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New Products Fuel Growth For Flavored Whiskies
Vintage Wine Estates to launch range of wine-based cocktails
Called Gaze Wine Cocktails, the 4.5% ABV range consists of two beverages: coconut water-chardonnay-moscato and blueberry-pomegranate moscato.
https://www.foodbev.com/news/vintage-wine-estates-to-launch-range-of-wine-based-cocktails/
Can You Recycle Wine Corks? Here’s How You Can Best Dispose Of Them
Did you know we want your corks?
We collect and recycle!
https://www.bustle.com/p/can-you-recycle-wine-corks-heres-how-you-can-best-dispose-of-them-18010016
Top 10 spirits brands on social media
While social media has the ability to boost brands’ success around the world, opaque posts by ‘influencers’ have fallen foul of regulators. Here, SB recognises the best-performing brands on social media and names the Social Media Hero from our Brand Champions 2019 report.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/top-10-spirits-brands-on-social-media-4/
Americans Are Drinking Less Beer, But Craft Is King
Small craft-beer facilities are responsible for much of the growth in the number of U.S. producers.
10 Things You Should Know About Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve was launched by the Brown-Forman Corporation less than a quarter-century ago, in 1996.
Disney’s New Marvel Park Is Planning a Brewery
The city of Anaheim, CA approved permit requests for Disney to build a Marvel-inspired theme park. The approved permits include bathroom construction, a meet-and-greet area, and (drumroll, please) a “microbrewery,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
Amazon Liquor Stores In MA Future?
Amazon has applied for a liquor license to open a small retail shop in San Francisco, aiming to deliver beer, wine, and spirits in the area through its Prime Now service. With the filing, reported by the San Francisco Business Times, Amazon is seeking to operate a 200-square-foot shop from 8am to 4pm daily, while making deliveries from 8am to midnight. Amazon is already making alcohol deliveries through its Whole Foods subsidiary in a number of key U.S. markets.
How Wine Companies Build Their Brands With Little Advertising
From labels to sponsorships, there are several techniques
Bulleit to open US$10m visitor center
Diageo will open Bulleit Distilling Co’s US$10 million visitor centre in Kentucky next week, which “leverages modern technology” and highlights the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/bulleit-to-open-us10m-visitor-centre/
The Differences Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Aromas, Explained
When analyzing wines, professionals split flavors and aromas into three different categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Each originates from different sources, and not all wines express all three categories.
New Products Fuel Growth For Flavored Whiskies
Last year, the total flavored whiskey category grew by 5.5% to 12.28 million 9-liter cases in the U.S. market—representing more than a sixfold rise from 2010
A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine
Whether you’ve just begun to explore wine or are an expert who seeks to brush up on the basics, bookmark this page as a quick reference guide.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/a-beginners-guide-to-italian-wine/
7 Expert Tips for Ordering Wine at a Restaurant
Ordering wine at a restaurant doesn’t have to be so daunting. Ray Isle goes undercover as a sommelier and shares seven tips for a better wine experience during your next night on the town.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/expert-tips-ordering-wine-restaurant
Think You Know Portugal’s Vinho Verde? Think Again
Young producers have bucked the traditional production of inexpensive wines in favor of more concentrated, serious offerings. And, in turn, large producers are challenged to show that they can also produce dry wines of great quality.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/18/think-you-know-vinho-verde/
Wine lover cures agonising hangovers without giving up booze with one ingredient
A blood test has uncovered the true cause — she’s intolerant to chardonnay grapes, the fruit used in her favorite wine.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wine-lover-cures-agonising-hangovers-16539898
What You Need to Know About Hungarian Wine
With a focus on dry wines from native varieties, a younger generation of winemakers is redefining the country’s offerings
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-hungarian-wine/
Are wines really seasonal or reasonable, while an equator separates all of it
All wines have a reason, more than a season
Prosecco
Prosecco is reclaiming its identity as one of Italy’s most versatile and enjoyable wines.
Technique to Reduce Wine Glass Breakage
The technique that has helped me to reduce wine glass breakage by a significant percentage is for me to clean by holding the bowl and never the stem.
https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/technique-to-reduce-wine-glass-breakage/
Can You Taste a Champagne House Style?
Most people are not aware that each of the major Champagne houses have a unique “house style.”
