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08-19-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
A step-by-step guide to buying great wine without going broke
Whatever your tastes are, wine experts recommend following these five steps next time you’re shopping to find wines that are both interesting and affordable.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/how-to-buy-great-wine-without-going-broke.html
How to Make Wine Pops, the Coolest Summer Treat Around
Freezing wine to create a sugary treat may seem like an intimidating feat, but it’s actually quite easy.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/186013/wine-pop-recipes-how-to/
Is this red wine compound the future of depression treatment?
Resveratrol, a compound that occurs naturally in red wine, has intrigued researchers for decades. A recent study in mice investigates how doctors might be able to use this chemical to reduce depression and anxiety.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325908.php
Get to know hard cider: It’s a lot like wine
Like wine, hard cider is made from fruit that’s first turned into juice. And, like wine, the juice is fermented with yeast that converts the sugars in the juice into alcohol. What keeps hard apple cider from being full-on apple wine, however, is mostly the alcohol content. Cider has a low alcohol content – usually less than 6 percent.
Wente Vineyards Announces New Packaging Across Its Fine Wine Portfolio
Wente Vineyards, America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, is thrilled to announce a fresh new look for its portfolio of fine wines
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/02/wente-vineyards-announces-new-packaging
In Quebec, a Belgian ‘alchemist’ is turning tomatoes into world-class wine
Omerto produces 30,000 bottles of tomato wine annually—and it’s been known to fool the world’s best sommeliers
https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/tomato-wine-charlevoix-quebec/
6 food and wine pairings to get you through the summer
With thousands of grape varieties to choose from, and millions of recipes available online, where does one even begin when starting to build a menu?
https://theweek.com/articles/853098/6-food-wine-pairings-through-summer
A Cosmopolitan Cocktail Perfect for Wine Lovers
Dreamed up at a luxury resort and casino complex just outside of Washington, D.C., this wine-spiked Cosmopolitan is bouncy and bright
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/a-cosmopolitan-cocktail-perfect-for-wine-lovers/
Funeral home bottling wine for after death
Graham Funeral Home is now offering their clients bottles of wine with a custom inscription, paying homage to the life that was lost.
https://www.oliverchronicle.com/funeral-home-bottling-wine-for-after-death/
Cleaning expert reveals how to remove red wine using just a vacuum cleaner
While you might not think to use your vacuum on a spillage, a cleaning expert has revealed it can be the most effective way to get your carpet looking as good as new again.
Francis Ford Coppola Pairs Cannabis And Wine To Create Unique Sonoma County Tours
Through a full-day tour, guests will get to see cannabis production processes at a manufacturing facility, taste wine and enjoy lunch at the Francis Ford Coppola winery, browse a wide selection of cannabis products at a dispensary, all in California’s famed wine country.
8 Things You Should Know About Casamigos
Celebrity endorsements and billion-dollar business deals are only part of this story
101 Reasons To Pour Another Glass Of Wine
Maybe these 101 reasons are just what you need to dive right into another glass of vino.
WHOLE FOODS TAKES ANOTHER SHOT AT ACQUIRING LIQUOR LICENSE IN LYNNFIELD MA
Two years ago, they argued the competition would hurt their business and the 13,000 residents already have three liquor stores from which to choose.
Here Are Some of the Best Accounts of Wine Instagram
Here are a few labels, organizations, and personalities worth following on Instagram to keep your wine IQ healthy.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-wine-instagram-accounts/
Everything You Need to Know About Chardonnay
Here’s everything you need to know to form your own opinion about this reveled, reviled, and revived wine.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a28590403/best-chardonnay-white-wine-guide/
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the U.S., used in everything from soups, stews and salads to pastas, tacos, stir-fries, curries, ceviche and sushi.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/05/how-to-pair-wine-with-shrimp/
Why U.S. Buyers Can’t Get Wine from British Columbia
Sommelier Zach Geballe details his quest to get Okanagan Valley wines onto his list—and what’s standing in the way
Why we like what we like: A scientist’s surprising findings
Your genes, your germs, and your environment all may influence your tastes in food—as well as partners and politics.
