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Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-05-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
PRINTER INK COSTS 10 TIMES MORE THAN VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
The ink was also found to be more expensive than both Brent Crude Oil and Chanel No.5 perfume.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/printer-ink-costs-10-times-more-than-vintage-champagne/
IS ALL NATURAL WINE ORGANIC?
The short answer to your question is no, but let me explain. Natural wine as a term is not regulated, and several definitions exist. According to Raw Wine, the premier festival devoted to wine we might call natural, “no legal definitions of natural wine currently exist, but various official-ish ones do, set by groups of growers in various countries, including France, Italy and Spain.” These official-ish definitions state that growers should practice organic or biodynamic farming, but, due to geographic diversity and other factors, a winery is not required to be certified organic in order to produce what it calls natural wine. Because of this, one cannot guarantee that every bottle of natural wine is indeed organic.
The moral of the story is that if your goal is to drink organic wine, either make sure the wine is certified as such, or do your research. Many producers say the reason they can’t officially label their wines “organic” is because certification is so expensive. That means it’s on you to make sure you’re buying wine and supporting farmers you believe in.
Woman transforms wine-stained outfit into ‘genius’ tie-dye look
With the help of her friends, Walton ordered more wine from the bar and soaked her jumpsuit in the sink to create an impressive tie-dye pattern – another SS19 trend to tick from the list.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/woman-wine-race-day-outfit-tie-dye-120107557.html
How to travel the world according to your taste in wine
The particular fusion of grapes, climate and wine-making processes all come together to anchor the memory of that particular destination for years to come.
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-wine-countries-a4194041.html
The Best Wine Cocktail Recipes for Your Wedding Bar Menu
Between red wine spritzers and champagne punch, these wine cocktail recipes can be the exact answer you were looking for when it comes to finalizing your bar plans.
https://www.brides.com/gallery/best-wine-cocktail-recipes
Rosé Prosecco Doesn’t Actually Exist—But It Will Soon
Nearly 200 producers of Prosecco in Italy make a rosé sparkling wine. But there’s a catch: They cannot legally call it Prosecco.
https://fortune.com/2019/07/21/rose-prosecco/
PINA COLADA WINE PUNCH
It has all of those classic pineapple and coconut flavors mixed with sweet moscato wine for one heck of a refreshing party punch.
https://www.missinthekitchen.com/pina-colada-wine-punch/
Hot brand Josh Cellars propels Napa Valley’s Joseph Carr Wines from near bankruptcy to success
Napa Valley-based Joseph Carr Wines has rocketed to production of nearly 3 million cases this year, and plans call for that to grow to 5 million in coming years.
From Apollo 11 engineer to winemaker
He’s been at the helm of Henry Estate Winery ever since, producing award-winning wine in the heart of the Umpqua Valley.
What is the point of replica wines?
The bargains on offer from Replica Wines, a young company based in Colorado, are quite similar. Buyers of its $20.00 Retrofit can get four bottles for the price of one bottle of Far Niente, the Napa wine on which it is based.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/what-point-replica-wines
9 Things You Should Know About White Claw Hard Seltzer
Wondering what the hype is about?
6 expert tips for reading a beer label
I surveyed several local experts for tips on how to select the perfect craft beer.
Campari: a brand history
Campari’s global sales are around 3.5 million cases, but that could grow exponentially if you think of the success of Aperol that has boomed thanks to the popularity of Prosecco
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/campari-a-brand-history/
WORLD’S FIRST SPARKLING WINE MADE IN COMPLETE DARKNESS LAUNCHED
Called Untouched by Light, the fizz is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Slovenia’s Gornja Radgona region picked on “moonless nights”.
THE ART OF WINE
Fine art and fine wine are enjoying a golden age at auction.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-the-art-of-wine/
GIN MADE FROM PEAS COULD LIMIT SPIRIT’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Unlike wheat, peas do not need nitrogen fertiliser, which can result in air and water pollution.
Vodka’s Super-Premium Leaders
Cheez-It and a boxed wine company are teaming up.
House Wine and Kellog are partnering to sell a wine-and-Cheez-It box — that’s a box of red wine and box of Cheez-Its, not Cheez-it flavored wine — for a limited time.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/23/business/cheez-it-wine/index.html
How To Find Great Wine At A Grocery Store For Under $20
Whether at a local package shop or a warehouse-sized superstore, superior wines are waiting to be hauled in at the $10-$20 range. In fact, survey after survey shows that even those with so-called ‘sophisticated’ palates, fail to reliably recognize the difference between a $50 bottle and a $15 when tasted blind.
What The White Wine Emoji Says About How We Communicate In 2019
This week the The Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) will meet at the Microsoft Campus in Washington State, and before it rests the proposal for a white wine emoji.
What the Supreme Court Said—and Didn’t Say—About Wine
Direct shipping advocates, who believe the laws in 37 states forbidding out-of-state retailers from shipping wine are unconstitutional, have said the decision effectively renders those laws dead. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America issued a statement saying, basically, that nothing has changed.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-the-supreme-court-said-and-didn-t-say-about-wine
This Is the Easiest (and Most Fun!) Way to Make Wine Slushies
Rabbit Freezeable Cocktail Maker
Yao Ming’s post-NBA retirement plan in the Napa Valley’s wine business falls victim to China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US products
Yao Family Wines’ export business dropped by half over the past year
Should the FTC allow the Gallo/Constellation deal?
Gallo is already the largest wine producer in the world. In April, it agreed to buy 30 wine brands from Constellation for $1.7 billion. But the Federal Trade Commission is holding up the sale, presumably to see if it would make the wine industry less competitive.
Woodford Reserve adds wheat whiskey to line-up
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is available globally. The expression is based on “historical recipes” but is influenced by the core Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/woodford-reserve-adds-wheat-whiskey-to-line-up/
You’ve Probably Never Tried the World’s Most Popular Liquor
Baijiu has been around for thousands of years.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/chinese-baijiu-liquor
TEQUILA AND MEZCAL TRENDS
The appetite for agave shows no sign of diminishing. With the likes of Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney, pop star Justin Timberlake, singer Rita Ora and Sex and the City’s Chris Noth putting their names behind Tequila and mezcal, the influence of celebrities in the category is marked.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-tequila-and-mezcal-trends/
TECH STARTUP DEVELOPS APP THAT CAN TRANSLATE WINE LABELS
Artificial intelligence reads and interprets the content and augmented reality projects the new text back onto the label, right in front of you.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/tech-startup-develops-app-that-can-translate-wine-labels/
The Most Popular Beer Brands in America (Map)
Bud Light is the most searched-for beer in 22 of the 35 states with data available
New Pinot Noir
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new Pinot Noir label. Fighting Chance Pinot Noir ($26) is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir, 8% Petite Sirah, and 2% other red varietals, all sourced from such Santa Barbara County vineyards as North Canyon, Cat Canyon, and Fiddlestix. The new brand, which is now available nationwide, is made by winemaker Adam Poirier, who’s been with Treasury since 2016. Treasury’s California portfolio also includes the Sterling Vineyards, Stags’ Leap, and Beringer brands.
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
A handful of breweries found clever ways to stick it out, shifting gears (sometimes literally) to produce other products
8 Things to Do With Leftover Rosé Wine
Assuming you don’t feel like drinking your leftover rosé, there are a number of good uses for it.
https://vinepair.com/articles/8-things-to-do-with-leftover-rose-wine/
A Beginner’s Guide to Champagne
Champagne can feel confusing at times, and for good reason. It involves a complicated winemaking process and a dictionary of French terminology.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/23/a-beginners-guide-to-champagne/
When it comes to cheese and wine pairings, this expert has Gouda advice
How to pair wines — from sparkling to dessert — with the best cheeses from California to Italy.
How good is canned wine?
Eduardo Dingler explores the growth in canned wine sales in the USA, and now the UK – and at $25 dollars a can in some cases, it’s not just the house wines…
https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/canned-wine-405876/#9U7yYEC4ic6MZLvK.99
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-winemakers-analyze-ph-and-its-impact-on-wine/
Wine Snobs Don’t Want to Share
At the event, people we don’t know hold out a glass and say, “I’ll have a glass of that.”
https://www.uexpress.com/miss-manners/2019/7/24/wine-snobs-dont-want-to-share
Pros and Cons of Private Labeling
The private label market is now at 8 to 10 percent of market penetration,
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217164
Protecting vineyards with drones
Aerial drones could eventually help Washington farmers recoup some of the $80 million a year in crop damages caused by birds.
https://news.wsu.edu/2019/07/22/protecting-vineyards-drones/
Gum Drops and Candy Hearts are … grape varieties?
The story of flavored grapes started improbably in 1964
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-22/gum-drop-grapes-candy-hearts-murray-family-farms
“Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, celebrates Golden Age of Porn
Tank Garage Winery is excited to release “Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, to celebrate the Golden Age of Porn, an era of decadent glamour and sexual revolution back in the late-’70s through early-’80s.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=217115
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been launched under Spirits of the Apocalypse – a “strategic alliance” between Diageo and Skybound Entertainment, the firm behind The Walking Dead comic series.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/diageo-to-debut-walking-dead-whiskey/
Jack Daniel’s and Shoe Surgeon unveil bespoke trainers
The collaboration saw the Shoe Surgeon team create sneakers inspired by elements of Jack Daniel’s branding.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/jack-daniels-and-shoe-surgeon-unveil-bespoke-trainers/
FACEBOOK TO ENFORCE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR ALCOHOL POSTS
Any businesses that post content related to the sale or transfer of these protest must restrict their content to those aged over 18. Facebook also told CNN that this also referred to any Facebook groups set up for the sale of alcohol and tobacco products.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/facebook-to-enforce-age-restrictions-for-alcohol-posts/
NANOTECHNOLOGY ‘KEY TO REMOVING WINE FAULTS’, RESEARCHERS FIND
The use of tiny magnetic nanoparticles may be key to removing faults such as smoke and cork taint from wine easily and safely, researchers in Australia have said, after success in removing proteins and unwanted aromas.
Home renovation unearthed hidden beer cans worth thousands of dollars
When the family discovered that one of the columns on his front porch was full of empty beer cans and whiskey bottles, it was actually great news
https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/valuable-beer-cans-home-renovation-kansas-city
4 Good Red Wines For Beginners
Here are four good red wines that aim to please
How to Tell if Wine is Corked
Pair Cheese With Sparkling Wine
A growing trend and a very rewarding one too if you can get the perfect match
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/pair-cheese-with-sparkling-wine/
WINES FROM SPAIN ENDORSES SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Joining its sister programs, French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar, the Spanish Wine Scholar will provide an advanced and comprehensive specialisation study and certification program
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/wines-from-spain-endorses-spanish-wine-scholar-program/
This Bar Built A White Claw Claw Game Machine
Forget pool tables and trivia, at this Arizona bar, drinkers entertain themselves playing a unique game machine.
5 Reasons To Love The Wine Industry Right Now
Why choose wine with its unique and sometimes enervating lineup of challenges?
A fantastic wine from each state in the U.S. to try this summer
All 50 states in the union produce wine from grapes, fruit or honey, and this summer is the perfect time to try a bottle from each one.
https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/the-best-summer-wines-to-try-from-all-50-states/
Inside Asolo: The ‘Other’ Prosecco DOCG Sparkling Wine Region
The Asolo DOCG region is located an hour north of Venice.
Intermittent Fasting and Alcohol: Can You Combine Them?
This article examines how alcohol affects intermittent fasting and reviews whether certain drinks are better than others.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-and-alcohol
The 500 Milestone
For whatever reason, the cow horns are the only known container that transforms raw manure to the rich humus that is BD 500.
https://winecampblog.com/journal/2019/7/24/the-500-milestone
New DOCG
DOCG #75 is in for 🇮🇹 now we can sleep in tightly…🙄 Wine Scholar Guild news #boston #italianwine #winelover 🍷
“At the beginning of July the DOC Tullum/Terre Tollesi in Abruzzo was elevated to DOCG. The DOC was originally created in 2008.
Although this area has long-standing winemaking tradition, this DOC is rather obscure and considerably small. The area under vine accounts for less than 25 ha (60 ac). There are currently only two producers using the Tullum DOC designation and the total production accounts for about less than 100,000 bottles. According to the consorzio, the DOCG will soon attract more producers to invest in this area.
The DOC allowed for a wide range of grapes and styles. Following the introduction of the DOCG however, the grapes and wine styles allowed have been restricted to Montepulciano (labeled as Rosso) and varietal Pecorino and Passerina. A spumante (Chardonnay based) is still allowed under the DOCG.”
New 90+
Latitude Beverage has expanded its portfolio of California wines, adding two new releases to its 90+ Cellars brand and one to its Magic Door brand. To 90+ Cellars, the company has added Lot 179 Pinot Noir ($12) and Lot 173 Cabernet Sauvignon ($27). The latter is a St. Helena, Napa Valley-sourced wine that will be released as part of the brand’s Collector Series. Latitude’s third new California wine is a Rutherford, Napa Valley-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon for the Magic Door brand ($27).
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Shopping by the importer whose label is on the back of the bottle has been a savvy wine hack for decades, a decoder ring for consumers to suss out quality amid the ever-expanding and always changing world of international wine options
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-24/how-to-pick-wine-label-secret-tips
How to Wine, Dine and Stay Fit
You’re a wine professional. You’re surrounded by wine, and chances are you have a chance to consume quite a bit over the course of a day.
https://abalancedglass.com/30-days-of-discovery/2019/guestposttimliuwineanddine
Free Flow Wines Celebrates Milestone 10 Year Anniversary
Free Flow Wines is now the leader in sustainable alternative packaging solutions for the wine industry, providing kegging and canning services for over 180 winery partners out of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Sonoma, CA
10 Things You Should Know About Sassicaia
How did one wine make such large waves?
https://vinepair.com/articles/sassicaia-italy-wine-guide/
Wine-infused pasta is cooked in giant cheese wheel
The pink fettuccine is prepared tableside in a flaming cheese wheel and served with parmesan and truffles.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-pasta-in-nyc-2018-9
5 Ways to Become a Better Wine Taster
It takes years to become a real wine expert. It takes years of preparation and commitment. Nevertheless, here are five ways to help make anyone a better wine taster.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-ways-to-become-a-better-wine-taster/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-29-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
10 Easy Vodka Cocktails Because Summer
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is for Everyone Now—Yes, Even You
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
Mac And Cheese With Beer!
It’s summer—and yes, everything this time of year is a little bit better when you have a can of beer by your side.
https://tasteofcountry.com/beer-macaroni-cheese/
Jack Daniel’s adds beer barrel-finished whiskey to Tasters’ line
Jack Daniel’s has extended its Tennessee Tasters’ Selection experimental whiskey range with the launch of two expressions: Barrel Proof Rye and Reunion Barrel #2.
Top seven best-selling speciality spirits
The burgeoning low-alcohol movement and growing popularity of the apéritif occasion have helped take speciality spirits global. We look at the brands taking the category by storm.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-seven-best-selling-speciality-spirits-2/
BREAKING BAD STARS LAUNCH MEZCAL
Joining a host of celebrities associated with tequila brands, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are the latest to move into the drinks industry with agave spirits.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/breaking-bad-stars-launch-mezcal/
BARREL-FERMENTED ALBARINO TO BECOME URUGUAY’S PRICIEST WHITE WINE
Pioneer in top-end wine production from Uruguay, Bodega Garzón is to make a flagship white wine from Albariño fermented in a cigar-shaped oak barrel, potentially from this year’s vintage.
Hennessy Sangria Recipe
If you’re looking to kick your sangria up a notch, check out this simple Henny Sangria recipe that your friends and family will certainly love at the next cookout.
Hashing Out A New Language For Wine: Show, Don’t Tell
The wine times, they are a-changin’. Here are three ways we can see it clearly
Bronco, Gallo & other large wineries dominate Napa County with 70% of permitted production
While the name “Napa” has come to represent pinnacle of American ultra-fine wine ,in reality, 45% of the permitted production is vested in two companies with budget wine reputations — Gallo and Bronco.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=101240
Germany Might Be Producing the Best Pinot Noirs Available Today
Today Germany has 29,000 acres of Pinot Noir, the third most plantings in the world after France and the United States—and now American wine drinkers are taking notice.
https://fortune.com/longform/germany-pinot-noir/
Winemaker Demands To Know What’s In The Wine
No-one was tackling the alcohol-free wine sector to cater to the next generation of wine drinkers who don’t want to consume alcohol.
Wine Science Cafés are great
Anyone can meet to discuss the latest ideas of science that are impacting wine sector.
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2019/07/14/wine-science-cafes-are-great-at-least-i-think-so/
Popping prosecco’s bubble
ustralian farmers want to export more to Europe’s half a billion people. But they risk losing the right to market their products as prosecco, feta and parmesan.
After changing the grape name to glera in 2009, the European Commission wanted to register Prosecco as a GI in Australia in 2013, but the bid failed after Australia argued it had adopted the name because it was a generic variety name like chardonnay.
Top five best-selling ready-to-drink brands
As consumers seek convenience, the ready-to-drink sector has been quick to meet this demand with a torrent of new, innovative offerings. We look at the brands dominating the category.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-five-best-selling-ready-to-drink-brands/
White Claw Rips Into Craft Beer Sales
On their own, hard seltzer sales increased nearly 211 percent
ALWAYS IN STOCK!
Love Red Wine But Hate the Stains It Leaves on Your Teeth? Wine Wipes Can Help
People with strong enamel and not a lot of plaque can emerge from a wine bar with a relatively clean smile, but for those of us without those markers of exceptional dental health, red wine usually leaves dark, unsightly stains.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/588237/red-wine-stains-wine-wipes-clean-teeth
Chiaretto: The Italian Rosé Wine
Chiaretto rosé wines are made from a majority of the Corvina grape, with some Rondinella and Molinara.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2019/07/15/chiaretto-the-italian-ros-wine/#239897734f64
15 Helpful Words for Talking About Wine
Many wine authorities believe that a wine should be described as specifically as possible, breaking it down into a group of flavor and aroma components that, when all put together, describe the totality in the glass.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/dining/drinks/wine-terms.html
Top 10 Cannabis Infused Drinks Producers
Here is the list of top 10 cannabis-infused drinks producers and their products, every cannabis lover must try.
https://cannabisdrinksexpo.com/en/blog/insights-68/top-10-cannabis-infused-drinks-producers-111.htm
Wasps may save California vineyards from ‘invasion’ by Chinese fly
Tests to see if tiny wasps can fight off an expected ‘invasion’ of California vineyards by the spotted lanternfly, which is indigenous to China, are underway at the University of California Riverside.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/spotted-lanternfly-wine-california-420744/#SSV5bi7oL8hiUAJp.99
New Streaming Service Could Modernize The Spirits Industry By Getting Viewers To Shop While They Sip
Spirits Network will run as on-demand video programming for paid subscribers with content ranging from original historical documentaries and reviews and how-to’s — presented by hosts like Minnick — to rebroadcasted interviews with celebrities dishing on their favorite drinks.
