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Liquor Industry News 08-03-20
August 3, 2020
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08-03-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
When witches went after wine
Six Tips for Safe, Socially Distant Outdoor Entertaining
What’s the Best Frozen Cocktail to Make at Home?
Think you like bitter beers? Science says think again
A first-of-its-kind study of the emotional reactions conjured by beer found that people liked sweeter beers better than bitter brews, based their involuntary facial expressions.
Wine Tariffs Have Proven One Thing: They Don’t Work
The threats are back on the table.
https://openingabottle.com/wine-tariffs-have-proven-one-thing-they-dont-work/
Heineken launches robotic bar for alcohol-free beer brand
As the need for physical distancing continues across Australia and around the world, international premium beer brand, Heineken, has developed a new concept designed to give drinkers complete peace of mind when ordering a beer while providing a novel drinking experience in the process.
https://www.adnews.com.au/campaigns/heineken-launches-robotic-bar-for-alcohol-free-beer-brand
U.S. Wine Industry Dodges One Tariff Bullet, Still Faces Another
The Trump administration has decided not to place tariffs on French sparkling wine in retaliation for France’s taxes on large tech firms. That’s good news for American wine consumers. The bad news is that the government will be debating over the next few weeks whether to maintain 25 percent tariffs on many other European wines and could possibly raise them.
Chocolate and red wine may help you avoid Alzheimer’s
Those with the highest intake of so-called flavonoid foods were the least likely to end up with dementia.
The Disturbingly Long History of Lead Toxicity in Winemaking
One common wine ingredient drove unwitting imbibers into a slow decline, that sometimes even resulted in death: lead.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/20/lead-toxicity-wine-history/
Mixed Drink Take Home Law In MA
Mixed Drinks to Go signed into law by Governor Baker effective immediately. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association posted the below regulations:
Putting A Pickle In Cheap Light Beer Makes It Taste Better
A trend that involves simply putting a pickle in your light (i.e. cheap) beer to make it taste better
https://www.kgun9.com/putting-pickle-cheap-light-beer-taste-better/
FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY LAUNCHES HARD SELTZER
Called Mas Agave, the seltzer is made with blue agave nectar, cane sugar, fruit juice and sea salt
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/founders-brewing-company-launches-hard-seltzer/
Is the Summer of Hard Tea Brewing?
What will be the next hard seltzer?
Our Seven Most Popular Orange Cocktail Recipes
Seeking inspiration for your next orange cocktail?
No Electricity, No Problem: This Oregon Grower Is Resurrecting Ancient Roman Winemaking Techniques
Even transporting the wine to Illahe’s Portland-based distributor is typically done without the aid of electricity.
Could Timorasso Be Italy’s Most Exciting, Age-Worthy White Wine?
But now it appears that consensus is forming around the future of Piemontese white wine, and that future is Timorasso.
The 6 Must-Have Wine Tools an Award-Winning Winemaker Swears By
But no matter the occasion, there are certain tools that make our sips a little more special.
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/master-winemaker-favorite-tools
When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?
You might be describing acidity, which is something you feel rather than taste.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/do-dry-non-sparkling-wines-ever-taste-fizzy
Why it’s everyone’s duty to tell customers about lightstrike
It is a great irony that sunshine can be so beneficial to grapes and yet so detrimental to wine.
http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/brad-greatrix-lightstrike/
Two Truths and a Lie: This 17th-Century Pirate Invented the Pirates’ Code, Was Captured by Spaniards, and Used Wine Jugs to Save His Life
A 17th-century pirate, Bartholomeus de Portugees, is believed to be behind the code’s origins. He also may have been the first pirate to be captured by a Spaniard ship, and escape using jugs of wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/pirates-code-wine-jugs-floaties/
Massachusetts Craft Brewers, Wholesalers Reach Franchise Law Compromise; Boston Beer Excluded
The legislation would benefit around 200 craft breweries in the state, with Boston Beer Company and Craft Brew Alliance-owned Cisco Brewers being the notable exceptions.
