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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-12-18
November 12, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
11-12-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
GUIDE TO HOSTING THANKSGIVING
The Realist’s Guide to Keto Wines
14 things you didn’t know about the history of beer
AND MORE!
QUIZ: DO YOU DRINK LIKE A DEMOCRAT OR A REPUBLICAN?
Find out which political party your drinking preferences most closely align with, according to polling data.
Why don’t all beer bottles have screw caps?
The main reason breweries don’t use twist-offs is because they’re not as reliable a seal.
https://thetakeout.com/why-don-t-all-beer-bottles-have-screw-caps-1830000744
Italy’s wine industry is being tested by the effects of climate change in its vineyards
In a region celebrated for the prosecco and pinot grigio it ships around the world, Italy’s particularly sensitive white wine grapes have become a telltale of even gradual temperature increases — a climate slipping from ideal to nearly ideal.
Why Is Chardonnay Still America’s Best-selling Wine?
It’s the Mayonnaise of Wines: The Blockbuster Beverage You Won’t Admit You Love
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/why-is-chardonnay-still-americas-best-selling-wine.html
If it’s not organic, it’s not natural wine
Adding sulphur (Sulphur dioxide, SO2) to wine is standard practice in winemaking. Its main function is to inhibit or kill unwanted yeasts and bacteria, and to protect wine from oxidation.
https://citymag.indaily.com.au/habits/plate-and-cup/not-organic-not-natural-wine/
Carménère, the unexpected gift from Chile
This distinctive grape emerged on the scene almost by stealth
How the subscription economy will impact wine
So how does the wine industry fit into the subscription economy?
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-subscription-economy-will-impact-wine
How to source wine from my birth year
How would I go about sourcing wine from my birth year,
https://community.thewinesociety.com/t/how-to-source-wine-from-my-birth-year/4017
New York Wineries Sued over Website Accessibility for Visually Impaired
Lawsuits accuse wineries like Long Island’s Wölffer Estate of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/New-York-Wineries-Sued-over-Website-Accessibility
The Winery that Cried Wolf on Cork
A Napa producer started a lawsuit over corks but then went strangely quiet.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/the-winery-that-cried-wolf-on-cork
California brandy is better than ever.
Will consumers notice?
Why millennials prefer cannabis to booze:
‘Zero enjoyment out of drinking’ (and pot’s cheaper, too)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/millennials-appear-to-like-cannabis-more-than-booze-2018-09-26
Budweiser and Bud Light’s downward spirals continues as millennials ditch beer
Budweiser and Bud Light’s battle to win over Americans continues.
https://www.businessinsider.com/budweiser-bud-lights-downward-spiral-continues-2018-10
Pepper your wine with rotundone: yes, but until when?
This oxygenated sesquiterpene still relatively little studied across the world, is responsible for pepper aroma in grapes and wine
https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2018/10/28/pepper-your-wine-with-rotundone-yes-but-until-when/
Got a thing for spirits? What about geography?
Put your combined skills to the test by guessing the origins of each of these renowned spirits brands.
The Inevitable Rise of Cult Napa Wines
WHAT IS A “CULT” WINE?
11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CIGAR CITY BREWING
Cigar City Brewing launched in Tampa, Fla., in 2009 and swiftly became a cult favorite
14 things you didn’t know about the history of beer
You probably don’t think about it every time you crack open a cold one, but beer is one of the oldest bedrocks of human civilization, brewed all over the world for longer than recorded history.
The Trouble with Cellaring Wine
Drinking a well-aged vintage is a great joy. But when you cellar away the perfect wine, does the right moment to open it ever really come?
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/29/trouble-with-cellaring-wine/
How to Find Cheap White Wine That Doesn’t Suck
Shopping at a smaller store means that the cheaper options are more curated—if a store has limited space, they want to make sure they offer quality options at a variety of prices.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-find-cheap-white-wine-that-doesnt-suck-1830029232
13 Gifts Any Wine Lover Will Appreciate
We all have at least one friend or family member with a serious love of wine.
https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/g24415972/wine-lover-gifts/
TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS OF 2018
Each year, of the roughly 23,000 wines reviewed, only a portion (close to 4%) are designated Cellar Selections
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/top-100-cellar-selections-2018/
Wineries Seek Exclusive Appellations
Certain wineries are taking the plunge to create their own appellations exclusive only to them
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/wineries-seek-exclusive-appellations
There’s a Wine Theme Park in France
This 80 million euro conglomerate attracts travelers from all over the world who want to sample 800 varieties of wine from 70 different countries
Napa Vineyard Worker Killed By Grape-Harvesting Machine
A Napa vineyard worker was killed in an accident involving a grape harvesting machine
‘UNCRUSHABLE’ IS A MOVIE THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE
apturing the most intimate moments of despair and heroism during the 2017 wildfires, celebrity chef Tyler Florence’s ‘Uncrushable’ looks unflinchingly at a cross-section of Sonoma and Napa disaster survivors bonded by loss.
https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/uncrushable-is-a-movie-that-should-never-have-been-made/
Wineries to Watch 2018
Here are some of the new producers we discovered in our tastings in 2018, as well as a few established growers who surprised us with their latest releases. Watch for these 14 names in the year ahead.
https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/news/entry/wineries-to-watch-2018
Making Big Data Work for Wine
The vast majority of wine consumers have low or minimal engagement, but that engagement grows as they become more enthusiastic about wine.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/30/making-big-data-work-for-wine
Uncovering Blind Spots to Differentiate Your Brand
How can business owners use balanced passion and confidence to capitalize on opportunities and address the needs their brand requires for success?
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/30/uncovering-blind-spots-differentiate-brand
Erasing Montepulciano confusion
If you want to argue that the world of fine wine is never confusing, you should probably avert your eyes from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
http://wineloverspage.com/2018/10/montepulciano-confusion/
BREWERS ASSOCIATION MAY CHANGE ITS DEFINITION OF CRAFT BEER
American trade group the Brewers Association has informed its members of proposed changes to its official definition of ‘craft beer’ as it considers dropping one of its three current requirements.
Prosecco Pie Exists, Thanksgiving Is Saved
Have you ever found yourself eating dessert and thinking, “This is delicious, but it lacks sparkling wine?” Well, you are in luck.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/prosecco-pie-exists
The Beer Renaissance Gets A Documentary
A new documentary from director Douglas Triola, Brewmaster, attempts to capture this moment in American beer culture.
Do women and men have measurably different relationships with wine?
The answer: yes, but not as much as you might think
https://www.wineintelligence.com/equal-sometimes-different/
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEER CHEESE, INCLUDING HOW TO MAKE IT
Basically, beer cheese can be whatever you want it to be, is almost guaranteed to be delicious, and it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make
https://vinepair.com/articles/beer-cheese-best-recipe/
100% ALUMINIUM RESEALABLE DRINKS CAN DEVELOPED
A Texas-based tech firm has launched a resealable drinks can called SipNShut in response to consumer demand, which it hopes will disrupt the canned drinks market.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/resealable-drinks-can-developed/
The Realist’s Guide to Keto Wines
What makes a great keto wine?
A Wine And Food Lover’s Guide To Galicia, Spain
The northwest corner of Spain inundates the senses with splendor.
Imagine no more wine headaches
Can gadgets help?
Francis Ford Coppola Launches Cannabis Product
The Grower’s Series by Francis Ford Coppola is a cannabis lifestyle brand
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=205390
Scientific research reveals why wine ratings and recommendations fail so often
Everyone has a different sense of smell. Taste is mostly determined by smell.
http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=95497
Inventor Develops an Alcohol Bottle and Bong
“I drink and smoke and thought it would be a good idea to combine the two together,” said an inventor from Round Rock, Texas
What the people who do wine lists still don’t understand about restaurant wine pricing
Not enough people who put together wine lists understand that pricing is more important than anything else.
Who is spending the most on alcohol? Biggest drinkers appear to be in western US
People in the United States are drinking more, and some are spending a bigger share of their income on alcohol.
