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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

02-24-2025

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Use a Waiter’s Corkscrew

5 Ways To Pair McDonald’s Food With Wine

Stressed and Worried, Young People Need Wine

Here’s How Much Sugar Is In A Single Glass Of Red Wine

You’ve heard Mary Poppins say that “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” but does it help a glass of red wine go down, too?

https://www.thetakeout.com/1758611/how-much-sugar-red-wine-glass/

Acidity: The Source of Wine’s Superpowers

Acidity is wine’s most distinctive feature and one of the only wine components tasted with the tongue alone.

https://beveragedynamics.com/2025/01/31/acidity-the-source-of-wines-superpowers/

Box Wine Sales Volume Down More than 1% Versus Last Year

Sales of box wines priced more than $4 grew more than 6% to $124 million as total box wine sales increased 3% in the latest four weeks.

https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/297358

The Absolute Best Wine To Serve With Beef Tenderloin, And The Styles You Should Always Avoid

To really draw wows from the crowd, you’ll want to pair it with the perfect wine.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1771686/best-wine-serve-beef-tenderloin/

Is Dealcoholized Wine Completely Alcohol-Free?

In short, no. “Dealcoholized” refers to a wine that has gone entirely through the winemaking process and is then taken through another process (usually reverse osmosis or vacuum distillation) to remove the alcohol from the wine.

https://www.chowhound.com/1772440/is-dealcoholized-wine-alcohol-free/

What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol

After President Donald Trump enacted 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on February 1, the U.S. alcohol industry was slammed with retaliatory tariffs. Here’s the latest in this new trade war

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-we-know-about-new-tariffs-on-american-alcohol/

Wine: It’s what the young consumer wants. They just don’t know it.

We are in this very strange place where consumers who we need to influence tomorrow, have values that align or should align with wine

https://svbwine.blogspot.com/2025/01/wine-its-what-young-consumer-wants-they.html

Whose Job Is It To Put The Shine Back On Wine?

While discussing the many woes (or challenges) facing the wine industry, one topic of particular interest to wine writers is ‘what can we (the critics) do to help?

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/whose-job-is-it-to-put-the-shine?utm_medium=newsletter

Stressed and Worried, Young People Need Wine

New Wine Institute Initiative Aims to Cure the Loneliness Epidemic

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/297869

How beer sludge is being turned into vegan milk and leather

Scientists and industry are finding unusual new uses for brewers’ spent grain – the beer industry’s largest waste product.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250206-how-brewers-spent-grain-is-being-turned-into-vegan-barley-milk-leather-and-cakes

What is Malbec Wine and What are the Best Malbec Food Pairings?

Today, there is even white Malbec wine, made by removing the skins early in winemaking.

https://bottlebarn.com/blogs/news/malbec-wine

New Survey Sheds Light on AI Use in the Wine Industry

Results from a joint survey conducted by The Wine Market Council with WineBusiness Monthly show the status of the oft-mentioned technology.

https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/297359

Consume with Confidence

New book makes wine more approachable

https://www.oregonwinepress.com/article?articleTitle=consume-with-confidence–1738341489–3818–&utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter

Dispelling Myths About Wine and Health

Turning The Tables on Tony Edwards

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/02/05/dispelling-myths-about-wine-and-health-turning-the-tables-on-tony-edwards/

Love natural wine?

Add these bars to your bucket list

https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/best-natural-wine-bars.html

New Screwball Size

• Pernod Ricard-owned Skrewball Whiskey is extending with a 1.75-liter bottle. Retailing at $51, the new size is rolling out nationally ahead of the Super Bowl and is aimed at game-day parties and big-batch cocktail-making.  A peanut butter-flavored whiskey brand in which Pernod acquired a majority stake in 2023, Skrewball slipped 0.9% to 485,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

