Liquor Industry News/Links
Saturday January 18th 2014
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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Items in the Liquor industry found of interest this week:
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Svedka Vodka To Release New Flavors
Constellation is extending its Svedka vodka brand with two new flavors, Mango Pineapple and Strawberry Lemonade. Available nationwide beginning next month, the duo will retail at $12.99 a 1-liter. They join Colada, Strawberry Colada, Orange Cream Pop, Cherry, Citron, Clementine, Raspberry and Vanilla in the brand’s flavor line. Svedka’s U.S. volume rose 3.3% to 4 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank.
The Perfect Glass For Drinking Coke??
There has always been talk about choosing the right style of glass to get the most of wine. Now Riedel has a glass for Coca-Cola!
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/the-riedel-glass-for-coca-cola
EU lawmakers toughen labeling laws
True sangria wine may only come from Spain, Portugal
http://www.startribune.com/world/240115821.html
California Looking At A New Law For Bartenders Making Drinks:
Under new food safety law, bartenders have to wear gloves
GROWING TREND FOR CRAFT BEER AND WINE BLENDS
16th January, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
A trend is developing in the United States for craft beers made both with grapes and spent lees. We Have Dogfish in stock!
US BREWERY NUMBER CLIMBS OVER 2,700
Increase in breweries in US
Most complete list of beer blogs
On the Internet as well as a list of companies that provide beer tours of various kinds.
http://beerbloggersconference.org/directory/
Red wine offsets harmful effects of obesity, UT study finds
Seams like every week there are more studies why wine is good for you!
America's love for wine
Since 1991, total U.S. wine consumption has jumped from 466 million gallons to 856 million in 2012
Top 3 Wine Trends of 2014
Interesting look at trends for 2014. Agree with # 2 Just need to get distributors to carry the wines!
http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/toast-the-top-3-wine-trends-of-2014/
Scratch & Sniff Wine Book Not Up to Scratch
Interesting review of this wine book. Still in my pile of books to review.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/scratch-and-sniff-not-up-to-snuff
MONKS’ 100-YEAR-OLD BREW LANDS IN US
17th January, 2014 by Lauren May
A group of Massachusetts monks known for their jams have set up a brewery steeped in more than 100 years of European tradition.
Crown Royal Debuts High-End XO
Diageo’s Crown Royal has unveiled its latest extension, Crown Royal XO, an ultra-premium blended Canadian whisky that pays homage to the brand’s storied history. According to the company, master blender Andrew MacKay used more than 50 whiskies in the blend and finished it in Cognac casks from the French Limousin Forest. The amber-topaz blend is packaged in Crown Royal’s iconic bag with gray and gold embroidery accents. The new XO expression will be available nationwide starting early January for a suggested retail price of $49.99 a 750-ml.
Crown Royal has continued to perform well at a time when many of the U.S. market’s largest spirits brands have seen slowing growth. The Canadian whisky increased its U.S. case depletions by 2.4% to reach 4.3 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank, boosted by flavor extension Maple Finished ($25), released in late 2012. Crown Royal XO joins Crown Royal Black ($30), a 2010 launch, at the high end of the portfolio.
Wine & Sex: The New Tupperware Party
Wine and toys sounds like a crazy time!
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/01/wine--sex--the-new-tupperware-party
Get Ready For The Big Games
NFL Players Talking Wine Video
Stella Artois Cidre draws US white wine drinkers
By Ben Bouckley+, 16-Jan-2014
Stella Artois Cidre is poised for a US-wide launch after its introduction in 26 states last year, and the AB InBev brand claims white wine drinkers are flocking to the brand.
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Stella-Artois-Cidre-draws-US-white-wine-drinkers
The Bottom Line on Sulfites in Wine
Wine Folly does another great story all about sulfites in wine.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/sulfites-in-wine/
Jura Wines with Attitude
Info about The Jura, on the French fringes of the Swiss Alps
http://www.winemag.com/February-2014/Jura-Wines-with-Altitude/