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Liquor Industry News 04-22-19
April 22, 2019
Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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04-22-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
Corn Syrup, Spice, and Everything Nice: What Adjunct Beers Are Made Of
WHAT ARE ADJUNCT BEERS MADE OF?
Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra ‘Boozy PBR’ Is Launching This Spring
PBR Extra weighs in at 6.5 percent ABV, compared to PBR’s 4.7 percent.
New Dunkins Beer
Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring a coffee-influenced beer to market. Following last October’s collaborative porter, Dunkin’ and Harpoon are rolling out Summer Coffee Pale Ale in select locations across the Eastern U.S. The 5% abv ale is brewed with Dunkin’s cold brew coffee and, according to the brewery, combines a light roastiness with hop-derived fruit flavors. Harpoon Brewery is the 18th-largest craft brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.
Why Port Wine Cocktails Are Worth Your Attention
Port sometimes suffers from a popular misconception. A fortified Portuguese wine long seen as an after-dinner drink, it’s often seen as an outdated libation. Some consider it as more the territory of grandpas playing checkers than hip, vibrant cocktail lounges.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/port-wine-cocktails-worth-attention/
Weighing Up the Value of Biodynamic Wine
Biodynamics is a growing segment of the wine industry, but is it worth the trouble and cost of conversion?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/weighing-up-the-value-of-biodynamic-wine
The latest chapter in the Napa Valley’s Franciscan wine saga: Sale to E. & J. Gallo
For Franciscan, the handoff brings an end to the winery’s chapter under Constellation, during which it enjoyed a significant presence in Napa that in time was considerably scaled back.
Is Gallo Saving the Wine Industry?
As a family business, they can take a longer, generational outlook focused on passing a flourishing business to future generations.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/08/is-gallo-saving-the-wine-industry
Wine Industry Floods The TTB With Its Opinions On Wine Nutritional Labeling
This initiative “is a major undertaking and not a small ruling,” so the extension is more than merited.
How to reach the ever-changing beer shopper
The beer shopper of old waited until they were at the store to make their decision on what to buy.
https://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/how-to-reach-the-ever-changing-beer-shopper/amp/
BAD WEATHER HAMMERS BAROSSA HARVEST
Bad weather has pushed down yields in Barossa Valley, Australia’s best-known wine region, with harvests said to be the lowest in 10 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/bad-weather-hammers-barossa-harvest/
THIS NEW HOME BAR LETS YOU MAKE ‘IRISH WHISKEY’ IN YOUR KITCHEN
Tech company Smart Spirits has launched a drink dispenser that allows you to create unique beverages that supposedly replicate the flavour of spirits such as whiskey, gin or rum at home.
THREE FACTS ABOUT THE GLOBAL ORGANIC WINE MARKET
While still wine consumption is set to stay fairly flat for the next few years, organic styles are rapidly entering the mainstream.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/three-facts-about-the-global-organic-wine-market/
11 Things You Should Know About Cantillon
Its beer was once near extinction, but today is among the rarest and most revered liquids in the world.
Beyond G&T: The Best Cocktails to Make With Tonic Water
When sipped straight, the bitter complexity of tonic water can be divisive; but those same flavors make tonic a wonderful match for a range of spirits.
A sommelier explains how ‘barnyard’ can be an attractive aroma in wine
When you smell barnyard, it’s almost like it’s an earthiness that’s as if you were to walk into, say, a horse barn
https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-sommelier-explains-barnyard-hay-aroma-taste-2019-4
The Game of Thrones Guide to Wine
As it turns out, there is a huge overlap in the Venn diagram of people obsessed with wine and people obsessed with “Game of Thrones.”
https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-game-of-thrones-wine-20190409-story.html
Analytical Wine Tasting, Consumer Focus Group And Survey Available At One Social Media Site
Quini’s name is from the ancient Latin to depict the concept of “five at a time.” Therefore, Quini integrates consumer-generated data using five levels or modules:
The Scary Mommy Guide To Wine-ing
A crash coursein what makes wine so fine.
