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Liquor Industry News 08-05-19
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-05-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
PRINTER INK COSTS 10 TIMES MORE THAN VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
The ink was also found to be more expensive than both Brent Crude Oil and Chanel No.5 perfume.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/printer-ink-costs-10-times-more-than-vintage-champagne/
IS ALL NATURAL WINE ORGANIC?
The short answer to your question is no, but let me explain. Natural wine as a term is not regulated, and several definitions exist. According to Raw Wine, the premier festival devoted to wine we might call natural, “no legal definitions of natural wine currently exist, but various official-ish ones do, set by groups of growers in various countries, including France, Italy and Spain.” These official-ish definitions state that growers should practice organic or biodynamic farming, but, due to geographic diversity and other factors, a winery is not required to be certified organic in order to produce what it calls natural wine. Because of this, one cannot guarantee that every bottle of natural wine is indeed organic.
The moral of the story is that if your goal is to drink organic wine, either make sure the wine is certified as such, or do your research. Many producers say the reason they can’t officially label their wines “organic” is because certification is so expensive. That means it’s on you to make sure you’re buying wine and supporting farmers you believe in.
Woman transforms wine-stained outfit into ‘genius’ tie-dye look
With the help of her friends, Walton ordered more wine from the bar and soaked her jumpsuit in the sink to create an impressive tie-dye pattern – another SS19 trend to tick from the list.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/woman-wine-race-day-outfit-tie-dye-120107557.html
How to travel the world according to your taste in wine
The particular fusion of grapes, climate and wine-making processes all come together to anchor the memory of that particular destination for years to come.
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-wine-countries-a4194041.html
The Best Wine Cocktail Recipes for Your Wedding Bar Menu
Between red wine spritzers and champagne punch, these wine cocktail recipes can be the exact answer you were looking for when it comes to finalizing your bar plans.
https://www.brides.com/gallery/best-wine-cocktail-recipes
Rosé Prosecco Doesn’t Actually Exist—But It Will Soon
Nearly 200 producers of Prosecco in Italy make a rosé sparkling wine. But there’s a catch: They cannot legally call it Prosecco.
https://fortune.com/2019/07/21/rose-prosecco/
PINA COLADA WINE PUNCH
It has all of those classic pineapple and coconut flavors mixed with sweet moscato wine for one heck of a refreshing party punch.
https://www.missinthekitchen.com/pina-colada-wine-punch/
Hot brand Josh Cellars propels Napa Valley’s Joseph Carr Wines from near bankruptcy to success
Napa Valley-based Joseph Carr Wines has rocketed to production of nearly 3 million cases this year, and plans call for that to grow to 5 million in coming years.
From Apollo 11 engineer to winemaker
He’s been at the helm of Henry Estate Winery ever since, producing award-winning wine in the heart of the Umpqua Valley.
What is the point of replica wines?
The bargains on offer from Replica Wines, a young company based in Colorado, are quite similar. Buyers of its $20.00 Retrofit can get four bottles for the price of one bottle of Far Niente, the Napa wine on which it is based.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/what-point-replica-wines
9 Things You Should Know About White Claw Hard Seltzer
Wondering what the hype is about?
6 expert tips for reading a beer label
I surveyed several local experts for tips on how to select the perfect craft beer.
Campari: a brand history
Campari’s global sales are around 3.5 million cases, but that could grow exponentially if you think of the success of Aperol that has boomed thanks to the popularity of Prosecco
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/campari-a-brand-history/
WORLD’S FIRST SPARKLING WINE MADE IN COMPLETE DARKNESS LAUNCHED
Called Untouched by Light, the fizz is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Slovenia’s Gornja Radgona region picked on “moonless nights”.
THE ART OF WINE
Fine art and fine wine are enjoying a golden age at auction.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-the-art-of-wine/
GIN MADE FROM PEAS COULD LIMIT SPIRIT’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Unlike wheat, peas do not need nitrogen fertiliser, which can result in air and water pollution.
