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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE, IWM*

07-19-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Use Cynar, According to Bartenders

9 Things You Should Know About High Noon Hard Seltzer

What Is Bottle Shock (and How Do You Fix It)?

Croatia and Italy renew feud over prošek and prosecco wines

Prošek, which is made using dried grapes, originated in the Dalmatia region

Spicy Red Wine Quick Guide

There are a number of reasons why a wine might taste spicy or piquant.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/spicy-red-wine-quick-guide/

Here’s a look at every US president’s favorite drink

Not every president had strong ties to an alcoholic beverage

https://news.lee.net/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/heres-a-look-at-every-us-presidents-favorite-drink/article_5bfeb390-da76-11eb-bfdb-bb018e43e4cb.html

Could Italy’s Alto Piemonte region be the new Barolo?

Alto Piemonte offers high altitude vineyards, clay soils and significant diurnal temperature variation

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/could-italys-alto-piemonte-region-be-the-new-barolo/

The Difference Between Samuel Adams and Sierra Nevada Beers, Explained

Sierra Nevada Brewing and Samuel Adams, two brands arguably responsible for pioneering America’s craft brewing industry and forging the path for independent brewers

https://vinepair.com/articles/samuel-adams-vs-sierra-nevada-beers-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9eb46c0161-JUL_6_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9eb46c0161-38937345&mc_cid=9eb46c0161&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Cutwater

San Diego, California-based Cutwater Spirits is adding a Piña Colada to its line-up of ready-to-drink cocktails. The new release is made with the distillery’s Bali Hai Rum and coconut cream liqueur and is at 13% abv. It joins Cutwater’s more than 20 canned cocktails and the recently launched Vodka Transfusion. Cutwater Piña Colada is available now nationwide in 4-packs of 12-ounce cans. Acquired by Anheuser-Busch in 2019, Cutwater more than doubled in size last year, reaching more than 700,000 9-liter case equivalents, according to Impact Databank.

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How Beaujolais Nouveau Won (And Lost) Generations of U.S. Drinkers

Industry experts project a 25% drop in Beaujolais Nouveau sales in the U.S., according to a 2020 Euronews report.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/07/06/beaujolais-nouveau-celebrated/

10 things you should know about Rioja

Quick guide to the famous northern Spanish wine region of Rioja.

https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/10-things-you-should-know-about-rioja-461101/

Did lead poisoning cause downfall of Roman Empire?

As the Reactions video points out, the ancient Romans loved their lead.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/did-lead-poisoning-cause-downfall-of-roman-empire-the-jury-is-still-out/

This Missouri Wine Region Dreams of Becoming the Midwestern Napa Valley

Before Napa Valley was a household name, the Missouri River Valley was the capital of the American wine industry.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/missouri-winemakers-midwest-wineries

Bottled Ready-To-Drink Aperol Spritz Cocktails Hitting Select States Soon

Now, Aperol has entered the RTD market, with its orange-flavored boozy concoction hitting shelves in select states

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/aperol-spritz-rtd-cocktails/

When The Mountains Turn Blue: The Story Behind Coors’ Color-Changing Labels

In a stroke of marketing genius, the brand launched a new line of products with labels that changed color when refrigerated to the optimal temperature.

https://vinepair.com/articles/coors-light-color-changing-label-beer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f44592be1f-JULY_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f44592be1f-38937345&mc_cid=f44592be1f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Five of the lowest calorie wines in the world

Is the calorie content of your plonk important to you?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/five-of-the-lowest-calorie-wines-in-the-world/

New JD

Jack Daniel’s is adding Tennessee Apple Fizz to its line of Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails. Made with the brand’s eponymous whiskey, the new RTD is at 7% abv and joins Tennessee Whiskey & Cola and Tennessee Whiskey, Honey & Lemonade in the lineup. It’s priced at $13 a 4-pack and is available now in 16 U.S. states including California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, among others. Jack Daniel’s first launched the spirits-based RTD line in June of last year.

9 Connecticut liquor and spirits distilleries to visit

From moonshine to flavored liqueur, here are some of Connecticut’s distilleries.

https://www.ctinsider.com/things-to-do/article/Connecticut-distilleries-to-visit-16298359.php

Bacardí gets fruity with new tropical rum

Bacardí Tropical is a white rum flavoured with pineapple, coconut and guava.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/07/bacardi-gets-fruity-with-new-tropical-rum/

What Is Bottle Shock (and How Do You Fix It)?

