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03-11-2019

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

 

New Products

 

Can Scotch have terroir, like wine?

Is this a good time to douse people in wine?

The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives

 

New Ste Michelle

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched Prayers of Sinners & Saints, a new pair of wines. A blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot, Prayers of Sinners is aged in new and once-used barrels for 10-12 months prior to bottling. Prayers of Saints, meanwhile, is a 100% Chardonnay offering that includes 7% “Black Chardonnay”—so-called because the juice is oxidized before fermentation, thus reducing bitterness—and is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Both wines will be available starting in March, retailing at $13 a 750-ml.

Concerns over plans to ‘modernize’ alcohol labels

A trio of consumer groups has criticised the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) over its proposal to “modernise” alcohol labels without making nutritional information mandatory.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/concerns-over-plans-to-modernise-alcohol-labels/

SWISS MAN CHARGED $8,000 CORKAGE AT AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT

A Swiss wine buyer visiting Australia was allegedly charged AUS$8,000 (£4,386) in corkage, having brought eight bottles of his own wine to a restaurant in Melbourne.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/swiss-man-charged-8000-corkage-at-australian-restaurant/

Bud’s Super Bowl Ad Threatens to Derail Beer Alliance

Industry wide campaign to revive beer sales is on the rocks after a fight broke out between brewers

https://www.wsj.com/articles/buds-super-bowl-ad-threatens-to-derail-beer-alliance-11551009600

Did you look forward to last night’s bottle of wine a bit too much?

Women’s relationship with alcohol has become a hot topic.

https://theconversation.com/did-you-look-forward-to-last-nights-bottle-of-wine-a-bit-too-much-ladies-youre-not-alone-109078

 

 

Inside Penfolds’ clinic for testing the health of your Grange

Unique in the wine world, Penfolds Red Wine Re-Corking Clinics allow owners of Penfolds’ hallowed drop to get their bottles of Grange assessed by experts.

https://www.adelaidereview.com.au/food-and-drink/wine/penfolds-grange-clinic/

Inside the Greek wine industry

While times have been tough, with the Greek economy still fragile and unpredictable, the Greek wine sector has been a bright exception.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-greek-wine-industry

Glyphosate pesticide in beer and wine

Test results and future solutions

https://uspirg.org/sites/pirg/files/reports/WEB_USP_Glyphosate-pesticide-beer-and-wine_REPORT_022619.pdf

The Wines of Portugal (Organized by Region)

Here is a great overview of everything you need to get started with Portuguese wine.

https://winefolly.com/review/what-wines-to-drink-from-portugal-by-region/

Old Vines That Still Make Great Wine

A celebration of distinct old-vine vineyards from the New World and Old World, plus the magnificent wines they yield.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/25/old-vines-great-wine/

This Wine Straw Lets You Drink Directly From The Bottle

For all the wine lovers out there!

https://www.simplemost.com/this-wine-straw-lets-you-drink-directly-from-the-bottle/

Film Series Brings Wine Business Icons into the Classroom

Leadership Interview Series Examines Decision-making in Building Leading Global Brands

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/film-series-brings-wine-business-icons-into-the-classroom-300801396.html

The Best Hangover Relief, Preferred by Doctors and Celebrities, Is 99.9% Perfect

To stick a needle in your arm and pump yourself with fluid seems outrageous, but, honest to God, it works

https://vinepair.com/articles/iv-best-hangover-cure/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ba10eea6d6-FEB_26_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ba10eea6d6-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ba10eea6d6-38937345&mc_cid=ba10eea6d6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLENFIDDICH SCOTCH WHISKY

Glenfiddich is the world’s leading single malt whisky distiller and sold 1.22 million 9-liter cases in 2017 alone.

https://vinepair.com/articles/glenfiddich-scotch-whisky-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ba10eea6d6-FEB_26_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ba10eea6d6-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ba10eea6d6-38937345&mc_cid=ba10eea6d6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Science of Bubbles in Wine

Examining the effervescence in sparkling wine and its influence on mouthfeel, flavor, and aroma