Can Champagne help to beat Wrinkles?
Champagne contains antioxidants and cellular activators such as organic acids, minerals and vitamins, which are said to help to slow down the ageing process and repair the skin.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/can-champagne-help-to-beat-wrinkles/
New Wine Video Game
Hundred Days promises to follow the “entire winemaking process.” With the keys to a new winery, you’ll need to make decisions about vines, soil, yeast, harvesting, bottling, sales, and even marketing.
https://www.destructoid.com/hundred-days-is-a-video-game-about-making-wine-560817.phtml
Amorim combats counterfeiting with NFC-enabled corks
Leading cork producer Amorim has released a new range of bartop stoppers, which incorporate near field communication (NFC) technology to tackle counterfeiting.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/amorim-combats-counterfeiting-with-nfc-enabled-corks/
ITALY NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST WINE COUNTRY
The survey compared 30 different wine producing nations to see how they stacked up when it comes to the quality of its wine output, wine tastings, vineyard visits, and the cost of travel and accommodation.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/italy-named-worlds-best-wine-country/
LOUD NOISE SUPPRESSES OUR ABILITY TO TASTE
A professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford, said venues that play their music too loud are at risk of dulling diners’ taste buds.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/spence-loud-noise-suppresses-our-ability-to-taste/
ORCHARD PIG CIDER LAUNCHES “THE ULTIMATE STY-CATION”
Painted pink, “the world’s first portable piggy home” can accommodate 12 people and sleep two, equipped with “all the necessities for a night under the stars”
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/orchard-pig-cider-launches-the-ultimate-sty-cation/
Will the Supreme Court’s Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?
While the issue at hand was narrow in scope, the decision may have larger consequences for the wine market, including opening the door to challenges to laws that ban wine retailers from shipping to customers in other states.
What’s next for three-tier after the Supreme Court’s Tennessee retailer decision?
Don’t make too many bets three-tier will open up after the Tennessee retailer decision; we’ve been down that road before
Special La crema
Jackson Family Wines will introduce a special bottling of La Crema this fall. Created as part of La Crema’s 40th anniversary celebration, the special edition Russian River Valley Pinot Noir was made by current winemaker Craig McAllister in collaboration with La Crema’s founding winemaker Rod Berglund, now co-owner and winemaker of Joseph Swan Vineyards. It will roll out in limited quantities this autumn. La Crema will also host an anniversary celebration at the winery’s estate at Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley on August 17.
Where was Wine Invented?
Many will think that the Romans invented wine – This is not the case though they added a great deal of advancing some of the viticulture practices and of course broadening its fan base as they expanding their empire.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/where-was-wine-invented/
Does Alcohol Evaporate from Cooking Wine?
Just about everyone, including many professional chefs and backyard grillers, believes that all the alcohol added to a meal during the cooking process evaporates (or dissipates), leaving behind only a faint aroma and subtle taste.
I Tried Tomato Wine and Lost
Could wine taste like this and be made out of tomatoes and still be wine?
https://prohbtd.com/read/i-tried-tomato-wine-and-lost/
Zonin USA, Inc. Announces Name Change and a Growing Portfolio
Italy’s largest privately-owned wine company, is pleased to announce that as of July 15, 2019 the name will formally be changed to 1821 Fine Wines & Spirits, A Zonin Family Company.
https://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataId=216826
Wine Influencers and Thinking Like a Consumer
When it comes to wine marketing where we rarely stop and think like a consumer.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/07/16/wine-influencers-and-thinking-like-a-consumer/
Information about organic wines and production practices could be counterproductive.
Consumers are more willing to pay for wine that comes with an organic or organic grape label, but providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines.
https://www.farmprogress.com/equipment/wine-industry-may-have-trouble-oversharing
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
It’s tough for them to make decisions on buying grapes and investing in supply when they don’t know if the sale will be authorized,
Time to declare sweetness levels in wine
How much information do consumers need to know about their wines? Robert Joseph argues that sugar levels, at the very least, should be declared.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/time-declare-sweetness-levels-wine
Taste & Terroir: A Recipe for a New Kind of Vodka
The terroir (geography, climate, weather) of the fields in Poland where its premium-grade Polska Rye is grown — and its impact on the taste of vodka.
GLOBAL WINE PRODUCTION REACHED HISTORIC HIGH IN 2018
Global wine production in 2018 reached one of its highest levels since 2000 with a total volume of 292mhl, an increase of 17% compared to the volume recorded in 2017.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/global-wine-production-reached-historic-high-in-2018/
FOUR LAWSUITS FILED OVER US ALCOHOL SHIPPING LAWS
Branding the law “unconstitutional”, it ruled that states must treat in-state and out-of-state alcohol businesses in the same way. It also called the residency rules for corporations based outside the state who wished to get a retail license “extraordinarily restrictive”.
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
How much sulfites are in wine and how do they affect you? Let’s get to the bottom of sulfites in wine.
What Is Fortified Wine? Types, Benefits, and Downsides
In addition to its higher alcohol content, fortified wine boasts a unique flavor and aroma that sets it apart from regular varieties.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fortified-wine
When will California become too hot to grow wine grapes?
Without major intervention, Napa County can expect to see 15 days a year with a heat index (also known as the “feels like” temperature) exceeding 100 degrees by the middle of this century.
Substitutes for wine in your fine cooking
Need to know what to substitute
https://www.dailypress.net/life/features/2019/07/substitutes-for-wine-in-your-fine-cooking/
Bonterra Organic Vineyards Launches New Brand: The Elysian Collection
The Elysian Collection offers elevated wines from certified organic grapes, and Bonterra’s legacy of conscientious farming practices ensures that consumers discover articulated flavors and a consistently high level of quality in the bottle.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/07/17/bonterra-organic-vineyards-launches-new-brand
Why we need ethical fine wine
Jane proposes a new approach for how we categorise fine wine, with the emphasis on environmental sustainability and social responsibility…
The history behind the great Australian red blend
Who was the originator of the “great Australian red” blend, the cabernet shiraz? I recently read a claim that Yalumba was the originator – and another that the cabernet shiraz blend is unique to Australia.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/07/17/the-history-behind-the-great-australian-red-blend/
Zinfandel Deserves More Respect
IT’S OFT-MISUNDERSTOOD, BUT IT’S REALLY A VERSATILE RED WINE FOR ALL SEASONS.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/zinfandel-deserves-more-respect
A Concise History of Champagne and its Bubbles. How? When? Who?
Historically referred to as the wine of kings and the king of wines, Champagne has a storied and checkered past, often as much by happenstance as by astute winemaking.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/a-concise-history-of-champagne-and-its-bubbles-how-when-who/
Swiss specialities: chocolate, cheese and … wine?
The global reputation of Switzerland’s winemakers may be set for a boost, backed by a new export promotion strategy that aims to see Swiss labels on menus at the world’s top restaurants.
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-swiss-specialities-chocolate-cheese-wine.html
Why Swiss wine is one of the country’s best kept secrets
https://www.thelocal.ch/20190718/why-swiss-wine-is-one-of-the-countrys-best-kept-secrets
Consumers Are Drinking Less Wine. That’s Good For Wine Business, In Unexpected Ways.
The sense of drinking responsibly rather than excessively, which commiserates with the consumer base that’s leaning toward a healthier lifestyle.
Organic Wine and Fine Dining – is the Trend Becoming a Reality?
An important symbolic change occurred early in the current decade in the social perception of organic wine, due to changing habits among consumers on combining luxury and sustainability.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094255.html
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is for Everyone Now—Yes, Even You
NA beer is blowing up as more and more people edge towards sobriety. And a lot of it tastes good.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a28353499/non-alcoholic-beer-drinkers/
18 of the Best Low-Calorie, Low-Alcohol Beers, Tasted and Ranked
The beers had to have 150 calories or less per 12-ounce serving, and less than 5 percent ABV
This Shark Week Inspired Beer Is Blood-Red and Salty
Breckenridge Brewery of Littleton, CO is releasing a shark-inspired beer you can sip while watching your shark-related programming. Called “Cherry JAW-some,”
What Are ‘Oenobeers’ And Which Ones Should You Try?
They’re fermented with both grains and grapes before being hopped — offering both beer and wine nerds the chance to geek out.
https://uproxx.com/life/beer-wine-hybrid-beers/
Is it Time to Drop the Traditional Pairing Rules?
Food and beverage pairings, especially involving wine, have been historically encumbered by rules.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/18/is-it-time-to-drop-traditional-pairing-rules/
Bagged Wine Is Making a Comeback—But Not for the Reason You Think
How many sommeliers have you seen pour from a pouch in a restaurant?
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/bagged-wine-trend
How to get around wine country without drinking and driving
Safer ways to explore Napa and Sonoma
While wine country lacks the same widely used public transit system found to the south, there are other ways to get around without driving.
https://sf.curbed.com/2019/7/18/20686340/how-to-get-around-napa-sonoma-wine-country
CBD Status In MA
Interesting look and recap of CBD,, Hemp And Cannabis Sales in MA
Listen to The Beer, Wine And Spirits show on WSAR
Can CBD be legally sold in liquor stores?
Are you ready for cannabis cafes??
https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_07_19_1569_82165_4659.mp3
Here’s What’s Missing from the Sober-Curious Movement
You’ve seen, I’m sure, all of the consumer media attention being paid right now to abstinence, and sober-curious, and the valorization of non-alcoholic beverages to the point, arguably, of demonizing the enjoyment of wine.
Non-Vintage Champagnes Provide Affordable Insight Into the World’s Most Prestigious Bubbles
Non-vintage Champagnes are made by blending the current vintage with reserve wines from previous years, a
https://vinepair.com/articles/non-vintage-champagne-guide/
8 Beer and Book Pairings
Books that, in my opinion, share affinities with a particular beer or beer style.
https://electricliterature.com/8-beer-and-book-pairings/
Judging a wine by its label? It’s not as straightforward — or silly — as you might think.
The label sells the first bottle, the wine sells the second, according to a wine industry maxim.
Perfect Low-ABV Cocktails for Wine Lovers
Often made with aromatized, fortified or still wine, these drinks favor nuance and flavor over a brisk alcohol burn, which makes them ultra food-friendly.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/19/the-perfect-low-abv-cocktails-for-wine-lovers/
Peach Wine Slushies
Fruity drinks are such a great way to cool off during the summer months
https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/peach-wine-slushies/
French wine production hit by heatwave
Wine production in France this year will be down by between six and 13 percent over 2018, notably because of the ongoing heatwave
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-french-wine-production-heatwave.html
10 Easy Vodka Cocktails Because Summer
Sometimes nothing says summer like refreshing vodka cocktails
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/10-summer-vodka-cocktails/
Spitting is essential to tasting good wine, and here’s why
For professionals — winegrowers, oenologists, sommeliers, wine merchants — tasting wine means assessing its appearance, or robe, its interaction with air, its aromas and finally its taste, as well as its “structure” in the mouth.
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07-22-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Newport, Rhode Island
The Science of Sweetness in Cocktails
‘Game of Thrones’: A final beer to toast the series
Do not become a victim of ‘wine familiarity fatigue’
If you have been drinking the same variety of wine by the same producer for some time you are probably the victim of wine familiarity fatigue.
Current federal regulations make producing canned wine expensive and cumbersome
The biggest challenge: different can sizes between those currently approved for wine and those used for virtually every other beverage.
https://www.mpnnow.com/news/20190706/schumer-wineries-end-restrictions-on-wine-in-cans
Museum toasts history of California wine making
1881 Napa, a wine history museum and tasting salon, opened this month in Oakville, about 60 miles north of San Francisco.
https://www.theitem.com/stories/museum-toasts-history-of-california-wine-making,329870
Miss Manners: Any way to fend off unwanted wine gifts?
But does Miss Manners have any suggestions for ways I can prevent this gift-mismatch?
https://www.theledger.com/news/20190707/miss-manners-any-way-to-fend-off-unwanted-wine-gifts
How Does a Beer Get Skunky?
It’s commonly thought that subjecting beer to variations in temperature will skunk it. However, skunkiness in beer is caused not by heat, but by light.
Top 10 best-selling rum brands
Producers are tapping into the premiumisation trend with exciting line extensions and investing in bold marketing campaigns to boost growth. We take a look at the performance of the world’s biggest rum brands.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-10-best-selling-rum-brands-2/
‘It’s Complicated’: Understanding Volatile Acidity and Its Role in Wine
It’s a combination of compounds — primarily ethyl acetate and acetic acid — that are present in small amounts in pretty much every wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/volatile-acidity-wine/
Self-Translating Wine Labels Becoming the New Standard
Artificial intelligence reads and interprets the content and augmented reality projects the new text back onto the label, right in front of you.”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/self-translating-wine-labels-becoming-120500125.html
Guinness brewery masters working on non-alcoholic black stuff
A non-alcoholic version of Guinness is in the works but don’t expect to see it in pubs or shops anytime soon.
https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/food-drink/guinness-brewery-non-alcoholic
Italy’s Prosecco hills were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list
Italy’s northeastern Conegliano and Valdobbiadene hills, home to the world-famous sparkling wine prosecco, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
https://www.businessinsider.com/prosecco-hills-unesco-world-heritage-list-2019-7?r=US&IR=T
Why UNESCO’s New Wine World Heritage Site Is Controversial
Top six best-selling Tequila brands
It’s an exciting time for the Tequila category as key investments take effect and celebrity endorsements create a buzz. We present the brands at the top of the volume ladder.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-six-best-selling-tequila-brands-2/
MARIAH CAREY OPENS WINE BOTTLE WITH JUST HER VOICE
Singing to a bottle of Drouhin white Burgundy fastened with a screwcap, which flew off when she hit the high note.
Do Wine Drinkers Really Trade Up?
It’s a more complicated question than you might think
Top seven best-selling gin brands
There seems to be little standing in the way of gin’s booming popularity – and it’s certainly not just ‘craft’ players bringing excitement to the category, as our list of the top-selling gin brands proves.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-seven-best-selling-gin-brands-2/
Cognac producers combat climate change
Climate change is having a noticeable effect on Cognac as untimely frosts and freak hailstorms batter the region
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/cognac-producers-combat-climate-change/
NAPA VALLEY COMMITS TO LOWERING CARBON FOOTPRINT
The Napa Valley Vintners has become the first American wine trade association to sign up to the Porto Protocols and commit to lowering the region’s carbon footprint.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/napa-valley-commits-to-lowering-carbon-footprint/
MLS Rum
Captain Morgan has partnered with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become the league’s official spiced rum and exclusive spirits partner through 2022. The rum will also become an official sponsor of the Chicago Fire, D.C. United, New York City FC, Philadelphia Union, and Seattle Sounders teams. Custom labeled bottles of Captain Morgan featuring team colors and crests will be hitting the market soon. The partnership also includes national television ads that will be launching this month. Captain Morgan was down 2.7% to 5.6 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
New Rum
Beam Suntory-owned Cruzan Rum is launching a new watermelon-flavored addition to its lineup. Available nationally, the limited-edition release is 21% abv and retails for a suggested price of $12 a 750-ml. Cruzan Watermelon was distilled on St. Croix using cane molasses in a five-column distillation process. As part of Cruzan’s Island Spirit Fund, one dollar from every case of Cruzan Watermelon sold will go toward hurricane recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands and on the mainland.
A waste of good wine? Non! Spitting is essential to tasting
Spitting the wine out is intrinsic to a tasting.
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-good-wine-essential.html
Terroir matters as much for wood as it does for wine
A new organic winery for Pizzolato, designed by MADE, is built almost entirely out of local, sustainably harvested wood.
WE STOCK PIZZOLATO WINES!
https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/terroir-matters-much-wood-it-does-wine.html
Why You Shouldn’t Care Much About Wine
Because, you see, the gist of it is that you shouldn’t really care much about wine.
https://timatkin.com/why-you-shouldnt-care-much-about-wine/
Lohr Vineyards & Wines Unveils New J. Lohr Pure Paso™ Proprietary Red Wine
Showcasing the winery’s most popular varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, in a blend with Petite Sirah.
Don Julio unveils Lagavulin cask-finished Tequila
Diageo-owned Don Julio has released its second Scotch-influenced expression – a reposado Tequila finished in casks that previously held Lagavulin single malt.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/don-julio-unveils-lagavulin-cask-finished-tequila/
Top nine best-selling liqueur brands
In the face of calls for low-sugar drinks, the liqueurs category has had to work overtime in order to retain its audience. Despite these challenges, seven out of the nine best-selling liqueur brands posted marginal growth over the last 12 months.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-nine-best-selling-liqueur-brands/
What You’re like on Coffee, Wine, and Cannabis
A funny, but realistic, look at the mental effects of 3 of the world’s most talked about substances.
White Wine Aging Chart
Some white wines have been noted to age well for 30 years or more.
Moonshine’s XXX Labels Denote Precision, Not Poison
Misconceptions around moonshine, a once-illicit liquor that’s still made legally and illegally today, proliferate on the internet
New Boston Beer Product
The Boston Beer Company has introduced Wild Leaf Craft Hard Tea, including a new pair of 4.5% abv iced teas with fruit flavors. Available now nationwide, Wild Leaf comes in two expressions—Black Tea with Lemon & Honeysuckle and Green Tea with Apple & Honey—both of which contain 11 grams of sugar and 130 calories per serving. They can be purchased as a 6-pack ($10) or as a single 16-ounce can ($2), with the Black Tea also available in 12-packs of slim cans ($17). Boston Beer is already active in hard tea with its Twisted Tea label, an Impact “Hot Brand” that rose 8% to 13.1 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the U.S. last year.
