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10-19-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine’s Covid Winners and Losers
9 WINES FOR PUMPKIN SPICE LOVERS
Hacking Vodka: Why It Tastes The Way It Does
Rock band Kiss to release spirits range
The American band currently has two products in the pipeline with Brands for Fans, with more information about the collaborative releases due to be “revealed shortly”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/10/rock-band-kiss-to-release-spirits-range/
16 Beer Experts You Should Be Following on Instagram
There is an ever-expanding network of beer lovers and educators online who are keeping their followers in the know.
What’s the Best Red Wine for Cooking? These 4 Varieties Are Basically Foolproof
There’s no shortage of bottles that could work for a recipe, but there are a few specific styles to stick to when you’re on the hunt for the best red wine for cooking
Constellation Brands reports dim quarter; deal with Gallo now set for Nov. 30 closing
The $1.1 billion deal will include the Clos du Bois winery in Geyserville and the Ravenswood and Mark West brands.
What You Need to Know About Vin de France
Vin de France has definitely come into its own since France established the category a decade ago.
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-vin-de-france/
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American Beer Mascots Time Forgot
The mascots that endeared themselves to the beer-drinking public were equally intended to gain men’s attention
10 Things You Should Know About Angel’s Envy
Since its launch in 2011, Angel’s Envy’s unique take on Kentucky bourbon has turned the brand into a household name
QUINI Upgrades Top Rated Wine API
New configurations enable online wine DTC (Direct To Consumer) site operators to automate wine data and tasting note publishing, saving valuable time and cost.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/10/05/quini-upgrades-top-rated-wine-api
How to Start Collecting Wine at Any Budget
Here are tips and strategies for all types of aspiring collectors and connoisseurs, organized by budget.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/10/06/start-collecting-wine-any-budget/
An Estimated 80% of Napa Cabernet May Be Lost to Fire and Smoke
Napa has been through devastation before, but this fire season has been the worst ever, with more wineries lost this year than in 2017.
Beer Wine And Spirits Show
Talking trash problem in MA (NIPS)
Don’t ban nip instead MA has a solution called “Pick Up MA”
Partnering with the Keep America Beautiful group
37:15 Why Bans Don’t Work And The Pick Up MA Movement
Champagne Day October 23rd
Music For Day
No Liquor License For BJ’s In Framingham MA, Board Decides
Great To See “Public Need” Enforced
A battle over a liquor license transfer to the Framingham BJ’s store appears to be over for now.
The board had denied a license transfer last year because it would be within 800 feet of another licensee
The board denied the application based primarily upon the proximity of the proposed license to another liquor license, the existing density of liquor licenses in the immediate area (given the character and layout of the neighborhood), lack of variety/uniqueness in the proposed offerings, and duplicative of other licenses in the area
The board determined that the elements of ‘public need’ pursuant to state law were not met.
https://patch.com/massachusetts/framingham/framingham-denies-bjs-liquor-license-transfer
Turkish Wine 101
Turkish wine remains a well-kept secret; but one well worth discovering.
https://vintnerproject.com/discover/wine/turkish-wine-101/
Hacking Vodka: Why It Tastes The Way It Does
Historically, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) defined vodka as a spirit “without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color.”
Four Virtual Wine Education Programs for Every Budget
A new wave of low-cost or free virtual offerings is making wine education more accessible.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/10/07/best-budget-virtual-wine-education-programs/
New guide helps to identify and prevent common wine faults
“Wine Faults Series” provides a basic overview of 12 common wine faults, including volatile acidity, cork taint, oxidation, excessive sulfur dioxide, refermentation and many more.
9 WINES FOR PUMPKIN SPICE LOVERS
Thankfully, coffee isn’t the only beverage that can give you that pumpkin spice fix. Certain wines actually have a “pumpkin spice” flavor profile.
https://blog.brightcellars.com/9-wines-for-pumpkin-spice-lovers/
The Calories in the Most Popular Hard Teas, Coffees, Kombuchas, and Lemonades
Just how many calories are in some of the country’s most popular RTDs.
A Vintage Lost?
The Glass fire only further jeopardized the vintage, and very few wines will be made this year as a result.
New Wine
Oakville, California-based Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards has launched Post & Beam Winery. The new label debuts with two wines, a 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon priced at $50 a 750-ml., and a 2019 Napa Valley Chardonnay priced at $35. The wines will be available at retail and at limited restaurant locations throughout California, as well as direct-to-consumer via the winery’s website. Post & Beam joins the Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute, and Bella Union brands in the Far Niente portfolio.
28 Wineries Join the Grand Reserve™ World Mastercard® Rewards Program for Wine Enthusiasts
Cardmembers enjoy significant bonus points on direct purchases from the newly added partner wineries, and enjoy other benefits such as exclusive offers and exclusive event access.