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-bubbles-in-wine/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=70237653&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92O5Hkr0U-99rVdsscDattgwqkpq86Tw_Yx91lFHYEd3K3uPwit85oTXRDJ9s7XNHsBBWyAzKvtr75ap3M9GvmpYe2W4y_0r_Hm5Y85mg00NK0ShU&_hsmi=70237587

Finding the right wine expert to help you select your next bottle

To what extent do wine experts agree in their evaluation of wines? Does it matter where the expert lives and how they were trained?

https://theconversation.com/finding-the-right-wine-expert-to-help-you-select-your-next-bottle-112483

Handwritten Fonts on Menus Can Make Food Seem Healthier, Says Study

The way a restaurant’s menu can impact your dining experience might be more significant than you think.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/handwritten-menus-healthy-study

Mapping Italy’s Vineyards – The Groundbreaking Work of Alessandro Masnaghetti

If you’re a wine lover, I think that a love of maps in inherent in your discipline. No doubt then that you would find the maps of Alessandro Masnaghetti from Italy as truly stunning

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomhyland/2019/02/26/mapping-italys-vineyards-the-groundbreaking-work-of-alessandro-masnaghetti/#14e563c53b25

Natural Light Dropped A Strawberry Lemonade Beer That’s Made For People Who Don’t Actually Like Beer

It’s a light lager brewed with strawberry lemonade flavor

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26516992/natural-light-strawberry-lemonade-naturdays-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=d3f835d64d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d3f835d64d-36686829

New Bread And Butter Wine

WX Brands has expanded its Bread & Butter Wines brand with the addition of a rosé. The inaugural 2018 vintage is a Grenache-based blend from California that will retail for $16. It joins Bread & Butter’s existing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. Bread & Butter Rosé is now available in select markets and will roll out nationally later this year. Bread & Butter has enjoyed strong progress in the U.S. recently, with depletions leaping 60% to above 300,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

There’s a beer that tastes just like Lucky Charms

Smartmouth Brewing Company has a limited supply of its Saturday Morning IPA brewed with cereal marshmallows at its Norfolk, Va., brewery

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-beer-that-tastes-just-like-lucky-charms-2019-02-26

What’s Brewing? Will the craft beer bubble ever pop?

Some people are concerned the growth is reminiscent of the housing market that suddenly crashed in 2007. Is there such thing as a craft beer “bubble” and, if so, will it pop?

https://triblive.com/features/food-drink/too-much-of-a-good-thing-will-the-craft-beer-bubble-ever-pop/

3 European Wine Regions Producing High-Quality Pinot Noir

The benchmark for Pinot Noir, Burgundy reigns supreme. But viable alternatives exist in a few European wine regions.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellewilliams/2019/02/27/three-regions-producing-killer-pinot-noir/#520754ec25bb

Flat wine bottles could cut costs and emissions, says firm

Case big enough for four round glass bottles can hold 10 letterbox-sized plastic ones

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/27/flat-wine-bottles-could-cut-costs-and-emissions-says-firm

A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Veneto

Italy’s Veneto diversity goes well beyond Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Learn about the wines of Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/26/beginners-guide-wines-veneto/

Waxing philosophical on wax and wine

The capsule today is largely an advertising gimmick/opportunity

https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/2019/02/26/gus-clemens-waxing-philosophical-wax-and-wine/2905917002/

Sour IPAs Manage to Be Both Complicated and Crowd-Pleasing

The tart, hoppy brews are made with the softest malts, the trendiest hops, and the most luscious fruit purées.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sour-ipa-guide-hudson/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=19d8755a2b-FEB_27_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-19d8755a2b-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-19d8755a2b-38937345&mc_cid=19d8755a2b&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Ultimate Guide to Beer Glass Types

The number of potential options is far too many to list, but we’ll take you through a quick guide for some of the best glasses for beer.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/beer-glasses-types/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=bdc67ca5dc-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-bdc67ca5dc-36686829

 

Losing the Prosecco name would be ‘catastrophic’

The Australian Government is currently conducting free trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) and arguments are being had over whether Prosecco is a geographical indicator (GI), like Champagne, or a grape variety.

https://www.theshout.com.au/news/losing-the-prosecco-name-would-be-catastrophic/

Millennials are not killing the wine industry. We are.

