Saturday January 4th 2014
Today’s Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Happy 2014
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
A look at beverage trends as 2014 opens
By Fred Tasker
McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)
January 02, 2014 12:00 AM
Interesting Trends:
Good to see wine consumption continues to rise!
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140102/ENTERTAIN/401020320
Napa Valley Duckhorn Wine Co. Sues Duck Commander Wine, Alleging Trademark Infringement
by LINDSEY A. ZAHN on DECEMBER 30, 2013
The Napa Valley wine company is pursuing a new lawsuit pertaining to the term “duck” on wine labels. Going after the Robertson family of the television show Duck Dynasty.
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2013/12/30/duckhorn-sues-duck-commander-wine-trademark-infringement/
California’s Island Winery, Reborn
Santa Barbara Family Realizes Historic Dream of Growing Wine Grapes on Catalina.
Santa Cruz Island, the biggest of Southern California’s Channel Islands.
Remote, 97-square-mile chunk of land off the Santa Barbara coast.
http://www.independent.com/news/2014/jan/02/californias-island-winery-reborn/
Map Shows The Most Hungover States In America
The darker the state, the more revelry and its aftermath of New Years Eve!
Sonoma Conjunctive Labeling Law Applies to Wines Bottled on or after Jan. 1, 2014
New CA Label Law. California law requires you to include a "Sonoma County" designation for all wine bottled on or after January 1, 2014
http://lexvini.blogspot.com/2013/12/sonoma-conjunctive-labeling-law-applies.html
How Sonoma County Wineries Can Skirt the Law
Posted by Tom Wark on Jan 2, 2014
Interesting look at new law requirements and how it will be used on label
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2014/01/sonoma-county-wineries-can-skirt-law/
Prosecco Bubbling Over While Champagne Is Basically Flat In U.S.
The Italian sparkler continues to grow rapidly in the U.S. market, while longtime New Year’s Eve stalwart Champagne struggles. Prosecco sales were up by 38% for the year through December 1, according to IRI, while Champagne inched up by only 0.8% during the same period.
New Seasonal from Samuel Adams
Stirring from the haze of winter, this refreshing unfiltered White Ale awakens its smooth wheat with the bright snap of spring spices. From the subtle sweetness of orange peel and plum to the peppery bite of fresh ground coriander, the blend of spices creates just the right refreshing kick to signal that spring is on its way.
Available soon in 6 pack Bottles!
You have had it on Tap NOW Samuel Adams Rebel IPA will soon be available in 6 pack bottles. That first batch of Boston Lager brewed in Jim Koch’s kitchen in 1984 was the start of a revolution. 30 years later, we’re still brewing for the craft beer revolution with our latest release, Rebel IPA.
TOP 10 NEW DRINKS BOOKS
3rd January, 2014
Could a tipple in pregnancy be good for baby? Study suggests mothers-to-be who drink lightly have better adjusted children
• The amount of alcohol equates to one glass of wine a week
• Mothers who drank 90 units or more of alcohol turned out to be the most well educated and had the healthiest lifestyle overall
But the researchers stress the findings aren't an invitation to drink heavily
9 Grape World Records
Some crazy wine related records
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2013/12/9-grape-world-records
Cork Versus Screw Cap: Don't Judge A Wine By How It's Sealed
by ALLISON AUBREY
Screw cap wines don’t cheap or bad!
