Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

http://us.blastingnews.com/food/2017/07/red-wine-headache-what-triggers-the-migraine-001860897.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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.

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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Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The “Health Benefits” of Wine

Beer Remains the Preferred Alcoholic Beverage in the U.S.

More People Are Using Cannabis – Are Fewer People Drinking?

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

More On Tap Newsletter Updates

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/unexpected-pleasures-ruch-from-piedmont-italy

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.

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?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-wine-pairing-spanish-chicken-food-0721-20170719-story.html

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.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/214229/beer-remains-preferred-alcoholic-beverage.aspx?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=bf9295ac01-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+19%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-bf9295ac01-36686829

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!”

http://www.eonline.com/news/868230/bachelorette-kaitlyn-bristowe-shares-how-to-match-your-lipstick-to-your-wine#photo-830172

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.

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/dan-berger/dan-berger-on-wine-marketing-and-the-human-touch/article_8f28cba6-2303-5bce-b332-1c47a8bf74f6.html

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.

https://vinepair.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sour-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=121606df47-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+21%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-121606df47-36686829

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?

https://www.vineyardfinancialassociates.com/single-post/2017/07/20/More-People-Are-Using-Cannabis—Are-Fewer-People-Drinking

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.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/should-wine-industry-be-talking-about-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/

The “Health Benefits” of 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.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/zero-gravity-expands-distribution-massachusetts-rhode-island?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=55e8d5bd25-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+24%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-55e8d5bd25-36686829

‘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.

http://www.masslive.com/food/2017/07/what_is_an_ipa_a_beer_guide_fo.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=55e8d5bd25-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+24%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-55e8d5bd25-36686829

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.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-24/the-six-most-delicious-wines-you-ve-probably-never-heard-of

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.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/pabst-releases-small-town-brewery-not-fathers-mountain-ale?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=6529f29652-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+25%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-6529f29652-36686829

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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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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.

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We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-24-17

July 24, 2017

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

07-24-2017

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/pope-natural-holy-wine-communion-372322/

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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.

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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://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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Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

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New Products

We lack a universal vocabulary when it comes to wine

This is What Sustainable Wine Certification in California Really Means

Sulphur dioxide: friend or foe?

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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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.

http://www.delish.com/food/g2788/best-summer-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=60ae43ede7-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+14%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-60ae43ede7-36686829

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?

http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2017/07/12/insight-071217c/

Making wine in India – Not for the faint-hearted

This is a country with 32 states, 1.2 billion people, 22 languages, 100 dialects. It’s the furthest you can get from a homogenous society, and to date wine represents less than 1% of all alcohol consumed, representing maybe 0.016 litres per head. But it’s the biggest whiskey consumer in the world, and you cannot overlook the potential. Things have started rolling, and they are going to keep rolling’.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/wine-in-india-sula-winery-372502/

Innovate or Die – Wine Innovation in Hospitality

A recent report by a notable agency –CGA Strategy – says that just 25% of consumers who drink wine at casual dining venues rate the quality as very good. This rates a rather lowly 17th out of 18 in drinks categories that it measured. The same research reports that the number of restaurants has grown by 21% and that the group that drinks wine is over 3 times more likely to recommend the restaurant and more persuaded to re-visit it at a later date.

https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2017/07/innovate-die-wine-innovation-hospitality/

Web-based alcohol distributor LibDib ends first 100 days with 600 brands

In the spirit of independence, here’s an update on Liberation Distribution (LibDib), the first alcohol distributor and technology company to offer a three-tier compliant web-based sales platform. The startup is celebrating the completion of its first 100 days and is now offering almost 600 craft spirits, wines, ciders and beers on their proprietary platform.

https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/news/web-based-alcohol-distribution-libdib-ends-first-100-days-with-600-brands/

COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF FRANCE: MAP & INFOGRAPHIC

The infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to France’s wines, including the major regions, the grapes that grow there, and their famous blends, along with general facts about French wine.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/intro-wines-of-france-map-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e08dbb0318-Jul_13_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e08dbb0318-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-e08dbb0318-38937345&mc_cid=e08dbb0318&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How much alcohol do Americans drink? – This interactive chart offers detailed demographic data.

Into the Weeds with Wine

Moe Momtazi and family have cultivated 480 acres of prime Yamhill County hillsides, growing their award-winning grapes and making Maysara wines (a Persian term meaning “house of wine”).

Adjacent to Momtazi’s property, their neighbor, Richard Wagner, planned to grow cannabis. But Momtazi worried that the cannabis might taint his wines with the “skunky” aromas and flavors of the pot; he sued and brought the case before the three Yamhill County Board of Commissioners, even though Wagner had not yet planted a single pot vine.

http://www.eugeneweekly.com/20170713/wine/weeds-wine

Why Magnum Bottles of Wine Actually Taste Better than Normal Bottles

With wine, bigger really is better

There are clear, scientific reasons why they’re better formats for storing and serving wine.

https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/large-wine-bottles-magnums

Sulphur dioxide: friend or foe?

Many winemakers consider it essential for consistency and quality in wine. What is SO2, and why are moves by some to abandon its use so contentious?

https://www.decanterchina.com/en/news/Decanter%20Features/sulphur-dioxide-friend-or-foe-simon-woolf

The magic of making bubbly

Champagne is all about fun. We love those cascading bubbles, that vivacious zing and the laughs that follow. It symbolizes celebration. But for a winemaker, champagne and other “methode champenoise” sparkling wines present winemaking’s greatest challenge.

Sparkling Pointe. Photo by Randee Daddona

http://northforker.com/2017/07/12/78506/

Pairing Wine And Weed: Is It A California Dream Or Nightmare?

On the elegant terrace of a winery overlooking the vineyard-covered hills of Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, a dozen invited guests are sipping pinot noir, nibbling hors d’oeuvres and taking hits off a water pipe.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/07/10/535822257/pairing-wine-and-weed-is-it-a-california-dream-or-nightmare

The Next New Zealand? Reflections on Cyprus Wine Industry in Transition

“Cyprus wines? Not really sure I have ever had one. Do they make much wine in Cyprus?”

https://wineeconomist.com/2017/07/11/cyprus-wine-today/

Want To Know What That Wine Blend Is? Too Bad, It’s COVFEFE

The Desert Rock Wine Family has released its newest brand, Covfefe, and it’s top secret.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=186928

New Seltzer

Vivify Beverages has launched Itz Spritz, billed as a gluten-free naturally-flavored alternative to malt-based hard seltzers. The 4.2%-abv seltzer is made from a proprietary sugar cane-derived alcohol base. The brand is launching with three flavors: Golden Pear, Cucumber Lime Twist and Elderflower Citrus. Itz Spritz is available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans at a suggested retail price of $10.99 and in 12-pack variety packs at $19.99 in Massachusetts, South Carolina and North Carolina. The brand will soon expand into Georgia as well.

New Sam Adams

To celebrate the independent and entrepreneurial spirit of the craft beer industry, Samuel Adams has collaborated with five different breweries across the country to brew a limited release 12-pack for the first-time ever, aptly named The Brewing the American Dream Collaboration Pack.

http://allaboutbeer.com/news/samuel-adams-brewing-the-american-dream/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=01affffd05-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-01affffd05-36686829

How to Balance the Negative Effects of Post-Workout Boozing

Drinking after working out probably isn’t a great idea, but there are ways to help balance the negative effects.

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/evdmjk/how-to-balance-the-negative-effects-of-post-workout-boozing

CAVA’S 12 ‘GRAND CRUS’ REVEALED

Cava has added the first twelve sites to its new single vineyard classification ‘Cava de Paraje’, which was first proposed by the Cava Regulatory Board in May 2015 .

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/cava-unveils-first-single-estates-classifications/

TEN GRAPE MYTHS AND LEGENDS

A good story is a great aid for a winery or a region. It adds romance, it makes the place memorable and people like to remember little stories and facts to tell their friends.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/ten-grape-myths-and-legends/

The Guide to Finding Great Cognac

Cognac is a brandy made from the white wine grapes grown in the Cognac region of France. Learn how to find great Cognac by understanding the region, the aging classifications, the major brands, and what to look for on the label.

http://winefolly.com/review/the-guide-to-cognac/

Tiny Liquor Bottles Could See Price Hike After Ban Effort

Maine’s liquor agency is proposing to raise retail prices on liquor including the tiny alcohol bottles that survived the Republican governor’s efforts to ban their sale.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/maine/articles/2017-07-17/tiny-liquor-bottles-could-see-price-hike-after-ban-effort

Yellow Tail and Casella Wines

Yellow Tail US sales were worth $281 million in 2016, which ranks it at no. 5 overall, behind the domestic brands Barefoot ($662 million), Sutter Home ($358 million), Woodbridge ($333 million) and Franzia ($330 million).

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2017/07/yellow-tail-and-casella-wines.html

This is What Sustainable Wine Certification in California Really Means

Some Sonoma wine growers aren’t happy that an organization tells them how to do business and grow. But the bigger issue is that Sonoma’s sustainable certification process doesn’t ban synthetic herbicides. It allows growers to use Monsanto’s Roundup, which contains glyphosate. Many kitchen gardeners, a lot of the general public, and sustainable and organic farmers and winegrowers take issue with Roundup. Their concern is for good reason.

http://www.organicauthority.com/what-sustainable-wine-certification-in-california-really-means/

PROBIOTIC BEER IS HERE

In every three ounces of the drink, there at at least 1 billion probiotics, the daily amount recommended by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics

https://thebacklabel.com/probiotic-beer/?rs_oid_rd=48335563255702&utm_source=retention_science_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tuesday_7_18_17#.WW6W4jOZOT8

CHINA AND THE US LEAD AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORT GROWTH

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/china-the-us-lead-australian-wine-export-growth-in-2016-2017/

We lack a universal vocabulary when it comes to wine

Even when we use the exact same words to talk about it, we often mean different things.

http://www.pressherald.com/2017/07/19/divided-by-a-common-language/

You Can Make Sparkling Wine in Your SodaStream

But you really, really, really shouldn’t.

http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/sodastream-wine-is-a-very-bad-idea-article

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Is Your Wine Vegan?

Did you know many wines are NOT vegan friendly?

Animal products are used to clean and give wine body and texture.

Do not trust the websites and apps to tell you if a wine is vegan.

At Franklin Liquors we verify with the winemakers/winery before we label wines as vegan friendly.

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Interesting Article Related

Milk, eggs, fish and their derivatives, like casein, the protein in milk, are sometimes used in the fining process to clarify the wines, and to remove stuff some deem undesirable. Other animal-based products are sometimes used to address issues like mouthfeel.

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http://mainepublic.org/post/regulators-take-ban-sale-miniature-liquor-bottles#stream/0

ME Regulators To Take Up Ban On Sale Of Miniature Liquor Bottles

The prolonged debate over the merits of a five-cent deposit on 50-milliter liquor bottles officially ended last month, when lawmakers rallied to override the governor’s veto of the proposal. But now the governor wants the Maine Liquor and Lottery Commission to ban the sales of nips in the state to reduce not only incidents of littering, but also drunken driving.

Maine liquor panel rejects ban on ‘nips’

By a 4-1 vote, the panel declined to go along with a recommendation to “de-list” the 50-milliliter bottles

https://bangordailynews.com/2017/07/11/politics/maine-liquor-panel-rejects-ban-on-nips/

Thinking inside the box: how cask wine became cool again

Cask wine, box wine, goon bag – whatever you call it, wine in a box has a bad reputation. But wine enthusiasts are changing all that

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/07/thinking-inside-the-box-how-cask-wine-became-cool-again

American Wine Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Cork Closures

Cork Seen as a Marker of High or Very High Quality Wine by 97% of Consumers

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/07/06/american-wine-consumers-prefer-cork

Pesticides Threat to Champagne Water Quality

Intensive agricultural practices are causing concern as chemicals reach the water table.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/07/pesticides-threat-to-champagne-water-quality

Budweiser Unveils New State Packaging

11 states will see their namesake on Budweiser bottles and cans as part of the brand’s latest evolution of its iconic summer packaging.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/budweiser-unveils-new-state-packaging?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=92d218ff40-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+6%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-92d218ff40-36686829

The 50 best IPAs in America

We asked every brewer we know to send us their IPAs: 386 bottles, cans, crowlers and growlers later, we found our 50 favorites.

http://draftmag.com/50-best-ipas-america/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=92d218ff40-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+6%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-92d218ff40-36686829

Advocates see a chance to raise Mass. alcohol tax

As Massachusetts lawmakers debate new taxes on marijuana of anywhere from 8 to 28 percent, public health advocates say there’s another drug that needs a tax hike: alcohol.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/07/05/what-would-happen-mass-loosened-its-alcohol-laws/rPOkbpdfKDuOUfsi1Zx3FJ/amp.html

What’s up with organic wines?

By any measure, wine made with organic grapes and wine labelled as organic – two completely different products under US law – are a small part of the US market. Even allowing for price, Nielsen figures say they’re only 2.7% of the market between $10.00 and $15.00, and 5.4% between $15.00 and $25.00, while their growth has slowed and was only one-third of that of similarly priced conventional wines over the past year.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/whats-organic-wines

How to explore the world of wine without going broke

Patronizing several stores for this reason: retail buyers have their own preferences. When you’re starting out you want to taste a wide range of styles and wines to get familiar with the whole spectrum, not just what one buyer is into.

https://growlermag.com/wine-education-on-a-budget/

100-year-old woman’s secret to longevity? Wine

“I like my wine. Don’t take it away from me,” she said.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/07/07/100-year-old-secret-longevity-wine/458268001/

Are Hand-Picked Grapes Better Than Machine-Harvested?

Despite the romance of hand-harvested vineyards, technology and cost are tempting vintners to turn to machines. But does either option lead to better wine?

Arm wrestling with a robot. The struggle of man vs robot.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/07/06/are-hand-picked-grapes-better-than-machine-harvested/

Italy’s sparkling new breed of old varieties

Think of ‘sparkling’ and ‘Italy’, and ‘Prosecco’ is usually the word that springs to mind. Prosecco is barnstorming the world, on track to sell 412m bottles by 2020, according to Vinexpo CEO Guillaume Deglise. But Italians themselves are moving in a whole new direction.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/italys-sparkling-new-breed-of-old-varieties

Craft beer in America goes flat

A slowing beer market and the might of AB InBev has small brewers worried

https://www.economist.com/news/business/21724864-slowing-beer-market-and-might-ab-inbev-has-small-brewers-worried-craft-beer-america

How to sample wine online

A British start-up called the Decanting Club (link is external) has come up with an ingenious solution to this problem. Subscribers to its service – for £10.00 to £40.00 ($13.00 to $42.00) per month – receive 150ml pouches of wine through the post. For each of these, there’s a video clip allowing the recipient to taste along with an expert.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-sample-wine-online

Has Champagne lost its sparkle?

Recent market headlines suggest that Prosecco has over-powered Champagne, with sales of the Italian newcomer growing at a significant pace well ahead of the French traditionalist. The knockers would say that Champagne has lost its sparkle.

http://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2017/07/champagne-lost-sparkle/

9 Underrated Classic Beers Everyone Needs to Drink

These beers are often overlooked, but some of the best classics at your local beer store.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/07/9-underrated-classic-beers-everyone-needs-to-drink.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=db3d737f6e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+7%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-db3d737f6e-36686829

Natural Wine Producers in Europe Certified Free of Trace Pesticides by Laboratories

A great result has been recently reached by VinNatur. None of the 80 samples analysed in order to check wine quality contained traces of pesticides, thus confirming that VinNatur offers consumers real guarantees and not simply declarations.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=186681

Vinome launches the First DNA-based Wine Experience

Curated wine program pairs customers’ DNA with fine boutique wines

Vinome is one of the first companies to apply the science of taste and the vast body of genetic research to a new and broadly accessible experience –a groundbreaking connection between a person’s DNA and lifestyle.

THIS IS AMAZING!!

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vinome-launches-the-first-dna-based-wine-experience-300483886.html

https://www.vinome.com

The three styles of Californian Chardonnay

The grape was first planted just East of San Francisco in the early part of the Twentieth Century by Carl Wente who bought his first vines from Montpellier.

http://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/history-chardonnay-california-told-six-wines/

Italian Red Wines to Enjoy in the summer

Italian red wines that you can enjoy even in the hot, summer days.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2017/07/italian-red-wines-for-the-summer.html?utm_source=Vino+Travels+Email+Members&utm_campaign=d750fcf9e9-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_670bd5443a-d750fcf9e9-294676161

Wineries fight in court to decide whose red is really ‘essential’

Bogle is being sued in federal court in Sacramento by another company over which has the right to use the term “essential” on its wine labels.

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article160123369.html

Dogfish Head Releasing Lupu-Luau IPA

A coconut-centric India Pale Ale brewed with a tropical trifecta of toasted coconut, experimental hops and dehydrated coconut water. Clocking in at 7.3% ABV and 45 IBUs, this unique take on a tropical IPA

https://www.brewbound.com/news/dogfish-head-releasing-lupu-luau-ipa?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fb51544b53-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+10%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fb51544b53-36686829

Winter is Here – New Game of Thrones® Beer from Brewery Ommegang Arrives this Fall

Winter is Here! An 8.3% AVB Belgian-style double white ale with the fearsome Night King emblazoned on the label, Winter is Here will be available in 750ml single bottles, on draft, and also paired alongside previously released Fire and Blood Red Ale in a collectible gift pack complete with a commemorative glass.

http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/new-game-thrones-beer-brewery-ommegang-arrives-fall/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fb51544b53-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+10%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fb51544b53-36686829

How Alcohol Messes With Your Sleep — And What You Can Do About It

Five ways to protect your sleep from that last glass of wine before bed.

Young woman posing in her house drinking wine

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-alcohol-affects-sleep_us_595fbd02e4b0615b9e91273c

VATICAN BANS GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION WINE

There are two stages during the wine making process where gluten may be introduced.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/vatican-bans-gluten-free-communion-wine/

CHAMPAGNE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

How do you say all those tricky words that surround everyone’s favorite effervescent drink?

http://thebacklabel.com/a-champagne-pronunciation-guide-for-beginners/#.WWS6HTOZN8e

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Your Wine from Amazon

The awesome thing about wine is that it is very often delicious and you can find it in many places that are not a worldwide retailer that wants to mine you for your data. Go to a wine store that seems like it knows what it’s doing; ask a few questions; buy a few bottles from a human. It will be a far more enjoyable experience than buying from Amazon.

http://www.gq.com/story/why-you-shouldnt-buy-your-wine-from-amazon/amp

WINE RANGE FOR DOGS LAUNCHED

Created by American company Apollo Peak, the range includes a ‘Chardognay’, ‘Malbark’ and ‘Zinfantail’, along with a ‘Champagne’ made with chicken and apple, and a ‘Doggy Mary’ cocktail made with natural bacon flavor.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/wine-range-for-dogs-launched/

The ‘French paradox’ turned out to be an illusion, but it led to some interesting research

One factor that had been ignored was that the French diet was generally healthier than other nations at the time, falling under the definition of a Mediterranean diet

http://theconversation.com/the-french-paradox-turned-out-to-be-an-illusion-but-it-led-to-some-interesting-research-78196

How Important Are Tasting Notes?

Scores are important for the reader to gauge a professional critic’s overall qualitative placement of a wine vis-à-vis its peer group. However, it is also vital to consider the description of the wine’s style, personality, and potential.

https://winejournal.robertparker.com/how-important-are-tasting-notes

Coravin screwcap launches in Aus

Great idea to sample screw cap wines

http://winetitles.com.au/dwn/details.asp?ID=23480

RARE PROHIBITION ‘GRAPE BRICK’ THAT TURNS INTO WINE

Winemakers ensured that their grape bricks carried a warning not to leave it in water for too long in case, heaven forbid, it should begin fermenting and turn to wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/07/rare-prohibition-grape-brick-that-turns-into-wine/

What Types of Red Wines Are “Good” for You?

Some wines have significantly higher amounts of “good stuff” in them.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/what-types-of-red-wines-are-good-for-you/

What’s the Least Dehydrating Alcohol?

Warm weather boozing is a must, but some drinks are more taxing than others.

Three coctail drinks served in different glasses.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/whats-least-dehydrating-alcohol

45 States That Allow Underage (under 21) Alcohol Consumption

45 states have exceptions to allow underage consumption of alcohol under certain circumstances. Five states (Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and West Virginia) have no such exceptions.

http://drinkingage.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=002591

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We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-26-17

June 26, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

06-26-2017

Promoting Wines I’ve Never Tasted ~ Yeah, Right

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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I was reading a story from a blogger that was requested to promote a wine he never tasted. (http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2017/06/14/promoting-wines-ive-never-tasted-yeah-right/ ) At Franklin Liquors if you see a tasting note that means we have tasted it! It is important to us to tell you the profile and story of each bottle we sell.

Its nice to see others in the wine world thinks that way.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

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New Products

Your Guide to Becoming an Expert on Sparkling Wine

2017 Best Beers in America Results

YOUR FOOD PROBABLY HAS MORE SULFITES THAN YOUR WINE

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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https://www.linktv.org/shows/earth-focus/heres-how-big-wine-gets-to-avoid-environmental-rules-in-napa

Here’s How Big Wine Gets To Avoid Environmental Rules in Napa

Neighbors say that laws don’t apply to people invested in Napa County’s influential wine industry.

Beer, Wine or Liquor? Data Shows More People Are Turning to the Hard Stuff

The country drank 3.5 million fewer nine-liter cases of alcohol overall in 2016 than it did the year before, with total consumption down to about 3.39 billion cases last year, according to the annual IWSR US Beverage Alcohol Review. But the volume of wine and liquor bought both increased, especially for whisky, tequila and cognac.

http://people.com/food/beer-wine-liquor-sales-alcohol-consumption-data/?utm_campaign=time&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=time_socialflow_twitter

‘Independence’ Matters to Beer Drinkers, Says New Survey

The terms “independent” and “independently-owned” are relatively straightforward in their meaning; however, the survey had an even more interesting finding: These terms also ranked second-highest among words drinkers said would be “more likely” to influence their purchases. Only “drinkable” ranked higher.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/independence-matters-beer-drinkers-says-new-survey

Why blending wine is one of the fastest growing trends in the industry

The wines, composed of three, four, five or more unidentified and often disparate red varieties, emblazoned with flashy names and at times lurid identity systems, represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the country.

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-wines-blend-comiskey-20170609-story.html

How High Are Wine Taxes In Your State?

