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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
09-11-2017
School Has Started
Wine School That Is!
Franklin Liquors Is Now Working with 7 Towns
Call It…
Adult Education
Community Education
Recreation Department
What Ever You Call It In Your Town We Are Talking And Tasting Wine!
Our Next Event
September 14th
Italian Wine Tasting/Education
With Tri-County Adult Education
Let’s take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws, and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you; learn what grapes grow best where and more!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2340
Complete List Of Our Events
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
Medway Community Education
Fall Classes Now Posted!
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf
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Franklin Liquors
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Wine Freedom for Massachusetts
Can wine be damaged when submerged in storm waters?
IPAs Are Giving You Man Boobs
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How to Successfully Pack Wine in Your Suitcase
If you love wine and you travel, chances are you’re going to have to transport wine in your checked luggage one day.
http://www.bonappetit.com/story/pack-wine-in-suitcase
How Iceland is using drones to deliver beer
The citizens of Reykjavik, Iceland, have officially found the best use for commercial drones: beer delivery.
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/drones-beer-delivery/
Australian Wine Industry Trailblazer Wolf Blass Introduces ‘BLASS’ Wines In U.S.
The new BLASS collection includes a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a red blend from premium vineyards in some of South Australia’s top regions.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=188993
Oregon wine industry census shows more acreage, wineries
Change is afoot, but the annual industry report indicated Oregon wine retains its market niche of high quality coupled with upscale price.
http://www.capitalpress.com/Oregon/20170830/oregon-wine-industry-census-shows-more-acreage-wineries
Facing a Meager Harvest, Prosecco Winemakers Win Approval to Use Non-DOC Grapes
Wineries can source from vineyards within the region, but not officially in the appellation
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Prosecco-Winemakers-Win-Approval-Non-DOC-Grapes
New Harpoon Seasonal
Boston’s Harpoon Brewery has released a cranberry-flavored fall seasonal within its UFO line. Cranbeery, a fruity and unfiltered wheat beer, was brewed with cranberries from Massachusetts-based farmer’s cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries. Priced at $8.99-$9.99 a six-pack of 12-ounce cans or bottles, UFO Cranbeery is available at retailers nationwide, and on draft in select locations. The Harpoon UFO range, which was updated with fresh packaging earlier this year, also includes Hefeweizen, Huckleberry and White Ale entries.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS MADE FROM ENGLISH FIZZ LAUNCHED
English sparkling wine producer Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent has launched a range of beauty products made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/beauty-products-made-from-english-fizz-launched/
There’s a New Forty Ounce Red Wine on Shelves Now
Following the overwhelming success of the Forty Ounce Rosé, sommelier Patrick Cappiello introduces the next member of the family just in time for fall drinking: the Forty Ounce Red.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/forty-ounce-red-wine-trend
Adidas Makes ‘Beer Repellent’ Shoes for Oktoberfest
“Adidas Originals München ‘Oktoberfest'” are “made from the finest leather with DPBR coating.” Yes, “DPBR” actually stands for “durable puke & beer repellent”
http://www.foodandwine.com/news/adidas-beer-proof-shoes-oktoberfest
Here’s What a NFL Liquor Ad Looks Like (Hint: No Football)
While beer brands can use football themes in their NFL ads as long as they don’t use active players, liquor brands are prohibited from deploying pigskin narratives of any kind.
http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/nfl-liquor-ad/310323/
Wine Branding: Unforgettable or Unforgivable?
Are some winemakers controversial for the sake of being controversial?
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/09/wine-branding-unforgettable-or-unforgivable
Wine in Cans Shifting Consumer Perceptions, Especially Among Millennial Drinkers
Nielsen announced earlier this year that sales of canned wine increased from $6.4 million to $14.5 million in 2016, a whopping 125 percent jump. The same report notes that canned wine dollar sales soared 170 percent, versus a six percent increase in the more established box wine business for the same period.
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/08/31/wine-cans-shifting-consumer-perception
Millennials don’t like Chardonnay
Younger wine drinkers are continuing in their significant shift from Chardonnay and experimenting with more aromatic styles of white wine, according to a new Wine Intelligence report.
http://winetitles.com.au/dwn/details.asp?ID=23954
Five Myths of Winemaking
Examining how diurnal shift, fermentation styles, and wine-making processes impact the final product
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/five-myths-of-winemaking/
War of the Noses
When it comes to the sense of smell, millions of extra cells in the olfactory bulb may give women an advantage over men
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/war-of-the-noses/
IPAs Are Giving You Man Boobs
Those hops in your favorite IPA are actually wonderful medicine for insomnia and menopause, thanks to their high phytoestrogen content. These same phytoestrogens, however, can also cause a condition known among brewers as Brewer’s Droop.
https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/bmpbm8/ipas-are-giving-you-man-boobs
CANNABIS COCKTAIL TREND GAINS MOMENTUM
Priced at $18, Mr. Nice Guy is crafted with mezcal, cannabidiol oil, matcha, pineapple, coconut milk and lime.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/cannabis-cocktail-trend-gains-momentum/
HOW PACKAGE DESIGN ATTRACTS TODAY’S WINE CONSUMER
As of June 2017, more than 3,500 new wine products had hit shelves in the last year, representing 14% of all items in the category and 4.5% of category sales volume. But the influx isn’t just giving consumers an array of new brands to choose from; it’s forcing retailers to make tough choices about how to use their finite shelf space.