Artificial ‘tongue’ can ‘taste’ fake whisky
The taster is made from sub-microscopic slices of gold and metal arranged in a checkerboard pattern, creating ‘tastebuds’ that are around 500 times smaller that the human equivalent.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/artificial-tongue-can-taste-fake-whisky/
VEGAN ‘EGG WHITES’ PRODUCED FROM BEER WASTE
The start-up, which was founded in March this year, has made its protein alternative from spent yeast used during the brewing process.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/vegan-egg-whites-produced-from-beer-waste/
What’s the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country?
To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.
https://vinepair.com/articles/sommelier-wine-country-guide/
A Quick Guide to Field Blends
Before there were varietal bottlings and modern cuvée blends, there were humble field blends.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/a-quick-guide-to-field-blends/
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam Vodka is introducing a new pink lemonade-flavored offering called Pink Whitney. The new entry was inspired by the preferred New Amsterdam serve of former NHL player Ryan Whitney, host of the Barstool Sports podcast Spittin’ Chiclets. New Amsterdam Pink Whitney vodka ($15 a 750-ml.) will roll out nationwide starting this September. E.&J. Gallo-owned New Amsterdam is the third-largest vodka in the U.S., depleting 5.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
Your Guide to Bordeaux’s Premium Value Wines
Ready to dive in? Here’s your cheat sheet to the best that Bordeaux’s Côtes have to offer.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/your-guide-bordeauxs-premium-value-wines/
This Gadget Can Chill a Whole Bottle of Wine in Just 15 Minutes
Because is there anything worse than warm white wine?
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shopping/2019/08/newward-wine-chiller-amazon
Let’s Explore Rosé Wine Methods
This video explores 2 popular rosé wine methods and what makes this style unique.
https://winefolly.com/episode/lets-explore-rose-wine-methods-video/
A New Way to Determine When to Pick Grapes
Hand-held device reads color accumulation in berry skins
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217887
The top 10 destinations for Italian wine exports? China isn’t on the list
According to Istat data, 2019 (From Italian Wine Central) of the 20 top destinations for Italian wine exports, 2018, China isn’t even in the top 10.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-top-10-destinations-for-italian.html
THE TRUTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS OF NATURAL WINE
Despite natural wine’s swift rise in popularity, the category still remains one of the most misunderstood in the wine world
http://imbibemagazine.com/natural-wine-myths-with-alice-feiring/
Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
Social enterprise The Chernobyl Spirit Company has been set up to produce and sell the new ‘vodka’, called Atomik.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/scientists-create-vodka-made-from-chernobyl-grains/
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
When you think of motherhood, ingesting substances is not the first thing that comes to mind. But a lot of us mothers would tell you that they have become an integral part of the process.
New Whistle Pig
WhistlePig is launching its most mature whiskey to date, WhistlePig Double Malt Rye—Aged 18 Years. It’s distilled from a mash bill that includes both malted rye and malted barley, a traditional formulation that grew rarer over the years. The full mash bill is 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley. Double Malt Rye is bottled at 46% abv in a decanter adapted from a WhistlePig bottle and accompanied by a glass stopper custom-made by Burlington, Vermont-based AO Glass, using a salvaged 19th century glass pressing machine. Limited quantities will be released each year to select liquor stores and on-premise locations nationwide at a suggested retail price of $400 a 750-ml.
Liquor Ties Wine as Second-Favorite Adult Beverage in U.S.
Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/264335/liquor-ties-wine-second-favorite-adult-beverage.aspx
AN INITIATIVE PETITION FOR A LAW RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE BY FOOD STORES IN MA
Most concerning is that it allows for unlimited licenses for the new “food stores” classification.
https://www.masspack.org/resources/Documents/1.%20Ballot%20Question_Cumberland%20Farms.pdf
Listen To Podcast On Subject
https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_08_09_1569_82804_4659.mp3
7 things to know about the debate over Newport RI liquor licenses
There’s been quite a buzz in Newport lately regarding liquor licenses and there’s quite a bit of information flying around, so here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/7-things-to-know-about-debate-over-newports-liquor-licenses
Here are the current liquor licenses in Newport
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/here-are-current-liquor-licenses-in-newport
Pairing Challenging Summer Vegetables With Wine
Because of their green, vegetal character they can be tricky when they interact with many wines.
