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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

04-26-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The science behind why wine goes bad

11 Essential and Popular Whiskey Cocktails for 2021

Animated chart reveals which countries drank the most beer over the last 50 years

The Three White Wine Grapes in Some of Croatia’s Best Bottles

Here are three grapes to keep an eye out for.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/10/croatia-white-wine-grape-varieties/

Is your wine really sustainable? Here’s how to tell.

As an environmentally conscious buyer, that bottle of booze could be labeled as organic, natural, or sustainable, but knowing what exactly those words mean for the planet can be tricky.

https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/sustainable-wine/

What Can You Tell From A Wine Label? An Expert Explains

Wine labels have a lot of information on them. Some of it is critical to understanding what is in the bottle, and some of it is nothing more than a swirling font and prestigious-looking logo.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4103829.html

How to Make Vinegar From Expired Wine

Even if there’s already plenty of cooking wine in the fridge, don’t dump that bottle down the kitchen sink. Make vinegar instead.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/10/diy-homemade-vinegar-leftover-wine/

7 Things You Should Know About Basil Hayden’s

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Jim Beam, but have you heard of its lesser-known family member Basil Hayden’s?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-basil-haydens-bourbon-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=103bed37cc-APRIL_12_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-103bed37cc-38937345&mc_cid=103bed37cc&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What’s a Super Tuscan and is the Term Still Relevant?

Super Tuscans arrived decades ago. It was a category born of frustration with Italy’s traditional wine production rules.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/05/01/what-is-super-tuscan-is-term-still-relevant/

Animated chart reveals which countries drank the most beer over the last 50 years

This animated chart reveals the data, tracking the countries that drank the most beer per capita every year from 1961 to 2018.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/animated-chart-reveals-which-countries-drank-the-most-beer-over-the-last-50-years/

How to Clean Wine Glasses, According to Six Wine Professionals

Stains and residue from soap or previous pours can alter the appearance and aromas of your wine, which will affect how you perceive its color, scent and taste.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/13/how-to-clean-wine-glasses/

White Claw is releasing higher ABV versions of popular hard seltzer

And talking of packing a considerable punch, that’s exactly what it’s newly-announced seltzers will be packing – as they contain a higher ABV than previous incarnations.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/white-claw-is-releasing-higher-abv-versions-of-popular-hard-seltzer-flavours/

11 Essential and Popular Whiskey Cocktails for 2021

Here are 11 of the best and most essential whiskey cocktails that are both timeless and seasonless.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-whiskey-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e21ab1e8b1-APRIL_14_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e21ab1e8b1-38937345&mc_cid=e21ab1e8b1&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

THE 10 TRICKIEST FOODS TO PAIR WITH WINE

Look up any guide to food and wine matching and you’ll find a list of foods that are regarded as anathema to wine.

https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/recent/the-10-trickiest-foods-to-match-with-wine/

Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking Champagne

Bubbly Etiquette

https://onthesauceagain.com/2019/02/20/dos-and-donts-of-drinking-champagne/

How native grapes are putting Marche back on the map

Marche has 15 DOCs and five DOCGs, the most famous of which is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva, a citrus-fresh, faintly herbal wine once sold in amphora-shaped bottles that are now firmly out of fashion.

https://cluboenologique.com/story/how-native-grapes-are-putting-marche-back-on-the-map/

Decoy Is One of the First Wineries to Unveil a Voice Assistant Experience

Decoy is one of the first wineries to unveil a Voice Assistant experience to enhance and encourage consumer engagement

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/14/decoy-unveil-voice-assistant-experience

Diageo buys RTD brand Loyal 9

Founded in 2019 in Rhode Island, US, Loyal 9 Cocktails is made with vodka, 100% ‘real’ fruit and ‘high-quality’ ingredients.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/04/diageo-buys-rtd-brand-loyal-9-cocktails/

Vino Nobile & Carmignano: Italy’s Forgotten Noble Reds

Vino Nobile and Carmignano are two wines with long, rich histories, deep connections to the land and much for the curious wine-lover to explore.