Start-up to launch ‘world’s first’ cannabis-infused gin
Australian start-up The Cannabis Company is set to release what it claims is the world’s first gin distilled using cannabis oils.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/11/start-up-to-launch-worlds-first-cannabis-infused-gin/
BOOMING CHINESE WINE MARKET SPAWNS BULK SPECIALISTS
China’s bullish demand for wine has spawned a growing industry of bulk wine business that specialise in creating commercial wines specially tailored for the Chinese market.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/11/booming-chinese-wine-market-spawns-bulk-specialists/
Wine Fest Drone Show Ends in Wine Fest Drones Crashing Out of Sky
Huge LED formations of fanciful wine bottles and Champagne flutes lighting up the sky in a drone show over Victoria Harbor at last week’s Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival. But the show, and 46 drones, came to an abrupt end when said drones unexpectedly made a plummet-out-of-the-sky formation into the water. Authorities are now investigating what went wrong.
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Fest-Drone-Show-Crash-Hong-Kong-Unfiltered
Farmer’s wine guide — the basics and beyond
Where does one start on their journey to becoming a wine pro?
https://www.agdaily.com/crops/farmers-wine-guide-basics-beyond/
GUIDE TO HOSTING THANKSGIVING
We’re here to help guide you from cocktail hour to dessert, including innovative side dishes, wine pairing tips and tasty options for your main course.
https://www.winemag.com/thanksgiving-hosting-guide/
How Moldova is fast putting itself on the world wine map
Moldova has more vines per capita than anywhere else in the world – over 7% of arable land and 4% of total land – with wine accounting for anything up to one quarter of foreign currency earnings; historically, Russia has accounted for some 95% of wine exports.
http://www.the-buyer.net/insight/moldova-world-wine-map/
62% of Americans spend $8 to $15 for a bottle of wine (Only 6% for $21+)
What do wine drinkers want?
Wine drinkers want mostly simple things. Why is that too much to ask?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/what-do-wine-drinkers-want/
Prosecco Ponderings — Paying More For Less
Now wait…wasn’t there a Prosecco shortage?
https://spitbucket.net/2018/11/01/prosecco-ponderings-paying-more-for-less/
Wine Appreciation: connoisseurship or snobbery?
We don’t have to venture far these days to realize that all is not well in the world of wine criticism.
http://www.worldoffinewine.com/news/wine-appreciation-connoisseurship-or-snobbery-6830173
Keys to success selling wine in the US -What’s IN and what’s OUT?
Wine knowledge is important but it’s nowhere near enough. Put down the wine glass, pick up a calculator. This is a BUSINESS!
NEW VIEW ON ROMAN TEXT REWRITES WINE-MAKING HISTORY
How exactly did agricultural innovations spread in the ancient world?
https://www.futurity.org/ancient-romans-food-wine-technology-1902032/
Napa County formulating new rules for winery rule-breakers
A winery might be entitled to make a maximum of 20,000 gallons annually of wine and be caught making 30,000 gallons. It would then have to stick with 20,000 gallons for a year before the county would consider a higher number.
What Makes a Wine Expensive?
There’s more to what makes a wine expensive than just the materials that made the wine. Sure, a $100 wine is much more expensive to make than a $10 wine. But is there such a big gap between a $100 wine and a $100,000 wine? What makes the world’s most expensive wines so expensive?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/what-makes-a-wine-expensive
Jerry Bell Jr. on Making Films About Winemakers of Color
Filmmaker Jerry Bell Jr. discusses learning about wine and the inspiration behind his film “Red, White & Black: An Oregon Wine Story.”
https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/02/jerry-bell-jr-making-films-about-black-winemakers/
Why isn’t wine bottled in recycled glass?
While some wine bottles are indeed made from recycled glass, it’s true that many are not, and the production of a new glass bottle is responsible for a large part of a bottle of wine’s carbon footprint. The good news is that glass is recyclable, and in the Netherlands, more than 90 percent of glass containers end up being recycled. That’s far more than here in the U.S., where various agencies report that only about a quarter to a third of our glass containers are recycled. America needs to do a better job of going Dutch!
One of the reasons that wine bottles in particular are sometimes not recycled is because they’re often dyed green or brown, and they need to be sorted by color, if not by the consumer then by the recycling facility. Additionally, glass is heavy, and that makes transporting it to sometimes-far-away recycling facilities expensive if not cost-prohibitive.
After being collected, glass bottles are crushed and ground into what’s called “cullet,” and this ground glass is sold back to glass manufacturers to be melted into new products, including new bottles. “New” glass can contain as much as 70 percent cullet.
For more insight, I spoke to Sarah Bar, project manager at Gallo Glass Company (founded in 1958 by vintners Ernest and Julio Gallo). Gallo Glass is the largest consumer of recycled glass in California, purchasing more than 30 percent of all the glass recycled in the state, and Bar says that on average, the bottles for E.&J. Gallo’s wines are made from about 50 percent recycled glass. “Any time I can talk about recycling, I’m a happy camper,” she said.
She explained that glass manufacturers actually prefer to use recycled glass. Cullet not only requires less energy to melt, but melting it also generates fewer emissions. “Once you melt that recycled bottle for the first time, we no longer release the emissions from raw materials,” Bar explained. “So the more we use recycled bottles, the better the impact on the environment.”
—Dr. Vinny
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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-05-18
November 5, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
11-05-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE PRICE OF A BEER AT EVERY NFL FOOTBALL STADIUM IN 2018
Do you think towns should ban what sizes of liquor are sold?
The Best Wines for Cooking and How to Use Them
AND MORE!
South Africa Signs Wine Labeling Protocol
The protocol further defines aspects relating to alcohol tolerance, vintage, variety and wine regions.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201810210058.html
Reasons Why Non Wine Consumers Avoid Wine
States With Legal Marijuana Have a Higher Rate of Car Accidents, Study Says
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said that car accidents reported to police in three states that had legalized marijuana sales—Colorado, Washington, and Oregon—saw 5.2% more accidents than did their neighboring states.
http://fortune.com/2018/10/18/legal-marijuana-car-accidents-study/
A New Wave of Umami Wines Blooms Under Flor
New World winemakers are utilizing the yeast layer to create savory, unfortified wines that reference Old World regions
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/a-new-wave-of-umami-wines-blooms-under-flor/
REAL PROSECCO CAN HAVE A LONGER SHELF LIFE THAN CHAMPAGNE
Prosecco can outlive Champagne was only true for high-quality Prosecco Superiore DOCG
This Baja wine region is the Napa Valley of Mexico
Mexico’s wine capital is just an hour south of Tijuana in valleys around Ensenada, and it produces nearly 90 percent of the country’s wines.
Here’s why you should never put vodka in the freezer, according to the creator of Grey Goose
If the vodka you’re drinking is cheap and low-quality then keeping it at such low temperatures will hide any “aggressive, burning notes,”
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-never-put-vodka-in-the-freezer-2018-10
The Best Beers to Pair With Snickers, Twix, & Other Halloween Candy
Who knew brown ale paired so well with Snickers?
What a 6-pack of beer cost the year you were born
The average change in price paid by consumers over time for goods and services is measured by a figure called the Consumer Price Index. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has tracked the CPI for beer, ale, and other malt beverages since the 1950s.
https://www.thisisinsider.com/beer-cost-every-year-2018-10
CONSTELLATION BRANDS RUMOURED TO BE SELLING OFF US WINE BRANDS
US-based drinks giant Constellation Brands is reported to be considering the sale of some of its US wine brands, having announced a public offering of US$2.15 billion senior notes yesterday in order to help finance its $4 billion investment in cannabis company Canopy Growth.
SEVEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOUTHERN COMFORT
Born in the Big Easy, and a favorite of rock royalty like Janis Joplin, Southern Comfort is a spirit that wears many hats
White Blends, The Elegant, Great-Value Wines No One Talks About
According to Nielsen data, both domestic and international white blends accounted for just 1.7 percent of U.S. wine sales in 2017.
Women lack confidence in their knowledge of wine despite knowing as much as men, report finds
The report showed women were more likely than men to have an interest in buying ethical and sustainable wine and were more likely to purchase vintages made by female winemakers when this was brought to their attention.
