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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
02-26-2024
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why are liquor stores called ‘package stores’
Wine and the Sweet Smell of Grandma
Tapping Into the History of Boxed Wine
If Your Cork Is Missing, Making A Homemade Wine Bladder Is Simple
What do you do to keep that precious elixir from going to waste?
https://www.tastingtable.com/1505500/how-to-make-wine-bladder/
The Mason Jar Hack That Will Keep Leftover Sparkling Wine Bubbly
Unlike other varieties of wine that can be recorked and saved for several days or longer, sparkling wine quickly loses its effervescence once opened.
https://www.mashed.com/1504251/mason-jar-hack-leftover-sparkling-wine/
The 3 Types Of Grapes You Can Find In A Bottle Of Cognac
Like many French wine appellations, cognac restricts the grape varieties that can be used to produce the elegant spirit.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1505538/three-grapes-bottle-cognac/
Bushmills Irish Whiskey May Be The Oldest Distillery In The World
In 1608, Bushmills was awarded a license to distill, making the distillery the oldest licensed whiskey distillery on record.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1506071/bushmills-irish-whiskey-oldest-distillery-world/
The Flaw That Prematurely Killed Some of the World’s Finest White Wines
This silent killer that essentially spoiled some of the world’s most valuable white wines came to be known as premox, short for premature oxidation
https://vinepair.com/articles/premox-wine-term-explained/
The list of wine ingredients is almost here — What is it? Will consumers care?
The list of ingredients tells you what is used in making the wine and is in the wine when it is bottled, not how it was made.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/the-list-of-wine-ingredients/
New company joins online MA Lottery ticket workaround
While state officials waver on online sales, outside vendors charge ahead
https://files.constantcontact.com/cb479599001/0a0bff5f-1a18-4f8b-9a35-29c0a91c3d89.pdf?rdr=true
The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With Boozy Ice Cream
First things first: Alcohol is hard to freeze, which is why these tips are important.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1506384/biggest-mistakes-making-boozy-ice-cream/
What’s The Difference Between Moscato d’Asti And Other Moscato Wines?
The world of wine is rife with confusion, thanks to millennia of history spanning the globe.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1506950/difference-between-moscato-dasti-and-other-wines/
How to make apple-infused bourbon
Apple-infused bourbon recipe
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/apple-infused-bourbon-recipe/
Opening Champagne and Sparkling Wine Bottles Just Got Easier
The first and only automatic wine opener for sparkling wine
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/handpicked/electric-sparkling-wine-opener/
Why The Amount Of Bourbon Left In The Bottle Matters For Storage
Thankfully, oxidation takes a long time to make a noticeable difference, which is why you don’t need to worry about it unless you think the bottle will sit on the shelf for longer than a year.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1507541/amount-of-bourbon-affects-storage-quality/
How Long Is Champagne Good For After Opening The Bottle?
Wine industry professionals all seem to have different ideas about how long it takes for Champagne (or other sparkling wines) to go flat.
https://www.mashed.com/1510262/how-long-champagne-last-after-opening-bottle/
Wine and the Sweet Smell of Grandma
Have you ever had a red wine that smelled unpleasantly like “grandma’s perfume?” If so, you may have experienced “rose taint” – and climate change may make this more common in years to come.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/02/wine-and-the-sweet-smell-of-grandma
Can A.I. Solve the Wine Industry’s Woes?
While some express concerns about data security and creativity, others argue that overlooking A.I. tools would be akin to ignoring social media 15 years ago: It’s hard to stay competitive if you don’t get in the game.
New Zealand 2024 vintage could be ‘significantly down’ on last two years
With the start of New Zealand’s wine harvest just a few weeks away, reports are emerging of “close to ideal” quality, but substantially smaller volumes nationwide.
Every Tequila Fan Should Try Cristalino — Here’s What to Know (and Drink)
Cristalino tequila is popping up everywhere — here’s what to know about the new tequila variety, and which ones to try
https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/cristalino-tequila-guide-1234965222/
Assets seized in ‘organic wine fraud’ probe
Italian police have seized assets worth more than half-a-million euros in an investigation into a producer that sought EU funds to convert to organic grape growing, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office said recently.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/assets-seized-organic-wine-fraud-probe-eu-prosecutor-522620/
What Clues On A Wine Label Influence Women’s Perception Of How It Will Taste?
