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12-19-15
By: Mark C Lenzi
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The Hardest Beer Label Quiz You’ll Ever Take
We stumbled upon a book cover quiz that promised to be the hardest one ever created
http://coolmaterial.com/the-hardest-beer-label-quiz-youll-ever-take/
11 Surprising Products Made With Beer
With these products and foods, though, you can keep on experiencing your favorite brews throughout the day.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/72242/11-surprising-products-made-beer
Mencia: The Red Wine To Know
Mencía (“Men-thee-ah”) is a medium-bodied red wine grape that produces high quality wines with floral and red fruit flavors.
http://winefolly.com/review/mencia-wine/
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT WINE FOR ANYONE ON YOUR LIST
Rebel Raw Hits Retail, Jim Koch Drops Details
Boston Beer’s newest creation, Rebel Raw – a hazy, 10 percent double IPA clocking in at 100 IBUs – has finally hit retail shelves.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/rebel-raw-hits-retail-jim-koch-drops-details
Police arrest MA man with 130 cases of liquor in Claymont NJ
130 cases of liquor and more than $10,000 in his vehicle during a traffic stop,
Budweiser brewer will put kick into root beer
Anheuser-Busch is brewing the Best Damn Root Beer at its Los Angeles and Cartersville, Ga., breweries
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/12/14/budweiser-brewer-put-kick-into-root-beer/77092832/
How to Pack Wine in Your Suitcase
Flying with a bottle or two of your favorite vintage is easy (and disaster-proof) if you keep these tips in mind.
http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-12-10/how-to-pack-wine-in-your-suitcase
What alcohol does to your body after the age of 40
Why does it feel like the effects of drinking are so much worse post-40?
Ten 2016 Trends the Wine World Needs to Watch
A list of the trends we believe deserve watching.
http://www.swigpr.com/ten-2016-trends-the-wine-world-needs-to-watch/
Global growth potential for craft brew is crazy big!
Top 9 places to buy wine: Beginner’s guide
Here are the top 9 places to buy wine.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2015/12/top-9-places-to-buy-wine-beginners-guide.html
Why Some Wines Are Better Off Young and Some Men Better Off Old… ish
Simply saying that some wines are meant to be consumed young is just as easy as saying that some wines improve with a few years—or decades—of cellar aging.
Man Sues Over Foster’s Beer Being Brewed in Texas, Not Australia
A New York man has sued Miller Brewing Co. over Foster’s beer not being brewed in Australia.
http://time.com/4148740/man-sues-fosters-beer/
In-Depth Guide to the Wachau Valley Wine Region
Named to the UNESCO world heritage site list in 2000, the Wachau region in Austria is deservedly one of the spectacular winemaking regions of the world.
http://winefolly.com/review/in-depth-guide-to-the-wachau-valley-wine-region/
Wine enhances wedge, and vice versa
Adam Centamore, who worked at Formaggio Kitchen and now works for Bin Ends, offers appetizing combinations and explains why they work in his new book, “Tasting Wine & Cheese: An Insider’s Guide to Mastering the Principles of Pairing”
Gallo To Acquire The Ranch Winery, Tripling Its Production Capacity In The Napa Valley
E.&J. Gallo Winery has agreed to acquire The Ranch Winery, a custom crush winery in St. Helena, California, located between Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail. The facility spans more than 70 acres and has a grape crush capacity of 30,000 tons. It also has 4.6 million cases of bottling capacity and 8 million gallons of storage space.
The Ranch is one of the biggest facilities of its kind in the Napa Valley. With land-use laws making it virtually impossible to build new wineries in Napa, this deal represents a major coup for Gallo.
“This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Roger Nabedian, senior vice president and general manager of E.&J. Gallo’s premium wine division. “To have a property in the Napa Valley with 30,000 tons of crushing capacity come on the market is extremely rare.”
Gallo’s existing Napa Valley wineries, Louis M. Martini and William Hill, have a combined capacity of 15,000 tons. This deal now brings Gallo’s total Napa presence to 45,000 tons. “With this acquisition, our capacity in Napa will now triple,” Nabedian noted.