Vodka’s Super-Premium Leaders
Cheez-It and a boxed wine company are teaming up.
House Wine and Kellog are partnering to sell a wine-and-Cheez-It box — that’s a box of red wine and box of Cheez-Its, not Cheez-it flavored wine — for a limited time.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/23/business/cheez-it-wine/index.html
How To Find Great Wine At A Grocery Store For Under $20
Whether at a local package shop or a warehouse-sized superstore, superior wines are waiting to be hauled in at the $10-$20 range. In fact, survey after survey shows that even those with so-called ‘sophisticated’ palates, fail to reliably recognize the difference between a $50 bottle and a $15 when tasted blind.
What The White Wine Emoji Says About How We Communicate In 2019
This week the The Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) will meet at the Microsoft Campus in Washington State, and before it rests the proposal for a white wine emoji.
What the Supreme Court Said—and Didn’t Say—About Wine
Direct shipping advocates, who believe the laws in 37 states forbidding out-of-state retailers from shipping wine are unconstitutional, have said the decision effectively renders those laws dead. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America issued a statement saying, basically, that nothing has changed.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-the-supreme-court-said-and-didn-t-say-about-wine
This Is the Easiest (and Most Fun!) Way to Make Wine Slushies
Rabbit Freezeable Cocktail Maker
Yao Ming’s post-NBA retirement plan in the Napa Valley’s wine business falls victim to China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US products
Yao Family Wines’ export business dropped by half over the past year
Should the FTC allow the Gallo/Constellation deal?
Gallo is already the largest wine producer in the world. In April, it agreed to buy 30 wine brands from Constellation for $1.7 billion. But the Federal Trade Commission is holding up the sale, presumably to see if it would make the wine industry less competitive.
Woodford Reserve adds wheat whiskey to line-up
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is available globally. The expression is based on “historical recipes” but is influenced by the core Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/woodford-reserve-adds-wheat-whiskey-to-line-up/
You’ve Probably Never Tried the World’s Most Popular Liquor
Baijiu has been around for thousands of years.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/chinese-baijiu-liquor
TEQUILA AND MEZCAL TRENDS
The appetite for agave shows no sign of diminishing. With the likes of Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney, pop star Justin Timberlake, singer Rita Ora and Sex and the City’s Chris Noth putting their names behind Tequila and mezcal, the influence of celebrities in the category is marked.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/in-focus-tequila-and-mezcal-trends/
TECH STARTUP DEVELOPS APP THAT CAN TRANSLATE WINE LABELS
Artificial intelligence reads and interprets the content and augmented reality projects the new text back onto the label, right in front of you.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/tech-startup-develops-app-that-can-translate-wine-labels/
The Most Popular Beer Brands in America (Map)
Bud Light is the most searched-for beer in 22 of the 35 states with data available
New Pinot Noir
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new Pinot Noir label. Fighting Chance Pinot Noir ($26) is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir, 8% Petite Sirah, and 2% other red varietals, all sourced from such Santa Barbara County vineyards as North Canyon, Cat Canyon, and Fiddlestix. The new brand, which is now available nationwide, is made by winemaker Adam Poirier, who’s been with Treasury since 2016. Treasury’s California portfolio also includes the Sterling Vineyards, Stags’ Leap, and Beringer brands.
American Breweries Survived Prohibition by Making Near-Beer, Baby Formula, and Ice Cream
A handful of breweries found clever ways to stick it out, shifting gears (sometimes literally) to produce other products
8 Things to Do With Leftover Rosé Wine
Assuming you don’t feel like drinking your leftover rosé, there are a number of good uses for it.
https://vinepair.com/articles/8-things-to-do-with-leftover-rose-wine/
A Beginner’s Guide to Champagne
Champagne can feel confusing at times, and for good reason. It involves a complicated winemaking process and a dictionary of French terminology.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/23/a-beginners-guide-to-champagne/
When it comes to cheese and wine pairings, this expert has Gouda advice
How to pair wines — from sparkling to dessert — with the best cheeses from California to Italy.