Unless a winery is owned by a woman, there’s a good chance that the name and artwork on the label will be a testosterone-fueled cue that what’s in the bottle is a many man’s wine.
What makes up Italian wine now?
Nothing stays the same, whether it be technological, tastes or styles.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-makes-up-italian-wine-now.html
3 of the Biggest Guinness Myths, Debunked
Guinness is great, and there’s no debunking that. Over more than two centuries, it’s transformed from an Irish pub staple to a globally beloved pint
On Wine Fraud and Transparency
While Italy was roiled by allegations of fake Prosecco and contraband grapes, the European Union has adopted a new wine-labeling law
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/on-fraud-and-transparency-in-wine
Will we start to see more fine wines under screwcap?
As groundbreaking research into closure compatibility continues, more fine wine producers could make the leap from cork to screwcap. Sarah Neish investigates
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/02/will-we-start-to-see-more-fine-wines-under-screwcap/
TikTok Is Mixing Wine with Milk. It Might Not Be a Bad Thing.
The latest trend on TikTok has users mixing wine with what seems its least likely partner: milk
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/tiktok-milk-and-wine/
Josh Cellars Extends With Seaswept, A New White Blend
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is extending the Josh Cellars portfolio with Seaswept, a new blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. With a relatively low alcohol content of 11.5%, it’s made with grapes from the cooler growing regions of California and retails at $16 a bottle. Seaswept has begun to roll out nationally, with full distribution expected this spring and summer.
According to Impact Databank, the total Josh Cellars portfolio—including offshoots like its Reserve and Prosecco—neared 6 million cases in the U.S. last year. Already a juggernaut within the wine category, the brand has seen a further boost in visibility lately after going viral across social media channels late last year into this year. Josh has also gained momentum from its Hearth extension, a higher-abv Cabernet Sauvignon that debuted last year and has become a key growth driver for the portfolio.
Keeping It in the Family: Why Succession Plans at American Wineries Are No Sure Thing
One of the romantic notions that can connect drinkers to a given bottle of wine is the idea that said wine is the product of generations of labor, a plot of land, and a winemaking ethos passed down through the generations to the current standard bearer.
https://vinepair.com/articles/succession-plans-american-family-owned-wineries/
Why I Support Ingredient Labeling for Wine
This week the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, known as the TTB, published notice 232, asking for public comment on the proposition to add mandatory ingredient, allergen, and nutritional labeling information to wine and spirits.
https://www.vinography.com/2024/02/why-i-support-ingredient-labeling-for-wine
Tapping Into the History of Boxed Wine
Boxed wine has seen an uptick as of late due to improvements in the actual product and the lower cost of shipping, which is passed on to customers
https://laughingsquid.com/history-of-boxed-wine/
Forget Dry January, New Book Says Drinking All Year Round Can Actually Improve Your Health
For centuries, the French and Italians have believed wine to be good for one’s health. Recently, however, medical authorities have rubbished the whole idea – for example, claiming that wine’s “supposed” health benefits are “an old wives’ tale”
What Does Alpine Liquor Really Mean?
They’re predominantly made in the Alps region of Europe, especially in Switzerland, France, Austria, and Italy.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1506970/what-is-alpine-liquor/
Your Coffee Preferences Could Actually Indicate The Kind Of Wine You’ll Like
Although typically consumed at opposite ends of the day, coffee and wine have many qualities in common.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1511659/coffee-preferences-translate-to-wine/
How To Understand The Age Statement On Your Bottle Of Bourbon
The age statement on your bottle of bourbon seems so straightforward.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1512320/age-statement-bourbon-explained/
From Guinness To Budweiser: The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Beer
It’s easier than ever to find vegan beer, here’s how to figure out if your favorite brand is plant-based
https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/ultimate-guide-to-vegan-beer/
Why are liquor stores called ‘package stores’
It’s because “everything when it leaves the store, it’s in a bag, a brown paper bag.”
