The “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-24-25” Flipboard magazine features a collection of stories covering various aspects of the wine and spirits industry, with a focus on holiday pairing and spirits awards.
The key stories included are:
Award-Winning Bourbons: News highlights two bourbons receiving top honors:
A $150 bourbon from Indiana was named the “Best in the World” by Top Shelf 2025, judged by experts from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
A widely available and affordable $30 wheated bourbon was named “Best Overall Bourbon” at the New York World Spirit Competition.
Thanksgiving Focus: Multiple pieces center on the upcoming holiday, including a podcast episode on a “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairing” and an article about “The One Drink Most Americans Ignore” that is key to a perfect Thanksgiving.
Wine and Spirits Insights: Articles providing deeper industry knowledge, such as how oak barrels (French vs. American) affect the flavor of wine, and an exploration of how Japanese whisky blends tradition and innovation.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-20-25” curated by @MarkLenzi, focusing on “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW),” includes several recent stories covering various aspects of the liquor and wine industry.
The most recent stories featured are:
The Four Reasons Great Wine is Expensive: An article from Karen MacNeil discussing why wine prices are high.
Consumer preference for screw caps versus corks: A piece on the trend and preference for screw caps, particularly in places like Australia.
Elijah Craig releases Bourbon-inspired cologne: News about the Heaven Hill-owned Bourbon brand stepping into the fragrance market with “Char No. 3.”
Nikka celebrates milestone with double release: A story about the Japanese whisky producer marking the 40th anniversary of its Nikka From the Barrel release with a double release.
Putting Sangiovese di Romagna on the Map: News detailing a plan for a new series of maps to promote the underrated Sangiovese wines from Italy’s Romagna region.
The 10 Most Expensive Bordeaux Wines in the World (2025): A report listing the most expensive Bordeaux wines.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-19-25” by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) features several recent stories focusing on various aspects of the liquor and wine industry.
Key highlights include:
Cocktail Trends: Bacardi forecasts the Margarita will top cocktail trends for 2026, alongside the rise of “daycaps” and “maximalism.”
Non-Alcoholic Products: An article discusses seven key facts about non-alcoholic products from a compliance perspective.
Wine: Features cover 8 of the oldest wineries in the US and an article about California’s “coolest county” in the context of wine production.
Spirits: Bartenders were surveyed for their opinions on the best “bang for your buck” bourbon for 2025.
Holiday Drinks: A guide offers 6 cocktails perfect for sipping by the fireplace during the holiday season.
The linked Flipboard magazine, “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-06-25,” features a collection of recent stories primarily focused on the wine sector of the liquor industry.
Key stories in the magazine include:
Corporate Ownership of Wine Brands: A chart detailing which companies own America’s top wine brands.
Winemaking Techniques: An article discussing whether ‘forest-blend’ barrels are the secret to producing fine wine.
Health and Wine: A piece on the relationship between red wine consumption and acne.
Industry Figures: News about a celebrated San Francisco restaurateur who is quietly building a wine brand.
New Product Development: An announcement that Chianti has been approved to also be produced as a Rosé wine (“Chianti DOP Rosé”).
Champagne Knowledge: An older article explaining the importance of the disgorgement date for Champagne.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-04-25” curated by @MarkLenzi, covers several recent topics in the spirits and wine industry. The key stories include:
Wine Tariffs: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on a court case concerning imported wine tariffs, with a potential for the ruling to have broader implications.
Wine Aging: An exploration of the science behind aging wine under screw caps, noting that this closure type remains controversial despite being in use for almost 70 years.
Health and Wine: A meta-study suggests that moderate wine consumption may help reduce the risk of strokes.
Tito’s Vodka: An analysis of how Tito’s Vodka, America’s bestselling spirit, has managed to navigate prolific lawsuits.
Whisky Innovation: Bruichladdich has released the first-ever Islay Rye Whisky, a 7-year-old spirit distilled from Islay-grown rye and barley as part of a crop rotation experiment.
Cocktail Science: A discussion on whether dark liquor can be successfully used to make Jell-O shots.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-03-25” curated by Mark Lenzi covers several recent topics in the alcoholic beverage industry, including:
Italian winemakers adapting to climate change by using new technologies with old grape varieties.
