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03-19-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*
Gallo Wines Hopes We Understand
Gallo, Constellation Claim Nearly Half Of Domestic Wine’s “Hot Brands”
U.S. wine market. Indeed, the two companies comprise more than 35% of the market’s volume, according to Impact Databank.
At more than 18 million nine-liter cases, Gallo’s Barefoot Cellars is easily the largest player on this year’s Hot Brands list. Barefoot’s sustained success is driven in part by its accessible pricing and approachable image. “(Barefoot Cellars) continues to resonate with consumers who share our belief that wine should be fun, less serious and always varietal-correct,” says Stephanie Gallo, vice president of marketing for E.&J. Gallo Winery
BUT HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED?????
On the back label of Gallo products is a 4-5-digit code.
I was told 2 things: One it’s a color code for the label OR it’s a code for color of the wine. So I wrote Gallo and got this response:
“Due to strict company policy this is considered proprietary information. We hope you understand. ”
SO if you had a color code on your wine no big deal right? To me it’s a chemical code to make wines a certain color. Something to think about.
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Beer distributors sues Mass. over record fine
Craft Brewers Guild, the Everett beer distributor that illegally paid Boston bars to stock its products, has sued Massachusetts’s regulators
http://www.brewbound.com/news/craft-beer-guild-asks-massachusetts-superior-court-for-relief
Why Does That Wine Smell So Good!
Terpene compounds are among the most expressive of the aromas that include floral, rose-like, coriander, camphorous, green and herbaceous.
http://industry.oregonwine.org/research-update-on-chiral-terpenes-why-does-that-wine-smell-so-good/
Let’s Make Port Cool Again
Port may be your grandma’s drink, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be your drink, too. Because here’s the thing: Port is really good.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/how-to-buy-port-wine
Where To Find The Best Sauvignon Blanc
A few wine regions have taken on this grape as their pet project and they’re making the best wines in the world.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/where-to-find-the-best-sauvignon-blanc/
Tuscany creates a major new body
The newly founded Tuscan Consortium AVITO (Associazione Vini Toscana)
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/news/tuscany-creates-major-new-body
Here’s How A Six-Pack Of Craft Beer Ends Up Costing $12
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Millennials are ditching beer for liquor and wine
Preference for liquor has increased most among the 18-29 year-old demographic, suggesting that this trend is poised to continue as more young drinkers eschew beer and shift towards spirits
http://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-prefer-liquor-and-wine-to-beer-2016-3
The “Right” Way To Taste Wine—The Search For Consistency
Is there a “right” way to taste wines?
http://www.cgcw.com/databaseshowitem.aspx?id=80808
Do crémants age as well as Champagne?
Crémants generally have a higher pH and phenolic content than Champagne, with low levels of both being crucial for longevity in sparkling wine.
What Exactly are Cult Wines?
The interesting thing about cult wines is that a lot of times there are delicious alternatives next door
http://winefolly.com/update/what-exactly-are-cult-wines/
Are People Choosing Working Out Over Wine?
A new study found “young people are less likely to have consumed alcohol in the last week than those who are older”
http://observer.com/2016/03/are-people-choosing-working-out-over-wine/
How to Wine Taste Properly
There’s so much more to tasting wines than just sniffing, swirling, and sipping
http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-03-15/how-to-wine-taste-properly
Champagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?
With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times.
http://www.glassofbubbly.com/champagne-cava-prosecco-whats-the-difference/
This the kind of wine Millennials like.
MIAMI COMPANY INVENTS CHAMPAGNE ‘MACHINE GUN’
A nightclub supply company in Miami has launched a “gun” which sprays Champagne up to 23 feet in the air for use in VIP rooms.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/miami-company-invents-champagne-machine-gun/
Shark Tank Preview: Lawyer Brews Solution To Beer Problem
The reusable, dome-shaped plastic ice cube fits perfectly underneath a beer can and turns warm beer cold.
Champagne cap collecting: The art and the commerce
You may pop open a bottle of Champagne to celebrate something good, and perhaps you will keep the painted metal cap which secured the cork as a wee souvenir of that moment.
http://www.lepanmedia.com/champagne-cap-collecting-the-art-and-the-commerce/
FRESCOBALDI RELEASES OLIVE OIL MADE BY PRISONERS
Revered Italian wine producer Frescobaldi has partnered with a group of prisoners in Florence on an olive oil made from trees within the prison grounds.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/frescobaldi-releases-olive-oil-made-by-prisoners/
STOLI TO LAUNCH GLUTEN-FREE VODKA
Stoli Gluten Free is made with 88% corn and 12% buckwheat, both naturally gluten-free.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/stoli-to-launch-gluten-free-vodka/
How character-driven labels are driving wine sales
As the wine aisles swell with an ever-rising sea of brands, wine producers are looking to increasingly rich and imaginative narratives on which to build their brands
Secrets of the Chartreuse Liqueur
If word of mouth is the best publicity, there may be a problem when the creators of a wonderful product have taken a vow of silence. That conundrum hasn’t bothered the Carthusian monks in France’s Chartreuse mountains,
http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2013/04/09/chartreuse.html
Three Tips For Parents Navigating The Wine Aisle
Here are some tips for navigating the wine aisle of the grocery store with a toddler in the mimicking stage of development
Not a problem if you shop small!
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/03/4148/
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Yoga And Wine
Yoga & Wine: A Fluid Journey through the Chakras
Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.
This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.
No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.
7 Chakras And 7 Wines
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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
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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!
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