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Liquor Industry News/Links 08-13-18
August 13, 2018
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08-13-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What is Vogue’s bottle of wine a day diet
THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED
There’s a good reason you shouldn’t drink alcohol while you’re on antibiotics — but it’s probably not what you’ve been told
AND MORE!
Will a Fruit Day Make My Wine Taste Better?
According to the lunar calendar, “fruit days” are the most auspicious days to drink wine.
Vineyard Pest Spreading in Eastern U.S.
Potential damage from spotted lanternfly could total $18 billion, wine grapes at risk
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201558/Vineyard-Pest-Spreading-in-Eastern-US
Carriers Trashing Wine Shipments
UPS and FedEx are confiscating and disposing of some wines shipped from New York retail stores to customers out of state.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/07/carriers-trashing-wine-shipments?h=1
A cautionary tale of mice, microbes, and mechanical harvesting
A recent medical report indicates that fresh juice from mechanically harvested grapes can (on very rare occasions) carry infectious diseases from animals picked up and crushed by harvesting machinery.
http://wineoscope.com/2018/07/29/a-cautionary-tale-of-mice-microbes-and-mechanical-harvesting/
The World’s Highest-Altitude Winery Is Right Here in Colorado
Alma’s lofty elevation of 10,361 feet makes this the highest-altitude winery on the planet, beating its closest competitor in Chile by about 30 feet.
https://www.5280.com/2018/07/the-worlds-highest-altitude-winery-is-right-here-in-colorado/
Your wine can ride this soaring food trend — IF you can get creative about pairing!
Healthy grapes for a good microbiome and wine
It is important to further investigate the microbiota diversity changes in damaged grapes and its influence on the alcoholic fermentation.
5 of the Most Important Patron Saints of Italian Wine You’ve Never Heard About
Over those two thousand plus years, there are saints in Italy that wine lovers and winemakers depend on to get through every harvest and bottling.
https://acevola.blogspot.com/2018/07/5-of-most-important-patron-saints-of.html
Millennials’ drinking habits are causing a crisis for America’s most iconic beer brands — and now they’re banking on nonalcoholic drinks to survive
Apparently, even the “Dilly Dilly” phenomenon isn’t enough to entice young Americans to pick up a Bud.
https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-beer-habits-force-change-at-ab-inbev-2018-7
‘Two totally different experiences’: Bachelor, bachelorette parties invade wineries
You go in and have a tasting and buy some wine, versus bus tours or limos and screaming kids
New Smirnoff
Diageo is extending its Smirnoff vodka range with a new limited edition Moscow Mule-inspired entry. Infused with ginger and lime flavors, Smirnoff Moscow Mule is designed to be mixed with ginger ale or ginger beer to create a simple cocktail. The 30%-abv offering ($15 a 750-ml.) will be available at select retail outlets through September, offered in both 750-ml. and 50-ml. formats. Smirnoff Moscow Mule’s debut follows the 2016 launch of summer-inspired limited edition Smirnoff Red, White & Berry, which was up 65% to 68,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. The overall Smirnoff brand, however, was down 1.8% to 9.2 million cases for 2017.
Americans Still Favor Beer Over Other Alcoholic Beverages
Americans who drink alcohol continue to say they most often choose beer (42%) over wine (34%) and liquor (19%), after wine and beer essentially tied between 2011 and 2013.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/238100/americans-favor-beer-alcoholic-beverages.aspx
BEYOND THE PARM: SIX ITALIAN CHEESES YOU NEED TO KNOW
The good news is that Italy has a wide world of cheeses for exploring and enjoying.
