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May 28, 2018
Franklin Liquors
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
05-28-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What Does “California” on a Wine Label Really Mean?
11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT GIN
Alcohol-Free and Nutrient-Rich, This Beer Was Designed Specifically for Cancer Patients
AND MORE!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROSÉ
Despite rosé’s unfathomable popularity, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about it. But if you’re going to drink it like water, then we feel like it’s only right for you to get your facts straight about pink wine.
https://www.thebacklabel.com/behind-the-bottleeverything-you-need-to-know-about-rose/?utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-5-13-18&mc_cid=f59f2f1d96&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Wvs7Ia2ZOSM
JIM BEAM AND BUDWEISER MADE BEER TOGETHER AND IT’S AMERICAN AF
Has something been missing from your life? Maybe something like barrel-aged beer? Well, a solution has arrived. Budweiser and Jim Beam recently announced a new release, resulting from a boozy team effort: Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager.
https://www.thebacklabel.com/jim-beam-budweiser-made-beer-together-and-its-american-af/?utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-5-13-18&mc_cid=f59f2f1d96&mc_eid=307f1bbe08#.Wvs7ja2ZOSM
Women should test wine at dinner as they have better palates, study shows
For any man who has ever lifted a glass of wine to taste, hoping to feign an appreciation of vintage and terroir, it is a sobering discovery: women make better wine tasters than men.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/13/women-should-test-wine-dinner-have-better-palates-study-shows/
Why The Vines And Wines Of The Canary Islands Will Twist Your Head With Surprise
Millions of liters of Canary Islands wine were shipped to London in the 15th century, and in the 16th century William Shakespeare mentioned Canary Islands wine in three of his plays.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2018/05/14/why-the-vines-and-wines-of-the-canary-islands-will-twist-your-head-with-surprise/#264ed80e76a2
A THAI ROSÉ NAMED AS ‘WORLD’S BEST ROSÉ’ BY JAMES SUCKLING
The best rosé in the world is a white Shiraz, not from France’s renowned Provence or Loire, but from the tropical country of Thailand in Southeast Asia, according to American wine critic James Suckling.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/a-thai-rose-named-as-worlds-best-rose-by-james-suckling/
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ
Rosé wine, once confined mostly to France, has become a lifestyle. According to WineAccess, one out of every 36 bottles of wine Americans drank in 2017 was a rosé – up from one in 510 in 2015.
https://vinepair.com/articles/whispering-angel/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=58d2ed08e4-May_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-58d2ed08e4-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-58d2ed08e4-38937345&mc_cid=58d2ed08e4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
ALL THE WAYS WOOD AFFECTS YOUR WHISKEY, EXPLAINED
Dan Szor, CEO and founder of Cotswalds Distillers, estimates wood is responsible for 60 to 75 percent of the taste of a finished whiskey.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-wood-whiskey/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=58d2ed08e4-May_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-58d2ed08e4-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-58d2ed08e4-38937345&mc_cid=58d2ed08e4&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
How to Pair Wine With Cheetos
Cheetos are impossible to resist. We all know what it feels like to have our fingers coated in fluorescent cheese dust after downing an entire bag.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/cheetos-wine-pairing-sancerre.html
Resealable Wine Cans Are Here In Time For Summer
Someone created resealable cans of rosé, so you can save some for later.
https://nowthisnews.com/videos/food/resealable-wine-cans-are-here-in-time-for-summer
Drink Sustainably While Making the Most of Food Waste
Ever think you could ferment a bagel? Make vodka with expired Twinkies? Fertilize a vineyard with food scraps? These producers are making top-shelf bottlings by sourcing ingredients from the unlikeliest of places.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/14/sustainably-food-waste/
Top 12 Most Viral Wine Videos
We’ve all seen over the years a few wine videos that have gone viral, haven’t we?
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/14/top-12-most-viral-wine-videos-ever/
Consumers don’t really understand the difference between Organic and Biodynamic
Organics is, essentially, a list of things that you can’t do. Certification for organic status requires verification that you do not use the chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers that together have come to define modern industrial farming.
http://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2018/05/consumers-dont-really-understand-the-difference-between-organic-and-biodynamic.html
11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT GIN
To correct that, 11 facts about gin that might reintroduce you to a spirit worth knowing.
https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-gin/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2b58558a5a-May_15_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2b58558a5a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-2b58558a5a-38937345&mc_cid=2b58558a5a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
HOW WINE BRICKS SAVED THE U.S. WINE INDUSTRY DURING PROHIBITION
When Prohibition finally went into effect on January 16, 1920, those who owned American vineyards for the sole purpose of turning those grapes into wine faced a dilemma: tear up the vines and plant something else, or try and find a way to still make a profit from the grapes with the hope that ban on booze didn’t last very long.
https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-wine-bricks-saved-the-u-s-wine-industry-during-prohibition/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=2b58558a5a-May_15_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-2b58558a5a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-2b58558a5a-38937345&mc_cid=2b58558a5a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
Small Wineries Hoping for Tax Cuts Face Massive Tax Hikes Instead
Last year’s big tax bill included excise-tax cuts for American wineries, but an error means many now face a potential tax hike
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Small-Wineries-Hoping-for-Tax-Cuts-Face-Massive-Tax-Hikes-Instead
Syphon Kickstarts Its Argon-Injecting Wine Preserver
Sometimes at the end of a long day, you want a nice glass of red wine to relax. The trouble is, once you uncork that Cabernet, you’re suddenly in a race against time before it goes bad.
https://thespoon.tech/syphon-kickstarts-its-argon-injecting-wine-preserver/
The wooden barrel’s storied history with beer, wine and spirits
Wooden casks have been used for thousands of years and lend unique characteristics to beverages
http://www.nrn.com/beverage-trends/wooden-barrel-s-storied-history-beer-wine-and-spirits
To freeze or not to freeze?