Sometimes the wine industry can turn into its own worst enemy. Why do we care so much about how people hold their wine glass?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/millennials-killing-wine-industry-we-leandro-cabrini/

 

Love the taste of whiskey? Thank an oak tree

Historically the wooden barrel has been the world’s most important shipping container, only comparable to today’s large iron shipping containers, the holding vessels of our globalized consumer society.

https://www.popsci.com/tree-barrel-whiskey-distillery

 

How to prune grapevines

Understanding growth, fruiting characteristics of grapevine helps simplify pruning process

https://www.morningagclips.com/how-to-prune-grapevines/

 

The New ‘Game of Thrones’ Beer Arrives Just in Time for the Final Season

For a long time now, Brewery Ommegang has been making official Game of Thrones beers. Often, they’re far more clever than you’d expect

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/game-of-thrones-beer-ommegang-season-8

 

Smirnoff: a brand history

The original vision behind the brand was to take the highest­-quality vodka the Czars had access to and bring it to the masses,

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/smirnoff-a-brand-history/

 

Is There Such Thing as Good Cabernet Under $20?

It’s the ultimate question.

We Have All Three In Stock!

https://winefolly.com/episode/grocery-store-wine-showdown-cabernet-under-20/?utm_campaign=2%2F28%2F2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Cabs%20Under%2020%2C%20WAwine%2C%20Wine%20Blends%20%28NuxAsJ%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

 

Gigantic Floods Made Washington Wine Country

Washington wines are famous for bold fruit, zesty acidity and balanced tannins, but why?

https://winefolly.com/review/gigantic-floods-made-washingtons-wine/?utm_campaign=2%2F28%2F2019%20-%20Weekly%3A%20Cabs%20Under%2020%2C%20WAwine%2C%20Wine%20Blends%20%28NuxAsJ%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wine%20Folly%20Newsletter&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

 

Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

The former Soviet state of Georgia is considered to be the birthplace of winemaking. But as it aims to boost exports around the world, will its unique wines be too challenging for most drinkers?

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47363702

 

This Is Why Wine Is So Expensive in Restaurants

Wine prices double the moment you walk through a restaurant’s door. Here are the restaurants have the highest markups and how to find a decent value.

https://www.rd.com/food/fun/why-restaurant-wine-so-expensive/

 

ACTRESS SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO LAUNCH WINE RANGE

American actress Sarah Jessica Parker, famous for playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, is launching a wine range in collaboration with New Zealand winery Invivo.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/actress-sarah-jessica-parker-to-launch-wine-range/?fbclid=IwAR2WAt9YN3P4lFB7if4EHBnl2FUtNUdKu1oet18y-r3iO6mguOZGEnwzlfs

ORGANIC VS. NATURAL WINE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

ORGANIC AND NATURAL WINES ARE ALL THE RAGE THESE DAYS—BUT WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

https://www.newsweek.com/organic-vs-natural-wine-1346501

New Ready To Drink Item

Russian Standard vodka is launching its ready-to-drink Moscow Mule nationwide. Clocking in at 8% abv, the canned cocktail is made with natural flavors and packaged in a 12-ounce copper-colored can, in a nod to the traditional Moscow Mule mug. The Russian Standard Moscow Mule is retail priced at $15 a 4-pack of cans. Roust Americas, the U.S. subsidiary of Russian Standard producer Roust Group, handles the brand stateside.

 

THE 15 BEST VODKAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

As with any spirit, there is diversity within the category. Certain vodkas are light and crisp, others are round and viscous, and some smell alarmingly like nail polish remover.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-vodkas-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6b90ab2c41-MAR_1_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6b90ab2c41-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-6b90ab2c41-38937345&mc_cid=6b90ab2c41&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Is this a good time to douse people in wine? A helpful guide

A guide as to when it might be appropriate to douse people in wine. Are you currently in any of the following situations?

https://thetakeout.com/oscars-rami-malek-champagne-party-academy-awards-1832934503

 

 

Can Scotch have terroir, like wine? Breaking down effects of grain, water, peat and barrels