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-package-store-liquor-law-history-18655560.php
Transforming Leftover Champagne Into Vinegar Is Almost Too Easy
Instead of fretting about pouring money down the drain, turn the champagne into vinegar.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1511408/transform-leftover-champagne-vinegar/
The Ice Bucket Mistake To Avoid While Chilling Wine
The simplicity of the trick doesn’t mean no one can get it wrong, though.
https://www.chowhound.com/1511795/ice-mistake-filling-wine-buckets/
Slovenia: A Small, But Mighty Wine Region
For a tiny nation of just over 7,800 square miles, the diversity of the wines and the number of indigenous grape varietals is impressive.
https://www.dallaswinechick.com/slovenia-a-small-but-mighty-wine-region/
New RTD
Musicians Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have entered the RTD market with Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop. The 5.9% abv canned cocktails are available in four flavors—Citrus, Melon, Passionfruit, and Apricot—all packaged in 12-ounce cans. The new company is led by the founders of On the Rocks Cocktails, which is now part of the Beam Suntory portfolio: Patrick Halbert, Andrew Gill, and Rocco Milano. Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be available nationally through Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Other investors include Jimmy Iovine, Main Street Advisors, Marc Rowan, and Tom Werner.
The effect of red wine is different from white: did you know that?
it is chemicals in the red skins that make all the difference. *
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-effect-of-red-wine-is-different.html
Wine is now being paired with music instead of food with specific tracks available on Spotify
Usually paired with food, this wine and music pairing is set to change the experience of drinking wine.
https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wine-is-now-being-paired-with-music/
The Many Beers That You Never Knew Anheuser-Busch Owns
Anheuser-Busch has taken advantage of the newly discovered love of beer alternatives as well with the popular seltzer brand Nütrl, the canned cocktail brand Cutwater, the canned sparkling margarita brand Ritas, and the underrated but oh-so-fine Hoop Tea spiked iced tea.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1515894/what-beers-anheuser-busch-own/
New Sokol Blosser
Dundee Hills, Oregon’s Sokol Blosser Winery has launched a pair of new aperitif wines. The aperitifs—one red, one white—are made from brandy distilled from unsold wines in Sokol Blosser’s Evolution line and macerated with botanicals like honeydew melon, citrus peel, and pomegranate seeds for the white and local cherries, marshmallow root, and Ceylon tea for the red. The white is at 16% abv and the red is at 16.5% abv and both are now available for $25 a 375-ml. bottle through the winery’s website and in their tasting room.
French wine exports slump in 2023 as Champagne, Bordeaux struggle
The volume of French wine exports fell 9.4% last year to the lowest since at least 2007, with falling import demand in the US and declining shipments from Champagne and Bordeaux.
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‘All good things must come to an end,’ says Drizly as closure confirmed
Following weeks of speculation, Uber has confirmed it will dissolve US alcohol delivery service Drizly, which it acquired in 2021, into its Uber Eats platform
No-lo Wine Trend Leaves Italy Behind
Italian regulations make it hard to produce no- and low-alcohol wines, hurting the industry in the huge US market.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/02/no-lo-wine-trend-leaves-italy-behind
How Patrón Tequila Is Made
An intoxicating episode of the Discovery UK Channel series How It’s Made goes inside the Patrón Tequila distillery to show how their bespoke spirit is made.
https://laughingsquid.com/how-patron-tequila-is-made/
New bill could ban sale of refrigerated, cold beer in Tennessee
The bill aims to prohibit a beer permittee from selling, at retail, refrigerated or cold beer.
https://www.wsmv.com/2024/02/14/new-bill-could-ban-sale-refrigerated-cold-beer-tennessee/
Gallo News
E&J Gallo is shortening its name to simply ‘Gallo.’ “Gallo is a household name among consumers, and it’s how our distributors and customer partners know us,” said CMO Stephanie Gallo. “Our name has always been synonymous with wine, so this change simply opens the door for more people to appreciate that we are a leader in all categories of alcohol beverage.” While Gallo is the top wine marketer both in the U.S. and globally with worldwide volume of approximately 105 million cases, according to Impact Databank, it also now owns the largest spirits brand in the U.S., High Noon Sun Sips spirits-based hard seltzer
The way alcohol affects gut health
What alcohol does to the microbes living in your gut is being re-explored by scientists and physicians
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/02/the-way-alcohol-affects-gut-health/
Suze: The Golden Liqueur That’s Made From A Unique Plant
If you’ve ever been to a fancy bar and seen a tall, slender bottle of bright yellow liquid on the shelves, it may very well have been Suze, the bitter French aperitif that is enjoying a resurgence in popularity
https://www.mashed.com/1514857/what-is-suze-liqueur/
Is Champagne the Secret to Great Pizza Dough?
