Podcasts about tobacco tax

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 289 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Beyond the Bottle Episode Focus: Unveiling the realities of the wine industry, from mass production to packaging and closures. Breaking Free from the Mass-Produced Maze Kim and Mark kick off the show by urging listeners to reconsider their reliance on mass-produced wines. They define "mass-produced" wines They discuss the common pricing range for these wines, typically falling within the budget-friendly bracket, but highlight the trade-offs in flavor complexity and overall experience. The hosts emphasize the importance of seeking out smaller producers and unique wines for a more rewarding journey into the world of wine. California's Bulk Wine Blues The conversation shifts to the current state of California's bulk wine market. Kim and Mark delve into the reasons why there's a lack of demand for California's bulk wine. They discuss oversupply, changing consumer preferences, and the impact of global competition on the market. TTB & America's Grape Variety Shortage: A Regulatory Tale The hosts explore the fascinating and often complex world of wine regulations, focusing on the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). They discuss how these regulations have contributed to the current grape variety shortage in America. Glass Matters: Imported vs. US Wine Bottles The focus moves to the often-overlooked aspect of wine packaging: glass bottles. Kim and Mark compare and contrast imported and US-made wine bottles, discussing environmental impact. Cork vs. Screw Cap: What Is Best For A Brand The episode concludes with a debate on cork versus screw cap closures. Kim and Mark discuss the traditional appeal of cork, its potential for aging, and the risk of cork taint. They then explore the benefits of screw caps. They provide tips on why consumers should consider purchasing screw cap wines for everyday enjoyment, and the impact of modern screw cap technology. Cheers Kim and Mark

Tax revenues from tobacco have hit 15-year lows in Australia, amid concerns that smokers are turning to the black market for cigarettes.

Labor is cracking down on the illicit tobacco trade in a big way – and it comes at a cost to the budget’s bottom line. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet in collaboration with Claire Harvey, and it’s edited by Josh Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tax on tobacco has long seemed like a great idea, at least to the politicians who put them in place. It would deter smokers. And raise revenue at the same time. What could possibly go wrong?Lately, a lot. Because gangland warfare over illegal tobacco has been ramping up in Victoria. In February, an innocent young woman was killed, after becoming trapped inside a townhouse targeted in a firebombing attack.Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright, on whether these unintended consequences will pressure the government to reduce its tobacco tax. And whether it can crack down on the illegal market, and the violence.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tax on tobacco has long seemed like a great idea, at least to the politicians who put them in place. It would deter smokers. And raise revenue at the same time. What could possibly go wrong?Lately, a lot. Because gangland warfare over illegal tobacco has been ramping up in Victoria. In February, an innocent young woman was killed, after becoming trapped inside a townhouse targeted in a firebombing attack.Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright, on whether these unintended consequences will pressure the government to reduce its tobacco tax. And whether it can crack down on the illegal market, and the violence.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that beer, wine, and spirits can contain allergens like wheat, nuts, or even milk—and that most bottles don't disclose this information? Consumers are often left guessing with no mandatory labeling for allergens or ingredients, putting health and safety at risk.    This week, I'm discussing transparency in alcohol labeling with Eva Greenthal, Senior Policy Scientist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Eva has been leading the charge to ensure that what's in your glass is as clear as what's on your plate.    Eva will explain why mandatory allergen and ingredient labels on alcoholic beverages are long overdue. We'll also examine how the lack of transparency impacts food-allergic individuals, unpack the proposed regulations from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and explore how these changes could reshape how we drink and shop for alcohol.    If you've ever questioned what's really in your glass—or how we can create safer and more inclusive dining experiences—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Together, let's raise awareness and raise the bar for transparency! 

Exploring the wine, grapes and regions of the Mitten State. What pairs best with a wet burrito, and what does a Cadillac have to do with any of this? Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas#Michigan Detroit Historical Society - Encyclopedia of Detroit: The Founding of Detroit https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/founding-detroit Food and Wine: The Best Michigan Wineries to Visit (16 February 2023) https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-regions/amazing-michigan-wineries The Free Library: Back to the future: A historical viticulture perspective on the Michigan grape industry Vanderweide, J., Sabbatini, P., Howell, G. S.(2017), (Wines and Vines, June, 61–4) https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Back+to+the+future:+a+historical+viticulture+perspective+on+the...-a0497730125 History Today: The Founding of Detroit, Cavendish, R. (7 July 2001) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/founding-detroit Local Difference: What's Your Michigan AVA? Butler, C. (1 May 2023) https://www.localdifference.org/blog/whats-your-ava/?t&utm_source=perplexity Michigan Beach: 31 Famous Michigan Foods: What Food is Michigan Known for? Halpin, J. (21 September 2023) https://mymichiganbeach.com/michigan-food/ Michigan Wine Country: About Michigan Wine Country https://michiganwinecountry.com/about-us/ Michigan Wine Country: The History of Michigan Wine, Schreiber, L. (23 May 2023) https://michiganwinecountry.com/features/the-history-of-michigan-wine/ Michigan Wine Country: Michigan's Five AVAs https://www.michigan.org/wineries Pure Michigan: Wineries - Taste Pure Michigan in Every Sip https://www.michigan.org/wineries Wine Business Monthly: Review of the Industry - 11,691 Wineries - U.S. Winery Growth Remains Positive, Adams, A. (1 February 2023) https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/265974 Wine Tourism: Michigan Wine Region https://www.winetourism.com/wine-appellation/michigan/?t&utm_source=perplexity Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S9E3 Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E6: Virginia and America's Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6 S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2 S18E1: Finger Lakes Wine Fun https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s18e1-finger-lakes-wine-fun   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

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A sail on the Finger Lakes of New York focusing on the lakes, wine regions and grapes. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Online Reading Room, Finger Lakes, Final Rule (T.D. ATF-113), Federal Register Volume 47, Number 170, pp. 38516 - 38519, (1 September 1982) https://www.ttb.gov/media/68769/download?inline Britannica: Finger Lakes (22 November 2024) https://www.britannica.com/place/Finger-Lakes Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail: https://www.canandaigualakewinetrail.com Cayuga Lake Wine Trail: https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/about Decanter: New York State of Fizz: The Sparkling Wines of New York (24 October 2022) https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/new-york-state-of-fizz-the-sparkling-wines-of-ny-490443/ Finger Lakes: https://www.fingerlakes.com/wine/ Finger Lakes Wine Society: French Hybrid Grapes https://www.fingerlakeswinesociety.com/grapes/hybrid.html Keuka Wine Trail: https://www.keukawinetrail.com New York Wine and Grape Foundation: 2024 Vineyard Report https://newyorkwines.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APPROVED_NYWGF-SurveySummaryReport_DIGITAL.pdf New York Wines: https://newyorkwines.org Seneca Lake Wine: https://senecalakewine.com Tasting Table: The Beginner's Guide to Wine in the Fingerlakes, Maxwell, S. (11 November 2024) https://www.tastingtable.com/1707140/beginners-guide-finger-lakes-wine/ United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geology of the New York Region https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/geology-new-york-region Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E6: Virginia and America's Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

