Liquor Industry News/Links
10-29-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Tri-County Adult Education Italian Wine Class
Franklin Wine Club Mentioned In B&G Worldwide Newsletter
Tasting of B&G wines at Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts
50 people were in attendance at Franklin Liquors on October 6th, where B&G USA’S Chris Feraro ran a tasting of Château Magnol, Thomas Barton SaintEmilion and Graves Blanc, Héritage 290th by Barton & Guestier and B&G Passeport Bordeaux by Laurent Prada. All the wines featured are stocked at the store for the remainder of the year!
More details on Franklin Liquors events can be found here
http://www.barton-guestier.com/newsletter/2016october/gb/events.html
Franklin Wine Club Upcoming Event
The Romantic Rhone Wine Adventure
Guest Host: Jo-Ann Ross
There’s something about the Rhone River flowing 600 miles through the Southeast part of France that is so romantic. The wines are juicy and food friendly. The sun is shining. AND – the people seem to be incredibly happy. No wonder the Popes came here for 60 years during the 14th century!! Take a Rhone River journey with Jo-Ann Ross as we taste some exquisite wine examples from this region.
About Jo-Ann
Jo-Ann Ross is a lifelong wine enthusiast with considerable formal wine education. As a leading US based expert, Jo-Ann is frequently invited by the French Government to come and learn about their wines and related cultures. As an enthusiastic traveller to worldwide wine growing regions, she always brings this firsthand appreciation of the wines to her multi-sensory presentations. Jo-Ann’s classes are more educational and engaging than a typical wine tasting or lecture. Her passion for wine and teaching is evident in her professional, enthusiastic style that ensures that everyone leaves her wine events with valuable information and fond memories of the experience. An active member of the National Speakers Association, Jo-Ann has over 30 years of professional speaking training and has delighted corporate and private audiences in numerous venues
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/235109031/
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Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Drinking Beer Might Help You Keep Your Teeth!
Los Angeles hosts first-ever wine and bug pairing
Five candy and craft beer pairings
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
What’s the Difference Between Scotch, Bourbon and Rye?
Whether its bourbon, scotch or rye, distilled spirits are hot! But, what’s the difference between the three?
https://www.thestreet.com/video/13862744/what-s-the-difference-between-scotch-bourbon-and-rye.html?
Glass of red wine a day could help women to get pregnant says new research
A GLASS of red wine a day could help prevent women developing a common condition that can stop them having children, according to new research.
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/722437/glass-red-wine-help-women-pregnancy
Love Beer? Here’s Where You Should Go Next
Your guide on where to find the best brew spots in the country.
5 DEVILISH DIY HALLOWEEN WINE BOTTLE CRAFTS
Ever find yourself standing in your kitchen realizing that you have a collection of empty wine bottles lining your counter? Many of us collect corks and save them for future projects, though why not do the same with bottles?
WORLD WINE PRODUCTION SLIPS AMID ROUGH WEATHER; ITALY ON TOP
Floods, drought, frost and hail cut into world wine production this year across Europe and South America, but the quality of the 2016 vintage shouldn’t unduly suffer.
Does Beer Brewed By Employee-owners Taste Better?
While the answer to that question might be best left to the beer-holder to decide, we can now experience what it’s like to taste a beer that’s brewed up a couple of employee-owned companies
Ommegang’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Beers, Ranked
So with every release, we drank, took notes, and watched some actors get beheaded on TV. Now the final season is upon us, and Valar Dohaeris, the penultimate release from Ommegang
IN STOCK
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/ommegangs-game-of-thrones-beers-ranked-w445694
Narragansett beer returns to Rhode Island
Right now, to help build the excitement, a total of 250 retro cans hidden within cases of the beer have golden stickers that, when redeemed, will win you a free VIP Tour of the new facility, plus some other goodies.
IN STOCK
http://whdh.com/news/narragansett-beer-returns-to-rhode-island/
A wine-lover’s guide to Champagne
World of Wine video series
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-champagne/
What wine should you pair with your Halloween candy?