https://www.scarymommy.com/scary-mommy-guide-to-wine-ing/
Understanding Clean Wine Designations
For those of us who go to great lengthsto make sure our food is safe, why not do the same for wine?
https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/understanding-clean-wine-designations-zbcz1904
The Changing Perceptions on Drinking While Pregnant
I know that consuming wine and spirits while pregnant is the fault line of American dining-out culture.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/08/on-drinking-and-not-drinking-while-pregnant/
25 Lesser-Known Wine Regions of the World
Have You Heard of These Wine Regions?
https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/25-lesser-known-wine-regions-of-the-world.html
New Sparkling Drink
MillerCoors is launching Cape Line, a collection of three canned sparkling cocktails. Available in the flavors Strawberry Lemonade, Blackberry Mojito, and Margarita, the RTD slim can beverages are at 4.5% abv and contain six ingredients—carbonated water, alcohol from a cane sugar base, sugar, and fruit juice flavorings. Cape Line will be available in variety 6- and 12-packs and dedicated Strawberry Lemonade 6-packs. MillerCoors plans to push the brand with a marketing campaign that includes commercials on 20 different television networks and sampling events at festivals like Austin City Limits in the fall.
IN STOCK
New Mobile Disgorging Line is Open for Business
Wineries that want to produce sparkling wine have more options these days.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212230
Anatomy of the Rising Import Threat to U.S. Wine
Imports account for about a quarter to a third of US wine sales, a proportion that been relatively steady for the last few years but is higher now than it was 25 years ago
https://wineeconomist.com/2019/04/09/imports/
Understanding tension in wine
Tension’ and ‘energy’ are modish words to use about wine, as are ‘precision’ and ‘focus’.
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/jefford-on-monday/understanding-tension-in-wine
Worst Wine Marketing Slogans
“Our wines are as sustainable as an erection at a slaugherhouse.”
http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2019/04/worst-wine-marketing-slogans.html
Study: Drinkers value a beer less if they think it’s brewed by a woman
“Our research suggests that customers don’t value and are less inclined to buy traditionally male products if they think they’ve been manufactured by women,”
https://thetakeout.com/study-beer-brewed-men-women-brewers-gender-bias-1833911171
ALSACE ‘CLOSER THAN EVER’ TO IMPOSING LEGAL SWEETNESS GUIDES ON LABELS
“We are closer than we have ever been,” said Séverine Schlumberger of Domaines Schlumberger in reference to Alsace imposing legal guides to sweetness levels in wine on labels.
GIUSTI LAUNCHES EXTRA BRUT PROSECCO
Asolo, is the only appellation in Prosecco that permits this drier style of fizz.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/giusti-launches-extra-brut-prosecco/
What is Oxidation Doing to My Wine?
Oxidation isn’t always bad. In fact, it’s a key part of most winemaking.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/09/wine-oxidation/
How To Make Small Wine Barrel Bluetooth Speaker
Cool project
https://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wine-Barrel-Bluetooth-Speaker/
The Future of Weed Is High-End Wine Pairings
Care for some kush with that Merlot?
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a26454549/weed-wine-food-pairings/
Homogeneity And Difference In The Wine World
If the thousands of bottles on wine shop shelves all taste the same, there is no justification for the vast number of brands and their price differentials.
https://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2019/04/homogeneity-and-difference-in-the-wine-world.html
Grasshopper secretion-infused Bourbon launches in US
US spirits producer Tamworth Distilling has created a Bourbon infused with the foul-smelling foam excreted as a defence mechanism by the eastern lubber grasshopper.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/grasshopper-secretion-infused-bourbon-launches-in-us/
All About Riesling
An aromatic white variety that can produce white wines ranging in style from bone-dry to very sweet. Germany is the world’s most important producer of Riesling.
New Effen
Effen vodka has added two new flavors. Effen Rosé, is a pink-colored, 37.5% abv expression that aims to capitalize on the ongoing rosé wine trend. Effen Yuzu Citrus is distilled with yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, and also is at 37.5% abv. Both vodkas are made with wheat sourced from Northern France, and have no added sugar or artificial flavors. Effen Rosé and Effen Yuzu Citrus are currently rolling out nationwide, retail priced at $22 a 750-ml.