Wine’s Covid Winners and Losers
Smaller brands formerly reliant on the restaurant industry are rushing to develop direct-to-consumer networks.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/10/wines-covid-winners-and-losers
Two Gripping New Wine Documentaries Debut
Wine and War and Wine Crush (Vas-y Coupe!), out this week, feature a harrowing journey into Lebanon’s winemaking amid civil war, and the travails of a cult Champagne grower
Exploring Pinotage
I think it would be fair to say that Pinotage is not everyone’s cup of tea.
https://www.winesofsa.co.uk/news-features/exploring-pinotage/#article
Sangiovese crossword
Find yourself a glass of red and test your knowledge on this grape with our Sangiovese crossword…
https://www.decanter.com/learn/crosswords/sangiovese-crossword-445499/
Wormtown Brewery releases Table Talk Pumpkin Pie beer
A fall collaboration between Wormtown Brewery and Table Talk Pies is becoming as synonymous as the leaves changing and the temperatures dipping.
8 best wine advent calendars to toast Christmas this year
Boozy Christmas countdowns are one of the most popular gifts at this time of year
UK Site
BUT good ideas
https://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2020100798630/best-wine-advent-calendars-for-christmas/
These under-the-radar grapes are gaining attention with Arizona winemakers. Here’s why
More than 100 Arizona wineries rely on fruit from the three designated American Viticultural Areas of the Verde Valley, Sonoita and Willcox.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Chenin Blanc is a wonderful pairing for fruits and vegetables in general, and pumpkin and butternut squash in particular
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/curried-pumpkin-soup/
Perfect Pasta Pairings
Whether you like your sauce red, creamy, or green, here are some delicious pairings to help you make the most out of your meal.
https://www.dcanterwines.com/blogs/wine-life/perfect-pasta-pairings/
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10-12-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is It Time to Redefine ‘Sommelier’?
Who Needs Candy When You Can Have Halloween Cocktails?
8 Non-Alcoholic Breweries and Beers That Don’t Suck
8 of the Best Whiskey Highball Recipes for Fall
The beauty of the Highball is in its simplicity
Why beer companies should never buy wine companies
The issue here is very simple. Beer companies do not usually produce any of their ingredients themselves,
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2020/09/why-beer-companies-should-never-buy.html
EXCITING NEW WINE – JCB TIGER RED BLEND
Franklin Wine Club ONLINE SALE ONLY
Our favorite Leopard Red Blend has a dazzling new playmate that is FEROCIOUS, EXOTIC and COMMANDEERING! Say “hello Tiger” to JCB “Tiger” Red Blend! Tiger works from a similar spicy red base as “Leopard – Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah – but with intense dark-fruited Malbec and Petite Sirah accents that make this cat the king of the jungle.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/tiger
Cameron Hughes is At It Again
Cameron Hughes was once on top of the wine world.
https://www.vinography.com/2020/09/cameron-hughes-is-at-it-again
WINE SCHOLAR GUILD LAUNCHES ITALIAN FOUNDATION COURSE
Called the Italian Wine Scholar Prep programme, the course will launch of 2 November and provide an overview of the country’s viticultural history for consumers and aspiring professionals.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/wine-scholar-guild-launches-italian-foundation-course/
Coca-Cola Partners With Molson Coors For Hard Seltzer Rollout
Coca-Cola has aligned with Molson Coors to bring its Topo Chico hard seltzer label to the U.S. Under the agreement, Molson Coors will manufacture, market, and distribute Topo Chico hard seltzer in the U.S. The brand is slated to launch next year.
Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley said the move builds upon Molson Coors’s “successful launches of Vizzy and Coors Seltzer earlier this year,” calling it a “significant step in growing our above-premium portfolio and becoming a major competitor in the rapidly-growing hard seltzer segment.”
Topo Chico hard seltzer will debut in four flavors: Tangy Lemon Lime, Exotic Pineapple, Strawberry Guava, and Tropical Mango, distributed in variety 12-packs of slim cans. The upcoming entry blends purified sparkling water, a gluten-free alcohol base and natural flavors, with minerals added for taste, and is inspired by Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, a 125-year-old brand popular in Latin America and Texas that Coca-Cola acquired in 2017 for $250 million.