How good is canned wine?
Eduardo Dingler explores the growth in canned wine sales in the USA, and now the UK – and at $25 dollars a can in some cases, it’s not just the house wines…
https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/canned-wine-405876/#9U7yYEC4ic6MZLvK.99
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-winemakers-analyze-ph-and-its-impact-on-wine/
Wine Snobs Don’t Want to Share
At the event, people we don’t know hold out a glass and say, “I’ll have a glass of that.”
https://www.uexpress.com/miss-manners/2019/7/24/wine-snobs-dont-want-to-share
Pros and Cons of Private Labeling
The private label market is now at 8 to 10 percent of market penetration,
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217164
Protecting vineyards with drones
Aerial drones could eventually help Washington farmers recoup some of the $80 million a year in crop damages caused by birds.
https://news.wsu.edu/2019/07/22/protecting-vineyards-drones/
Gum Drops and Candy Hearts are … grape varieties?
The story of flavored grapes started improbably in 1964
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-22/gum-drop-grapes-candy-hearts-murray-family-farms
“Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, celebrates Golden Age of Porn
Tank Garage Winery is excited to release “Skin Flick,” a skin-fermented white wine blend, to celebrate the Golden Age of Porn, an era of decadent glamour and sexual revolution back in the late-’70s through early-’80s.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newreleases/?go=getArticle&dataId=217115
Diageo to debut Walking Dead whiskey
The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been launched under Spirits of the Apocalypse – a “strategic alliance” between Diageo and Skybound Entertainment, the firm behind The Walking Dead comic series.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/diageo-to-debut-walking-dead-whiskey/
Jack Daniel’s and Shoe Surgeon unveil bespoke trainers
The collaboration saw the Shoe Surgeon team create sneakers inspired by elements of Jack Daniel’s branding.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/jack-daniels-and-shoe-surgeon-unveil-bespoke-trainers/
FACEBOOK TO ENFORCE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR ALCOHOL POSTS
Any businesses that post content related to the sale or transfer of these protest must restrict their content to those aged over 18. Facebook also told CNN that this also referred to any Facebook groups set up for the sale of alcohol and tobacco products.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/facebook-to-enforce-age-restrictions-for-alcohol-posts/
NANOTECHNOLOGY ‘KEY TO REMOVING WINE FAULTS’, RESEARCHERS FIND
The use of tiny magnetic nanoparticles may be key to removing faults such as smoke and cork taint from wine easily and safely, researchers in Australia have said, after success in removing proteins and unwanted aromas.
Home renovation unearthed hidden beer cans worth thousands of dollars
When the family discovered that one of the columns on his front porch was full of empty beer cans and whiskey bottles, it was actually great news
https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/valuable-beer-cans-home-renovation-kansas-city
4 Good Red Wines For Beginners
Here are four good red wines that aim to please
How to Tell if Wine is Corked
Pair Cheese With Sparkling Wine
A growing trend and a very rewarding one too if you can get the perfect match
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/pair-cheese-with-sparkling-wine/
WINES FROM SPAIN ENDORSES SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Joining its sister programs, French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar, the Spanish Wine Scholar will provide an advanced and comprehensive specialisation study and certification program
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/wines-from-spain-endorses-spanish-wine-scholar-program/
This Bar Built A White Claw Claw Game Machine
Forget pool tables and trivia, at this Arizona bar, drinkers entertain themselves playing a unique game machine.
5 Reasons To Love The Wine Industry Right Now
Why choose wine with its unique and sometimes enervating lineup of challenges?