https://www.vinous.com/articles/vino-nobile-carmignano-italy-s-forgotten-noble-reds-apr-2021

Introducing Roscato Gold

Made from a blend of native and international red grapes grown in beautiful northern Italy for centuries

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/14/introducing-roscato-gold

North Carolina offers a great climate for wine pro­duction

Five distinct federally recognized American Viticultural Areas

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/weather/2019/04/29/north-carolina-offers-a-great-climate-for-wine-production

A winemaker’s guide to choosing a good wine

The most important details are usually left off the label.

https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/wine-expert-guide-to-choosing-a-good-wine-16098375.php

Real-Time Wine Talk: How Clubhouse Changes Industry Conversations

Clubhouse is an audio-based social media app where invited users can sign up for clubs that spark their interest.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/15/clubhouse-wine-rooms/

Yeast Is Vital For Wine, But Does It Matter Where It Comes From?

Choosing which type of yeast to use for the fermentation, when making wine, is a crucial decision for winemakers.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2021/04/15/yeast-is-vital-for-wine-but-does-it-matter-where-it-comes-from/?sh=4b77a07c11d3

Controversy as Gallo Seeks East Coast Foothold

E & J Gallo is offering South Carolina legislators a $400 million investment slated to create at least 300 new jobs and give the wine giant a retail outpost on the East Coast.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/04/controversy-as-gallo-seeks-east-coast-foothold

Seeing the light: how drinking outdoors affects wine

White wines and sparkling wines are especially susceptible, much more so if they’re actually in a wine glass or a clear-glass bottle

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/seeing-the-light-how-drinking-outdoors-affects-wine-20210304-p577uq.html

Frosts and freezing: a look at the science

Frost is an increasing problem in the wine world, with vineyards across many regions experiencing worse frosts as a result of climate chaos.

https://wineanorak.com/2021/04/16/frosts-and-freezing-a-look-at-the-science/

The science behind why wine goes bad

Although wine is known to age well there are things that can go wrong, just like with other food products.

https://www.connexionfrance.com/Mag/Food-and-Drink/Notes-from-a-French-vineyard-The-science-behind-why-wine-goes-bad-and-why-some-faults-are-a-good-thing

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

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Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS, OWE*

04-19-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Beer vs wine calories revealed: which is more fattening?

How the Irish Changed the Wine World

10 Essential and Popular Rum Cocktails for 2021

Canelli, cradle of Italian sparkling wine, towards DOCG. The process has begun, first bottle in 2020

Canelli, the historic heart of Italian sparkling wine, with its “Underground Cathedrals”, Unesco heritage, and where in 1865, Carlo Gancia created Italian sparkling wine with Moscato, is now preparing to become DOCG.

https://winenews.it/en/canelli-cradle-of-italian-sparkling-wine-towards-docg-the-process-has-begun-first-bottle-in-2020_394363/

Are alcohol-free beers fattening? How non-alcoholic beers compare to ‘normal’ beers

So how do the calories in non-alcoholic beer stack up?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/are-alcohol-free-beers-fattening-how-non-alcoholic-beers-compare-to-normal-beers/

A Wine Drinker’s Guide to Cocktails

For those looking to change up the routine with something completely different, there’s a mixed drink suited to any type of wine palate.

https://www.winemag.com/folio/wine-lovers-cocktail-guide/

U.S. Wine Is a Mess, Here’s How to Fix It

There are many things amiss in the nation’s wine scene.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/04/six-laws-fix-wine/

8 Things You Should Know About Pacífico

The popular beer’s full name is “Cerveza Pacífico Clara” which indicates that it’s clear

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-cerveza-pacifico-clara-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6a9ea09997-APRIL_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6a9ea09997-38937345&mc_cid=6a9ea09997&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Jackson Family Wines Sues E. & J. Gallo Over “La Crema” Trademark.

The Santa Rosa-based wine giant alleges E. & J. Gallo Winery’s brand name for its wine “Cask & Cream”  is “confusingly similar” to Jackson Family Wines’ “La Crema” trademark, according to the lawsuit filed March 31 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=243719

With Sour Flavors Trending in Beer and Cocktails, What’s Next For Wine?