Wine tasting tips, specifically covering 12 common mistakes, according to experts.
Whiskey news featuring:
A look at the 240-year-old whiskey brand Evan Williams Bourbon.
A taste test review of Knob Creek’s latest bourbon, which is the oldest Jim Beam product to date.
Tequila recommendations for five premium brands that are worth sipping without lime or salt.
General “Top Highlights from the Liquor Industry This Week.”
The link provided is a Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-02-25” curated by @MarkLenzi, focusing on “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).”
The most recent stories in the magazine as of the summary are:
Non-Alcoholic Beer: An article discussing what people may not know about non-alcoholic beer.
A Snob’s Guide to Tuscany: A guide to discovering secrets in the Italian region of Tuscany.
The Dark Story Of How The French 75 Cocktail Got Its Name: An exploration of the history behind the classic cocktail.
Drinking tequila and mezcal sustainably on The Day of the Dead: An article on sustainable practices for enjoying these spirits during Día de Muertos (Nov. 2).
French Senate Unveils 23-Point Plan to Rescue Wine Industry Amid Deepening Crisis: A report on the French Senate’s plan for reform in the country’s wine industry.
Anthony Gismondi: Port is more than just a wine, it’s a mood. Try one of these: A recommendation for Port wines as the autumn weather settles in.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-01-25” curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) features several recent stories, primarily focusing on the whiskey and wine sectors.
Key highlights include:
Whiskey Glut and MGP: News that a whiskey glut is impacting MGP Ingredients, with the company’s third-quarter sales falling by 19% due to slowing US whiskey production and high inventories.
Texas and Western US Whiskey: Articles highlighting the rise of Texas as a “whiskey-producing powerhouse,” and a call to “discover Western US whiskey” as an alternative to Scotch.
Wine Tips and Travel: An article featuring P&O wine expert Olly Smith’s “fail-safe wine tips” and new book.
Wine Tasting Advice: A piece on “4 Mistakes Insiders Are Begging You to Stop Making” when going wine tasting.
Italian Wine Investment: A story detailing how Tuscany’s Castiglion del Bosco is investing in its fine wine future.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-30-25” curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) focuses on various topics in the liquor and wine industry.
The most recent stories included in the magazine cover:
Wine and Health:
The beneficial effects of moderate wine consumption on blood clotting markers in patients with coronary heart disease (a Greek intervention study).
The short-term health effects of de-alcoholized red wine.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages:
The redefining of non-alcoholic beer, featuring John Mulaney & Years.
Alcohol’s Effects:
An exploration of whether different types of alcohol affect people differently.
Wine and Sports:
The potential for a pairing between fine wine and professional sport, mentioning former American football quarterback Drew Bledsoe.
Whiskey:
A look at the 10 most important American Single Malt Whiskeys ever released.
The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-25-25” curated by @MarkLenzi, covers several recent topics in the beverage industry, including:
Craft Beer Trends: The end of the “craft brewery-loving IPA guy” is suggested, with reports of declining craft beer sales and a decreasing focus on highly specific hop and flavor profiles. There is also an article explaining why IPAs and hot wings are a poor food pairing.
Wine: The magazine features a closer look at the world of Mexican wine and lists eight highly-rated Prosecco values from the Veneto region of Italy.
Spirits: Topics include a podcast discussion asserting that bourbon will be “fine,” and a professional bartender’s explanation of common mistakes that cause homemade cocktails to fall flat.
The US state produces world-class Pinot Noir, has made significant inroads with Chardonnay and Sparkling wine, and has developed its own style of Pinot Gris
Bacardi is introducing a new Tangerine flavor under its flagship rum brand. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Bacardi brand’s flavor line, the new Tangerine offering also marks the debut of new packaging for Bacardi’s six core flavored rums—Limon, Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Dragon Berry and Tangerine. The launch of the new flavor and packaging will be backed by a multi-million dollar media plan, the company says. Bacardi Tangerine is rolling out on- and off-premise, retailing at around $13 a 750ml. bottle.
US BILL COULD LIFT DRINKS POST BAN
The USPS Shipping Equity Act has been introduced to the House of Representatives by Californian Democrat Jackie Speier. The proposal seeks to overturn a 1909 law that prohibits beer, wine or spirits being sent through the national postal service.
