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Making Sense of Organic Wine
Key aspects of the major viticultural approaches are outlined
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/08/making-sense-of-organic-wine
Dogs sniff out contamination in wine barrels
Dogs to detect brettanomyces bruxellensis — commonly known as “brett” — a yeast contaminant that lives in wood and can be transferred to wine on contact.
Sparkling outpaces table wine more than 2:1 in latest Nielsen data
Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health? The Science Is Confusing
Many of the studies compared moderate drinkers to current abstainers, a group that included former heavy drinkers and those who avoided alcohol entirely because of health conditions, potentially skewing the comparison.
http://fortune.com/2017/08/15/moderate-drinking-health/
Why Some Of The Largest Alcohol Brands Are Rushing To Create Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Could the next biggest thing in the beverage space be non-alcoholic distilled spirits?
The trilemma of primary, secondary and tertiary aromas
It’s generally accepted that we have three choices when defining wine aromas, they are categorized as primary, secondary or tertiary. Yet in practice, many common aromas can be attributed to two of these categories.
https://deborahparkerwong.com/2017/08/12/the-trilemma-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-aromas/
First drinks body for vodka launches
A number of brands have joined forces to form the vodka category’s first collaborative drinks body – The Global Vodka Alliance, which will focus on “education, integrity and innovation within vodka”.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/first-drinks-body-for-vodka-launches/
TRUMP OVERESTIMATES THE SIZE OF HIS WINERY
It’s also far from “one of the largest” wineries in the US, and not even the largest in Virginia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/trump-overestimates-the-size-of-his-winery/
Captain Morgan rum unveils ‘modern’ design
The design features new embossing to highlight the Captain Morgan logo, an updated cap canvas, a cigar band, and gold foil detailing across the label to enhance the bottle’s premium look.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/captain-morgan-rum-unveils-modern-design/
Scientists discover why ‘whisky tastes better with water’
There are numerous ways to enjoy whisky – straight, on the rocks, with water, or mixed in a cocktail – but two Swedish scientists have recently published a paper supporting the idea that whisky tastes better with water.
Variation of Scotch Whiskey flavour
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/scientists-discover-why-whisky-tastes-better-with-water/
JENNIFER LAWRENCE INVITES FANS ON WINE TASTING TOUR
Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has launched a charity competition offering one winner the chance to be flown to California and take part in a vineyard visit and wine tasting with the star.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/jennifer-lawrence-auctions-charity-wine-tasting/
Forget Rosé: Pink Liquor Is the Next Instagram-Worthy Trend
Alcohol producers have clearly taken notice. Hoping to capitalize of the newfound popularity of the blush wine, distilleries have released a variety of pink spirits.
Here are a few rose-tinted options available now:
http://fortune.com/2017/08/17/rose-pink-liquor-tequila/
Alsatian Wines Strike a Balance of Dry and Sweet
No region in France has a higher percentage of organic or biodynamic growers than Alsace, which theoretically should attract the keepers of natural wine lists.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/dining/alsatian-wines-strike-a-balance-of-dry-and-sweet.html
YOU’VE BEEN POURING BEER WRONG THIS WHOLE TIME
AN INCORRECT POUR LEADS TO BLOATING AND STOMACH PAIN
http://rock95.com/youve-been-pouring-beer-wrong-this-whole-time/
Why serving wine at room temperature is a myth
There is no such thing as room temperature: there are simply different rooms.
http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/food-drink/2017/08/why-serving-wine-room-temperature-myth
Wine Polyphenols Could Fight Flu
According to a paper recently published in Science by Washington University School of Medicine researchers
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Health-Watch-A-Drink-Might-Boost-Cognition
Bud Light launches NFL-themed packaging ahead of new season
To coincide with the upcoming NFL season, Bud Light has introduced team-themed packaging with 28 new designs.
In Stock soon!!
Bud Light announces 2017 NFL team cans (PRNewsfoto/Bud Light)
HOW CHAMPAGNE COULD BE RUINING YOUR SMILE
And not just thanks to the sugar content
http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/beauty/fitness-wellbeing/news/a43323/champagne-bad-for-teeth/
The World’s Top 10 Best Value Wines
UNDERSTANDING GERMAN RIESLING: ZEROING IN ON SWEETNESS
You don’t actually need advanced degrees in linguistics, history, geography, and enology to fully understand the baroque labels that decorate some bottles. But it can feel like it.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/understanding-german-riesling-zeroing-in-on-sweetness
Prediction: The Trendy New Grape this Fall will be Garnacha/Grenache
Garnacha Origen Association and Wines of Roussillon have formed an alliance to raise awareness of European quality garnacha/grenache wines in the United States and Canada.
Debunking the Most Popular Myths about Sherry
It’s time to update your Spanish wine repertoire. Sherry is often misunderstood and misrepresented, and we’re here to uncover a few popular myths about this drink.
http://winesfromspainusa.com/news-and-events/debunking-popular-myths-what-is-sherry/
Boston’s Best Breweries (With Food, Too)
With the horrible traffic in mind, we broke the city into parts so that you could pick out the very best places to drink and eat, no matter where you are in Boston.
https://oct.co/travel/bostons-best-breweries-beers-food-too?utm_source=oct_nl_
Why Saignée is Like No Other Rosé
Saignée (“sohn-yay”) means “to bleed,” and it also describes a method of rosé winemaking that involves “bleeding” off a portion of red wine juice after it’s been in contact with the skins and seeds.
http://winefolly.com/review/saignee-is-unlike-other-rose-wines/?mc_cid=5473466611&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Argentina’s Evolving Appellations
New Geographical Indications in the pipeline reveal how Argentina’s appellation system is changing
This advent calendar delivers a bottle of sparkling wine every day in December up until Christmas Eve
WE know, it’s still far too early to start talking about Christmas – the kids aren’t even back at school yet.
But when we heard about this novelty festive item, we were fizzing with so much excitement that we just HAD to share it with you.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/4279966/sparkling-wine-advent-calendar/
10 must-try beers in MetroWest and Milford MA
In MetroWest alone, the 10 existing breweries and brewpubs have created hundreds of different beers, ranging from lighter beers such as kolsches and cream ales to big, high-alcohol beers such as imperial stouts and Belgian quads.
http://westborough.wickedlocal.com/news/20170820/10-must-try-beers-in-metrowest-and-milford
Four Things You Need to Know about the U.S. Wine Industry
The U.S. wine landscape continues to evolve dramatically. Whether packaging or product, there’s a lot happening. Here are four themes you should be following in the U.S. wine industry today.