Why don’t we drink dessert wine?
Dessert wine is one of those things that wine aficionados love in theory but not in practice.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Why-don-t-we-drink-dessert-wine-14085971.php
Why are French producers seeing red over blue wine experiment?
It’s made in the same way as any other wine, but gets its blue colour as a result of being filtered through red grape skins which contain anthocyanins.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20190711/why-are-french-producers-seeing-red-over-blue-wine-experiment
What’s the Difference Between Cooking Wine and Regular Wine?
The main difference between cooking wine and wine that you drink is quality
No need to worry about U.S. wine sales – convenience store wine will save us
About one percent more convenience stores sold wine in 2018. That total is almost half of the 153,000 U.S. locations.
‘Game of Thrones’: A final beer to toast the series
‘My Watch Has Ended’ the last of a 15-beer collection pegged to the HBO show
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/07/11/game-of-thrones-a-final-beer-to-toast-the-series/
RED WINE MAY BE KEY TO NEXT-GEN WEARABLE TECH
According to the research, the addition of tannins improved mechanical properties of materials such as cotton to develop wearable sensors for rehabilitation monitoring, significantly increasing the longevity of a device.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/red-wine-may-be-key-to-next-gen-wearable-tech/
NON-DETECTABLE TCA GUARANTEE EXTENDED TO SPARKLING WINE STOPPERS
The world’s largest cork producer, Amorim has extended its non-detectable TCA guarantee to sparkling wine stoppers.
Sparkling Blue Nun
Once a million-case brand in the U.S., Germany’s Blue Nun now sells about 180,000 cases stateside, according to Impact Databank, imported by Shaw-Ross International. While the brand has faced challenges over the years as younger consumers have been slow to embrace the Riesling category, Blue Nun has seen improved momentum lately, boosted by its 24K Gold Sparkling extension. Retailing at $15 a 750-ml., the sparkling offering contains real 24K gold flakes and is present in 38 states.
“The launch of 24K has helped introduce the Blue Nun brand to many first-time consumers,” says Mark Tramont, who oversees the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for Blue Nun parent F.W. Langguth Erben. Tramont adds that the sparkling extension skews toward female drinkers and has had particular success with multicultural consumers in markets like Texas, Georgia, California, New Jersey, Florida, and Illinois—most of which are not traditional strongholds for Blue Nun overall.
Regarding the outlook for German wine (a 2-million-case category in the U.S.) and for Riesling in particular, Tramont says consumer education is the key. “Our challenge is that many people overlook the category without exploring it. But there’s no other grape as versatile as Riesling, which can go from sparkling to still and bone-dry to sweet,” he notes. Blue Nun Riesling has a “substantially drier” profile than most of its competitors, he adds, which the company sees as a positive differentiator in the current market.
The Science of Sweetness in Cocktails
How bartenders use sugar in mixed drinks—and what researchers say about our perception of sweetness
How to Pair Tomatoes with Wine
There are more than 10,000 types of tomato, which range in color from white to black and are used around the globe in everything from drinks to dessert
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/12/how-to-pair-tomatoes-with-wine/
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Newport, Rhode Island
Newport may not necessarily make you think of wine, despite the existence of regional wineries here since 1975.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/12/wine-lovers-guide-newport-rhode-island/
Are There Benefits to American Oak Over French?
If a tree falls in the forest, does it matter the forest from which it came? Winemakers seem to think so.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/11/are-there-benefits-to-american-oak-over-french/
Budweiser, Bud Light release beer-themed swimwear and ‘pajameralls’
Now you can’t only bring your Bud Light into the pool – you can wear it, too.
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/budweiser-bud-light-beer-swimwear-pajameralls
Top six drivers for the growing wine-in-a-can market
New study looks at the drivers and motivations of wine-in-a-can consumers, identifying those areas winemakers should focus on to build their canned wine sales.
https://www.packworld.com/article/top-six-drivers-growing-wine-can-market
Resveratrol Is in Your Wine and Your Skincare—What’s So Great About It?
Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant that can be found in grape skin, peanuts, berries, and even dark chocolate. In skincare, however, it works on a cellular level to fight aging.
https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a28378301/resveratrol-skin-benefits/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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07-15-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Breaking Down the Differences Between Gin and Genever
Allergic or Intolerant to Wine? There’s a Ray of Hope for You
Pabst Debuts Hard Coffee And Everyone Says it Tastes Like Yoo-hoo
Alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warnings, health groups say
Some in the beverage industry are pushing back against what they call an “unwarranted” move, and even dispute the link between alcohol and cancer.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancer-warning-labels-proposed-for-alcohol/
These countries drink wine but don’t import it
Which countries consume mostly their own domestic product and which countries import their wine?
Seven new grapes approved in historic Bordeaux AOC vote
The new varieties approved at the syndicate’s annual general meeting were four reds, Arinarnoa, Touriga Nacional, Marselan and Castets, and three whites, Alvarinho, Petit Manseng and Liliorila.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/news/seven-new-grapes-approved-historic-bordeaux-aoc-vote
How Can Wineries Use Instagram Better?
The vast majority of responses to my original post has been agreement that, yes, winery Instagram feeds do tend to suck.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/06/28/how-can-wineries-use-instagram-better/
Wine should never be cheap
Look at the wine aisles, and I can tell you that there are lots of wines retailing in the UK at £5 or below, and with duty, tax and retailer margin, no producer is making any money from these bottles.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/business-of-wine/wine-should-never-be-cheap
Two Words That Matter To Wine Lovers,
But The Wine Industry Largely Avoids
FIVE WAYS TO SELL SUSTAINABILITY
As numerous psychological studies have shown, human beings are an extremely lazy species, especially when it comes to decision making.
https://www.wineintelligence.com/five-ways-to-sell-sustainability/
Cleaning and Sanitizing Winery Equipment: Stainless Steel, Barrels, Bottling Lines
How its done
How A Rumor About The Devil Saved This Chilean Wine
Casillero del Diablo, or The Devil’s Cellar, wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for the fear of the devil
https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliwunderman/2019/07/01/how-satan-saved-this-chilean-wine/#78eddf583b62
10 Things You Should Know About Heineken
Today, Heineken is the world’s second-largest brewer.
6 Beers that Don’t Taste Like Beer for People Who Don’t Like Beer
For plenty of people, beer does mean the watery industrial lagers so many of us guzzled down in college.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-beer-for-people-who-dont-like-beer/
Hard Seltzers Make Their Mark On Impact’s “Hot Brands” List
While the U.S. market’s major brewers have faced their share of challenges lately—among them the decline of mainstream beers and ongoing market share losses to wine and spirits—they’re seeing rapid growth from a relatively new category: hard seltzers. A number of hard seltzer brands are making inroads with consumers—especially those mindful of their intake of calories, sugar, and carbohydrates—led by five labels that were recently named as Impact “Hot Brands.”
Boston Beer Co. has been among the leaders in the hard seltzer category with its Truly Spiked & Sparkling brand. Launched in 2016, Truly Spiked & Sparkling reached nearly 6 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the U.S. last year, across a portfolio that includes 13 flavors of 5% abv sparklers. Dave Burwick, president and CEO of Boston Beer, recently said, “Truly continues to grow beyond our expectations. We’re expanding distribution across all channels and improving our position as a leader in hard seltzer as more competitors enter the category.”
White Claw, from Mark Anthony Brands, is right on Truly’s heels at 5.8 million cases, up from 1.7 million cases in 2017. White Claw includes Black Cherry, Ruby Grapefruit, Raspberry, and Mango flavors, and recently added a limited edition “Pure” Hard Seltzer (5% abv/100 calories a serving) that’s billed as a take on the vodka soda. Twelve-packs of the new entry retail at around $16.
In addition to the top two seltzer brands, entries from A-B (Bon & Viv) and MillerCoors (Henry’s Hard sparkling water) were recognized as Hot Brands. Chelsea Phillips, vice president of Beyond Beer Brands at A-B, attributes Bon & Viv’s performance last year to its “Follow Your Siren” ad campaign and the steady introduction of new flavors.
Diageo Beer Co. USA is also seeing gains in the category with its Smirnoff Spiked sparkling seltzer range. According to Krista Kiisk, brand director for flavored malt beverages at Diageo, Smirnoff Spiked is benefiting from rising consumer demand for products with no sugar. “The fact that Smirnoff Spiked has zero sugar is a point of difference from other options in the category,” Kiisk says.
Impact has a full report on the Hot Brand award winners for the beer, cider, RTD, and hard seltzer categories in its July 1 issue.
Chenin Blanc’s New Chapter
Now it’s starting a new chapter in the New World: Not only can Chenin Blanc acclimate to a variety of conditions, it can also deftly express its terroir.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/01/chenin-blanc-new-chapter/
Many of us enjoy a good glass of wine, and some of us go to great lengths to collect a fine, vintage bottle. For others, an interest in wine may evolve into an investment strategy.
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/thirsty-for-diversification–consider-wine-45530.html
Red Wine Aging Chart
Some red wines age better than others.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/red-wine-aging-chart-best-practices/
Understanding Vineyard Pests and Diseases
Grape growers and winemakers on how to identify and treat pests, fungal and bacterial infections, and viral diseases
Wine, Widgets & Website Accessibility
Like most businesses today, wineries are grappling with making their websites accessible to users with disabilities
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/07/02/wine-widgets-website-accessibility
Pabst Debuts Hard Coffee And Everyone Says it Tastes Like Yoo-hoo
The 5-percent-ABV alcoholic coffee has garnered a general consensus of being a Frappuccino-like coffee chocolate milkshake, akin to childhood chocolate drink Yoo-hoo.
Aerator vs Decanter: Which is Better?
While the premise behind aerating and decanting wine is quite similar, there are some notable differences between the two.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/02/aerator-vs-decanter/
Defining Sugar Free Wine
The low down on residual sugar in wine
https://naturalmerchants.com/organicwines/sugar-free-wines/
Wine Grape Pruning Expenses Slashed with Mechanization
Mechanical pruning not only reduced labor costs by 90%, it resulted in increased grape yields and had no impact on the grape berry’s anthocyanin content.
https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/wine-grape-pruning-expenses-slashed-with-mechanization/
Three workers die in Spain after being poisoned by fumes in wine vat
Everything indicates that poisonous gas was produced in one of the vats
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-07/03/c_138195852.htm
How the Supreme Court decision could upend the US wine market
Most wholesalers, and their lobbying association the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), on the other hand, have long opposed retailers’ rights to ship product into different states.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/how-supreme-court-decision-could-upend-us-wine-market
When is wine judgement more than just opinion?
When faced with an unfamiliar or new style of wine, what is the fairest way for a wine professional to respond?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/when-wine-judgement-more-just-opinion
Wine Appreciation As An Aesthetic Experience
The most important factor to keep in mind is that wine is an everyday affair. It is consumed by people in the course of their daily lives
https://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2019/07/wine-appreciation-as-an-aesthetic-experience.html
Insights into the world’s most widely planted variety – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most widely planted grape variety. Australia is home to what are believed to be among the oldest productive Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world, located in the northern Barossa Valley (planted in 1886).
Milk-based liquor gets shot at lucrative vodka market
Distillers whose main ingredient is dairy, fruit or honey can now label their product vodka
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/canada-new-vodka-standard-milk-fruit-honey-1.5198642
LIBER PATER TO RELEASE THE MOST EXPENSIVE IN THE WORLD
Boutique Bordeaux producer Liber Pater is to release its next vintage at €30,000 a bottle, making it the most expensive wine in the world.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/liber-pater-to-release-the-most-expensive-in-the-world/
CLIMATE CHANGE RESULTING IN THE USE OF MORE PESTICIDES IN VINEYARDS
Researchers have said that climate change could have a significant impact on the amount of pesticides used in vineyards as rainfall and humidity levels rise.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/climate-change-resulting-in-more-pesticides-in-wine/
Canned vs. Bottled: Which Type of Wine Is More Sustainable?
Is single-serve canned wine really a more sustainable product than a traditional 750-milliliter bottle of wine, which pours approximately five glasses?
https://fortune.com/longform/canned-wine-sustainability-environment/
Hottest Wine App, My Wine Society, Introduced by Wine Lover Website, Wine Enthusiast
Our Podcast Is On IT!!
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/07/03/wine-app-my-wine-society-introduced-by-wine-enthusiast
Wine’s Magic Ingredient
The magic ingredient can be free and you can get it anywhere.
https://thetahoeweekly.com/2019/07/wines-magic-ingredient/
Allergic or Intolerant to Wine? There’s a Ray of Hope for You
Now researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a compound in natural yeast that may be the baseline culprit accountable for many wine allergies or intolerances.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/allergic-or-intolerant-to-wine-theres-a-ray-of-hope-for-you/
Next climate challenge: Getting the smoky taste out of wine
Wine is big business in California. It’s the source of 3 of every 5 bottles sold in the United States, with an estimated $35.2 billion in U.S. sales in 2017
https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060663569
The Five Best Italian Red Wines Beginners Must Try
Because they absolutely encapsulate what Italian wine is all about!
https://winefolly.com/episode/best-italian-red-wines-that-beginners-must-to-try/
6 Sparkling Wines That Are Chicer (& Cheaper) Than Prosecco
Read on for our pick of surprisingly affordable summer sparkles
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/prosecco-alternatives-sparkling-wine
A Quick Guide to Wine Dryness: Why It Tastes Sweet When It Isn’t (and More)
What exactly is sweet, and what is dry in a wine?
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/guide-wine-dryness/
By-The-Glass Wine Lists Are Really Bad. Here’s Why Restaurants Should Make Them Better.
Not only are by-the-glass lists routinely bad but, as consumers, we’ve come to expect it—and pay a premium for it besides.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/glass-wine-lists-really-bad-130512640.html
At this Plymouth wine bar, you do the pouring
At Uva, located in Plymouth’s increasingly lively downtown, a customer can get 1.5 ounces, 3 ounces, or 6 ounces of wine by swiping a card in one of the machines the bar uses, with an automatic cap of 18 ounces per hour.
Is your wine bottle lighter? That’s one way wineries are cutting their energy use.
Some wineries are taking substantial measures to reduce the environmental impact of all that energy use.
YOUR GUIDE TO BECOMING A ROSÉ EXPERT
Rosé isn’t just red and white wine mixed together.
https://qz.com/quartzy/1625750/the-complete-summer-guide-to-rose-wine/
Crushing Some Myths of Wine Tasting
To swirl or not to swirl?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/07/crushing-some-myths-of-wine-tasting
Breaking Down the Differences Between Gin and Genever
If you’re not familiar with genever, you’re certainly not alone.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/05/breaking-down-the-differences-between-gin-and-genever/
The myths behind the wine mum hidden drinking culture in New Zealand
There’s a common acceptance that parenting is hard, so it’s little wonder so many women turn to alcohol and cling to the wine mum culture that exists as a form of acceptance and belonging
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Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-08-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Massachusetts Lawmakers Want To Crack Down on Beer Gardens
The Perfect Wine Pairings For All Your Favorite BBQ and Grilled Foods
The Hottest Cocktails of Summer 2019
New Seltzer
Stratford, Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewing Company is preparing to enter the hard seltzer market with H2Roads Craft Hard Seltzer. The 4.5% abv seltzer is flavored using real fruit instead of extracts or flavorings and made with cane sugar. The brand will launch with three flavors: Raspberry, Grapefruit, and Cranberry Lime. The releases, depending on flavor, will range from 95-115 calories and contain 2-3 grams of sugar and 2-4 grams of carbs. H2Roads will debut on draft and in 6-packs of 12-ounces cans in August throughout Two Roads’ distribution footprint.
Are Wineries Getting Inspected by the FDA?
Please note that breweries, [hard] cideries, and distilleries are also subject to the FSMA regulation and FDA inspections,
https://www.dgwinemaking.com/are-wineries-getting-inspected-by-the-fda/
The top 10 best-selling Scotch brands
Looking across our top 10, only two brands were in decline, with double-digit growth for Diageo’s Black & White blend
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/the-top-10-best-selling-scotch-whisky-brands-2/
Trinchero Family Estates moves into vermouth
Winery Trinchero Family Estates has created a line of dry and sweet vermouths that were inspired by a 120-year-old family recipe.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/trinchero-family-estates-moves-into-vermouth/
BOISSET OPENS NAPA’S FIRST WINE HISTORY MUSEUM
Flamboyant Frenchman Jean-Charles Boisset has opened the Napa Valley’s first wine history museum at Oakville Grocery, which dates back to 1881.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/boisset-opens-napas-first-wine-history-museum/
Line 39 Wines Launches Augmented Reality App
Line 39 has launched a mobile app for summer featuring an adventurous ‘Find Your Summer’ AR experience activated by the bottle labels
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=215756
Why having too many choices makes us miserable
Having a lot of choices at our fingertips creates the feeling of FOMO, and that makes us miserable.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90366816/why-having-too-many-choices-is-a-bad-thing
Hard seltzer sales have exploded.
Here’s a look at which kinds are actually worth buying
Napa County creating special blend of regulations for small wineries
That exemption doesn’t allow direct-to-consumer activities like tasting and sales, according to the report
THE FOUR THINGS WINE CONSUMERS CARE ABOUT
What is driving consumers to purchase the wines they do and how are they making these decisions?
https://www.wineintelligence.com/the-four-things-wine-consumers-care-about/
America’s Best Beers, According To Homebrewers (2019)
Of the 25 that made the list, 20 beers come from small and independent craft brewers
The Unlikely Tale of How Scotch Survived (and Thrived) During Prohibition
The British government did not jump on the wagon, and Scotch exports declined less than 3 percent between 1920 and 1932.
Negroni Pops Recipe
These Negroni Pops combine the classic negroni cocktail’s signature ingredients – gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth – with a sweet-and-sour strawberry and grapefruit juice in a frosty adult popsicle.