U.S. Winery Count Declines Slightly

California Sees 4% Drop in Total Number of Wineries

https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/297350

The Major Bourbon Storage Mistake You Need To Stop Making

Leaving a bottle of bourbon on one side brings the precious amber liquid into contact with the cork. If a bottle is left on its side, even for just a few hours, the elements of the cork can unintentionally taint the bourbon

https://www.thetakeout.com/1774262/bourbon-mistake-storing-sideways/

When Tasting Wine, Don’t Let Water Be an Afterthought

In my years of working in restaurants and selling wine, I’ve always been mindful of the waters I serve

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-taste/when-tasting-wine-dont-let-water-be-an-afterthought/

Scientists solve the mystery of when and where wine grapes originated

The research team unearthed fossilized seeds from nine different species of grapes, ranging in age from approximately 20 million to 60 million years old.

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/scientists-solve-the-mystery-of-when-and-where-wine-grapes-originated/

How Zinfandel is Becoming Asia’s Unlikely Wine Star

For decades, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have been the stars of California’s wine exports to Asia.

https://vino-joy.com/2025/02/04/how-zinfandel-is-becoming-asias-unlikely-wine-star/

Red vs. white wine: New study finds little difference in overall cancer risk

New research finds no overall difference in cancer risk between red and white wine, but white wine is linked to a higher cancer risk in women and an increased risk of skin cancer.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250203/Red-vs-white-wine-New-study-finds-little-difference-in-overall-cancer-risk.aspx

Police Bust Fake Rioja Ring

Fraud, regulations and tariffs – it’s just another week in the wine world

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/police-bust-fake-rioja-ring

40 years ago Austria wineries got caught sweetening wine with antifreeze, nearly killing the industry (and their customers)

In 1985, Austrian winemakers faced a problem: Their wines weren’t sweet enough for the German market’s taste.

https://boingboing.net/2025/02/07/40-years-ago-austria-wineries-got-caught-sweetening-wine-with-antifreeze-nearly-killing-the-industry-and-their-customers.html

How a German-Style Peppermint Liqueur Became a Bartender’s Handshake (and Mouthwash)

But others seemingly come out of nowhere. If there’s one that falls into the latter camp, it’s Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps.

https://vinepair.com/articles/rumple-minze-bartenders-handshake-shot-mouthwash/

The History Of Draft Beer Goes Back Further Than You Think

Draft beer delights with a special kind of smooth satisfaction.

https://www.chowhound.com/1779481/history-of-draft-beer/

Lightest Crush in 20 Years: California Crushed 2.84 Million Tons of Wine Grapes in 2024

It was the lightest California wine grape crush since 2004 when 2.76 million tons of wine grapes were crushed.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/298194

Church bans non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread from holy communion

Anger at ‘injustice’ of church decision

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/holy-communion-non-alcoholic-wine-gluten-free-b2695181.html

Is beer good for bone health?

Medical experts are querying a recent animal rights organisation advert which claims that beer consumption could improve bone health.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/is-beer-good-for-bone-health/

When Americans Wanted A Little Cocaine In Their Wine

It’s always a trip to look back in time to the days when the effects of certain drugs weren’t widely understood.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1784867/vin-mariani-coca-wine/

5 Ways To Pair McDonald’s Food With Wine

Pairing greasy treats from the world’s most prolific fast food restaurant with a classy bottle of vino may not seem like the most obvious choice, but it can be a delicious combination of high and low culture that’s ripe for experimentation.

https://www.chowhound.com/1789696/mcdonalds-food-and-wine-pairings/

What’s The Difference Between Añejo And Extra Añejo Tequila?