Does freezing wine hurt wine? It depends.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20180515/clemens-wine-to-freeze-or-not-to-freeze
Get to Know Austria’s Wine Regions
Austrian wines might be dominated by Niederösterreich’s vineyards of Grüner Veltliner, but for a small country, there’s a lot more to discover. Whether you’re looking to learn more about Vienna, Wachau or beyond, here’s the guide to better acquaint you with the regions of Austria.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/15/austrian-wine-regions/
The grape debate: Setting the record straight on natural wine
Why has there been such a significant rise the popularity of natural wine? And how does the conventional wine industry respond to this growing thirst?
https://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/wine/setting-the-record-straight-on-natural-wine-20180511-h0zxig
Macedonian Wine Growing Regions
Producing of Macedonian wines we can split in three main wine regions
https://macedonia-timeless.com/eng/things_to_do/senses/taste/wine_andhistoryofwine/macedonian_winegrowingregions
HOW A WORLD WAR FOREVER CHANGED THE WAY FRANCE PAIRS WINE AND CHEESE
Yet the French, masters of all things cheese-related, tend to serve their cheese boards with red wines only. Comment dit-on, what gives?
https://vinepair.com/articles/red-wine-cheese-pairing-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=e1fb6396a9-May_16_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-e1fb6396a9-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-e1fb6396a9-38937345&mc_cid=e1fb6396a9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
Wine doesn’t go with everything, and it shouldn’t have to
Contrary to what some experts claim, wine does not make everything better.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-when-wine-doesnt-go-0518-story.html
Want A Career In Wine? Here Are 6 Now-Hiring Jobs To Consider
Working with wine is a dream career for many—beautiful vineyards, happy customers, daily variety and, well…the wine. While it’s not easy work, it is rewarding and you may be surprised to discover the scope of potential career paths leading into the wine world
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2018/05/16/want-a-career-in-wine-here-are-6-now-hiring-jobs-to-consider/#49c5232d7431
Is wine the perfect snack food?
Wine a snack food – are you kidding? Maybe that’s stretching it a bit, but wine coupled with certain foods can indeed make for a desirable snack combination. In fact, here are some pairing ideas that can take your favorite snack to new levels of enjoyment.
http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20180517/off-vine-is-wine-perfect-snack-food
TORRES LOSES ORGANIC CERTIFICATION IN CHINA
China has revoked the organic certification rights given to the organic certification agency Ceres’ Shanghai branch after its managing director was convicted of fraud for issuing doctored organic certification results, revoking in the process organic certifications given to seven companies including Spain’s leading wine producer Torres, in mainland China.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/china-revokes-a-shanghai-companys-organic-certification-rights/
Led By Patrón, Luxury Tequila Soars In The U.S.
The U.S. market’s luxury Tequila segment continues to surge to new heights
The next big trend in wine is popping up in restaurants all over the world even though it ‘smells like a barnyard,’ according to a master sommelier
Natural wine, which is made with little to no preservatives or chemicals, creates what master sommelier Alpana Singh calls a “sometimes fizzy” drink that smells “weird.” More specifically, “like a barn yard.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/natural-wine-trend-dividing-wine-community-2018-5
CHARCOAL WINE ‘THE FUTURE’ SAYS ARMIT FUTUROLOGIST
Charcoal-flavoured wine, edible glassware and wine bottles delivered by drone are just some of the predictions made by a futurologist on wine, as part of research commissioned by fine wine merchant Armit Wines.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/charcoal-wine-the-future-says-armit-futurologist/
10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT CRISTAL
There are actually quite a lot of unknown facts behind this opulent bottle of bubbly; here are 10 of them.
https://vinepair.com/articles/10-things-didnt-know-cristal-champagne/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f253c7c362-May_18_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f253c7c362-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-f253c7c362-38937345&mc_cid=f253c7c362&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
SIX ITALIAN WINES MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW
Here are six other Italian wines with which most American wine drinkers are unfamiliar. Put these wines on your radar!
https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/six-italian-wines-people-dont-know/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f253c7c362-May_18_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f253c7c362-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-f253c7c362-38937345&mc_cid=f253c7c362&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
A New Zealand winemaker introduces us to a female-focused brand
Rebecca Wiffin says this wine is all about ‘encouraging women’
https://groknation.com/home/wine-week-rebecca-wiffin-the-sisters-wine/
You’re not doing anything wrong when it comes to wine
Who needs that sort of criticism? We are judged on so many things in life. Wine should not be one of them.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/youre-not-doing-anything-wrong-when-it-comes-to-wine/2018/05/18/751da808-5a14-11e8-8836-a4a123c359ab_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1fbf8c021e8d
Marijuana in the Wine Industry
Southern Glazer’s will distribute cannabis in Canada, and Constellation Brands is working on marijuana-based beverages.