Fiano, Campania’s Rising Star
Winemakers in Italy’s Campania have always focused on their native varieties. But it’s time for Fiano, the grape behind the region’s aromatic white wines, to shine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/30/fiano-campanias-rising-star/
Alcohol Drinkers Change Their Attitudes
E& J. Gallo Winery executive says consumers in ambitious survey want wine to be fun
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201607/Alcohol-Drinkers-Change-Their-Attitudes
Retailers Spar With Total Wine Over Coupons
An amendment to Massachusetts law that would allow discounts is being resisted by independent store owners.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/07/retailers-spar-with-total-wine-over-coupons
Boston Beer Company Launches Truly Spiked & Sparkling Rosé
Half of alcohol beverage drinkers (50%) wish there was a healthier alternative for rosé wine. This summer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling is giving drinkers a new way to rosé with the debut of its newest style: Truly Rosé
THE HISTORY OF WINE A 40 SECOND ANIMATED GIF
Watch wine spread to six of the planet’s seven continents — over the course of 6,000 years — in 40 seconds!
Craft Beer News
Craft beer production increased by 5% in the first half of 2018, according to the Brewers Association, matching its growth rate for calendar 2017. While craft beer continues to expand in the U.S.—and is aggregating share within the overall beer category—the pace has slowed markedly over the past few years, and the market has grown increasingly crowded. The Brewers Association notes that there were more 6,655 active breweries in the U.S. as of June 30, up 20% from a year ago. In addition, there are an estimated 2,500-3,000 breweries in the planning stages. “The data demonstrate that 2018 is on pace to have the highest number of brewery openings and closings to date,” said Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson. “However, even as breweries close, openings continue to far outpace the number that shutter.”
Experts Confirm There Are No Concerns About California Wines Due to Fukushima
Based on the university’s published measurements, the California wines contain 100 times less than the World Health Organization guidance level for drinking water.
https://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/07302018
BLUE WINE TREND HITS FRANCE
French entrepreneur René Le Bail is on a mission to turn his fellow countrymen into a nation of red, white and blue wine drinkers with the launch of ‘Vindigo’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/blue-wine-trend-hits-france/
Another Story
Blue Wine to Revolutionize Wine Codes
http://georgiatoday.ge/news/11621/Blue-Wine-to-Revolutionize-Wine-Codes
When the 3-tier system works as it’s supposed to, it’s a beautiful thing.
In the end, everyone benefits.
How to Pair Wine With Gummy Bears
A fine gummy bear demands an equally fine wine to drink with it.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/07/how-to-pair-wine-with-gummy-bears.html
Understanding the Gems of Vinho Verde
There’s more to this easy-drinking, effervescent Portuguese white wine than meets the eye. Learn about the subregions and grapes of Vinho Verde, and what wines to watch for.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/31/vinho-verde-guide/
Red Wine Milkshakes
You like red wine and you like milkshakes so …
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22550350/red-wine-milkshakes-recipe/
THE STATES WITH THE MOST WINERIES IN AMERICA (2018)
Where does your state rank? Check out VinePair’s map of the states with the most wineries to find out.
https://vinepair.com/articles/map-america-states-most-wineries/
There’s a good reason you shouldn’t drink alcohol while you’re on antibiotics — but it’s probably not what you’ve been told
Most people have heard that you shouldn’t combine alcohol and antibiotics. However, the truth is more complicated.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-shouldnt-drink-on-antibiotics-2018-7
CHARDONNAY VOTED AMERICA’S FAVOURITE WINE
According to a recent survey of 2,000 consumers by Jordan Winery in Sonoma County, California, Chardonnay is the variety that Americans drink most regularly – adding weight to Kendall-Jackson’s plea for a white wine emoji.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/chardonnay-voted-americas-favourite-wine/
ANCIENT WINE JAR ‘FACTORY’ FOUND IN ISRAEL
Israeli archaeologists near Tel Aviv have discovered a large, 3rd century AD workshop, which churned out jars for wine storage continuously for over 600 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/ancient-wine-jar-factory-found-in-isreal/
13 mistakes you’re making when ordering wine
If you feel intimidated when the server or bartender puts a wine list down in front of you, you’re not alone.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-buy-and-order-wine-2018-8
How to Pair Cinnamon with Wine
Cinnamon is a familiar household spice, but we’ll show you how to pair it with wine in many unexpected ways.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/01/pair-cinnamon-wine/
FOOD INFOGRAPHIC: 47 HERB AND SPICE PAIRINGS WITH WINE
How to pair food with herbs and spices
THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED
How many of these smells and tastes have you recognized while drinking your favorite beer?