Official ‘Game of Thrones’ wine collection was inspired by climates, cuisines of Westeros
As Tyrion Lannister matter-of-factly tells Jon Snow, “Everything is better with wine in the belly.” And as it turns out, the folks behind HBO’s “Game of Thrones” believe that principle extends to the show itself, too.
Five things you can learn from the color of your wine
The shade of the wine in your glass can hint at how it was made, which grape variety was used and where it is from
https://www.channel3000.com/content/five-things-you-can-learn-from-the-color-of-your-wine/1067807195
US wine exports: Who is buying the most?
A trade dispute damaged US wine exports to China in 2018, while one African country came from a long way back to become a top-10 destination, show new figures.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/us-wine-exports-figures-412012/#FI7u5A4Ovqh0Qgjz.99
HOW TO BUILD A WINE COLLECTION AT HOME WITHOUT THE STRESS
Despite what many people think, building a solid wine collection at home is an attainable—and affordable—goal.
http://imbibemagazine.com/how-to-build-a-wine-collection/
2018 California Final Grape Crush Report; Total crush 4.5 Million tons, up 6.2% from 2017
The 2018 crush totaled 4,506,583 tons, up 6.2 percent from the 2017 crush of 4,241,945 tons.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=99321
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here’s What the Science Says
Almost 30 years have passed since those early “red wine is good for you” studies came to light.
http://time.com/5552041/does-red-wine-help-you-live-longer/
Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc. Ready to Take Orders in USA
Based in Boston, Mass., CPWI imports, distributes and promotes boutique Croatian wines in the US. Currently representing wineries from the Dubrovnik county in Dalmatia, including all seven wineries in the Komarna region
https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/1064cca6b7ec41399c0c254c1c649179
Idaho: The Next Grapegrowing Frontier
In the last ten years the number of wineries in Idaho has doubled, but I don’t think we can measure how much the quality has improved in that time
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=212368
Biodynamics – new approach needed?
We have frequently found ourselves looking to the scientific research of academia for help with issues that have arisen in the vineyard and winery
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/biodynamics-new-approach-needed?sfns=mo
Eight takeaways on closure choice and cork taint in Washington wine
Here are eight takeaways.
https://www.wawinereport.com/2019/04/eight-takeaways-on-closure-choice-and.html
7 times you should never drink alcohol
Here are some situations that don’t mix well with alcohol.
https://www.businessinsider.com/when-to-avoid-alcohol-2019-4
5 Reasons to Know the Wines of Spain’s Montsant DO
In 2002, Montsant, the Falset subzone of Tarragona DO in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain, was approved as its own DO level.
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-reasons-to-know-the-wines-of-spains-montsant-do/
THE SEAGRAM VO AND VO GOLD STORY
Most interesting to the VO story is the packaging, notably the ribbon on the bottle.
http://www.boozebusiness.com/the-seagram-vo-and-vo-gold-story
Kosher Wine Explained
What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Kosher-Wine-Explained
Can I ferment table grapes into wine? How?
First, it’s important to note that table grapes and wine grapes are not bred or grown for the same purposes. Table grapes are sturdier, bigger and crunchier, with thinner skins and often without seeds. Wine grapes are more fragile, with thicker skins, bigger seeds and more juice. Most important, wine grapes have more sugar than table grapes.
Sugar is the fuel for fermentation, the process by which yeast consumes sugar and converts it to alcohol and carbon dioxide. If you crushed a bunch of table grapes, I doubt that a fermentation would spontaneously commence; you would probably need to add sugar, as well as yeast. Even then, the resulting wine wouldn’t have the flavor or structure of wine made from wine grapes.
The wine producing nation you may not be familiar with
When it comes to producing wine, few countries have such a rich and captivating history like Hungary does.
https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/13/the-wine-producing-nation-you-may-not-be-familiar-with
Can vegans drink wine?
How many vegetarians and vegans know animal products are often used to make wine.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/advice/2019/04/12/can-vegans-drink-wine.html
Can you pair wine with asparagus?
