with Cupcake LightHearted. The new line is packaged in 750-ml. bottles and retails at $10. It comes in at around 80 calories per 5-ounce serving, with 8% abv and less than one gram of sugar. LightHearted is aimed at health-conscious consumers looking for an alternative to hard seltzers and other lower-alcohol drinks.

Cupcake LightHearted includes California-sourced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé, and Pinot Grigio. The company notes that, per serving, LightHearted has 20% fewer calories than the typical hard seltzer, which clocks in at around 100 calories. “We see this not as a replacement to wine, but as an opportunity to expand usage occasions,” Wine Group CMO Jeff Dubiel told SND.

The wines are made from grapes harvested at a variety of brix levels, plus wines that have had their alcohol reduced through a filtration process that Dubiel said allows them to retain much of their character. For the final product, the reduced alcohol wines are blended back into the lots harvested at specific brix levels.

The Wine Group will focus on distributor education and marketing for this year, before making a big move toward consumers in early 2021. “July through December is all distribution and trial. It’s a lot of hyper-targeted pre-shop and post-shop digital, plus in store activations, point of sale merchandising, and so on,” said Dubiel. “Phase two, after we’ve built distribution, is a national consumer communications launch. We’ve got a multi-million dollar advertising campaign lined up.”

The company sees LightHearted as an opportunity to develop a new category, not just an extension of the Cupcake brand. “If you can truly get to something that starts to look like what the beer guys did in the seventies and what the soda folks did much earlier than that, then I think it’s going to unlock a lot of potential growth,” he said. Including both still and sparkling wines, Cupcake has U.S. volume of approximately 2.7 million cases, according to Impact Databank.

How to spot a corked wine

This is a real problem for consumer and producer alike and lots of you will surely have come across it in your wine exploits over the years.

https://www.stanlakepark.com/blogs/news/how-to-spot-a-corked-wine

What Are The Dangers of Drinking Cooking Wine?

Most people believe that since alcohol has a lower boiling point than that of water, most dishes prepared with cooking wine won’t even be slightly intoxicating.

https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/dangers-of-drinking-cooking-wine/

66% of wine drinkers find wine descriptions unhelpful in choosing wine. Only 9% rely on critics

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SPIRIT SALES: WHY SO HARD?

Online purchasing of almost everything has been growing for years, including wine. But, spirits have only just begun to enter the direct shipment world with lots of obstacles and constraints. How come?

http://www.boozebusiness.com/direct-to-consumer-spirit-sales-why-so-hard

How the U.S. and Canada Almost Destroyed Wine

How, in very different ways, the U.S. and Canadian governments almost destroyed their respective wine industries.

https://wineeconomist.com/2020/06/30/independence-day/

Top nine best-selling Cognac and brandy brands

The world’s best-selling Cognacs and brandies on the market today.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-nine-best-selling-cognac-and-brandy-brands/

Hanover MA votes down Market Basket liquor license request

Great Example OF Town And Residents Supporting Small Business

Residents said the liquor store would destroy local businesses and that the town already blocked a proposal years ago from Total Wine and More to open a liquor store.

“allowing Market Basket to compete with the three liquor stores in Hanover would be “pushing out people with established roots.”

https://www.patriotledger.com/news/20200630/hanover-votes-down-market-basket-liquor-license-request-approves-64-million-budget

The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die

How many have you tried?

https://gearpatrol.com/2020/06/30/beers-to-try-before-you-die/

Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon Was Born in Japan

It was a product of savvy American marketing efforts to save a sinking bourbon business, and Japanese receptive good taste.

https://vinepair.com/articles/blantons-single-barrel-bourbon-japan/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3259ed0613-JULY_1_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3259ed0613-38937345&mc_cid=3259ed0613&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Need a Substitute for White Wine? We have 7 Stand-ins That Will Do The Trick

To find a suitable substitute for white wine, it helps to have a sense of what role it plays in the recipe you’re using.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/substitute-white-wine-7-stand-000000116.html

Huge Wine Frauds Uncovered in Europe

The inquiry centers on the involvement of two of Spain‘s biggest wine companies in the fraudulent labelling of young wine as aged Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva Valdepeñas DO wines.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/07/huge-wine-frauds-uncovered-in-europe

The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2020

The brands on the list were chosen by Drinks International’s academy of global drinks buyers and wine experts, including professionals from 48 different countries.

https://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/8937/The_World_s_Most_Admired_Wine_Brands_2020:_Catena_Zapata_named_best_winery.html

Mary J. Blige Just Dropped a New Wine Label

Goddess Wines is billed as “an exclusive collection of limited-edition wines” created in partnership between the singer and Italy’s Fantinel Winery.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mary-j-blige-wine-sun-goddess-rose

The Wine Bath Bluetooth Speaker

If you are one of the many people who like to have a glass of wine while in the bath or shower this product is perfect for you! You can now listen to your favorite tunes while relaxing with a glass of vino and taking a bath!

http://gabbagoods.com/the-wine-bath-bluetooth-speaker/

Is The Wine Industry Racist?

Is the wine industry in America racist?

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/06/is-the-wine-industry-racist/

Pernod plans app to remove hate speech online

The app will allow people affected by hate speech on social media to identify and report content they find offensive directly to brands and companies.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/pernod-plans-app-to-remove-hate-speech-online/

Top 10 best-selling Indian whisky brands

In recent years, Indian whisky’s top players have performed strongly after recovering from a period of uncertainty.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-best-selling-indian-whisky-brands-2/

Pairing barbecue courses with beer

Craft beer pairs remarkably well with food of all kinds, from hot dogs and potato chips to filet mignon and truffle frites.

https://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/pairing-barbecue-courses-with-beer/article_40aad1a2-ba63-11ea-b0a1-d342cf7f4bf7.html

How Hard Seltzer Won Over American Taste Buds

Last year’s growth in the category exploded, with retail sales reaching nearly $1.3 billion. Analysts believe it will be worth $2.5 billion by 2021.

https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/hardseltzer/

6 Italian White Wines That Are Hugely Underrated

Let’s take a look at some great Italian white wines that deserve their day in the sun.

https://winefolly.com/tips/6-italian-white-wines-that-are-underrated/?utm_campaign=7%2F2%2F2020%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Italian%20White%2C%20Choose%20Light%20White%20Wines%2C%20Tasting%20Glass&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

Why Americans are buying more boxed wine during COVID-19

Some stores temporarily have sold out. Some consumers are even daring to admit they buy it.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/02/boxed-wine-rises-occasion-big-sales-growth-during-pandemic/5353975002/

A Five-Minute Guide to Popular Wine Varieties

Grape varieties are as good a place as any to start.

https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/food-and-drink/article/five-minute-guide-popular-wine-varieties

A Quick Guide to German Riesling

Cultivated throughout the country’s 13 wine regions, it mirrors the fascinating diversity of local terroir.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/02/quick-german-riesling-guide/

You Won’t Believe These 15 Weird and Unusual Uses for Wine

Here are 15 interesting things you can do with leftover wine!

https://www.cookist.com/you-wont-believe-these-15-weird-and-unusual-uses-for-wine/

Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap?

PVC does seem to remove some of the TCA

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/is-it-possible-to-fix-cork-tainted-wine-with-plastic-wrap-how-does-that-work

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

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Liquor Industry News 07-06-20

July 6, 2020

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-wine-making-kits-22868418

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

07-06-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to match wines with pasta

Why Beer, Like Red Wine, Can Be Good for Your Health

11 Most Popular Tropical Cocktail Recipes

The 3 Best Wine Making Kits

Picking out a wine making kit can be intimidating.

What is The Purpose of Stemless Wine Glasses?

The stemless wine glass is basically the same as the stemmed wine glass, just without the stem and the foot.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/purpose-of-stemless-wine-glasses

5 Basic Tips for Pairing Wine with Food

These basic tips should serve you when you need to choose a good wine to pair with your dishes.

https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/hacks/how-to-choose-right-wine

Want to try wine facial? Here are the steps to follow

Well, we’ve got for you a new one to try at the comfort of your home. We’re talking about red wine facial.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/want-to-try-wine-facial-here-are-the-steps-to-follow/photostory/76464171.cms?picid=76464236

Too soon for return of returnables? Some think so

Fears of infection are just one problem on a list of issues with the state-mandated program. Environmentalists, on the other hand, continue the push for legislation that includes more types of containers.

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/too-soon-for-return-of-returnables-some-think-so,607563

Top 10 spirits brands on social media

Many brands rely on social media platforms as their major communication channel to reach their target audiences.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/top-10-spirits-brands-on-social-media-5/

The 8 Best Cocktail Mixer Brands, Tasted and Ranked

Enjoying a high-quality cocktail at home no longer requires a costly investment in bitters, liqueurs, and obscure base spirits.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-cocktail-mixers-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4f593a71eb-JUNE_23_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4f593a71eb-38937345&mc_cid=4f593a71eb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Five Easy Mojito Recipe Riffs

So close your eyes, imagine a Cuban beach on a balmy afternoon, and try out these five fruity Mojito variations

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-best-mojito-recipe-riffs/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4f593a71eb-JUNE_23_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4f593a71eb-38937345&mc_cid=4f593a71eb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Study Finds Sivanto Insecticide – Used on 20% of California Wine Grape Acreage – Toxic to Bees

In California, wine grape growers applied 123,928 pounds of flupyradifurone (Sivanto) in 2017 (most recent data available) on 114,704 acres of wine grape vineyards. That is 20 percent of all vineyards in the state.

http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2020/06/bees.html

Where in the US are the biggest wine drinkers? Not California apparently, data shows

Idahoans were drinking far more wine per capita than any other state. Washington, D.C., earned the No. 2 spot with about 1.02 gallons of ethanol.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article243716022.html

10 Ways To Spice Up Your Interest In Wine

It’s about finding new ways to engage and exploring new pathways. It’s about welcome distractions, and turning them into something less transitory.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2020/06/23/10-ways-to-spice-up-your-interest-in-wine-part-one/#1171225a5995

Part 2

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2020/06/24/10-ways-to-spice-up-your-interest-in-wine-part-two/#576a337d2cf3

Do Wine-Opening Hacks from the Internet Actually Work?

There are different hacks out there for opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, like using a shoe

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-school-wine-opening-hacks

Prestigious Wine Organization Drops Use of Term ‘Master’

The organization, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, wants to be more inclusive. Some black wine experts say the recent changes aren’t enough.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/us/wine-master.html

Expand Your Vino Knowledge With These Top Online Wine Courses

Public interest in learning more about the world of wine is rapidly growing

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-online-wine-courses/

How Big Wine Producers Dominate the Marketplace

In spite of all the talk these days about farm-to-table and farmers markets, the vast majority of products we purchase and consume are controlled by mega companies.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/how-big-wine-producers-dominate-the-marketplace/

This Is the Best Wine for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

Best wine to drink for your zodiac sign. Give these grapes a try—you might just find your new favorite wine!

http://www.eatingwell.com/article/7825850/best-wine-for-your-zodiac-sign-according-to-an-astrologer/

The Weirdest Wine Policy Ever

Wine was promoted as essentially French and essential to Frenchness.

https://nuvomagazine.com/daily-edit/the-weirdest-wine-policy-ever

Cabernet Sauvignon: The World’s Most Planted Grape Variety

Are wine consumers still infatuated by Cabernet Sauvignon?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2020/06/22/cabernet-sauvignon-the-worlds-most-planted-grape-variety/#205212375dfc

9 Reasons the Dark ‘n Stormy® Will Stand the Test of Time

The drink celebrates this year’s special 40th anniversary, four decades after Goslings first registered a trademark on the cocktail’s name.

https://vinepair.com/articles/9-reasons-the-dark-n-stormy-will-stand-the-test-of-time/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4d78726a98-JUNE_24_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4d78726a98-38937345&mc_cid=4d78726a98&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Great Grape Graft That Saved the Wine Industry

If American culture has spread across the surface of the globe, it’s also found under the earth: in the great grape stocks that endangered, then saved the European wine industry in the nineteenth century.

https://daily.jstor.org/the-great-grape-graft-that-saved-the-wine-industry/

The world’s 10 best-selling vodka brands

The size of the category remains remarkably impressive.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/the-worlds-10-best-selling-vodka-brands/

Consumers Can Distinguish Between Bitter Tastes In Beer — Doesn’t Alter Liking

It seems they just like beer, regardless of the source of the bitterness.

https://scienmag.com/consumers-can-distinguish-between-bitter-tastes-in-beer-doesnt-alter-liking/

The Best Virtual Wine Vacations to Enjoy Right Now

We asked these California estates how to recreate the tasting-room experience.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a32894388/how-to-host-an-at-home-wine-tasting/

FRENCH COMPANY STOPPED FROM SELLING ‘NOSECCO’ NON-ALCOHOLIC FIZZ

The Prosecco DOC Consortium objected to the trademark in October 2018, leading to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office to reject an application to register the trademark ‘Nosecco’ on the grounds it is misleading and too closely associated with the Italian sparkler.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/06/prosecco-bosses-block-nosecco-trademark-for-non-alcoholic-fizz/

How high are Wine Taxes in Your State?

States tend to tax wine at a higher rate than beer but at a lower rate than distilled spirits due to wine’s mid-range alcohol content

https://taxfoundation.org/state-wine-tax-rates-2020/

Barolo Gets the Website it deserves

A new website offers an expert insight into one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/06/barolo-gets-the-website-it-deserves

Ultimate Guide To French Wine (Top 21 Wines, Regions, Terms)

French winemaking started in the 6th century BC after the Greek settlers colonized Southern Gaul. However, it was the Romans who planted vines in all the major wine regions in the 300s.

https://www.vinovest.co/blog/french-wine

Ultimate Guide To French Wine Regions (2020)

Each of the renowned French wine making regions are known for different grape varieties, unique indigenous terroir (environmental conditions), and their own special wines.

https://www.vinovest.co/blog/french-wine-regions

The (often) overlooked way to make money in wine

Almost every corner of the wine industry desperately needs highly skilled sales staff, particularly right now.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/marketing-wine-tourism/often-overlooked-way-make-money-wine

What (actually) makes Old World and New World wines different?

What’s that all about? What makes wines from these two “worlds” different? Are there any best wines for investment when comparing both?

https://www.altiwineexchange.com/news/old-new-world

Is Wine Acidic? Wine Acid Answers and Low Acid Wines

Yes, every wine is acidic. Though a wine’s acidity level depends on numerous factors.

https://home.binwise.com/blog/is-wine-acidic

Why Beer, Like Red Wine, Can Be Good for Your Health

Beer, better known for its symbol of empty-calorie indulgence — the Beer Belly — surprisingly offers some of the same health benefits as red wine.

https://hartfordhealthcare.org/about-us/news-press/news-detail?articleId=26724&publicid=395

It’s not local wine when you’re buying grapes from another state

So what happens when a craft beer producer moves into wine?

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/you-cant-have-local-wine-when-youre-buying-grapes-from-another-state/

Non-Alcoholic Beer Regulation 101

The below summarizes the overall treatment of NA beer under US federal law, as well as examples of restrictions on direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments imposed by certain states.

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c5a038c9-0300-4a6e-b160-a56f48c21bf1

Let’s Talk Whole Cluster Fermentation!

So, why is whole cluster so popular and how does it affect the quality of wine?

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/stemmy-wines-lets-talk-whole-cluster-fermentation/

11 Most Popular Tropical Cocktail Recipes

With flavors of pineapple, coconut, hibiscus, and more, these 11 recipes will surely transport you to temporary paradise.

https://vinepair.com/articles/11-best-tropical-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=171888db28-JUNE_26_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-171888db28-38937345&mc_cid=171888db28&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to match wines with pasta

Italians tend not to go for wines that are ultra-ripe or high in alcohol, and especially not with pasta

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jun/26/how-to-match-wines-with-pasta-fiona-beckett

Cumberland Farms drops beer and wine ballot question in MA

The proposed ballot question to allow more stores to sell beer and wine will not appear on the ballot this fall and its backers will instead work to put the question before voters in 2022.

https://www.wwlp.com/news/state-politics/cumberland-farms-drops-beer-and-wine-ballot-question/

New Wine Credit Card

Wine lovers who purchase their favorite variety or vintage – regardless of brand – can earn their way to a treasure trove of wine-related rewards – from decanters and wine coolers to a Napa Valley wine tasting trip.

Earn Points Shopping At Franklin Liquors!!

https://grandreserverewards.com/

Dos Equis debuts 6-foot coolers built for socially-distanced beer drinking

If you’ve been yearning to crack open a cold one with a friend from a safe social distance, this might be just the device you’re looking for.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/dos-equis-6-foot-coolers-socially-distanced-beer-drinking

Cookbook Review: Frasca’s Friuli Food and Wine

70-some recipes are divided into three sections—Land, Sea, and Mountains—and focus largely on meat or pasta. Vegetables, fruit, and, frequently, mushrooms play supporting roles.

https://www.5280.com/2020/06/cookbook-review-frascas-friuli-food-and-wine/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 06-29-20

June 29, 2020

https://www.vinography.com/2020/06/the-skeptics-guide-to-biodynamic-wine

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

06-29-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is the difference between a whiskey decanter and a wine decanter?

Men should cut back on booze, federal panel says

Millions of gallons of stale beer cause trouble for industry

The Skeptic’s Guide to Biodynamic Wine

Why Rudolph Steiner lacks a lot of credibility on many subjects, and as a whole seems to have been more of a charlatan than a visionary.

A White-Wine-Infused Sausage Recipe

A spicy G ewürztraminer stands up nicely next to kimchi and red pepper.

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/wine-sausage-recipe/

New Wine

Riboli Family Wines is launching a range of canned wines, including Blueberry, Tropical Mango, Watermelon, Pineapple, and Ruby Rosé Grapefruit flavors. The cans come in 2-packs retailing at $7-$8, as well as in six-packs and eight-can variety packs. Stella Rosa has also launched a new dedicated app, with features like augmented reality screen filters, an in-app game, chances to win discounts and merch, cocktail recipes, and a store locator. It’s available for free in both the App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android devices. An Impact “Hot Brand,” Stella Rosa grew 20% to 2.5 million cases in the U.S. last year.

10 Ways to Reduce Wine Waste

You may need some creative suggestions on what to do with that half-full bottle.

https://www.wideopeneats.com/leftover-wine/

At Long Last: Prosecco Rosé DOC!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2021, the world will have the pleasure of Prosecco in pink!

http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2020/06/15/at-long-last-prosecco-rose-doc/

New interactive map locates European GI spirits

Spirits Europe has created an interactive map that pinpoints all of Europe’s 240 spirits with recognised geographical indications (GI).