MONSTER ENERGY IN LEGAL BATTLE WITH DISTILLERY IN VIRGINIA OVER LOGO
A small distillery in Virginia received a 108-page objection to its company logo from energy drinks giant Monster, and despite its size, has vowed to fight back against what it’s calling greedy behaviour and bullying.
Long Island wineries are fed up with rowdy bachelorette parties
Some Long Island wineries are serving up a giant buzzkill for bachelorette parties — by banning bridezillas and their minions from their premises.
https://nypost.com/2018/08/01/long-island-wineries-are-fed-up-with-rowdy-bachelorette-parties/
It’s red wine, isn’t it? So enough with the sugar already
Sweet red wine: It’s time for the wine business to admit it’s sugaring up our red wine and passing it off as dry.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/its-red-wine-isnt-it-so-enough-with-the-sugar-already/
Velvety, bright, flabby: Stop to consider how wine feels
A lot of beginning wine drinkers automatically go to the word “smooth” to describe wines.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-food-wine-texture-and-tasting-0803-story.html#
The “French Paradox” is dead. 83% of public says unhealthy or makes no difference.
How should fine wine be defined?
The fact that the words ‘fine wine’ can mean very different things to different people is hardly surprising
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-should-fine-wine-be-defined
Dessert Wine Is the New Scotch
Sommeliers are making a serious play for your after-dinner drink. Here are six styles to look for.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-03/dessert-wine-is-the-new-scotch
New Zealand wines and the question of age
New Zealand does not have a long-standing tradition of making and drinking wine
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/new-zealand-wines-and-question-of-age
Automating Wine Cork Quality Control Product Focus:
Cork suppliers have invested in new technology in fight against TCA
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/201792/Automating-Wine-Cork-Quality-Control
Are US Wine Consumers Lazy?
A Hard Look At This, Through The Lens Of Australian Wine
What is Vogue’s bottle of wine a day diet
This1977 diet plan was recently unearthed on Twitter, and has since gone viral
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS
To ensure you’re putting your punctuation in the right places — and drinking what you think you are — here are nine things you need to know about Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
https://vinepair.com/articles/stags-leap-wine-cellars-guide/
French wine scientists create ‘supergrapes’ that do not require pesticides
Four revolutionary supergrape varieties they say are impervious to rot and thus require almost no pesticides.
Wine awards: worth the gold stickers they’re printed on?
In some wine competitions, the majority of (paying) entrants gets a prize
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Liquor Industry News/Links 08-06-18
August 6, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-06-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Mysterious Case of the Michelada Beer Cocktail
All 37 Celebrity Liquors and Spirits, Ranked
Why drinking wine engages more of your brain than math
AND MORE!
Your Guide to Cape Cod’s Emerging Craft Beer, Wine, and Distillery Scenes
Cape Cod is becoming one of the hottest places in New England to pop into a tasting room, grab some craft beverages to go (or stay for a taste), and hit the sand and surf.
https://vinepair.com/articles/cape-cod-drinking-guide/
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PABST BLUE RIBBON
You might think it’s all PBR and irony, but Pabst Brewing, based in Los Angeles, is the fifth-largest brewer in the U.S. Established in 1844 in Milwaukee and best known for its Pabst Blue Ribbon brand (the aforementioned “PBR”), the brewery currently claims 30 brands to its name.
FIVE WAYS TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WINE WE DRINK
From drones to machine learning, new technologies are helping winemakers improve both the quantity and quality of their wine
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/five-ways-technology-is-changing-the-wine-we-drink
Tired of rosé? Here’s what else to drink this summer.