Bottle shock, sometimes called “bottle sickness,” describes a recently packaged or shipped wine that tastes temporarily “dumb,” or with aromas and flavors that have seemingly shut down.

https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/11/bottle-shock-taste-real/

9 Things You Should Know About High Noon Hard Seltzer

High Noon separates itself by appealing to the better-for-you crowd, including distilled liquor and real juice in its transparent ingredient list.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-high-noon-hard-seltzer-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a5e931987d-JULY_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a5e931987d-38937345&mc_cid=a5e931987d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 10 Most-Ordered Drinks From Restaurants, According to Grubhub

After a year of having drinks delivered, it appears that diners are in the mood for flavorful, tropical-inspired libations, as well as traditional favorites like lager

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/most-ordered-cocktails-restaurants-grubhub/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a5e931987d-JULY_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a5e931987d-38937345&mc_cid=a5e931987d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How ‘bat-friendly’ is your favorite tequila?

The biggest threat to tequila isn’t a shortage of agave. It’s a lack of bats

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/how-bat-friendly-is-your-favourite-tequila/

The Difference Between Smirnoff and Tito’s, Explained

Keep reading to learn more about how these two pioneering vodka brands compare.

https://vinepair.com/articles/smirnoff-vs-titos-vodkas-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=816cd186e6-July_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-816cd186e6-38937345&mc_cid=816cd186e6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Differences Between Barefoot and Yellow Tail, Explained

While both started small with humble roots, Barefoot and Yellow Tail built themselves into powerhouse brands

https://vinepair.com/articles/barefoot-vs-yellow-tail-wines-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=816cd186e6-July_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-816cd186e6-38937345&mc_cid=816cd186e6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Older drinkers prefer screwcaps to corks, finds Wine Intelligence study

Older consumers in the UK market are the most enthusiastic adopters of screwcap-sealed wines, according to a study commissioned by Wine Intelligence.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/older-drinkers-prefer-screwcaps-to-corks-finds-wine-intelligence-study/

How to Use Cynar, According to Bartenders

Artichoke is probably not something you’d expect to taste in a cocktail. But, if your drink is made with Cynar, you may pick up hints of the vegetable’s flavor.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/07/09/cynar-cocktail-recipes-guide/

Titans Create NFL’s First Wine Club

The Tennessee Titans’ latest initiative to raise their standing in the hearts and minds of their fan base includes raising some glasses.

https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/news/tennessee-titans-nfl-wine-club-the-foolish-club

Fruits of Labor

American wine’s biggest problem is facing a reckoning.

https://wineandpeace.com/wp-mag/fruits-of-labor/

Rosè from Northern to Southern Italy with the Rosautoctono Movement

It’s a collaboration of 6 different denominations.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/07/rosautoctono-movement-of-rosa-wines-of-Italy.html?utm_source=Vino+Travels+Email+Members&utm_campaign=1eaeaca8ce-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_670bd5443a-1eaeaca8ce-294676161

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Benjamin Franklin

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Liquor Industry News 07-12-21

July 12, 2021

https://www.delish.com/food/a19781844/what-is-lambrusco/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE, IWM*

07-12-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Most Popular Beer Trends Right Now, Say Experts

Nip Ban Takes Effect In Mashpee, Despite Objections

What are you getting with ‘organic’ wine?

What Is Lambrusco and Why You Need to Drink It This Summer

The Emilia-Romagna region is known for many varietals, but is most famous for Lambrusco.

Why We’re Still Drinking Gin & Tonics After 170+ Years

For well over a century, the gin & tonic has reigned as one of the most popular cocktails in the world

https://www.winemag.com/recipe/gin-tonic-history/

Wineries continue to enjoy success, growth in the Granite State

Their most popular is Peanut Butter and Jelly wine made with real peanut butter

https://www.unionleader.com/nh/food/wineries-continue-to-enjoy-success-growth-in-the-granite-state/article_9ba64732-23bb-5ba3-9830-988ebc71a351.html

The world’s first sommelier was a woman.

We find that the first deity associated with wine and — more significantly — wine service was Hebe, the daughter of Zeus and Hera.

https://dobianchi.com/2021/06/25/the-worlds-first-sommelier-was-a-woman/

What Makes a Cocktail ‘Skinny’?

A skinny cocktail is any cocktail that is lower in calories than its original version, or a low-calorie cocktail with no full-calorie equivalent.

https://vinepair.com/articles/what-makes-a-cocktail-skinny/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=11128fbcca-JUNE_29_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-11128fbcca-38937345&mc_cid=11128fbcca&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Are the Worst Trends in Wine Right Now?

To find out which fads are on their way out, we asked 10 of the industry’s top professionals what they think are the worst trends in wine right now.

https://vinepair.com/articles/wa-10-wine-pros-worst-trends/

Why Aren’t There More 100-point Wines?

Scoring wine has always been something of a contentious issue.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/06/why-arent-there-more-100-point-wines

Why did the Ancients Like Salty Wine?

Why was saltwater added to the mixture?