Woman drinking white wine on patio
http://www.buzzbinpadillaco.com/four-things-need-know-wine-industry-u-s/
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?
If one glass of wine takes the edge off, why not drink a few more?
This thinking may help explain the findings of a new study that points to an increase in drinking among adults in the U.S., especially women.
Rosé Wine Pouches Are Here To Make Summer Last Forever
It’s the innovation we’ve been waiting for.
http://www.delish.com/food-news/news/a55022/rose-wine-pouches-capri-sun/
A Beer for Every Beatles Album
We’ll do one beer for each album in the Beatles’ studio discography (the 13 albums generally accepted as the Beatles’ primary catalog). A Spotify playlist is included, in case you want to rip through 13 beers in less than three hours.
Prone to wine hangovers? Grapevine startup says its wand can help
PureWine, the company behind a wand-shaped filter that removes histamines and sulfites from wine.
ON WAX CAPSULES
What is the best opening strategy?
http://winemag.co.za/tim-james-on-wax-capsules/
What Is The Best Wine For Sangria?
Sometimes, large bottles of inexpensive wine are better enjoyed in a sangria than on their own. A good way to make an enjoyable yet affordable summer drink.
http://socialvignerons.com/2017/08/22/what-is-the-best-wine-for-sangria/
Patricia Kluge, Who Built What Became Trump Winery, Says the Wine Is “Not Good Anymore”
Kluge opens up about what it was like to do business with the Donald and what she thinks of the vineyard today.
http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a12026751/patricia-kluge-trump-winery-interview/
Keeping an open mind on closures
Cork is still king in the consumer’s mind, but how do other closures stack up across the world?
http://www.wineintelligence.com/keeping-an-open-mind-on-closures/
Why wine communication sucks
When were you last swept away by a piece of wine advertising? Compared to other drinks categories we continue to push education and not emotion as our primary marketing tool. Please no more, urges Reka Haros.
http://www.the-buyer.net/opinion/reka-haros-on-the-problem-with-wine-communication/
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
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Bud Light NFL Logo Cans
August 26, 2017
Bud Light NFL Logo Packages Are Here!
Now Two Options In Stock
Option 1
VERY LIMITED Bud Light 36 packs
Includes 1 Logo Can of EVERY NFL Team!!
And Other Special NFL Cans
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Patriots 5x Champs Packages!
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Liquor Industry News/Links 08-21-17
August 21, 2017
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-21-2017
Wine buying report
Did You Know?
62% of Millennial wine buyers have no brand in mind when they walk into a store?
AND
90% of all the wines sold in MOST stores are owned by a handful of corporate brands?
We feel the best way to shop for wine is to be open to exploration.
There is a big difference in supporting a “brand” to supporting a winery.
Things to think about when you are looking to buy:
Is It For guests?
A Gift idea?
Pairing With Food?
Your Budget
Your Wine Profile Match
At Franklin Liquors we would love to help you with your selections. Let us match your profile as we always taste and explore.
Generic shelf talkers and stores that support national brands can’t do that.
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How your brain makes higher priced wine taste better – study
Can You Pack a Bottle of Liquor in Your Luggage?
Wine and Music “Pairing” Preferences Driven by Emotion
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
Weekly Newsletter
More On Tap Newsletter Updates
Get Notified As Son As Specials And Events Are Added
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
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Listen On Soundcloud
‘Snake Venom’ Beer Might Be the Strongest in the World
With an ABV of 67.5 percent. For reference, most liquor, like vodka and whiskey, have an ABV of about 40 percent.
http://www.foodandwine.com/news/snake-venom-strongest-beer-in-world
Coors Light Wants to Gamify the Way You Buy Beer
Coors seems to think it has discovered another way to get consumers guzzling more of its products: a loyalty program. The company launched Coors Light XP
Americans are NOT Abandoning Wine!
Since alcohol is a regulated product, we actually have reliable numbers on per capita wine consumption:
https://www.vineyardfinancialassociates.com/single-post/2017/08/08/Americans-are-NOT-Abandoning-Wine
I WOULD ALWAYS CHOOSE CAVA OVER PROSECCO. HERE’S WHY.
What’s the difference between Cava and Prosecco in the first place?
https://vinepair.com/articles/always-choose-cava-prosecco-heres/
How to kill fruit flies, according to a scientist
Fruit flies are annoying. So, fine, here’s how we get rid of them in my lab: We build a trap. It’s not perfect, but it’s OK.
http://theconversation.com/how-to-kill-fruit-flies-according-to-a-scientist-81740
Wine and Music “Pairing” Preferences Driven by Emotion
Studies have found specific musical pieces seem to pair well with certain wines, and that in general, wine seems to be more enjoyable when there is music playing in the background compared to drinking in silence.
http://www.academicwino.com/2017/08/wine-music-pairing-emotion.html/
Where Does Wine Really Come From?
Europe was relatively late to the game when it comes to winemaking, and the original inventors of our favorite fermented beverage are staging a comeback.
Ararat
http://www.winemag.com/2017/08/09/where-does-wine-really-come-from/
Who knew you needed a lock for your wine bottle?
But don’t forget the combination, or you’re in trouble when you need a drink
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/knew-needed-lock-wine-bottle/
How To Ship Wine: Use Full-Service Shipments For Added Safety
The collectors who have the most success when shipping their wine usually understand the common risks associated with shipments from the beginning, and work to prevent them every step of the way.
http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/08/10/ship-wine-use-full-service-shipments-added-safety/
A snapshot of Brazil’s wine market
A 3-point plan for choosing wine you really want to drink
What do we look for in a wine?
Cameron’s Winery earns best Massachusetts’s wine
Nine wines from Cameron’s Winery won 12 awards in the 2017 Big E Wine Competition
http://www.recorder.com/Cameron-s-Winery-earns-best-Massachusetts-wine-11503320
How Do I Buy Wine?
Mom & Pop Wine shop—Big Box Wine store—Wine and Spirits chain—Online—Or all of the above?
https://proof.media/how-do-i-buy-wine
Cîroc unveils French Vanilla-flavored vodka
Ultra-premium vodka Cîroc is expanding its portfolio with the global release of Cîroc French Vanilla, designed to be mixed in Porn Star Martinis.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/ciroc-unveils-french-vanilla-flavoured-vodka/
Is The Game of Thrones Wine Actually Good?