Three suggestions for jazzing up wine in summer
Koshu is the Japanese wine you need to know about right now
If Australian wine guru Phillip Moraghan has anything to do with it, Koshu may soon be as popular here as Pinot Grigio.
http://www.executivestyle.com.au/koshu-is-the-japanese-wine-you-need-to-know-about-right-now-h12v0g#ixzz5M6GD457i
The Most Important Step in Winemaking That Nobody Talks About
Why is bottling so important?
http://www.girlandthegrape.com/2018/important-step-winemaking-nobody-talks/
Hard Seltzer Regulatory Considerations
By now you’re likely aware of hard seltzer, but despite its growing popularity, consumers are still relatively limited to a few national brands and a handful of regional brands.
http://bevlog.bevlaw.com/malt-beverage/hard-seltzer-regulatory-considerations
Hard sparkling water is red-hot right now
Drinker’s tastes and priorities are shifting in a major way. Beer, wine and mixed drinks have traditionally dominated the adult beverage industry
This Cooler Is Changing My Life
When did coolers become so awesome?
Survey Reveals That Cork Closures Seal 88% of the World’s Top Wines
According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of APCOR – The Portuguese Cork Association, 88 percent of the world’s top wines as selected by Wine Spectator in 2015, 2016 and 2017 are sealed with cork closures.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/07/23/survey-cork-seal-88-world-top-wines
How Does Wine Help Guard Your Heart?
Study shows that changes triggered by moderate alcohol consumption may help your body fight off future cardiovascular damage
Heartbeat make wine glasses,bottle and heart symbol stock vector
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/How-Does-Wine-Help-Guard-Your-Heart
Why are Rosé Bottles Crazy with Shapes and Packaging?
Disappointed as I was in my fellow wine drinkers, this meant I had to face facts: these attention-seeking methods of marketing serve a purpose. Heavy bottles, particularly those with champagne-like shapes, deep punts and long thin necks, denote prestige – you’re splashing out and you’re not afraid to take rosé seriously.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/on-a-pink-soap-box
Vermont’s Champlain Valley Is One Of America’s Most Interesting Wine Regions
What’s the story in Vermont’s Champlain Valley?
Cheap wine wonders: the best wines on the bottom shelf
Buying wine for a crowd can be tricky — hosts are trying to accommodate different tastes and pair different wines with the food while staying on a budget.
Georgia state officially has a new wine region
Wine lovers have another important stop to make on any trip to the southern USA now. There’s officially a newly recognised wine region to visit; the Dahlonega Plateau in Georgia.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2018/07/23/georgia-dahlonega-plateau-wine-region/
FORGET WINE & PAINTING, THIS CLASS LETS YOU GET DRUNK & TATTOO A MELON
Use a real tattoo gun to practice tattooing on melons
Brace Yourselves: Game of Thrones Scotch Is Coming
It only took seven years, but Game of Thrones fans will finally be able to pair the perfect scotch with each action-packed episode of the hit series when its eighth and final season premieres in 2019.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/game-thrones-scotch/
Organic and biodynamic wine growers anxiously await EU decision on copper limits
Currently, the EU allows the use of up to 6 kg per hectare per year. The committee is considering limiting the amount to 4 kg per hectare per year.
https://dobianchi.com/2018/07/23/bordeaux-mixture-vineyards/
What’s in a Wine Name?
You put your trust in producers and retailers to deliver the products that they claim to be – but are they? Fraud in the food and beverage industry is becoming an all too common problem,
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/articles/whats-in-a-wine-name-306654
Why drinking wine engages more of your brain than math
You might want to take in more wine tastings, according to a neuroscientist.
https://aleteia.org/2018/07/24/why-drinking-wine-engages-more-of-your-brain-than-math/
10 ESSENTIAL BEER APPS YOUR PHONE IS THIRSTY FOR
There’s only one thing we love more than beer, and that’s ignoring all our important real-life responsibilities in order to stare at a smartphone app about beer
FIND US ON BEER MENUS
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-beer-apps
BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE 7 ICE-COLD VEGAN BREWS
Enjoy breezy summer nights and sweltering pool parties with these tasty, refreshing vegan beers.
MANY IN STOCK
Boxed Beer: Niche Trend or Packaging of the Future?