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES LAUNCHES ‘SCHOOL OF PORT’
The website hosts digital workshops and online video courses, designed for people working with port in both the on- and off-trade.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/symington-family-estates-launches-school-of-port/
11 Easy Martini Recipe Riffs
With practice, home bartenders can master the two-ingredient cocktail recipe, and even create their own riffs on the classic drink.
Miller Lite is Giving Away Two Stadium Seats to Baseball Fans Stuck Watching at Home
The competition will award six selected winners with a custom-labeled set of two stadium seats to enjoy the baseball from home.
Scientists make wine and cheese using weeds
Bidens pilosa is widespread in the world as a weed imported from America.
https://phys.org/news/2020-07-scientists-wine-cheese-weeds.html
AN INSIDE LOOK INTO HOW NAPA’S WINE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING
How California’s wineries are fairing and how the industry has been forced to change.
https://www.laweekly.com/an-inside-look-into-how-napas-wine-industry-is-changing/
VINAERA PRO “Adjustable Aeration” Electric Wine Aerator
A new innovation to create the first-ever Adjustable Electric Wine Aerator
How to Pair Wine with Potato Chips
Learn How to Pair Wine with Potato Chips by our Food & Wine Expert, Ray Isle.
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines
https://beveragedynamics.com/2020/07/21/sparking-wine-labels/
ARE YOU SERVING WINE ALL WRONG?
If you buy a nice bottle of wine then serve it wrong, you’re wasting your time as well as money.
https://susieandpeter.com/podcast-episodes/series-one/are-you-serving-wine-all-wrong/
Putting the Freeze on Wine, But You Really Have to be Open-minded!
A sure fire way to make a wine lover cringe is to drop a few ice cubes in your glass of vino. But there are a couple of reasons why this frowned-upon practice could prove pleasant.
http://grapeencounters.com/putting-the-freeze-on-wine-in-a-good-way/
Don’t judge a pinot by its color, experts say
The color of your pinot noir might not be as important as you might think, new research suggests.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/122184775/dont-judge-a-pinot-by-its-colour-experts-say
Why most Americans don’t care about wine tariffs.
Wine culture has grown enormously in the U.S. over the last 20 years or so. But for most Americans, it doesn’t really matter where that Pinot Grigio comes from
https://dobianchi.com/2020/07/21/most-popular-wine-in-america/
Celebrities Could Be Making Good Wine. Instead, They’re Making Bad Wine for Good Money.
In 2020, there are now dozens of wines made by your fellow actors, athletes, musicians, reality television personalities, and even former porn stars.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a33383069/celebrity-wine-sommelier-advice/
Is the Champagne gift box on its way out?
A pioneering, 100%-recyclable ‘second skin’ case has been launched by Maison Ruinart in the UK to replace its use of gift boxes for the Rosé and Blanc de Blancs Champagnes.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/sustainable-champagne-packaging-gift-box-on-its-way-out-441379/
These are the best wine podcasts to tune into
Podcasts often deliver content in a more dynamic manner. They’re easier to absorb than video or text, as you can plug in, play, and multitask as you tune in.
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https://www.prestigeonline.com/sg/wine-dine/drinks/best-wine-podcasts-to-tune-into-guide/
A very serious discussion about wine advertising
People buy from people they like. And most of us like being given excuses to laugh, especially at times like this.
Death & Co creates Alienist-inspired cocktails
To mark the return of the hit show, which stars Dakota Fanning, Daniel Brühl and Luke Evans, Death & Co has created 10 exclusive cocktails inspired by the drama, its characters, and the 19th century.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/death-co-creates-alienist-inspired-cocktails/
Why America is running out of aluminum cans
Beer that would have ended up in kegs at restaurants and bars has shifted, along with other kinds of alcohol, to being sold in retail stores and through online channels and consumed at home — often in cans.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/business/beer-shortage-aluminum-can/index.html
For The Beer Market, Seltzer Outshines Keggers And Solo Cups
The recent success of hard seltzers, and low- and no-alcohol beer, is a reflection of the secular trend towards healthy living that has created some potentially exciting opportunities for the beer industry.