Sommelier tested. Not necessarily sommelier approved.
https://www.gq.com/story/is-the-game-of-thrones-wine-actually-good
RIOJA FINALLY ALLOWS NAMING OF VILLAGE ON LABELS
The Rioja consejo has approved proposals that will allow winemakers to include the names of smaller geographical regions and specific villages on their wine labels for the first time, building upon the approval of a single vineyard classification earlier this year.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/rioja-finally-allows-village-labelling-on-bottles/
NIELSEN: US WINE SALES STRONGER THAN BEER
In the 52 weeks to June 2017, wine sales in the on-trade across the US rose 1.5%, with spirits up 1.6%, the market research analysts found, as beer sales slid by over 2%.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/nielsen-us-wine-sales-stronger-than-beer/
Can You Pack a Bottle of Liquor in Your Luggage?
It’s more complicated than it sounds.
http://www.cntraveler.com/story/can-you-pack-a-bottle-of-liquor-in-your-luggage
Wine Words We Can’t Live Without
Accept no substitutes. These 3 wine words are essential
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Matt-Kramer-3-Essential-Wine-Words
9 “Serious” Sweet Wines You Must Try
Exploring the world of fine wine is tricky if you have a sweet tooth, as the most familiar and “serious” wines aren’t necessarily sweet. Historically speaking, though, sweet wines were once the most coveted style of wine in all the world. No really, it’s true!
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/9-serious-sweet-wines-you-must-try/
How your brain makes higher priced wine taste better – study
New research has shed light on how the brain is wired to rate a higher priced wine as better than one with a cheaper price tag, even if the samples come from the same bottle.
New Blue Moon Beers
Blue Moon, part of the MillerCoors portfolio, has announced the launch of a new seasonal brew, Apricot Wheat (5.6% abv). Brewed with cardamom and Washington apricots, the new entry will debut nationwide in September. It will join Blue Moon’s original fall seasonal, the 5.7%-abv Harvest Pumpkin Wheat, which will also re-launch in September. In addition, the brewery’s 5.4%-abv summer seasonal, Mango Wheat, will be joining the year-round lineup starting in September. All three beers will be available across the country in both on- and off-premise accounts, retailing at $8.99 a six-pack of bottles.
Wine could help solve writer’s block, says study
A glass of wine or a pint of beer can help your creative juices flowing, suggests research from Austria.
Champagne Campus
All about Champagne webpage and app
http://www.champagnecampus.com
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More Starting In September!
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!
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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.
Sign Ups Soon!
COMING SOON!
Foxborough
Norfolk
Millis
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.
Food And Wine Events
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Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
Liquor Industry News/Links 08-14-17
August 14, 2017
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-14-2017
Signs Of Fall Coming Are Everywhere!
Football Pre Season Has Started, Oktoberfest And Pumpkin Beers Are Out And Fall Wine Education/Tasting Events Are Scheduled.
That’s Right School Is Starting Soon!
Check Out Our Updated Events:
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
New L.E.D. Lights Installed
We upgraded our lighting from fluorescent to L.E.D.
The wines on our racks will be so much safer with this light.
Also our wine tasting/education room has much more light to examine wines during events.
Read all about how fluorescent light affect wine.
“Conventional fluorescent lighting generates more energy at the shorter wavelengths which include the
Damaging wavelengths which can produce a detectable change in the wine in a matter of hours”
http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/UV%20&%20wine%20quality%20May%2708.pdf
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Six Ways Wine and Weed are Similar — and One Major Difference
DNA to Define Your Wine Tastes
Wine and weed: An economic match made in heaven?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
Weekly Newsletter
More On Tap Newsletter Updates
Get Notified As Son As Specials And Events Are Added
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
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Pot is the new alcohol
The alcohol industry – now eight decades after states ratified the 21st amendment and ended prohibition – generated $475 billion in economic activity and $110 billion in wages in 2014.
Across the United States, more than 4.5 million people work in alcohol-related jobs. Alcohol production, distribution, sales, and service is one of the biggest industries in the country.
http://www.businessinsider.com/pot-is-the-new-alcohol-2017-8
Drinking Organic Wine Won’t Prevent a Hangover
While people often blame sulfites for causing hangovers, experts say evidence does not support this.
http://time.com/4865734/organic-wine-health-benefits/
The perfect wine glass: 7 tips for matching shape to grape
The profile of your stemware can have a big impact on the taste of what’s inside. A panel of experts reveals the best vessels for everything from bubbles to Barolo
http://www.christies.com/features/Guide-to-wine-glasses-8476-1.aspx?sc_lang=en
Alcohol by Virtual Reality
The drinks industry is entering a new space, engaging consumers through immersive virtual-reality storytelling
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/alcohol-by-virtual-reality/
Boston Rock Band Releases New Album On A Beer Can
Collaboration between a local band named The Lights Out and the Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville is taking the classic pairing in a novel direction.
http://www.wbur.org/artery/2017/07/31/music-on-a-beer-can
5 ways to make wine taste better in summer
So before you dump that bottle out, here are five suggestions for making a wine taste better in summertime.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/07/wine_press_5_ways_to_make_wine.html
Enjoy 3 Glasses of Wine a Day? This 29-Year Study Says You Might Live Till You’re 85
Don’t get too happy. But getting a little happy might be in order.
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/enjoy-3-glasses-of-wine-a-day-this-29-year-study-h.html
All About Albariño Wine
Albariño (“alba-reen-yo”) is a high-quality, light-bodied white wine that grows primarily in Spain and Portugal. It’s loved for its high acidity, refreshing citrus flavors, dry taste, and subtle saltiness. For seafood lovers, Albariño is a fantastic choice for food pairing with exquisite dishes like ceviche, fish tacos, seafood pasta, and shrimp.
http://winefolly.com/review/all-about-albarino-wine/
Hit or myth: Should we obey the seven rules of wine?
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, the experts came to the conclusion that wine shouldn’t always be allowed to breathe, that the traditional pairings with fish and meat are not set in stone, and that a bottle of red can benefit from some time spent in the fridge.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/hit-myth-should-obey-seven-rules-wine/
Beer Alignment Chart
We’re all different drinkers with different preferences. When it comes to finding out what’s going to hit the right spot, where do you land?
https://oct.co/essays/octobers-beer-alignment-chart?utm_source=oct_nl_
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROSECCO
In essence, key to the character of Prosecco is the location, grape variety and the production method.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prosecco/
Your summer beer party guide, plus how to select the perfect keg
Don’t stress about the beer run; here are tips on brews with which to fill your cooler.
