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March 28, 2025New Beer, Wine And Liquor Products
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March 24, 2025
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
03-24-2025
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Finland’s Iconic ‘Long Drink’ Got Its Name
What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Wine Labeling Up in the Air
The TTB is looking for input on wine labeling, but no one is sure it will even go ahead
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/03/wine-labeling-up-in-the-air
128 Years of Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey
Bottled-in-Bond whiskey sales declined starting in the 1950s because of the changing taste of consumers.
https://bourbonveach.com/2025/03/03/128-years-of-bottled-in-bond-whiskey/
Which Wines Pair Well with … Mac and Cheese?
Find out how to fine-tune a classic to match your favorite wines. Plus, get four recipe variations and 6 great wine picks
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-wine-pairs-best-with-mac-and-cheese
The 7 Best Wines from Women Winemakers, According to Buyers
Retailers and wine directors highlight standout bottles from their favorite women winemakers, including a low-intervention white Malbec and a juicy rosato-style Sangiovese
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-7-best-wines-from-women-winemakers-according-to-buyers/
Why the Swedish wine movement is only going to get bigger
Something that isn’t talked about enough is the Swedish wine movement.
https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=44906
What Exactly Makes Wine Dry?
Terminology around wine can sometimes seem complicated, and one word that oftentimes gets used to describe a bottle is the term “dry.”
https://www.thetakeout.com/1801122/what-makes-wine-dry-sugar/
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
From tariffs to climate change, the wine industry will face significant challenges in the year ahead, but changing consumer preferences could also bring opportunities
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/5-wine-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2025/
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Wild Turkey Bourbon
Wild Turkey Bourbon has been around (by name) since the 1940s, with its distillery located on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1795701/wild-turkey-bourbon-facts/
How Many Glasses of Wine Are in a Bottle? The Answer Might Surprise You
It’s a more complicated question than you might think.
https://www.foodandwine.com/how-many-wine-glasses-in-a-bottle-11692524
Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn’t Have To)
There’s been a ton of chatter lately about how wine service, especially in NYC, is kind of a mess right now.
https://vinepair.com/articles/why-wine-service-sucks-right-now/
Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
Epidemiologists in the School of Public Health conducted a meta-analysis to assess whether red wine protects against cancer, comparing the cancer risks of red wine vs. white wine.
https://sph.brown.edu/news/2025-03-06/red-and-white-wine-cancer-risk
CRT sues Additive Free Alliance
The regulatory body for Tequila has filed a lawsuit against the Additive Free Alliance (AFA) for allegedly misleading consumers by running an ‘unauthorized’ certification program
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/03/crt-sues-additive-free-alliance/
What’s With All The Hate Against Screw Top Wine?
Many people tend to judge a wine by its closure, believing that a bottle with a twist-off top signals low-quality, mass-produced wine that’s more about convenience than craftsmanship.
https://www.chowhound.com/1801214/why-people-avoid-screw-top-wine/
Veuve Clicquot and Champagne’s Leading Lady, Barbe-Nicole
This is the story of Madame Clicquot Ponsardin and her vision for Veuve Clicquot. Affectionately referred to as the “Widow Clicquot,” Barbe-Nicole revolutionized Champagne and made it the unique star it is today.
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/veuve-clicquot-champagne-lady-barbe-nicole/
How to Host the Best Wine Tasting Party at Home
If you just can’t make it out of the house in these temps we’re here to tell you exactly how to host the best wine tasting party ever – in the comfort of your own home. .
https://www.3brotherswinery.com/blogs/news/how-to-host-the-best-wine-tasting-party-at-home
There’s “There” in That Glass
More than ever, wine needs a sense of place
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-should-we-talk-about-wine-start-with-sense-of-place
A Casual guide to Missouri Wine
Before Prohibition, Missouiri’s winemaking industry was one of the largest in the country, producing 100,000 gallons a year
https://kansascitymag.com/a-casual-guide-to-missouri-wine/
Crystal Light Answers Decades-Long Call from Fans with First-of-Its-Kind Vodka Refreshers
As the category leader for over 40 years, Crystal Light delivers the lowest-calorie vodka refresher on the market
New Baileys
Diageo has extended Baileys Irish Cream with a new line of oat milk-based non-dairy liqueurs. The duo—in Coffee Toffee and Cookies & Creamy flavors—are at 17% abv and join Almande in the brand’s collection of dairy-free liqueurs. Baileys Non-Dairy Liqueur Made with Oat Milk is available nationally for a suggested price of $25 a 750-ml. The releases are also available 100-ml. 3-packs and 50-ml. individual servings for around $12 and $3, respectively. Last year, Baileys was above 1.3 million cases in the U.S., according to an estimate from Impact Databank.
Wine consumption is changing. The industry hopes new trends will help it survive
Global wine production last year is expected to have slipped around 2% to hit its lowest levels since 1961, while consumption has also fallen.
Will Champagne see a turnaround in 2025?
