Liquor Industry News/Links
07-23-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
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September
6th Tri-County Adult Ed
Become A French Wine Scholar
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15th Franklin Wine Club
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
29th Tri-County Adult Ed
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October
6th Franklin Wine Club
Barton-Gustier French Wines
13th Franklin Adult Ed
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
20th Franklin Wine Club
Washington Ciders And Wines
27th Tri-County Adult Ed
Exploring Italian Wines
November
3rd Franklin Adult Ed
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
10th Tri-County Adult Ed
Wine Tasting 101
12th Franklin Wine Club
Rhone Valley French Wines
2017
February 16th Tri-County Adut Ed
Oscars Truffle And Wine (With The Sugar Shoppe
March 9th Tri-County Adult Ed
Exploring French Wines
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Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New MA License And ID Cards
How much does a wine’s rating really matter?
Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
Peeling Back the Dusty Curtain of Mass. Beer Distribution Law
The Senate has adopted a measure that would form a “special commission” to look at reforming current practices.
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2016/07/15/massachusetts-beer-laws-see-progress-in-the-senate/
Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine
Just like a chef needs outstanding ingredients to let a dish shine, a winemaker needs high quality grapes to make a good wine.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/christy-brissette-msc-rd/vine-to-wine_b_10998634.html
Why you should be drinking Balkan wine
Impress your friends (and your palate) by seeking out wines from the Balkans, which are produced both from international and indigenous varietals in food-friendly, easy-drinking yet eclectic styles that are easy on the wallet but taste anything but
http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/why-you-should-be-drinking-balkan-wine
MORE BALKIN INFO:
How to buy Champagne — an expert guide
True Champagne must come from the Champagne region, in the northeast of France.
http://www.christies.com/features/How-to-buy-Champagne-7564-1.aspx
9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine
While I would never put ice into a ’67 BV Reserve, there are plenty of situations where I want ice in my wine and it is totally warranted.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/when-to-drink-iced-wine
Baja becomes a wine destination
The area has little more than 6,000 acres of vines, about the same number as in Carneros.
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ EMOJI-ONLY MENU LANDS IN LONDON
Cool Idea…Next Our Wine List In Emoji Format!
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/little-yellow-door-intros-world-first-emoji-only-menu/
Here’s Why You Should Care That Beer Will Have Nutrition Labels
Over 70% of beer drinkers read nutrition labels in general. Moreover, calories, carbohydrates, and alcohol content could be of interest to beer drinkers…especially those counting calories.
ENGLISH WINE GUIDE OMITS ENTIRE REGION
Follow Up On A Post Last Week
Popular US wine education blog Wine Folly has published a guide to English wine with one substantial omission – can you spot it?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/english-wine-guide-omits-entire-region/
STAR TREK CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMEMORATIVE CRAFT ALE
Shmaltz Brewing in New York have been commissioned by CBS to release a special ale commemorating the 50th anniversary of popular sci-fi show Star Trek.
Barefoot Tramples Other Top Wine Brands
Latest Wine Industry Metrics report examines top 20 U.S. wine brands
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=171736
Is Wine Made in NY With Napa Grapes a “Napa Wine”?
If a winery in New York purchases grapes from a Napa Valley vineyard, has the Napa Valley grapes refrigerated and shipped to its winery in New York, then crushes, presses and ferments those Napa Valley grapes into a wine, then bottles that wine, can we reliably say that the wine is a “Napa Valley Wine”?
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/wine-made-ny-napa-wine/
How Much Alcohol Is in Your Drink? Stronger Beers and Wines Make It Harder to Tell
How much does a wine’s rating really matter?
That’s also another problem with the rating system – there’s too much grade inflation. Anything rated less than 90 seems to be regarded as below average by many people. Go below an 80 rating and you’re entering swill territory.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/07/wine_pres_how_much_does_a_wine.html
Digging Deeper: King Estate Returns to its Roots in Pursuit of Biodynamic® Certification
King Estate is on track to become the largest Biodynamic winery in the United States, and one of the largest in the world.
The Rise of Natural Wine
If you’re a wine drinker, no doubt you’ve heard the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” thrown around, but do you know what they mean? Is this latest fad in wine just that—a fad—or is it here to stay? Are they even any good?
How To Tell if A Natural Wine Sucks
Interesting Take On The Above Rise Of Natural Wines Story!
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/tell-natural-wine-sucks/
Trump Winery cited by Arizona officials for being too huge
Trump Winery paid a $250 fine in June and was told by the Arizona Liquor Department that it needed to get a new license if it still intended to do business in the state, said John Cocca, the director of the department.
New MA License And ID Cards
July 24th Release Date
https://retailersma.org/sites/default/files/201%20CMR%2017.00%20Amendment%20-%20CLEAN.pdf
COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER
Couples with similar drinking habits are more likely to have a happier relationship, with the benefits of mutual drinking, or not drinking, “significantly greater among wives”, according to a US study.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/couples-that-drink-together-stay-together/
Hungarian Wine For The Win
A quick guide to Hungarian wines identifying 4 of Hungary’s most intriguing wine regions: Tokaj, Villány, Eger and Nagy Somló.
http://winefolly.com/review/hungarian-wines-for-the-win/
The Story of Tokaji Wine
It’s the sweet wines of Tokaj that provide the most compelling story of Hungary’s role in the modern history of wine.
Castle Island Brewery MA News
Norwood, Massachusetts-based Castle Island Brewing Company is increasing production capacity by 50% to more than 9,000 barrels annually. Launched just last year, Castle Island says its core Candlepin session ale and Keeper IPA are driving growth, spreading to more than 650 accounts throughout the greater Boston area. Meanwhile, Castle Island is releasing a new limited edition, Juice Patrol Pale Ale, which is at 7% abv and features Cascade and Centennial hops. Other limited releases from the brewery have included Vern Wheat IPA, Causeway Double IPA and Big Ern Double IPA.
France Map
Interesting interactive map
https://www.francetoday.com/france-map/
CAPTAIN MORGAN ASKS FOR CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION
The brand has launched a petition for Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution to be changed as it states that ““neither shall any person be eligible to [the office of President] who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years”.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/captain-morgan-asks-for-change-in-us-constitution/
Who uses label-scanning apps most?
Vivino and Delectable, where they were most frequently used. The results:
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/who-uses-label-scanning-apps-most
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September 15th
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Washington Ciders And Wines
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Tri-County Adult Education
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
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September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
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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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