The treatment of wine differs extensively across the states, and at higher rates than beer because of greater alcohol content.

https://taxfoundation.org/high-wine-taxes-state/

YOUR FOOD PROBABLY HAS MORE SULFITES THAN YOUR WINE

Dried fruits, bottled lemon/lime juices, molasses, sauerkraut, and pickled onions all contain over 100 ppm of sulfites, with dried fruits potentially containing a whopping 2,000 ppm — that’s over five times an average non-organic bottle of wine!

https://vinepair.com/articles/food-probably-sulfites-wine/

U.S. remains top opportunity for global wine industry, says new report

Findings:

Did you know that one in four bottles of wine is consumed outside the country where it’s made?

U.S. the leading market for wine consumption (13% of world consumption) and the 4th largest producer worldwide

https://blog.bankofthewest.com/2017/06/15/u-s-remains-top-opportunity-global-wine-industry-says-new-report/

Knob Creek unveils 25th anniversary Bourbon

Beam Suntory-owned Bourbon brand Knob Creek is celebrating its 25th year with the release of a cask strength single barrel expression, personally selected by master distiller Fred Noe.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/06/knob-creek-unveils-25th-anniversary-bourbon/

Is It Really So Wrong to Put Ice in Your Wine?

Should you go against everything you’ve ever heard and just throw a couple of ice cubes into your wineglass? And, if you do, is it really so wrong?

http://www.vogue.com/article/is-putting-ice-in-wine-okay

Tasmania has more in common with Burgundy than with the Barossa

Tasmanian wine can be hard to track down, but it’s well worth the effort

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jun/15/tasmanian-wine-more-burgundy-than-barossa-fiona-beckett

Why Uruguay is one of the most exciting wine countries in South America

Uruguay is no doubt a small wine country. The human population is outnumbered four to one by cows and Uruguay produces less wine than Japan. Although it might be dwarfed by nearby wine countries Argentina and Chile in size and production, there are many reasons why Uruguay is one of the most exciting wine countries in South America.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Why-Uruguay-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-wine-countries-in-South-America

THE FLAVORS IN YOUR FAVORITE BEERS VISUALIZED

How many of these smells and tastes have you recognized while drinking your favorite beer?

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-flavors-in-your-favorite-beers-visualized/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4d8f9c7bf0-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+14%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4d8f9c7bf0-36686829

What does moderate wine consumption mean as we age?

Moderation means to have enough wine to enjoy with company of family or friends. Drinking wine to solve problems will not work any better than drinking water or milk will. Ask yourself then, why is it you drink wine?

http://www.minotdailynews.com/life/food/2017/06/world-of-wine-what-does-moderate-wine-consumption-mean-as-we-age/

Muscadines-Backbone of Alabama Wine Industry

Vitis rotundifolia, grow best in Alabama which accounts for their use by local wineries.

http://news.aces.edu/blog/2017/06/12/muscadines-backbone-alabama-wine-industry/

How to: Pairing pie and beer

Nothing completes a meal like a tall pint and a slice of pie. (But if you go with pie and beer as the main course, we won’t tell.)

http://draftmag.com/how-to-pair-pie-and-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fe91617e81-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+19%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fe91617e81-36686829

U.S. Champagne Market Rolls On, As Millennials Reach For Bubbly

Champagne is on a strong upswing in the U.S. market.

MEXICAN BEER LABEL SHOWS TRUMP WEARING SWASTIKA

“We knew that a Trump label was going to be controversial, but it’s been selling extremely fast.”

http://www.jpost.com/Not-Just-News/Mexican-beer-label-shows-Trump-wearing-swastika-497181

10 OF THE WORLD’S LEAST FATTENING BEERS

According to Drinkaware, a 175ml glass of standard red or white wine will set you back around 160 calories, while an average pint of beer contains around 180 calories.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/10-of-the-worlds-least-fattening-beers/

Should you put wine in the freezer?

You’re looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine but realise it’s not been chilled. Is the freezer your best option? And what happens when it goes wrong?

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/put-wine-in-freezer-ask-decanter-371106/#gRG1qqJOjDeqbChE.99

5 ways to be a better wine drinker

So here are a few suggestions I’ve observed over the years, mostly based on my own bumbling attempts sometimes to extol the virtues of wine.

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/06/wine_press_5_ways_to_be_a_bett.html

Where Did Wine Come From?

No. It wasn’t France. Nor was it Italy. The European wine grape, also known as vitis Vinifera, originated in an unexpected place.

http://winefolly.com/review/where-did-wine-come-from/

Forget everything you know about pairing wine with food
Here are the six mistakes they say many people make.

http://www.executivestyle.com.au/forget-everything-you-know-about-pairing-wine-with-food-gwufyy

How to Drink Beer All Summer Long Without Getting a Beer Gut

Crack open a cold one with the boys AND mitigate the doughiness.

http://www.gq.com/story/drink-beer-without-the-beer-gut

2017 Best Beers in America Results

2017 Best Beers in America survey including Top Ranked Beers, Top Breweries, Best Porfolio and Top Imports.

https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/2017-best-beers-america-results/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=8aa876dcc4-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+20%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-8aa876dcc4-36686829

Why Drinking Wine Causes Very Dry Mouth, And How Eating Cheese Helps Prevent It

The food combination pair of astringent wine with fatty cheese, opposing foods of sensory perception, help create a more balanced mouth feel.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/why-drinking-wine-causes-very-dry-mouth-and-how-eating-cheese-helps-prevent-it-419170

Award-Winning Sommelier Offers New Wine Program Using Adaptive Learning Technology

Vknow Offers New Confidence and Knowledge for Business Executives Receiving the Wine List

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/award-winning-sommelier-offers-new-wine-program-using-adaptive-learning-technology-300476284.html

http://vknowwine.com

Wine labels and what they’re not telling you

What a wine label doesn’t tell you is actually quite a lot.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/93715607/wine-labels-and-what-theyre-not-telling-you

Your Guide to Becoming an Expert on Sparkling Wine

From Prosecco and Cava to vintage Champagne, learn to understand the differences among sparkling wines, how they’re made, and how to choose the right one.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/06/19/your-guide-to-becoming-an-expert-on-sparkling-wine/

Spill the Wine: How Trump is Using His Vineyards to Scam America

“Trump Winery is a registered trade name of Eric Trump Wine Manufacturing LLC, which is not owned, managed or affiliated with Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their affiliates.”

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/06/spill-the-wine-how-trump-is-using-his-vineyards-to.html

Wine Growth Brands

How to Open Wax-Sealed Wine Bottles –Quick Tip

You’ll look like a pro if you follow winemaker Nicolas Potel’s easy steps to pulling corks on wax-sealed bottles.

http://video.winespectator.com/play/id/5464299322001/name/How_to_Open_Wax+Sealed_Wine_Bottles_+Quick_Tip

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We will have a private tour and an open discussion about craft beer, and CraftRoots Brewing.

Lets get together to support this brewery and enjoy time together over a few beers.

About CraftRoots

CraftRoots Brewing took root in April of 2014 in Milford, Massachusetts. Brewer + Founder Maureen Fabry is passionate about connecting craft beer back to local agriculture and crafting superfresh community-inspired brews.

CraftRoots Brewing is grounded in a genuine grassroots idea: focus craft beer back to its field-to-glass origins. We brew fresh and flavorful home-grown ales that connect you to local farmers and craft maltsters.

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Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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 9^th 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!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-19-17

June 19, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

06-19-2017

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Franklin Liquors And Vinitas WineWorks Podcast

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Horizon Beverage Mondavi And Prisoner Event

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

6 Tips on Pairing Wine and Cheese

Looking for a hard-to-find wine? Tap into this sommelier secret weapon

Your dad’s favorite beer is making a huge comeback thanks to hipsters — and execs are thrilled

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://time.com/money/4812581/donald-trump-aluminum-beer-prices/

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Donald Trump’s Proposal to ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Could Cause Beer Prices to Rise

Should U.S. authorities decide to take action against foreign imports, the cans and overall prices of beer could rise, brewing companies said, according to Bloomberg.

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Wine

Changing weather patterns are already impacting your favorite pinot noir — just ask your sommelier

https://www.eater.com/2017/6/9/15711706/climate-change-wine-burgundy-chablis-california

8 housewarming gifts for the wine-loving host

Think outside of the box with these gift ideas for wine lovers

http://mashable.com/2017/06/09/gifts-wine-loving-host/#U87EfyTlFEqr

P.F. Chang’s launches proprietary wines

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro has teamed up with Browne Family Vineyards of Walla Walla, Wash., to introduce two wines available only at the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain’s 215 restaurants.

http://www.nrn.com/beverage-trends/pf-chang-s-launches-proprietary-wines

Common ‘Wine Terms’—and What They Really Mean

Sometimes talking about wine can seem like dancing about architecture: impossible. Many people don’t quite know what they want or are looking for in a wine, and worse still, they may not use the right language to convey their meaning.

http://blog.wallywine.com/2017/06/common-wine-terms-and-what-they-really-mean/

BEAUJOLAIS WINE IS IN BLOOM

Many see Gamay as the poor relation but as investment pours into Beaujolais, this lesser known variety is producing some super wines.

Theize-les-Bourgs

http://www.snooth.com/articles/beaujolais-wine-is-in-bloom-6943/

Prosecco – We Love It – for now!

Prosecco has been enjoyed since Roman times, but only as a sparkling wine since the late 19th Century. Most consumers of Prosecco probably don’t know that it is a legally delimited region in EU and World Trade Organisation (WTO) law. Perhaps that is not surprising for a region that as a legal entity producing sparkling wine is less than a decade old

http://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2017/06/prosecco-love-now/

Wine From Tenerife – The Canary Islands

This story is all about discovering Tenerife, the largest wine area in the Canary Islands. You’ll learn about some unique varieties from a very special place.

http://winefolly.com/update/wine-from-tenerife-the-canary-islands/

4 MYTHS ABOUT WINE MARKETING EVERY CONSUMER SHOULD KNOW

As we head into summer and begin thinking about buying wines for outdoor entertaining, let’s take a look at a few common wine marketing tactics (or misperceptions) that may be confusing and also affect your purchasing decisions.

http://www.finemanpr.com/4-myths-about-wine-marketing-every-consumer-should-know/

RIOJA DOCA APPROVES SINGLE VINEYARD CLASSIFICATION

The move is a culmination in a long-running battle over Spanish terroir between The Regulatory Council of the Designated Origin Denomination of Origin (DOCa) and more than 150 producers, who argued that the current appellation system was “oblivious to soil differentiation and levels of quality” and calling for “deep changes” to boost the countries heritage and prevent it valuing quantity over quality.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/rioja-doca-approves-unique-vineyard-classification/

Can a screw-cap wine be “corked”? Corkiness isn’t just cork taint.

The more important telltale sign of a corked wine is the absence of fruit — even when there is no cork taint.

https://dobianchi.com/2017/06/07/how-do-you-tell-a-wine-is-corked/

Leave cookies? Pay sales tax, says Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of the very few states that wineries can ship to that does not require sales tax registration as a condition of receiving a direct shipping permit.

https://obsequium.blog/2017/06/08/leave-cookies-pay-sales-tax-says-massachusetts/

Champagne And Sparkling Wine Consumption Decreases

While consumption in the champagne and sparkling wine category may be less frequent than other types of alcohol, the more concerning aspect is the apparent drop-off in the consumption incidence for both alcohol types.

https://www.checkout.ie/concerns-champagne-sparkling-wine-consumption-decreases/44230

Go for fruity wines while flying or at high altitude

Have you ever noticed that some foods taste delicious at higher altitudes and while flying but awful otherwise

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/feature/ideal/Go-for-fruity-wines-while-flying-or-at-high-altitude/shdaily.shtml

Bushmills crafts guitar using whiskey barrels

Bushmills Irish Whiskey has partnered with Lowden Guitars to create a limited edition guitar made from whiskey barrels and ancient bog oak, retailing at £8,500 (US$10.8k).

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/06/bushmills-crafts-guitar-using-whiskey-barrels/

Your dad’s favorite beer is making a huge comeback thanks to hipsters — and execs are thrilled

Since the beer has been around since 1903 and was once considered a high-end brand, the company has a lot to draw from

http://www.businessinsider.com/miller-high-life-is-becoming-more-popular-2017-6?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3bfc8b4421-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+12%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3bfc8b4421-36686829

Most consumers judge a craft beer by its packaging, Nielsen finds

The craft beer shelf is getting more crowded with 1,800 new product launches in the category last year, making packaging and labeling one of the primary purchase influencers for craft beer consumers, according to Nielsen.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Most-consumers-judge-a-craft-beer-by-its-packaging-Nielsen-finds

The Complete Guide to Making Champagne

If there is one wine associated with success and celebration it is, of course, Champagne.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/06/the-complete-guide-to-making-champagne

Rosé Has a Very, Very Shady History

Diluted wine was the thing to drink in ancient Greece, as it was believed that only barbarians consumed pure wine, which would then make them drunkards who would then go on to rape and murder.

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/rose-has-a-very-very-shady-history

2017 Harvest Report: Despite Drought, Potential Is High for South African Wines

A dry winter and growing season was challenging for vines in the Cape wine regions

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/2017-Harvest-Report-South-Africa

Looking for a hard-to-find wine? Tap into this sommelier secret weapon

For that, the most important piece of information is almost always the wine agent, as in the importer.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/tap-into-this-sommelier-secret-weapon/article35285559/

Discover New Wines with Nifty Infographics

Uncover delicious wines you’ve probably never heard of with these data visualizations organized by wine style and price.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/discover-new-wines-with-these-nifty-infographics/

Smirnoff vodka trolls Trump’s ‘Russiagate’ scandal

Diageo-owned vodka brand Smirnoff has caused a stir with its latest advertising campaign, which mocks US president Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/06/smirnoff-trolls-trumps-russiagate-scandal-with-ad/

World’s first’ sunflower spirit launches

US-based Dalton Distillery has launched what is claimed to be the “world’s first” sunflower spirit, called TazaRay.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/06/worlds-first-sunflower-spirit-launches/

An Introduction to Lodi

A short trip from Sacramento, in Lodi you’ll encounter gnarled Zinfandel and Cinsault vines along with under-the-radar wine grapes like Kerner and Albariño.

Trees under blue sky reflecting in still lake

http://www.winemag.com/2017/06/12/an-introduction-to-lodi/

Alcohol Advertising 101

With news last week that the NFL will now be allowing distilled spirits suppliers to advertise during televised football games, it is a good time for a reminder about some of the special issues that come up when advertising alcohol.

http://www.alcohol.law/digest/alcohol-advertising-101

NEBBIOLO HAS ‘UNIQUE’ POTENTIAL IN SOUTH AFRICA, PRODUCER CLAIMS

A South African winery is determined to realise the ‘unique’ potential of Nebbiolo in Elgin, despite its newly planted vineyard being devastated by a recent wildfire.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/nebbiolo-has-unique-potential-in-south-africa-producer-claims/

Barrel-fermented vs. barrel-aged: What’s the difference?

What the yeast are up to—and when—makes all the difference.

http://draftmag.com/barrel-fermented-barrel-aged-whats-the-difference/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=f4727ddcad-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+13%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-f4727ddcad-36686829

NAPA VALLEY ASSESSES HAIL DAMAGE

Vineyards in Napa Valley are assessing the damage after a freak hailstorm at the weekend, that could affect yields in localized areas.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/napa-valley-assesses-hail-damage/

WORLD’S RICHEST BOOZE BILLIONAIRES

Every year Forbes publishes its list of the world’s wealthiest individuals – not those that have made millions, but billions – highlighting the movers and shakers of the business world and where they have made their money.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/worlds-richest-booze-billionaires-2/

Introduction to Sicilian wine

There are many things to like about Italy, not the least is the broad selection of wines this sunny peninsula offers wine drinkers.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7059674-181/boyd-on-wine-intro-to

6 Tips on Pairing Wine and Cheese

Which wines pair best with what cheeses?

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/6-tips-on-pairing-wine-and-cheese/

Around the world, beer consumption is falling

Beer has become less popular in the world’s biggest markets

http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2017/06/daily-chart-8

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Price includes a sample rack of four 5oz beers to start.

We will have a private tour and an open discussion about craft beer, and CraftRoots Brewing.

Lets get together to support this brewery and enjoy time together over a few beers.

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Italian Wine Tasting/Education

Thursday Sept 14^th 7PM

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

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Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-12-17

June 12, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

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06-12-2017

By: Mark C Lenzi

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Federal Court Dismisses Antitrust Challenge To Connecticut’s Liquor Pricing Law

How much sugar is hidden in your glass of wine? It’s more than you think

Wine is a numbers game

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NFL Lifts Liquor Ad Ban, Raising Pressure on Beer

The liquor industry is finally ready for some football. Whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits will be allowed to advertise in NFL games this season for the first time according to new league rules that give liquor a boost in its long quest to be seen as socially acceptable as beer.

The Health Benefits Of White Wine, Because There Actually Are Some

Now that warm weather is on the horizon, and the need for something refreshing is upon us, it’s time to take a closer look at white wine. Lucky for all you chardonnay and pinot grigio lovers, it actually comes with its own host of good health benefits.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/white-wine-health-benefits_us_592da590e4b0065b20b8a710

Ripe fruit make the best wine, but new research into why may surprise you

Harvest timing is always a balancing act between winemakers who want the best, most mature fruit flavors and growers who need to manage labor and protect the fragile, ripe fruit from damage and disease.

http://www.goodfruit.com/ripe-fruit-make-the-best-wine-but-new-research-into-why-may-surprise-you/

How to prevent a hangover, according to a doctor

No matter how much fun you had last night, a bad hangover the next morning is never worth it.

Luckily, there are some preventative measures you can take while drinking that will help you avoid feeling like death for most of the next day.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-prevent-a-hangover-2017-3

The weird hybrid wines that leave even the experts guessing at their origin

Some popular hybrid wines, such as baco noir, were created by accident. Others, such as a sauvignon blanc blended with gewürztraminer, meant to appeal to the Chinese consumer, are best forgotten

http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/2096502/weird-hybrid-wines-leave-even-experts-guessing

Why do some wines taste of mouse cage?

The mucky aftertaste generally known as ‘mousiness’ is a much more slippery pest. Poorly understood in the industry, virtually opaque to consumers, it has neither been conclusively researched nor openly acknowledged by some producers.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/why-do-some-wines-taste-of-mouse-cage

Wine is a numbers game

The average pour, or the amount of wine in a glass in a bar, is right around 5 ounces. If the bottle cost the bar, say, $20 wholesale, and they are charging you $10, a reasonable price for a premium pour (likely more at that bottle price), then they are grossing $50 on that bottle, or two and a half times more than they paid for it. The numbers start to add up.

http://www.postindependent.com/news/entertainment/a-numbers-gameadding-it-up-from-vine-to-bottle/

Cupcake Vineyards Introduces Single-Serve Format of America’s Favorite Moscato d’Asti

Convenience of 187 mL Format Gains Momentum with Consumers

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170601006007/en/Cupcake-Vineyards-Introduces-Single-Serve-Format-America’s-Favorite

HARRY POTTER’ PUB PLANNED FOR LONDON

A ‘Harry Potter’-inspired wizarding pub complete with moving pictures, levitating candles and wand-operated beer taps could be opening in London, if a fantasy fan’s Kickstarter campaign receives enough support from the franchise’s legions of fans.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/harry-potter-pub-could-be-opening-in-london/

THIS GENIUS BEACH BAG CAN SECRETLY HOLD AND POUR 2 BOTTLES OF WINE

A team of innovative bag designers has come up with a brilliant solution: a beach tote with a built-in insulated pouch that not only holds and chills up to two full bottles worth of wine, but sports a concealed spout on one side for easy on-the-go pouring.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/portovino-beach-tote-wine-bag

Port Wine on the Douro

An essential slice of Portugal is the Douro River Valley where the beloved port wine is produced. The winding, terraced, and scenic river valley, so famous for its wine, is a bit like Germany’s Rhine Valley — but much sleepier and without castles. The vineyards, called “quintas,” are known for their traditions and the welcome they offer travelers — with both accommodations and wine tastings.

http://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/douro-valley-wine/

Winery Waste Meets Betty Crocker: Using Grape Pomace Powder As A Replacement for Flour in Cookies

The researchers postulated that using winery waste in the form of grape pomace powder would add significant nutritional beef to cookies, as it is loaded with compounds like flavanols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, dietary fiber, and lignin.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/06/winery-waste-cookies.html/

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

Learning about Italian reds can be a daunting task– but, if there’s one wine you need to know about, it’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Produced in the heart of Tuscany, Vino Nobile is a favorite amongst Italians all over the country; it’s smooth, easy-drinking, and best of all, super affordable.

https://vinepair.com/articles/learn-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=110a295221-Jun_1_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-110a295221-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-110a295221-38937345&mc_cid=110a295221&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

TURN YOUR OLD CORKS INTO CASH! (THE BOTTLES, TOO)

Tips on selling items on Ebay

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/turn-your-old-corks-into-cash-the-bottles-too/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=110a295221-Jun_1_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-110a295221-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-110a295221-38937345&mc_cid=110a295221&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

CORKSCREW’ WINE GLASSES REMOVE NEED TO DECANT

A Colorado-based start-up has designed an innovative wine glass that incorporates a hand blown ‘corkscrew’ moulded at its base to trap sediment, which it says removes the need to decant the bottle.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/corkscrew-wine-glasses-designed-to-trap-sediment/

SHOULD WINE STORIES BE TRUE?

We begin to take great liberties in our storytelling, stretching and skirting the truth. Ah, sweet capitalism. But does it matter?

http://www.pigandvine.com/pv929/5/31/2017/should-wine-stories-be-true

What does a wine label do for you?

Seriously though, who doesn’t judge a wine by its label?

https://www.localxpress.ca/columns/moiras-glass-act/what-does-a-wine-label-do-for-you-632473

Introducing Kinky Green Liqueur – a Tempting Fusion of Super Premium Vodka with Crisp Green Apple and Bright Pear Flavors

KINKY Green Liqueur is the newest addition to the vibrant KINKY Beverages family,

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/06/02/kinky-green-liqueur-vodka-crisp-apple-pear

The Face Of Binge Drinking In The U.S. Is A 60+ White Woman

More older women are drinking — and drinking more than ever too.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/when-older-women-drink-they-really-drink_us_59274729e4b01b9a59378951

U.S. Top Supermarket Categories by Sales.

Don’t expect to get rich working in a wine store.

HISTORY OF WINE PART 2 – THE GREEKS

In many parts of the ancient world, such as in Egypt, wine was drunk primarily by the kings and the upper classes. In Greece, however, it was drunk by everybody

https://www.winebehindthelabel.org/team-blogs/kathleens-blog/history-wine-part-2-greeks/

The FDA is trying to smother the handmade cigar industry. We need your help.

