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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-28-20
September 28, 2020Liquor Industry News 09-28-20
September 28, 2020
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*
09-28-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
Does This Glass of Beer Make Me Look Fat?
How are Italy’s wine producers coping with the coronavirus crisis?
As harvest season begins, how are they faring?
Poop wine? Vile alcohol on show at Swedish Disgusting Food Museum
A large jug of a yellowish semi-translucent liquid is the centre piece of the new exhibit: wine made from human excrement.
Franzia Has a Backpack That Holds an Entire Box of Wine
If you’re on drinks duty for the next socially distanced gathering, consider getting a little creative with your delivery system.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/franzia-box-wine-backpack-47786369
Why Age Statements Only Tell Half the Story
More often than not, there’s a positive correlation between a bottle’s price and its age statement.
The World’s Most Popular Grapes and the Regions That Made Them Famous
Red, white, or bubbly is only the beginning when selecting what wine to drink.
CHAMPAGNE HARVEST SMASHED ALL RECORDS
Although the first day of picking grapes in the sparkling wine region was authorised as Monday 17 August by the Comité Champagne, the harvest in fact began on 13 Augus
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/champagne-harvest-smashes-records/
Worldwide patterns of wine consumption
Many countries do not encourage the consumption of alcohol
https://winegourd.blogspot.com/2020/09/worldwide-patterns-of-wine-consumption.html
Need a Substitute for Red Wine Vinegar? Here Are 4 Great Ideas
Here’s how to substitute for red wine vinegar using stuff you probably already have lying around the kitchen.
Aldi unveils Advent calendar collection coming in November with wine, beer, hard seltzer, cheese, pet treats and more
Aldi is bringing back its popular wine, beer and cheese Advent calendars along with some new additions.
TACO BELL LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION WINE
Only available for a limited time the wine is a Pinot Noir from a vineyard in the St David’s Bench VQA in Ontario and will only be served in Canadian outlets
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/taco-bell-launches-limited-edition-wine/
Rinse Your Marinara Jars With a Little Wine
There is always going to be a little bit of jammy, red residue in the bottom an on the sides of the container, whether that container be plastic, glass, or aluminum.
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/rinse-your-marinara-jars-with-a-little-wine-1845044211
An Insider’s Guide to California’s Wine Harvest
Eight Facts on How Wines Go from Grape to Glass
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/14/an-insiders-guide-to-californias-wine-harvest
What Makes a Good Wine Cellar? Some Organizational Tips
Whether you’re buying wine to hold onto for a handful of years, just starting a wine collection, or already have a well-curated wine cellar with 100’s of bottles, good wine storage is key.
https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/what-makes-a-good-wine-cellar/
Around the World, the 2020 Wine Harvest May Be Most Troubled Ever
But that doesn’t mean great wines won’t emerge.
Sam Adams Teamed up with Auntie Anne’s to Bring Oktoberfest to You
With this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Sam Adams and Auntie Anne’s have teamed up to help drinkers celebrate with their “Oktoberfest at Home Kit.”
The Truth About Pairing Wine with Red Meat
We’ve all heard the adage that you should pair red wine with red meat. But there is some evidence that it’s less about the meat itself and more about one crucial seasoning—salt.
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/red-wine/pairing-red-wine-with-red-meat
What makes a wine suitable for fall?
When we talk about “fall wines” we think of the weather turning colder and cuisine becoming richer.
How to Taste Booze for a Living
There’s no one approach to a tasting career.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/15/professional-alcohol-taster-job-tips/
A Guide to Pairing Wine with Mexican Chilies
Does wine really pair with Mexican chilies?
https://enobytes.com/2020/09/15/guide-to-pairing-wine-with-mexican-chilies/
Case of Wine: Everything You Should Know
There are so many different options for purchasing wine that it can quickly become overwhelming to determine what you should order.
https://home.binwise.com/blog/case-of-wine
Pine Ridge Vineyards Announces Release of Inaugural Sparkling Wine
The release marks Pine Ridge Vineyards’ first new label in 25 years and begins an exciting new chapter for the popular blend.
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/16/pine-ridge-vineyards-sparkling-wine
Falmouth MA passes ban on nip bottles
Falmouth is the first town on the Cape to ban the sale of nips
Liquor store owners and managers expressed their opposition to the ban Monday. They recommended education programs and better enforcement of litter regulations instead.
MOLSON COORS AND YUENGLING FORM US JOINT VENTURE
Brewers Molson Coors and Yuengling have formed a joint venture to expand distribution of Yuengling’s portfolio in the US.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/molson-coors-and-yuengling-form-us-joint-venture/
HEINEKEN IS TRIALLING HARD SELTZERS
Called Pure Piraña, it will be available in nine flavours, made will “all-natural” flavourings and containing fewer than 100 calories per 330ml can. It will launch with Grapefruit, Peach and Red Fruit flavours in Mexico, and in Raspberry and Lime in New Zealand
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/heineken-is-trialling-hard-seltzers/
OLDEST WINERY YET FOUND IN LEBANON UNEARTHED
Dating to at least the 7th century BC, the wine press was discovered at Tell el-Burak, five miles south of the city of Sidon on the coast.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/oldest-winery-yet-found-in-lebanon-unearthed/
FLORIDA PROPERTY WALLPAPERED WITH BUDWEISER CANS ON SALE FOR $100K
The two-bedroom property, which also houses a collection of sports memorabilia, is plastered with beer cans in every room, with the exception of the two bathrooms.