Cannabis plants growing in greenhouse
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/18/marijuana-wine-industry/
‘Sweetbitter’ Author Stephanie Danler
The author, whose restaurant-world debut novel has been adapted for TV, on mentors, nicknames and how wine helped her grow up
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Talk-Stephanie-Danler-Sweetbitter
What Does “California” on a Wine Label Really Mean?
California can be used as a statewide AVA and in wines bottled under it, the grapes can be sourced from a few different vineyards that may be lower in quality. We’ll walk you through how to find excellent wines despite this confusing appellation.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/18/california-ava-wine-label/
Alcohol-Free and Nutrient-Rich, This Beer Was Designed Specifically for Cancer Patients
Mamma Beer was a very personal project for Y&R Prague’s CCO
https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/alcohol-free-and-nutrient-rich-this-beer-was-designed-specifically-for-cancer-survivors/
Spanish wine and tapas pairing guide
Planning a trip to Spain? Learn how to pair wine and tapas like a local with our expert guide, featuring advice from three of Spain’s top sommeliers…
http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/spanish-wine-tapas-pairing-guide-392802/#wDj5kSpp7EHBdtFO.99
Guide to Pairing Wine & Food
Properly pairing wine with food can truly transform a meal
http://socialvignerons.com/2015/06/22/infographic-guide-to-pairing-wine-food/
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May 21, 2018
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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05-21-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to Judge a Wine Without Tasting It
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CROWN ROYAL
Overall alcohol e-commerce % sales and $ growth sluggish
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10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CROWN ROYAL
Here are 10 things you should know about Crown Royal and its small kingdom of Canadian whiskies.
https://vinepair.com/articles/10-facts-crown-royal-whisky-guide/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=66ede0090a-May_07_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-66ede0090a-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-66ede0090a-38937345&mc_cid=66ede0090a&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
New Johnnie Walker
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker will team with HBO’s Game of Thrones to debut a “White Walker” Scotch whisky this fall. While details on the upcoming product are scant, Johnnie Walker teased the launch in a short video on social media in recent days. Game of Thrones is already present in the drinks space with a series of limited edition beers produced by Duvel Moortgat’s Brewery Ommegang.
A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Fraud
Potential buyers must therefore look closely at pictures and online information to make an assessment of wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/05/a-beginner-s-guide-to-wine-fraud
What Does a Wine Score Tell You?
So keep on reading if you have always wondered about these scores and I will try and flush it out for you.
http://strongcoffeetoredwine.com/wine-score/
Art of winemaking at risk
Our warm temperatures mean that by nature we grow grapes with a lot of sugar. In winemaking, the more sugar there is in a grape – the higher the alcohol content in the wine.
https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5382531/protecting-a-gift-of-nature-from-climate-change-issues/
Concern Over Accurate Labeling Grows
US trade agencies and marketers says consumer education depends on more precise labels.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/05/concern-over-accurate-labeling-grows
Wine And Science Blend At This Rosé Research Center In Provence
The Center for Rosé Research (Centre de Recherche et d’Expérimentation sur le Vin Rosé) is located in the small commune of Vidauban, situated in Provence in southeast France. Originated in 1999 as the first and only rosé research center in the world, it serves as a resource for rosé producers in Provence and around the globe.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2018/05/07/wine-and-science-blend-at-this-rose-research-center-in-provence/#83f15bb1c448
Why Moscato is Misunderstood
In recent years, Moscato has often become synonymous with cheap, sweet wine. But the Muscat grape forms a storied history behind one of Italy’s most celebrated wines, Moscato d’Asti. Here’s why you should give it another chance.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/07/moscato-misunderstood/
Baskin-Robbins Raises a Glass to Summer with its First-Ever Wine and Ice Cream Pairings
New pairings and Floral Stripe Cake give new ways to celebrate
(PRNewsfoto/Baskin-Robbins)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baskin-robbins-raises-a-glass-to-summer-with-its-first-ever-wine-and-ice-cream-pairings-300643103.html
WHAT IS THE WINE AROMA WHEEL?
The Wine Aroma Wheel is an incredible tool to learn about wines and enhance one’s ability to describe the complexity of flavor in red and white wines.
https://www.winearomawheel.com
Pernod Ricard launches limited-edition Absolut America
US-inspired Absolut bottle design and will donate part of its profits to the Keep America Beautiful organisation.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/05/pernod-ricard-launches-limited-edition-absolut-america/
THE ICONIC CHEESES OF ITALY
Report: JAPANESE WHISKY MIGHT SOON BE EXTINCT
Empty shelves have become the norm at Japanese liquor stores that stock Hibiki, Yamazaki and other premium Japanese whiskies.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/japanese-whisky-shortage/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=cc02f85306-May_08_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-cc02f85306-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-cc02f85306-38937345&mc_cid=cc02f85306&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
Understanding the Legal Issues Around Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic Drinks
An industry lawyer discusses what brands need to know about using cannabis, CBD, THC, and hemp derivatives
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-legal-issues-facing-cannabis-infused-alcoholic-drinks/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62739343&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9syrQf97DJzb98nxfhJR8xQYhJUzOGKxyhHkVBx3axD2Gx44rWqDP0G4wvVKXEEHF0sR-26_zoMrFJxHkz9tm2jambmBZhRl7v4pCiokMvEZlpDoA&_hsmi=62739496
World’s First Open-Source Winery Launches in Argentina
Featuring live data and a wine-backed cryptocurrency asset, the project is a new model for transparency and traceability
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/worlds-first-open-source-winery-launches-in-argentina/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62739343&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9syrQf97DJzb98nxfhJR8xQYhJUzOGKxyhHkVBx3axD2Gx44rWqDP0G4wvVKXEEHF0sR-26_zoMrFJxHkz9tm2jambmBZhRl7v4pCiokMvEZlpDoA&_hsmi=62739496
Strategies For Clearing The Shelves Of Slow Movers
Dealing with the slow-movers, those wines that should be selling well but aren’t, is a challenge that every retailer faces. And it’s a challenge that is even more daunting if you still have cases in back.