Wine and weed: An economic match made in heaven?
California wine grapes have a cash value of about $5 billion annually compared to an estimated $7 billion for the state’s marijuana crop
http://www.petaluma360.com/news/7273650-181/wine-and-weed-an-economic?artslide=0
5 reasons you should drink this new type of sparkling wine now
Now, there’s a new kid on the block: Pét-nat.
That strange term is slang for pétillant-naturel, a French term that basically means naturally sparkling.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/04/trend-alert-five-reasons-you-should-drink-pet-nat-wines-now/
7 Science-Backed Ways Beer Is Good for Your Health
A beer a day may keep the doctor away.
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/7-science-backed-ways-beer-good-your-health-ncna788986
Meet Black Chardonnay
A nearly forgotten technique for exceptional wines has some producers going back to black
DNA to Define Your Wine Tastes
Science wants to work out your wine preferences by DNA profiling
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/08/dna-to-define-your-wine-tastes
Wine Expert Explains Why Screw Tops Are Better Than Corks On Wine Bottles
Forget the corkscrew.
Bottles of rose, red, and white wine, in the vineyard.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/screw-top-wine_us_59834fc1e4b06d488874ba2d
What’s Wrong with Your Wine: 7 Common Problems
How to tell if you should send back the bottle.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/whats-wrong-your-wine-7-common-problems
Beer Styles Explained, From IPA To Pilsner And Beyond
It’s time you learned your IPAs from your Pale Ales.
Ruffles does craft beer pairings
Potato chips go well with beer, and Frito Lay has paired versions of Ruffles chips with craft beers from across the country
The Mouse Crisis
It sometimes came up on red wines but never on whites. Now, the stuff is everywhere, even on sparkling wines. This mouse has gone wild. Right now it is a far larger problem than cork taint
http://www.alicefeiring.com/blog/2017/08/the-mouse-crisis.html
An introduction to Alsace Gewurztraminer – the extrovert of wine
Get to know the explosively aromatic wine; from how to pronounce the variety, to the best food pairings to enjoy with a bottle.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/alsace/gewurztraminer-guide/
What you need to know about Chilean wine
Things have changed since then — since 20 or 30 years ago — and a lot of the changes have been for the better
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-chilean-wine-food-0804-20170802-column.html
A GUIDE TO BEER GLASS VARIETIES
One of the most important parts of serving a quality beer is serving it in the right kind of glass
https://www.pjponline.com/help/article/a-guide-to-beer-glass-varieties/
In the market for fine wine? Don’t get burned
Anybody who’s going to spend a decent amount of money purchasing wine, whether it’s pre-arrival or futures or even buying old and rare wine in the secondary market, it behooves the buyer to do a little bit of research online
Doubleback double down
Drew Bledsoe Winery and wine line expansion
New App
Taste, a new app that crowdsources restaurant and bar reviews, has launched in 29 U.S. markets. The app offers a twist on the concept of user generated reviews: instead of rating a restaurant on a numeric scale, Taste’s users choose a favorite restaurant in each of the app’s categories (coffee, burgers, drinks) and the app displays whichever restaurants receive the most votes. Taste is available for free for iPhones and can be found on the App Store.
Low Calorie Beer: More Choices than Ever…But Be Careful!
There are still no light craft beers out there.
US STATE ISSUES WARNING OVER COPPER COCKTAIL MUGS
High concentrations of copper are poisonous and can cause foodborne illness, it said, as copper can leach into foods when it comes into contact with acidic foods.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/us-state-issues-warning-over-copper-cocktail-mugs/
Beer-pong-loving golfers have another new product to take to the tailgate
Where Beer Pong Golf seems to have found a niche is with the ability to customize each board. For fans of sports teams, the company has a customizable slot at the top that allows you to pair your love of a particular team with the board.
5 Top Grapes Behind Italian White Wines
Let’s have a look at the grapes behind this historic, and inspirational country’s white wine.
http://socialvignerons.com/2017/08/08/5-top-grapes-behind-italian-white-wines/
Six Ways Wine and Weed are Similar — and One Major Difference
Surprisingly there appear to be many similarities between the wine and cannabis industries, which suggest potential collaboration and mutual support. However, there is one major looming difference as well. Following are the six key similarities between wine and weed:
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=188022
New Jim Beam
Beam Suntory has extended Jim Beam with a new Vanilla flavor. Jim Beam Vanilla is a blend of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey with Madagascar vanilla bean liqueur. The new entry is at 70 proof and retails at $16 a 750-ml. bottle. Joining Apple, Kentucky Fire, Honey and Red Stag in the Jim Beam flavor range, Jim Beam Vanilla is debuting nationwide across the on- and off-premise markets.
New Gansett
Rhode Island-based Narragansett Beer has released Bancroft Up or Down Ale, the latest entry in the brewer’s collaborative Hi Neighbor Mash-Up series. Created in partnership with Rhode Island’s Bancroft Tennis Company, Bancroft Up or Down Ale is a 4.2%-abv brew made with Cascade and Chinook hops. The new offering will be available in six packs of 16-ounce cans ($10.99), distributed across New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia, as well as Portland, Oregon and Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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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!
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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.
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.
Sign Ups Soon!
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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Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
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Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
Liquor Industry News/Links 08-07-17
August 7, 2017
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
08-07-2017
We Want Your Corks!
Did you know we are a cork-recycling center?
We have partnered with ReCORK, North America’s largest natural wine cork recycling program.
Did you know?
Every year, the equivalent of over 31 billion bottles of wine are consumed worldwide. Too many of the corks used as stoppers in these bottles are thrown away and litter our landfills.
Want to check if your cork can be recycled?
CORKwatch is a database of wines with natural corks curated by wine lovers for wine lovers.
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Era of wine shop specialists waning
Wine trade secrets revealed at OIV Wine Marketing Program
Men in supermarkets
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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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The best beer and brewery in each state
Zymurgy, a magazine published by the American Homebrewers Association, asked its readers to nominate their 20 favorite beers available in the U.S. The following is a look at what was then determined to be the top beers and breweries in each state.
Why Beer + Wine Apps Are Thriving
Liquor industry sales jumped 4.5% in the U.S. in 2016, and in America alone, alcohol is a $220 billion industry. It’s no surprise, then, that the app ecosystem for alcohol — especially beer and wine — is fairly robust.
http://info.localytics.com/blog/cheers-why-beer-wine-apps-are-thriving?success=true
Wine glass necklaces are here for anyone who wants to drink wine on the go
Hands-free wine, it’s the future, probably.