How Will Weeks of Wildfire Smoke on the West Coast Impact the 2020 Vintage?
What will weeks of smoke do to the 2020 vintage?
Wine Sales Up, Winery Profits Down
How is this possible? Big wineries are taking more market share at the expense of small wineries
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/wine-sales-up-winery-profits-down
Does This Glass of Beer Make Me Look Fat?
A new study finds wine drinkers had lower body mass indexes than those who avoid alcohol, as well as beer and liquor drinkers
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/does-this-glass-of-beer-make-me-look-fat
The Birth of ‘Wine Country’ Is a Story of Bugs, Taxes and War
Visitors come from all over to sip wine at bucolic wineries overlooking thousands of acres of grapes. But how did this region become famous for wine?
https://www.kqed.org/news/11838178/the-birth-of-wine-country-is-a-story-of-bugs-taxes-and-war
Gonzaga launching courses designed around wine industry
The university’s schools of Business Administration and Leadership Studies to offer a certificate program focused on the business, management and legal aspects of the wine industry.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/sep/16/gonzaga-launching-courses-designed-around-wine-ind/
What is in Wine?
Vast majority of wine is water (85%) and ethanol (between 8 and 16% for non-fortified wines). This leaves about 3% for everything else and this is what makes the differences between all wines. Those 3% are made of organic acids, residual sugars, phenolics, glycerol, other alcohols, amino acids, minerals, aromatics and sulfites. Most of what is in the wine comes from the grapes or from the transformation of grape juice into wine by wine yeasts. The only exception are a few additives that are hopefully added in minute quantities so not to alter the delicate balance of the precious 3%.
Ethanol comes from the transformation of grape sugar into alcohol by yeasts. It takes about 16 g/L of sugar to make 1% of ethanol. The sugars in grapes that are predominant are glucose and fructose. Yeasts prefer glucose often leaving residual fructose at the end of fermentation; importantly fructose is 2.4 times sweeter than glucose which makes wine sensory evaluation of low sugar concentration very hazardous. There are many other sugars in wines that play minor roles in the sensory appreciation of wine.
10 Bourbon-Spiked Dessert Recipes and What to Drink With Them
These tasty recipes combine our two favorite fall pastimes
BLACK EYED PEAS CREATE AR MUSIC CAMPAIGN WITH BAREFOOT WINE
The wine label has created an app that allows drinkers to see a virtual mini-performance courtesy of the band.
What is Straw Wine, Exactly?
Another category to consider is straw wine, or wines made with grapes dried on straw mats.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/17/straw-wine-raisin-south-africa/
How to Make Mulled Wine
Warm, cozy, and spicy, mulled wine has been a mainstay at holiday markets across Europe for centuries and is a wintertime favorite across many different cultures.
https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/how-to-make-mulled-wine
BITTERNESS IS THE NEW TREND IN CHAMPAGNE
Good bitterness management can complement lower acidity levels – if you play with bitterness it can give a second life to the Champagne and can keep the freshness longer in medium acidity wines.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/brun-bitterness-is-the-new-trend-in-champagne/
How do you order a glass of red wine?
Ordering a glass of wine doesn’t have to be complicated.
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
For both casual and avid wine drinkers alike, tasting notes are an important barometer in gauging how likely one is to enjoy that particular wine.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4100696.html
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon
Bourbon used to be so simple
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-24-20
September 24, 2020
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-23-20
September 23, 2020
Liquor Industry News 09-21-20
September 21, 2020
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
09-21-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Here’s what to look for when choosing a ‘food-friendly’ wine
The Boozy History of ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch’
25 Italian Wine Terms You Need To Know
How to Judge a Wine by the Label…According to the TTB
Analyzing a wine can be much more complicated with the minimal text that is currently provided on the label.
https://www.sonomanews.com/article/columns-scg/how-to-judge-a-wine-by-the-labelaccording-to-the-ttb/
I want to put some wine aside for my grandkids. What do you suggest?
This is something dyed-in-the-wool wine lovers do, but how do we know the child won’t grow into an adult who doesn’t particularly like the wine you selected?
Pairing Wine With Flounder
The challenge is to select a wine that does not overpower the delicate fish.
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/wine-to-pair-with-flounder
17 Whiskey Experts You Should Be Following on Social Media
In these times, the best way to stay up to date with the latest whiskey releases and cultural tips is online.
THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BEER BRAND FAMILIES IN THE US 2020
Perhaps unsurprisingly, global brewer AB InBev has the most influence across the top 10, owning four brand families with a total sales of close to US$13 billion and taking up close to a third of the global beer market.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/the-10-most-valuable-beer-brand-families-in-the-us-2020/
Introducing Master-the-World™ Learn to Taste Like a Pro
A new and innovative wine education platform for industry professionals and consumers seeking to hone their palate.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=236094
25 Italian Wine Terms You Need To Know
The Italian wine world is full of wine-related terminology that many consumers struggle to understand.
https://www.winescholarguild.org/25-italian-wine-terms-you-need-to-know
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “The Eye” Chardonnay 2018 Russian River Valley Retail $42 Member $33.60
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The Eye symbolizes the visible and the invisible, the paths taken and untaken, and the view of the possible. It is the vision of our journey and the connection from the past to the present and to the future. The magnetic attraction of the eye reminds us of life lived in a very different way. At the first sip of this voluptuous barrel-fermented Russian River Valley Chardonnay, time stops.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-eye
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Five Senses” Pinot Noir 2018 Sonoma Coast Retail $60 Member $48
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From dreams to the realm of experience, this elegant Burgundian Pinot Noir dares to see a vision of the five senses in a very different way. The vessels of our experience, the five senses translate the physical world to our mind, where it is transformed by alchemy into our dreams… The sensual experience, from the eyes to the smell, taste, touch and sound, enlightens our dreams beyond our imagination!
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-five-senses
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Femininity” Red Blend 2018 Napa Valley Retail $48 Member $38.40
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This sensuous Napa Valley red wine is the perfect symbol of the power of femininity, which exudes power and elegance simultaneously. The opulent and rich table of life anchors us within time, while the pillar of femininity gives birth to life and the power of endless imagination! In dreams, we are possessed of an alternative vision of reality, and through alchemy, we transform.
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-femininity
NEW WINE RELEASE – JCB “ALCHEMY OF DREAMS”
JCB Alchemy of Dreams “Ascension” Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Knights Valley Retail $60 Member $48
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This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley portrays the power of dreams. Frenchie arrives from the old world on cloud nine, rising above his own limitations to create a new reality in the land of his dreams… He rises thanks to the inspiration of the new world and the spirit of wine. Whichever way you arrive, you can transcend to become more than yourself!
https://my.boissetcollection.com/franklin_wine_club/wine/alchemy-dreams-ascension
THE GRAPE VARIETIES THAT HAVE INCREASED AND DECLINED THE MOST SINCE 2000
n terms of grape variety origin, they found that vineyards in the New World on average comprise 68% French origin varieties (data from 2016), compared to 59% in 2000
Can Bourbon Be Aged in Barrels Other Than American Oak?
One might assume that to make bourbon, only newly charred American oak barrels will do, but this is a common misconception.
The Periodic Table of Cocktails
When it comes to making cocktails, there are many important elements to consider.
New Stella Rosa
Stella Rosa has launched a new higher-alcohol Royale expression. Stella Rosa Royale is billed as a darker, richer version of the brand’s existing Rosso, and carries an abv of 8% compared with 5% for the core offering. Royale’s fuller profile makes it especially amenable to food pairing, according to parent company Riboli Family Wines, which is aiming to take the Stella Rosa brand past the 3-million-case mark this year.
What does it mean to be a Master of Wine?
Targeted at those working in the international wine trade, the credential was launched more than 65 years ago as an exam for the U.K. wine trade.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-master-of-wine/
Have You Become a More Informed Pandemic Wine Buyer?
What thought process do you go through in your pandemic-induced wine buying experiences?
https://www.theexaminernews.com/have-you-become-a-more-informed-pandemic-wine-buyer/
The Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Long story, short: If you’re referring to all “sparkling wines” as “Champagnes,” you’re doing it wrong.
https://www.southernliving.com/drinks/sparkling-wine-vs-champagne
How to Know if a Virtual Wine Tasting is Right For You
You’re probably wondering: how does a virtual wine tasting work, and is a virtual wine tasting with a sommelier right for my group?
https://www.thelushlife.xyz/blog/virtual-wine-tastings
The Coming Fight Over Ingredient Labeling On Wine
It’s important to know that ingredient labeling is not required on wine since wine is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, but rather by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The law is not being skirted.
https://fermentationwineblog.com/2020/09/the-coming-fight-over-ingredient-labeling-on-wine/
Miller High Life is giving away a backyard dive bar complete with free beer through the end of the year
The bar, which is actually a glorified shed designed to look like a “dive bar,”
15 Best Wine Books: Learn About Wine
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a world-class sommelier, there’s a book for you!
https://home.binwise.com/blog/best-wine-books
What is a “Super Tuscan” and where did the term come from? The answer might surprise you.
The more closely you look at a word, wrote the early 20th-century aphorist and poet Karl Kraus, the more distantly it looks back at you.
https://dobianchi.com/2020/09/08/bolgheri-maremma-wine-tuscany/
The Boozy History of ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch’
We’ve all heard the phrase “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” a snarky reminder that nothing in life is free.