The Food and Drug Administration is making it harder and harder for family-owned, handmade cigar companies to produce and sell their products.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/19393

ITALIAN DESIGNER CREATES VEGAN ‘LEATHER’ FROM WINE BYPRODUCTS

An Italian designer has combined the worlds of high fashion and wine with a love of the planet, creating a vegan-friendly “leather” made from the byproducts of winemaking.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/italian-designer-creates-vegan-leather-from-wine-byproducts/

How much sugar is hidden in your glass of wine? It’s more than you think

Just one glass of wine at 175 milliliters can contain up to two teaspoons of sugar, a considerable fraction of the recommended daily sugar intake, according to a report on DailyMail.co.uk.

http://www.naturalnews.com/2017-06-05-how-much-sugar-is-hidden-in-your-glass-of-wine-its-more-than-you-think.html

THE 5 REASONS WHY CHAMPAGNE IS NOT JUST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Here are five reasons why:

https://vinepair.com/articles/5-reasons-why-champagne-is-not-just-for-special-occasions/

Wine descriptions make people more emotional about wine

“Cleverly written wine and producer descriptions when coupled with unbranded wine tasting can evoke more positive emotions, increasing our positive perception of the wine, our estimation of its quality and the amount we would be willing to pay for it.”

https://phys.org/news/2017-06-wine-descriptions-people-emotional.html

Freixnet USA Releases Winevane Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

An homage to the wind that contributes to the unique character of the wines of Western Carneros.

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/06/06/freixnet-usa-winevane-chardonnay-pinot-noir

DECANTER CLAIMS TO PRESERVE WINE FOR NEARLY TWO WEEKS

A wine decanter that promises to extend the life of an open bottle of wine by up to 12 days has been launched via the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/decanter-claims-to-preserve-wine-for-nearly-two-weeks/

Federal Court Dismisses Antitrust Challenge To Connecticut’s Liquor Pricing Law

In dismissing a suit by retailer Total Wine & More, Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall said the laws and regulations establishing the complex Connecticut pricing system cannot be preempted by federal antitrust law that prohibits activities restricting interstate commerce and competition in the marketplace.

http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-total-wine-lawsuit-dismissed-0607-20170606-story.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4def204453-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+7%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4def204453-36686829

Zonin USA, Inc. Announces Expanded Portfolio Launch for its Castello del Poggio in the U.S. Market

Castello del Poggio, five year consecutive Hot Brand Award Winner, is proud to announce the launch of its expanded product portfolio of sweet wines

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/06/prweb14403263.htm

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We will have a private tour and an open discussion about craft beer, and CraftRoots Brewing.

Lets get together to support this brewery and enjoy time together over a few beers.

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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!

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Italian Wine Tasting/Education

Thursday Sept 14^th 7PM

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

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Franklin Library Book Club

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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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-05-17

June 5, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

06-05-2017

By: Mark C Lenzi

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Held Our Wine Room This Week

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Everything you wanted to know about natural wine

Lambrusco Wines Worth Drinking

National liquor chain pushing for changes in MA state law to allow discounting

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The Leafly Wine & Cannabis Pairing Guide

In an effective pairing, the flavors in cannabis will either accentuate existing flavors in the wine and vice versa, or else complement them in a unique way.

SOUTH KOREA INVENTS HANGOVER-CURE ICE CREAM

The grapefruit flavoured ice cream, called ‘Gyeondyo’, which loosely translates as “hang in there”, is infused with a small amount of oriental raisin tree fruit juice, which has been considered a Korean hangover treatment since the 1600s

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/05/south-korea-invents-hangover-cure-ice-cream/

FREIXENET LAUNCHES DOC PROSECCO BRAND

It marks the first time the producer has extended to Italian sparkling wines and comes at a time when Cava sales have seen more sluggish growth than the buoyant sales of Prosecco

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/05/freixenet-launches-first-prosecco-brand/

Col Fondo: The Funky Side of Prosecco

One of the first quotes about Prosecco with “second fermentation in the bottle” goes back to before the 9th Century. This esoteric style is colloquially known as Col Fondo – which literally translates in Italian to “with the bottom,” meaning that sediment or lees are present.

http://winefolly.com/review/col-fondo-prosecco/

Make guests feel like VIPs with wine lockers

You may not come across wine lockers very often, but their numbers are growing.

http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/make-guests-feel-vips-wine-lockers

National liquor chain pushing for changes in MA state law to allow discounting

The initiative will also pursue a change in Massachusetts law to allow alcohol retailers to offer customers coupons and loyalty programs, like offering $5 off a purchase of $50 or more, for example.

http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_31016741/national-liquor-chain-pushing-changes-state-law-allow

Rioja Grapples With How to Define Its Best Wines

The rules governing gran reservas require that the wines be aged at least two years in barrels and three years in bottles — five years in all — before they can be released. Most good producers of gran reservas go beyond the minimum.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/25/dining/rioja-wine-spain-gran-reserva.html?_r=2

Why 3D Printing with Wine Grape Skins Is the Future

Why sell a wine glass with a logo when you can sell a glass made from your own grapes?

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/3d-printing-wine-grape-skins

America’s Love For Wine

The U.S. has been the largest market of wine since 2010, according to the Wine Institute.

http://www.investopedia.com/news/wine-country-americas-love-wine/

What’s been happening with gluten claims, in connection with alcohol beverages?

After rapid growth, from 212 to 2016, the gluten references seem to be leveling off, so far in 2017, at about 2016 levels.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/gluten

TTB Statement

Many alcohol beverages subject to the FAA Act are produced without any ingredients that contain gluten. For example, a wine fermented from grapes, or a vodka distilled from potatoes, may not contain any gluten if the producer used good manufacturing practices, such as taking adequate precautions to prevent cross-contact, and did not use additives, yeast, or storage materials that contain gluten. Under the interim policy, TTB allowed the use of a “gluten-free” claim in the labeling and advertising of such products. TTB reminded industry members that it would be the responsibility of the importer or bottler of the product to ensure that the claim is truthful and accurate.

https://www.ttb.gov/rulings/2014-2.pdf

Sauvignon blanc’s diversity

One of the most popular white wines in America these days is sauvignon blanc, made from a grape variety that had such little support in the 1960s that Robert Mondavi changed its name.

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/dan-berger/sauvignon-blanc-s-diversity/article_a2d30004-a2f2-5334-9f80-7f588d991cc6.html

New Mayflower Beer

Mayflower Brewing Co. has released New World IPA, the latest expression in the brewery’s year-round lineup. New World IPA, a 6%-abv unfiltered American-style IPA, is citrus and tropical fruit-driven. The beer complements Mayflower’s IPA lineup, adding a third style following Mayflower’s English-style IPA and double IPA. The Plymouth, Massachusetts-based brewery’s newest beer is now available on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce cans throughout the company’s New England distribution area.

The Science Behind Our Favorite Flavors

Things Can Taste Better With Practice, Science Writer Says

https://www.wpr.org/science-behind-our-favorite-flavors

Everything You Need to Know About Albariño

In Spain’s Rías Baixas region, crisp, mineral-driven albariño is king. Here, everything you need to know about Spain’s quintessential coastal white wine.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/guide-to-rias-baixas-albarino/

VitaJuwel Vino Vial’s Surprising Effects

Can Crystals Make Your Wine Smoother?

http://www.independent.com/news/2017/may/25/vitajuwel-vino-vials-surprising-effects/

Guide for Aging, Buying and Serving Large-Format Wine Bottles with Infographic and Video Tips

Large-format bottles are not only showy and exciting to share, they also age longer, slower and arguably better than standard-size bottles.

http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2017/05/guide-aging-buying-serving-large-format-wine-bottles-infographic-video-tips/

Restaurant Wine Sales Collapsing for Small Wineries

Wine for the restaurant trade is still an important part of success, but sales opportunities to restaurants are collapsing for small wineries.

http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2017/05/restaurant-wine-sales-collapsing-for.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SvbOnWine+%28SVB+on+Wine%29

Bigger wine glasses make us drink too much, says researcher

Today’s glasses, 450ml compared with 65ml 300 years ago, encourage consumption

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/28/bigger-wine-glasses-make-us-drink-too-much-says-researcher

IPA Gummy Bears? Old Irving Brewing Gets Creative For Craft Beer Week

Tiny gummy bear molds with mixtures of sugar, gelatin and beer

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170524/irving-park/old-irving-brewing-gummy-beers-bears-craft-week

New Grey Goose Package

Bacardi Ltd. is launching a new limited edition of Grey Goose vodka to commemorate the brand’s 20th anniversary. The new Grey Goose Riviera bottle is intended to showcase the brand’s French heritage, featuring marinière stripes and imagery inspired by France’s Impressionist art style. Additionally, the package features a neoprene cover, designed to keep the bottle cool during the summer months.

Lambrusco Wines Worth Drinking

Apparently, Lambrusco still has a long way to go since it tarnished its reputation nearly 40 years ago (blame the wine boom of the 1970s). Fortunately, this means you can find great wines for obscenely good prices. Lambrusco is awesome and its story is more fascinating than probably imagined.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/lambrusco-wines-worth-drinking/

Introducing Blu Perfer, a New Blue Wine to the U.S.

A brand new blue Spanish wine selection that is made with Chardonnay grapes is coming soon to the American market. Get yourselves ready for this amazing product of our shelves that will be serving your glasses soon.

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/05/30/blu-perfer-new-blue-wine-us

Top 10 most popular beer brands in the US

Boston-based company published a list of the most popular beers at the end of 2016, according to its distributor order data and what has sold best on BevSpot; here are the top 10.

http://www.businessreviewusa.com/top10/5857/Top-10-most-popular-beer-brands-in-the-US?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=126e01b175-The+Daily+Brew%3A+May+30%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-126e01b175-36686829

Energy drinks and alcohol: A risky mix psychologically

People who add energy drinks to alcohol have a higher risk of injury from car accidents and fights, compared to those who drink alcohol straight. This is the conclusion of a meta-analysis of 13 studies published in March in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11865477

How many wine-quality scales are there?

There are a number of ratings systems for describing wine quality, which use 100 points, 20 points, 5 stars, 3 glasses, etc. Unfortunately, there is usually no “gold standard” for these systems, and so no two wine commentators use these systems in quite the same way.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2017/05/how-many-wine-quality-scales-are-there.html

Five myths about beer

No, it’s not a man’s drink, and craft beer isn’t a recent trend.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-beer/2017/05/26/a5c734e8-3f39-11e7-adba-394ee67a7582_story.html?utm_term=.c40278224ef9

Women and young consumers broadly are willing to experiment with flavored alcoholic beverages

When wine grapes are medicine, forgotten varieties deserve a second look

Italian biologists have been scouring their countryside for “local, ancient ecotypes” and, beyond the usual business of documenting whether they’re genetically unique, a recent paper takes the extra steps of measuring their concentrations of antioxidant phenolic compounds and observing their effects against proliferating cancer cells.

https://wineoscope.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/when-wine-grapes-are-medicine-forgotten-varieties-deserve-a-second-look/

Everything you wanted to know about natural wine

There are two requirements of natural wine: First, the grapes must be sustainably farmed, which, generally speaking, means they are organic and/or biodynamic. Second, there should be nothing added nor taken away from the juice.

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2017/05/30/guide-to-natural-wine/

Franciacorta is Italy’s latest sparkling secret

Franciacorta may be a newcomer to the scene, but its glorious wines are more than enough to burst Prosecco’s bubble

http://www.spearswms.com/franciacorta-italys-latest-sparkling-secret/

Lohr’s Estates Wines Reveal Refreshed Look

Paso Robles and Monterey Leader’s Updated Packaging Hits the Market

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=185216

How Noble Rot Makes for a Better, Peachier White Wine

Scientists compared how different fungi affect a wine’s bouquet.

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/noble-rot-powdery-mildew-wine-aroma

11 Red Summer Wines You’ve Never Heard Of

The vast majority of imbibers allocate their wine drinking to winter. This statement isn’t just an assumption, it’s true. Over 90% of search traffic around the topic of wine (in the Northern Hemisphere) happens from November to January. So, if you’re researching wine any other time of year, consider yourself in the top 90th percentile of people interested in wine.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/11-red-summer-wines-youve-never-heard-of/

Taylor Swift’s record label releases vodka

Big Machine Label Group, which counts Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line among its talent, has released its first spirit product – Big Machine Platinum Filtered Premium Vodka.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/05/taylor-swifts-record-label-releases-vodka/

Mastering Napa’s Mountain Appellations

Discover what links Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley’s highest mountains: Howell, Diamond, Spring, Mount Veeder and Atlas Peak.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/05/30/mastering-napas-mountain-appellations/

WHAT’S IN YOUR WINE BESIDES GRAPES?

Additives are a normal part of the process and bring the people what they want. Here’s a list of some of the most common additives and their significance:

http://thebacklabel.com/wine-additives/#ixzz4ihNjSnQ8

DECLINE IN GLOBAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ACCELERATING

By category, consumption of still wine dropped by 0.5% in 2016, according to the IWST, while the sparkling wine market grew 1.8%, driven by Prosecco.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/decline-in-global-alcohol-consumption-accelerating/

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“Napa Valley Rocks” , Napa Valley Vintners’ Unique Educational Program, digs deep into what makes Napa Valley America’s premier wine growing region. For years, wine lovers have extolled the virtues of ripe Cabernet Sauvignons or rich, buttery Chardonnays from Napa. Travelers flock there for stunning cuisine while they laze the day away tasting the Valley’s handsome collection of wines. To truly appreciate Napa Valley, we need to thoroughly penetrate the surface. The convergence of an ideal climate for grape growing, a unique geology, a compelling wine history, a pioneering, innovative spirit, a respect for the environment, and a tradition of giving back contribute to what makes Napa Valley unique. Napa Valley most definitely has a story to tell.

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June 26^th

Private CraftRoots Brewery Tour And Tasting

630PM-9PM

The Franklin Wine Club will take over the CraftRoots Brewery.

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Price includes a sample rack of four 5oz beers to start.

We will have a private tour and an open discussion about craft beer, and CraftRoots Brewing.

Lets get together to support this brewery and enjoy time together over a few beers.

About CraftRoots

100% of their grain and hops are grown on family farms in the Northeast.

32-oz. Squealers are available for purchase to-go.

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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 on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.! We will be discussing Sweetbitter, by Stephanie Danler. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks 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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May 29, 2017

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05-29-2017

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Memorial Day Sale

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Happy Memorial Day!

Monday, May 29, 2017 – Memorial Day is now a legal business day

Please be advised that the law was changed at the end of last year’s legislative session. Massachusetts’s law now permits us to open Monday, Memorial Day, beginning at 12:00 noon

Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

June 1st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

Matchbook Wines began in the rolling pastures of Dunnigan Hills in 2004. Dunnigan Hills, one of California’s newest AVA’s is located in northern California, east of Napa Valley. It was first planted to grapes in the late 70’s when John and Lane Giguiere returned home from college to save their family’s wheat and sheep farm. Realizing that the wheat market could no longer sustain their farm financially, and that sheep are really not that smart, the couple planted Dunnigan Hill’s original vines. These vines would be the foundation of RH Phillips Winery and the famed Toasted Head Chardonnay. Years after selling the RH Phillips label, John and Lane returned to Dunnigan Hills to begin a new venture: Matchbook Wines.

Matchbook Winery is a small, family owned winery focusing on the production of high-quality, yet affordable wines that rival the world’s best.

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Put down that wine cork: Why sniffing gets you nowhere

Nip The Nip Bottle Litter In Massachusetts

Think wine connoisseurship is nonsense? Blind-tasting data suggest otherwise

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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6 Secrets to Ordering Great Wine

You’re in a serious restaurant with a significant wine cellar, about to put down major green for a bottle. How do you make the most of it?

Real Facts about Wine & Health

Some of what was said is already well-known: wine has some heart-protecting benefits, but drinking too much is bad for you. Other points were less obvious, so I’ll list them in bullet points below.

http://palatepress.com/2017/05/wine/wine-and-health-facts/

11 QUESTIONS ABOUT IPA YOU’RE TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK, ANSWERED

If you’ve purchased a beer in the last five years, there’s a very high likelihood that you’ve come across an IPA. It seems like every craft brewery has a flagship IPA in its lineup, and beer store shelves are crammed with beers with pictures of hops on the label.

https://vinepair.com/articles/answers-11-questions-about-ipas/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=60df14694a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+May+18%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-60df14694a-36686829

Think wine connoisseurship is nonsense? Blind-tasting data suggest otherwise

Drinkers at the 2017 Oxford-Cambridge wine-tasting contest performed far better than random chance would indicate

http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2017/05/daily-chart-11

Has some jerk wineshamed you? Let us help you fight back

Welcome to Wineshaming 101. Today we will learn the best ways to counteract wineshaming — you know, when friends, family and pushy acquaintances mock your dubious drinking habits.

http://www.miami.com/miami-restaurants/are-people-mocking-the-wine-you-drink-161449/

What’s in a name?

The secret to understanding Pinot Gris/Grigio is in its name – or rather, its two names.

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/market-bulletin/issue-59

Constellation Reportedly Eyeing Ste. Michelle

Ever-acquisitive Constellation Brands may be lining up its next target. Forbes reports that Constellation may be eyeing a potential purchase of Washington’s leading winemaker, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). The speculation follows a recently released Wells Fargo report highlighting the fact that SMWE’s business only accounts for around 3% of sales and 2% of profits for brand owner Altria, whose core business is in tobacco. Some believe that Altria will eventually offload Ste. Michelle at a price estimated to fall between $3 and $4 billion.

With revenues totaling $7.3 billion in its fiscal year through February, Constellation is considered a prime bidder for the Ste. Michelle business. The upstate New York-based company has been one of the most acquisitive players in the drinks industry over the past few years, with recent purchases including craft brewer Ballast Point, Utah distiller High West, Joe Wagner’s Meiomi wine brand, Washington-based Charles Smith Wines and California’s The Prisoner Wine Company. SMWE, whose core brands include Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands and Columbia Crest, among others, posted a net revenue rise of 7.8% to $746 million in 2016.

Rhubarb wine, ‘the new Moxie’ comes to Portland

Two Mainers say the crimson plant that grows prolifically in the spring makes the perfect elixir. In the former Rockingham Electric Supply Co. in Portland’s East Bayside, Pete Dubuc and Amanda O’Brien are making rhubarb wine in small batches using simple ingredients from Maine.

http://pierce.bangordailynews.com/2017/05/17/home/rhubarb-wine-the-new-moxie-comes-to-portland/

The Ultimate Guide to Oak in Winemaking

Winemakers face many choices when using oak in to produce their wines, and the interaction between oak and wine is complex and only partly understood.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/05/the-ultimate-guide-to-oak-in-winemaking

THREE THINGS TO LEARN FROM MONDAVI ABOUT SELLING WINE IN CHINA

Three insightful takeaways we want to share about what makes a brand and product successful in China.

http://www.alizila.com/three-things-mondavi-selling-wine-china/

Wine still takes a backseat to beer for Millennials, but dominates as drinkers age

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Science Of Drinking
Let’s have a look at some of the main aspects of alcohol and address some questions.

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/05/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-science-of-drinking/

CORK IS COMPLETELY OUTDATED

As wines age cork gives enormous variability – try 12 bottles from the same case and you’ll have 12 different wines

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/05/milne-cork-is-completely-outdated/

SAM CAPORN MW LAUNCHES WINE INFOGRAPHIC

The Wine Flavour Tree is a new aid to help consumers identify flavour profiles found in wine. The tree includes 40 different flavours, divided into 10 different branches (five for white wines and five for reds.)

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/05/sam-caporn-mw-launches-wine-infographic/

https://www.themistressofwine.com/wine-flavour-tree/

Nip The Nip Bottle Litter In Massachusetts

State House Representative Randy Hunt of Sandwich has filed a Bill (House Bill H3528) that would add a 5-cent deposit on the sale of “nips.” The Bill will give consumers an incentive to return empty nip bottles for the 5 cent deposit, rather than toss them onto the streets.

The Bill defines a nip as “any sealable bottle, can, jar or carton which is primarily composed of glass, metal, plastic or any combination of those materials that has a capacity of not more than 100 milliliters and is produced for the purpose of containing an alcoholic beverage.”

https://www.change.org/p/massachusetts-legislature-let-s-nip-the-nip-bottles-in-massachusetts?recruiter=29374348&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-reason_msg

Brewery Ommegang’s Next Game of Thrones Release is Bend the Knee Golden Ale

While the wait for each new season of Game of Thrones® can seem longer than the wait for winter in Westeros, fans can now quench their thirst for all-things-Thrones with the newest beer in the Game of Thrones series from Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing: Bend the Knee Golden Ale.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewery-ommegangs-next-game-thrones-release-bend-knee-golden-ale?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=f33cf40a3c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+May+23%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-f33cf40a3c-36686829

Sommeliers Weigh In on Wine Gimmicks, from Blue Wine to Rosé Forties

We asked three professional wine geeks about the year’s wackiest, most Instagram-forward trends, from fluorescent blue wine to rosé sold in forties. Their responses were as colorful as the wines themselves.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/sommeliers-absurd-wine-trends

Did the English invent bubbly before Dom Perignon?

People in France will indeed tell you they invented the stuff – they maintain the ‘methode champenoise‘ was discovered by Dom Pierre Perignon at the abbey of Hautvilliers in 1697.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-39963098

Constellation Reportedly Makes Offer For Brown-Forman

Constellation Brands has reportedly made an offer for Brown-Forman, in what would be a blockbuster industry deal. According to CNBC, who cited several people with knowledge of the matter, Brown-Forman responded that it was not interested in a deal, but did refer the offer to its board.

In its most recent fiscal year, Brown-Forman had sales of $4 billion and operating income of $1.5 billion. Its enormous whiskey stable—led by Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve and others—is doubtless attractive to potential acquirers given the U.S. market’s American whiskey boom. Brown-Forman is majority controlled by fifth-generation owners the Brown family.

With revenues totaling $7.3 billion and operating income of $2.4 billion in its fiscal year through February, Constellation has been one of the most acquisitive players in the drinks industry over the past few years. Recent purchases have included craft brewer Ballast Point, Utah distiller High West, Joe Wagner’s Meiomi wine brand, Washington-based Charles Smith Wines and California’s The Prisoner Wine Company. The company has also been recently named as a potential suitor for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

The Best Way to Chill Wine, According to Science

If you poke around certain corners of the Internet, you’ll find all sorts of tricks for speeding up the wine-chilling process.

http://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-chill-wine-science

How do you decide which kind of wine to buy?

How do you decide which bottle of wine to buy? Many of us use the ratings and descriptions often found on cards next to wines in the store.

http://abc13.com/food/how-do-you-decide-which-kind-of-wine-to-buy/2027523/

It’s What’s in the Bottle That Counts … Or Is It?

The survey found that eighty two percent of the respondents said they selected their wines based on the appearance of the labels.