15,770 US RESTAURANTS HAVE PERMANENTLY CLOSED
As reported by Business Insider, 15,770 of the 26,160 US restaurants on Yelp’s platform that have been closed since March are now permanent closures.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/15770-us-restaurants-have-permanently-closed/
How To Make A Mouthwatering Charcuterie Board
A well-curated charcuterie board is a work of art. When paired with the right wines, that artwork becomes a masterpiece.
Homebrew Your Own Hard Seltzer With These Essential Tips
Whether you love ‘em or you hate ‘em, one thing is true: When the weather creeps above 90 degrees, a hard seltzer is more refreshing than even the most sessionable IPA.
What Does “Earthy” Mean in Wine?
A useful term, earthy encompasses many different aroma and taste experiences.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/23/earthy-wine-term-definition/
Why Dolcetto is one of Italy’s most underrated variey
Dolcetto is an early ripening grape, it ripens two to three weeks before its counterparts Nebbiolo and Barbera.
http://www.the-buyer.net/people/one-of-italys-most-underrated-varieties/
8 Ways Covid-19 Is Changing Drinking Habits
Are consumers spending more or less on wine? Will ecommerce increase in popularity – or do wine drinkers still prefer traditional channels? Wine Intelligence looks at eight ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed – or is changing – the habits of regular wine consumers.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/07/23/8-ways-COVID-19-is-changing-US-wine-drinking-habits
What’s the Best Frozen Cocktail to Make at Home?
There’s nothing quite like a frosty beverage to help cure your cabin fever.
The era of grower Champagnes is over
Recent years have seen the little guy step forward to demonstrate that top Champagne is no longer the exclusive realm of the big players.
https://cluboenologique.com/story/tyson-stelzer-the-era-of-grower-champagnes-is-over/
Six Tips for Safe, Socially Distant Outdoor Entertaining
Here, six tips for a safe socially-distant soirée, according to an epidemiology professor and entertaining expert.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/23/home-entertaining-tips-safe/
10 Best Boxed Wine Brands to Drink in 2020
Boxed wine used to suffer from a bad rap, but today’s versions offer a winning combination of great taste and value.
https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/g33368952/best-boxed-wine/
How do organics and biodynamics affect a vineyard’s carbon footprint?
Some people claim that to run vineyards organically, you have to significantly increase the use of tractors to spray and manage weeds, and therefore there’s more negative impact on your carbon footprint from the increase in fuel use
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/vineyard-carbon-footprint-organic-biodynamic-438356/
When witches went after wine
Witchcraft has been in the news in the past year, thanks to recent archaeological discoveries in both the US and Britain, where witch bottles have been unearthed from historic homes and sites.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/when-witches-went-after-wine
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-02-20
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 07-31-20
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Liquor Industry News 07-27-20
July 27, 2020
Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
07-27-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Tips For Properly Reading Wine Labels
The Ultimate Beer Burger
12 Most Popular Strawberry Cocktail Recipes
Is 80 Proof the Magic Number for Distilled Spirits?
Many popular spirits, including vodka, tequila, and white rum are almost exclusively bottled at this strength.
Top five best-selling ready-to-drink brands
There were only five million-case-selling RTD brands, one of which was a hard seltzer. Three of the RTD brands reported huge growth last year.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-five-best-selling-ready-to-drink-brands-2/
12 Most Popular Strawberry Cocktail Recipes
If you’re feeling berry thirsty, take a look at our most popular strawberry cocktail recipes that will be your new go-tos for summer sipping.
SUNTORY EXPLORES PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR DRINKING
Prototypes for a face covering which will not detract from the experience of a night out.