Do you know the lingo of wine harvest?
While the steps aren’t complicated, most involve a chemistry lesson. Here’s a quick hit glossary that will help you follow the action.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/pegmelnik/9875701-181/do-you-know-the-lingo?sba=AAS
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08-12-2019
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine Water
What’s the Difference Between Beer Pong and Beirut?
How To Enjoy Alcohol Without Ruining Your Diet
When will a wine label backfire?
Tank Garage Winery caused a small storm on social media this week, when they released a wine with a pornographic label. Is there a place for such labels?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/when-will-wine-label-backfire
Tequila Can Be Made Sustainably, but That Doesn’t Mean It Necessarily Is
As agave prices oscillate, farmers may be forced to cut corners with less sustainable practices, such as using agrochemicals and harvesting agave plants years early.
Bacon Shot Glasses Are Real And They Are Glorious
All you need to do is create your molds, wrap bacon around them, and then bake.
Separating Acidity and Freshness in Wine
The terms are often used interchangeably
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/07/separating-acidity-and-freshness-in-wine
Red Wine Compound for Treating Depression and Anxiety?
A nice, relaxing glass of Bordeaux or Cabernet might easily seem like the perfect treatment for an anxious or slightly depressed state
https://www.genengnews.com/news/red-wine-compound-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety/
How To Enjoy Alcohol Without Ruining Your Diet
Much like dessert, alcohol, when consumed responsibly, can be a part of your healthy diet plan
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY SUES ‘BREWERY’ FOR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
The institution is suing Sports Beer for trademark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution, claiming that the company has “engaged in a brazen, wilful effort to exploit and trade on the fame and goodwill associated with Penn State’s rights in the famous Penn State and Nittany Lions trademarks”.
I’m a bartender — here are 7 brands you’re spending way too much money on, and what you should be ordering instead
But if you’re taking a hard look at quality for price, there are some booze brands you order that leave us scratching our heads: Why do so many people shell out so much money to drink them?
https://www.businessinsider.com/bar-alcohol-expensive-liquor-cheap-alternatives-2019-7
A Push-Button Device for Aerating Wine
This just-launched contraption lets you aerate wines to your preference with the turn of a dial and the push of a button.
https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/43117/a-push-button-device-for-aerating-wine
Do you buy wine based on the label? Look past the design to these features
First of all, there are significant legal requirements as to what must appear on a wine label.
How to Turn a Beer Can Into a Camp Stove
Watch the video above and see how your beer can save the day.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2400368/how-turn-beer-can-camp-stove
SARAH JESSICA PARKER’S WINE BRAND REVEALED
The first bottles of Marlborough Sauvignon from American actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s new wine range – Invivo X – will go on sale in the US this September.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/sarah-jessica-parkers-wine-brand-revealed/
Star Trek connoisseurs can now sip Chateau Picard wine for real
Skip the Earl Grey tea and pour yourself a real glass of wine from a fictional Starfleet captain.
https://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-connoisseurs-can-now-sip-chateau-picard-wine-for-real/
What Somms Miss When They Aren’t Familiar With ‘Big Wine’
There’s a decent chance that you, reader, might be more familiar with some of the most widely distributed wines in the market than the majority of sommeliers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-somms-miss-when-they-arent-familiar-with-big-wine/
What’s the Difference Between Beer Pong and Beirut?
Beirut — a game with a similar outcome (drunkenness) but different rules — came about in the 1980s, at either Bucknell or Lehigh
https://www.eater.com/2019/7/31/20747064/whats-the-difference-beer-pong-beirut
This Certified Beer Server Says These Are The Top Trends To Watch For
From local brews to original flavors, craft beer brewers are continuing to give imbibers what they want — a unique sipping experience.
New Cider
Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company has debuted a new City Roots Cider brand with three releases. The initial lineup consists of Original Dry, Rosé, and Pumpkin cider, and the company says more flavors are forthcoming. Original is available in 12-ounce cans, 16-ounce cans, and on draft. Rosé and Pumpkin are available in 16-ounce cans and on draft. City Roots is now being distributed in New England, with further expansion planned for the near future. Boston-based Massachusetts Bay Brewing’s portfolio also includes Harpoon Brewery, UFO Beers, Clown Shoes, and Arctic Summer.