Wine’s origin might affect acceptable price more than taste study shows
Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-10/wsu-wom102218.php
The powerful allure of drinking wine that’s older than you: why is it so appealing?
There is no other agricultural product that we allow to age so long. Can you imagine slathering your sandwich with 30-year-old mayonnaise?
https://dobianchi.com/2018/10/22/oldest-wine-in-the-world/
West Cork And Castle Island Partner
Ireland’s West Cork Distillers has partnered with Massachusetts brewer Castle Island Brewing Co. on a new limited edition whiskey. Aged up to eight months in barrels that first held West Cork Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey and later matured Castle Island Imperial Stout, Export Stout Cask Finish is a limited edition blend of 75% grain and 25% malt. 3,900 bottles of the new whiskey are available across the northeastern U.S., retail priced at $30 a 750-ml. Boston-based importer M.S. Walker handles West Cork in the U.S.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PAIRING CHILEAN WINE AND BARBECUE
It’s been said that drinking wine goes best with a good meal. And in Chile, it’s been said that drinking wine goes best with a good meal from the grill.
https://vinepair.com/articles/chile-wine-barbecue-pairing-guide/
Why You Should Drink Great Wine With Bad Halloween Candy
Think Madeira
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/10/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-halloween-candy.html
10 Wine-Infused Treats to Sweeten Your Day
From Merlot-soaked cheese to Chianti salami, Prosecco ice cream and Chandon donuts, here are 10 ways you can have your wine and eat it too.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/23/treats-eat-wine-foods/
“Wine Hair” Is the Best Way for Brunettes to Rock Deep Purple This Fall
Wine hair is officially a thing, people, and it’s making us want to indulge in a glass, like, yesterday.
https://www.allure.com/story/wine-purple-hair-color-trend
Where do you get your beer education?
And there are now plenty of beer bloggers, websites and even apps where one can gather information on new beers, styles, and trends.
https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/10/beer_nut_where_do_you_get_your.html
Data shows Boston beer drinkers have an affinity for craft brews
According to stats from alcohol delivery company Drizly, majority of beer sales in Boston come from craft. In fact, Boston has the second highest percentage of beer sales from craft brewers on Drizly’s platform, behind only Seattle.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE LAUNCHES EDIBLE PAINT FOR GIN AND TONIC
Bacardi-owned gin brand Bombay Sapphire has launched an edible blue paint which can be used both to colour glasses and also release flavour in gin and tonics.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/bombay-sapphire-launches-edible-paint-for-gin-and-tonic/
10 AMERICAN WINERIES WITH HAUNTED HISTORIES
Wine and storytelling are often entwined. Winemakers spin yarns about a noble relative who planted the family plot centuries earlier, while sommeliers rave about the magical quality of sea breezes.
How much a pint of beer costs around the world
If you’re looking to save money on beer while you’re traveling abroad, you might want to avoid some of these cities.
https://www.businessinsider.com/price-of-beer-around-the-world-2018-10
Nine MA Liquor Stores to Appeal License Commission’s ‘nip’ Ban
“The Board’s action in prohibiting the sale of containers of spirits of 100mL or less and imposing a voluntary ban on containers priced below $3 is a modification of the liquor license within state law,” read the complaint.
Do you think towns should ban what sizes of liquor are sold?
http://chelsearecord.com/2018/10/24/nine-liquor-stores-to-appeal-license-commissions-nip-ban/
26 new grape varieties identified in Bío Bío
A research project into old vines in southern Chile has identified 26 new varieties, previously unknown in the world, and over 60 ‘uncommon’ varieties growing in Bío Bío.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/26-new-grape-varieties-identified-in-bio-bio-403396/#xKtzg9cVoghivMcu.99
Three wine adulterations
This is about the addition of a substance to wine and has nothing to do with extra-marital affairs.
https://www.therealreview.com/2018/10/25/three-wine-adulterations/
Your Guide to Drinking Wine Through the Zombie Apocalypse
The undead are at the gates, but you’re safe inside your cellar. Here’s your guide on which bottles to drink and which to save for bartering.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/24/drinking-wine-zombie-apocalypse/
Colour Me Wine From Marks & Spencer Lets You Draw On The Bottle While You Drink It
In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s often the little things that can help you relax — things like coloring in a beautiful design, or spending time with friends, or sipping a nice glass of wine.
A Guide to Finding Affordable Wines for Entertaining
It’s hard to know what to bring to the season’s many gatherings. Here are the W.E. editors go-to affordable bottles that are sure crowd-pleasers.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/25/affordable-wines-for-entertaining/
The hidden figures behind the Judgment of Paris
Many retellings of California wine’s most popular myth omit the women who made the Judgment of Paris happen
Sopexa’s world trends: which varieties and countries are most in demand
Which country’s wines feature most prominently on global wine lists, what varietals are most in demand, and what trends are likely to emerge in the next two years?
THE RESULTS IN FULL FROM THE MALBEC MASTERS 2018
If you want to know who’s making delicious Malbec right across the price spectrum, then read on – our results will surprise you, especially this year’s top scorer…
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/the-results-in-full-from-the-malbec-masters-2018/
You CAN drink away your troubles, study says
Alcohol affects a gene making your brain forget the bad times and only remember the good ones
A Guide to Southern Oregon Wine
What you need to know about the AVAs, wines, and producers that are propelling this up-and-coming wine region
66% of wine drinkers find wine descriptions unhelpful in choosing wine. Only 9% rely on critics
How to Properly Design a Wine List
When we talk about the design of a wine list, what is it that we’re talking about?
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2018/10/how_to_properly_design_a_wine_.html
Just because I’m learning it doesn’t mean I’m stupid
Most introduction to wine books are deeply unsatisfying. Why?
It’s because when people try to take the role of educator, they forget that many of their readers are actually quite smart. In many cases, the educator is dealing with people who are significantly smarter than they are.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/just-because-im-learning-it-doesnt-mean-im-stupid
THE PRICE OF A BEER AT EVERY NFL FOOTBALL STADIUM IN 2018
Pats Fans Know it’s a 16oz beer not 20oz
The key to making your wine last longer after it’s open: Just buy a good wine
A strong, healthy wine will not only survive a few days after opening, but might even improve.
The Best Wines for Cooking and How to Use Them
Never put in your dish what you wouldn’t put in your glass. Here’s your guide to the best styles of wine for cooking, and recipes to get you started.
https://www.winemag.com/gallery/best-wines-cooking/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-29-18
October 29, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
10-29-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine
BEER PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S 10 FAVORITE PIZZAS
Top five drinking dos and don’ts
AND MORE!
ELON MUSK ANNOUNCES BID TO PRODUCE TESLA-BRANDED TEQUILA
Entrepreneur and CEO of electric car and solar power company Tesla, Elon Musk, has revealed his company has filed an application to trademark ‘Teslaquila’, meaning that what was originally an April Fool’s prank could become a reality.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/elon-musk-announces-bid-to-produce-tesla-branded-tequila/
PROSECCO DRINKERS ‘DON’T CARE’ IF IT’S DOC OR DOCG
During a masterclass in London last month, Stefano Ferrante, head winemaker at leading Italian sparkling wine producer Zonin1821, told attendees that most Prosecco drinkers ‘don’t care’ if the fizz is DOC or DOCG.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/prosecco-drinkers-dont-care-if-its-doc-or-docg/
FRENCH-CHINESE WINE LAB CREATED TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
A new research lab has been set up by China and France that will enable 30 researchers and scientists to look into the creation of new grape varieties that are better adapted to climate change.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/french-chinese-wine-lab-created-to-tackle-climate-change/
Faust or Faustini: who gets to be Napa Valley wine?
Huneeus Vintners, owners of the Napa brand Faust, wants to take her name away from her.
West Coast Wineries Are Refusing Grape Orders and Farmers Are Unhappy
Three wine companies have refused fruit from their grapegrowers, citing wildfire smoke; but the growers question whether that’s hot air
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/West-Coast-Wineries-Are-Refusing-Grape-Orders
The world’s largest wine companies look tiny compared with the overall global market
How aware are wine drinkers of wine regions?