Probe into Bordeaux wine labels causes concern
An investigation into whether certain Bordeaux wine labels mislead consumers has caused uncertainty among châteaux and merchants in the region.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/bordeaux-wine-labels-probe-concern-418152/#mUto442TvpUZ2mGG.99
Drink Up! These Are The 7 Most Sought After Black-Owned Wines In The World
THESE WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS AND WINERIES MIGHT ENTICE YOU TO DIVERSIFY YOUR PALATE FOR WINE.
https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/food-drinks/black-owned-wines/
Some countries’ wine is not as green as you think
New Zealand has built its wine export business in the US on two things: a potent, tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc, and a green image.
At least one of those is true.
https://blog.wblakegray.com/2019/06/some-countries-wine-is-not-as-green-as.html
The 25 Best Cities to Open a Brewery
Opening a brewery is difficult for a multitude of reasons. For many buddying beer brands, finding a location is near the top of that list. A recent study aims to eliminate some of that guesswork.
Beyond Budweiser: Understanding the Clydesdales’ Connection to American Beer History
Despite being famously tied to Budweiser, these animals and other draft horses like them were used by almost all American breweries in the mid-1800s to early 1900s.
What are the biggest beer brands in America? Here’s the top 31
And while craft beer sales are growing – they were up 4.7% last year over 2017, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis report – the market for big commercial brands (the kinds of beer that appear on this list) actually declined 1.5% over the same period.
FYI WE STOCK 27 OF THE 31!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/19/beer-brands-americas-31-most-popular-beers/39490347/
Heineken 0.0: Beer Icon Targets New Generation With Less Calories, Carbs, Alcohol – And Great Taste
Heineken has put into crafting what it – and many consumers around the world – consider the best available alcohol-free lager
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U.S. Market Wine and Spirits Industry Glossary
A big part of finding success in the American market is understanding the lingo used in the U.S. trade, meaning importers, wholesalers, retailers, on-premise, brokers, et al.
What is Acidity in Wine?
These acidic components can be complex, but they’re fundamental to determine how a wine looks, tastes and is made.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/19/what-is-acidity-in-wine/
Ancient Celts were partial to beer, mead and imported Greek wines
The finds come from a study of organic residues within cups, jars and jugs found at a hill fort site at Vix-Mont Lassois in Burgundy.
The Spheres of Influence That Impact Our Perception of Wine
Each glass of wine that we enjoy is the end-product of numerous components that come together in a unique manner to satisfy our ethereal sense of pleasure.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/the-spheres-of-influence-that-impact-our-perception-of-wine/
How Hybrid Barrels are Changing Your Wine, Beer and Spirits
The hybrid barrel used American oak staves, which are the long, concave pieces of wood that make up the body of the barrel. They were joined by French oak heads, the circular pieces of wood that enclose each end.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/20/how-hybrid-barrels-are-changing-your-wine-beer-and-spirits/
Why so many beers have retro-looking cans
Tecate, Miller High Life, and Narragansett are some of the companies hoping throwback labels will lure nostalgic drinkers.
AUSTRALIA SATELLITE MAPS ALL ITS VINEYARDS
Australia’s entire vineyard area has been comprehensively mapped in the country’s first ‘National Vineyard Scan’ and was found to be 8% bigger than previously thought.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/australia-satellite-maps-all-its-vineyards/
Why Scientists Think a Glass of Wine During Pregnancy Isn’t So Bad
The question of wine during pregnancy remains a matter of much scientific debate.
https://news.yahoo.com/why-scientists-think-glass-wine-202538219.html
Three Salad Recipes that Pair Perfectly with Wine
With all that complexity, including notoriously wine-averse ingredients like beets and chiles, finding the right wine for a salad can be a daunting task.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/three-salad-recipes-that-pair-perfect-with-wine/
Your Cheat Sheet to the Upcoming Supreme Court Decision on Wine
A decision is expected soon; here are possible outcomes and repercussions from the biggest case concerning alcohol in 14 years
The Power of a Well Crafted Label
Here’s the truth, when making a purchase decision at the retail level the customer typically doesn’t have a lot of information to go off of…and as such they will make their purchase decisions based upon your label – about 80% (or more) of that decision is based on your visual appeal. The remaining 20% is ancillary, like what they know about your specific brand or the type of product.
https://blog.merchant23.com/the-power-of-a-well-crafted-label
An X-rated wine? This California label goes the risqué route
Sure, sex sells. But could it also move a bottle of vino?