GARY VAYNERCHUK LAUNCHES DISRUPTIVE NEW WINE CO
New York-based wine critic-turned media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk has re-entered the wine business with a disruptive new direct to consumer wine company called Empathy.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/gary-vaynerchuk-launches-disruptive-new-wine-co/
9 Drinks That Only People Who Grew Up In The ’70s Will Understand
One thing we can’t imagine reviving from the Me Decade: the cocktail culture.
Joseph Wagner Unveils Böen Wines
A Return to His Iconic Style That Brought California Pinot Noir to the Masses
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Cannabis-interested adults likely to be tobacco-smoking beer drinkers: Nielsen
Wine Water
O.Vine, with its beautifully designed glass bottles, seems appropriately celebratory for a dinner party or a special occasion
Crémant d’Alsace: The French Sparkling Wine You Should Be Drinking More Of
Champagne may still be king, but France produces plenty of great sparkling wine beyond the Champagne region too, and for a fraction of the price.
Discovery of dye stains image of Corsica’s ‘naturally blue’ wine
It appears the curious blue “wine of the sea” may be less natural than it says on the box,
http://en.rfi.fr/france/20190801-discovery-dye-stains-corsicas-naturally-blue-wine
Zonin: An Insider Look at Italy’s Largest Family-Owned Winery
As Italy’s largest family-owned wine company, the brand Zonin 1821 has always had a certain savvy when it came to marketing the wines from their many Italian estates.
A Wine Geek’s Guide to Sake, for Beginners
Here are a few basics for decrypting them:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/sake-to-try-beginners-sake-101.html
How Technology Is Changing The Way We Drink Wine
Technology has come so far that it has become possible to predict whether you’ll like a wine before you even open the bottle and taste it.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094193.html
Food and Wine Pairing in Less Than 500 Words
http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/food-and-wine-pairing-in-less-than-500-words
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
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Society Of Wine Educators
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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-10-19
August 10, 2019
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August 9, 2019
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Liquor Industry News 08-05-19
August 5, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-05-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
PRINTER INK COSTS 10 TIMES MORE THAN VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
The ink was also found to be more expensive than both Brent Crude Oil and Chanel No.5 perfume.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/printer-ink-costs-10-times-more-than-vintage-champagne/
IS ALL NATURAL WINE ORGANIC?
The short answer to your question is no, but let me explain. Natural wine as a term is not regulated, and several definitions exist. According to Raw Wine, the premier festival devoted to wine we might call natural, “no legal definitions of natural wine currently exist, but various official-ish ones do, set by groups of growers in various countries, including France, Italy and Spain.” These official-ish definitions state that growers should practice organic or biodynamic farming, but, due to geographic diversity and other factors, a winery is not required to be certified organic in order to produce what it calls natural wine. Because of this, one cannot guarantee that every bottle of natural wine is indeed organic.
The moral of the story is that if your goal is to drink organic wine, either make sure the wine is certified as such, or do your research. Many producers say the reason they can’t officially label their wines “organic” is because certification is so expensive. That means it’s on you to make sure you’re buying wine and supporting farmers you believe in.
Woman transforms wine-stained outfit into ‘genius’ tie-dye look
With the help of her friends, Walton ordered more wine from the bar and soaked her jumpsuit in the sink to create an impressive tie-dye pattern – another SS19 trend to tick from the list.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/woman-wine-race-day-outfit-tie-dye-120107557.html
How to travel the world according to your taste in wine
The particular fusion of grapes, climate and wine-making processes all come together to anchor the memory of that particular destination for years to come.