https://www.beveragemedia.com/2018/05/04/light-a-fire-under-it/
The Pale and Uninteresting Problem with Rosé
Rosé is still incredibly popular, but wineries need to be careful not to turn consumers off with substandard wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/05/the-pale-and-uninteresting-problem-with-rose?h=1
Today’s wine consumer wants more direct engagement
Here are three things consumers are seeking from wine producers:
#1 Entertaining, Educational and Experiential Experiences with Wine Brands
#2 Wine Brands that are Committed to Sustainability
#3 Wine Brands that offer Personalisation and Customisation
http://winetitles.com.au/todays-wine-consumer-wants-more-direct-engagement/
We don’t want our wines to taste nicer, but truer
Often these consumers are presented with a range of wines and asked to state a preference. Which tastes nicest?
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/longer-articles/we-dont-want-our-wines-to-taste-nicer-but-truer
These 5 Wineries Prove That Asia’s Wine Scene Is Worth Exploring
Asia may not exactly be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of wine. However, there are in fact plenty of wineries in the region that produce delicious vino capable of competing at the highest level
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tarandipkaur/2018/05/09/love-vino-here-are-5-wineries-you-could-visit-in-asia/#18bc7a57352b
How to Pair Wine With Breakfast
Please do not drink a mimosa with a lumberjack breakfast — that’s just not the way things are done
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/best-wine-pairing-breakfast-brunch.html
Barefoot Wine’s New Canned Wine Spritzers Are Perfect For All Your Summer Parties On The Go
The wine spritzers come in five varieties, four of which were previously available in bottles.
IN STOCK!
https://www.bustle.com/p/barefoot-wines-new-canned-wine-spritzers-are-perfect-for-all-your-summer-parties-on-the-go-9021103
SIX ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR BUYING CHEESE FOR A PARTY LIKE A PRO
So, you’re the lucky devil who gets to bring cheese to the party. Congratulations! You officially have the most fun assignment.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-tips-how-much-shop-cheese-party/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=9b906c2d55-May_09_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-9b906c2d55-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-9b906c2d55-38937345&mc_cid=9b906c2d55&mc_eid=d42ed911dc
New Whistle Pig
Vermont’s WhistlePig Rye Whiskey has launched FarmStock Rye Crop No. 002, the company’s annual limited edition blend. This year’s iteration ups the amount of “Triple Terroir” whiskey—juice distilled from Vermont rye, proofed with estate well water, and aged in Vermont oak—to 32%, and balances the 2-year-old rye with 6-year-old MGP rye (45%), and 10-year-old rye from Alberta Distillers (23%). WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 002 is available now in limited quantities across the U.S. at a suggested price of $73.
Why alcohol health warning labels are a good idea: findings from the latest Global Drug Survey
Drink-driving and drinking while pregnant are socially unacceptable in many countries, yet when it comes to other alcohol-related health risks, public awareness is low.
https://theconversation.com/why-alcohol-health-warning-labels-are-a-good-idea-findings-from-the-latest-global-drug-survey-95475
What’s the best way of choosing and serving rosé wine?
As soon as the hot weather hits us we all check to see how much rosé is in the fridge. Or head to the nearest bar to while away the evening in front of an ice bucket or two. But have you ever noticed how poor the rosé selection is on most wine lists?
http://www.the-buyer.net/insight/best-choosing-serving-rose-wine/
Wine in a keg? There’s more to it than meets the eye
Ecofass-Vin is wine on tap, thanks to a keg. The keg preserves the taste and quality of the wine while also providing a more ecological approach. One barrel of 20 liters replaces 30 glass bottles of wine, requires less space to store, and saves on recycling of corks, labels and wine boxes – which translates to a lower carbon footprint overall.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4088322.html
The Unwritten Rules of Tasting Room Etiquette
Showing up in a party bus, making faces after sampling a wine or bragging about your 4,000-bottle cellar will not put you in the good graces of any winery. Here are tips on how to avoid the most irksome tasting room behavior.
Male vintner pouring red wine in winery barrel room
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/08/rules-tasting-room-etiquette/
Is Wine Vegetarian, Vegan or Neither?
