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Liquor Industry News 06-27-22
June 27, 2022
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
06-27-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Why You Should Be Drinking Your Red Wines Chilled
Fact or Fiction: Jose Cuervo Brought Us the Margarita
SJC ruling clears booze battle for ballot in MA
What to Know About Sustainable, Biodynamic, and Organic Wine — Just in Time for a Summer Tasting Trip
From the vineyard itself to the wine in your glass, here’s how to know you’re embarking on a sustainable experience.
Wine And Your Sign
LET ASTROLOGY HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT WINE TO MATCH YOUR TASTE AND PERSONALITY.
https://bestlifeonline.com/best-wine-zodiac-sign-news/
Massachusetts steps up DTC age compliance enforcement
If you ship wine directly to consumers (DTC) in Massachusetts, now would be a good time to confirm you’ve taken all the necessary steps to prevent the sale or delivery of alcohol to minors.
SJC ruling clears booze battle for ballot in MA
The state’s highest court on Monday cleared a proposal seeking to expand retail beer and wine sales for the November ballot after rejecting a legal challenge from a convenience store chain.
The Countries That Drank the Most Scotch In 2021
In 2021, the global exports of Scotch grew by 19 percent, skyrocketing the value of the industry well over 5 billion USD for an increase of $847 million in sales over the previous year.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/countries-that-drank-most-scotch/
Man claims red wine helped him to survive world’s deadliest fish
An encounter with a stonefish, the ocean’s most venomous fish, can be lethal – but Australian photographer Adam Clancy opted for red wine and whisky instead of medicine, and lived to TikTok the tale.
Why Ordering Wine by the Bottle at Restaurants is Better
There are a few good reasons to go for the whole bottle instead of ordering by the glass.
https://thetakeout.com/benefits-of-ordering-wine-by-the-bottle-at-restaurants-1849059520
DOES THE SOMMELIER HAVE A FUTURE?
Even before the pandemic, the future of the sommelier was uncertain.
https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/does-the-sommelier-have-a-future
The Reason Fancy Restaurants Prime Your Wine Glass
Fine dining is an experience, to say the least.
Are Empty Liquor Bottles the New Piggy Banks?
Could hoarding your cash in a liquor bottle help you save?
Georgian wine poised for growth in US market
Georgian wines are poised for growth in the US market, as consumers interest in skin-contact white wines in the US grows.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/06/georgian-wine-poised-for-growth-in-us-market/
20 Different Types Of Sparkling Wines Explained
Bubbly, fizz, sparkling wine — it all makes the same explosive (albeit, celebratory) sound when you pop a bottle.
https://www.tastingtable.com/897653/different-types-of-sparkling-wines-explained/?utm_campaign=clip
Why Is Proof Double the Percentage of Alcohol?
While browsing the shelves of your local liquor store, you’ll likely encounter one of two methods used to measure how much alcohol content a bottle has.
Why having a ‘beer gut’ may actually be good for you
Recent research could give new meaning to the term “beer gut.”
https://nypost.com/2022/06/15/why-having-a-beer-gut-may-actually-be-good-for-you/
New Gnarly Head
Delicato Family Wines’ Gnarly Head has teamed up with the Grateful Dead to release two new wines, set to hit shelves late this summer. The new releases are a Lodi-appellated Zinfandel featuring a version of the Dead’s Skull and Roses artwork on the label and a California Cabernet Sauvignon featuring the band’s Steal Your Face (lightning bolt skull) logo. The Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon both carry a suggested retail price of $12 a bottle and will be sent to distributors in July, with a planned retail launch for September.
Fact or Fiction: Jose Cuervo Brought Us the Margarita
Like most classic drinks, there’s not one clear origin story for the Margarita — but that hasn’t stopped bartenders and imbibers from making their best guesses.
A Wine Pro Explains Why You Should Never Rinse Your Wine Glass With Water at a Tasting
When it comes to wine tasting, there are a lot of unspoken rules:
https://vinepair.com/articles/never-rinse-glass-with-water-at-wine-tasting/
Why You Should Be Drinking Your Red Wines Chilled, According to Experts
Red wine is misunderstood. One of the most common misconceptions is that, unlike its white counterparts, reds are best served at room temperature.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Liquor Industry News 06-20-22
June 20, 2022
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
06-20-2022
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
‘Healthy’ Wine Labels Are Trying to Deceive You
These Are the 15 Oldest American Beers
8 Things You Should Know About Clase Azul
How Vermont Became New England’s Natural Wine Destination
Ever tried a glass of la crescent? What about marquette? In Vermont, lesser-known varietals are the wines of the future.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/wine/vermont-natural-wineries
How Ann Noble and the Wine Aroma Wheel Revolutionized the Industry
Ann Noble, PhD, an enology professor at University of California, Davis, organized wine descriptors into the first Wine Aroma Wheel.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/06/wine-aroma-wheel/
Deep sea hunters are battling to save wine ‘worth millions’ from WW1 wreck
A German U-boat sank the Libourne off the coast of Cornwall on September 29 1918, just six weeks before the end of the First World War.
