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Liquor Industry News 05-23-22
May 23, 2022
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
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05-23-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
These Are the Rules for Ordering Wine at a Chain Restaurant
The Best Breweries in Every State, According to Yelp
8 of the Best Drinks-Inspired Candles
5 Great Virtual Wine Classes for All Levels
If you’re thinking about pursuing wine education, read this.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-education-classes-virtual
After an explosive decade, craft beer growth slows as industry matures
New beverage competitors are claiming shelf space. and the aftershock of the pandemic is still being felt.
Do you know what dry wine is and why it is called so?
What do you initially pay attention to when choosing a wine?
https://www.europeantimes.news/2022/05/do-you-know-what-dry-wine-is-and-why-it-is-called-so/
How One Startup Is Turning Tofu Waste Into Wine
More and more, brands around the world are applying eco-conscious practices to create their products.
9 Things You Should Know About Mionetto Prosecco
Among the many brands of Prosecco that line shelves, none stand out quite like Mionetto, with its dark olive bottle and perfectly placed orange sash.
https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-mionetto-prosecco/
8 of the Best Drinks-Inspired Candles
Rounding up our favorite drinks-inspired candles seemed like the perfect way to combine these two, so we tested these candles by lighting them at our desks and letting the aromas permeate the office.
The States That Drink The Most Beer
With the abundance of choice American consumers have when browsing the shelves of their local liquor stores, beer remains a nationwide favorite.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/beer-consumption-by-state-2022/
An Alcademics Study of Liquor Bottle Weights
Since 2009 I have been weighing liquor bottles before recycling them. I was up to 1226 bottles weighed and decided it was about time for me to analyze the data.
https://www.alcademics.com/2022/05/an-alcademics-study-of-liquor-bottle-weights.html
“All Italian White Wines Taste Alike”
It might be that some people have expectations of bigger, bolder flavors.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2022/05/all-italian-white-wines-taste-alike.html
Why Ancient Greeks Mixed Wine With Seawater
Mixing Greek wine and seawater may sound unappealing today, but it is a winemaking practice that goes back to Ancient Greece and was later adopted by the Romans.
https://greekreporter.com/2022/05/09/why-ancient-greeks-mixed-wine-with-seawater/
Does Your Palate Agree With That Wine Rating?
There are as many flaws — or vagaries — associated with scores.
https://southfloridareporter.com/does-your-palate-agree-with-that-wine-rating/
How This Wine Lover Spotted a Market Gap and Turned It Into a Million-Dollar Business
A subscription box company that allows customers–primarily women–to try two or three 187ml bottles of sparkling wine and champagne brands each month.
Varietal vs. Terroir
If I’m looking to communicate what a wine is like, I’ll choose varietal
https://tomwark.substack.com/p/varietal-terroir?s=r
Baja California on the Rise: Getting to Know Mexico’s Top Wine Region
Unlike most wine regions, the lack of rules governing winemaking in Baja California results in an astonishingly diverse array of wines, including sparkling wines, atypical blends, and those from delicate grapes that unexpectedly succeed in Mexico’s mostly inhospitable climate, such as Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo.
https://vinepair.com/articles/baja-california/
Here are the signature wines for the top 25 wine-producing countries
While most countries produce a variety of wines, they also have a signature export wine and grape variety.
https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2022/05/09/top-25-wine-producing-countries/9707797002/
What Does ‘Riddling’ Mean in Wine?
One of the eight-plus steps used to transform still wine to sparkling is ridding, or remuage in French.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/05/10/riddling-sparkling-wine-term/
Why Boxed Wine Is Better Than Bottled for Certain Drinkers
Glass is out. Get your wine straight from the bag in a box.
https://thetakeout.com/why-boxed-wine-is-better-than-bottled-for-certain-drink-1848900148
The Best Breweries in Every State, According to Yelp
If you’re looking to find your new favorite brew this Craft Beer Week, or if you already have your favorite and you’re just looking to try something new — here are the best breweries in every state to help you on your journey.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/best-breweries-according-to-yelp/
New Franzia
Franzia is debuting new patriotic-themed packaging ahead of Memorial Day. The seasonal box design is exclusively available on Franzia’s top selling Chillable Red 5-liter and 3-liter boxes. The Wine Group is backing the launch with Americana-themed merchandise such as a Franzia wine backpack, which holds a 5-liter box of Franzia with an opening for the pour spout. The limited-edition stars and stripes Franzia box will be available nationwide from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July. Franzia is the top wine brand in volume terms both globally and in the U.S.
