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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
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10-15-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to Serve Wine Like a Pro
BROWN LIQUOR 101
THE BOOZE TO PAIR WITH YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CANDY
Does Pumpkin Beer Deserve a Bad Rap?
AND MORE!
It’s In Your Best Interests to Become a Wine Snob
Are you worried that you might be turning into a little bit of a wine snob? Do your friends worry, before they bring a bottle over to your place, that it won’t meet your standards?
THE FIERY CARAMEL APPLE HOT TODDY RECIPE
THE STORY BEHIND THE FIERY CARAMEL APPLE HOT TODDY
Sommelier Develops Plastic Wine Glasses That Double As ‘Good’ Wine Glasses
It took almost two years of work and fundraising to get her prototype, and the result is HaloVino, a glass made of number 5 plastic that is stackable, recyclable and dishwasher-safe.
These 5 Wines Pair Perfectly With Fall Produce
Of course, no season is complete without perfect wine pairings. These five wines will be the perfect accompaniments to the myriad of dishes created with fall’s favorite fruits and vegetables.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/09/30/fall-produce-wine-pairings/#3fcc53657de8
Titanic shipping firm’s letter apologizing for losing 69 cases of wine
A letter from Titanic’s shipping company apologizing for losing a wine delivery because the liner sank has been uncovered after lying uncovered in a wine merchant’s desk drawer for decades.
Croatian Vintner Ages Wines in Amphoras on Adriatic Sea Floor
ine-filled amphoras are once again being found on the sea floor, not from sunken ships, but deliberately placed there by a special Eastern European winery. Faith Lapidus explains.
https://www.voanews.com/a/croatian-vintner-ages-wines-in-amphoras-on-adriatic-sea-floor/4593193.html
Four things to know about the rose boom
The rose boom isn’t about Instagram and memes; it’s about quality wine at a fair price
Is an imitation wine better than a fake?
In the wine world, imitations are nothing new. How many wineries around the globe are working furiously to reproduce New Zealand’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style?
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1925
4 New Willamette Valley Sub-AVAs on the Horizon
Oregon’s largest wine region is set to be divided into areas of distinctive microclimates and soil types
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/4-new-willamette-valley-sub-avas-on-the-horizon/
The Evolving Wine Buyer in a Subscription Economy
To prepare for the future, wine producers should monitor how the wine buyer is evolving.
https://www.vinespring.com/blog/evolving-wine-buyer-subscription-economy
Building Better Barrels
As modern American winemaking veers away from heavy oak influence, it’s become more important to understand the available options for aging wine
https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/203854/Building-Better-Barrels
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Releases Buck Shack Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
Grown in Lake County, the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was first aged in traditional French and American oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 3 months in freshly emptied, or ‘wet’ Kentucky Bourbon barrels.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/09/28/shannon-ridge-releases-cabernet
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS DECLARES WORLD’S HIGHEST VINEYARD
The Guinness Book of World Records has declared a vineyard in Tibet to be the highest in the world, beating even vines planted in the foothills of the Andes in Argentina.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/guinness-world-records-declares-worlds-highest-vineyard/
Other Wine Guinness Records
I remember every year getting the book, Now all online
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/search?term=wine
DIAGEO RELEASES GAME OF THRONES WHISKY COLLECTION
Diageo has released an extended range of whiskies based on HBO’s hit TV series Game of Thrones, comprising the limited edition White Walker by Johnnie Walker and The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/diageo-releases-game-of-thrones-whisky-collection/
Johnnie Walker unveils White Walker Scotch whisky
Diageo has revealed details of its new limited edition Game of Thrones-inspired blended Scotch whisky, called White Walker by Johnnie Walker.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/johnnie-walker-unveils-white-walker-scotch-whisky/
WTF Is a Milkshake IPA?
Here’s what they are, why you may suddenly be seeing IPAs that look like tropical ice cream shakes, and five to try.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COINTREAU, GRAND MARNIER, AND TRIPLE SEC?
Here’s a breakdown of the different styles of orange liqueur, and commonly used popular brands.
Understanding the Popularity of Prosecco
This mid-tier price point is one of the most popular types of Prosecco in the U.S. So, why the heck is Prosecco so popular?
https://wineoh.tv/discover-why-americans-are-so-in-love-with-prosecco-video
Top Cognac Brands
The Science of Ice in Cocktails
Bartenders weigh in on shape, size, cut, and clarity—and how to choose the right ice
How to Serve Wine Like a Pro
How much wine is appropriate to pour in a glass? How can you avoid drips? What does it mean to “prime” a glass?
