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Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is the industry ready for CBD wine?
American producers are making the current wine problem worse
Have We Hunted the Beer Whale to Extinction?
Kir Royale Vs Kir Imperial: What’s The Difference?
It’s a lot easier to list what kir royales and kir imperials have in common than what they don’t
https://www.tastingtable.com/1559051/kir-royale-vs-imperial-difference/
The Trick To Fixing Bad Wine Is Probably Already Sitting In Your Wallet
All you need to do is clean your penny, drop it into a glass or decanter with the foul-smelling wine, swirl it around a few times, and remove the penny. And voila! That formerly stinky wine will smell, and taste, good as new.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1558867/fix-bad-wine-add-penny/
These Are the 14 Most Important Wine Blends To Know, and Why They Matter
Some of the world’s most iconic wines are blends of multiple grapes, but the story goes deeper than that. Here’s what to expect from each.
https://www.foodandwine.com/best-wine-blends-explainer-8624271
AB InBev adds ‘US farmed’ labels to some of its beers
A selection of AB InBev brands will soon feature a label that identifies the beer’s ingredients having been ‘US farmed’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/04/ab-inbev-adds-us-farmed-labels-to-some-of-its-beers/
The Difference Between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Explained
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are two of the most recognizable grape varieties in the world of red wine.
https://vinepair.com/articles/difference-between-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-explained/
How Big Tequila is fighting to make sure you never fully know what’s in your margaritas
The founders of Tequila Matchmaker are on a mission to help consumers identify “additive-free” brands. Problem is, no one can agree on what that means.
A thoroughly researched volume to square up to the neo-temperance lobby
Tony Edwards’ conscientious new book takes aim at the Prohibitionist turn in public health messaging on alcohol.
https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/the-very-good-news-about-wine
Woodford Reserve ‘undermined’ union efforts
Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve distillery violated labour laws by awarding pay rises and giving away bottles of Bourbon to workers, a judge has ruled.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/04/woodford-reserve-undermined-union-efforts/
Next Century Spirits acquires Nue Vodka
North Carolina’s Next Century Spirits has purchased six brands from Southwest Spirits & Wine (SSW), including its first vodka and gin.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/04/next-century-spirits-acquires-nue-vodka/
No More Regrets: The Ultimate Solution To Beating Hangovers
Alcoholic beverages – albeit wine, beer, spirits, etc – have a toxic byproduct from the alcohol called acetaldehyde.
https://www.wineponder.com/no-more-regrets-the-ultimate-solution-to-beating-hangovers/
LVMH says champagne sales are down because people aren’t partying like they used to
The luxury giant attributes the retrenchment to “normalization of post-Covid demand”
https://qz.com/lvmh-earnings-champagne-1851415890
Have We Hunted the Beer Whale to Extinction?
Just a few years ago, brewers could reliably expect hundreds of enthusiasts to swarm their special releases. Today, beer whales—and their attendant hype—are few and far between.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/craft-beer-whales-brewery/
What exactly is a ‘salmon-safe’ vineyard?
Rather than signifying a wine estate that is protected from the dire threat of unruly fish, salmon-safe certification proves that a wine producer protects the water quality of its surrounding lakes, streams or rivers. db gets the lowdown.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/04/what-exactly-is-a-salmon-safe-vineyard/
What Is an IPA? Everything You Need to Know About the India Pale Ale
Love them or hate them, IPA beers are here to stay.
https://www.foodandwine.com/ipa-beer-guide-8635074
American producers are making the current wine problem worse
In other words, a wine labeled “American” can be one-quarter from anywhere in the world!
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/04/american-producers-are-making-current.html
History of Moscato Grapes
For many it is their go-to wine while others shy away from it, thinking it will be cloyingly sweet.
https://verovino.com/vero-blog/moscato-d-asti-italian-wine-grapes-sweet-muscat
New Crustal Head
Infinium Spirits has extended Crystal Head Vodka into the spirits-based RTD category with new Espresso Martini and Cosmopolitan cans. The pair are at 20% abv and come in 100-ml. cans for a suggested retail price of $5. Both cocktails are made using Crystal Head’s flagship vodka mixed with coffee, chocolate, and agave for the Espresso Martini, and cranberry juice, lime extract, and triple sec for the Cosmo. Both are available in select markets across the U.S.