Cracking the code for beer freshness
But how does one know when a beer was made and when it will go over the hill?
https://www.marinij.com/2020/07/14/cracking-the-code-for-beer-freshness/
Rhode Island Brewery Trolls Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski With ‘Traitorade’ Beer
Are you mad at Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
https://nesn.com/2020/06/rhode-island-brewery-trolls-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-with-traitorade-beer/
The Divisive Impact of Brettanomyces in Wine
Winemakers will tell you that Brettanomyces is either the root of all evil, or amazing yeasts with something beautiful to share with the world.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/07/14/the-divisive-impact-of-brettanomyces-in-wine/
TOP 10 VINEYARDS FOR WINE TOURISM
This year’s list showcases producers from five continents and 18 different countries, with 17 new wineries making the top 50.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-vineyards-for-wine-tourism/
TEENS DRESSING UP AS MASKED GRANNIES TO SCORE ALCOHOL DURING PANDEMIC
One TikTok video with over 1.5m views depicts a girl with drawn on wrinkles and a Zimmer frame clutching a booze-filled plastic bag in California.
In 1936, Joseph Stalin Created the Proletariat’s Very Own ‘Champagne’
The world’s largest country may not be the first — nor second, third, or even fourth — place that comes to mind when speaking of notable sparkling wines.
Busch unveils first-ever flavored beer, Busch Light Apple
You won’t want to give this apple to the teacher, but you may want to keep it for yourself.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/07/busch-unveils-first-ever-flavored-beer-busch-light-apple.html
How To Recycle Nitrogenated Beer Cans
But does the plastic widget make the can less recyclable?
Two closed and opened golden beer cans isolated on white background, top view
https://earth911.com/how-to-recycle/how-to-recycle-nitrogenated-beer-cans/
‘Clean Wine’ is a Commercial Scam
I see two problems with the claim that these are “clean wines.”
https://www.vinography.com/2020/07/clean-wine-is-a-commercial-scam
This $16 Tool Instantly Upgrades Inexpensive Wine
Most full-bodied reds benefit from aeration, where volatile compounds evaporate and oxidize and leave behind aromatic and smooth sips.
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/vintorio-wine-aerator-pourer
The Ultimate Beer Burger
Lager, brings out a depth of flavor that will take your burger to the next level.
https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2020/07/16/what-were-cooking-the-ultimate-beer-burger/
Molson Coors Pulls Plug on Michelob Ultra Copycat, St. Archer Gold
In an exciting stand-off, the original release of low-calorie, light beer Saint Archer Gold was positioned as a notable competitor to Michelob Ultra Pure Gold.
PROSECCO CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES REDUCED VINTAGE
The Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG has approved a decision by its members to reduce the yields for the 2020 harvest this week.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/prosecco-consortium-announces-reduced-vintage/
PREGNANCY WARNING LABELS ON ALCOHOL MANDATORY WITHIN THREE YEARS IN AUSTRALIA AND NZ
The labels will be printed in red, black and white, and read “Pregnancy Warning”.
Five Months In – What We Have Learned
The COVID-19 pandemics effect on the market is essentially five months old now and we have some clearer data and patterns to use to make better decisions.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/17/five-months-in-what-we-have-learned-2
Can a wine be called Cabernet Sauvignon if it contains other grapes?
In the United States, a wine labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon must be made from at least 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
Tips For Properly Reading Wine Labels
Reading the labels on wine bottles is an intricate and detailed process, but understanding some basics can make all the difference
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
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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) Podcast Episode 120
July 24, 2020Exploring All Things Wine With You!
Episode 120
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Liquor Industry News 07-20-20
July 20, 2020
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,
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-best-selling-rum-brands-3/
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.
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.
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.
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!
5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails
Garnishes are a low-stakes investment with a quick and easy return.
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/clerico-uruguay-sangria-recipe/
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Five-Minute Guide to Popular Wine Varieties
Grape varieties are as good a place as any to start.
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
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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July 6, 2020
Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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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.
https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-wine-making-kits-22868418
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.
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.
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
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.
Part 2
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.
Sounds pretty good these days.
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