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Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
07-06-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to match wines with pasta
Why Beer, Like Red Wine, Can Be Good for Your Health
11 Most Popular Tropical Cocktail Recipes
The 3 Best Wine Making Kits
Picking out a wine making kit can be intimidating.
https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-wine-making-kits-22868418
What is The Purpose of Stemless Wine Glasses?
The stemless wine glass is basically the same as the stemmed wine glass, just without the stem and the foot.
https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/purpose-of-stemless-wine-glasses
5 Basic Tips for Pairing Wine with Food
These basic tips should serve you when you need to choose a good wine to pair with your dishes.
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/hacks/how-to-choose-right-wine
Want to try wine facial? Here are the steps to follow
Well, we’ve got for you a new one to try at the comfort of your home. We’re talking about red wine facial.
Too soon for return of returnables? Some think so
Fears of infection are just one problem on a list of issues with the state-mandated program. Environmentalists, on the other hand, continue the push for legislation that includes more types of containers.
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/too-soon-for-return-of-returnables-some-think-so,607563
Top 10 spirits brands on social media
Many brands rely on social media platforms as their major communication channel to reach their target audiences.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/top-10-spirits-brands-on-social-media-5/
The 8 Best Cocktail Mixer Brands, Tasted and Ranked
Enjoying a high-quality cocktail at home no longer requires a costly investment in bitters, liqueurs, and obscure base spirits.
Five Easy Mojito Recipe Riffs
So close your eyes, imagine a Cuban beach on a balmy afternoon, and try out these five fruity Mojito variations
New Study Finds Sivanto Insecticide – Used on 20% of California Wine Grape Acreage – Toxic to Bees
In California, wine grape growers applied 123,928 pounds of flupyradifurone (Sivanto) in 2017 (most recent data available) on 114,704 acres of wine grape vineyards. That is 20 percent of all vineyards in the state.
http://winecountrygeographic.blogspot.com/2020/06/bees.html
Where in the US are the biggest wine drinkers? Not California apparently, data shows
Idahoans were drinking far more wine per capita than any other state. Washington, D.C., earned the No. 2 spot with about 1.02 gallons of ethanol.
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article243716022.html
10 Ways To Spice Up Your Interest In Wine
It’s about finding new ways to engage and exploring new pathways. It’s about welcome distractions, and turning them into something less transitory.
Part 2
Do Wine-Opening Hacks from the Internet Actually Work?
There are different hacks out there for opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, like using a shoe
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-school-wine-opening-hacks
Prestigious Wine Organization Drops Use of Term ‘Master’
The organization, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, wants to be more inclusive. Some black wine experts say the recent changes aren’t enough.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/us/wine-master.html
Expand Your Vino Knowledge With These Top Online Wine Courses
Public interest in learning more about the world of wine is rapidly growing
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-online-wine-courses/
How Big Wine Producers Dominate the Marketplace
In spite of all the talk these days about farm-to-table and farmers markets, the vast majority of products we purchase and consume are controlled by mega companies.
https://www.theexaminernews.com/how-big-wine-producers-dominate-the-marketplace/
This Is the Best Wine for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer
Best wine to drink for your zodiac sign. Give these grapes a try—you might just find your new favorite wine!
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/7825850/best-wine-for-your-zodiac-sign-according-to-an-astrologer/
The Weirdest Wine Policy Ever
Wine was promoted as essentially French and essential to Frenchness.
https://nuvomagazine.com/daily-edit/the-weirdest-wine-policy-ever
Cabernet Sauvignon: The World’s Most Planted Grape Variety
Are wine consumers still infatuated by Cabernet Sauvignon?
9 Reasons the Dark ‘n Stormy® Will Stand the Test of Time
The drink celebrates this year’s special 40th anniversary, four decades after Goslings first registered a trademark on the cocktail’s name.
The Great Grape Graft That Saved the Wine Industry
If American culture has spread across the surface of the globe, it’s also found under the earth: in the great grape stocks that endangered, then saved the European wine industry in the nineteenth century.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-great-grape-graft-that-saved-the-wine-industry/
The world’s 10 best-selling vodka brands
The size of the category remains remarkably impressive.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/the-worlds-10-best-selling-vodka-brands/
Consumers Can Distinguish Between Bitter Tastes In Beer — Doesn’t Alter Liking
It seems they just like beer, regardless of the source of the bitterness.
https://scienmag.com/consumers-can-distinguish-between-bitter-tastes-in-beer-doesnt-alter-liking/
The Best Virtual Wine Vacations to Enjoy Right Now
We asked these California estates how to recreate the tasting-room experience.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a32894388/how-to-host-an-at-home-wine-tasting/
FRENCH COMPANY STOPPED FROM SELLING ‘NOSECCO’ NON-ALCOHOLIC FIZZ
The Prosecco DOC Consortium objected to the trademark in October 2018, leading to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office to reject an application to register the trademark ‘Nosecco’ on the grounds it is misleading and too closely associated with the Italian sparkler.