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/new-interactive-map-locates-european-gi-spirits/

Craft Brewers’ New Frontier: Hard Seltzer

Armed with fresh fruit and locally sourced ingredients, smaller breweries are creating an artisan niche in the fast-growing hard seltzer category

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/craft-brewers-new-frontier-hard-seltzer/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=89583049&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–TAByIT-fEtOWg9kx6w4bLmt7BkjZowwHbCvkkyUiJDoUbqrAPjoNivf2bk9Q1UeMaM2bZYuuX37veCMqKoZao0XruV0Y5t2WF3XUDt_4mmugc0l0&utm_content=89581288&utm_source=hs_email

How Will the Rise of Home Bartenders Impact the Drinks Business?

One of the clearest indicators is the increased sales of vermouth

https://vinepair.com/articles/home-bartenders-future-drinks-business/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d2372d7616-JUNE_16_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d2372d7616-38937345&mc_cid=d2372d7616&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Scheid Family Wines Launches Sunny With a Chance of Flowers, An Innovative Zero Sugar, Low Calorie, Low Alcohol Wine

An innovative low calorie, 9% low alcohol wine with zero residual sugar

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/scheid-family-wines-launches-sunny-104000472.html

What Questions Do You Ask At A Wine Tasting?

First, there’s no wrong question to ask at a wine tasting

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2020/06/wine-press-faq-about-wine-what-questions-do-you-ask-at-a-wine-tasting.html

Millions of gallons of stale beer cause trouble for industry

While some areas of the beverage industry saw increases during the coronavirus lockdowns, the beer industry was reportedly severely impacted by the closure of bars, restaurants and venues.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/millions-gallons-stale-beer-cause-troubles-for-industry

Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Talk Mezcal, Beer, and Unexpected Guilty Pleasures

Last summer, the pair launched the aptly named Dos Hombres mezcal.

https://vinepair.com/articles/dos-hombres-mezcal/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c6a131454e-JUNE_17_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c6a131454e-38937345&mc_cid=c6a131454e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Wines

Treasury Wine Estates is introducing three new Central Coast wines under its St. Huberts The Stag brand. They include a Santa Barbara County Chardonnay ($17 a 750-ml.), Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon ($20), and Paso Robles Red Blend ($20). The new entries—featuring familiar varietals from up-and-coming regions—are meant to address “a gap in the offerings available for the older millennial-male target audience,” according to Treasury Wine Estates senior vice president of marketing Carl Evans.

Want To Taste Wine? Sign This Waiver

As Wine Country re-opens throughout California and visitors return to tasting rooms once again, beyond mask-wearing employees and lots of hand sanitizer, they may encounter something unusual before sipping and spitting: legal waivers to sign.

https://www.vinography.com/2020/06/want-to-taste-wine-sign-this-waiver

A word about wine — is it really good for you?

If you enjoy a glass of merlot, pinot noir or shiraz, you may be pleased to hear that red wine contains compounds that may also be beneficial to your health.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/16/21287312/wine-health-benefits-mediterranean-diet-moderation-dietary-guidelines

From Cabernet to Rosé: The 16 Best Wines

Restraint has finally re-emerged in California reds, and producers are rediscovering European traditions, such as fermentation in oak tanks—with native yeasts—and aging in a mix of new and older oak barrels.

https://robbreport.com/best-of-the-best/gallery/2020-best-wine-2927318/

The Best Moscato Wines to Buy Right Now

Of all the wines in the world, Moscato is easily among the most misunderstood.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/white-wine/moscato/best-moscato-wines

PAIRING WINE WITH YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER MOVIES

Wherever you prefer to enjoy a movie night – whether it’s at home, outdoors at the park, or at a drive-in movie theater – here are some Oscar-worthy wine pairings to take your cinematic experience to the next level.

https://blog.brightcellars.com/9-wine-summer-movies-pairings/

Wine without sulphites if you choose the right yeast

Normally, the yeast will produce between 20 and 40 mg of sulphur, which thus is an inevitable level of sulphur in many wines.

https://www.bkwine.com/news/wine-without-sulphites-choose-right-yeast/

Why Canned Wine?

As if you need an excuse to try canned wine this summer, we have six:

https://winefolly.com/tips/why-canned-wine-is-our-summer-go-to/?utm_campaign=canned-wine-corks-screwcaps-coutale&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

New Seltzer

San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery has debuted Soma, a new hard seltzer brand. Rolling out now across 21st Amendment’s 30-state footprint, Soma is at 4.8% abv and comes in Watermelon, Guava & Passion Fruit, Mango, and Black Cherry flavors, containing 100 calories a 12-ounce can. Known for beers like Brew Free or Die IPA and Hell or High Watermelon, 21st Amendment is the 29th-largest craft brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.

The Italian Grapes Making Their Mark in California

Often described as having a Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that grapes with Italian origins have taken root in California.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/17/best-california-wine-italian-grapes/

What’s Valpolicella? Exploring One of Italy’s Most Famous Wine Regions

Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most famous winegrowing regions, but most of us stateside know very little about it.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/valpolicella-italian-wine-region/

15 Delicious Meals To Pair With a Bottle of Wine

What’s a home-cooked meal without an equally palate-pleasing bottle of wine to pair with it—or vice versa?

https://www.eatthis.com/meals-to-pair-with-wine/

IS SLOVENIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC THE NEXT BIG THING?

Over the last decade three cultural factors have nudged Slovenian Sauvignon culture along significantly.

https://cmsauvignon.com/en/is-slovenian-sauvignon-blanc-the-next-big-thing/?fbclid=IwAR3PrXx4cDrZRiXmc3xtU4bY6hGIS0-HOq6-SpglTgaxBiiR4dWuqRBN6rE

Wine color: What can it tell you?

Color is the first hint about a wine, offering you some initial clues about the style, age and taste of the liquid in your glass.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/how-to-analyse-wine-colour-2-63415/

How do wine critics review wines that aren’t ready to drink?

For instance, a traditional Barolo is very closed on release or from barrel. Doesn’t that make rewarding it a score speculative? Is this practiced extrapolation?

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-do-wine-critics-review-wines-that-aren-t-ready-to-drink

PERNOD RICARD OFFERS FREE SUSTAINABLE BARTENDING COURSE ONLINE

The company has partnered with online training providers UNITAR and EdApp to create free bartending online courses on green and responsible practices, available worldwide.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/06/pernod-ricard-offers-free-sustainable-bartending-course-online/

DB LAUNCHES SEVEN DAYS OF PROSECCO EDUCATIONAL VIDEO SERIES

Called Seven Days of Prosecco, the online course features a full week’s worth of short videos designed to heighten the consumer’s knowledge of this popular sparking wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/06/db-launches-seven-days-of-prosecco-educational-video-series/

New Wine

7 Deadly, part of The Wine Group portfolio, is launching a new Cabernet Sauvignon. The new entry retails at $16 and is sourced from the Lodi AVA. It joins 7 Deadly’s original Zinfandel and a red blend in the brand’s range, and is rolling out now to select markets. The Wine Group acquired the 7 Deadly franchise from Michael David Winery in 2018. The brand was at 260,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

Men should cut back on booze, federal panel says

Men should cut back their alcohol intake to one drink per day rather than two, according to an influential panel that is advising the government on new dietary guidelines due out this year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/18/men-cut-back-alcohol-federal-recommendation-328893

Here’s how to buy the best wine for drinking at home

It’s important to stock your home with just the right wines for the current situation,

https://www.spearswms.com/wine-home-drinking/

Wine Should Say Goodbye to Blind Tasting

It’s the de facto way to asess wine, but is it time to dump the brown paper bags and blindfolds?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/06/wine-should-say-goodbye-to-blind-tasting

4 Wine Country Activities That Are Worth The Wait

The experience in any wine region won’t be the same — no surprise — and it’s worth identifying the details of your specific destination. In general, however, here are a few changes you’re likely to notice:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2020/06/18/4-wine-country-activities-that-are-worth-the-wait/#791281731945

3 Important Tips on How to Hold Your Own Wine Tasting

Whether you want to enjoy it with you and your partner or with a few friends in the backyard, here are some important tips on how to hold your own wine tasting.

https://www.bigeasymagazine.com/2020/06/18/3-important-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-own-wine-tasting/

Why the Hell Is There a Dimple on the Bottom of Wine Bottles?

The origin of the punt goes back to when bottles were made by hand. Glassblowers would use a pontil rod affixed to the bottom of the bottle so the opposite end could be fashioned.

https://gearpatrol.com/2020/06/19/further-details-wine-bottle-indent/

A Guide to White Wine

Here are seven white wines to know.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/a_guide_to_white_wine/

What is the difference between a whiskey decanter and a wine decanter?

Decanting is a familiar process that you do with wine.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/difference-between-whiskey-and-wine-decanters

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

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Liquor Industry News 06-22-20

June 22, 2020

https://wineanorak.com/2020/06/05/the-science-of-flor-whats-that-growing-on-my-wine/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

06-22-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Summer Cocktail Recipes

What Is Bottle Shock (and How Do You Fix It)?

The States That Drink the Most Beer in America

The science of flor: what’s that growing on my wine?

Two wine regions have become famous for flor.

Archaeologists might have identified Jezreel winery featured in Bible

In the biblical books of Kings I and II, the winery of Jezreel is the setting of some of the most gruesome episodes of greed, violence, sin and divine retribution.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/archaeologists-might-have-identified-jezreel-winery-featured-in-bible-630642

An Easy Guide For Tasting Champagne

It is easy to get the technique down, it just takes time to be able to identify the aromas and flavors, the more you taste and smell, the more of an expert you will get at enjoying a Glass of Bubbly.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/an-easy-guide-for-tasting-champagne/

The 6000 Project

In this design competition for creatives, the winning label will grace our 2020 release.

https://www.the6000project.com/

Do Sweet Bourbons Have Sugar in Them?

You’re probably asking about sugar content because bourbon tastes sweet. That sweetness is from the mash, a step in the bourbon-making process. Let me explain…

https://vinepair.com/articles/sweet-bourbon-sugar-carbs/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=33e177e534-JUNE_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-33e177e534-38937345&mc_cid=33e177e534&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Our 8 Most Popular Blackberry Cocktail Recipes

While blackberries have a wild and thorny past (literally), today the fruit is making its way into cocktail glasses.

https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-backberry-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=33e177e534-JUNE_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-33e177e534-38937345&mc_cid=33e177e534&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Mexican wine wins best Cabernet Sauvignon in the world

The 2013 Vintage from the Don Leo Wine House in Northern Mexico beat out varieties from more than 25 countries in an international competition this year.

https://www.wfla.com/news/international/mexican-wine-wins-best-cabernet-sauvignon-in-the-world/

The Ultimate Guide to French Rosé, Organized by Region

Read on for an abbreviated guide to its most prominent pink wine styles and the French regions that craft them.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/08/ultimate-french-rose-wine-guide/

Wine Investing? There’s An App For That

A new platform, Vinovest, is looking to woo greener drinkers by guiding users through investing in managed portfolios of investment-grade fine wines.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katedingwall/2020/06/08/wine-investing-theres-an-app-for-that/#7047641e2141

A Global Guide to Black-Owned Wine Labels

Here, a list of companies to seek out from the U.S., France, South Africa and beyond.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/08/black-owned-wine-guide/

The States That Drink the Most Beer in America

America reportedly drinks about 6.3 billion gallons of beer every year. But which states drink the most?

https://vinepair.com/articles/map-states-drink-beer-america-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=dc8abbb3b8-JUNE_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-dc8abbb3b8-38937345&mc_cid=dc8abbb3b8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Wine Brands Can Successfully Utilize Virtual Tastings to Drive Consumer Sales

The virtual tasting model, which wineries embraced en masse to connect with consumers while their tasting rooms were closed, looks like it’s here to stay.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-wine-brands-can-successfully-utilize-virtual-tastings-to-drive-consumer-sales/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=89166604&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9yGWhgLXGvQ1DJygmLJFxDf6H8mFbwFmcvEDsBqIVeJElpxj01Q0DZteY27pCZPpAS-ZsVO3fUXku0qFPoHEm06JwtWl-XgThOfBYxcpWLLJ8QwvY&utm_content=89166192&utm_source=hs_email

5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails

For those just dipping their toes into the home bartending game (we see you, two-ingredient cocktails), garnishes are a low-stakes investment with a quick and easy return.

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-easy-garnishes-home-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=dc8abbb3b8-JUNE_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-dc8abbb3b8-38937345&mc_cid=dc8abbb3b8&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Celebrate your fitness achievements with ‘G.O.A.T. Wine’

It might not be the likeliest of combinations, but believe it or not, fitness and wine can go hand-in-hand.

https://news3lv.com/news/wake-up-with-the-cw/celebrate-the-greatest-with-goat-wine

A guide to picking the best rose for your palate

A unique guide in the hopes of helping folks find a rosé that pleases their personal palates.

Rose at Social Wines. Photo courtesy of Social Wines

https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/06/10/a-guide-to-picking-the-best-rose-for-your-palate-based-on-your-other-wine-preferences/

What are the best wines for pairing with asparagus?

Like artichokes, asparagus is disparaged in wine circles for turning pleasantly fruity white wines into something downright nasty.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-what-are-the-best-wines-for-pairing-with-asparagus/

You Can Make Jam with Leftover Wine

“Any sweet wine would do, but I find that Moscato has the sweetness you need while still being light, to hold up to a long cooking time,”

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/wine-jam-recipe/

A Wine Lover’s Guide to Rome

These are the incredible wines you should be sipping on your next visit to the Eternal City.

Elegant waiter serving red wine to a young happy couple in bar restaurant in front of colosseum in rome at sunset

https://www.departures.com/travel/wine-tour-of-rome-italy

What You Need to Know About the Secret Disney Family of Wines

The Disney Family of Wines. Available in its entirety only at the Al Fresco Tasting Terrace, a tiny lounge in Disney’s California Adventure Park, that wine list celebrates Disney in a different way.

https://vinepair.com/articles/disney-secret-family-of-wines/

Does alcohol have an undisclosed African heritage?

Where does the African continent fit into the story of alcohol?

https://theconversation.com/does-alcohol-have-an-undisclosed-african-heritage-134588

Pairing Wine and Wings

Much like pairing wine with BBQ, finding the perfect complementary wine and wings come down to the sauce.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/hot-wines-hot-wings-pairing-wine-and-wings/?utm_campaign=wine-wings-burgers-food-poster&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

12 Things You Should Know About Miller High Life

Turns out, there’s plenty more to know about the Champagne of beers. Here’s a dozen to get you started.

https://vinepair.com/articles/miller-high-life-abv-calories-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5c4a13a829-JUNE_11_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5c4a13a829-38937345&mc_cid=5c4a13a829&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Magnums vs Standard Sized Bottles

It was interesting to learn that a magnum and a standard bottle both have the same neck size and both contain the same air content, this means that a magnum matures slower and for longer, which results in a more elegant and complex tasting experience.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/magnums-vs-standard-sized-bottles-with-ferraritrento/

New Study Explores Motivations and Behaviors of U.S. Wine Consumers Before and During COVID-19 Lockdown

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic caught the world off-guard, creating intense panic in food and beverage hoarding in nations around the world

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=232120

The battle to get Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru recognition

Burgundy lacks a vineyard hierarchy in only one region – the Mâconnais. That may well change soon.

http://www.the-buyer.net/people/producer/pouilly-fuisse-premier-cru/

One more reason to be wary of alcohol health studies

Finnish researchers find – gasp – that people who abuse alcohol have higher health costs

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/one-more-reason-to-be-wary-of-alcohol-health-studies/

Can surliness enhance the wine tasting experience?

This behavior may not be to everyone’s taste, but a degree of surliness can be a good thing now and again.

https://timatkin.com/can-surliness-enhance-the-wine-tasting-experience/

Is Wine Tasting Intersubjective?

By “intersubjectivity” they are referring to the social nature of wine tasting practices.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/06/11/is-wine-tasting-intersubjective/

The 12 Best Irish Whiskey Brands for 2020

The Emerald Isle produces four types of whiskey in total: malt, grain, blended, and pot still.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/12-best-irish-whiskey-brands-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5dd88ee889-JUNE_12_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5dd88ee889-38937345&mc_cid=5dd88ee889&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

20 of the Best Big, Easy Batch Cocktails

It’s important to note that any batches that contain citrus, or juices, shouldn’t be kept for more than one to two days

https://vinepair.com/articles/20-best-big-batch-cocktails-easy/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5dd88ee889-JUNE_12_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5dd88ee889-38937345&mc_cid=5dd88ee889&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Champagne vs. Bread, Prosecco vs. ‘Nosecco,’ JaM vs. ‘Jammy’: Trademark Battles Erupt

What’s in a name? Well, for wine appellations, brands and consortiums around the world, quite a lot.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/champagne-vs-bread-prosecco-vs-nosecco-jam-vs-jammy-trademark-battles-erupt-unfiltered

What Is Bottle Shock (and How Do You Fix It)?

Bottle shock, sometimes called “bottle sickness,” describes a recently packaged or shipped wine that tastes temporarily “dumb,” or with aromas and flavors that have seemingly shut down.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/11/bottle-shock-taste-real/

New Wine Education Site

Wine4Food brings you the inside scoop from sommeliers, chefs, winemakers, and industry insiders.

http://www.wine4food.com/wine/

Top 3 Homemade Wine Cocktail Recipes for this Summer

All you need as a base is a great wine – bought or homemade.

https://www.wtso.com/blog/top-3-homemade-wine-cocktail-recipes-for-this-summer/

The Future Of Italian Wines In The U.S. After The Coronavirus

According to Nielsen, last year Italian wines totaled 1.2 billion in sales in the U.S. increasing its share by 2%.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathrinetodd/2020/06/12/the-future-of-italian-wines-in-the-us-after-the-coronavirus/#52a0fd472fc5

Summer Cocktail Recipes

These summer cocktail recipes are like a vacation in a glass.

https://www.wine.com/content/landing/summer-cocktails?iid=Homepage:Banner:California%20Spirits%20Launch:tile7-20-06-13-summercocktails

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Liquor Industry News 06-15-20

June 15, 2020

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/eight-online-courses-to-educate-spirits-fans/

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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06-15-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How To Pair Beef Jerky With Beer And Wine

Five lessons wine teaches you about investing

14 of the Best-Canned Cocktails for Summer 2020

Eight online courses to educate spirits fans

Regardless of a pandemic-induced increase in online learning, distance learning remains a flexible and accessible way to gain further education and understanding. There are many organisations that offer distance and online learning, with courses aimed at complete beginners to professionals.

