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February 18, 2019
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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02-18-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
7 Great Beer and Music Collaborations
3 Types of Wine That Pair with Nearly Every Dish
Häagen-Dazs Launches Six Booze-Infused Ice Cream Flavors
HARRY POTTER’ BEER FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH IN THE US
A travelling beer festival aimed at wannabe wizards and witches is launching in the US, featuring an alcoholic version of the fictional butterbeer beverage, taking in 10 dates across the country from Portland to Las Vegas.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/harry-potter-beer-festival-to-launch-in-the-us/
It looks and tastes like wine and pregnant women are obsessed
An Aussie company has come up with a genius beverage that even mum-to-be’s can enjoy and it all lies in the look and taste.
Everything You Need to Know to Start Homebrewing Today
Whichever method you choose, the result – your very own beer – is more attainable than you think. Here are all the basic ways to homebrew, explained.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SKYY VODKA
Launched in San Francisco in 1992, Skyy sold to Gruppo Campari in 2006. It’s now a household name among vodka drinkers
Brewers explain: The science of using corn syrup in beer
A lot of the reaction on social media has been that people were surprised that corn syrup would even be in beer.
http://www.fox13news.com/consumer/brewers-explain-the-science-of-using-corn-syrup-in-beer
CLIMATE CHANGE ‘MAY ALTER’ FLAVOUR OF NZ SAUVIGNON BLANC
Climate Change may alter the taste of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and pave they way for varieties such as Albarino to do well in Marlborough, experts have claimed.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/climate-change-may-alter-nz-sauvignon-blanc/
Supermarket Wines Are Poured, and Worlds Collide
Readers try three vastly popular, mass-produced bottles that are available in practically any supermarket or liquor store in the country, drew an emotional reaction like no other
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/04/dining/drinks/wine-school-grocery-store-wines.html
A lot of that Super Bowl beer flowed through this Taunton beverage distributor
Chances are, that case of Bud Light you picked up for a Super Bowl party Sunday most likely came from one longtime city beer distributor.
Read all about OUR Bud Distributor
Organic Vineyard Consultant and Farm Advisor Amigo Bob Says Pesticide Residue Testing “Is a Fraud,”
n a rousing speech at Ecofarm, the organic farming conference, Amigo Bob Cantisano, one of the founders of CCOF, accused the state and federal government of fraud in testing food for pesticide residues, claiming that state officials test only 181 out of 1,048 active ingredients.
Top 10 best value-for-money Tequilas and mezcals
These bottlings are not particularly cheap, but have been judged to offer excellent quality for consumers within their respective categories.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/02/the-top-10-best-value-for-money-tequilas-and-mezcals/
GENERIC MARKETING FOR CHAMPAGNE COURTS CONTROVERSY
The association of grower-winemakers in Champagne have been promoting the fine French fizz through a marketing campaign in Europe – but some believe it may be damaging the upmarket image of the product.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/generic-marketing-for-champagne-courts-controversy/
PLAYBOY WINE RELEASED TO MARK EMPIRE’S 65TH YEAR
Playboy has launched a branded red wine in partnership with US retailer Lot18 to mark its 65th year – a milestone that was reached in 2018.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/playboy-wine-released-to-mark-empires-65th-year/
A New Study Answers The Question: Does Blind Wine Tasting Work?
The study’s authors tell us of the existence of extensive literature on differences between wine novices and experts when it comes to perceptual sensitivity, the use of descriptions and wine preference, but what is relatively unidentified, they say, is how guesses and descriptions change after wine-taster training.
A Guide To Wine Certification Programs
Enrolling in a wine education course may seem confusing, but there’s an option for everyone. Here’s advice to consider
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/05/guide-to-wine-certification-programs/
World’s most expensive wine barrel is made from crystal
The unique Bordeaux barrel made by the Lalique crystal works and costing hundreds of thousands of euros takes pride of place in the cellars of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in Sauternes
https://www.vitisphere.com/news-88956-Worlds-most-expensive-wine-barrel-is-made-from-crystal.htm
9 “Serious” Sweet Wines You Must Try
Historically speaking, though, sweet wines were once the most coveted style of wine in all the world. No really, it’s true!
