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July 19, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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July 16, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-16-18
July 16, 2018
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07-16-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to take a beer-based trip through Vermont
How to Pair Wine With Hot Dogs
American Thirst: Three Homegrown Drinking Traditions We Think Are Foreign
AND MORE!
Why fighting it out for medals is vital for emerging wine countries count
If you were standing up in front of a wine education class and highlighting the countries famous for their wine production on a globe 10, 15 or 20 years ago then it would be a pretty quick exercise blocking out most of western Europe, North America, parts of South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The Chablis difference
Chablis occupied around 500 ha in the 1960s; now it has grown more than tenfold, to 5,600 ha. That’s 23 per cent of all Burgundy’s vineyards. Its unique variety is Chardonnay; its bestclimats are nuanced into a suite of Premiers Cru and Grand Cru names. All very reassuring; all very ducal; all very lustrous. But … all very misleading?
Why Some Winemakers Are Using Acacia Barrels
In California and Idaho, fermenting and aging in this oak alternative is catching on
Wine Spectator Announces 2018 Restaurant Award Winners
Magazine pays tribute to wine lists that excel, with honorees representing all 50 states and more than 75 countries
Check out winners near Franklin
THIS ARTIST PAINTS MASTERPIECES WITH WINE — TAKE A LOOK
“Wine is bottled poetry,” as the saying goes, but for one Bolivian artist, it is much, much more.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/this-artist-paints-masterpieces-with-wine-take-a-look/
WHY YOU NEED TO TRY ONE OF THE OLDEST WINES IN THE WORLD
Armenia is actually one of the oldest wine-producing regions on the planet
https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/why-you-need-to-try-one-of-the-oldest-wines-in-the-world/87488
Are Lower-Calorie Wines Actually Good for You?
Experts aren’t sold on new “better-for-you” booze.
http://www.health.com/food/low-calorie-wines
This Rosé Bottle Has A Scratch-N-Sniff Label
A wine whose label is offering more than just a good looks, however. Cocomero is a California rosé that has a scratch-n-sniff label, which actually smells like one of the key flavors featured inside the bottle.
https://www.refinery29.com/2018/07/203436/scratch-n-sniff-rose-cocomero-wine-watermelon
Have You Tried This Little Trick to Save Money on Cruises?
Pack a bottle of wine in your carry-on luggage. While policies vary amongst cruise lines, many allow guests to bring one or two unopened bottles of wine when they embark on the ship for the first time (unfortunately, the same rule doesn’t apply for beer and hard liquor).
https://www.southernliving.com/travel/can-i-bring-wine-on-a-cruise
American Thirst: Three Homegrown Drinking Traditions We Think Are Foreign
If you like shooting tequila with salt and lime, by all means go for it! Just don’t blame Mexico for your hangover.
DIY: ITALIAN ICE
What are “Tricolore Cubes” you ask? First and foremost, they’re ice cubes. Secondly, they’re designed to proudly display the colors of the Italian flag.
PAIRING SALSA WITH WINE
Each wine has been selected to complement both the spice factor and texture of each sauce, creating a well balanced, gastronomical fiesta for even the feistiest of palates.
New technology to shed light on faulty bottles
Optical spectroscopy might reveal some of the chemical secrets in wine
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/new-technology-shed-light-faulty-bottles
5 OUT-OF-THE-BOX WAYS TO USE ROSÉ
Rosé wine also has a few uses that might surprise you and make it a necessary staple on your summer drinks list.
The Best Italian Red Wines for Beginners
With estimates of between 500 and 600 grape varieties grown in Italy, it’s tricky to distill this iconic wine-soaked peninsula into basic baby sips.
