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  • Global Wine Production Hits 15 Year High

    Wine remains our favourite tipple (in terms of consumption volumes) and the good news is that there is no shortage in sight, in fact wine output globally saw a year-on-year surge of 17 per cent in 2018, reaching the highest level in 15 years.
    A report by the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV), a Paris based agency, 39 billion bottles of wine were produced in 2018. This is due to higher than expected outputs in Spain, France and Italy.
    Italy is the world’s largest winemaker with 2018’s production surging 29 per cent as compared to 2017.
    In terms of demand, the USA is the biggest consumer, consuming a record volume of wine totalling 33 million hectolitres followed by France, consuming 26.8 million hectolitres.

    Source: https://www.rt.com/business/456473-world-wine-output-rebound-record/

  • Sydney’s Sparkling Wine Festival Scheduled for May

    May is a going to be a good month for alcohol lovers with Melbourne hosting the Good Beer Week and Sydney hosting The Sparkling Wine Festival.

    Wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Australia so this event celebrating the best sparkling wine offerings is sure to be a hit.

    The Sydney Sparkling Wine Festival will commence at Pirrama Park, Pyrmont on Sunday 19 May, 2019 and is the first time the event is taking place.

    Organisers say the food and wine event will “celebrate flavour, sustainability and ethical produce”, Some of the sparkling wines to be featured include Sparkling Cuvee, Malbec, Shiraz, Pinot Chardonnay, Moscato, Zibibbo to Prosecco, Cava and many more. More than 60 sparkling wines from local and internatioal wineries will be featured at the event. Find out more at: https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/sydney-gets-a-sparkling-wine-festival/

     

  • Californian Winery Making Rose’ Vodka

    As if we don’t have enough flavours of vodka on the market already, a California based winery is now making a rose’ vodka.

    The drink apparently tastes like a rose’ but with higher proof or vodka watered down with rose’ wine.

    The drink is apparently crisp, fruity and has floral notes, “leaving a slight bubblegum aftertaste”.

    Would you buy it if it hit Australian shelves?

  • The Key Segments of the Australian Wine Drinker

    According to the latest Australian Portraits 2019 report released by Wine Intelligence, there are 6 segments of Australian wine drinkers, related to their wine buying and consumption, they are:

    • Engaged Explorers,
    • Social Newbies,
    • Mainstream Matures,
    • Contented Treaters,
    • Senior Bargain Hunters and
    • Kitchen Casuals.

    The 2 segments that have experienced the most changes since the last report was published in 2016 are Engaged Explorers and Social Newbies. These groups now make up 25 per cent of the monthly wine drinking population of Australia, but over 60% of the dollars spent in the category.

    The group who consumed wine most often are Engaged Explorers. They are the second youngest segment, with the majority aged under 45, accounting for nine per cent of the monthly wine drinking population. This group rarely spends less than $15 per bottle to drink at home and spend around $22 on an average off-premise bottle, even spending as much as $25 for more formal occasions.

    Read more at : https://www.theshout.com.au/news/the-characteristics-of-australian-wine-drinkers-revealed/

  • Can a Wine Expert Tell Between Cheap and Expensive Wine

    Do you think those high price tags on some wines are worth it, while others are so cheap? A wine expert in this video tries to guess the cheap versus the expensive wines, the results may surprise you.

  • US Study finds Small Amount of Pesticides in Wine

    An American public interest research group has discovered a small amount of glyphosate in some beers and wine.

    Glyphosate is a pesticide or weed killer.

    The study investigated 5 wines and 15 beers and found trace amounts of the poison in them. The study examined popular wines like Miller Lite, Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Stella Artois and Coors Light.

    While the pesticide levels discovered were not dangerous, they are concerning.

    The World Health Organisation has said glyphosate can cause cancer however the amount discovered in wine and beer are below what the Evironmental Protection Agency considered a health risk.  Source: https://wgno.com/2019/02/26/pesticides-in-your-alcohol-study-finds-trace-amounts-of-glyphosate-in-some-beers-wines/

  • The Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks That Won’t Bust Your Diet

    If you want to enjoy a drink but don’t want to crash your diet, here are the best low calorie alcoholic choices,

    1. Vodka – vodka or tequila generally have a low calorie count and a low amount of sugar and zero carbs. Mix it with ice and water or sparkling water to keep the calories down.

    2. Dry white wine with low alcohol content – high-alcohol and sweet wine will have more calories than a dry, low-alcohol wine.

    3. Light beer – a lighter beer usually has around 98 calories, making it a good low calorie option.

    4. Mojito – Made the right way, a mojito can be low in calories. Make the low calorie version with 30ml of white rum, lime, mint, ice and soda – around 100 calories.

    See more at https://www.bhg.com.au/low-calorie-alcoholic-drinks

  • Figures Show Drop in Wine Price

    The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that wine prices have dropped 1.9 per cent.

    In the last quarter of 2018, there was a 0.1 per cent drop in the price of spirits while the price of beer remained the same.

    While wine increased in price in the 2 previous quarters, the last quarter saw a price drop in wine. Spirits prices rose by 0.3 per cent as well as beer which went up 0.9 per cent.

    The only capital city which reversed the nationwide wine price decrease was Darwin due to the ACT’s minimum pricing policy which was introduced, causing wine prices to rise by 11.5 per cent. Beer went up there by 1.5 per cent.

    Find out more at https://www.theshout.com.au/news/abs-data-highlights-wine-price-drop/

  • The No Alcohol Wine that Mums are Loving

    It looks and tastes like wine but doesn’t have any alcohol and it’s the drink pregnant women are clamoring for.

    An Australian beverage company is producing wines for pregnant women as well as health-conscious people who want to cut down their alcohol intake but want all the benefits of a traditional wine.

    The company produces everything from sparkling roses, chardonnay and even rieslings.

    The Edenvale range uses the same process as wine before the alcohol is removed, retaining the taste and only half the calories of normal wine.

    The company’s owner and director Michael Bright says pregnant women are its biggest customers. He says their wines are high in antioxidants, low in sugar and delivers the ‘real wine’ experience without the alcohol.

    Read more at: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/it-looks-and-tastes-like-wine-and-pregnant-women-are-obsessed/news-story/a70e8b250b9747e75e42ada158d4bd14

  • Drinking Too Much? Here’s What to Do!

    If you’ve noticed you’re drinking a little too much when you’re out for the night or at a social gathering there are some things you can do to rein in your drinking, for your health, safety and reputation.

    It is recommended that we do not exceed 2 standard alcoholic beverages a day but sometimes we can find ourselves drinking a little too much on any one occasion. In this situation we can,

    1. Start to drink slowly. This is important because it helps you drink more mindfully and aware of your drinking. It also helps you recognise your limits.

    2. If you haven’t finished your drink, don’t let the host or your mates pressure you into accepting a new one. You can often lose track of how many you’ve had.

    3. Don’t expect an alcoholic drink to quench your thirst. If you’re thirsty, drink water or juice instead.

    4. Make sure you eat before you drink and alternate one alcoholic drink with one non-alcoholic drink.

    Follow these tips and you’re sure to enjoy your night out way more.

    See more at https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/zest/a-glass-half-full-how-to-avoid-drinking-too-much-alcohol-KB407783