6 Tricks to Keep Champagne and Sparkling Wine From Going Flat
So what to do when you just want to drink some bubbles by yourself, have a couple bottles in rotation, or have a casual glass to sip?
New Captain Morgan
Diageo has released Captain Morgan Sliced Apple, the latest flavored offshoot for the spiced rum brand. The 35% abv rum is made from the original spiced rum with added ginger and apple flavoring. Captain Morgan Sliced Apple is now available across the U.S. for around $16 a 750-ml. Captain Morgan was at 5.5 million cases in the U.S. in 2019, according to Impact Databank.
Who’s Drinking The Champagne? U.S. Sales Up 73%
Data shows that some Americans are ‘trading up’ on weekly household items
Oregon’s New Premium Box Wine Has Impressive B Corp Cred
Sokol Blosser stepped up its efforts to get more of its Evolution Wine into consumer’s glasses during the global pandemic with a radical shift to alternative packaging.
WINE AND CHOCOLATE PARINGS: FOUR MISTAKES TO AVOID
Here are four things to avoid when planning your duos:
https://mrbchocolates.com/blogs/posts/wine-and-chocolate-parings-4-mistakes-to-avoid
Here’s what to look for when choosing a ‘food-friendly’ wine
Food-friendly” is a common description that should seem obvious, but what does it really mean?
A Very Unofficial Guide to Boxed Wine, According to Drinks Professionals
The appeal of boxed wine has expanded as selections have grown, which includes entries from serious winemakers.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/11/best-boxed-wine-guide/
Understanding How the Very Existence of Wine Was Threatened in the 19th Century
If you’ve never heard of the Great French Wine Blight, let The History Guy loop you in on the close call and how disaster was ultimately averted to allow for the wine world we know today.
The Untold Story of Military Special, the U.S. Armed Forces’ Own Bourbon
If whiskey geeks crave the obscure and tough-to-acquire, Military Special would fit the bill,
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-20-20
September 20, 2020
Liquor Industry News 09-14-20
September 14, 2020
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
09-14-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What Does “Craft Beer” Actually Mean?
Can You Drink Cooking Wine?
Eight Things You Should Know About the Old Fashioned
8 Boozy Recipes To Spike Your Favorite Starbucks Order
In each recipe below, we’ve spiked 12-ounce (“Tall”) Starbucks iced teas, coffees, and Frappuccinos with liqueurs, wines, hard seltzers, and spirits.
A wine lover’s guide to the Tour de France
Fittingly though, alcohol was the original performance enhancing substance in this epic race,
https://life.spectator.co.uk/articles/a-wine-lovers-tour-de-france/
A Disruptive Transparency Initiative Is Shining Light on Tequila Additives
Additives can actually be used [in 100 percent agave tequila] and there is no requirement to notify the end consumer, as long as the amount added does not exceed 1 percent of total volume
Prestige Beverage Partners With Snoop Dogg On Upscale Gin
Snoop Dogg, Prestige Beverage Group, and Trusted Spirits have teamed up to create Indoggo, a new strawberry-flavored gin. Indoggo will launch in California in September through Gallo Sales Company. The plan is to gradually launch the gin through the fall and winter and reach national distribution by early 2021 via Prestige’s distribution network, which also includes RNDC, Johnson Brothers, Breakthru, Empire, Heidelberg, and Martignetti Companies. Indoggo will retail for around $30 a 750-ml.
“The idea began when Keenan Towns (of Trusted Spirits) hired Snoop as a brand ambassador for Tanqueray gin,’ said Scott Schilling, CMO at Prestige. “When Keenan left Diageo in 2018 he went to Snoop and the two agreed to bring Snoop’s idea to life.”
The 40% abv flavored gin is made with a blend of seven botanicals, including juniper, orange, coriander, cassia, and strawberry, and is certified gluten-free. Indoggo elevates fruit flavors like citrus and strawberry over the juniper that leads in traditional London Dry gins. Snoop plans to integrate the brand into his live tours in the future. “I am an equity partner, this is my baby, my passion, my creation. This is not a spokesperson or license deal, this is mine,” Snoop told SND.
Attractions Of Willamette Valley Wines Of Oregon
Oregon and the Willamette Valley are in a cold climate region that can create wines of elegance: acid driven wines
Spanish wine grape takes well to Idaho’s Snake River Valley
Williamson Vineyards’ 2019 Albariño takes Best of Show out of 160 entries at the 2020 Idaho Wine Competition.
https://www.heraldnet.com/life/spanish-wine-grape-takes-well-to-idahos-snake-river-valley/
US wineries cannot sue for bad reviews
A recent court case may have extended the country’s robust free speech protections to the Internet.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/us-wineries-cannot-sue-bad-reviews
The History of Wine’s Changing Flavors
The earliest current evidence of wine production dates back to 7000 BCE; although wine was surely made and consumed before that, this means humans have been drinking wine for at least 9000 years.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/09/the-history-of-wines-changing-flavors
NEW NORMAL IS WINE WITHOUT FOOD
What does wine drinking look like in the coronavirus era?