How to Read a Wine Label, in 12 Easy Lessons
Those bottles have labels, of course, often with loads of information about the character and nature of the wine within.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/dining/drinks/read-wine-label.html
Wine and Hummus
Middle Eastern food provides a variety of dishes containing many fresh ingredients that work for an array of wine pairings.
https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/wine-and-hummus-9-delicious-wine-and-middle-eastern-pairings/
New TTB Ruling on Nutrition Labeling and Advertising
Previous nutrition labeling guidelines established by TTB in 2004 were onerous and costly for wineries because they involved expensive testing of multiple batches of wine close to the time of bottling.
https://wineinstitute.org/press-releases/new-ttb-ruling-on-nutrition-labeling-and-advertising/
The many faces of the wine consumer
For far too many producers, the question of who is and isn’t buying their wine is only really considered when not enough people are doing so.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/many-faces-wine-consumer
Slow Wine, Explained
The publication was first available in Italy in 2010. It began to feature Slovenian wineries a few years later and added California in 2017.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/29/slow-wine-explained/
SOAVE APPROVES 33 NEW ‘CRUS’
It has taken more than 15 years of painstaking research to pinpoint the new ‘Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva’ or ‘Additional Geographical Units’ (UGA), taking into account their terroir, history and wine quality.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/soave-approves-33-new-crus/
MASTERING CHAMPAGNE STYLES
A Napa Valley Wine Academy Video
https://napavalleywineacademy.com/champagne-webinar-registration/
New Meiomi
Constellation is extending Meiomi with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from Meiomi’s signature tri-appellation regions of Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara, the new Cab is launching nationwide in October, retailing at $25 a 750-ml. Meiomi was up 4% to 1.3 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. In addition to the new Cabernet, its lineup includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a Rosé.
Alcohol’s Three-Tier System Is Losing Its Power to Impress Judges
it indicates what may be a significant change in the way the “three-tier” system is understood by members of the judicial branch.
9 Books to Build Your Best Wine Library
These nine reads will make you unimpeachably wine-savvy.
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/books/wine-books
The Single Person’s Guide To Wine and Dating
Here are some things to ask the sommelier to make sure you get what you want to drink, for the clams you’ve got, and maybe you’ll impress your dinner mates in one fell swoop.
https://www.monsterchildren.com/the-single-persons-guide-to-wine-dating/
8 Non-Alcoholic Breweries and Beers That Don’t Suck
If there is one thing that almost all non-alcoholic beers have in common, it is the fact that, to use the lexicon of the professional food and beverage critic, they suck.
Athletic Brewing Co. IN STOCK!
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-non-alcoholic-beers/
COULD US WINE, RUM AND VODKA FACE EU TARIFFS?
The reports that the EU is poised to impose more tariffs on US imports in connection with the WTO Boeing dispute is extremely concerning.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/10/could-us-wine-rum-and-vodka-face-eu-tariffs/
NEW TTB RULING GIVES GREATER FLEXIBILITY FOR CALORIE LABELLING
Drinks producers can now use databases and typical values or ranges when stating the calorie count on labels.
RESEARCHERS TO CREATE UNIFIED DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE FOR US CIDER
The aim is to create a unified descriptive language for American cider that will allow producers to communicate more effectively with consumers.
The Best Wine Pairings for Your Favorite Game Day Food
From bubbly to sip with all things fried and spicy; to dark, medium reds for meat lovers, these wines are the perfect pairings for all your favorite game-day cravings.
How a Bourbon Street Jazz Bar Helped Launch Jägermeister in the U.S.
How did this German digestif become a fraternity basement staple? The story starts on Bourbon Street.
Some twenty-first century wine tasting terms, (nose)
99% of what you taste in a given wine is exactly what they want you to taste.
https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Some-twenty-first-century-wine-tasting-terms–part-1–nose-
Practical Tips to Grow Your Palate, Experience and Enjoyment
No matter where you start, the most important thing to remember is that the journey is yours.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/30/beginner-drink-wine-education/
Month Of October Breast Cancer Donation
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This October, gather together with friends for a guided tasting of three amazing American Rosé wines in support of breast cancer awareness. Each wine features the Pinot Noir grape in a different percentage and in a different style.
For each 3-pack purchased, Boisset Collection will make a donation of $6 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to support their worthy efforts.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/products/catalog/rose-921
Crystal Head unveils agave-based vodka Onyx
Crystal Head Onyx is the third vodka in the brand’s portfolio and is made from Blue Weber agave, sourced from a single farm in Mexico.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/10/crystal-head-unveils-agave-based-vodka-onyx/
WHY IS ONE OF CHAMPAGNE’S BIGGEST GROUPS BREAKING UP?
The leaving-party represents 800 growers spread across 810 planted hectares, including some prized premier and grand cru plots, with vineyards and facilities capable of producing around six million bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/10/why-is-one-of-champagnes-biggest-groups-breaking-up/
Wine Additives Explained
Let’s take a look at what additives are commonly used in winemaking.
FILM REVIEW: WINE CRUSH
Wine Crush is the story of a small group of ageing men from an unnamed French village who every harvest drive to the Champagne vineyards of Domain Jacques Selosse to pick grapes,
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/10/film-review-wine-crush/
The History of the Hot Toddy Cocktail
The Hot Toddy is a cocktail so self-evident in construction it seems impossible to credit any one person with its recipe creation.