We tried a new pie to find out.
https://www.liquor.com/champagne-pizza-serafina-8580240
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
02-12-2024
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
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Does Wine Make You Fat?
Does Bourbon Always Have To Be Made In Kentucky?
Do You Need To Rest Your Beer After Pouring It?
If you are a big lover of beer, then you may be interested in learning more about the specifics of the beverage, including the best ways to enjoy it.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1495342/rest-beer-after-pouring-explained-expert/
Tanqueray Vs Bombay: The True Difference Between The 2 Gin Brands
Tanqueray and Bombay are two of the most popular brands of gin, and the flagship spirits of each are likely to be found in nearly every bar from Singapore to Tijuana.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1494588/tanqueray-bombay-difference-explained/
Healey scratches liquor license provision from municipal bill
But another key provision – giving control of the issuance of liquor licenses to municipalities rather than the Legislature – was dropped at the last minute.
The Correct Way To Pour A Black And Tan
The traditional varieties used in a black and tan are an IPA (usually a Bass pale ale) for the hoppy base and a dark Guinness stout on top.
https://www.mashed.com/1499084/how-to-pour-black-tan-beer/
How does geography and climate impact wine quality and its health benefits?
In a recent study published in Foods, researchers review the health benefits and quality of wines and their phenolic derivatives.
Think wine is a virtue, not a vice? Nutrition label information surprised many US consumers
The researchers found that consumers often feel insecure and confused after reading wine ingredient information.
A vodka made from sheep’s milk will soon be distilled in Kentucky
Merging British heritage and Kentucky Spirit, Blacklion Vodka is made from sheep’s milk.
https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/01/20/vodka-producing-sheep
New York Wine And Liquor Retailers Push Back Against Wine In Grocery Stores
Empire State package store owners say proposed legislation would kill family-owned small businesses.
The Historical Relationship Between Redbreast Whiskey And Jameson
Redbreast and Jameson actually share a history.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1494219/historic-relationship-redbreast-whiskey-jameson/
Does Wine Make You Fat? Looking Through a Glass Thinly
The good news is that you can drink wine without getting fat. When it comes to both calories and carbohydrates, moderate wine drinking won’t ruin your diet.
https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wine-diet-calories-fat/
Roman Wine Tasted ‘Spicy’, Archaeologists Reveal
Archaeologists have revealed how Roman wine would have looked, smelled and tasted around 2,000 years ago.
https://www.newsweek.com/how-roman-wine-tasted-archaeologists-1862792
What does “% ABV” on my Wine’s label mean?
Winemakers are required by federal and state laws to list the alcohol level of a wine on the wine’s label. And “% ABV” stands for percentage alcohol by volume.
https://ocws.org/what-does-abv-on-my-wines-label-mean/
The Unique Origin Story Behind Neat Bourbon Glasses
Order a bourbon Neat at your local bar and you’ll probably get a shot served straight up in a rocks glass.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1497291/origin-story-neat-bourbon-glasses/
Can you store alcohol in a Stanley drinking cup?
The Stanley drinking cup craze shows no sign of abating. But can you safely keep booze in one? db investigates the all-important question.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/01/can-you-store-alcohol-in-a-stanley-drinking-cup/
What Is Verjus?
Verjus is a crisp and fruity liquid that lies somewhere between wine and Welch’s grape juice.
https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-wine-pro-what-is-verjus/
What It Means To Be a Bonded Winery in the U.S.
The term “bonded winery” holds a unique significance in the U.S., encapsulating a complex web of regulations and economic advantages.
https://mag.sommtv.com/2024/01/what-it-means-to-be-a-bonded-winery-in-the-u-s/
How Many Cans Of Beer Are In A Half Or Full Keg
Have you ever taken a look at a keg purchased for a particularly spirited shindig and wondered how much beer you’re actually getting?
https://www.tastingtable.com/1501012/how-much-beer-cans-half-full-keg/
How Often Does Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey Get Released?