https://www.wineintelligence.com/new-normal-is-wine-without-food/
Rodney Strong Wine Estates Launches New Brand, Knotty Vines
Renowned family-owned Sonoma County winery Rodney Strong Wine Estates announced the launch of Knotty Vines,
IN STOCK
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/01/rodney-strong-launches-knotty-vines
11 OF THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING VODKA BRANDS
Of the 11 brands featured here, six achieved a marked increase in global sales volumes in 2019 over the the previous year
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/09/11-of-the-worlds-best-selling-vodka-brands/
Wine Traditions are Not What We Think They Are
In the imaginations of most people in the wine world, wine is deeply embedded in tradition.
https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2020/09/02/wine-traditions-are-not-what-we-think-they-are/
The Ultimate Guide to ImprovingYour Palate for Fine Wine
Wine is a complex business, and knowing what to look for when tasting is an art.
https://www.swaay.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-improving-your-palate-for-fine-wine
6 Easy Wine Dinners From Basic Kitchen Staples
Let’s take a look at 6 wine dinners we can all make with easy-to-find recipes.
Six Shandy Recipes from Beer and Cocktail Pros
Below are six of our favorite shandy recipes, provided by brewers, bartenders, and beverage professionals across the U.S.
The History of the Highball Soda Cocktail
The Highball is all about elegant effervescence.
Eight Things You Should Know About the Old Fashioned
When it comes to cocktails, there are few more traditional than the Old Fashioned.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Announce Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne
Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie are releasing a new rosé Champagne via their popular rosé brand Miraval, which they own with the French Perrin family.
Survey Finds Scant Interest in Wine Ingredients, Grape Growing
Wine shoppers are looking for variety and flavor information when deciding on purchasing a bottle and most have little interest in learning more about how the wine was made, how the grapes were grown and ingredient labeling.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=235923
Sparkling surprise: Brazil’s wine industry builds its brand on the global stage
Brazil may not be inherently associated with wine: but the country’s wine industry believes it can become a major player on the world stage thanks to its sparkling wine, the quality of its products, and a carefully planned export strategy.
HOT TOPICS FOR ALCOHOL DELIVERY 2020
Consumers have changed how they purchase alcohol in 2020, skyrocketing home delivery demand.
https://www.beveragelaw.com/booze-rules/hot-topics-for-alcohol-delivery-2020
Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Pitcher and Napa Vintner, Dies at 75
Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, who found a second career growing highly coveted Napa Cabernet, has died at 75. Seaver passed away in his sleep Monday night, from complications of Lewy body dementia and Covid-19, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He had suffered from both dementia and Lyme disease for several years
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/tom-seaver-hall-of-fame-pitcher-and-napa-vintner-dies
New Nitro Drink
Disaronno International is launching a nitro cold brew coffee cocktail under its Tia Maria brand. Officially dubbed Iced Coffee Frappé, it will be the first ready-to-drink offshoot for the coffee liqueur. It is at 4% abv and is made with Arabica coffee and cream, using nitro technology that deploys upon opening to create frappé foam. The company brought in Dutch street artist Karski to collaborate on the packaging. Tia Maria Iced Coffee Frappé will be available nationwide beginning in mid-September, retailing for $11 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans.
How to Make (Pretty Decent!) Wine at Home
You’ll need approximately $400 for grapes and basic supplies found on many websites or at local brewing/winemaking stores.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/02/how-to-make-wine-homemade/
What does it mean to say a wine has “legs”?
A wine’s “legs,” also known as “tears,” are the slowly trickling drops of wine clinging to the side of a wineglass after it’s been swirled.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-say-a-wine-has-legs
Blending watermelon and wine with Chef Paul Kostandin
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Wine Poached Shrimp
4 KEY QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE BUYING A NEW BOTTLE OF WINE
Buying wine is a lot less fun than drinking it, yet if you do not take your time to do so carefully, you always end up regretting it.
https://ritzherald.com/4-key-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself-before-buying-a-new-bottle-of-wine/
Can You Drink Cooking Wine?
Drinking wine and cooking wine are intended for two different purposes, so they’re made differently.
https://home.binwise.com/blog/what-is-cooking-wine
What Is Wine Oxidation?
Air mixing with wine can have a detrimental effect on a wine’s chemical makeup.
https://home.binwise.com/blog/what-is-wine-oxidation
Violent hailstorms hit Valpolicella vineyards
Recent hailstorms have decimated some vineyards near to Verona, particularly those in the lower-lying, non-Classico area of Valpolicella, while others survived unscathed.
https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/verona-hailstorms-443401/
What Does “Craft Beer” Actually Mean?
The majority of beer sections in American grocery stores and neighborhood bodegas aren’t exactly artisan creations.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/what-does-craft-beer-actually-mean/
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-13-20
September 13, 2020
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September 7, 2020
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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09-07-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
5 Reasons Not To Age Wines You Just Bought At The Store
Does Drinking a Beer After Working Out Have Any Benefits?
How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer
What does it mean for a wine to be ‘food-friendly’? Here’s what to look for.