A beverage made from pressed grapes must be vegetarian, right? Well, some winemaking techniques can make certain bottles a no-go for the animal-friendly crowd. Learn how animal derivatives end up in your wine, and how to spot vegetarian- and vegan-friendly wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/05/09/vegetarian-vegan-wine/
How to Drink Natural Wine Like Someone Who Knows What They’re Doing
Seriously talking about wine without sounding like the worst person ever is a very delicate dance; the risk heightens even further when you delve into the world of natural wine
https://www.gq.com/story/natural-wine-advice-eric-wareheim
Eagles unveil commemorative Super Bowl wines
The team has partnered with Mano’s Wine, a Kansas City, Mo.-based winery, to make “Championship Red” and “Championship Bubbly,” which are available to purchase online now.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/eagles-wine-manos-super-bowl-championship-red-20180509.html
What drives people to make wine?
In Europe, religion has played a direct role in the growth of vineyards – from the first communities of monks in the 6th century through to the famous settlements of Cluny and Cîteaux in the 10th and 12th centuries and beyond.
http://www.decanter.com/magazine/anson-why-make-wine-392180/#ZpQ4kxzzBfQ15fzw.99
Tips for saving money on wine
Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on wine, and if you’re one of the millions who enjoy a little vino – you’ll want these tips for saving serious money on it.
http://www.fox19.com/story/38151441/tips-for-saving-money-on-wine
How to train your nose for wine – the kit that helps you become an expert taster
A good sense of smell is essential for wine tasters, and Frenchman Jean Lenoir’s aroma quiz can help beginners develop it
http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/2145455/how-train-your-nose-wine-kit-helps-you-become
Treat yourself to the charms of a half-bottle of wine
This is for all the single people, all those who sometimes find themselves alone during mealtime. It could be that you live alone or that you’re traveling alone, miles into a solo journey and holed up in a could-be-anywhere hotel — and you’re fine with that. These are your opportunities to acquaint yourself with the charms of the half-bottle of wine.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-half-bottles-wine-0511-story.html
Ex-Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe says he’ll develop a Terry Rozier-inspired wine
Bledsoe and Rozier have become friends during the playoffs
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoffs-ex-patriots-quarterback-drew-bledsoe-says-hell-develop-a-terry-rozier-inspired-wine/
10 Cheap Wines That Taste Expensive
Or at least they’ll fool your friends who think they know what expensive wine tastes like.
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/g19734826/best-cheap-wines/
Overall alcohol e-commerce % sales and $ growth sluggish – Nielsen
New Hampshire Lowers the Boom on Wine Shipping
If shipped directly to consumers, are still taxed but the state is nonetheless still losing money on them. He estimates that there are approximately 80 retailers shipping in product that is already on the shelves, which adds up to a loss of $3-4 million in lost annual revenue. He estimates the total value of product shipped into the state costs the state $11-12m a year.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/05/new-hampshire-lowers-the-boom-on-wine-shipping
Can You Judge a Wine By the Shape of Its Bottle?
A curiously shaped bottle can be more than a gimmick—it can offer clues to the flavor and quality of the wine inside. Lettie Teague tried buying wines based on shape and found a few as interesting as the bottles they came in
https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-you-judge-a-wine-by-the-shape-of-its-bottle-1525970180
How to Judge a Wine Without Tasting It
An economist’s method predicts a vintage’s quality using only statistics. Why hasn’t it caught on?
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-05-10/how-to-judge-wine-without-tasting-it
SUNTORY LAUNCHES CLEAR NON-ALCOHOLIC ‘BEER’ FOR OFFICE DRINKING
Japanese drinks giant Suntory is launching a clear, non-alcoholic ‘beer’ packaged in a plastic bottle which it hopes will be particularly popular with office workers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/05/suntory-launches-clear-non-alcoholic-beer-for-office-drinking/
How Wineries Take Advantage of Big Data (or Any Data)
“Data analysis is what the ‘big guys’ do, but not here. We’re just farmers.”
https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/198279/How%20Wineries%20Take%20Advantage%20of%20Big%20Data%20%28or%20Any%20Data%29
Canned wine: explosive growth from tiny revenue base. Other alt-packaging also growing strongly
French Wine & Cheese Pairing
In a fruitful collaboration with Andrew at HisandHerwine.com, Social Vignerons is giving you examples of how the incredible variety of French cheese can marry and sublime some of the most popular regional French grape varieties and blends.
http://socialvignerons.com/2015/01/15/infographic-french-wine-cheese-pairing/
Italian Wine & Cheese Pairings
The variety in Italian wine is famously enormous. So many different grape varieties made in different areas and villages.
But the variety in cheese is just as astonishing.
http://socialvignerons.com/2015/01/30/infographic-italian-wine-cheese-pairing-part-1/
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There’s this massive stigma around choosing wine at a restaurant, but there really shouldn’t be
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/mistakes-choose-wine-restaurant-cheap-try-before-you-buy-budget-a7769581.html
WHAT WINE GOES WITH YOUR COFFEE ORDER?
What if you could pick the perfect wine for your palate based entirely on your coffee order?
http://www.newsweek.com/what-wine-goes-your-coffee-order-628571
California’s Wine Industry was built on Slave Labor
During the 1850s gold rush, vineyard owners used an army of enslaved Native American workers.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/californias-wine-industry-was-built-on-slave-labor-10
13 Reasons Why American Beer Is the Best Beer
It’s official: The U.S.A. is now making the best beer in the world. Here’s all the reasons why—and how to drink to American supremacy.
http://www.gq.com/story/why-american-beer-is-best
Adult Beverage Retailers Need to Be VERY SCARED of the Amazon Purchase of Whole Foods
Basically the independent liquor store is officially on the endangered species list followed in a close second by the independent grocer.
