4-12-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS, CWAS*
Liquor Industry Week In Review
Hot dogs and beer: See what $20 buys at the ballpark
Check what $20 Gets you at every park.
http://money.cnn.com/interactive/news/economy/mlb-prices-2014/
Pairing the right wine with your Easter ham
Wine suggestions for Easter Ham
http://northdallasgazette.com/2014/04/06/pairing-the-right-wine-with-your-easter-ham/
Boz Scaggs The Accidental Winemaker INTERVIEW
Boz Scaggs has been quietly evolving from musician to wine-maker over the years
http://www.noise11.com/news/boz-scaggs-the-accidental-winemaker-20140407
WATCH HOW WINE CONSUMPTION RISES OR FALLS IN 50 STATES 1994-2011
Map of USA Changes with Stats from 1994-2011
https://grapecollective.com/articles/wine-consumption-in-50-states
Getting to Grips with the Wine Grapes of Italy
New wine book about all grapes in Italy
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/04/getting-to-grips-with-the-wine-grapes-of-italy
New Coors Light Summer Brew
This limited edition release is a citrus radler (aka Coors Light lager brewed with citrus juice). It’s no surprise with the popularity of the Flavored Malt Beverage / Shandy category that Coors Light would make an entry, and you get to be first to see it. Coors Light Summer Brew will be packaged in 10oz cans and it will have 100 calories in a 10z serving.
Narragansett & Del’s Shandy
That’s right! The famous lemonade maker, Del’s, and Narragansett are teaming up to bring you a great Summer Shandy that truly is sold on merit. This brew will only be around for a limited time!
Disney’s Frozen – “LET IT GO” on Wine Glasses and Pots
Watch the video
Patron Who Didn’t Like Wine Loses Suit Against Retailer
A Manhattan judge has dismissed a fraudulent inducement lawsuit filed against a wine store and its owner by a customer who bought six $12.99 bottles of a wine he didn’t like.
Understanding an Italian Wine List
Wine Folly Blog
Delicious Variations of Gin & Tonic Cocktails
Rather than mixing up just an ordinary Gin & Tonic
A High-End Beer Glass That Makes Your Stouts Taste Better
Spiegelau’s latest brew-specific vessel is precision-engineered for maximum enjoyment when you’re drinking a stout, thanks to a combination of high-end glass, strategic curves, and the inherent deliciousness of beer itself.
http://www.wired.com/2014/04/spiegelau-stout-glass/
Displaying beer alcohol content now legal in Maine
It’s now legal for bars and breweries in Maine to publicly display the alcohol content of their beer.
Flag Hill’s(NH) Karner Blue Gin scores with Wine Enthusiast
The newest product released by Flag Hill Distillery
We have MANY Flag Hill Products in stock!
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140409/GJBUSINESS_01/140409424/-1/FOSNEWS0415
Beer, Wine Bills Backed By Farm Breweries And Wineries, But Not Liquor Industry In RI
Right now, in Rhode Island you pretty much have to go to a liquor store to stock up on beer for a dinner party. A few bills under consideration in the General Assembly aim to change that
http://ripr.org/post/beer-wine-bills-backed-farm-breweries-and-wineries-not-liquor-industry
Five Myths About Kosher Wines
Five common myths about wines that are Kosher for Passover
http://www.thedailymeal.com/five-myths-about-kosher-wines/4814
PAPER WINE BOTTLE MAKER FOLDS
10th April, 2014 by Lucy Shaw
GreenBottle, maker of the world’s first paper wine bottle, has gone into administration just five months after debuting its first line in the US.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/04/paper-wine-bottle-maker-folds/
Our Easter Food And Wine Pairing Guide
Let Us Help You Find The Perfect Easter Wine!
http://www.franklinliquors.com/Easter.htm
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http://www.franklinliquors.com/SPECIALS.htm
Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Franklin Liquors Wine Room
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Mom’s Time Out Wine Tasting
Join Helium Party Place And Franklin Liquors
Helium Party Place & Franklin Liquors for a night out just for mom! Grab your best mom friend and come to our wine tasting and enjoy other treats that we have in store!
Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
RSVP Event Limited to 20
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moms-time-out-tickets-11096380573
ESBE Designs and Wine Tasting
Join ESB Jewelry Designs And Franklin Liquors
esbe Designs is a trendy new jewelry company created by Sara Blaine.
Joanie Neenan will tell you all about the jewelry and we will talk and taste wine.
This is an RSVP event limited to 20 Guests
May 8th 7pm
Franklin Liquors Wine Room
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/176008992/
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