IRISH WHISKEY GAINS LEGAL PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA
Irish whiskey has gained protected status in Australia, giving the spirit legal protection for the first time in the country’s history to safeguard against fakes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/irish-whiskey-gains-legal-protection-in-australia/
THE BEST AND WORST SUPER BOWL BOOZE ADS, RANKED
Super Bowl LIII came and went, but the most interesting part, the advertisements, are here to stay. Particularly interesting are the ads from alcohol brands, which aired nationally or in various local markets to promote some of the world’s biggest booze campaigns.
THE BEERS DRUNK MOST ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Although Nielsen predicted we’d be drinking a lot of Pinot Grigio, hard seltzer, and hazy IPA, beer remains a top choice among Super Bowl audiences whether at home, at a bar, or at the game.
What a Bottle of Wine Costs Around the World
For the fifth year in a row, The Economist determined Singapore to be the world’s most expensive city after evaluating the cost of living in 133 locations around the globe
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-bottle-prices-around-world-2019
Got Bad Wine? Here’s How to Fix It Using Science
All it takes is a basic understanding of flavor and scent, along with some household items. Bad wine shouldn’t be exiled. It should be rehabilitated.
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-to-make-cheap-wine-taste-good
These are the most-overrated, and underrated wine options
If you want the best value, the way to go is to find underrated grapes, producers, and regions
9 Signs You May Be Intolerant To Red Wine
For some folks, this delightful beverage can leave them feeling a little worse for wear — and sometimes even in danger.
https://www.bustle.com/p/9-signs-you-may-be-intolerant-to-red-wine-15919176
Where to Find the Best South African Wine
South Africa is home to over 200,000 acres of vines. Here are the regions to look for that are producing some of the best bottles.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/02/06/where-find-best-south-african-wine/
New Beer
Portland, Maine’s Allagash Brewing Co. has launched Sun Drift, a blend of beer and tea. The 6.7% abv brew is made with locally sourced malts, Citra and Cascade hops, plus lemon zest, before it’s fermented with Brettanomyces yeast and blended with black tea from Little Red Cup. Sun Drift is rolling out now in 4-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft throughout Allagash’s 16-state and Washington, D.C. distribution footprint.
How Champagne got its bubbles
The Champagne region wasn’t always known for sparkling wine. Sophie Thorpe uncovers how the region discovered the bubbles that made its name
https://blog.bbr.com/2019/02/06/how-champagne-got-its-bubbles/
FIRST HEMP WINERY TO OPEN TASTING ROOM IN NEW YORK STATE
A company called Sovereign Wines plans on opening its first tasting room near in Skaneateles, according to NYupstate. What makes this wine so unique its that it’s the first of its kind to be fused with hemp.
http://wpdh.com/first-hemp-winery-to-open-tasting-room-in-new-york-state/
The mysterious case of the cork-tainted carrots
Why do we find some smells and tastes disgusting — and how malleable is our sense of disgust?
These Maps Reveal Which States Buy the Most Liquor, Wine, and Beer
In terms of overall sales, New Hampshire tops the list (it’s also number one in terms of beer and spirits sales, and number three for wine).
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/states-buy-most-liquor-wine-beer-mapped
DRINKING BEER BEFORE WINE WON’T PREVENT A HANGOVER
The old adage of “beer before wine and you’ll feel fine” is a myth, according to Cambridge researchers, who have ruled that it doesn’t matter what order you drink in, you’ll still get a hangover if you drink too much.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/drinking-beer-before-wine-wont-prevent-a-hangover/
‘A’-LIST STAR: CONSIDERING JAPAN’S NATIVE RED GRAPE
Koshu may be Japan’s leading native grape but the versatile Muscat Bailey A is hot on its heels, used in producing a wide range of the country’s wines.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/a-list-star-considering-japans-native-red-grape/
Why I get all sniffy about wine snobs
Research found that 80 per cent of those leaving shops with wine were female.