Scientists to settle dispute over taste of wine in bottles with corks versus screw caps
They are going to study wine drinkers’ brains while they sip. The event, Neuroenological Tasting—The Grand Cork Experiment
https://phys.org/news/2017-07-scientists-dispute-wine-bottles-corks.html
A Guide to Pairing Sake and Dessert
Sake need not be reserved exclusively for sushi night.
https://www.musingsbytheglass.com/musings/sakeconfectionhypothesis
Do We Still Need Sommeliers in Restaurants?
Restaurant operators and wine directors weigh in with wine service models they’ve found successful, and discuss the evolving roles of wine professionals on the floor
Is Your Beverage Salmon-Safe?
Beer, wine, and spirits producers in the Pacific Northwest are leading the charge to protect salmon habitats
The Science of Smoke Taint
How fires near vineyards can affect a wine’s sensory details, imparting smoky aromas and putting the wine at risk
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-smoke-taint/
Men in supermarkets
Women, as they do the grocery shopping, are picking up the mass-market brands and private label wines that represent the majority of the world’s vinous output.
Surveys are showing that up to 49% of all US households have a man doing the grocery shopping. There are plenty of reasons for this, from the rise of single male households, to changing gender roles, to a growing interest in food and cooking.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/men-supermarkets
Simplifying Germany’s Label Game
Modern German labels break with tradition in the best sense of the word. They’re eye-catching, simple, stylish and not full of meaningless information.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/07/simplifying-germany-s-label-game
The Big Guys Of Wine
How to: perfectly pair beer and summer appetizers
These simple apps take minutes to make; add in the perfect beer and your festivities will last for hours.
Smirnoff marks Watermelon Day with new flavor
Released ahead of National Watermelon Day (3 August), Smirnoff Sourced Watermelon is made with Smirnoff No. 21 and real fruit juice from concentrate, along with other “natural flavors” and is recommended kept refrigerated once opened.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/07/smirnoff-marks-watermelon-day-with-new-flavour/
NY RESTAURANT ENFORCES ‘ONE DRINK’ POLICY ON PARENTS
A New York restaurant has banned at least one adult dining with children from drinking more than one alcoholic beverage in a bid to reduce collisions caused by drink driving.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/ny-restaurant-enforces-one-drink-policy-on-parents/
Total Wine Claims Victory In Massachusetts Pricing Suit
Massachusetts judge Robert B. Gordon has sided with Total Wine & More in the retailer’s suit over spirits pricing against the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Gordon ruled that alcohol retailers like Total Wine may pass on bulk discounts to consumers.
In January, Total Wine’s Massachusetts licenses were suspended by the ABCC for allegedly selling liquor below cost. The retailer claimed that the ABCC was ignoring bulk discounts the company was set to receive from wholesalers once the retailer ordered sufficient quantities of liquors, effectively misinterpreting the true cost of the goods. In his decision, Gordon wrote “there was clearly no predatory pricing carried out in this case” and these types of discounts are what “the law should promote rather than punish.” In a statement, Total called the decision “a victory for consumers and a validation of Total Wine & More’s commitment to lawfully provide consumers access to the best values possible on the products we carry Massachusetts.”
However, Judge Gordon did not rule on Total Wine’s argument that the Massachusetts price floor violates U.S. anti-trust laws. Retailers are still prohibited from selling liquor below cost in the state. Total Wine’s victory merely allows companies to more accurately adjust prices based on volume discounts. According to the Boston Globe, the ABCC has not decided whether to appeal.
New Coppola in Cans
California’s Francis Ford Coppola Winery has released its Diamond Collection white wines in 250-ml cans. The brand’s Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are now available in four-packs for a suggested retail price of $19.99 at the winery, online and in select retailers and on-premise locations throughout the U.S. The new releases follow Coppola’s Sofia Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine and Sofia Rosé in cans; the former was the company’s first foray into canned wine, launched in 2004. The Diamond Collection was roughly flat at 1 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank
Follow the Leader – Ridge’s Historic 2016 Monte Bello Will Be 100% from Organic Grapes
Labeling the words “organic” on the bottle – even if it’s just the back label – is the only way you will find out who’s not using Roundup (glyphosate), which, as of July 7, will be labeled officially as a carcinogen in the state of California. So, ask wineries to step it up – and follow the leader, Ridge
Oktoberfest Is Out
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has released Oktoberfest 2017, a German-style fest beer brewed in collaboration with Germany’s Brauhaus Miltenberger. Brewers from both companies met at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River, North Carolina brewery to create a malt-driven, traditional Oktoberfest lager balanced by German hops. The 6.1%-abv beer is available on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and cans nationwide. Oktoberfest 2017 is the third collaborative beer the company has produced for Oktoberfest.
FRAUD SCANDAL ROCKS FRANCE’S LEADING BULK BOTTLER
It is alleged that part of the fraud included passing off as much as 300,000 hectolitres (over 3m cases) of wine classified as Vin de France as Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf du Pape and other AOC.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/fraud-scandal-rocks-frances-leading-bulk-bottler/
UPS pumps up wine and spirits shipping services
UPS is helping wineries reach consumers living in 24 of the top 35 wine importing countries, and distilleries in 9 of the top 25 spirit importing countries
RELATED
Consumers Short-changed Again on Shipping
The accessibility of wine is being reduced as delivery companies police the shipping law instead of state agencies.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/08/consumers-short-changed-again-on-shipping
Piedmont Growers Go Nuts over Barbera
Worldwide demand for hazelnut spread is luring growers into planting nuts instead of grapes
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/07/piedmont-growers-go-nuts-over-barbera
The Future is Bright for US Wine in 2017: Statistics from 2016 Paint Rosy Picture
Positive Stats for US Wine Industry in 2016
Revenues for US Wine Sales = estimated $39.8 billion, a 5% increase from 2015 (Wines & Vines, 2017)
Total US Wine Sales Revenue including imports = estimated $60 billion (Wines & Vines, & BW166, 2017)
Total Cases Shipped = 399 million, up 3% from 2015 (GFAWine, 2017)
Growth: 2016 is the 24th consecutive year of grown for US wine sales
Wine trade secrets revealed at OIV Wine Marketing Program
Eye opening read about the big wine companies!