The flavor of place, or terroir, comes up frequently in discussions of wine. But how to talk sensibly about terroir in whisky?

https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-drink-scotch-whisky-terroir-0301-story.html

 

Cariñena: Spain’s Home of Garnacha

D.O.P. Cariñena was named by Wine Enthusiast as a region to watch in 2016 – and for good reason. The food-friendly wines from this historic region feature great value and intense flavors.

https://www.winemag.com/carinena-spains-home-of-garnacha/?utm_campaign=2318725_Carinena%20Dedicated%20%28March%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Trade%2FBeverage%20Business%20Enthusiast&dm_i=28KR,1DP51,74ID5P,4JHZK,1

 

Pairing Snacks and Wine

Whether you prefer red or white—or even Champagne—there’s a bottle to uncork that will play just as nice with your snacks as it might with a steak.

http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/Blogs/Taste-Blog/Pairing-Snacks-and-Wine/

 

Did you know? What exactly goes into a bottle of French wine (apart from grapes)

Wine producers in France don’t have to label all the ingredients included in their product so we’ve looked at what your bottle of wine really contains (other than grapes). WARNING this article might put you off wine.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20190301/did-you-know-theres-more-than-just-grapes-in-that-bottle-of-french-wine

 

Tempranillo: workhouse wine or thoroughbred tipple?

Both the cheapest and most expensive wines in Spain are made from the same grape variety: tempranillo.

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/drink/tempranillo-workhouse-wine-or-thoroughbred-tipple-1.3801543

Grilled Steak and Cabernet Sauvignon Pairing

The flavors of this tender cut of steak covered in a homemade salsa verde are ideal for enjoying with a rich Cabernet.

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/grilled-steak-cabernet-sauvignon-pairing/

 

The Danger of Biased Drinking Studies

A recent report on the effects of drinking raises some questions – about the people behind it.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/the-danger-of-biased-drinking-studies

 

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9 Surprising Facts About Rosé

Not all rosés are created equal—some aren’t even created with the same grapes.

https://www.vogue.com/article/surprising-facts-about-rose

 

LEADING CANNABIS COMPANIES—Revenues and Updated Share Prices

6 Common Flower Aromas in Wine

See the six major flower aromas in wine and in what wines they are found. Learning the major flower aromas will help you discover all the awesome nuances in wine.

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/common-flower-aromas-in-wine/

PSYCHOLOGISTS HIRED TO COACH FRENCH SOMMELIER TO VICTORY

The Union of French Sommeliers has hired a team of psychologists, drama teachers and sports coaches to help French sommelier David Biraud win the World’s Best Sommelier competition for the first time in 19 years.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/psychologists-hired-to-coach-french-sommelier-to-victory/

IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN BRAIN SIZE AND LIKING TONIC WATER?

A new study by the University of Queensland has uncovered a link between taste perception and brain size, revealing that bitterness is perceived as less intense by those with larger brains.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/is-there-a-link-between-brain-size-and-liking-tonic-water/

ONE U.S. PRESIDENT THREW THE RAGER OF THE CENTURY

Andrew Jackson is responsible for an inauguration party that pretty much destroyed the White House.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/when-a-president-throws-a-rager/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=ec9242cae1-Feb_18_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-ec9242cae1-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-ec9242cae1-38937345&mc_cid=ec9242cae1&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Do men and women assign different wine scores?

The study, by US financial analyst Jeff Bodington, in conjunction with the University of Lisbon, concludes that men and women assign much the same ratings to the same wines.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/do-men-and-women-assign-different-wine-scores

How Italy has beaten France to be No 1 on UK’s wine list for first time

For some time Italy has been threatening France’s dominant position as the UK’s favourite country when ordering wine in restaurants and bars.

http://www.the-buyer.net/insight/italy-beats-france-for-first-time-as-uks-number-one-country-on-a-wine-list/

America’s Fraudulent Organics Industry: 40% of All Organic Food Tested Positive for Prohibited Pesticides

This is an outrage, but the USDA shows no signs of deviating from business as usual

http://healthimpactnews.com/2019/americas-fraudulent-organics-industry-40-of-all-organic-food-tested-positive-for-prohibited-pesticides/?fbclid=IwAR1Do6tS22JMz-YmkTY0V5XO3oVOF26Fn8A9R1l5k6uI55Gdh2t6nlQ14gM