There’s a lot of ego in wine speak, both on the part of eager oenophiles who want to assert their expertise and occasional wine drinkers who keep mum for fear of saying the wrong thing.
While using the internet to seek out information about wine has surged over the last four years, only 11% of American wine drinkers have bought wine online this year.
Understanding the difference between how professionals and consumers rate the `complexity’ of wine could open new avenues for marketing wines, recent Lincoln University research shows.
St. Mayhem’s products are literally spicy wines, since Rob chucked habanero and jalapeno peppers, ginger root, and Costa Rica coffee beans into the three newly released wines
Maximum allowable yields in Champagne this year will be lower than they have been in 10 years, as producers look to reduce the amount of wine they have on hand.
Fragrant red variety Mencía is “the Pinot Noir of Spain” due to its delicacy and sensitivity to terroir according to one young winemaker championing the grape
The Restaurant Reserve Wine List: Relic, Rip-off or Reward?
Are those leather-bound tomes—the secondary, pricey reserve list that is the province of the chosen few—helpful, or just an excuse for outrageous markups?
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Does blue on a bottle turn off buyers? Will a fussy label hamper the sale of a cheap wine? Some graphic artists have been designing wine labels for decades, and they know what works.
Many red and white wines taste dry (as in “not sweet”) but do contain small to moderate amounts of sugar. The question is, how much? And, is there some way to identify wines with or without residual sugar?
The message-in-a-bottle routine is going Wi-Fi. And that means pretty soon you’ll have your very own mini Times Square at the bar, right on the bottle.
Good Wine Tastes More Like Koala Urine Than You’d Think
Have you ever described a wine you were drinking as fruity, sweet, or having a hint of coconut? Well, congratulations, because you were totally drinking a component of koala urine.
The producer of a range of “sneaky” drinks containers has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds enabling him to launch a hip flask shaped like a can of deodorant.
A new bill in Congress would make your booze cheaper (a little)
A bill was introduced Tuesday that would lower taxes on distilled spirits — things like gin, rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey — which are taxed at a higher rate than wine and beer.
This is an in-depth article for geeks with an itch for the nitty gritty details of wine. If you’re one who is as described, you’ve certainly come across wine technical data before. So, what can we learn by looking at wine tech sheets?
It is the first Association in the world dedicated to the research of wines low in histamines and certifying them for wine sensitive and histamine intolerant
American Wine, Matured: 17 New AVAs And The Road Ahead
Several areas of California are arriving at that time: 17 new California AVAs have been designated since last August alone. (There are a total of 230 AVAs nationwide.)
How Much is Too Much?: A Study on Choice Overload in Wine Retail
In retail, people can become overwhelmed by the selection to choose from, or what is otherwise known as “choice overload”. Studies in many different retail settings have shown that choice overload does exist and that it can lead to decreased customer satisfaction and decreased sales for a given store
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New Woodchuck
Vermont’s Woodchuck Hard Cider has unveiled Lazy Hazy Lemon Crazy, the latest entry in its limited release Out on a Limb series. Created as a twist on a traditional shandy, Lazy Hazy Lemon Crazy is made with a mix of McIntosh, Empire and Cortland apples and infused with lemon juice and lemongrass. The 4.2%-abv, semi-dry cider will be available starting June 15, retailing at $10.99 a six-pack. Lazy Hazy marks the fifth iteration in Woodchuck’s Out on a Limb lineup.
7 Things You Never Knew Were In Your Wine
The lingo commonly found on bottle labels so you know exactly what you’re drinking, and how it affects you, beyond a nice buzz.
A small business scavenger hunt of course! The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt. The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses. More to come on this event in coming weeks!
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Working with Bull Run Distilling and Indio Spirits and Distillery, Big Bottom has launched its Starka Vodka as part of the collaborative Oregon Starka Project.
