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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-18-18

June 18, 2018

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Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

06-18-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Know your price point, taste when selecting wine

Bargain hunting: how consumer frugality effects the drinks industry

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPARI AND APEROL, EXPLAINED

AND MORE!

6 TIPS FOR PAIRING WINES WITH VEGAN AND PLANT-BASED DISHES

Pairings work when the food makes the wine taste better, and the wine makes the food taste better. If one or the other is more dominant, it is an uneven match.

https://www.livekindly.co/6-tips-for-pairing-wines-with-vegan-and-plant-based-dishes/

Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK

Large majorities of Americans believe that using substances like alcohol and marijuana are morally permissible. Specifically, 78% say drinking alcohol is morally acceptable and 65% say smoking marijuana is.

http://news.gallup.com/poll/235250/say-consuming-alcohol-marijuana-morally.aspx?g_source=link_NEWSV9&g_medium=NEWSFEED&g_campaign=item_&g_content=Most%2520in%2520U.S.%2520Say%2520Consuming%2520Alcohol%2c%2520Marijuana%2520Morally%2520OK

What is a “most admired” wine brand?

Each year, the April edition of Drinks International magazine contains a supplement with a survey called The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands. A group of people are asked to vote for the wine brands they “most admire” based on the criteria that each brand should:

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/06/what-is-most-admired-wine-brand.html

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR PROSECCO IS FAKE, ACCORDING TO AN EXPERT

Is your prosecco bona fide or a sham?

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/prosecco-fake-how-to-tell-sparking-wine-counterfeit-fsa-warning-italy-label-a8382536.html

The best wine advice: Three things everyone should know

This wine advice isn’t about varietal, appellations or even price. It’s about appreciating wine, which is what matters

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https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-best-wine-advice-three-things-everyone-should-know/

TTB Levies Largest Fine Ever

The US enforcement agency has collected almost $1 million from a beer company.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/ttb-levies-largest-fine-ever

The Private Label Wine Market in the USA

The demand of private label wine market in the USA has been increased approximately 8-10% of all domestic wine sales and 17% of total wine sales for the big retail chains.

http://ibwsshow.com/blog/private-label-wine-market-usa/

10 Facts To Make You Sound Like A Wine Snob This Summer, Courtesy of Martha Stewart

If your own personal wine knowledge falls more into the newbie category than it does the expert one, Martha also sent over a handful of wine facts that you can use to dazzle your friends.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/05/10-facts-to-make-you-sound-like-a-wine-snob-this-s.html

What Is Volcanic Wine and What the Heck Does It Taste Like?

Long story short, volcanic wine is made from grapes grown in soil that contains remnants of past volcanic explosions, i.e., basalt rock and pumice. (FYI, volcanic ash is super hospitable to plants.) And because the growing land is so rugged, the grapes are almost always harvested entirely by hand. That’s all to say: Expect some funky, fascinating bottles of wine.

https://www.purewow.com/news/what-is-volcanic-wine

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMPARI AND APEROL, EXPLAINED

Traditionally consumed to stimulate the palate before eating, apéritifs — or aperitivos in local parlance — such as Aperol and Campari have been popular in their native Italy for well over a century.

https://vinepair.com/articles/difference-between-aperol-campari/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8d8e1fcf3a-June_5_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8d8e1fcf3a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-8d8e1fcf3a-38937345&mc_cid=8d8e1fcf3a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Cannabis ‘the big green elephant in the room’ for drinks sector claims report

The global alcoholic drinks industry is facing a moment of reckoning as cannabis laws across the world continue to be relaxed.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/23617/Cannabis__91the_big_green_elephant_in_the_room_92_for_drinks_sector_claims_report.html

What Your Social Media Posts Say About Your Drinking Habits

The alcohol-related things you share, post, and like on social media could be contributing to unhealthy drinking behaviors in yourself… and others.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/social-media-posts-drinking-habits#6

11 Non-Alcoholic Substitutes for Wine (Both Red and White)

If you don’t have wine on hand, or if you choose not to consume alcohol, there are many non-alcoholic substitutes you can use in cooking that will make your food just as delicious.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/wine-substitutes#section2

What Do We Mean When We Say Rhône-style Wine?

Rhône-style wines are everywhere, from restaurant wine lists to your local bottle shop, but do you really know what this oft-used designation means? From the grape varieties to flavor profiles, here’s your cheat sheet to what makes a Rhône wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/05/rhone-style-wine/

Why Old Vines Really Matter

The reasons may not be what you might imagine

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/3-Truths-About-Old-Vines

How to Pair Wine With 99-Cent Pizza

Even a cheap slice typically involves a fair amount of red sauce, full of tomato and acidity. That means you want a wine that also has a good amount of acid, so it won’t taste flat or strangely sweet in comparison to the pizza.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/the-best-wine-pairing-for-pizza.html

You Don’t Really Know What’s in Your Wine. These Winemakers Want to Change That.