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/05/24/texture-wine-packaging

A ROSÉ BY ANY OTHER NAME

For years Rosé was given a bad name in the wake of the sweet White Zinfandel surge. Don’t be confused and don’t be prejudiced by those sweet, cloying wines.

http://johnfodera.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name/

Gallo dominates rising star wine brands

Put down that wine cork: Why sniffing gets you nowhere

Your job when that first small splash of wine gets poured into your glass is to let the server know whether the wine is spoiled or not. She doesn’t expect you to say whether you like the wine or not. All she wants to know is whether it is in good condition or bad condition.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-sniffing-corks-wine-food-0526-20170523-column.html

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Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

Matchbook Winery is a small, family owned winery focusing on the production of high-quality, yet affordable wines that rival the world’s best.

Daniel O’Connor began working with John and Lane in 2016, and after years of working for much larger, more corporate wine companies, he has found a home. Dan’s passion for wine began early in the restaurant business as he worked to earn his graduate and undergraduate degrees. He lives in Boston’s North End and represents John and Lane’s interest here on the East Coast.

During our tasting and seminar, We will focus on “Old World Wines in the New World,” discussing the history of the grape varietals that we will taste and their roots in France and their success in California.

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

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June 26^th

Private CraftRoots Brewery Tour And Tasting

630PM-9PM

The Franklin Wine Club will take over the CraftRoots Brewery.

We will have a private event.

Price includes a sample rack of four 5oz beers to start.

We will have a private tour and an open discussion about craft beer, and CraftRoots Brewing.

Lets get together to support this brewery and enjoy time together over a few beers.

About CraftRoots

100% of their grain and hops are grown on family farms in the Northeast.

32-oz. Squealers are available for purchase to-go.

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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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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-01-17

April 1, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-01-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Westfield MA liquor store to close, sells license to Walmart

Twist in the Tale for Game of Thrones Wines

Liquor manufacture tasting rooms; OPEB liabilities a concern in Franklin

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/drip-free-wine-bottle-invention-physicist-daniel-perlman-brandeis-university-groove-neck-answer-a7648771.html

Physicist invents first ever drip-free wine bottle

Wave goodbye to constant bottle-neck wiping

12 Wine Grapes Worth Discovering

In the wine world, obscurity’s meaning can change quickly.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/24/dining/wine-grapes-rare-varieties.html?_r=0

12 STYLES OF FRIES PAIRED WITH WINE

Whether you swing for truffle, cheese, or curly, there’s a wine-and-fry pairing out there for you.

http://vinepair.com/articles/12-styles-of-fries-paired-with-wine/

The Poisoned Wine Problem

You will need some wine to think this out!

https://youtu.be/S2BB52xc_cc

Inside the ‘Louvre of Wine’ — a subterranean cave in France housing 40,000 bottles

Take a rare tour of one of the largest and most beautiful private collections of fine wine in the world.

http://www.businessinsider.com/inside-the-louvre-of-wine-a-cave-in-france-housing-40000-bottles-2017-3?r=UK&IR=T/#step-into-one-of-the-largest-collections-of-fine-wines-in-the-world-housed-a-few-feet-underground-in-a-subterranean-cave-in-western-frances-la-chapelle-bton-1

Is Wine Tasting at Restaurants Losing Its Flavor?

The New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov chats with Brendan about a restaurant that’s changing how we drink wine.

http://www.dinnerpartydownload.org/is-wine-tasting-at-restaurants-losing-its-flavor/

How Technology Is Minimizing The Differences Between Good And Bad Wine Vintages

There are some long-term trends that, no matter how good technology becomes, just may be beyond the ability of it to help

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2017/03/24/how-technology-is-minimizing-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-wine-vintages/#9d60f5d14ac8

Beyond the Barrel: Unique Ways to Ferment Wine

From amphorae to eggs and even glass, winemakers are experimenting with techniques and materials, some ancient, to push the boundaries of fermentation.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/03/20/beyond-the-barrel-unique-ways-to-ferment-wine/

Why Millennials love wine packaging that is not in a bottle

We know cans are all the buzz, but what are Millennials top reasons for alternative packaging? Plus, the social media channel that can best target Millennials.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bauerhaus-design.html#whatsnew

Most Valuable Beer Brands in 2017 – The facts

Here’s the top 25 beer brands.

http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/most-valuable-beer-brands-in-2017-the-facts_id122699.aspx?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=75cd937135-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+24%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-75cd937135-36686829

Is Prosecco Good for Me?

Raise a glass! The news is in that prosecco could actually be good for you and contain health benefits.

https://www.labmate-online.com/news/chromatography/1/breaking-news/is-prosecco-good-for-me/42099

INSIDE ALCOHOL LAW: THE CORRUPTION CHRONICLES

Massachusetts: In a case dating back to early 2016, the Craft Brewers Guild of Massachusetts (CBD; a beer wholesaler) was indicted by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (MABCC) in a “pay-to-play” scheme alleging that CBD paid retailers monthly payments in exchange for their beer being on-tap at the retail accounts. Following a threatened 90-day license suspension, the MABCC fined CBD $2.6 million dollars. The cases continue, however, against the retailers who received the payments. The retailers’ defense is that this is normal activity and “everyone does it.” If that defense prevails, I’ll be astounded. As it stands, I’m watching this case carefully.

http://www.spiritedbiz.com/inside-alcohol-law-corruption-chronicles-part-1/

Acceptance, But No Love, for Plonk

Which at the end of the day is the wine equivalent of saying that McDonalds deserves the affection and respect of food critics and gourmets the world over for having engineered such tasty eats that can be sold at prices everyone can afford.

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2017/03/acceptance_rather_than_love_of.html

Liquor manufacture tasting rooms; OPEB liabilities a concern in Franklin

The Town Council will be considering a zoning change that would allow microbreweries or wineries with tasting rooms in vacant spaces in non-residential areas of town.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/in-news-liquor-manufacture-tasting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FranklinMatters+%28Franklin+Matters%29

Gallo buys Stagecoach Vineyard

New owner will honor contracts with clients, many of whom are top Napa Valley producers

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=182176

THE PUZZLE OF THE (BARBERA QUALITY) PYRAMID

In theory, this pyramid of wine classifications is meant to combine two concepts: 1) quality regulations regarding how the wine is made, and 2) indications of where the wine originates.

In practice, this pyramid can puzzle the hell out of the average wine lover. Why are the wines at the top more expensive than those at the bottom? If I like a wine in the middle, does that make me uncouth? And so on…

https://www.mynameisbarbera.com/barbera-red-wine-quality/

CAPTAIN MORGAN RUM LAUNCHES COCONUT SHOT

Diageo-owned Captain Morgan is aiming to enhance its presence in the shots market with the launch of a coconut-flavoured rum liqueur, called LocoNut.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/captain-morgan-rum-launches-coconut-shot/

Majestic Montalcino: Tuscany’s grandest wine zone

‘Brunello is serious Italian wine for the cellar at prices a little friendlier than those of Barolo’

https://www.ft.com/content/c5246bba-0e80-11e7-b030-768954394623

The Wines of Rueda, Spain

The region is patchwork of vineyards on the flat high plains south of Valladolid, that’s home to a rare indigenous white grape called Verdejo (“vurr-day-ho”).

http://winefolly.com/review/the-wines-of-rueda-spain/

BOOZE IT UP: WINE VS. BEER

Doing more than sipping on gin and juice isn’t highly recommended for us gym rats. Still, if wine or beer is your libation of choice, it pays to know the better option.

http://straightoutthegate.com/gossip-books-fitness-gate/booze-it-up-wine-vs-beer/

Infographic: What Makes A Wine Enthusiast

Wine Consumption in the U.S.

The white wine trap

Do experts rate red wines more highly than white wines, regardless of price, vintage, and region? Does this mean there is a critical bias in favour of red wines? Is it a flaw in the 100-point scoring system used by the major wine magazines?

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/white-wine-trap

Twist in the Tale for Game of Thrones Wines

Game of Thrones wines make sense as a promotional item: wine, sometimes poisoned, is a major prop on the show. What’s surprising is that, like the show itself, these new wines are quite ambitious.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/03/twist-in-the-tale-for-game-of-thrones-wines?h=2

Alcohol Evaporation From a Glass of Wine Over Time: Potential Implications for Wine Competition Judging and Outcomes

While this concept is just a matter of basic physics, there really hasn’t been very much research on the subject in the peer-review arena.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/03/alcohol-evaporation-glass-wine.html/

How Much Time Will the Average Person Spend on Social Media During Their Life? (Infographic)

The average person will spend more than five years of their lives on social media, according to a study by influencer marketing agency Mediakix.

http://www.adweek.com/digital/mediakix-time-spent-social-media-infographic/

Listening to Your Inner Palate and Blocking Out the Static

Have you shared a bottle of wine in a group dynamic – restaurant meal, dinner party or wine bar – and fell in love with the wine on the spot?

Each of us has a wine palate that is unique and individual.

http://www.theexaminernews.com/listening-to-your-inner-palate-and-blocking-out-the-static/

How Pinotage got its name

Pinotage – it’s a word that runs easily off the tongue and, thanks to winemakers’ greater understanding of how to get the best out of it, including planting vines in cooler areas, it’s a wine that today runs more easily down the throat.

http://wosa.co.za/WOSA-News/Blogs/Cape-Chatter/How-Pinotage-got-its-name/#sthash.y1CmQwCE.dpuf

Stop pouring it down the sink!

Research reveals we throw away two glasses of wine a WEEK on average (as experts say an open bottle will keep much longer than you think)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-4352496/How-long-really-wine-for.html

TANQUERAY: A BRAND HISTORY

From humble beginnings in London, Tanqueray has grown to be one of the biggest gin brands in the world, especially in the US, writes Nicole Mezzasalma.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/tanqueray-a-brand-history/

The Myth of Sulfite-Free Wines

What is available on the organic and no sulfite added wine marketplace and explain how these wines are made.

We Have Many In Stock!

http://www.wine.net/the-myth-of-sulfite-free-wine/?utm_content=buffer0727e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

LAITHWAITE’S CAMPAIGNS AGAINST WINE WASTE

UK wine merchant Laithwaite’s has launched a new campaign dubbed ‘Save Our Wines’ after research shows UK households throw the equivalent of 624 million bottles a year down the drain.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/laithwaites-campaigns-against-wine-waste/

Describing a wine’s taste for a mass consumer audience is a tricky task – is it worth it?

How can a few words on a wine label convey a whole sensory experience?

http://www.wineintelligence.com/notes-of-leather/

GROWTH OF US CRAFT BEER SLOWS AS ‘BIG BEER’ SNAPS UP BREWERS

The US craft beer industry added 1.4 million barrels to its production volume in 2016, growing the segment by 6%, despite losing 1.2 million barrels to ‘big beer’ producers that have snapped up numerous craft brewers throughout the year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/growth-of-us-craft-beer-slows-as-big-beer-snaps-up-brewers/

Flavored wine should be stopped dead before it trends

Everybody, come on. There is no reason for any of this. Why can’t we be content with cake-flavored cake?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-flavored-wines-food-0331-20170328-column.html

How to Get Certified as a Beer Expert

For those totally unfamiliar with the term, Cicerone is to beer what sommelier is to wine. They are experts in beer styles, quality and service. Think about your biggest beer nerd friend. Now multiply that person by 10. That’s a cicerone.

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/how-to-get-beer-expert

Westfield MA liquor store to close, sells license to Walmart

If the mega-retailer’s plan comes to fruition, Westfield will be its third Massachusetts location selling alcohol, joining stores in Raynham and Ware, according to the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

RUMOR in Franklin has Walmart coming to town soon!

http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2017/03/wal-mart_westfield_store_plans_to_add_be.html

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Thursday April 13th

Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy

Guest: Dave Abbot Mascerelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

The Abruzzo region today is on the cutting edge of grape growing and winemaking in all of Italy. We will talk about the special set of climates and soils that makes Abruzzo unique. We will talk about the grape varieties that have evolved in Abruzzo for over a thousand years. And we will talk about Gianni Masciarelli, the curious skeptic, biological savant, and energy management genius who took Abruzzo from a sleepy wine backwater to the cutting edge.

About Dave:

Dave Abbott began his wine career in 1985 with the Big Y Wine superstore in Northampton, Massachusetts just in time to taste all of the 1982 Classed Growth Bordeaux, and most of the to 1983 Burgundy Premier and Grand Crus. This is when he became vitally interested in the geography, geology, topography, climate, agriculture, history, culture, wine traditions and culinary traditions of the European wine lands. Dave has been liberally overeducated at Dartmouth (BA English 1972), University of Michigan (MA English Language and Literature 1977), and University of Massachusetts (PhD/ABD 19th and 20th Century Novel leaving in 1985). A teacher at heart, Dave has long been fascinated by all the factors that make every wine unique. A salesman by trade, Dave has worked for Consumer Programming Services selling encyclopedias door-to-door in the West Virginia coal fields, as Sales Associate and Italian and German Brands Manager for Big Y Wines, as the founder of Wine Diamonds wine brokerage, for MRR Traders as Western Mass Wholesaler’s Rep, and since 1998 for Masciarelli Wine Company as Western Mass Rep, and later as a Regional Sales Manager. In 2007 Dave became Regional Sales Manager for the imports division of Masciarelli Wine Company serving North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and Delaware later adding Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In 2012 Dave also became Masciarelli’s Wine Educator, and Sales Trainer for both the Massachusetts and Florida divisions.. Since 2015 Dave has handled Regional Sales Manager duties for Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Marylnd, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois. Since 2012 he has been National Brand Manager for Valori, Castello di Cacchiano, La Caplana, and the Masciarelli Estate in Abruzo. Summer 2015 marked Dave’s 25th trip to Italy.

Today my business involves making connections with 9 distributors, traveling to 13 states, doing ride-alongs with 85 sales people a year teaching them about the things that make our wines so very special, calling on 1000 retailers and restaurants projecting the voice, character, style and passion of the Masciarelli Wine company and the wine families we represent. Always fascinated by the intricacies of Italian wine, Dave aspires to be the World’s Best Italian Wine Salesman.

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Anonymous

April 25th

Learning Wine Lables

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale? Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

Get ready for Easter by join Franklin Liquors and Hillside Nursery for an evening of flowers and wine! Design a garden basket of Easter Bulbs for yourself or as a gift, and welcome Spring by tasting through an assortment of seasonal wines

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

Ever found yourself staring at a wine label and been confused about what it’s telling you? You’re not alone! Join Mark and Kim as they decode the language on that bottle of wine. You’ll learn how to tell if a wine is dry or sweet, what might be in a blend, and so much more!

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!

Tuition: $999

New Dates Soon!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-25-17

February 25, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-25-17

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/strong-competition-in-wine-sales-will-increase/article_152f0e2e-1088-5cea-be5b-26568680fc80.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Memorial Day Liquor Now Can Be Sold

In MA There Were 3 Days A Year You Could Not Buy Liquor:

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Memorial Day

Say Goodbye To Memorial!

In a last minute push to pass an economic development bill during the late hours of the last day of the session, the Legislature inserted an additional section that would allow liquor stores to open on Monday, Memorial Day, this year and in future years. Sales hours will be restricted to allow for stores to open at 12 noon. The latest allowable closing hour will be 11:00 PM, as it is for all other days of operation

So What Do You Think?

Economic Development OR Crazy?

Franklin Liquors Guest Speaker

Wine Event With The Creative Sewing Studio

Held 2-18-17

VERY INTERESTING READ ABOUT THE WINE INDUSTRY

Why We Believe In Wine Education!

Strong competition in wine sales will increase

According to Wine Business Monthly, roughly 90 percent of wine sold in the U.S. comes from the 30 top producers, and more than half of the wine sold domestically comes from E. & J. Gallo, The Wine Group and Constellation Brands. The fact that most of the domestic wine sold in this country is produced by a handful of companies is not shocking. What is shocking is that there are now more than 9,000 domestic wineries competing for the remaining 10 percent of sales.

Upcoming Wine Education/Tasting

March 9th French Wine Class

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The art of wine storytelling

An Ice Wine Primer

World’s First Integrated Wine Rating System

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/02/pet-owners-now-have-cat-wine-tastings.html

Pet Owners Can Rejoice at Cat Wine Tastings

Giving a cat real alcohol is a terrible idea, so these products are just filtered water mixed with catnip and things like salmon oil and organic beet juice.

How Costco’s Wine Guru Picks The 250 Labels That Will Sell $4 Billion A Year In Booze

The idea is to price most everything some 20 percent below the competition. And they turn to their own private label, Kirkland Signature, when the wine they want isn’t available on the open market.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ronaldholden/2017/02/17/how-costcos-wine-guru-picks-the-250-labels-that-will-sell-4-billion-a-year-in-booze/#65b4c58392aa

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant: 14 Alternatives to Panicking

Do you freeze up when handed a wine list at a restaurant? This guide will steer you towards the easy way to make the perfect selection, glass or bottle.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/02/17/how-to-order-wine-in-a-restaurant-14-alternatives-to-panicking/

Kevin O’Leary sells wine on U.S. home shopping channel amid leadership campaign

O’Leary writes on his website that he created O’Leary Fine Wines “to help give Americans access to amazing wine at an amazing price.” A three-bottle set of O’Leary’s wine was sold by QVC for $43 U.S. with free shipping and handling.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/kevin-oleary-sells-wine-on-us-home-shopping-channel-amid-leadership-campaign/ar-AAn4g4S

How to enjoy the smooth taste of aged liquor at a fraction of the cost

Until the bourbon bubble bursts, bottle-aged liquors and cocktails may be the solution

Beyond Barrel’s bottle-aging stave is a round, wooden post the size of a standard cigar. The staves are made out of the same barrel wood used to age high-end bottles of wine, and they’re hand-milled by Harrigan in his family’s woodshop.

http://greenvillejournal.com/2017/02/17/enjoy-smooth-taste-aged-liquor-fraction-cost/

http://www.beyondbarrels.com

Your Home Bar Definitely Needs One of These Quirky DIY Liquor Dispensers

Get ready for a steady stream of the good stuff.

http://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/a41777/diy-faucet-liquor-dispenser/

Makeover time for Busch beer as it unveils new look

The new beer labels debuting on store shelves in April emphasize a mountain stream as a backdrop behind the logos for Busch, Busch Light, Busch Ice and Busch NA.

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/busch-beer-unveils-new-look/article_204d8203-3d39-5ac6-b964-21be8b1b8d0b.html

The countries that quaff the most wine per capita

The proud title of most fervent vino guzzler goes to Andorra. According to the Wine Institute, the country consumed 3,936,000 litres of wine

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/wine-consumption-per-capita-by-country/

Can Ancient Techniques Make Modern Wine Better?

A new generation of wineries are going to painstaking lengths to acquire hundreds of historic clay karases

8 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ancient-winemaking-techniques-armenian-karas-renaissance-180962212/

Zima coming back to U.S. market

Blast from the past to return!

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170216/NEWS07/170219889/millercoors-brings-zima-back-to-u-s-market?utm_source=Daily%20Brew&utm_campaign=d034d66ef6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d034d66ef6-36686829

Atlanta brewery loses Super Bowl bet, makes ‘deflating,’ ‘soul-crushing’ Pats beer

Sweetwater Brewery had to make a handful of Boston beers for the Falcons loss

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/atlanta-brewery-loses-super-bowl-bet-makes-deflating-soul-crushing-pats-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=d034d66ef6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d034d66ef6-36686829

Introducing the Wine Whisperer—and the only three wine glasses you’ll ever need

These are the only three wine glasses you’ll ever need.

http://www.charlottefive.com/wine-glasses/

Why tempranillo is star grape of Spain, no matter what you call it

Despite its widespread presence on the Iberian peninsula — or perhaps because of it — tempranillo also goes by many other names in its home country.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-tempranillo-wine-food-0217-20170215-column.html

Trump wine sales double in Virginia

Virginia ABC sold 7,837 bottles of Trump wine in 2016, compared to 3,318 bottles of Trump wine in 2015.

http://wtvr.com/2017/02/16/trump-wine-virginia-abc/

Does size really matter?

The bigger the bottle, for instance, the longer the wine will age well. There’s less space (not oxygen, because that was removed and refilled with Nitrogen) at the top of the bottle. With less space at the top, it gives the wine a longer time to age.

Know Your Sizes

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2017/02/16/does-size-matter-in-wine-yes-it-does/

Swapping Quantity for Quality at Bolla

The Italian favorite is shifting focus from the bottom line to the bottled wine.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/swapping-quantity-for-quality-at-bolla

How To Tell If A Wine Is Age-Worthy

How do you tell if a wine will improve with age? Oddly enough–and thank goodness, just spending more money on a bottle won’t guarantee that it will age well. Instead, there are a few key characteristics to look for in cellar-worthy wines.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-to-tell-if-a-wine-is-age-worthy/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=6357bf413f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-6357bf413f-62472929&mc_cid=6357bf413f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

CHINA TO RECOGNISE BLACK ROOSTER EMBLEM

Italy’s Chianti Classico region is expected to receive Chinese trademark rights for its Black Rooster emblem this year, as it gears up for anticipated sales growth in China’s Year of the Rooster

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/china-to-recognise-black-rooster-emblem/

Fireball Maker Sues Over ‘Mad Hen’ Whiskey

Fireball whiskey, accused a Florida spirits company Wednesday of gearing up to launch a product that closely mimics the trade dress of the popular cinnamon liquor.

https://www.law360.com/articles/892599

U.S. wine exports set record; top 10 list released

Ninety percent of the American vino being shipped out of country is from California.

Top 10 export markets for U.S. wines:

European Union’s 28-member countries, $685 million.
Canada, $431 million.
Hong Kong, $99 million.
Japan, $87 million.
China, $82 million.
Mexico, $24 million.
South Korea, $23 million.
Switzerland, $19 million.
Singapore, $14 million.
Philippines, $13 million.

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/02/us_wine_exports_sets_record_to.html

Girl Scout Cookies….And Wine

Wine is an amazing creation, from seafood to burgers people have been pairing wine with food for years. Now it’s Girl Scout cookies’ turn.

http://bigfrog104.com/girl-scout-cookies-and-wine/

Five Surprising Health Benefits of Beer

The beer guzzling masses haven’t had much to smile about over the years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a healthy choice.

http://www.realclearlife.com/health/five-surprising-health-benefits-of-beer/

Health Benefits of Wine: What It Can (and Can’t) Do for You

What you need to know before you open that bottle

http://www.consumerreports.org/wine/health-benefits-of-wine/

How to Elevate Your Wine-Drinking Experience

Read on for our best tips and tricks and get ready to enjoy your next glass of wine in style.

http://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/entertaining/how-to-elevate-your-wine-drinking-experience

World’s First Integrated Wine Rating System

The MC Ratings system defines and integrates the six critical elements of a wine’s overall quality – Taste, Terroir, Viticulture, Vinification, Vintage and Value, also known as 2T4V™. With MC Ratings, a wine can now be assessed holistically like never before.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/worlds-first-integrated-wine-rating-150000170.html

Traditional Bordeaux Wine Labels Are Getting A Makeover

A 2007 study from the University of California, Berkeley, identified that the image on a wine label has a stronger impact on market success and brand personality than the color or layout of the label. Images of grape motifs or chateaux and vineyards scored well, while those of ‘unusual animals’ ranked lowest.