There’s no denying that Pappy Van Winkle is the most sought-after American whiskey in the world.
https://uproxx.com/life/when-is-pappy-van-winkle-released/
Beyond Margaritas: A beginner’s guide to understanding tequila
Let’s take a journey back in time. No, not to your last tequila-induced adventure, but to where it all began.
https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/beyond-margaritas-a-beginners-guide-to-understanding-tequila/
Monster Energy expands further into alcohol with Nasty Beast
Monster Energy has plans to launch a second alcoholic drinks line, entering the hard iced tea category with a brand named Nasty Beast
Why You Should Avoid Caffeine When You’re Hung Over (and 9 Decaf Coffees to Try Instead)
As long as humans have been drinking alcohol, we’ve been searching for ways to mitigate our hangovers.
What Are Sulfites—and Should You Avoid Sulfite-Rich Foods?
Registered dietitians set the record straight on this common food preservative.
https://www.realsimple.com/what-are-sulfites-8549811
Pink Won’t Save California Wine
No amount of cheap rosé is going to make a dent in California’s huge oversupply of wine grapes.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/01/pink-wont-save-california-wine
Wine deliveries from out-of-state are banned in RI, and the state is fighting to keep it that way.
A federal judge will weigh dueling briefs in the legal fight over Rhode Island’s ban on out-of-state retailers delivering wines to Rhode Islanders’ doorsteps, with the state arguing it’s a matter of public safety and health.
Does Bourbon Always Have To Be Made In Kentucky?
The short answer is that bourbon does not have to be made in Kentucky.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1499022/does-bourbon-always-made-kentucky/
Wine Pie Is The Viral (And Vile) Trend You Should Only Try Once
Wine pie sounds like it shouldn’t work, and that’s because it doesn’t.
https://www.mashed.com/1497738/tiktok-viral-trend-wine-pie/
Move over champagne and prosecco, Turkish sparkling wines are getting more popular
When it comes to celebrating a big occasion, more are reaching for a bottle of Turkish bubbly in a market dominated by French champagne, Spanish cava and Italian prosecco.
https://www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg/gourmet-travel/turkish-sparkling-wines/
What’s The Best Type Of Alcohol To Pair With Fast Food?
Luckily, we’ve spoken with two award-winning mixologists and a sommelier to reveal exactly how to elevate those Chipotle burritos and McFlurries like a pro.
https://www.mashed.com/1502189/best-alcohol-pair-fast-food/
Spray coating for grapes shows promise in battle between wildfire smoke and wine
Spray on coatings for grapes in the vineyard have promise in preventing off flavors in wines that result from contact with wildfire smoke, according to new Oregon State University research.
How Josh Cellars is responding to its newfound viral fame
The much-memed wine brand is hoping to keep social capital up with collaborations and a new social strategy.
https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/01/25/how-josh-cellars-is-responding-to-viral-fame
Athletic Brewing – The King of NA Beer?
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is American consumer culture’s oldest social responsibility segment
https://foodinstitute.com/focus/focus-athletic-brewing-the-king-of-na-beer/
Study: If You Let People Buy Beer at Grocery Stores, the Liquor Stores Still Survive
Liquor store owners and store association lobbyists claimed that allowing alcohol sales on Sunday would negatively impact their livelihoods.
The Best Beer and Wine Pairings for Pastries
Read on for the wine and beer pastry pairings you shouldn’t miss.
https://vinepair.com/articles/pastry-pairing-guide/
Why Is Stagg Bourbon Such A Rare Find?
In some places, they’re nearly impossible to find. So, what’s the story?
https://www.tastingtable.com/1499385/why-is-stagg-bourbon-rare/
Mexico’s Tequila Exports to the US Were Down in 2023
Those numbers tell a more complicated story than you might think
https://www.insidehook.com/spirits/mexico-tequila-exports-down-2023
Beaujolais Is The Versatile Wine That’s Blowing Up For 2024
Ask most wine industry professionals what their thoughts on Beaujolais are and you’re likely to amass a fond reaction.
https://www.thezoereport.com/living/beaujolais-wine
The weirdest beer styles you’ve probably never heard of
These beers have everything from seaweed to oyster shells.
https://www.themanual.com/fashion/weirdest-types-of-beer/
VS And VSOP: How To Tell The Age Of Your Cognac
Just like with any spirit, buying a good bottle of cognac is a learned art.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1504544/vs-vsop-how-tell-age-of-cognac/
Sting’s New Low-Proof Liquor Is Perfect for Sipping With ‘Friends and Lovers’
It’s also the perfect substitute for Aperol in a traditional spritz.
https://www.foodandwine.com/what-stings-amante-1530-tastes-like-8557707
Where next for the US sparkling wine market?