Most of us have a pretty good idea of how we’re supposed to be eating — less sugar, more fiber, more good fats. Shop local, pay attention to labels, blah blah blah. We know the drill.

If you try to hold your wine to a similar standard of transparency, however, you’ll end up frustrated. There’s no requirement for winemakers to list their ingredients. Anywhere.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/wine-ingredients-label/

Putting Wine Faults into Perspective

Is brett or volatile acidity really a problem if nobody points it out loudly around the table?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/putting-wine-faults-into-perspective

Defining what makes a wine dry

This subject isn’t easy to explain. There are many parameters here, and only those who make a study of the issues can truly understand them and how they connect to wine. The best way to understand this is to taste wine often.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8385996-181/berger-on-wine-defining-what

Winery And Wine Tasting Room Openings

Is U.S. wine barred from Canadian supermarkets?

British Columbia wine may be sold on grocery store shelves. The only way supermarkets can sell imported wine is in a physically separated area with its own cash registers.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2018/jun/06/kevin-mccarthy/us-wine-barred-canadian-supermarkets/

10 leading private label wines from some of the nation’s top retailers.

As the private label wine trend continues to gain momentum, an increasing number of retailers are expanding their wine selections.

http://ibwsshow.com/blog/10-leading-private-label-wine-brands-nations-top-retailers/

A French wine mystery: Where’s the Bergerac?

The wine is Bergerac, an appellation in the Périgord region of southwest France, just east of Bordeaux.

http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article212527119.html#storylink=cpy

How to Order Wine at a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward About It

When you’re staring at a restaurant list, how can you tell what’s good? Two winemakers share the secret to ordering right every time.

https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/food-drink/ordering-wine-in-restaurants

How to Pair Peanuts with Wine

Peanuts can be used in many dishes and enjoyed just as they are. Learn how to pair this popular legume with a wide array of wines.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/06/pair-peanuts-wine/

Smelling the wine

Learning to describe a vino’s scent takes practice

https://taosnews.com/stories/smelling-the-wine,48779

What does it mean when a wine is jammy? That depends on the wine

“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2018/06/06/wine-terms-what-does-jammy-mean/670132002/

Pick a Wine That Drinks Like Your Dad

Your dad is out there doing his thing —being himself— and that’s what you love about him most. A wine that will be meaningful should personify him in some way. Otherwise, it would just be another bottle of wine.

https://winefolly.com/update/fathers-day-wine/

What Kind of Wine Drinker Are You?

Everyone has their own particular style. Below are the ten most common types of wine drinkers. Which one are you?

https://winefolly.com/update/what-kind-of-wine-drinker-are-you/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=e477b1a4ce-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_06_09_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-e477b1a4ce-62472929&mc_cid=e477b1a4ce&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Beer More Popular Than Wine In 48 States, New Study Of Instagram Posts Shows

3.5 million public Instagram posts from Jan. 1, 2017, though March 31, 2018, shows that beer-related posts outnumbered wine-related posts in 48 states. That was also true in California where about 85% of U.S. wine is made.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2018/06/07/beer-more-popular-than-wine-in-48-states-new-study-of-instagram-posts-shows/#132b778b760b

Bargain hunting: how consumer frugality effects the drinks industry

The pursuit of bargains – and ultimately value-for-money – is a key motivator for consumers purchasing alcoholic beverages.

https://www.drinks-insight-network.com/features/bargain-hunting-consumer-frugality-effects-drinks-industry/

Making more expensive wine doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits

Italian study finds that cheap wine producers are more likely to do better than those investing in premiumization

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/making-more-expensive-wine-doesnt-necessarily-mean-higher-profits/

COMPOUNDS CALLED CORKLINS FOUND IN CORK-STOPPERED WINES

The interaction of wine and phenolics from cork stoppers produces a newly-identified set of compounds that affect a wine’s colour and bitterness – and these are called Corklins.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/compounds-called-corklins-found-in-cork-stoppered-wines/

Top 4 Wine branding ideas for your tasting room

Your tasting room is the silent ambassador of your brand. How is your tasting room telling your story?

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bauerhaus-design.html#whatsnew

Have the Italian Wine Regulations Become a Sham?

Up until 1963, when it came to Italian wines it was hard to tell your Asti from your Elba. Before then, there were few rules or regulations even overseeing which wines were made where, much less what grapes were actually in any given bottle.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2018/06/07/have-the-italian-wine-regulations-become-a-sham/#6388560827f4

What Is the Alcohol Content of Each Type of Wine?

What we’re focusing on in this piece is alcohol content and, thus, calorie-based.

http://www.wideopeneats.com/wine-alcohol-content/

The 10 Most Popular Wine Grapes in the U.S.