This Day in Legal History: Alcohol Control Administration CreatedOn December 4, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Federal Alcohol Control Administration (FACA) by executive order, a pivotal moment in the transition away from Prohibition. This action came under the National Industrial Recovery Act, as part of Roosevelt's broader New Deal agenda aimed at economic recovery. FACA was designed to regulate the burgeoning alcohol industry, which was reemerging after years of prohibition, ensuring it operated within fair competition guidelines. The administration focused on creating voluntary codes for brewers, distillers, and wineries to prevent monopolistic practices and maintain equitable market conditions.FACA's creation coincided with the formal repeal of Prohibition under the 21st Amendment, which took effect later that month. However, the agency's lifespan was short-lived. By August 1935, it was replaced by the Federal Alcohol Administration (FAA) through new legislation. The FAA consolidated alcohol regulation within the Treasury Department, laying the groundwork for modern alcohol oversight. Today, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), a successor to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), continues to fulfill the regulatory role first envisioned by FACA. The establishment and swift evolution of alcohol regulation reflect the complexities of ending Prohibition and integrating alcohol back into the economy under federal oversight.A federal judge in California dismissed Hunter Biden's tax case but criticized the presidential pardon issued by President Joe Biden. Judge Mark C. Scarsi expressed skepticism about the validity of the pardon, noting that it was supported only by a press release and could be interpreted as covering actions beyond its signing date. He questioned the argument that the charges against Hunter were politically motivated, highlighting that the investigation was conducted under the supervision of the President's own Department of Justice.The judge also pointed out inconsistencies in statements by the President, who claimed his son was treated unfairly compared to others with similar tax issues. However, Hunter Biden had admitted to evading taxes while sober, contrary to claims of addiction-related leniency. Despite these critiques, Scarsi determined that the part of the pardon covering Hunter's past conduct required dismissal of the charges in his Los Angeles tax case. The case underscores the legal and political complexities surrounding Hunter Biden's prosecution and the implications of presidential pardons.Judge Slams Hunter Biden Pardon but Tosses California Tax CaseCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong issued a warning to law firms that hiring former government officials involved in crypto enforcement could result in losing Coinbase as a client. In a Dec. 2 post, Armstrong criticized Milbank LLP for hiring Gurbir Grewal, the former SEC enforcement director who led numerous actions against crypto companies, including Coinbase. Armstrong called this move a mistake, stating Coinbase would never work with Milbank as long as Grewal was there.Paul Grewal, Coinbase's general counsel, supported Armstrong's stance, emphasizing the importance of holding former government lawyers accountable for their actions while in office. He hoped the statement would spark a broader conversation about the “revolving door” between Washington and private law firms. Armstrong's post aims to influence firms not yet on Coinbase's roster to consider the implications of their hiring choices. At a legal panel, Gurbir Grewal defended his actions at the SEC, denying any bias against the crypto industry but acknowledging frustrations with the agency's strict enforcement. Legal experts noted that public ultimatums like Armstrong's are rare, though private client concerns about hiring conflicts are common. Coinbase continues to navigate regulatory tensions, having been charged by the SEC in June 2023 for operating without proper registration and filing its own legal challenges against the agency.Coinbase CEO Threatens Law Firms Over Government Hires (1)A federal court in Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires U.S. businesses to report their beneficial owners to the Treasury Department. Judge Amos L. Mazzant III ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, including a firearms retailer and the Libertarian Party of Mississippi, who argued that the law exceeded Congress's constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause by targeting all incorporated entities, even those not engaged in commercial activity.The CTA aimed to combat anonymous shell companies and deter financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing. However, Judge Mazzant criticized the law as a "quasi-Orwellian statute" that oversteps constitutional limits, asserting that Congress cannot mandate such disclosures solely for law enforcement purposes. He emphasized that the act does not directly regulate commerce, undermining its constitutional basis.The injunction affects an estimated 32.6 million businesses required to comply by 2025. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the ruling. The plaintiffs were represented by S|L Law PLLC and the Center for Individual Rights in the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland.Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide by Texas CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pivotal case on the rights of transgender minors, focusing on a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 18. The Biden administration argues that the law violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause by discriminating based on sex and transgender status. This case represents a critical examination of individual rights and the role of government in regulating personal healthcare decisions.Tennessee defends the law as a measure to protect minors from what it calls "risky and unproven" medical treatments, citing international debates and instances of treatment regret. However, major medical associations counter that gender-affirming care is effective and can be life-saving for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, which is linked to higher suicide rates if untreated.The law has significant consequences for families like that of plaintiff Brian Williams, whose 16-year-old transgender child depends on this care to thrive. Advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal, argue that the law unjustly targets vulnerable youth, while Tennessee officials claim it safeguards children.The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, will decide on the legality of this ban by June. This decision could set a precedent for similar laws in 23 other states, highlighting critical questions about equality and healthcare access for transgender individuals.US Supreme Court set to hear major transgender rights case | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Advice received by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said big tobacco company Philip Morris would benefit the most from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products. New documents obtained under the Official Information Act show Treasury officials also warned the products were toxic and more harmful than vaping. Despite the warning, the associate health minister claimed she received contrary "independent" advice and went ahead with a 50 percent excise tax cut. Labour's Health Spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said could damage health and were more harmful than vaping. Documents released by Treasury under the Official Information Act also said cutting the excise tax on HTPs may give a commercial advantage to Philip Morris as the monopoly provider. Guyon Espiner has the story and spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government has set aside $216 million it says it might need to pay for tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products - a market heavily dominated in New Zealand by tobacco giant Philip Morris. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Control states can feel like a weighty subject. They're one of the main reasons that the U.S.  should be taken as fifty individual markets as opposed to a unified entity. But with the right context and know-how, making sales in these states won't seem like such a large hurdle.  On this episode of the Park Street Insider Podcast, Ashley Glickman, Executive Vice President of National Sales at Westward Whiskey, offers a supplier perspective on making sales in control states. She'll break down three models for how control states regulate retailers and describe how each impacts the selling dynamics for brands off-premise. She'll go into listing criteria, product placement dynamics, and various sales approaches. In this episode you'll hear from:Ashley Glickman, Executive Vice President-National Sales, Westward Whiskey Mentioned in this episode:Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade BureauWestward WhiskeyLearn More About Park StreetSign up for our Daily Industry Newsletter.Sign Up for our Monthly Newsletter.Check out Park Street's Guide to Getting Started in the U.S. MarketFollow us for more industry insights onLinkedIn FacebookTwitterInstagram