Launching at retail in March 2015, the Strongbow Variety Pack will be available in 12-pack bottle formats that includes three of each of the four distinct Strongbow flavors
Washington state’s Chateau Ste. Michelle is adding two new offerings to its Anew Wines offshoot, a Pinot Grigio and Rose. The 2014 Anew Pinot Grigio is sourced from Washington’s Yakima Valley, while the 2014 Anew Rose is made from a Columbia Valley-sourced blend of Syrah and Sangiovese. Anew, which was founded in 2013, also offers a Riesling. All three wines are available nationally in custom-made bottles with screw cap closures for about $12.
New Gansett NOW IN STOCK
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is launching Innsmouth Olde Ale as the second installment in its Lovecraft Series of limited edition beers. The English-style Olde Ale was created in collaboration with New England-based Revival Brewing Company and draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Shadow Over Innsmouth,” with a label design created by Rhode Island artist Jason C. Eckhardt. It’s brewed with Two-Row Pale, Crystal, Cara, Dark Munich and Chocolate malts with Chocolate rye and finished with Summit and East Kent Goldings hops. Innsmouth Olde Ale (7% abv) is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for about $11-$12 throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Portland, Oregon.
5 Tips on How to Go Wine Tasting (With Kids)
Here are a few tips to help you moms and dads to still get your drink on
The head of China’s biggest wine brand admits its wines are terrible
Ning Gaoning, the chairman of Cofco, the state-owned grain company that operates China’s biggest wine producer, told a conference in Switzerland what Chinese oenophiles have long known: its wines are “not very good”
WHY IS MY WINE SO EXPENSIVE? A GLIMPSE OF WHAT JACKS UP THE PRICE OF POSH WINE
There are a ton of things to consider that affect the cost on a bottle. Expensive bottles are marked by three traits in particular: oak, time and terroir.
Tiger Paw Beverage Company has partnered with Leon Hendrix – brother of rock star Jimi Hendrix – to launch a new liqueur inspired by the late star’s songs.
More US adults than ever are considered heavy or binge drinkers with women driving a rise in consumption, a county-level study on alcohol habits in the US has revealed.
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Massachusetts beer guide: Breaking down the brewery boom in Western Mass. and beyond
Here’s a primer on the best Massachusetts-made beer, focusing on how to look past the big names and find that special new brewery you’ve been looking for the whole time.
Diageo has introduced three new flavoured extensions of Captain Morgan Rum, following the “successful” launch of the brand’s white expression last year.
Cocktail culture likes to think of itself as a forward-thinking force in the drinks industry, but do gender stereotypes still affect what mix customers order?
A lawsuit has been filed against Jim Beam Brands alleging consumers are being duped by claims its Bourbon is “handcrafted” when it is made with “little to no” human involvement.
Calling all hop heads, lager hounds and ale wives: put down that pint (just for a moment) and pick up your phone to discover new beers and keep track of your favorites.
Boston-based Trillium Brewing is expanding production capabilities with a 16,000-square-foot facility in Canton. The new brewery, which will operate in conjunction with Trillium’s existing facility in Boston’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood, will be fitted with a three-vessel 30-barrel brewing system and six 90-barrel fermenters, as well as an expanded barrel program. The two facilities will bring Trillium’s annual production capacity to about 10,000 barrels. The company says it will continue to self-distribute while focusing on increasing on- and off-premise accounts. Trillium’s lineup of craft beers includes Wake Robin Farmhouse Red Rye Ale (7.4% abv), Pot & Kettle Oatmeal Porter (7.5% abv), Fort Point Pale Ale (6.5% abv) and Trillium Farmhouse Ale (6.6% abv).
French appellation body considers Alsace Premier Cru plan
The French national appellation authority is examining a dossier that would create Cru and Premier Cru tiers in Alsace
Three Things You Didn’t Know About South African Wine Country
Think you know Southern Hemisphere wine? Take a look at some of these interesting facts about South Africa, possibly the oldest “New World” wine region.
China may still be clamping down on extravagant spending, but there is an array of luxurious and fun spirits and cocktails out there to celebrate the Year of the Ram.
In what could be the most bizarre Kickstarter campaign in memory, a US entrepreneur is attempting to raise $70,000 to launch a strap-on booze-filled newborn that you can drink from.