A fantastic wine from each state in the U.S. to try this summer
All 50 states in the union produce wine from grapes, fruit or honey, and this summer is the perfect time to try a bottle from each one.
https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/the-best-summer-wines-to-try-from-all-50-states/
Inside Asolo: The ‘Other’ Prosecco DOCG Sparkling Wine Region
The Asolo DOCG region is located an hour north of Venice.
Intermittent Fasting and Alcohol: Can You Combine Them?
This article examines how alcohol affects intermittent fasting and reviews whether certain drinks are better than others.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-and-alcohol
The 500 Milestone
For whatever reason, the cow horns are the only known container that transforms raw manure to the rich humus that is BD 500.
https://winecampblog.com/journal/2019/7/24/the-500-milestone
New DOCG
DOCG #75 is in for 🇮🇹 now we can sleep in tightly…🙄 Wine Scholar Guild news #boston #italianwine #winelover 🍷
“At the beginning of July the DOC Tullum/Terre Tollesi in Abruzzo was elevated to DOCG. The DOC was originally created in 2008.
Although this area has long-standing winemaking tradition, this DOC is rather obscure and considerably small. The area under vine accounts for less than 25 ha (60 ac). There are currently only two producers using the Tullum DOC designation and the total production accounts for about less than 100,000 bottles. According to the consorzio, the DOCG will soon attract more producers to invest in this area.
The DOC allowed for a wide range of grapes and styles. Following the introduction of the DOCG however, the grapes and wine styles allowed have been restricted to Montepulciano (labeled as Rosso) and varietal Pecorino and Passerina. A spumante (Chardonnay based) is still allowed under the DOCG.”
New 90+
Latitude Beverage has expanded its portfolio of California wines, adding two new releases to its 90+ Cellars brand and one to its Magic Door brand. To 90+ Cellars, the company has added Lot 179 Pinot Noir ($12) and Lot 173 Cabernet Sauvignon ($27). The latter is a St. Helena, Napa Valley-sourced wine that will be released as part of the brand’s Collector Series. Latitude’s third new California wine is a Rutherford, Napa Valley-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon for the Magic Door brand ($27).
The secret to picking the perfect bottle of wine might be on the back label
Shopping by the importer whose label is on the back of the bottle has been a savvy wine hack for decades, a decoder ring for consumers to suss out quality amid the ever-expanding and always changing world of international wine options
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2019-07-24/how-to-pick-wine-label-secret-tips
How to Wine, Dine and Stay Fit
You’re a wine professional. You’re surrounded by wine, and chances are you have a chance to consume quite a bit over the course of a day.
https://abalancedglass.com/30-days-of-discovery/2019/guestposttimliuwineanddine
Free Flow Wines Celebrates Milestone 10 Year Anniversary
Free Flow Wines is now the leader in sustainable alternative packaging solutions for the wine industry, providing kegging and canning services for over 180 winery partners out of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Sonoma, CA
10 Things You Should Know About Sassicaia
How did one wine make such large waves?
https://vinepair.com/articles/sassicaia-italy-wine-guide/
Wine-infused pasta is cooked in giant cheese wheel
The pink fettuccine is prepared tableside in a flaming cheese wheel and served with parmesan and truffles.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-pasta-in-nyc-2018-9
5 Ways to Become a Better Wine Taster
It takes years to become a real wine expert. It takes years of preparation and commitment. Nevertheless, here are five ways to help make anyone a better wine taster.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-ways-to-become-a-better-wine-taster/
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Liquor Industry News 07-29-19
July 29, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-29-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
10 Easy Vodka Cocktails Because Summer
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is for Everyone Now—Yes, Even You
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
Mac And Cheese With Beer!
It’s summer—and yes, everything this time of year is a little bit better when you have a can of beer by your side.
https://tasteofcountry.com/beer-macaroni-cheese/
Jack Daniel’s adds beer barrel-finished whiskey to Tasters’ line
Jack Daniel’s has extended its Tennessee Tasters’ Selection experimental whiskey range with the launch of two expressions: Barrel Proof Rye and Reunion Barrel #2.