“Food-friendly” is a common description that should seem obvious, but what does it really mean?
How Conor McGregor Built a $200M Irish Whiskey Brand in Just Two Years
As start-ups go — even those backed by a celebrity — it’s an incredible, perhaps unlikely, rise.
Wine Antioxidants: A Greater Perspective
Antioxidants are molecules produced inside and outside of our bodies that prevent or slow damage to our cells.
https://winefolly.com/lifestyle/wine-antioxidants-a-greater-perspective/
DID SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A HANGOVER CURE?
It found that 1,200 milligrams of amino acid L-cysteine could reduce alcohol-related nausea and headaches, while a dose of 600 milligrams helped alleviate stress and anxiety.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/did-scientists-discover-a-hangover-cure/
How Poison-Detecting Servants Became Respected Wine Connoisseurs
Working with wine has a long history. In the 14th century, the French word “sommelier” referred to a servant in charge of transporting his lords’ baggage, choosing table wine, and testing such libations for poison
https://mymodernmet.com/wine-sommelier/
The Biggest Bourbon Brands and Companies That Own Them
Despite the fact the lion’s share of production takes place in Kentucky, many of the companies that own the leading bourbon brands are based out of state.
Ketel One Targets Spritzer Segment With New Canned RTDs
Ketel One vodka, part of the Diageo portfolio, has entered the premixed cocktail market with a new line of Botanical Vodka Spritzes. The new low-abv drinks come in the same three flavors as the brand’s original Botanicals offshoot—Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, and Grapefruit & Rose—and all are at 3.6% abv per serving. They have 73 calories per can and contain no carbs, sweeteners, nor added sugars.
The Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritzes are launching in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington, and Illinois on September 1, retailing at $15 a 4-pack and $4 per individual can. Ketel One was up 4% to 2.4 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/ketel-one-creates-botanical-spritz-rtds/
The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
What does barley contribute to the flavor profile of whiskey?
A Guide to Italian Certifications
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Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ teamed up to brew doughnut-infused beers
In early September, Harpoon and Dunkin’ will release their latest collection for fall
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/08/25/harpoon-brewery-dunkin-doughnut-beers
BLUE SAKE LAUNCHED IN JAPAN
The product is a Ginjo sake with a rice polishing rate of 60%. The sake is then infused with butterfly pea flowers to give it the highly sought-after indigo hue.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/blue-sake-launched-in-japan/
A Deep Dive Into the Many, Verifiably False Claims of ‘Clean Wine’ Companies
Clean wine” marketers compete to create memes about how terrifying wine is;
Nine Spicy Cocktail Recipes
It’s time to add spice to your summer bar repertoire.
New AVA Approved for Santa Barbara Wine Country
The TTB has formally recognized Alisos Canyon as the region’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA).
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=235614
How to Pick a Wine You’ll Actually Like
The good news is that in the course of ordinary-life wine drinking, with just a few easy steps, you can gain insight into your palate.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/wines/how-to-pick-a-wine-youll-actually-like/ar-BB18mrhS
There’s an Italian Rosato for Every Rosé Fan
If you fancy yourself a rosé aficionado, then rosato should be on your radar.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/26/best-rose-wine-italy-rosato-guide/
A Wine Geek’s Guide to Pinot Noir Clones Around the World
No other grape variety attracts as much clone talk as Pinot Noir, for all the right and wrong reasons
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/26/pinot-noir-clones-matter/
Busch unveils new beer, for your dog
Have a good four-legged boy or girl in your life? Now you can reward them with a cold one thanks to Busch Beer.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/08/busch-unveils-new-beer-for-your-dog.html
What is a field blend?
Field blends can be found all over the world, but they are increasingly rare.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-a-field-blend
How many Champagne labels are there?
That’s quite a question and one that may very well bring up varied results, depending on how you take the question, and answers may very well surprise many.
https://glassofbubbly.com/how-many-champagne-labels-are-there/
Sugar High: A Quick Guide to Sweet Red Wine
A wine’s sweetness is determined by its residual sugar (RS) level, or the amount of sugar that remains in a wine after fermentation is complete.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/27/good-sweet-red-wine-beginners/
Serious About Champagne? Here’s How To Taste It
Madeline walks us through how to taste Champagne
https://winefolly.com/episode/serious-about-champagne-heres-how-to-taste-it/
These wines are far too sexual
The labels themselves are soft-core porno, usually featuring excited imagery like a woman whispering into a man’s ear or a bunch of cupids planning an orgy.
https://thetakeout.com/these-wines-are-far-too-sexual-1844718540
Time to introduce new wine categories
The binary terms used to describe wine, as either ‘commercial’ or ‘terroir-driven’, aren’t sufficient, says Robert Joseph. He has some suggestions.
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/analysis/time-introduce-new-wine-categories
How to Make 11 Classic Cocktails Using Hard Seltzer
Surely there’s a better way to experiment with hard seltzer than blending with fruit and ice or spiking with our favorite spirits. After all, we’re all home bartenders these days.