The 2016 Survey of American Wine Consumer Preferences showed similar results—with 64% of Americans favoring traditional labels over ‘modern’ or ‘fun/whimsical’ labels.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2017/02/20/traditional-bordeaux-wine-labels-are-getting-a-makeover/#3b83db442fca

What is Malolactic Fermentation? The Buttery Taste in Wine

Ever wondered why some wines have a creamy or buttery taste? The process of Malolactic Fermentation is a winemaking process that gives both red and white wines a richer and creamier texture. Oddly enough, Malolactic Fermentation isn’t technically a fermentation at all.

http://winefolly.com/review/what-is-malolactic-fermentation-the-buttery-taste-in-wine/

An Ice Wine Primer

Wine’s Frozen Delight

https://www.fix.com/blog/what-is-ice-wine/

How do you solve a problem like Prosecco?

America’s taste for Prosecco, while it has grown astronomically, has entered into a new phase. It has become a colossus, but it also has nowhere left to go. It’s kind of like King Kong on top of the Empire State Building.

http://acevola.blogspot.com/2017/02/how-do-you-solve-problem-like-prosecco.html

France is becoming a leading source of innovation in the no-alcohol wine category.

Innovation in the vin sans alcohol category. Le Petit Béret, for example, has now released a range of beverages without a single trace of alcohol

http://www.wineintelligence.com/cherchez-lalcohol-free/

What’s the Big Deal about High-Altitude Wines?

Many wineries make a point of boasting about the altitude of their vineyards.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/what-s-the-big-deal-about-high-altitude-wines

The art of wine storytelling

Stories sell – which is why storytelling is marketing’s hottest new trend. Anyone who’s been to a wine conference lately will certainly have heard the cry go up for the wine trade to ‘tell its stories’. But what is ‘storytelling’, and how can the wine trade do it effectively? New research has uncovered some surprising answers.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/art-of-wine-storytelling

Liquor Nutrition Site

Brown-Forman has unveiled a new website providing nutritional information for its portfolio of brands. While Brown-Forman has previously provided nutritional info to consumers on request, the new site will offer easier access to nutritional facts such as calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates, as well as alcohol content per standard drink. The company’s consumer branded websites and social media pages will be adding a link to the nutrition website over the next several months. Early last year, Diageo also moved to increase consumer access to nutritional info on its brands, debuting a revamped DRINKIQ site devoted to the subject.

https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/

BREAKING BAD’S AARON PAUL TO PLAY JACK DANIEL IN TV DRAMA

Actor Aaron Paul has been confirmed to play the founder of Jack Daniel’s, Jack Daniel, in a new TV drama based on a 2004 biography of the distiller’s life, Blood and Whisky: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/breaking-bads-aaron-paul-to-play-jack-daniels-in-tv-biopic/

A ROSÉ REVOLUTION: THE FIVE STYLES OF PINK WINE

Rosé may have a reputation of being a fun drink with little sophistication but a new wave of winemakers are bucking the trend by using various methods to add complexity to the wine. We consider the five styles on the market today.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/a-rose-revolution-the-five-styles-of-pink-wine/

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Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.

The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.

The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

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Thursday March 2nd

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

It will be a treat to feature wines from two legendary wine figures in Napa Valley history, Anthony Bell (Bell Wine Cellars) and Walter Schug (Schug Vineyard & Winery). Walter Schug grew up in Germany and his experience was sought out by Joseph Phelps in 1973. Walter made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend, their well known Insignia label. However, Walter’s passion was Pinot Noir and when Phelps cut their Pinot Noir program, Walter purchased land in Napa’s Carneros District and Schug Vineyard and Winery was born in 1980.

Anthony Bell, came to America by the way of South Africa. He immediately made his mark on the California wine scene by taking over from legendary wine maker Andre Tchelistcheff. Anthony would now be in charge of making the Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) “Georges de Latour” Private Reserve Wines. Anthony would eventually grow his responsibilities to become BV’s General Manager. However, as Napa became more corporate, Anthony wanted to return to his true passion, wine making. In 1991 Bell Wine Cellars was founded and has produced Award Winning wines on his terms.

Wines From Bordeaux France

Thursday March 16^th

Guest: Vincent Mareel

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

About Vincent

Vincent Mareel, French born, living in Lille and south of France. He began his US career in Washington, DC with twelve years in the food and wine scene in DC catering to residence and patrons on Capitol Hill. He continued in DC representing both French and prestigious American wines in the DC Metropolitan area, working with elite country clubs and restaurants. Today he has worked for Luneau USA representing the Group Castel as leader in French wines, for 15 years, as well as wineries all over Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal).

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237914865/

Wednesday March 29^th

Tony Apostolakos of

Italian Wines Of Masi Agricola

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Thursday April 13th

Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy Mascerelli

Guest: Dave Abbot

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

An Introduction to Irish Whiskey – a tasting/education

Wednesday, March 8

Franklins own Walsh Family, an Irish Whiskey Importer

This evening is designed to promote the sensible enjoyment of Irish whiskey, Ireland’s indigenous spirit. We believe there is something extra-special about Irish whiskey in its many varieties.

So whether you’re a discerning aficionado or whiskey, or simply partial to the occasional sup, plan to join local Irish whiskey importer of Flaming Leprechaun for this interesting, informative and fun evening in a friendly, casual environment at Franklin Liquors. This is and Irish Whiskey Tasting experience you are sure to enjoy, savor and remember.

http://flamingleprechaun.com

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

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The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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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!

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

New Dates Soon!

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-18-17

February 18, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-18-17

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237706589/

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Held In Our Wine Room This Week

Tri-County Adult Education Oscars Truffles And Wine Event

With The Sugar Shoppe

Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

Thursday March 2^nd

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

TOP FIVE WINES TO PAIR WITH BARRY WHITE

What Do Wine Rating Numbers Mean?

OSCAR-BEER PAIRINGS

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/02/10/beerifying-the-wine-industry-lessons-from-wine-in-a-can/#2025679e76d6

Beerifying The Wine Industry: Lessons From Wine In A Can

Sure, you can turn your nose up at wine that comes in a can. But you’d be missing out on a serious growth category within the wine industry.

Someone’s invented a custom wine glass contoured to your face to help tasting experience

It’s what every wine lover has been waiting for

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/custom-wine-glass-contoured-your-face-breath-smell-flavour-nose-drinking-kickstarter-a7573031.html

How to pair wine with dessert: Pro tips for every kind of sweet tooth

We all love dessert now and again, right? But what are the best wine choices for chocolate mousse, crème caramel, pavlova, or ice cream?

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/how-to-pair-wine-with-dessert

Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine Debut New Santo Mezquila Liquor

The spirits industry has been pretty good to Sammy Hagar over the years, and he’s just added a new alcoholic venture to his portfolio — with an assist from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-adam-levine-liquor/

Dogfish Head to Debut Draft System That Lets You Drink Beer Straight from the Barrel

A draft system design and installation company based in Annapolis, Maryland, partnered to create the Rack AeriAle, a draft system designed for bars that transports barrel-aged beer straight from the cask to the glass (and better still, on nitro).

http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/dogfish-head-to-debut-draft-system-that-lets-you-drink-beer-straight-from-the-barrel-w466306

SIERRA NEVADA TO LAUNCH BEER CAMP ACROSS THE WORLD

In June, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will release Beer Camp Across the World, a variety 12-pack featuring collaboration beers with six American breweries and six international breweries.

http://allaboutbeer.com/sierra-nevada-beer-camp-across-the-world/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=10669b331a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+10%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-10669b331a-36686829

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO LEARN WHO’S MAKING YOUR WINE

Today’s number one hot-button issue may very well be immigration policy. As opinions from both sides abound on a daily basis, at least there’s wine to get us through it all. But the funny thing about our favorite beverage is that immigrants actually play a huge role in American agriculture, an umbrella that covers winemaking and grape growing.

http://vinepair.com/articles/might-surprised-learn-whos-making-wine/

Digital Media Spending

Some Lodi Vineyards Underwater for Weeks

Rivers of storms delay operations as Mokelumne River overflows its banks

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=180355

Social media doesn’t sell much wine

Since the advent of social media, wineries have been wondering how important it is in wine sales.

WINE WAND CLAIMS TO MAKE BIG DIFFERENCE FOR WINE DRINKERS ALLERGIC TO HISTAMINES AND SULFITES

Makers of the Wand say the filter is designed to help reduce the side effects of drinking wine

http://abc30.com/food/wine-wand-claims-to-make-big-difference-for-wine-drinkers-allergic-to-histamines-and-sulfites/1747212/

https://drinkpurewine.com/the-story-of-the-wand/

Gary Vaynerchuk on the Transformation of the Wine Industry

It’s time to take another look into the wisdom of Gary Vaynerchuk in his latest book #ASKGARYVEE!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gary-vaynerchuk-on-the-transformation-of-the-wine-industry_us_586bfe05e4b014e7c72ee471?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=61fbc836b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-61fbc836b0-64683881

New Amsterdam, Tito’s Drive Solid Growth For U.S. Market’s Top 10 Vodka Brands

Putting ‘No Headache’ Wine Filters To The Test

Think about this: wine without the headache. New products are being marketed as ways to avoid that day after pain.

Local MA WBZ 4 news report

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/02/12/wine-headache-filters-sulfites-hangover/

HIGH-ANTIOXIDANT’ WINE LAUNCHED IN CHINA

Targeting Mainland China and Hong Kong’s wine drinkers, an Italian winery has launched a red wine rich in procyanidin – a powerful antioxidant found in tannins.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/italian-company-launches-high-antioxidant-wine-in-china/

Why red wine is the best alcohol for great sex

Without getting too bogged down in science, according to the research, red wine actually has compounds that stimulate our erogenous zones. Drinking two glasses a day gives women a higher sex drive, and in men, seems to increase testosterone in the blood.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/13/why-red-wine-is-the-best-alcohol-for-great-sex-6441024/

Carbonation and the pain of Champagne

Sparkling wine – or beer, or soda, or seltzer* – triggers an unmistakable set of sensations, addictive or repellent depending on your predilection. But is that sensation a taste? A physical sensation? Something else? Probably some combination of the above, though figuring all of that out is trickier than you might imagine.

http://wineoscope.com/2017/02/12/carbonation-and-the-pain-of-champagne/

Should Restaurants Offer Guests That First Taste of Wine?

Does it make sense to eliminate elements of restaurant wine service if they seem pointless or cause agitation?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/dining/should-restaurants-offer-guests-that-first-taste-of-wine.html?_r=0

5 Reasons Why Great Wine Starts with Geography

Wine geography goes a lot farther than mapping your way to the nearest wine shop and navigating to the next bottle

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-reasons-why-great-wine-starts-with-geography/

WINE REGIONS OF HUNGARY

Wine was introduced to Hungary by the Romans, and the country was known for its excellent wines until the devastation of World War II and the Communist era. Recently Hungarian wines have had a renaissance and garnering prizes in international competitions.

https://gotohungary.com/about-hungary/-/article/hungary-wine-regions;jsessionid=AF6070990CBCAAA023C847BE10902212

OSCAR-BEER PAIRINGS

The 89th Academy Awards Ceremony will be aired on February 26, 2017, and you’ll want to make sure you have a lot of beer on hand to get through the evening of glitz and tedium. So without further ado, let’s open the envelope and see what beers have been selected to pair with these nine nominees, while we watch their trailers.

http://yourbeernetwork.com/?p=2069

California Wine Economic Impact Website Launched

Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) have partnered to launch a new interactive website offering economic impact statistics for California wine and winegrapes at: www.wine‑economy.com.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/02/13/california-wine-economic-impact-website-launched?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

Oak Sweeter than Sugar for Wine

How can wine taste sweet without any residual sugar? It might be down to an unexpected source.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/oak-sweeter-than-sugar-for-wine?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

What Do Wine Rating Numbers Mean?

You walk into a wine store and the little shelf tag on a chardonnay screams that it got a 90 from the Wine Spectator or Robert Parker, which sounds great. But what exactly does 90 mean?

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/February-2017/What-Do-Wine-Rating-Numbers-Mean/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

TOP FIVE WINES TO PAIR WITH BARRY WHITE

Ridiculous Valentines Day-related themes aside, there is a growing column of evidence of a special sensory inter-relationship between music and wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/top-five-wines-to-pair-with-barry-white/

You Aren’t Wrong About Wine

No, you can’t taste wine like an expert – and that’s OK

Taking wine descriptions as gospel is problematic because no two people experience the same wine the same way.

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/op-ed/articles/2017-02-14/dont-stress-about-tasting-wine-like-a-sommelier-this-valentines-day

New Wine Purse Lets You Get Drunk Anywhere And Stay (Kind Of) Classy

Before you spend your paycheck on a tote in each color, you should be aware of how it works

http://elitedaily.com/social-news/new-wine-purse-drunk-anywhere/1791321/

Lawsuit against Walmart claims nothing crafty about its ‘craft’ beers

A Cincinnati-area man has filed a lawsuit against Walmart over what he says is the retail giant’s “fraudulent, unlawful, deceptive and unfair” marketing of craft beers that aren’t really craft beers.

http://www.dayton.com/news/lawsuit-against-walmart-claims-nothing-crafty-about-its-craft-beers/CWFO0oP123lnPIh9YBUcRO/

CALIFORNIA LEADS US WINE EXPORTS TO RECORD HIGH

US wine exports, 90% of which come from California, reached a record value of $1.62 billion in 2016, the Californian Wine Institute has revealed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/california-leads-us-wine-exports-to-record-high/

This beloved grocery chain is the latest company to face Trump-related boycotts

The regional supermarket chain with a cult following is facing calls to remove Trump Winery products from its 10 Virginia stores.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/02/14/this-beloved-grocery-chain-is-the-latest-company-to-face-trump-related-boycotts/?utm_term=.2a4979631e26&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief

Angry Orchard Introduces Tapped Maple Seasonal Cider

New seasonal hard cider Angry Orchard Tapped Maple, available now through April. Tapped Maple blends American culinary apples with a hint of maple syrup from Vermont maple trees for a not-too-sweet cider with a big, bright apple taste.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/angry-orchard-introduces-tapped-maple-seasonal-cider?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=6f0527403e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+14%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-6f0527403e-36686829

Raisin & table grapes driven to brink of extinction by wine.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-11-17

February 11, 2017

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Franklin Liquors Quoted In Milford Daily News

Regarding State Liquor Pricing Violations.

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Read The Background Stories:

It’s not illegal for a business to sell a product below cost — unless, of course, it’s a bottle of booze.

http://www.fox25boston.com/news/liquor-stores-suing-mass-for-the-right-to-offer-cheaper-alcohol/490170182

Latest Update:

http://natick.wickedlocal.com/news/20170208/judge-grants-motion-to-stay-suspensions-for-total-wine-amp-more

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2017/02/03/ultrasound-waves-wine-brandy/#.WJXYxRiZOT8

Ultrasound Waves Turn Wine into Something Better

The scientists flowed distilled wine through American oak chips. As the wine seeped past the wooden chips, the researchers blasted it with ultrasound waves. The researchers found that after only three days of ultrasound treatment, they produced spirits that were similar to brandies aged for years.

Game of Thrones’ latest beer is called ‘Bend the Knee’

It’s called Bend the Knee Golden Ale, and its flavor is described as a mixture of “maltiness and citrus” with a “light sweetness,” dry finish, and “firm hop bitterness.”

http://ew.com/tv/2017/02/03/game-of-thrones-beer-bend-the-knee/

A Beer Brewed With OREOs, Complete With Icing Chunks

Hornswoggler chocolate milk stout

http://geekologie.com/2017/02/a-beer-brewed-with-oreos-complete-with-i.php

Does Shiraz wine come from Iran?

Iran had a tradition of wine-making which stretched back centuries. It centred on the ancient city of Shiraz – but is there a connection between the place and the wine of the same name now produced and drunk across the world?

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38771806

Baby Throwing Tantrum Until She Gets Her Red Wine Is All Of Us On Friday Night

OK, OK… she’s not actually a vino-drinkin’ baby, but judging by a video her father shared on Facebook, it sure looks like she’ll be a wine lover when she’s older.

http://elitedaily.com/social-news/baby-red-wine-all-of-us/1777438/

Volcanic wines may blow your mind

There are more wines grown in volcanic soils than you might imagine, Etna being the best known example.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/feb/02/wine-from-volcanic-regions-fiona-beckett

New bill in ME seeks to combat littering of mini liquor bottles

Love to see this in MA!!

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article130314819.html

Finally, A Toilet Paper Holder That Can Also Hold Beer And Wine

CRAZY Gadget!

http://geekologie.com/2017/02/finally-a-toilet-paper-holder-that-can-a.php

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Champagne Bureau!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more and more U.S. consumers are turning their attention to Rosé Champagne.

http://www.champagne.fr/en/comite-champagne/bureaus/bureaus/united-states/news-detail?actu=42

Tasting: Dealing with a Dominant Aroma in the Glass

This is a common problem for students—even professionals; when something in the wine dominates to such an extent it becomes difficult to find anything else in the glass.

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/tasting-dealing-with-a-dominant-aroma-in-the-glass

A ‘Fifty Shades’ Cocktail? How Booze Is Becoming the New Popcorn at Movie Theaters

Forget popcorn and Milk Duds. Booze is the next step in cinemas’ fight against flagging attendance

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/a-fifty-shades-cocktail-how-booze-is-becoming-new-popcorn-at-movie-theaters-970726

Winemaker’s Red Wine Secret: Extended Maceration

Extended maceration is a red wine technique that has been around for some time, but it’s a winemaking trend that you’re likely to hear more about in coming years.

http://winefolly.com/review/winemakers-red-wine-secret-extended-maceration/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=8d63453eb7-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-8d63453eb7-62472929&mc_cid=8d63453eb7&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The U.S. Wine Industry Focuses On A Sustainable Future

Through its Sustainable Winegrowing Program CSWA offers third-party certification that recognizes the adoption of and ensures improvement of sustainable grape and wine practices to include environmental stewardship, natural resource conservation and responsible business practices.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2017/02/01/the-u-s-wine-industry-focuses-on-a-sustainable-future/#292ecb187a60

Keep Your Beer Away From Light to Avoid That “Skunked” Flavor

If you leave a beer out, it can take on a gross, “skunked” taste. It’s not because of the temperature, though. It’s because your beer is absorbing extra light. Keep it away from the sun to make sure your beer stays fresh.

http://lifehacker.com/keep-your-beer-away-from-light-to-avoid-that-skunked-1791862880

These New England beers were rated among the world’s 100 best

RateBeer just released its list of best beers in the world, and it’s good news for anyone who lives in Patriots territory. Of the 100 beers that made the list, which was released as a part of the annual RateBeer Best Beer Awards, 25 are produced in either Massachusetts, Vermont, or Maine.

https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2017/02/01/these-new-england-beers-were-rated-among-the-worlds-100-best

6 Facts About “Bio-Hacked” Wine

Wines are “so clean they crush calories, carbs and sulfites” and have higher antioxidant levels than…. Well, than whatever you’re drinking now.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/6-facts-about-bio-hacked-wine.html

Kosher wine is a beverage trend that continues to grow in popularity, especially among mainstream consumers, because of its perceived higher-quality image due the exacting process the wine must go through to receive the kosher seal.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Kosher-wine-grows-among-non-kosher-consumers-Royal-Wine-says?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

How much will Super Bowl viewers spend on wine, beer & spirits?

Lady Gaga launching wine range

The ‘Born This Way’ singer’s company have filed paperwork to produce wine, wine coolers, wine cocktails and wine punches with the name Grigio Girls, TMZ reports.

http://journalstar.com/people/lady-gaga-launching-wine-range/article_3d914504-fac9-579f-a4c9-cf477e79f47c.html

Beer is still America’s favorite alcoholic beverage

Beer is still the number one beverage of choice for Americans over the age of 21, data and measurement company Nielsen announced Friday. Four out of 10 regular drinkers prefer the frothy beverage over wine and liquor.

http://www.ketv.com/article/beer-is-still-americas-favorite-alcoholic-beverage/8679018

How to Pair with Vegetarian Cuisine

The biggest—incorrect—assumption people make when it comes to beer pairing with food is that the dish needs to be carnivorous and heavy.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/02/craft-beer-101-how-to-pair-with-vegetarian-cuisine.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ab11692a8f-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+4%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ab11692a8f-36686829

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Wine War Hots Up With Canada

An ongoing trade dispute swirling around liquor sales in British Columbia reached new heights as the United States filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization last month, accusing the Canadian province of discriminating against American wine.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/wine-war-hots-up-with-canada

How to Infuse Liquor with Weed

Most experts agree that at this point in the weed-infusion process, you need to decarbolize the pot.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/cocktails-with-chronic-how-to-infuse-liquor-with-w.html

10 Key Trends For Italian Wines In U.S. Restaurants

What’s the future of international restaurants in the U.S. market? And how do Italian wines play a part?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/02/06/10-key-trends-for-italian-wines-in-u-s-restaurants/#58ed6f78300b

What Wines To Pair With Chocolate?

Here are many wine and chocolate pairings–along with why they work–so you can experiment and create your own.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/what-wines-to-pair-with-chocolate/

Australian wine exports continue to climb

New Mezzacorona Sparkling

Italian wine group Mezzacorona has unveiled Mezza di Mezzacorona, a new sparkler targeted toward Millennial consumers. Sourced from Northeastern Italy’s Trentino region, Mezza di Mezzacorona is comprised of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Bianco and 10% Müller-Thurgau and features an eye-catching label designed to appeal to social media users. The new entry, which will be available nationwide this spring, is positioned as a casual, everyday sparkler and retails at $15 a 750-ml. It will be handled in the U.S. by Prestige Wine Imports, a Mezzacorona subsidiary.

Premium Boxed Wines Are Smoking Hot 3-liter category

Growing at 28%, while 5-liter value wines drop 2%

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=180132

Wine and Taxes: A Match Made In Heaven

With so many wines out there and so many taxes that pair well with them, how do we find the wine that fits us best and gives us the most bang for our buck?