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/wine-0015502

Historical Wines of Portugal:

Portugal has an important winemaking sector, currently holding the seventh largest vineyard area in the world and ranking first globally in terms of dedicated share of total planted agricultural area

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2021/06/27/historical-wines-of-portugal-the-classification-consumer-associations-and-marketing-implications/

How Small Label Changes Can Spike or Sink Wine Sales

Winemakers and branding experts shared their insights on which often-surprising minor adjustments have juiced their sales.

https://www.liquor.com/how-label-changes-affect-wine-sales-5190537

How Many Carbs Are Found in Wine?

If you’re counting carbs it doesn’t mean you have to cut out wine, at least not altogether

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-many-carbs-in-wine/

What Does ‘Bitter’ Mean in Wine?

What does it mean for wine to be bitter, and could it be a good thing?

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/29/bitter-wine-meaning/

Pulling Wisdom Teeth Can Improve Long-Term Taste Function

Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery

https://www.miragenews.com/pulling-wisdom-teeth-can-improve-long-term-587029/

How Much Does That Wine Bottle Weigh?

What can a wine producer do to improve sustainability and signal it clearly to consumers?

https://wineeconomist.com/2021/06/29/wine-bottle/

It’s Nearly Impossible to Get Canadian Wine in the U.S. Here’s Why.

Wineries, importers, trade reps and sommeliers claim 99 reasons why it’s hard to find Canadian wine in the U.S., but quality isn’t one of them.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/29/canadian-wine-distribution-america/

Comprehensive guide to South American wine published

Called The South America Wine Guide, the 528-page book is based on a decade of research and interviews conducted by Barnes while living on the continent.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/comprehensive-guide-to-south-american-wine-published/

The 8 Best Vodkas for Moscow Mules, Ranked

Of course, it’s practically a legal requirement to mention that this drink almost single-handedly propelled vodka to becoming the most popular spirit in America.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-vodka-moscow-mule/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=beb621de21-JUNE_30_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-beb621de21-38937345&mc_cid=beb621de21&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Indiana Rye whiskey granted official status

Craft distillers in Indiana scored a big win this week when a new bill was passed allowing distillers to label their product with the term “Indiana Rye” whiskey.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/indiana-rye-whiskey-granted-official-status/

Elegant and Crisp: The Indigenous White Wine Grapes of Central Italy

Central Italy is home to classic white wines made from native grapes that yield dry, delicious pours with character and energy.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/31/central-italy-white-wine-guide/

Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained

When it comes to wine tasting, deciphering the numerous aromas in wine isn’t necessarily easy for everyone

http://www.palmandvine.com/aromas-in-wine-25-of-the-most-common-wine-aromas-explained/

The Difference Between Corona and Modelo Beers, Explained

Keep reading to learn more about how these two iconic brands from south of the border stack up.

https://vinepair.com/articles/corona-vs-modelo-beers-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3e5fdf0a84-JUNE_24_2021_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3e5fdf0a84-38937345&mc_cid=3e5fdf0a84&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why aren’t sulphite levels on wine labels

Hence the lack of what would otherwise be a useful ingredient labelling: frustrating for producers as well as customers.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/sulphur-dioxide-and-sulphites-wine-labels-ask-decanter-458624/

Let the USPS ship alcohol. It will help post office finances and raise spirits nationwide.

For decades, winemakers have been legally allowed to ship bottles of wine directly to customers via private shipping companies.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/06/30/beer-wine-liquor-let-post-office-ship-direct-to-consumers/7789483002/

What are you getting with ‘organic’ wine?

In the U.S., organic wine falls into two categories: “organic wine” and “wine made with organically grown grapes.”

https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/columnists/2021/06/29/gus-clemens-what-you-getting-organic-wine/5348109001/

3 Wine Slush Recipes

Why stop at frosé? Frozen wine cocktails are your new summer go-to.

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/brunch-cocktails/frozen-wine-cocktails

Franciacorta: A Sparkling DOCG Wine Appellation

Franciacorta still remains undiscovered by many Americans, even by those who love sparkling wines.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/irenelevine/2021/07/01/franciacorta-a-sparkling-docg-wine-appellation/?sh=1b82b12065ed

How Daniel Daou has discovered the European soul of Paso Robles

At an elevation of around 650 metres, the property encompasses 280 hectares, of which around 81 is planted to vines.

http://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/daniel-daou-paso-robles/

10 Frothy, Delicious Egg White Cocktails to Try

Eggs are famously versatile for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—they’re even delicious in cocktails.