Whether you’re thirsty after raiding your kid’s candy stash or just trying to pass the time between trick-or-treaters, you may wish to enjoy a glass of wine on Halloween night. Forget about pairing it with what you had for dinner…pair it with the Halloween candy instead!
http://kafe.com/kafe-mornings/what-wine-should-you-pair-with-your-halloween-candy/
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF BAROLO, ITALY
Welcome to Barolo, home to white truffles, rich pasta sauces, and most importantly, some of Italy’s greatest wines. Barolo, one of the most significant wine appellations in the world, is considered the king of Nebbiolo based wines, abundant in flavor and complexity. Here is your official breakdown to Barolo, Italy:
Nielsen: Rosé under $7.99: up 55.6%, Avg. Price of wine: $7.03/bottle, $15-$19.99 top price segment gainer
A History of the Alsace Wine Region
Although wine may not have been invented in Alsace, there is no doubt that it has been enjoyed in the region since immemorial times.
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/10/21/a-history-of-the-alsace-wine-region/
Coming Soon To A Vineyard Near You: GMO
The focus on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) has lately been intense.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DESSERT WINES + INFOGRAPHIC!
Presented here is the ultimate guide to dessert wines for all tastes and all occasions.
http://vinepair.com/articles/ultimate-guide-dessert-wines-infographic/
The Palate Deck: Playing Cards for Beer Tasting
Playing cards that offer beer information and casual tasting guidance for the many conversations that happen over beer.
Five candy and craft beer pairings
Want to wash down that leftover Halloween candy with something spirited?
Are Wine Critics, Winemakers and Somms at Increased Risk for Cancer?
The increased exposure to alcohol among wine critics, winemakers and sommeliers compared to many in the general population suggests that they may be at heightened risk of dying from cancer.
http://www.princeofpinot.com/article/1870/
Expert scores and red wine bias
Is the Winestream media biased in favor of red wine? Our study seems to show just that
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/expert-scores-red-wine-bias/
The One Tip That Will Change How You Buy Wine
Buying wine is much easier when you stop looking for that one vineyard like a needle in a haystack, and instead start looking for two words on the back of the bottle: “Imported By.”
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/buy-wine-from-importer
James Suckling TOP 100 WINES OF 2016
Most of the 100-point wines were from Italy and Napa Valley,
http://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-wines-2016/
Wines Millennials Want: Five Stand-Out Qualities Millennials Are Looking For
Millennials are looking for stories that begin with clean ingredients and end with quality products.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/10/24/wines-millennials-want-five-stand-out-qualities
Neighbors complain of foul smell near San Miguel winery
The odor is believed to be coming from a waste water treatment pond at E&J Gallo Winery.
What Wine Snobs Get Wrong
NYU’s Karl Storchmann, founder and managing editor of the Journal of Wine Economics, talks climate change, blind tastings, and how New Jersey could become the next Napa.
https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2016/october/karl-storchmann-on-wine-economics.html
JetBlue and Harpoon are brewing up an exclusive in-flight beer
The partnership between the Boston-based craft brewery and the New York-based airline (Nasdaq: JBLU) has been ongoing for two years.
All The Things I’m Not Supposed To Say About Biodynamic Wine
Few topics or themes within wine seem to arouse as much contention or divisiveness as the conversation (polemics?) regarding natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. Jumping into that judgmental fray feels like a no-win situation.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Are Ditching the Wine Biz
The estranged couple is putting their French wine estate on the market.
http://www.eater.com/2016/10/24/13380532/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-wine-selling-vineyard
The 7 alcoholic drinks that will give you the worst hangovers
Most of us like to enjoy drinks out with our friends, but nothing kills a fun night out quite like a hangover.
http://www.businessinsider.com/alcoholic-drinks-give-you-the-worst-hangover-2016-10
Bud Hockey Red Light
Cool new gadget!
Sync the Budweiser Red Light with your favorite teams. They score. The light goes off. Game changer.
Non-Alcoholic Dog Beer That’s Supposed To Make Your Dog’s Ass Smell Better
Brewed with dandelion and burlock that’s supposed to leave your dog’s ass smelling better than it currently does.
http://geekologie.com/2016/10/non-alcoholic-dog-beer-thats-supposed-to.php
How to make mulled wine
Its that time of year!
http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/how-to-make-mulled-wine/
THE SIX LEADING GRAPES OF PORT
Although they are little-known in the wider world of wine, six key grapes make up the majority of Port production – and we look at what they bring to the blend.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/10/the-six-leading-grapes-of-port/
French wines are still essential on the wine market
According to the 2016 Wine Trade Monitor*, France is considered a must-stock producer.