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Cheers! Study Says Red Wine May Help Burn Fat
According to scientists, ellagic acid retards the growth of fat cells, and slows down the formation of new ones. It also boosts the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver
E&J Gallo is launching a new liqueur, Viniq, into national distribution. A blend of premium vodka, Moscato and natural fruit flavor, Viniq was initially tested in seven markets beginning in May 2014 and enjoyed notable success in the nightlife sector in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Targeted at Millennial consumers, the 40-proof liqueur “shimmers” when shaken for an eye-catching effect, Gallo says. Now available nationally, Viniq retails at around $20 a 750-ml. bottle.
Bostonians are drinking wine, not tea! Is it from your winery?
For a $300 initial fee, and $150 per year thereafter, you get representation before the people of the 4th largest state in per capita wine consumption. Better still, total wine shipments are expected to grow tremendously over the course of the next decade.
WHAT YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY WINE SELECTION SAYS ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN A RELATIONSHIP
Valentine’s Day, the one day out of the entire year where even if you happen to be more a fan of another type of booze, more than likely you’ll be ordering or picking up a bottle of wine for the evening
Red Wine And Chocolate, Perfect For Valentine’s Day And Your Health?
Flowers, chocolate and wine are all staples of Valentine’s Day and recent studies are shedding light on the positive health benefits of the fancy confection and vino.
RED VELVET CAKE BEER IS YOUR BOOZY VALENTINE’S DAY DREAM COME TRUE
You love red velvet cake. You love beer. And if you live in Georgia, you’ll be able to love the two together in a new release from Second Self Beer Company called Bleeding Heart.
Beam Suntory is releasing a series of limited edition Bourbon’s celebrating founding distiller Booker Noe’s legacy as the “father” of small-batch Bourbon.
Proposed rule would alter the use of appellation names on wine labels
On Monday the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposed a rule that, if enacted, would significantly alter the way that appellation names can be used on wine labels.
The Tussock Jumper Celebration app uses QR codes to allow consumers to attach a surprise message, voice recording or video to a bottle of Tussock Jumper wine, making it the perfect unique gift for a loved one.
Belvedere Vodka has introduced an “innovative” Wild Berry flavour to reflect American consumers’ demand for “refreshing rather than indulgent” flavours.
Liquor store approval in Natick MA prompts letter to state
A group of Natick residents is asking the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to investigate selectmen’s vote to approve a national chain liquor store opening in town.
Diageo Targets Wine And Beer Categories With New Product Rollouts
Diageo Chateau & Estate (DC&E) is rolling out a new California wine brand to the U.S. market this spring, Truvée Wines. Derived from the French word “to find,” Truvée is a Central Coast-sourced label created by sisters Robin and Andréa McBride, who grew up separately in Monterey, California and Marlborough, New Zealand respectively. The two sisters are seeking to combine the knowledge gained in the wine regions in which they were raised with the Truvée brand, which includes a lightly oaked Chardonnay and a Rhône-style red blend, both retailing at $16 a bottle.
DC&E is also hitting the market with the relaunched Chateau La Paws Wines, which supports animal rescue efforts through a partnership with North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). Twelve different rescued dogs are featured on the rotating labels for Chateau La Paws’ Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Red Wine Blend (all $12.99), which were crafted by veteran winemaker Marty Spate.
Meanwhile, Diageo is set to begin test marketing a new beer brand, Thump Keg Brewing Co., which crafts beers related to Diageo spirit labels like George Dickel and Peligroso Tequila. Testing in select markets like Nashville, Austin and New York City, Thump Keg is debuting with a Rye IPA (6.2% abv) and an Agave Amber Ale (5.8% abv). Both retail at $9.49 a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles and are also available in 20-liter kegs. Thump Keg Rye IPA uses the same underlying grains for its mash bill as those used for George Dickel Rye Whisky, while Agave Amber Ale, inspired by Peligroso, uses blue agave in its recipe.
The end of the three-tier system?
Three-tier as we know it will break down because it will be too expensive and too complicated to work the way it does now. Even the distributors, who have the most to lose, will want to change it to make it more consumer-friendly.
The supermarket Great Wall of Wine is the Rubik’s Cube of wine buying, with hundreds and hundreds of bottles to choose from, confusing pricing, and no one to ask for help.
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Sipping Liquor before Bed disrupts Sleeping Pattern
A new study has debunked the long-held popular belief that booze before bed helps nod-off. The study has showed that a small tipple before bed has great potential to disrupt sleeping patterns.
