Liquor Industry News/Links
10-11-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New AVAs
Wine Label Info
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15 REASONS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP A BOTTLE OF WINE IN YOUR HOUSE
Wine, to cut to the point, is awesome.
The Mondavi brothers launch RAEN
Brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi launch their own independent Pinot Noir winery specializing in single vineyard Sonoma cuvees.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12214911.htm
French Vin de Pays/Pays IGP wine labels explained
There are hundreds of bottles across France sporting either Vin de Pays or Pays IGP on their labels
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/french-vin-de-pays-pays-igp-wine-labels-explained-1-3562774
The 15 Best Pumpkin Beers In The US
The 15 best pumpkin beers you won’t want to miss out on this fall.
We Have 6 of 10 in stock!!
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-pumpkin-beers-this-fall-2014-9
Seven weirdest wine areas in the world
Around the world, some producers grow grapes in much more unusual conditions.
http://travel.iafrica.com/destin/964114.htm
State (MA) disputes recycling estimate
No On Question 2: Stop Forced Deposits is trying to defeat a ballot question that if passed would expand the bottle deposit law to include water bottles, tea and sports drinks, but not milk or liquor.
After the group launched a television ad this week claiming 90 percent of Massachusetts residents have curbside recycling programs, arguing the bottle-deposit is unnecessary to boost recycling, the environmental groups seeking passage of Question 2 protested, arguing that figure was incorrect.
http://www.nashobapublishing.com/ayer_news/ci_26672107/state-disputes-recycling-estimate
Wings and Wine Pairing Guide
New Canadian Club
Canadian Club has released an all-rye grain whisky called Canadian Club Chairman’s Select 100% Rye, according to Whisky Advocate. The whisky is aged for seven years at Alberta Distillers, Beam Suntory’s western Canada distillery at Calgary, and then shipped to Walkerville, Ontario, for bottling at 40% abv. The product is priced about $1.50 higher than Canadian Club Premium at retail. Just 70,000 cases will be made available annually, and only in Canada—which may lead to some cross-border shopping, the magazine noted. See the full story in Whisky Advocate.
Things you didn’t know about craft beer
There’s plenty that sets craft beers apart from classic ales.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/10/06/things-didnt-know-about-craft-beer/
Here’s How Much You Are Overpaying for Nearly Every Beer You Drink
It’s an exciting time for the beer industry right now, but that energy isn’t reaching beer’s most frugal drinkers.
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/heres-how-much-you-are-overpaying-for-nearly-every-beer-you-drink
‘Game Of Thrones’ Beer Is Back: Why Not Throw A Party?
Game of Thrones fans and beer enthusiasts rejoice! Brewery Ommegang just released the next in it’s incredibly popular line of Game of Thrones-inspired beers
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Eagle Peak, Mendocino County, American Viticultural Area Receives Approval
New AVA
http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=139785
Where The French Live Vs. The Major Wine Regions
A QUICK GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY WINE
Nice list of vineyards
http://eastcoastwineries.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-quick-guide-to-new-jersey-wine.html
Chile chocolate added to Patrón XO Cafe line
Patrón Spirits has introduced Patrón XO Cafe Incendio, an innovative fiery-hot chile chocolate liqueur.
JACK DANIEL’S STARTS PETITION FOR OWN STAMP
Jack Daniel’s whiskey is petitioning the US Postal Service to have its founder immortalised in a stamp to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary
Austrian Wine
Nice Austrian wine education page from Sevenfify.com
https://www.sevenfifty.com/tc/austrianwine
The Best Beer From Every State
Craft beer authority RateBeer.com came up with the best beer in every state.
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-beers-in-the-us-2014-10
Beer & Wine: Comparison Of Popular Brands, Surprising Facts And Market Trends
What’s on the (wine) label?
We spend on average six minutes in a liquor store at any one time.
http://www.taste.com.au/news+features/features/articles/7472/whats+on+the+wine+label
Are Young Wines Actually Better Than Old Wines?
Youthful red wines may be better for you than older vintage red wines.
http://winefolly.com/update/young-wines-better-than-old-wines/
How Did the Russian River Valley Get Its Name?
If you asked them why the river and valley were dubbed “Russian,” the majority wouldn’t have a clue.
http://blog.kj.com/russian-river-valley-get-name/
VITICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES VIDEO SERIES
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Viticultural Best Practices Video Series offers a set of instructional how-to videos highlighting good farming practices
https://www.napagrowers.org/in-the-vineyard/viticultural-best-practices-video-series/
Can cider be as sophisticated as wine?
Meet the two brothers whose company, Aspall, has made cider drinking socially acceptable
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11143310/Can-cider-be-as-sophisticated-as-wine.html
Wrentham MA postpones ‘BYOB’ regulations
James Arsenault, owner of James’ Breakfast and More off Route 140, who petitioned for the change,
Ex-Patriots lineman: Tom Brady can chug beer faster than his O-line
We miss when Tom shopped with us!
The In-Depth, Unpretentious Guide to Pairing Food and Beer
Craft beer is having its foodie moment, making its way onto Michelin-starred menus and multi-course tastings across the country
WILD TURKEY UNVEILS SPICY GHOST PEPPER WHISKEY
Gruppo Campari has released a ghost pepper version of its Wild Turkey American Honey flavoured whiskey to take advantage of growing demand for spicy shots in the US.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN PUMPKIN BEER KEG
With Halloween fast approaching this nifty party trick could turn your celebrations from candy-sweet to beery-treat.
