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10-21-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
‘Weed moms’ are the new ‘wine moms’
What’s in Your Wine?
Sam Adams Is Releasing a $200 Beer That’s Illegal in Over a Dozen States
PUT ‘CHEMGRO’ ON WINES PRODUCED USING PESTICIDES
“Why is it that it is organic that has to be certified; it should be the other way round should, it should state that it is chemgro,”
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/10/put-chemgro-on-wines-produced-using-pesticides/
Sutter Home Winery Inc. Sues New York company for allegedly misusing “Napa Cellars” trademark
Sutter Home Winery Inc. is suing a New York-based wine company for up to $2 million for alleged trademark infringement for misusing the Napa Valley company’s trademark “Napa Cellars,” according to the lawsuit.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=220569
Winery websites at the heart of lawsuits over ADA compliance online
ADA compliance online remains something of a gray area, though, because there are no established standards for how to make a website ADA compliant
Hey, White Claw fans. You’ve got alcohol all wrong.
Why does alcohol have to be healthy? Why can’t it just be recreational?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/04/hey-white-claw-fans-youve-got-alcohol-all-wrong/
‘Alcoholic Tide Pods’: Everyone is very confused about the newest way to drink whisky
That’s right: They’re alcoholic Tide Pods.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alcoholic-Tide-Pods-Everyone-is-very-confused-14497570.php
5 Must-Have Bottles For A Memorable (And Successful) Wine Tasting Party
You could do a wine tasting party for friends pretty easily. Or you could give it some effort and do a wine tasting party for friends right.
Is alcohol RUINING your looks? Expert reveals the tell-tale signs of ‘wine face’
alcohol is a ‘key offender’ into why your face could start to see signs of ageing.
Ireland’s favorite liquor revealed and it’s not Irish whiskey or gin
Sorry whiskey and gin lovers but it seems that Ireland has a strong penchant for a more unlikely spirit with vodka coming on top as Ireland’s favorite liquor.
https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irelands-favorite-liquor
11 Things You Should Know About Heaven Hill Distillery
The largest family-owned and operated distillery in the U.S. It’s also the second-largest holder of barrels in the world, and one of the country’s largest spirits suppliers.
A TV Series Chronicling Anheuser-Busch Family Story Is Coming
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 101 Studios, the studio behind hit cable TV show Yellowstone, is developing the series entitled Under the Influence.
A Wine Guide to Hawaii, Island by Island
Hawaii also boasts a handful of homegrown wineries.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/07/hawaii-wine-guide-island-by-island/
The three inventions that created the modern wine world
Whenever anyone discusses the history of wine, three men generally go unmentioned
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/three-inventions-created-modern-wine-world
Are Wine Ambassadors Worth the Time and Money?
The role of the ambassador has been expanding in the last 10 years.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2019/10/are-wine-ambassadors-worth-time-and.html
RIBERA DEL DUERO COUNCIL APPROVES DO STATUS FOR WHITE WINE
315 or so producers across the DO to produce and sell white wines using the DO label on the bottle. Previously, white wine production in Ribera del Duero was limited to one protected geographical indication, Castilla y Leon IGP, and accounted for less than 3% of the region’s wine production.
THIS IS RIOJA’S ‘FIRST’ OFFICIAL SINGLE VINEYARD WINE
Called Canterabuey, it is the first Rioja wine to gain a Viñedo Singular certification.
How Red Wine is Made
Red wine production requires no cooking or ingredients besides grapes, yeast and, usually, sulfur dioxide as a preservative.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/08/how-red-wine-is-made/
Whiskey Pods Are Tailor-Made for American Drinkers
The pods drew quick comparisons to everything from Jell-O shots to Gushers fruit snacks, in addition to the laundry-detergent capsules that became a meme in 2018 after several dozen teens ate them on YouTube.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/10/scotch-pods/599662/
Sam Adams Is Releasing a $200 Beer That’s Illegal in Over a Dozen States
The brewery describes it as having “a deep, rich, malty smoothness reminiscent of a vintage Port, Cognac, or fine Sherry.”
IN STOCK SOON!