NEW FILM ‘BACK TO BURGUNDY’ EXPLORES PROBLEMS OF INHERITANCE
The film centres on three siblings: Jean, Juliette and Jérémie, who are reunited after the death of their father just before the harvest and inheritance of his vineyard.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/new-film-on-burgundy-explores-inheritance-problem/
The Winemakers’ View: Vegan wines and fining
You might wonder how a product made from grapes and yeast might not be vegan. The answer has to do with the little understood practice of fining. Sometimes, a wine needs a little tweaking to meet its maker’s expectations. That’s where fining comes into play, and these techniques often involve animal products.
World’s First Chromed-Glass Wine Bottle – Tank Garage Winery Debuts ‘Chrome Dreams’
Each clear-embossed resin seal is delicately formed and imported from Italy.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PINOT GRIGIO
It should be said at the outset that although the variety is considered distinctly Italian, the grape in fact hails from France where it’s called Pinot Gris – the gris (or grigio) meaning grey, in reference to the colour of the berries.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pinot-grigio/
Pétillant naturel, oxidised wines, skin contact – demystifying new wine terms
Some winemakers are reviving old techniques, which introduce new textures and tastes, as well as opening up possibilities for food compatibility
A wine crisis is gripping Europe
Europe’s iconic winemaking regions are reeling after extreme weather wreaked havoc on their crops.
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/36277265/a-wine-crisis-is-gripping-europe
Weed-Infused Wine Will Leave You Making ‘Pour’ Decisions
Cannabis-infused liquor and beer is a trend on the rise, but with the unprecedented popularity of merlots and cabernets among the Millennial set, where is weed-infused wine on the market?
https://www.greenrushdaily.com/weed-infused-wine/
How Music Changes The Way You Taste Wine
Get this: the music you are listening to can change how you taste wine. Whether classical, rock, fast, slow, loud, or quiet — research has proven that music sets the mood for how we describe the wines we drink.
https://blog.hellofresh.com/music-and-wine/
Getting Started With Food and Wine Pairing
Learn the fundamentals behind food and wine pairing to create your own great pairings. This guide will show you the steps and what to look for in your recipe to find the perfect wine.
50 Affordable Wines You Can Always Trust
Sometimes wine is daunting, and the fact that vintages change every year is one of the reasons. Was 2014 better than 2015? Worse? How are you supposed to know? One solution is not to worry about it. We’ve assembled a list of 50 of the world’s most reliable, inexpensive wines—bottles that offer amazing quality
MANY IN STOCK
Here’s how to tell if your beer glass has REALLY been washed properly
There are two tricks to work out if your glass has been properly cleaned…
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/4386337/beer-glass-really-washed-properly/
AUGMENTED REALITY BOTTLE LABELS COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW BEER
No, you haven’t had too much to drink — that beer label is moving, thanks to augmented reality.
This is the same technology used on the 19 Crimes Wines
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/brewery-uses-augmented-reality-bottle-labels/
Cook with a wine you would drink
When recipes call for wine as an ingredient what is the best to use? Is there a cooking wine?
Can wine be damaged when submerged in stormwaters?
You’re always reading about old wines recovered from shipwrecks that are surprisingly drinkable. It’s really no big deal
Guerrilla Guide to Wine
t’s for absolute beginners. And it’s the greatest guide ever written about wine. The greatest.
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1828
Food And Wine
Best $15-and-Under Wines
Many in stock!
Wine Freedom for Massachusetts
If H3891 becomes law Bay Staters will finally have access to all the wines in the American wine marketplace. Massachusetts law currently bans residents from receiving wine shipments from out-of-state wine stores and retailers. Inexplicably, it also bans it’s own wine stores from shipping wine out-of-state. H3891 would solve both those problems.
https://www.winefreedom.org/ma/
“Gluten-free” water shows how ridiculous food labeling has become
Free of GMOs and gluten but certified kosher and organic.
https://qz.com/1065115/gluten-free-water-shows-how-ridiculous-food-labeling-has-become/
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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-f8511aaf65114435aa7d53af6a9687f0
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
Thursday, September 21 Noble Grape Varieties
A great introduction to the basics of wine grapes and the six varieties that produce most of the wines that consumers are familiar with. We’ll discuss what makes these grapes so special, where you’ll see them grown, and which famous wines you’ll find them in. And of course we’ll taste all six!
Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels
OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labelling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating. We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
French Wine Scholar Programs
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
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.
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
Italian Wine Tasting/Education
Thursday Sept 14th 7PM
Let’s take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws, and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you; learn what grapes grow best where and more!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2340
WINE TASTING 101
Tuesday Oct 10th 7PM
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2415
Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2342
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2416
Norfolk Recreation
Three Classes:
Noble Grape Varieties
Decoding American Wine Labels
Decoding European Wine Labels
http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_rec/FINAL%20DRAFT%208-22-17.pdf
Millis Recreation
Three Classes:
Noble Grape Varieties
Decoding American Wine Labels
Decoding European Wine Labels
COMING SOON!
Foxborough
Milford
Franklin Library Book Club
Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.
The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.
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