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/best-egg-white-cocktails

The 12 Best Gins for Gin and Tonics

Gin & Tonics are the coffee of the cocktail world — difficult to fully appreciate at first but once you jump on board, you wonder how you ever lived without them.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-gins-for-gin-and-tonics/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=baeb02c753-July_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-baeb02c753-38937345&mc_cid=baeb02c753&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Nip Ban Takes Effect In Mashpee, Despite Objections

A ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in miniature plastic “nip” bottles went into effect in Mashpee this week, despite objections by liquor store owners.

https://www.capenews.net/mashpee/news/nip-ban-takes-effect-in-mashpee-despite-objections/article_29467504-790f-5640-a34c-87ccf6fc027a.html

“Ingredient Labeling: A Look Back”

Ridge was the first California winery to list every ingredient used in making a wine on all its labels.

https://www.ridgewine.com/about/news/ingredient-labeling-a-look-back-by-paul-draper/

THAT’S AMARONE

As a country with thousands of indigenous varieties, Italy’s wine culture runs the depth and breadth of styles.

https://www.gulfshorelife.com/2021/07/01/thats-amarone/

‘Champagne sorbet’ dispute sees new court ruling

An ice cream flavor described as ‘Champagne sorbet’ and briefly sold by Aldi Süd in Germany several years ago could have been misleading for consumers, according to the Munich Higher Regional Court.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/champagne-sorbet-dispute-sees-new-court-ruling-461227/

Americans are drinking smaller amounts of beer with greater alcohol content, says new research

Americans are consuming more craft beer with higher alcohol content but are drinking less beer by volume.

https://www.northcentralpa.com/life/americans-are-drinking-smaller-amounts-of-beer-with-greater-alcohol-content-says-new-research/article_a4bf6168-da2d-11eb-96d7-5b38f85c74ce.html

The Most Popular Beer Trends Right Now, Say Experts

Now, as tastes begin to stabilize again, the minds behind an app that sells over 10,000 beers are revealing what’s all the rage in beer based on customers’ latest picks.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-most-popular-beer-trends-right-now-say-experts/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”.

Benjamin Franklin

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Weekly Newsletter

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July 9, 2021

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Liquor Industry News 07-05-21

July 5, 2021

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/austrian-wines-launches-ground-breaking-atlas-mapping-origins-of-all-of-its-wines/

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

07-05-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Red wine, white lies: The wine ‘rules’ we can all be breaking

Why Bacardi Has a Bat for Its Logo

What’s the Tik Tok beer poster trend all about?

Austrian Wines launches “ground-breaking” atlas mapping origins of all of its wines

The new atlas, austrianvineyards.com, brings together all of Austria’s legally defined wine origins on a single interactive map, providing detailed information of all of Austria’s wines at a glance.

What do the lines on red Solo cups mean?

The cup, invented by Robert Hulesman, features three distinct lines that are actually intended to function as measurement lines. The lowest line denotes 1 oz, or a shot of booze.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/what-do-the-lines-on-red-solo-cups-mean/

A new drink that reduces brain oxidative stress

Some studies show that flavonoid intake can have a protective effect on human and animal brains.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2021/06/20/a-new-drink-that-reduces-brain-oxidative-stress/

Everything You Need to Know About The Oldest Estate Winery in NYS

Did you know New York State’s oldest estate winery is only about an hour drive away from Downtown Buffalo?

https://stepoutbuffalo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-oldest-estate-winery-in-nys/

What Are Chill Filtered-Spirits, And Why Does It Matter?

Chill filtration removes fatty acid esters (FAEs) and other chemical compounds that clump together to create a cloudiness or haze when a spirit is chilled.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/21/chill-filtered-spirits-whiskey-bourbon/

American whiskey tariffs: is relief in sight?

In 2018, former US president Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium from the EU. The EU implemented a 25% tariff on American whiskey and other goods in retaliation.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/06/american-whiskey-tariffs-is-relief-in-sight/

How Long Does Boxed Wine Stay Good After Being Opened?

Just like uncorking or unscrewing a bottle, after you’ve “tapped” a box of wine, there is a definitive window of time that the wine will still taste great.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-long-boxed-wine-stay-good/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=02eb4fa136-JUNE_21_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-02eb4fa136-38937345&mc_cid=02eb4fa136&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How women and German settlers civilized the rum-guzzling 1800s town called Lodi

As with most rural American towns, “respectability” for Lodi came in baby steps.