Seven Things You Should Know About Chateau Montelena
There’s far more to learn about this American icon
Top 10 best-selling world whisk(e)y brands
As Irish whiskey maintains its rising popularity, Japanese whisky and American whiskey strain to keep up with demand
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/the-top-10-best-selling-world-whiskey-brands/
The Benefits of Learning with a Wine Aroma Kit
My new aroma kit helped fill that gap in my education, introducing me to common wine aromas I didn’t encounter on a regular basis like lychee, truffle, lees and red currant.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/24/the-benefits-of-learning-with-a-wine-aroma-kit/
Hello, is this Cabernet Alexa?
Will technology replace wine educators?
http://www.vinfabula.com/wine-stories/2019/6/17/hello-is-this-cabernet-alexa
Reductive vs. Oxidative Winemaking, Explained
Both terms refer to the relative presence or absence of oxygen during winemaking.
https://vinepair.com/articles/reductive-oxidative-winemaking-differences/
You May Not Be Drinking The Famous Stag’s Leap Wine You Think You’re Drinking
The winery whose name has an apostrophe before the S – is the famous Napa winery known for producing the Cabernet that bested the top Bordeaux at the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
New Barefoot
E& J. Gallo’s Barefoot Cellars has introduced Barefoot Wine-To-Go, the latest new packaging format for the brand. The 500-ml. carton features a screwcap and is available nationwide for Barefoot’s Moscato, Rosé, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay wines. In support of the launch, Barefoot has partnered with actress Mindy Kaling on a series of short videos that promote Wine-To-Go’s portability. Barefoot is the second-largest wine brand in the U.S., with more than 20 million cases depleted in 2018, according to Impact Databank.
How does one shop for wine?
The biggest 10 producers make up about just under 20% of the world market. In most
grocery stores, the wines represented may come from as few as five producers, though
the display, known as the “wine wall” appears to have scores of producers competing for
your wine dollars.
Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine
Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/busted-5-health-myths-about-wine
What Does Price Say About Your Wine?
Price itself isn’t a litmus test for quality or taste.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/25/what-does-price-say-about-your-wine/
Decoding Tennessee Whiskey
Sometimes it seems like Bourbon and rye get all the attention, but Tennessee whiskey deserves a share of the spotlight, too.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/25/decoding-tennessee-whiskey/
How To Make White Wine Sangria
White Wine Sangria! Sangria is really simple, it’s fruit soaked in wine. Good for a party of two or a crowd and pairs well with just about anything.
https://pasowine.com/white-wine-sangria/
Top 10 best-selling brandy and Cognac brands
Global exports of Cognac rose for a fourth consecutive year from 2017-2018, according to Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) figures
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/06/top-10-best-selling-brandy-and-cognac-brands/
THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BEER BRANDS IN THE WORLD 2019
Each year, accountancy firm Brand Finance compares the revenues the world’s largest drinks companies make from their brands to determine which have the most influence and exposure.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/the-10-most-valuable-beer-brands-in-the-world-2019/
Survey Of Wine Consumers Says Sustainability Takes Precedence Over Organic
High consumer interest in sustainably produced wine, and consumers harbor a favorable perception of sustainable certification programs as well.
Given more information about how wine is made, consumers less likely to pay for organic
The study provides insight on consumer perception of organic and organic grape labeling, and how labels that highlight the absence of ingredients are perceived by consumers who aren’t familiar with standard production practices,
https://phys.org/news/2019-06-wine-consumers.html
Time to change perception of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand’s much-loved Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc needs to change its ‘drink now’ image to help boost consumer understanding of its more complex, premium and age-worthy styles.
The Hottest Cocktails of Summer 2019
Yelp just released its list of the summer’s top drinks, and the Aperol Spritz takes the top spot.
5 of the Best Coffee-Infused Spirits and How to Use Them
As Americans have become more particular about our morning cup or afternoon cold brew, the coffee liqueur category is thriving.
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE MAJOR WILDFIRE IN SPAIN
Authorities are battling a wildfire in Catalonia in northeastern Spain, deemed to be the region’s “worst in 20 years”, with the blaze having spread over 16,000 acres of land threatening vineyards in the area.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/firefighters-battle-major-wildfire-in-spain/
The Science of Rapid Liquor Infusion
Bartenders are playing with pressure, temperature, and time to get flavor faster
How to Identify Off-flavors in Beer
At times, bar and restaurant patrons send back a beer not because they don’t like the style but because they claim it contains an “off-flavor”—an unpleasant taste or smell that in most cases shouldn’t be present.
What the SCOTUS Decision Means for Wine
Momentous Supreme Court decision on wine and liquor law, here are a few thoughts.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/06/what-the-scotus-decision-means-for-wine
Drink up with limited edition Blues Stanley Cup Championship wine
This is BY FAR The Worst Tasting Wine Ever To Any Bruins Fan!
A beginners guide to wine tasting in Spain (plus all the lingo you’ll need)
Spain has a wide variety of wineries that produce some of the best wines in the world and it’s a huge part of the culture.
How do winemakers combat heatwaves?
What does an unexpected heatwave mean for vineyards – and how do winemakers tackle it…?
Toxic substances found in the glass and decoration of alcoholic beverage bottles
Bottles of beer, wine and spirits contain potentially harmful levels of toxic elements, such as lead and cadmium, in their enamelled decorations, a new study shows.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-06/uop-tsf062719.php
Swirl, sniff, sip & spit tastings miss important taste elements
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=95989
How drawing pictures can help us understand wine
Constellation Brands research finds about a third of consumers state that they are confused about wine.
https://blog.oup.com/2019/06/drawing-pictures-help-understand-wine/
The Best Wine For Celebrating Your 21st Birthday, Or Any Milestone
Finding a wine that improves with 20 or more years of age is not impossible, but why not purchase one that defined winemaking history as well?
Everything You Need To Know About The Natural Wine Trend
A backlash to modern winemaking processes that have become common practice
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/what-is-natural-wine
A New Style of Winemaking Could Take Sherry Mainstream
This lower-intervention style of winemaking is appealing to drinkers who believe less manipulation results in a more expressive wine.
http://fortune.com/longform/what-is-sherry-winemaking/
The Perfect Wine Pairings For All Your Favorite BBQ and Grilled Foods
Picking wines that complement all of the tangy, salty, and sweet flavors of our favorite grilled foods can be a challenge.
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/wine-and-grill-pairings
Wait, Is Kylie Jenner Making Kylie-Brand Wine Now?
Jenner filed trademarksfor various alcohol-related products, such as spirits, liquor, wine, alcoholic cocktail mixes, prepared alcoholic cocktails, and prepared wine cocktails, which opens a world of possibilities
https://www.thecut.com/2019/06/kylie-jenner-files-trademark-for-alcohol.html
A Field Guide to South Africa’s Best Sparkling Wines
These wines are among the South African wine industry’s best, least-promoted bottles.
https://vinepair.com/articles/methode-cap-classique-mcc-wine-guide/
Massachusetts Lawmakers Want To Crack Down on Beer Gardens
Boston’s beloved beer gardens are in jeopardy thanks to a bill introduced by Massachusetts lawmakers earlier this year.
https://reason.com/2019/06/29/massachusetts-lawmakers-want-to-crack-down-on-beer-gardens/
The Complete Guide to Egg Fermentation
Eggs, particularly of the concrete variety, seem to be all the rage in winemaking.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/06/the-complete-guide-to-egg-fermentation
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Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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07-01-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why Scientists Think a Glass of Wine During Pregnancy Isn’t So Bad
Why so many beers have retro-looking cans
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
IN STOCK!
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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Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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06-24-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
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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06-17-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR WINE IS VEGAN
Inside Hennessy | How Cognac is Made?
The 10 Best Light Beers for Athletes
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
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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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
06-10-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
5 ingenious ways to open a beer without a bottle opener
World wine production
Never Drink Bourbon With BBQ
The Best Wines For Dads Who Love Sports
The below list has not only examples of winery owners (and in some cases winemakers) who are living sports legends but also represents serious red wines that have gained respect and admiration from top wine critics.
The Secret to Sampling Wines? Pair Them — with One Another
Tasting flights are passé. Instead, get to know a wine by putting two of them in dialogue with each other.
Five Traits of the World’s Most Expensive Wines
What do the most expensive wines have in common? It turns out, they’re more similar than you might think.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-traits-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-wines/
Malibu harnesses ‘power of pink’ with new RTDs
Pernod Ricard is capitalising on the ‘millennial pink’ trend with the launch of two new ready-to-drink Malibu products: Malibu Strawberry Spritz and Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/malibu-harnesses-power-of-pink-with-new-rtds/
New Wine
Terlato Wines has unveiled Big Max, a new California wine brand. Launching with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc expressions retailing at $30 and $25 a 750-ml., respectively, Big Max has a Central Coast appellation and is part of the portfolio of Maxville Wines, based in the Napa region’s Chiles Valley. Named for a brown bear formerly seen on the Maxville property, the new brand produced 8,300 cases in its first vintage. Terlato’s California portfolio also includes Chimney Rock, Jack Nicklaus Wines, Terlato Vineyards, The Federalist, Seven Daughters, Dueling Pistols, and Sanford, among other brands.
We taste-tested 5 of Trader Joe’s organic Shaw wines. Here’s how they ranked from worst to best.
Trader Joe’s is famous for its super cheap Charles Shaw wines, better known as “Two-Buck Chuck.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-organic-shaw-wines-tasting-2019-5
9 Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Rose Wine Lovers
Whether you are just trying to cut back or you don’t drink at all, you may want another way to get your rosé fix — without the alcohol.
https://www.bustle.com/p/9-non-alcoholic-drinks-for-rose-wine-lovers-17923199
Pairing Wine with Seafood
Seafood does not always have to be paired with white wine. Actually, some fish and shellfish dishes go quite well with varietals such as Pinot Noir and Merlot
https://www.gayot.com/wines/pairing-wine-with-seafood/
A Brief History of The Rogue Valley Wine Region
There a number of other American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) in Oregon that are making incredible, high quality wines.
https://thecraftycask.com/wine/rogue-valley-wine-region/
Top five global wine industry trends of 2019
From canned wines to cannabis infusions, FoodBev is raising a glass to this perennial alcoholic drink by looking at the top new global wine industry trends of 2019 so far.
https://www.foodbev.com/news/top-5-wine-trends-of-2019/
THE HISTORY OF SAUVIGNON BLANC
Sauvignon blanc is one of the few grape varieties that makes delicious wines all over the world
https://winespeed.com/blog/2019/05/the-history-of-sauvignon-blanc-plus-the-musque-muddle/
Italy’s booming Prosecco production is ‘unsustainable’, say researchers
The boom in prosecco production in recent years may be an environmental hazard, as it is contributing to the erosion of some 400 million kiograms of soil every year,
https://www.thelocal.it/20190528/italys-booming-prosecco-production-is-unsustainable-say-researchers
Biodynamics is Out, Phrenology is Wine’s New Trendy Pseudoscience!
Phrenology was the 100 Point Scale of its day. Yet another triumph of subjectivity over objectivity
https://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2019/05/biodynamics-is-out-phrenology-is-wines.html
In lager, veritas: the physics of beer
Experimenting with beer in the name of science yields insights into volcanic eruptions, asteroid formation, and the perils of drinking in space.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/physics/in-lager-veritas-the-physics-of-beer
CONO SUR LAUNCHES CHILLED PINOT NOIR CAMPAIGN
Due to be launched in the UK next month, the campaign utilises the company’s temperature-sensitive, colour-changing label. Once sufficiently chilled, the image of the bike on the label turns from grey to blue.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/cono-sur-launches-chilled-pinot-noir-campaign/
Does a Lighter Work? Open Wine without Corkscrew
Is this wine hack process as easy as shown in many videos across YouTube?
8 Things You Should Know About Sapporo Beer
Now world-famous, the Sapporo Beer Company is part of Sapporo Holdings, which also has real estate ventures, restaurants, and food and soft drinks brands.
Anheuser-Busch Launches Low-Cal Mead, Is a High-Key Hypocrite
After condemning mead and those who drink it via its insufferable “Dilly, Dilly” Bud Light commercials, Anheuser-Busch is now producing its own “honey alcohol beverage,” a sparkling mead called “b.”
New Ménage à Trois
Ménage à Trois is adding a Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon to its lineup. Retailing at $15 a 750-ml., the limited edition wine is 91% Cabernet, 7% Merlot, and 2% Petite Sirah, and spends three months in barrels that formerly held 6-year-old Kentucky Bourbon. Part of the Trinchero Family Estates portfolio, Ménage à Trois’ other recent innovations have included Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon, Luscious Pinot Noir, and Lavish Merlot.
Never Drink Bourbon With BBQ
Here are six tips on pairing cocktails and spirits with barbecue
Natural Wine, Explained
We’ve all heard of organic wine, and now there’s also biodynamic wine, but what the hell is natural wine?!
Constellation Unveils New Brand, To Kalon Vineyard Company
Constellation Brands is launching a new high-end Napa Valley wine label, To Kalon Vineyard Company. The new brand takes its name from the legendary To Kalon vineyard in Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA.
Partnering with winemaker Andy Erickson, Constellation’s first offering under the luxury brand will be a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon called Highest Beauty, a translation of the Greek phrase “To Kalon.” Retailing at $200 a 750-ml., Highest Beauty will debut in September through the brand’s mailing list. 500 cases were made for the inaugural 2016 vintage.
The launch comes amid ongoing legal wrangling over the To Kalon trademark. In March, The Vineyard House, a winery owned by Jeremy Nickel, son of the late Far Niente proprietor Gil Nickel, filed suit against Constellation, claiming that the company’s Robert Mondavi Corp. subsidiary fraudulently obtained the trademark of To Kalon and that Constellation has marketed it deceptively. Constellation says the allegations are without merit.
Remember The Wine Cooler? It’s Back
EJG reintroduces Bartles & Jaymes as a premium wine cooler “in portable, chillable and sleek new cans.”
Horse Heaven Hills home to stellar wines
The Horse Heaven Hills is an acclaimed grape-growing region within Washington state that is not often visited by wine travelers because, despite its size, it offers few wineries.
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/living/food-drink/wine/article230925573.html
Pot in Wine Country? Napa group seeks ballot measure to grow marijuana
A group of Napa entrepreneurs from the wine and weed industries are seeking to make it legal to grow cannabis in the county for sale in stores.
Wine hard to say, delightful to drink
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this French wine appellation is the gateway to all that is beautiful in French wine and everyone deserves to be drinking this gem.
Yes, Colorado produces wine
There are actually more than 150 wineries, most of them growing their grapes between 4,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation.
https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/red-white-brew-yes-colorado-produces-wine/
What is Piquette? Meet Wine’s Easy-Drinking, Low-alcohol Style
A low-alcohol wine made from the second pressings of grape pomace, known to have been enjoyed by French farmhands and vineyard workers.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/28/piquette-easy-drinking-low-alcohol-wine/
Volcanic Wines Aren’t Just Trendy, They’re Timeless
Volcanos and wine are both pretty old, yet they continue to shape present-day landscapes both cultural and geographical.
https://growlermag.com/wine-time-volcanic-wines-arent-just-trendy-theyre-timeless/
World wine production
The world drinks a lot of wine — some 6.5 billion gallons in 2018, according to the Paris-based International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190528/clemens-world-wine-production
How to Pair Sonoma’s Sparkling Wines with Seafood
The soils of Sonoma County can grow just about anything, which creates a natural playground for chefs who source from them.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/how-to-pair-sonomas-sparkling-wine-with-seafood/
Who’s Winning the US Search Wars?
Across all our wine categories, things seem to be pretty much the same: California has the most actual searches, while Virginia (and occasionally New York) manages to slip in ahead on the adjusted figure
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/whos-winning-the-us-search-wars
How Wineries Can Better Market to Millennials
66% of the wineries don’t have anybody looking at their data,
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/28/how-wineries-can-better-market-to-millennials/
Wine On Wheels: A Mobile Tasting Room Is Rolling Into Wine Country
Considering the ever-growing popularity of the food truck, it’s no surprise that some wineries are now taking the tasting room on the road
https://www.sonomamag.com/wine-on-wheels-a-mobile-tasting-room-is-rolling-into-wine-country/
Lodi 101
Families who have been farming in the region as far back as the 1860s
https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Lodi-101–for-true-blue-Lodi-wine-lovers-
Remember Bud Ice?
Bud Ice was launched under the name Ice Draft by Anheuser-Busch in 1993 as a tactical response to an industry-wide ice beer trend.
We Still Stock It!!
Rioja Alavesa: Going Its Own Way
Began to explore forming a new DO that would allow Alavesa producers to include information on the label that reflected terroir, lot, and winemaking process.
NORTH KOREA TO LAUNCH ‘FIRST WHISKY’ THIS YEAR
Reports claim that North Korea is to launch what it is thought to be its first whisky from Samilpo Distillery this year, with the bottle and label said to have been inspired by Diageo’s blended Scotch brand Johnnie Walker.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/north-korea-to-launch-first-whisky-this-year/
ANCIENT BUST OF BACCHUS DISCOVERED IN ROME
The discovery was made during excavations near the ancient Roman Forum.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/ancient-bust-of-bacchus-discovered-in-rome/
7 Questions About Vermouth You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
The fortified wine flavored with botanicals, roots, and herbs gets its name from a 16th-century Bavarian wine, vermutwein, which was flavored with wormwood.
Grey Goose launches ‘groundbreaking’ cocktail machine
The system has been designed for a variety of drinks to be served with ease and at speed, producing consistent serves at sub-zero temperatures. It can be charged with either nitrogen to create drinks with a creamy texture, or carbonation to produce sparkling drinks.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/grey-goose-launches-groundbreaking-cocktail-machine/
New Macallan
The Macallan is set to release a new “Estate” whisky, featuring barley grown at its 485-acre Easter Elchies property in Speyside. The Macallan Estate was distilled over the course of a single week, is bottled at 43% abv, and is rolling out in June to the U.S. and select global markets, retailing at $250 a 750-ml. The new bottling is packaged in a gift box containing an inlay of slate, along with photography of the estate’s barley fields on the banks of the River Spey.
Rosé’s Latest Trend Turns Almost Any Beverage Into A Frosé.
The non-alcoholic frosé mixer, which, when blended with ice, turns any drink into a fruity and sweet slushy sipper.
Meet Lambrusco, the Bubbly Wine that Tastes like Grape Soda
The easy-sipping sparkling red wine that’s a step up from bland rosé and straddles the divide between red wine, fizzy lifting drinks, even beer. This is the porch-pounder you need to try this year.