Exploring the history, region & wines of Chablis. The real Chablis. In France. Resources from this episode: Books: Burgundy and its Wines, Faith, N. (2002) The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance [Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.24 - Generic, semi-generic, and non-generic designations of geographic significance https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.24 Le Bourguignon: Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois https://www.le-bourguignon.fr/fr/content/49-chablis-auxerre Brittanica: Kimmeridgian Stage - Stratigraphy, Tang, C.M., https://www.britannica.com/science/Kimmeridgian-Stage Chablis Wines: https://www.chablis-wines.com INAO: Cahier des Charges de l'appellation d'origine contrôlée «Chablis» https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNOCDCChablis.pdf The Laurel of Asheville: What Happened to Chablis? Trippi, G. (2019) https://thelaurelofasheville.com/lifestyle/breweries/what-happened-to-chablis/ Wine Enthusiast: Chablis - Why Chablis is the Purest Chardonnay, Voss, R. (4 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/chablis-the-purest-chardonnay/ Wine Spectator: Ask Dr. Vinny - (7 Dec 2011) https://video.winespectator.com/articles/what-does-the-term-chablis-on-a-wine-label-actually-mean-46130 Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

The opposition's demanding to know if the tobacco industry is behind the documents the Associate Health Minister sent to officials suggesting a freeze on tobacco tax. Casey Costello has been under increasing pressure since she told RNZ she had not specifically sought advice on freezing the tax, when she had. The papers also say that nicotine is as harmful as caffeine and that the tobacco industry is on its knees. The Minister won't say who wrote the documents, and Labour is calling for her to resign. She declined to come on the programme. RNZ investigative journalist Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

Health experts are outraged at a minister's proposal to bring in a three year freeze on tobacco excise tax. Associate health minister Casey Costello has sought advice on a three year freeze on the inflation adjusted tax on smoking tobacco products. The minister says the tax affects addicted smokers who can come from lower socio economic backgrounds. An anti-smoking advocacy group wants her to be stripped of her health duties altogether. Jordan Dunn has the story.

Public health campaigners want the Associate Minister stripped of her portfolio, after revelations she's investigating freezing increases to tobacco tax. Casey Costello has asked the Ministry of Health for advice on a three-year freeze on inflation-related tax increases for smoked tobacco products. Māori public health group Hāpai te Hauora spokesperson Leitu Tufuga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

What the heck is the Associate Health Minister doing floating the idea of a freeze on cigarette tax increases?  We know the ongoing hikes in tobacco excise duty have done the job, smoking is right down and only about 8% of us are now daily smokers.  Tax has essentially priced us out of smoking, they're a couple of dollars a pop these days.  Now, the coalition dropped a shocker on us with respect to smoking before Christmas, when it ditched that world-leading legislation which would have banned anyone born after 2008 from ever being able to buy tobacco.  It also abandoned the move to cut the number of tobacco outlets and reduce nicotine content.  All of those, you'd have hoped, would have helped create an environment in which, slowly but surely, New Zealand would evolve into a nation of non-smokers.  And as I said at the time: what an achievement that would have been.  Not that I have anything at all against smokers. It's a personal choice, but it costs you and there's no excuse for not knowing about the health risks.   But I do know what it's like to be addicted to a harmful substance and the tortures of trying to get off nicotine.  So, I feel strongly that if we can spare the next generation from that and everything else that goes with smoking, it's the right thing to do.  So, back to the Associate Health Minister —Casey Costello— and her sniffing around for information that would support a three-year freeze on tobacco tax hikes.  The job of the Health Ministry and of its Minister and Associate Ministers is to manage the health system, it's not meant to concern itself with taxation or excise duties.  It gives the impression that the Associate Minister doesn't recognise the taxes are good for the nation's overall health.  And worse, it gives the impression the Associate Minister cares more for the tobacco trade, than she does for health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For the record, New Zealand doesn't have a minister for the tobacco industry. Or does it?  The Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello is being labelled by some as the Minister for the Tobacco Industry, based on a proposal that's yet to be confirmed by Casey Costello, that she wants to see a 3-year freeze on the tobacco tax.  What this means is that cigarettes would be insulated from the full impact of inflation under a proposal from the New Zealand First Associate Health Minister.  At the moment, tobacco excise is increased each year in line with the Consumer Price Index. Apart from gathering a swag of tax, it's a way to encourage smokers to give up.  Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chairperson, Boyd Swinburn has come out all gun's firing and smoking, saying that Casey Costello needs to be stripped of her duties and that she's lost all credibility as an Associate Minister of Health.  After all the work done over the decades to encourage smokers to give up the darts, after all the hard work by previous governments and former iterations of The Ministry of Health, why on earth would you give smokers a tax cut now?  This kind of idiotic, retrospective policy change, ties in quite nicely with this Governments position on ‘Smoke Free New Zealand' by 2025. It's all too hard, so why bother?  Governments have acknowledged that smoking is an important aspect of tax gathering. So where would this government look to recoup the loss on this proposed, preposterous policy?  The Director of Action on Smoking and Health, Ben Youden, also says that this proposal simply doesn't make much sense.  There's a problem here with addiction, I realise that; but it seems that under this proposal, we're just aiding and abetting those on the fags, to keep incinerating precious money that'd be better spent elsewhere.  Smoking related experts say that prices on tobacco need to walk a fine line between deterring smokers and not financially hindering those addicted. Surely Casey Costello can see that all this does is incentivise more smokers to smoke more, for longer.  Costello has also proposed removing the excise tax from smokeless tobacco products, where the tobacco is heated to a vapour rather than burned.  It would appear to me that The Associate Health Minister has completely lost the plot.  If this policy goes ahead there'll be more outrage from those healthcare professionals who deal with smoking related diseases each and every day. What a kick in the toolbox for all of them. What possible motivation could an Associate Health Minister have for such mindless proposal?  I also wonder just how many focus groups Casey Costello held with healthcare professions around the county to get their input on this proposal? I can almost certainly guarantee that the answer to that – will be absolutely none.  No one in their right mind would ever suggest that effectively encouraging more New Zealander's to continue smoking, is ever going to be a good idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know someone that might enjoy this? Please share it.Margie Lehrman is the CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). She has led the organization since 2016.So what is a craft distiller? The ACSA defines one as:* A distillery that values the importance of transparency in distilling, and remains forthcoming regarding their use of ingredients, their distilling location and process, bottling location and process, and aging process.* A distillery that produces fewer than 750,000 gallons annually.* A distillery that directly or indirectly holds an ownership interest of 51% or more of the Distilled Spirit Plant (DSP) license.In this conversation, we discussed the policy initiatives they reviewed with legislators during a recent trip to Capitol Hill (press release) including* The conservation and preservation of White Oak, which is used for the production of many barrels.* Allowing the postal service to transport and deliver spirits to residences in states where that it is already permitted for UPS and FedEx.* Why ACSA supports increased funding the for Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which regulates the industry.* Agritourism and its economic impact on distilleries.We also discussed the STEPUP Foundation, which provides underserved and underrepresented individuals with training, encouragement, and opportunities to enter the craft spirits community through a comprehensive internship program. Check out the ACSA's website, Instagram, and their magazine. Thanks for reading. Keep up for free by subscribing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingcocktails.substack.com