Asparagus frightens the bejeezus out of wine.
Corked, heat damage and other flaws in your wine to watch out for
Admit it, you experience a flutter of dread when you open a bottle of wine, especially one not familiar to you or one you’ve held for extended time. Could this wine be, uh, flawed—even spoiled? We investigate this the next three weeks.
https://amp.gosanangelo.com/amp/3232398002
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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
04-15-2019
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Take this quiz to find out what type of beer you should try
Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission
Hangover-Free Synthetic Alcohol Could Be Ready in Five Years
For the past decade, David Nutt, a London-based scientist, has been working on a safe form of synthetic alcohol that provides all the positives of drinking, without the health issues, hangovers, and risk of overindulging.
How Design Can Sell More Wine
Architects and designers offer tips for wineries on how to maximize the visitor experience.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/how-design-can-sell-more-wine
Which Red Wine Is the Most Likely to Stain My Teeth?
WHICH RED WINES ARE WORSE THAN OTHERS WHEN IT COMES TO STAINING MY TEETH?
https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-which-red-wine-is-the-most-likely-to-stain-my-teeth/
I Found the Bag I’ll Be Wearing All Summer — It’s Only $5 and Holds a Bottle of Wine
Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and “BYO wine” festivals, this cute bag is a total win-win in our books.
https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Urban-Outfitters-Wine-Tote-Bag-45954618
Do we need more varieties
Are we heading toward the Coca-Cola-isation of wine?
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/04/01/do-we-need-more-varieties/
Champagne’s terroir problem
This is an ongoing issue for Champagne as their northern latitudes make them verysusceptible to rot and fungal issues so it’s difficult to work organically or even biodynamically
https://www.hudin.com/champagnes-terroir-problem/
Prosecco’s 21st Century Challenge
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is produced in the rolling hills of northwest Italy. It is also the world’s best-selling sparkling wine
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/03/27/proseccos-21st-century-challenge/amp/
TOP 10 APPS FOR WINE LOVERS
Apps have become a staple tool in modern life, helping to manage every aspect of one’s personal and professional life.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/top-10-apps-for-wine-lovers/
11 Things You Should Know About Stella Artois
Find out what the brand is up to, and why it’s ridding itself of an extremely offensive nickname
8 Up-and-Coming Varieties to Know from Portugal
From Encruzado to Baga, these grapes are gaining traction in the U.S. market
Texas Lawmaker Introduces A Bill To Change The State’s Wine Appellation Rule
Let’s face it, a U.S. wine label isn’t always 100% clear
Wine Windows Were the Original Speakeasies
These clever little wine holes (can you spot one below?) let the people of Florence buy their wine right from the source.
https://www.housebeautiful.com/about/a26991587/wine-windows-florence/
Here’s what food you should pair with Trader Joe’s $4 wines, according to a sommelier
We asked a sommelier who also specializes in wine education and food pairing to taste three of these Charles Shaw organic wines — a cabernet sauvignon, a pinot grigio, and a rosé — and give her recommendations of food to pair with them.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-wine-pairings-sommelier-2019-4
Cupcake Vineyards Celebrates the National Launch of Its Wine Cans at Coachella
Cupcake Returns as Official Wine Sponsor Offering New Ways to Choose Joy This Festival Season
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Bacardi Lime debuts in US
Bacardi Lime is made from a base of Bacardi white rum that is then infused with natural lime flavours, offering a lime zest aroma and citrus notes.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/bacardi-lime-debuts-in-us/
Love trivia? Here are wine facts to impress your friends with
Some winsome wine facts to amuse and entertain you over your morning cup of coffee or evening sips of wine:
Michael David Winery Launches “Freakshow Maskerade” Face Filter App
Interactive face filter app now available for download – Become your favorite freak and win a spot on the label!
Constellation to offload 30 brands in $1.7 billion Gallo deal
US drinks firm Constellation Brands has agreed to sell approximately 30 wine and spirits brands to E&J Gallo Winery for US$1.7 billion.