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-lambrusco-wines
The Other Cabernet You Should Care About
Cabernet Franc is one of the direct parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, conceived centuries ago during a fertile fling with Sauvignon Blanc in a French, or possibly Spanish, vineyard.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/30/the-other-cabernet-you-should-care-about/
The 15 Best Appetizers for Wine Tasting Party
Sure, a glass of wine is good on its own, but pair it with the right food and the flavors of each will really sing. Read on to learn the best appetizer for wine tasting party.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-appetizer-for-wine-tasting-party/
Learn Everything You Need to Know about Gavi
Italy has some local specialty whites that are very tasty and very well crafted that are worth learning about
Gluten Free Beer
The category can be tricky to navigate, though. Below, we break down the differences between gluten-free beer options.
https://vinepair.com/articles/gluten-free-beer-guide-how-made/
THERE’S SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT RUEDA
One of the world’s top white wine regions, D.O. Rueda, unveiled a new look for the 2018 vintage.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/there-ys-something-different-about-rueda-7141/
Is an Electric Wine Opener Better Than a Manual Corkscrew?
We tried the Oster electric wine opener to find out if it was truly an easier way to open wine—and if easy is even what you want.
5 ingenious ways to open a beer without a bottle opener
Don’t have a bottle opener on hand? Don’t worry — there are multiple items lying around the house and car that you can use to pop the cap off your bottle.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/15-ingenious-ways-to-open-a-beer-without-a-bottle-opener/
What Is Wine Fining
Fining is about removing unwanted material from wine while still in the cellar.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-is-fining-51651/
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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
06-03-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What’s A Wine Diet & Is It Healthy?
The real reason you can’t handle alcohol anymore
Breaking down beer jargon
Bushmills In Expansion Mode
Bushmills is set to double its whiskey output with a second distillery, slated to open by 2022. Already the largest and oldest whiskey maker in Northern Ireland, Bushmills got the green light for the expansion as part of a $77 million investment plan by Mexico-based parent company Becle S.A.B. de C.V., also known as Cuervo. When it opens, Bushmills’ new single malt distillery will match the capacity of its current facility. Although the company won’t say what that capacity is, it’s estimated to be around 6 million liters of pure alcohol annually.
Whisky Advocate has the full story.
New Josh Wine
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has debuted a new limited edition wine under its Josh Cellars brand. Josh Cellars Military Salute Edition Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi Reserve will be available through September 5 in retailers across the U.S. The company will donate $1 from every bottle sold to Operation Gratitude, an organization set up to deliver care packages to U.S. service members stationed at home and abroad. Josh Cellars Military Salute Edition Cabernet Sauvignon is now available nationally, retailing at $20 a 750-ml. Josh Cellars, an Impact “Hot Brand,” surged 26% to 2.6 million cases in the
U.S. last year.
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Wine Labels Are Confusing—We Asked an Expert to Clear Things Up
In the case of wine, you often have no choice but to judge a book by its cover. To make an informed decision, start by learning what all those terms on the bottle mean
. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/wine-label-meaning
The 13 Best Alcohol Subscription Boxes for Trying New Liquor, Wine, and Beer
It’s time to build out your bar cart.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g27504607/best-alcohol-subscription-boxes/
Barefoot’s New Boxed Wine Has 4 Bottles in Each, So Consider Your Weekend Rosé Needs Covered
Barefoot just launched a whole range of boxed wines with an easy-to-pour nozzle
IN STOCK!
https://www.popsugar.com/food/Barefoot-Tap-Boxed-Wine-2019-46158894
The Maker of Whispering Angel Is Releasing a New Luxury Wine
Whispering Angel is really the entry-level wine of the existing quartet, which still comes with a suggested retail price of only $19.99.
http://fortune.com/2019/05/19/whispering-angel-rose-wine/
“Parkerization” is not a myth or a lie
Bob Parker absolutely was “the father of modern wine criticism”; he did indeed “raise the bar” for all of us who followed.
http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2019/05/18/parkerization-is-not-a-myth-or-a-lie/
Can CBD Really Do All That?
We are bombarded by a dizzying variety of CBD-infused products: beers, gummies, chocolates and marshmallows
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/14/magazine/cbd-cannabis-cure.html
5 reasons to start drinking wine from a can
The newest way to drink your favorite vino.
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-reasons-to-start-drinking-wine-from-a-can
Defining “Classic Wines”
Classic Wines are used to learn about wine. So, if you’re looking to improve your knowledge quickly, this is a great place to start!
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/defining-classic-wines-and-the-trick-to-blind-tasting/
Craft Breweries In New England
Silver Bullet Cold Stream to pour sub-32 degree Coors Light at a festival near you
Coming soon to an outdoor event near you: the Silver Bullet Cold Stream, a custom Airstream trailer equipped with technology that pours Coors Light drafts below freezing temperatures.
UNDERSTANDING BIODYNAMIC WINE: THE MONTY WALDIN INTERVIEW
Organic and biodynamic wines are currently a very hot topic in fashionable wine circles.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/understanding-biodynamic-wine-the-monty-waldin-interview
How the physics of fizz contributes to human happiness
Have you ever wondered why it’s so enjoyable to imbibe a glass of something that sets off a series of microexplosions in your mouth?
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/champagne-physics
Should brands be marketing to ‘supertasters’?
Taste sensitivity could be an untapped sector for beverages like wine and coffee, according to new research from Cornell University. Supertasters and nontasters respond differently to sensory information, with potential for new marketing strategies
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/05/20/Should-brands-be-marketing-to-supertasters
Why Do Winery Instagram Feeds Suck So Much?
Simply put, a lot of your winery Instagrams aren’t worth a damn following.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/05/19/why-do-winery-instagram-feeds-suck-so-much/
New Gin
Diageo has unveiled a new super-premium gin label, Villa Ascenti. Made at the new Distilleria Santa Vittoria in Italy, Villa Ascenti is made from Moscato grapes infused with Tuscan juniper berries and also includes herbs like mint and thyme. Villa Ascenti is initially launching in Europe, where the super- and ultra-premium gin markets have been growing rapidly in recent years. The new brand joins Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Tanqueray No. Ten, and Jinzu in Diageo’s gin portfolio. Pernod Ricard also recently expanded in upscale gin, agreeing to acquire the Malfy brand from Biggar & Leith for an undisclosed sum.
New Zealand wine documentary a must see
A Seat at the Table comparing winemaking in France and New Zealand.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/05/20/new-zealand-wine-documentary-a-must-see/
Spanish police arrest four in connection with major wine fraud
DO Bierzo wine board had detected irregularities on wine bottle labels. “Numbers on the back labels had been duplicated. Others were false numbers,
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/news/spanish-police-arrest-four-connection-major-wine-fraud
WE DON’T AGE WINES ENOUGH IN CALIFORNIA
California vintners are not ageing their top wines for long enough due to a desire for instant gratification in the US, according to Gallo winemaker Chris Munsell.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/munsell-we-dont-age-wines-enough-in-california/
8 Alternatives to Vodka in Your Bloody Mary
While vodka does a great job of doing this, the cocktail can be elevated even further by experimenting with different spirits
What’s the Difference Between a Brewer and Brewmaster? Brewhouse Titles, Explained
Roles vary greatly by brewery size and setup, but there is a basic hierarchy in relation to brewers’ experience.
10 Things You Should Know About Martini & Rossi
Martini & Rossi accounted for more than 45 percent of the global vermouth market
The Difference Between Campari and Aperol, Explained
Aperol and Campari have been popular in their native Italy for well over a century.
New Mon Frère Wines
Palm Bay International has introduced Mon Frère Winery, a new California-based project. Led by winemaker Tom Hinde, who also heads up Palm Bay’s Au Contraire brand, Mon Frère includes three wines—Chardonnay ($16 a 750-ml.), Pinot Noir ($17), and Cabernet Sauvignon ($17)—all of which are rolling out nationwide. Taub Family Cos., Palm Bay’s parent company, also counts Heritance, The Angry Bunch, and Ay Carumba sangria among its California brands. Last fall, Taub Family also acquired the Saracina ranch in Mendocino, which it will use as a base of expansion for its California operations.
Everything You Can Tell About A Rosé Based On Its Color
With a wine that is so defined by its color, the cheat codes for shopping rosé like a pro may be hidden in its many shades of pink.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/rose-wine-color-dark-light
ALDI IS OFFERING FREE WINE TO CUSTOMERS WILLING TO WRITE HONEST REVIEWS
If you’re a budding wine connoisseur, then this is the opportunity for you
America’s All-Time Favorite Wines
What a check on US searching patterns suggests is that, as a country, it is almost seamlessly homogenous, with very little variation in search patterns when viewed across the past 20 years.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/america-s-favorite-ever-wines
10 Recipes and Pairings for Every Type of Summer Grilling
Whether seafood, beef or a vegetable-based side, we promise you’ll have the right wine on hand for any meal.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/10-recipes-and-pairings-for-every-type-of-summer-grilling/
The Different Styles of Japanese Shochu
In Japan, shochu, the low-proof distilled spirit, outsells saké by far. While both derive their flavor from koji, a mold that converts starch into sugar, shochu can be made from a variety of base ingredients, which allows for a diverse range of flavors.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/20/the-different-styles-of-japanese-shochu/
Napa Valley winery sues over $1M in smoke-tainted grapes
A Napa Valley vintner has sued its insurer for failing to pay compensation for $1.14 million worth of wine grapes tainted by smoke during the 2017 wildfires in that region.
New Trends In Champagne
Champagne, and all types of sparkling wine, have long been suffering in the aperitif ghetto. They have, traditionally, been seen as celebratory wines to have before a meal.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2019/05/20/new-trends-in-champagne/#708d78cb91da
ABC (Anyone Buying Chard?) – The Character Assassination of Chardonnay
At the end of 2017 there were over 96,000 acres of Chard planted in California and it’s planted in every wine region around the globe.
https://www.intowine.com/abc-anyone-buying-chard-character-assassination-chardonnay
Here’s How To Pour A Perfect Draught Craft Beer
Yeast and bacteria “routinely enter draught systems where they feed on beer and attach to draught line,
US Beer Industry Supports More than 2 Million Jobs
Beer Institute president and CEO Jim McGreevy added that the beer industry is “the crown jewel of American manufacturing today.”
https://www.brewbound.com/news/study-us-beer-industry-supports-more-than-2-million-jobs
Can I Age Fireball Whisky?
I’d suggest buying a new bottle instead of consuming an “aged” bottle. That way, you’re more likely to experience the flavors as they were intended.
6 Questions About Rosé You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
If you have some lingering questions about rosé — where it comes from, how it’s made, and what makes it so popular — rest assured you’re not alone.
Official PGA Wine
Constellation Brands has partnered with the PGA to make Meiomi the official wine of the PGA Tour. The multi-year marketing agreement will bring Meiomi to each stop on the PGA Tour, where guests will be able to learn about the brand, taste samples, and purchase bottles. Meiomi will launch digital ads to support the Tour and will host a retail sweepstakes to award a trip for four to play a round of golf at TPC Sawgrass. Last year, Meiomi was up 5.8% to 1.27 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
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Why My Bar Is Giving Away $25K Worth of Rosé to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights
Rebel Rebel owner Lauren Friel responds to the Alabama abortion ban.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/lauren-friel-alabama-abortion-ban
A Quick Guide to Rosé Wine
Rosé is the fastest-growing category in America, as consumption grew roughly 50% in 2017. Consequently, you’ll likely see more choices on shelves as summer nears.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/21/a-quick-guide-to-rose-wine/
The Dos and Don’ts of Storing Wine
Storing wine correctly is crucial to maintaining the good condition of a wine collection, particularly if that collection is expensive.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/the-dos-and-donts-of-storing-wine
A Guide to the Calories, Carbs, and ABV in America’s Best-Selling Beers
Whether you’re a Coors Light lover or a milkshake IPA devotee, the following table can help you out next time you’re peeking at your waistline.
If You Are A Fan Of IPA, Science Says You’re More Likely To Be A Psycho
What the researchers uncovered was that the more a person craved bitter flavors, the darker their personality.
Breaking down beer jargon
Choosing a beer, especially at a bar that features many craft beers, can be a time-consuming endeavor, and can also feel like you’re reading an alien language. IPA? IBU? ABV?
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/05/23/breaking-down-beer-jargon/
Sailor Jerry expands range for first time with Savage Apple
Sailor Jerry Savage Apple has an RRP of US$15.99 and will launch initially in New York and Florida, before rolling out across the US this autumn.
JACKSON FAMILY WINES TO EXPAND TO TASMANIA
One of the world’s most powerful wine companies, Jackson Family Wines, is on the hunt for a place to make Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Tasmania.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/jackson-family-wines-to-expand-to-tasmania/
WHY CORK’S FASTEST GROWTH MARKET SHOULD SURPRISE
The fastest growth market for the past 18 months has been Australia, which he explained, is surprising because it is a wine-producing nation better known for using predominantly screwcaps to seal its bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/why-corks-fastest-growth-market-should-surprise/
As US Wine Sales Are Expected To Decline, One Wine Brand Defies The Trend
Josh Cellars, continues to defy the trend and exhibit impressive gains year after year.
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IRISH DISTILLERS LAUNCHES WHISKEY PODCAST SERIES
The owner of Jameson, Irish Distillers, has launched a five-part podcast series telling the story of how three companies saved the country’s whiskey industry from extinction
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/irish-distillers-launches-whiskey-podcast-series/
Dealing with Wine in Restaurants
Being put on the spot with a wine list the size of the Gutenberg Bible can definitely cause personal anxiety.
Light, Bright, Definitely Not Sprite: 20 of the Best Spiked Seltzers to Try
Spiked seltzers are flooding the marketplace.
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Exploring Italy Through its Amaro
Amaro, Italy’s famously bitter liqueur steeped with herbs, roots and other flavorings, is favored as a digestivo, and figures on every dessert menu or wine/spirits list in Italy.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/23/exploring-italy-through-amaro/
Whether you drink red or white wine says a lot about your personality
According to new research, the type of wine you drink can say a lot about your personality.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/red-white-wine-personality-traits-121537502.html
Hands Down, the Best Wine to Use When Making Sangria
Here are the best reds, whites, and rosés that are perf for sangria making.
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/g27560071/best-red-white-wine-for-sangria/
The real reason you can’t handle alcohol anymore
Ever wonder why you can’t do red wine anymore (or is it bourbon)? Read on
https://considerable.com/the-real-reason-you-cant-handle-alcohol-anymore/
Restaurants That Dare To Serve 100 Wines By The Glass
By-the-glass wine lists are generally hard for restaurants to manage.
Making Rosé Is A Lot Harder Than It Looks
Rosé is, technically, the hardest wine to make
9 Strategies for Wine Theory Study
Knowing geography, grape varieties, wine laws, viticultural and winemaking terms, is mandatory to becoming an experienced professional.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/tim-gaiser-ms-sommday-series-9-strategies-for-wine-theory-study/
What’s A Wine Diet & Is It Healthy?
Over the years, some shrewd innovators have developed “wine diets.” Some are risky and extreme, and others are more reasonable.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/233666/what-is-wine-diet
WHY SCREW CAPS ON WINE BOTTLES CAN BE BETTER THAN CORKS
There is a stigma associated with wines carrying screw caps, or twist-off tops, probably because they were originally used to seal wines on the less expensive end of the spectrum.
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What are Sulfites? A Look at Wine’s Most Misunderstood Compound
The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country
Just holding a beer makes women appear less human, study finds
Is there a polite way to tell a winemaker that I’m not enjoying their wines?
I’ve been in plenty of situations where a winemaker is asking me what I think of a wine and I’m uncomfortable answering. My most effective deflection is to tell them I’d rather hear them talk about their wines and hear their insight. What makes the wine special in their eyes? How do they see their winemaking decisions or vintage characteristics reflected in the glass?
If it’s more of a scenario where you feel like they’re asking you to buy their wines (and you don’t want to), I think a simple, “I really need to think about it/check my cellar space” is a fine response. If they keep pressing, avoid saying anything negative. Instead, tell them which wine in the lineup is most distinctive or most appealing. Or segue into a conversation about how these wines are different from the regions and grapes you are more familiar with or keen on.
Homemade wine jelly
How to Make wine Jelly
https://www.momtastic.com/food/758419-my-moms-wine-jelly-will-be-your-new-favorite-thing/
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming ‘Certified B Corp’ — And What That Means
While organic or biodynamic certifications are big buzzwords in winemaking today, B Corp calls for full transparency in the way a company conducts business — and not just in the vineyard.
Tips On How To Pick A Luscious Bottle Of Wine
As a consumer, it is also important that when it comes to picking the right flavor of wine, you have to be keen on the details of each brand.
https://thefrisky.com/tips-on-how-to-pick-a-luscious-bottle-of-wine/
Applegate Valley AVA, Oregon In Depth
The Applegate Valley has a long history as a wine region.
http://www.fredswan.wine/2019/05/13/applegate-valley-ava-oregon-spotlight/
California’s Up-and-Coming Grapes
Here are seven other varieties that should be on your radar.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/13/californias-up-and-coming-grapes/
The Importance of a Wine’s Acidity
Acidity, focus and purity help us to see a wine for what it is and glimpse true vinous beauty in its most natural state.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/13/the-importance-of-a-wines-acidity/
12 Things You Should Know About Yuengling
It’s America’s oldest brewery, largest independent brewery, and probably the most boycotted beer from the state of Pennsylvania.
The World’s Best Places for Growing Chardonnay
Winemakers produce diverse iterations of the noble grape everywhere from chilly Champagne to sunny northern New Zealand.
What You Need to Know About Turkish Wine
Indigenous varieties and dynamic flavor profiles are among the factors helping them break ground in the U.S.
Cutting Back on Sugar? Here’s What Wine Drinkers Need to Know
Excess sugar consumption has been linked with health problems, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up wine
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-healthy-wine-drinkers-need-to-know-about-sugar
Just How Big Is Natural Wine In America?