What’s in a Name? AVA Overload

Winemakers in the US and elsewhere are lining up to get the region in which they grow their grapes officially recognized.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/02/whats-in-a-name-ava-overload

6 Reasons Why To Become A Wine Tourist

Wine tour have become so popular symposiums have developed

https://fwtmagazine.com/2019/02/15/6-reasons-to-be-a-wine-tourist/

How to Decode a Wordy Wine Label

What does ‘Hand Selected Lots’ mean, anyway?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-decode-a-wordy-wine-label-11550176401?redirect=amp

Will Rioja Wine Increase Its Market Share?

The Rioja wine region of northeast Spain unveiled its new geographic indications and buzzy new marketing campaign

https://www.forbes.com/sites/theworldwineguys/2019/02/15/will-riojas-new-marketing-campaign-and-geographic-indications-increase-market-share/#7c57c3623a5f

Vegetarian wine website launches

A new website has launched offering over 1,000 different types of wine for vegetarians, of which most are vegan friendly too.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/24813/Vegetarian_wine_website_launches.html

What You Need To Know About Natural Wine & Why You Should Try It

Flavoursome and exciting, natural wine is the artisanal alternative that is steadily becoming more mainstream

http://www.viva.co.nz/article/food-drink/natural-wine-need-to-know/?utm_source=nzherald.co.nz&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nzh_box

The Rise of Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Craft Beer

Brewers discuss the increasing consumer demand for “light” beers in the craft segment

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-rise-of-low-calorie-low-carb-craft-beer/

PROSECCO LOLLIPOPS ARE THE BOOZY TREAT YOU NEED

While their products are currently only available in U.K. stores, Smith and Sinclair apparently delivers to “every corner of the world.” The Double Dipper retails for (roughly) $11.50 a pop, plus $15 postage and packaging.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/prosecco-lollipops-are-the-boozy-treat-you-need/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6a35561367-Feb_19_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6a35561367-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-6a35561367-38937345&mc_cid=6a35561367&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 30 Pinot Noirs to Drink If You Want to Be a Real Expert

From Burgundy and California to Oregon, Italy, Australia, and Germany, these are the bottles that will turn you from a fan into a pro.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/classic-pinot-noir-0

TIM HANNI MW: FOOD AND WINE PAIRING IS BULLSH*T

While food and wine matching is one of the most important roles of the sommelier, Master of Wine Tim Hanni has dismissed the concept as “bullsh*t”.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/tim-hanni-mw-food-and-wine-pairing-is-bullsht/

This Winery In Germany Lets You Stay Overnight In A Wine Barrel

You can sleep in actual wine barrels that once produced wine for the region.

https://www.simplemost.com/german-winery-lets-you-sleep-in-wine-barrel/

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EIGHT PLACES WHERE YOU CAN SPEND THE NIGHT IN A WINE BARREL

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/eight-places-where-you-can-spend-the-night-in-a-wine-barrel/

First time going wine-tasting? 11 things to keep in mind

Wine-tasting in and of itself really is as basic as it sounds. But still, if you’ve never gone before, it’s understandable that you might have some questions.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/first-time-going-wine-tasting-11-things-to-keep-in-mind

Was Burgundy the only wine region impacted by Napoleonic Code?

Let me start with a quick history lesson for those who aren’t familiar with the Napoleonic Code and how it shaped the wine regions of Europe. Most French land, including vineyards, was in the hands of the Catholic Church or the nobility prior to the French Revolution, which resulted in the confiscation of much of the land belonging to those institutions. Most of the vineyards were divided up and sold off. The Napoleonic Code of the early 1800s, which spread well beyond the modern-day boundaries of France under Napoleon’s French Empire, required landowners to divide their holdings equally among their heirs. So generation after generation, the land was further subdivided.

Why does this matter to wine? It’s one explanation for how complicated Burgundy has become. For example, the grand cru vineyard Clos de Vougeot, which was owned by the Cistercian monks until the late 18th century. It’s now broken up into more than 80 individually owned parcels, some comprising just a few rows of vines.