Aldi wine, that’s ‘better than Moet’, selling 3,400 bottles a day
t’s the Aldi champagne that’s already been voted ‘better than Moet’ by top experts around the world
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party Like a Pro
Advice on home wine parties.
OR Let us help with wine and be your host!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/wine-tasting-party/
Jean-Charles Boisset’s interactive wine book revamps wine tasting experience
Interactive experiences in the book include material samples to touch that illustrate the various textures of wine; a spread with scent strips to convey key aromas in wine; and a heat sensitive illustration of a decanter
5 Underrated Rosé Regions You Should Get to Know
Pink wine’s provenance goes much further than Provence
https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/best-rose-regions-wine-vineyards
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How to Pair Wine with Watermelon
There’s a scientific reason men get beer bellies and women don’t
The 15 Best Vodkas for Every Budget
RUEDA TO CREATE ‘SUPERIOR’ CLASSIFICATION FOR OLD-VINE VERDEJO
Spain’s leading white wine region, Rueda, is to allow international grapes and create a new classification for higher quality expressions from old vines.
The Basque Wine That’s Bright, Spritzy, and Perfect for Summer
Txakoli can be made with two grapes, Hondarrabi Zuri, a white grape; and Hondarrabi Beltza, a red grape.
https://vinepair.com/articles/txakoli-basque-country-wine-summer/
5 Benefits of Purchasing Wine Online
Even though you can buy wine online at the comfort of your room, it isn’t a simple task as many people think.
https://ventsmagazine.com/2019/06/10/5-benefits-of-purchasing-wine-online/
Champagne Charges Ahead In U.S., Crossing 1.5 Million Cases
While a number of Champagne brands are in growth mode, Moët Hennessy USA’s portfolio continues to play an outsized role, with its three top brands—Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, and Dom Pérignon
Why Mondeuse Is Gaining Popularity Among U.S. Somms
Everything you need to know about this under-the-radar red wine variety, including why wine professionals love it
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-mondeuse-is-gaining-popularity-among-u-s-somms/
Soave’s top sites upgraded to crus
The newly recognised crus cover just under 40% of the Soave vineyard area, and are all located on “historic hillside terroirs”.
https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/25396/Soave_92s_top_sites_upgraded_to_crus.html
The Wine Country Tasting Room Is Dead. But Long Live Wine Country
People are no longer willing to just come into a tasting room, pay their tasting fees, try five wines, and move on
http://fortune.com/2019/06/09/wine-country-tasting-rooms/
A Field Guide to Olives, From Tree to Table to Toothpick
Humans have been cultivating the fruit (yes, fruit!) for millennia, and they are prominent in cuisines from Spain to Syria.
GOLD BRACELET FLASK
This bracelet does a lot more than just look good on your wrist, it also holds your favorite spirit,
9 Things You Should Know About Stone Brewing
It’s now the ninth-largest craft brewing company in the U.S. by sales volume, distributing beer to all 50 states.
Trump says U.S. will ‘do something’ about French wine tariffs
The U.S. charges a tariff of 5 cents per 750-milliliter bottle of imported still wine and 14 cents for sparkling wine, according to the Wine Institute
https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-french-wine-tariffs-trump-20190610-story.html
A Complete Guide to the Finger Lakes Wine Country
An expansive yet accessible gem, more than 140 wineries are spread throughout the American Viticultural Area (AVA), though the majority are clustered around the stunning scenery of the Cayuga, Keuka and Seneca Lakes.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/10/travel-guide-the-finger-lakes/
The Science of Ice in Cocktails
Bartenders weigh in on shape, size, cut, and clarity—and how to choose the right ice
Ralph Lauren launches ‘Sonoma Valley’ home furnishings line
In describing the new line, the RL website states that “the rustic romanticism of California’s landscape inspires a warm, casual elegance defined by an earthen palette, natural textures and refined craftsmanship.”
https://www.sonomanews.com/business/9644339-181/ralph-lauren-launches-sonoma-valley
CA State Fair announces wine competition winners
2,811 California wines representing 11 wine regions were judged over three days
https://www.morningagclips.com/ca-state-fair-announces-wine-competition-winners/
Why I Support “Save The Family Farms”
The law now requires, small growers like myself would have to invest upwards of $2,000,000 to build a wine production facility; existing Napa County laws do not allow small producers to have tastings without a production facility. This is not realistic for a small producer, nor does it make any economic business sense.
https://www.savethefamilyfarms.com/post/why-i-support-save-the-family-farms
Why ‘like what you like’ is generally bad advice when it comes to wine
Some questionable comments made about wine tasting, including the oft-proffered advice, ‘like what you like.’