Reading statistics can be tricky. Total acreage of vines planted does not always correspond to the volume of wine produced.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2018/06/08/the-most-popular-wine-grapes-in-the-us-chardonnay-and-cabernet-the-full-top-10-list/#3088da5fbfbd

What Do We Mean When We Say Rhône-style Wine?

https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/05/rhone-style-wine/

THE PINOT FREEZ-IO RECIPE

Move over, Frosé! Pinot Freez-io is this summer’s yummiest frozen treat.

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/white-wine-slushie-recipe-pinot-freez-io/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3ddc0685b4-June_08_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3ddc0685b4-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-3ddc0685b4-38937345&mc_cid=3ddc0685b4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

This Bag Is Hiding A Secret Beer Spout, So You Can Drink On The Go

The messenger bag comes from the brains behind PortoVino, the company that dreamed up the wine purse.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a21206246/wine-bag-video/

Is There Any Point in Letting Red Wine Breathe?

Why? Well, let’s start with the assorted historical reasons.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/91176/should-you-let-red-wine-breathe

The secret trigger that makes you reach for your favorite bottle of wine

There are so many factors to consider: price, terroir, vintage, reputation, varietal. It’s enough to give even the most serious oenophile pause. All too often, the choice ultimately comes down to the label.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-secret-trigger-that-makes-you-reach-for-your-favorite-bottle-of-wine/ar-AAyo5eH

6 ways to save money on wine when prices are up

That decreased supply is driving the cost of wine up, particularly if you favor imported wine.

https://www.fox30jax.com/consumer/clark-howard/6-ways-to-save-money-on-wine-when-prices-are-up/765731340

This $7 coconut-flavored Chardonnay is aimed at millennial women

The brand’s CEO says wine is too snobby and needs to be more ‘fun’

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-7-coconut-flavored-chardonnay-is-aimed-at-millennial-women-2018-06-08

Know your price point, taste when selecting wine

Be prepared to work with retail wine sales people and you’re much more likely to walk away with a bottle you’ll enjoy. There are things you can do to help that retail sales person find you a great bottle of wine at all price points.

http://www.journalreview.com/news/life/article_61689c1a-6b2a-11e8-92f9-273a51ef44ab.html

Dessert Wine

A Sweet Wine Exploration with Gerhard Kracher

http://morrellwinebar.com/dare-we-indulge-in-dessert-wine/

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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-11-18

June 11, 2018

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

06-11-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Why You Should Never Drink Light Beer

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DON JULIO TEQUILA

HOW MANY GRAPES ARE INSIDE YOUR BOTTLE OF WINE?

AND MORE!

The Wine Lover’s Guide to Summer Grilling

Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We’ll walk you through how to make a glaze, a marinade and a spice rub that are excellent on a variety of meats and pair perfectly with many wines.

https://www.winemag.com/gallery/wine-lovers-guide-to-summer-grilling/

Why You Should Be Drinking Weird Wines

In recent years, you may have noticed some unfamiliar names on wine lists alongside your usual chardonnays and pinot noirs — strange, hard-to-pronounce grapes from places where, until recently, many people didn’t even realize wine was made.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/opinion/sunday/drinking-obscure-weird-wines.html

SNOOP DOG BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR WORLD’S LARGEST GIN AND JUICE

Rapper Snoop Dog has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records by mixing the world’s largest glass of gin and juice at a music festival in Napa Valley.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/snoop-dog-breaks-guinness-world-record-for-worlds-largest-gin-and-juice/

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DON JULIO TEQUILA

At a time when tequila production meant quantity over quality, Don Julio dared to challenge the status quo: The company coddled its agave, bottled short when everyone else went tall, and even stripped its aged tequila down to crystal-clear agave bones.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-premium-tequila-don-julio/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d4bf4b43fb-May_29_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d4bf4b43fb-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-d4bf4b43fb-38937345&mc_cid=d4bf4b43fb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT PROSECCO

So before any of us makes our next Bellini (with Prosecco, ahem), let’s take some time to get to know the bubbles in the bottle.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-prosecco/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d4bf4b43fb-May_29_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d4bf4b43fb-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-d4bf4b43fb-38937345&mc_cid=d4bf4b43fb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Wine and Spirits Professionals Can Better Protect Their Teeth

Dentists offer advice on problems from teeth staining to enamel erosion

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-wine-and-spirits-professionals-can-better-protect-their-teeth/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63246487&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–vDoxWLpTeTlybkh2Cahy6E1tNWufV4bIeoATDp4yw4j_UagkV4MLeUinjmLQWNYZNIJSWrv9OdWUd1LoD6Mq3CUjdjKh-nTwaGdjA8f1VAf1sl08&_hsmi=63294404

‘Wine is growing – but in a more challenging environment’: California wine sales up 3% in the US

Interesting Stats

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/05/24/California-wine-sales-up-3-in-the-US?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Woodford Reserve adds straight malt to range

Brown-Forman has added a new permanent expression to its Woodford Reserve range, a straight malt whiskey based on historical recipes.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/05/woodford-reserve-adds-straight-malt-to-range/

Wine buying in a vacuum: Winebuyers.com

I’ve seen many websites attempt this exact same premise of charging wineries for a listing to then sell directly to the consumer.

https://wineonsix.com/wine-buying-in-a-vacuum-winebuyers-com/

What have wine critics ever done for us?