How can we expect the average wine drinker to know where their wines come from? It turns out that we can’t. Even awareness of the names of wine regions is very poor amongst the average wine drinker.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2018/10/how-aware-are-wine-drinkers-of-wine.html
The Wine Workers We Don’t See
German scholars write about the exploitation of migrants to Italy in the Arab spring.
https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/food-drink/the-wine-workers-we-don-t-see-14743573
UPGRADE YOUR OREOS WITH BOOZY FILLINGS
By swapping the one-note vodka for some legitimately amazing alcohol and pairing each spirit with more appropriate filling flavors and cookie varieties, you can have a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth and your liquor-loving palate, too.
https://www.liquor.com/articles/upgrade-your-oreos-with-boozy-fillings/
Chianti 101
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHIANTI, CHIANTI CLASSICO, CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA AND CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE
Why Are New England IPAs So Expensive?
The same factors that make New England IPAs (NEIPAs) popular also contribute to their higher price points.
Why Wine Lovers Need to Give Mead Another Look
Learn why grape purists should take a chance on the original honey wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/15/mead-honey-wine/
Selecting A Wine Merchant – 5 Core Principles
If there is one main requirement for wine bliss as a consumer, it is finding a wine shop you can trust.
https://vintnerproject.com/learn/selecting-a-wine-merchant-5-core-principles/
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Wine Publicity
Good publicists know the writer, but more importantly, know who their audience is and what appeals to them. They pitch what’s relevant, and that’s the way it’s always worked,
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/16/navigating-changing-landscape-wine-publicity
How to Chill Beer: 5 Ways to Frost Your Ale and Lager
Get a frosty brew in as little as 30 seconds!
Big-box liquor store gets Braintree MA board’s OK despite opposition
The transfer was opposed by a citizens’ group calling itself No to Big Box Liquors Braintree and other liquor retailers who said Total would be the size of all the town’s other retailers combined and would be a threat to local small businesses.
The “threat to local stores” fight NEVER works
Johnnie Walker launches first 50-year-old whisky
Diageo has unveiled the 50-year-old John Walker Masters’ Edition, made using whiskies from distilleries that existed during the lifetime of the Johnnie Walker brand founder.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/johnnie-walker-launches-first-50-year-old-whisky/
Top five drinking dos and don’ts
The rules of drinking etiquette vary from place to place, with some countries maintaining superstitions around eye contact and crossing your arms. Here’s a list of the drinking dos and don’ts from around the globe.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/top-five-drinking-dos-and-donts/
Do prestigious wine ‘Master Sommeliers’ really matter?
A “master” title is like an Oscar: The recipient makes twice as much money, has his or her choice of jobs, and enjoys lavish travel paid for by vineyards.
https://nypost.com/2018/10/16/do-prestigious-wine-master-sommeliers-really-matter/
The only two master sommeliers in Massachusetts respond to a wine world scandal
Follow these guidelines when searching for a $10 bottle of wine
Most in this category tend to be over-oaked, too sweet, or simply something out of a wine factory with no soul or distinction, but, if you follow some guidelines, you will find quality bargains, and the suggestions apply to wines in the $10-15 range, too.
Raise A Glass To Salmon Safe Wine
SALMON-SAFE HAS CERTIFIED OVER 350 VINEYARDS ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS
https://salmonsafe.org/salmon-safe-wine/
U.S. Wine Sales Led by Value Increases
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments posted the strongest growth in September, driven by the arrival of the cooler weather that invites shipping.
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/204651/US-Wine-Sales-Led-by-Value-Increases
World wine output falls to 60-year low
Production remained nearly stable in the United States, the world’s fourth largest producer, and China, which has become the world’s seventh largest wine producer behind Australia and Argentina.
Big Wine Brands’ Bizarre Beginnings
The greatest wines seem to come from an inordinate amount of blood, sweat and tears.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/big-wine-brands-bizarre-beginnings
Vermont leads nation in per capita craft breweries
Wine has room to grow in small formats
More millennials are drinking wine, looking for high-end options with low price tags. And on demand online grocery shopping is causing brands to rethink their brick-and-mortar strategy.
https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/10/17/Wine-has-room-to-grow-in-small-formats
The Truth Behind Your Favorite Wines
Even the savviest drinker may not know how many wines, like Cabernet Sauvignon, are actually made from grape crosses and hybrids. Here’s your guide.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/16/truth-behind-wine-grape-crosses-hybrids/
Does wildlife = great wine?
Everything in our existence is marketed, right?
http://www.swigpr.com/does-wildlife-great-wine/
THERE’S MILLER LITE, MGD, AND MILLER HIGH LIFE. WHY IS THERE NO MILLER BEER?
Referred to by some as Miller Red Label, the beer was introduced in 1996.
The 10 Commandments of Wine
If there were 10 commandments of wine what would they be? Do you already follow the most important principles to know about wine? Find out.
5 Secret Wine Regions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Many of the world’s best wine regions are popular vacation spots in their own right: California, France, South Africa, and New Zealand. But there are still some undiscovered, award-winning wine regions with hidden treasures like “floating” vineyards and castle wineries—and fewer tipsy tourists.
https://www.smartertravel.com/secret-wine-regions/
The Winery That Fits in a Closet
What if you could make wine by putting grapes in a bag and pushing a button? Meet the GOfermentor, an automated, spill-proof, kitchen-size vino machine.
SO LONG, BEER GOGGLES. HELLO, VR WINE GOGGLES
Users donned headsets in specially designed rooms, equipped with wind machines and scented sprays, which activated based on their headset activity.
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/so-long-beer-goggles-hello-vr-wine-goggles/89484
Brut IPA: The Best New Thing in Beer or Passing Fad?
The latest phenomenon in American craft brewing’s seemingly never-ending love affair with the India Pale Ale.
https://oct.co/essays/what-is-brut-ipa?utm_source=oct_nl_
Cutting through the wine store clutter
Picking a wine in a well-stocked store can be overwhelming.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Cutting-through-the-wine-store-clutter-13315626.php
WHAT IF YOU COULD PAIR YOUR FAVOURITE SONG WITH WINE?
A study has paired the sound of music with the taste of wine, to further enhance the wine’s flavor.
Cava: More than just Spanish Champagne
The champagne phenomenon was the inspiration behind Spanish cava.
https://www.bworldonline.com/cava-more-than-just-spanish-champagne/
Why You Shouldn’t Call Sparkling Wine ‘Champagne’
Americans have a habit of attributing brand names to generic products.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/10/18/champagne-sparkling-wine-difference/amp/
Wine Nots; A Gift to Red Wine Drinkers
A sweet tart, fizzing away the red wine stains on your teeth
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/18/wine-nots-gift-red-wine-drinkers
New Package for Matchbook Estate Wines
The new label is recognizably Matchbook, with a modern twist.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/17/new-package-matchbook-estate-wines
10 CHAMPAGNE FACTS TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH
Did you know it has been scientifically proven that Champagne bubbles have a distinctive sound?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/10-champagne-facts-to-impress-your-friends-with/
BEER PAIRINGS FOR AMERICA’S 10 FAVORITE PIZZAS
There’s something extra satisfying about cracking open the perfect brew with your favorite pizza.
The most dangerous wine closure in the world
Watch this video, and you’ll understand how dangerous corks are
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/corks-the-most-dangerous-wine-closure-in-the-world/
The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine
Too old for trick or treating? Don’t despair — one of the best parts of being an adult in October is putting a 21+ spin on Halloween traditions.
Ways to make cheaper wines taste more expensive
There are a few ways that wine consumers can improve the flavor and character of less expensive wines without sacrificing affordability.
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Klinker Brick Wines
October 26, 2018Exploring Klinker Brick Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday October 25th 2018
Exploring Klinker Brick Winery
Host: Julie Handle
Great wine begins with a suitable climate and soil, both of which are found in Lodi. Sandy Loam soil coupled with the hot, cold exchange that graces Lodi from day to night creates a utopic environment to cultivate warm-weather varietals including Zinfandel, Cabernet and Syrah.
The Felten Family own and manage fifteen individual vineyard blocks of “Old Vine” Zinfandel that range in age from 40 to 120 years old.
The Feltens and Klinker Brick have one goal…produce world-class wine.