Bethenny Frankel, the founder of Skinnygirl cocktails, has been spotted visiting a cannabis dispensary in the US amid claims she is to launch Skinnygirl Marijuana.
Factors of Taste: Results from a Special Tasting at the Digital Wine Communications Conference
Can we always tell what makes us like or dislike a wine? How much of it has to do, strictly speaking, with the grapes and the winemaking? And, do we always understand exactly why a wine is showing well or not?
Irish whiskey brand Jameson has revealed its fifth annual limited edition bottle design to celebrate its homeland’s most iconic national holiday – St Patrick’s Day.
Nebbiolo — Italy’s staid elder statesman of wine
Nebbiolo is a grape varietal from Piemonte, Italy, and it is one of the most traditional, intractable, stubborn old goats of the wine world.
How is your state doing? MADD rates USA on drunk driving prevention
MADD created a five-star system for the report that looks at five different areas of countermeasures that can be taken to prevent drunk driving fatalities.
What the Beer You Drink Says About Your Personality
What is your go-to beer?? Cha-Cha.com came out with a list that describes what your favorite beer says about your personality. How accurate do you think it is??
Tannat is a big wine, a tannic monster that is bigger than cabernet sauvignon and perhaps even petite sirah. With more than 100 wine-grape varieties in the Northwest, why would we want another one? Here’s why.
The great Burgundian wine kingdom has a quiet cousin, a little dark currant that is happy to makes its home in the shadow of the famous grape. This unassuming fruit goes by the name of cassis, blackcurrant or Ribes Nigrum
Thriving Bourbon brand Woodford Reserve is set to add a new rye offering to its portfolio next month. Woodford Reserve Rye ($38 a 750-ml.) will initially launch in 15 U.S. markets. The Kentucky straight rye whiskey is 45.2% abv and marks the third permanent extension to the Woodford Reserve portfolio, joining Distiller’s Select and Double Oaked. Brown-Forman’s newcomer will compete with Beam Suntory’s Knob Creek Rye, which debuted in 2012 and retails in the same segment. Woodford Reserve earned its first Impact “Hot Brand” award last year, having grown by more than 75% since 2010.
How to Build a Whiskey Still in Less Than 2 Minutes
The A. Smith Bowman distillery has released a unique video capturing the build of its brand new 500-gallon still called George.
Where do tech-savvy millennials buy wine? Not online, Cal Poly study finds
Millennials, typically defined as those born between 1982 and the early 2000s, are known for being adept at using technology, whether it’s a smart phone, gaming console or social media.
Private label wine: The future of the wine business?
Most states require distributors to offer every wine they sell to every retailer or restaurant they call on, so that it’s theoretically possible for someone else to sell Two-buck Chuck or Kirkland. But somehow, that never seems to happen.
U.S. is top wine consuming country by volume, Italy leads per capita
The 13th annual International Wine and Spirits Research report found that Americans drank almost 340 million 9-liter cases of wine in 2014. Italians drink the most wine per person, though the rate is expected to drop.
Anheuser-Busch is bolstering its craft beer portfolio once again by acquiring a growing craft brewer, Seattle’s Elysian Brewing Co.
Is craft beer a threat to wine?
Wine industry leaders are keeping a close watch on the craft beer market, according to a recent report from Wine Market Council, (WMC) an association of wine producers, grape growers, wine importers and distributors.
Worcester, Massachusetts’ Wormtown Brewery has completed construction of a new 10,000-square-foot brewing facility to keep up with growth. Wormtown’s new facility is 10 times larger than the original one and features a taproom, a 30-barrel, two-vessel configuration that will double capacity to 6,000 barrels, as well as a GAI bottling system that allows for packaging bottles to complement its 16-ounce cans. The brewery says it hopes to eventually reach 30,000 barrels at the new site and is already planning further expansion of the new facility. Two 90-barrel fermentation tanks are expected to be delivered next month, bringing the capacity to 10,500 barrels and opening the possibility of expansion to new markets.
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Silent, motionless wine fridge created to protect fine wines
A ‘no-compressor’ wine cabinet by Haier debuted at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as a world-first this week, in response to demand from top wine connoisseurs who point out that subtle vibrations and temperature changes common in wine coolers can affect taste.