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/17412554.column-why-i-get-all-sniffy-about-wine-snobs/
IS IT SNOBBY TO BRING YOUR OWN WINE ON PLANES?
Not many people realize this, but you actually can bring your own booze on airplanes. Provided you stick to 100ml bottles, you can even bring it from home. One thing you can’t do: serve it to yourself on board.
https://www.godsavethepoints.com/2019/02/07/is-it-snobby-to-bring-your-own-wine-on-planes/
THE 20 BEST BOURBONS FOR EVERY BUDGET
In 2017, Kentucky’s bourbon production reached 1.7 million barrels, the highest it’s been since 1972. There are currently more bourbon barrels residing in Kentucky than there are human inhabitants.
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5% raise for six-figure NH Liquor Commission executives rejected over failure to meet revenue targets
Total Wine & More, which started opening Massachusetts locations in 2017, has cost the NHLC an estimated $175 million a year in sales. In addition to six stores in eastern Massachusetts, Total Wine also has a robust mail order business for wine.
Häagen-Dazs Launches Six Booze-Infused Ice Cream Flavors
Häagen-Dazs Spirits,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like. Booze. Infused. Ice. Cream.
https://amp.foodandwine.com/news/haagen-dazs-boozy-ice-cream
Paid posts: Welcome to the 21st-century world of wine blogging
Who cares about integrity or honesty or legitimate reviews? I’ll just run paid posts
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/paid-posts-welcome-to-the-21st-century-world-of-wine-blogging/
Healthy Wines: What the Labels Really Mean
Clean-crafted and Dry / Ketogenic defined
https://earth911.com/how-and-buy/healthy-wines-what-labels-mean/
Mr Grumpy: show me the vintage
Interesting view on vintage dates and wine buyong
https://www.therealreview.com/2019/02/07/mr-grumpy-show-me-the-vintage/
Before You Sip That Cocktail, a Few Safety Warnings
Today’s rule-breaking bartenders can unwittingly concoct a health hazard, but a website is here to help stave off trouble.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/dining/drinks/cocktail-safety-bartender.html
The Onion debunks some of the common myths about wine.
https://www.theonion.com/myth-vs-fact-wine-1832461474
Get To Know The Reds Of Classic White Wine Regions
While wine regions all around the world offer delicious and intriguing options for white wine lovers, some regions in particular are known solely for their white wines.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2019/02/08/reds-from-white-wine-regions/#531b7cab1eb1
3 Types of Wine That Pair with Nearly Every Dish
No matter what you cook up, these reliable bottles have you covered
https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/easy-wine-pairing-guide
Don’t Judge Wine By its Price Tag
Choosing the right wine in a shop with hundreds of bottles can be intimidating. How do you pick a bottle that leaves an impression?
Everything you need to know about oaked wine
The term oaked is often used relating to a wine but what exactly does that mean?
https://www.thevisitor.co.uk/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oaked-wine-1-9583629
7 Great Beer and Music Collaborations
Here are some of the most high-profile collaborations to hit shelves recently.
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 02-12-19
February 12, 2019
Liquor Industry News/Links 02-11-19
February 11, 2019
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
02-11-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
NUTRITIONAL FACTS OF WINE
Does Clear Ice Really Matter?
WHAT AMERICA DRINKS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
AND MORE!
Mezcal’s popularity puts pressure on producers
While Tequila has taken off, younger sibling mezcal is raring to go. But with its increasing popularity comes pressure on the raw materials that are used to make it, and the need to educate potential consumers about the spirit.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/mezcal-piggybacking-off-the-success-of-tequila/
Dry for 162 years, Massachusetts’s town now allows alcohol sales
The Rockport Board of Selectmen this week voted unanimously to give the coastal community’s only grocery store a license for take-home alcohol sales.
