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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

11-04-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What’s Better for Wine, a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Presidency?

Anejo Vs Extra Anejo Tequila: What’s The Distinction?

4 Signs Alcohol Has Gone Bad

Alcohol consumers less supportive of calorie labelling, UCL study finds

A new study has shed light on how mandatory calorie labelling on alcoholic beverages might influence consumer attitudes and drinking habits in the UK. 

https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/33348/Alcohol_consumers_less_supportive_of_calorie_labelling,_UCL_study_finds.html

Why Wine Drinkers Should Care About Come Over October

The idea is called Come Over October, and it’s quite simple

https://www.vinography.com/2024/10/why-wine-drinkers-should-care-about-come-over-october

I’m A Wine Expert ― These Are The 3 Letters You Should Always Look Out For On The Bottle

This is going to make wine shopping so much easier.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/italian-wine-label-three-letter-quality-check_uk_670e2e36e4b094567cfe17cb

The Curse of Corporate Wine-Think Déjà Vu?

The conventional wisdom holds that family-owned and privately held firms can be very successful, but their scale and scope are necessarily limited.

https://wineeconomist.com/2024/10/15/winethink/

New Myers

Myers’s Rum, part of the Sazerac portfolio, has announced six new rums, including a collaboration with Foursquare Rum and a new series aged in Buffalo Trace Antique Collection barrels. The first rum, Signature Legends Collection—The Legacy Blend #1 ($50), is a 47% abv blend of Jamaican and Barbadian rums created by Richard Seale, blender and distiller for Foursquare. The Signature Cask Collection, meanwhile, sees Myers’s dark rum finished in casks that held George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old respectively. The Signature Cask rums are bottled between 41.5% and 50% abv, depending on the finishing cask, and retail at $80 a bottle. Both the Legacy Blend and the Signature Cask Collection are rolling out now.

Amarena Vs Maraschino Cherries: How Do They Differ?

While Amarena refers to a specific type of cherry, maraschino actually describes a multi-step process that results in the bright red cherries we all know and love.

https://www.mashed.com/1687768/amarena-vs-maraschino-cherries-difference/

Tired of California Cab or Chard?

Here’s Why You Should Drink Wine Made From These Lesser-Known Grapes

https://www.foodandwine.com/california-wine-grapes-to-know-8729609

4 Signs Alcohol Has Gone Bad

Have you been saving a bottle of wine you opened last Christmas? You may want to throw it away because it’s among alcoholic beverages with a short shelf life.

https://www.thefocus.news/lifestyle/4-signs-your-alcohol-has-gone-bad-and-you-should-avoid-it-at-all-costs/

The Best Bubble-Free Bottlings Made in the Champagne Region

Coteaux Champenois wines sparkle in their own way.

https://www.foodandwine.com/coteaux-champenois-wines-8728772

The 20 Best Proseccos to Drink in 2024

Prosecco is a big part of our American wine drinking culture these days. It’s been here for quite some time, but only in the last decade or so have we come to embrace this northern Italian bubbly.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-prosecco/

Storytelling in wine will be ‘strongly supported’ by AI in the future

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to influence the wine trade in new and exciting ways. AI is expected to play a key role in supporting the “storytelling” of wine in the future, but caution should be exercised over its use to ‘taste’ wines in hopes of determining consumer preferences based on chemical composition, say experts taking part in ProWein’s first Business Talks Series on the digitalisation of wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/storytelling-in-wine-will-be-strongly-supported-by-ai-in-the-future/

Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

Producers in the category — which is facing a long-term decline as younger consumers opt for other drinks — are shifting their approach to the bottled beverages.

https://www.fooddive.com/news/wine-category-sales-decline-2024-chardonnay-wswa-alcohol/729853/

You Should Be Drinking Boxed Wine Out Of A Pumpkin This Fall

All it takes is tucking your favorite boxed wine inside of a hollowed-out pumpkin.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1686130/boxed-wine-pumpkin-hack/

Here’s What a Sommelier Told Me About Getting Great Wine for Cheap

Great bottles are in your budget if you know how to find them.

https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-best-cheap-wine-according-to-sommoliers/

Welcome to the World, Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA!

