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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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

05-17-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to order wine in a restaurant

10 Things You Should Know About the Margarita

A Hard Seltzer Smoothie War Is Brewing in America’s Heartland

A Guide to Botanical Rum

Basically, it’s rum that’s flavored with botanicals like fresh or dried herbs, spices and edible flowers. Usually, the base is white rum.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/30/botanical-rum-guide/

What’s the difference between a horizontal and a vertical wine tasting?

Formal wine tastings were traditionally structured in one of two ways, with a horizontal or vertical selection of bottles to assess.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/article-whats-the-difference-between-a-horizontal-and-a-vertical-wine-tasting/

How to tell if your wine has gone bad

Actually, there are are a few ways. You just need to lean on your senses.

https://thetakeout.com/how-to-tell-if-wine-is-bad-1846789089

Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?

The very simple answer is that the Left Bank and Right Bank are two Bordeaux winemaking regions separated by an estuary and two rivers.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/left-right-bank-bordeaux-difference-436548/

The Four Styles of Valpolicella Wine

There are four primary styles of Valpolicella. In the order from least to most intensity they are: Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella.

https://www.everwonderwine.com/blog/2021/3/27/the-four-styles-of-valpolicella-wines

New soursop wine claims to beat killer diseases

A tasty soursop wine that can fight diabetes, cancer and boost the immune system has been concocted by Sabaragamuwa University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences and there are hopes of winning overseas markets with the product

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/210502/news/new-soursop-wine-claims-to-beat-killer-diseases-university-442057.html

Science Makes a Mockery of Tasting Notes

Your wine tasting notes are probably wrong – for other people, at least.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/05/science-makes-a-mockery-of-tasting-notes

This Is the Worst Way To Drink Prosecco, According To Experts

As it turns out, if you’ve been drinking prosecco from a certain type of glass, you’ve been doing it all wrong, all this time. (Oops.)

https://www.eatthis.com/news-worst-way-drink-prosecco/

Does Your Wine Really Taste Like Rocks?

Minerality” has become one of the most commonly cited terms in the wine world. But what does it actually mean?

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/does-your-wine-really-taste-like-rocks

The Difference Between Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam, Explained

It’s nearly impossible to walk into a liquor store without seeing Jack Daniel’s sleek flagship Old No. 7 or a bottle of Jim Beam Original on the shelf.

https://vinepair.com/articles/jack-daniels-vs-jim-beam-whiskey-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e443197598-MAY_3_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e443197598-38937345&mc_cid=e443197598&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A Hard Seltzer Smoothie War Is Brewing in America’s Heartland

Now, drinkers around the Midwest are growing increasingly familiar with what’s known as the “seltzer smoothie,” thanks to a brand called Smooj.

https://vinepair.com/articles/seltzer-smoothie-war/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=66f1ef56eb-MAY_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-66f1ef56eb-38937345&mc_cid=66f1ef56eb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 9 Best Triple Secs and Orange Liqueurs for Your Margarita

In short, not all orange liqueurs are created equal. If it’s Margaritas you’re mixing, here are the nine best bottles to turn to.

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/9-best-triple-secs-orange-liqueurs-margaritas/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=66f1ef56eb-MAY_4_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-66f1ef56eb-38937345&mc_cid=66f1ef56eb&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Wine Scholar Guild Launches Certified Sherry Wine Specialist®(CSWS)

The extremely successful Certified Sherry Wine Specialist® (CSWS) certification program will launch for US-based students in May 2021 on the Wine Scholar Guild educational platform.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/05/03/wine-scholar-guild-launches-certified-sherry-wine-specialist

What Does ‘Salinity’ Mean in Wine

Salinity is a tasting descriptor and a frequent extension of the term “minerality.” Both can refer to how our palate perceives the pH of the wine.

https://www.winemag.com/2021/05/04/salinity-definition-meaning-wine/

TOP 6 WAYS TO UPCYCLE WINE BOTTLES

Let’s take a look at some of the most creative wine bottle upcycled DIY projects!

https://ingoodtaste.com/blogs/wine-101/top-5-ways-to-upcycle-wine-bottles

Jim Beam launches canned Highballs

The latest additions to the Jim Beam range are Jim Beam Highball and Jim Beam Ginger Highball. The canned offerings have an ABV of 5%.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/05/jim-beam-launches-canned-highballs/

10 Things You Should Know About the Margarita

But if you think you know everything about the popular tequila drink, think again.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-margarita-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=eb6eaa4f59-MAY_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-eb6eaa4f59-38937345&mc_cid=eb6eaa4f59&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The 12 Best Margarita Mixes for 2021

Perfect for batching cocktails for a group or when you simply don’t want to spend time squeezing citrus, there are dozens of decent options now available that allow drinkers to “just add tequila.”