Much like there is not one single wine market; there is not one type of wine critic.

http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1904

The scoring scene

Now that the 100-point scale approaches ubiquity, and now that we are fully into the post-Parker era in which a multiplicity of scores and scorers joust and jostle for the attention of drinkers, it’s time to review the scoring scene.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/jefford-on-monday/wine-scores-394263/#os8klygdKIFkCoFU.99

Ugh, It’s National Wine Day

How is National Wine Day supposed to mean anything when there are more than 30 other national wine days a year? Hell, how do any of these wine days mean anything?

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/national-wine-day-ugh

THE SEX LIFE OF WINE GRAPES

Right now, there’s a lot of sex in the vineyards. Strictly between the grapes of course.

https://winespeed.com/blog/2018/05/the-sex-life-of-wine-grapes/

Wine an untapped market in Boston, Back Bay eatery says

Chief investigator at the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, who said the purpose of the law was to ensure educated consumers and so obviously it means the customer-facing taps should be labeled with the sort of beer they are serving up

https://www.universalhub.com/2018/wine-untapped-market-boston-back-bay-eatery-says?nocache=1

Why You Should Never Drink Light Beer

Everyone has different drinking taste buds, but here’s why light beer is objectively bad.

https://www.delish.com/food/a20917241/why-you-should-never-drink-light-beer/

The Ups-and Downs-of Funky Glassware

Before you commit to vintage crystal or ceramic tiki bowls, here are the issues to consider

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-ups-and-downs-of-funky-glassware/?utm_campaign=Regional%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63332157&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9qv6m7dbJU2knJgcfLHnoaMfEu-MHfyZ0fat18v3FSuq46SG9EAgkMsFIpEoAmELY-x9HShvD2JWyxCqJPNP8gUEY0DI1APNJDw15T-hRzg-UaZ7I&_hsmi=63332406

YOUR NEXT GLASS OF WINE MIGHT BE A FAKE—AND YOU’LL LOVE IT

Replica Wine makes cheaper copies of your favorite wine at a discount by analyzing its chemistry. Often, even professional critics can’t tell the difference. Is this heresy or just good business?

https://www.wired.com/story/your-next-glass-of-wine-might-be-a-fake/

10 Essential Wine-Drinking Accessories So You Can Rosé All Summer

If you consider yourself a committed member of team “Yes Way Rosé,” then it’s time to stock up on essential sipping accessories for the upcoming season.

https://www.refinery29.com/rose-wine-accessories-gifts

Wines made for restaurants solve dilemma

On a fictitious wine list from a nonexistent restaurant you find 2014 Chateau Niedspondiavanci Chardonnay for $45.

You, a savvy, mobile phone-equipped diner, do an Internet search to find out about it: is it worth $45? Where is it from? But the only search-engine results for the brand has nothing about wine, only a reference to a terrible 1942 joke.

This tale illustrates one of the restaurant industry’s most difficult-to-solve problems: how to offer diners wines that don’t compete directly with discount wine shops, a list that could look (and may be) overpriced.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8366621-181/berger-on-wine-wines-made

How to Taste Wine With a Large Group Like Civilized Human Beings

Pro-tips: Eat lunch, don’t steal the glassware, and use common sense

https://sf.eater.com/2018/5/25/17196532/wine-tasting-groups-napa-valley-sonoma

The wine bots are coming

“By 2020, a whopping 85 percent of enterprise-customer relationships will be managed without human interactions,” according to Connecticut-based Gartner, a research company. “Surveys show that 89 percent of consumers opt to engage with businesses through text and 64 percent of consumers that communicate with businesses via text leave with a positive impression.”

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/wine-bots-are-coming-0

Italy’s DOCG Dilemma

DOCG should mean better quality than DOC wine but it ain’t necessarily so,

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/05/italys-docg-dilemma

HOW TO PAIR FOOD WITH PROSECCO

If you’re ever unsure what wine to pair with food, pull out the Prosecco. These high-acid wines containing just a touch of residual sugar are extremely versatile and go well with almost anything, but are especially great with every Asian dish in the book.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/how-to-pair-food-with-prosecco/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-5-29-18&mc_cid=1b048a43fe&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Ww8fMa2ZN8c

WHY WINE AND CHEESE DON’T ALWAYS GO TOGETHER, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

The perfect pairing is harder to find than you think

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-cheese-pairing-not-compatible-red-flavours-acidity-tannin-expert-opinion-a8375616.html

How to Pair Wine With Any Type of Ramen

All ramen is dominated by rich, savory flavors. With this kind of unbridled umami, you want a wine with both residual sweetness and a truckload of acidity to balance everything out.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-ramen.html

Can you MacGyver a wine bottle open with a shoe?