One more beverage from South America to talk about this week, Cachaça, takes us to Brazil. We explore the spirit's history, styles, & some intriguing cultural references to the spirit.  Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Broom, D., (2013) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Rum, Broom, D. (2003) Websites: Advanced Mixology: What is Cachaça? The History of Brazil's National Spirit (20 September 2022) https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/what-is-cachaca  Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): TTB Amends the Distilled Spirits Identity Regulations to Recognize “Cachaça” as a Type of Rum and Distinctnive Product of Brazil, Hogue, T., (22 February 2013) https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/press-releasefy1305-cache-td.pdf CNN: The Story Behind the Spirit of Brazil, Sherriff, L. (16 January 2020), https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cachaca-spirit-brazil/index.html Difford's Guide: 12 June - International Cachaça Day https://www.diffordsguide.com/on-this-day/june/12 Distiller: Cachaça, Aylward, K. (31 August 2020) https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/cachaca/ Institute Brasieiro da Cachaça: História da Cachaça https://ibrac.net/cachaca/1/historia-da-cachaca Code of Federal Regulations: 27 CFR § 5.147 Rum, (2023), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-5/subpart-I/section-5.147 Nossa Cachaça: History of Cachaça https://www.nossacachaca.com/history Novo Fogo: History in a Bottle: September 13th is National Cachaça Day in Brazil. (11 September 2017) https://novofogo.com/september-13th-is-national-cachaca-day-in-brazil/ Smithsonian Magazine: You Know Rum - But What is Cachaça? Geiling, N. (30 June 2014) https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cachaca-spirit-brazil/index.html The Spirits Business: The World's Best-Selling Local Spirits, Brooker, A. (22 June 2023) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/06/the-worlds-best-selling-local-spirits/ The Spruce Eats: What is Cachaça? A guide to buying and drinking Cachaça, Graham, C. (7 September 2022) https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-cachaca-760699 Statista: Sugar Production Worldwide in 2022/23, by Leading Country (in million metric tons), Shahbandeh, M. (1 June 2023) https://www.statista.com/statistics/495973/sugar-production-worldwide/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin' bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak  S6E2: A Pisco Party! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e2-a-pisco-party S12E4: Rum: King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4 Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.) Additional Music this Week:
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Smart Acids hosts Andy and Chris welcome back our resident expert of alcohol (the alcohol with two carbons, aka ethanol), Product Director Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, for a quick rundown of the different classifications and regulatory requirements of ethanol products.1:33 - Differences among ethanol classifications 2:00 - Undenatured ethanol2:14 - Specially denatured alcohol 3:30 - Distilled spirits permit4:25 - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB.gov) and SDA formulations5:45 - How Univar Solutions can help you navigate this product market intelSmart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B.About the hosts: Andy Erickson, senior director of product marketing for essential chemicals, and Chris Ernst, senior director of product marketing for solvents, converse with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to manufacturing and markets across industries.Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers, and helping to keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, we offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications.

Back to the roots of where America can trace a good chunk of its booze history. From traditional 'old world' wine grapes to exciting hybrids and styles, Virginia wine is rich in history, variety, and fun when it comes to beverages. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) (last updated 6 July 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-area-ava Britannica: House of Burgesses (n.d.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses Coastal Virginia Mag: What's in an AVA? Marsey, M. (1 January 2023) https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/whats-in-an-ava/ Eater: Vintage America. A Brief History of Wine in America, Baiocchi, T. (3 January 2011) https://www.eater.com/2011/1/3/6703783/vintage-america-a-brief-history-of-wine-in-america National Park Service: The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historic Park Virginia, Chaney, T., Cohen K., Cotton, L.P. (15 July 2002) https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700 Jefferson Vineyards: History - Realizing Jefferson's Dream (n.d.) https://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/About/History JSTOR (The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol 128, no. 3, 2020, pp. 226 - 258): Lord Delaware, First Governor of Virginia, ‘the Poorest Baron of This Kingdom', Rose, E.M. (20200 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926494?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents On the Vine: Appalachian High Country AVA becomes North Carolina's Fifth Official Wine Region (10 April 2017), https://www.onthevinecarolina.com/wines-vines/135/appalachian-high-country-ava-becomes-north-carolinas-fifth-official-wine-region UC Davis (Foundation Plant Services Grapes): Norton https://fps.ucdavis.edu//fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=2872&showmore=yes Virginia Wine: https://www.virginiawine.org/about#history Virginia Wine Guide https://www.virginiawineguide.net Wineries Virginia: A Brief history of Wine in Virginia, Dreyer, K.C. (22 July 2020) https://wineriesvirginia.com/history-of-wine-in-virginia/  Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E3: Meritage: An American Blending Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots S13E4: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