According to the original petition—submitted in 2020 by Stephen Burgess on behalf of Burgess Cellars and other wine growers in the area—the defining characteristics of the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA include the area’s topography, climate, and soil. These features are discussed below.

https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2024/10/16/welcome-to-the-world-crystal-springs-of-napa-valley-ava/

WHO demonizing of alcohol, are their alarms real?

The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a mission to destroy the alcohol industry, but on their quest, have they provided fuel to their critics?

https://irishliquorlawyer.com/liquor-industry-insights/who-demonizing-of-alcohol-are-their-alarms-real/

New Cutwater

Canned cocktail brand Cutwater Spirits has announced two new variety packs, featuring new limited-edition cocktails, as well as the permanent addition of an Espresso Martini to the brand’s portfolio. The new Fireside Variety Pack features 12 200-ml. cans of Cutwater’s Espresso Martini, White Russian, and Spiced Apple Mule, a new limited-time release. In addition, Cutwater has released a new Whiskey Sour at 8% abv and available in select markets. Nationally, Cutwater has added a Peppermint White Russian and a Tiki Nog Cocktail for the holiday season. Cutwater had U.S. volume of 3 million cases last year, second only to High Noon in the spirits-based RTD segment.

What’s Better for Wine, a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Presidency?

Chances are, you’ve felt the need to follow the political cycle with a drink in hand. It’s okay, friend, us, too.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/trump-kamala-wine-industry/

How To Become A Better Wine Taster

You must treat wine tasting and palate development as you would any skill in which you choose to invest your time.

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/how-to-become-a-better-wine-taster?utm_medium=newsletter

What Makes Bottled-In-Bond Whiskey Unique?

In short, the act ensured that whatever goes into the bottle is legit: It’s whiskey made to specific standards by the actual distillery that claims to make it.

https://www.chowhound.com/1687930/what-is-bottled-in-bond-whiskey/

What Is Rapidly Aged Bourbon, And Is It Worth Drinking?

Typically, bourbon is placed into barrels as clear alcohol, and over time, contact with the barrels develops both color and flavor of the spirit.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1694220/rapid-aged-bourbon-whiskey-explained/

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Considering Teaming Up for Liquor Business: ‘The Sky Is the Limit’

“It’s not just the booze business they want to get into,” the source continues. “They’re looking to start all kinds of projects together, everything from a joint production company, to co-owning a sports team, their goal is to just grow their bank accounts and influence together.”

https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-considering-teaming-up-for-liquor-business/

Champagne and Pasta Pairings

Choosing the correct Champagne style is essential when it comes to pairing, although this can be tricky, particularly when it comes to different ingredients, flavors, and aromas.

https://glassofbubbly.com/champagne-and-pasta-pairings/

The Attack on Wine Continues

No current study on alcohol and health explicitly says, “don’t drink alcohol.”

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/attack-wine-continues-paul-tincknell-kxzhc/

Biggest US Wine Distributor Slashes Staff

The tight wine market has seen a reported shock reaction from US distribution giant Southern Glazer’s.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/biggest-us-wine-distributor-slashes-staff

The Lowdown on Low-Alcohol: Why Wine’s Going Lite

Much has also been written about the health impacts of alcohol and changes in consumer behavior surrounding wine and wellness. But this is not that story.

https://vintnerproject.com/wine/the-lowdown-on-low-alcohol-wine/

Champagne Goes Under Cork

Champagne has traditionally undergone its second fermentation under crown caps, but some producers now use cork, with amazing results.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/champagne-goes-under-cork

New On The Rocks

On the Rocks premixed cocktails, part of the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, is introducing a limited-edition Spiced Pear Whiskey Sour expression. The 20% abv cocktail blends Old Overholt rye with lemon, caramelized pear, and a custom spice mix of cinnamon, brown sugar, allspice, and rosemary. It’s rolling out now to select markets nationwide. On the Rocks jumped 11% to 738,000 9-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank

The Most Popular Prosecco Brands, Tasted and Ranked

Light, fizzy, and easy-drinking, Prosecco has seen a meteoric rise in the U.S. over the past several years.

https://vinepair.com/articles/worlds-most-popular-prosecco-brands-2024-tasted-ranked/

The Crucial Etiquette To Remember For Your First Bourbon Distillery Tour

We connected with Angel’s Envy distillery operations manager, Damian Gallaher, to learn more about why taking it low and slow during your bourbon tour is so crucial.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1692600/bourbon-distillery-etiquette-pacing-tip/

The ethical drinker – October 2024

How often do you think about who picked the grapes in that bottle of Sauvignon Blanc in your fridge? Were they paid fairly? Were they comfortable, clean and well fed? Were they happy and treated with respect?

https://www.decanter.com/wine/the-ethical-drinker-october-2024-540668/

What Type Of Liquor Is In A Pimm’s Cup Cocktail?