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/02/07/wine-and-taxes-a-match-made-in-heaven/

18 Washington Wines to Freak Out About

If you’ve been lucky enough to sip on the more nationally recognized labels like Hedges CMS, Ste. Michelle, or the wines from the Charles Smith dynasty, then you’ve had a nice little introduction to Washington wine. It’s time to go deeper.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/18-washington-wines-to-freak-out-about/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=b62f24cf36-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-b62f24cf36-62472929&mc_cid=b62f24cf36&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Ice Wine, You’re So Fine

Welcome to the wonderful world of ice wine, one of the sweetest mistakes nature has ever made.

http://winefolly.com/review/ice-wine-youre-so-fine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=b62f24cf36-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-b62f24cf36-62472929&mc_cid=b62f24cf36&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Dolcetto: Italy’s Overshadowed, Underestimated Wine

Dolcetto has long been in the shadow of Piedmont’s much more famous Nebbiolo grape. But for wine lovers, that’s good news: Top Dolcettos are among the best bargains around

https://www.wsj.com/articles/dolcetto-italys-overshadowed-underestimated-wine-1486569844

What really goes inside your wine?

With the majority of wine containing sulphites and additives, meet the people fighting this by promoting ‘natural wines’

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-whats-inside-it-ingredients-sulphites-additives-health-a7568046.html

THE BEST WINES TO DRINK IF YOU’RE TRYING TO BE HEALTHY

While a 5oz glass of wine can top out at around 270 calories, there are plenty that fall around the 100-calorie mark.

The best wine styles to drink when you’re looking for something lighter.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-many-calories-in-wine-healthy-types

5 things you didn’t know about Pabst Blue Ribbon

Pabst Blue Ribbon has been around since 1890 and it’s still going strong. Every so often, it seems to get rediscovered by a new generation, and it’s currently the beer of choice among hipsters, a coveted market we’re sure Bud wouldn’t mind breaking into.

It’s always good to know a little something about the beer you’re drinking, so here are five interesting facts about PBR.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/02/08/5-things-didnt-know-about-pabst-blue-ribbon.html

Italian Wine Looks Beyond Chianti

Looking enviously across the border at France, Italy has just launched a $21 million government-financed campaign to get Americans to buy more expensive Italian wines. The Italians want you to buy something other than Chianti and Prosecco.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/italian-wine-looks-beyond-chianti?h=3

Sticky ingredient beers

Stuck in a rut with your regular beer choices? Glue yourself to these bottles, all made with ooey-gooey ingredients.

http://draftmag.com/trending-sticky-ingredient-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5dcd0d3ffe-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+9%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5dcd0d3ffe-36686829

Why Wine Matters

As the expression of a specific country or region, wine celebrates local heritage as part of a diverse global whole. This is what we mean when we refer to the “world of wine.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/why-wine-matters/

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Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio

Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Do you really know what’s in a bottle? How about if it’s really organic? Do you know only 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale? Do you know how to get more value for your money or find the best for your specific palate when shopping for wines?This year we are re-opening after our winter break with a new and exciting Creative Arts Workshop, The Art Of Wine Buying! There is no better time for lively, educational conversation and the warmth created by sipping on wine than in the chill of winter!

Mark Lenzi, co-owner of Franklin Liquors will provide us with information on Wine Buying Tips Using Wine Labels that mostly only those in the industry know. No longer will you purchase a bottle solely based on its label design. This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. After this event buying wine will never be the same! http://www.franklinliquors.com

Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.

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2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-04-17

February 4, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-04-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

February Education/Tasting Events

http://ow.ly/86eX308EiPH

Our Valentines Gift Guide

http://ow.ly/wQq4308EhSd

Time To Vote!

2017 Readers Choice Awards Ballots

Week of January 16, 2017 through

week of February 6, 2017

Please Vote Us For Best Liquor Store

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Take Care

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Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Which Beer Should You Drink During the Big Game?

Super Bowl beer matchup: Georgia vs. Massachusetts

This bag of chips can sense if you’ve been drinking and call you an Uber

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/alcohol-hunger-and-appetite/

Here’s the Scientific Reason Drinking Alcohol Makes You So Hungry

Ever wondered why a couple of rounds of beer in a bar leaves you longing for hot wings, mozzarella sticks, and loaded potato skins?

Aged 12 Seconds?

The whiskey rules are pretty strict when it comes to straight whiskey. It has to be aged two years or more, in oak. But for many other types of whiskey, the rules have gotten pretty lax, and it seems like it only has to be aged but a moment.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/whisky/aged-12-seconds

Smelling Terroir: A New Study Suggests People Can Smell the Difference Between Wines Solely Based on Terroir (but can we, really?)

A new paper in the journal Food Quality and Preference aimed to address the issue of terroir, specifically as it relates to identifying where a wine comes from solely by the smell.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/01/smelling-terroir.html/

Calif vineyard acreage & wine production beginning to plateau

13 phenomenal reasons to drink more wine

Sure, overconsumption can be hazardous, and you may have made some terrible life choices thanks to wine. But drink wine in moderation, and it will improve your life — and your health

http://nypost.com/2017/01/27/13-phenomenal-reasons-to-drink-more-wine/

Burger and Wine Pairings Done Right

Hamburgers are the headlining feature in American comfort food and wine has been collecting fans for thousands of years all over the globe – but can the two really stand side by side on a menu?

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/burger-and-wine-pairings-done-right/

U.S. wine tops $10-a-bottle average for first time, expert says

For the first time, the average price for the equivalent of a standard-sized 750-milliliter bottle of wine sold by U.S. retailers passed $10 a bottle, said Danny Brager, senior vice president of Nielsen’s Beverage Alcohol Practice, at the 23rd annual Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento.

http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/northbay/sonomacounty/6588305-181/us-wine-tops-10-a-bottle-average?artslide=0

This bag of chips can sense if you’ve been drinking and call you an Uber

Tostitos’ new bag wants to chaperone your Super Bowl party.

In honor of the big game, the chip maker is launching a special-edition version of its packaging with a built-in sensor that can detect trace levels of alcohol in your breath

http://mashable.com/2017/01/25/tostitos-breathalyzer-bag-super-bowl/#CWb9.tOm9qqX

10 Adulting Wine Apps to Help You Survive 2017

Check out 10 wine apps that’ll help us expand our knowledge of all things vino.

https://www.brit.co/10-adulting-wine-apps-to-help-you-survive-2017/

A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge

The wine cellars had originally been constructed as a sort of compromise

In 1915, the year this photo was taken, liquor vendors were still allowed to use the cool, dark chambers under the bridge.

http://krvs.org/post/sip-history-hidden-wine-cellars-under-brooklyn-bridge

JOHNNY DEPP ‘SPENDS $30,000 A MONTH ON WINE’

Johnny Depp’s profligate lifestyle, which includes spending $30,000 a month on wine, has left the Hollywood actor in serious financial difficulty, according to his former business managers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/johnny-depp-spends-30000-a-month-on-wine/

PIC SAINT LOUP AWAITS FINAL AOC NOD

The Languedoc region of Pic Saint Loup is waiting for the final ministerial seal of approval that will see its elevation to a standalone AOC confirmed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/pic-saint-loup-awaits-final-aoc-nod/

Super Bowl beer matchup: Georgia vs. Massachusetts

A look at the craft beer scenes in the two states represented in the Super Bowl: Georgia and Massachusetts.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/rocflavors/2017/01/31/super-bowl-beer-matchup-georgia-vs-massachusetts/97166436/

New Craft Beer-Focused Website October Launches

A new site dedicated to beer and the culture surrounding it, developed by Pitchfork’s creative studio

http://pitchfork.com/news/71269-new-craft-beer-focused-website-october-launches/

Don’t wine about it: A guide to pairing wines and food

Sip, sip, hooray.

http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2017/1/31/dont-wine-about-it-guide-pairing-wines-and-food/#.WJHZTxiZOT8

Gloria Ferrer Winery Releases Signature Sparkling Wine Flute Designed by Co-Founder Gloria Ferrer

In honor of the winery’s 30th anniversary in 2016, Mrs. Gloria Ferrer commissioned her first-ever collectible wine flute

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/01/31/gloria-ferrer-signature-wine-flute-design

Guinness Is Bringing Brewing Back To U.S. After 63-Year Drought

Guinness is planning to spend about $50 million to open a brewery in Maryland, bringing brewing capabilities back to the United States for the first time after decades away from the market.

http://fortune.com/2017/01/31/guinness-opens-usa-brewery/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=51bed47f55-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+31%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-51bed47f55-36686829

Henry’s Hard Soda Launches New Grape Flavor

Henry’s Hard Soda gives fans the flavor they’ve been craving, Henry’s Hard Grape Soda.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/henrys-hard-soda-launches-new-grape-flavor?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=51bed47f55-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+31%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-51bed47f55-36686829

Don’t punt on a Super opportunity for beer-food pairings

To begin, deconstruct the ingredients and flavor components of the beer and food individually

http://host.madison.com/wsj/entertainment/dining/beer/beer-baron-don-t-punt-on-a-super-opportunity-for/article_88cfe987-0540-5497-94fb-a6a575bdd622.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=51bed47f55-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+31%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-51bed47f55-36686829

PROSECCO BIDS FOR UNESCO HERITAGE STATUS

The Conegliano Valdobbiadene region – home to Prosecco DOCG – has formally submitted its bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been confirmed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/prosecco-bids-for-unesco-heritage-status/

These 18 attributes determine how consumers buy your wine.

The 9 Top Trends in Wine Consumption to Watch Right Now

The Wine Market Council, together with Nielsen and expert panelists, sound off on what, where and why Americans are drinking, with a few surprises revealed.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/02/01/the-9-top-trends-in-wine-consumption-to-watch-right-now/

What’s up with the little black sticker on some wine bottles?

Now in its third year, North Carolina’s Quality Assurance Program — an independent and confidential diagnosis and analysis of faults in N.C. wines — has begun issuing its stamps of approval to those wines passing muster.

http://www.greensboro.com/life/uncorked-what-s-up-with-the-little-black-sticker-on/article_7f6a9f8f-eb70-50a9-8619-5dc79e90b67a.html

In the cans versus bottles battle, craft beer brewers and drinkers differ

Cans save weight, space and costs, but many drinkers prefer bottles

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/in-the-cans-versus-bottles-battle-craft-beer-brewers-and-drinkers-differ-2017-01-31?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=98f4be9ac8-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+1%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-98f4be9ac8-36686829

Which Beer Should You Drink During the Big Game?

There’s no right or wrong way to pick a good beer, but if you’re having trouble making a decision, our handy chart can help.

https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/super-bowl-craft-beer-big-game-flowchart

Bud Light’s Super Bowl Ad Resurrects 80’s Star Spuds MacKenzie

Bud Light’s original party animal is back from the grave.

http://fortune.com/2017/02/02/bud-light-super-bowl-2017/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=30cb627f29-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+2%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-30cb627f29-36686829

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Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

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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!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

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March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-28-17

January 28, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

01-28-17

https://www.brewbound.com/news/bevy-booze-bills-docket-massachusetts

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Bevy of Booze Bills on the Docket in Massachusetts

Big THANK YOU to Rep Jeff Roy in listening and putting together legislation!

A house bill (HD.1350) aimed at limiting inducements via category management practices would prohibit alcohol beverage licensees from “furnishing a retailer with human resources to perform merchandising or other functions, with the expectation of stocking, rotation or pricing services of the industry member’s own product;”

What does this mean?

And What Do You Think?

As a small business we want to stay competitive in our pricing. One cost is labor. Did you know that many “BIG” stores get free labor from distributors to receive, stack, stock and merchandize product?

You may say well I see the soda, chips and bread being stocked by outside companies in my “BIG store’ why does this matter?

In the liquor industry any “extra” value to support a product is illegal. If a retailer does not have to touch a product with their own staff then they basically give the product away. If that value was given equally the smaller retailer could have more competitive pricing,

With MA laws changing yearly the amount of locations you have to buy is expanding. We believe this bill would make it easier for the smaller retailer to compete.

Thank you again to Jeff Roy and Richard Ross for listening way back to us and for helping start a conversation.

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Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

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Valentine Wine Tasting

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

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Lets taste and explore.

GO PATS!

Take Care

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Wine experts are putting salt in their glasses to improve the flavor

Turn to Piedmont region’s fizzy brachetto for a Tasty, low-alcohol treat

Tricks to Make a Bad Wine Better

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2017/01/20/2016-u-s-wine-sales-give-ups-and-fedex-reason-to-smile/#37c6c3024394

2016 U.S. Wine Sales Give UPS And FedEx Reason To Smile

Nearly 4% of U.S. wine sales in 2016 ($2.33 billion) was not handled by traditional wholesaling and retailing channels. Instead, the wines were sold by and delivered from wine producers direct to consumers (DtC).

Pairing Bold Red Wines With Vegetarian (or Vegan) Food

If you’re a vegetarian (or the person responsible for feeding one), you might be under the impression that wine pairing with vegetarian food is limited.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/pairing-bold-red-wines-with-vegetarian-or-vegan-food/

The Myth of the Producer Ride Along

It is thrilling to hear the tales of the product and create a relationship, but do these visits garner case sales? And the better question; do they garner repeat orders?

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/01/20/myth-producer-ride-along

The War of the Rosés Breaks Out in France

One of the French appellation contrôlée regions for Méthode Ancestrale sparkling wines, Clairette de Die, has been given the green light to produce a rosé version, despite an ongoing battle with the appellation Bugey-Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale, which has hitherto been the only one to make a rosé.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/01/the-war-of-the-roses-breaks-out-in-france

Here’s the wines on Trump’s inauguration lunch menu

US officials have risked re-opening old wounds with Champagne houses by picking a ‘California Champagne’ for president Donald Trump’s inauguration lunch. and it doesn’t include bottles from the Trump winery in Virginia.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/trump-inauguration-menu-wines-353341/

Sam Adams Just ‘Significantly’ Changed One of Its Most Popular Beers

Samuel Adams is ready to unveil the results of “Project Lupulus,” a four-year experiment the Boston brewers undertook to entirely reimagine one of their most popular flagship beers.

http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2017/01/19/sam-adams-just-significantly-changed-its-rebel-ipa-recipe/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4d09b77d38-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+20%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4d09b77d38-36686829

Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders Introduces New Orange Blossom Flavor

Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, the number one selling global cider brand, unveils its newest flavor, Strongbow Orange Blossom.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/strongbow-hard-apple-ciders-introduces-new-orange-blossom-flavor?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4d09b77d38-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+20%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4d09b77d38-36686829

When an Empty Wine Bottle Is Worth $300

One man’s trash is another’s counterfeit gold.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-19/when-an-empty-wine-bottle-is-worth-300

California Drought: What a difference a year makes!

New Narragansett Beer

Narragansett Beer has unveiled the latest brew in its Lovecraft series, The Unnamable Black Lager. Made with Chocolate Rye, Cara Red, Carafa Special 1 and Pilsner malts and Citra hops, The Unnamable is at 7.5% abv and retails at around $12 a six-pack of 16-ounce cans. The new entry is rolling out now across Narragansett’s distribution footprint, which includes New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Oregon and Tennessee.

5 Secrets for Buying Italian Wine

Italy has the most diversity of ideal grape growing terroir of any place in the world and also the most native grape varieties (700+). Even two winegrowers a few hundred meters from each other with the same grape variety make different wine.

http://uncorkedinitaly.com/5-secrets-for-buying-italian-wine/?utm_source=Uncorked+in+Italy&utm_campaign=316fc5c25f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_884179c0bd-316fc5c25f-130695701

Tricks to Make a Bad Wine Better

Wine tricks every oenophile needs to know, from saving a corked wine with Saran wrap to using a spoon to preserve the bubbles in an unfinished bottle of Champagne

http://www.wsj.com/articles/tricks-to-make-a-bad-wine-better-1484841139

Corsican Reds, a Case Study in Wine Terroir

What a difference a place makes. A single type of grape, planted in one region, may yield insipid, uninteresting wines. Grown somewhere else, however, the grapes can become wines that astonish and inspire.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/dining/review-red-wine-corsica-terroir.html?_r=0

Turn to Piedmont region’s fizzy brachetto for a Tasty, low-alcohol treat

Brachetto, a red grape from Italy’s Piedmont region, makes a middling red wine but really shines when it puts on some bubbles.

http://the570.com/wine-jan-19-2017/

New Ballast Point

San Diego’s Ballast Point, part of the Constellation Brands portfolio, is introducing its first bottled nitro beer, Red Velvet Nitro Stout. Red Velvet (5.5% abv) is an oatmeal stout brewed with beets and chocolate, which pours a deep red color. According to Ballast Point, the addition of nitrogen to the brew results in a creamy mouthfeel reminiscent of icing. The limited edition beer is rolling out now in bottled six-packs across the country.

Sierra Nevada Brewery Issues 36-State Recall of Select Beers

The affected beer has a package date that falls between Dec. 5, 2016, and Jan. 13, 2017 and a brewery code of “M” — which stands of Mills River — printed directly on bottles and the packaging of cardboard cases.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sierra-nevada-brewery-issues-36-state-recall-select-44973853

INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE PROSECCO

A Prosecco brand named Casanova has set a new level of bling-tastic ultra-luxury for the Italian sparkling wine with the launch of a Swarovski crystal-encrusted DOC Prosecco.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/introducing-the-worlds-most-expensive-prosecco/

WINES AND SIGNS: BIVB MATCHES APPELLATIONS TO CHINESE ZODIAC

From the playful Petit Chablis to the masculine Morey-Saint-Denis, we bring you BIBV’s appellation and Zodiac pairing guide so everyone knows which auspicious wines to drink this Chinese New Year…

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/wines-and-signs-bivb-matches-appellations-to-chinese-zodiac/

Wine experts are putting salt in their glasses to improve the flavor

It will instantly transform your cheap bottle of plonk

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-experts-add-salt-critics-hyper-decanting-nathan-myhrvold-improve-flavour-fruit-tanin-alcohol-a7538001.html

The Ever Expanding World of Wine Takes Your Palate to Unexpected Places

Never before have so many diverse wines, from so many places, been available to so many people around the globe

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ever-expanding-world-wines-cultural-travel-180961654/

Behind a Wine Brand’s Arduous Journey to a Super Bowl Ad Buy

Bud’s exclusive category ad rights with Fox covered not just beer, but all of alcohol, shutting out wine brands.

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/a-wine-brand-s-arduous-journey-a-super-bowl-ad-buy/307626/

Grapes of wrath: French wine industry angry at plans for bigger pregnancy health warnings on bottles

A quarter of French mothers-to-be continue to drink alcohol, according to the National Institute for Health and Medical Research, and the government says the warning needs to be larger to increase awareness of the dangers.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/24/grapes-wrath-french-wine-industry-angry-plans-bigger-pregnancy/

Beyond Napa: The Lessor Known North Coast Wine Regions

Not only do these regions have true grit, they also produce incredible wines that can easily rival their star-studded neighbors.

http://winefolly.com/review/beyond-napa-the-lessor-known-north-coast-wine-regions/

Tom Brady is world’s greatest beer chugger, former teammate Ross Tucker says

Tucker went on to say Brady put to shame a friend of his who he once thought to be the world’s greatest beer chugger.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-ross-tucker-beer-chugger-patriots-falcons-super-bowl-51/7y1dvdv1t1gg19tzf15vrmmcy

Prosecco vs Franciacorta: Fizz Fight

We all know about the unfaltering grip Prosecco seems to have on the sparkling wine market, but how does it match up to the ambitions of Franciacorta – especially in their Italian home?

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/01/prosecco-vs-franciacorta-fizz-fight

Gruet: French Quality Bubbles From The American Desert

Last year Wine Spectator Magazine ranked their Brut as one of the year’s top 100 value wines.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2017/01/23/gruet-french-quality-bubbles-from-the-american-desert/#728480734fe1

Brotherhood is America’s oldest winery, thriving during Prohibition

Read about the winery in Washingtonville, N.Y.

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/travel/brotherhood-america-oldest-winery-thriving-during-prohibition/uhKIzIdgfl6RC3lvLu7GgK/

New Castle Rock Wine

California’s Castle Rock Winery has extended its lineup with the launch of a new Rosé of Pinot Noir. Sourced from Mendocino County, Castle Rock’s Rosé of Pinot Noir is rolling out across select U.S. markets, retailing at around $12 a 750-ml. The offering is limited to 12,000 cases. Rosé of Pinot Noir marks the 10th varietal in Castle Rock’s portfolio, joining the brand’s Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Pinot Grigio, among others. Castle Rock’s eponymous brand sells around 450,000 cases annually in the U.S. market, according to Impact Databank.

New Harpoon

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is releasing Fresh Tracks, a new spring seasonal. A 6.2%-abv pale ale, Fresh Tracks is a single-hop brew made only with the Centennial hop variety, known for its piney, citrusy character. The newcomer is launching now in 12-ounce bottles and cans as well as on draft. Harpoon ranks as the nation’s 19th-largest craft brewer, according to the Brewers Association.

The everyday sparkle

As Prosecco continue to thrive, we investigate how it has managed to become a fixture on every supermarket shelf and wine list

http://www.wineintelligence.com/the-everyday-sparkle/

Mass. Liquor Laws

Massachusetts’ liquor laws are some of the oldest on the books. Most date back to the end of prohibition. State Treasurer Deb Goldberg has announced a new task force to revisit the regulations

http://news.wgbh.org/2017/01/24/local-news/mass-liquor-laws

Understanding Napa Cabernet

By learning more about Napa’s great Cabernet wines, we can better understand what makes this varietal exceptional and learn to spot Napa Valley and California wines with great promise and potential.

http://winefolly.com/review/understanding-napa-cabernet/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=387a9c767f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-387a9c767f-62472929&mc_cid=387a9c767f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

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Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

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February 7^th 7pm

Valentine Wine Tasting

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.

Lets taste and explore.

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

More Soon!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-21-17

January 21, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

01-21-17

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Upcoming Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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 Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

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Week of January 16, 2017 through

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

What those lines on Solo cups really mean

JACK DANIEL’S LAUNCHES WHISKEY-INFUSED COFFEE

Spain Bans Blue Wine for Being the Wrong Color

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lmowery/2017/01/13/the-top-twelve-underrated-wine-regions-to-visit-in-2017-a-month-by-month-guide/#609c696c61fe

The Top 12 Underrated Wine Regions To Visit In 2017: A Month-By-Month Guide

If it’s true that travel planning and anticipation bring as much if not more joy as the trip itself, then the post-holiday wintry start of the year is a great time to boost your “happy hormones” with a wine travel porn.

The top 10 things you need to make wine your new hobby

It’s 2017. Learning about wine is your new hobby.

http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2017/01/the-top-10-things-you-need-to-make-wine-new-hobby.html

Announcing the Chronicle’s 2017 wine competition winners

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) is the largest wine contest of solely American wines in the world.

http://www.sfgate.com/chroniclewinecompetition/article/SF-Chronicle-Wine-Competition-Winners-2017-10856547.php

How One Red Grape Can Make Red, Rosé and White Wine

Let’s take a look at how different winemaking methods change the resulting wine–all with one grape: Pinot Noir!