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-wine-countries-a4194041.html
The Best Wine Cocktail Recipes for Your Wedding Bar Menu
Between red wine spritzers and champagne punch, these wine cocktail recipes can be the exact answer you were looking for when it comes to finalizing your bar plans.
https://www.brides.com/gallery/best-wine-cocktail-recipes
Rosé Prosecco Doesn’t Actually Exist—But It Will Soon
Nearly 200 producers of Prosecco in Italy make a rosé sparkling wine. But there’s a catch: They cannot legally call it Prosecco.
https://fortune.com/2019/07/21/rose-prosecco/
PINA COLADA WINE PUNCH
It has all of those classic pineapple and coconut flavors mixed with sweet moscato wine for one heck of a refreshing party punch.
https://www.missinthekitchen.com/pina-colada-wine-punch/
Hot brand Josh Cellars propels Napa Valley’s Joseph Carr Wines from near bankruptcy to success
Napa Valley-based Joseph Carr Wines has rocketed to production of nearly 3 million cases this year, and plans call for that to grow to 5 million in coming years.
From Apollo 11 engineer to winemaker
He’s been at the helm of Henry Estate Winery ever since, producing award-winning wine in the heart of the Umpqua Valley.
What is the point of replica wines?
The bargains on offer from Replica Wines, a young company based in Colorado, are quite similar. Buyers of its $20.00 Retrofit can get four bottles for the price of one bottle of Far Niente, the Napa wine on which it is based.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/what-point-replica-wines
9 Things You Should Know About White Claw Hard Seltzer
Wondering what the hype is about?
6 expert tips for reading a beer label
I surveyed several local experts for tips on how to select the perfect craft beer.
Campari: a brand history
Campari’s global sales are around 3.5 million cases, but that could grow exponentially if you think of the success of Aperol that has boomed thanks to the popularity of Prosecco
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/campari-a-brand-history/
WORLD’S FIRST SPARKLING WINE MADE IN COMPLETE DARKNESS LAUNCHED
Called Untouched by Light, the fizz is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Slovenia’s Gornja Radgona region picked on “moonless nights”.
THE ART OF WINE
Fine art and fine wine are enjoying a golden age at auction.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-the-art-of-wine/
GIN MADE FROM PEAS COULD LIMIT SPIRIT’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Unlike wheat, peas do not need nitrogen fertiliser, which can result in air and water pollution.
Vodka’s Super-Premium Leaders
Cheez-It and a boxed wine company are teaming up.
House Wine and Kellog are partnering to sell a wine-and-Cheez-It box — that’s a box of red wine and box of Cheez-Its, not Cheez-it flavored wine — for a limited time.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/23/business/cheez-it-wine/index.html
How To Find Great Wine At A Grocery Store For Under $20
Whether at a local package shop or a warehouse-sized superstore, superior wines are waiting to be hauled in at the $10-$20 range. In fact, survey after survey shows that even those with so-called ‘sophisticated’ palates, fail to reliably recognize the difference between a $50 bottle and a $15 when tasted blind.
What The White Wine Emoji Says About How We Communicate In 2019
This week the The Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) will meet at the Microsoft Campus in Washington State, and before it rests the proposal for a white wine emoji.
What the Supreme Court Said—and Didn’t Say—About Wine
Direct shipping advocates, who believe the laws in 37 states forbidding out-of-state retailers from shipping wine are unconstitutional, have said the decision effectively renders those laws dead. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America issued a statement saying, basically, that nothing has changed.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-the-supreme-court-said-and-didn-t-say-about-wine
This Is the Easiest (and Most Fun!) Way to Make Wine Slushies
Rabbit Freezeable Cocktail Maker
Yao Ming’s post-NBA retirement plan in the Napa Valley’s wine business falls victim to China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US products
Yao Family Wines’ export business dropped by half over the past year
Should the FTC allow the Gallo/Constellation deal?
Gallo is already the largest wine producer in the world. In April, it agreed to buy 30 wine brands from Constellation for $1.7 billion. But the Federal Trade Commission is holding up the sale, presumably to see if it would make the wine industry less competitive.