On its own, Pimm’s No. 1, which has a dark reddish brown color, is herbaceous and bittersweet.

https://www.chowhound.com/1690773/what-type-liquor-pimms-cup-cocktail/

Young Adults Find Restaurant Wine Lists Uninspiring – According to New Wine Market Council Study

Young Adults Not Impressed by Wine Lists in Casual Restaurants and Bars

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/294194

New Cooper And Thief

Cooper & Thief, part of The Wine Group portfolio, is introducing a new Bourbon barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon. The California Cab was finished for three months in Bourbon barrels and retails at $30 a bottle. It’s now rolling out nationwide. The Wine Group acquired Cooper & Thief from Constellation along with five other brands in late 2022. Cooper & Thief had U.S. volume of 115,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

Will ban be lifted on US Postal Service delivering alcohol?

The newly proposed USPS Equity Act could enable the post service to deliver alcohol directly from producers and retailers to consumers in the United States.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/will-ban-be-lifted-on-us-post-service-delivering-alcohol/

Why 2024 vintage could be final straw for wine growers in France

This year’s vintage – predicted to be only just above the smallest France has seen in modern times – will add to the woes of the country’s winemakers.

https://www.just-drinks.com/features/why-2024-vintage-could-be-final-straw-for-wine-growers-in-france/

How the Wine Aisle Could Help Save America’s Cider Industry

A case for why cider shouldn’t be in the beer aisle.

https://www.foodandwine.com/is-cider-actually-wine-8728292

What wines are Americans thirsty for now?

As the seasons change, Americans are reaching for warming wines – but now some new classics have emerged that are generally associated with warmer temperatures. Kathleen Willcox reports.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/what-wines-are-americans-thirsty-for-now/

Wine Sales Are Falling. A Momentary Blip? Or a Structural Problem?

Professor Simone Loose from Geisenheim University and Rafael del Rey from the Spanish Observatory of Wine Markets have launched their latest report, State of the International Wine Markets in 2023. Here are their most important findings.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/academic-papers-insights/wine-sales-are-falling-momentary-blip-or-structural-problem

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Episode 275

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

🎙 Interview with David Way, author of “The Wines of Piemonte”

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-275-the-wines-of-piemonte-with-david-way?si=bd736126763244278f98a1ea68ae7087&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The Lies We’ve Been Told About Alcohol

Why experts are now revealing the shocking truth behind alcohol’s “health halo.”

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a62598179/lies-about-alcohol/

You Can Still Drink Ulysses S Grant’s (Alleged) Favorite Bourbon Today

Grant is believed to have been partial to Old Crow, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey distilled since the 1830s.

https://www.mashed.com/1692378/drink-ulysses-s-grant-favorite-bourbon/

Tequila Matchmaker Removes All Tequila Brands From Its Additive-Free List

Under Tequila’s current regulations, additives can comprise up to 1 percent of the liquid in any bottle. Approved additives include sweeteners like aspartame or stevia and things like oak extract and caramel coloring that can mimic characteristics of barrel aging. Glycerin to alter texture? It’s absolutely allowed up to 1 percent. Producers can do all of this and still display “100 percent agave” on the label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/tequila-matchmaker-removes-additive-free-list/

There are NO scientific experiments saying: don’t drink alcohol

There are an awful lot of people reacting to this situation, with many of them saying very interesting and valuable things

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/10/there-are-no-scientific-experiments.html

Anejo Vs Extra Anejo Tequila: What’s The Distinction?

While añejo tequila has been aged for one to three years, extra añejo tequila has been aged for a minimum of three years.

https://www.chowhound.com/1688909/anejo-vs-extra-anejo-tequila/

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