What Gallo’s $1.7 billion buyout of Constellation’s bargain-priced wines really means
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/What-Gallo-s-1-7-billion-buyout-of-13739680.php
Irish whiskey gains GI status from European Commission
The geographic indication provides the strongest possible protection against these infringements and gives us the basis for enforcement action against misleading products.”
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/04/irish-whiskey-gains-gi-status-from-european-commission/
Peeps and beer: What brews pair best with Easter candy?
There’s no surer sign of spring than store aisles brimming with jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate rabbits.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/03/peeps-and-beer-what-brews-pair-best-with-easter-candy/
What craft beer’s continued growth means for beer drinkers
Either craft beer is going to completely take over the beer market, or, it’s an unsustainably growing bubble that’s going to burst any minute.
https://thetakeout.com/craft-beer-growth-2018-statistics-explained-analysis-1833778219
Dewar’s Unveils The Double Double Series, A New Release Of Ultra-Aged Scotch Whiskies
Dewar’s Scotch whisky has unveiled a new line of bottlings called the Double Double Series. The range includes a 21-year-old ($50 a 375-ml.), a 27-year-old ($100 a 375-ml.), and a 32-year-old ($150 a 375-ml.), the latter marking Dewar’s oldest expression to date.
All of the above are finished in Sherry casks—the 21-year-old in Oloroso, the 27-year-old in Palo Cortado, and the 32-year-old in Pedro Ximenez. The launch is being backed by a four-part short film created by actress Tuppence Middleton.
Dewar’s recently unveiled a new, $15 million ad campaign for the entire franchise, highlighting its maturation process. The campaign, which will run through the end of 2019, features television spots as well as print ads in sports, food and travel publications. Dewar’s also has been ratcheting up the focus on its single malt portfolio, which includes Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Deveron, Craigellachie, and Royal Brackla.
Top Wine Innovations in Bars & Restaurants
Read crowd-sourced reviews, make online reservations, explore electronic wine lists, pay at the table and email yourself the receipt. Just don’t forget to thank the restaurant on social media as you grab your rideshare home.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-wine-in-the-restaurant-industry-is-evolving/
Top Tools for Wine at Home
Looking for something wine-related to go with your smart home assistant, streaming device and video doorbell with facial recognition software?
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/03/how-technology-is-improving-wine-at-home/
Franzia’s New “Little Franz” Mini Boxed Wines Make For The Most Adorable Summer Sip
The new “Little Franz” mini boxes of wine come in the following four flavors. Here’s what you can expect each one to taste like, per Franzia:
How to keep your wine cool in warm weather
Some suggestions for combating ‘warm wine syndrome’
https://www.ft.com/content/47529b90-559f-11e9-91f9-b6515a54c5b1
Guide To Franciacorta, Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine Region
Franciacorta is a region infused with cultural significance and a thriving enological tradition.
How to Pick Great Wine Without Relying Solely on Wine Scores
There are ways to choose great wine without relying on wine scores
https://www.familyfreshmarket.com/blog/how-pick-great-wine-without-relying-solely-wine-scores
The Wine Enthusiast Amazon Alexa Skill
The Wine Enthusiast skill will also provide step-by-step recipes pulled right from pages of the magazine and sent directly to your Alexa app.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/04/the-wine-enthusiast-amazon-alexa-skill/
Millennials are drinking less beer. So beer is becoming more like juice.
Explaining the rise of Naturdays, Corona Refrescas, and the “flavored malt beverage.”
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/4/18295599/naturdays-corona-refresca-limearita-ritas-spritz
This Bright, Bracing Italian Sparkler Could Be a ‘Prosecco Killer’ — if Given the Chance
A frizzante wine from Emilia-Romagna, Pignoletto is light and fruity, with herbal aromas, citrus notes, and crisp apple flavors.
https://vinepair.com/articles/pignoletto-italian-sparkling-wine-guide/
Menthol Is Not Mint: Decoding Freshness in Wine
We identify flavors based on our stored memories of having encountered them before.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/04/05/menthol-is-not-mint-decoding-freshness-wine
Five Ways Smartphones are Changing How We Drink Wine
Smartphones have made it easier than ever to learn about wine
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/smartphones-wine/
You’ve Been Serving Champagne All Wrong — Here’s How To Do It Right
Flutes may look pretty, but they diminish the aroma of your (probably pricey) bubbly. Good thing there’s a super simple solution.