“Natural wine” is anything that uses little to no commercial additives and preservatives during the fermentation and bottling process
The World’s Most Wanted US Wines
We know Napa dominates searches for US wine, but we didn’t know how heavy that domination really is.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/the-worlds-most-wanted-us-wines
How to Save Leftover Wine
Have some leftover wine from your last dinner party? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and you don’t have to! Learn the best ways to store leftover wine and the most important preservation factors to keep in mind in this quick tutorial.
4 Good Red Wines For Beginners
Maybe you like wine for the implied health benefits (i.e. keto friendly, antioxidants, etc). Or, perhaps you just love rosé! Whatever the reason, one issue many newcomers struggle with is consistently choosing wines they love.
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-good-red-wines-for-beginners-crowd-pleasers/
BOTTLE SIZE CHARTS
Wine Sizes
https://wineracksamerica.com/bottle-size-charts/
Gérard Bertrand bottles his new brand in a ceramic bottle
The launch of the ‘Art de vivre’ brand in ceramic bottles recalling materials used to make amphora will most certainly be the stand-out packaging of 2019
https://www.vitisphere.com/news-89540-Gerard-Bertrand-bottles-his-new-brand-in-a-ceramic-bottle.htm
Why Some Winemakers Still Use the Name Fumé Blanc
The moniker may be a throwback, but producers still rely on it to convey style—and to set the wine apart in the market
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-some-winemakers-still-use-the-name-fume-blanc/
Behind America’s Unexpected Cool-Climate Wine Region, Michigan
There are five appellations in Michigan, each with a slightly different vibe and environment.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/13/america-cool-climate-wine-region-michigan/
YQUEM TO CONVERT TO BIODYNAMICS
At the moment there are several prominent châteaux in Bordeaux being farmed organically or biodynamically.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/yquem-to-convert-to-biodynamics/
High-End Tequila Soars In The U.S.
Patrón remains the world’s highest-ranked Tequila brand by value, ringing up nearly $1.5 billion in retail value last year.
How Sparkling Wine is Made
Today, there’s an array of bubblies, from Champagne to Cava, all made with slightly different methods.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/14/how-sparkling-wine-made/
Businessman pleads guilty to stealing up to $1.5M in wine
Holder owned and operated Safe Harbour Wine Storage LLC. Private collectors and businesses paid him monthly fees and pick-up charges to store cases of wine in a climate-controlled warehouse
https://www.apnews.com/7ea5ecb5949d4b6aa052ee5d8eeaa2bf
3 tips for graduation party wine picks
And every fun party must offer tasty libations. With graduation party wines, following a few simple tips makes it easy.
Meet Oregon’s Potential New Wine Appellations
There are currently four additional perfected candidates that may at any time become the newest additions to the Willamette Valley’s gang of sub-AVAs.
https://sipnorthwest.com/new-oregon-wine-appellations/
For the Love of Lodi: A Region All About Multi-Generational Farming, Winemaking and Families
Lodi is the self-proclaimed Zinfandel capital of the world, producing more than 32 percent of California’s premium Zinfandel.
Please – No Wine Educators
To be called a Wine Educator is to be dangerously encouraged to presume ignorance as a first point of contact with our guests.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/please-wine-educators-colin-macphail/
Just holding a beer makes women appear less human, study finds
She doesn’t even need to appear drunk—to be perceived as more sexually available and less human than if she was drinking water, or if she was a man drinking beer.
https://thetakeout.com/alcohol-women-sexually-available-less-human-study-1834780911
12 of the Best Summer Beers to Throw in Your Beach Bag, Backpack, or Beer Fridge
Here are 12 of the best summer-friendly beers MANY IN STOCK!
https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/12-best-summer-beers-2019/
Disney Debuts Cocktail Popsicles at Epcot
The pops are made using locally sourced fruit, and wine from Florida’s Island Grove Wine Company,
The 20 Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the Country
These are the top 20 best-selling whiskey brands in America, according to IRI Worldwide
FitVine Wine Introduces A Low Sugar, Low Sulfite Albariño
FitVine’s Albariño is the second limited edition and online-exclusive wine released this year. In January, FitVine introduced their Syrah, a rich jammy dark fruit red wine, which quickly became an online fan favorite.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fitvine-wine-introduces-low-sugar-120000289.html
What are Sulfites? A Look at Wine’s Most Misunderstood Compound
The industry has relied for ages on the compound to preserve, control, and, to some extent, stabilize the end product. It can be argued that it’s a big reason why wine has become a viable commercial product with good shelf life and even age-ability.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-are-sulfites-in-wine-guide/
The Guy Who Broke Wine
Gary Vaynerchuk catapulted onto the scene in the mid-aughts as a brash, fast-talking antihero. The wine world hasn’t been the same since.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/guy-who-broke-wine-gary-vee-vaynerchuk/
‘Clean’ wine ill defined but taking root
Despite lack of definition, term gaining popularity
https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Clean-wine-ill-defined-but-taking-root-13848389.php
Getting fizzy with it: the Italian wine route that sparkles
An Italian region and a sparkling wine, Franciacorta may not be well-known but it is great for vineyard visits and fine places to eat and stay
Sommelier insights into Australian wine trends
Journalist Eleanor Danenberg got in touch with Sommeliers Australia seeking insights from some of its members on what’s hot in restaurants
https://winetitles.com.au/sommelier-insights-into-australian-wine-trends/
The regulatory role of ethical labeling
South African wine producers have come under pressure to reassure customers that it’s ethical and there’s been widespread growth in ethical certification labeling.
https://phys.org/news/2019-05-regulatory-role-ethical.html
Ah-So Wine Opener to Uncork Old Vintage Wine
How To Use an Ah-So Wine Bottle Opener aka a two prong cork puller to Pull out the cork of an old bottle of wine.
Study Reveals How Much More Americans Will Pay For Wines With Cork Closures
U.S. consumers are willing to pay eight percent more (approximately $1.00 per bottle) “for table wines that contain cork closures rather than screw cap closures.”
GALLO’S PREMIUM BUSINESS NOW 30% OF TURNOVER
Gallo defines ‘premium’ wine as over US$10 a bottle, ‘super premium’ above US$15, ‘ultra-premium’ £20-30 pounds and ‘luxury’ wine as over £30 a bottle.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/gallos-premium-business-now-30-of-turnover/
Blue Moon Kegs
Blue Moon Brewing will release limited edition kegs inspired by the design of the Blue Origin lunar lander, also named Blue Moon. The kegs will hit the market in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20. Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space company, hopes to replicate this feat by 2024. Pricing and availability of the lunar lander kegs will be released closer to July 20. Blue Moon Brewing is part of MillerCoors.
How Sulfites Affect a Wine’s Chemistry
Wine professionals discuss sulfur’s impact on everything from oxidation to aromatic compounds and texture
8 Tips for Creating an Effective Wine Self-study Practice
A Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier offer advice on how to prepare for the big exams
Comparing French vs Argentinian Malbec
It’s easy to forget that Malbec originated in France because more than 75% of the world’s Malbec vines are located in South America.
https://winefolly.com/episode/comparing-france-vs-argentina-malbec-video/
Paso Robles used to be the Almond Capital of the World. What happened?
The city, which today is better known for oak trees and fine wine, started out producing wheat in the late 19th century before transitioning to orchard crops in the early 1900s
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/slo-weird/article230424694.html#storylink=cpy
How Much Alcohol Can You Drink Safely?
Last September, the prestigious peer-reviewed British medical journal The Lancet published a study that is thought to be the most comprehensive global analysis of the risks of alcohol consumption.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/magazine/how-much-alcohol-can-you-drink-safe-health.html
Fake Wine and Real Boobs
Any winery that has to resort to using sex to sell is raising the white flag.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/05/16/fake-wine-and-real-boobs/
Empowering the consumer
Wine buyers willingly accept being fed a diet of misinformation — or no information at all.
What is Cannonau?
Sometimes spelt Cannonao, it is the Sardinian name for the widely planted red wine grape variety known in Spain as Garnacha and in France as Grenache.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-is-cannonau-413919/
When did GMO become a dirty word?
The medical, agricultural, and environmental fields all have GMO products
https://www.morningagclips.com/when-did-gmo-become-a-dirty-word/
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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
05-20-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Sweet Rules for Pairing Wine with Dessert
What kind of craft beer are you?
Another Attempt to Let USPS Ship Alcohol
New AR
Concha y Toro has unveiled a new augmented reality experience for its Casillero del Diablo brand. Created in partnership with beverage app DrinkAR, the initiative allows consumers to use their smartphones to scan a Casillero del Diablo Reserva label and take a virtual, 360-degree tour of the brand’s wine cellar. The immersive experience allows visitors to explore multiple fire-lit caverns found in the 19th-century cellar and jump directly to the brand’s social media profiles. DrinkAR is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play. Concha y Toro, part of the Fetzer Vineyards portfolio in the U.S., sells more than 1.8 million cases annually.
Organic Wine’s Deadly Carbon Footprint
It should be the more eco-friendly option, but is organic viticulture bad for the environment?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/organic-wines-deadly-carbon-footprint
When Pinot Noir isn’t Pinot Noir
The wine industry is facing a moment of existential crisis over what goes into the bottle.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/when-pinot-noir-isnt-pinot-noir
Is Australian Single Malt The Next Japanese Whisky?
Even passing fans of whisky have noticed the monumental rise of Japanese whisky in bottleshops and bars across the United States. The once-obscure liquid is now among the most prized possessions on any liquor shelf.
8 Things You Should Know About Espolòn Tequila
From viral marketing campaigns to the inspiring rock music that gets its yeast swaying, here are eight things you should know about Espolòn.
7 Ways To Open A Bottle Of Wine Without A Corkscrew
They are all prone to screw up your bottle of wine if done incorrectly or without proper care
Bud Light will sell beer in rainbow bottles in June for Pride Month
Bud Light will sell rainbow-colored aluminum bottles in bars nationwide from May 27 to June 30 and donate to GLAAD $1 from each case sold.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/us/bud-light-pride-rainbow-beer-bottles-trnd/index.html
Film Review: Amy Poehler’s ‘Wine Country’ on Netflix
For her directorial debut, Amy Poehler serves up a safe, wine-and-a-movie Netflix night-in comedy featuring a handful of her ‘Saturday Night Live’ besties.
https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/wine-county-review-amy-poehler-1203205526/
WWE’s Carmella Is Launching An Extremely On-Brand Wine
Because she’s on the road 300 days a year, she likes “a glass of wine at the end of the night.” It is very easy to empathize with this statement!
https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-superstar-carmella-launching-wine-brand-capo-cagna/2/
Upgrade Your Garden With Your Used Wine Bottles
Wine bottle edging around your flower bed is not only a good way to recycle the empty wine bottles, but a really cool idea for an aesthetically pleasing garden border.
https://www.wideopencountry.com/wine-bottle-edging-garden-diy/
Tips To Setting Up A Great Wine Event
A wine-tasting event can be an excellent way for you to bond with your friends.
https://southfloridareporter.com/tips-to-setting-up-a-great-wine-event/
Peter Yealands ordered to pay $18,000 after polluting Marlborough stream with grape marc
The founder of an environmentally-minded wine company who polluted a stream with his fledgling waste initiative has been fined.
Cheers everybody! Scientists cure alcoholism in rats with ‘flip of a switch’
Don’t try this at home: When scientists shot lasers into a specific cluster of nerves in the brains of alcoholic rats, the creatures lost all interest in drinking – and their physical symptoms of withdrawal were reduced.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/science/2019/05/06/alcoholism-cure-flip-of-a-switch/
POL ROGER TO USE ROBOT TO REACH CENTURY-OLD BURIED CHAMPAGNE
The Champagne became sealed off in an underground cellar in February 1900, when, after heavy rains, Pol Roger’s cellar on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay caved in, bringing down both levels of its facility, and destroying as well as burying the equivalent of two million bottles of Champagne – barrels of wine were lost as well as bottles.
Top five best value-for-money brandies
Looking across multiple categories, from fruit brandies and pot still releases to blended expressions, a wide range of brandies were awarded the top accolades of Master and Gold medals for their quality.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/top-five-best-value-for-money-brandies/
New JD Cocktail
A new flavor of Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails has hit the market. The new Southern Citrus is a blend of grapefruit and other citrus flavors, with a hint of the brand’s signature Tennessee Whiskey. There are seven other flavors in the RTD line-up, including Black Jack Cola, Cherry Limeade, Lynchburg Lemonade, and Downhome Punch. Six-packs of 10-ounce bottles are available nationwide for $8 each.
What are the Most Asked Questions in a Wine Shop?
A good wine store is defined by its staff as much as the inventory, and bottle-shop employees are among the most enthusiastic, valuable and underappreciated resources in wine. Feel free to introduce yourself, and don’t be shy—they’ve been asked everything in the book.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/07/wine-shop-questions/
Another Attempt to Let USPS Ship Alcohol
In 2016, California was America’s top destination for the direct shipment of wine, yet consumers and manufacturers are prohibited from using the U.S. Postal Service to ship or deliver these everyday products,
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/05/07/another-attempt-let-usps-ship-alcohol/
Bota Box Introduces Premium Bag-In-Box Nighthawk Gold Buttery Chardonnay
Nighthawk Gold continues the momentum of buttery Chardonnays, which are currently trending in the 750ml category, up +48 percent1 and driving total growth for the varietal.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=213679
Alcohol use soaring worldwide: The average adult now consumes about 1.7 gallons of pure alcohol per year
Global alcohol use continues to rise, a new study reports, and is expected to keep growing in the years ahead.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/07/alcohol-use-rising-around-world/1128705001/
Why online systems for recommending wine seem not to work very well
Most wine is sold, not bought. This post looks at how this happens in the modern world.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2019/05/why-online-systems-for-recommending.html
Why Brown Spirits Is A White-Hot Market
Bottles from cult and “ghost” distilleries have crept into the public imagination, places like Japan produce highly coveted super-premium product, small-batch domestic distilleries are making news big time, and there’s a renewed interest in Cognac, the drink of kings.
For the first time since the 1950s, MLB players can endorse beer
Active ballplayers were prohibited from appearing in beer ads or, more important in the view of some, from sharing substantially in the pot of lager-colored gold that big-league teams were reaping.
https://www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/mlb/article230155539.html#storylink=cpy
What kind of craft beer are you?
Take the quiz!
Archie Rose creates Vegemite-inspired spirit
Australian drinks producer Archie Rose Distilling has created a limited edition expression inspired by Vegemite, called ArchiMite Buttered Toast Spirit.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/05/archie-rose-creates-vegemite-inspired-spirit/
Decanting Times! A Handy Guide For Best Practices
Here are some tips and tricks for decanting different types of wines.
Why some red wines taste ‘dry’
Scientists have long linked the “dryness” sensation in wine to tannins, but how these molecules create their characteristic mouthfeel over time is not fully understood.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/acs-wsr050819.php
Why you need to be cooking your pasta in red wine
Have you ever thought about cooking pasta with something other than plain old tap water? Maybe with something like red wine?
Nailing the Myth of Minerality
Minerality is perhaps the wine industry’s most overused, underwhelming, and misunderstood descriptors of them all.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/nailing-the-myth-of-minerality
Why Spanish Producers Are Seeking Burgundy-Style Classifications
With terroir top of mind, producers are campaigning for new hierarchy designations in regions like Rioja and Bierzo
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-spanish-producers-are-seeking-burgundy-style-classifications/
What You Need to Know About Prosecco DOC
While Prosecco is Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, not just any Italian sparkling can call itself Prosecco DOC.
The Differences Between Pot and Column Distilling
Learn the fundamentals of both styles here!
BOSTON BEER CO. AGREES TO MERGER WITH DOGFISH HEAD BREWING IN DEAL WORTH $300M
The acquisition, which is estimated to be worth $300 million, is the largest in Boston Beer’s history.
FRENCHMAN COMPLETES ATLANTIC CROSSING IN ‘WINE’ BARREL
As reported by The Times, Savin said he had become very attached to his vessel, which was modelled on a large wine barrel, and in no particular rush to return to civilisation.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/frenchman-completes-atlantic-crossing-in-wine-barrel/
“Harvest Season”
A timely and moving portrait of the Meixcan-American influence and California’s multibillion-dollar wine industry debuts Monday, May 13 at 10pm on Independent Lens.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=213758
10 Tips for Champagne Service
There’s really only one way to do Champagne service correctly, and safety is the most important aspect.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/tim-gaiser-ms-sommday-series-10-tips-for-champagne-service/
THE FASCINATION OF FIELD BLENDS
Field blends like this are rare, particularly in the New World, as control over picking according to optimal ripeness for each variety has become a mantra.
https://winemag.co.za/tim-james-the-fascination-of-field-blends/
Sweet Rules for Pairing Wine with Dessert
The combination has the ability to take dessert up a notch, bringing an air of sophistication as well as a fun tasting experience to the table.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/227417/wine-pairing-tips-for-dessert/
Aligoté is Making a Comeback
In its native Burgundy, this cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc grapes was prevalent before phylloxera struck in the late 19th century.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/10/aligote-comeback/
How to Build a Charcuterie Board Like a Pro
The word “charcuterie” comes from the French words chair, which means “meat” or “flesh,” and cuite, meaning “cooked.”
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/11/charcuterie-guide/
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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
05-13-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Important Is a Wine’s Integrity?
A Scientist Explains Dry-Hopped Beer’s Juicy Secret
TTB’s Take on Alcohol Beverages Infused with Cannabidiol
The 5 best questions to ask on a brewery tour
What can you do to get the most out of a brewery tour?
https://thetakeout.com/5-best-questions-to-ask-on-beer-brewery-tour-1834335490
Wine drinkers don’t cheat much
A survey of Americans with different alcoholic beverage preferences to determine their cheating habits, academically and romantically.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/29/wine-drinkers-dont-cheat-much/
Can people have a reaction to histamine in red wine?
Histamine is present in cheese, fish, meat, yeast products, vegetables and wine. It is known to be vasoactive, which means it constricts the blood vessels.
100-year-old woman reveals that drinking loads of wine is the secret to living longer
Florence Bearse recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Maine, New York, and when asked what her secret was to reaching the century milestone was, her response was enough to put smiles on the face of merlot drinkers everywhere.
We Need More Truthful Advertising in the Wine Industry
I see far too many industrial brands calling themselves “artisanal”, “family-owned” or claiming their wines are “hand-crafted” when they are anything but.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/04/29/we-need-more-truthful-advertising-in-the-wine-industry/
Could you be a Sommelier?