About Julie
Julie Handel, a native of Lodi, California found her love of all things food and wine while in college, catering events in California’s wine country. After college, she worked in distributor wine sales in San Francisco before moving to Boston to continue what is now 20 years in the wine industry, directing the sales and distribution of such brands as Kendall-Jackson Estates, Robert Mondavi Winery, Ruffino Tuscan Estates, Kim Crawford and The Prisoner Wine Company throughout the Northeast. Her passion is both learning and teaching others about wine. As such, she began a 5 year certification process with the London based Wine & Spirts Education Trust, the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits education. Julie currently holds her Advanced Certification and is in her final exams for her Level 4, WSET Diploma. She recently headed back to her roots and love for Lodi wine country and is currently the Northeast Regional Sales Director for Klinker Brick Winery. She resides in the South Shore of Massachusetts with her 8 year old twins.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/255118626/
The Wines:
Wine #1
2017 Albarino
Regular Price: $14.99
Wine #2:
2017 Rosé
Regular Price: $14.99
Wine #3
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price: $19.99
Wine #4:
2015 Tranzind Red Blend
Regular Price $12.99
Wine #5
2015 Old Vine Zin
Regular Price $19.99
Wine #6
2015 Old Ghost Zin
Regular Price $42.99
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-22-18
October 22, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
10-22-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Artificially produced wine: fad or the future of the food industry?
How the Tequila Boom Could Go Bust
Why the Majority of Beer Drinkers Would Pay Over $1 More per Six-Pack
AND MORE!
The Dirty Secret Ruining Your Draft Beer
In some cases, maybe beer really does taste better from the tap — but only if the draft lines are clean.
https://vinepair.com/articles/dirty-draft-lines-ruin-beer/
Cîroc unveils black raspberry-flavored vodka
Diageo has expanded its ultra-premium Cîroc vodka line with the release of a new limited edition flavor – Cîroc Black Raspberry.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/ciroc-unveils-black-raspberry-flavoured-vodka/
This is why you should always decant your wine — Champagne included
Everyone is afraid that if you decant Champagne that you lose the bubbles
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-decant-wine-champagne-2018-10
The bourbanization of wine
Today, some US retailers offer more bourbon-barrel-aged Californian wines than bottles from South Africa or Portugal.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/bourbanization-of-wine
Rhode Island Wine and Waterfalls
Guiding the reader through a day trip through Rhode Island that included a little hiking, several waterfalls, and various vineyards along the way
https://winedowntastings.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/rhode-island-wine-and-waterfalls/amp/
Augmented Reality for Wine: Past, Present & Future
With Treasury, Gallo, and other wine producers launching their own augmented reality wine apps, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of this digital marketing tactic within the wine industry and what to expect in the future.
https://medium.com/@rickbreslin/augmented-reality-for-wine-past-present-future-244172e563c1
Give artificial taste and olfactory intelligence for automatic wine analysis
Electronic olfactory system constructed with a model nose was proposed for the first time to mimic the biological olfactory mechanism as early as in 1982
IWA launches major drive against fake Irish whiskey
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has “ramped up” its efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit Irish whiskey globally.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/iwa-launches-major-drive-against-fake-irish-whiskey/
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SOUTH AFRICA
Anyone with even a passing interest in wine not interested in looking at what South Africa is producing today needs their head examined.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/what-to-look-for-in-south-africa/
The Key to Mastering Martinis Is Finding Your Balance
Martinis can intimidate otherwise confident home bartenders. After all, drinks without a lot of ingredients hide even fewer flaws.
How to Find Expensive Wine That’s Worth It
There’s a lot that goes into determining a wine’s price. Sure, money doesn’t grow on vines, but there can be big differences between a $10 bottle and a $50 bottle.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-find-expensive-wine-thats-worth-it-1829554238
New Research Study Highlights Motivational Differences of Wine Consumers by Generation
Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials – researchers have been studying how the differences between these generations impact their wine purchase decisions.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/08/new-study-motivational-wine-consumers-generation
California Wineries will be allowed to post photos to social media ahead of special events
The bill was introduced to update tied-house rules that prohibited alcohol producers from posting photos of a venue hosting a special wine tasting event. Posting a photo of such a venue was prohibited advertising – an illegal gift of “something of value” to the retailer under “tied-house” rules.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=204372
What are dry-hopped vs. wet-hopped IPAs?
You pick up two IPAs at your local bottle shop. One boasts that it’s “dry-hopped.” The other proclaims itself “wet-hopped.” What’s the difference?
Is the Prosecco Boom Sustainable?
Is the Prosecco boom sustainable? Or is it a bubble that’s eventually going to pop?
https://wineeconomist.com/2018/10/09/prosecco-3/
Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2019 winners
Whisky expert Jim Murray has revealed the ‘world’s best whisky’ in his Whisky Bible 2019. Here are the expressions that have secured the top accolades.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/jim-murrays-whisky-bible-2019-winners/
Jack Daniel’s creates whiskey advent calendar
The calendar will launch on 19 November through supermarket Asda, and will also be available to purchase from mid-November online via the Jack Store at an RRP of £60 (US$79).
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/jack-daniels-creates-whiskey-advent-calendar/
MS TASTING RESULTS INVALIDATED
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas has moved to invalidate the results of the tasting portion of this year’s Diploma Examination after “clear evidence” an existing MS revealed the wines that were to be tasted in advance.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/ms-tasting-results-invalidated/
A Technology Company’s New Way To Gather Data For Wine Marketing
Great story in Forbes about Quini.
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What Really Happens as Wine Ages?
We know some wines get better with time. But what’s actually happening inside your bottle as wine ages, and how does it change what you taste?
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/09/what-happens-wine-ages/
Is the World Ready for the ‘Screwcork?’
The twistable take on a cork is about to reach a new market.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/helix-screwcorks-wine
With cheap wine, you get what you pay for
The U.S. three-tier wine distribution system must accommodate three groups — winery, wholesaler, retailer, and that’s not counting something for the grape farmer. You really must cut corners to put the product on the shelf for $5.
America’s 26 Top Selling Beers
https://247wallst.com/special-report/2018/10/09/americas-26-top-selling-beers/2/
Why the Majority of Beer Drinkers Would Pay Over $1 More per Six-Pack
Turns out a lot of environmentally-conscious drinkers would be happy to pay significantly more for their brews according to a new study, assuming those beers are produced in a more sustainable manner.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/sustainable-beer-survey
PRESERVING ACIDITY IS ‘THE BIGGEST ISSUE IN CHAMPAGNE’
While growers in Champagne have historically struggled to ripen their grapes, the biggest challenge facing the region today is preserving acidity levels, according to one family-owned house.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/preserving-acidity-is-the-biggest-issue-in-champagne/
When Talking About Wine, You Have to Read the Room
Is it time to change the way we talk about wine?
https://vinepair.com/articles/when-talking-about-wine-you-have-to-read-the-room/
What makes a wine organic, sustainable, biodynamic or natural?
Consumers looking to be conscientious may find little help from labels or certification.
We Know All About This!
Check Out Our Selections
http://www.startribune.com/what-makes-a-wine-organic-sustainable-biodynamic-or-natural/496636171/
LeBron James lets his kids drink wine—would you?
I know many of the arguments on both sides. Kids in France have wine with lunch. Letting kids drink early helps de-mystify alcohol, hopefully taking some of the prohibited fun aspect away from drinking.
https://thetakeout.com/lebron-james-lets-his-kids-drink-wine-would-you-1829653761
Eight Wines for Pumpkin Spice Lovers
Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove, a.k.a pumpkin spice, are found in wines from Washington State Chardonnay to Alsace Pinot Noir.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/10/pumpkin-spice-wine/
Investigation of California wine labeled as Oregonian
Sen. Merkely has asked the federal government to investigate whether copper cane broke the law in labeling it’s wine with Oregon names despite being processed in California.
Why Chablis is the Purest Chardonnay
Easily influenced by winemaking techniques and terroir, Chardonnay’s most unadulterated wines come from the tiny French region of Chablis.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/10/chablis-the-purest-chardonnay/
Are Wine Reviews Aimed Primarily at Purchasing Decisions?