US craft beer slows while craft spirits take off
We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That’s Not So Great
Many of the most popular wine varieties sold today are extremely genetically similar to the wines that ancient Romans drank — and may have existed for thousands of years longer.
Wine distributor admits fraud-involving product featured on ‘Shark Tank’
Sources identified the company as Copa da Vino.
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/joseph-falcone-shark-1.32228590
APOTHIC SINGLE SERVE
The aluminum bottles give customers a lightweight, portable way to enjoy its ever-popular red blend wherever they go – from bonfires on the beach to parties in the park. Sold in two-packs,
http://www.spiritedbiz.com/apothic-single-serve/
Jose Cuervo: a brand history
The world’s largest Tequila brand certainly has pedigree.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/jose-cuervo-a-brand-history/
In Wine Law…Be Careful What You DO NOT Ask For
There was also in place an assumption that the Court order barring enforcement of the state’s anti-shipping laws only applied to wineries, and not to retailers.
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2019/06/in-wine-law-be-careful-what-you-do-not-ask-for/
Don’t believe the hype — experts say wellness beers, wine are BS
Regardless of “herbs or sodium or other ingredients.” US dietary guidelines recommend that alcohol be consumed “in moderation,” meaning up to one drink a day for women and two for men.
https://nypost.com/2019/06/11/dont-believe-the-hype-experts-say-wellness-beers-wine-are-bs/
Is Oak Over?
Nowadays, trend-setting somms hate those oaky, ripe wines, and the hippest winemakers avoid new oak barrels studiously.
https://vinepair.com/articles/how-oak-affects-wine-trends/
Rioja rule rewrite aims at greater traceability and transparency
Rioja’s wine board has adopted a sea of far-reaching measures including rules on new legally binding bottle label references aimed at providing greater transparency and guarantees for consumers over wine production.
The 15 Best Vodkas for Every Budget
You might notice some top-selling vodkas absent from this list.
MillerCoors balks at an industry wide beer campaign as it fights with AB InBev
The effort to boost the sagging category will begin this summer.
Johnnie Walker to debut Ice and Fire whiskies
Diageo’s blended Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker is set to launch two limited edition Game of Thrones-themed expressions, called A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/johnnie-walker-to-debut-ice-and-fire-whiskies/
MILLER LITE UNVEILS BEER CAN THAT DOUBLES AS A GAMES CONSOLE
Called the Cantroller, the novelty but fully-functioning item is a 10-button games console that has been incorporated into a 12-ounce can of Miller Lite.
There’s a scientific reason men get beer bellies and women don’t
While women tend to store fat in their thighs, arms, and backside, men tend to do so in their bellies.
https://www.businessinsider.com/beer-belly-scientific-reason-men-get-beer-bellies-women-dont-2019-6
Monster Energy Is Expanding With Alcohol And Cannabis Drinks
Company execs told shareholders earlier this week an expansion into alcohol and cannabis beverages could be around the corner.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a27955972/monster-energy-alcohol-and-cannabis-drinks/
Is it Time For a New Natural Wine?
The lack of official regulation or certification for using the phrase “natural wine” has created an existential crisis.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/12/its-time-for-a-new-natural-wine/
Three things to know about wine writing
Why does everybody hate wine writers?
https://medium.com/@Felicity_Carter/three-things-to-know-about-wine-writing-c3ebb0801fd5
New Wine Spritzer
Treasury Wine Estates has launched three new wine spritzers under the Main & Vine brand. The 5.5% abv drinks contain 95 calories per 250-ml. can and are available in Blood Orange Mango, Pomegranate, and Pink Grapefruit. The company is marketing the spritzes as standalone drinks as well as for use in cocktails. The gluten-free spritzers are now available in individual cans and 4-packs, with the 4-packs retailing for a suggested price of $8.
The definitive guide to wine bottle shapes and sizes
In short, different bottle sizes don’t mean better wine quality, although smaller bottles are believed to hasten the ageing process.
Sub-appellation confusion
The Napa Valley may be a classic case of the complete loss of sub-regional identity, which appears to have been, at first, accidental and then willful.