Could boxed be the logical next step? It’s unlikely. Uncarbonated beer retains a very small market share in the United States, and technological advances would be necessary to both make the packaging viable for carbonated brews and create a scalable packaging model.
https://oct.co/essays/boxed-beer-niche-trend-or-beer-packaging-future?mbid=social_facebook
Resistant Grape Varieties – The Future of Viticulture?
Generally speaking, growing healthy grapes for producing quality wine can require a lot of spraying in the vineyards, and the use of important quantities of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/07/23/resistant-grape-varieties-the-future-of-viticulture/
Misunderstanding Old World and New World Wine
Old versus New World Regulations
https://wineeconomist.com/2018/07/24/translation/
The Benefits of Using Falcons for Pest Control in Your Vineyard
Falcons are helpful to farmers looking for pest control solutions to protect their vineyards from menacing birds.
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/falcon-crop-protection.html#whatsnew
INAO AUTHORISES USE OF ANTI-HAIL NETTING
The INAO has authorised the use of anti-hail netting in French vineyards following several years of tests in Burgundy.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/inao-authorises-use-of-anti-hail-netting/
WHAT TO DO WITH THE CORK WHEN YOUR SERVER PRESENTS IT
But before your server offers you the first sip, a well known ritual confirming that the wine will be enjoyable, something happens that derails the mood. You are presented with the cork. What do you do now?
Supreme Court Has Chance to Decide if States Can Discriminate Against Wine Retailer Shipping?
While residency restrictions are important, it’s notable that if the Supreme Court takes this case it will almost certainly be required to answer the question, may state laws allow in-state retailers to ship wine directly to its residents while banning out of state retailers from shipping wine.
Seagram’s Liquor Heiress Charged in Nxivm Sex-Trafficking Case
Arrest on conspiracy and racketeering charges in connection with her role at Nxivm, a self-help group that prosecutors call a pyramid scheme and former members say is a cult.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/24/nyregion/nxivm-arrest-seagram-heiress.html
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF FRANCE: MAP & INFOGRAPHIC
Your complete introductory guide to France’s wines, including the major regions, the grapes that grow there, and their famous blends, along with general facts about French wine.
All 37 Celebrity Liquors and Spirits, Ranked
Part of being a celebrity now is having your own liquor. But are any of them any good?
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g22118748/best-celebrity-liquors/
How to Pair Wine With Funfetti
There is a way to make the Funfetti party even more fun: by serving the cake with a chilled bottle of spumante rosé from the Prosecco area of Northern Italy.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/07/the-best-wine-to-serve-at-birthday-parties.html
5 Things You’ll Never Need To Know About Wine To Enjoy It
Forget about “undercurrents of bramble and sage” and what the weather was like in 2011. This is the opposite of every wine list you’ve ever read.
Grouping of five varieties of rose wine in wineglasses.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wine-facts-you-dont-need_us_5b51f21be4b0fd5c73c4b11c
EU Organic Wine Laws
In February 2012, new EU rules for “organic wine” have been agreed in the Standing Committee on Organic Farming (SCOF).
https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/eu-policy/eu-rules-on-production/wine_en
Here’s the Best Way to Chill Boxed Wine Before Serving It
Boxed wine is great for a few reasons: It’s portable, it’s affordable and it’s often quite tasty.
https://www.purewow.com/news/how-to-chill-boxed-wine
The Best Wines to Pair with Eggs
Ever wonder what wine pairs with eggs Benedict or Denny’s classic Moons Over My Hammy? Whether you’re at brunch or having a late breakfast, these pairings are for you.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/25/eggs-wine-pairing-breakfast/
Are Your Wine Preferences Static or in Flux?
Here’s a quick poll to determine your drinking patterns and preferences compared to the nation as a whole.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/are-your-wine-preferences-static-or-in-flux/
What is Wine? Video Series (Ep. 1)
Explore the fundamentals of wine in the first segment of the Learn Wine Video Series. What’s more, you’ll be surprised to discover a few details that most wine lovers don’t know!
https://winefolly.com/episode/what-is-wine-video-series-ep-1/
ITALY PROTESTS AUSTRALIAN ‘NERO D’AVOLA’ IN THE UK
Italy’s quality and anti-fraud agency under the Ministry of Agriculture has called for wine merchants in the UK to block the selling of Australian wines bearing the name of the variety Nero d’Avola on their wine labels, the latest protest from Italy against Australia following the contentious wrangling over the use of ‘Prosecco’ on Australian sparkling wines.