New Svedka Rosé Vodka
Svedka has unveiled a new Rosé extension, a 30%-abv vodka containing 5% rosé wine. Launching next month at $17 a 1-liter bottle, the new expression will have dedicated advertising through the brand’s recently introduced “Bring Your Own Spirit” campaign, and will receive the largest spend for any Svedka flavor launch to date. Constellation tells SND that the rosé vodka holds strategic value for the brand as it looks to expand in on-premise markets.
“Svedka was built in the off-premise, and we continue to dominate in that channel,” says Carl Evans, Constellation’s vice president for spirits marketing. “Based on the Rosé movement in the on-premise, we’re confident this SKU will flourish there as well. We’ve been laser-focused on programming for the on-premise and have seen tremendous potential for Svedka Rosé within the cocktail culture.” According to Impact Databank, Svedka grew 1% to 4.4 million cases in the U.S. last year.
The Lost Wine Consumer of 2019
The industry isn’t only at a cross-roads, we stand a chance of losing the wine consumer altogether.
https://svbwine.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-lost-wine-consumer-of-2019.html
Sicily rediscovers six indigenous grape varieties previously thought to be extinct
Rediscovered and added to the Italian National Register of Grape Varieties. The six grapes are the reds Inzolia Nera, Lucignola, Orisi, Usirioto and Vitrarolo, and the white Recunu.
Should you stop drinking prosecco for ethical reasons?
Demand for the Italian white wine has surged in recent years, and increased production has led to soil erosion. So should prosecco join beef and others on the naughty list?
Are organic grapes better for winemaking?
Here are the results from recent studies, which have focused on the consequences that alternative farming systems have on vine, grape and wine parameters.
https://blog.vintagereport.com/en/2019/01/21/organic-grapes-winemaking/
HOW TO REALLY USE MARSALA WINE
Famous British chef Delia Smith boosted sales of Marsala years ago when she poured the amber liquid into one of her famous recipes.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/how-to-really-use-marsala-wine/?viewall=1#ixzz5e1LQvypf
The World’s Best Places for Growing Chenin Blanc
To understand everything there is to know about the French variety, here’s a guide to the different styles and regions of Chenin Blanc production worldwide.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-chenin-blanc-types-guide/
The Rise of Australia’s Other Grapes
Grenache, Roussanne, and Nebbiolo are among the varieties helping to redefine Australian wine
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-rise-of-australias-other-grapes/
10% Of U.S. Wine Retail Sales Shipped Direct To Consumers In 2018
According to the 2019 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping Report, over 6 million cases of domestic U.S. wine were shipped DtC in 2018 (up 9% over 2017
CHAMPAGNE EXPORTS OVERTAKE DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 50 YEARS
Estimated figures for total shipments during the past year show that more Champagne was consumed in foreign markets than France for the first time in over 50 years.
Shanken News Daily Launches Weekly Cannabis Edition
In response to the rapid emergence of cannabis as a consumer category in North America, Shanken News Daily is pleased to announce that it will launch a new weekly newsletter covering the cannabis market, with a special focus on the movements of major drinks industry companies.
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https://newsletters.shankennewsdaily.com/cannabisedition/
Mondavi Targets Female Drinkers With New Flat Top Hills Brand
Mondavi & Family is introducing a new California wine brand, Flat Top Hills, aimed at female consumers in their 30s and 40s with household income in the $45,000-$80,000 range. The new brand includes five wines: a Sauvignon Blanc ($14), Rosé ($14), Chardonnay ($14), Red Blend ($16), and Cabernet Sauvignon ($16).
“We’re looking to strengthen our overall brand portfolio with the addition of Flat Top Hills in a growing price segment,” says Mark Koppen, C. Mondavi’s vice president of marketing. The new franchise will debut February 1 in select on- and off-premise accounts in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, with additional markets slated to launch this fall. Sourced from Yolo County, Dunnigan Hills, Monterey Coast, Lodi, Sonoma County, and the Central Coast, the brand is named for the flat-topped summits of the Mondavi family’s Dunnigan Hills vineyards, where consulting winemaker Angelina Mondavi and her siblings and cousins played as children.