A natural wine glossary: from organic to ‘minimal intervention’
Because the term has no legal definition, you can put that question to two different people — a clerk in a wine shop, for instance, and a sommelier — and get two different answers.
How to Pair Wine with Watermelon
Stick to something light-bodied, chill it well and read on to initiate your own watermelon-pairing experimentation.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/14/how-to-pair-wine-with-watermelon/
Why wine is being rebranded as the hot new health drink
Can wine be rebranded as a health drink? In a bid to win over millennials, some wine industry creatives are giving it a shot.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/9692278-181/why-wine-is-being-rebranded
How to pair wine with Japanese food
Yes, there are rules, though they’re intricate — and sometimes sake is the only option
https://www.ft.com/content/9f3f9bf6-8c9e-11e9-a24d-b42f641eca37
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5 easy tricks to avoid looking stupid when ordering wine in public — while still getting exactly what you like
What makes wine exciting and sometimes intimidating is the phenomenal variety of it that exists.
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/tricks-to-avoid-looking-stupid-when-ordering-wine-in-public-2019-4
17 Amazon Wine Products So Wildly Creative, You’ll Forget How You Drank Without Them
If you love to sip vino on the regular, we have found some incredible products you will definitely enjoy.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/Best-Wine-Accessories-Amazon-46221048
Want to know how to taste like a pro?
Five basic stages of wine tasting
Consumers Clearly Prefer Smaller Sizes of Wine-in-a-Can.
Ask TTB to Allow 250ml Single-Size
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/03/consumers-prefer-smaller-sizes-wine-in-a-can
Millennials are spending less money on alcohol than previous generations.
Now, brands are marketing their booze as ‘wellness’ drinks in a desperate bid to capture the market.
What is a Bottle Shot?
It is the standard picture ID of your product that gets reused over and over again on your website,
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/outshinery-creative-inc.html#whatsnew
What Beer Should You Drink Based on Your Wine Preference?
Get to know more about specific hop varieties and find your new favorite beer by using your wine preferences as a guide.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/03/beer-hops-wine-preference/
If you thought Kona beer was brewed in Hawaii, you’re probably eligible for a refund
Kona beer sold on tap in Hawaii is brewed in Hawaii, but bottled and draft Kona beer in the U.S. is brewed at CBA’s facilities in New Hampshire,
https://thetakeout.com/kona-beer-refund-lawsuit-brewed-hawaii-1835205171
9 Things You Should Know About Bouchard Père & Fils
Here are nine more things you should know about Bouchard Père & Fils.
These Are the Cocktails at Disney’s Star Wars Cantina
Inspired by the Mos Eisley Cantina from Episode IV – A New Hope
From left to right, alcoholic beverages: The Outer Rim, Bespin Fizz, Yub Nub, and Fuzzy Tauntaun can be found at Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. (Photo by Kent Phillips, Disney Parks)
4 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Discover Right Now
When you think of Spanish wine, the Rioja region likely comes to mind
https://www.afar.com/magazine/4-lesser-known-spanish-wine-regions-you-need-to-discover-right-now
Is there a future for half-bottles?
Half-bottles should be well positioned to take advantage of the consumer’s growing interest in moderation,
https://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2019/06/is-there-a-future-for-half-bottles.html
Want to find the perfect bottle of wine? Ask these questions first
White-wine drinkers tend to spend around $3 less per bottle than red-wine drinkers, who spend an average of $40 per bottle versus the $37 that white-wine drinkers spend,
What Is a Tomato Leaf and What’s It Doing in My Wine?
So why does this term crop up so often in wine descriptions?
https://vinepair.com/articles/tomato-leaf-wine-tasting/
PunchPops, boozy freeze pops created by two Worcester MA natives, hit liquor stores just in time for beach season
PunchPops currently come in a lemon flavor,
Basil Hayden’s bottles rye whiskey and rum blend
Bottled at 40% abv, the expression is available throughout the US for a limited period, priced at RRP US$44.99 per 750ml.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/basil-haydens-bottles-rye-whiskey-and-rum-blend/
6 Questions About Natural Wine You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
With little consensus and no official regulation, definitions are hard to come by. Besides, every wine is made from juiced fruits — aren’t they all natural?
https://vinepair.com/articles/natural-wine-faq/
Five Honeymoon Destinations for Wine Lovers
These five wine regions, from Europe to New Zealand, deliver.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/04/five-honeymoon-destinations-for-wine-lovers/
Why you should consider switching to sustainable wine
Natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan. What does it all mean when it comes to wine?