Winemakers in the US are lobbying to have new rules over labeling softened, citing the costs involved in providing the exact calorific content of their products.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distilling Co. has extended its Sugarlands Shine Legends Series with the launch of Tickle’s Dynamite Cinnamon Moonshine. Inspired by Steven Ray Tickle, best known for appearing on the Discovery Channel television show “Moonshiners,” Tickle’s Dynamite Cinnamon Moonshine will initially be available at Sugarlands’ Gatlinburg headquarters this month, with wider retail distribution to follow in early February. Priced at $25 a jar, the new entry joins Jim Tom Hedrick’s Unaged Rye and Mark Rogers’ American Peach moonshines in Sugarlands’ Legends Series lineup. Sugarlands Distilling currently has a distribution reach spanning Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota and Florida.
Woman Caught Driving Drunk on Vanilla Extract
Well, police say vanilla extract has an alcohol level of 41%. “That puts it on comparison to both vodka and gin,”
Can an IPA Beer Trademark Be Confusingly Similar to a Wine? TTAB says “Yes”
As a brewer (or seasoned beer drinker), you might think that a trademark for an IPA–with “IPA” in its name–could not possibly be confusingly similar to a wine product that bears a similar name, but without “IPA” in it.
OVER 50% OF YOUNG DRIVER FATALITIES INVOLVE ALCOHOL
Statistics show that more than half of young drivers who died in car crashes in the US were either under the influence of alcohol or marijuana, or both.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is introducing a new beer delivery app, the Bud Light Button, that will allow consumers to have the leading U.S. beer brand delivered to their door. ABI partnered with digital innovation agency of record AKQA and “platform provider” Klink to create the service, which will begin today with an initial launch in the Washington, D.C. market. Consumers can order between one and 100 cases of beer and have it delivered by Klink—via an independent retailer—within an hour, ABI says.
Currently available for the Android platform, the Bud Light Button will follow with an iPhone version coming soon. The service will dovetail with Bud Light’s existing “Up for whatever” positioning by offering additions like Bud Light branded gear and “Up for whatever experiences” on certain deliveries. “Once in a while, we’re going to deliver a really over-the-top experience,” said Lucas Herscovici, Anheuser-Busch vice president of consumer connections. “Maybe that means we show up with a DJ who turns your gathering of friends into an amazing event.”
Prosecco DOCG just $6.99! Unfair pricing practices undermine small Prosecco growers
When I asked a Prosecco grower and bottler how such a low price could be possible, he told me that the grower and bottler of the big box wine were probably making just cents on the dollar for the wine.
Bay State’s direct wine shipping law off to robust start
Massachushetts’ new direct wine shipping law is off to a successful start with more than 100 out-of-state wineries taking out licenses and dozens more waiting on approvals, according to state officials.
Beam Suntory is set to debut a new bonded Bourbon under its flagship Jim Beam brand next month. Hitting select accounts nationwide, Jim Beam Bonded ($23 a 750-ml.) is a 100-proof Bourbon aged four years and produced in a single distillery season at a single distillery in line with the “Bottled in Bond Act” of 1897. Said to feature spicy oak notes with a background of vanilla and caramel, the newcomer is geared toward classic cocktail serves.
Jim Beam marketed a bonded Bourbon years ago, but this is a completely new product, the company tells SND. Including Devil’s Cut, Red Stag and its other flavored whiskies, Jim Beam rose an estimated 4.7% to 4.1 million cases in the U.S. market in 2014, according to Impact Databank.
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How old is your nonvintage champagne? Look to the back label
Most sparkling wines, like discreet ladies of our mothers’ generation, don’t tell us how old they are. Those are “non-vintage” wines, with no year of harvest listed on the label because they are a blend of wines from several vintages.
Uncorked: An inside look at nebbiolo with Paolo Damilano
Barolo producer, Paolo Damilano. Damilano, who owns the company with his brother and cousin, provided insight behind nebbiolo and this magnificent region.
MA Wine connoisseurs, vineyards eagerly await new direct shipping rules
Beginning Jan. 1, out-of-state wineries can more easily ship wine directly to Massachusetts consumers after the Legislature broke through years of political wrangling to relax those rules.