Overall, C. Mondavi had volume of over 1.5 million cases last year. “We’re seeing strong trends in our core Charles Krug Napa Valley wines as well as our CK Mondavi and Family line of everyday wines,” Koppen notes, adding that Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet varietals are performing especially well, and that the company is seeing “some positive signs in Merlot.”
Drinking wine better than exercise if you want to live a long life, study finds
A recent study from the University of California found those who drank two glasses of beer or wine every day had a better chance of living longer
MARLBOROUGH, WHERE SAUVIGNON BLANC FLIES CLOSE TO THE SUN
At the northeastern tip of the South Island it is sheltered from all the major and most extreme climatic influences, and instead has a sunny but fresh maritime climate – ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.
https://aroundtheworldin80harvests.com/2018/12/14/marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-mecca/?fbclid=IwAR0x6HZSIYFaKm_2mwLkFg5jk8tleZv5rROIALMmNplDe4xwSYjRgU_2sO0
BRAD AND ANGELINA’S MIRAVAL TO LAUNCH NEW ROSÉ
Château Miraval, which is still co-owned by Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has announced the launch of a new rosé to join its established Miraval Rosé, launched in 2012, called ‘Studio by Miraval’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/brad-and-angelinas-chateau-miraval-to-launch-new-rose/
THE MOST EXPENSIVE VINEYARDS IN BORDEAUX, MAPPED
Here are the most expensive vineyards in Bordeaux, by land prices per hectare, in 2017.
8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SCREAMING EAGLE WINERY
Founded in 1986 by former real estate agent Jean Phillips, Screaming Eagle epitomizes low-production, exclusive Napa winemaking.
Head of French Taittinger Champagne house says the ‘crazy’ English invented the fizzy wine
It was an English physician, Christopher Merret, who first described the process of adding sugar to a wine to carbonate it by creating a second fermentation.
WHAT AMERICA DRINKS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
Seasonal drinking is America’s most accessible pastime.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-drinks-holidays-year/
Learn to Taste by Taking Better Wine Tasting Notes
Why Taking Notes Makes You Smarter
https://winefolly.com/review/learn-to-taste-by-taking-better-wine-tasting-notes/
Does Clear Ice Really Matter?
Many top-tier bars still argue that clear ice offers little beyond aesthetics. But that’s not the only consideration.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/does-making-clear-ice-cubes-really-matter-cocktail-bars/
How Natural Wines Develop Reductive Notes
With little or no sulfites added, natural wines should be more at risk of oxidation. So why do some yield reductive notes?
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-natural-wines-develop-reductive-notes/
Cannabis, wine still a murky mixture
Experts see crossover opportunities, but regulations and other obstacles loom.
https://www.farmprogress.com/grapes/cannabis-wine-still-murky-mixture
How Do You Prevent Wine Fraud? With Blockchain-Enabled Labels
Not that most of consider it on a regular basis, but fraud is a serious issue in the wine world.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/blockchain-traceable-wine
Pringles Wine Tumblers Exist, So Now You Can Channel Your Inner Walmart Woman
Have you been following the story of aTexas woman who won everyone’s hearts after getting banned from Walmart for drinking wine out of a Pringles can while operating an electric scooter?
https://www.myrecipes.com/news/pringles-wine-tumblers
NUTRITIONAL FACTS OF WINE
Let’s consider the nutritional facts behind your wines to, at least, knock one worry off your plate and help you plan accordingly for the goals you’re setting
https://ilikethisgrape.com/the-nutritional-considerations-for-wine
You Never Have To Choose Again: Wine Cocktails Are Here And Damn, They’re Delicious
Do I want to drink wine tonight? Or am I in the mood for an interesting cocktail? Turns out, there is a solution: A wine cocktail.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/217838/how-to-make-wine-cocktails/
NINE PRODUCERS BREAK WITH CAVA TO FORM ‘CORPINNAT’
Nine producers have formally broken ties with the Cava DO to form their own EU-recognised body known as Corpinnat with the first bottles bearing the name due to be released this spring.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/02/nine-producers-break-with-cava-to-form-corpinnat/
New Angels Envy
Louisville, Kentucky’s Angel’s Envy will launch a Sherry cask-finished Bourbon in limited quantities on February 15. The 50% abv whiskey ($200) is blended from Bourbon aged between four and nine years before spending an additional two to three years finishing in Oloroso Sherry casks. Only 3,600 bottles of Angel’s Envy Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks will be available at the brand’s distillery and in select retailers in Kentucky. Bacardi acquired Angel’s Envy in 2015.