New JD

Jack Daniel’s has debuted a line of whiskey-based canned cocktails. The new lineup includes Jack & Seltzer, Jack & Cola, and Jack, Honey & Lemonade offerings, all of which are made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey. While the Jack & Cola and Jack, Honey & Lemonade cocktails are each canned at 7% abv, the 97-calorie Jack & Seltzer is at a slightly lower 5% abv. The new Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails are available across the U.S. at a retail price of $13 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.

What Does ‘Structure’ Mean in Wine?

It’s a complex concept that requires a pretty nuanced understanding of wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/01/wine-structure-balance-tannins/

How do you tell the difference between tannins and acidity in wine?

Understandably, it can be tricky to sort out what’s behind the way a wine feels in your mouth.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-do-you-tell-the-difference-between-tannins-and-acidity-in-wine

Legacy Winery Ponzi Vineyards Announces New AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The TTB has announced the approval of the Laurelwood District AVA, the latest American Viticultural Area within Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/business/legacy-winery-ponzi-vineyards-announces-new-ava-in-oregon-s-willamette-valley/article_bae94186-e279-53d9-a811-5a230c8559e3.html

IDENTIFICATION OF ANTS IN LODI VINEYARDS

In California there are approximately 300 described ant species and of those species around 33 have been accidentally introduced

https://www.lodigrowers.com/identification_of_ants_in_lodi_vineyards/

Path to ballot cleared for question on beer, wine sales in MA

Massachusetts voters will get their say on a ballot question that would expand the ability of convenience stores to sell beer and wine, thanks to a May 26 decision by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.

https://newenglandinhouse.com/2020/06/02/path-to-ballot-cleared-for-question-on-beer-wine-sales/

US drinkers continue to buy RTDs and Tequila

For the 12-week period between the 7 March and 23 May, total alcohol sales in the US off-trade rose 26.8%. Spirits led the growth at 35.8%, followed by wine at 30.8% and beer, flavored malt beverage (FMB) and cider at 21.6%.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/us-drinkers-continue-to-buy-rtds-and-tequila/

Thoughts on Memorializing Your Appreciation of Fine Wine

A memory wine is a wine harvested in the year of the birth of someone special, typically purchased at, or soon after, release and then stored away by the bestower until that date in the future when the recipient attains a landmark.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/thoughts-on-memorializing-your-appreciation-of-fine-wine/

Which wine goes best with your barbecue food?

Wine expert Kathryn McWhirter has been writing about food and wine matching for decades.

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/06/which-wine-goes-best-with-your-barbecue/

22 Defining Moments in the History of Craft Beer

As the craft beer “trend” turned into a stable, profitable, and growing industry over the past 20 years, there have been plenty of defining moments.

https://vinepair.com/articles/18-most-defining-moments-craft-beer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c2540b1525-JUNE_3_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c2540b1525-38937345&mc_cid=c2540b1525&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

50 of the Most Eye-Rolling Wine Snob Moments

Sometimes the worst wine snob is so full of themselves they can see what they had for breakfast two days ago. And sometimes it comes from them having zero idea what they’re talking about.

https://winefolly.com/lifestyle/50-of-the-most-eye-rolling-wine-snob-moments/?utm_campaign=wine-snobs-old-world-new-world-shirts&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

5 Spanish Cured Meats and What to Drink With Them

Styles and seasonings for “charcutería” vary by region, but here are five Spanish cured meats you should know — and what to drink with them.

https://vinepair.com/articles/spanish-cured-meats-drink-pairings/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6e816619db-JUNE_4_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6e816619db-38937345&mc_cid=6e816619db&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

14 of the Best-Canned Cocktails for Summer 2020

Also known in the drinks business as ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, canned cocktails have evolved in recent years to become one of the most diverse subcategories of drinks that can be enjoyed from portable packaging.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/14-best-canned-cocktails-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6e816619db-JUNE_4_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6e816619db-38937345&mc_cid=6e816619db&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Lawson’s

Vermont-based Lawson’s Finest Liquids has introduced Little Sip IPA. Billed as a younger cousin to Lawson’s flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA, Little Sip is 6.2% abv brew with a similar hop-forward character to Sip of Sunshine, but with a slightly lower alcohol content. It’s rolling out in four-packs of 16-ounce cans in Vermont beginning June 29. The Lawson’s range also includes Knockout Blonde, Above the Clouds Golden Ale, Hopzilla Double IPA, and Scrag Mountain Pils, among others.

Considering the 375 ml Format: The Case for the Alternative Packaging Size

Here is a modest proposal: wineries making expensive wines should consider making more 375 ml bottles this year for sampling purposes.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=231724

Robots armed with UV light fight grape mildew

Robots fitted with ultraviolet light lamps that roam vineyards at night are proving effective at killing powdery mildew, a devastating pathogen for many crops, including grapes.

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/06/robots-armed-uv-light-fight-grape-mildew

Fighting fakes | A guide to buying wine in China

There are different kinds of products, which range in offense from petty crime to severely criminal and harmful to people’s health.

http://www.grapewallofchina.com/2020/06/03/fighting-fakes-a-guide-to-buying-wine-in-china/

Quintessential Introduces an American “Super Tuscan” Wine

With the bold declaration on the label that this is an “American Super Tuscan Blend,” family owned-and-operated fine wine importer, marketer and sales company Quintessential is bringing a new Italian-inspired Napa Valley red wine to the trade under the Fratelli name.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=231691

How to pair wine with your favorite takeaway meals

While takeaway meals may not excite fellow wine enthusiasts as much as dining out, you can still successfully experiment with food and wine pairings from the comfort of your dining table or sofa.

https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2020/june/02/how-to-pair-wine-with-your-favourite-takeaway-meals

Beaujolais nouveau 2020 to be released earlier than normal

Beaujolais Nouveau wines will be able to leave wineries as early as October 5, 2020, one week earlier than usual

https://www.vitisphere.com/news-91808-Beaujolais-nouveau-2020-to-be-released-earlier-than-normal.htm

The problem with biodynamics: myths, quacks and pseudoscience

To convince others as to why they should take a more active position against aspects of biodynamics.

https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/biodynamic-viticulture-pseudoscience/

Five lessons wine teaches you about investing

An aspect of wine directly related to an investing concept.

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/five-lessons-wine-teaches-you-about-investing/330223

The Climate Phenomenon that Produces Wines with ‘Electric Acidity’

While many wine lovers know that big swings generally translate into fresh, lively bottlings, few know how it happens, or where crisp, electric wines are most frequently produced.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/04/wine-diurnal-range/

France to transform surplus wine into hand sanitizer

Wine sales and exports, particularly to the US, plunged at the height of the coronavirus crisis, leaving winemakers with millions of litres of unsold wine.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-france-surplus-wine-sanitiser.html

BIODYMAMICS KEY TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION SAYS BAROLO PRODUCER

With biodynamics, we get more balanced grapes, they are not green and unprepared, which means we can have an early harvest, and have ripe grapes

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/06/biodymamics-key-to-climate-change-mitigation-says-barolo-producer/

Six things the wine business is doing to cut costs and drum up business during the duration

It hasn’t been easy for wine producers, marketers, and PR types during the pandemic

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/six-things-the-wine-business-is-doing-to-cut-costs-and-drum-up-business-during-the-duration/

9 Things You Should Know About La Marca Prosecco

La Marca produces the two major types of Prosecco.

https://vinepair.com/articles/la-marca-prosecco-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2ccd51e58d-JUNE_5_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2ccd51e58d-38937345&mc_cid=2ccd51e58d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Simple Carbon Dioxide Is the Hottest New Ingredient in Modern Winemaking

Carbonic maceration is without a doubt one of the cooler phrases in winemaking.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-carbonic-maceration-wine-fermentation/

Nosecco? Wine Makers Fight Over Trademark for Non-Alcoholic Fizz

A French wine group is challenging a decision that its non-alcoholic Nosecco brand unlawfully evoked the protected Italian category Prosecco.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-05/nosecco-wine-makers-fight-over-trademark-for-non-alcoholic-fizz

What corks can reveal about the wine in your bottle

The cork tells some important details about the wine

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/what-corks-can-reveal-about-the-wine-in-your-bottle/2020/06/05/629d84c4-a66a-11ea-b473-04905b1af82b_story.html

Black Winemaker Launches ‘Love-Infused’ Wine After Loss Of Wife

With the creation of Longevity Wines — what he likes to call, “a love infused brand.”

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/food-drinks/black-winemaker-launches-longevity/

Is Riedel Crystal Or Glass? The truth of Riedel Wine Glasses

The more costly series of Riedel, such as the Sommelier, Vitis, Vinum, Vinum Extreme, and Vinum XL and the Wine series are made of crystal.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/is-riedel-crystal-or-glass

How To Pair Beef Jerky With Beer And Wine

Some light on how to pair the proteins alongside your favorite adult beverages, namely: beer and wine.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradjaphe/2020/06/07/how-to-pair-beef-jerky-with-beer-and-wine/#22757d13ef4c

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 06-08-20

June 8, 2020

https://chapelboro.com/town-square/now-beer-this-mead-all-about-it

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

06-08-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What Kind of Glass Do You Serve Rosé Wine In?

Scientists find genetic link to alcohol misuse

Which IPAs Should Be Considered ‘Modern Classics?

Mead All About It

Mead, as you might well know, is a fermented beverage made with honey.

The Science of Terpenes and Isoprenoids

Of all the aroma compounds found in wine, terpenes seem to get the most attention and study.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-terpenes-and-isoprenoids/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=88380593&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wumLDbEF5f-F_RJX8A6bc3fBq5huXsAuXPKuLO9CpHIu3oXRKPmVvAc5XXV0-ITJspjoN3c1exg4BP2NHf3U5tddS6YXnWd1mruVn-IHigDeS4AQ&_hsmi=88444178

The Many Faces of the ‘Wine Mom’

A wine mom, alone, is someone who likes a drink to take the edge off of parenting, and who’s willing to poke fun at that fact

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/wine-moms-explained/612001/

The Best European Wine Regions You’ve Never Heard Of

In the 19th century, Serbia was one of the most important wine-making areas of the Austro-Hungarian empire

https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/wine/serbian-wine-country

The Best Podcast for Your Wine Personality Type

But like choosing a bottle to have with dinner, the range of wine podcasts can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for

https://outwines.blog/2020/05/26/the-best-podcast-for-your-wine-personality-type/amp/

Mass. SJC Allows Beer, Wine Sale Ballot Question to Move Forward

The question would let local authorities issue licenses allowing food stores to sell beer and wine and be in addition to existing licenses issued for the sale of alcoholic beverages

Supporters of a ballot question that would let convenience stores and other food stores sell beer and wine won a key legal battle in Massachusetts’s highest court

The new licenses could be issued as soon as December if the question is approved. There would also be no limits on the number of licenses any one company could control after a phase-in period.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-sjc-allows-beer-wine-sale-ballot-question-to-move-forward/2131271/

If approved by voters in 2020, would “do great harm to public safety and the alcohol beverages industry of Massachusetts.”

It would also reform the age verification process for buying alcohol, and impose requirements on the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to maintain a certain number of inspectors.

https://www-telegram-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.telegram.com/news/20190917/package-store-owners-challenge-liquor-license-ballot-question?template=ampart

https://www.masspack.org/resources/Documents/1.%20Ballot%20Question_Cumberland%20Farms.pdf

Mass Pack Explains The Proposed Bill in A Podcast

https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_09_20_1569_84118_4659.mp3

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https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2020_05_30_1569_91898_4659.mp3

10 Things You Should Know About Aperol

As bar ingredients go, it’s both incredibly unique and fairly flexible

https://vinepair.com/articles/aperol-spritz-cocktail-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b55e627990-MAY_27_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b55e627990-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-b55e627990-38937345&mc_cid=b55e627990&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Soviet Union Paid Pepsi With Vodka and Warships in Decades-Long Barter

Since rubles were not traded internationally, in exchange for Pepsi’s cola concentrate, the Soviet Union provided Stolichnaya vodka for exclusive distribution within the U.S.

https://vinepair.com/articles/soviet-union-pepsi-stoli-vodka/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b55e627990-MAY_27_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b55e627990-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-b55e627990-38937345&mc_cid=b55e627990&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE WINES

While low-cal wines have no set industry standard, they are generally at least 15% lighter than the standard 120 to 130 calories found in a 150ml serving

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/10-of-the-worlds-lowest-calorie-wines/

The Science Behind the Main Wine Aromas, Explained

Some aromas in wine come from the grape itself and are the same compounds that occur elsewhere in nature.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/27/aromas-wine-describe-guide/

Natural Lambrusco Is Just the Beginning

But over the last two decades, not only has Lambrusco reclaimed its reputation as one of the world’s singular sparkling wines, but Emilia-Romagna has shown that its prowess with bubbly goes well beyond Lambrusco.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/natural-lambrusco-just-the-beginning-emilia-romagna-sparkling-wine/

Surprising Find Suggests Medieval Scotland Actually Land of Wine-Sipping Big-City Folk

A recent excavation has found a massive 6th-century settlement in Scotland—by far the largest of its kind—where urban inhabitants may have clinked glasses of imported Mediterranean vintages

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/new-finds-medieval-scotland-actually-land-of-wine-sipping-big-city-folk-archaeology-unfiltered

Schioppettino, the forgotten grape that sounds like it tastes: crackling!

Even though Schioppettino has a long history in Friuli-Venezia Giulia — the grape is mentioned in local documents as far back as the 13th century — by the 1960s, many thought it had gone extinct.

https://theitalianwinegirl.com/schioppettino-the-forgotten-grape-that-sounds-like-it-tastes-crackling/

Wine Tasting and Book Learning

There is little evidence that expert wine tasters have greater physiological capacities to taste than non-experts or novices. What they have is book learning and experience.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/05/27/wine-tasting-and-book-learning/

Scientists find genetic link to alcohol misuse

After analyzing the genes of more than 435,000 people, the team were able to identify 29 variants that were linked with alcohol misuse, 19 of which were previously unknown genetic risk factors.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/scientists-find-genetic-link-to-alcohol-misuse/

Wine And Chinese Food: 7 Delicious Pairings

Chinese cuisine is far from homogeneous. So it’s a challenge to find a wine that can manage the complexity of its flavors.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/wine-and-chinese-food-7-delicious-pairings/?utm_campaign=wine-and-chinese-food-food-pairing-wine-day-sale&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

We Asked 10 Brewers: Which IPAs Should Be Considered ‘Modern Classics?

With so many IPAs on the market, what constitutes a classic of the modern era? We asked brewers throughout the U.S. and U.K. what sticks out.

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-best-modern-classic-ipas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3bc3c00c9e-MAY_28_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3bc3c00c9e-38937345&mc_cid=3bc3c00c9e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

ROMAN MOSAIC UNEARTHED UNDER ITALIAN VINEYARD

There are not many vineyards in the world that can add Roman mosaic tiles to their soil composition list.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/roman-mosaic-unearthed-under-italian-vineyard/

Ingredient Labeling: A Winemaker Strikes Back

While the EU and foods in the United States have one set standard they must adhere to, wineries have potentially 50 different standards.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/05/ingredient-labeling-a-winemaker-strikes-back

Italian winemakers see trouble ahead

The Italian wine sector is under pressure on all fronts, with tourism and travel retail shuttered, exports falling and domestic consumption contracting due to the pandemic’s impact on the on trade.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/italian-winemakers-see-trouble-ahead

WHAT WINE GOES WITH LAMB?

Wine goes with lamb like the sun goes with springtime.

https://wine.net/what-wine-goes-with-lamb/

Wine scores rant: Top-notch cava gets 86 points, about the same as a crummy supermarket wine

Because wine scores are less than useless. They reflect the critic’s biases, and not the quality of the wine.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/wine-scores-rant-top-notch-cava-gets-86-points-about-the-same-as-a-crummy-supermarket-wine/

Peyton Manning Takes the Whiskey Field with Sweetens Cove

Sweetens Cove 13 year old Tennessee Straight bourbon, is the Handiwork of master distiller and blender Marianne Eaves, formerly of Woodford Reserve and Castle & Key.

https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/peyton-manning-sweetens-cove-bourbon-whiskey/

New Jim Beam App

Beam Suntory has updated the Jim Beam Augmented Reality App, now allowing users to share messages with friends and family that will play when a user scans the rosette on a bottle of Jim Beam White. For every custom message sent, Beam Suntory will donate $5 to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Relief Fund, up to $50,000.

A Doctor’s Tips On Choosing Healthier Wines

Wines can vary in terms of sugar content, calories, and alcohol content.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9839185/what-is-healthiest-wine-women

Boston based man ‘pours’ wine in the most unusual manner. Watch

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or not, we can guarantee that you probably haven’t seen anyone pour their drink like this before.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/it-s-viral/boston-based-man-pours-wine-in-the-most-unusual-manner-watch/story-zuefeZykUjfDcKfexRcNMO.html

13,000 bottles of ruined wine turned into sanitizer

Estelle Imports, a local distributor, ordered the wine and after five weeks in transit from Italy, it arrived ruined.

https://katu.com/news/coronavirus/13000-bottles-of-wine-frozen-in-transit-distributor-distillers-turn-it-into-sanitizer

What Kind of Glass Do You Serve Rosé Wine In?

Called “the people’s wine”, rosé is the easiest wine to drink without the nuances of drinking red wine.

https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/what-kind-of-glass-do-you-serve-rose-wine-in

Grab a Free Copy of the Wine Institute’s Wine Cocktail eBook

While deciding between a lovely glass of California wine and a fabulous cocktail may seem like a difficult choice, a new eBook shows that you can enjoy both—in the same glass.

http://www.visitcalifornia.com/now/grab-free-copy-wine-institute-wine-cocktail-ebook?utm_source=googlenews

AldiDiploma

If you’ve got a friend who loves talking wine, get them the Aldiploma. It’s been designed with our resident wine expert Sam Caporn to teach people all there is to know about their favourite drink, from the basics to the finer points. There are 6 FREE online modules to take.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/aldiploma

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Liquor Industry News 06-01-20

June 1, 2020

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/05/europe-moves-on-wine-ingredient-labeling

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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06-01-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What Our Wine Choices Say About Our State Of Mind During COVID-19

8 Things You Should Know About Deep Eddy Vodka

The 10 Best Drinks Movies of All Time (and What to Sip While Watching)

Europe Moves on Wine Ingredient Labeling

European wine producer trade groups have to list wine ingredients, however, industry divisions have emerged over which substances used to make wine should be defined as ingredients, and whether they should be listed on labels, or off-label via QR bar codes.