https://www.coastalliving.com/syndication/how-to-serve-champagne
Take this quiz to find out what type of beer you should try
To simplify the process of picking a beer, take this quick and easy quiz which gives you a beer recommendation based on your flavor preferences.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/quiz-to-find-out-what-type-of-beer-to-drink-2019-4
TOP 9 WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR WINE
Or a things that a dedicated wine lover will not do.
https://www.winepicker.co.uk/blog/top-9-worst-things-you-can-do-with-your-wine/
MEET THE HEALTHY RED WINE THAT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER
Red wine has long been touted for its many alleged benefits, but there may be one particular type of red wine that supersedes them all.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/health-fitness/cannonau-red-wine-18397
Is this the best wine in the world? 40 million reviews say so.
What’s the best wine in the world? Every winemaker would love to produce it. Every wine lover would love to drink it and hoard a few bottles in the cellar. Every wine writer would love to anoint it and tell you to buy it.
https://www.nhregister.com/food/article/Is-this-the-best-wine-in-the-world-40-million-13744695.php
Top Gadgets for Cooling Your Wine
Your days of plunging a bottle into an ice and salt bath in order to keep it cold are over—you’ve got more stylish and effective options.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/05/top-gadgets-for-cooling-your-wine/
This Exceptional $300 Wine is Produced in the Foothills of the Himalayas
Ao Yun is a vino easy to sip, almost impossible to produce.
http://www.realclearlife.com/food-drink/exceptional-300-wine-produced-foothills-himalayas/
Napa’s Problem is Cars, Not Drought
US editor W. Blake Gray looks at the options following the passing of Napa’s development bill.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/04/napas-problem-is-cars-not-drought
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
All the Game of Thrones Booze You Can Drink for the Final Season
Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant
How Americans Consume Rosé
New Beringer Bros.Wine
Treasury Wine Estates has extended its Beringer Bros. range with the launch of a Sauvignon Blanc aged in Tequila barrels. Retailing at $17 in line with the rest of the Beringer Bros. portfolio, the newcomer is aged for 60 days in barrels once used to age premium Tequila. The new Tequila barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc joins a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blend—all aged in Bourbon barrels—in the Beringer Bros. portfolio.
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Study Reveals America’s Favorite Drunk Snacks
Whether your poison is pizza, chips, or chicken wings, there’s simply no better way to round off a drinking session than with a late-night (or early morning) drunken snack.
New Bulleit
Diageo-owned Bulleit has added a new 12-year-old rye whiskey to its lineup. A blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, Bulleit Rye 12-year-old straight American whiskey is aged in new charred oak barrels for a minimum of 12 years prior to bottling. The new, 92-proof release is the first permanent addition to the Bulleit Rye portfolio—which originally launched in 2011—and will be available for a retail price of $50 a 750-ml. across Colorado, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Oregon, California, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
10 Things You Should Know About Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Arguably the world’s most important wine producer, in one of the most prestigious wine regions on the planet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s bottles fetch unfathomable sums at auction.
EU approves Tequila GI
Tequila has been registered as a geographical indication (GI) product in the European Union.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/03/eu-approves-tequila-gi/
New Challenges On The Radar For The Wine Business
Economic bumps in the road and demographic shifts are shaking up the U.S. wine market
Tipsy Lit Launches Perfect Pairings Of Wine And Books
Women have been combining book clubs and wine drinking as long as book clubs have been around, but one wine company and one publishing company have decided to make this an official pairing.
PERFECT WINE PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE FOODS
WE’VE PAIRED THE PERFECT WINES TO AMERICA’S 18 FAVORITE DISHES.
https://www.newsweek.com/wine-food-pairing-1374123
Carignan is Working its Way into the Spotlight
These days, thanks to better vineyard management and lower-yielding old vines, varietal Carignan wines from all over the world tempt with tart red-fruit notes, baking spices and savory smokiness.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/carignan-spotlight/
Stop Trying To Make “Healthy Cocktails” Happen
Although I believe that cocktails, consumed in moderation, can be part of a healthy lifestyle, under no circumstances should alcoholic beverages be promoted as “healthy.”