What are these evaluations aiming to achieve? Is wine criticism similar to film, book, or art criticism? Or is it more akin to the evaluation of consumer products?
The History Of Champagne In Sports Wins
So just how long has this tradition of celebrating with Champagne been around for?
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/the-history-of-champagne-in-sports-wins/
How To Buy Better Wine
For most people, selecting a nice bottle of wine is a daunting proposition. With an overwhelming volume of options, be it at the liquor store or when pursuing a restaurant’s wine list, it can be really hard to know whether what’s in the bottle will be exactly what you were expecting.
https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a23722087/how-to-buy-better-wine/
Sherry in a Case
Sherry is one of the world’s most misunderstood wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/sherry-in-a-case
THE FIVE BEST COCKTAIL CHERRIES FOR YOUR MANHATTANS AND OLD FASHIONEDS, RANKED
In advance of this year’s Old Fashioned and Manhattan season, we tasted an array of cocktail cherries to determine the best ones for all your drinking needs.
MAPPED & RANKED: THE STATES WITH THE MOST CRAFT BREWERIES IN 2017
In the interests of clarity, we mapped the number of craft breweries by state as well as breweries per capita. The BA defines the latter as per 100,000 adults over the age of 21.
WINE DECANTER WATCH LAUNCHED ON KICKSTARTER
A Danish company has launched a watch called Décantheure on funding platform Kickstarter which allows users to track the time it takes to decant wines made from different grape varieties.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/wine-decanter-watch-launched-on-kickstarter/
THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS ANNOUNCE TEAM’S NEW ALE
#ATTR, which stands for “Ale to the Redskins,” is the first beer in team history brewed just for the Redskins. The beer will be sold at all Devils Backbone stands and in sections 137, 121, 319 and 408 on gamedays.
Is Patriot Beer In Our Future?
The Pros and Cons of Shelf Talkers
Retailers discuss shelf talkers as a marketing tool—and share their most effective strategies for creating them
ANOTHER STORY ON SHELFTALKERS
Utah liquor stores are doing away with the helpful rating cards that many shoppers rely on to select wine
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/10/12/utah-liquor-stores-are/
The ‘Wine Archive’ That Quietly Improves the World’s Wine
A collection of more than 7,000 grapevine varieties is a boon to vintners and scientists.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/largest-wine-collection
Total Wine seeks Braintree MA location
The national liquor retailer is seeking a license for a store on Pearl Street.
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20181010/total-wine-seeks-braintree-location
Meet Abruzzo’s Indigenous Italian Grapes
Abruzzo’s winemaking traditions go back hundreds of years, and producers are now showing just how great the native grapes Montepulciano and Trebbiano can be.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/11/abruzzo-italy-indigenous-grapes/
Losing weight? Skip these 3 wines
When it comes to wine and your health, some are better than others.
https://abc13.com/health/avoid-these-3-wines-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight/4456855/
What does it mean to say a wine has good ‘structure’?
Can wine have “structure”? It’s a liquid, after all, not a building.
HOW THE PERFECT SOIL MADE YOUR FAVORITE ITALIAN WINE
In Italy, soil composition really shines through its grape varieties, with each region boasting its own microclimate and rich geological history — a unique “special sauce.”
https://vinepair.com/articles/how-the-perfect-soil-made-your-favorite-italian-wine-infographic/
How to Pair Leeks with Wine
Once you get to know these alliums, you’ll want them in everything. Look to crisp wine pairings like Sauvignon Blanc and Garganega.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/12/pair-leeks-wine/
How the Tequila Boom Could Go Bust
Volatile prices, high expenses and the agave plant’s seven-year growth cycle are driving farmers out of business.
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-10-11/how-the-tequila-boom-could-go-bust
12 secrets to enjoying the perfect bottle of wine, according to wine experts
Here are some tips and tricks to use when searching for the perfect wine
https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-drink-wine-2018-10
Wine in cans is massively popular in the US
Here’s why South Africans aren’t keen yet
Artificially produced wine: fad or the future of the food industry?
In San Francisco, Ava Winery challenges everything we know and appreciate about wine by using molecular plant science
http://www.studentnewspaper.org/artificially-produced-wine-fad-or-the-future-of-the-food-industry/
“Boys Will be Boys” wine yanked from shelves because “rape culture”
Church & State Wines is pulling its “Boys Will Be Boys” wine from the shelves because the moniker promotes “rape culture.”
https://www.therebel.media/_boys_will_be_boys_wine_yanked_from_shelves_because_rape_culture
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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-15-18
October 15, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
10-15-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to Serve Wine Like a Pro
BROWN LIQUOR 101
THE BOOZE TO PAIR WITH YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CANDY
Does Pumpkin Beer Deserve a Bad Rap?
AND MORE!
It’s In Your Best Interests to Become a Wine Snob
Are you worried that you might be turning into a little bit of a wine snob? Do your friends worry, before they bring a bottle over to your place, that it won’t meet your standards?
THE FIERY CARAMEL APPLE HOT TODDY RECIPE
THE STORY BEHIND THE FIERY CARAMEL APPLE HOT TODDY
Sommelier Develops Plastic Wine Glasses That Double As ‘Good’ Wine Glasses
It took almost two years of work and fundraising to get her prototype, and the result is HaloVino, a glass made of number 5 plastic that is stackable, recyclable and dishwasher-safe.
These 5 Wines Pair Perfectly With Fall Produce
Of course, no season is complete without perfect wine pairings. These five wines will be the perfect accompaniments to the myriad of dishes created with fall’s favorite fruits and vegetables.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/09/30/fall-produce-wine-pairings/#3fcc53657de8
Titanic shipping firm’s letter apologizing for losing 69 cases of wine
A letter from Titanic’s shipping company apologizing for losing a wine delivery because the liner sank has been uncovered after lying uncovered in a wine merchant’s desk drawer for decades.
Croatian Vintner Ages Wines in Amphoras on Adriatic Sea Floor
ine-filled amphoras are once again being found on the sea floor, not from sunken ships, but deliberately placed there by a special Eastern European winery. Faith Lapidus explains.
https://www.voanews.com/a/croatian-vintner-ages-wines-in-amphoras-on-adriatic-sea-floor/4593193.html
Four things to know about the rose boom
The rose boom isn’t about Instagram and memes; it’s about quality wine at a fair price
Is an imitation wine better than a fake?
In the wine world, imitations are nothing new. How many wineries around the globe are working furiously to reproduce New Zealand’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style?
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1925
4 New Willamette Valley Sub-AVAs on the Horizon
Oregon’s largest wine region is set to be divided into areas of distinctive microclimates and soil types
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/4-new-willamette-valley-sub-avas-on-the-horizon/
The Evolving Wine Buyer in a Subscription Economy
To prepare for the future, wine producers should monitor how the wine buyer is evolving.
https://www.vinespring.com/blog/evolving-wine-buyer-subscription-economy
Building Better Barrels
As modern American winemaking veers away from heavy oak influence, it’s become more important to understand the available options for aging wine
https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/203854/Building-Better-Barrels
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Releases Buck Shack Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
Grown in Lake County, the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was first aged in traditional French and American oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 3 months in freshly emptied, or ‘wet’ Kentucky Bourbon barrels.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/09/28/shannon-ridge-releases-cabernet
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS DECLARES WORLD’S HIGHEST VINEYARD
The Guinness Book of World Records has declared a vineyard in Tibet to be the highest in the world, beating even vines planted in the foothills of the Andes in Argentina.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/guinness-world-records-declares-worlds-highest-vineyard/
Other Wine Guinness Records
I remember every year getting the book, Now all online
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/search?term=wine
DIAGEO RELEASES GAME OF THRONES WHISKY COLLECTION
Diageo has released an extended range of whiskies based on HBO’s hit TV series Game of Thrones, comprising the limited edition White Walker by Johnnie Walker and The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/diageo-releases-game-of-thrones-whisky-collection/
Johnnie Walker unveils White Walker Scotch whisky
Diageo has revealed details of its new limited edition Game of Thrones-inspired blended Scotch whisky, called White Walker by Johnnie Walker.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/johnnie-walker-unveils-white-walker-scotch-whisky/
WTF Is a Milkshake IPA?