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/sam-adams-utopias-2019
Tanqueray launches Citrus Heart cocktail bitters
La Pietra, of Sub Astor in São Paulo, collaborated with Diageo global cocktailian Lauren Mote to create the Tanqueray No. Ten Tropical Citrus Heart Bitters inspired by ingredients from the Amazon rainforest.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/10/tanqueray-launches-citrus-heart-cocktail-bitters/
Catena Branches Into Natural Wine
Argentinian winery Bodega y Viñedos Catena is launching La Marchigiana, a trio of natural wines that pays homage to the Catena family’s winemaking roots in 19th-century Italy. The limited-production bottlings of Criolla Chica, Chardonnay, and Bonarda are fermented and aged in tinajas, traditional clay pots like those used by winery founder Nicola Catena when he arrived in Argentina from Le Marche, Italy, more than 100 years ago. Each of the three varieties is a 2017 vintage, now available in the U.S. through MundoVino, a division of Winebow, retailing at $35 a 750-ml. The Catena brand sells approximately 165,000 cases annually, according to Impact Databank.
Sonoma County wineries continue the grape harvest using backup power
The preemptive power shutdown to help curtail potential fires comes at a crucial time as wineries are taking in late red grape varieties into their crush pads along the North Coast
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/10152465-181/many-sonoma-county-wineries-have
Autolysis: When Yeast Die for the Wine Drinker’s Pleasure
When yeast have completed their primary task and fermentable sugars have turned to alcohol, the energetic yeast begin to rest and settle to the bottom of the fermentation vessel. Many styles of wine require winemakers to then rack, or move, the wine into another vessel and away from a majority of the yeast.
https://growlermag.com/autolysis-when-yeast-die-for-the-wine-drinkers-pleasure/
Everything You Need to Know About Hosting a Fall Wine Tasting Party
Here’s what you need to know for a successful sipping soiree.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/209195/wine-tasting-party-tips/
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Virginia Wine
Virginia ranks sixth in the nation’s top wine-producing states
https://vinepair.com/articles/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-virginia-wine-infographic/
Meet Bolé, Italy’s Newest Sparkling Wine Made In Romagna
Bolé is the first expression of Novebolle, Italy’s newest Spumante DOC, and is part of a larger cultural project designed to put Romagna on the map.
Are Restaurant Wine Pairings Worth It?
In theory, it’s a fun and liberating way to experience drinks that you might otherwise not sample, thoughtfully paired with each dish.
https://vinepair.com/articles/are-restaurant-wine-pairings-worth-it/
How Wine Importers Are Reacting to Trump’s New Tariffs
A silver lining for consumers is that though the price of some wines will almost certainly increase, overall, wine drinkers shouldn’t see the full cost of these import duties.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/wine-importers-reacting-trumps-tariffs-162524278.html
Boston Needs to Reform Its Liquor Licensing Laws. Here’s How
The prohibitive cost of a liquor license creates an enormous barrier to entry and perverse incentives.
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/10/10/liquor-license-reform/
Introducing The Oenobeer, A Cross Between Beer And Wine
Oenobeer, a new type of liquid that tastes something like a mix between beer, wine, and mead.
Baker’s Bourbon
Beam Suntory has revamped Baker’s Bourbon, keeping its seven-year age minimum and proof, but switching the whiskey to a single barrel bottling. The 53.5% abv Bourbon will also receive new packaging featuring the specific age of the barrel, the warehouse where it aged, and the barreling date. The new single barrel Baker’s will retail at $60. To commemorate the change, the company is also releasing the first limited-edition Baker’s bottling—a 13-year-old single barrel expression—positioned at $99 a 750-ml. Both the newly rebranded Baker’s and the brand’s limited-edition whiskey are now available across the U.S. Baker’s had U.S. volume of 7,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
CARLSBERG UNVEILS ‘WORLD’S FIRST’ PAPER BEER BOTTLE
The bottle forms part of Carlsberg’s Together Towards Zero initiative, which includes a commitment to reach zero carbon emissions and a 30% reduction in its “full-value-chain carbon footprint” by 2030.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/10/carlsberg-unveils-worlds-first-paper-beer-bottle/
Pliny the Elder, the First Wine Critic and Why He Still Matters
He may have also been one of the first wine critics.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/10/pliny-the-elder-first-wine-critic/
Why you don’t put wine in a blender, and the other wine gaffes of ‘Succession’
Should we all be hyper-decanting?!
