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Liquor Industry News 08-19-19
August 19, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
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08-19-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
A step-by-step guide to buying great wine without going broke
Whatever your tastes are, wine experts recommend following these five steps next time you’re shopping to find wines that are both interesting and affordable.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/how-to-buy-great-wine-without-going-broke.html
How to Make Wine Pops, the Coolest Summer Treat Around
Freezing wine to create a sugary treat may seem like an intimidating feat, but it’s actually quite easy.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/186013/wine-pop-recipes-how-to/
Is this red wine compound the future of depression treatment?
Resveratrol, a compound that occurs naturally in red wine, has intrigued researchers for decades. A recent study in mice investigates how doctors might be able to use this chemical to reduce depression and anxiety.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325908.php
Get to know hard cider: It’s a lot like wine
Like wine, hard cider is made from fruit that’s first turned into juice. And, like wine, the juice is fermented with yeast that converts the sugars in the juice into alcohol. What keeps hard apple cider from being full-on apple wine, however, is mostly the alcohol content. Cider has a low alcohol content – usually less than 6 percent.
Wente Vineyards Announces New Packaging Across Its Fine Wine Portfolio
Wente Vineyards, America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, is thrilled to announce a fresh new look for its portfolio of fine wines
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/08/02/wente-vineyards-announces-new-packaging
In Quebec, a Belgian ‘alchemist’ is turning tomatoes into world-class wine
Omerto produces 30,000 bottles of tomato wine annually—and it’s been known to fool the world’s best sommeliers
https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/tomato-wine-charlevoix-quebec/
6 food and wine pairings to get you through the summer
With thousands of grape varieties to choose from, and millions of recipes available online, where does one even begin when starting to build a menu?
https://theweek.com/articles/853098/6-food-wine-pairings-through-summer
A Cosmopolitan Cocktail Perfect for Wine Lovers
Dreamed up at a luxury resort and casino complex just outside of Washington, D.C., this wine-spiked Cosmopolitan is bouncy and bright
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/a-cosmopolitan-cocktail-perfect-for-wine-lovers/
Funeral home bottling wine for after death
Graham Funeral Home is now offering their clients bottles of wine with a custom inscription, paying homage to the life that was lost.
https://www.oliverchronicle.com/funeral-home-bottling-wine-for-after-death/
Cleaning expert reveals how to remove red wine using just a vacuum cleaner
While you might not think to use your vacuum on a spillage, a cleaning expert has revealed it can be the most effective way to get your carpet looking as good as new again.
Francis Ford Coppola Pairs Cannabis And Wine To Create Unique Sonoma County Tours
Through a full-day tour, guests will get to see cannabis production processes at a manufacturing facility, taste wine and enjoy lunch at the Francis Ford Coppola winery, browse a wide selection of cannabis products at a dispensary, all in California’s famed wine country.
8 Things You Should Know About Casamigos
Celebrity endorsements and billion-dollar business deals are only part of this story
101 Reasons To Pour Another Glass Of Wine
Maybe these 101 reasons are just what you need to dive right into another glass of vino.
WHOLE FOODS TAKES ANOTHER SHOT AT ACQUIRING LIQUOR LICENSE IN LYNNFIELD MA
Two years ago, they argued the competition would hurt their business and the 13,000 residents already have three liquor stores from which to choose.
Here Are Some of the Best Accounts of Wine Instagram
Here are a few labels, organizations, and personalities worth following on Instagram to keep your wine IQ healthy.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-wine-instagram-accounts/
Everything You Need to Know About Chardonnay
Here’s everything you need to know to form your own opinion about this reveled, reviled, and revived wine.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a28590403/best-chardonnay-white-wine-guide/
How to Pair Wine with Shrimp
Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the U.S., used in everything from soups, stews and salads to pastas, tacos, stir-fries, curries, ceviche and sushi.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/05/how-to-pair-wine-with-shrimp/
Why U.S. Buyers Can’t Get Wine from British Columbia
Sommelier Zach Geballe details his quest to get Okanagan Valley wines onto his list—and what’s standing in the way
Why we like what we like: A scientist’s surprising findings
Your genes, your germs, and your environment all may influence your tastes in food—as well as partners and politics.
Artificial ‘tongue’ can ‘taste’ fake whisky
The taster is made from sub-microscopic slices of gold and metal arranged in a checkerboard pattern, creating ‘tastebuds’ that are around 500 times smaller that the human equivalent.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/artificial-tongue-can-taste-fake-whisky/
VEGAN ‘EGG WHITES’ PRODUCED FROM BEER WASTE
The start-up, which was founded in March this year, has made its protein alternative from spent yeast used during the brewing process.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/vegan-egg-whites-produced-from-beer-waste/
What’s the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country?