Green Wine: Where Are We Now?
While the wine industry has been busy riding the pink wine wave, it is becoming clear that the “green wine” wave is worth catching as well. Millennials’ interest in organically grown wines is leading to double-digit growth in sales
https://www.beveragemedia.com/2018/09/27/green-wine-now/
All About German Sekt
: Germans have a fondness for sparkling wine they call Sekt. Typically made from Riesling and Pinots noir, blanc, and gris, German Sekt comes in different quality categories. Learn about Sekt and why bubbles aren’t just for special occasions.
PINK TO RELEASE HER FIRST WINES UNDER TWO WOLVES LABEL
Pop star turned winemaker Pink has revealed that she will be releasing her first commercial wines under the label Two Wolves, having bought an 10-hectare vineyard in Los Olivos, north of Santa Barbara, five years ago.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/pink-to-release-her-first-wines-under-two-wolves-label/
Vin de France News
The Vin de France category continues to see strong growth in the U.S., rising 45% to 850,000 cases in the six months through June, with value up 38% to $30 million, according to Anivin de France. Strong growth was seen in both single varietal wines and blends, the trade group noted. At 1.3 million cases in calendar 2017, the U.S. is the fifth-largest export market for Vin de France wines, which have a global volume of 21.8 million cases.
TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2018
Top 100 Best Buys list, a ranking of the most attainable, buzzworthy, well-priced and simply delicious pours available.
MANY IN STOCK INCLUDING #1 AND #2
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/bestbuys2018/
How Bugs and Other Critters are Saving Vineyards
Sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming practices are using insects and animals in innovative ways to shape their vineyards and care for the planet.
https://www.winemag.com/2017/04/17/how-bugs-and-other-critters-are-saving-vineyards/
Examining the Gender Gap in the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Business
“Consumers don’t know a tremendous amount about champagne,”
http://fortune.com/2018/10/02/new-york-champagne-week-women-winemakers/
EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CHIANTI
No classic Italian meal is complete without a glass of ruby red vino at your elbow.
STUDY: YOU’RE NOT A MEAN DRUNK, YOU’RE JUST MEAN
Perhaps you think a couple drinks improves your mood. Perhaps you think you’re much funnier when you’re drunk, or perhaps you’re scared that you’re much meaner when you’re drunk. Turns out you’re not. You’re just you.
How to Pair Wine With Breakfast Sandwiches
But there is no reason that the foil-wrapped rolls can’t also be the thing you eat while enjoying something to drink — especially if that something is a bottle of Santorini.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/10/wine-breakfast-sandwiches-bec-bacon-egg-cheese.html
A Guide to Finding the Best Value Wine
What do phrases like “Barrel Select” on labels even mean? We’ll show you what to look for and avoid when searching for quality wines at good prices.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/02/guide-finding-best-value-wine/
Does a Glass of Wine Before Bed Help You Sleep Better?
We have been conditioned by the beautiful people of TV and film to associate a few drinks on the couch in the evening as the ultimate way to wind down and prepare for bed.
But what exactly is the truth?
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/04/17/does-a-glass-of-wine-before-bed-help-you-sleep-better/
Are Millennials drinking less beer because it “makes them fat?” This chart says “yes!”
Red wine blends problematic
Varietal wines, named after the primary grape in the bottle, usually are considered “better” than blended wines.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8799368-181/berger-on-wine-red-wine
What Do Winemakers Worry About?
In Napa It’s Not Wildfires.
Certified Cider Professional Program Gains Big with Angry Orchard Graduating Class
USACM is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Their mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/03/certified-cider-professional-gains-big
How about a gin-filled Christmas card?
As boozy advent calendars become all the rage, Daffy’s Gin has taken a different approach and created a gin-filled Christmas card for this year’s festive season.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/daffys-launches-gin-filled-christmas-card/
These Watches Are Made with Wine
Analog has created five strap color options, all of which are cork, but two of which are dyed with actual blueberry and red wines—and even smell like them.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-watch-analog-kickstarter-somm-collection
What Wine Goes with Hot Dogs?