America’s Favorite Wine Grapes
What do Zinfandel, Riesling, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc all have in common? Well, for a start, none of them even make the top 10 of America’s favorite wine grapes.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/10/americas-favorite-wine-grapes
Blind Tasting Wine Is a Cool Party Trick That’s Professionally Invaluable
The ability to identify a wine “blind” might seem like little more than a party trick to those outside the wine trade, but many industry professionals believe it’s an invaluable skill.
https://vinepair.com/articles/blind-tasting-wine-professionals/
Guided Bug & Wine Pairing
Like a wine and cheese pairing, minus the cheese (and plus the bugs)!
https://www.atlasobscura.com/experiences/guided-bug-wine-pairing
What’s in Your Wine?
Wine has a reputation as a simple, one-ingredient drink. But that all-natural street cred can be misleading.
‘Weed moms’ are the new ‘wine moms’
Parents.com told ABC News’ Good Morning Americathat more moms are opening up about their marijuana use than ever before.
https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2019/10/weed-moms-are-the-new-wine-moms/
How some white wine is actually made from red grapes
Grape juice in itself always comes white, as the skin is responsible for the color which ends up in your glass.
https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/how-white-wine-actually-made-17058274
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
10-14-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Meditation Can Make Your Champagne Taste Better
US to impose 25% tariff on single malt Scotch and MORE!
Hershey’s and Yuengling make chocolate beer
An Introduction to Five of Australia’s Cool-Climate Wine Regions
A look at five of Australia’s cool climate wine regions and the wines to get to know in them.
https://vinepair.com/articles/australias-cool-climate-wine-regions-infographic/
Sterling Vineyards 375 ml Aluminum Bottles
Sterling released these bottles for summer sipping, but they will be perfect all year long
Hard Seltzer Is Killing The Market
The millennial-driven focus on drinking “healthy” and less frequently has driven interest in these beverages.
14 Things You Should Know About Baileys
Baileys is now one of Ireland’s most successful exports.
What Are Those Holes On Top Or Cork Capsule
A friend told me that preservatives are injected into wine corks through the foil capsule or plastic sleeve, as indicated by the small holes in the seal. This seems unlikely to me. Is it true?
Those tiny holes in the capsule sure cause a lot of confusion! No, they are not a sign of something injected into the bottle, nor are they there to let the cork breathe.
Rather, those tiny perforations act as a vent to allow air to escape when the capsule is being put on the bottle. They allow for a tighter, wrinkle-free fit without any air trapped in the capsule.
An Interview On The Pros And Cons Of Alcohol Studies And Warnings
There is a movement to get the U.S. Federal Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to expand its mandated health warning on beverage alcohol to include rotating messages linking alcohol consumption to cancer.
The Dos and Don’ts of Partying at Wineries, According to People Who Work There
So let’s say you find a tasting room that does accept groups or host parties. How do you know what to do and avoid at your event?
Cîroc adds limited edition White Grape flavor to range
Released for the festive season, Cîroc White Grape is distilled five times before being infused with a blend of “ripe white grapes” and “other natural flavors”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/10/ciroc-adds-limited-edition-white-grape-flavour-to-range/
Climate change is changing the flavor of French wine
Records going back 700 years show that Burgundy’s wine grapes have been feeling the heat of the past three decades.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/09/wine-harvest-dates-earlier-climate-change/
What Part of Reality Are You Missing? Augmenting Smart Packaging
What are customers looking for in wine packaging that most wineries are ignoring or missing at this point?
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/09/30/what-part-of-reality-are-you-missing
The Price of State Control for Wine
How prices compared in Pennsylvania – a state where all alcohol is sold via state-owned stores – with the rest of the country.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/10/the-price-of-state-control-for-wine
Wine labels on the brain
A recent study rooted in neuromarketing shows that designers and consumers may have different ideas about ‘good’ design
https://packagingeurope.com/wine-labels-on-the-brain/
Is Beer Gluten-Free?
This article examines the gluten content of beer and how much gluten is in several main types, as well as whether any are safe for individuals with celiac disease.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-beer-have-gluten
ARE FARMHOUSE ALES ACTUALLY MADE ON FARMS?
Not anymore, but they used to be.
Farmhouse ales used to exist out of necessity. For centuries, drinking beer was safer than drinking water. European farmers needed a beverage that was low enough in alcohol so they could still accomplish their daily tasks, while also gaining a bit of sustenance; thus, the farmhouse ale was born. These beers are traditionally made with ingredients found on the farm and can be a bit funky and smell like straw or hay. Farmers would usually brew these beers in the winter and then drink them through the entire growing season up until the point of harvest.