After two years of declining shipments of Champagne, the region’s top producers are hopeful for a turnaround in 2025. We look at the basis for optimism
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/03/will-champagne-see-a-turnaround-in-2025/
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates drops more wine grape acreage in Washington state
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates — one of the largest wine producers in the U.S. — is holding a series of meetings with its growers across Washington. The producer is curtailing or breaking their wine grape growing contacts
Constellation Eyeing Exit from Wine Business
Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ) is in negotiations to sell its entire wine portfolio to two other top producers in a deal that would see the fifth largest U.S. company throw in the towel on what’s been a brutal fight for share in a decreasing wine market.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/299062
Small wine regions band together to form new wine alliance
Nine wine regions from as far away as California, Mexico, Hungary, Brazil and Texas have banded together to form a new wine alliance to share ideas and exchange information.
Italy Most Exposed to US Wine Tariffs
There’s really only one story this week – the threat of massive US tariffs on European wine.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/03/italy-most-exposed-to-us-wine-tariffs
Attitudes About Drinking Are Changing. What Does That Mean for the Booze Business?
- Young American adults are consuming less alcohol than prior generations, and beverage-company executives have different ideas about what’s driving the change.
- https://www.investopedia.com/what-do-changing-attitudes-about-drinking-mean-for-the-booze-business-11695889
Does Your Wine’s Vintage Really Matter, or Is It Just a Marketing Ploy?
When should you care about the year on your wine bottle, and when can you ignore it?
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-vintage-explainer-11694809
The Invisible Crisis in Germany’s Wine Industry
Two-thirds of independent German wine producers are in trouble, according to industry experts. What brought on this crisis, and how are wineries adapting to stay afloat?
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-invisible-crisis-in-germanys-wine-industry/
Why Wine And Spirits Tariffs Are Bad For American Business
For centuries, wine and spirits have been a bridge between cultures, economies and industries
Has Champagne become too expensive?
When considering the reasons for the declining demand for Champagne over the past two years, some blame price increases. So has this high-end fizz become too expensive?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/03/has-champagne-become-too-expensive/
Why Is Fortaleza Tequila So Hard to Find?
This classic lowlands tequila is one of the most sought-after bottles. How did we get here?
https://www.foodandwine.com/fortaleza-tequila-demand-11695252
Masterclass – understanding Italian wine labels
These certifications should help consumers navigate the vast selection of Italian wines, ensuring they meet specific standards related to production methods, grape varieties, and geographical origins. So what do they mean?
https://www.raisin.digital/en/news/masterclass-understanding-italian-wine-labels-1018/
The Decanting Hack That Might Actually Be Ruining Your Wine
Let’s face it — it can feel like there are a lot of tedious steps to enjoying a nice glass of wine.
https://www.chowhound.com/1804792/blender-decanting-hack-ruins-wine/
The Truth About Myths
There’s a myth in the wine industry, and it goes like this
https://timatkin.com/the-truth-about-myths/
Champagne’s Loss is California’s Gain
Champagne sales are struggling and Golden State producers are picking up the slack
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/03/champagnes-loss-is-californias-gain
A Cheat Sheet to the Types of Glass Used in Stemware
Have you been considering upping your glassware game but don’t know where to start?
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/glassware-materials-used-in-stemware/
This California Winery Spent $50,000 Cloning its Vineyard Dog
With their playful energy and cheery demeanor, winery dogs are a trip highlight for many visiting wine country
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/sonoma-winery-cloned-dog-stella/
Captain Morgan debuts ‘sweet and spicy’ rum
Diageo-owned Captain Morgan rum has rolled out a chilli and lime-flavoured expression in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/03/captain-morgan-debuts-sweet-and-spicy-rum/
What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender
When some bartenders learn they’re pregnant, they know they have to find a new job immediately.
https://imbibemagazine.com/what-its-like-to-be-a-pregnant-bartender/
The Story of Susana Balbo, Argentina’s First Female Winemaker
When I think about trailblazers in the wine world, Susana Balbo’s name immediately comes to mind.
https://www.dallaswinechick.com/the-story-of-susana-balbo-argentinas-first-female-winemaker/
Recent science reports suggesting that wine alcohol is usually safe to drink
I thought that it might be interesting to gather together references to publications that refute these claims, or at least suggest that they are exaggerated; and that is what I have done here and in the next post.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2025/03/recent-science-reports-suggesting-that.html
How Finland’s Iconic ‘Long Drink’ Got Its Name
The Finnish long drink is not the only one of its kind.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1796942/finland-long-drink-origins/
High Vs Low Elevation Wine: Is There Really A Difference?
Yes, it’s true — elevation plays a significant role in a wine’s final composition.
https://www.thetakeout.com/1805623/high-vs-low-elevation-wine-differences/
What Are Legs In Wine And Do They Affect The Quality?
When we watch a connoisseur going through the complicated assessment of a glass of wine, we see a whole ritual that involves sniffing and sipping
https://www.thetakeout.com/1797573/good-legs-wine-explained/
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New Products This Week-Franklin Liquors New Beer, Wine, Liquor
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