How high are Wine Taxes in Your State?
States tend to tax wine at a higher rate than beer but at a lower rate than distilled spirits due to wine’s mid-range alcohol content
https://taxfoundation.org/state-wine-tax-rates-2020/
Barolo Gets the Website it deserves
A new website offers an expert insight into one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/06/barolo-gets-the-website-it-deserves
Ultimate Guide To French Wine (Top 21 Wines, Regions, Terms)
French winemaking started in the 6th century BC after the Greek settlers colonized Southern Gaul. However, it was the Romans who planted vines in all the major wine regions in the 300s.
https://www.vinovest.co/blog/french-wine
Ultimate Guide To French Wine Regions (2020)
Each of the renowned French wine making regions are known for different grape varieties, unique indigenous terroir (environmental conditions), and their own special wines.
https://www.vinovest.co/blog/french-wine-regions
The (often) overlooked way to make money in wine
Almost every corner of the wine industry desperately needs highly skilled sales staff, particularly right now.
What (actually) makes Old World and New World wines different?
What’s that all about? What makes wines from these two “worlds” different? Are there any best wines for investment when comparing both?
https://www.altiwineexchange.com/news/old-new-world
Is Wine Acidic? Wine Acid Answers and Low Acid Wines
Yes, every wine is acidic. Though a wine’s acidity level depends on numerous factors.
https://home.binwise.com/blog/is-wine-acidic
Why Beer, Like Red Wine, Can Be Good for Your Health
Beer, better known for its symbol of empty-calorie indulgence — the Beer Belly — surprisingly offers some of the same health benefits as red wine.
https://hartfordhealthcare.org/about-us/news-press/news-detail?articleId=26724&publicid=395
It’s not local wine when you’re buying grapes from another state
So what happens when a craft beer producer moves into wine?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/you-cant-have-local-wine-when-youre-buying-grapes-from-another-state/
Non-Alcoholic Beer Regulation 101
The below summarizes the overall treatment of NA beer under US federal law, as well as examples of restrictions on direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments imposed by certain states.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c5a038c9-0300-4a6e-b160-a56f48c21bf1
Let’s Talk Whole Cluster Fermentation!
So, why is whole cluster so popular and how does it affect the quality of wine?
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/stemmy-wines-lets-talk-whole-cluster-fermentation/
11 Most Popular Tropical Cocktail Recipes
With flavors of pineapple, coconut, hibiscus, and more, these 11 recipes will surely transport you to temporary paradise.
How to match wines with pasta
Italians tend not to go for wines that are ultra-ripe or high in alcohol, and especially not with pasta
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jun/26/how-to-match-wines-with-pasta-fiona-beckett
Cumberland Farms drops beer and wine ballot question in MA
The proposed ballot question to allow more stores to sell beer and wine will not appear on the ballot this fall and its backers will instead work to put the question before voters in 2022.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/state-politics/cumberland-farms-drops-beer-and-wine-ballot-question/
New Wine Credit Card
Wine lovers who purchase their favorite variety or vintage – regardless of brand – can earn their way to a treasure trove of wine-related rewards – from decanters and wine coolers to a Napa Valley wine tasting trip.
Earn Points Shopping At Franklin Liquors!!
https://grandreserverewards.com/
Dos Equis debuts 6-foot coolers built for socially-distanced beer drinking
If you’ve been yearning to crack open a cold one with a friend from a safe social distance, this might be just the device you’re looking for.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/dos-equis-6-foot-coolers-socially-distanced-beer-drinking
Cookbook Review: Frasca’s Friuli Food and Wine
70-some recipes are divided into three sections—Land, Sea, and Mountains—and focus largely on meat or pasta. Vegetables, fruit, and, frequently, mushrooms play supporting roles.
https://www.5280.com/2020/06/cookbook-review-frascas-friuli-food-and-wine/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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Sounds pretty good these days.
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
06-29-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What is the difference between a whiskey decanter and a wine decanter?