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Women-and-German-settlers-civilized-the-rum-guzzling-1800s-town-called-Lodi

Do You Recognize A Faulty Wine? A Fascinating Tasting Organized By VinNatur

Faulty wines are not all that common nowadays.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2021/06/21/do-you-recognize-a-faulty-wine-a-fascinating-tasting-organized-by-vinnatur/?sh=4922c0230dec

Quini Unveils New Website

Prospective data clients can experience Quini’s unique sensory data analytics through an interactive experience accessed on the new site home page.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/06/21/quini-unveils-new-website

All The Rules Around Drinking Wine & Breastfeeding, Per Doctors

The guidelines for drinking alcohol while pregnant are pretty clear, but what happens after the baby arrives?

https://www.romper.com/parenting/wine-and-breastfeeding

8 PERFECT BEER AND FOOD PAIRINGS

Whether it’s watching a game, going out with friends or hosting a BBQ, beer and food go well together.

https://www.intheknow.com/post/perfect-food-and-beer-pairings/

10 Things You Should Know About 1792 Bourbon

So, what’s the deal with 1792? Let’s turn back time and learn 10 more things about 1792 Bourbon.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-1792-bourbon-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b3bb0fc84e-JUNE_23_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b3bb0fc84e-38937345&mc_cid=b3bb0fc84e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Much Every State Taxes Hard Liquor

One thing’s for sure, knowing where taxes are lowest can help vacationers save money while they enjoy their drinks

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/excise-taxes-liquor-every-state/

Five Popular Grapes With Different Names Around the World

Here are five popular grapes that have different names depending on where they are grown.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/23/different-grape-names-wine-guide/

7 Wine Bottle DIYs for When You Finish That Summer Rosé

Does anyone else feel a twinge of regret whenever you put a glass jar or bottle in the recycling bin?

https://food52.com/blog/26264-wine-bottle-diy-project-ideas

Welcome to the World, Palos Verdes Peninsula AVA!

The Palos Verdes Peninsula area—located in the southwestern corner of Los Angeles County—hugs the Pacific Ocean coastline about 25 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2021/06/19/welcome-to-the-world-palos-verdes-peninsula-ava/

What’s the Tik Tok beer poster trend all about?

Social networking platform Tik Tok, the home of questionable millennial dance moves, has birthed another bizarre, but infinitely shareable trend.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/whats-the-tik-tok-beer-poster-trend-all-about/

Boozy ice cream infused with Coors Seltzer Orange Cream Pop is on its way

The tasty treat is a collaboration between Coors and frozen dessert company Tipsy Scoop.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/boozy-ice-cream-infused-with-coors-seltzer-orange-cream-pop-is-on-its-way/

Why Bacardi Has a Bat for Its Logo

While many rum brands display images of beach scenes, hula girls, and pirates on their bottles, Bacardi has gone a completely different route with its long standing bat logo.

https://vinepair.com/articles/why-bacardi-bat-logo/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=79c43073fd-JUNE_24_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-79c43073fd-38937345&mc_cid=79c43073fd&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Rabbit Ridge Pays Record $810,000 Settlement for Mislabeling Wines

The ATF uncovers violations at the Sonoma County producer that involved 45,000 cases of wine and dated back to 1994.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/rabbit-ridge-pays-record-810000-settlement-for-mislabeling-wines-21071

Delicato Family Wines Forges Partnership with Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Delicato Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery today announced that they will come together under one roof,

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/06/24/delicato-partnership-with-francis-ford-coppola

This map shows how much every state taxes wine

Though you likely already consider a variety of factors when purchasing a bottle of wine and judging its relative value, a new study has revealed how much every state taxes wine – and one state is way out in front.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/this-map-shows-how-much-every-state-taxes-wine/

Beyond Barolo: Nebbiolo’s New Faces

Barolo may be the most famous and lauded of Nebbiolo’s guises, but other expressions are now climbing the ranks.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/06/beyond-barolo-nebbiolos-new-faces

5 Great Virtual Wine Classes for All Levels

Both virtual and in-person wine classes abound. Here are a few of my favorites.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-education-classes-virtual

Italian wine consortium pushes for rosé wine emoji

An Italian wine consortium whose aim is to promote and protect Italian rosé wine, specifically Chiaretto di Bardolino, has launched a campaign to urge social media companies to create a pink wine emoji.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/italian-wine-consortium-pushes-for-rose-wine-emoji-460593/

The Way We Buy Wine Now

The rise of millennials as wine-buyers has been gradually accelerating online wine-buying, and the pandemic added jet fuel to that trend.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/the-way-we-buy-wine-now

New film ‘Sparkling: the story of Champagne’ to release

Champagne and is launching in the UK – with a US debut also on the cards.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/new-story-of-champagne-film-set-for-release-460561/

Red wine, white lies: The wine ‘rules’ we can all be breaking

Well, forget what you know: Wine rules are made to be broken,

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2021/06/red-wine-white-lies-the-wine-rules-we-can-all-be-breaking.html

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July 2, 2021

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Liquor Industry News 06-28-21

June 28, 2021

https://greekreporter.com/2021/06/12/why-ancient-greeks-mixed-wine-with-seawater/

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New Products

HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD SPEND ON A BOTTLE OF WINE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

What’s Really in Your Canned Cocktail?