What’s behind canned wine’s rotten egg smell? Cornell team IDs culprit
There is also the unfortunate fact – and there is no gentle way to put this – that canned wine occasionally smells like rotten eggs.
Retsina Is The Traditional Greek Wine Made From Pine Resin
Made from pine needles, the libation wasn’t always respected in wine circles, has been mixed with Coca-Cola, and is often cheaply sold
https://www.tastingtable.com/1561168/retsina-traditional-greek-wine-explained/
Understanding the 4 Main Types of Gin, According to Experts
Understand the different styles of gin beyond London Dry.
https://www.foodandwine.com/4-main-types-of-gin-8634463
Growing Greener
10 ways to enjoy wine while being kind to the earth
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/sustainable-wine-guide-environment-043024
6 Best Wines to Serve at a Dinner Party, Etiquette Experts Say
FROM YOUR EVENT’S START TO FINISH, HERE’S WHAT TO OFFER YOUR GUESTS.
https://bestlifeonline.com/best-wines-for-a-dinner-party/
Why ‘Wine’ Made From Soda Will Taste Like Regret
Making wine at home can be risky if you’re inexperienced.
https://www.mashed.com/1564445/dangers-turning-soda-wine-viral-trend/
A Complete Guide to Every Type of Martini
Even when made at its most straightforward, the Martini is one of the most personal and argued–over cocktails in the canon.
These are the wine regions in jeopardy due to climate change, study says
How climate change is affecting the wine world
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/climate-change-wine-region-elimination-study/
What To Consider When Choosing Wine To Cook With, According To An Expert
Using wine as a cooking ingredient can transform a meal from ordinary to extraordinary; however, there are tips you need to consider when cooking with wine, such as which wine to choose.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1564712/how-to-choose-wine-cook-with/
Liquor Stores Look to Sell Off Nips Ahead of New Ban
Miniature liquor bottles will no longer be sold on Martha’s Vineyard starting next week, with a ban on the so-called “nips” set to go into effect starting May 1.
https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2024/04/25/liquor-stores-look-sell-nips-ahead-new-ban
Prosecco 101: A Guide to the Budget-Friendly Bubbly
No, it’s not Champagne — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t toast with it.
https://www.foodandwine.com/prosecco-guide-8638622
Wine Gadgets: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Unnecessary
It’s high time for us all to hit pause and take a deep breath — because the vast majority of wine professionals would like to have a word with you.
Grey Goose debuts ultra-premium vodka
Bacardi-owned Grey Goose vodka has launched a new expression, Altius, which is filtered at subfreezing temperatures.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/04/grey-goose-debuts-ultra-premium-vodka/
New JAM
Napa-based JaM Cellars is adding two new wines to its Butter brand, a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, both California appellated. Retailing in the below-$20 segment, the Butter range also includes Chardonnay, ButterCans, Butter Bubbles, and Butter Cab. The Butter brand, led by its Chardonnay, has been over 900,000 cases in the U.S. in recent years.
Which cocktails are best for air travel?
How does flying affect our senses, and how can brands and consumers be mindful of these effects when choosing beverages at altitude? David T Smith offers some insight.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/04/which-cocktails-are-best-for-air-travel/
Is the industry ready for CBD wine?
CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/04/is-the-industry-ready-for-cbd-wine/
Over the line: The complexities of US cross-state-border AVAs
In a place as vast as California, AVAs can create distinctions in wines. Consumers can understand the differences between Napa and Sta. Rita Hills, for example. But when it comes to cross-state-border AVAs – a somewhat common occurrence in the Pacific Northwest – what is the impact on both regional marketing and labelling laws?
https://www.decanter.com/learn/over-the-line-the-complexities-of-us-cross-state-border-avas-524354/
An Expert Explains Why You Should Think Twice Before Mixing Beers
Mixing beers together isn’t a completely foreign concept — a black and tan cocktail relies on combining a light and dark beer together.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1565867/why-not-mix-beers/
Napa Green’s Roundup ban underscores controversy behind Sonoma County’s ‘certified sustainable’ vineyards
95% of Sonoma County’s vineyards are certified-sustainable. Here’s why that’s controversial.
IMPORTED FOREIGN BULK WINE: THE DIRTY SECRET NO ONE IN CALIFORNIA WINE IS TALKING ABOUT
According to the Gomberg Fredrikson Report, nearly 68 million gallons of foreign bulk wine was imported by California wineries in 2022
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