It seems that everywhere you turn, there’s a sour.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sour-wine-trend/

Organic viticulture ‘almost impossible’ in Champagne

Mildew is such a big problem in the region that the only solution is spraying with the appropriate chemicals.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/organic-viticulture-almost-impossible-in-champagne/

These are the top 20 most popular beers in America, according to a new survey

Here are the top 20 most popular beers in America, according to YouGov research:

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/these-are-the-top-20-most-popular-beers-in-america-according-to-a-new-survey/

You can now buy boozy piñatas filled with bottles of alcohol

Yes, NIPYATA! is here to chase our blues away, with a collection of boozy piñatas that are pre-loaded with miniature bottles of alcohol.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/you-can-now-buy-boozy-pinatas-filled-with-bottles-of-alcohol/

Wine Tariffs to Be Replaced by Wine Glass Tariffs?!

This time, thankfully, wine isn’t on the list of items to be taxed, but wine glasses are.

https://www.vinography.com/2021/04/wine-tariffs-to-be-replaced-by-wine-glass-tariffs

Ten Wine Tips for Beginners

Tips And Tricks

https://www.winemag.com/2017/04/27/ten-wine-tips-for-beginners/

The Differences Between Coastal and Inland Wine Regions

The average consumer may not consider these factors when choosing or drinking a bottle of wine, but they play an important role in what’s in your glass.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/06/coastal-inland-wine-difference/

10 Essential and Popular Rum Cocktails for 2021

If you’re looking to expand your rum repertoire, look no further.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-rum-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3b4c369fb4-APRIL_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3b4c369fb4-38937345&mc_cid=3b4c369fb4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Champagne’s Untouchable Bling Factor

Despite predictions of doom and gloom, one part of Champagne is thriving.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/04/champagnes-untouchable-bling-factor

The Prosecco ColFondo “10 Commandments.” A new Prosecco ColFondo farmers union takes shape.

Last month, a new consortium of Prosecco ColFondo producers was born in Treviso province, Prosecco’s spiritual homeland: ColFondo Agricolo or the ColFondo Farmers Union.

https://dobianchi.com/2021/04/06/gianpaolo-giacobbo/

Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine

The evidence that pairing music with wine can enhance one’s tasting experience continues to mount

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2021/04/07/wine-and-music-pairing-a-next-level-aesthetic-experience/

Here’s how FedEx, Otter Products solved the packing puzzle of cooled, secure wine shipping

Direct-to-consumer wine shipping has been growing at a much faster pace amid the COVID-19 pandemic,

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2021/04/07/how-to-ship-wine-fedex-otter-products-liviri-vino-box/7062720002/

How the Irish Changed the Wine World

But while Ireland may not have many wineries, the Irish have had a dominant influence on wine outside their country.

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2021/04/irish-wine

History of Italian wine producers Produttori Del Barbaresco

Barbaresco is a wine region in Piedmont, which is located in the northwestern corner of Italy. PDB was created in 1958, when a priest at the village parish realized small growers in the Barbaresco region could not survive unless they pooled their resources together.

https://www.richmond-news.com/opinion/column-history-of-italian-wine-producers-produtorri-del-barbaresco-3613081

How can winemakers prevent frost in vineyards?

Frost is a particularly big risk for cool climate wine regions, where it can severely damage the newly emerging buds – especially at this time of year.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/winemakers-prevent-frost-ask-decanter-367606/

Beer vs wine calories revealed: which is more fattening?

Whatever your personal preferences, when it comes down the respective calories in alcoholic drinks, there do tend to be clear general differences.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/beer-vs-wine-calories-revealed-which-is-more-fattening/

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Shop Here

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

Follow Us On Twitter

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

#shopfranklin

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

Wine

Wine Sale Items

Beer

Beer Sale Items

Beer Keg Information Page

Browse Our Product List

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 790 Club Members!

How To attend and join

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

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

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

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