DIY Rosé Popsicles Are This Summer’s Favorite Refreshers

Why Ancient Greeks Mixed Wine With Seawater

Seawater gives the wine a curious salinity which mixes with the sweetness of the grape and produces a delicate taste, while at the same time preserving the wine longer.

8 Things You Should Know About 1800 Tequila

Here are eight more things you should know about 1800 Tequila.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-1800-tequila-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=da09388a4e-JUNE_14_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-da09388a4e-38937345&mc_cid=da09388a4e&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to read a German wine label

Reading a German wine label might seem daunting at first, but once you’ve established your own likes, it’s actually pretty easy to match up the information on the text to your taste preferences

https://europe.stripes.com/lifestyle/how-read-german-wine-label

Two ‘cult’ wines battle it out over name usage

Two Californian wineries have gone to court to settle the issue once and for all over which one is entitled to call their product ‘Cult’.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/two-cult-wines-battle-it-out-over-name-usage/

What Can I Use as a Substitute for Simple Syrup?

Simple syrup is incredibly easy to make, so if you’re looking for a substitute simply because you’ve run out, don’t worry, just make more.

https://vinepair.com/articles/simple-syrup-substitute-options/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a78bdcb3d4-JUNE_15_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a78bdcb3d4-38937345&mc_cid=a78bdcb3d4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why You Should Be Aging Your Rosé

Many think of pink wine as a signifier of spring, to be drunk immediately upon release the year after the vintage.

https://vinepair.com/articles/aging-rose/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=a78bdcb3d4-JUNE_15_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-a78bdcb3d4-38937345&mc_cid=a78bdcb3d4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Differences Between Mountain and Valley Wines, Explained

Elevation is the most obvious influence on wines made from grapes grown in these areas. It also impacts factors like fog, topography, soil type and diurnal range, or difference in day and night temperatures.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/15/mountain-valley-wine-difference/

Scottie Pippen Is Launching a Bourbon

The NBA legend has been very hands-on with every aspect of Digits Bourbon, from tasting and blending to pasting labels on bottles.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/scottie-pippen-digits-bourbon

How Your Deceiving Eyes Can Change the Taste of Wine

As anyone who’s had one too many can attest, wine can really do a number on the brain.

https://www.pix.wine/the-drop/wine-senses/

EWA takes single malt whisky diploma online

The Scottish Qualifications Authority-certified diploma is the only one of its kind, and is the Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s highest qualification.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/06/ewa-takes-single-malt-whisky-diploma-online/

DIY Rosé Popsicles Are This Summer’s Favorite Refreshers

Think of these popsicles as frosé’s Gen Z cousin, taking old trends and making them cool again.

https://vinepair.com/articles/diy-rose-popsicles-recipe/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1f48870579-June_15_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1f48870579-38937345&mc_cid=1f48870579&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Is the world ready for the ‘gamification’ of wine?

Are we ready to accept a gaming element to our wine purchases?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/is-the-world-ready-for-the-gamification-of-wine/

The many styles of Lambrusco

The vitis rupestris vines survive better than those of the vitis vinifera vines in the Romagna part of the region where sangiovese rules.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2016/06/the-many-styles-of-lambrusco.html?m=1

A (very short) history of Lambrusco, Italy’s true “wine of the people”

Many wine historians believe that Lambrusco was the first grape to be used for wine production in Italy.

https://linilambrusco.com/2020/05/12/vitis-labrusca-meaning/

New AVAS

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has approved a new American viticultural area (AVA) in Washington State. The agency is set to establish the new 16,870-acre “The Burn of Columbia Valley” AVA in south central Washington, known colloquially as “The Burn.” The Burn is located in the southwest corner of the Columbia Valley, between the Columbia Gorge and the Horse Heaven Hills AVAs on the banks of the Columbia River. Ste Michelle Wine Estates labels Borne of Fire Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) and Chardonnay ($14) are among the first wines to claim exclusive sourcing from the new AVA.

Meet Washington’s newest AVAs

White Bluffs – which was approved today by the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) along with The Burn of Columbia Valley – is the biggest slam dunk.

https://www.wawinereport.com/2021/06/meet-washingtons-newest-avas-part-1.html

Coravin Continues to Revolutionize the Wine Industry with Reveal of New Sparkling System

The portable, easy-to-use system pairs a secure, universal-fit stopper with a hand-held charging unit to maintain sparkling wine’s carbonation level between pours, providing two weeks of preservation.

https://www.winebusiness.com/vendornews/?go=getVendorNewsArticle&dataid=246893

Champagne Myths, Separating Fact from Fiction

The world of Champagne and sparkling wine is packed with myths and half truths.

https://glassofbubbly.com/champagne-myths-separating-fact-from-fiction/

What’s Really in Your Canned Cocktail?