Five Black-Owned Spirits Producers Share Cocktail Recipes to Make at Home
The stories behind these brands stretch from Trinidad to Tennessee, and their products just might be the base to your next great cocktail.
Michelob Ultra Is Releasing an Organic Hard Seltzer in 3 Flavors
The ever-growing hard seltzer category is getting another addition, and this time it’s organi
Who Needs Candy When You Can Have Halloween Cocktails?
Whether your Halloween entertaining style is kitschy, spooky, or downright eerie, this holiday requires some killer Halloween cocktails!
https://www.thelushlife.xyz/blog/halloween-cocktails
New Kahlua
Kahlúa is extending with a new Blonde Roast Style liqueur. Made with medium roast coffee and hints of caramel, toffee and citrus flavors, Kahlúa Blonde Roast Style is at 20% abv and suggested to be served with tonic or coconut water. Pernod Ricard-owned Kahlúa posted 6% growth in NABCA channels in the 12 months through June. According to Impact Databank, the brand was up 1% to 800,000 cases in the U.S. in calendar 2019.
Is It Time to Redefine ‘Sommelier’?
If they’re not on the floor of a restaurant, are they still sommeliers?
https://www.winemag.com/2020/10/01/wine-shop-sommelier/
Wine Consumer Trends in the COVID-19 Era
Wine drinkers across key consumption markets have been turning more often to wine as a beverage during the Covid-19 pandemic
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/10/02/wine-consumer-trends-in-the-covid-19-era
Tequila and Riesling? This Cocktail Combines Unlikely Companions
Stash them in the freezer until there’s enough to make a cordial that can later be used to sweeten cocktails.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/tequila-and-riesling-this-cocktail-combines-unlikely-companions/
ESPN announcers hilariously trash Sutter Home wine during broadcast
Spurrier paid up in the best way possible, gifting Mullen a tiny bottle of Sutter Home wine.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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2020 Harvest Update
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10-05-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Does wine make you fat?
An ale sale tale: Who can, and can’t, deliver alcohol
Kitchen Tools You Can Use in Place of Bar Tools
Four Ways to Pair Mushrooms with Wine
Mushrooms have several distinct flavor components that make them a natural partner for wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/19/best-mushrooms-wine-pairing/
Extraordinary things you never knew about the history of wine
Here are a few things you never knew about wine’s history, from a museum in the Rhineland to the speakeasies or Prohibition…
Shake This, Stir That: A Definitive Guide to Shaken vs. Stirred Cocktails
So what’s the hard-and-fast rule when it comes to giving a cocktail a shake or a stir? Basically, it comes down to this simple distinction.
10 Things You Should Know About W.L. Weller
Where many other bourbons use rye, W.L. Weller uses wheat.
8 Things Every Drinks Lover Needs to Know About Cognac
Unlike, vodka or bourbon, say, a bottle of Cognac might seem excessively complicated to the uninitiated.
Franklin Wine Club Latest Wine – Unity
100% of the proceeds go to charitable causes
100% of the proceeds of this wine are donated to organizations focused on helping Black and under-served communities to thrive in the world of wine through the work of selected charity organizations, including the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund and Wine Unify. This is a limited production wine and only 112 cases were produced. Due to the 100% donation, sales of Unity will not qualify for commissionable volume. However, to recognize your efforts supporting the worthy cause, we will triple the personal volume credited to the Ambassador. (0% CV / 300% PV).
What Unity Signifies: Love, Hope, Unity, Diversity, Equality… These are the guiding principles of our JCB & Boisset Collection of wines, where we believe the world of wine exists to unite us –across the table and across the world. We are committed to creating the most inclusive, passionate and inspiring community in the world of wine. This wine, harmonious and balanced on the palate, represents this vision and hope.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/unity
Brands reject Whisky Bible following ‘vulgar’ reviews
The language was initially highlighted by Forbes writer Felipe Schrieberg and spirits writer and Our Whisky co-founder Becky Paskin
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/09/brands-reject-whisky-bible-following-vulgar-reviews/
JACK DANIEL’S TAKES DOG TOY TO COURT OVER TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
The toy, which is made by VIP Products, is a rubber bottle designed to look similar to the classic Jack Daniel’s bottle,
Decanter World Wine Awards 2020: Results announced
Discover this year’s award-winning wines from the world’s largest wine competition…
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/decanter-world-wine-awards-2020-results-announced-444058/
I’ve Supported the Wine Industry for Years. Why Won’t it Support Me?