Prosecco brand ditches word ‘Prosecco’ from its bottles
Valdobbiadene DOCG fizz producer Col Vetoraz has intentionally chosen to omit any reference to Prosecco on its sparkling wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/05/prosecco-brand-ditches-word-prosecco-from-its-bottles/
What Does a Wine Consultant Do (And How Can You Become One)?
The vague job title of “consultant” often begs the question: What does this person actually do?
https://www.winemag.com/2022/05/12/wine-consultant-job-tips/
Dragonvine: The Latest Novel from Steven Laine
We previously read and enjoyed Steven Laine’s previous book “Root Cause” so we were thrilled to receive a review copy of his next novel called “Dragonvine.” Once again, wine played a major role in the the story.
https://winetastingbliss.com/2022/05/dragonvine/#
New RTD
Campari has launched a new ready-to-serve Negroni in select retailers across the U.S. The cocktail—an equal parts blend of Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth—comes in at 26% abv and is rolling out in a 375-ml. bottle that contains roughly four servings. In addition to select retail availability, Campari’s ready-to-serve Negroni is also available on ReserveBar and through Drizly. Campari’s namesake bitter grew 7.5% last year to just under 200,000 cases in the U.S. according to Impact Databank.
The Italian wine list has evolved in America. But is Italian wine in danger?
But now that the once supremely unencroachable Italian restaurant scene here is now being gently however consistently elbowed by the growing tide of internationally focused concepts, Italian wine is not growing in tandem.
https://dobianchi.com/2022/05/12/best-italian-wine-program-us/
SYRAH VS SHIRAZ: AN OVERVIEW OF THIS ICONIC GRAPE VARIETAL
Shiraz, as it is typically known in the new world (also known as Syrah in the old world), offers a juicy and fruit-forward profiled wine
https://www.smallwinemakers.ca/syrah-vs-shiraz-red-wine/
Why Can’t I Ship Alcohol Through the USPS?
Current USPS laws are getting in the way of customers’ desires and producers’ bottom lines. But why can’t the USPS deliver alcohol?
https://sovos.com/blog/ship/why-cant-i-ship-alcohol-through-the-usps/
Chinese drinkers popped record Champagne in 2021, and here’s why
Champagne exports to China last year have hit record levels since 2018, and here’s why.
https://vino-joy.com/2022/05/13/chinese-drinkers-popped-record-champagne-in-2021-and-heres-why/
The Enduring Appeal of Buttery Chardonnay
Rich, decadent styles of Chardonnay are still as popular as ever with drinkers
https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/buttery-chardonnay-trend/
These Are the Rules for Ordering Wine at a Chain Restaurant
From dives to chain restaurants, there are plenty of watering holes that focus predominantly on spirits and beer.
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-at-chain-restaurants/
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
05-16-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine-Buying Tips for People Who Are Running Late
Jack Daniel’s debuts Bonded Series
7 Things You Should Know About Shock Top
How did the ancient technique of aging wine in amphorae become trendy?
The observant and thirsty among you will have noticed the word “amphora” popping up on wine shop shelves and restaurant wine lists in the last few years.
7 Things You Should Know About Shock Top
If you see an orange hued 6-pack adorned with a personified orange slice with a wheat mohawk and sunglasses, you’ll know a bottle of Shock Top is in close vicinity.
Why Is There Sediment in Wine and Is It Harmful?
You might occasionally come across tiny solid particles at the bottom of your glass.
https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/why-is-there-sediment-in-wine-and-is-it-harmful/
Thirty-Something Alcoholic Beverage Drinkers Still Trending Toward Wine
Wine consumption is on the rise among thirty-somethings according to a survey of 1,578 U.S. frequent beverage alcohol consumers (adults who drink one or more types of beverage alcohol 2-3 times a month or more often) conducted by LDA Opinions in March 2022.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/258337
People Horrified By This 23-Step Guide Of Turning A Doll Into A Wine Glass
Nothing beats a glass of wine after a long, hard day at work. Unless it’s from a wine glass made from a doll’s head, of course.
