Liquor Industry News/Links 07-09-16

Liquor Industry News/Links

07-09-16

Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

French Wine Studies At Franklin Liquors

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Exciting News From Quini

Misleading ads for wine customers In MA

 

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Beer + tech = awesome

These 12 devices each use technology to improve your beer drinking experience — a worthy cause for tech if I’ve ever heard one.

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http://www.cnet.com/news/beer-tech-awesome/

 

Peak rosé: wine-flavored gummies now have over 3,000 people on waitlist

The pink wine has recently surged in popularity, becoming synonymous with all things summertime, so it’s no surprise the candy spinoff is now a viral food

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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/01/rose-wine-flavored-gummies-wait-list

 

How To Go Wine Tasting Without Being Annoying AF To The Winery

If you’ve never been to a wine tasting before, there are a few things you need to know so you don’t look like a newbie in front of the more experienced drinkers.

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http://elitedaily.com/life/wine-tasting-annoying-winery/1539204/

 

4 Wines Way Better Than Their Reputation

A bad reputation is hard to fix. Even after things have changed, the rest of the world still makes judgements based on the past. This kind of thing can happen to anyone, and it also happens with wine. It can take an entire generation before people rediscover a wine.

Here are some wines that deserve a second chance.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-wines-way-better-than-their-reputation/

 

 

First We Feast Presents…That’s Odd, Let’s Drink It!

Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione makes beers inspired by icons like Mario Batali, Chris Bosh, and Mac Miller on FWF’s new star-studded web series—coming this fall!

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http://firstwefeast.com/drink/2015/10/thats-odd-lets-drink-it

 

Our Friends At Quini Latest Newsletter

Franklin Liquors And A Wine Club Member Mentioned

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Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine (Official Trailer)

Official Trailer for New Burgundy documentary film – 2016 Release!

Using a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary film demystifies the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare, insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy’s wine industry

https://youtu.be/-C2j_J2zzJI

 

Coming to America: A ‘world-class’ wine born near Shangri-La

When it’s released in the United States in September, it will cost $300 a bottle. Maybe more.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/coming-to-america-a-world-class-wine-born-near-shangri-la/2016/07/01/7932871a-3cbb-11e6-84e8-1580c7db5275_story.html

 

BIBENDUM RELAUNCHES PLONK WINE APP

Bibendum has relaunched its educational wine app, Plonk, to “focus on the drinking occasion” as it attempts to create an engaged community of wine drinkers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bibendum-relaunches-plonk-wine-app/

 

PAMELA ANDERSON LAUNCHES WINE RANGE

Former bouncing Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson has teamed up with The Hatch winery in Canada to launch her own wine range.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/pamela-anderson-launches-wine-range/

 

New Ballast Point

California-based Ballast Point is introducing a new flavored India Pale Lager (IPL), Orange Vanilla Fathom. Rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft, Orange Vanilla Fathom is a 7%-abv IPL that is billed as a warm weather brew that is reminiscent of “a creamsicle in a glass.” Ballast Point, acquired by Constellation last year for $1 billion, saw depletions rise more than 60% in Constellation’s recently completed first quarter, ended in May.

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CANNABIS THE NEXT ‘CRAFT’ FOR SPIRITS

The industry is beginning to pay attention to the cannabis-based drinks sector as “legislation” spreads across the US.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/euromonitor-cannabis-the-next-craft-for-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=734&date=2016-07-05

 

How Much Did Wineries Really Make in 2015?

The Bigs are moving on up. Consumers are permanently vacating lower prices segments in favor of higher quality New consumers are moving into The $10-$20 segments and it shows in the Nielsen chart and large wineries are following.

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http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-much-did-wineries-really-make-in.html

 

How much should you pay for a bottle of Champagne?

Such a simple question and yet so complicated to give a definitive answer as it greatly depends on who is asking and more so, why… Let me explain:

http://www.glassofbubbly.com/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-bottle-of-champagne/

 

STING TRUMPS CELEBRITY WINE RATING

English singer-songwriter Sting’s Tuscan red Sister Moon has been voted the number one celebrity wine by ratings app Vivino, trumping the likes of Brangelina and Donald Trump.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/sting-trumps-celebrity-wine-rating/

 

The Chablis winegrowing region seen from the sky

Chablis is located in the north of the Bourgogne wine region, and is simple to grasp. It has a single varietal, Chardonnay, and produces only white wine.

https://youtu.be/dVRokB_w4Bg?list=PLFeJ8hAKG36IgJDcIdiqfeyqJU5wwudky

  

A-B expanding ‘Rita lineup with Cherry-Ahh-Rita

Anheuser-Busch is once expanding its Bud Light Lime malt beverage line with a new flavor: Cherry-Ahh-Rita.

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http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/a-b-expanding-rita-lineup-with-cherry-ahh-rita/article_21aeeb17-8e0c-5212-8cac-7cdcec1166f2.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ba991dff98-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+5%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ba991dff98-36686829

 

Here’s the Big Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur — and No, They’re Not Interchangeable

While the first four letters of the words are the same, and they both can be found in a cocktail, that is where the similarities end.

https://mic.com/articles/147854/this-is-the-difference-between-liquor-and-liqueur-and-no-they-are-not-the-same-thing#.Z5sJ85OVw

 

Liquor In The Freezer: Bourbon Hellfire Fudgesicles

The result is a chocolaty, bourbony taste with a bit of spice on the finish.

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http://www.autostraddle.com/liquor-in-the-freezer-bourbon-hellfire-fudgesicles-343714/

 

Wine from Drew Bledsoe?

Ex-athletes keep up competition at vineyards

We Have Drew’s Red Blend In Stock!

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/01/rick-mirer-drew-bledsoe-wine-patriots-retired-athletes

 

I-Team In MA: Misleading ads for wine customers

The I-Team went to 10 different liquor stores in Hampden County MA

Interesting look at shelf talker practices

http://wwlp.com/investigative-story/i-team-misleading-ads-for-wine-customers/

Albariño: A Taste of Coastal Spain in a Wine Glass

Albariño is as refreshing and lively as the cool, green, windswept corner of Spain where it’s produced. Add an attractive price, and it’s little wonder that this white wine is one of the country’s most popular

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http://www.wsj.com/articles/albarino-a-taste-of-coastal-spain-in-a-wine-glass-1467743225

The Most Expensive Cities Worldwide To Drink A Beer

GoEuro compared the price of local and imported draught beer in hotel bars worldwide to compile their ranking

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/07/05/the-most-expensive-cities-worldwide-to-drink-a-beer-infographic/#27c93eea11d2

 

Exciting News From Quini

Quini Launches Restaurant Industry’s First Integrated Wine Sales, Training and Customer Engagement Software Platform

QUINI SOMM™ Maximizes Wine Sales and Improves Efficiencies in Full Service Restaurants

https://quiniwine.com/wine-industry/innovatequinisomm.

Top 10 Consumers Of Red Wine In 2017

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This tiny contraption is capable of producing endless wine

No more heading to the store to top up your wine supply.

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https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/06/this-tiny-contraption-is-capable-of-producing-endless-wine/

 

Choosing the Right Wine Decanter For Your Needs

If you enjoy red wine or drink more affordable wine on a regular basis, then using a decanter is a great idea.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/choosing-the-best-wine-decanter/

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

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