Farmhouse ales were all but dead until the craft beer industry revived them. You’ll most often see them on brewers tap lists around harvest time. It’s unlikely now that your average farmhouse ale was actually made on a farm, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious.
New Jack
Jack Daniel’s is introducing Tennessee Apple, a blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and apple liqueur. Launched this month, Tennessee Apple is at 35% abv and is in national distribution in 50-ml., 375-ml., 750-ml., and 1-liter bottles, retailing for $27 a 750-ml. It joins Tennessee Honey and Tennessee Fire in the Jack Daniel’s flavor portfolio. Tennessee Honey and Fire combined for over 1.1 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
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Hershey’s and Yuengling make chocolate beer
The 4.5% ABV brew will be available on draft only
https://nypost.com/2019/10/02/hersheys-and-yuengling-make-chocolate-beer-where-to-find-it/
It’s Impossible to Define ‘Sessionable’ in Craft Beer
Definitions of “session beer” abound on the Internet, from stories of sustaining World War I shell factory workers, to low-proof beers that pair well with weed.
https://vinepair.com/articles/craft-beer-session-definition/
A beginners’ guide to pairing beer and food
Why not pair these fancy dishes with beer?
https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/10/02/beginners-guide-pairing-beer-food-gabf/225227/
US to impose 25% tariff on single malt Scotch and MORE!
The US government revealed its intentions to impose a 25% import tariff on EU goods, including single malt Scotch whisky, single malt Irish whiskey, liqueurs, cordials and wine on 18 October 2019.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/10/us-slaps-25-tariff-on-scotch-whisky/
Trump’s proposed cheese and wine tariffs rile Europeans
Do new U.S. wine tariffs mean the end of most $10 European wine?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/do-new-us-wine-tariffs-mean-the-end-of-most-10-european-wine/
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MASTER OF SCOTCH’ COURSE LAUNCHED
Claiming to be the first set of “specialized and rigorous” qualifications dedicated to Scotch
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/10/master-of-scotch-course-launched/
THE WINE AMBASSADORS ACADEMY – A NEW INITIATIVE IN EDUCATION
No stuffy classrooms and boring lectures, this is about interactive, business-orientated sessions given by MWs, MSs and wine experts at the top of their game, whose objective is to help you learn the most about a specific region or wine in a dynamic environment.
https://wineambassadorsacademy.com
Bartenders Are Giving Portugal’s Historic Rainwater Madeira a 21st-Century Reboot
Rainwater Madeira is usually made with Tinta Negra Mole grapes, and is fresh-tasting and medium dry.
For beer or sparkling wine, stop trying to pour away the foam
Foam acts as a slow-release valve for a beer’s delicate aromas. Not to mention the other excellent thing about foam: its texture.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/For-beer-or-sparkling-wine-stop-trying-to-pour-14486597.php
Which Wines Have the Least Sugar?
Love a glass of wine, but monitoring your sugar intake? Get ready to say “cheers” to these options!
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/ultimate-wine-guide/wine-least-sugar
Measuring Wine’s Apathy Problem
Wine has an apathy problem in restaurants. Only 31 percent of diners order wine first when they sit down for a meal, while the rest choose beer or spirits to get things rolling
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=220477
Priorat Reds Raise the Question: Style or Identity?
From its modern inception, Priorat has generally been a burly wine, rich and alcoholic, as garnacha and cariñena, also known by their French names grenache and carignan, can often be. Yet over the last 20 years it has rarely stayed the same.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/03/dining/drinks/wine-review-priorat-reds.html
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Exploring The Controversial Category
Back in 2014, when the new category of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione was launched, the response was…complicated.
How Meditation Can Make Your Champagne Taste Better
Meditation techniques for your next wine tasting
https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/03/meditation-make-champagne-taste-better/
Boldly going where no palate has gone before: A Star Trek wine tasting
The inaugural collection of Star Trek wines includes a 2016 Chateau Picard Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux and a 2017 Special Reserve United Federation of Planets Old Vine Zinfandel.
5 Vineyard Experiences That Go Beyond Your Typical Tasting
In this age of experiential and photo-op-driven journeying, more and more travelers are looking to find the unexpected in their winery and wine region visits; many are not necessarily all about the grapes.
https://www.vogue.com/article/vineyard-experiences-that-go-beyond-your-typical-tasting
TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2019
Wine Enthusiast Top 100
We Have Many In Stock!
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/top-100-best-buys-2019/
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