An exploration of bourbon's origins, some crazy history bits, and the whiskey's standing as a uniquely American spirit. This also is probably the most excited a podcast host has ever gotten about corn, so there's that. Resources from this episode: Books: Big Whiskey [Revised Edition], DeVito, C. (2021) Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Society of Wine Educators, Nickles, J. (2020) The History of Bourbon [Audible Edition], Albala, K. (2019) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide, Jackson, M. (2005) The World Atlas of Whisky [2nd Edition], Broom, D. (2014) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Code of Federal Regulations - Title 27, Subchapter A, Part 5, Subpart 5.143 - Whisky https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-5/subpart-I/section-5.143 Atlantic: America's Lost Crops Rewrite the History of Farming, Laskow, S. (1 October 2022) https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/10/agricultural-revolution-is-wrong-corn-cultivation-lost-crops/671587/ Britannica: Corn (6 June 2023) https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant The Bourbon Review: The Taft Decision, Veach, M. Edison, B. (17 February 2014) https://www.gobourbon.com/the-taft-decision/ Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS): Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month This September, Quinn, M. (14 September 2020) https://www.distilledspirits.org/news/celebrate-national-bourbon-heritage-month-this-september/ Distillery Trail: Bottled in Bond Act Signed Into Law March 3, 1897 - The Law Explained by Fred Minnick & Bernie Lubbers [video], (3 March 2018) https://www.distillerytrail.com/blog/bottled-in-bond-act-signed-into-law-march-3-1897-the-law-explained-by-fred-bernie-video/ Food and Wine: Which Type of Corn Makes the Best Whiskey? Kuta, S. (10 February 2020) https://www.foodandwine.com/news/the-perfect-corn-variety-for-whiskey-doesnt-exi Grapes and Grains: Bourbon - a Symbol of American History and Culture, Morais, R. (28 April 2017) https://www.grapesandgrains.org/2017/04/bourbon-symbol-of-american-history-and-culture.html History: The Whiskey Ring and America's First Special Prosecutor, Pruitt, S., (Updated 1 June 2023) https://www.history.com/news/the-whiskey-ring-and-americas-first-special-prosecutor Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700 Liquor.com: What is Bourbon? A guide to America's Original Whisky, Morgan, A. (20 March 2023) https://www.liquor.com/bourbon-whiskey-guide-7369244  Liquor Laboratory: Why is Bourbon Called Bourbon? The origins (2023 Updated), Martin, L. (8 May 2022) https://liquorlaboratory.com/why-is-bourbon-called-bourbon/#How_Bourbon_Got_Its_Name Natural Agricultural Library (U.S. Department of Agriculture): Popcorn https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/popcorn/early-history Salon: When it Comes to Making Bourbon, Why is Corn so Important?, Stevens, A. (24 August 2022) https://www.salon.com/2022/08/24/when-it-comes-to-making-bourbon-why-is-corn-so-important/ Science News: Corn Domestication Took Some Unexpected Twists and Turns, Bower, B. (13 December 2018) https://www.sciencenews.org/article/corn-domestication-process-long-complicated Smithsonian Magazine, Where Bourbon Really Got Its Name and More Tips on America's Native Spirit, Kiniry, L. (13 June 2013) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/where-bourbon-really-got-its-name-and-more-tips-on-americas-native-spirit-145879/ University of Utah, Genetic Science Learning Center: Evolution of Corn, https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/evolution/corn/   Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S2E3: Apple Brandy - Domestic Happiness https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e3-apple-brandy-domestic-happiness S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin' bout Oak: https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whisky https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak S12E3: Madeira Primer https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/madeira-primer-s12e3 S12E1: Rum: King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4 S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Meritage is a unique American expression of traditional French blends. We explore the history and make-up of Meritage wines. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Agreement Between the United States of America and the European Community on Trade in Wine (10 March 2006) https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/us-eu-wine-agreement.pdf Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Part 12 - Foreign nongeneric names of geographic significance used in the designation of wines https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-12 Los Angeles Times: Wine and the Law - A brief history of U.S. label regulations, Brown, C. (9 April 2008) https://www.latimes.com/style/la-fo-wineside9apr09-story.html Meritage Alliance: https://www.meritagealliance.com/what-is-meritage/ Meritage Alliance: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Meritage (2013) https://www.meritagealliance.com/media/8177/EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MERITAGE.pdf Wine Enthusiast: Meritage [Wine and Ratings] (n.d.) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/varietals/meritage/ Wine Enthusiast: What Do ‘Noble Grapes' Mean in Wine? Barth, J. (15 February 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/ Wine Lover Magazine: Bordeaux's American Cousin - What is Meritage Wine? Hoss, O. (N.d.) https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/bordeaux-american-cousin-what-is-meritage-wine/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.) Additional music this week: ”Fife and Drum”by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick revisit some Nightmares OOOOOooooOOOooOOooOOoOoOoooOOooO. With some additional piping hot takes. Timestamps:Smokin' and Jokin'  NightmaresThis or ThatFlue Cured Forum FolliesClosings __________Don't forget to subscribe/follow  the GPP so you never miss an episode.We want to hear from you! If you have any further questions, comments, or recommendations, send them to show@getpiped.co.__________Follow Get Piped on Instagram. Follow Producer Guy on Instagram.Check out the Get Piped YouTube for more content.Join the Get Piped community Discord here.Support the GPP by joining the Buy a Round ClubCheck out the Get Piped merch store.Subscribe to the Piping Hot Monthlynewsletter.Subscribe to the Briar Report and check out Adam's latest article.For artisan, hand-crafted goods with a touch of geekiness, check out MaheurinBespokeWorks.GPP is created by Adam Floyd (Get Piped)GPP is edited by Nick Masella (ProducerGuy).Music for this episode is from StreamBeats. Support the show