Constellation spends $51 million a year on digital advertising now, up from $4 million 7 years ago.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2017/07/wine-trade-secrets-revealed-at-oiv-wine.html
Beer recommendations for rosé lovers
There are many craft beers that offer flavor and character akin to a light and refreshing rosé.
CLOUDY BEER? WHAT THE SEDIMENT IN YOUR GLASS IS ALL ABOUT
Call it sediment, flakies, yeasties, or whatever you want, it’s here to stay.
Grapes of the Rhone Valley: Picardan
Picardan is rare nowadays, but its first mention in the historical record from 1715 talks about it being “very common”, with “greenish, sweet and soft berries”.1 It was cultivated under various names, including Araignan Blanc, Oeillade Blanche, and Gallet, in much of the south of France
http://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2017/07/grapes-of-the-rhone-valley-picardan.html
Flavor scientists create a lexicon of terms to describe nuances of rum
Researchers at the University of Illinois were interested in creating a rum flavor lexicon, but needed to find a way around the biggest problem with tasting rum—sensory fatigue.
https://phys.org/news/2017-07-flavor-scientists-lexicon-terms-nuances.html
Pretend To Buy A Bunch Of Wine Based On How The Bottle Looks And We’ll Guess Your Age
Fun to try pick wines and will guess your age. Mine was high by 8 years.
10 Unconventional Wine Pairings: What to Drink With Hot Dogs, Scrambled Eggs, Elote, and More
You can drink wine with practically everything. Truly. Chicago-style hotdog? Toasted marshmallows? Salt and vinegar potato chips? Scrambled eggs? There’s a wine for each and every one of these dishes.
Nightmare food and wine matches – From the sommeliers
It’s their profession, but even sommeliers struggle sometimes. We find out some of their toughest food and wine pairings…
http://www.decanter.com/learn/nightmare-food-wine-matches-sommeliers-372763/#SJVTFYT2y9R3t8gA.99
Love Pairing Beer and Food? Check Out the Updated Beer and Food Course
Whether you’re a culinary novice or an expert, this course is filled with copious amounts of information that will improve your beer and food offerings
https://www.craftbeer.com/news/craftbeer-com-news/craftbeer-updated-beer-and-food-course
WHAT IS TENNESSEE WHISKEY?
Made up of a minimum 51 percent corn and aged in new charred oak for at least two years, the final product comes in at around 40 percent alcohol.
GUIDE TO PORTUGUESE WINE
You are probably inclined to think that Portugal is only famous for its sweet Ports, or even it’s less popular (but still well-known) island wine, Madeira. Yeah those wines are chill and all, but nowhere as cool as the hidden gems that Portugal’s still table wine has to offer.
https://thebacklabel.com/guide-to-portugese-wine/
Trust us, there is logic behind wine pricing
What causes prices to be the way they are? Basic economics would dictate a limited supply of product would be the first to cause a price elevation, but expert opinions also have an elevating effect.
Sunday liquor sales will start this weekend in Minnesota just in time for the big July 4th weekend. At Bridgeview Liquor in Moorhead, a sign draws attention to a summer wine sale Friday, June 30, 2017. Dave Wallis / The Forum
http://www.wctrib.com/4302806-trust-us-there-logic-behind-wine-pricing
All about fake oak
What is fake oak? Why do winemakers use it instead of oak barrels? How can I spot it?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/all-about-fake-oak/
Are You Team Pinot Or Team Pot?
The battle between the Wagner family and their neighbors could be a sign of clashes to come as cannabis becomes a legal crop in more states. Wine producers fear for their grapes if weed grows nearby; weed growers say those fears are unfounded.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alysonmartin/pinot-vs-pot?utm_term=.kkEgPMZ6GL#.munyBmlNv2
EXPERT REVEALS GERMAN WINE SECRETS
Germany is well known for superior winemaking, perfectly evolved grape varieties, and of course terroir.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/expert-reveals-german-wine-secrets/
World’s Top 5 Vineyard Operators
Is mead barrel-aging the next big thing in beer?
Mead-makers have begun to age more of their creations inside oak, opening up a whole new world of flavor possibilities for brewers.
Veraison: When Grapes Turn Red
One of the most important moments in a grapevine’s annual lifecycle is the onset of ripening, when the grapes turn from green to red and naturally begin to sweeten. The French call this process veraison (“verr-ray-zohn”). Veraison also occurs in white grapes, but without the color changes–white grapes simply become more translucent.
http://winefolly.com/review/veraison-when-grapes-turn-red/?mc_cid=ad3170f661&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Introducing … perfume that smells like vino.
Jones’ New York-based company, Kelly + Jones, sells a variety of wine-related perfumes, including chardonnay and cabernet. But Notes of Rosé is especially delicious.
http://www.freep.com/story/life/shopping/georgea-kovanis/2017/07/27/rose-wine-perfume/501257001/
Era of wine shop specialists waning
As wine retailers grow larger and larger these days, and smaller shops struggle, some of the mass marketing concepts (think supermarkets) I once read about have come back into play. But with fine wine, they can never replace the human touch.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7199951-181/berger-on-wine-era-of
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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.
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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.
Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
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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.
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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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Sulfites In Wine
Lets talk sulfites!
“Contains Sulfites” is one of the truths on a wine label.
If you see it the wine has over 10ppm sulfite in it.
( 1PPM=1 milligram per liter (34oz) )
If you see the USDA seal there are less than 10ppm and no “added sulfites”
Organic grapes used will say contains sulfites but have less than 100ppm
There is NO evidence that sulfites cause headaches. Also keep in mind that sulfites are the only additive that the government requires to be listed. Than can be over 60 other additives that are not regulated. Those are what you should be worried about.
Related Sulfite Articles
‘Red Wine Headache’: what triggers the migraine?
The link between drinking wine and having a headache has been discovered, and sulfite is not the culprit.
http://us.blastingnews.com/food/2017/07/red-wine-headache-what-triggers-the-migraine-001860897.html
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Sulfites in Wine
There are plenty aspects of wine and winemaking that are misunderstood, but few as publicly or brutally as sulfites.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/sulfite-free-wine
Reality
The average wine has about 80ppm and no wine by law can contain more that 350ppm. Here is a comparision of other items with sulfites
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UNEXPECTED PLEASURES: RUCHÈ FROM PIEDMONT, ITALY
Ruchè (pronounced /ru kei/ roo-kay in English), is a lesser-known, dark-skinned red wine grape primarily grown in Piedmont, Italy. The origin of the Ruchè grape is still uncertain. One theory claims that Ruchè is indigenous to the town of Asti. Some say it has Burgundian roots. Ruchè has been grown in the area for more than one hundred years but it was not until the late 20th century that Ruchè wine has been marketed and consumed outside of Italy.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/unexpected-pleasures-ruch-from-piedmont-italy
19 Crimes App
If you like apps and technology check out the 19 crimes app.