Does Beer Go Bad? (And How You Can Tell)
Does beer expire? In a word: yes.
https://oct.co/essays/does-beer-expire-101?utm_source=oct_nl_&mc_cid=fd999ac24b&mc_eid=00cc7421f2
Poll: Americans Reach Wine Awakening at Age 29
A new study of 2,000 wine drinkers showed that the average Americans will only start to fully appreciate a good bottle of vino toward the tail end of their 20s, but how they get into it, and what they prefer, varies greatly.
There’s Now an Official Plea for a White Wine Emoji
Share this with all of your Pinot Grigio-loving friends.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a22548086/white-wine-emoji/
Four Ways to Drink More Wine With Indian Food (No, Really)
Indian food, with its intricate spicing; rich, integrated sauces, and occasional chile heat, has often posed a difficult riddle to wine lovers
https://vinepair.com/articles/indian-food-wine-pairing-guide/
Tito’s Vodka teamed up to launch first-ever bartender bot, which can help you make cocktails
Need ideas on what kinds of mixed drinks to serve at your next party? Help with a tricky cocktail recipe? A first-of-its-kind bartender bot, called Barkeep, has launched to provide the guidance you need.
Natural Wine Faces Legal Definition
A right-wing French politician has filed a motion this month to launch an investigative committee that will seek to legally define the term “natural wine” in France.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/07/natural-wine-faces-legal-definition
How to Get the Most Out of Every Wine Tasting, According to Wine Country Pros
Whether you’re embarking on your first winery visit or are a weekend taster extraordinaire, rest assured there’s a method to the madness.
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-tasting-advice-pro-tips/
MASSACHUSETTS CRAFT BREWERIES HOPING TO BOLSTER SALES AT FARMER’S MARKETS
Since the change in law has proven a success for local wineries and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the legislature is considering whether to expand the law to affect local craft breweries.
The Mysterious Case of the Michelada Beer Cocktail
The backstory of this refreshing drink runs through Austin and down to Mexico.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-mysterious-case-of-the-michelada-beer-cocktail
The Most Talked About Wines on Social Media
We’ve raked through comments, counted likes and compared shares to find social media’s favorite styles of wine and picked the bottles to match. Find out what made the cut.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/27/social-media-wine-recommendations/
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 08-05-18
August 5, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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August 3, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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07-30-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
5 Descriptors Wine Professionals Avoid
The Best Cheap Beer Money Can Buy
MODERATE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION LINKED TO HIGHER FERTILITY
AND MORE!
Basil Hayden’s launches rye and Bourbon blend
Beam Suntory-owned Basil Hayden’s Bourbon has released a limited edition blend, called Basil Hayden’s Two by Two Rye.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/07/basil-haydens-launches-rye-and-bourbon-blend/
TOP FRENCH ESTATES PROTEST NEW LABEL PLANS
More than 60 of France’s leading châteaux have written in protest to the government against proposals which could see cigarette-style warnings slapped on the front of their bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/top-french-estates-protest-new-label-plans/
Percentage of organic vineyards in Napa County recovering after decline
An introduction to wine investment
Luxury investments (such as art, jewelry, classic cars and fine wine) have become a popular alternative for investors over the last 20 years
GERMAN WINERIES LAUNCH NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR SPARKLING WINE
A co-operative made up of Germany’s top wine estates has established a new classification for Sekt; the country’s sparkling wine.