We asked S.K.Y.’s chef and its sommelier to tell us what to drink with a dog that’s been dragged through the garden.
http://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/October-2018/What-Wine-Goes-with-Hot-Dogs/
Five Health Tips for the Wine Shop Employee
It’s important to take care of your body as well as your wine sales numbers during the busy shopping season ahead.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/03/health-tips-wine-shop-employee/
Consumers willing to pay more for sustainably brewed beer
More and more breweries are investing in practices to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. Will it pay off? A new study suggests it may.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181005141905.htm
THE UNDERGROUND WINE SHOP THAT SAVED A HOTEL FROM TWO WORLD WARS
One of the best-preserved grand hotels of the 19th century, Grand Hotel Kronenhof was founded by Andreas Gredig in 1848 as the Rössli Guesthouse, a casual operation.
ARE SAUVIGNON AROMAS INCOMPATIBLE WITH OAK?
While some white grape varieties, such as Chardonnay and Semillon, are particularly well suited to barrel maturation, others, with more fragile aromas, can experience a decline in typical characters due to maturation in casks that are not well suited.
http://cmsauvignon.com/en/are-sauvignon-aromas-incompatible-with-oak/
Rodney Strong Wine Estates Announces Launch of Rowen Wine Company
Rowen Wine Company is a study in terroir focused on the Cooley Ranch, a remote and historic property high atop undulating mountains around a glistering lake in the northern reaches of Sonoma County.
There’s More to Prosecco Than You Think
The best bottles from Italy’s northeast hillsides shatter the stereotype of generic bubbly
. https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/theres-more-prosecco-than-you-think-2820994/
Does Pumpkin Beer Deserve a Bad Rap?
Yes, the only thing more predictable than pumpkin beer seemingly arriving earlier and earlier each year is people complaining about it with incredibly trite jokes. How did we get to this point? Didn’t pumpkin beer used to be wildly popular?
https://oct.co/essays/pumpkin-beer-bad-rap?utm_source=oct_nl_&mc_cid=bf93c20a64&mc_eid=00cc7421f2
THE BOOZE TO PAIR WITH YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CANDY
What other time of year can a bunch of adults get together, don incredible costumes, and throw booze and candy into the mix?
HOW, WHEN, AND WHY TO RIM YOUR COCKTAIL GLASS
Presentation is important, but thoughtfully rimming your cocktail is about more than good looks.
Five Things To Know About Home Wine Delivery
The 2018 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report by Sovos and Wines & Vines documents that wineries shipped 5.78 million cases of wine in 2017, to the tune of $2.69 billion.
HEALTHY OR HARMFUL: HOW MUCH WINE SHOULD WE REALLY BE DRINKING?
Do the health benefits of drinking wine in moderation outweigh the detriments?
Identifying wine with fingerprint technology
Kiwi scientists are using a chemical fingerprinting technique to definitively and scientifically prove if a wine is really what it says on the bottle.
IS YOUR TAILGATE PARTY A BIT FLAT? SPRITZ IT UP
The new portable Drinkmate Spritzer infuses still drinks like juice, cocktails and wine with bubbly effervescence through a CO2 carbonation process.
World Sulfur Limits In Wine
Market |
Free SO2(ppm) |
Total SO2(ppm) |
Notes |
| Australia | 250 | Wines with < 35 g/L sugars | |
| 300 | Wines with > 35 g/L sugars | ||
| Argentina | 130 | Red wines with < 4 g/L sugars | |
| 180 | Red wines with > 4 g/L sugars | ||
| 180 | White and pink wines with < 4 g/L sugars | ||
| 210 | White and pink wines with > 4 g/L sugars | ||
| Brazil | 300 | ||
| Cambodia | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Canada | 70 | 350 | Federal standard; Provincial Liquor Control Boards may set their own overriding limits |
| 70 | 420 | Quebec (SAQ) | |
| 30 | 100 | For Quebec, organic products with < 50 g/L sugar | |
| 35 | 150 | For Quebec, organic products with > 50 but < 100 g/L sugar | |
| 45 | 250 | For Quebec, organic products with 100 g/L or more sugar | |
| 50 | 300 | For Ontario, wines with < 35 g/L sugar | |
| 70 | 400 | For Ontario, wines with >35g/L sugar | |
| 30 | 100 | For Ontario, organic wines with < 50 g/L sugar | |
| 35 | 150 | For Ontario, organic wines with 50–99 g/L sugar | |
| 45 | 250 | For Ontario, organic wines with > 99 g/L sugar | |
| Chile | 75 | 250 | Red, rosé, white and sparkling wine |
| 100 | 400 | Sweet wines with < 30 g/L total sugars | |
| China | 250 | Wines with < 45 g/L sugars | |
| 400 | Wines with > 45 g/L sugars | ||
| European Union (EU) | 150mg/L | Red wine, liqueur wine | |
| 200mg/L | White wine, rosé wine | ||
| 235 mg/L | Sparkling wine | ||
| 300 mg/L | Botrytis/late harvest wine | ||
| 100 mg/L | Organic red wine | ||
| 150 mg/L | Organic white wine, organic rosé wine | ||
| 205 mg/L | Organic sparkling wine | ||
| 120 mg/L | Organic liqueur wine | ||
| 270 mg/L | Organic botrytis/late harvest wine | ||