I’ve always heard about people being able to open wine bottles with shoes, but fortunately haven’t had to try out such a process on my own

https://thetakeout.com/can-you-macgyver-a-wine-bottle-open-with-a-shoe-1826412745

HAILSTORMS BATTER CHAMPAGNE WIPING OUT 3% OF CROP

Champagne has been hit by another bout of bad weather with hailstorms reported to have damaged nearly 2,000 hectares of vines – with 3% of vineyards in the Champagne AOC completely destroyed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/hailstorms-batter-champagne-wiping-out-3-of-crop/

10 MAGICAL WINE REGIONS YOU NEED TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE

When it comes to wine-fueled vacations, Napa, Tuscany, and Burgundy can do no wrong. However, there’s an abundance of breathtaking wine regions around the globe just waiting to be explored.

https://vinepair.com/articles/10-magical-wine-regions-to-visit/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f9ed4576c2-May_31_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f9ed4576c2-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-f9ed4576c2-38937345&mc_cid=f9ed4576c2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

PORTUGUESE WINE COUNTRY DEVASTATED BY TORRENTIAL STORMS

Violent storms have hit Portugal’s Douro Valley, severely damaging vineyards and infrastructure.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/portuguese-wine-country-devastated-by-torrential-storms/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f9ed4576c2-May_31_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f9ed4576c2-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-f9ed4576c2-38937345&mc_cid=f9ed4576c2&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How much of New Zealand is planted in wine grapes?

Land area planted with wine grapes has dipped in the past five years, but is still more than a decade ago

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/104349466/how-much-of-new-zealand-is-planted-in-wine-grapes

CHEERS TO THAT: THE ORIGINS OF TOASTING

It’s difficult to pinpoint toasting’s true origins since most ancient cultures had adopted some version of the practice.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/the-origins-of-toasting/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-5-31-18&mc_cid=66c677674d&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.WxKVOK2ZN8c

Is There Room for Wine in Your Skin-Care Regimen? 

Wine’s effects on your complexion are more than skin-deep

Young woman drinking red wine looking at the beautiful sea

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Is-There-Room-for-Wine-in-Your-Skin-Care-Regimen

Cryptocurrency for wine launches

A wine producer in Argentina is selling their entire 2018 vintage as a wine-backed crypto asset and has said it will open its books to become an ‘open source’ winery.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/argentina-winery-launches-2018-vintage-as-a-wine-crypto-asset-394597/

HOW MANY GRAPES ARE INSIDE YOUR BOTTLE OF WINE?

Generally speaking, every single bottle of wine is made up of 600-800 individual grapes.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-many-grapes-are-inside-your-bottle-of-wine/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c1d795f963-June_01_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c1d795f963-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-c1d795f963-38937345&mc_cid=c1d795f963&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE 5 BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBONS AVAILABLE NOW

Single barrel bourbon, often referred to as single cask, is a higher grade of whiskey that comes from an individual aging barrel.

ALL IN STOCK!

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/5-of-the-best-single-barrel-bourbons-right-now/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c1d795f963-June_01_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c1d795f963-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-c1d795f963-38937345&mc_cid=c1d795f963&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Woodford

Brown-Forman has launched Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, the brand’s fourth permanent extension. The 45.2%-abv offering is distilled from a mash that’s 51% malted barley (the mash bill includes an undisclosed proportion of corn and rye) and aged in new charred American oak. Woodford Reserve’s newest extension will retail nationwide at a suggested price of $35. In 2017, the Woodford Reserve portfolio crossed a half-million cases for the first time, according to Impact Databank.

Summer Edition Of Ecco Domani

Italy’s Ecco Domani, imported by E.&J. Gallo, has launched a limited-edition summer label for its 2017 Pinot Grigio, created in partnership with fashion designer Stacey Bendet. The new packaging features a series of bold black stripes, inspired by a striped pair of pants Bendet made for her luxury clothing brand, alice + olivia. Retail priced at $11 a 750-ml., the limited edition Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio is currently rolling out nationwide. Ecco Domani was down 4.5% to 750,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

Packie owner ticketed for moving beer in MA

A package store owner moving booze from one shop to another got a slap on the wrist after cops saw a picture of the burgeoning load of beer on Twitter, but lawmakers are looking at a proposal that would jack up fines more than 500 percent for similar infractions.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/06/packie_owner_ticketed_for_moving_beer?amp

Wine could rescue supermarkets if they could stop fumbling how they sell it: Billions at risk

US consumers are drinking less

Wine sales volumes in the USA rose 1% in 2017 on the previous year. The bump is being attributed to the success of sparkling and canned products, and it defies a broader decline in total alcohol consumption of 0.7%, and shrinking consumer numbers, with only 62% of adults saying they drank alcohol in 2017, compared to 65% in 2016.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/age-of-trump-us-consumers-are-drinking-less

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Glen Moray Scotch

June 8, 2018

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Exploring Glen Moray Scotch

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Join us on June 7th for a exciting night of whisky 101 and tasting featuring several of Glen Moray Distillery offerings!