WINE MYTHS: RED WINE AND CHEESE DO NOT A MARRIAGE MAKE
Fruity reds kill flavourful hard cheeses, while tannic reds do the same for soft varieties, rendering them chalky in texture.
TTB Establishes 11 New Viticultural Areas Within the
Paso Robles Viticultural Area
http://www.ttb.gov/press/fy14/press-release-fy-15-02.pdf
Our Broken Appellation System
Interesting view on AVAs
http://www.cgcw.com/databaseshowitem.aspx?id=80484
A Look At The AVAs
http://www.pasowine.com/media-center/the-avas-of-paso-robles.php
New Baileys
Diageo’s Baileys liqueur has extended its lineup with the launch of Baileys Chocolate Cherry Irish Cream. Featuring a blend of chocolate and cherry flavors, the female-focused entry is targeted primarily toward the shot occasion. This month, the offshoot’s launch will be supported by Baileys’ second annual “Stylish Shots on the Go” event in New York City, where the brand will host a pop-up “selfie station” and offer sampling of Chocolate Cherry’s signature Cherry Bombshell shot, which is made with Captain Morgan rum, chocolate syrup and a cherry. Baileys Chocolate Cherry is currently available nationwide, priced at around $21 a 750-ml.
BOURBON APPLE CIDER COCKTAIL
A seasonal riff on a whiskey sour
http://theproof.bottlenotes.com/cocktails/bourbon-apple-cider
Question and answer on “Dry” vs “sweet” Wine
Q: Can a dry red wine have higher sugar content than a sweet wine? Does the amount of residual sugar indicate the alcohol content of a wine?—Pat B., Huntington Beach, Calif.
A: Let’s start by noting that the fermentation process converts the sugar in the grapes to alcohol. It’s not unusual for at least a little bit of sugar to be left at the end of fermentation. Technically a wine is considered “dry” if there are less than 10 grams per liter left, while a “sweet” or dessert wine has more than 30 grams per liter. Stuff in between is considered “off-dry.”
Of course, most people don’t sip a wine and think, “Boy, this tastes like it has 13 or 14 grams per liter of residual sugar!” Our perception of the sugar is based on our own sensitivity to sweetness (some of us like cotton candy more than others) as well as on the interplay of the other factors in a wine: alcohol, acidity, tannins and glycerin. Two wines might have the same exact amount of residual sugar and alcohol, but one’s fruit flavors could taste more jammy and ripe (and therefore sweet) than the other’s.
Since we’ve noted that fermentation converts grape sugars to alcohol, there’s definitely a relationship between a wine’s residual or unconverted sugar and its alcohol level. The more residual sugar, the lower the potential alcohol that wine could have. But it’s not a simple relationship—there are other factors at play, particularly how much sugar the grapes had to begin with. Two wines could have widely different alcohol percentages but the same amount of residual sugar—or vice versa—depending on how ripe the grapes were.—MaryAnn Worobiec
Quiz: What Type Of Wine Drinker Are You?
Take a quiz and see…I was a wine geek! I knew that!
Does pizza cause cancer? Italy’s big pizza kerfuffle
Italian pizzaioli (pizza makers) do not properly clean their pizza ovens, the resulting “hydrocarbons” in “burnt pizzas” can cause cancer.
http://dobianchi.com/2014/10/07/rai-3-pizza-report/
The Fake Tongue Illusion and Wine Tasting
Interesting read on tasting senses
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2014/10/the_fake_tongue_illusion_and_w.html
Prosecco vs. Champagne
Prosecco sold has more than doubled since last year.
http://www.winesur.com/news/prosecco-vs-champagne
What should I look for on a wine label? Part 1
First, let’s look at what is required on every label:
http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/articles/what-should-i-look-wine-label-part-1
Patented Bottle Coating Process Eliminates UV Radiation Troubles
UV Light is not your friend
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bottle-coatings.html#whatsnew
Screwcap manufacturer Guala Closures opens US design studio
Screwcap manufacturer Guala Closures has opened a design studio in California which will allow wineries to choose design and have it printed in one location.
The Best Wine Hangover Recovery Guide Ever
Have a wine hangover? These 8 steps might surprise you, but they will help you recover faster. Get back on track and start having a better day.
Pink Cocktails for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Some pink cocktails in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, so raise a glass and toast to finding a cure!
Dead Bolt Wine Launches Limited Edition Design by Tattoo Artist David Hale
David Hale has collaborated exclusively with Dead Bolt to produce an original artwork inspired by Dead Bolt wine, which is featured on the limited edition bottle.
The dark side of pumpkin beer: 8 to try
Go on over to the dark side and search for these sultry seasonals.
http://draftmag.com/features/the-dark-side-of-pumpkin-beer-8-to-try/
Grapevine Red Blotch Disease Threatens Pinot Noir & Other Grapes
An aggressive virus producing Grapevine Red Blotch Disease (GRBV) is now widespread in California vineyards of the North Coast, Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley of California.
http://princeofpinot.com/article/1575/
DRINK BEER, PLAY BILLIARDS, LIVE LONGER
Drinking beer over a game of billiards can help keep men over the age of 70 active and help them live longer, according to one Danish researcher.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/10/drink-beer-play-billiards-live-longer/
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