Tequila comes in many forms, but when it comes to añejo and extra añejo, the distinction is largely rooted in time.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1785390/anejo-vs-extra-anejo-tequila-differences/

The Fishy Ingredient That May Be Hiding In Your Beer

Isinglass is a type of collagen derived from the swim bladders of fish.

https://www.chowhound.com/1780760/unexpected-fish-ingredient-in-beer/

Yes, the Sales Reports Are Scary, but Here’s Why I Believe the Wine Biz Will Bounce Back

A conversation with Alecia Moore — aka P!nk — made me feel rosier about the future of the industry.

https://www.foodandwine.com/the-state-of-wine-and-pink-11680224

You Should Know the Difference Between Vermouth and Vermouth di Torino

A new classification is seeking to change the way you drink vermouth.

https://www.foodandwine.com/vermouth-di-torino-italy-explainer-11679396

W.H.O. Calls For Cancer Warnings Labels on Alcohol

A new report released today calls for urgent action by the European Union

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/298401

Had Enough ‘Domestic’ Beer? Maybe You’d Like an ‘American’ One

Not all beer companies find “domestic” so hard to swallow.

https://www.investopedia.com/had-enough-domestic-beer-maybe-you-d-like-an-american-one-11679594

How to Use a Waiter’s Corkscrew

The waiter’s corkscrew, also known as a wine key, is the most traditional wine opener, largely preferred by restaurant and hospitality professionals. Its name comes from its popularity with waiters.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-use-a-waiters-corkscrew/

New App for Early Detection of Brettanomyces in Wine

French researchers from the Rhodanien Institute in the Rhône Valley have developed a free app that detects Brettanomyces yeasts in wines at an early stage.

https://magazine.wein.plus/news/new-app-for-early-detection-of-brettanomyces-in-wine-french-researchers-develop-tool-previbrett

Why are more consumers seeking out Austrian wine?

The world of Austrian wine is evolving, driven by younger generations’ emphasis on innovation and environmental awareness.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/why-are-more-consumers-seeking-out-austrian-wine/

Are French wine and spirits exports really as bad as they seem?

At first glance, French wine and spirits exports in 2024 paint a dark picture for the industry. But is the situation really all doom and gloom? Eloise Feilden reports.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/are-french-wine-and-spirits-exports-really-as-bad-as-they-seem/

New Three Finger Jack

Delicato Family Wines is extending its Three Finger Jack brand with a new Wild Country Red Blend. Retailing at $18 a bottle, Wild Country is a Lodi-sourced blend with an abv of 15.5% and is billed as red cherry-forward in flavor profile. Debuting nationally next month backed by a “Jacks Run Wild” in-store and digital consumer sweepstakes, it joins East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon and Gold Mine Hills Chardonnay in the Three Finger Jack portfolio. 

Why You Shouldn’t Actually Remove The Cage On Sparkling Wine

If you remove the cage and try to twist the cork with your hand, it’s easy for the smooth surface of your hand and the cork to slide against one another.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1782073/dont-remove-sparkling-wine-cage/

COME TOGETHER a Community for Wine Inc. Launches ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign

Spring Campaign Celebrates the Union of Wine and Food, Building on Success of Come Over October

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/02/11/come-together-a-community-for-wine-inc-launches-share-pair-sundays-campaign/

How are non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits made — and how healthy are they?

After decades of hiding at the back of grocery store shelves, non-alcoholic beverages are getting their moment in the limelight.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-02-11/nolo-alcohol-wine-beer-spirits/104881966

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

02-10-2025

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Is Older Wine Better Than Younger Wine?

Wine is Bad for You? Yes, But So is Everything Else

Could cannabis sales cannibalise wine?

What’s the Difference Between High Elevation and Low Elevation Wines?

Does altitude matter? Wine experts break down how elevation impacts what’s in your glass

https://www.foodandwine.com/high-elevation-vs-low-elevation-wines-8779872

Does Labeling Mean the End of the Wine Boom?

New health advisory spurs sober-curiosity

https://www.healdsburgtribune.com/does-labeling-mean-the-end-of-the-wine-boom/

63 Historical Grape Varieties Identified in Bordeaux

As part of investigations in old vineyards of the Gironde, scientists have identified 63 historical grape varieties

https://magazine.wein.plus/news/63-historical-grape-varieties-identified-in-bordeaux-adaptability-to-climate-change-is-being-investigated

Wine is Bad for You? Yes, But So is Everything Else

For anyone who loves wine, it was quite a gut punch to hear the pronouncement that all alcohol consumption is now proven harmful for health.

https://vino-joy.com/2025/01/24/wine-is-bad-for-you-yes-but-so-is-everything-else/

The biggest problem with alcohol-free drinks? They’re too expensive

Alcohol-free versions often approach the same price as their alcoholic counterparts: and that’s hard for consumers to accept. What’s the way forward?