This practice happened all over, but not every region went the way of Burgundy. Some Bordeaux châteaus were owned by wealthy families, who decided to eliminate the issue of heirs by incorporating their estates. They developed a system of shareholders for their estates, and shareholders weren’t subject to the same succession laws. As a result, many Bordeaux châteaus remain large and have even grown over time.

The Napoleonic Code took its toll on other wine regions around France (and in Germany). But some properties were pieced together with trusts and other shareholder-type systems. There is a lot of emphasis on the Burgundy’s history vineyards, which is why the Napoleonic Code is most often cited in reference to Burgundy, but if you look carefully, you’ll find evidence of it’s influence elsewhere.

Are you red, white or rosé? Wine not take this quiz to find out?

. When it comes to wine, there are so many options, but when it comes to your personality, there’s only one match. In just six questions, this quiz will reveal that perfect pairing!

https://www.circa.com/story/2019/02/18/food-drink/alcohol/are-you-red-white-or-rose-wine-not-take-this-quiz-to-find-out

How to Pair Wine with Macarons

Both sweets and wine contain sugar but they are not enemies that must be separated, as long as one doesn’t overwhelm the taste of the other.

https://frenchly.us/how-to-pair-wine-with-macarons/

U.S. – Top 10 Super-Premium Bourbon Brands

How that “wine influencer” might very well be a fraud

The principle is based upon the fact that product ads don’t really work anymore and this “genuine authority” offhandedly mentioning your product will lead to their followers putting faith in the product.

https://www.hudin.com/how-that-wine-influencer-might-very-well-be-a-fraud/?mc_cid=0091cf63bf&mc_eid=c2112a6266&fbclid=IwAR2RbPYBBz2mqU8TTZMkQALUVxDzTZjhKpejVWji30mxDbYMokGnwIPaweA

Who Is King Of Sauvignon Blanc, France Or New Zealand?

We talked to one of the experts in the field to find out if this grape can make great wines and who, then, is the leader of the pack.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2019/02/18/who-is-king-of-sauvignon-blanc-france-or-new-zealand/#48bea445146a

Rules For Legal, Wine-Focused Social Media Posts Are Changing

The legal regulations for social media posts in the wine industry have long been quite rigid.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2019/02/19/rules-for-legal-wine-focused-social-media-posts-are-changing/#203663256c4e

RI lawmakers to consider allowing direct wine shipments

Shipments to eligible individuals would be limited to up to 24 nine-liter cases of wine each year, for personal use only.

https://www.wpri.com/politics/ri-lawmakers-to-consider-allowing-direct-wine-shipments/1793737767

Piedmont’s treasure of lesser-known native grape varieties

Piedmont has a wealth of little-known traditional varieties. Time to discover them!

https://www.bkwine.com/features/grape-varieties/piedmonts-treasure-unknown-native-grape-varieties/

CHAMPAGNE GUNS

The Bubbly Blaster attaches to any [C]hampagne bottle, turning it into a long-lasting champers cannon!

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/bubbly-blaster-champagne-gun/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=405442fc7c-Feb_20_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-405442fc7c-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-405442fc7c-38937345&mc_cid=405442fc7c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

13 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COORS LIGHT

Coors Light is the second-best-selling beer in the U.S., shipping 16.5 million barrels in 2017.

https://vinepair.com/articles/coors-light-lager-alcohol-beer/

US CANNABIS DRINKS SALES SET TO PASS $1 BILLION BY 2023

The cannabis drinks sales in the US are set to pass the $1billion mark within four years, a new report has claimed, as loosening regulation attracts greater innovation and investment.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/us-cannabis-drinks-category-set-to-pass-1-billion-by-2023/

CHAMPAGNE AGED IN GOLD SET FOR RELEASE IN 2021

In two years from now, Champagne Leclerc Briant will launch the world’s first ever fizz – or indeed any drink – that has been fermented and aged in a gold barrel.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/champagne-aged-in-gold-set-for-release-in-2021/

The little-known Mexican wine region taking on the world

The little-known Mexican wine region taking on the world

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/central-america/mexico/articles/the-little-known-mexican-wine-region-taking-on-the-world/