Woodford Reserve adds wheat whiskey to line-up
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is available globally. The expression is based on “historical recipes” but is influenced by the core Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/woodford-reserve-adds-wheat-whiskey-to-line-up/
You’ve Probably Never Tried the World’s Most Popular Liquor
Baijiu has been around for thousands of years.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/chinese-baijiu-liquor
TEQUILA AND MEZCAL TRENDS
The appetite for agave shows no sign of diminishing. With the likes of Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney, pop star Justin Timberlake, singer Rita Ora and Sex and the City’s Chris Noth putting their names behind Tequila and mezcal, the influence of celebrities in the category is marked.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-tequila-and-mezcal-trends/
TECH STARTUP DEVELOPS APP THAT CAN TRANSLATE WINE LABELS
Artificial intelligence reads and interprets the content and augmented reality projects the new text back onto the label, right in front of you.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/tech-startup-develops-app-that-can-translate-wine-labels/
The Most Popular Beer Brands in America (Map)
Bud Light is the most searched-for beer in 22 of the 35 states with data available
New Pinot Noir
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new Pinot Noir label. Fighting Chance Pinot Noir ($26) is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir, 8% Petite Sirah, and 2% other red varietals, all sourced from such Santa Barbara County vineyards as North Canyon, Cat Canyon, and Fiddlestix. The new brand, which is now available nationwide, is made by winemaker Adam Poirier, who’s been with Treasury since 2016. Treasury’s California portfolio also includes the Sterling Vineyards, Stags’ Leap, and Beringer brands.
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
A handful of breweries found clever ways to stick it out, shifting gears (sometimes literally) to produce other products
8 Things to Do With Leftover Rosé Wine
Assuming you don’t feel like drinking your leftover rosé, there are a number of good uses for it.
https://vinepair.com/articles/8-things-to-do-with-leftover-rose-wine/
A Beginner’s Guide to Champagne
Champagne can feel confusing at times, and for good reason. It involves a complicated winemaking process and a dictionary of French terminology.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/23/a-beginners-guide-to-champagne/
When it comes to cheese and wine pairings, this expert has Gouda advice
How to pair wines — from sparkling to dessert — with the best cheeses from California to Italy.
How good is canned wine?
Eduardo Dingler explores the growth in canned wine sales in the USA, and now the UK – and at $25 dollars a can in some cases, it’s not just the house wines…
https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/canned-wine-405876/#9U7yYEC4ic6MZLvK.99
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-winemakers-analyze-ph-and-its-impact-on-wine/
Wine Snobs Don’t Want to Share
At the event, people we don’t know hold out a glass and say, “I’ll have a glass of that.”
https://www.uexpress.com/miss-manners/2019/7/24/wine-snobs-dont-want-to-share
Pros and Cons of Private Labeling
The private label market is now at 8 to 10 percent of market penetration,
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217164
Protecting vineyards with drones
Aerial drones could eventually help Washington farmers recoup some of the $80 million a year in crop damages caused by birds.
https://news.wsu.edu/2019/07/22/protecting-vineyards-drones/
Gum Drops and Candy Hearts are … grape varieties?
The story of flavored grapes started improbably in 1964
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-22/gum-drop-grapes-candy-hearts-murray-family-farms
“Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, celebrates Golden Age of Porn
Tank Garage Winery is excited to release “Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, to celebrate the Golden Age of Porn, an era of decadent glamour and sexual revolution back in the late-’70s through early-’80s.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=217115
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been launched under Spirits of the Apocalypse – a “strategic alliance” between Diageo and Skybound Entertainment, the firm behind The Walking Dead comic series.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/diageo-to-debut-walking-dead-whiskey/
Jack Daniel’s and Shoe Surgeon unveil bespoke trainers
The collaboration saw the Shoe Surgeon team create sneakers inspired by elements of Jack Daniel’s branding.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/jack-daniels-and-shoe-surgeon-unveil-bespoke-trainers/
FACEBOOK TO ENFORCE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR ALCOHOL POSTS
Any businesses that post content related to the sale or transfer of these protest must restrict their content to those aged over 18. Facebook also told CNN that this also referred to any Facebook groups set up for the sale of alcohol and tobacco products.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/facebook-to-enforce-age-restrictions-for-alcohol-posts/
NANOTECHNOLOGY ‘KEY TO REMOVING WINE FAULTS’, RESEARCHERS FIND
The use of tiny magnetic nanoparticles may be key to removing faults such as smoke and cork taint from wine easily and safely, researchers in Australia have said, after success in removing proteins and unwanted aromas.