HTTPS://WWW.BEVERAGEDAILY.COM/ARTICLE/2025/01/23/ALCOHOL-FREE-DRINKS-WHATS-THE-ANSWER-TO-HIGH-PRICE-TAGS/

Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere

U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.

https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/data-shows-wine-decline-consumers-spending-less-drinking-less-rcna187628

Five white grapes you might not expect to find in Chile

While Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay take up the lion’s share of white grape plantings in Chile, producers from across the country are experimenting with more unusual varieties.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/five-white-grapes-you-might-not-expect-to-find-in-chile/

Top 5 findings from the SVB wine report

Silicon Valley Bank’s 2025 wine industry report, which analyses the state of the US market, suggests this “isn’t like any era” the trade has faced before. Roger Morris reports on the key takeaways.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/top-5-findings-from-the-svb-report/

Stop Asking Your Sommelier For ‘Funky’ Wine

If you drink natural wine or know someone who drinks natural wine, then you’ve likely heard the term “funky.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/stop-asking-for-funky-wine/

Italian TV Turns on Tuscany

A TV investigation into Tuscan wines is long on allegations but short on evidence.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/01/italian-tv-turns-on-tuscany

Putting Warning Labels on Wine Is a Long Process

It can take many years to add new health labels to the back of the bottle.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/putting-warning-labels-wine-long-process

Ideum presents digital Tasting Table & Wine Experience software

New interactive experience will be on show at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento

https://blooloop.com/technology/news/ideum-tasting-table-wine-experience/

How the Humble Vin de France Became a Beacon of Cool

Wine culture’s current It girl isn’t new, but it marches to its own beat, charming a new generation of wine drinker in the process.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/vin-de-france-wine-news-trends

Healthy or Hazardous? Unpacking Wine’s Latest Ride on the Wellness Roller Coaster

Consumers, understandably, are feeling the whiplash.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/wine-health-debate/

Beer sold in grocery stores drives higher sales in other categories

When a grocery store starts selling beer, its sales grow beyond just six-packs and cases: Households, and beer-purchasing households in particular, visit the store more frequently and increase their total monthly grocery expenditures, according to new Cornell research.

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/01/beer-sold-grocery-stores-drives-higher-sales-other-categories

Can You Turn Wine Into ‘Champagne’ With Your Sodastream?

Sorry, but that dream could quickly morph into a nightmare.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1762647/wine-champagne-hack-sodastream/

Wine Haunted by the Spirit of Premiumization

Market, younger consumers would benefit from approachable, affordable products

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/297396

Under-age alcohol drinking in the modern world

Now, worldwide, 18 years is the most common minimum age for alcohol consumption (see: Legal drinking age, which has a table and a map). By contrast, the United States of America sets 21 years, instead. This potentially makes things very difficult for them, if regulators and community groups want to do something about ensuring that this limit is adhered to.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2025/01/under-age-alcohol-drinking-in-modern.html

Non-Alcoholic Wine: Three Questions

Is non-alcoholic wine really wine?

https://wineeconomist.com/2025/01/21/dry-2/

Champagne sales sink because people don’t want to celebrate

Champagne sales have lost their pop as people around the world aren’t in the mood to say “cheers.”

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/food/champagne-sales-2024/index.html

Five Farms celebrates Ireland’s cream history

When it comes to growing his Irish cream liqueur brand Five Farms, founder Johnny Harte says it’s all about telling a story. Speaking to The Spirits Business, he shares plans for world domination by way of Glastonbury Festival.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/01/five-farms-celebrates-irelands-cream-history/

Could a pink powder sabotage California wine’s organic goals?