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-one-red-grape-makes-red-rose-white-and-sparkling-wine/

Don’t fall for those declaring war on alcohol

Moderate wine consumption, with dinner or after, has proven health benefits; those who say alcohol causes cancer are trying to scare up money for studies.

http://www.modbee.com/opinion/national-opinions/article126254144.html

Is some French wine really from Spain?

Spain’s bulk wine industry is the largest in the world. And guess where it sells the most bulk wine? That’s right, France. Spain sells twice as much bulk wine to France as it does to Germany, its second-biggest market.

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2017/01/is-some-french-wine-really-from-spain.html

Chianti Classico Confusion Hits Sales

A stalwart of Italian restaurant wine lists worldwide, drinkers are going cold on a once-proud appellation.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/01/chianti-classico-confusion-hits-sales

Italian Wine Courses in a Tuscan Castle

Join a small group (max 12) in either May or September for a four-day, full immersion course on Italian wine, food and culture in Tuscan castle

http://uncorkedinitaly.com/2017-italian-wine-courses-in-a-tuscan-castle/?utm_source=Uncorked+in+Italy&utm_campaign=7a0b291c4b-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_884179c0bd-7a0b291c4b-130695701

How to Navigate Cruise-Ship Wine Lists

Whether you’re going for an all-inclusive drinks deal, buying wine by the bottle or bringing it on board with you, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your cruise

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-navigate-cruise-ship-wine-lists-1484239937

Wine: why it makes sense to pair what you drink with music as well as with food

Start to see wine as part of a broad cultural experience, and expand your drinking horizons

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jan/12/wine-pairing-with-music-not-just-with-food

What IS Minerality, Anyway?: An Evaluation of Consumer Understanding of Minerality Using Analysis of Language

The term “minerality” itself is relatively new, with most of the references to the term

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/01/minerality-evaluation-of-language.html/

9 GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BEERS THAT TASTE GLUTEN-FUL

Folks with gluten intolerances and Celiac have to deal with a lot of crap, not the least of which is explaining that they’re not one of the many people who think that going “gluten-free” is a fad diet rather than a serious medical issue. One thing they no longer have to deal with: shitty beer.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-gluten-free-beer-list-breweries

What It’s Like To Work in Wine: 5 Stories

We interviewed 5 people in the wine trade to find out what it’s like and what it takes to get there. Surprisingly enough, you’ll see a theme that carries through and it’s really inspiring.

http://winefolly.com/update/what-its-like-to-work-in-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=6bf8365515-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-6bf8365515-62472929&mc_cid=6bf8365515&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Spain Bans Blue Wine for Being the Wrong Color

Now they’ve been forced to stop calling their product wine, and now it’s marketed under the “other alcoholic drinks” category, and not shelved with wine in stores. They also had to change their labels to read: “99 percent wine and 1 percent grape must.”

http://www.thedailymeal.com/spain-bans-gik-blue-wine-for-being-wrong-color/11417

Nebbiolo’s Northern Lights: Alto Piemonte & Valtellina

There aren’t too many secrets left anymore in the world of wine. Alto Piemonte and Valtellina are two of them

http://vinous.com/articles/nebbiolo-s-northern-lights-alto-piemonte-valtellina-apr-2016

UB40 LAUNCHES RED RED WINE

It’s finally happening. Brummie reggae hitmakers UB40 are launching their own brand of Red Red Wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/ub40-launches-red-red-wine/

JACK DANIEL’S LAUNCHES WHISKEY-INFUSED COFFEE

Caffeine-crazed Jack Daniel’s lovers can now have a taste of their favorite tipple in the morning with the launch of the brand’s new whiskey-infused Arabica coffee.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/01/jack-daniels-launches-whiskey-infused-coffee/

This startup is taking the mystery out of wine pricing—and making the good stuff cheaper

Tarlov clearly lists the input costs for his on Alit’s website, outlining just what customers are paying for when they fork over $27.45 for a bottle of his 2015 Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley:

https://qz.com/884169/the-good-stuff-for-less-meet-alit-the-everlane-of-wine/

Four Napa Valley dessert wines will no longer be called ‘port’

In late October, Portuguese wine industry leaders officially recognized four NVV members for voluntarily discontinuing the use of the term “port” for their fortified dessert wines.

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/four-napa-valley-dessert-wines-will-no-longer-be-called/article_5a7094db-63ff-5ffc-9aed-9f171a8c3910.html

Five Italian microbrews you need to try now

Yes, the land of Peroni is actually home to a bustling microbrew scene.

https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-01-16/five-italian-microbrews-you-need-try-now

Beer and soda cans found to have traces of bisphenol A in laquer coating

Scientists from the Danish Consumer Council, THINK Chemicals, have found eight out of 14 cans tested in a laboratory contain endocrine disrupting bisphenols in the lacquer on the inside of a can.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Beer-and-soda-cans-found-to-have-traces-of-bisphenol-A

WINE SHIPMENTS INTO US REACH 400 MILLION CASES FOR CALENDAR 2016. BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS ALL SHOW GROWTH.

For twelve months ending December, the bw166 Total Beverage Alcohol Overview shows total consumer spending on beverage alcohol at $233.5 billion, an increase of 4.2% and a slight deceleration from the 4.7% growth in 2015.

http://bw166.com/2017/01/15/beer-wine-spirits-show-growth-calendar-2016-wine-shipments-us-reach-400-million-cases/

Meritage – Death of a Marketing Label

There is good news on the Meritage front: the world’s best winery that makes the world’s best and most awesome wines, Trump Winery in Virginia, makes a Meritage. And it is, no doubt, super awesome.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/01/meritage-e-death-of-a-marketing-label

Better than Tinder? App matches your favorite cheese with the best wine

University of Toronto are the scientists behind www.wineandcheesemap.com. The app and website allows you to search for either your desired wine or cheese and a list of possible suggestions will appear.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-cheese-app-map-match-best-together-a7532266.html

Imported Wine

4 ANIMATED RELIEF MAPS OF EUROPE’S FAMOUS WINE REGIONS

The four animated maps below, of France, Italy, Germany and Spain, allow you to see one important aspect of this for yourself — the shape and height of the land throughout each of their wine growing regions. While each country is unique, and soil and climate play equally vital roles in what sort of wine you can produce, these maps offer a unique view of how and where wine is grown in Europe.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/4-animated-relief-maps-europes-famous-wine-regions/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagepost

New Zealand recovers from earthquake and is set for average 2017 vintage

Despite suffering major earthquake damage in the country’s key wine producing regions of its South Island, New Zealand is on course for an average 2017

http://www.winebehindthelabel.org/wine-news/new-zealand-ready-for-an-average-wine-harvest/

What those lines on Solo cups really mean

It revolutionized how drinks are poured and perhaps saved some livers along the way.

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-are-lines-on-solo-cups-2017-1

Let’s Talk Beer Styles: Russian Imperial Stout

The “Russia” connection in particular has been the subject of mythologizing over the course of hundreds of years, with information that began as marketing/advertising copy from breweries eventually finding its way into textbooks and historical records.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/lets-talk-beer-styles-russian-imperial-stout.html

How to Buy the Best Possible Wine at the Grocery Store

Or a liquor store. Or a gas station. Really anywhere but a wine shop. Because although wine shops are always preferable, sometimes it’s just not possible where you happen to be. Here’s how to get a decent bottle when you are left to your own devices in the beverage aisle.

http://www.bonappetit.com/story/wine-buying-tips-grocery-store

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WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio

Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.

https://thecreativesewingstudio.com/products/adult-art-workshops-knitting-beading-painting

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 460 Club Members!

How To attend and join

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/236822859/

February 7^th 7pm

Valentine Wine Tasting

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.

Lets taste and explore.

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

More Soon!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

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

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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-14-17

January 14, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

01-14-17

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Upcoming Tri-County Classes

In Our Wine Room

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

Thursday 2/16/17 7pm -9pm

With The Sugar Shoppe

Exploring French Wines

Thursday 3/9/17 7pm to 9pmF

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

Time To Vote!

2017 Readers Choice Awards Ballots

Week of January 16, 2017 through

week of February 6, 2017

Please Vote Us For Best Liquor Store

GO PATS!

Take Care

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Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Beer Pairings for Girl Scout Cookies (2017 Update)

Notre Dame has its own wine

If That Wine You Love Suddenly Tastes Weird Don’t Blame The Cork

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://people.com/food/shower-beer-bathroom-bottles/

‘Shower Beer’ Is a Dedicated Beer for the Bathroom (Yes, This Is Real)

The brew is specifically built for shower consumption: At only 18 centiliters, about 6 ounces, Shower Beer is half the size of your typical bottled or canned brew, a size “meant to gulp in three sips while standing in the shower getting ready for the night.”

How K-Cups Might Replace Keg Cups And Keep You Home From The Bar

Anheuser-Busch InBev announced a partnership with coffeemaker Keurig Green Mountain to develop a system for serving beer, spirits, cocktails and mixers at home that skips that pesky trip to the liquor store.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2017/01/06/next-on-tap-for-beer-k-cups-not-keg-cups/#2907b2503503

The Hater’s Guide to Loving Port Wine

Portugal’s popularity is booming as a tourist destination. Next up for world domination? Its signature drink.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-06/how-to-drink-port-and-why-you-ll-learn-to-love-it

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Miller Lite

When Miller Lite first hit the market in the early 1970s, it sent shockwaves through the American beer industry

http://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-miller-lite?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=046d16615e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+6%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-046d16615e-36686829

If That Wine You Love Suddenly Tastes Weird Don’t Blame The Cork

To find out if it is indeed the wrong day for that wine, take a look at your calendar, but don’t focus on what day it is; focus on the moon cycle.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2017/01/08/if-that-wine-you-love-suddenly-tastes-weird-dont-blame-the-cork/#3d401d087d40

Mexico’s Wine Renaissance

The Mexican wine industry is simultaneously the birthplace of North American wine and its newest frontier

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-v-micallef/wine-stories-mexicos-wine_b_13985148.html

Notre Dame has its own wine

These are alumni and friends of the school, and just to be clear, none of them learned how to make wine in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame is not claiming to be a winemaking school.

http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20170107/football-drink-notre-dame-has-its-own-wine

The 14 Coolest Beer Label Designs You’ve Ever Seen

With so many beers competing for attention on the shelves, standout beer labels have become a critical part of any brewery’s marketing strategy.

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/beer-label-designs#sm.0000ykvzdc71rf4hvw42eg7dyjnb9

Cameron Hughes Winery Saved from Oblivion

One of the best-known names in current American wine, Cameron Hughes, was sold this week by a bankruptcy court receiver to the highest bidder.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/01/cameron-hughes-winery-saved-from-oblivion

You Don’t Need to Speak Wine to Read These Labels

If you are like 65 percent of the world’s population who happen to be visual learners, there is now a wine made just for you.

https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/you-dont-need-to-speak-wine-to-read-these-labels

Red & sparkling wines dominated 2016 volume growth

But Sangria came on strong!

Lohr Launches “Signature”

New Limited-Production Cabernet Sauvignon Celebrates Pioneering Winegrower Jerry Lohr’s 80^th Birthday.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/01/10/j-lohr-launches-signature

Bad News for Boston Beer in New Data

The maker of Sam Adams struggled with sales at convenience stores in December.

http://www.barrons.com/articles/bad-news-for-boston-beer-in-new-data-1484086781

SMARTPHONE GADGET TURNS FRUIT INTO ALCOHOL

A new gadget, controlled by your smartphone, claims to be able to turn leftover fruit into mead, cider, or wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/smartphone-gadget-turns-fruit-into-alcohol/

Where is Southwest France?

Southwest France (Sud Ouest) is best known for what it isn’t. Frankly, and unfortunately, it’s not widely recognized at all

https://www.winescholarguild.org/blog/where-is-southwest-france-with-map.html?utm_source=newsletter_1417&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monthly-bulletin-sept-2016

Knackered mothers’ wine club: Is hangover free wine just too good to be true?

What exactly is an organic wine? Is it really better than ‘normal’ wine? And, most importantly, will it stop you getting a thumping hangover?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4111404/Knackered-mothers-wine-club-hangover-free-wine-just-good-true.html

Preserve your wine with QikVin

Is the QikVin Wine Preservation Invention the next new thing to rock the wine industry, or just another pitch in a world filled with wine sharks, dragons and inventors? We want you to decide! So here are the answers to the “FIVE W’s” – who, what, where, when and why?

http://www.decanter.com/sponsored/qikvin-preserves-wine-in-a-magical-new-bottle-352644/

This wine’s a bit flat! Your favourite red or white will now fit through your letterbox thanks to new slimline bottle

It’s the kind of idea you might dream up after one glass too many – but this one has matured nicely.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4109186/Wine-lovers-rejoice-Innovative-plastic-bottles-squeeze-letterbox-ll-never-miss-delivery.html

The Fort Knox where Emirates stores 3.75-million bottles of wine

The airline has spent $500m in the past 12 years to develop the finest wine list in the sky

https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/2017-01-12-the-fort-knox-where-emirates-stores-375-million-bottles-of-wine/

The name barleywine tends to create confusion.

Is it a wine? Is it a beer? Is it a blend of the two, or just beer aged in a wine barrel?

http://hrgrowler.com/barleywines-barely-wine/

Beer Pairings for Girl Scout Cookies (2017 Update)

It’s our favorite time of year once again—Girl Scout Cookies are here!

https://beerandbrewing.com/VKm9gisAAF-R_rap/article/beer-pairings-for-girl-scout-cookies-2016-update?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4f6ee75d55-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+11%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4f6ee75d55-36686829

Tasting notes decoded

Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team…

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/understand-tasting-notes-decoded-344920/

YANQI: CHINA’S UNKNOWN ORGANIC WINE REGION

With a population of just 120,000 (small by Chinese standards) Yanqi in northwestern China could be dismissed as a forgotten outpost of the bygone Silk Road. But this small town is making a comeback, thanks to the organic ambitions of its winemakers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/yanqi-chinas-unknown-organic-wine-region/

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Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio

Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.

https://thecreativesewingstudio.com/products/adult-art-workshops-knitting-beading-painting

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 460 Club Members!

How To attend and join

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/236822859/

February 7^th 7pm

Valentine Wine Tasting

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.

Lets taste and explore.

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday January 17^th 7pm

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.

This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.

Come explore Italy!

Cost $25

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-07-17

January 7, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

01-07-17

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Happy New Year

Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio

Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

A wine trend outside the bottle

Does getting older change our sense of smell and taste?

SCIENTISTS DISPROVE ‘FRUIT/ROOT DAY’ TASTING DIFFERENCES

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/perfect-beer-food-pairings?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=9119afe92d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+30%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-9119afe92d-36686829

The 5 Perfect Beers to Pair With Winter Foods

Pull up a chair next to the fire and enjoy one of these hearty combinations

It Turns Out Your Wine Choice Reveals Some VERY Interesting Things About Your Personality

Did you know your wine choice is saying quite a bit about you?

http://twentytwowords.com/it-turns-out-your-wine-choice-reveals-some-very-interesting-things-about-your-personality/

4 Super Underrated Fortified Wines

Despite the incredible history surrounding the fortified wines of Europe, they’ve fallen out of favor. On the plus side, it means you can find exceptional quality at a great value price. Here are several fine fortified wines that can be found for less than $20 a bottle.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-super-underrated-fortified-wines/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=f12b27107d-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-f12b27107d-62472929&mc_cid=f12b27107d&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Organic wine really does taste better, study of 74,000 bottles shows

They discovered that organic wines – which are labelled as ‘ecocertified’ in the US – scored an average of 4.1 points higher than their non-organic counterparts, our of a score of 100.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/01/02/organic-wine-really-does-taste-better-study-74000-bottles-shows/

Is Italian Wine Ready for a Revamp in 2017?

Take this as simply one long-time observer’s view of the path ahead.

http://acevola.blogspot.com/2017/01/is-italian-wine-ready-for-revamp-in-2017.html

How Color Affects Your Perception of Taste of Wine

The color of foods and drinks has such a strong impact on our perception that it can affect how much we like different foods and drinks. Here are a few striking examples:

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-color-affects-your-perception-of-taste-of-wine/

BEAM SUNTORY ‘CYCLES OUT’ PINNACLE FLAVOURS

Beam Suntory is “confident” it can return Pinnacle Vodka to growth after substituting declining confectionery flavors for fruit variants, according to the firm’s North American marketing head.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/01/beam-suntory-cycles-out-pinnacle-flavours/

Champagne By The Numbers

The most important number this New Year’s Eve is 2017. But while you’re counting down to midnight, here are a few others you might try to remember.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/samlemonick/2016/12/30/champagne-by-the-numbers/#4141d8d05eb4

Pairing Beer and Cheese

Beer and cheese are natural partners, with equally wide ranges of possible flavors. Here, we offer a few suggestions on how to think about pairing various styles of cheese with different beer styles.

https://beerandbrewing.com/4DqMtBip1KuSkCcKcaE6Wc/article/pairing-beer-and-cheese?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=30a6e5fa2a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+3%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-30a6e5fa2a-36686829

Medway MA ice cream shop granted liquor license

Through the 4-1 vote, T.C. Scoops, at 104 Main St., received a full liquor license, but with conditions that restricts the shop to serving only beer, wine and cordials or ice cream-based alcoholic treats.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170103/medway-ice-cream-shop-granted-liquor-license

New Trinchero Wine

Trinchero Family Estates is launching Hopes End, a new Australian red blend. Produced by Australia’s Angove Family Winemakers, Hopes End is made with Shiraz, Grenache, Malbec and Petit Verdot sourced from the McLaren Vale, Barossa and Murray Valley regions. The new entry, which is targeted toward the 25- to 35-year-old demographic, retails at $12 a 750-ml. Hopes End is intended to tap the continuing red blend boom, with the category now the third-largest in the U.S., up more than 10% in the 26 weeks ending December 3, 2016, according to Nielsen.

SCIENTISTS DISPROVE ‘FRUIT/ROOT DAY’ TASTING DIFFERENCES

A team of scientists in New Zealand has published a report they say disproves there is any difference in ‘Fruit’ and ‘Root’ days in the biodynamic tasting calendar.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/scientists-disprove-fruitroot-day-tasting-differences/

Full Report

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0169257#sec020

5 Wine Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

Five resolutions for the new year that are deliciously fun, social, and easily attainable. Why? All pertain to our favorite beverage: wine.

http://www.grape-experiences.com/2017/01/5-wine-resolutions-youll-actually-keep/

Does getting older change our sense of smell and taste?

Research indicates some of us will be lucky and will hang on to most of the abilities we already have, while others will face a downhill slide in our powers of perception. All this is highly individual and a gradual decline in sensitivity may not always be obvious.

https://www.decanterchina.com/en/knowledge/trivia/does-getting-older-change-our-sense-of-smell-and-taste

EU forces ‘prosecco van’ owner to rename her wine because it isn’t served from a bottle

The couple want to use the vehicle at events, parties and weddings, where they will be able to serve up glasses of fizz from the tap.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/04/eu-tells-prosecco-van-owner-cant-call-fizzy-wine-prosecco-isnt/

$300 Chinese Wine Arrives In America

Ao Yun 2013, a Bordeaux-style red, at $300 a pop, has upped the ante considerably and gives a whole new face to the Chinese wine business.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nickpassmore/2017/01/04/300-chinese-wine-arrives-in-america/#54d533704fe3

A wine trend outside the bottle

The label is often the gateway to the purchase of the wine.

http://www.theunion.com/entertainment/rod-byers-a-wine-trend-outside-the-bottle/

Boomers still rule the wine market

Boston Beer Company Introduces 2 New Seasonal Beers

Samuel Adams was one of the first craft brewers to offer rotating beers that capture the essence of each season, and now, from January through April, the brewers are introducing drinkers to two new seasonal beers: Samuel Adams Hopscape and Fresh as Helles

http://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-company-introduces-2-new-seasonal-beers?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=9336d2e760-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+4%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-9336d2e760-36686829

PERNOD TO LAUNCH ‘CONNECTED COCKTAIL LIBRARY

Pernod Ricard’s Breakthrough Innovation Group (BIG) is seeking to “transform” at-home cocktail culture with its “connected cocktail library” system Opn, set to launch in early 2018.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/01/pernod-to-launch-opn-connected-cocktail-library/

Wine and Moderation: What’s Healthy?

To really answer the question of whether or not wine is healthy, you need to look at what’s inside a glass of wine.

http://winefolly.com/update/wine-and-moderation-whats-healthy/

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American Wine Specialist Program

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio

Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.

https://thecreativesewingstudio.com/products/adult-art-workshops-knitting-beading-painting

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 450 Club Members!

How To attend and join

2017 Events Soon!

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Tuesday January 10^{th 7pm}

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Cost $25

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday January 17^th 7pm

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.

This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.

Come explore Italy!

Cost $25

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

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)

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-31-16

December 31, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

12-31-16

http://www.franklinliquors.com/shop.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Open New Years Eve 8am-9PM

Our Sale Items

Our 2017 Wine Tasting/Education Schedule

http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html

American Wine Specialist Program

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws

Have A Safe And Happy New Year!

GO PATS!

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS

Sparking wine: the science behind bubbles and best glassware for serving

Champagne tastes better with bigger bubbles, study finds

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorris/2016/12/25/a-beer-in-60-seconds-and-no-line-to-wait-in/#4ef5d9db904e

A Beer In 60 Seconds And No Line To Wait In

Once you’ve agreed to the price, you tap your card and one more confirmation is needed to get the beer pumping.

Locations: A Wine Life Hack

Locations bottles’ labels are an abbreviation of the respective places where the grapes originate.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-fass/locations-a-wine-life-hac_b_13853986.html

Feds processing 51 new grape varietals for wine

Here’s your government in action: Fifty-one new grapes are set to join the exclusive group of grape varietals that winemakers can put on their bottle labels.

http://www.startribune.com/feds-ride-herd-on-grape-varietals-wine-labels/408160996/

Butterball Sues Australian Wine Company Over Its ‘Butterball’ Chardonnay

It just won’t stop when it comes to trademark disputes involving the alcohol industry.

http://abovethelaw.com/2016/12/butterball-sues-australian-wine-company-over-its-butterball-chardonnay/

Wine and chocolate are the perfect pairing, right? Not really, and here’s why

I’m not sure why everyone is always trying to pair chocolate with red wine, other than the fact that everyone loves red wine and chocolate

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/foodfocus/ct-whiskey-chocolate-pairing-food-1228-20161222-story.html

Wine app wars continue

Does this mean that Delectable lost the wine app wars, and that Vivino has won?

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-app-wars-continue

What else do people buy at cocktail bars other than cocktails?