Top seven best-selling speciality spirits
The burgeoning low-alcohol movement and growing popularity of the apéritif occasion have helped take speciality spirits global. We look at the brands taking the category by storm.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-seven-best-selling-speciality-spirits-2/
BREAKING BAD STARS LAUNCH MEZCAL
Joining a host of celebrities associated with tequila brands, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are the latest to move into the drinks industry with agave spirits.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/breaking-bad-stars-launch-mezcal/
BARREL-FERMENTED ALBARINO TO BECOME URUGUAY’S PRICIEST WHITE WINE
Pioneer in top-end wine production from Uruguay, Bodega Garzón is to make a flagship white wine from Albariño fermented in a cigar-shaped oak barrel, potentially from this year’s vintage.
Hennessy Sangria Recipe
If you’re looking to kick your sangria up a notch, check out this simple Henny Sangria recipe that your friends and family will certainly love at the next cookout.
Hashing Out A New Language For Wine: Show, Don’t Tell
The wine times, they are a-changin’. Here are three ways we can see it clearly
Bronco, Gallo & other large wineries dominate Napa County with 70% of permitted production
While the name “Napa” has come to represent pinnacle of American ultra-fine wine ,in reality, 45% of the permitted production is vested in two companies with budget wine reputations — Gallo and Bronco.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=101240
Germany Might Be Producing the Best Pinot Noirs Available Today
Today Germany has 29,000 acres of Pinot Noir, the third most plantings in the world after France and the United States—and now American wine drinkers are taking notice.
https://fortune.com/longform/germany-pinot-noir/
Winemaker Demands To Know What’s In The Wine
No-one was tackling the alcohol-free wine sector to cater to the next generation of wine drinkers who don’t want to consume alcohol.
Wine Science Cafés are great
Anyone can meet to discuss the latest ideas of science that are impacting wine sector.
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2019/07/14/wine-science-cafes-are-great-at-least-i-think-so/
Popping prosecco’s bubble
ustralian farmers want to export more to Europe’s half a billion people. But they risk losing the right to market their products as prosecco, feta and parmesan.
After changing the grape name to glera in 2009, the European Commission wanted to register Prosecco as a GI in Australia in 2013, but the bid failed after Australia argued it had adopted the name because it was a generic variety name like chardonnay.
Top five best-selling ready-to-drink brands
As consumers seek convenience, the ready-to-drink sector has been quick to meet this demand with a torrent of new, innovative offerings. We look at the brands dominating the category.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/top-five-best-selling-ready-to-drink-brands/
White Claw Rips Into Craft Beer Sales
On their own, hard seltzer sales increased nearly 211 percent
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Love Red Wine But Hate the Stains It Leaves on Your Teeth? Wine Wipes Can Help
People with strong enamel and not a lot of plaque can emerge from a wine bar with a relatively clean smile, but for those of us without those markers of exceptional dental health, red wine usually leaves dark, unsightly stains.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/588237/red-wine-stains-wine-wipes-clean-teeth
Chiaretto: The Italian Rosé Wine
Chiaretto rosé wines are made from a majority of the Corvina grape, with some Rondinella and Molinara.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2019/07/15/chiaretto-the-italian-ros-wine/#239897734f64
15 Helpful Words for Talking About Wine
Many wine authorities believe that a wine should be described as specifically as possible, breaking it down into a group of flavor and aroma components that, when all put together, describe the totality in the glass.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/dining/drinks/wine-terms.html
Top 10 Cannabis Infused Drinks Producers
Here is the list of top 10 cannabis-infused drinks producers and their products, every cannabis lover must try.
https://cannabisdrinksexpo.com/en/blog/insights-68/top-10-cannabis-infused-drinks-producers-111.htm
Wasps may save California vineyards from ‘invasion’ by Chinese fly
Tests to see if tiny wasps can fight off an expected ‘invasion’ of California vineyards by the spotted lanternfly, which is indigenous to China, are underway at the University of California Riverside.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/spotted-lanternfly-wine-california-420744/#SSV5bi7oL8hiUAJp.99
New Streaming Service Could Modernize The Spirits Industry By Getting Viewers To Shop While They Sip
Spirits Network will run as on-demand video programming for paid subscribers with content ranging from original historical documentaries and reviews and how-to’s — presented by hosts like Minnick — to rebroadcasted interviews with celebrities dishing on their favorite drinks.