In general, a wide range of ingredients are added or removed from canned cocktails for safety and shelf stability.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/17/canned-cocktails-alcoholic-drink/

How to Hold a Wine Glass in Any Situation

There is a lot of debate about the correct way to hold a wine glass.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-hold-a-wine-glass/

How Two Centuries of Failure Finally Birthed American Wine

How funny to think, then, that for somewhere in the neighborhood of two and a half centuries, Americans failed almost universally to produce any potable wine.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/drink/alcohol-history/american-wine-history-failures-grape-growing-phylloxera-french-wine-blight/

The 6 Wine Styles to Know Right Now

It can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing world of wine.

https://www.liquor.com/trendy-wine-styles-5189344

Chianti Classico wineries approve new subzones

Chianti Classico’s council said the move was intended to allow village names on bottle labels

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/chianti-classico-subzones-uga-wineries-460236/

How sweet it is

Just make sure your wine has some sugar in it and many folks will buy it.

https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/dan-berger-on-wine-how-sweet-it-is/article_9ecb5434-a7ac-5a01-84c7-dd7a1a0d4202.html

How This Armenian Wine Company Is Disrupting the Wine Industry

Armenia has a long and rich history in winemaking dating back over 6,000 years.

https://www.worth.com/storica-wines-armenian-wine-disruption/

6 Italian White Wines That Are Hugely Underrated

Let’s take a look at some great Italian white wines that deserve their day in the sun.

https://winefolly.com/tips/6-italian-white-wines-that-are-underrated/

HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD SPEND ON A BOTTLE OF WINE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

What’s worse: picking a cheap wine only for it to be terrible, or picking an expensive wine only for it to be average?

https://www.dmarge.com/2021/06/best-value-for-money-wine.html

D.O. Cava Launches the First Certified Online Cava Training School

Open to wine professionals all over the world

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/06/18/d-o-cava-launches-the-first-certified-online-cava-training-school

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

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June 25, 2021

06-25-21

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Liquor Industry News 06-21-21

June 21, 2021

https://winerabble.com/does-wine-taste-better-on-specific-days-the-biodynamic-calendar-thinks-so/

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06-21-2021

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

This Finnish Brewery Is Using Goose Poop to Make Beer

16 Stylish Wines For Upscale Breakfasts

A brief guide to the USA’s three-tier system

Does wine taste better on specific days? The biodynamic calendar thinks so

Over the last few years, I’ve found that wine DOES taste better on some days vs. others.

Biodynamic Wine: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why People Are Buying It

Americans are looking for sustainable wines from growers who practice natural and biodynamic farming. But what do those terms actually mean?

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/biodynamic-wine

The Worst Wine to Drink Right Now, Experts Say

Like anything we ingest, there’s a nutritional range when it comes to wine—some pours are less harmful to health than others.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worst-wine-drink-now-experts-133349088.html

8 reasons to try ‘worm salt’ with your mezcal

It’s the weirdest garnish you’ve never heard of. Sal de Gusano, often served alongside mezcal in Mexico, is making its way here

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/8-reasons-to-try-worm-salt-with-your-mezcal/

Are We Wasting Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars On Wine Glasses Every Year?

Riedel glassware has made a killing selling the claim, now widely embraced by wine establishment, that the shape of a glass can improve the taste of the wine deposited therein.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/wine-glass-placebo/

No One Is Talking About Bulk Wine, but They Should

The stereotype of bulk wine is the kind that comes in a box, the cardboard containers sitting on the bottom shelf of the grocery store.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bulk-wine-trend/

The Difference Between Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite, Explained

Despite the impressive craft beer scene flourishing in the U.S., three brands, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite, continue to dominate.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bud-light-vs-coors-light-vs-miller-lite-beer-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4132e99738-JUNE_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4132e99738-38937345&mc_cid=4132e99738&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Can You Freeze Wine? Yes, and Here’s How

Although it’s unconventional, the answer is yes. You can freeze wine!

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/can-you-freeze-wine/

Why the Angostura Bitters Label Is Too Big for the Bottle

Angostura, a brand that’s practically synonymous with the cocktail bitters category, is a mainstay on the shelves of everyone from top bartenders to home mixologists around the globe

https://vinepair.com/articles/angostura-bitters-oversized-label/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagepost

New Cutwater

San Diego, California-based Cutwater Spirits, part of the Anheuser-Busch portfolio, is launching a new canned cocktail in partnership with PGA golfer Harold Varner III. The new RTD is Cutwater Transfusion, made with Cutwater Vodka, ginger beer, and grape juice. Long associated with the 19th hole, Cutwater’s twist on the Transfusion is at 7% abv and will be available nationwide by the end of the month. It joins Cutwater’s stable of canned cocktails that includes Tiki Rum Mai Tai, Vodka Mule, Rum Mint Mojito, and Long Island Iced Tea, among others.