Here’s what they are, why you may suddenly be seeing IPAs that look like tropical ice cream shakes, and five to try.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COINTREAU, GRAND MARNIER, AND TRIPLE SEC?
Here’s a breakdown of the different styles of orange liqueur, and commonly used popular brands.
Understanding the Popularity of Prosecco
This mid-tier price point is one of the most popular types of Prosecco in the U.S. So, why the heck is Prosecco so popular?
https://wineoh.tv/discover-why-americans-are-so-in-love-with-prosecco-video
Top Cognac Brands
The Science of Ice in Cocktails
Bartenders weigh in on shape, size, cut, and clarity—and how to choose the right ice
How to Serve Wine Like a Pro
How much wine is appropriate to pour in a glass? How can you avoid drips? What does it mean to “prime” a glass?
Green Wine: Where Are We Now?
While the wine industry has been busy riding the pink wine wave, it is becoming clear that the “green wine” wave is worth catching as well. Millennials’ interest in organically grown wines is leading to double-digit growth in sales
https://www.beveragemedia.com/2018/09/27/green-wine-now/
All About German Sekt
: Germans have a fondness for sparkling wine they call Sekt. Typically made from Riesling and Pinots noir, blanc, and gris, German Sekt comes in different quality categories. Learn about Sekt and why bubbles aren’t just for special occasions.
PINK TO RELEASE HER FIRST WINES UNDER TWO WOLVES LABEL
Pop star turned winemaker Pink has revealed that she will be releasing her first commercial wines under the label Two Wolves, having bought an 10-hectare vineyard in Los Olivos, north of Santa Barbara, five years ago.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/pink-to-release-her-first-wines-under-two-wolves-label/
Vin de France News
The Vin de France category continues to see strong growth in the U.S., rising 45% to 850,000 cases in the six months through June, with value up 38% to $30 million, according to Anivin de France. Strong growth was seen in both single varietal wines and blends, the trade group noted. At 1.3 million cases in calendar 2017, the U.S. is the fifth-largest export market for Vin de France wines, which have a global volume of 21.8 million cases.
TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2018
Top 100 Best Buys list, a ranking of the most attainable, buzzworthy, well-priced and simply delicious pours available.
MANY IN STOCK INCLUDING #1 AND #2
https://www.winemag.com/toplists/bestbuys2018/
How Bugs and Other Critters are Saving Vineyards
Sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming practices are using insects and animals in innovative ways to shape their vineyards and care for the planet.
https://www.winemag.com/2017/04/17/how-bugs-and-other-critters-are-saving-vineyards/
Examining the Gender Gap in the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Business
“Consumers don’t know a tremendous amount about champagne,”
http://fortune.com/2018/10/02/new-york-champagne-week-women-winemakers/
EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CHIANTI
No classic Italian meal is complete without a glass of ruby red vino at your elbow.
STUDY: YOU’RE NOT A MEAN DRUNK, YOU’RE JUST MEAN
Perhaps you think a couple drinks improves your mood. Perhaps you think you’re much funnier when you’re drunk, or perhaps you’re scared that you’re much meaner when you’re drunk. Turns out you’re not. You’re just you.
How to Pair Wine With Breakfast Sandwiches
But there is no reason that the foil-wrapped rolls can’t also be the thing you eat while enjoying something to drink — especially if that something is a bottle of Santorini.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/10/wine-breakfast-sandwiches-bec-bacon-egg-cheese.html
A Guide to Finding the Best Value Wine
What do phrases like “Barrel Select” on labels even mean? We’ll show you what to look for and avoid when searching for quality wines at good prices.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/02/guide-finding-best-value-wine/
Does a Glass of Wine Before Bed Help You Sleep Better?
We have been conditioned by the beautiful people of TV and film to associate a few drinks on the couch in the evening as the ultimate way to wind down and prepare for bed.
But what exactly is the truth?
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/04/17/does-a-glass-of-wine-before-bed-help-you-sleep-better/
Are Millennials drinking less beer because it “makes them fat?” This chart says “yes!”
Red wine blends problematic
Varietal wines, named after the primary grape in the bottle, usually are considered “better” than blended wines.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8799368-181/berger-on-wine-red-wine
What Do Winemakers Worry About?
In Napa It’s Not Wildfires.
Certified Cider Professional Program Gains Big with Angry Orchard Graduating Class
USACM is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Their mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/10/03/certified-cider-professional-gains-big
How about a gin-filled Christmas card?
As boozy advent calendars become all the rage, Daffy’s Gin has taken a different approach and created a gin-filled Christmas card for this year’s festive season.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/10/daffys-launches-gin-filled-christmas-card/
These Watches Are Made with Wine
Analog has created five strap color options, all of which are cork, but two of which are dyed with actual blueberry and red wines—and even smell like them.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-watch-analog-kickstarter-somm-collection
What Wine Goes with Hot Dogs?
We asked S.K.Y.’s chef and its sommelier to tell us what to drink with a dog that’s been dragged through the garden.
http://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/October-2018/What-Wine-Goes-with-Hot-Dogs/
Five Health Tips for the Wine Shop Employee
It’s important to take care of your body as well as your wine sales numbers during the busy shopping season ahead.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/10/03/health-tips-wine-shop-employee/
Consumers willing to pay more for sustainably brewed beer
More and more breweries are investing in practices to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. Will it pay off? A new study suggests it may.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181005141905.htm
THE UNDERGROUND WINE SHOP THAT SAVED A HOTEL FROM TWO WORLD WARS
One of the best-preserved grand hotels of the 19th century, Grand Hotel Kronenhof was founded by Andreas Gredig in 1848 as the Rössli Guesthouse, a casual operation.
ARE SAUVIGNON AROMAS INCOMPATIBLE WITH OAK?
While some white grape varieties, such as Chardonnay and Semillon, are particularly well suited to barrel maturation, others, with more fragile aromas, can experience a decline in typical characters due to maturation in casks that are not well suited.
http://cmsauvignon.com/en/are-sauvignon-aromas-incompatible-with-oak/
Rodney Strong Wine Estates Announces Launch of Rowen Wine Company
Rowen Wine Company is a study in terroir focused on the Cooley Ranch, a remote and historic property high atop undulating mountains around a glistering lake in the northern reaches of Sonoma County.
There’s More to Prosecco Than You Think
The best bottles from Italy’s northeast hillsides shatter the stereotype of generic bubbly
. https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/theres-more-prosecco-than-you-think-2820994/
Does Pumpkin Beer Deserve a Bad Rap?
Yes, the only thing more predictable than pumpkin beer seemingly arriving earlier and earlier each year is people complaining about it with incredibly trite jokes. How did we get to this point? Didn’t pumpkin beer used to be wildly popular?
https://oct.co/essays/pumpkin-beer-bad-rap?utm_source=oct_nl_&mc_cid=bf93c20a64&mc_eid=00cc7421f2
THE BOOZE TO PAIR WITH YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CANDY
What other time of year can a bunch of adults get together, don incredible costumes, and throw booze and candy into the mix?
HOW, WHEN, AND WHY TO RIM YOUR COCKTAIL GLASS
Presentation is important, but thoughtfully rimming your cocktail is about more than good looks.
Five Things To Know About Home Wine Delivery
The 2018 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report by Sovos and Wines & Vines documents that wineries shipped 5.78 million cases of wine in 2017, to the tune of $2.69 billion.
HEALTHY OR HARMFUL: HOW MUCH WINE SHOULD WE REALLY BE DRINKING?
Do the health benefits of drinking wine in moderation outweigh the detriments?
Identifying wine with fingerprint technology
Kiwi scientists are using a chemical fingerprinting technique to definitively and scientifically prove if a wine is really what it says on the bottle.
IS YOUR TAILGATE PARTY A BIT FLAT? SPRITZ IT UP
The new portable Drinkmate Spritzer infuses still drinks like juice, cocktails and wine with bubbly effervescence through a CO2 carbonation process.