An entire California wine appellation is on the market for $3.3 million

In a remote canyon valley rimmed with oak-dotted rolling hills two hours north of San Francisco, Cole Ranch is the country’s smallest wine appellation

https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/Cole-Ranch-for-sale-smallest-appellation-Ukiah-13628444.php

TOTES AMAZE: DOUBLE POUR WINE HANDBAG LAUNCHED

A handbag made from ‘vegan’ Tuscan leather that can store and pour two different bottles of wine from an insulated pocket has gone on sale for US$89.95.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/totes-amaze-double-pour-wine-handbag-launched/

Wine Color – Complete Visual Guide

Your complete and detailed infographic guide and explanations to the color of wine.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/12/08/wine-color-complete-visual-guide/

What Does the Future Hold for CBD Beer?

While some of the studies surrounding CBD are promising, the fact that research on cannabis has been restricted for decades means there oftentimes isn’t a lot of conclusive evidence to back these up.

https://oct.co/essays/future-of-cbd-beer?utm_source=oct_nl_dek&mc_cid=002d906fdc&mc_eid=00cc7421f2

5 REASONS TO GET TO KNOW CAVIT

Cavit is best known for its Pinot Grigio — celebrated as the No. 1 Italian wine in the U.S.

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-reasons-to-get-to-know-cavit/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b7a3d3ce13-Feb_21_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b7a3d3ce13-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-b7a3d3ce13-38937345&mc_cid=b7a3d3ce13&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Type of Wine Drinker Are You?

Let’s forget appellations, residual sugar levels, and the Prädikat system for a minute and talk about something super important: you. Who are you?

https://winefolly.com/update/what-type-of-wine-drinker-are-you/?_ke=eyjrbf9lbwfpbci6icjmcmfua2xpbmxpcxvvcnnadmvyaxpvbi5uzxqilcaia2xfy29tcgfuev9pzci6icjrze5znhkifq%3d%3d

Madeira

Oxidized, fortified dessert wines from the Island of Madeira ranging in style from off-dry to sweet. Wines are incredibly stable and are known to age over 100 years.

https://winefolly.com/madeira/?_ke=eyjrbf9lbwfpbci6icjmcmfua2xpbmxpcxvvcnnadmvyaxpvbi5uzxqilcaia2xfy29tcgfuev9pzci6icjrze5znhkifq%3d%3d

The final “nutrition and ingredient labels for wine are a good thing” post

One more study shows consumers use ingredient labels and that it influences what we buy

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-final-nutrition-and-ingredient-labels-for-wine-are-a-good-thing-post/

Wine Education Classes: In Person vs. Self-Study

Honestly, there’s no one size fits all for wine education.  It all depends on what you want to get out of the course – and how you, personally, study best.

https://outwines.blog/2019/02/04/wine-education-classes-in-person-vs-self-study/

WHY A GRAPE TURNS INTO A FIREBALL IN A MICROWAVE

THE INTERNET IS full of videos of thoughtful people setting things on fire. Here’s a perennial favorite

https://www.wired.com/story/why-a-grape-turns-into-a-fireball-in-a-microwave/

Are bourbon-barrel finished wines a trendy gimmick or legit category?

Bourbon-barrel wines particularly are aimed at the millennial male market with their bold, ripe wine flavors loaded with vanilla, caramel, candied fruit, extreme oak toast notes

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2019/02/21/bourbon-barrel-wines-trendy-gimmick-legit-gus-clemens/2721786002/

Is Wine by the Glass Dead?

As $18 pours become the new norm, drinkers are left wondering whether ordering by the glass makes sense anymore.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/is-wine-by-the-glass-dead-frenchette-nopa/

Which Wine Container Is Better — Bottle or Box?

Which is the better wine delivery method: in a bottle or in a box?

https://earth911.com/business-policy/which-wine-container-is-better-bottle-or-box/

‘Organic’ wine: is it worth the label it’s printed on?

Most of us automatically think that organic wine is more natural, and in some ways it is

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/drink/organic-wine-is-it-worth-the-label-it-s-printed-on-1.3794086

 

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