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/06/20/retailers-scared-amazon-purchase-whole-foods
What Is Natural Wine Anyway?
If you’ve never heard the term “natural wine” before, it might throw you for a loop—if this is natural, what the hell were you drinking before this? Have you been getting sloshed off of chemical wine-like product since college?
https://www-epicurious-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/what-is-natural-wine-anyway-article/amp
Sending Wine Back In Restaurants
~~A Case Study or Two
The bottom line here is this: If you encounter a wine that you think is corked or has turned volatile because of bad storage, you should send it back and the restaurant should take it back with no questions asked.
http://www.cgcw.com/databaseshowitem.aspx?id=80987
Survey Reveals That Cork Closures Seal 89% of the World’s Top Wines
According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of APCOR – The Portuguese Cork Association, 89 percent of the world’s top wines as selected by Wine Spectator in 2016 are sealed with cork closures.
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/17/06/p9643370/survey-reveals-that-cork-closures-seal-89-of-the-worlds-top-wines
HOW DRY-FARMING CAN MAKE FOR MORE COMPLEX WINE
“In terms of talking about better wines, what we’re talking about are more distinct and complex wines,”
http://imbibemagazine.com/dry-farmed-wine/
How well do you know your wine myths?
Ours is an industry based as much on stories as it is winemaking, and people as much as the wine itself.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21911/How_well_do_you_know_your_wine_myths_.html
The sustainability of organic wine production
Is organic wine production as financially sustainable as it is environmentally?
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/160/163747.html
Whistle Pig For Sale?
Vermont’s WhistlePig Whiskey is said to be accepting formal bids from prospective buyers, reports Bloomberg. Unnamed buyers have expressed tentative interest in a buyout, with talks believed to be in the earliest stages. The news follows WhistlePig’s procurement of a $25 million asset-based line of credit from JPMorgan Chase in May, which the high-end whiskey brand plans to pour into expansion of its whiskey reserves and infrastructure. Earlier this year, WhistlePig released FarmStock ($90), its first label made with liquid distilled, aged and bottled at its Vermont farm.
Early Times unveils milestone bottled-in-bond Bourbon
Brown-Forman is launching a limited edition Bottled-in-Bond variant of its Early Times Bourbon to mark the 75th anniversary of the brand’s original recipe.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/06/early-times-unveils-milestone-bottled-in-bond-bourbon/
Too intimidated to talk about wine? Here’s how to order one you’ll actually enjoy.
Sommeliers say that not asking the right — or any — questions is often the biggest mistake diners make when ordering wine.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2017/06/22/too-intimidated-to-talk-about-wine-heres-how-to-order-one-youll-actually-enjoy/?utm_term=.c46b4ea84d1a
Why You Might Prefer Low Tannin Red Wines
Everyone has their own taste preferences and some of us prefer to avoid wines with high tannins.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/low-tannin-red-wines/
A LESSON ON THE CHAMPAGNE CORK
The cork seems different, but is actually very similar, if not identical, to the corks used for still wine
http://thebacklabel.com/the-champagne-cork/?utm_source=retention_science_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=thursday_6_22_17#.WU_PPzOZOT8
13 extra-creamy peanut butter beers
You got beer in my peanut butter! You got peanut butter in my beer!
http://draftmag.com/13-peanut-butter-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=9bc6eeb7db-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+22%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-9bc6eeb7db-36686829#slide-1
UNPASTEURIZED BEER IS HAVING A MOMENT: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are many breweries in the U.S. producing unpasteurized beer. But what is it exactly? Here’s everything you need to know before drinking unpasteurized beer.
https://vinepair.com/articles/unpasteurized-beer-explained/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=6166833d28-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+26%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-6166833d28-36686829
The Ongoing Attempt to Kill America’s Greatest Wine Retailers
If the smaller, specialty wine retailers across the country are to survive in this contracting retail environment and the consumer’s ongoing migration to online purchases, they must be able to offer their uniquely curated inventory to the smaller but significant cadre of wine lovers looking online for something unique, rare and authentic.
Yet the forces of regulatory inertia, lawmakers’ slavish devotion to the deep pockets of wine wholesalers who oppose retailer wine shipping, and a reactionary fear of change by most small retailers all stand in the way of giving America’s traditional specialty wine retailers their chance at survival.
http://nawr.org/the-ongoing-attempt-to-kill-americas-greatest-wine-retailers/
Cheap wine quality sinks to new low
How bad has cheap wine quality become?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/wc-sample-index-cheap-wine-quality-sinks-new-low/
Why you should be wary of going to work with a hangover
If you have ever drunk alcohol, there’s a good chance you’ve also had a hangover.
http://theconversation.com/why-you-should-be-wary-of-going-to-work-with-a-hangover-78139?sa=pg2&sq=wine&sr=1
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7 perfect wine and s’mores pairings
Port, late harvest wines and marshmallows are a match made in heaven
We can wash those s’mores down with something more interesting than milk.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/25/seven-perfect-wine-and-smores-pairings/
A really stupid wine article, annotated
Food & Wine has editors who should have torpedoed the article I’m about to tear apart
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2017/06/a-really-stupid-wine-article-annotated.html
Introduction To Croatian Wines
You’ve most likely already had a wine that originated in Croatia, you just don’t know it!