The Bloody Mary Is So Much More Than a Brunch Cocktail
Consider the Bloody Mary’s most popular use, as a late morning or afternoon hangover cure.
Does Drinking a Beer After Working Out Have Any Benefits?
This article details the effects of drinking beer after working out.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/beer-after-workout
Bud Light fan uses beer to save home from wildfire
A California man whose home was threatened by one of the state’s largest wildfires managed to salvage it with the only liquid he could find: a case of Bud Light, his beer of choice.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/ca-fire-extinguished-bud-light
5 ALL-TIME FAVORITE SNACKS TO PAIR WITH WINE
Here are some famous snacks and wine pairings you can try the next time you’re planning to binge-watch your favorite series or just chill inside your home.
https://marylandreporter.com/2020/08/28/5-all-time-favorite-snacks-to-pair-with-wine/
5 Reasons Not To Age Wines You Just Bought At The Store
The assumption is that the wine producers, some of whose estates may date back hundreds of years, have a pretty good idea of how their wines age and that therefore their advice should be taken seriously
U.S. Becomes Top Market for New Zealand Wines
The U.S. had been the second-largest market (behind the U.K.) for New Zealand wines until this year,
What You Should Know about the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley
The region has a very long viticultural history and is home to some of Napa Valley’s most respected vineyards and producers.
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Liquor Industry News 08-31-20
August 31, 2020
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
08-31-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Demystifying additives in winemaking and viticulture
Is Vodka Healthier For You Than Wine?
Dunkaroos beer has everyone talking
The New Wall of Wine & Why Some Wineries Aren’t Even Making it to the Shelf
Even before COVID, a new Wall of Wine was being built that wineries needed to adapt for.
Four Ways to Pair Wine with Truffles
When you pair with wine, focus on their many more attractive attributes.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/16/best-wine-pairing-truffle/
New tariffs on imported wine could be final straw
For U.S. businesses mitigating the tariffs is a challenge because of a cumbersome set of rules and regulations that can leave few options on how to respond.
How to utilize virtual wine experiences to boost sales
The 75-minute webinar with the objective of helping wineries elevate their brands and boost wine sales through meaningful and engaging virtual wine experiences
https://www.morningagclips.com/how-to-utilize-virtual-wine-experiences-to-boost-sales/
TTB WARNS OF ‘INCREASING NUMBER’ OF HEALTH CLAIMS IN ALCOHOL ADS
Such regulations do not apply to wine-type products with an ABV of less than 7%.
Do I Really Need to Measure Out My Gin & Tonic?
For most people, making a Gin & Tonic means adding ice to a glass, free-pouring some gin, and adding some tonic to taste (bonus for stirring).
With Distinctive Terroir and Varied Microclimates, Mexico’s Baja California Aims to Preserve its Character
A 90-minute drive from the U.S. border, Mexico’s premier wine region lies in the state of Baja California. It produces approximately 75% of all of Mexico’s wine,
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/17/baja-california-mexico-wine-guide/
Tracking down Stalin’s wine cellar
It was the stuff of myth and legend. During World War II, Joseph Stalin, fearing a German advance on Russia, arranged for valuable art and riches – including a magnificent cellar of wines
https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/news/tracking-down-stalins-wine-cellar
Why Oregon Is Home to the Coolest, Grooviest Sparkling Wines in America
sparkling wine production is expanding throughout Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/oregon-sparkling-wines
Oregon Wine Competition Unveils 2020 Best of Show Winners
Three Oregon wines won Best of Show honors from this year’s Oregon Wine Competition®, the platform of Oregon Wine Experience®, on Friday, Aug. 14
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/08/17/oregon-wine-competition-best-show
What Is Madeira Wine and How Is It Used In Cooking?
Madeira is a Portuguese fortified wine. It’s made on the Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa.
Should wine shipments be deferred during the hot summer months?
Please express any shipping concerns about the weather to the winery or retailer from which you’ve purchased the wine before they ship it, and ask if they have taken appropriate measures to ensure that wines are not subject to extreme temperatures during transit.
What To Know About Freezing Wine
Can you freeze wine? And if so, why would you want to?
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/freezing-wine
7 Perfect Wine Pairings for Takeout
Here, we’ve rounded up seven perfect wine pairings for takeout.
https://thedigestonline.com/new-jersey-restaurants/7-perfect-wine-pairings-for-takeout/
Geographic Branding – Is Weed the New Wine?