Can Champagne help to beat Wrinkles?
Champagne contains antioxidants and cellular activators such as organic acids, minerals and vitamins, which are said to help to slow down the ageing process and repair the skin.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/can-champagne-help-to-beat-wrinkles/
New Wine Video Game
Hundred Days promises to follow the “entire winemaking process.” With the keys to a new winery, you’ll need to make decisions about vines, soil, yeast, harvesting, bottling, sales, and even marketing.
https://www.destructoid.com/hundred-days-is-a-video-game-about-making-wine-560817.phtml
Amorim combats counterfeiting with NFC-enabled corks
Leading cork producer Amorim has released a new range of bartop stoppers, which incorporate near field communication (NFC) technology to tackle counterfeiting.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/amorim-combats-counterfeiting-with-nfc-enabled-corks/
ITALY NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST WINE COUNTRY
The survey compared 30 different wine producing nations to see how they stacked up when it comes to the quality of its wine output, wine tastings, vineyard visits, and the cost of travel and accommodation.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/italy-named-worlds-best-wine-country/
LOUD NOISE SUPPRESSES OUR ABILITY TO TASTE
A professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford, said venues that play their music too loud are at risk of dulling diners’ taste buds.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/spence-loud-noise-suppresses-our-ability-to-taste/
ORCHARD PIG CIDER LAUNCHES “THE ULTIMATE STY-CATION”
Painted pink, “the world’s first portable piggy home” can accommodate 12 people and sleep two, equipped with “all the necessities for a night under the stars”
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/orchard-pig-cider-launches-the-ultimate-sty-cation/
Will the Supreme Court’s Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?
While the issue at hand was narrow in scope, the decision may have larger consequences for the wine market, including opening the door to challenges to laws that ban wine retailers from shipping to customers in other states.
What’s next for three-tier after the Supreme Court’s Tennessee retailer decision?
Don’t make too many bets three-tier will open up after the Tennessee retailer decision; we’ve been down that road before
Special La crema
Jackson Family Wines will introduce a special bottling of La Crema this fall. Created as part of La Crema’s 40th anniversary celebration, the special edition Russian River Valley Pinot Noir was made by current winemaker Craig McAllister in collaboration with La Crema’s founding winemaker Rod Berglund, now co-owner and winemaker of Joseph Swan Vineyards. It will roll out in limited quantities this autumn. La Crema will also host an anniversary celebration at the winery’s estate at Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley on August 17.
Where was Wine Invented?
Many will think that the Romans invented wine – This is not the case though they added a great deal of advancing some of the viticulture practices and of course broadening its fan base as they expanding their empire.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/where-was-wine-invented/
Does Alcohol Evaporate from Cooking Wine?
Just about everyone, including many professional chefs and backyard grillers, believes that all the alcohol added to a meal during the cooking process evaporates (or dissipates), leaving behind only a faint aroma and subtle taste.
I Tried Tomato Wine and Lost
Could wine taste like this and be made out of tomatoes and still be wine?
https://prohbtd.com/read/i-tried-tomato-wine-and-lost/
Zonin USA, Inc. Announces Name Change and a Growing Portfolio
Italy’s largest privately-owned wine company, is pleased to announce that as of July 15, 2019 the name will formally be changed to 1821 Fine Wines & Spirits, A Zonin Family Company.
https://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataId=216826
Wine Influencers and Thinking Like a Consumer
When it comes to wine marketing where we rarely stop and think like a consumer.
https://spitbucket.net/2019/07/16/wine-influencers-and-thinking-like-a-consumer/
Information about organic wines and production practices could be counterproductive.