http://winefolly.com/review/introduction-to-croatian-wines/
WHY THAILAND IS THE WINE DESTINATION YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED
Asked to name the world’s best wine country and you’ll most likely tout the undulating vineyards of Italy, France or California. But Thailand? With its smouldering weather and chalky soil, Thailand is not top of a vinophile’s bucket list. But Tamara Hinson discovers why it should be.
https://www.roughguides.com/special-features/why-thailand-is-the-wine-destination-you-never-knew-existed/
TOP 10 PECULIAR PROSECCO PRODUCTS
The drinks business rounds up 10 of the most peculiar Prosecco-related products that have made the headlines.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/top-10-peculiar-prosecco-products/
Matua Launching Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé with Thermographic Label Technology
The revolutionary label features a snowflake symbol that appears when the bottle is optimally chilled, along with a color-changing Ta Moko symbol which darkens when the wine reaches its ideal temperature.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=186288
Three Glasses of Champagne A Day May Keep Alzheimer’s Away
Because you needed another reason to love the sparkling, party-starting drink
https://www.thedailymeal.com/healthy-eating/three-glasses-champagne-day-may-keep-alzheimers-away
CRAFT FIGHTS BACK AGAINST ‘BIG BEER’ WITH INDEPENDENT SEAL
The new seal, accredited by the BA – which represents small and independent American craft brewers – signals that the brew has been produced by a brewery that is independently owned and “free of influence from other alcohol beverage companies which are not themselves craft brewers”.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/06/craft-fights-back-against-big-beer-with-indie-seal/
The ups and downs of zinfandel’s evolution
Zinfandel has taken a strange and often twisted course in its evolution. Even more so than pinot noir, zinfandel’s route has enough ups and downs to make a sober person tipsy.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyle/food/ph-ac-cn-wine-0614-20170627-story.html
The Band UB40 Is Now Selling Wine … Red Red Wine
Anyone born before the millennium has a connection to the infectious reggae-pop song by the same name.
http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/ub40-is-selling-wine-red-red-wine-8368327
Flavored Whiskies Approach 10 Million Cases In The U.S. Market
New Kinky
Prestige Beverage Group has extended its Kinky Cocktails range with the launch of Sunshine. A new year-round offering, Sunshine features lemon and mandarin orange flavors and joins the brand’s core Red, Blue and Pink entries. Additionally, Kinky Cocktails is bringing back seasonal label Summer, which is infused with natural coconut, lime and pineapple flavors and will be available through August. Both Sunshine and Summer are priced at $6.99 a six-pack. Concurrent with their launch, Prestige has unveiled new packaging for the full Kinky Cocktails lineup, putting increased emphasis on the brand’s flavor profiles and colorful branding.
Color Up Your Summer with Brazilian Wines
These flavorful wines live up to the nation’s celebratory spirit
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/06/27/color-summer-brazilian-wines
How does alcoholaffect weight loss?
Find out if your drinking could be making it harder to achieve your weight loss goals.
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/calories/how-does-alcohol-affect-weight-loss/
Why Add Bubbles To Your Bath!
Bathing in Champagne can improve your chances on your first date, as per leading Millionaire Matchmaking expert Lisa Palmer, who looks after the love lives of the rich and famous.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/add-bubbles-bath/
Greek grapes: What to look out for
Whether trying Greek wines abroad or finding imported wines, explore some of these Greek grape varieties that make these wines great
http://www.decanter.com/learn/greek-grapes-what-to-look-out-for-371665/
Thomas Jefferson and the history of wine in the US
Jefferson, a Renaissance man and America’s first wine expert,
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7104385-181/boyd-on-wine-thomas-jefferson?artslide=0
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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
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Italian Wine Tasting/Education
Thursday Sept 14th 7PM
Let’s take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws, and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you; learn what grapes grow best where and more!
WINE TASTING 101
Tuesday Oct 10th 7PM
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
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COMING SOON!
Foxborough
Milford
Franklin Library Book Club
Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.
The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.
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Kim Simone
Vinitas Wineworks
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June 26, 2017
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
06-26-2017
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Email Award
We were just named a Constant Contact All Star . Thanks to our subscribers for reading and responding to our emails!
Promoting Wines I’ve Never Tasted ~ Yeah, Right
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.
Watch For Our July 4th Newsletter!
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Mike & Mark
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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
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Your Guide to Becoming an Expert on Sparkling Wine
2017 Best Beers in America Results
YOUR FOOD PROBABLY HAS MORE SULFITES THAN YOUR WINE
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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.
https://www.linktv.org/shows/earth-focus/heres-how-big-wine-gets-to-avoid-environmental-rules-in-napa
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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June 26th
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
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.
100% of their grain and hops are grown on family farms in the Northeast.
32-oz. Squealers are available for purchase to-go.
To view current beers on tap:
http://www.craftrootsbrewing.com/on-draft/
Website:
http://www.craftrootsbrewing.com
Food Options:
They cannot serve food at the brewery. However, they do have a Bring Your Own Grub (B.Y.O.G.) policy. Did you make some amazing chili and have leftovers – bring them in with you! Have a favorite pizza in mind – pick it up on the way! Can’t decide what you want just yet – it’s all good.They have binders on hand featuring menus from many great local restaurants.