Point at wine bottle and person on it talks to you.
Amazing!
12 Essential Bourbons for Your Liquor Cabinet
While there are dozens of bourbons we could recommend, here are twelve to know and to drink—from low-end to high, well-known to a little less so.
WE HAVE 8 OF 12 IN STOCK!
http://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/essential-bourbons-your-liquor-cabinet#maker’s-mark
What wine to drink when you’re cooking with sherry
When you’re cooking with sherry, what wine do you pair with the finished dish?
BREAKING NEW GROUND: WINE AND WEED LEADERS COLLABORATE ON BIODYNAMIC SONOMA VALLEY POT FARM
Benziger has been a long-time advocate for biodynamic farming at his former wineries, Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Winery. I
http://www.emeraldreport.com/room-grow-benziger-sparc-collaborate-biodynamic-sonoma-valley-pot-farm/
Unearthing California’s Pre-Prohibition Wine Roots
From the time of California’s first wine harvest around 1782 to the passage of the Volstead Act in 1920, the state has had a twisted and complex winemaking history filled booms and busts. But if you hunt around you can still find traces of the area’s pre-Prohibition roots. These historic sites and wineries offer a glimpse of those earlier times.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/unearthing-californias-pre-prohibition-wine-roots
Beer Remains the Preferred Alcoholic Beverage in the U.S.
Americans who drink alcohol continue to say they most often choose beer (40%) over wine (30%) and liquor (26%). Beer has typically been the preferred alcoholic beverage in Gallup’s trend.
How to Day Drink Without Getting Trashed, Sleepy or Sick
So if you’re ready to approach getting liquored up with the precision of a chess champion, consider one or all of the following pieces of advice.
http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/07/18/drink-alcohol-sleepy-hangover/
Cask strength
The vessels that take wine from grape to bottle, through fermentation and maturation, have a huge impact on how it tastes. Here Martin Hudson MW explores the world of barriques and botte, concrete and clay
http://bbrblog.com/2017/07/18/cask-strength/
How to Match Your Lipstick to Your Wine
“Lipstick is so feminine, but there’s nothing worse than having a dark merlot stain on a fresh coat of petal pink lipstick. You just have to be strategic to enjoy a perfect, long-lasting pout!”
Marketing and the human touch
As wine retailers grow larger and larger these days, and smaller shops struggle, some of the mass marketing concepts (think supermarkets) I once read about have come back into play. But with fine wine, they can never replace the human touch.
9 Mistakes We All Make When Buying Wine
There’s nobody alive who doesn’t love a good bargain. Getting something great for a lower than average price is one of the joys of life, and it fills us with a sense of superiority and smugness which is difficult to beat. Unfortunately, more often than not, risking the bargain buckets and budgets shelves while buying wine pretty likely to end badly.
https://learn.winecoolerdirect.com/wine-buying-mistakes/
Update On Craft Beer Seal
- Less than a month since its launch, the Brewers Association’s Independent Craft seal has been adopted by over 1,250 brewing companies. The seal, an upturned beer bottle with “Independent Craft” in bold type, signifies that the product is made by a Brewers Association-certified, independently owned craft brewer. The seal is intended to allow consumers to differentiate between independent brewers and companies that have recently been acquired by macrobrewers. According to the BA, the brewers who have signed on to use the seal represent roughly 50% of the craft beer market by volume.
New Ipswich Beer
Massachusetts-based Ipswich Ale Brewery has debuted Bramble On, a blackberry-infused sour beer. The 5%-abv brew was made with fresh blackberry puree and kettle soured with a lactobacillus yeast blend. The new offering will be available in kegs and four-packs of 16-ounce cans across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and North Carolina. Bramble On is the latest release in Ipswich’s Brewer’s Collection Series, a line that highlights small batch products.
SOUR BEER, EXPLAINED
Here’s everything you need to know before you order one.
French 2017 wine output may fall to record low after frosts
Wine production in France, the world’s second-largest producer, at 37 million to 38.2 million hectolitres, down from 45.5 million in 2016.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-wine-idUSKBN1A61EE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT BUSINESS OF CRAFT BEER PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH CICERONE
Components of Cicerone’s instructional materials will be incorporated into UVM’s fully online Business of Craft Beer Program, and students will be eligible to take the first level Cicerone Certification exam at no extra charge.
https://vtdigger.org/2017/07/20/university-vermont-business-craft-beer-program-partners-cicerone/
Deutsch Extends With Martignetti Cos. In Three New England States
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has inked new five-year distribution deals with Martignetti Cos. in three New England states. Under the new accords, Martignetti will continue to handle Deutsch’s wine and spirits brands—including Yellow Tail, Josh Cellars, The Calling and Redemption whiskey—in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Deutsch Family CEO Peter Deutsch said, “Martignetti has actively collaborated with us to aggressively grow our New England business. We’re confident they will continue to deliver in all three states.”
Massachusetts is the seventh-ranked state nationally in terms of wine consumption at 12.4 million cases in 2016, according to Impact Databank, while New Hampshire and Rhode Island are ranked 27th and 35th respectively.
New Dogfish Head Beer
Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewery has released Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout. The new beer—an update of Dogfish’s original World Wide Stout—was brewed with barley and Madagascar vanilla beans, and then aged in 10,000-gallon oak tanks. The 16%-abv Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout will be available across Dogfish Head’s 37-state distribution network in both on- and off-premise markets, retailing at $36 a four-pack. According to the Brewers Association, Dogfish Head is the 14th-largest craft brewer in the U.S.
ARCHAEOLOGIST FINDS PROOF OF BIBLICAL VINEYARD
Several wine and olive presses were discovered including the largest ancient winepress in Israel found to date, along with more than 100 bottle-shaped pits carved into the bedrock
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/archaeologist-finds-proof-of-biblical-vineyard/
Will New Hampshire ever catch up with Vermont in the beer-reputation race?