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/healthy-cocktails-arent-real/
Constellation Brands Sued Over To Kalon Vineyard
The Vineyard House, a boutique Napa winery, has sued Constellation Brands in federal court, claiming that the late Robert Mondavi knowingly misled the U.S. Patent Office into granting him a trademark for the To Kalon vineyards in the Oakville AVA.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/25/constellation-brands-sued-over-to-kalon-vineyard/
UNESCO world heritage wine regions to visit: Updated
How many UNESCO sites have you ticked off? Get inspired with our guide to top UNESCO wine regions and cities for wine lovers,
Cavit Rosé
Palm Bay International has launched a new packaging format for its Cavit Rosé. Made from a blend of Trentino-sourced red varietals, the new entry is now rolling out nationwide in 4-packs of 187-ml. bottles ($10). A 750-ml. bottle format of the 2018 Cavit Rosé debuted earlier this month. Cavit is the top-selling Italian wine by volume in the U.S. market at nearly 3.5 million cases, led by its Pinot Grigio varietal.
M.S. Walker to Acquire Winebow’s Wholesale Operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
M.S. Walker has been a major force in the industry and a leading distributor in New England for decades
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/03/28/ms-walker-acquire-winebows-wholesale-operations
How Americans Consume Rosé
As the thermometer begins to climb, one thing is certain—pink is spreading, as rosé, the fastest growing wine category in the United States, takes over retailer’s shelves.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellewilliams/2019/03/27/how-americans-consume-rose/#51a845601b50
16 Stylish Wines For Upscale Breakfasts
If you can drink a mimosa for breakfast, then wine for breakfast is fine too. In fact, one could make a pretty strong argument to ditch the OJ altogether and just drink wine.
For Cancer Risk, a Bottle of Wine Equals This Many Cigarettes
Drinking a bottle of wine per week may be like smoking five to 10 cigarettes in the same time period, in terms of cancer risk, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.
https://www.livescience.com/65092-alcohol-cigarettes-cancer-risk.html
Why The Cloudy Bay Shed Must Be On Your Wine Travel Bucket List
The Cloudy Bay team has been hunting wine gold in Central Otago since before 2010, cultivating vineyards and fine-tuning everything from pruning to site selection
The basics of building your own wine cellar
What do I need to know to properly prepare the space?
https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/nwhomes/the-basics-of-building-your-own-wine-cellar/
SIX COMMON WINE MYTHS, BUSTED
Six wine myths and do a little fact-checking.
https://www.shopdanssupermarket.com/blog/six-common-wine-myths-busted
Getting Funky with Reductive Wines
When it comes to wine jargon, buzzwords come and go. However, the term reduction, particularly “positive reduction”, has seemingly stayed, making a home for itself in the daily vocabulary of industry folk worldwide.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/getting-funky-with-reductive-wines
Obscure wine statistics
Wine Australia recently released an online tool to assist wine exporters.
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/03/28/obscure-wine-statistics/
THESE ARE THE FASTEST-GROWING CRAFT BREWERIES IN THE US, ACCORDING TO THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION
US trade body the Brewers Association has published a list of the country’s craft breweries that are becoming popular, fast.
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OFFERS NEW COURSE ON ALCOHOL SCIENCE
Oxfordshire brewery Hook Norton and the Cotswolds Distillery have teamed up with The Open University on a new online course focusing on the science of alcohol.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/the-open-university-offers-new-course-on-alcohol-science/
How to Pair Brie with Wine
Brie is a soft ripened cheese that’s classified as a bloomy rind, from the historic Brie district of France
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/28/pair-brie-with-wine/
Demystifying Italian Amaro
Amaro, Italy’s signature bitter liqueur, is prized for all the barks and herbs that famously aid digestion after a big meal. But the spirit offers much more than its bitter reputation.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/28/demystifying-italian-amaro/
CATENA DEBUTS WINE AND FOOD DOCUSERIES ON AMAZON
Argentina’s Catena Zapata has launched a new wine documentary series called It Starts With Wine on Amazon Prime Video, hosted by Dr Laura Catena and featuring a selection of celebrated winemakers, producers and chefs from around the world.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/catena-debuts-wine-and-food-docuseries-on-amazon/
This Wine-Scented Candle For “Okay Moms” Is A Major Mood
The description for the product posted on the Whiskey River site explained that they celebrate okay moms because they offer the reality of motherhood: “sippy cup wine, the five-second rule, and loads and loads of naps.” It’s a mood to say the least.