10 WRONG THINGS YOU PROBABLY ASSUMED ABOUT NATURAL WINE

An unpretentious look at what makes natural wine so special.

https://www.maxim.com/food-drink/10-natural-wine-facts-wine-unfiltered-book

The Sense of Smelling

Wine professionals are always sniffing and sampling and perhaps that might also be the reason why they are more alert to their loss of smell during Covid-19.

https://www.heinonwine.com/blog/the-sense-of-smelling/

How Bourbon Saved Rebecca Ruth, a 100-Year-Old Candy Store and Kentucky Treasure

Other than a few brands going strong, bourbon’s best domestic story of the late 1980s was Rebecca Ruth candy maker, who was making bourbon candies and appealing to the American sweet tooth.

https://vinepair.com/articles/rebecca-ruth-bourbon-balls/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7028e5fcde-MAY_19_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7028e5fcde-38937345&mc_cid=7028e5fcde&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Return of Mateus Rosé

This column’s title is a bit misleading. Mateus Rosé never really went away, so how can it return?

https://wineeconomist.com/2020/05/19/mateus/

Move Over Malbec, There’s A New Grape In Town

Although Malbec and Argentina are intertwined in the minds of many wine lovers, it is not the only grape grown in this South American country.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/theworldwineguys/2020/05/18/move-over-malbec-theres-a-new-grape-in-town/#2cece80fcf04

The 20 Best Vodka Brands of 2020

The TTB officially defined vodka as “neutral spirits distilled or treated after distillation with charcoal or other materials so as to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color.”

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/20-best-vodka-brands-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=41751c3eef-MAY_20_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-41751c3eef-38937345&mc_cid=41751c3eef&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

‘Camp Cocktails’ Offers Approachable Yet Sophisticated Sips for Outdoor Enthusiasts

It totally makes sense that you might not want to compromise that when you’re out in the woods.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/camp-cocktails-emily-vikre-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=41751c3eef-MAY_20_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-41751c3eef-38937345&mc_cid=41751c3eef&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

US MILITARY OFFICIALS TRACKED WITH BEER RATINGS ON UNTAPPD

Untappd users log hundreds, often thousands of time-stamped location data points,

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/us-military-officials-tracked-with-beer-ratings-on-untappd/

France Launches Official Natural Wine Certification. Does Anyone Really Want It?
There remains one problem. The term “natural” has no widely accepted definition in wine and, until this year, had no legal certification.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/19/natural-wine-definition-france/

The Booming Popularity of Instagram Live Wine Events

Of course, it’s not just wineries who are rushing to this platform. Pretty much everyone is hopping on the IG LIVE train from celebrities to chefs and musicians to regular folks just wanting to chat.

https://spitbucket.net/2020/05/19/the-booming-popularity-of-instagram-live-wine-events/

Rosé Water

Rosé Water, a canned beverage billed as a hybrid of rosé wine and sparkling water, has expanded to 15 states, including North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, California, and Illinois, among others. The 4.9%-abv entry is made from Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cabernet Franc sourced from France’s Loire Valley, blended with sparkling water from the Austrian Alps. It retails at $13-$17 a six-pack of 8.5-ounce cans, which are also sold individually at about $3 a can. Each can has 69 calories. The Wilmington, North Carolina-based company is aiming to be present in 48 states by the end of the year.

Why are bees important in the vineyard?

There is a lot of existing research showing how bees help cover crops (and vice versa)

https://www.decanter.com/learn/why-are-bees-important-in-the-vineyard-438381/

Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Wines To Pair With BBQ And Grilled Foods

Father’s Day is often associated with distilled spirits, such as bourbon or cognac. But if your father really loves BBQ and grilled or smoked foods, there’s some wines perfect for everything from steaks to ribs.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alywalansky/2020/05/20/fathers-day-gift-guide-the-best-wines-to-pair-with-bbq-and-grilled-foods/#4c53f76ce21c

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE COMPLICATED WORLD OF NATURAL WINE

Whether you are enjoying a natural wine from an ancient Georgian vessel or a rather newer iteration of the fermented grape juice from Chile, you may be wondering what exactly constitutes wine being deemed as natural?

https://coveteur.com/2020/05/20/natural-wine-guide/

Take a Virtual Trip to California Wine Country with Zoom Backgrounds

Wine Institute is offering background photos for the Zoom video conference service that depict stunning vineyard and winery scenes across the Golden State.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/05/20/virtual-trip-california-wine-country-with-zoom-backgrounds

Would You Drink Wine from A Can? Here’s Why You Should Consider It

Not only are canned wines more convenient to transport, but they are also eco-friendly and recyclable.

https://www.cookist.com/would-you-drink-wine-from-a-can-heres-why-you-should-consider-it/

The 10 Best Drinks Movies of All Time (and What to Sip While Watching)

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that many of the best movies of all time include a heavy focus on imbibing, from ongoing thematic references to entire booze-soaked plots

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-best-drinks-movies/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=42e62d9d0a-MAY_22_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-42e62d9d0a-38937345&mc_cid=42e62d9d0a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 Things You Should Know About Deep Eddy Vodka

Like another super-chill Texan export we know, the Austin-based vodka brand seems to straddle the divide between craft/indie culture (local-ish ingredients, brand cohesion) and a more relaxed, everyday drinking vibe.

https://vinepair.com/articles/deep-eddy-vodka-lemon-grapefruit-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=42e62d9d0a-MAY_22_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-42e62d9d0a-38937345&mc_cid=42e62d9d0a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Can you Cook with Red Sparkling Wine?

Sparkling Wines for cooking can take a varied presence from using some during marination to splashing some in during the last phase of cooking.

https://glassofbubbly.com/can-you-cook-with-red-sparkling-wine/

Which is the best Sparkling Wine to go with Creamy Cheese?

It is very true that not all wines pair with all cheeses, there will be clashes as well as those which are match made in heaven pairings.

https://glassofbubbly.com/which-is-the-best-sparkling-wine-to-go-with-creamy-cheese/

All systems go for pink Prosecco

Prosecco DOC Rosé has now been enshrined in Italian law, meaning the trade can expect to see the first official ‘pink Proseccos’ hitting shelves in 2021.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/27163/All_systems_go_for_pink_Prosecco.html

New Stella

Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced Stella Artois Solstice Lager, a new summer seasonal from the Belgian brand. The 4.5% abv lager has 105 calories per serving and is brewed with citrus essences for a crisp, summer-friendly beer. Initially launching in Phoenix next week, Stella Artois Solstice Lager will roll out nationally beginning June 8 in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles through Labor Day.

How to taste wine when you’ve lost your senses

But now, loss of smell – and taste – are not only officially recognized by the World Health Organization as symptoms of the disease, but researchers also think that up to two-thirds of people who are infected by the coronavirus present with these symptoms.

https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/food-and-wine/how-to-taste-wine-when-you-ve-lost-your-senses-20200513-p54snu

How to Build Your Own Virtual Wine Tour on Google Earth

Stuck at home but armed with a Wi-Fi connection, we are still able to do a lot of virtual tours, even if it involves a lot more clicking than actual walking.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-online-wine-tours-google-earth/

What Our Wine Choices Say About Our State Of Mind During COVID-19

What do your wine selections say about your state of mind?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2020/05/22/what-our-wine-choices-say-about-our-state-of-mind-during-covid-19/#630201621d7b

Yes, you should stick your nose in the wine glass before you taste it. Here’s why.

Smelling your wine, or “nosing” it as some wine lovers say, is an important part of the tasting ritual.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/yes-you-should-stick-your-nose-in-the-wine-glass-before-you-taste-it-heres-why/2020/05/22/f211607e-99bf-11ea-a282-386f56d579e6_story.html

Ingredient Labeling May Soon Show Up On Your Favorite Wine

The only ingredient TTB now mandates to appear on a domestic or imported wine is added sulfites

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2020/05/22/ingredient-labeling-may-soon-show-up-on-your-favorite-wine/#175ed5cf654c

Wine: supermarket special offers aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be

You need also to be cautious about “special offers”, which may not be quite as good as they look

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/22/wine-supermarket-special-offers-dont-always-mean-savings-fiona-beckett

What are wine tasters trying to communicate when they describe “texture”?

Describing wine’s flavors can be difficult. Describing its texture might be even more challenging

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-are-wine-tasters-trying-to-communicate-when-they-describe-texture

6 Women-Led Wine Startups You Need to Know

Here are six women-led wine startups that you need to know (and are sommelier-approved!).

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/women-entrepreneurs-wine-startup-companies

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

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Liquor Industry News 05-25-20

May 25, 2020

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8269283/Palate-test-app-reveals-wine-youre-likely-enjoy-based-favourite-food.html

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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05-25-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

As wine industry booms, craft beer is struggling

Tequila brands pushing the boundaries of sustainability

5 Subtle Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Wine

Multiple choice test reveals the types best suited to your tastes based on your choice of fruit, dinner and dessert

The experts behind wine app Pingza have shared a test that will help reveal the type of wine you are most likely to enjoy based on your love of other food and drink.

How to Make Limoncello at Home

Limoncello, an Italian classic made with just a few easy-to-obtain ingredients (and a healthy dose of patience).

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/limoncello-recipe-diy-homemade/

Are Moldy Corks and Bottles Bad for Wine?

Have you ever looked in your wine refrigerator or cellar and noticed a bit of mold? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and your wine collection is not in trouble.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/02/24/can-mold-affect-wine/

Stocking your liquor cabinet like stocking a pantry

Whatever your goal, the trick to drawing out your inner bartender while staying home is to improvise and innovate, and above all, keep it simple.

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/may/09/stocking-your-liquor-cabinet-like-stock/

11 Things You Should Know About Cruzan Rum

Its history spans the worlds of colonialism, Hurricane Maria, absurdly strong family ties, and some spicy competition with the aforementioned Captain.

https://vinepair.com/articles/cruzan-rum-flavors-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d5c329b779-MAY_11_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d5c329b779-38937345&mc_cid=d5c329b779&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The New Way to Aperitivo At Home

Whether you’ve experienced it in real time or have only seen it in movies, you know the vibe of a Aperitivo

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-new-way-to-aperitivo-at-home/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d5c329b779-MAY_11_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d5c329b779-38937345&mc_cid=d5c329b779&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Seltzer

Anheuser-Busch InBev is introducing Social Club Seltzer, a new brand of hard seltzers in classic cocktail flavors. Social Club is being distributed nationally in variety 12-packs and single-flavor 6-packs, with variants including an Old Fashioned, Sidecar, and Gimlet, all at 7% abv and with 150 calories a 12-ounce can. According to the company, “The alcohol comes from a cold-fermentation of sugar combined with purified water and cold-pressed fruits.” AB-InBev also markets hard seltzers under the Bon & Viv, Bud Light, and Natural Light brands.

11 Greatest Wine Movies & Documentaries Ever Made

Nothing can hold a candle to “Sideways,” the greatest wine movie ever made. Here’s my list.

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2020/05/wine-press-greatest-wine-movies-documentaries-ever-made.html

Augmented Reality From Every Australian Wine

Consumers with the Winerytale app will be able to scan almost any Australian wine to see the story of the wine and the winery come to life with stunning augmented reality.

Winerytale – the leading augmented reality wine platform

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/augmented-reality-from-every-australian-wine-301056653.html

So You Think You Know Malo?

Malolactic fermentation is often explained by describing the buttery, creamy notes it contributes to many Chardonnays.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/so-you-think-you-know-malo/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=87753173&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_xUiUw9m7dwQAN8e0E9mMaA6Ypw56UPtTGgV5NwmOiAs8TP6TwyBeePdLCTsFWmNpsfyUL6RogR4bObDGtf_is4gDGUkkbKFVFNnWRb2J877h-400&_hsmi=87753317

Wine & Medicine: An Enduring Historical Association

The story of wine is rife with pioneering winemaking doctors, and physicians over the millennia have made important contributions to wine writing and promotion, as consumers, producers, and prescribers.

https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/geoffrey-crawford/posts/wine-and-medicine

Most Americans claim to drink responsibly in lockdown

The Covid-19 crisis has not increased alcohol consumption during working hours for 84% of respondents.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/most-americans-claim-to-drink-responsibly-in-lockdown/

Post Malone Debuts New Rosé Wine, Maison No. 9

Newest project, Maison No. 9, a crisp French rosé that goes on sale next month.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2020/05/13/post-malone-debuts-new-ros-wine-maison-no-9/#5bb56a2c6e17

5 Subtle Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Wine

So if you’re experiencing any of these subtle signs you’re drinking too much wine, consider cutting back on your vino habits.

https://www.eatthis.com/drinking-too-much-wine/

Why Innovative Winemakers Are Adding Hops to Wine

Vintners are experimenting with dry-hopping their wines, creating exciting new wines that can exhibit the trademark aromas of many craft beers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/winemakers-adding-hops-to-wine/

Some Nifty Science to Help You Identify Wine Aromas

Behind those countless flavors we sniff is a molecule. It enters your nose, impacts your olfactory receptors, and generates a signal to your brain which tells us things like, “I’m smelling strawberry!”

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/some-science-to-wine-aromas/?utm_campaign=weekly-science-of-aromas-4-steps-of-tasting-aroma-chart&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

The 30 Best Bourbon Whiskeys for Every Budget (2020)

There’s a compelling argument to be made that bourbon is America’s most important spirit.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-bourbon-whiskeys-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8b30804605-MAY_14_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8b30804605-38937345&mc_cid=8b30804605&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Anatomy of a Perfect Cheeseboard

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you cheese? It’s absolutely time for a cheeseboard.

https://vinepair.com/articles/infographic-how-to-build-perfect-cheeseboard/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8b30804605-MAY_14_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8b30804605-38937345&mc_cid=8b30804605&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

14 Things You Should Know About Stolichnaya Vodka

Stolichnaya (stow-LEECH-na-ya), better known simply as Stoli, is a familiar bottle on the liquor store shelf, and one of the top-selling spirits brands in the world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/stolichnaya-vodka-elit-stoli-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8b30804605-MAY_14_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8b30804605-38937345&mc_cid=8b30804605&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Millennials are Interested in Wine. Is Napa Interested in Them?

75% of millennials surveyed in 2019 said they would spend more money on wine if they had it

https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/13/millennials-wine-drink-napa/

The Best Wines to Pair with Sourdough Bread

Other drinks, too: bourbon works with sourdough, rum works with sourdough, mezcal works with sourdough… you get the picture.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-editor-pair-wine-sourdough-bread

5 Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Make at Your Next Party

While sparkling wine can be enjoyed on its own in chilled champagne flutes, it’s also a great addition to a wide array of mixed cocktails.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sparkling-wine-cocktails-to-make-at-your-next-party

Ready-to-Drink Booze Is Winning the Stay-at-Home Drinking Game

While making a drink at a well-stocked home bar can be a joy for some, it turns out that others find happiness in popping open a single-serving can before the Zoom happy hour. And it’s cheaper, too.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-14/canned-wines-and-mixed-drinks-are-winning-stay-at-home-drinking

The World Is Thirsty For Sparkling Wines, But Which Are The Winners?

The world now produces 2.5 billion bottles or sparkling wine. This is just under 8% of the world’s total wine production of 32.5 billion bottles.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2020/05/08/the-world-is-thirsty-for-sparkling-wines-but-which-are-the-winners/#62609e0e69c0

3 Fun & Easy Prosecco Cocktails

Making a Cocktail is an enjoyable experience, especially when you have a professional Cocktail Kit and a load of ingredients to experiment with.

https://new.glassofbubbly.com/3-fun-easy-prosecco-cocktails/

Tequila brands pushing the boundaries of sustainability

This past year, a number of Tequila brands have upped the ante when it comes to creating a more sustainable sector – which could prove to be crucial to the category’s long‐term success.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/the-tequila-brands-championing-sustainability/

The 20 Best Free Online Games You Can Turn Into Drinking Games

There’s a huge spectrum of games available, from classic board games and card games, to online versions of tried-and-true drinking games we all (vaguely) remember from our college days.

https://vinepair.com/articles/20-best-online-drinking-games/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=019e8d3338-MAY_15_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-019e8d3338-38937345&mc_cid=019e8d3338&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New RTD

Martini & Rossi, part of the Bacardi portfolio, has launched two new frozen RTD cocktails, Frozé and Frosecco. The 6.5% abv wine cocktails come in 10-ounce packages and can be consumed right from the pouch or poured into glasses. Both are made from Italian wine with natural fruit flavors added and do not contain artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup. Martini & Rossi Frozé and Frosecco are now available across the U.S. for $4 a pouch.

Understanding Wind, an Underappreciated Part of Wine

Whatever happens, you often can taste “the wind” in your glass.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/14/wind-wine-vineyard/

What Wine Tasting Rooms Will Be Like For the Foreseeable Future

When it finally happens, visiting a tasting room in wine country will look a lot different than it does today

https://www.vinography.com/2020/05/what-wine-tasting-rooms-will-be-like-for-the-foreseeable-future

Is there such a thing as bad wine?

Some wines are just not very well made : as with chefs, winemakers can be good or bad at their jobs.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/15/bad-wine-good-wine-fiona-beckett

LET’S HEAR IT FOR OHIO: THE BUCKEYE STATE IS THE SIXTH LARGEST WINE PRODUCING STATE IN THE UNITED STATES.

The influx of German immigrants to the Ohio Valley guaranteed him success, as they liked his style of wines

http://www.spiritedbiz.com/lets-hear-it-for-ohio-the-buckeye-state-is-the-sixth-largest-wine-producing-state-in-the-united-states/

As wine industry booms, craft beer is struggling

Craft beer, particularly brews made by small, artisan producers, is often consumed in bars, restaurants, tap rooms and brew pubs — all of which have closed in many communities across the United States.

https://www.concordmonitor.com/Craft-brewers-upended-by-COVID-19-closure-of-tap-rooms-bars-34335645

Ten Myths About Wine That Waste Your Time And Maybe A Lot Of Your Money

Here are ten myths that will save you embarrassment and even some cash.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2020/05/15/ten-myths-about-wine-that-waste-your-time-and-maybe-a-lot-of-your-money/#2e94024c4465

14 Of The Best Wine Subscriptions For Every Type Of Drinker

Here’s a look at the best wine subscriptions for everyone from the casual wine drinker to the serious collector.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2020/05/15/best-wine-subscriptions-for-2020/#5a56017878bf

I think there’s broken glass inside my wine bottle. How did that happen?