Located in the heart of Speyside, Scotland’s whisky capital, the Glen Moray distillery has been producing fine single malt since 1897.

Through the boom times of late 19^th Century and enduring two World Wars, the consistency and care taken to produce spirits has ensured GLEN MORAY has always remained one of the most highly-regarded Speyside single malts.

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Jordan Davis, Brand Ambassador, Glen Moray

For the past 10 years, Jordan Davis has held numerous positions in the liquor industry. He Began his career as a merchandiser and worked his way up to sales rep, district manager and was a part of a chain account management team.

His most impactful stop was in North Carolina where he helped develop a spirit brokerage from its inception. The brokerage started with 2 spirits and now currently represents 52 skus! During his tenure in North Carolina, Jordan earned his CSS credentials, paving the path for his current position.

In 2017, Jordan accepted the position of Brand Ambassador of Glen Moray. He now focuses on the education, marketing and promotion of this great scotch!

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Scientists find way to make alcohol from wood

Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?

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This Wine Keg Serves 130 Glasses Of Rose & It’s Here Just In Time For Summer

Summer means one thing: rosé season. There are few things in life more enjoyable than sipping a glass while enjoying beach views. Luckily for us, this wine keg serves 130 glasses of rosé, and it’s perfect for that upcoming beach party. Cheers!

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/this-wine-keg-serves-130-glasses-of-rose-its-here-just-in-time-for-summer-9149241

The Tasting Note Dilemma: What Do Those Wine Words Mean?

Don’t we just want to know if the wine tastes good before we buy it? Of course! The problem is found in the words: what do they actually mean?

http://www.grape-experiences.com/2018/05/guide-to-wine-words-tasting-note/

11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN

There’s a lot more a lot of us should know about gin in general. Which means there’s definitely plenty we should know about a gin like Bombay Sapphire.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bombay-sapphire-gin-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1802c8ff25-May_21_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1802c8ff25-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-1802c8ff25-38937345&mc_cid=1802c8ff25&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A CONTROVERSIAL DAMIEN HIRST SHARK IS THE STAR OF LAS VEGAS PALMS’ NEW BAR

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas welcomed the latest controversy from English artist, Damien Hirst: his first bar, starring a petrified shark, sliced into pieces.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/a-controversial-damien-hirst-shark-is-the-star-of-las-vegas-palms-new-bar/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1802c8ff25-May_21_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1802c8ff25-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-1802c8ff25-38937345&mc_cid=1802c8ff25&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Premium-Plus Imported Wines Continue Fast Rise, Led By Italy, New Zealand

Though the U.S. market’s total imported wine segment was roughly flat at 67 million 9-liter case depletions last year, according to Impact Databank, the category is seeing significant gains at the premium level. The top 10 imported brands retailing at above $10 a 750-ml. shot ahead by an aggregate 16% last year to more than 9 million cases. Progress was primarily driven by premium-plus offerings from Italy—the leading import segment by value, whose shipments were worth $1.35 billion last year—as well as New Zealand.

Riboli Family Wine Estates’ Stella Rosa remains the largest player in the premium-plus segment, nearing 1.7 million cases on 28% growth last year. The brand, whose core portfolio includes Rosso, Moscato D’Asti, Peach, Pink, and Berry wines ($11-$12 a 750-ml.), now ranks among the U.S. market’s top five imported wine brands overall, and is the only top-five brand priced above $10.

How to sell more wine using Alice in Wonderland world of psychology

Why do some wines sell better than others? Why are people willing to pay more for one wine over another? The answer may lie not in the quality of the wine or how much a person even knows about it, it will most certainly rest in how well you are selling it.

http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/joe-fattorini-on-how-wine-psychology-can-help-sell-more-wine/

Fungicides used most on wine grapes are one less thing to worry about, despite the numbers

Vineyards account for 80% of the total fungicide use in France, despite the low overall percentage of acreage of vineyards in total agricultural land use.

https://firstvine.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/fungicides-are-one-less-thing-to-worry-about-despite-the-numbers/

Expensive wines don’t just taste better, they’re also better value for money — here’s why

In terms of getting value for money, unfortunately, you get what you pay for, which sounds really obvious, but there’s a lot of things which go into the price of a wine once it hits the store shelves.