https://www.romper.com/p/this-wine-scented-candle-for-okay-moms-is-a-major-mood-16993170
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cooking with Wine
Cooking with wine can be a bit intimidating
https://www.kosher.com/shows/video/476/the-dos-and-donts-of-cooking-with-wine
Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant
If you thought the Millennials were hard to please, wait until you see what’s coming after them.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/03/saving-wine-from-the-sober-generation
More consumers are staying at home to drink
Zero waste winery serves straight from the barrel
A new winery in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla is based on a new concept that skips the bottling process.
https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/03/26/zero-waste-winery-serves-straight-from-the-barrel/
Greek Wine Is Trending, Depending on Whom You Ask
Those who follow drinks trends have heard these claims before.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-greek-wine-now/
Vin jaune from eastern France is ‘the durian of the wine world’, beloved and hated in equal measure
The distinctive wine is made from the quirky savagnin grape grown in Jura, the smallest of France’s AOS regions
Budweiser Is Selling Jackie Robinson Beer For His 100th Birthday This MLB Season
Sold as part of a campaign honoring Robinson’s heroic achievements both on and off the field, baseball fans can now “raise a bud” to the icon who changed the game.
The Best Tasting Liquors, According To The Masses
What is the best-tasting alcohol on the market? That’s almost impossible to answer. The best tasting liquor is very, very subjective.
https://uproxx.com/life/best-tasting-liquor-ranked/
Netflix And Sip: Best Wines To Pair With Your Favorite TV Shows
While many of you may have a go-to snack, but how about the perfect drink?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/eustaciahuen/2019/03/30/netflix/#273968f61964
A sommelier compared 11 wines from Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, and BJ’s — and the winner was clear
11 different low-cost wines to try from big-box stores like Costco, Target, BJ’s, and Trader Joe’s.
Watch the video above to see how she ranked bottles of cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, and rosé, all under $10.
Does Your Wine Smell Like A Wet Dog? Polluted Corks And Microbiology Are To Blame
Two chemical reactions must (sequentially) take place to form TCA, but they are very different
How to Pair Wine with Classic French Cuisine
What to drink with boeuf Bourguignon, vichyssoise and poulet rôti.
https://guide.michelin.com/us/chicago/dining-in/wine-pairings-classic-french-food/news
Corkage Uncorked: How + When to Bring Wine into a Restaurant
Many restaurants invite diners to BYO, with corkage fees that typically hover around $40. There are also restaurants that don’t have a liquor license to sell wine, so they welcome diners to bring in their own and the bottle will be opened with a more modest corkage fee.
How Provençal Winemakers Are Responding to Climate Change
Exploring the research and strategies helping to keep the region’s rosés crisp and fresh
Peanut Butter Jelly & Wine Pop-Up Lounge opening at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
The Chanler will offer uniquely designed PB&J combinations with suggested wine pairings
All the Game of Thrones Booze You Can Drink for the Final Season
Game of Thrones is a show made for drinking. The characters swig red wine and barley beer as they go about their scheming and conquering.
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g26985475/best-game-of-thrones-drinks-collaborations/
A French region calculates the true cost of its wine
A project conducted by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins AOC du Languedoc & IGP Sud de France (Languedoc Wines Council) has demonstrated why winegrowers literally cannot afford to be in this segment.
The Wine & Sorbet Slushies I’ll Be Sipping All Spring
All you need to do is stir.
https://food52.com/blog/23812-easy-wine-slushies-sorbet-slushie-recipes
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