Amador county's history is rooted not only in gold mining but in zinfandel pioneers. This wine region is rich in American spirit, tenaciousness, and the mother lode of award-winning, quality wines.  So here we are: talking about why j'adore (I love) Amador County and its wines, and why we wine lovers should pay more attention to it. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Shenandoah Valley and Amador Wine Country, Wooten, K. and Baxter, R. S. (2008) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas (last updated 15 August 2022) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Map Explorer (29 March 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer Amador Wine Country: Amador Vintner's Association: https://amadorwine.com Deaver Vineyards: A family tradition for over 150 years https://www.deavervineyards.com/Our-Story/Deaver-Family-History New Frontier Wines: Renwood https://www.newfrontierwines.com/Wines/Renwood Sacramento Magazine: Amador's Original Grand-père Vineyard Weekend, Boyle, C. (13 January 2022) https://www.sacmag.com/on-wine-1/amadors-original-grandpere-vineyard-weekend/ San Francisco Eater: California's Sierra Foothills Remain a Land of Opportunity for Winemakers, Bicchieri, P. (26 May 2022) https://sf.eater.com/2022/5/26/23138542/california-sierra-foothills-ava-wine Sierra Vintners: https://sierravintners.com/index.php Signature Wines: D'Agostini: Historic Brand About to be Relaunched, Dunne, M. (4 March 2023) https://signaturewines.us/dagostini-historic-brand-about-to-be-relaunched/ Trinchero Family Estates: Montevina https://www.tfewines.com/our-brands/montevina/ Turley Cellars: Sadie Upton Vineyard Zinfandel https://www.turleywinecellars.com/vinesandwines/sadie-upton-vineyard-zinfandel U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): The Mother Lode System of California, Knopf, A. (1 January 1929) https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0157/report.pdf Western Mining History: Amador County, California Mines https://westernmininghistory.com/mine-county/california/amador/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

The thread of creative spirit, dedication, and good old American grit weaves the tapestry our America's sparkling wine history. More intriguing than we originally thought it would be, the “freedom fizz” story bubbled up a few surprises, improbable characters, and some riotous strands of pop culture. Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance [Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity.] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21 Decanter: New York State of Fizz - The sparkling wines of New York, 24 October, 2022 https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/new-york-state-of-fizz-the-sparkling-wines-of-ny-490443/ Gloria Ferrer: https://www.gloriaferrer.com/our-carneros-winery-story Groovy History: Was Orson Welles Drunk on Paul Masson? These Outtakes Were the First Viral Videos, Shelton, J. (10 May 2019) https://groovyhistory.com/orson-welles-paul-masson-drunk/6 Iron Horse: Harvest Wrap Up and Our Connection to King Charles, Sterling, J. (14 September 2022) https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/harvest-wrap-up-and-our-connection-to-king-charles/ Mountain Winery: https://www.mountainwinery.com/history/ National Park Service (NPS): Paul Masson Winery https://www.nps.gov/places/paul-masson-mountain-winery.htm Schramsberg: History https://www.schramsberg.com/about/history/ Soundcloud: Sandyland (Sandra Bernhard) [SiriusXM Entertainment], Neil Diamond Reveals the Inspiration Behind “Cracklin' Rosie” [interview] https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment/neil-diamond-reveals-the-inspiration-behind-cracklin-rosie U Discover Music: Cracklin' Rosie - The story behind a Neil Diamond Classic, Milano, B. (21 October 2022) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/neil-diamond-cracklin-rosie-feature/ Vinepair: 11 Things you Should Know About Korbel California Champagne, Brown, K. (13 November 2020) https://vinepair.com/articles/korbel-california-champagne-guide/ Wine Spectator: The Father of American Sparkling Wine, Fauchald, N. 28 June 2004 https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-father-of-american-sparkling-wine-2133 Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit-Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat S7E3: Booze Riots & Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)  “Children's Folksong - Yankee Doodle” music by Trygve Larsen (Nesrality) (Content License from Pixabay)

Cigarettes are now more expensive in Singapore after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced that tobacco taxes will increase by 15 per cent during Budget 2023.  The latest tax increase is expected to generate an additional S$100 million in revenue each year. But beyond providing a boost to the economy, will the tax increase help to lower the smoking prevalence in Singapore? Yvette van der Eijk, Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS explains why this tobacco tax model needs to be maintained to make more people kick the habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Friday Feb. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Cigarette and tobacco tax could go up; Mercer & CHOA are helping to fund rural pediatricians; and Savannah is getting a board game

Why is New York trying to kill off cigars?! Unfortunately, even though cigars make such a small portion of tobacco sales overall. Cigars still get lumped into cigarettes, vape etc.  New York State Legislature is introducing another tobacco bill that could increase the tax on cigars in New York state to a minimum of 95% of the wholesale price!!! Currently, cigars are taxed at 75% in New York, already amongst the highest in the nation!!

Thursday on Political Rewind: Under the Gold Dome, Buckhead City is back on the docket. The new proposal includes a surprisingly high salary for the city's leaders. Gov. Brian Kemp is also working to bolster his national profile, rolling out a new website for his PAC and expanding personnel. The panel:  Cody Hall, @CodyHallGA, former communications director to Kemp and partner, Full Focus Communications Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jim Galloway,@JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Rep. Michelle Au, @AuforGA, (D) Johns Creek Friday on Political Rewind: GPB's Donna Lowry joins the show.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - Revisiting MTG's outburst at the State of the Union. 8:00 - The Buckhead City movement is back on the table under the Dome. 16:00 - A sports betting bill has also been introduced. 23:00 - Rep. Michelle Au has introduced an increase on the state's tobacco tax. 31:00 - Kemp has established a new national PAC, hiring new staffers. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Today on the show: Brady retires...again. Tobacco Tax. Worst pavement in Atlanta. Common items you've never owned. Johnny Kielbasa with a Fast Food Review. Plus, we are giving away Seal tickets during #MillennialMatchGame with Randi!!! 4-6:30pm on 95.5 WSB. #preesh