Take the quiz
https://californiawineryadvisor.com/could-you-be-a-sommelier-v2/
BROWN LIQUOR 101
What’s the difference between bourbon, scotch, and rye?
https://giadzy.com/food/brown-liquor-101/
The Differences Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, Explained
Though their names are almost identical, ginger beer and ginger ale are, in fact, two different drinks
Is Conor McGregor’s Whiskey to Blame for Jameson Sales Slump?
Proper No. Twelve accounted for just 4 percent of Irish whiskey sales in the U.S.
New Corona
Constellation Brands is rolling out its Corona Refresca flavored malt beverage label nationally. The 4.5% abv range includes Passionfruit Lime, Guava Lime, and Coconut Lime flavors, which each have 199 calories a 12-ounce serving. Passionfruit Lime and Guava Lime are available in 6-packs of cans retailing at $10, while a 12-pack featuring all three flavors will retail at $17. The national launch is being backed by national TV spots, digital, out-of-home, and social media initiatives. Last year, the Refresca line reached 59,000 cases, according to Impact Databank. Corona continues to drive growth within Constellation’s beer business, with the brand family’s total volume crossing 150 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the company’s fiscal year through February.
How Does Your Love of Wine Contribute to Climate Change?
Do wine consumers have a role in encouraging producers to take stronger steps to combat climate change? Some in the wine industry think they do, particularly by throwing their economic support to companies that are already acting decisively.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/dining/drinks/wine-climate-change.html
These Luxe Wine Carafes Will Totally Change How You Drink Wine
These wine carafes will bring out every note of your pinot noir — and look good doing it. (And they start at just $22!)
https://www.bravotv.com/home-design/best-luxe-wine-carafes-decanters-shop
Why Drinking Red Wine May Save You From That Sore Throat
Could alcohol be a useful agent to treat tummy bugs and throat infections?
https://www.inverse.com/article/55367-alcohol-wine-kill-off-bacteria-throat-gut-infections
Amazon Ramps up Wine Sales
This year, US retailers have announced that 5994 stores will close. That number already exceeds last year’s total of 5864 closure announcements, according to a recent report from Coresight.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/amazon-ramps-up-wine-sales
Beginner Wine Mistakes & Myths, Debunked by Sommeliers
Even if you’ve been drinking wine for a while, chances are you’ve fallen for some of wine’s myths, or found yourself making some mistakes once or twice.
https://www.brit.co/wine-for-beginners/
Oregon discovering the value of Gamay
Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris certainly dominate Oregon production (with 59% and 15%, respectively, of the total harvest), yet industry attention is extending to other varieties.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212958
US ALCOHOL SALES GROWING FASTER IN HOTELS THAN WIDER ON-TRADE
The new Nielsen CGA Hotel Report, which measures consumer drinking habits in around 5,000 hotels in the US, showed that although 46% of American adults would drink beer during a regular drinking occasion this figures rose to 52% when they were at a hotel, with wine also showing a marginal uplift of 35%, compared to 34%.
New Mexico’s Deep Winemaking History
Grapes here benefit from some of the highest elevations in the country, sometimes above 6,000 feet.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/29/new-mexicos-deep-winemaking-history/
Who Moved My Wine? The New Wine Buyers Who Play “Beat the Clock”
Which means that they play beat the clock when they come up again the wine wall.
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/30/supermarket/
Wine by the glass pitfalls
It is an issue with the way the wine is handled once the bottle is open.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/30/wine-by-the-glass-pitfalls/
What’s the point of wine evangelism?
It’s one thing to try and engage people with wine, says Robert Joseph. But it’s quite another to think that everybody has an inner wine lover who just needs to be liberated.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/whats-point-wine-evangelism
WYAND NAMED ‘WINE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR’
Did you know this existed?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/wine-photograph-of-the-year-picked/
Organic beer hasn’t caught on — why?
Of the 7,000-plus breweries in the United States, just a handful — a dozen or so, near as I can tell — make only organic beer,
https://www.marinij.com/2019/04/30/organic-beer-hasnt-caught-on-why/
https://www.foliomag.com/beer-advocate-ends-print-run/
What Did Steve Jobs Know About the Booze Business? A Lot!
Marketing a brand with the consumer first mentality will guarantee that you have an audience to sell to.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/30/what-steve-jobs-know-booze-business
What’s the point of wine evangelism?
It’s one thing to try and engage people with wine, says Robert Joseph. But it’s quite another to think that everybody has an inner wine lover who just needs to be liberated.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/whats-point-wine-evangelism
How Labels Sell Wines
Whether consumer or trade, when it comes to making a wine sale, aesthetics go a long way.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/05/how-labels-sell-wines
French Game of Thrones superfan develops his own Lannister wine
Rarely does an episode pass without one of the characters caught up in the savage struggle for the Iron Throne sipping a goblet or three, with Tyrion Lannister a particular fan of the vintage from the southern kingdom of Dorne.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20190430/french-game-of-thrones-superfan-develops
Proudly Vegan Launches Range of 100% Vegan Wines in the USA
600-percent increase in the number of vegans in the U.S.A in the last 3 years and that 39% of Americans are trying to eat more plant-based foods.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=213225
Champagne earns GI status in Cambodia
The protection on French products in Cambodia is an important matter for French businesses. Today, Champagne becomes the first foreign product to be listed as a GI product in Cambodia,”
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50599383/champagne-earns-gi-status-in-cambodia/
Olfactory age matter of taste
The way we perceive taste starts to change by the age of 60 – when the sensitivity of our sense of smell also starts to diminish – becoming severe from the age of 70.
https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/news-features/olfactory-age-matter-taste
Ripping the Label off Wine Labels
What Does Greater Transparency in Wine Labeling Mean for the Industry and Consumers? Wine Business Leaders From All Sides Weigh In.
https://devinparr.com/2019/04/30/ripping-the-label-off-wine-labels/
Five Reasons Why Cabernet Sauvignon Loves French Oak
So, who is the king’s favorite mate when it comes time for his essential 12-plus months of beauty rest?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/five-reasons-why-cabernet-sauvignon-loves-french-oak/
The Surprisingly Short History of Single-Malt Scotch
Up until the 1960s, “the fortunes of Scotland’s commercial whisky industry was based entirely on blended Scotch,”
Monks launch legal fight to protect water purity of Trappist beer
Belgian brothers fear Lhoist lime quarrying will threaten production of brew
Know A Wine Just By Looking At The Color
There are some fascinating insights you can gain just by looking at the color of red wine.
THE STORIES BEHIND ORIN SWIFT’S QUIRKIEST WINE LABELS
After working a harvest at Robert Mondavi and planting experimental blocks of Zinfandel in Arizona, in 1997 Phinney began developing his debut wine brand, The Prisoner, a blend of California Zinfandel, Cabernet and Petite Sirah that rocketed to success shortly after it launched.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/05/the-stories-behind-orin-swifts-quirkiest-wine-labels/
HOUSE OF SAKA LAUNCHES CANNABIS-INFUSED SPARKLING ‘WINE’
The sparkling brut and still rosé wines, from Napa Valley, California, are blended mixed with both THC (the psychoactive component of the plant) and cannabidiol (CBD), derived from “organic craft cannabis.”
When Wine and Sauce Labels Were Glorious Works of Art
The wealthy once labeled their ketchup, soy sauce, and champagne with style.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/silver-wine-labels
France’s deliciously incestuous relationship between wine and medicine,
People from all over France came to the hospital to receive ‘wine treatments’, which were exactly what they sound like: up to two bottles a day of wine to treat various ailments.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190501-frances-fascinating-wine-treatment
What’s a Super Tuscan and is the Term Still Relevant?
Super Tuscans arrived decades ago. It was a category born of frustration with Italy’s traditional wine production rules.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/what-is-super-tuscan-is-term-still-relevant/
TTB’s Take on Alcohol Beverages Infused with Cannabidiol
The hot topic of alcohol beverages (especially beer) infused with hemp-derived ingredients–with cannabidiol (CBD) as the clear focus of industry interest.
https://www.alcohollawadvisor.com/2019/04/ttbs-take-on-alcohol-beverages-infused-with-cannabidiol/
The Science Behind Your Cheap Wine
How advances in bottling, fermenting and taste-testing are democratizing a once-opaque liquid
Jackson Family Wines CEO calls for protections against imports
Saying he believes foreign wine imports could exceed the number of U.S. brands sold in America by 2050, Jackson Family Wines CEO Rick Tigner on Wednesday called for a reciprocal tax to ensure fair trade, not free trade.
Cahors: A French wine region seeks to regain malbec crown
Malbec is so closely associated with Argentina that some wine drinkers may think the South American country is the grape’s historic home.
http://lauriedanielonwine.com/2019/05/01/cahors-a-french-wine-region-seeks-to-regain-malbec-crown/
Six-figures on booze? People actually spend a surprising amount on alcohol!
More proof that millennials are beer snobs
Americans spend $60 a month on craft beer, according to a new survey — more than the average cost of a cell phone bill
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-proof-that-millennials-are-beer-snobs-2019-05-02
A Scientist Explains Dry-Hopped Beer’s Juicy Secret
For those not currently arguing about its benefits on Reddit, “dry-hopping” is a term used to describe the practice of adding hops to a beer-in-progress during or after fermentation.
https://vinepair.com/articles/dry-hopped-beer-science/
The Science of Enzymes in Winemaking
Understanding enzyme use in winemaking can shed light on the nature of grapes and wine development
New Smirnoff
Diageo has expanded Smirnoff’s line of flavored vodkas with Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions. The 30% abv extension comes in three flavors—Cucumber & Lime, Watermelon & Mint, and Strawberry & Rose—each with 72 calories per 1.5-ounce serving. The release is supported by ads featuring Ted Danson and Cecily Strong, which are currently on YouTube and will air on national TV in June. Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions are now rolling out across the U.S. for a suggested price of $12 a 750-ml. Last year, Smirnoff slipped 1% to 9.1 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
High Noon
E.&J. Gallo Winery has launched High Noon, a new hard seltzer brand made with vodka and fruit juice. The 4.5% abv seltzers are available in watermelon, black cherry, grapefruit, and pineapple flavors and all contain 100 calories per 12-ounce can. To support the brand, Gallo has invested in TV, out-of-home, and digital activations. The gluten-free drinks are currently distributed in 32 states across the U.S. for $2.50 for a single can and $10 for a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.
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WHICH FRENCH WINE REGION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
DEPENDING UPON YOUR PREFERRED TYPE OF WINE EXPERIENCE, TRAVELERS CAN CHOOSE AMONG THE MOST ICONIC WINE REGIONS FRANCE HAS TO OFFER.
https://www.newsweek.com/french-wine-regions-1394983
How Important Is a Wine’s Integrity?
So why do wineries use additives?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/02/how-important-wine-integrity/
Private label emerges in the US
US retailers have yet to adopt private label in the high-quality way of their European peers. But, as Jeff Siegel reports, that may be about to change.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/power-lists/private-label-emerges-us
Meet Wine’s Worst Enemy, Phylloxera
Starting around 1860, a tiny yellow louse called phylloxera (pronounced fi-lok-SUH-ruh) decimated Europe’s vineyards, brought to the continent unknowingly by Victorian-era botanists through American native vines.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/02/wines-worst-enemy-phylloxera/
What happens to the fruit used in wine?
Typical wine is created by crushing and fermenting grapes, of course, but wine can be made from just about any fruit.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Happy-hour-on-the-farm-25245826
Do you pour from a wine bottle for what’s in it — or what’s behind it?
How do you choose a wine? Whether it tastes good and how much it costs are the basic criteria of any wine purchase. Beyond that, how do you whittle down the choices to decide which wine to pluck from the shelf and place in your cart?
Wine Drinking Should Be Pointless: Why It’s Time to Stop Scoring Wine
A single number never defines the full story.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/its-time-to-stop-scoring-wines-2849286/
The Best Wine Aerators
If you’re on the hunt for a wine aerator, you know that these little gadgets can seriously improve the quality of your wine.
https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-best-wine-aerators-17292751
Hibiscus Sangria (Sangria de Jamaica)
In Mexico and Central America, flor de jamaica refers to a species of hibiscus used to make a striking ruby-colored infusion with a rich citrus flavor.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/hibiscus-sangria-de-jamaica/
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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05-06-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
How The Prisoner Went From Outsider Wine to $285 Million National Phenomenon
Prisoner creator Dave Phinney was famously given a print of the creepy Francisco de Goya etching that appears on the bottle as a gift from his parents at age 12.
New Bud
A-B InBev has introduced its new Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager, a limited edition beer that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Brewed with Voyager barley malt, the beer was inspired by an archival recipe for Budweiser from the Apollo 11 era. The bottle features 11 stars to represent the historic Apollo 11 mission and two different bottle caps recalling the Moon and pointing toward Mars as a future destination. Discovery Reserve is part of Budweiser’s Reserve Collection, and follows Reserve Copper Lager and Freedom Reserve. It will be available through September.
Get your wine on with Carivino
Carivino is a portable, steel, insulated, full-sized 750ml wine bottle.
https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/04/22/get-your-wine-on-with-carivino/
The One Accessory Red Wine Lovers Can’t Live Without
Equipped with a high sensitive air pressure and sensor detection system, it senses the air pressure inside the wine bottle, automatically removes the air and then creates a vacuum environment that keeps your wine tasting fresh and full of flavor.
http://www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/post/27637/griser-red-wine-vacuum-preserver
Organic Wine vs. Sustainable Wine
With the market trending so considerably, it’s time to take a closer look at sustainable and organic viticulture to see what’s similar and what’s different:
https://www.tastingpanelmag.com/organic-wine-vs-sustainable-wine/
Why blend? Exploring the art and science of blending
Whether your favourite drink is tea or coffee, champagne or Scotch whisky, you may be surprised to learn that what you’re drinking is probably a blend.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47980485
HOW DOES A CASK’S BACKGROUND IMPACT WHISKY?
Word on the street is that the second big player in whisky wood is the Sherry cask, made of Spanish oak and turned sweet and tasty on the inside by the official wine of tapas
7 Things You Should Know About Four Roses Bourbon
At the end of the 1950s, in a perplexing move, Seagram’s discontinued Four Roses bourbon in the U.S. Though still available in European and Asian markets, the bourbon didn’t return to American liquor stores until 2002.
Understanding All the Flavors and Aromas in Gin (Flavor Wheel)
Here to help you dissect all the nuanced notes in your glass
The newest trend in athletic recovery? Drinking beer
These ‘wellness beer’ makers believe a pint can improve your physical fitness
Jim Beam launches educational programme for distillers
Bourbon brand Jim Beam has donated US$5 million to the University of Kentucky to create an educational programme for distillers, called the James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/jim-beam-launches-educational-programme-for-distillers/
LODI HAS BECOME ‘A HOTBED FOR EXPERIMENTATION’
While Napa and Sonoma steal most of the limelight, Lodi in California has become “a hotbed for experimentation”, according to one key player in the region.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/lodi-has-become-a-hotbed-for-experimentation/
The Benefits of Using a Wine Rack
A wine rack will help the enthusiast adhere to the best practices of wine storage.
https://www.fb101.com/2019/04/the-benefits-of-using-a-wine-rack/
Three Great Reasons To Drink Wines Made With Organic Grapes
They look and taste the same as conventional wines, but they’re better for the earth (and us)!
https://winefolly.com/tutorial/3-great-reasons-to-drink-wines-made-with-organic-grapes/
Survey: Tequila drinkers more likely to cheat
The survey, which polled whiskey, Tequila, wine and beer drinkers, found that 81% of Tequila imbibers admit to cheating in a relationship. The survey also found that 34% of whiskey drinkers say they have done the same.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/survey-us-tequila-drinkers-more-likely-to-cheat/
The Macallan: a brand history
The Macallan is almost a victim of its own success, with fans complaining about being unable to get their hands on the coveted whisky. But, as The Spirits Business reports, the company has invested in production capacity to keep up with demand.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/the-macallan-a-brand-history/
Prosecco classifications
The Prosecco DOC production area covers the northeast Italian territories of Treviso, Venice, Vicenza, Padua and Belluno in the Veneto; and Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/five-stunning-proseccos-from-under-10-to-over-40/7/
The 10 Most Popular Moscato Wine Brands In the World
Made from the Muscat family of grapes, Moscato (known as Moscatel in Spain) has a flavor profile that ranges all over the spectrum, from bone dry to syrupy sweet.
U.S.―Top Ten Premium-Plus Imported Table Wine Brands
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.com/tricks-to-avoid-looking-stupid-when-ordering-wine-in-public-2019-4
The Pros & Cons of Different Wine Closures
As the saying goes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But should you judge a wine by its closure?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/wine-closures-pros-cons/
Everything You Need to Know About Syrah/Shiraz
Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/23/everything-you-need-to-know-about-syrah-shiraz/
10 DIY Wine Racks to Store Your Bottles in Style
A little know-how and good taste make for wine storage that ages well.
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g27149672/diy-wine-rack-ideas/
What’s in a wine label?
Often our first impressions of a bottle, here’s how they are fashioned
http://www.theflorentine.net/art-culture/2019/04/whats-wine-label/
5 WINE GADGETS ACTUALLY WORTH INVESTING IN, ACCORDING TO A SOMMELIER
As one of the most universally consumed beverages, there are a lot of gadgets on the market promising to make wine-drinking a more pleasurable experience.
The Case for Marsala
Cook with it, drink it — just don’t disregard the fortified Sicilian wine, whose name has been sullied by supermarket knockoffs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/dining/marsala-wine.html
What You Need to Know About Chile’s New DOs
These four new appellations reflect the country’s growing focus on defined terroirs
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-chiles-new-dos/
Why scientists are studying sommeliers’ brains
Fresh research has looked at how young sommeliers develop sensory skills as part of ongoing efforts to understand potential links between an acute sense of smell and brain health.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/sommelier-brain-science-study-412803/
How Aroma Bit Can Help You Visualize Smell
This new technology is based on the Odor Imaging Sensor that works the same way your nose functions.