I’m guessing that it was not broken glass that you saw, but actually a harmless and naturally occurring tartrate crystal

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/i-think-there-s-broken-glass-inside-my-wine-bottle-how-did-that-happen

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 05-18-20

May 18, 2020

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/ab-inbev-wins-latest-legal-battle-against-molson-coors/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

05-18-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The 4 Best Wine Sulfite Removers

5 tips on how to store your craft beer for maximum flavor

What Is Cristalino Tequila?

AB INBEV WINS LATEST LEGAL BATTLE AGAINST MOLSON COORS

Molson Coors launched a legal battle against its larger rival AB InBev in 2019, after the latter criticised the former for brewing with corn syrup.

US LOCKDOWN ALCOHOL SALES: THE LATEST TRENDS

Overall, total alcohol sales in the US off-trade are up 16% during the overall lockdown period compared to 2019, although the figure for the latest week is slightly down, just 0.6%, on the previous week.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/usa-lockdown-alcohol-sales-the-latest-trends/

The 30 Best Tequilas for Every Budget

For those looking to stock up on booze now — or ever — tequila offers a broad range of options.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-tequilas-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4e9f0612e2-MAY_4_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4e9f0612e2-38937345&mc_cid=4e9f0612e2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Most Admired Wine Brands are very different this year

What is a “most admired” wine brand?

https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-most-admired-wine-brands-are-very.html

Redemption centers for bottles, cans remain closed during COVID-19 emergency

With the COVID-19 pandemic already placing retail workers and customers at risk, stores have closed their bottle and can redemption centers until the crisis passes.

Although the store makes money when the containers are redeemed, changes should be made if redeeming them during a global health emergency puts people at risk.

https://www.telegram.com/news/20200503/redemption-centers-for-bottles-cans-remain-closed-during-covid-19-emergency

Jean-Charles Boisset—Biodynamic Wine Wizard Of Burgundy And California

Boisset Collection that includes dozens of international wineries associated with choice terroirs in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Beaujolais in France, as well as in Napa and Sonoma valleys in California.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2020/05/05/jean-charles-boisset-biodynamic-wine-wizard-of-burgundy-and-california/#79d795a32e30

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https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/shop

People drink less if presented with more no-ABV options

According to the results of an online experiment by the University of Bristol, in the UK, when the number of non-alcoholic drinks available was greater than alcoholic options, 49% of those surveyed chose a non-alcoholic drink.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/05/people-drink-less-if-presented-with-more-no-abv-options/

‘There’s absolutely nothing’: locked-down Mexico grapples with national beer shortage

Beer production in Mexico was halted more than a month ago as health officials declared brewing a “non-essential” activity.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/07/mexico-beer-shortage-coronavirus

Savvy Sauvignon Blanc Substitutes

When it comes to finding an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, you have to think about what people love about it in the first place.

https://winefolly.com/tips/savvy-sauvignon-blanc-substitutes/?utm_campaign=weekly-newsletter-substitutes-for-sauvignon-blanc-alternatives-to-syrah-what-wine-poster&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

MAN ARRESTED AFTER BIZARRE WINE TANKER HEIST

A Californian man has been arrested after he climbed underneath a moving wine tanker in his underwear, unscrewed a valve, and proceeded to drink from the vessel.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/man-arrested-after-bizarre-wine-tanker-heist/

TOP TIPS ON PAIRING BURGUNDY WITH CHINESE FOOD

In Chinese fine dining restaurants, wine pairings have already become an emerging practice. You may wonder if it also works with home-cooked Chinese food. BIVB (Bourgogne Wine Board) shares its insight to inspire your next meal plan.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/top-tips-on-pairing-burgundy-with-chinese-comfort-food/

What Is Cristalino Tequila?

Cristalino tequila is the newest and fastest growing category of tequila in the world

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-cristalino-tequila/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=954183c366-MAY_7_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-954183c366-38937345&mc_cid=954183c366&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 4 Best Wine Sulfite Removers

The best wine sulfite removers can filter or neutralize significant amounts of sulfites in a quick and convenient way

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-4-best-wine-sulfite-removers-22845171

5 tips on how to store your craft beer for maximum flavor

This seems the ideal time to revisit ways to keep your beer tasting its best with a few simple tips on what to do — and definitely not do — with your brews.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/07/5-tips-on-how-to-store-your-craft-beer-for-maximum-flavor/

An Insider’s Guide to a World-Famous German Wine Region

Of Germany’s 13 regions for quality winemaking, the Mosel may be the most renowned.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/07/best-german-wine-mosel-guide/

The Wine World is Prejudiced Against Higher Alcohols

If you list an alcohol level of 14% or lower, you have to be only accurate to within 1.5%

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2020/05/the_wine_world_is_prejudiced_a.html

Bad wine and bottle variation

It means that average wine consumers occasionally get stuck with bad wines. Most do not know it.

https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/dan-berger-on-wine-bad-wine-and-bottle-variation/article_362094b3-163e-55ee-a779-95220a7b9093.html

Chianti Classico launches a regional portal

The Chianti Classico consortium has launched a digital platform on behalf of its members, creating a portal where consumers can find information about individual estates

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/chianti-classico-launches-regional-portal

Massachusetts’s breweries honor hospitality workers with ‘All Together’ beer

Twenty Massachusetts breweries have adopted an open beer recipe known as the “All Together” collaboration to show support for workers in the hospitality industry.

https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2020/05/massachusetts-breweries-honor-hospitality-workers-with-all-together-beer.html

Here’s how to decode those confusing labels

Pick up the nearest wine bottle and try to see what it’s telling you about the wine that is — or was — inside.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/wine-101-heres-how-to-decode-those-confusing-labels/2020/05/08/a631d86c-8f8f-11ea-a9c0-73b93422d691_story.html

Does it matter what material wine shelves are made out of?

Metal shelves are fine to use. They will, however, conduct cool or warm temperatures more rapidly than other surfaces.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/does-it-matter-what-material-wine-shelves-are-made-out-of

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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Liquor Industry News 05-11-20

May 11, 2020

https://vinepair.com/articles/50-most-popular-cocktails-world-2017/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=165fdd6fef-APRIL_27_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-165fdd6fef-38937345&mc_cid=165fdd6fef&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

05-11-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Experts say leaving a bottle of wine to breathe before drinking is ‘bunkum’

How to make White Claw slushies, TikTok’s new drink craze

How to pair that beer with the right food

Champagne Shipments To U.S. Hit A Milestone At 2 Million Cases

Champagne continues to do well in 2020, partially due to strong off-premise sales related to the Covid-19 virus

The 50 Most Popular Cocktails in the World in 2020

One of the big takeaways from this year’s list: The spirit of the Roaring ’20s is indeed making a comeback, with four of the six newcomers to the list boasting Prohibition-era pedigrees.

12 Things You Should Know About Laphroaig

No, the name doesn’t mean “The Phroaig.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/laphroaig-10-scotch-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=165fdd6fef-APRIL_27_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-165fdd6fef-38937345&mc_cid=165fdd6fef&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Future of wine labels is in reflecting the drinker

A shift from traditional appellation-based, heritage and winery-focused labels to those that are “more about the market” will be hastened in the wake of the pandemic if wine is to compete with rivals drinks categories.

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/27024/Future_of_wine_labels_is_in_reflecting_the_drinker,_says_Cox.html

How well do you know the common European wine-making regions?

The EU is estimated to have about 43% of the world’s vineyard area.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-well-do-you-know-common-european.html

Size Matters: the World of Wine Bottles

Many bottle sizes out there whose names and/or capacities are even more esoteric

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/04/size-matters-the-world-of-wine-bottles

What Does “Freshness” Mean in Wine?

Sure, you know when a vegetable tastes fresh or has passed its prime, but what does freshness mean in wine?

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/24/fresh-wine-guide/

SOCIAL DISTANCING COULD PRECLUDE FOOT-TREADING FOR PORT

Concerns about how, with social distancing measures in place in Portugal, he could have workers lined-up treading grapes in lagares – the open, wide containers used for crushing the berries for Port.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/social-distancing-could-preclude-foot-treading-for-port/

THE TRUE COST

OF WINE

The cost of viticulture’s environmental impact when they make their wines.

https://lmarcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/WBI_120_p60_61_mimi_casteel.pdf

A Rare Trifecta for Vintage Port

If Vintage Port is known for one thing, it’s the stringent way in which its producers choose to declare a vintage. Port houses typically only produce Vintage Port two or three times a decade.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/a-rare-trifecta-for-vintage-port

During the Renaissance, Drinking Wine Was a Fight Against Physics

In Renaissance Italy, dining was serious business.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/unusual-wine-glasses

De Kuyper creates liqueur for Old Fashioneds

The Old Fashioned cocktail is typically made by stirring Bourbon, sugar and Angostura Bitters in a glass, before garnishing the drink with an orange peel.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/de-kuyper-creates-liqueur-for-old-fashioneds/

How to pair that beer with the right food

You could be enjoying a better meal by pairing the right beer with the right food. This is your guide to matching food with the perfect brew.

https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/problemsolved/2020/04/30/beer-pairing-what-eat-ipas-pilsners-stouts-and-pale-ales/3011080001/

We Asked 10 Drinks Pros: Which Tequila Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

As tequila’s popularity in the U.S. continues to grow, so too does the overwhelming selection and spectrum of styles available on the market. To help weed through the options

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-best-quality-tequila-brands-price/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1be4bb75b4-APRIL_30_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1be4bb75b4-38937345&mc_cid=1be4bb75b4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Concrete Egg Fermenters: Classic or Cracked Fad?

Let’s explore why some are so egg-cited about this ancient trend.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/concrete-egg-fermenters-classic-or-cracked-fad/?utm_campaign=weekly-newsletter-egg-fermenters-winemaking-glossary&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

How to make White Claw slushies, TikTok’s new drink craze

For TikTok’s latest recipe craze, aspiring mixologists are sharing their best fruit slushies with White Claw – and they’re super easy to make.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/how-to-make-white-claw-slushie-tik-tok

How to Choose the Best Cooking Wine for Pantry Dishes

It’s a myth that one should use only the lowest-quality bottle in the cellar when adding cooking wine to a dish.

https://www.invaluable.com/blog/cooking-wine/

A Guide to Wine Body: Light, Medium, and Heavy

One of the terms that you’ll hear if you head to a winery or look up the profile of a specific variety, is the body of the wine.

https://www.wtso.com/blog/a-guide-to-wine-body-light-medium-and-heavy/

Italian Wine Painter Reveals Which Reds Work Best

These days have been fruitful for wine-inclined artists

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/italian-wine-painter-reveals-which-reds-work-best-unfiltered

What Does “Texture” Mean in Wine?

When a professional calls a wine silky or textural, they refer to its mouthfeel. There are several reasons texture in wine matters.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/30/texture-wine-definitione/

US wine industry could lose $6 billion as a result of the coronavirus

The stay-at-home public health emergency orders that have been enacted across the country will hurt smaller wineries much more because they don’t have the leverage to get their vintages placed on supermarket shelves like the large wine companies.

https://www.petaluma360.com/entertainment/dining/10928434-181/us-wine-industry-could-lose

A Sommelier Answers 5 Things We’ve Always Wondered About Wine

From how to identify a dry wine, to how to taste wine at a restaurant, sommelier Victoria James answers our most pressing wine-related questions.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dry-wine-sommelier-answers-5-185029007.html

In pairing wine and food, experience is the best teacher

PAIRING wine with food has come to symbolize much of the intimidation, apprehension and pretension that, for many people, intrude on the elemental enjoyment of a good bottle

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/in-pairing-wine-and-food-experience-is-the-best-teacher

Does Aerating Wine Really Make A Difference?

You’ve seen decanters, you’ve seen people swirling their wines. It’s not just to be fancy

https://www.kosher.com/shows/video/707/does-aerating-wine-really-make-a-difference

Keystone Light plans to send birthday cakes and beer money to people who turn age 21 during quarantine

The brand this week kicked off a program to help those reaching legal drinking age while under stay-home-orders celebrate with a custom-made, home-delivered birthday cake in the shape of a Keystone can. It will be accompanied, naturally, by a $200 gift card to spend on Keystone Light.

https://www.molsoncoorsblog.com/keystone-light-plans-send-birthday-cakes-and-beer-money-people-who-turn-age-21-during-quarantine?sf233442562=1

Who first used corks in wine — and how did they get them out again before the invention of the corkscrew?

Having sealed the bottle with a cork, the next problem was how to remove it.

https://www-countrylife-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.countrylife.co.uk/food-drink/curious-questions-who-first-used-corks-in-wine-and-how-did-they-get-them-out-again-before-the-invention-of-the-corkscrew-214643/amp

Experts say leaving a bottle of wine to breathe before drinking is ‘bunkum’

The myth of letting it stand open for a period of time will have little or no effect on taste

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11530490/tasters-bottle-wine-breathe-drinking-bunkum/

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Liquor Industry News 05-04-20

May 4, 2020

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/pope-francis-censored-for-calling-scotch-whisky-the-real-holy-water/

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New Products

3 Ways To Learn More About Italian Wine

Disaronno creates Velvet cream liqueur

The 30 Best Hard Seltzers of 2020

POPE FRANCIS CENSORED FOR CALLING SCOTCH WHISKY ‘THE REAL HOLY WATER’

Footage of Pope Francis hailing Scotch as “the real water of life” emerged when the religious leader paid a visit to students at Rome’s Scots College last year.

Wine Condoms

Wine condoms definitely get a few chuckles and smirks, but you’ll be surprised by how well they work. Crafted from food-grade latex, each one has an air-tight grip to keep your wine fresh.

https://robbreport-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/robbreport.com/lifestyle/product-recommendations/best-wine-stoppers-amazon-2914285/amp/

All the Different Types of Mezcal, Explained

Mezcal’s rich diversity makes it attractive to spirits aficionados, but this very same factor sets a high barrier of entry for those exploring the category, and who may be hesitant to invest in that first bottle.

https://vinepair.com/articles/different-types-mezcal-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e510eaa763-APRIL_21_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e510eaa763-38937345&mc_cid=e510eaa763&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The New and Complex Reality for Independent Fine Wine Retailers Mid-Pandemic

The National Association of Wine Retailers’ executive director shares key takeaways from a recent industry survey

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/tom-wark-on-the-new-and-complex-reality-for-independent-fine-wine-retailers-mid-pandemic/

Terroir in Wine — Somewhereness

Terroir has from the beginning been a concern of producers, critics and academics more than of consumers

https://medium.com/@brookslarry21/terroir-in-wine-somewhereness-1ddaf84a285

TTB Approved 182.8K Products Over Last Twelve Months through March 2020, An Increase of 9.5K

Wine: 123.4K products approved over the L12M

https://www.bw166.com/2020/04/20/ttb-approved-182-8k-products-over-last-twelve-months-through-march-2020-an-increase-of-9-5k-5-5/

The dark reason liquor stores are considered essential businesses

Closing liquor stores could be catastrophic for people with alcohol use disorder, or AUD. Withdrawal can be dangerous, especially at a time when hospitals and healthcare workers are stretched thin because of COVID-19.

https://www.businessinsider.com/liquor-stores-essential-businesses-heres-why-2020-4

Why wine movies keep falling flat

Robert Joseph considers Uncorked, Netflix’s new movie, and wonders if film-makers have missed something fundamental about wine.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/why-wine-movies-keep-falling-flat

The 30 Best Hard Seltzers of 2020

Here are the 30 best hard seltzers you can buy right now, tasted and ranked.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/30-best-hard-seltzers-2020/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=09fa27c500-APRIL_22_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-09fa27c500-38937345&mc_cid=09fa27c500&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Calories, Carbs, and Alcohol in America’s Best-Selling Hard Seltzers

While no alcoholic beverage is “healthy,” most of these brands celebrate their low calories and carbs

https://vinepair.com/articles/calories-carbs-alcohol-best-selling-hard-seltzers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=09fa27c500-APRIL_22_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-09fa27c500-38937345&mc_cid=09fa27c500&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine With Mexican Food: Starting With The Basics

Here’s a guide that’ll take the guesswork out of pairing your favorite wine with Mexican food.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/wine-with-mexican-food-starting-with-the-basics/?utm_campaign=weekly-newsletter-mexican-wine-pairings-rose-styles-digital-maps-rerelease&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

Silver Oak Becomes First Winery to Earn Living Building Challenge Sustainability Certification

It has been certified a Living Building by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)—the first winery and only the 25th project of any kind in the world to earn the designation.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/silver-oak-becomes-first-winery-to-earn-living-building-challenge-certification

Eight Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Spiked Seltzer, Hard Tea, and Other FMBs

Confused about the connection between hard seltzers and beer, not to mention the differences between hard tea and other spiked canned or bottled beverages?

https://vinepair.com/articles/spiked-seltzer-guide-definition-hard-tea/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=09fa27c500-APRIL_22_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-09fa27c500-38937345&mc_cid=09fa27c500&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What is a Beautiful Wine?

Does the wine world need the idea of beauty to explain what makes a great wine great?

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/04/22/what-is-a-beautiful-wine-1/

Jose Cuervo finishes Tequila in Irish whiskey barrels

The Tequila was matured for more than 12 months in new American oak barrels before spending four months in Irish single malt whiskey barrels from the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/jose-cuervo-finishes-tequila-in-irish-whiskey-barrels/

South African wine industry facing devastation

The South African government has banned domestic wine sales and shut down wine exports, leaving the industry haemorrhaging money.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/south-african-wine-industry-facing-devastation

Reasons To Choose Organic Wine

Even with “natural” wine so trendy these days, organic still isn’t something consumers seek out in droves.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanneobriencoffey/2020/04/22/for-earth-day-reasons-to-choose-organic-wine/#4a54ce7f1647

Disaronno creates Velvet cream liqueur

Described as having a “smooth texture”, the new Disaronno Velvet is bottled at 17% ABV – lower than the brand’s flagship variant, which has an alcohol strength of 28% ABV. Disaronno Velvet is recommended served over ice.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/disaronno-creates-velvet-cream-liqueur/

BUDWEISER REVIVES ‘WHASSUP’ AD FOR LOCKDOWN ERA

The original “whassup” ran from 1999 to 2002, and first aired on December 20, 1999.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/budweiser-revives-whassup-ad-for-lockdown-era/

Kegs are going bad as coronavirus keeps restaurants closed.