New Hampshire now has more craft breweries and brew pubs than Vermont (60 compared to 48, as measured by the latest issue of Yankee Brew News) and more than twice as many breweries per capita as Massachusetts (5.4 compared to 2.2, according to the Brewers Association).
A colorful beer flights is illuminated against a bright sunset. 4 glasses of different beers are set on a wooden board and table outside.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/VERMONT-BEER-breweries-craft-beer-11345974
The secret life of airline wines
A look behind the scenes at the airline wine world, to find out how they satisfy the thirst of millions of passengers, and what their mammoth wine purchases mean for the market. Plus, what’s best to drink in the air?
http://www.decanter.com/features/airline-wines-secret-life-372891/
A look at wine sales on cruise ships
The impressive selection and competitive pricing on ships can come as a surprise to those used to selling wine through regular channels. The combination of buying in large volume, sourcing in multiple markets, and purchasing wine duty free makes the cruise ship wine market one of the most lucrative – and diverse – in the world.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/look-wine-sales-cruise-ships
More People Are Using Cannabis – Are Fewer People Drinking?
Cannabis use increased from 10.4% to 13.3% between 2002 and 2014. Of those who do use cannabis, the average number of days per year in which they used cannabis increased from 10 to 16.3. Total days of use then, across the whole population more than doubled. Did people give up on wine?
Should the wine industry be talking about wine and health?
Name any major vineyard region across the globe and you’ll probably find a local university that’s carried out some kind of study into wine and health.
An Introduction to Prosecco
Prosecco sales grew 32% in 2016 over the previous year, helping elevate sparkling wine consumption 11% overall.
https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/features/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco
Are Flying Vineyard Drones Creating Better Wine?
Vintners are using aerial drones to improve vines, bottom lines and what ends up in the bottle. But will the art and instinct of winemaking be impacted?
http://www.winemag.com/2017/07/20/are-flying-vineyard-drones-creating-better-wine/
Is natural/organic wine healthy?
http://www.vineration.com/blog/the-health-benefits-of-wine
Zero Gravity Expands Distribution to Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Together with the expert team at Atlantic Beverage Distributors we will be supplying both Massachusetts and Rhode Island with beer previously only available in Vermont.
‘What is an IPA?’ A beer guide for casual drinkers, beer nerd-wannabe’s and everyone in between
If you’re still not 100 percent sure what an IPA is, what hops do or what the difference between an ale and a lager, this guide’s for you.
ALCOHOL CAN IMPROVE MEMORY CLAIMS STUDY
The effect noted by the researchers has been shown under laboratory conditions before, but this is the first study to test it in a natural setting, with people drinking in their homes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/alcohol-can-improve-memory-claims-study/
The Six Most Delicious Wines You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Pecorino? Nascetta? Gringet? If you don’t know these long-sleepy grape varietals, get yourself educated. They’re the next hot thing in wine.
How cork is fighting back in closures battle
To say that the cork industry suffered a near-death experience ten to 15 years ago as screw caps and synthetic stoppers grabbed market share would be an exaggeration. But there is no denying that the first years of this century were tough for the sector.
http://www.the-buyer.net/insight/the-buyer-on-the-road-how-cork-is-fighting-back-in-closures-battle/
Rosé Consumption By Country
Small Town Brewery Not Your Father’s Mountain Ale
Not Your Father’s Mountain Ale is a bold, invigorating brew made with a fresh, crisp finish and notes of citrus, reminiscent of a clear alpine day. It is lightly carbonated and comes packaged in a standout green glass bottle and label.
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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!
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
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Thursday Sept 14th 7PM
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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.
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!
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.
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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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By: Mark C Lenzi
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What Wine Would We Recommend To The Pope?
The Pope released technical specifications for wines to be used during mass:
Must be “natural” BUT sulfites are ok.
Alcohol level must be under 20%
Can be Red, White or Rosė
Grapes cant be harvested in the rain
So what would we sell if you wanted to drink what the Pope recommends?
Well just about all wines will work.
So please drink, as the Catholic Church requires.
Related Stories:
Pope orders ‘natural’ wine for Holy Communion
‘The wine that is used in the most sacred celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice must be natural, from the fruit of the grape, pure and incorrupt, not mixed with other substances.
‘Great care should be taken so that the wine intended for the celebration of the Eucharist is well conserved and has not soured.’
Officials added, ‘It is altogether forbidden to use wine of doubtful authenticity or provenance.’
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/pope-natural-holy-wine-communion-372322/
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2017/07/the-pope-natural-wine-can-contain.html
VATICAN BANS GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION WINE
There are two stages during the wine making process where gluten may be introduced.
The first is the practice of using a flour paste to seal oak barrels. The second is the practice of fining, which is done to clarify wine. Gluten can be used to fine wine, but more often a different agent like egg white, gelatin or isinglass is used, making it non-vegan.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/vatican-bans-gluten-free-communion-wine/
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Definitive proof that expensive wine is always a ripoff
Wine snobs will be pleased to know that the well-priced vino is described as having black cherry, plum and cranberry aromas, and intense flavors of cinnamon and toasted oak with balanced acidity and soft tannins. It’s said to pair best with rich, creamy pasta dishes, meat and barbecue. Everyone else will just be thrilled it’s under $10.
http://nypost.com/2017/07/14/definitive-proof-that-expensive-wine-is-always-a-ripoff/
A simple guide to wine terminology and varieties from the Alsace
Discover the versatile wines of Alsace, one of France’s most scenic enclaves, and some simple wine terminology to encounter a mouthwatering world of flavor.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/alsace/wine-terminology-a-simple-guide/
The Complete Guide to Botrytis
There are many ways of making sweet wines, but the most famous examples use a potentially deadly method.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/07/the-complete-guide-to-botrytis
The 55 Best Summer Beers Of All Time
Warning: you’re gonna wear out your bottle opener.
The Use of Ozone as an Alternative to Sulfites in Winemaking
The use of sulfites in winemaking, while extremely common, has come under scrutiny in recent years for a variety of reasons (sometimes legitimate and sometimes ridiculous), and alternatives to the practice have been and are currently under study all over the world.
http://www.academicwino.com/2017/07/ozone-alternative-sulfites.html/
How Much Is A Pint Of Beer?
Did you know that depending on the country you live in, from 20% up to 64% of what you pay for a pint of beer goes to taxes?
https://www.minibrew.io/blog/how-much-is-a-pint-of-beer/
Why The California State Fair Is Good For The Wine Industry
When you think of the California State Fair, does wine instantly come to mind?