To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.
https://vinepair.com/articles/sommelier-wine-country-guide/
A Quick Guide to Field Blends
Before there were varietal bottlings and modern cuvée blends, there were humble field blends.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/a-quick-guide-to-field-blends/
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam Vodka is introducing a new pink lemonade-flavored offering called Pink Whitney. The new entry was inspired by the preferred New Amsterdam serve of former NHL player Ryan Whitney, host of the Barstool Sports podcast Spittin’ Chiclets. New Amsterdam Pink Whitney vodka ($15 a 750-ml.) will roll out nationwide starting this September. E.&J. Gallo-owned New Amsterdam is the third-largest vodka in the U.S., depleting 5.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
Your Guide to Bordeaux’s Premium Value Wines
Ready to dive in? Here’s your cheat sheet to the best that Bordeaux’s Côtes have to offer.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/06/your-guide-bordeauxs-premium-value-wines/
This Gadget Can Chill a Whole Bottle of Wine in Just 15 Minutes
Because is there anything worse than warm white wine?
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shopping/2019/08/newward-wine-chiller-amazon
Let’s Explore Rosé Wine Methods
This video explores 2 popular rosé wine methods and what makes this style unique.
https://winefolly.com/episode/lets-explore-rose-wine-methods-video/
A New Way to Determine When to Pick Grapes
Hand-held device reads color accumulation in berry skins
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=217887
The top 10 destinations for Italian wine exports? China isn’t on the list
According to Istat data, 2019 (From Italian Wine Central) of the 20 top destinations for Italian wine exports, 2018, China isn’t even in the top 10.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-top-10-destinations-for-italian.html
THE TRUTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS OF NATURAL WINE
Despite natural wine’s swift rise in popularity, the category still remains one of the most misunderstood in the wine world
http://imbibemagazine.com/natural-wine-myths-with-alice-feiring/
Scientists create ‘vodka’ made from Chernobyl grains
Social enterprise The Chernobyl Spirit Company has been set up to produce and sell the new ‘vodka’, called Atomik.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/scientists-create-vodka-made-from-chernobyl-grains/
Why Wine is Essential to Being a Good Mother
When you think of motherhood, ingesting substances is not the first thing that comes to mind. But a lot of us mothers would tell you that they have become an integral part of the process.
New Whistle Pig
WhistlePig is launching its most mature whiskey to date, WhistlePig Double Malt Rye—Aged 18 Years. It’s distilled from a mash bill that includes both malted rye and malted barley, a traditional formulation that grew rarer over the years. The full mash bill is 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley. Double Malt Rye is bottled at 46% abv in a decanter adapted from a WhistlePig bottle and accompanied by a glass stopper custom-made by Burlington, Vermont-based AO Glass, using a salvaged 19th century glass pressing machine. Limited quantities will be released each year to select liquor stores and on-premise locations nationwide at a suggested retail price of $400 a 750-ml.
Liquor Ties Wine as Second-Favorite Adult Beverage in U.S.
Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/264335/liquor-ties-wine-second-favorite-adult-beverage.aspx
AN INITIATIVE PETITION FOR A LAW RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE BY FOOD STORES IN MA
Most concerning is that it allows for unlimited licenses for the new “food stores” classification.
https://www.masspack.org/resources/Documents/1.%20Ballot%20Question_Cumberland%20Farms.pdf
Listen To Podcast On Subject
https://wsar.com/assets/podcaster/1569/2019_08_09_1569_82804_4659.mp3
7 things to know about the debate over Newport RI liquor licenses
There’s been quite a buzz in Newport lately regarding liquor licenses and there’s quite a bit of information flying around, so here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/7-things-to-know-about-debate-over-newports-liquor-licenses
Here are the current liquor licenses in Newport
https://www.newportri.com/news/20190809/here-are-current-liquor-licenses-in-newport
Pairing Challenging Summer Vegetables With Wine
Because of their green, vegetal character they can be tricky when they interact with many wines.
Do you know the lingo of wine harvest?
While the steps aren’t complicated, most involve a chemistry lesson. Here’s a quick hit glossary that will help you follow the action.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/pegmelnik/9875701-181/do-you-know-the-lingo?sba=AAS
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August 12, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-12-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine Water
What’s the Difference Between Beer Pong and Beirut?
How To Enjoy Alcohol Without Ruining Your Diet
When will a wine label backfire?
Tank Garage Winery caused a small storm on social media this week, when they released a wine with a pornographic label. Is there a place for such labels?
https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/when-will-wine-label-backfire
Tequila Can Be Made Sustainably, but That Doesn’t Mean It Necessarily Is
As agave prices oscillate, farmers may be forced to cut corners with less sustainable practices, such as using agrochemicals and harvesting agave plants years early.
Bacon Shot Glasses Are Real And They Are Glorious
All you need to do is create your molds, wrap bacon around them, and then bake.
Separating Acidity and Freshness in Wine
The terms are often used interchangeably
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/07/separating-acidity-and-freshness-in-wine
Red Wine Compound for Treating Depression and Anxiety?