Beer sales rose 11.6% in the week ended April 11, according to Nielsen data, as consumers drink more at home. But the spike doesn’t benefit craft brewers as much because they rely on sales in restaurants and bars.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/24/coronavirus-kegs-are-going-bad-boston-beer-has-a-solution.html

3 Ways To Learn More About Italian Wine

Italy represents one of the more popular European countries for wine imports in the United States.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2020/04/21/3-ways-to-learn-more-about-italian-wine/#270084928a02

When You’re Done with Stress-Baking, Wine Sundaes Are Here for You

Two scoops of chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top, but instead of any of the usual sundae toppings like hot fudge or caramel, her dad uses an ounce of red wine

https://www.thekitchn.com/wine-sundaes-quarantine-23029655

PERFECTLY PAIRING VEGAN WINE AND CHOCOLATE

If you’ve got chocolate on your mind, avoid some reds altogether; both red wine and chocolate have a bitter element that can clash.

https://vegnews.com/2020/4/a-wine-educator-s-secrets-for-perfectly-pairing-vegan-wine-and-chocolate

Wine’s Biggest Health Benefit Might Be Drinking with Friends

A new study suggests that drinking wine with friends offers more health benefits than drinking alone.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/wine-s-biggest-health-benefit-might-be-drinking-with-friends

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 04-27-20

April 27, 2020

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Liquor Industry News

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

04-27-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Beer may lose its fizz as CO2 supplies go flat during pandemic

Everything You Need to Know About Shaking Cocktails

A Quick Guide to Iranian Wine

Live our 360°, virtual reality Champagne experience

A thrilling virtual reality tour of Hillsides, Houses, and Cellars of the Champagne region recently listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the champagne region using our 360° Champagne application.

TUSCAN WINERY EXPERIMENTS WITH GEORGIAN GRAPES TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

One variety in particular, which stands out, is Saperavi

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/tuscan-winery-experiments-with-georgian-grape-to-fight-climate-change/

Do different panellists (experienced, trained, consumers and experts) evaluate white wine in different ways?

The results of the sensory task completed by the different groups of panellists indicated that experience with a sensory method affected the results.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2020/04/12/do-different-panellists-experienced-trained-consumers-and-experts-evaluate-white-wine-in-different-ways/

Wine and Health: A Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective

If well-being is the sum of its parts, understanding the health benefits of wine calls for a holistic perspective.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/wine-and-health-a-bio-psycho-social-perspective/

Oak in winemaking; dissecting the origin, selection and science of barrels

For over 2000 years oak has been a fundamental component in the production, maturation and transport of wine.

https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/2020/04/15/lets-talk-about-oak/

What Are the Top Ten Free Online Wine Education Options?

One of the most fascinating aspects of wine, according to many wine aficionados, is that there is always something new to learn.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/04/14/what-are-the-top-ten-free-online-wine-education-options

How Pennsylvania became one of America’s most fascinating wine regions

Here’s the lowdown on the Keystone State

https://sommelierbusiness.com/en/articles/menu-intel-1/from-penns-vineyard-to-pinot-noir-how-pennsylvania-became-one-of-americas-most-fascinating-wine-regions-96.htm

Builder transforms his staircase into a WINE CELLAR

Wine enthusiasts are marvelling over a builder’s unique wine cellar design that incorporates drawers into the steps of a staircase.

https://www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8215693/amp/Builder-transforms-staircase-WINE-CELLAR.html

Essential apps for drinks enthusiasts

There are now plenty of apps available for the at-home bartender or on-the-go consumer who wants to find their next spirits purchase.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/essential-apps-for-drinks-enthusiasts/

Jameson creates digital platform for bartenders

The new Jameson Hosts trade engagement platform provides a space for members of the global bar industry to receive wellbeing support, enhance their technical knowledge and collaborate from their own homes through video content.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/jameson-creates-digital-platform-for-bartenders/

Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Turns to Eco-Friendly Bottles

The new bottles will be lighter, reducing energy usage when shipping the wines across the nation.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/04/16/shannon-ridge-family-wines-turns-eco-friendly

The rules for cooking with wine, and how to make wine-braised beef short ribs

Cooking with wine with a low-and-slow cooked red wine-braised short rib recipe.

https://www.expressnews.com/food/recipes-cooking/article/The-rules-for-cooking-with-wine-and-how-to-make-15197275.php

How Might Resveratrol and Red Wine’s Antiaging Properties Work? Study Reveals New Possibilities

A regular glass of table wine contains about 0.5 to 1 milligram of resveratrol

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-might-resveratrol-and-red-wine-s-antiaging-properties-work

Franzia’s Boxed Wine Packaging Redesign “Jammed” Up in Trademark Dispute

JaM Cellars is the owner of trademarks relating to the word JAM used in wine products

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/franzia-s-boxed-wine-packaging-redesign-58728/

19 Crimes Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Entertainment Icon Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg kicks off the partnership with 19 Crimes first California wine, appropriately named ‘Snoop Cali Red’

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/04/15/19-crimes-announces-partnership-with-snoop-dogg

Buffalo Trace creates kosher-certified whiskeys

The new bottling’s, described as the “first authentic kosher whiskeys”, comprise of: Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon, Kosher Wheat Recipe Bourbon and Kosher Straight Rye Whiskey.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/04/buffalo-trace-creates-kosher-certified-whiskeys/

Party Store, Package Store, or Liquor Store? The ABCs of America’s Alcohol Retailers

As Americans and U.S. residents, the myriad state laws dictating where and when we can buy our booze are complicated.

https://vinepair.com/articles/liquor-store-package-party-guide-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5dbdaf40b7-APRIL_16_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5dbdaf40b7-38937345&mc_cid=5dbdaf40b7&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Boxed Wine and Vodka Made From CO2: The Green Future of Booze

A green movement is sweeping the wine and spirits world.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/boxed-wine-vodka-made-co2-180931064.html

Helpful Podcasts for Wine Lovers

In the last few years podcasts have become one of the best sources for both education and entertainment on the Internet.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2020/04/15/helpful-podcasts-for-wine-lovers/#16c48a6533f1

Can I use a Coravin wine-preservation device to open a bottle of Champagne?

Definitely not. The folks at Coravin say their product should only be used on still wines. Please follow their advice!

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/can-i-use-a-coravin-wine-preservation-device-to-open-a-bottle-of-champagne

Nine Ways to Gear Up and Support Your Favorite Winery

During this time when you can’t go to your favorite wineries, you can still buy something to show your support, both physically and financially

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/16/best-winery-gear-shopping-guide/

Italian Sparkling Wines Abound In Impact’s “Hot Brands” List

Eight Italian wine brands earned Hot Brand honors this year, from a total of 16 imports.

https://www.shankennewsdaily.com/index.php/2020/04/16/25287/italian-sparkling-wines-abound-in-impacts-hot-brands-list/

WILL WINE IN TUBES BE THE NEXT BIG THING?

In collaboration with forward thinking Italian producer, Orion Wines, the ‘bag in tube’ wines are 100% recyclable and contain the equivalent of three 75cl bottles

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/will-wine-in-tubes-be-the-next-big-thing/

Everything You Need to Know About Shaking Cocktails

Here is everything you need to know to master the technique and improve your shaken cocktails.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-shake-cocktails-correctly-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ccdd8234b0-APRIL_17_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ccdd8234b0-38937345&mc_cid=ccdd8234b0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

AriZona Is Making a Hard Tea Spiked With Vodka

AriZona Hard Green Tea, a vodka-based, 5-percent ABV beverage, in Canada.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/arizona-spiked-vodka-hard-tea/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ccdd8234b0-APRIL_17_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ccdd8234b0-38937345&mc_cid=ccdd8234b0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Quick Guide to Iranian Wine

So while the wine scene has been very limited in Iran for the last 41 years, the region as a whole over the course of civilization has largely embraced the stuff.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/iranian-wine-in-us/

Is the coronavirus pandemic the beginning of changes to the three-tier system?

Will the success of Internet sales and restaurant delivery during the pandemic lead to changes that will make it easier for us to buy wine, beer, and spirits?

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/is-the-coronavirus-pandemic-the-beginning-of-changes-to-the-three-tier-system/

You can use your Instant Pot to whip up batches of sour beer.

This method uses the Instant Pot’s yogurt function to promote bacteria growth (the good kind) to create refreshingly tart flavors in unfermented beer (wort).

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-brew-beer-in-your-instant-pot/

Beer may lose its fizz as CO2 supplies go flat during pandemic

Dwindling supplies of carbon dioxide from ethanol plants are sparking concern about shortages of beer, soda and seltzer water – essentials for many quarantined Americans.

https://mobile-reuters-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2200G3

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Franklin Wine Club Wines

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Liquor Industry News 04-20-20

April 20, 2020

https://www.theicegarden.com/2020/4/4/21201245/pairing-wine-and-hockey-movies

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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04-20-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Will Covid-19 Change Online Wine Forever?

7 of the Best Tequila Mixers

10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE BEERS 2020

Pairing wine and hockey movies

Hockey seems to be no closer to coming back, but at least the liquor stores are deemed essential businesses in most places.

Does drinking wine cause headaches?

Research has indicated that some wines, especially those on the sweet side, may play a role in the controversy due to higher sugar content.

https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20200405/off-vine-does-drinking-wine-cause-headaches

Is Wine Fattening?

This article reviews the calories in wine, how it compares with other alcoholic drinks, and whether drinking too much of it can lead to weight gain.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-wine-fattening

The end of corked wine?

But the family-owned cork-making behemoth Amorim in Portugal says it has now developed a secret procedure to expel all TCA, thus saving the wine.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8191003/No-corked-wine-Secret-method-guarantees-bottles-NOT-spoil.html

Five reasons for trending Vegan Wine

Here are the five reasons why vegan wine is trending in 2020 and how beneficial it is to us

https://sflcn.com/the-trending-wine-story-5-reasons-why-vegan-wine-is-trending-in-2020/

5 things you never knew about wine

How much do you really know about wine?

https://www.bhg.com.au/5-things-you-never-knew-about-wine?category=food

10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE BEERS 2020

There’s never been a better time to dive into the lower calorie/light beer market.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/10-of-the-worlds-lowest-calorie-beers-2020/

6 of the Best Whiskey Mixers

As always, some experimentation may be in order to find what suits your taste best.

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-best-whiskey-mixers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=22a24d5317-APRIL_7_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-22a24d5317-38937345&mc_cid=22a24d5317&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to Keep an Opened Bottle of Wine Good for Days

Tips on how on keep that bottle good for more than a day

https://www.eater.com/2020/4/6/21206860/how-to-store-open-bottle-wine-tips-tools-kismet-kae-whalen

Does Beer Go Bad?

Everything you need to know to make sure your beer haul stays fresh.

https://gearpatrol.com/2020/04/08/how-long-does-beer-stay-fresh/

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Fortified Wines And How To Drink ‘Em

These hefty wines are created by adding a neutral grape spirit to a base wine to boost the booze content and give it a longer shelf life.

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/a32054169/what-is-a-fortified-wine/

Can Virtual Wine Tastings Ever Really Substitute for Real-Life Interaction?

While virtual tastings don’t carry the logistical considerations like allowing for enough elbow room at the tasting bar, they also don’t replace the nuances of an in-person interaction.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/07/virtual-wine-tasting-guide/

Podcasts for Every Wine Lover, From Beginners to Experts

51% of the U.S. population listened to a podcast last year, and more than 30% listened monthly.

Don’t forget The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast!

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/07/wine-podcasts/

Why being a wine hipster is possibly not such a bad thing

The dictionary definition of a hipster is “a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream” and given that a hipster is supposed to be fascinated by “style, authenticity and uniqueness”, it doesn’t seem the worst subculture you could be part of.

https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/why-being-a-wine-hipster-is-possibly-not-such-a-bad-thing/

Why Your Happy Hour FaceTimes With Friends Might Be Saving The Wine Business

By drinking a bottle you purchased from your local restaurant or wine shop, you are helping these places stay afloat during the lockdown.

https://www-refinery29-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/buying-wine-from-local-business-during-pandemic

7 of the Best Tequila Mixers

As a tequila ages, it also picks up notes of baking spice, vanilla, and caramel. As a result, there is a broad range of mixers that can complement and enhance its multifaceted personality.

https://vinepair.com/articles/7-best-tequila-mixers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=29d608738a-APRIL_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-29d608738a-38937345&mc_cid=29d608738a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine Certification Courses

Whether you’re a wine trade professional, a sommelier in a restaurant, or a wine lover eager to learn more, you are probably interested in wine certification courses.

https://awinestory.com/wine-certification-courses/

New Seagram’s Escapes Italian Ice Variety Pack is Here, Just in Time for Spring

All three flavors — lemon, cherry, and blue raspberry — were previously sold separately as limited-edition products.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/seagrams-escapes-italian-ice/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=29d608738a-APRIL_9_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-29d608738a-38937345&mc_cid=29d608738a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Best Wine Quotes in Movies and Music, According to Industry Pros

Winemakers, somms and more share their favorite wine-in-pop-culture moments.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/08/best-wine-quotes-movies/

Which wine should I pair with deviled eggs?

Eggs are a tough match for wine. They’re savory, and their yolks can coat your mouth, dulling the flavor of some wines. Plus, the sulfur in eggs can make some wines seem bitter or metallic.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/which-wine-should-i-pair-with-deviled-eggs

The Five Virtues of a Wine Lover

Here then, are five essential characteristics of a wine lover that, if embraced, can forever change your relationship to wine.

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2020/04/the_five_virtues_of_a_wine_lov.html

Will Covid-19 Change Online Wine Forever?

Even as the “stock-up” boom starts to subside, many e-commerce channels continue to grow at unprecedented rates.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/04/will-covid-19-change-online-wine-forever

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Liquor Industry News 04-13-20

April 13, 2020

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/australian-court-rules-on-au1m-will-written-on-beer-carton/

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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04-13-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

10 WINE FILMS TO WATCH DURING QUARANTINE

How to Maintain Healthy Drinking Habits During Quarantine

Just How Natural Are ‘Natural’ Flavorings?

AUSTRALIAN COURT RULES ON AU$1M ‘WILL’ WRITTEN ON BEER CARTON

His latest ‘will’ was written on scraps of paper, including a coaster and part of an old beer carton.

How to make wine in your Instant Pot

All you need is supermarket grape juice, proper yeast and sugar, and you’re all set. That’s the theory anyway. And now the time has come to put this crazy idea to the test.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-wine-in-your-instant-pot-a-step-by-step-guide-to-brewing-at-home/

4 Global Wine Trends To Take Note of in 2020

A wide-sweeping report on global wine trends reveals how wellness, Millennials and gender preferences are reshaping consumption patterns around the world.

https://ph.asiatatler.com/dining/4-global-wine-trends-in-2020

A Guide to Wine Phenolics

Polyphenols (phenols, phenolics) describes a diverse group of compounds that share a phenol ring incorporated into their chemical structure.

https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jennifer-angelosante/posts/phenolics

How Franco’s 40-Year Rule Changed the Course of Spanish Wine and Cheese

His destruction of vineyards, particularly those producing white wine grapes; push for bulk red wine and quantity over quality; and outlawing artisanal cheese are all effects that can still be felt today.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-francos-40-year-rule-changed-the-course-of-spanish-wine-and-cheese/

What to Drink with a Majorly Misunderstood Cheese

Gouda is a misunderstood cheese here are wines for it

https://www-winemag-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.winemag.com/2019/12/19/gouda-wine-cheese-pairing-tips/amp/

6 Ways to Explore New Beers at Home During Self-Isolation

Simply put, if you drink beer, you’re probably drinking a lot more beer at home right now due to the coronavirus pandemic

https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/how-drink-craft-beer-collection-during-coronavirus-isolation

Dry Your Eyes: ‘Wine Tears’ Finally Explained by Science

Surely you’ve noticed the slow-dripping streaks encircling the inside of your wineglass after swirling a Port or a hearty Cab

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/dry-your-eyes-wine-tears-finally-explained-by-science-unfiltered

The Right Glass Could Make Your Wine Taste Better

All the parts of a wineglass — including its shape, material, stem and base — play a role in the wine-tasting process.

https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/wineglass-shapes.htm

Chianti’s Top Tier Grows Up

Chianti Classico still has an envy problem, but it no longer has a classification problem: Gran Selezione has grown up.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/03/chiantis-top-tier-grows-up

Which grapes are used in the sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux?

Blanquette de Limoux is a sparkling wine from the Languedoc region in southern France.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/which-grapes-are-used-in-the-sparkling-wine-blanquette-de-limoux

9 Food and Wine Pairings for Quarantine

This is quarantine time, which increasingly translates to less in the way of fresh goods and more in the way of non-perishable grub.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/quarantine-food-and-wine-pairings/

You’ve Heard Of Tannins In Red Wine—But Do You Know What They Are?

Here’s a quick rundown so you can taste-to-impress the next time you throw back a bottle or two.

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/a31958487/tannins-in-wine/

Here’s How the Wine Industry Is Answering Seltzer Mania

Wine sales in the United States fell last year for the first time in 25 years.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/31/heres-how-the-wine-industry-is-answering-seltzer-m.aspx

30 Easy Cocktail Recipes Everyone Should Know

A well-stocked home bar is worthless if you don’t know your way around a jigger, shaker, and bar spoon and can’t remember the difference between a Manhattan and a Martini.

https://vinepair.com/articles/30-best-easy-cocktail-recipes/

BEST DRINKS-BASED APRIL FOOLS OF 2020

April fools in the beverage industry

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/best-drinks-based-april-fools-of-2020/

MA News

On-premise outlets in Massachusetts will be permitted to sell beer and wine to go under a new law that’s set be signed by Governor Charlie Baker. Similar rules have been instituted across many states that, like Massachusetts, have shut down their on-premise markets during the COVID-19 crisis. The Massachusetts measure allows on-premise operators to sell up to 1.5 liters of wine to go in its original sealed container per transaction, and up to 192 ounces of malt beverage in a sealed container. All orders must also include food.

An Introduction to Morellino di Scansano

Read on for our guide to Tuscan beauty Morellino di Scansano.

https://www.jjbuckley.com/wine-knowledge/blog/an-introduction-to-morellino-di-scansano/1078

12 Celebrity Wines—and How We Scored Them

So, how successful are these celebrity wine ventures? Here are 12 bottles from well-known stars, and how we rated them.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/01/12-best-celebrity-wines-ratings/

Just How Natural Are ‘Natural’ Flavorings?