The pool is significantly smaller for Black biracial POC influencers.
https://www.kqed.org/arts/13886632/ive-supported-the-wine-industry-for-years-why-wont-it-support-me
Attempts to grade wine miss the point
Wine scores are ridiculous. They also are the reason for the increase in wine consumption the past 40 years. They are wine’s deal with the devil.
Kitchen Tools You Can Use in Place of Bar Tools
While these tools are helpful and make home bartending an easier feat, cocktail enthusiasts don’t need to break the bank in order to make their favorite drinks.
An ale sale tale: Who can, and can’t, deliver alcohol
To say it is confusing about who can and can’t deliver alcohol to your door is an understatement
https://files.constantcontact.com/cb479599001/4a692ee7-cc3c-4ca0-9fdb-1ea2425aadf3.pdf
Light Strike: Why Wine and Sunlight Don’t Mix
Did you know that direct sunlight exposure can change a wonderful bottle of wine to nasty swill? This unfortunate phenomenon is light strike.
Does a magnum have a longer drinking window than a standard wine bottle?
“Drink windows”—our recommendations for when a wine will taste its best—are intended for wine in a standard-size bottle.
DOCG Candidate Terre Alfieri
If you are familiar with Roero DOCG, Terre Alfieri is a doppelgänger right next-door.
https://italianwinecentral.com/docg-for-terre-alfieri/
Playing Favorites with Wine Allocations
Small-production, in-demand wines often end up on allocation, but what does that mean for consumers?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/playing-favorites-with-wine-allocations
The gentle art of spitting
Spitting is an essential part of professional wine tasting.
https://www.therealreview.com/2020/09/24/the-gentle-art-of-spitting/
Winemakers Face Up to Smoke Taint Reality
The current wildfires scorching wine country out west have burned 3.7 million acres and fire season is just getting going.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/winemakers-face-up-to-smoke-taint-reality
How a process using ‘fluid’ carbon dioxide could stop your wine from spoiling
in France, a firm called Diam Bouchage has been developing a process that looks to tackle the issue head on through the use of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Wine Scholar Guild Launches New Foundation-Level Programming on the Wines of Italy
IWS Prep is a foundation-level course created for the passionate consumer and aspiring wine professional. It takes students on a virtual journey through Italy,
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/24/wine-scholar-guild-new-foundation-level-programming
Does wine make you fat?
Well, we won’t keep the suspense going for too long because as you can imagine: the answer is rather yes, wine makes you fat. But then, why?
https://www.aveine.paris/blog/en/does-wine-make-you-fat/
The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Cheese and Wine Pairings
The vegan cheese market is valued at $2.1 billion,
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/25/best-vegan-cheese-wine-guide/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
Does This Glass of Beer Make Me Look Fat?
How are Italy’s wine producers coping with the coronavirus crisis?
As harvest season begins, how are they faring?
Poop wine? Vile alcohol on show at Swedish Disgusting Food Museum
A large jug of a yellowish semi-translucent liquid is the centre piece of the new exhibit: wine made from human excrement.
Franzia Has a Backpack That Holds an Entire Box of Wine
If you’re on drinks duty for the next socially distanced gathering, consider getting a little creative with your delivery system.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/franzia-box-wine-backpack-47786369
Why Age Statements Only Tell Half the Story
More often than not, there’s a positive correlation between a bottle’s price and its age statement.
The World’s Most Popular Grapes and the Regions That Made Them Famous
Red, white, or bubbly is only the beginning when selecting what wine to drink.
CHAMPAGNE HARVEST SMASHED ALL RECORDS
Although the first day of picking grapes in the sparkling wine region was authorised as Monday 17 August by the Comité Champagne, the harvest in fact began on 13 Augus
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/champagne-harvest-smashes-records/
Worldwide patterns of wine consumption
Many countries do not encourage the consumption of alcohol
https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2020/09/worldwide-patterns-of-wine-consumption.html
Need a Substitute for Red Wine Vinegar? Here Are 4 Great Ideas
Here’s how to substitute for red wine vinegar using stuff you probably already have lying around the kitchen.
Aldi unveils Advent calendar collection coming in November with wine, beer, hard seltzer, cheese, pet treats and more
Aldi is bringing back its popular wine, beer and cheese Advent calendars along with some new additions.
TACO BELL LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION WINE
Only available for a limited time the wine is a Pinot Noir from a vineyard in the St David’s Bench VQA in Ontario and will only be served in Canadian outlets
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/taco-bell-launches-limited-edition-wine/
Rinse Your Marinara Jars With a Little Wine
There is always going to be a little bit of jammy, red residue in the bottom an on the sides of the container, whether that container be plastic, glass, or aluminum.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/rinse-your-marinara-jars-with-a-little-wine-1845044211
An Insider’s Guide to California’s Wine Harvest
Eight Facts on How Wines Go from Grape to Glass
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/14/an-insiders-guide-to-californias-wine-harvest
What Makes a Good Wine Cellar? Some Organizational Tips
Whether you’re buying wine to hold onto for a handful of years, just starting a wine collection, or already have a well-curated wine cellar with 100’s of bottles, good wine storage is key.