WILL PINOTAGE EVER BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY FINE WINE BUYERS?
There are few wine varieties that ignite more passionate debate and illicit more fiery, heart-wrenching commentary than the P-word. Yes, Pinotage.
https://winemag.co.za/greg-sherwood-mw-will-pinotage-ever-be-taken-seriously-by-fine-wine-buyers/
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Announces Total Ban on the Use of Glyphosate
Regardless of whether Italian and European regulations still define it as a legal substance.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/05/conegliano-valdobbiadene-announces-total-ban-glyphosate
New Stags’ Leap Wine
Stags’ Leap Winery, part of the Treasury Wine Estates portfolio, is extending with a new Sauvignon Blanc varietal. Retailing at $30 a 750-ml., the new entry is sourced from Napa Valley and is rolling out nationally. According to Impact Databank, Stags’ Leap sells approximately 110,000 cases in the U.S. annually.
Get your taste of the best beer fests in New England
Festivals celebrating not just one creative beer company but dozens and dozens of them take place at mountain bases, along beaches and in lakeside cities.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/06/05/travel-26/
Crémant; An expression of France
Cremant gives great diversity thanks to the variation of influencing factors such as terrior and climate.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/cremant-an-expression-of-france/
Prosecco
What you might not know is that Glera isn’t the only grape allowed in Prosecco wine!
A Chemist Explains Why Corks Matter When Storing Wine
The way a bottle is sealed will directly affect how much oxygen passes into the wine each year.
New Technology On Malibu Rum
Pernod Ricard is experimenting with adding interactive technology to bottles of Malibu rum. By scanning a QR code on the neck of Malibu’s new “Connected Bottle” or by tapping one’s smartphone against the Near Field Communication tag in the cap, consumers will gain access to a mobile game for a chance to win Malibu-branded merchandise. They will also be able to view cocktail recipes and other extras. The connected bottle has been tested in Germany and the U.K. and will debut in select U.S. markets and stores this month.
Trade War Is Hurting U.S. Wineries
As the Trump administration fights over trade with China, Mexico and the E.U., winemakers fight to overcome retaliatory tariffs
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/trade-war-is-hurting-u-s-wineries
Can the cat wine demographic save the wine business?
This is an untapped market, save for a few novelty products, and it’s huge – almost 40 million U.S. households have cats.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/can-the-cat-wine-demographic-save-the-wine-business/
New Angry Orchard
Angry Orchard has introduced its newest line extension, Spritz Rosé, in select markets across the U.S. The 4% abv cider is made with red-flesh apples and is light, crisp, and floral, according brand-owner Boston Beer Company. Angry Orchard Spritz Rosé is now available in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans in New Jersey; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Massachusetts; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Including beer, malt-based RTDs, and cider, Boston Beer’s volume in calendar 2018 was 4.29 million barrels, up 17% from the previous year.
Histamine and wine
Histamine is present in cheese, fish, meat, yeast products, vegetables and wine. It is known to be vasoactive. It can dilate the blood vessels, causing redness, or constrict them. Both can cause headaches.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/06/06/histamine-and-wine/
Italy’s Prime Pinot Nero
In the 1850s, nobles brought Pinot Noir to this corner of the country. After boom and bust, will it find its stride again?
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/italy-s-prime-pinot-nero
The 10 Best Light Beers for Athletes
These craft-brewed IPAs, wheat beers, and lagers have half the calories of their full-strength counterparts, and nearly all the flavor.