Pairing: Soup and beer
As the temperature starts to dip, it’s time to serve yourself a bowl of comfort. Pair it with the right pint, and you’ll feel downright cozy.
http://draftmag.com/pairs-beer-soup/
Tall Drink of Wine: Behind the Success of Yao Ming’s Napa Valley Winery
Yao Family Wines, put itself squarely on the map of Napa Valley by opening a chic visitor’s center in the wine-tourist mecca of St. Helena.
Los Angeles hosts first-ever wine and bug pairing
To promote and normalize bug-eating in the United States.
http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/los-angeles-hosts-its-first-wine-and-bug-pairing.html
Are your tasting notes hurting your wine sales?
These Are Not the Tasting Notes You’re Looking For
https://www.vin65.com/?method=blog.blogdrilldown&blogentryid=EC3EFC1A-B230-A754-CDD5-9F9BEEC04AFF
Drinking Beer Might Help You Keep Your Teeth!
A study conducted at the University of Iowa Dental School indicates that beer with high levels of calcium and phosphate inhibits the loss of minerals from the teeth.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/33479558/beer-who-does-your-teeth-richmond-va
Craft beer posts 9.5% dollar growth over past 52 weeks & tops all beer in per-case price
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November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
The Romantic Rhone Wine Adventure
Guest Host: Jo-Ann Ross
There’s something about the Rhone River flowing 600 miles through the Southeast part of France that is so romantic. The wines are juicy and food friendly. The sun is shining. AND – the people seem to be incredibly happy. No wonder the Popes came here for 60 years during the 14th century!! Take a Rhone River journey with Jo-Ann Ross as we taste some exquisite wine examples from this region.
About Jo-Ann
Jo-Ann Ross is a lifelong wine enthusiast with considerable formal wine education. As a leading US based expert, Jo-Ann is frequently invited by the French Government to come and learn about their wines and related cultures. As an enthusiastic traveller to worldwide wine growing regions, she always brings this firsthand appreciation of the wines to her multi-sensory presentations. Jo-Ann’s classes are more educational and engaging than a typical wine tasting or lecture. Her passion for wine and teaching is evident in her professional, enthusiastic style that ensures that everyone leaves her wine events with valuable information and fond memories of the experience. An active member of the National Speakers Association, Jo-Ann has over 30 years of professional speaking training and has delighted corporate and private audiences in numerous venues
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/235109031/
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro Pirone
Italy is a country with thousands years history of viticulture that through the various colonization’s and cultures has translated into hundreds of different cultivars (exactly 497 according to the Italian Ministry of Agriculture), multiple ways of interpreting the local history and traditions that brings us today the most exciting and ever changing wine scene. I picked 10 out of the so many varietals, from some of most recognized such as Nebbiolo from the north to the least familiar and exotic like Zibibbo from the south.
About Ciro
Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, is a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero (Hotel and Restaurant Management school) of Salerno, Italy and a Certified Italian Wine Specialist by the NASA (North American Sommelier Association affiliated with the Italian Sommelier Association). Traveling and working in Italy, England and the US, Ciro developed an incredible passion for wine, food and culture. After all, growing up in Italy, wine was always a very important part of his family’s lifestyle and traditions. In 1999, Ciro moved to the US permanently. He landed in Boston, where he continued his wine studies at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild, the London –based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET), as well as he completed and passed with Honors the Italian Wine Specialist Certification by the North American Sommelier Association (part of the worldwide recognized Italian Sommelier Association).
In 2007, Ciro accepted the position of Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. After successful growth at HBC, Ciro accepted on a new challenge as the US Brand Manager for the Arnaldo Caprai Winery of Montefalco (Umbria), the top producer of worldwide recognized Sagrantino di Montefalco. In June 2011, Ciro returned to Horizon Beverage with a new position of Director of Italian Wines in support of their expanding presence in the New England marketplace. Ciro is happy to share his passion for Italian wine and culture in an effort to give the American wine consumer a better understanding and appreciation for Italian wine!
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/235152939/
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
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Tri-County Adult Education
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
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. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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