NBA Kings and Bogle Vineyards Release “Proud Roots” 2016 Vintage Wine
Grapes Harvested in 2016 Celebrate Golden 1 Center’s Opening and Highlight Sacramento’s Agricultural Community — Wine will be available at Golden 1 Center on February 2
VinePair Continues to Be Largest and Fastest Growing Drinks Media Brand 2019
Brings Wine & Beer Reviews & Print Magazine Launch
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4136722#ixzz5eO0do8Oa
Sting Operation Targets Cheap Grapes in Fancy Wines
More than 50 companies tied to Italian wine exports are under investigation for fraudulent practices.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/sting-operation-targets-cheap-grapes-in-fancy-wines
We all whine about the cold, but what about the wine?
Minnesota wine grapes are designed to survive the cold, but is this cold too much for them?
Drink Up at the Booze History Museum of Staten Island
Tours are usually conducted in Russian, and they frequently turn into larger celebrations of Jewish and Russian culture, with musical performances and potluck buffets.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/nyregion/vodka-russia-museum-staten-island.html
Which foods or beverages should I avoid before a wine tasting? And is there anything that I should be eating or drinking before a tasting?
Good question—professional tasters have a variety of pregame rituals. This is also a good time to bring up that before (and while) tasting wine, it’s smart to avoid heavy scents, like perfume, smoke or even lotions and soaps. It’s also important to pay attention to certain supplements or drugs, prescription or otherwise, that might interfere with your taste buds (or be contra-indicated with alcohol, even if you are spitting). Some antibiotics can cause a bitter aftertaste, for example.
Every taster has their own list of foods that might personally clash with wines. For me, things like Brussels sprouts, raw garlic or onions and cauliflower tend to repeat on me, and that aftertaste can be very distracting. I also avoid the foods that are known to fight with wine: asparagus, artichokes, oily fishes (no tuna fish sandwiches!), vinegar and pickled items. Some tasters avoid coffee and tea, which both also have a lot of tannins, before a tasting. Bitter and spicy foods can also sensitize taste buds, causing tannins or acidity to seem harsher.
In general, professional tasters tend to make sure to stay hydrated (with water), and most stick to healthy, neutral meals on tasting days. I also like to taste when I’m a little bit hungry—I feel like it heightens my perceptions—but it’s a fine line, because I hate to taste when I’m starving, because I find a grumbling tummy distracting. Some tasters also like to eat plain crackers during a tasting, which can help alleviate tannin fatigue.
What Wine Marketers Should Know about Cannabis Consumers
Adult-use cannabis legalization has ushered in a new consumer of THC products—here’s a snapshot of the demographic
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-wine-marketers-should-know-about-cannabis-consumers/
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Best Wine Regions for Ski Vacations
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MILAGRO TEQUILA
JAPAN’S BEER SHIPMENTS HIT RECORD LOW IN 2018
AND MORE!
Smore Beer
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas—known for its Shiner Bock label—is releasing a new beer, Shiner S’more, inspired by and containing the flavor profile of the classic campfire food. The 5.0%-abv ale retails at $11 a 6-pack and is rolling out nationwide in conjunction with the brewer’s 110th anniversary. Shiner’s parent company Gambrinus, which also owns Trumer Brewery in Berkeley and BridgePort Brewing Co. in Portland, Oregon, is among the top 10 largest craft brewers in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.