BUZZ ALCOHOL BRACELET TRACKS ABILITY TO GIVE CONSENT
A Fitbit-style bracelet that monitors blood alcohol levels has been unveiled which can be used to indicate to potential partners whether the wearer is fit to give consent, and alert friends if they could be vulnerable.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/alcohol-bracelet-tracks-ability-to-give-consent/
THIS MASSIVE CHART SHOWS ALL THE CRAFT BREWERIES OWNED BY BIG BEER COMPANIES
Beer drinkers are left unsure of exactly where the beer they’re buying is actually coming from
Skunk Explained! Why Beer Gets That Inevitable Off-Flavor Under the Sun
Lightstruck, commonly described as “skunked,” is one of the most detectible and easily identified compounds, for both the novice and expert taster.
http://www.orangecoast.com/booze-blog/skunk-beers-inevitable-off-flavor-under-the-sun/
What Is Carbonic Maceration in Wine, and Why Does It Taste So Damn Fun?
This Fermentation technique makes zippy, juicy wines that we can’t stop drinking.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-carbonic-maceration-in-wine
The Language of Wine Lists
Wherever in the world you dine, ordering the wine should be the easy part
https://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/Language-of-Wine-Lists
DIY: ROSÉ WATER GUN
You are 100% guaranteed to be the life of every party
The Scientific Case for Drinking Beer Outdoors
Take it outside, psychologists and brewers agree.
CHINA LOOKS NORTH TO SATE ITS ICE WINE DEMAND
Heilongjiang, the northernmost province along China’s rust belt, has been tipped to become China’s high altitude ice wine production base, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has announced.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/china-looks-beyond-canada-to-sate-its-ice-wine-demand/
WE PUT IT TO THE TEST: IS WHITE WINE THE BEST FIX FOR RED WINE STAINS?
Claims that white wine, sold pretty much everyplace red wine appears, is an effective solution for treating red wine spills.
https://vinepair.com/articles/white-wine-remove-red-stain/
THE NEW ‘GAME OF THRONES’ BEER UNLEASHES A FAN FAVORITE FOR THE IRON THRONE
You have to endure 2018 without new episodes of Game of Thrones. However, you don’t have to go without giant bottles of Westeros-themed beer.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/ommegang-game-of-thrones-beer-2018#
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO BEER CAN AND BOTTLE SIZES
From tallboys to bombers to nips, beers of all sizes are, for the most part, easy enough to say aloud without risk of embarrassment.
https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-bottle-can-sizes-guide-infographic/
Bacardi joins pink gin trend with Bosford Rose
As the pink gin trend gains momentum, Bacardi has become the latest producer to move into the category with the launch of Bosford Rose Premium Gin & Strawberry Liqueur in the US.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/07/bacardi-joins-pink-gin-trend-with-bosford-rose/
Bulleit reveals tattoo-inspired bottle design
Diageo has teamed up with four tattoo artists to create a limited edition series of Bulleit Bourbon bottles.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/07/bulleit-reveals-tattoo-inspired-bottle-design/
MODERATE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION LINKED TO HIGHER FERTILITY
A new study has made a positive link between moderate alcohol consumption and improved fertility in men, compared with those who drink nothing at all, and those who drink to excess.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/moderate-alcohol-consumption-linked-to-higher-fertility/
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Wine Dinner Party
It’s not always obvious what to do when a guest shows up with a bottle of wine or spills a red all over your white sofa. But we spoke with industry experts to explain the unwritten rules of hosting a dinner party.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/17/hosting-wine-dinner-party/
Why It Matters That Amazon Is Selling Wine In Texas
In the long run, the grocer’s move to include wine and spirits delivery is a smart and savvy one.
What Kind of Wine Drinker Are You?
Find out how much of a wino you are compared to everyone else.
Interesting Questions
https://www.delish.com/cooking/a22143677/what-kind-of-wine-drinker-are-you/
NO HOLIDAY FOR BEER INDUSTRY, WHICH POSTS TOUGH INDEPENDENCE DAY SALES
The Fourth of July holiday, the second-biggest holiday of the year for the beer industry, didn’t provide the boost brewers had hoped for.