10 Things You Should Know About Casa Noble Tequila

Just outside the town of Tequila sits La Cofradía distillery, home of Casa Noble Tequila, among many others.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-casa-noble-tequila-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=181e80a4b9-JUNE_8_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-181e80a4b9-38937345&mc_cid=181e80a4b9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How Long Should I Let My Wine Breathe?

First, let’s get this out of the way. Not all wine needs to be decanted.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/08/how-long-wine-breathe/

A dive into the diversity of Washington State wines

Despite being the US’s second-largest wine-growing region, Washington State has remained somewhat under the radar for many wine lovers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/06/a-dive-into-the-diversity-of-washington-state-wines/

8 Things You Should Know About Beefeater London Dry Gin

Here are eight more things you should know about Beefeater.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-beefeater-gin-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=01a0dad70c-June_9_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-01a0dad70c-38937345&mc_cid=01a0dad70c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 7 Best Flavored Vodkas, Tasted and Ranked

Ideal for highballs and even reimagining some of the classics, here are seven of the best flavored vodkas, tasted and ranked.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-flavored-vodkas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=01a0dad70c-June_9_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-01a0dad70c-38937345&mc_cid=01a0dad70c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Salvador Dalí’s Guide to Wine Is a Must Read for Art Lovers and Wine Enthusiasts Alike

To talk about wine is to talk about man.” This comprehensive wine book as imagined by Dalí—imbued with near-magical powers, shrouded in myth, but rooted in the evolution of human society as one of our proudest and most important creations—is an illustrated guide to the artist’s mind, full of oddities and mind-bending wonders.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/salvador-dali-surrealist-history-wine

New Seltzer

Heineken USA has expanded the Dos Equis portfolio with Ranch Water hard seltzer, a new drink inspired by its namesake cocktail, popular in West Texas. The 4.5% abv RTD is lime-flavored and comes in at 90 calories per 12-ounce serving. It’s available in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans and individual 24-ounce cans in Texas and will expand to Arizona, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Nevada, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts in September.

DOES SUSTAINABILITY STILL MATTER FOR WINE?

In the US, just over half (58%) of regular wine drinkers say that they worry about climate change and are taking actions to reduce their personal impact,

https://www.wineintelligence.com/does-sustainability-still-matter-for-wine/

A brief guide to the USA’s three-tier system

This means that each state today has its own legislation and its own regulatory model and regulatory bodies for controlling the production and sale of wine.

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/market-bulletin/issue-240

WHAT IS A GREAT WINE?

To say greatness is subjective is to claim that everyone’s answer is equally good, which would make a judgment about greatness meaningless.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/06/09/what-is-a-great-wine/

The Oldest Brewery in Every State (Map)

With nearly 9,000 breweries operating in the U.S. today, we ventured to independently verify each state’s longest-operating brewery.

https://vinepair.com/articles/oldest-brewery-every-state-map/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b53f11e487-JUNE_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b53f11e487-38937345&mc_cid=b53f11e487&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to Pair Bulleit Bourbon With Everything From Dinner to Dessert

Read on to explore this famous spirit and learn how to serve it with your favorite foods.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-pair-bulleit-bourbon-with-everything-from-dinner-to-dessert/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=b53f11e487-JUNE_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-b53f11e487-38937345&mc_cid=b53f11e487&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The World’s 10 Most Valuable Spirits Brands (2021)

Chinese producers continued to dominate the industry, accounting for five of the top 10 valued brands and totaling $89 billion in sales over the last year.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/most-valuable-spirits-brands-2021/

16 Stylish Wines For Upscale Breakfasts

If you can drink a mimosa for breakfast, then wine for breakfast is fine too.

https://winefolly.com/wine-pairing/wine-for-breakfast/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=breakfast-wine-pairing&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlFkTlk0eSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQifQ%3D%3D

Italian consortium successfully opposes BROSECCO wine mark on the grounds of Prosecco PDO

Prosecco has successfully filed an opposition against the UK registration BROSECCO in stylised form for wines, British sparkling wines and sparkling wines in Class 33.

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/italian-consortium-successfully-opposes-brosecco-wine-mark-the-grounds-of-prosecco-pdo

Royal Ale Force: How British Aircraft Delivered Beer to Soldiers After D-Day

For despite the fight that would go down in history as D-Day, these heroes wishing to wet their whistles came to realize there was no beer to be found in France.

https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-plane-soldiers-d-day/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=bdf43cfede-June_11_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-bdf43cfede-38937345&mc_cid=bdf43cfede&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

This Finnish Brewery Is Using Goose Poop to Make Beer

Wasted Potential Imperial Stout is produced by Ant Brew but was inspired by the microbrewery’s home city, Lahti.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/goose-poop-beer-finland

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June 14, 2021