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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
07-20-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Beer … who are the big guys? And who are the largest small guys?
5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails
How Wine Gets Bubbly: Traditional Method vs. Charmat Method
Top 10 best-selling rum brands
Looking across our best-selling list, five of the 10 brands witnessed declines,
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-best-selling-rum-brands-3/
Tequila-based seltzer range launches in US
Described as “shaking up” the ready-to-drink market, Volley is a new Tequila-based seltzer made with 100% Blue Weber agave Tequila, sparkling water and organic fruit juice.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/07/tequila-based-seltzer-range-launches-in-us/
CONSTELLATION SELLS MEGA PURPLE TO VIE-DEL
This acquisition positions Vie-Del as a leader in the high-colour concentrate business.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/constellation-sells-mega-purple-to-vie-del/
CELEBRITY DRINKS APP SEEKS CROWDFUNDING
GrapeStars is an online marketplace where celebrities can promote their drinks directly to their followers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/celebrity-drinks-app-seeks-crowdfunding/
TOP 10 BEST-SELLING WINE BRANDS
The following pages show the wine brands that dominate the global market for now.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/top-10-best-selling-wine-brands/
7 Unexpected Ways to Use Vermouth in Cocktails
As a low-ABV option, vermouth is even delicious on its own — or with a splash of sparkling water.
A Five-Minute Guide to Modern Wine Terms
Like so many fields and interests, the world of wine is booby-trapped with jargon.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/food-and-drink/article/five-minute-guide-modern-wine-terms
In what ways do old and new wines smell and taste differently?
That depends greatly on the character of the wine, how young or old it is, and how it has been stored
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/in-what-ways-do-old-and-new-wines-smell-and-taste-differently
Making wine in Pembroke MA
Artis Winery in Pembroke makes half a dozen wines per year using grapes sourced from New York and California.
https://www.wickedlocal.com/photogallery/WL/20200706/NEWS/706009999/PH/1
Why don’t all wines have a vintage date on their label?
The year on the label lets us know when the majority of the grapes were grown and, consequently, the age of the wine in the bottle.
Never Serve Red Wine With Cheese And Other Nonsensical Wine And Food Pairings
Wine geeks firmly believe that there is a wine that matches up with absolutely everything, with the possible exception of Cheerios.
Tariffs on European Wine Backfire on US Wine Industry
The tariffs are now coming up for review by the US Trade Representative (USTR), who will decide whether to continue with the wine tariffs or cycle off wine and place the WTO awarded tariffs on other European products with the goal of pressuring the EU into ending the Airbus subsidies
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/08/tariffs-european-wine-backfire-us-wine-industry
CALIFORNIA HOTEL USES WINE-DELIVERING ROOM SERVICE ROBOT
Rosé, a three-foot robot which uses sensors to travel in the hotel’s lifts and corridors, can deliver groceries, towels and even pet treats to guests.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/california-hotel-uses-wine-delivering-room-service-robot/
What Winemakers Don’t Tell You About Making Wine
Let’s talk about what don’t winemakers tell you about making wine!
5 Easy Garnishes to Elevate Your At-Home Cocktails
Garnishes are a low-stakes investment with a quick and easy return.
How We Taste Wine Today
The tasting note, which is widely used to communicate about wine, is a promise of a distinct form of aesthetic pleasure.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/07/09/how-we-taste-wine-today/
CAMERON DIAZ LAUNCHES ‘CLEAN’ WINE BRAND
Called Avaline, the range comprises of two organic wines – a Spanish white and a French rosé, which went on sale across the US this week.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/07/cameron-diaz-launches-clean-wine-brand/
Beer … who are the big guys? And who are the largest small guys?
So we have two lists for you. The first shows the top 10 worldwide brands. The second, which I find more interesting, shows the top domestic brands – and there are craft firms in the top 10.
New Wine
Sonoma County-based Benovia winery has introduced Courageous Care Pinot Noir, a new bottling that honors those fighting Covid-19 and will raise funds for groups like Feeding America and Direct Relief. Retailing at $40, Courageous Care is a blend of fruit from two of Benovia’s Russian River Valley vineyards. A percentage of proceeds from every purchase will go to Feeding America, a national network of food banks, and Direct Relief, which provides personal protective equipment to medical teams.
Anheuser-Busch to Pay Record $5 Million Offer In Compromise for Trade Practice Violations Tied to Sports and Entertainment Sponsorships
Additionally, A-B’s importer and wholesaler permits were suspended for two days in Littleton, Colorado, and four days in Denver.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH “WINE EDUCATION”
The question of how we teach people about wine intersects with a preoccupation of mine, which is the task of using language in service of something to which it doesn’t seem intended
https://www.terrytheise.com/post/what-s-wrong-with-wine-education
How Wine Gets Bubbly: Traditional Method vs. Charmat Method
Two most common sparkling winemaking techniques
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-101-sparkling-wine/
Wine labeling controversy triggers class action lawsuit
Copper Cane LLC, based in Rutherford, Calif., purchases winegrapes from more than 40 Oregon vineyards to make Pinot noir and rosé under the brand name Elouan
New Wine Producing Region Recognized on Vancouver Island
A new area recognized for their grape-growing and winemaking on the label – the Cowichan Valley.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/07/10/new-wine-producing-region-recognized-on-vancouver-island
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.
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