The Ranch was originally a Trinchero winery used largely for production of White Zinfandel during the 1980s. The facility was acquired by an investor group led by Napa winemaker Joel Gott in 2007, and it has since been used as a custom crush facility for boutique winemakers, including Gott himself, who’s been both a stakeholder and client.
Gallo will honor all existing production contracts at The Ranch. The facility will continue to serve as a custom crush facility in addition to handling some Gallo capacity, but it’s clear that the longer term objective is to utilize The Ranch for Gallo’s own expansion plans in Napa, which will occur through organic growth and possible future acquisitions.
With this deal, Gallo will now own 15 wineries throughout California and Washington.
Champagne and Champagne Method – Methods of Production
Much of what we see, taste and drink in a quality bottle of bubbly is a by-product of the geology, physics and history that went into making Champagne in the first place.
Holiday Drinking Stats
8 GREAT HOLIDAY WINE CRAFTS
Whether you’re a craft veteran or new to the world of felt, hot glue, and so many buttons, we’ve got the holiday wine craft to get you in the spirit.
Trump Wine Sales Booming
Trump Winery is actually owned by Trump’s son, Eric,
http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Trump-Wine-Sales-Booming-362528121.html
Blanc de Blancs: The Wine Insiders’ Favorite Champagne
Blanc de Blancs, made entirely from white grapes, is the Champagne of choice among serious oenophiles. But with its elegant and lithe style, this obscure bubbly will please even the most mainstream drinker
http://www.wsj.com/articles/blanc-de-blancs-the-wine-insiders-favorite-champagne-1450369557
Amazing Sparkling Wines That Won’t Break Your Budget
There is nothing wrong with Champagne, unless of course you happen to be on a budget.
Boston City Council approves BYOB
End Boston’s ban on BYOB — “bringing your own bottle” of wine or beer to select neighborhood restaurants
Holiday Spending: 1/3 Will Spend Less Than 2014. How Do Wine Beer, Spirits & Make Out?
TOP 10 COCKTAILS FOR CHRISTMAS
Festive drinks don’t always need to fit the thick, sweet and creamy taste profile, as this list of the top 10 cocktails for Christmas shows.
NEW GAME OF THRONES BEER ANNOUNCED
The next Game of Thrones beer by Brewery Ommegang has been slated for release next spring.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/12/new-game-of-thrones-beer-announced/
Why this Beer From Sam Adams Costs $200
How could a single bottle of beer cost so much?
http://coolmaterial.com/feature/why-this-beer-from-sam-adams-costs-200/
15 of the Best Holiday Beers for Seasonal Sipping
When you think of holiday beers, you probably think of brews that include the same spices that are used in mulled wines and hot ciders
https://www.yahoo.com/food/15-of-the-best-holiday-beers-for-seasonal-sipping-133355383.html
Google’s top recipe, beer and cocktail searches for 2015
Google has released top searches for 2015 — and this year, recipes, cocktails and beer earned their own category distinction for being most-searched.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/12/16/most-googled-food-and-drink-items-for-2015/
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Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting
Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolates and wine pairings&..bring your sweetheart, your BFF, your neighbor and join the good folks from the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors for an evening you won’t soon forget!
Explore the world of decadent chocolate and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. There is simply nothing better. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi will show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
And, a portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless moms and kids in joint community efforts.
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/LSDOofferingsDetail.cfm?ID=1563&tbl=course
Medway Community Education
Winter 2016
WINE TASTING 101
Mark Lenzi, Franklin Liquors
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. Participants must be 21 years of age.
Course # B65-16 1 session
Tuesday, March 8 7:00-9:00pm
Franklin Liquors $25
363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin
FUDGE & WINE PAIRING EVENT
Franklin Liquors & The Sugar Shoppe
Yes – fudge and wine pair together beautifully! This will be a wine tasting/education with the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors. Explore the world of fudge and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi show you how during this educational sit-down tasting. A portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless mothers and children. Participants must be 21 years of age.
Course # B66-16 1 session
Tuesday, April 5 7:00-9:00pm
Franklin Liquors $25
363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin
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Tri-County Adult Education
Spring 2016
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Tuesday Feb 23nd 7-9PM
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1861
Wine Labels Truths & Lies
Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862
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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.
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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
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