Head to the liquor store, too, and you’ll find natural flavors listed on the labels of many distilled spirits, including flavored vodka, rum, gin, brandy, and even whiskey.

https://vinepair.com/articles/natural-flavor-meaning-ingredients/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a43c1f41c3-APRIL_2_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a43c1f41c3-38937345&mc_cid=a43c1f41c3&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

5 things you might not know about Prosecco

Last year, 560 million bottles of Prosecco were exported from Italy, making Britain their number one market.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-prosecco/

Health warning labels on alcohol and snacks may reduce consumption

Image-and-text health warning labels, similar to those on cigarette boxes, show potential for reducing the consumption of alcoholic drinks and energy-dense snacks, such as chocolate bars, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/bc-hwl033020.php

The Story Behind Champagne’s Most Exclusive Label, ‘Special Club’

The Club Trésors de Champagne is one of the wine world’s most prestigious organizations.

https://vinepair.com/articles/special-club-champagne-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d613034459-APRIL_3_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d613034459-38937345&mc_cid=d613034459&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to Maintain Healthy Drinking Habits During Quarantine

General anxiety about, well, everything, is pervasive in this new normal, and drinking has become an accepted method of stress relief. After all, it’s something many can do at home to take the edge off during a very difficult time.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/02/drinking-coronavirus-quarantine-guide/

Introducing Virtual Labels for Wine Bottles

The “labels” could be projected onto a bottle from a table top or a bar top on another display. The labels could appear on any shaped bottle or size,

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=228668

The Many Flavors of Sauvignon Blanc

While Sauvignon Blanc has some of the most undeniable notes across the board, it is impressive how different it can taste depending on where it comes from and the method of production that it undergoes

https://www.winetraveler.com/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/

10 WINE FILMS TO WATCH DURING QUARANTINE

List of wine theme movies

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/10-wine-films-to-watch-during-quarantine/

10 Wines from a Tuscan Region Ripe for Experimentation

Few American wine lovers realize that located south of Bolgheri is the area’s third-largest Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), Maremma Toscana DOC.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/03/maremma-tuscan-red-wines/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Liquor Industry News 04-06-20

April 6, 2020

https://psuwineandgrapes.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/whats-trending-an-update-on-todays-wine-consumer-and-product-trends-part-1/

Liquor Industry News

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*

04-06-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

BEST WINE-RELATED EXERCISES AND CRAFTS TO GET THROUGH LOCKDOWN

Is Beer Good for You?

‘Whiskey webs’ could spot fake spirits

What’s Trending? An Update on Today’s Wine Consumer and Product Trends

For both 2017 and 2019, 35% of wine consumers were “high frequency” drinkers as they consumed wine more than once a week

Virtual reality on wine tasting

In general, wines and their tasting environments are interrelated to constitute the overall sensory experience.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2020/03/22/virtual-reality-on-wine-tasting/

The Surprisingly Short History of French Wine Classification

There were basically two reasons France created the system of controlled appellations: phylloxera and fraud,

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/23/difference-aoc-aop-france-history/

SPARKLING WINE HAS ‘MORE FLAVOURS’ WHEN TIRAGE PERFORMED UNDER CORK, SAYS SCIENTIST

The findings of a five-year project to see whether there are benefits to sparkling wine from tirage performed under cork stoppers, as opposed to the much more widely used crown caps

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/sparkling-wine-has-more-flavours-when-tirage-performed-under-cork-says-scientist/

Why Is it Safe to Drink Egg Whites in Cocktails?

While it’s never 100 percent safe to drink or consume any egg that’s raw, the risks of consuming egg whites in cocktails are extremely minimal.

https://vinepair.com/articles/safe-to-drink-egg-whites-in-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b831b54d14-MAR_24_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b831b54d14-38937345&mc_cid=b831b54d14&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Beeralytics — A Guide to Analyzing Beer Prices from Web Data

Using Bokeh to find the best priced Beers on Delivery Sites

https://towardsdatascience.com/beeralytics-a-guide-to-analyzing-beer-prices-from-web-data-37d4ba206071

A New Way To Buy Wine: The ‘Digital Shelf Is Different’

Wine pairing from Jackson Family Wines and other alcohol brands including AB InBev, Bacardi, Constellation Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2020/03/23/a-new-way-to-buy-wine-the-digital-shelf-is-different/#61a7a1374081

Why are grapes so much more popular for making wine than other fruits?

“Fruit wine” can be made from all kinds of fruits, from plums to cherries to peaches and more, but wine grapes are particularly well-suited to wine production.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/why-are-grapes-so-much-more-popular-for-making-wine-than-other-fruits

What Is Custom Crush Winemaking?

Custom crush might be an unfamiliar term you’ve come across during your research.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/gravity-wine-house.html#whatsnew

The Perfect Wine to Pair With Your Favorite Pizza Toppings

The fun comes when taking into consideration the toppings, which can steer pairings in a slew of different red/white/bubbly directions.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-perfect-wine-to-pair-with-your-favorite-pizza-toppings/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cd6564c1b5-MAR_25_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cd6564c1b5-38937345&mc_cid=cd6564c1b5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Trinchero Enters Hard Seltzer Category

Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) is the latest winery to enter the hard seltzer category with the launch of Del Mar wine seltzer, which is shipping next week. Packaged in 4-packs of 355-ml. cans ($9), in four different flavors at less than 100 calories a can, Del Mar is targeted at active, wellness-minded wine consumers.

TFE is “conservatively looking to reach 100,000-plus cases in our first year,” said senior vice president of marketing Dave Derby, who added that Del Mar will be available in on- and off-premise accounts nationally. “While hard seltzer has taken share from the broader alcohol beverage category, we’re not concerned that Del Mar will impact other Trinchero Family Estates brands,” Derby said. Following the launch, TFE plans to introduce a variety pack, a popular option for malt-based seltzers.

Del Mar will be supported by outdoor, national, and regional print, digital, and POS advertising. Its introduction follows TFE’s launch of Fre alcohol-removed wine in cans in January, and last month’s launch of Barefoot hard seltzer by rival E.&J. Gallo Winery.

A Crash Course in a Misunderstood Italian Grape

Montepulciano is one of the most planted grapes in Italy, yet a surprising amount of confusion surrounds the variety.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/24/best-montepulciano-wine-guide/

The Historic Italian Hillsides Producing Silky, Superior Prosecco

As Prosecco has become almost synonymous with cheap, cheerful bubbles, you’d be forgiven if you didn’t realize that they are not all the same.

https://www-winemag-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.winemag.com/2020/03/10/best-prosecco-guide/amp/

France officially recognizes natural wine designation

The new denomination is defined by a quality production charter and marketed under the term, vin méthode nature.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=228237

Study shows wine’s effects on sex drive

The Italian researchers noted alcohol tends to arouse women more than men.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2020/03/25/study-shows-wines-effects-sex-drive/4868330002/

Is Beer Good for You?

This article explores the nutrition of beer, as well as its potential benefits and downsides.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-beer-good-for-you

Veuve Clicquot and Champagne’s Leading Lady, Barbe-Nicole

We can thank many for the Champagne we have today, but a woman stands out.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/veuve-clicquot-champagne-lady-barbe-nicole/?utm_campaign=weekly-newsletter-madame-cliquot-pyrazines-intro-to-wine-bundle&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

‘Whiskey webs’ could spot fake spirits

Scientists from the University of Louisville and North Carolina State University discovered that when whiskey dries on a surface it leaves behind a distinctive mark, which has been likened to the ring that forms from a spilled coffee.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/03/whiskey-webs-could-spot-fake-spirits/

The Differences Between Wine and Whiskey Barrels, Explained

Meant to impart flavor and complexity, wine and whiskey barrels generally serve the same function. However, producers employ markedly different techniques throughout their processes.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/25/wine-vs-whiskey-barrels-explained/

BEST WINE-RELATED EXERCISES AND CRAFTS TO GET THROUGH LOCKDOWN

So, for those wishing social distancing also applied in the family home, here’s how a wine bottle can save you from going stir crazy.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/best-wine-related-exercises-and-crafts-to-get-through-lockdown/

Ending the Aesthetic Fallacy of Heavy Bottles

Thanks to their weight, these bottles (and their transportation around the world) represent the single largest portion of the wine industry’s carbon footprint and contribution to global warming.

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2020/03/ending_the_aesthetic_fallacy_o.html

5 Notable Women in American Wine

“The wine industry continues to be male-dominated and we hope to level the playing field and set an example for other hopeful future female leaders of wine.”

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/notable-women-in-american-wine/

Sustainable Wine Is Less Damaging to the Environment, But How Can You Spot It?

Sustainability isn’t an absolute, meaning that wine and its agricultural counterparts can be sustainable in some ways, and not so much in other facets.

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Liquor Industry News 03-30-20

March 30, 2020

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New Products

Great wines to drink with pasta dishes

Is Boston Beer in Danger of Losing Its Craft Beer Status?

14 Things You Should Know About Herradura

Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Debuts Spritzen Beer-Seltzer Hybrid

Molson Coors announced the debut of Leinenkugel’s Spritzen, a beer-seltzer hybrid that takes a cue from the brand’s successful beer-with-a-splash-of-lemonade shandies, and marries fruit flavors with crisp beer.

Is Champagne Keto-Friendly?

This article determines whether you can continue to enjoy an occasional glass of champagne while following the keto diet.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/champagne-keto

14 Things You Should Know About Herradura

Here are a dozen things you need to know about Herradura tequila

https://vinepair.com/articles/herradura-tequila-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=94e95d4154-MAR_17_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-94e95d4154-38937345&mc_cid=94e95d4154&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

To Properly Drink Wines: Guidelines in Wine Serving, Selecting and Other Tips

There are rules and guidelines to bring out the right kind of wine according to the type of party and the right way of preparing it.

https://www.clnsmedia.com/properly-drink-wines-guidelines-wine-serving-selecting-tips/

The Best Wine Subscription Boxes And Clubs That Are Worth Every Penny

It is 2020, which means everything has gone digital, and there are no less than hundreds of super cool wine subscription services available online.

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/g31669054/wine-subscription/

5 different types of sweet wines that go beyond your grandma’s sherry

The winemaker community has started to take a more artisanal approach to sweet wines, seeking to provide complex flavor profiles with fantastic thirst-quenching acidity.

https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/food-drink/drinks/5-different-types-of-sweet-wines-that-go-beyond-your-grandmas-sherry/

How to make a red wine spritz mocktail

The Red Wine Spritz is a fresh take on two of our favourites, adding a fruity touch to a winter staple.

https://www.bhg.com.au/red-wine-spritz-mocktail

Turkish Wine And Food Pairing

The Turks have long been experts about both preparing delicious foods and judiciously using spices

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2020/03/16/turkish-wine-and-food-pairing/#229e01702897

Ultrasound gives more aromas in the wine

Ultrasound can be used on both white and red grapes in order to quickly extract aromas and other components from the grape skins.

https://www.bkwine.com/news/ultrasound-gives-more-aromas-in-the-wine/

Do IPAs Cost More Than Other Beers Because Hops Are Expensive?

IPAs are consistently ranked as the most popular craft beer style among American consumers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/why-ipas-so-expensive-hops/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=28f00c7957-MAR_18_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-28f00c7957-38937345&mc_cid=28f00c7957&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

CLIMATE CHANGE DRIVING COGNAC MAKERS TO EXPERIMENT WITH NEW GRAPES

As reported by The Guardian, Ugni Blanc, which accounts for 98% of the vines planted in the Cognac region, is ripening more quickly and losing acidity as summers get hotter and drier.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/climate-change-driving-cognac-makers-to-experiment-with-new-grapes/

What does a wine’s vintage date mean for its quality?

I noticed restaurant wine lists and some wine reviews that catalogue wines without a vintage date. Is that information no longer important to know?

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-does-vintage-still-matter-for-wine/

22 Things Only Girls Who Drink Red Wine Know to Be True

There’s nothing in this world quite so beautiful as a glass of red wine.

https://www.puckermob.com/relationships/22-things-only-girls-who-drink-red-wine-know-to-be-true/

What is Whole-Bunch Fermentation and Why Does It Matter?

“Whole bunch,” “whole cluster,” “stems” and “stemmy” are all terms that pop up in wine conversation. But what do they actually mean?

https://www-winemag-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.winemag.com/2020/03/18/whole-bunch-fermentation-wine-guide/amp/

Red Wine Spaghetti

If this is sounding like “eating red wine” to you, don’t worry

https://www-bonappetit-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bonappetit.com/recipe/red-wine-spaghetti/amp

FOURTEEN ELEPHANTS GET DRUNK ON CORN WINE AND PASS OUT IN TEA PLANTATION

In search of corn and other foods, the tusked mammals instead stumbled upon 30 liters of corn wine, and proceeded to consume every drop.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/fourteen-elephants-get-drunk-on-corn-wine-and-pass-out-in-tea-plantation/

22 Wine Movies You Don’t Want To Miss

This is the perfect list for those of us who might, let’s say, have a lot of time on their hands now or in the near future.

https://winefolly.com/lifestyle/22-wine-movies-you-dont-want-to-miss/

An Introduction To Commonly Used Wine Terminology

Why do you need to understand these terms, and how do you know what these terms actually mean.

https://rileysofedenvalley.com.au/2020/03/19/an-introduction-to-commonly-used-wine-terminology/

IN-STORE TECH MAY BOOST THE BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAIL RESURGENCE

The experiences offered by tomorrow’s physical retail stores won’t feel like the ones Baby Boomers experienced as kids.

https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/in-store-tech-may-boost-the-brick-and-mortar-retail-resurgence/

Is Boston Beer in Danger of Losing Its Craft Beer Status?

When sales of its flagship Samuel Adams beer were hot, Boston Beer risked exceeding the Brewers Association’s “small” criterion, so the trade group raised the limit from four to six million barrels.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/19/is-boston-beer-in-danger-of-losing-craft-status.aspx

Technology Connects Wineries And Consumers Through Virtual Wine Tastings

Virtual wine tastings aren’t exactly new, but they are expanding.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2020/03/19/technology-connects-wineries-and-consumers-through-virtual-wine-tastings/#394918a9594a

Great wines to drink with pasta dishes

There are loads of options when it comes to pairing wine with pasta dishes, and experimenting with new styles is a fun part of the process.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/drink-wine-with-pasta-guide-435038/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20200321_XDC-X_NWL_NW_weekly

Best box sets and wine pairings

In need of some viewing inspiration? Film journalist James Mottram recommends must-watch box sets – from The Crown to The Morning Show – while Decanter’s Julie Sheppard suggests perfect wines to match

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/the-editors-blog/best-box-sets-wine-pairings-429290/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20200321_XDC-X_NWL_NW_weekly

5 Things to Know About Natural Wines

Those of us curious about natural wines have options, too

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/natural-wine-delivery

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Liquor Industry News 03-23-20

March 23, 2020

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03-23-2020

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New Products

Much ado about sulphur in wine

Whisky and Special Cask Finishes

Get To Know Barleywine, the Wine That’s Really a Beer

Woodbridge Strikes Multi-Million Dollar Partnership With Major League Baseball

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi has inked a new multi-year deal with Major League Baseball, under which it will become the league’s official wine brand. Woodbridge plans to leverage the partnership nationally and through individual club deals with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Cincinnati Reds.

The initiative will see Woodbridge run TV ads during MLB games, introduce packaging featuring MLB marks on select wines, and have a presence at events like All Star Week and the World Series. Digital, out-of-home, radio, and point-of-sale will also be included in the marketing mix. Part of the Constellation portfolio, Woodbridge was down 1% to 9.6 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

The 12 Israeli Wines You Need to Drink to Be an Expert

Israeli wine has, until recently, been more or less synonymous with the kind of ripe, occasionally over-oaked reds that so many emerging wine-producing countries pump out in the beginning.

THE 10 MOST POWERFUL WINE BRANDS IN THE WORLD 2020

Click through to see the most powerful wines in the world, why they did well, and what they’ve been up to this year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/the-10-most-powerful-wine-brands-in-the-world-2020/

New Netflix Drama ‘Uncorked’ Follows One Man’s Sommelier Dreams

The streaming platform released the official trailer for Uncorked, an upcoming drama

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/netflix-uncorked-trailer-releasea

DO WOMEN HAVE BETTER WINE TASTING ABILITY?

We’ve all heard it said a hundred times—women are better at tasting wine than men. But can that possibly be true?

https://winespeed.com/blog/2020/03/do-women-have-better-wine-tasting-ability/

Wine waste to palatable paste

A South Okanagan company is turning a byproduct of the local wine industry into a flavor enhancer for foods.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-wine-winecrush-winemaking-flavour-enhancer-1.5487752

13 Things You Need to Know About Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

Number one for us is ITS IMPOSSIBLE T GET LATLEY!

The most called for products we have no luck getting stock of.

https://vinepair.com/articles/blantons-bourbon-whiskey-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bf42aec5fc-MAR_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bf42aec5fc-38937345&mc_cid=bf42aec5fc&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Disaronno

Disaronno is introducing a new Velvet offshoot in the U.S. market. Billed as a gluten-free cream liqueur having notes of apricot with touches of almond and vanilla, Disaronno Velvet is at 17% abv and is rolling out nationally at $30 a 750-ml. Disaronno International is backing the launch with a $4 million campaign including television and digital video initiatives.

13 Ways to Tell If a Wine Is Actually Really Good

There are some basic guidelines that will help anyone judge the quality of a wine without necessarily considering scores and reviews

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2020/03/10/13-ways-to-tell-if-a-wine-is-actually-really-good/

The Chemistry of Canned Wines

Producers are concerned that canned wines occasionally develop hydrogen sulfide (H2S, “rotten egg” off-aroma”) off-aromas during storage

https://grapesandwine.cals.cornell.edu/sites/grapesandwine.cals.cornell.edu/files/shared/images/Research%20Focus2020-1%20FinalA.pdf

Consumers find reviewer descriptions unhelpful for wine selection

What the 10 Most Popular Rosés Tell Us About the State of Rosé in 2020

Provence rosés are still considered the traditional style, and many producers around the world emulate Provence’s pale salmon-colored wines.

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-most-popular-rose-wines-2020/

The question of wine spitting

Spitting is critical to wine tasting, yet it’s something we don’t teach consumers. It’s also disgusting. How do we reconcile these things in the age of coronavirus?