This is the weekly newspaper column.Wine sales statistics 2-1-2023Which of these statements about the wine industry is correct?Demand decreases, the industry faces rocky times. The industry is doing fine, even if volume is down, value is steady. The industry has a rosy future as drinkers switch to higher-priced wine.Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank—a go-to source—says “anyone who says they know what's happening to total sales is fooling themselves.” There simply is no reliable source of wine sales statistics.Wine sales data is a confusing mix of proprietary data, estimates, modeling, and retail sales numbers that do not include key statistics. Each of the most respected data sources report different and incomplete numbers. It all depends on what beans are counted.• Gomberg Fredrikson may be the most comprehensive. It uses a variety of sales and and tax data and modeling. But counting everything is impossible, as they admit, and access to their report is expensive.• Nielsen scans sales data from the country's biggest national and regional retailers. But, whoops, they don't count Trader Joe's and Costco. Nielsen also doesn't include independent groceries, small wine shops, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and on-premise sales. That is a Grand Canyon of missing data.• SipSource gets its numbers from the country's biggest wholesalers. It does not include DTC, smaller wholesalers and importers.• Impact Databank includes modeling and estimates from the company that owns the Wine Spectator. It effectively tracks sales of the country's biggest brands. Misses most of the rest.• Ship Compliant delivers the best look at DTC sales, but that is only a slice of the pie.• Federal and state agencies have some of the best information derived from tax collections. Trouble is, there is input overload. There are 50 states, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, and the Commerce Department. Good luck finding all that and excluding duplications.So, is the U.S. wine industry doing good, treading water, slowly declining, or in trouble? It depends on who is counting and what they are counting. Wine is made by thousands upon thousands of people and sold in thousands and thousands of outlets. Bottom line: nobody really knows. It can drive someone to drink. Maybe wine.Tasting notes• Mateus Dry Rosé 2021: classic beginner pour for Boomers; half century later remains quaffable. $10-11 Link to my review• Cannonball Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020: excellent under-$20 Cali sauv blanc. Vivid citrus, Meyer lemon, lime flavors framed by tangy acidity. $14-15 Link to my reviewLast round: I just ran over one of Snow White's dwarfs. He wasn't Happy. Wine time.This is a reader-supported publication. A paid subscription ($5/month) gives you access to bonus material and complete archives. Opt out at any time.Thank you for reading Gus Clemens on Wine. This post is public so feel free to share it.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  gusclemensonwine.comFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter: @gusclemensLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Balanced Diet Original recipes, curated links about food systems, recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

As part of our series on breweries opening a second location, we have episodes with Mike Doble about opening a second location during an epidemic (episode 48) and recently we launched our episode with Morgan Halska and Ryan Bandy of Indeed Brewing as they share information about opening a 2nd brewery in another state. In this episode we are talking to a brewery that opened a second brewery within their existing brewery. Sorry if I lost you there… It is more of a branding and product differentiation thing and not so much a location thing.  But none the less a second set of branding, licensing, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or TTB approvals, production runs and distribution does have its own unique set of challenges. And, in addition to having 2 breweries in one location they have also taken naming their beers to a new level of fun and creativity.  Beers such as YOLO Is My Strategy, Imperial Murder Hornet is my safe word, Bluegrass Mosh Pit, and A Fine Tapestry Of Profanity. Find a comfortable place to sit, grab a glass of your favorite beer, kick back and relax and listen in as Danielle and Travis chat with Tom Dufek of Young Blood Beer Company and the Saturday Beer Company in Madison, Wisconsin, as he shares information about himself, the Young Blood Beer Company and Saturday Beer Company as well as their unique names and naming process. Cheers!

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 28th, 2022. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

You know him from the long-running FX series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the didn't-run-long-enough series "AP Bio," but what you might not know is that Glenn Howerton made a brief but memorable cameo in one of Dan's favorite scary movies, "The Strangers." This gets discussed herein. As does Glenn's wildly popular podcast, his delicious new whiskey brand (Four Walls), the comedic brilliance of Danny DeVito, insurance scams, failed TV pilots and the fact that Glenn and Dan live down the block from each other. Also on the show, our roving correspondent Brad Japhe weighs in on a new ruling by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) that will formally define American Single Malt whisky. So ya, this one is JAM PACKED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A unique combination of education and experience brought Rachel Martin to launch Oceano Wines with husband and co-proprietor, Kurt Deutsch in 2016. A Virginia native, Martin was present at the inception of what is now considered one of that state's premier wine producers, Boxwood Estate Winery, in 2005. As Executive Vice President of Winery Operations, Martin's job was to oversee all facets of production, sales and marketing of Boxwood's award-winning whites, rosés and Bordeaux-style red blends. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston/Tufts University), Martin decided to make her love of wine a full-time vocation. She parlayed a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Napa Valley College into a spot in the prestigious Sensory Evaluation program at the University of Bordeaux School of Enology. And from there, Martin ushered in the very first wines at Boxwood, located in Middleburg, a bucolic area previously better known for horses than vines. Appreciating the distinctiveness of Middleburg's terroir, Martin spearheaded the move toward securing a coveted American Viticultural Area designation from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the federal agency charged with evaluating the merits of all such applications. The petition she authored on behalf of the region was approved in 2012, making Middleburg Virginia the state's seventh AVA. Martin's forward thinking led directly to Middleburg having its own wine identity separate from the more generic Virginia designation, making her well suited to again start from scratch with Oceano Wines. None other than the esteemed author Jancis Robinson noted Martin's marketing savvy in her book “American Wine.” Martin is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier International New York and Washington, D.C chapters and was the first woman to be inducted into the District of Columbia chapter of the International Wine & Food Society. A founding board member, she is also closely involved with the beverage/culinary aspects of the annual Middleburg Film Festival.  Hear her here.

Even chocolate companies and wineries need toxicologists. Alexandria G. Lau, ToxStrategies Inc., has worked for both and shares her experiences with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner. They also discuss the research and development that goes into new food products and how toxicologists play a role in food safety.About the GuestAlexandria G. Lau, PhD, DABT, ToxStrategies Inc., is a toxicologist with a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry. She has extensive knowledge of global regulations related to consumer products, including pesticides (US Environmental Protection Agency), food and packaging (US Food and Drug Administration, European Food Safety Authority), and alcoholic beverages (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau).  Working for a prominent vineyard/winery, Dr. Lau managed the company's global quality and food safety efforts, decreasing pesticide use and overseeing growers and vintners to ensure global regulatory compliance and supply chain flexibility. For a major food product manufacturer, she managed a large portfolio of products and food safety initiatives, developing and maintaining global policies, standards, and programs for everything from contaminant/allergen management to labeling and stakeholder communication. Dr. Lau also served at a senior level for a global manufacturer of consumer products, working in safety assessment and regulatory toxicology to support development of pest control products, ensuring regulatory compliance that included California Proposition 65. Dr. Lau earned her PhD in toxicology and pharmacology from the University of Arizona, Tucson. She maintains a current and robust body of expertise through frequent continuing education and participation in professional associations and scientific conferences. She is often an invited speaker for association and industry events, and she has published extensively in the scientific literature. She also serves as an invited reviewer for the journals Toxicology Research and Application and Toxicological Sciences.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is scrutinizing sports sponsorships struck by bev-alc producers and distributors. How can brewers play in this space without running afoul of the government agency? McDermott Will & Emery's Alva Mather and Nichole Shustack offer their opinions on the Brewbound Podcast.

