Liquor Industry News/Links
04-25-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
TWO EXCITING ANNOUCEMENTS!!
We have great news for you!
We are partnering with ScanKart to bring Franklin Liquors to your phone. SIGNUP to get early access
http://franklinliquors.scankart.com
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Wines
New Craft Beers
Wines In Our Dispenser
Quini Reviewed Wines
Adult Education Wines
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
http://franklinliquors.scankart.com
Guess what’s happening this June in Franklin?
A small business scavenger hunt of course!
The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will
include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt.
The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses.
More to come on this event in coming weeks!
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Beer Made With Sewage Water
Sangria
Fat In Wine
AND MORE!
How to plan a stress-free trip to the wine country
Here are a couple of guidelines
The Italian Wine Country You’ve Probably Never Heard About
The wines of Franciacorta are not widely imported in America.
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-italian-wine-country-youve-probably-never-116647031957.html
SEWAGE BEER GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD
A group of American home brewers has been given the green light to create beer brewed using recycled sewage water.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/sewerage-beer-given-the-go-ahead/
PAIRING HERBS WITH WINE
Exploring California’s Bold Pinot Noir
Wine Review: Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/dining/wine-review-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir.html?_r=1
10 Reasons Why Wine is Better Than Sex
Here are a few reasons why…
FDA guidelines will soon require calorie count on wine
The new nationwide rules only apply to chain restaurants and bars with at least 20 locations.
http://kdvr.com/2015/04/18/fda-guidelines-will-soon-require-calorie-count-on-wine/
Finding dependable advice on wine
Buying wine at a grocery store or even a neighborhood wine shop can be frustrating for a number of reasons.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/3816890-181/berger-finding-dependable-advice-on?page=1
Pairing: beer & a Southern spread
Fixin’ to chow down a Southern-style supper? Skip the sweet tea and bring the beer.
http://draftmag.com/pairing-beer-a-southern-spread/
Sangria for Wine Lovers
For wine lovers, here are some suggestions for getting into the sangria groove, based on wine type.
TTB Proposes Three New AVAs: Lewis-Clark Valley, Eagle Foothills, and Lamorinda
TTB is accepting comments through June 15, 2015 on three proposed American Viticultural Areas
BIG BOTTOM DISTILLING LAUNCHES OAK-AGED VODKA
Working with Bull Run Distilling and Indio Spirits and Distillery, Big Bottom has launched its Starka Vodka as part of the collaborative Oregon Starka Project.
Wine on Tap is the Green Thing to Do This Earth Day
Ordering a glass of wine on tap is the green thing to do this Earth Day.
http://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataid=149912
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ SINGLE MALT GLASS CLOSURES CREATED
Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has launched the world’s first single malt whiskies featuring “experimental” glass closures.
Certified Sommelier Mike Ward Launches Website to Pair Wine with People
Designed to help people find a wine they appreciate, pair that wine with food, and help them enjoy that wine to the fullest,
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2015/04/16/mike-ward-launches-wardonwinecom/
Strongbow Introduces Variety Pack
Launching at retail in March 2015, the Strongbow Variety Pack will be available in 12-pack bottle formats that includes three of each of the four distinct Strongbow flavors
New Anew Wines
Washington state’s Chateau Ste. Michelle is adding two new offerings to its Anew Wines offshoot, a Pinot Grigio and Rose. The 2014 Anew Pinot Grigio is sourced from Washington’s Yakima Valley, while the 2014 Anew Rose is made from a Columbia Valley-sourced blend of Syrah and Sangiovese. Anew, which was founded in 2013, also offers a Riesling. All three wines are available nationally in custom-made bottles with screw cap closures for about $12.
New Gansett NOW IN STOCK
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is launching Innsmouth Olde Ale as the second installment in its Lovecraft Series of limited edition beers. The English-style Olde Ale was created in collaboration with New England-based Revival Brewing Company and draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Shadow Over Innsmouth,” with a label design created by Rhode Island artist Jason C. Eckhardt. It’s brewed with Two-Row Pale, Crystal, Cara, Dark Munich and Chocolate malts with Chocolate rye and finished with Summit and East Kent Goldings hops. Innsmouth Olde Ale (7% abv) is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for about $11-$12 throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Portland, Oregon.
5 Tips on How to Go Wine Tasting (With Kids)
Here are a few tips to help you moms and dads to still get your drink on
http://thedrunkencyclist.com/2015/04/22/5-tips-on-how-to-go-wine-tasting-with-kids/
The head of China’s biggest wine brand admits its wines are terrible
Ning Gaoning, the chairman of Cofco, the state-owned grain company that operates China’s biggest wine producer, told a conference in Switzerland what Chinese oenophiles have long known: its wines are “not very good”
http://qz.com/388633/the-head-of-chinas-biggest-wine-brand-admits-its-wines-are-terrible/
How Do Buyers Choose A Wine When They Are In A Hurry?
5 MUST MIX LIMONCELLO COCKTAILS
Even people who have never been to Italy usually have heard of Limoncello.
http://chilledmagazine.com/5-must-mix-limoncello-cocktails/
WHY IS MY WINE SO EXPENSIVE? A GLIMPSE OF WHAT JACKS UP THE PRICE OF POSH WINE
There are a ton of things to consider that affect the cost on a bottle. Expensive bottles are marked by three traits in particular: oak, time and terroir.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/why-my-wine-so-expensive-glimpse-what-jacks-price-posh-wine
JIMI HENDRIX-INSPIRED LIQUEUR READIES TO LAUNCH
Tiger Paw Beverage Company has partnered with Leon Hendrix – brother of rock star Jimi Hendrix – to launch a new liqueur inspired by the late star’s songs.
CAMPFIRE WINES FOR SPRING
A few wine suggestions for your next trip out communing with nature.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/wines-to-go-with-camping/
AMERICA’S HEAVIEST DRINKING COUNTIES MAPPED
More US adults than ever are considered heavy or binge drinkers with women driving a rise in consumption, a county-level study on alcohol habits in the US has revealed.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/americas-heaviest-drinking-counties-mapped/
There’s fat in your wine, but the fatty acids are the issue
Wine does, strictly speaking, include very small amounts of fat.
http://wineoscope.com/2015/04/24/theres-fat-in-your-wine-but-the-fatty-acids-are-the-issue/
NEW JERSEY: THE MOST USER-FRIENDLY WINE REGION IN THE US
More than 45 wineries in three designated American Viticulture Areas, AVA:
https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-most-userfriendly-wine-region-in-the-us
Chilean volcano spares fruit
A volcano eruption in southern Chile is not expected to affect fruit production or exports to North America.
http://www.thepacker.com/news/chilean-volcano-spares-fruit
HERE’S WHY YOUR ORGANIC WINE IS ACTUALLY REALLY BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The best bet may be buying from small producers with great track records
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Franklin Wine Club Meeting
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April 28th
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Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes
Tuesday May 5th How To Read A Wine Label
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/LSDOofferings.cfm?tbl=course&type=FOOD%20AND%20WINE
Medway Community Education
Courses
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_2015_final_0.pdf
Registration Form
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_2015_registration_form.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education 2015
Franklin, MA
COMING SOON!
We are partnering with ScanKart to bring Franklin Liquors to your phone. SIGNUP to get early access
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
Next Classes Held In Our Wine Room
http://www.activityreg.com/ClientPage_t0.wcs?clientid=NRFLKMA&siteid=1
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School
Quini Certified Educator- QCE
Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
We Are Proud To Now Partner With Vinobly!
Download The App
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Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
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