A nice, relaxing glass of Bordeaux or Cabernet might easily seem like the perfect treatment for an anxious or slightly depressed state
https://www.genengnews.com/news/red-wine-compound-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety/
How To Enjoy Alcohol Without Ruining Your Diet
Much like dessert, alcohol, when consumed responsibly, can be a part of your healthy diet plan
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY SUES ‘BREWERY’ FOR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
The institution is suing Sports Beer for trademark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution, claiming that the company has “engaged in a brazen, wilful effort to exploit and trade on the fame and goodwill associated with Penn State’s rights in the famous Penn State and Nittany Lions trademarks”.
I’m a bartender — here are 7 brands you’re spending way too much money on, and what you should be ordering instead
But if you’re taking a hard look at quality for price, there are some booze brands you order that leave us scratching our heads: Why do so many people shell out so much money to drink them?
https://www.businessinsider.com/bar-alcohol-expensive-liquor-cheap-alternatives-2019-7
A Push-Button Device for Aerating Wine
This just-launched contraption lets you aerate wines to your preference with the turn of a dial and the push of a button.
https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/43117/a-push-button-device-for-aerating-wine
Do you buy wine based on the label? Look past the design to these features
First of all, there are significant legal requirements as to what must appear on a wine label.
How to Turn a Beer Can Into a Camp Stove
Watch the video above and see how your beer can save the day.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2400368/how-turn-beer-can-camp-stove
SARAH JESSICA PARKER’S WINE BRAND REVEALED
The first bottles of Marlborough Sauvignon from American actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s new wine range – Invivo X – will go on sale in the US this September.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/sarah-jessica-parkers-wine-brand-revealed/
Star Trek connoisseurs can now sip Chateau Picard wine for real
Skip the Earl Grey tea and pour yourself a real glass of wine from a fictional Starfleet captain.
https://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-connoisseurs-can-now-sip-chateau-picard-wine-for-real/
What Somms Miss When They Aren’t Familiar With ‘Big Wine’
There’s a decent chance that you, reader, might be more familiar with some of the most widely distributed wines in the market than the majority of sommeliers.
https://vinepair.com/articles/what-somms-miss-when-they-arent-familiar-with-big-wine/
What’s the Difference Between Beer Pong and Beirut?
Beirut — a game with a similar outcome (drunkenness) but different rules — came about in the 1980s, at either Bucknell or Lehigh
https://www.eater.com/2019/7/31/20747064/whats-the-difference-beer-pong-beirut
This Certified Beer Server Says These Are The Top Trends To Watch For
From local brews to original flavors, craft beer brewers are continuing to give imbibers what they want — a unique sipping experience.
New Cider
Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company has debuted a new City Roots Cider brand with three releases. The initial lineup consists of Original Dry, Rosé, and Pumpkin cider, and the company says more flavors are forthcoming. Original is available in 12-ounce cans, 16-ounce cans, and on draft. Rosé and Pumpkin are available in 16-ounce cans and on draft. City Roots is now being distributed in New England, with further expansion planned for the near future. Boston-based Massachusetts Bay Brewing’s portfolio also includes Harpoon Brewery, UFO Beers, Clown Shoes, and Arctic Summer.
GARY VAYNERCHUK LAUNCHES DISRUPTIVE NEW WINE CO
New York-based wine critic-turned media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk has re-entered the wine business with a disruptive new direct to consumer wine company called Empathy.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/gary-vaynerchuk-launches-disruptive-new-wine-co/
9 Drinks That Only People Who Grew Up In The ’70s Will Understand
One thing we can’t imagine reviving from the Me Decade: the cocktail culture.
Joseph Wagner Unveils Böen Wines
A Return to His Iconic Style That Brought California Pinot Noir to the Masses
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Wine Water
O.Vine, with its beautifully designed glass bottles, seems appropriately celebratory for a dinner party or a special occasion
Crémant d’Alsace: The French Sparkling Wine You Should Be Drinking More Of
Champagne may still be king, but France produces plenty of great sparkling wine beyond the Champagne region too, and for a fraction of the price.
Discovery of dye stains image of Corsica’s ‘naturally blue’ wine
It appears the curious blue “wine of the sea” may be less natural than it says on the box,
http://en.rfi.fr/france/20190801-discovery-dye-stains-corsicas-naturally-blue-wine
Zonin: An Insider Look at Italy’s Largest Family-Owned Winery
As Italy’s largest family-owned wine company, the brand Zonin 1821 has always had a certain savvy when it came to marketing the wines from their many Italian estates.
A Wine Geek’s Guide to Sake, for Beginners
Here are a few basics for decrypting them:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/sake-to-try-beginners-sake-101.html
How Technology Is Changing The Way We Drink Wine
Technology has come so far that it has become possible to predict whether you’ll like a wine before you even open the bottle and taste it.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094193.html
Food and Wine Pairing in Less Than 500 Words
http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/food-and-wine-pairing-in-less-than-500-words
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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Franklin Wine Club
Wine Explorers wanted!
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How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Food And Wine Events
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Franklin Liquors Wine Education
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
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