Champagne tastes better with bigger bubbles, study finds

Larger bubbles, about 3.4mm across, enhance the release of aerosols into the air above the glass, say experts

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/dec/23/champagne-tastes-better-bigger-bubbles-prosecco-cava

Italian Sparkling Wine To Set New Holiday Record

Italian sparkling wine is set for a record holiday season, with 62 million bottles set to be uncorked in Italy (+10% on 2015) and 158 million abroad (+20%), according to estimates from the Wine Observatory, based on ISMEA data.

http://www.esmmagazine.com/italian-sparkling-wine-to-set-new-holiday-record/36705

Sparking wine: the science behind bubbles and best glassware for serving

Chances are good that you will pop a bottle (or two) of bubbly as you celebrate this holiday season. But have you ever pondered how those fizzy little bubbles get into your champagne or sparkling wine? More importantly, which glass is best for serving it?

https://www.splendidtable.org/story/sparking-wine-the-science-behind-bubbles-and-best-glassware-for-serving

WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS

It turns out the labels have at least something to do with it, at least for 71 percent of U.S. wine consumers.

http://www.newsweek.com/label-wine-drinkers-marketing-535961

Trump Winery is trying to hire foreign workers

The petition to the US Department of Labor from Trump Vineyard Estates, owned by the president-elect’s son Eric Trump, seeks temporary visas under the H-2A program for the foreign laborers who would work for about four months at the vineyard near Charlottesville doing a “variety of manual/equipment operation tasks in a vineyard operation.”

http://nypost.com/2016/12/22/trump-winery-is-trying-to-hire-foreign-workers/

The 25 Essential Wines of 2016

Meet this year’s “Hot 25″—the bottles that represent everything we love about today’s ever-expanding wine world.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/the-25-essential-wines-best-wine-2016/

Top Wine Stories of 2016

A look back on the most-read news articles from 2016

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=178182

North Americans Prefer Cork Stoppers

Recent market research conducted in the USA and Canada provides further confirmation that cork is the preferred wine stopper for consumers, who are willing to pay a significant premium for cork-finished wines.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/amorim-cork-america.html#whatsnew

The historical heart of Prosecco

Given the huge – and growing – popularity of Prosecco, it’s a good bet that a lot of that Italian fizz will be uncorked during the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve.

http://lauriedanielonwine.com/2016/12/23/the-historical-heart-of-prosecco/

Trinchero Acquires Fetzer’s Five Rivers Winery

Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has acquired Paso Robles, California-based Five Rivers Winery from Fetzer Vineyards for an undisclosed sum. The purchase includes Five Rivers’ 90,000-square-foot winemaking facility, as well as 46 acres of land, of which 15 acres are planted to Petite Sirah. TFE plans to update the Five Rivers facility and add white wine production to the site. TFE says the move furthers its ongoing effort to boost its premium and super-premium wine business, while expanding its presence on the Central Coast.

In a statement to SND, Fetzer Vineyards COO Cindy DeVries said, “The Five Rivers brand will continue to be produced following sale of the Central Coast winery to Trinchero, with production relocating to our Hopland, California-based winery.”

How wine and religion get along

Where did religion and wine start?

http://www.inforum.com/variety/4187178-how-wine-and-religion-get-along

Wine And Cheese Shots Are Here To Take Your Pregame To The Next Level

Some things simply belong together and are sweet heaven to the tastebuds when eaten at the same time, like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for instance.

http://elitedaily.com/envision/food/wine-and-cheese-shots/1735568/

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Cost $650

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Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Tuesday January 10^{th 7pm}

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Cost $25

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday January 17^th 7pm

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.

This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.

Come explore Italy!

Cost $25

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

February 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-24-16

December 24, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

12-24-16

http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Watch For Our Holiday Gift Guide Newsletter!

http://conta.cc/2gx1WkB

Holiday Gift Idea

The Gift Of A Wine Tasting/Education

American Wine Specialist Program

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws

Happy Holidays

GO PATS!

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

A Wine Guide for Every Holiday Situation

Wrentham MA asking for more liquor licenses

Introducing the Vino Veritas App, an Analytical Wine Identifier

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinegustafson/2016/12/16/how-to-get-a-career-in-beer/#2778d560111f

How To Get A Career In Beer

There are a large number of career paths in the vigorous beer industry, covering everything from the artistry of brewing to the business of distribution.

Boston Beer Suffers as Seasonal Beers Go Flat

Consumers seem to have lost their taste for cinnamon and pumpkin ale, which is bad news for craft brewers.

http://www.barrons.com/articles/boston-beer-suffers-as-seasonal-beers-go-flat-1481926085

Will wine recommendation apps spell the end for sommeliers, critics and experts?

Tens of millions of people are signed up to TripAdvisor-style wine apps, so who cares what sommeliers have to say?

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-recommendation-apps-end-sommeliers-critics-experts-vivino-plonk-a7479896.html

Holiday Drinking – How to Pace like a Pro

In these final and booziest days of the year, you’ll come across all kinds of articles on how to pace yourself and your guests.

http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/holiday-drinking/

Why amateur wine scores are every bit as good as professionals’

If amateurs lacked wine expertise, we would expect to see little or no correlation with professionals. We saw just the opposite.

http://www.vox.com/2016/12/15/13892364/-amateur-wine-scores-critics

With Champagne, Big Can Be Beautiful, Too

As the grower Champagnes have become more popular, the movement has had an unintended consequence: a widespread dismissal of the big Champagne houses as dull, stodgy and uninteresting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/dining/champagne-dom-perignon-moet-louis-roederer.html?_r=2

The 5 Ways to Make Sparkling Wine

A Quick Guide to the 5 Major Production Methods for Sparkling Wine

http://napavalleywineacademy.com/the-5-ways-to-make-sparkling-wine/

NEW APPELLATIONS ADDED TO CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES

The Côtes du Rhône Villages has been expanded with the addition of three new appellations for red wine

The three appellations include Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte-Cecile, Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse and Côtes du Rhône Villages Vaison la Romain, which have been added to the ranks of Côtes du Rhône with Geographical Names by the National Institute for Appellations of Origin (INAO).

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/new-appellations-added-to-cotes-du-rhone-villages/

Will banana wine catch on in America?

It’s a best seller in Rwanda. Now African banana wine could be coming to America.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/12/15/smallbusiness/banana-wine-rwanda/

How to Order Wine Like You Know What You’re Doing

Even when you don’t

http://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/how-to-order-wine

The Bottom Line on Wine Fraud

The poisons of scandal are still amongst us, and they create rifts that separate us.

http://winefolly.com/update/wine-fraud-bottom-line/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=782c7c7fcc-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-782c7c7fcc-62472929&mc_cid=782c7c7fcc&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Why Boston Needs Liquor License Reform

A closer look at our complicated history against booze, and why it’s high time we let more businesses serve it.

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2016/12/18/reform-liquor-licenses-boston/

New Switchback

Burlington, Vermont-based Switchback Brewing is expanding its year-round lineup with the addition of Citra-Pils Keller Bier. First created in 2014 as a specialty offering, Citra-Pils is made with light pils malt and Saaz and Citra hops. The 5.1%-abv brew will be available across Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and New York in 12-ounce bottles, 22-ounce bottles and on draft starting next year. Citra-Pils marks the second Switchback label to be widely produced and distributed year-round, joining the brewer’s flagship Switchback Ale.

Barrels Are on a Roll in Champagne

La Tonnellerie de Champagne, northeastern France’s only cooperage, back in 1998 just at the time when barrels were making a comeback.

http://www.sommjournal.com/Stories/Web-Exclusives/2016/Barrels-Are-on-a-Roll-in-Champagne.aspx#.WFga-LGZOT8

There are 904 wine TTB licenses in Napa County. 342 of them are located at these 24 addresses. In fact, more than 100 are located at the top 3.

Pairing beer with red-and-white desserts

Here’s how to choose beers to stand up to your festive sweets.

http://draftmag.com/beer-holiday-dessert-pairings/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2c82554cf6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+19%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2c82554cf6-36686829

A GUIDE TO LEAVING WINE FOR SANTA

Children all over the world love to leave treats out for Santa, but we have a feeling that as much as Santa Claus loves a warm chocolate chip cookie, what he’d really love on a cold winter’s night is a nice glass of wine.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/guide-wine-santa/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagepost

Scratch-Off 99 Bottles of Craft Beer Poster

Subdivided in popular categories, types and individual beers of all rarity and availability, each bottle is meticulously hand-illustrated and covered with gold foil that you scratch off once you’ve consumed the beer. It’s a beer bucket list you can hang on your wall.

http://coolmaterial.com/home/scratch-off-craft-beer-poster/

DIAGEO HITS SAZERAC WITH BULLEIT LAWSUIT

The lawsuit reportedly states that Dr. McGillicuddy’s product line has been redesigned “in order to knock-off the appearance and unfairly trade on the reputation of Diageo’s extremely popular Bulleit brand Bourbon and rye whiskey”.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/diageo-hits-sazerac-with-bulleit-lawsuit/

TOP TOASTING TRENDS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

More than two thirds will mark the holiday season by raising a glass in a toast at some point during the festivities, global research from Diageo has found – but how should one toast in 2016?

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/top-toasting-trends-for-the-holiday-season/

CHINESE ORGANIC WINERY CERTIFIED BY EU

Chinese winery Xuan Yan in northwestern Xinjiang’s Yanqi county has become the first winery in the region to be recognised as a EU-certified organic winery.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/chinese-organic-winery-certified-by-eu/

AROUND THE WORLD IN 10 CHRISTMAS DRINKS

In the UK it’s mulled cider and Snowball cocktails, in the US egg nog and in Germany glühwein, but less well known is Italy’s festive favourite the Bombardino, or Mexico’s Ponche Navideño.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/around-the-world-in-10-christmas-drinks/

CHAMPAGNE AND CHIANTI FORM PARTNERSHIP

Chianti Classico and Champagne have signed a partnership agreement that is set to boost the promotion and protection of winemaking and wine tourism across the two regions.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/champagne-and-chianti-partner/

Retsina Wine is Making a Surprising Comeback

In Greece today you can still find a wine that’s infused with sap from an Aleppo pine tree. The wine is called Retsina and came out of an ancient winemaking tradition that can be traced back as far back as the 2nd century BC.

http://winefolly.com/review/retsina-wine-making-surprising-comeback/

Introducing the Vino Veritas App, an Analytical Wine Identifier

What makes our Wine App stand out from the rest and so sought after, is it’s ability to let you know how chemically induce the bottle of wine is, before you purchase it.

http://satprnews.com/2016/12/19/introducing-the-vino-veritas-app-an-analytical-wine-identifier/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/35090042/vino-veritas-the-perfect-tool-to-quality-wine-and

What makes kosher wine kosher?

When most people blast kosher wines, they are usually criticizing a specific variant of kosher wine called mevushal and the distinct, near-boiling process often (but not always) used in Jewish wine production.

http://www.avclub.com/article/what-makes-kosher-wine-kosher-247389

HERE’S HOW MUCH ALCOHOL EVAPORATES OUT OF HOT DRINKS

Around 85 percent of your beloved alcohol will survive the heating process.

Screenshot

http://vinepair.com/articles/heres-how-much-alcohol-evaporates-out-of-hot-drinks/

Wrentham MA asking for more liquor licenses

Selectmen explained the intent of the town meeting vote was not to add package store licenses, but licenses that could be used by restaurants.

The town does have two of its five beer and wine package store licenses available.

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/wrentham-asking-for-more-liquor-licenses/article_15124b16-c7f4-11e6-91f8-cb7f8e75bc9d.html

This Year’s Holiday Wine Surprise: Pinot Noir From Alsace

Alsatian Pinot Noir presents a unique gift for wine lovers: unusual and unexpected, yet with the high standard of quality we come to expect from Alsace.

WE HAVE STILL AND SPARKLING IN STOCK

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/12/21/this-years-holiday-wine-surprise-pinot-noir-from-alsace/#71d57d3d6e25

The Prosecco Wine Guide

Prosecco is Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. While it’s often compared to Champagne, it’s made with different grapes and a different winemaking method. As you’ll soon discover, there’s more to Prosecco than affordable bubbles.

http://winefolly.com/review/the-prosecco-wine-guide/

A Wine Guide for Every Holiday Situation

I know buying wine can sometimes feel impossible, like shopping for a Secret Santa gift for that person in sales you’ve barely exchanged two words with. Don’t fret, my pet! I’ve made this cheat sheet to snagging all the wine you’ll need to get you through the holiday highs and lows.

http://www.manrepeller.com/2016/12/marissa-ross-holiday-wine-guide-2016.html

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https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws

American Wine Specialist Program

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 450 Club Members!

How To attend and join

2017 Events Soon!

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Tuesday January 10^{th 7pm}

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Cost $25

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday January 17^th 7pm

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.

This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.

Come explore Italy!

Cost $25

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

Feb 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-17-16

December 17, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

12-17-16

http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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Happy Holidays

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Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

Trends in Italian Wine Law in 2016

Holiday Wine Guide: What Bottle To Buy For Every Kind Of Wine Lover

American wine consumers still don’t care about what sommeliers like

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/how-pair-craft-beer-vegetarian-meatless-dishes

How to pair craft beer with vegetarian fare

Beer goes well with meatless and vegan foods. This thorough infographic offers suggestions for tasty pairings.

Why wine REALLY gives you headaches (and how you can avoid them if you drink coffee before)

Some people believe the brain pain is caused by sulfites in the wine, but this myth has been largely debunked by experts – though sulfites can trigger asthma symptoms.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-4016712/Why-wine-REALLY-gives-headaches-avoid-them.html

No News In This News: Americans Prefer Semi-Sweet Wine, Says Latest Survey

Completed this past spring by Survey Sampling International (SSI), and released recently, nearly 1100 wine drinkers across the 50 United States provided data detailing their wine consumption.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2016/12/09/no-news-in-this-news-americans-prefer-semi-sweet-wine-says-latest-survey/#14b2b2e07545

B.C. wine labels to get get more specific

The B.C. government has changed the rules governing the labelling of wine in this province and with the approval of the B.C. Wine Authority, sub-regions will now be allowed to be identified.

http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/405492376.html

Five New AVAs Across the East

TTB establishes three wine grape growing areas and considers two more

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=177626

40% Of Alcohol Beverage Buyers Make Their Decisions In-Store

Of the 60% who do have a planned beverage purchase, 21% end up changing their minds in store, and 50% of those who change their minds ultimately buy a different brand than they originally intended.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/290633/40-of-alcohol-beverage-buyers-make-their-decision.html?edition=98740

American wine consumers still don’t care about what sommeliers like

If you ask a sommelier what’s most important about wine, in order, she’ll probably tell you region, then producer, then grape.

For average American wine consumers, it’s almost backwards.

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2016/12/american-wine-consumers-still-dont-care.html

This DIY Glow-In-The-Dark Beer Is Made With A Jellyfish Gene

Former NASA biologist Josiah Zayner made this awesomeness a reality by launching a kit that lets home brewers craft beverages that glow.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/glow-in-the-dark-beer-odin_us_5849b6fce4b0905b344261fc

Fine Wine Producers Debate To Cork Or Not To Cork

For many years, the wine industry accepted a high fault rate of corked wines that were infected with trichloroanisole (TCA), a compound that imparts musty, off-flavors in wine.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanniecholee/2016/12/09/fine-wine-producers-debate-to-cork-or-not-to-cork/#746914655096

Holiday Wine Guide: What Bottle To Buy For Every Kind Of Wine Lover

While it is impossible to know the exact palate preference of the person you are buying or bringing wine for, below is a guideline on what works best for five different types of wine lovers.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanniecholee/2016/12/08/holiday-wine-guide-what-bottle-to-buy-for-every-kind-of-wine-lover/#430b7ee671f9

For Centuries Wine Was Flavored With What Toxic Compound?

In ancient Rome, wine makers would boil must, the juice of freshly pressed grapes in lead pots

http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/for-centuries-wine-was-flavored-with-what-toxic-compound/

Phylloxera identified in Colorado

On November 29, 2016, an insect capable of damaging Colorado’s wine grape crop was confirmed in Mesa County.

http://www.coloradowinepress.com/2016/12/phylloxera-identified-in-colorado.html

Sauternes Wine Guide

Sauternes represents the sweeter side of Bordeaux and is made from the region’s rare white grapes.

http://winefolly.com/review/sauternes-wine-guide/

Overlooked Wines You Need In Your Life

Below are my top picks for wines we tend to forget about and why we need to give them the proper pour that they deserve

http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/overlooked-wines-need-life/

Gallo: Consumers don’t view wine as an elitist drink

Consumers are starting to view wine as a casual social beverage, and not as an elitist beverage

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/6397950-181/gallo-consumers-dont-view-wine

How To Make Champagne Last And Other Expert Tips To Enjoying Bubbly

Here’s yet another reason to drink bubbly all the time: you can actually keep a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine fresh and fizzy for up to five days.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/12/06/how-to-make-champagne-last-and-other-expert-tips-on-enjoying-bubbly/#5754a40f2aa9

Everything You Need To Know About English Sparkling Wine

If you are thinking “England makes wine???”, you’re not alone. Many people ask this upon hearing that wine is not only produced in England, but the grapes are grown in English vineyards, too.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/everything-need-know-english-sparkling-wine/

All You Need to Know About Franklin MA Annual License Renewals

The listing of the license holders (with tax holds or not) can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/annual_licensing.pdf

How To Buy A Good Bottle Of Wine

While the grocery store is certainly convenient, you’re not going to find the selection or the expertise your neighborhood wine shop offers. Make the extra trip, it’s definitely worth it.

https://www.women.com/ashleyedds/lists/how-to-buy-a-good-bottle-of-wine?utm_source=homepage

Rediscovering the Festive Fizz of Lambrusco

Most wine lovers dismiss lambrusco out of hand. It’s burdened by the notion that it’s pink, sweet and fizzy, like the cheap versions that flooded America in the 1970s and ’80s. But only the fizzy part is consistently accurate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/dining/lambrusco-wine-italy.html?ref=dining&_r=2

The Final Rosé! The Bachelor Launches Its Own Brand of Wines

Officially sanctioned by the show. To celebrate the premiere of the 21st season on January 2^nd

http://people.com/food/the-bachelor-wines-new-season-premiere/

This $5,000 Ice Bucket Is Made from Grape Skins

San Francisco–based architect Andrew Kudless designed the first-of-its-kind, 3-D–printed container using the powder of Chardonnay grape skins.

http://robbreport.com/wine-spirits-cigars/5000-ice-bucket-made-grape-skins

Guide to Syrah Wine Grape Variety

Syrah, also globally known as Shiraz, is certainly one of the most famous red grape varieties in the world, giving birth to some of the finest and most expensive wines around the globe, from France to Australia.

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/13/infographics-guide-to-syrah-wine-grape-variety/#

Preferences of American Wine Consumers

American wine drinkers seem to be more adventurous in some aspects of their wine preferences in 2016, yet seek tradition in others.

https://lizthachmw.com/2016/12/10/preferences-of-american-wine-consumers/

Ten Beer Gadgets To Add To Your Holiday Wish List

There are more beer geek gadgets out there than you know, and what better time to showcase them than the holidays when making your gift lists.

http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2016/12/ten-beer-gadgets-add-holiday-wish-list.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=20a5e51a9c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+12%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-20a5e51a9c-36686829

The Top 10 Commandments of Italian Wine

With the holiday season fast approaching, and with hallowed respect for Italian wine, let’s take a moment and review the 10 Commandments of Italian Wine.

http://acevola.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-top-10-commandments-of-italian-wine.html

TOP 10 BIGGEST CHAMPAGNE BRANDS 2016

We bring you all the latest stats and facts about the world’s 10 biggest Champagne brands, ranked according to global volume sales.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/top-10-biggest-champagne-brands-2016/

New Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita Flavor

Proximo Spirits will introduce a new raspberry flavor under its Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita brand next February. The new offering joins Pink Lemonade, Mango, Strawberry Lime, Classic Margarita, Grapefruit Tangerine, Coconut Pineapple, Watermelon, Lime Light and White Peach Light in the premade cocktail brand’s lineup. Raspberry Margarita (19.9 proof) will be available in 1.75-liter bottles nationwide for about $15.99. Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita, an Impact “Hot Brand,” sells more than 1.25 million nine-liter cases annually in the U.S.

UV light box offers hope for vegan wine lovers, says winemaker

If you are a vegan this technology eliminates the need for animal-based protein fining agents so it’s an attractive option for that market

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/uv-light-vino-flux-vegan-wine-350020/

US TEEN DRINKING FALLS TO ‘HISTORIC’ LOW

Underage drinking rates among 12- to 16-year-olds in the US has declined significantly in 2016, with consumption rates dropping to new ‘historic’ lows, a government study has found.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/us-teen-drinking-falls-to-historic-low/

Your wine glass is too big

A serving size of wine is 5 ounces, or about 150 milliliters — which means your standard bottle holds five servings.

http://theweek.com/articles/666571/wine-glass-big

Wine dispensing fridge hailed as ‘genius’

A fashion blogger and beauty marketer has turned her fridge into a wine dispenser and the photos have gone viral across mainstream and social media

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/wine-fridge-dispenser-350128-350128/

Seven different types of wine cork and what they do to your plonk

It turns out, not all corks are created equal

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-cork-champagne-screw-cap-white-red-prosecco-vintage-types-a7471646.html

THE WORLD’S MOST DISGUSTING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

From cocktails we wish had never been invented to beer fermented by human saliva and everything in between, our world tour takes in some of the most disgusting alcoholic drinks out there.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/worlds-most-disgusting-alcoholic-drinks/

Who Drank the Most Cabernet and Chardonnay in 2016? A Jordan Winery Chart of U.S. Wine Consumption

How much Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay was sold in the United States in 2016. MA Top 10 in both!

http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2016/12/who-drank-the-most-cabernet-and-chardonnay-in-2016-a-jordan-winery-chart-of-u-s-wine-consumption/

Trends in Italian Wine Law in 2016

Creating larger denominations out of smaller areas and expanding the denominations’ breadth by adding new styles. Another trend that has been simmering for several years has continued: downplaying grape varieties within the names of denominations.

http://italianwinecentral.com/trends-italian-wine-law-2016/

Food and Wine Pairings With Holiday Favorites

Some unique wine pairings that will make everything a bit more joyous.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/food-and-wine-pairings-holiday-foods/

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Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Tuesday January 10^{th 7pm}

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Cost $25

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday January 17^th 7pm

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.

This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.

Come explore Italy!

Cost $25

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

WINE TASTING 101

Thursday January 26^th 7-9pm

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

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.

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Exploring French Wines

Thursday February 9^th 7-9pm

Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.

We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.

French wine laws and labels will be examined.

What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?

What are the grapes in Burgundy?

What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?

What are French Dessert wines?

After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!

Participants must be 21 years of age

Cost $20

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education

2017 French Wine Scholar Program

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099

Feb 16^th

Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting

March 9^th French wines

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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