Men should cut back on booze, federal panel says
Millions of gallons of stale beer cause trouble for industry
The Skeptic’s Guide to Biodynamic Wine
Why Rudolph Steiner lacks a lot of credibility on many subjects, and as a whole seems to have been more of a charlatan than a visionary.
https://www.vinography.com/2020/06/the-skeptics-guide-to-biodynamic-wine
A White-Wine-Infused Sausage Recipe
A spicy Gewürztraminer stands up nicely next to kimchi and red pepper.
https://www.winemag.com/recipe/wine-sausage-recipe/
New Wine
Riboli Family Wines is launching a range of canned wines, including Blueberry, Tropical Mango, Watermelon, Pineapple, and Ruby Rosé Grapefruit flavors. The cans come in 2-packs retailing at $7-$8, as well as in six-packs and eight-can variety packs. Stella Rosa has also launched a new dedicated app, with features like augmented reality screen filters, an in-app game, chances to win discounts and merch, cocktail recipes, and a store locator. It’s available for free in both the App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android devices. An Impact “Hot Brand,” Stella Rosa grew 20% to 2.5 million cases in the U.S. last year.
10 Ways to Reduce Wine Waste
You may need some creative suggestions on what to do with that half-full bottle.
https://www.wideopeneats.com/leftover-wine/
At Long Last: Prosecco Rosé DOC!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2021, the world will have the pleasure of Prosecco in pink!
http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2020/06/15/at-long-last-prosecco-rose-doc/
New interactive map locates European GI spirits
Spirits Europe has created an interactive map that pinpoints all of Europe’s 240 spirits with recognised geographical indications (GI).
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/06/new-interactive-map-locates-european-gi-spirits/
Craft Brewers’ New Frontier: Hard Seltzer
Armed with fresh fruit and locally sourced ingredients, smaller breweries are creating an artisan niche in the fast-growing hard seltzer category
How Will the Rise of Home Bartenders Impact the Drinks Business?
One of the clearest indicators is the increased sales of vermouth
Scheid Family Wines Launches Sunny With a Chance of Flowers, An Innovative Zero Sugar, Low Calorie, Low Alcohol Wine
An innovative low calorie, 9% low alcohol wine with zero residual sugar
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/scheid-family-wines-launches-sunny-104000472.html
What Questions Do You Ask At A Wine Tasting?
First, there’s no wrong question to ask at a wine tasting
Millions of gallons of stale beer cause trouble for industry
While some areas of the beverage industry saw increases during the coronavirus lockdowns, the beer industry was reportedly severely impacted by the closure of bars, restaurants and venues.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/millions-gallons-stale-beer-cause-troubles-for-industry
Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Talk Mezcal, Beer, and Unexpected Guilty Pleasures
Last summer, the pair launched the aptly named Dos Hombres mezcal.
New Wines
Treasury Wine Estates is introducing three new Central Coast wines under its St. Huberts The Stag brand. They include a Santa Barbara County Chardonnay ($17 a 750-ml.), Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon ($20), and Paso Robles Red Blend ($20). The new entries—featuring familiar varietals from up-and-coming regions—are meant to address “a gap in the offerings available for the older millennial-male target audience,” according to Treasury Wine Estates senior vice president of marketing Carl Evans.
Want To Taste Wine? Sign This Waiver
As Wine Country re-opens throughout California and visitors return to tasting rooms once again, beyond mask-wearing employees and lots of hand sanitizer, they may encounter something unusual before sipping and spitting: legal waivers to sign.
https://www.vinography.com/2020/06/want-to-taste-wine-sign-this-waiver
A word about wine — is it really good for you?
If you enjoy a glass of merlot, pinot noir or shiraz, you may be pleased to hear that red wine contains compounds that may also be beneficial to your health.
From Cabernet to Rosé: The 16 Best Wines
Restraint has finally re-emerged in California reds, and producers are rediscovering European traditions, such as fermentation in oak tanks—with native yeasts—and aging in a mix of new and older oak barrels.
https://robbreport.com/best-of-the-best/gallery/2020-best-wine-2927318/
The Best Moscato Wines to Buy Right Now
Of all the wines in the world, Moscato is easily among the most misunderstood.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/white-wine/moscato/best-moscato-wines
PAIRING WINE WITH YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER MOVIES
Wherever you prefer to enjoy a movie night – whether it’s at home, outdoors at the park, or at a drive-in movie theater – here are some Oscar-worthy wine pairings to take your cinematic experience to the next level.
https://blog.brightcellars.com/9-wine-summer-movies-pairings/
Wine without sulphites if you choose the right yeast
Normally, the yeast will produce between 20 and 40 mg of sulphur, which thus is an inevitable level of sulphur in many wines.
https://www.bkwine.com/news/wine-without-sulphites-choose-right-yeast/
Why Canned Wine?