Firefighters battling the Los Angeles blaze are dropping a pink, powdered flame-retardant from planes in a bid to contain the disaster. But experts say such chemicals may have long-reaching consequences for agriculture. db investigates.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/could-a-pink-powder-sabotage-california-wines-organic-goals/

So Long, Chilled Reds. The “Big Red” Renaissance Is Upon Us.

It goes without saying that the “chilled red” movement has gone rogue.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/big-red-wine/

The ingredients in beer that are beneficial to health: how good is it?

Beer is consumed in a large part of the world

https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/fitness/2025/01/20/678e416246163f893e8b4573.html

Wine in history: Songs of wine and wine of songs

“The happiness that wine creates emerges most joyously of all in drink-fuelled singing.”

https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/drinking-song-wine

The ‘Genius’ Wine Hack That Has Us Scratching Our Heads

In a recent video, Jeff shows how he opens a bottle of wine by pushing the cork inside the bottle using a wooden spoon.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1767789/genius-wine-hack-has-us-scratching-our-heads/

The Red Flag You Should Never Ignore At A Beer Store

If you see beer bottles, cans, or cases sitting in direct sunlight, you definitely don’t want to purchase them.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1768528/beer-store-red-flag-window/

Surveys Show Anti-Alcohol Message Works …It’s Time to Respond

The damage done by Surgeon General will get worse

https://tomwark.substack.com/p/surveys-show-anti-alcohol-message-works?utm_medium=newsletter

Is organic wine a gimmick – or a saviour for the wine industry?

Why are organic wines seeing the biggest growth in the wine market – and which are the best? The Independent’s wine columnist Rosamund Hall finds out

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/organic-wine-sales-market-growth-b2685836.html

Could cannabis sales cannibalise wine?

Something about (Dry) January felt different this year. There was the usual blend of aggressively pro and con takes on the movement on social media, the expected headlines heralding a dry new era for wine overall amid shifting demographics and health concerns.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/could-cannabis-sales-cannibalise-wine/

The World’s Oldest Bourbon Was Once Owned By A Historic Celebrity

It’s full of bottles that exist in extremely limited quantities or have any number of intriguing stories or unique processes behind them

https://www.tastingtable.com/1765690/worlds-oldest-bourbon-jp-morgan/

What Do Experts Predict for the US Wine Market in 2025?

A new in-depth analysis has plenty to offer

https://www.insidehook.com/wine/experts-predict-wine-market-2025

What are lees in wine?

From that rich mouthfeel in your Chardonnay to those delicious brioche flavors in your Champagne and English sparkling wines, lees can bring significant influence to the texture and taste of a wine.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-are-lees-in-wine-ask-decanter-377513/

What Makes Estate Wine More Expensive Than Standard?

Imagine you’re standing in your favorite bottle shop trying to figure out how to decode the wine labels and decide which one to bring home.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1763725/why-estate-wine-expensive/

The big pour: Why large wine formats are soaring in popularity

From exclusive clubs to supermarket shelves, large-format wine bottles continue to captivate wine lovers worldwide. Martin Green explores the trend.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/the-big-pour-why-large-wine-formats-are-soaring-in-popularity-549432/

Here’s How Maker’s Mark Bourbon Got Its Famous Red Wax Drip

Standing amid an aisle of other liquor handles, consumers’ attention is immediately drawn to Maker’s Mark, whose caps are sealed with a drop of bright red wax.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1765237/makers-mark-bourbon-red-wax/

A Glimpse into the Wines of Campania

There is a beautiful array of wine selections throughout the region made predominantly of red wines from the Aglianico grape, but also a great white wine selection primarily found from the Fiano, Greco and Falanghina grapes.

https://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2025/01/wines-of-Campania.html

Why does the world have Three-Tier systems for alcohol supply?

The United States of America has a Three-Tier alcohol distribution system, so that each commercial bottle of wine has a producer, a distributor and a retailer; and I cannot see why it is compulsory to have the distributor.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2025/01/why-does-world-have-three-tier-systems.html

Are heavy wine drinkers responding to health warnings?