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/what-makes-a-good-wine-cellar/
Around the World, the 2020 Wine Harvest May Be Most Troubled Ever
But that doesn’t mean great wines won’t emerge.
Sam Adams Teamed up with Auntie Anne’s to Bring Oktoberfest to You
With this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Sam Adams and Auntie Anne’s have teamed up to help drinkers celebrate with their “Oktoberfest at Home Kit.”
The Truth About Pairing Wine with Red Meat
We’ve all heard the adage that you should pair red wine with red meat. But there is some evidence that it’s less about the meat itself and more about one crucial seasoning—salt.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/red-wine/pairing-red-wine-with-red-meat
What makes a wine suitable for fall?
When we talk about “fall wines” we think of the weather turning colder and cuisine becoming richer.
How to Taste Booze for a Living
There’s no one approach to a tasting career.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/15/professional-alcohol-taster-job-tips/
A Guide to Pairing Wine with Mexican Chilies
Does wine really pair with Mexican chilies?
https://enobytes.com/2020/09/15/guide-to-pairing-wine-with-mexican-chilies/
Case of Wine: Everything You Should Know
There are so many different options for purchasing wine that it can quickly become overwhelming to determine what you should order.
https://home.binwise.com/blog/case-of-wine
Pine Ridge Vineyards Announces Release of Inaugural Sparkling Wine
The release marks Pine Ridge Vineyards’ first new label in 25 years and begins an exciting new chapter for the popular blend.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/16/pine-ridge-vineyards-sparkling-wine
Falmouth MA passes ban on nip bottles
Falmouth is the first town on the Cape to ban the sale of nips
Liquor store owners and managers expressed their opposition to the ban Monday. They recommended education programs and better enforcement of litter regulations instead.
MOLSON COORS AND YUENGLING FORM US JOINT VENTURE
Brewers Molson Coors and Yuengling have formed a joint venture to expand distribution of Yuengling’s portfolio in the US.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/molson-coors-and-yuengling-form-us-joint-venture/
HEINEKEN IS TRIALLING HARD SELTZERS
Called Pure Piraña, it will be available in nine flavours, made will “all-natural” flavourings and containing fewer than 100 calories per 330ml can. It will launch with Grapefruit, Peach and Red Fruit flavours in Mexico, and in Raspberry and Lime in New Zealand
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/heineken-is-trialling-hard-seltzers/
OLDEST WINERY YET FOUND IN LEBANON UNEARTHED
Dating to at least the 7th century BC, the wine press was discovered at Tell el-Burak, five miles south of the city of Sidon on the coast.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/oldest-winery-yet-found-in-lebanon-unearthed/
FLORIDA PROPERTY WALLPAPERED WITH BUDWEISER CANS ON SALE FOR $100K
The two-bedroom property, which also houses a collection of sports memorabilia, is plastered with beer cans in every room, with the exception of the two bathrooms.
How Will Weeks of Wildfire Smoke on the West Coast Impact the 2020 Vintage?
What will weeks of smoke do to the 2020 vintage?
Wine Sales Up, Winery Profits Down
How is this possible? Big wineries are taking more market share at the expense of small wineries
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/wine-sales-up-winery-profits-down
Does This Glass of Beer Make Me Look Fat?
A new study finds wine drinkers had lower body mass indexes than those who avoid alcohol, as well as beer and liquor drinkers
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/does-this-glass-of-beer-make-me-look-fat
The Birth of ‘Wine Country’ Is a Story of Bugs, Taxes and War
Visitors come from all over to sip wine at bucolic wineries overlooking thousands of acres of grapes. But how did this region become famous for wine?
https://www.kqed.org/news/11838178/the-birth-of-wine-country-is-a-story-of-bugs-taxes-and-war
Gonzaga launching courses designed around wine industry
The university’s schools of Business Administration and Leadership Studies to offer a certificate program focused on the business, management and legal aspects of the wine industry.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/sep/16/gonzaga-launching-courses-designed-around-wine-ind/
What is in Wine?
Vast majority of wine is water (85%) and ethanol (between 8 and 16% for non-fortified wines). This leaves about 3% for everything else and this is what makes the differences between all wines. Those 3% are made of organic acids, residual sugars, phenolics, glycerol, other alcohols, amino acids, minerals, aromatics and sulfites. Most of what is in the wine comes from the grapes or from the transformation of grape juice into wine by wine yeasts. The only exception are a few additives that are hopefully added in minute quantities so not to alter the delicate balance of the precious 3%.