The Absolute Best Ways To Store Champagne
Only a small percentage of any given vintage of Champagne improves with further aging. The best quality level of the top brands will improve over time when stored impeccably.
Intro to Valle de Guadalupe, the Napa Valley of Mexico
Mexico’s premier winemaking region has more than 100 wineries and a 188-year history of viticulture
https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/guide-valle-de-guadalupe-mexico-top-wine-region/
Diageo calls for injunction against Bulleit lookalike
Diageo is seeking an injunction to prevent the sale of Redemption whiskey in its current packaging after a recent lawsuit concluded that the bottle diluted Bulleit’s trademark.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/06/diageo-calls-for-injunction-against-bulleit-lookalike/
What Does ‘Supple’ Mean in Wine?
The word supple may make you think of the tactile feeling of velvet or soft, well-worn leather.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/07/supple-wine-meaning/
Italy The Only Top Wine Producer To See Growth In 2021
Italy produced 50.2 million hl of wine in 2021, up 2% on the previous year, ahead of France with 37.6 million hl (-19% due to adverse weather conditions) and Spain with 35.3 million hl (-14%).
https://www.esmmagazine.com/drinks/italy-the-only-top-wine-producer-to-see-growth-in-2021-175773
Mega Purple Is the Wine Ingredient Nobody Will Talk About
It’s the grape concentrate that many in the wine biz would prefer to ignore
https://pix.wine/the-drop/mega-purple-explainer/
Capstone California launched as the first dedicated California wine education program
Created by the Wine Institute’s California Wine Export Program with a team of international wine professionals, Capstone California, a California wine online certification and education program, is launched globally for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike
Myth vs. Fact: Direct-To-Consumer Alcohol Shipping
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Responds to Wine Industry Advisor Op-Ed
https://www.wswa.org/news/myth-vs-fact-direct-consumer-alcohol-shipping
These Are the 15 Oldest American Beers
Beer has a long history in the United States, with some brands dating back to as early as 1829 still thriving today.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/15-oldest-american-beers/
Moscato 101: Everything You Need to Know about Moscato Wine
Our guide to Moscato covers how to identify, taste, and savor this delicate, sweet wine.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/moscato-wine-guide
Is There Such a Thing as “Clean Wine”?
Hang around wine lovers long enough and you’ll likely hear the phrases “clean” or “unprocessed wine”—but do these buzzwords actually mean anything? We brought that question to an industry insider.
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/food/clean-wine-low-intervention-options/
What you need to know about New York State wines
Home to the city that never sleeps, the state of New York was napping for much of the last century, when it came to crafting wines that would tickle the taste buds of the world’s drinkers.
http://www.the-buyer.net/insight/what-to-know-about-new-york-state-wines/
8 Things You Should Know About Clase Azul
From the painted vessels to the liquid inside, it’s easy to see how Clase Azul embodies Mexican tradition.
New Ciroc
Diageo and Sean “Diddy” Combs have unveiled Cîroc Passion, featuring flavors including pineapple, mango, citrus, hibiscus, and others. The release will be supported by content featuring Combs’ new single Gotta Move On. The vodka’s bottle features purple and orange colors resembling the tones of sunset, with sleek gold lettering. Cîroc Passion is a permanent addition to the brand’s lineup and will be available nationwide for $30 a 750-ml.
Fresh, Crisp and Savory: The Indigenous White Wine Grapes of Northern Italy
Ubiquitous and often uninspiring, Pinot Grigio is the best-known Italian white wine. And while there are some good, and even great, bottlings, Italy has so much more to offer.
https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/19/best-italian-white-wine-northen/
Moulin-à-Vent Is a Revered French Region. Here’s Why
This Beaujolais cru has long been considered one of the best in the region
https://pix.wine/the-drop/moulin-a-vent-regional-guide/
‘Healthy’ Wine Labels Are Trying to Deceive You
Are organic, clean wines actually better than the rest?
https://thetakeout.com/clean-organic-healthy-wine-labels-try-to-deceive-yo-1849041800
What Actually Happens When Wine Ages on Lees?
Lees aging, also known as sur lie, which is French for “on lees,” is the process of letting white and sparkling wines mature and age on top of spent yeast and other particulate matter.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/10/wine-ages-on-lees-science/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
Franklin Wine Club Wines
A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.
Sounds pretty good these days.
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Weekly Newsletter
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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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