https://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-weight-loss/g27793622/the-10-best-light-beers-for-athletes/
Crown Royal debuts French oak cask-finished whisky
Crown Royal Noble Collection French Oak Cask Finished has been finished in French oak barrels sourced from the Vosges region in France.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/crown-royal-debuts-french-oak-cask-finished-whisky/
CHANGYU’S NINGXIA ESTATE TO BECOME 100% BIODYNAMIC
China’s oldest and largest wine producer, Changyu, is in the process of converting its 250-hectate Château Changyu Moser XV estate in Ningxia to biodynamic viticulture.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/changyus-ningxia-estate-to-become-100-biodynamic/
THE DOORS ARE OPEN FOR DIALOGUE WITH CORPINNAT
“We regret that these historic houses left the DO in January 2019. Their dissatisfaction was based on issues that have been on the table for a long time: zoning/origin, quality and a lack of clear segmentation according to regulatory requirements.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/pages-the-doors-are-open-for-dialogue-with-corpinnat/
New Fetzer Cans
Fetzer Vineyards has released three wines from Bonterra in 250-ml. cans for the first time. The company has canned its Sauvignon Blanc and rosé, and released a new blend called Bonterra Young Red. All three wines are made with organic grapes and are suggested to be served chilled. The three wines are available nationwide in 4-packs of 250-ml. cans for a suggested price of $20. Last year, Bonterra was at 419,000 cases, according to Impact Databank.
Teacher died after sharing bottle and a half of wine with friend in her garden, inquest told
She had had just under four times the amount of alcohol of the legal drink drive limit.
Your Everything Guide to Rosés from Provence
These wines are blends of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and, sometimes, Mourvèdre, and occasionally incorporate a small amount of white grapes before pressing to help keep the color pale.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/06/your-everything-guide-to-roses-from-provence/
Bonterra Organic Vineyards Introduces California’s First Organically Farmed Wine in Cans
Latest Bonterra Innovation Blends Two Skyrocketing Trends: Organics and Canned Wine
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bonterra-organic-vineyards-introduces-californias-141200362.html
The 10 Best Boxed Wines To Sip On All Year Long
Still frequently less expensive than bottled varieties, boxed wines are making a comeback for a reason: they’re increasingly delicious, easily portable (and usable), and environmentally friendly
WE HAVE MANY IN STOCK!
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g27571641/best-boxed-wine/
Turn Crappy Rosé Into Surprisingly Good Cocktail Syrup
Gently heat it with an equal amount of table sugar to make a gorgeous cocktail syrup with an alcohol content all its own.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/turn-crappy-rose-into-a-surprisingly-good-cocktail-syru-1835301955
A Wine Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
These neighborhoods all have special bars and, blended with the character, all of the original history
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/06/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-new-orleans/
Hey, Moms: Can We Please Stop Calling Alcohol “Mommy Juice”?
Mommy juice wine culture seems to be everywhere, from Instagram to Facebook, and even slapped onto party napkins and travel wine glasses.
https://www.thekitchn.com/mom-wine-culture-268335
CannaWine: a company leading the cannabis wine wave
With attitudes towards cannabis softening in many parts of the world in recent years, there are many new ideas about how to use the plant – including adding it to wine.
Inside Hennessy | How Cognac is Made?
A unique visit of the Distillery at famous Cognac maker house Hennessy, witnessing and explaining how the fine French oak-aged spirit is made, distilled from grapes and wine.
Your Guide to South African Wine Country
The best places to eat, stay, and—of course—swirl and sip your way through the Winelands.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/south-african-wine-country-guide-where-to-eat-stay-and-drink
Here are 6 health and nutrition benefits of red wine vinegar.
Vinegars are made by fermenting a carbohydrate source into alcohol. Acetobacter bacteria then convert the alcohol into acetic acid, which gives vinegars their strong aromas
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-wine-vinegar
Mezzacorona Introduces Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé
Mezzacorona, the leading Italian wine producer announces the launch of its sparkling rosé Mezza di Mezzacorona Rosé
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/06/07/mezzacorona-introduces-mezza-di-mezzacorona-rose
Are all scores from year to year weighted the same? Is a score of 93 in a bad vintage year the same as a 93 in an exceptional year?
Our wine ratings are not weighted by vintage. When our tasters sit down to a blind tasting, they are informed of the grape variety and/or region of the wine as well as the vintage. Even though we believe wines should reflect the vintage they hail from, the scores do not change in good vintages or bad ones. In the scenario you describe, a 93-point wine is a 93-point wine, regardless of the overall quality of the vintage.
In exceptional vintages, you should expect more 90+ wines than in weaker vintages. We take this data into account when we are assessing our vintage ratings.
5 Winemaking Terms All Wine Lovers Should Know
You have probably seen some wine terminology thrown around here and there – but do you know what they mean?
HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR WINE IS VEGAN
According to the TTB, there are 62 ingredients that can be added to wine without needing disclosure on the label, ranging from animal-based fining agents
https://www.livekindly.com/find-out-if-your-wine-is-vegan/
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