Ethanol comes from the transformation of grape sugar into alcohol by yeasts. It takes about 16 g/L of sugar to make 1% of ethanol. The sugars in grapes that are predominant are glucose and fructose. Yeasts prefer glucose often leaving residual fructose at the end of fermentation; importantly fructose is 2.4 times sweeter than glucose which makes wine sensory evaluation of low sugar concentration very hazardous. There are many other sugars in wines that play minor roles in the sensory appreciation of wine.
10 Bourbon-Spiked Dessert Recipes and What to Drink With Them
These tasty recipes combine our two favorite fall pastimes
BLACK EYED PEAS CREATE AR MUSIC CAMPAIGN WITH BAREFOOT WINE
The wine label has created an app that allows drinkers to see a virtual mini-performance courtesy of the band.
What is Straw Wine, Exactly?
Another category to consider is straw wine, or wines made with grapes dried on straw mats.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/17/straw-wine-raisin-south-africa/
How to Make Mulled Wine
Warm, cozy, and spicy, mulled wine has been a mainstay at holiday markets across Europe for centuries and is a wintertime favorite across many different cultures.
https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/how-to-make-mulled-wine
BITTERNESS IS THE NEW TREND IN CHAMPAGNE
Good bitterness management can complement lower acidity levels – if you play with bitterness it can give a second life to the Champagne and can keep the freshness longer in medium acidity wines.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/brun-bitterness-is-the-new-trend-in-champagne/
How do you order a glass of red wine?
Ordering a glass of wine doesn’t have to be complicated.
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
For both casual and avid wine drinkers alike, tasting notes are an important barometer in gauging how likely one is to enjoy that particular wine.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4100696.html
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
Bourbon used to be so simple
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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09-21-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Here’s what to look for when choosing a ‘food-friendly’ wine
The Boozy History of ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch’
25 Italian Wine Terms You Need To Know
How to Judge a Wine by the Label…According to the TTB
Analyzing a wine can be much more complicated with the minimal text that is currently provided on the label.
https://www.sonomanews.com/article/columns-scg/how-to-judge-a-wine-by-the-labelaccording-to-the-ttb/
I want to put some wine aside for my grandkids. What do you suggest?
This is something dyed-in-the-wool wine lovers do, but how do we know the child won’t grow into an adult who doesn’t particularly like the wine you selected?
Pairing Wine With Flounder
The challenge is to select a wine that does not overpower the delicate fish.
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/wine-to-pair-with-flounder
17 Whiskey Experts You Should Be Following on Social Media
In these times, the best way to stay up to date with the latest whiskey releases and cultural tips is online.
THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BEER BRAND FAMILIES IN THE US 2020
Perhaps unsurprisingly, global brewer AB InBev has the most influence across the top 10, owning four brand families with a total sales of close to US$13 billion and taking up close to a third of the global beer market.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/the-10-most-valuable-beer-brand-families-in-the-us-2020/
Introducing Master-the-World™ Learn to Taste Like a Pro
A new and innovative wine education platform for industry professionals and consumers seeking to hone their palate.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=236094
25 Italian Wine Terms You Need To Know
The Italian wine world is full of wine-related terminology that many consumers struggle to understand.
https://www.winescholarguild.org/25-italian-wine-terms-you-need-to-know
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “The Eye” Chardonnay 2018 Russian River Valley Retail $42 Member $33.60
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The Eye symbolizes the visible and the invisible, the paths taken and untaken, and the view of the possible. It is the vision of our journey and the connection from the past to the present and to the future. The magnetic attraction of the eye reminds us of life lived in a very different way. At the first sip of this voluptuous barrel-fermented Russian River Valley Chardonnay, time stops.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-eye
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Five Senses” Pinot Noir 2018 Sonoma Coast Retail $60 Member $48
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From dreams to the realm of experience, this elegant Burgundian Pinot Noir dares to see a vision of the five senses in a very different way. The vessels of our experience, the five senses translate the physical world to our mind, where it is transformed by alchemy into our dreams… The sensual experience, from the eyes to the smell, taste, touch and sound, enlightens our dreams beyond our imagination!
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-five-senses
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Femininity” Red Blend 2018 Napa Valley Retail $48 Member $38.40
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This sensuous Napa Valley red wine is the perfect symbol of the power of femininity, which exudes power and elegance simultaneously. The opulent and rich table of life anchors us within time, while the pillar of femininity gives birth to life and the power of endless imagination! In dreams, we are possessed of an alternative vision of reality, and through alchemy, we transform.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-femininity
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Ascension” Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Knights Valley Retail $60 Member $48
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This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley portrays the power of dreams. Frenchie arrives from the old world on cloud nine, rising above his own limitations to create a new reality in the land of his dreams… He rises thanks to the inspiration of the new world and the spirit of wine. Whichever way you arrive, you can transcend to become more than yourself!