Extended Maceration
THIS CENTURIES’ OLD TECHNIQUE ADDS DEEP COLORS, FLAVORS AND TEXTURE FROM THE GRAPES THEMSELVES
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/wine-school-extended-maceration
Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online,
But here’s some ways to increase that number
Beam Suntory relaunches website with nutritional info
The corporate website, beamsuntory.com, now offers nutritional information on brands such as Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Yamazaki Japanese whisky and Courvoisier Cognac. The information is linked to drinksmart.com, the firm’s global platform for responsible drinking.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/beam-suntory-relaunches-website-with-nutritional-info/
What to Watch for in the World of Wine
Takeaways from North America’s top international wine and spirits exhibition
https://www.theepochtimes.com/what-to-watch-for-in-the-world-of-wine_2881569.html
Collecting Wine and Spirits Is Pointless
There’s a common belief that if you consider yourself a wine lover, you are under some sort of moral imperative to start a wine collection.
https://vinepair.com/articles/collecting-wine-and-spirits-is-pointless/
Wine is flowing at furniture stores, book clubs — even at work. But is it good for you?
Wine is a popular alcohol choice with American consumers, particularly women who make up about 60 percent of wine sales, according to the Wine Market Council.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-ne-wine-health-20190424-story.html
Is High-End Rosé Really Worth the Money?
Does any rosé merit more than $50?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/24/high-end-rose-worth-the-money/
Spanish Wine’s Identity Crisis
The fractious politics in the Spanish wine industry is causing confusion for producers and consumers.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/spanish-wines-identity-crisis
Move Over Easter Bunny: There’s A Cork Hunt At Belden Barns Winery In Sonoma
Of course, this is only compelling for parents if two criteria are met: the kids have something to do, and the wines are excellent (not necessarily in the order, though maybe).
Understanding the Premium Proseccos of Cartizze
What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-premium-proseccos-of-cartizze/
How Much Do People Spend On Alcohol? An Analysis Shows How Much People In U.S. Cities Spend Over A Lifetime
Recently, Alcohol.org, an alcohol use disorder resource, looked at how much people spend on alcohol over the course of a year — and over the course of a lifetime. The results might just make your bank balance wince.
How the modern Champagne bottle was created
There was a time when cellarmasters wore iron masks, to save their faces from exploding glass bottles. And then, an enterprising German changed everything.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/general/how-modern-champagne-bottle-was-created
Skyy taps into coffee trend with new flavored vodka
Available in the US, Skyy Infusions Cold Brew Coffee has been infused with Arabica coffee beans, giving the vodka a “mild, sweet and less bitter coffee taste”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/skyy-taps-into-coffee-trend-with-new-flavoured-vodka/
Narragansett Beer Releases Del’s Watermelon Shandy
Summertime is around the corner and the living is shandy! Narragansett Beer and Del’s Frozen Lemonade are teaming up once again to release the new Del’s Watermelon Shandy,
https://www.brewbound.com/news/narragansett-beer-releases-dels-watermelon-shandy
Beer or wine? Magic Hat hopes that millennials say both
The most influential generation of drinkers is shaking up old drink categories, pressuring brewers to come up with new flavors and tastes, such as DuVine, a beer/wine hybrid.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90339453/beer-or-wine-magic-hat-hopes-that-millennials-say-both
TOTAL WINES FIGHTS TO EXPAND INTO NEW YORK
US retailer Total Wines & More will fight to expand its footprint in New York through the state’s Supreme Court next month, after the New York State Liquor Authority refused to allow it to open a second site, in Westchester.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/total-wines-fights-to-expand-into-new-york/
New Bud Light
Bud Light will add a new Lemon Tea line extension for the summer, launching on Monday. Brewed with lemon peels and aged over black tea leaves, the 4.2% abv ale joins Bud Light Lime and Orange in AB InBev’s seasonal portfolio. Billed as a light and sessionable brew, the beer is debuting in 12-packs of slim cans, in addition to 6- and 12-packs of bottles. The cans and bottles will be labeled with ingredients and serving facts, as well as icons advertising that it was made without corn syrup—in a nod to Bud Light parent company AB InBev’s ongoing feud with MillerCoors
The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers
They deserve something more creative than your standard six-pack.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g27244263/gifts-for-beer-lovers/
The science behind why chocolate and beer make such a good combo – for real
Beer and chocolate? Together? Are you serious? Absolutely. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.
https://www.food24.com/Drinks/Beer/why-beer-and-chocolate-work-so-well-together-20190426
What You Need to Know About Armenian Wines
High-profile winemakers aren’t the only ones who’ve discovered the country’s wines—here’s what to try
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles
The best affordable liquor, according to experts
Whether you’re trying to set up a bar in your home, make your favorite cocktail more affordable, or find a cheap but nice gift for a friend or family member, knowing which bottles of liquor you can buy without breaking the bank is good information to have.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/affordable-liquor-according-to-experts-2019-4
Officials warn public of exploding wine bottles from Eldon winery
Some bottles of wine from an Eldon winery are at risk of exploding, Missouri safety officials say.
Wine-infused buttercream cupcakes
This sweet treat will be sure to impress at your next party!
https://wtvr.com/2019/04/25/wine-infused-buttercream-cupcakes/
Is “pay to play” wrecking wine criticism?
Pay to play journalism,” where wine, beer, and spirits and writers take samples, free trips, free meals, and who knows what else – and then write exactly what will make the producer happy.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/is-pay-to-play-wrecking-wine-criticism/
‘End of an era’: Sonoma’s Ravenswood tasting room to close
Constellation retained Ravenswood’s 12-acre eastside property and its tasting room. And earlier this month, employees of the tasting room say they were informed that they are being let go as of May 15.
https://www.sonomanews.com/business/9535497-181/end-of-an-era-sonomas
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws
A joint study by researchers at two U.S. universities and one in South America claims a reduction in the U.S.’s overall alcohol consumption appears directly related to the rise of medical marijuana laws
The ‘What’s this?’ scenario
These are episodes where some smart-alecky self-proclaimed wine “expert” hands me a glass of a wine and, trying not to sound arrogant (as if!), asks me to identify it.
Cellar Palate Fatigue
what happens when a wine producer becomes too acclimatised to their own wines or those of their neighbors
https://spitbucket.net/2019/04/25/cellar-palate-fatigue/
What is an AVA and how does it affect the wine you drink?
California, which had its first American Viticultural Area designated by the federal government in 1981, now has 107 of them.
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/26/what-is-an-ava-and-how-does-it-affect-the-wine-you-drink/
Hot trends in wine: Understanding Rose’
There are so many different trends in wine, and types to choose from on the liquor store shelves the trusty Rose’ can get lost in the shuffle
All the Styles of Port Wine, Explained
Whether or not a trip to Portugal is your future, you’ve probably heard of port, the country’s signature fortified wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/port-wine-guide-red-white/
These features could boost your home’s sale price by over 30%
Real-estate experts reveal the premium amenities that appeal most to home buyers
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How Does Oak Affect the Flavor of Wine?
Since the Roman times, the use of oak in winemaking has been exercised. Originally thought of as storage vessels, winemakers discovered that the porous properties of the wood allowed an amount of oxygenation and evaporation of the wine to occur
http://www.grape-experiences.com/2019/04/how-does-oak-affect-flavor-wine/
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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
04-29-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why Weed and Wine Have More in Common Than You Think
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
GUINNESS SCRAPS PLASTIC RINGS ON BEER PACKS TO CUT WASTE
Diageo will also be removing plastic packaging from multipacks of beer products including Harp and Smithwick’s.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/guinness-scraps-plastic-rings-on-beer-packs-to-cut-waste/
AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES A WINE DIRECTORY TO COMBAT COPYCATS
The Australian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the development of a ‘Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory’ to prevent “dodgy copies” of wines from being exported, especially to its most lucrative market – China.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/australia-launches-a-wine-directory-to-combat-copycats/
New JD
Brown-Forman is rolling out a new high-end Jack Daniel’s extension in the U.S. Formerly a travel retail exclusive, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey is aged in new charred American white oak barrels, then transitioned to maple wood barrels. The upscale expression also sees an additional charcoal filtration after aging. No. 27 Gold (40% abv) is suggested to be served neat or on the rocks and retails at $100 a bottle. According to Impact Databank, the core Jack Daniel’s brand was up 0.3% to 5.25 million cases in the U.S. last year.
The Truth About Big Box Whiskies
These bottles are created specifically and exclusively for large retailers and go by either a fictitious brand name (like Shieldaig) or a store brand, like Costco’s Kirkland.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/big-box-whiskies-feature/
The 5 new types of wine you need to know about
Looking for something new, different and unusual? –
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-new-types-of-wine-you-need-to-know-about
The Best AVA Not on the Label
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA hasn’t been seen much on front labels
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/the-best-ava-not-on-the-label
Cîroc debuts Summer Watermelon vodka
Diageo has extended its Cîroc vodka line with a limited edition Summer Watermelon variant in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/ciroc-debuts-summer-watermelon-vodka/
Evan Williams launches apple-flavored Bourbon
Heaven Hill Brands has added an apple-flavoured Bourbon to its Evan Williams range.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/evan-williams-launches-apple-flavoured-bourbon/
Why American Winemakers Are Embracing Melon de Bourgogne
The Loire variety is gaining traction. Is it ripe for a renaissance in the New World?
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-american-winemakers-are-embracing-melon-de-bourgogne/
Fake Smiling At Work Makes You More Likely To Drink Heavily, Study Says
A study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University analyzed the drinking habits of 1,592 service workers including nurses, teachers, and individuals who work in the food industry.
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fake-smiling-leads-to-heavy-drinking
10 celebrities you didn’t realize had alcohol brands
It seems that celebrities rarely reach a certain level of prominence without having at least one branded product in their name, be it a fragrance, clothing line, or a collection of wellness items. In some cases, stars even choose to tie their name to different types of alcohol.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-labels-2019-4
Beyond Bubble Wrap: How Six Industry Insiders Travel With Wine
What’s the best way to travel with wine bottles?
A sommelier explains what it means when a wine has a ‘personality’
In order for a wine to just be more than just itself, it has to have a personality.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-personality-means-sommelier-wine-tasting-terms-2019-4
Learn the Five S’s of Wine Tasting
To evaluate wine, it all comes down to the “five S’s.”
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/15/five-s-wine-tasting/
Little-Known Italian Grapes on the Rise
From Rossese Bianco to Schioppettino, these emerging varieties should be on your radar
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/little-known-italian-grapes-on-the-rise/
Which Wine? Navigating the Retail Wine Wall’s Fluid Map
What’s the best way to organize supermarket products to facilitate consumer purchases?
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/16/wine-wall/
Why are most wine lists so bad? Can anything be done?
Look, I’m a wine professional. I know a bit. But in most restaurants, faced with their list I’m just guessing when I choose a wine. So imagine how it is for normal people?
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/restaurants/why-are-most-wine-lists-so-bad-can-anything-be-done
CHAMPAGNE TO BE A FULLY SUSTAINABLE REGION BY 2030
The movement towards sustainable practices in Champagne continues to gather momentum, as the Comité Champagne signals its desire to have 100% of producers certified by 2030.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/champagne-to-be-a-fully-sustainable-region-by-2030/
Tannin timing
Tannin accumulation is the enemy of anyone who tastes many wines in a short period.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/16/tannin-timing/
Beer Battle Over Keg Technology
As U.S. beer drinkers seek quality over quantity, Heineken and Anheuser-Busch are locked in a legal battle over serving the freshest brew
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-04-16/beer-battle-over-keg-technology-video
Spirits with shocking ingredients
Beaver secretion, scorpions and elephant dung are just some of the outlandish ingredients used in spirits. We take a look at the brands that have taken bold moves when it comes to selecting weird substances for production.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/spirits-to-avoid-for-squeamish-drinkers/
RIOJA CONFIRMS 2018 VINTAGE CLASSIFICATION
The 2018 harvest has been officially classified as a ‘Good’ vintage by the Regulatory Board of Rioja DOCa.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/rioja-confirms-2018-vintage-classification/
9 Things You Should Know About Collective Arts Brewing
Collective Arts Brewing is all about bringing craft beer and art together.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Wines of Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, served as a crossroads for ancient civilizations.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/16/beginners-guide-to-the-wines-of-sicily/
Prosecco Leads The Italian Wine Market, But At What Cost?
The taking over of the vineyards is not only threatening diversity in the environment but it is also damaging the surrounding flora and the health of the people living in the area.
A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine’s health benefits
In the video above, we looked into the history of red wine and asked Dr. Harkin how the beverage can affect our health.
https://www.businessinsider.com/red-wine-good-heart-health-benefits-healthy-cardiologist-2019-4
Study Reveals Bartenders’ 13 Most-Recommended Spirits Brands
Patrón took the top spot for overall spirit for the second year in a row, also claiming the top spot for tequila.
US mezcal consumption climbs 32% in 2018
Consumption of mezcal in the US grew by 32.4% in 2018 – the largest gain across all spirit categories, according to new data.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/us-mezcal-consumption-climbs-32-in-2018/
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri to launch Tequila
Launching in May, Santo Fino Blanco Tequila is described as an “old world-style” Tequila and is made with 100% blue weber agave.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/sammy-hagar-and-guy-fieri-to-launch-tequila/
Beer That Tastes Like Beer But Doesn’t Get You Buzzed Is Booming
Alcohol-free brews let nondrinkers feel like part of the bar scene.
Budweiser launches commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing beer
The Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager salutes the “pioneering American spirit” that propelled the historic event, while recognizing the next great space frontier, Mars.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/budweiser-launches-commemorative-apollo-11-moon-landing-beer
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine (And More)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends.
New Whisky
Irving, Texas-based Silver Screen Bottling Co. will release The Fixer, a blended whiskey based on the Showtime series Ray Donovan. Named for the titular character’s underworld profession, The Fixer is now in pre-sales for $40 a 750-ml. before shipping begins in June. The 45% abv blend is 40% four-year-old Bourbon and 60% two-year-old whiskey. Ray Donovan, which has aired six seasons, stars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight. Silver Screen Bottling has previously produced tie-in spirits for Star Trek and the movie Predator.
A guide to all of the Boston area’s beer and wine gardens in 2019
Sunshine and beer are a perfect pair.
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/04/19/boston-beer-gardens-2019
AMERICAN-MADE SPARKLING WINE AS RICH IN HISTORY AS IT IS IN TASTE—MEET SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS
For more than 50 years, the Davies family have operated the California vineyards, producing world-class sparkling wine modeled after the vintage Champagne method practiced France,
https://www.newsweek.com/schramsburg-sparkling-wine-american-chardonnay-1375622
A Guide to Chillable Red Wine
While Gamayand Pinot Noir are well-known contenders, the varieties listed here are also ripe for the refrigerator. Whatever you select, serve it at 50–60˚F.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/17/guide-to-chillable-red-wine/
Round 2 on Legislation for Labeling Texas Appellation Wines
Two years ago, a small group of Texas wineries found a legislator who was willing to introduce a bill in the Texas House of Representatives that would require all wines with a Texas appellation to contain 100 percent Texas-grown grapes. The bill never moved out of committee.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212655
9 Rieslings for People Who Think They Hate Riesling
Ready to rethink Riesling?
New JD App
Jack Daniel’s is releasing a smartphone app that uses augmented reality to illustrate the history of the brand. The app uses a phone’s camera to recognize a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. On-screen, the bottle’s label will fold out like a pop-up book in a series of informative dioramas on the Cave Spring water used and the distilling process, among others. This brand activation follows a virtual reality experience in 2016 and the launch of the official Jack Daniel’s podcast, “Around the Barrel,” last year. The app is available now as a free download on the Apple and Google Play stores.
Trentodoc: Italy’s Answer To Champagne Could Be Your Next Bubbly Obsession
Trentodoc, the name for the style of Italian sparkling wine from the Trentino region, is made by metodo classico, which is to say, in the French style of making Champagne
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
Today, the labyrinth-like legal apparatus constructed in Prohibition’s wake is just as likely to provide protection for entrenched alcohol interests as it is to encourage the responsible distribution and sale of beer, wine, and spirits.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/04/state-liquor-laws-21st-amendment-supreme-court-case/
A changing climate means an evolving Long Island wine industry
While discussions about climate change often evoke images of melting ice caps and dying coral reefs, winemakers, who are intrinsically in tune with changes in weather patterns, are concerned about the industry’s viability in the face of a changing climate.
https://northforker.com/2019/04/a-changing-climate-means-an-evolving-long-island-wine-industry/
What does it mean if a wine has a “bolt of iron”?
Sometimes wines have a metallic note to them. It’s neither a positive nor negative attribute (unless you don’t care for that type of flavor).
How did the taster come to the conclusion it reminded them of iron and not another type of metal? We don’t typically go around sucking on pieces of iron. But if you’ve ever tasted blood, blood tastes like iron. Other irony things you may have come across include raw steak, the smell of a butcher shop, or water that comes from old iron pipes. Sometimes athletes can have a metallic, bloody taste in their mouth after a workout, and some vitamins and medicines leave a similar aftertaste. A related descriptor is “sanguine,” which is a nice way to say “bloody.” I’ve also seen wines described as “steely” and “tinny” (“tinny” usually carries a negative connotation). Metallic notes sometimes overlap with minerallity.
As far as the “bolt” in this descriptor, I don’t think the taster was referring to “a metal fastener made of iron.” Rather, they meant it as a metaphorical flash of lightning of this iron flavor. When tasting a wine, sometimes elements crescendo, or fade away, creep up or sing in harmony with other elements. Here I’m imagining that iron note was “striking. “
Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Restaurants are well aware of this customer habit and might even use it to their advantage by taking a bottle they’re looking to get rid of and placing it in the second-cheapest slot.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/580852/why-choosing-second-cheapest-wine-isnt-good-idea
50 People Try to Open a Bottle of Wine
Watch as 50 people try to open a wine bottle using corkscrews, screwdriver, hammers and knives!
Why Weed and Wine Have More in Common Than You Think
Cannabis and Cabernet have a lot in common
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/20/weed-wine-aroma-pairings/
Making Game of Thrones Booze Is a Game of ‘Cat-and-Mouse’
A brewery, a winemaker, and a whisky master took us inside their fast-selling collaborations with the notoriously tight-lipped series.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a27167723/game-of-thrones-official-wine-beer-whisky/
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