Coalition urges definition for American single malt
A trade body is calling on the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to establish a standard for American single malt whiskey.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/05/coalition-urges-definition-for-american-single-malt/
Celebrities tapped for RTD cocktail brand
Stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, John Cena and Vanessa Hudgens have created bottled cocktails under the Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits brand.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/05/celebrities-tapped-for-rtd-cocktail-brand/
What You Need to Know About Chianti Classico’s UGAs
Approved by Chianti Classico Consorzio members in June 2021, the 11 production zones offer more specificity of origin for Gran Selezione wines
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-chianti-classicos-ugas/
Jack Daniel’s debuts Bonded Series
Brown-Forman-owned Jack Daniel’s has revealed two bottled-in-bond whiskeys as its first super-premium line extensions in 25 years.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/05/jack-daniels-debuts-bonded-series/
A Visual Guide to Lugana DOC Wine Styles
The Lugana DOC region is located on the southern side of the hyper-picturesque Lake Garda.
https://vinepair.com/articles/lugana-doc-wine-infographic/
Explore the Wine Region of Queretaro, Mexico
Queretaro’s landscape and climate might not seem like ideal growing conditions with its summer hail storms, but if you look around the world, some of the best wines come from semi-arid climates and high elevations.
https://www.epicureanexpats.com/wine-region-of-queretaro/
Why Are Wine Bottles Green?
Wine bottles are quite different from bottles for other beverages. Besides their rather unusual volume of 0.75 liters, they have unique shapes and special colors. But why is that? Why are wine bottles green?
https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/why-are-wine-bottles-green/
Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine?
Let’s explore.
https://cannigma.com/cannabis-news/if-weed-was-wine/
New Zealand bounces back with positive prediction for 2022 vintage
Following a challenging 2021 vintage, with production figures down 19% on the previous year, the latest New Zealand vintage is on track for a come-back, db heard at the annual trade tasting which took place in London yesterday.
Vineyard in spring sunny day in New Zealand.
A look inside the Fresno State Winery
The Fresno State Winery is the largest commercial winery on a university campus in the entire country.
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/a-look-inside-the-fresno-state-winery/
New Smirnoff Ice
Diageo has released Smirnoff Ice Poco Pico variety pack, the latest extension to the flavored malt beverage brand. The 12-pack contains Spicy Tamarind, Mango Chili, Pineapple Jalapeño, and Spicy Margarita-flavored drinks, all at 4.5% abv. The Smirnoff Ice versions of these flavor follow last fall’s Smirnoff Seltzer Poco Pico 12-pack, which contained the same flavors in hard seltzer form. The new 12-pack is available for a suggested price of $16.
Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts
Late spring frosts caused the Bordeaux 2021 vintage to decrease by 14% year-on-year to just 3.77 hectolitres, according to the regional industry body.
Oregon Heat
As temperatures rise the state may not be able to continue to produce its signature style.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/05/heat-threatens-oregon-pinot-noir
Does Wine Breathe In Barrels
Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks.
https://beveragedynamics.com/2022/05/04/does-wine-really-breathe-in-barrels/
75% of Bordeaux wines with no added sulphites showed faults
The researchers first measured the total SO2 in all the wines. “Only 43 out of the 52 wines supposedly without added sulphites met the regulatory threshold of 10 mg/L
Around the world with Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is one of wine’s greatest commercial successes ever.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/around-world-sauvignon-blanc
California winery gets stick for banning kids at weekends
Concannon Vineyard in the Livermore Valley, near San Francisco, has banned visitors from bringing children and infants to its winery at weekends. And not everyone is happy about it…
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/05/california-winery-gets-stick-for-banning-kids-at-weekends/
To Drink Better, Wine Lovers Need to Look Beyond the Bottle
Why do we drink wine? Usually, because it tastes good. It’s also relaxing, pleasurable and a social lubricant. It’s rarely because of our health, which makes the more recent phenomenon of wine as part of health and wellness practices somewhat baffling (although it’s admittedly not entirely out of line with America’s historically complicated relationship with alcohol).
https://www.winemag.com/2022/05/05/healthy-wine-drink-responsibly/
What the Supreme Court Leak Could Mean for the American Wine Industry
Wine is and always has been political.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/05/06/supreme-court-leak-women-wine/
Wine-Buying Tips for People Who Are Running Late
No time for a wine guide? Well, then, this wine guide is for you!
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/wine-buying-tips-for-people-who-are-running-late
Orvieto, Italy’s Classic White Wine
Umbria is a region in central Italy that is just to the east of Tuscany and is the only landlocked region throughout all of Italy.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS*-North American Sommelier Association
Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild
Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy
Italian Wine Maestro-The Vinitaly International Academy (First Class In USA)
Italian Wine Scholar IWS*-Wine Scholar Guild
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