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-ascension
THE GRAPE VARIETIES THAT HAVE INCREASED AND DECLINED THE MOST SINCE 2000
n terms of grape variety origin, they found that vineyards in the New World on average comprise 68% French origin varieties (data from 2016), compared to 59% in 2000
Can Bourbon Be Aged in Barrels Other Than American Oak?
One might assume that to make bourbon, only newly charred American oak barrels will do, but this is a common misconception.
The Periodic Table of Cocktails
When it comes to making cocktails, there are many important elements to consider.
New Stella Rosa
Stella Rosa has launched a new higher-alcohol Royale expression. Stella Rosa Royale is billed as a darker, richer version of the brand’s existing Rosso, and carries an abv of 8% compared with 5% for the core offering. Royale’s fuller profile makes it especially amenable to food pairing, according to parent company Riboli Family Wines, which is aiming to take the Stella Rosa brand past the 3-million-case mark this year.
What does it mean to be a Master of Wine?
Targeted at those working in the international wine trade, the credential was launched more than 65 years ago as an exam for the U.K. wine trade.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-master-of-wine/
Have You Become a More Informed Pandemic Wine Buyer?
What thought process do you go through in your pandemic-induced wine buying experiences?
https://www.theexaminernews.com/have-you-become-a-more-informed-pandemic-wine-buyer/
The Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Long story, short: If you’re referring to all “sparkling wines” as “Champagnes,” you’re doing it wrong.
https://www.southernliving.com/drinks/sparkling-wine-vs-champagne
How to Know if a Virtual Wine Tasting is Right For You
You’re probably wondering: how does a virtual wine tasting work, and is a virtual wine tasting with a sommelier right for my group?
https://www.thelushlife.xyz/blog/virtual-wine-tastings
The Coming Fight Over Ingredient Labeling On Wine
It’s important to know that ingredient labeling is not required on wine since wine is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, but rather by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The law is not being skirted.
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/09/the-coming-fight-over-ingredient-labeling-on-wine/
Miller High Life is giving away a backyard dive bar complete with free beer through the end of the year
The bar, which is actually a glorified shed designed to look like a “dive bar,”
15 Best Wine Books: Learn About Wine
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a world-class sommelier, there’s a book for you!
https://home.binwise.com/blog/best-wine-books
What is a “Super Tuscan” and where did the term come from? The answer might surprise you.
The more closely you look at a word, wrote the early 20th-century aphorist and poet Karl Kraus, the more distantly it looks back at you.
https://dobianchi.com/2020/09/08/bolgheri-maremma-wine-tuscany/
The Boozy History of ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch’
We’ve all heard the phrase “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” a snarky reminder that nothing in life is free.
6 Tricks to Keep Champagne and Sparkling Wine From Going Flat
So what to do when you just want to drink some bubbles by yourself, have a couple bottles in rotation, or have a casual glass to sip?
New Captain Morgan
Diageo has released Captain Morgan Sliced Apple, the latest flavored offshoot for the spiced rum brand. The 35% abv rum is made from the original spiced rum with added ginger and apple flavoring. Captain Morgan Sliced Apple is now available across the U.S. for around $16 a 750-ml. Captain Morgan was at 5.5 million cases in the U.S. in 2019, according to Impact Databank.
Who’s Drinking The Champagne? U.S. Sales Up 73%
Data shows that some Americans are ‘trading up’ on weekly household items
Oregon’s New Premium Box Wine Has Impressive B Corp Cred
Sokol Blosser stepped up its efforts to get more of its Evolution Wine into consumer’s glasses during the global pandemic with a radical shift to alternative packaging.
WINE AND CHOCOLATE PARINGS: FOUR MISTAKES TO AVOID
Here are four things to avoid when planning your duos:
https://mrbchocolates.com/blogs/posts/wine-and-chocolate-parings-4-mistakes-to-avoid
Here’s what to look for when choosing a ‘food-friendly’ wine
Food-friendly” is a common description that should seem obvious, but what does it really mean?
A Very Unofficial Guide to Boxed Wine, According to Drinks Professionals
The appeal of boxed wine has expanded as selections have grown, which includes entries from serious winemakers.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/11/best-boxed-wine-guide/
Understanding How the Very Existence of Wine Was Threatened in the 19th Century
If you’ve never heard of the Great French Wine Blight, let The History Guy loop you in on the close call and how disaster was ultimately averted to allow for the wine world we know today.
The Untold Story of Military Special, the U.S. Armed Forces’ Own Bourbon
If whiskey geeks crave the obscure and tough-to-acquire, Military Special would fit the bill,
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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