As Dry January comes to an end (without my participation) the alcohol industries, including wine, are still beset with health alarmism – and nervous of the consequences of further reduced consumption

https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/tim-james-are-heavy-wine-drinkers-responding-to-health-warnings/

I’m a server at a winery. Here are 5 things I wish more people would do when they come in for a tasting.

Here are five things I wish every guest at a wine tasting would do

https://www.businessinsider.com/things-people-should-do-at-wine-tasting-server-advice

What Temperature Does Beer Typically Freeze At?

One thing that is well-known about alcoholic beverages is that they can be quite difficult to freeze depending on their alcoholic proof or ABV (alcohol by volume).

https://www.thetakeout.com/1768170/what-temp-beer-freeze/

New On The Rocks

• Global Spirits’ On the Rockshas added a new ready-to-serve cocktail, the Lemon Drop Martini. The 20% abv cocktail is made with Effen vodka and elderflower liqueur with basil, lemon, and vanilla flavorings. The new permanent addition to the On the Rocks portfolio is now available in 375-ml. bottles nationwide. On the Rocks is among the leading ready-to-serve cocktail brands in the U.S. at an estimated 800,000 cases, according to Impact Databank.

The Science of Old Vines

To what degree does vine age influence wine quality? Winemakers and scientists explore the empirical and anecdotal evidence

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-old-vines/

The Japanese American experience in Lodi and California documented by Dorothea Lange

The first immigrants from Japan arrived in the Lodi area in 1869 to work in Delta sugar beet fields, and by the 1890s a growing number were playing an active role in the rapid expansion of Lodi’s vaunted agricultural industry, dominated by grapes.

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/The-Japanese-American-experience-in-Lodi-and-California-documented-by-Dorothea-Lange

Alcohol app could save 4,500 lives, study finds

A smartphone app designed to help people reduce their alcohol intake could save lives and cut hospital admissions, according to experts in Sheffield.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c334rk84zn5o

Falling consumption threatens Australia’s wine export rebound, industry body says

The lifting of trade tariffs by China triggered a surge in Australian wine exports last year, but it is unclear whether Chinese demand will remain strong after buyers have restocked, an industry body said

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/falling-consumption-threatens-australias-wine-export-rebound-industry-body-says-2025-01-29/

Why Ice Wines Are So Misunderstood — Plus 5 to Try Right Now

This sweet, concentrated wine, made in below-freezing temperatures, pairs with everything from briny anchovies and foie gras to creamy custards and fruit.

https://www.foodandwine.com/ice-wine-explainer-8781931

Why You Should Drink Vodka Within One Year Of Opening

It’s best to consume the liquor within a year or two for maximum quality.

https://www.chowhound.com/1769622/why-drink-bottle-vodka-one-year/

Nearly Half of Americans Plan to Cut Back on Alcohol in 2025

Meanwhile, purchases of nonalcoholic drinks are on the rise

https://csnews.com/nearly-half-americans-plan-cut-back-alcohol-2025

A Complete Guide to the Major Champagne Houses

Champagne can be divided into two major camps: the big houses and the grower-producers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/guide-to-major-champagne-houses/

14 Absolute Best Spiced Rum Brands

While spiced rum may feel like a modern spirit, it’s older than you might think.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1765375/best-spiced-rum-brands/

Is Older Wine Better Than Younger Wine? Wine Pros Weigh In

The truth about back-vintage wines versus youthful bottles.

https://www.foodandwine.com/older-wine-versus-younger-wine-8783994

PROSECCO VS. CRÉMANT: A GUIDE TO TWO SPARKLING WINE STYLES

Prosecco and Crémant are both sparkling wines, but their differences lie in production methods, flavor, and origin. Learn about the Charmat and traditional methods, the taste profiles, and the best food pairings for each wine.

https://www.millesima-usa.com/blog/prosecco-vs-cremant-a-guide-to-two-sparkling-wine-styles.html

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