Home renovation unearthed hidden beer cans worth thousands of dollars
When the family discovered that one of the columns on his front porch was full of empty beer cans and whiskey bottles, it was actually great news
https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/valuable-beer-cans-home-renovation-kansas-city
4 Good Red Wines For Beginners
Here are four good red wines that aim to please
How to Tell if Wine is Corked
Pair Cheese With Sparkling Wine
A growing trend and a very rewarding one too if you can get the perfect match
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/pair-cheese-with-sparkling-wine/
WINES FROM SPAIN ENDORSES SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Joining its sister programs, French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar, the Spanish Wine Scholar will provide an advanced and comprehensive specialisation study and certification program
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/wines-from-spain-endorses-spanish-wine-scholar-program/
This Bar Built A White Claw Claw Game Machine
Forget pool tables and trivia, at this Arizona bar, drinkers entertain themselves playing a unique game machine.
5 Reasons To Love The Wine Industry Right Now
Why choose wine with its unique and sometimes enervating lineup of challenges?
A fantastic wine from each state in the U.S. to try this summer
All 50 states in the union produce wine from grapes, fruit or honey, and this summer is the perfect time to try a bottle from each one.
https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/the-best-summer-wines-to-try-from-all-50-states/
Inside Asolo: The ‘Other’ Prosecco DOCG Sparkling Wine Region
The Asolo DOCG region is located an hour north of Venice.
Intermittent Fasting and Alcohol: Can You Combine Them?
This article examines how alcohol affects intermittent fasting and reviews whether certain drinks are better than others.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-and-alcohol
The 500 Milestone
For whatever reason, the cow horns are the only known container that transforms raw manure to the rich humus that is BD 500.
https://winecampblog.com/journal/2019/7/24/the-500-milestone
New DOCG
DOCG #75 is in for 🇮🇹 now we can sleep in tightly…🙄 Wine Scholar Guild news #boston #italianwine #winelover 🍷
“At the beginning of July the DOC Tullum/Terre Tollesi in Abruzzo was elevated to DOCG. The DOC was originally created in 2008.
Although this area has long-standing winemaking tradition, this DOC is rather obscure and considerably small. The area under vine accounts for less than 25 ha (60 ac). There are currently only two producers using the Tullum DOC designation and the total production accounts for about less than 100,000 bottles. According to the consorzio, the DOCG will soon attract more producers to invest in this area.
The DOC allowed for a wide range of grapes and styles. Following the introduction of the DOCG however, the grapes and wine styles allowed have been restricted to Montepulciano (labeled as Rosso) and varietal Pecorino and Passerina. A spumante (Chardonnay based) is still allowed under the DOCG.”
New 90+
Latitude Beverage has expanded its portfolio of California wines, adding two new releases to its 90+ Cellars brand and one to its Magic Door brand. To 90+ Cellars, the company has added Lot 179 Pinot Noir ($12) and Lot 173 Cabernet Sauvignon ($27). The latter is a St. Helena, Napa Valley-sourced wine that will be released as part of the brand’s Collector Series. Latitude’s third new California wine is a Rutherford, Napa Valley-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon for the Magic Door brand ($27).
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Shopping by the importer whose label is on the back of the bottle has been a savvy wine hack for decades, a decoder ring for consumers to suss out quality amid the ever-expanding and always changing world of international wine options
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-24/how-to-pick-wine-label-secret-tips
How to Wine, Dine and Stay Fit
You’re a wine professional. You’re surrounded by wine, and chances are you have a chance to consume quite a bit over the course of a day.
https://abalancedglass.com/30-days-of-discovery/2019/guestposttimliuwineanddine
Free Flow Wines Celebrates Milestone 10 Year Anniversary
Free Flow Wines is now the leader in sustainable alternative packaging solutions for the wine industry, providing kegging and canning services for over 180 winery partners out of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Sonoma, CA
10 Things You Should Know About Sassicaia
How did one wine make such large waves?
https://vinepair.com/articles/sassicaia-italy-wine-guide/
Wine-infused pasta is cooked in giant cheese wheel
The pink fettuccine is prepared tableside in a flaming cheese wheel and served with parmesan and truffles.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-pasta-in-nyc-2018-9
5 Ways to Become a Better Wine Taster
It takes years to become a real wine expert. It takes years of preparation and commitment. Nevertheless, here are five ways to help make anyone a better wine taster.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-ways-to-become-a-better-wine-taster/
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