Open a Beer Bottle With Another Beer Bottle
Now a video on Reddit shows you how to open a beer bottle with a beer bottle—or, if you’re clever, with just a bottle cap.
https://lifehacker.com/open-a-beer-bottle-with-another-beer-bottle-1827297354
How to Pair Wine With Hot Dogs
It can be tough to find wine that matches everyone’s preferred tastes, though, and with summer weather you also need a wine that can refresh without being heady.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/07/best-wine-hot-dogs.html
When Should You Decant Wine?
There’s no doubt decanting offers a visual flourish to serving wine. But did you know decanters can sometimes do more harm than good? We take a deep look at this powerful tool, what it does, and help tell you when to decant and when to keep it in the bottle.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/03/decant-wine/
Ramato, the Unexpected Rosé Alternative
American winemakers are embracing the northern Italian tradition of macerating Pinot Grigio must with its skins to produce copper-hued Ramato.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/03/ramato-wine-rose-alternative/
Appellations on wine labels can mean a little or a lot
Appellations on labels can tell consumers much about what’s under the cork or cap – or they may be of no use.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8488340-181/berger-on-wine-appellations-on
Getting to know Greek wine
Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, with records of wine production dating back to over 6,500 years ago.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2018/07/04/getting-to-know-greek-wine/
FRENCH VOLCANIC WINE REGION GAINS UNESCO LISTING
A mountain range of 80 dormant volcanoes on the doorstep of one of France’s central winemaking regions has been granted a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, an accreditation which will drive footfall and tourism in the area.
Seasonal Sherry — The Extreme “Natural” Wine
As the trend of “natural wine” continues to gain traction, fueled by a desire to experience wine that has been created with non-interventionist tactics, a new style of wine has emerged from Southern Spain that propels this concept to the extreme.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=200723
10 WINE POPSICLE RECIPES FOR EVERYONE
Red Wine Fudgesicles And More!
Does TCA develop after bottling?
Can TCA develop after bottling, and how does storage affect this?
Placing Wines by Category and Price
It used to be that there were two or three wine price categories
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/07/05/placing-wines-category-price
How to train your nose for wine – the kit that helps you become an expert taster
A good sense of smell is essential for wine tasters, and Frenchman Jean Lenoir’s aroma quiz can help beginners develop it
Campania the land of beauty and wine
Although wine was made in Campania since 800 BC by the Romans and Greek settlers (who brought with them Ancient Greek grape varietals), it wasn’t until 30 years ago that the region was transformed
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180705/lets-talk-wine-campania-land-of-beauty-and-wine
Wine suggestions for people who don’t like wines
Which wine style to choose?
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ DOUBLE-LAYERED WINE BOTTLE LAUNCHED
A German design company has launched what is claims is the “world’s first double-layer wine bottle” which keeps wine cold without the need to put it back in the cooler.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/worlds-first-double-layered-wine-bottle-launched/
Do icon wines undermine typicity?
When I was studying for the Master of Wine exam, the running joke (and reality) about my study group’s wines was that the Institute couldn’t afford the very best wines.
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1912
How and why our taste in wine at restaurants is changing
Our tastes in wine have changed over the past decade.
JAPANESE DOMESTIC WINE PRODUCTION ON THE RISE
Spurred on by Japanese wine’s growing global popularity, the country’s domestic wine production is rising gradually following a tightening of regulations that distinguish between wines made from locally grown or imported grapes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/japanese-domestic-wine-production-on-the-rise/
How to take a beer-based trip through Vermont
Hit the hoppy trails in a small state with serious brews.
https://www.boston.com/culture/travel/2018/07/07/how-to-take-a-beer-based-trip-through-vermont
5 Ways to Display Wine In Your Home
5 cool and creative ways to display and store wine in your home.
https://neighborhoodseen.com/5-ways-to-display-wine-in-your-home/
Top 10 Wine Producing Regions in The World
Every year there are more regions to add to the list of the world’s wine producers, several of which are in some quite surprising locations
https://www.fdfworld.com/drink/top-10-wine-producing-regions-world
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The Wonderful World of Wine 07-15-18
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