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-margarita-mixes-2021/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=eb6eaa4f59-MAY_5_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-eb6eaa4f59-38937345&mc_cid=eb6eaa4f59&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Difference Between Bombay, Tanqueray, Hendrick’s, and Beefeater, Explained

While Bombay, Tanqueray and Beefeater fall into the London Dry designation, new kid on the block Hendrick’s Gin has also proven a worthy challenger.

https://vinepair.com/articles/bombay-vs-tanqueray-vs-hendricks-vs-beefeater-gin-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f007c1e67f-MAY_6_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f007c1e67f-38937345&mc_cid=f007c1e67f&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Natural Wine Isn’t Always the Healthiest (or Tastiest) Option

It’s difficult to pinpoint what qualifies as a natural wine because the rules, well, don’t exist.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/beverages/natural-wine-facts

Here’s Why Industry Pros Care About Additive-Free Tequila, and You Should, Too

Within the world of tequila, industry leaders and agave lovers alike are looking for full disclosure on the components found in spirits.

https://vinepair.com/articles/heres-why-industry-pros-care-about-additive-free-tequila-and-you-should-too/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1ade892fd0-MAY_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1ade892fd0-38937345&mc_cid=1ade892fd0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Difference Between Angostura and Peychaud’s Bitters, Explained

For centuries, bitters were used to cure a medley of ailments, but would eventually become a popular tool for altering a drink’s unsavory flavors and, later, an essential ingredient in cocktails.

https://vinepair.com/articles/angostura-vs-peychauds-bitters-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=1ade892fd0-MAY_7_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-1ade892fd0-38937345&mc_cid=1ade892fd0&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

New Bombay

Bombay Sapphire is launching Bombay Bramble, a new gin featuring berry flavors. It’s the brand’s first new release since Bombay Sapphire East in 2011. Bombay Bramble features real fruit infusion and is a crimson red color, with the flavor of blackberries and raspberries without concentrates, additional sugars, or additives. It’s at 43% abv and comes out this month, with wide availability by June, retailing for $23 a 750-ml. Part of the Bacardi portfolio, Bombay was up 10.3% to 1.28 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.

How to order wine in a restaurant – a Decanter Guide

Avoid embarrassing mistakes when ordering wine in restaurants.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/how-to-order-wine-dos-and-donts-in-the-restaurant-357228/

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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*

05-10-2021

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Narragansett Beer releases three new beers

11 Essential and Popular Bourbon Cocktails for 2021

Better for You Wines Are The Hot Trend in 2021

Have You Seen our Anatomy of a Wine Label Tool?

Move your mouse over the label and click on any element to see TTB rules for that information, plus view COLA requirements and helpful tips for creating a wine label.

https://www.ttb.gov/news/anatomy-wine-label-tool

8 words that’ll make you a wine expert instantly

All you need are these commonly used wine phrases that’ll instantly have you talking like the wine expert you are.

https://wineloversbox.co.uk/8-words-thatll-make-you-a-wine-expert-instantly/

Why Colorado Winemakers Are Betting on Riesling

The home of the Rockies is having a breakout moment, with recognitions for its Rieslings attracting the attention of local wine bars and sommeliers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/colorado-riesling/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=12ebe55815-APRIL_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-12ebe55815-38937345&mc_cid=12ebe55815&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

8 of the Best Cold Coffee Cocktails for 2021

From classic coffee cocktails to creative libations with a kick, these boozy drinks are the perfect way to jumpstart your night out — or upgrade your day-off cup of Joe.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-cold-coffee-cocktails/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=12ebe55815-APRIL_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-12ebe55815-38937345&mc_cid=12ebe55815&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

9 Things You Should Know About Amstel Light

Read on for nine things you should know about Amstel Light.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ntk-amstel-light-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=12ebe55815-APRIL_26_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-12ebe55815-38937345&mc_cid=12ebe55815&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

WINE MAKING WASTE COULD HAVE A HEALTH-BOOSTING SECOND LIFE

Researchers have discovered a wealth of potentially health-enhancing compounds and sugar molecules called oligosaccharides within chardonnay wine-grape waste.

https://www.futurity.org/grape-waste-wine-making-pomace-2554452/

Announcing the Croatian Wine Club for US Wine Lovers

Online Store Offers Wine-as-a-Service for its Adventurous, Indigenous Wines

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/announcing-the-croatian-wine-club-for-us-wine-lovers-301277089.html

Don’t Buy a Separate Bottle of Wine for Cooking

There’s only one basic rule when it comes to cooking with wine: Stick to the recipe’s suggested wine.