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-expensive-wine-is-better-value-for-money-than-cheap-wine-bargains-2018-5?r=UK&IR=T

Raise a Glass to Your Health

According to the latest scientific studies, enjoying a glass or two of wine each day can offer health benefits for both your body and mind.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/21/health-benefits-wine/

What’s the maximum amount of alcohol a “table wine” can have?

The first thing to note is that wine sold in the U.S. has an alcohol percentage by volume listed. Look carefully—it’s usually in tiny print, or on the edge of the label, but it should be there. If it’s not, and the label reads “red table wine” or “white table wine,” that means the wine is between 7 and 13.9 percent alcohol by volume.

http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/Maximum-Alcohol-for-Table-Wine-56481

Winery aims to save lives with new designated-driving initiative

Effective immediately, tasting fees will be waived for each person or group with a sober, designated driver present

http://www.union-bulletin.com/news/business/winery-aims-to-save-lives-with-new-designated-driving-initiative/article_436d3262-5d19-11e8-8897-276402b5f5f7.html

Why Israel Needs A New Map — For Wine

Israel’s current wine map — the one that’s being revised — designates five regions: Galilee, Samaria, Samson, Judean Hills, and Negev. These regional names, printed on the labels of Israeli wine imported to the United States, indicate geographic area — but they hardly describe regionality as it pertains to the characteristics of the wines being grown there. Drawn in the 1970s, the map reflects the traditional regions of Israel. Today, many of the country’s top wines come from single vineyards, and terroir — the properties in the soil that contribute to the wine’s unique character — Matters.

https://forward.com/culture/401586/why-israel-needs-a-new-map-for-wine/

AUGMENTED REALITY BEER LABELS IN DEVELOPMENT

Creative design agency Freytag Anderson is partnering with 3D visualisation specialist Render Studio to develop technology that will enable users to view animated can designs in real-time using a mobile application.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/augmented-reality-beer-labels-in-development/

Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?

Wine industry experts weigh in on whether wine labels should be more transparent, revealing when common additives are used

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/should-wine-labels-list-ingredients/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=63098050&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9nmLdOTvpE1VajjsI0Cb4K611aiNDLw3U_XLPD04cVhlIsYIqEe2gZvQhbORlllxvinj7N4tXFGdYFmL8ZzMNDc3tZPcRk4ahfG0sbLTWd9bPqRks&_hsmi=63098025

People will spend more than twice as much per person at your winery than your urban tasting room

THE (MOSTLY) UNTOLD STORY OF JACK DANIEL’S BEER

Here’s a tidbit that’s been under our noses for decades: Jack Daniel’s, famed Tennessee whiskey maker, was also, briefly, a Tennessee brewer.

https://vinepair.com/articles/jack-daniels-whiskey-beer-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f6d5301215-May_22_2018_Ed&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f6d5301215-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-f6d5301215-38937345&mc_cid=f6d5301215&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

WHAT YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF WINE SAYS ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY

The close link between key personality traits and our drink of choice.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/what-your-favourite-type-of-wine-says-about-your-personality/

This IPA Nut Butter Is the Beer-Flavored Spread You’ve Been Waiting For

This IPA nut butter is made not only with stone-ground blanched almonds and dry roasted peanuts, but also golden light dry malt, brewer’s yeast, and tangerine and pineapple, two fruits included in Stone Tangerine Express IPA.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-nut-butter-stone-tangerine-ipa

You’ll Never Guess What State Has 2018’s Top Wine Destination

Here are the top 10 destinations for wine, along with the top rated winery in the region

http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/top-wine-destinations-2018-rewardexpert

How to Pair Wine With Mac and Cheese So They’re Both Even Better

The entire reason mac and cheese exists in the first place is because it’s a big bowl of creamy comfort.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-mac-and-cheese.html

Sonoma Coast’s New Style of High-Acid Chardonnays

Sonoma Coast producers are embracing a new style of Chardonnay driven by complexity and acidity. Even if you’ve avoided California Chardonnay in the past, you will want to look for bottles from these three coastal regions.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/22/high-acid-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/

The Millennial Wine Smell Test: Do Grapes Matter?

Young wine drinkers may not care what varieties are in their beverage

http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Millennial-Wine-Smell-Test-Do-Grapes-Matter

Busting the Myths Surrounding Spirits

“Beer before liquor” isn’t the only myth that needs to be debunked. Here are five more commonly held misbeliefs about both clear and dark liquors.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/22/myths-liquors/

Crown Royal unveils mesquite-smoked whisky

Diageo-owned Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal has launched a “smoky and spicy” expression, which has been infused with Texas mesquite wood.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/05/crown-royal-unveils-mesquite-smoked-whisky/

New UFO Beer

The Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company’s UFO Beer has partnered with Polar Seltzer to launch UFO Blueberry Lemonade. The new, unfiltered wheat beer is brewed with the essence of Polar Seltzer’ade Blueberry Lemonade and clocks in at a sessionable 4.8%-abv. Available throughout the summer in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans and on draft, Blueberry Lemonade joins White, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Hefeweizen expressions in the current UFO lineup.