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Many migraine sufferers wary of alcohol as a headache trigger
Among more than 2,000 migraine patients in the Netherlands, more than a third said alcohol was a migraine trigger for them.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TURN TEQUILA WASTE INTO FLOUR
They’re combating the massive amount of pollution caused by the tequila industry.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/university-students-turn-tequila-waste-into-flour/
A Glass Of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight, According To New Reports
If you’re worried about your love for wine preventing you from weight loss (or impacting your metabolism), science is here to tell you it might actually do your body some good.
https://www.elle.com.au/health-fitness/wine-before-bed-helps-lose-weight-19709
The Future of Wine: No Corks, No Vintages, and Maybe No Grapes
Winemakers are working on unusual solutions to the problem of climate change
https://medium.com/s/2069/the-future-of-wine-no-corks-no-vintages-and-maybe-no-grapes-996588b20fa0
Tito’s targets dog lovers with new distribution deal
Texas-made vodka Tito’s has agreed a new distribution deal in Germany, which it hopes will highlight its position as the ‘vodka for dog people’.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/titos-targets-dog-lovers-with-new-distribution-deal/
CLIMATE CHANGE: TAYLOR’S PORT CALLS ON WINE INDUSTRY TO TAKE ACTION
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing modern agriculture, with viticulture seemingly on the front line, according not only to a number of scientific bodies, but Port producer Taylor’s, which has issued one of the loudest rallying cries for the wine industry to take action.
INTER RHÔNE WELCOMES NEW AOC
The appellations of Château Grillet and Clairette de Die are among seven wine and spirit AOCs/GIs to fall under the umbrella of trade body Inter Rhône.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/inter-rhone-welcomes-new-aoc/
Which wines have the most tannins? How can you tell?
All wines have tannins, which are naturally occurring polyphenols. There are a lot of foods that have tannins, including berries, beans, chocolate and berries. The tannins in wine are absorbed from grape skins, stems and seeds (and a small amount can be absorbed from oak barrels).
Tannins aren’t something you taste, but they are something you feel, and are an important part of a wine’s structure (that said, a wine with a lot of tannins can taste bitter). Tannins create that sensation of tugging on your cheeks, and can make a wine seem chewy or drying. For those not familiar, it’s similar to the mouth-puckering sensation of drinking strong black tea (which also has tannins). But tannins can also be velvety and supple.
You won’t know by looking at a wine how tannic it is. But red wines tend to have more tannins than white wines. That’s because red wines go through maceration, a process of steeping the grape skins in the wine to extract color and tannins—like a strong cup of tea—while white wines have limited tannins because the juice is typically separated from the grape skins and seeds soon after the grapes are crushed.
Lots of winemaking decisions can impact how tannic a wine is, starting with the grape variety (some varieties have more tannins than others). Harvest conditions, the temperature and duration of fermentations and macerations and other winemaking choices will also affect how tannic a wine is. Winemakers can even add powdered tannins if they feel a wine lacks structure.
The wines that tend to be most tannic are big, dense reds like Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Cabernet.
JAPAN’S BEER SHIPMENTS HIT RECORD LOW IN 2018
Japan’s beer shipments have been dropping for 14 consecutive years, and hit a new record low in 2018 with another 2.5% dip, according to figures published by five major breweries last week.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/japans-beer-shipments-hit-record-low-in-2018/
HUGE’ POTENTIAL OF ENGLISH PINOT NOIR REMAINS ‘UNTAPPED’
Pinot Noir has “huge” untapped potential to become one of UK’s leading still wines, a prominent English winemaker has claimed.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/potential-of-english-pinot-noir-remains-untapped/
NEW ‘INTRODUCTION TO WHISKY’ ONLINE COURSE LAUNCHED
The course is aimed at beginners and will cover the basics of whisky.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/new-introduction-to-whisky-online-course-launched/
Answering some of those ‘is-it-true’ questions about wine
It seems like the internet is loaded with crazy ideas of how to make something better.
https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/lifestyle/food/ac-cn-wine-20190123-story.html
Interesting wine facts
What is the difference between pinot noir and Burgundy? And More!
https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190122/clemens-interesting-wine-facts
Red Wine hot chocolate and other winter wine cocktails
What better way to embrace the cold weather than by enjoying a relaxing night in with delicious cocktails and indulgent treats?