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/question-wine-spitting

Ten Ways to Sell More Wine Tonight

For any restaurant owner, there is plenty of incentive to sell more wine on a nightly basis.

https://sommelierschoiceawards.com/en/blog/insights-1/ten-ways-to-sell-more-wine-tonight-98.htm

This U.S. Wine production chart shows just how dominant California is

The Perfect Pairings for Wine with Salad

When it comes to wine and salad, confusion can sometimes rear its ugly head.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/wine-with-salad/?utm_campaign=weekly-newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

The Secret Ingredient in Tabasco? Used Bourbon Barrels

Tabasco sources the former bourbon barrels from “different distilleries around the country,”

https://vinepair.com/articles/tabasco-bourbon-barrels/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=13d19cfe52-MAR_12_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-13d19cfe52-38937345&mc_cid=13d19cfe52&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Uruguay could be the world’s next great wine destination

Uruguay has a 150-year-long history of winemaking, but it’s always struggled to get the kind of attention that its neighbors have received for decades.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/uruguay-winery-bodega-garzn/index.html

13 ways to judge the quality of a wine

How, then, can the ordinary consumer begin to know which of the many, many wines out there are actually worth buying?

https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2020/03/11/13-ways-to-tell-if-a-wine-is-actually-good/111412612/

In the Era of Climate Change, is Old and New World Wine Obsolete?

Some say that traditional distinctions between Old World and New World wines will soon be obsolete.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/11/old-world-meaning-wine/

More Than Just Devils: A Guide to Tasmanian Wine

The rest of the wine world is waking up to the opportunity Tasmania is providing. French Champagne houses have been eying the area lately and an increasing number of Australian producers source fruit from here.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/tasmanian-wine-guide/

WITHOUT SNOW THIS WINTER, ARGENTINE WINE PRODUCTION WILL SUFFER

There is less water coming from melting from the snow, and the glaciers are reducing, because they are not being fed by the snow

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/without-snow-this-winter-argentine-wine-production-will-suffer/

Wine hand sanitizer

Doctor Mark Karasz, owner of Rock Stream Vineyards came up with the idea to make hand sanitizer from wine.

https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/corning-bureau/wine-hand-sanitizer-sold-locally/

Undercompressive shocks proposed to explain ‘tears of wine’ phenomenon

A small team of researchers at the University of California has developed a theory to explain the shape of tears of wine.

https://phys.org/news/2020-03-undercompressive-wine-phenomenon.html

Letter from Italy: “Not prayers but bottles”

Buy wine made with an identity that belongs only to this small and strange country.
A country that now needs help.

https://dobianchi.com/2020/03/11/letter-from-italy-not-prayers-but-bottles-by-raffaella-guidi-federzoni/

How your saliva makes your wine tasting experience personally unique

Historic Erath Winery is closing its Dundee tasting room

The closing of the tasting room doesn’t mean an end of Erath wines, which consumers will still find in stores. The tasting room’s closure won’t affect production, since Erath wines are produced in several locations.

https://www.oregonlive.com/wine/2020/03/historic-erath-winery-is-closing-its-dundee-tasting-room-knudsen-vineyards-taking-over.html

5 things to know when ordering wine, even if you’re a seasoned drinker

Picking a wine at a restaurant can be a rather intimidating experience, even for seasoned drinkers.

https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/things-to-know-when-ordering-wine-12530186

What’s with the strategy of always ordering the second-cheapest bottle of wine at a restaurant?

The “insider tip” to order the second-cheapest bottle is a “life hack” proposed for people who enjoy wine yet somehow don’t feel they appreciate it enough to splurge on something expensive.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-whats-with-the-strategy-of-always-ordering-the-second-cheapest-bottle/

Pepperoni is an Italian-American Invention with Wine Pairing Potential

Its powerful flavors go well with many wines, too. Here are pairing ideas to highlight the primary flavors of pepperoni.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/12/pepperoni-is-an-italian-american-invention-with-wine-pairing-potential/

Get To Know Barleywine, the Wine That’s Really a Beer

Contrary to its name, barleywine is actually a style of beer. Like so many, its legend begins in the Old World, specifically 18th-century England.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/12/barleywine-beer-guide/

The Tiny But Fascinating Realm of Irish Wine

To be fair, it’s practically nonexistent, but the Irish wine scene may one day fetch at least a sliver of the limelight

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/irish-wine/

How To Pack Wine Glasses For Moving

No matter how you approach it, moving is an exhausting undertaking. It can also be nerve wracking, especially when you’re moving valuable and highly breakable items such as crystal glassware

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/tag/how+to+wrap+wine+glasses

There’s more to New Zealand white wine than sauvignon blanc

Few people would deny that the most successful white wine of the past decade has been New Zealand sauvignon blanc, least of all the Kiwis themselves.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/mar/13/theres-more-to-new-zealand-white-wine-than-sauvignon-blanc

All you need to know about Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the king of red wine in Italy (everywhere, really)

http://thegrapegrind.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-nebbiolo-a-quick-guide/

Whisky and Special Cask Finishes

To fully understand how barrel finishing comes into play, it becomes necessary to review the process for making Scotch Malt Whisk

https://blog.musingsonthevine.com/2020/03/14/whisky-and-special-cask-finishes/

Much ado about sulphur in wine

Why, when and how does sulphur get into wine; how much is in it compared to other things we eat and drink

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lifestyle/much-ado-about-sulphur-in-a-wine-193468/

Wine…How Healthy Can it Be?

One key qualification, however: moderation.

https://www.sootoday.com/columns/wine-all-the-time/winehow-healthy-can-it-be-2160377

The Three Italian Sparkling Wines You Need to Know

Not only on Prosecco, but also on Trento DOC and Franciacorta, both styles that are made in the traditional method, also known as method Champenois.

https://www.facebook.com/Vinepair/videos/1252054448315289/

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Liquor Industry News 03-16-20

March 16, 2020

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03-16-2020

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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New Products

The Perfect Wine Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Tito’s tells customers to not use their vodka for hand sanitizer

How Much Sugar Is in Beer?

Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon Will Finally Be Available in the U.S.

Blanton’s Gold will be available starting this summer, at the suggested price of $120.

All you need to know about Torrontés: A quick guide

If you are a fan of extreme citrus and floral flavors, this is a wine you need to get your hands on

http://thegrapegrind.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-torrontes-a-quick-guide/

QUIZ: How well do you know your beer history?

So how well do you know your beer history? Take our quiz and find out.

https://thebrag.com/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-beer-history/

Martini enters non-alcoholic space with new aperitivos

The zero-ABV expressions are made using the same wines as Martini’s vermouths, with the alcohol removed and the leftover liquid infused with “sustainably sourced” botanicals.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/03/martini-enters-non-alcoholic-space-with-new-aperitivos/

Chemical Weed Killer Is Compatible With Sustainability Certification In California’s Wine Industry

An adult would have to drink more than 140 glasses of wine a day over 70 years containing the highest glyphosate level measured to reach the level that California’s…OEHHA has identified as ‘No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2020/03/01/chemical-weed-killer-is-compatible-with-sustainability-certification-in-californias-wine-industry/#7d30575e7dd2

9 genius wine hacks worth trying at home

Whether you rarely drink wine, or you adore it, we can guarantee you’ll find something useful in this list of hacks.

https://www.bhg.com.au/9-genius-wine-hacks-worth-trying-at-home

New Wine

Mendocino County, California-based Fetzer Vineyards has released a Bourbon barrel-aged Chardonnay within its 1000 Stories portfolio. The new wine is sourced from a variety of California AVAs, among them Monterey County, and was aged in French and American oak prior to being finished in charred Bourbon barrels. Joining a portfolio that also includes Bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a red blend, the new Chardonnay is now available nationwide, retail priced at $19 a 750-ml. Fetzer is owned by Chilean winery Concha y Toro.

Top New Zealand wine brands in US market

How reliable are wine judges?

Do judges of different ages, sexes and nationalities score wines the same way, or is consistent judging an impossibility? One competition organiser has some preliminary evidence.

https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/general/how-reliable-are-wine-judges?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=c9149a6d8c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_10_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-c9149a6d8c-64683881

Why Is There Condensation in My Spirits Bottle?

If you do see condensation, it’s not a bad thing, or a sign that somehow the spirit inside has gone bad. So if you’re concerned, don’t be.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-why-is-there-condensation-in-my-spirits-bottle/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a5b5200056-MAR_3_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a5b5200056-38937345&mc_cid=a5b5200056&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

BUD INTRODUCES A NITRO BEER

Bud Nitro does not include a widget. Instead the brand will instruct drinkers to flip the can three times to infuse the nitro bubbles

https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/bud-introduces-nitro-beer-style-linked-guinness-grows-popularity/2241506

What Goes Into Wine Cost of Goods $25 Red Blend

Video cost of goods

https://youtu.be/XK03K4R9zLo

Diageo debuts new Jane Walker bottling

The new blend was created by Emma Walker and is made with liquid from Speyside distillery Cardhu. Diageo said Elizabeth Cumming, who owned the Cardhu distillery during the late 19th century, “played a significant role in the brand’s history”.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/03/diageo-debuts-new-jane-walker-bottling/

How Good (or Bad) Is $3 Wine?

Can a wine drinker live on really cheap wine? Or are the ultra-cheap wines just cheap, without any other reason for being?

https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/what-that-super-cheap-wine-is-really-like-11882499

What are tannins, and how do they get into wine?

Tannins aren’t something you taste, but rather something you feel.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-are-tannins-and-how-do-they-get-into-wine

13 Common Georgian Wine Varieties, from Inky Reds to Crisp Sparklers

13 of the most common varieties to get you started.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/02/13-georgia-wine-varieties/

Tre Bicchieri – Identifying Italy’s Best Wines

The best known Italian wine guide is the one published by Gambero Rosso, the country’s leading publication for Italian wine and food.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomhyland/2020/03/02/tre-bicchieriidentifying-italys-best-wines/#73a9c807359d

8 Cheap Wines That Absolutely Do Not Suck!

The Brits came up with a great economics-driven acronym for “good cheap wines,” they call ’em QPRs as in Quality-Price Ratio.

https://winefolly.com/tips/8-cheap-wines-that-absolutely-do-not-suck/

4 Facts About Rosé Wines

Read about this popular wine style

https://insidethecask.com/2020/03/01/4-facts-about-rose-wine/

The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey

What does barley contribute to the flavor profile of whiskey?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-truth-about-barleys-role-in-whiskey/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84157286&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–XS_ZQpWaA6MwuAk0s5u-STZNZFfg5GeqLtlsWYOkykCRc4INXG2bmmMI_Uffz8JeNE5teJjEFmPHlQoxxvbUSTT1iRe2a5OFR7Qivdans7ZZHUec&_hsmi=84158251

What Is Umami in Wine? A Closer Look at the Fifth Type of Taste

In Japanese, the word translates to “pleasant savory taste,” which really couldn’t describe the flavor better.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-umami-in-wine/

Derby Whisky

Woodford Reserve has released a commemorative 2020 Kentucky Derby bottle as part of its role as presenting sponsor of the event. The special packaging features art by Richard Sullivan, a local artist and former player for the Atlanta Braves. The watercolor label illustration depicts horses racing toward the finish line of Churchill Downs. At 45.2% abv, 1-liter bottles of the Derby edition are now retailing for $50 across the U.S. and on e-commerce site Reserve Bar.

Why is wine still so confusing?

Many people still find wine cryptic and intimidating.

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/3/4/21152752/understanding-wine-complicated-learning-education

Chianti Classico – What You Need To Know

Do you know the difference between Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva? Did you know there is an actual recipe for Chianti Classico and the man who developed it?

https://hudsonvalleywinegoddess.com/chianti-classico-what-you-need-to-know/

Wasps becoming more worrisome for grape growers

So-called “social wasps” — including yellow jackets, paper wasps and hornets — seem to be causing more problems in vineyards in Wisconsin

https://www.goodfruit.com/wasps-becoming-more-worrisome-for-grape-growers/

How Much Sugar Is in Beer?

This article reviews the sugar content of beer.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-sugar-in-beer#gravity

New Bacardi

Bacardi has launched Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth, a new blended Scotch whisky finished in mezcal barrels. The 8-year-old whisky is blended from up to 40 malt and grain whiskies before finishing for an undisclosed amount of time in ex-Ilegal mezcal barrels before bottling at 40% abv. This new whisky follows last year’s Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth, a rum barrel finished expression. Last year Dewar’s was up 6.5% globally to 3 million cases.

Un-study Techniques: Trade Tastings with a Purpose

Here are some ideas to ensure purpose-driven tastings:

https://bubblyprofessor.com/2019/07/25/un-study-techniques-trade-tastings-with-a-purpose/amp/

How Napa Valley Became the Country’s Second (Not First) AVA

When Augusta, Mo., was named the first American Viticultural Area in June 1980, it surprised many that it beat Napa Valley to the designation by just eight months.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-napa-valley-became-the-countrys-second-not-first-ava/

How winemakers are adapting to reach young consumers

Winemakers say the industry needs to adapt to younger consumers.

https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/orchards_nuts_vines/how-winemakers-are-adapting-to-reach-young-consumers/article_4fb6d96e-5e44-11ea-add6-cf4290c3f7df.html

Is it safe to put silica gel in boxes containing wine or whisky to prevent mold?

Silica gel can adsorb about 40 percent of its weight in moisture, so it would take a whole lot of it to be effective in a cellar.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/is-it-safe-to-put-silica-gel-in-boxes-containing-wine-or-whisky-to-prevent-mold

What Are Sulfites—And Are Their Side Effects Causing My Wine Hangover?

Here’s everything you need to know about sulfites—including just how much they contribute to that post-Bachelor head throb. (Hint: Probably not as much as you think.)

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a31102330/what-are-sulfites/

Jamie Evans Wants Us to Think About Weed Like Wine

The Herb Somm blogger dishes on elevated eating and her new book focused on CBD.

https://www.sfweekly.com/news/chemtales/jamie-evans-wants-us-to-think-about-weed-like-wine/

How to Make Sense of Sustainable Wine Certifications

VinePair assembled a quick and dirty explainer of the most common labels to know, with testimonials from winemakers about their experiences.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sustainable-organic-natural-wine-certifications-guide/

Are Wine Reviews about Entertainment?

Wine writing is really about creating a discourse about wine.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/03/05/are-wine-reviews-about-entertainment/

Why Pinot Noir Fans Should Consider Valpolicella’s Crushable Classicos

While production trends are not encouraging for “regular” Valpolicella, there is a heartening global kinship with the wines.

https://vinepair.com/articles/pinot-noir-fans-valpolicella-crushable-classico/

Wine Pairings For Popular Chocolates

Of all the food and wine pairings out there, chocolate with wine is undeniably the most decadent.

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/wine-pairings-for-popular-chocolates

Another 60 breweries on tap to open or in planning for 2020 IN MA

According to Brewers Association data, there were 155 breweries in the state in 2018, the 17th highest in the country

https://www-bizjournals-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2020/03/05/another-60-breweries-on-tap-to-open-or-in-planning.amp.html

FAULT AT WINERY CAUSES LAMBRUSCO TO FLOW FROM TAPS IN ITALIAN VILLAGE

The local winery said it had suffered a technical fault in its bottling line, which resulted in wine flowing through taps in houses in the immediate vicinity of the site. The contamination was reportedly caused by the higher pressure of the wine, compared to that of the water, leading to the former to displace the latter.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/fault-at-winery-causes-lambrusco-to-flow-from-taps-in-italian-village/

Wine (or Liquor) Store Archaeology

The next time you find yourself wandering the aisles of your favorite wine or liquor store, use that time to do a bit of digging.

https://bubblyprofessor.com/2020/03/05/un-study-techniques-wine-or-liquor-store-archaeology/amp/

Food & Wine Pairing – A Lesson How Wine and Food Interact

How certain aspects of food (saltiness, sweetness and acid) interact with the wine

http://uncorkyourmind.libsyn.com/food-wine-pairing-a-lesson-how-wine-and-food-interact?tdest_id=856106

Sparkling Wines with Méthode Champenoise

Méthode Champenoise can be difficult to understand, but it’s fun because it involves some French words.

https://www.independentnews.com/community/sparkling-wines-with-m-thode-champenoise/article_ad8a18c4-5de7-11ea-aa5d-1f9d797cf7e8.html

From Tree to Bottle, This Is How Wine Corks Are Made

Cork harvest in Portugal’s Alentejo wine region

https://islandist.ca/2020/03/05/from-tree-to-bottle-this-is-how-wine-corks-are-made/

Sangiovese’s Daddy Makes a Comeback

Ciliegiolo, Sangiovese’s parent, was the wrong grape for the Parker era of wine. The word means “little cherry”, and that’s the principal flavor.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/03/sangioveses-daddy-makes-a-comeback

HOW MUCH IS AN AVA WORTH?

HOW ABOUT A 25% PRICE INCREASE ON EVERY BOTTLE OF WINE

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/how-much-is-an-ava-worth-how-about-a-25-price-increase-on-every-bottle-of-wine

What is a Bordeaux blend?

What does it mean when a wine is called a ‘Bordeaux blend’?

https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-is-in-a-bordeaux-blend-51789/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20200307_XDC-X_NWL_NW_weekly

Wine Retailer Shipping Will Kill Americans

This is what leads me to believe that wine retailer shipping is coming to wine consumers across the country sometime soon.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/03/report-wine-retailer-shipping-will-kill-americans/

Tito’s tells customers to not use their vodka for hand sanitizer

Per the CDC, hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol “Tito’s Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC.”

https://whdh.com/news/titos-tells-customers-to-not-use-their-vodka-for-hand-sanitizer/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Is wine o’clock really that bad? A dietitian’s take

How much wine is safe to drink?

https://coach.nine.com.au/diet/is-a-wine-a-day-that-bad-dietitian-reveals/f5cf49d7-fb2e-44c6-a98b-5c1b5c4341fc

How to Shop for Cheese and Wine in Paris

in Paris. Moreover, “all of France is represented in wine shops,” whereas you mostly only find regional bottles in other French cities

https://www.winemag.com/2020/03/06/best-cheese-paris-travel-guide/

How to buy wine: five questions to ask to ensure you like what you get

The act of buying wine can rank high among life’s unpleasant tasks. It’s not a physical or mental issue so much as a psychological one

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/how-to-buy-wine-five-questions-to-ask-to-ensure-you-like-what-you-get-1.4194001

The Perfect Wine Based on Your Zodiac Sign

The perfect wines based on our zodiac signs.

https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/wine-zodiac-3-6-20/

How to drink without drinking, according to a wine expert

Only you will know whether you’ll find it easier to cut alcohol out completely – even if for a limited period – or just drink on fewer occasions, but it pays to make a plan.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/alcohol-free-drinking-wine-dry-january-a9375756.html

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