California Wine Sales in U.S. Market Hit $35.2 Billion in 2017

California wine sales to all markets, including shipments to the U.S. and exports worldwide, were 278 million cases in 2017.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=199252

5 Descriptors Wine Professionals Avoid

How sommeliers adapt the language of wine to better serve their customers

Part of the problem is that guests often don’t understand the vocabulary of wine.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/5-descriptors-wine-professionals-avoid/

What Internet Users Want VS What Received

How To Navigate Big Wine Events

These events are enthralling at best and overwhelming at worst, particularly when attendees face enormous halls filled with wines, winemakers and virtually unlimited access to samples. Approached with a strategy, though, big wine tastings are prime learning opportunities for novices and a chance for seasoned wine drinkers to expand their knowledge and find new favorites.

https://houstonfoodfinder.com/2018/05/23/how-to-navigate-big-wine-events-a-master-sommeliers-advice/

Zimbabwe To Re-Launch Bubbly Production Next Year

Africa has always been the continent of the brave and one brave producer is looking to bring back the golden era of Zimbabwe wines, after years of the country being in a depression.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/zimbabwe-re-launch-bubbly-production-next-year/

Champagne, Fried Food’s Best Friend

Champagne: a celebratory drink for every victory and a companion to most food types. Not to be mistaken for sparkling wine, which is basically its own category, Champagne is granted its name by the place it is made in — Champagne, France.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/champagne-fried-foods-best-friend/

The trick to finding your favorite wine: Know your importer

Importers have palates, too, after all. Find one you trust, and then search for their other wines by looking not at the front label—but near the barcode on the back.

http://www.atlantamagazine.com/drinks/trick-finding-favorite-wine-know-importer/

It’s Official: Wine Slushies Are My Summer Drink Obsession

A bottle of wine and a bag of frozen fruit are all you need to get a the party started this summer.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/how-to-make-wine-slushies

How High Are Beer Taxes in Your State?

According to the Beer Institute, “Taxes are the single Scientists find way to make alcohol from wood

most expensive ingredient in beer, costing more than the labor and raw materials combined.”

https://taxfoundation.org/state-beer-taxes-2018/

How long does it take for alcohol to go bad?

“All spirits have a shelf life. Even if they’re stored absolutely impeccably and climate-controlled beautifully, they’re all going to expire at some point and that’s simply due to oxidation.”

https://thetakeout.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-alcohol-to-go-bad-1826302507

3 Things Insurance Professionals Should Know in Honor of Wine Day

Wine Day also offers some interesting things to keep in mind for those with an interest in wine insurance.

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/05/25/490289.htm

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TIGNANELLO, MEGHAN MARKLE’S FAVORITE WINE

Meghan Markle doesn’t just have a favorite wine. She had a lifestyle blog named after it.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tignanello-meghan-markles-favorite-wine/

Why Ohio is The Midwest’s Next Wine Destination

Right in the global “Pinot Belt,” Ohio has the potential to produce some serious attention-grabbing wines. While many of its bottles often stay within the state, here are the regions and wineries you’ll want to keep an eye out for.

https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/24/ohio-wine/

Scientists find way to make alcohol from wood

Scientists in Japan found ways to ferment wood to make alcohol.

The process takes about 10 days and doesn’t use chemicals or heat.

http://www.wivb.com/news/national/scientists-find-way-to-make-alcohol-from-wood/1196365775

A brief history of American winemaking

The American love affair with wine dates back to the earlier European settlers in the 16th century, when they began making wine with a native grape known as muscadine.

https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-american-winemaking-97150

How to Pick the Perfect Anniversary Wine

Every milestone you and a partner reach is a cause for celebration. Whether you’re looking for a traditional bottle or something a bit off-beat, we’ll help you find a wine that’s as rich and complex as the time you’ve spent together.

Gay couple toasting with wine at counter

https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/25/wedding-anniversary-wine/

Prosecco rosé wine moves closer to reality
Prosecco DOC producers are on the brink of allowing sparkling rosé within their appellation, marrying two of the biggest trends in the wine world.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/prosecco-rose-wine-moves-closer-reality-394253/#TFrdcAfRgmDVI4TT.99

French chemists have an ingenious new use for rotten, discarded wine grapes

You can trust the French, masters of wine that they are, to find amazing innovations involving grapes. That is what a team of researchers at the University of Clermont Auvergne have done with research which seeks ways to transform the waste grape skins, stems, and seeds left behind during wine production into more durable plastics.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/french-chemists-wine-grapes-plastic/

Did You Know These Celebs Had Their Own Wine?

Keep an eye out for these celebrity labels the next time you need a glass — or bottle!