World Sulfur Limits In Wine
Market |
Free SO2(ppm) |
Total SO2(ppm) |
Notes |
| Australia | 250 | Wines with < 35 g/L sugars | |
| 300 | Wines with > 35 g/L sugars | ||
| Argentina | 130 | Red wines with < 4 g/L sugars | |
| 180 | Red wines with > 4 g/L sugars | ||
| 180 | White and pink wines with < 4 g/L sugars | ||
| 210 | White and pink wines with > 4 g/L sugars | ||
| Brazil | 300 | ||
| Cambodia | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Canada | 70 | 350 | Federal standard; Provincial Liquor Control Boards may set their own overriding limits |
| 70 | 420 | Quebec (SAQ) | |
| 30 | 100 | For Quebec, organic products with < 50 g/L sugar | |
| 35 | 150 | For Quebec, organic products with > 50 but < 100 g/L sugar | |
| 45 | 250 | For Quebec, organic products with 100 g/L or more sugar | |
| 50 | 300 | For Ontario, wines with < 35 g/L sugar | |
| 70 | 400 | For Ontario, wines with >35g/L sugar | |
| 30 | 100 | For Ontario, organic wines with < 50 g/L sugar | |
| 35 | 150 | For Ontario, organic wines with 50–99 g/L sugar | |
| 45 | 250 | For Ontario, organic wines with > 99 g/L sugar | |
| Chile | 75 | 250 | Red, rosé, white and sparkling wine |
| 100 | 400 | Sweet wines with < 30 g/L total sugars | |
| China | 250 | Wines with < 45 g/L sugars | |
| 400 | Wines with > 45 g/L sugars | ||
| European Union (EU) | 150mg/L | Red wine, liqueur wine | |
| 200mg/L | White wine, rosé wine | ||
| 235 mg/L | Sparkling wine | ||
| 300 mg/L | Botrytis/late harvest wine | ||
| 100 mg/L | Organic red wine | ||
| 150 mg/L | Organic white wine, organic rosé wine | ||
| 205 mg/L | Organic sparkling wine | ||
| 120 mg/L | Organic liqueur wine | ||
| 270 mg/L | Organic botrytis/late harvest wine | ||
| 200 mg/L | Red wine, liqueur wine (with at least 5 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 250 mg/L | White wine, rose wine (with at least 5 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 130 mg/L | Organic red wine (with at least 2 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| 180 mg/L | Organic white wine, organic rose wine (with at least 2 g/L sugar expressed as glucose + fructose) | ||
| Fiji | No specific wine standards – check with your importer | ||
| Hong Kong | 350 | ‘Grape wines’ | |
| 400 | White wines | ||
| 70 | ‘Aromatised wines’ | ||
| India | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Indonesia | 50 | ||
| Japan | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Kenya | 70 | 350 | Still table wine, expressed in mg/kg |
| 50 | 250 | Sparkling wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 30 | 250 | Fortified wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| Korea | 350 | ||
| Malaysia | 450 | ||
| Mexico | 350 | ||
| Myanmar | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| New Caledonia | Refer to EU limits | ||
| New Zealand | 250 | Wines with < 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 400 | Wines with > 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | ||
| Nigeria | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Norway | Refer to EU limits | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 200 | Wines with < 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 400 | Wines with > 35 g/L residual sugar, expressed in mg/kg | ||
| Peru | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Philippines | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Qatar | 350 | Expressed in mg/kg | |
| Russia | 200 | Dry wines, grape wine drinks, sparkling wine, superior sparkling wine, liqueur wine, aromatised wine drinks | |
| 300 | Semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines | ||
| Singapore | 300 | ||
| South Africa | 150 | Red wine < 5 g/L sugar | |
| 160 | Dry wines < 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | ‘Natural wines’ > 5 g/L sugar. (Defined as wines with at least 4.5% ABV but less than 16.5% ABV) | ||
| 300 | Noble late harvest | ||
| Sri Lanka | 450 | Expressed in mg/kg. This limit is set to be reduced to 250 in the draft Food (Preservatives) Regulations | |
| Switzerland | 150 | Red wine and Liqueur wines < 5 g/L residual sugar | |
| 200 | White and rosé wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 200 | Red wine and liqueur wines with > 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 250 | White and rosé wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wines | ||
| Taiwan | 400 | Alcohol products containing more than 250 ppm of SO2 are required to be labelled ‘this product contains less than 400 ppm of sulphur dioxide’ | |
| Tanzania | 50 | 350 | Still table wine, expressed in mg/kg |
| 30 | 250 | Fortified wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 50 | 250 | Sparkling wine, expressed in mg/kg | |
| 50 | 200 | Dry fruit wine, expressed in mg/L | |
| 35 | 300 | Sweet fruit wine, expressed in mg/L | |
| Thailand | 300 | Expressed in mg/dm3 | |
| Turkey | 200 | Red wine > 5 g/L sugar | |
| 150 | Red wine < 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wine | ||
| 250 | White and rosé > 5g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | White and rosé < 5g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | Liqueur wines with > 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| 150 | Liqueur wines with < 5 g/L residual sugar | ||
| United Arab Emirates | Check with your importer | ||
| United Kingdom | See EU limits | ||
| United States of America | 350 | ||
| Uruguay | 250 | ||
| Vietnam | 150 | Red wine | |
| 200 | Red wine with > 5 g/L sugar (glucose + fructose) | ||
| 200 | White wine, rosé wine | ||
| 250 | White wine, rosé wine with > 5 g/L sugar (glucose + fructose) | ||
| 150 | Liqueur wine with > 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 200 | Mixed wine with > 5 g/L sugar | ||
| 185 | Quality sparkling wine | ||
| 235 | Sparkling wine (other than ‘quality’) | ||
| 400 | Other wine products |
BROWN LIQUOR 101
What’s the difference between bourbon, scotch, and rye?
https://www.giadzy.com/posts/food/how-to/451239/brown-liquor-101
Which Comes First? The Wine Or The Cheese?
Having a good selection of cheeses is fairly standard in Europe, especially in France, but in the U.S. the idea has dimmed a good deal and the inevitable conversations about which wine would go best with which cheese died down too
Alcohol and wine: What’s in a number?
For many wine drinkers, the most important part of a wine label is not the producer name nor the grape variety, but the percentage alcohol.
Is wine good for you? Yes AND no
A glass of wine to accompany dinner after a hard day at work is a well-deserved release enjoyed by many.
But scientific research has left thousands who enjoy a glass every night confused over whether it is damaging their health.
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Tre Monti Wines
October 15, 2018Exploring Tre Monti Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday October 11th 2018
Exploring Tre Monti Wines
Host: Natalie D’Alessandro Volpe
From Emilia-Romagna Italy Tre Monti traces its origins back to the early 1960s with the inspiration of Sergio Navacchia and of his wife Thea, who for years was the real driving force behind the winery until her death in 1989.
The heart of the winery lies in the center of the farm estate in Imola, where only estate-grown grapes are vinified. All of the vineyards are managed according to the principles of sustainable viticulture, which mandate inter-row cover-cropping and the lowest possible use of unnatural products.
All of this so that the final wine is the perfect expression of everything around its environment. Tre Monti became certified organic in 2014.
About Natalie:
Natalie D’Alessandro Volpe is a Wine Broker of fine Italian wines for NDV Wine Agents, LLC.
Natalie currently represents a portfolio of exceptional wine varietals from regions throughout Italy, including Emilia Romagna, Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Veneto and Puglia. She works primarily with small family owned vineyards that practice sustainable and organic farming, and enjoys introducing her clients to grapes that are obscure and or indigenous to the region. In addition to her wine brokerage, Natalie is certified as an Italian Wine Specialist through the North American Sommelier Association, and conducts staff training, wine dinners and educational talks and seminars.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254910764/
The Wines:
Wine #1
2017 Albana di Romagna
Regular Price: $16.99
Wine #2:
2017 Poche Ore Rosé
Regular Price: $16.99
Wine #3
2017 Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese
Regular Price: $16.99
Wine #4:
2015 Petrignone Riserva Sangiovese
Regular Price $24.99
Wine #5
2015 Thea Sangiovese Superiore Riserva