Today is I'm drinking a Free Spirit DIPA by Green Empire Brewing https://www.gebrew.com/product/free-spirit-dipa/97 A collaBEERation is out now - Lawsons Finest Liquids has just released Maple Brown Ale! It was brewed in collaboration with Whistle Pig of Shoreham, VT. It's made with Vermont maple syrup from Purinton Maple Farm of Huntington, VT, and aged in WhistlePig Rye Whiskey barrels. It's in their Retail Store and Taproom right now and distribution soon https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/beer/maple-brown-ale-aged-in-whistlepig-rye-whiskey-barrels/ Another interesting collab, though one I'm less likely to drink - Boston Beer's “Green Rebel Brewing Company” has teamed up with PepsiCo to release Hard Mountain Dew in Baja Blast and Watermelon flavors. It's got zero sugar, 5% ABV, and 100 calories per 12 ounces. It will be available in 12-ounce and 24-ounce cans - no word yet on a release date, but is it fair to say it's too soon? https://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/2021/11/boston-beer-pepsico-adding-hard-mtn-dew.html Some interesting facts I learned about Cider… Cider is federally regulated as wine and, thanks to the Wine industry ciders have the right to sell direct-to-consumer. Also, Ciders under 7% ABV are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and face less labeling and packaging restrictions than ciders over 7% ABV, which are regulated by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Cider over 7% ABV can't use vintage dating to delineate the impact of the season on an apple's harvest and resulting cider. And, the last one, Ciders made with any non-apple/non-pear fruits are regulated as fruit wine - which has a whole different set of regulations. Get the full story on https://www.ciderculture.com/legality-of-hard-cider/ Find out more about your host The Real Voice - Mel Allen. He's a working voice over talent and you can check out voice over samples and demos at https://therealvoice.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support

A growing number of American craft distillers are exploring a whiskey category that is not (yet) officially recognized by the federal government. The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, which is more than 170 distilleries strong, hopes to change that. The group has proposed a standard of identity for the category, and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently announced that the matter will be addressed in its upcoming spring unified agenda. Steve Hawley of Westland Distillery in Seattle is one of the commission's founders and its president. In the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast, Hawley discussed the commission's efforts to establish and protect the category across the globe. He also talked about common misconceptions about the category, as well as future opportunities for craft distillers making American single malt.

This week we toast it up with Coach G of Sweat DC and discuss how he got started and what you can do during quarantine to stay active. Then we caught up with Coviello Salines, Founder and Creator of Amour Genève, a blue wine that is organically blue!!! This wine will blow your mind! MEET COACH G Coach G has has over 15 years expe­ri­ence in the exer­cise sports science field includ­ing a Bachelors of Science in Sports Med­i­cine from the Uni­ver­sity of North Car­olina Chapel Hill and a Masters of Science in Exer­cise and Health Pro­mo­tion from Cal U Pennsylvania. He also holds var­i­ous high level cer­ti­fi­ca­tions such as Strength and Con­di­tion­ing Spe­cial­ist, NASM Per­for­mance Enhancement Spe­cial­ist, Spe­cial­ist in Speed and Explo­sion, and an Advanced Exer­cise Nutri­tion Cer­tifi­cate from Human Kinet­ics. After holding a corporate position as Director of Sports Medicine at Bowie State University, he decided to follow his dreams of living abroad, and changing lives. In 2009 he moved to Rome, Italy and while playing pro basketball started training foreign service workers inside the US Embassy, which eventually led to opening Rome's first English speaking fitness company. After Italy, he decided to return back to Washington, DC, and continue his calling of helping people change their lives through healthy living, positive thinking, and fitness. ABOUT COVIELLO SALINES Coviello Salinès knows he's on to something big. His product and brand, Amour Genève, is more than just wine with an “electric blue” hue. It is an inspiration for those dreamers to keep going. His work is a gleam of hope in the midst of tragedy. He has taken first place by creating something the world has never seen. Coviello's parents migrated from the Caribbean to the South Bronx, where he spent much of his early childhood. “They were rarely home,” he says. “They worked around the clock to provide us the life they never had.” His dad was a serviceman. His mom, a correctional nurse at Bellevue Hospital. When his father had the time, he used it to teach young Coviello the wonders of Neurology. He wanted his son to become a neurologist or neuroscientist. “He wanted me to be like the early Ben Carson, so he would bring home large brain books for me to study,” he says. One of Coviello's proudest moments was the day the European Union and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) sent him a letter of clarification for his formula. “It was a validation of what my father would always try to put into my head,” he says. “When I was young, I didn't understand it. Now I see that this is all bigger than me.” ABOUT AMOUR GENÈVE Amour Genève is an exclusive, one of a kind product. After having caused a sensation in Paris, Madrid, and London, this innovative product is now available in the United States. Aroma of a spring rain in a floral, citrus fruit garden allows a joyful and pleasant experience before tasting. Delightful light body with a crisp and refreshing balance. Notes of white peach, grapefruit, and citrus fruit with subtle minerality, which transitions into a smooth finish, allowing you to enjoy every sip. Pair with seafood, lean chicken, gourmet meats and cheese, light salads. PURCHASE A BOTTLE…. OR CASE Head to https://www.amourbluforever.com/buyblue and use our code #rosehour for 15% off your purchase! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/support

In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the craft beer industry. John joins us and provides an update on Trek Brewing and some insight on his experiences with the Tax and Trade Bureau. Plus we check out our 2018 Year In Beer check-in summary from Untappd. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first full line of style-specific plastic beer cups for people on the go. Whether hanging out on the beach or by the pool, or hiking the wilderness, or even enjoying some boating, B Cups are great for any place you can't use standard glassware.Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit after they spend $25If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft, interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show.You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:North High Break on ThroughAdroit Theory Evangelion II: Lilith (Ghost 679)New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Liquid Paradise IPA7th Sun Sugar BritchesAlesmith Old NumbskullHoppin Frog TORIS the TyrantLawson's Finest Liquids Double SunshineTreehouse Brewing HurricaneHomestead Barrel Aged BisonDeschutes The Abyss 2015 Imp StoutHeretic Incubus Imp StoutBrewery Ommegang Game of Thrones: Mother of Dragons

Today on Crosscurrents: San Francisco will decide whether or not to raise a tobacco tax. Lit-junkie and founder of Quiet Lightening, Evan Karp. The mystery of San Francisco's Maltese Falcon.

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum is joined by colleague Stephanie Lecci and St. Louis American reporter Rebecca Rivas. The trio welcomed state Rep. Courtney Curtis to the show for the first time.