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MILAGRO TEQUILA
Borne of the late-1990s Mexico City club scene, Milagro sought to encapsulate its roots in a bottle. It was acquired by William Grant & Sons in 2006 and is now distributed nationwide in the U.S., as well as in several markets around the world.
Hop Water, a Non-Alcoholic Favorite of Brewers, Goes Mainstream
After a long day on the canning line, sometimes the last thing a brewer wants is a beer. Enter hop water
Wine Retail Rant (Why Grocery Store Wines Are Rigged)
If you’re looking to improve the quality of wine you drink, stop buying wine from *most* grocery stores.
Big Wine Brands vs. Independent Wineries
Let’s take a closer look at the differences between big brands and independent wineries to uncover how where you shop really affects the wines you see and the bottles you bring home.
9 Good Things That Happen From Drinking A Daily Glass Of Wine
We’ve all heard that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away but just how factual is it?
https://www.longevitylive.com/anti-aging-beauty/benefits-glass-wine-daily/
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Is a Global Success Story, Whether Wine Critics Like It or Not
New Zealand’s wine output counts for little over 1 percent of the world’s total, and yet it turned a scarcely known, little-loved grape into a global powerhouse.
REP. DAVID TRONE’S WINE COMPANY SEEKS TO OVERTURN A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
David Trone was elected in 2018 to fill the seat of John Delaney, who seems to think that he’s running for president. Trone won a spirited primary with the assistance of $14.2 million in self-funded contributions and another $3.25 million in personal loans. This available fortune was generated from Trone’s personal alcoholic beverage empire. Total Wine, which Trone co-founded with his brother, is America’s largest privately owned retailer of beer, wine, and liquor, with 193 stores in 23 states.
https://theintercept.com/2019/01/23/total-wine-david-trone-congress/
Buffalo Trace Distillery offers virtual tours
Sazerac-owned Bourbon brand Buffalo Trace hopes to bring fans closer to its Kentucky distillery through a new virtual tour.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/01/buffalo-trace-distillery-offers-virtual-tours/
CHINA’S WINE PRODUCTION DROPS BY NEARLY 40% IN 2018
China’s wine production has plunged 37.16% to 6.29 million hectolitres in 2018, down from 2017’s 10.01 million hectolitres, the sharpest drop ever recorded.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/chinas-wine-production-drops-by-nearly-40-in-2018/
The 10 Cheeses You Need to Know to Understand All Cheese Ever
Cheesemonger Liz Thorpe, formerly of NYC’s legendary Murray’s Cheese, devised a system to demystify cheese, helping mere mortals explore the category.
What Do You Sell When You Sell Wine?
When you sell wine you are selling the image of wine as well.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/01/24/what-do-you-sell-when-you-sell-wine/
AUSTRALIAN WINE BY REGION AND STYLE
Few corners of the wine world defy its stereotype more than Australia.
https://www.winemag.com/australia-wine-basics/
5 Tips For Discovering New Wines You’ll Love
Wine shops tailor their inventory to their customers rather than a corporate footprint—owners will often make special orders, conduct classes or tastings and spend dedicated time curating their offering because they care what you think.
The Best Wine Regions for Ski Vacations
The vineyards may be covered in snow, but you can still drink the wine. Here are eight regions that are also home to some of the world’s best skiing.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/25/best-wine-regions-for-ski-vacations/
Corsica wines reflect history of conflict and conquest
Of course, the island culture has been heavily influenced by Italy and France as well, due to proximity. But all things considered, the locals who were born there consider themselves Corsican, not French
How to cool your wine quickly without watering it down
There is nothing better than a cool glass of wine on a hot day, but adding ice cubes to your drink can change the taste.
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