Just as you might find a dry Chardonnay from Sonoma or a sweet Moscato from Italy, will a global market open the door for regional branding?
https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/geographic-branding-is-weed-the-new-wine/
Climate Change Will Make Beer Taste Different
Beer is almost certainly going to taste different in the future, because the ingredients themselves are changing.
https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/08/climate-change-is-changing-beer/
8 OF THE BEST SPIRITS PODCASTS
Each offers a different slant on spirits, helping listeners to keep up with current trade issues, brush up on their cocktail knowledge or delve into the world of bartending.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/8-of-the-best-spirits-podcasts/
Patrón Tequila unveils cocktail-making smart coasters
The Patrón Margarita Smart Coaster will teach users to create Patrón Margaritas and other Tequila-based cocktails, allowing drinkers to “easily perfect their at-home bartending skills”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/patron-tequila-unveils-cocktail-making-smart-coasters/
12 Things You Should Know About Perrier-Jouët
Influential in the world of bubbly for more than two centuries, Perrier-Jouët was among the first Champagne houses to regularly stamp its cork with the date of a blend, also known as its vintage
U.S. Wine Industry Remains ‘Pawns’ in Airbus Dispute
The tariffs were imposed in retaliation for E.U. subsidies to Airbus, an aerospace and defense corporation.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/18/wine-tariffs-airbus-dispute/
The 9 Best Celebrity-Owned Wines That Are Actually Worth the Hype
The art of winemaking is a new business venture that every major celebrity seems to want a stake in
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/travel-dining/g33503091/best-celebrity-owned-wine-brands/
5 Things You Need to Know About Walmart’s New $5 Wine
Watch out Trader Joe’s and Target, Walmart just launched its own line of $5 wine.
https://www.eatthis.com/things-to-know-about-walmarts-wines/
YOUNGER RED WINE ‘MORE BENEFICIAL’ THAN AGED WINES, STUDY FINDS
Younger red wines are likely to be more beneficial than aged wines, a new study from Australia has found, due to the significant decrease in healthy antioxidants in wine over time.
Crop Protection Device Saves 95-100% of Grape Damage in Vineyards
Every year in California alone, vintners and farmers lose millions of dollars to birds feeding on their grapes, seeds, and crops.
SMARTPHONES CAN TELL IF YOU’RE DRUNK BY CHANGES IN WALKING
The study, conducted by American researchers and published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, found that smartphones could detect intoxication in 90% of those tested.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/08/smartphones-can-tell-if-youre-drunk-by-changes-in-walking/
CHANGES MADE TO CHILE’S VINEYARDS ‘WILL TAKE 50 YEARS TO SHOW RESULTS’
Many projects, including replanting schemes, are medium- to long-term ventures which will likely not be completed in people’s lifetimes.
Dunkaroos beer has everyone talking
Likely inspired by the return of the nostalgia-inducing treat, the Fort Worth, Texas-based brewery Martin House Brewing Company released a limited-time beer this week, hilariously named DunkAbroos.
https://www.mashed.com/238128/dunkaroos-beer-has-everyone-talking/?utm_campaign=clip
Johnnie Walker unveils trio of limited edition bottles
Each bottle was named after the colour of its slanted label, but this has now been upgraded to an opaque wrap for the limited edition designs.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/08/johnnie-walker-unveils-trio-of-limited-edition-bottles/
The Wine Adventure Guide: 8 Unforgettable Wine Trips
Fortunately, many of the world’s vineyards are located in areas of great natural beauty.
10 of the Best Summer Gin Highball Recipes
The Highball is making a comeback.
A Country That You’ve Probably Never Heard of Is About to Launch Its First Whisky Distillery
The Faroe Islands—which, despite their proximity to Scotland, are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark—will soon welcome Faer Isles Distillery, which has just begun crowdfunding efforts.
What does “méthode ancienne” mean on a bottle of wine?
“Méthode ancienne” is French for “ancient method,” and it refers to winemaking techniques and philosophies established centuries ago in France’s Burgundy region.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-does-methode-ancienne-mean-on-a-bottle-of-wine
3 Tips On How to Read a Wine Label
Beyond winery, region, and vintage, what else should you look for on a wine label?
https://winefolly.com/episode/3-tips-on-how-to-read-a-wine-label/
The Dos and Don’ts of Low-Calorie Cocktails, According to Dietitians
America loves a good drinking trend. And of our latest collective obsessions, one that’s sunk its teeth deep into the drinks world is wellness culture.
Tanqueray News
Tanqueray is entering the booming canned cocktail segment. The Diageo-owned brand’s new Crafted Gin Cocktails include a Gin & Tonic, Rangpur Lime Gin & Soda, and Sevilla Orange Gin & Soda, all at 6% abv and retailing at $15 a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans. The new range is debuting next month in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington. Tanqueray, the largest gin brand in the U.S. in the $20 and over tier, was roughly flat at just under 1.4 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
A primer on shelf-talkers
They’re commonplace in wine stores, especially in supermarkets, ostensibly to draw consumers’ attention to this Chardonnay and away from that one.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cork Taint
Cork taint is a contaminant in wine caused by musty aroma compounds.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/08/20/cork-taint-wine-fault-guide/
Is Vodka Healthier For You Than Wine?
On the other hand, studies have shown that wine drinkers are known to take better care of their health than beer or liquor drinkers.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/vodka-healthier-wine-113000788.html
Demystifying additives in winemaking and viticulture
An unfortunate byproduct of growing public concern has been that unscrupulous charlatans are more able to sensationalise harmless additives and capitalise upon unsuspecting consumers.
https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/additives-in-winemaking-viticulture/
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