Consumers are more willing to pay for wine that comes with an organic or organic grape label, but providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines.
https://www.farmprogress.com/equipment/wine-industry-may-have-trouble-oversharing
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
It’s tough for them to make decisions on buying grapes and investing in supply when they don’t know if the sale will be authorized,
Time to declare sweetness levels in wine
How much information do consumers need to know about their wines? Robert Joseph argues that sugar levels, at the very least, should be declared.
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/time-declare-sweetness-levels-wine
Taste & Terroir: A Recipe for a New Kind of Vodka
The terroir (geography, climate, weather) of the fields in Poland where its premium-grade Polska Rye is grown — and its impact on the taste of vodka.
GLOBAL WINE PRODUCTION REACHED HISTORIC HIGH IN 2018
Global wine production in 2018 reached one of its highest levels since 2000 with a total volume of 292mhl, an increase of 17% compared to the volume recorded in 2017.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/global-wine-production-reached-historic-high-in-2018/
FOUR LAWSUITS FILED OVER US ALCOHOL SHIPPING LAWS
Branding the law “unconstitutional”, it ruled that states must treat in-state and out-of-state alcohol businesses in the same way. It also called the residency rules for corporations based outside the state who wished to get a retail license “extraordinarily restrictive”.
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
How much sulfites are in wine and how do they affect you? Let’s get to the bottom of sulfites in wine.
What Is Fortified Wine? Types, Benefits, and Downsides
In addition to its higher alcohol content, fortified wine boasts a unique flavor and aroma that sets it apart from regular varieties.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fortified-wine
When will California become too hot to grow wine grapes?
Without major intervention, Napa County can expect to see 15 days a year with a heat index (also known as the “feels like” temperature) exceeding 100 degrees by the middle of this century.
Substitutes for wine in your fine cooking
Need to know what to substitute
https://www.dailypress.net/life/features/2019/07/substitutes-for-wine-in-your-fine-cooking/
Bonterra Organic Vineyards Launches New Brand: The Elysian Collection
The Elysian Collection offers elevated wines from certified organic grapes, and Bonterra’s legacy of conscientious farming practices ensures that consumers discover articulated flavors and a consistently high level of quality in the bottle.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/07/17/bonterra-organic-vineyards-launches-new-brand
Why we need ethical fine wine
Jane proposes a new approach for how we categorise fine wine, with the emphasis on environmental sustainability and social responsibility…
The history behind the great Australian red blend
Who was the originator of the “great Australian red” blend, the cabernet shiraz? I recently read a claim that Yalumba was the originator – and another that the cabernet shiraz blend is unique to Australia.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/07/17/the-history-behind-the-great-australian-red-blend/
Zinfandel Deserves More Respect
IT’S OFT-MISUNDERSTOOD, BUT IT’S REALLY A VERSATILE RED WINE FOR ALL SEASONS.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/zinfandel-deserves-more-respect
A Concise History of Champagne and its Bubbles. How? When? Who?
Historically referred to as the wine of kings and the king of wines, Champagne has a storied and checkered past, often as much by happenstance as by astute winemaking.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/a-concise-history-of-champagne-and-its-bubbles-how-when-who/
Swiss specialities: chocolate, cheese and … wine?
The global reputation of Switzerland’s winemakers may be set for a boost, backed by a new export promotion strategy that aims to see Swiss labels on menus at the world’s top restaurants.
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-swiss-specialities-chocolate-cheese-wine.html
Why Swiss wine is one of the country’s best kept secrets
https://www.thelocal.ch/20190718/why-swiss-wine-is-one-of-the-countrys-best-kept-secrets
Consumers Are Drinking Less Wine. That’s Good For Wine Business, In Unexpected Ways.