Even though sparkling wine growth is moderating, IWSR data shows a demographic shift that’s driving deeper category engagement in the US
https://www.theiwsr.com/where-next-for-the-us-sparkling-wine-market/
New OTR
Beam Suntory’s On The Rocks ready-to-serve cocktail brand is rolling out a new Strawberry Daiquiri extension. Available nationally, the newcomer is made of strawberry, lime, and Cruzan Rum and sells in 750ml, 375ml, and 200ml PET bottles at 20% abv. On The Rocks also includes Aviation, Cosmopolitan, Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Espresso Martini, Classic Daiquiri, Margarita, and Old Fashioned offerings, retailing at $13 a 375-ml. The brand reached 738,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Calvados Is Trending—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the European Spirit
Old World producers are honoring time-tested, natural production methods, yet aren’t afraid to embrace innovation, adding up to an increasingly dynamic category
What Is Dry Beer And Where Did It Originate?
Dry beer sounds like a contradiction. However, dry beer actually has nothing to do with wetness or water.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1503618/what-is-dry-beer-origins/
Move over, tequila: Bacanora is the next agave spirit bubbling up in your bar
Bacanora is the newest agave spirit in your glass
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/bacanora-explainer-guide/
Every type of champagne, explained
All the types of champagne, explained – finally
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/different-types-of-champagne/
New High Noon
Spirit of Gallo is launching a High Noon Fiesta Pack alongside a new 700-ml. canned offering for High Noon’s Tequila and lime seltzer. The new variety pack will launch this month and contains eight cans in four flavors: grapefruit, lime, prickly pear, and blood orange. The larger format 700-ml. can will begin to roll out across the U.S. in March. High Noon is the largest spirits brand in the U.S., according to Impact Databank, with estimated U.S. volume up 30% to 21.4 million cases.
What does “reserve wine” really mean? It’s complicated
The term “wine reserve” can mean a lot of things
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/wine-reserve-meaning/
You Can Buy Better Italian Wine If You Know What This Acronym on the Bottle Stands For
Three or four letters on your bottle of wine contain a lot of information about what you’re about to drink.
https://www.foodandwine.com/doc-vs-docg-wines-8553791
What happens when a wine expert doesn’t want to drink?
“I have not met many people in the booze industry who don’t drink too much”
https://www.salon.com/2024/01/30/what-happens-when-a-wine-expert-doesnt-want-to-drink/
Thinking outside the bottle: Prosecco DOC campaign receives backlash
Last month, the Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC launched its This is not Prosecco marketing campaign in the UK, sparking controversy. Was it actually “out of touch”, as some argued, or is it all just a storm in a sparkling wine flute?
What It Means When Your Brandy Bottle Says ‘Immature’
Brandy is something of an enigma in the world of alcohol.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1502965/why-your-brandy-bottle-says-immature/
Can You Sample A Drink At A Bar?
If you’ve ever wondered whether or not you can ask to sample a drink at a bar, well, the rules aren’t always black and white.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1502914/sample-drink-bar-allowed/
Gen Z Wine Enthusiasts Prefer Drinking At Home, Survey Finds
Nearly 70% choose the comfort of their homes for socializing over wine, according to new research.
https://www.zenger.news/2024/01/30/gen-z-wine-enthusiasts-prefer-drinking-at-home-survey-finds/
Bordeaux Winegrowers Join Fellow French Farmers on the Barricades
Farm workers around the nation blocked highways, dumped hay and manure in front of government buildings for days to protest regulations and taxes
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/france-paralyzed-by-farmer-protests
Can Taproom Chains Offset Lagging Beer Sales?
As the brewing industry struggles, some breweries are building out distinct satellite taprooms to boost profitability
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/can-taproom-chains-offset-lagging-beer-sales/
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