Wine keeps the Portuguese cork industry afloat
An Unscientific Experiment to Get to the Truth of Minerality in Wine
Just like wine, the concept of terroir can be applied to water — its character simultaneously reflects the rocks and soil present in a certain location, as well as the amount of rainfall over a time period.
https://vinepair.com/articles/minerality-in-wine-fact-check/
Why Cotton Farms in West Texas Are Becoming Vineyards
Dry growing conditions and better revenue potential are among the reasons farmers are making the switch
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-cotton-farms-in-west-texas-are-becoming-vineyards/
From orange wine to pinot freezio, the best and worst drink trends of the summer
Less than a month into the season, and we have already been inundated with a deluge of new hot weather beverages.
Lower alcohol is better in beer, consumers say
The new report shows that the wine industry is struggling to capitalize on its low-calorie beverages despite growing demand for healthier products
https://www.fooddive.com/news/lite-bright-lower-alcohol-is-better-in-beer-consumers-say/527668/
What is fine wine and how do you get more people to enjoy it?
We are so used to talking about, promoting and selling fine wine, but how often do we actually stop and ask what a fine wine actually is?
http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/cathy-huyghe-how-to-get-into-people-fine-wine/
TTB LABELING (A BRIEF HISTORY)
THE TTB HAS STRUGGLED OVER THE YEARS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH USEFUL INFORMATION WHILE BALANCING THE NEEDS OF BEVERAGE PRODUCERS.
Is Natural Wine a Style or a Method?
What puzzles me is why modestly higher alcohol disqualifies a wine from being natural.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2018/07/19/is-natural-wine-a-style-or-a-method/
Fukushima’s nuclear signature found in California wine
The Japanese nuclear disaster bathed north America in a radioactive cloud. Now pharmacologists have found the telltale signature in California wine made at the time.
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611654/fukushimas-nuclear-signature-found-in-california-wine/
The Boundary-Pushing Wines and Regions of California
There are many wine regions outside of Napa Valley and Sonoma that don’t receive nearly enough attention, but are producing exceptional bottles with some unexpected grapes.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/18/california-wine-regions-bottles/
The U.S Open – wine tasting as a competitive sport
The U.S Open wine tasting offers wine drinkers a chance to see how good their palates really are
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/the-u-s-open-wine-tasting-as-a-competitive-sport/
The Best Cheap Beer Money Can Buy
Cheap beer is as necessary to drinking culture as any other potent potable. Some cultures may value spirits or wine or something else entirely, but at the end of the day, chances are you’re going to be able to find a cheap beer no matter where you go.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-cheap-beer/
6 WINE STORE HACKS EVERY WINE LOVER SHOULD KNOW
The bottom line is that investing in a wine merchant to be your go-to spot is as important as investing in a bottle itself
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-store-hacks-wine-lovers/
This is why your red wine tastes funny during a heatwave
And why you need to be keeping your red wine in the fridge over the summer months
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/foodanddrink/does-red-wine-go-off-in-heat-a3890671.html
9 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT IPA
IPA is by far the world’s most popular style of craft beer.
5 Descriptors Wine Professionals Avoid
How sommeliers adapt the language of wine to better serve their customers
THIS IS AMERICA’S MOST VERSATILE WINE GRAPE
It’s Zinfandel
http://www.snooth.com/articles/this-is-america-ys-most-versatile-wine-grape/?viewall=1#ixzz5LtNhd9Gc
EVERY MAJOR WHITE WINE TYPE, EXPLAINED
Wine is an investment, and how can you be expected to invest wisely if you don’t know what hell you are talking about?
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/white-wine-types-explained
Fall Into A Glass Of Pumpkin Wine From These Wineries — Or Make Your Own
Is it fall yet?
https://www.simplemost.com/pumpkin-wine-makers-fall-recipe/
Everything you need to know about pairing Italian wines with food
For the best of two worlds, pair Italian wine with Italian food. Here’s how to!
https://www.smooth.com.au/life/everything-you-need-know-about-pairing-italian-wines-food
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Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 07-28-18
July 28, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
https://paper.li/Franklinliquors/1446736611?edition_id=7119bb50-9279-11e8-917f-0cc47a0d164b
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 07-27-18
July 27, 2018Exploring all things wine with you!
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