The sense of drinking responsibly rather than excessively, which commiserates with the consumer base that’s leaning toward a healthier lifestyle.
Organic Wine and Fine Dining – is the Trend Becoming a Reality?
An important symbolic change occurred early in the current decade in the social perception of organic wine, due to changing habits among consumers on combining luxury and sustainability.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094255.html
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is for Everyone Now—Yes, Even You
NA beer is blowing up as more and more people edge towards sobriety. And a lot of it tastes good.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a28353499/non-alcoholic-beer-drinkers/
18 of the Best Low-Calorie, Low-Alcohol Beers, Tasted and Ranked
The beers had to have 150 calories or less per 12-ounce serving, and less than 5 percent ABV
This Shark Week Inspired Beer Is Blood-Red and Salty
Breckenridge Brewery of Littleton, CO is releasing a shark-inspired beer you can sip while watching your shark-related programming. Called “Cherry JAW-some,”
What Are ‘Oenobeers’ And Which Ones Should You Try?
They’re fermented with both grains and grapes before being hopped — offering both beer and wine nerds the chance to geek out.
https://uproxx.com/life/beer-wine-hybrid-beers/
Is it Time to Drop the Traditional Pairing Rules?
Food and beverage pairings, especially involving wine, have been historically encumbered by rules.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/18/is-it-time-to-drop-traditional-pairing-rules/
Bagged Wine Is Making a Comeback—But Not for the Reason You Think
How many sommeliers have you seen pour from a pouch in a restaurant?
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/bagged-wine-trend
How to get around wine country without drinking and driving
Safer ways to explore Napa and Sonoma
While wine country lacks the same widely used public transit system found to the south, there are other ways to get around without driving.
https://sf.curbed.com/2019/7/18/20686340/how-to-get-around-napa-sonoma-wine-country
CBD Status In MA
Interesting look and recap of CBD,, Hemp And Cannabis Sales in MA
Listen to The Beer, Wine And Spirits show on WSAR
Can CBD be legally sold in liquor stores?
Are you ready for cannabis cafes??
https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_07_19_1569_82165_4659.mp3
Here’s What’s Missing from the Sober-Curious Movement
You’ve seen, I’m sure, all of the consumer media attention being paid right now to abstinence, and sober-curious, and the valorization of non-alcoholic beverages to the point, arguably, of demonizing the enjoyment of wine.
Non-Vintage Champagnes Provide Affordable Insight Into the World’s Most Prestigious Bubbles
Non-vintage Champagnes are made by blending the current vintage with reserve wines from previous years, a
https://vinepair.com/articles/non-vintage-champagne-guide/
8 Beer and Book Pairings
Books that, in my opinion, share affinities with a particular beer or beer style.
https://electricliterature.com/8-beer-and-book-pairings/
Judging a wine by its label? It’s not as straightforward — or silly — as you might think.
The label sells the first bottle, the wine sells the second, according to a wine industry maxim.
Perfect Low-ABV Cocktails for Wine Lovers
Often made with aromatized, fortified or still wine, these drinks favor nuance and flavor over a brisk alcohol burn, which makes them ultra food-friendly.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/19/the-perfect-low-abv-cocktails-for-wine-lovers/
Peach Wine Slushies
Fruity drinks are such a great way to cool off during the summer months
https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/peach-wine-slushies/
French wine production hit by heatwave
Wine production in France this year will be down by between six and 13 percent over 2018, notably because of the ongoing heatwave
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-french-wine-production-heatwave.html
10 Easy Vodka Cocktails Because Summer
Sometimes nothing says summer like refreshing vodka cocktails
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/10-summer-vodka-cocktails/
Spitting is essential to tasting good wine, and here’s why
For professionals — winegrowers, oenologists, sommeliers, wine merchants — tasting wine means assessing its appearance, or robe, its interaction with air, its aromas and finally its taste, as well as its “structure” in the mouth.
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