As if you need an excuse to try canned wine this summer, we have six:
New Seltzer
San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery has debuted Soma, a new hard seltzer brand. Rolling out now across 21st Amendment’s 30-state footprint, Soma is at 4.8% abv and comes in Watermelon, Guava & Passion Fruit, Mango, and Black Cherry flavors, containing 100 calories a 12-ounce can. Known for beers like Brew Free or Die IPA and Hell or High Watermelon, 21st Amendment is the 29th-largest craft brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.
The Italian Grapes Making Their Mark in California
Often described as having a Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that grapes with Italian origins have taken root in California.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/17/best-california-wine-italian-grapes/
What’s Valpolicella? Exploring One of Italy’s Most Famous Wine Regions
Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most famous winegrowing regions, but most of us stateside know very little about it.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/valpolicella-italian-wine-region/
15 Delicious Meals To Pair With a Bottle of Wine
What’s a home-cooked meal without an equally palate-pleasing bottle of wine to pair with it—or vice versa?
https://www.eatthis.com/meals-to-pair-with-wine/
IS SLOVENIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC THE NEXT BIG THING?
Over the last decade three cultural factors have nudged Slovenian Sauvignon culture along significantly.
Wine color: What can it tell you?
Color is the first hint about a wine, offering you some initial clues about the style, age and taste of the liquid in your glass.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/how-to-analyse-wine-colour-2-63415/
How do wine critics review wines that aren’t ready to drink?
For instance, a traditional Barolo is very closed on release or from barrel. Doesn’t that make rewarding it a score speculative? Is this practiced extrapolation?
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/how-do-wine-critics-review-wines-that-aren-t-ready-to-drink
PERNOD RICARD OFFERS FREE SUSTAINABLE BARTENDING COURSE ONLINE
The company has partnered with online training providers UNITAR and EdApp to create free bartending online courses on green and responsible practices, available worldwide.
DB LAUNCHES SEVEN DAYS OF PROSECCO EDUCATIONAL VIDEO SERIES
Called Seven Days of Prosecco, the online course features a full week’s worth of short videos designed to heighten the consumer’s knowledge of this popular sparking wine.
New Wine
7 Deadly, part of The Wine Group portfolio, is launching a new Cabernet Sauvignon. The new entry retails at $16 and is sourced from the Lodi AVA. It joins 7 Deadly’s original Zinfandel and a red blend in the brand’s range, and is rolling out now to select markets. The Wine Group acquired the 7 Deadly franchise from Michael David Winery in 2018. The brand was at 260,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Men should cut back on booze, federal panel says
Men should cut back their alcohol intake to one drink per day rather than two, according to an influential panel that is advising the government on new dietary guidelines due out this year.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/18/men-cut-back-alcohol-federal-recommendation-328893
Here’s how to buy the best wine for drinking at home
It’s important to stock your home with just the right wines for the current situation,
https://www.spearswms.com/wine-home-drinking/
Wine Should Say Goodbye to Blind Tasting
It’s the de facto way to asess wine, but is it time to dump the brown paper bags and blindfolds?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/06/wine-should-say-goodbye-to-blind-tasting
4 Wine Country Activities That Are Worth The Wait
The experience in any wine region won’t be the same — no surprise — and it’s worth identifying the details of your specific destination. In general, however, here are a few changes you’re likely to notice:
3 Important Tips on How to Hold Your Own Wine Tasting
Whether you want to enjoy it with you and your partner or with a few friends in the backyard, here are some important tips on how to hold your own wine tasting.
https://www.bigeasymagazine.com/2020/06/18/3-important-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-own-wine-tasting/
Why the Hell Is There a Dimple on the Bottom of Wine Bottles?
The origin of the punt goes back to when bottles were made by hand. Glassblowers would use a pontil rod affixed to the bottom of the bottle so the opposite end could be fashioned.
https://gearpatrol.com/2020/06/19/further-details-wine-bottle-indent/
A Guide to White Wine
Here are seven white wines to know.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/a_guide_to_white_wine/
What is the difference between a whiskey decanter and a wine decanter?
Decanting is a familiar process that you do with wine.
https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/difference-between-whiskey-and-wine-decanters
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.
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
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Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