Even at some of the fanciest parties this New Year’s Eve, the bottles of bubbly that will be popped open won’t be classic French Champagne but its sparkling Italian cousin, Prosecco, instead.
Korbel winemaker lies on TV about Champagne and sparkling wine
The U.S. government has fought Europe for years for Korbel to have the right to keep calling its sparkling wine “Champagne,” so it’s not surprising that Paul Ahvenainen says his company’s product is something it’s not.
Atlas Distributing Inc. announced that the company is using green power as part of its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
New year brings new wage, tax, public safety laws to Rhode Island
Starting Thursday, Rhode Island judges — as well as magistrates — will have the power to prohibit drivers convicted of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, or refusing a chemical test, from driving a vehicle without an ignition interlock system.
An ignition interlock system is a device wired to a vehicle’s ignition that requires a driver to breathe into the device — just as one would with a Breathalyzer — prior to starting the vehicle. According to backers of this approach, the system prevents a motorist from being able to start his or her car if it detects alcohol on the breath of the driver.
According to a General Assembly data sheet: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found states that passed interlock laws saw an average two-thirds reduction in repeat DUI offenses. Rhode Island has joined at least 20 other states across the country that have put similar measures in place.
The Difference Between Champagne And Sparkling Wine, Explained
The most popular of sparkling wine options out there that aren’t Champagne include Cava, Prosecco and Cremant. The easiest way to tell between these wines is price — Champagne is almost always more expensive — but that’s not the only difference.
The holidays are almost over, but the cold weather provides an excellent excuse to keep the sensory memory of Christmas alive just a little longer with a warming glass of mulled wine
Red, white or sparkling? Experts pick healthiest wines
Experts say that while red wines trump whites when weighing overall health benefits, drier white wines like Rieslings or Sauvignon Blancs have perks of their own.
Do You Drink Enough Champagne to Justify a $500 Preservation System?
The Genesis, created by Napa Technology, is the first at-home, single-bottle wine preservation and dispensing system, designed for both still and sparkling wine
The modern concept of wine storage is changing dramatically, with collectors and commercial sellers keen to show off their precious wares in ever more daring and inventive ways.
How Sweet is My Wine? What do Sugar Codes Mean for Wine?
There are several different sweetness charts and coding systems on the market, but they’re not that far apart from each other in describing the residual sugar level in wine.
Is a Great Wine Palate God Given, Learned or Bought?
Lettie Teague talks to wine collectors, olfactory researchers and reviewers to get to the bottom of the oenophile’s quest: Can a great palate be acquired?
“Your best friend is your fine-wine store—ideally one that holds frequent tastings,”
Wine and candles go together like chocolate and Valentine’s Day. Once you pop open the bottle, save the cork. You can turn it into a cheap candle later.
If the New Year’s Eve celebration got a little out of hand, and you have some opened bottles that lasted longer than your guests, fear not: There are still plenty of delicious ways to keep the party going.
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 310 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral […]
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass 🥃 and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to […]
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 306 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! A Spirited Sip with a Wine Maverick Raymond Blake Join hosts Kim and Mark on as they uncork a fantastic conversation with acclaimed Irish wine author, Raymond Blake. In this spirited episode, Raymond takes us […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 305 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! All Things Bubbly For New Years Bubbly Bonanza! 🍾 Join your hosts, the effervescent Kim, the Bubbly Queen, and Mark, for the last show of 2025, where they pop the cork on a year of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 304 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Holiday/Christmas Songs Paired With Wine Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Get ready to deck the halls and pour the wine with hosts Kim and Mark in this festive holiday special of The Wonderful World of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 303 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Get ready for a Thanksgiving episode that's anything but ordinary! The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark are celebrating a classic: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what wine […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 302 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Umami King Tim Hanni MW Join hosts Kim and Mark as they welcome a true icon of the wine world: Master of Wine (MW)Tim Hanni. Tim, the first American to earn the prestigious MW […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 301 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Kiana Keys-The Unpolished Grape On this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Kiana Keys, author of Unpolished Grape 101-The Basics of WineAnd Little Black Book of Food + […]
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