| 200 mg/L | Red wine, liqueur wine (with at least 5 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 250 mg/L | White wine, rose wine (with at least 5 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 130 mg/L | Organic red wine (with at least 2 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 180 mg/L | Organic white wine, organic rose wine (with at least 2 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| Fiji | No specific wine standards – check with your importer | ||
| Hong Kong | 350 | ‘Grape wines’ | |
| 400 | White wines | ||
| 70 | ‘Aromatised wines’ | ||
| India | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Indonesia | 50 | ||
| Japan | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Kenya | 70 | 350 | Still table wine, expressed in mg/kg |
| 50 | 250 | Sparkling wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 30 | 250 | Fortified wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| Korea | 350 | ||
| Malaysia | 450 | ||
| Mexico | 350 | ||
| Myanmar | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| New Caledonia | Refer to EU limits | ||
| New Zealand | 250 | Wines with < 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 400 | Wines with > 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | ||
| Nigeria | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Norway | Refer to EU limits | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 200 | Wines with < 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 400 | Wines with > 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | ||
| Peru | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Philippines | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Qatar | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Russia | 200 | Dry wines, grape wine drinks, sparkling wine, superior sparkling wine, liqueur wine, aromatised wine drinks | |
| 300 | Semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines | ||
| Singapore | 300 | ||
| South Africa | 150 | Red wine < 5 g/L sugar | |
| 160 | Dry wines < 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | ‘Natural wines’ > 5 g/L sugar. (Defined as wines with at least 4.5% ABV but less than 16.5% ABV) | ||
| 300 | Noble late harvest | ||
| Sri Lanka | 450 | Expressed in mg/kg. This limit is set to be reduced to 250 in the draft Food (Preservatives) Regulations | |
| Switzerland | 150 | Red wine and Liqueur wines < 5 g/L residual sugar | |
| 200 | White and rosé wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 200 | Red wine and liqueur wines with > 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 250 | White and rosé wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wines | ||
| Taiwan | 400 | Alcohol products containing more than 250 ppm of SO2 are required to be labelled ‘this product contains less than 400 ppm of sulphur dioxide’ | |
| Tanzania | 50 | 350 | Still table wine, expressed in mg/kg |
| 30 | 250 | Fortified wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 50 | 250 | Sparkling wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 50 | 200 | Dry fruit wine, expressed in mg/L | |
| 35 | 300 | Sweet fruit wine, expressed in mg/L | |
| Thailand | 300 | Expressed in mg/dm3 | |
| Turkey | 200 | Red wine > 5 g/L sugar | |
| 150 | Red wine < 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wine | ||
| 250 | White and rosé > 5g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | White and rosé < 5g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | Liqueur wines with > 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 150 | Liqueur wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| United Arab Emirates | Check with your importer | ||
| United Kingdom | See EU limits | ||
| United States of America | 350 | ||
| Uruguay | 250 | ||
| Vietnam | 150 | Red wine | |
| 200 | Red wine with > 5 g/L sugar (glucose + fructose) | ||
| 200 | White wine, rosé wine | ||
| 250 | White wine, rosé wine with > 5 g/L sugar (glucose + fructose) | ||
| 150 | Liqueur wine with > 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | Mixed wine with > 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 185 | Quality sparkling wine | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wine (other than ‘quality’) | ||
| 400 | Other wine products |
BROWN LIQUOR 101
What’s the difference between bourbon, scotch, and rye?
https://www.giadzy.com/posts/food/how-to/451239/brown-liquor-101
Which Comes First? The Wine Or The Cheese?
Having a good selection of cheeses is fairly standard in Europe, especially in France, but in the U.S. the idea has dimmed a good deal and the inevitable conversations about which wine would go best with which cheese died down too
Alcohol and wine: What’s in a number?
For many wine drinkers, the most important part of a wine label is not the producer name nor the grape variety, but the percentage alcohol.
Is wine good for you? Yes AND no
A glass of wine to accompany dinner after a hard day at work is a well-deserved release enjoyed by many.
But scientific research has left thousands who enjoy a glass every night confused over whether it is damaging their health.
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