https://www.eater.com/22403911/best-cheap-wine-for-cooking-is-not-a-cheap-wine

Dry Red Wine for Cooking: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try

Although many wine drinkers know what they like to sip along with their meal, when it comes to choosing a bottle for a recipe that calls for a dry red wine, some guidance can be helpful.

https://www.liquor.com/red-wine-for-cooking-5180665

Marselan: Why it could be a ‘signature grape’ of Chinese wines

Marselan was created 60 years ago by Professor Paul Truel as a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/chinese-wine-grape-signature-variety-305630/

Conor McGregor sells majority of Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits for reported $600m

According to a press release, Proper No. Twelve has shipped more than 500,000 nine-litre cases (more than six million bottles) to “eight distinct international markets” in its first two and a half years, and is now targeting new territories.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/conor-mcgregor-sells-majority-of-proper-no-twelve-to-proximo-spirits-for-reported-600m/

Better for You Wines Are The Hot Trend in 2021

The moniker for these health-marketed wines hasn’t yet been universally agreed upon,

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=244490

Our 3 Favorite Cocktails to Make with San Pellegrino Soda

The line of fruit drinks from the ubiquitous sparkling water brand has been around restaurants and specialty stores for decades,

https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/our-3-favorite-cocktails-to-make-with-san-pellegrino-sodas

11 Essential and Popular Bourbon Cocktails for 2021

The spectrum of flavor in bourbon is expansive but familiar all at once, securing it a spot as a comfort spirit that’s just as wonderful to sip as it is in a cocktail.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-popular-bourbon-cocktail-recipes/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=99693bb794-APRIL_29_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-99693bb794-38937345&mc_cid=99693bb794&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How to store Champagne at home

Here are three things to keep in mind if you’re planning to store Champagne at home:

https://www.decanter.com/learn/how-to-store-champagne-at-home-266842/

The Difference Between Hennessy and Rémy Martin, Explained

Ironically, French royalty played a part in the origin of both Hennessy and Rémy Martin.

https://vinepair.com/articles/hennessy-vs-remy-martin-cognac-explained/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=99693bb794-APRIL_29_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-99693bb794-38937345&mc_cid=99693bb794&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Australian Winery Makes World’s First Ever Naturally Purple Wine

An Australian winery has managed to pull off something that’s never been done before: a purple wine.

https://www.ladbible.com/news/latest-australian-winery-makes-worlds-first-ever-purple-wine-20210428

What is Grignolino wine?

Grignolino is a wine named after the grape that is native to the Monferrato hills in the Piedmont region of Italy.

https://www.decanter.com/learn/what-is-grignolino-wine-ask-decanter-457070/

The Differences Between Old World and New World Wines

Wondering what people are talking about when they say “Old World” and “New World” about wines?

https://www.wtso.com/blog/the-differences-between-old-world-and-new-world-wines/

Narragansett Beer releases three new beers

Narragansett Beer this week announced the release of three new beers and the launch of on-site beer to-go.

https://whatsupnewp.com/2021/04/narragansett-beer-releases-three-new-beers-launches-on-site-beer-to-go-from-new-brewery/

Quini VIP Rewards Loyalty Program

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR WINE REVIEWS

Hello, We loved having you and your guests at our past wine tastings. We are now testing a new program that pays you money to drink and review wines using Quini! Let’s see how many people would like to be part. How it works: For every new wine review that you add to Quini for wines that you buy for your household or drink in restaurants or wherever, outside of a Quini-led event, we give you two points, each worth one USD dollar. Once you reach 50 dollars, we send you a $50 dollar Amazon or Visa gift card. We will test this for three months (ends July 29, 2021) for this group of wine lovers who come in to the beta program. If you do not hit $50, that’s okay, you’ll still get a gift card for whatever dollars you earned, provided you are at $20 or higher in collected points. To join: Please add yourself to this form: https://forms.gle/dqufcCeQKimrv6NT7

To redeem points: – Make sure that all your wine reviews being claimed have been completed in full – Check that your Quini user profile (click the head shaped avatar in the top right after you are logged in to your Quini account) is completed and up to date – Check how many wine reviews you add in the MY TASTINGS section of your Quini account, starting from the day you sign up to the program – Send an email to info@quiniwine.com with the subject line $50 Mark Reached (or whatever dollar amount you would have reached in the three months) – You may redeem multiple times during the test period Looking forward to rewarding you for being an important and loyal Quini member, adding real, honest feedback to the community. Hint: Our algorithm and process can detect fake reviews. All those will be disqualified. Cheers, Roger

—

Roger Noujeim

CEO, Quini

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

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

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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

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Wine Explorers wanted!

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How To attend and join

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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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