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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Save The Date!
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
Sign Ups Soon!
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
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Tri-County Adult Education
French Wine Scholar Programs
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
Save The Dates!
Italian Wine Tasting/Education
Thursday Sept 14th 7PM
Let’s take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws, and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you; learn what grapes grow best where and more!
WINE TASTING 101
Tuesday Oct 10th 7PM
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
Sign Ups Soon!
COMING SOON!
Foxborough
Milford
Franklin Library Book Club
Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.
The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.
More Soon!
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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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Kim Simone
Vinitas Wineworks
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June 19, 2017
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
06-19-2017
Franklin Liquors
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
Another Great Education And Tasting Event This Week.
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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
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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.
http://time.com/money/4812581/donald-trump-aluminum-beer-prices/
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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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
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 Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
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Tuesday Oct 10th 7PM
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
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Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
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Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
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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.
http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/nfl-lifts-liquor-ad-ban-putting-pressure-beer/309256/
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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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
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.
100% of their grain and hops are grown on family farms in the Northeast.
32-oz. Squealers are available for purchase to-go.
To view current beers on tap:
http://www.craftrootsbrewing.com/on-draft/
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They cannot serve food at the brewery. However, they do have a Bring Your Own Grub (B.Y.O.G.) policy. Did you make some amazing chili and have leftovers – bring them in with you! Have a favorite pizza in mind – pick it up on the way! Can’t decide what you want just yet – it’s all good.They have binders on hand featuring menus from many great local restaurants.
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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
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Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
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French Wine Scholar Programs
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
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Italian Wine Tasting/Education
Thursday Sept 14th 7PM
Let’s take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws, and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you; learn what grapes grow best where and more!
WINE TASTING 101
Tuesday Oct 10th 7PM
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Exploring French Wine Regions
Thursday Nov 9th 7PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!
Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines
Tuesday Nov 21st 7PM
Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.
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Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.
The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.
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October 22, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-22-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Franklin Wine Club Event
Wines And Ciders Of The Northwest
Held October 20th In Our Wine Room
Read All About It:
Upcoming Event
November 5th
Franklin Wine Club Event
Boston winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
http://www.bostonwinery.net
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234943172/
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Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Cheese can make wine taste better
Why Craft Liquor Is the Next Big Thing
What, Exactly, Is In A Name — On A Wine Label?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
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An Oak Revolution Is Underway In The World Of Wine
The reliance on oak in the wine and spirits industries, and the expanding markets for both, has changed dramatically over the years.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2016/10/14/an-oak-revolution-is-underway-in-the-world-of-wine/#72a2d2c36ca9
A TRUE-CRIME DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CON THAT SHOOK THE WORLD OF WINE
“Sour Grapes,” a documentary débuting at film festivals this month and on Netflix in November,
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-true-crime-documentary-about-the-con-that-shook-the-world-of-wine
Tailgate Like a Pro with 5 Ideal Sandwich-and-Beer Pairings
Pairing beers with meaty sandwiches.
Bottoms up! Research finds women drink more wine
Wine consumption is a growing trend across the United States, and women are the driving force behind it. In fact, women account for 57 percent of wine volume in America, according to a study conducted by Jennifer Pagano, the director of Research for Wine Market Council.
http://www.dailyhelmsman.com/news/bottoms-up-research-finds-women-drink-more-wine/article_4c2e02c0-9149-11e6-824a-977805d4ea2c.html
California wine trends: Is merlot in its death throes?
Eight percent of the wine produced in California in 2013 was merlot, up from four percent in 1993. So why does it look like merlot may be on its way out as a varietal?
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/california-wine-trend-merlot-death-throes/
What, Exactly, Is In A Name — On A Wine Label?
Texas wine producer was buying Napa Valley-grown grapes, making wine in Texas and then labeling the wine with the AVA appellation designation, Napa Valley.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2016/10/13/what-exactly-is-in-a-name-on-a-wine-label/#29a82e65457c
Whatever happened to fitou?
Fitou is the oldest appellation in the Languedoc and has two distinct terroirs: one by the coast, the other in the hilly hinterland around Tuchan. Like other Languedoc reds, it features syrah and grenache with a good slug of carignan, which lends the wine a degree of rusticity and also adds to its individuality; many producers are also increasingly using mourvèdre these days, which gives their fitou a pleasing exotic edge.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/13/fitou-wine-fiona-beckett
Italian town’s drinking fountain dispenses red wine – and it’s free
A fountain to quench the thirst of walkers on the popular pilgrimage route, the Cammino di San Tommaso, has opened in Abruzzo in central Italy.
But this little gem provides hikers not with water – but revitalising wine.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/articles/free-red-wine-drinking-fountain-opens-in-the-hills-of-italy/
New Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has extended its Sofia brand with the launch of Sofia Méthode Champenoise. Featuring a blend of Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Riesling, the new sparkler is made using traditional methods utilized in Champagne, France, where secondary fermentation takes place solely in the bottle. Sofia Méthode Champenoise will be available in limited quantities, retail priced at $23 a bottle. It joins the Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Blancs Mini, Rosé, Red, Riesling, Chardonnay and the non-alcohol Mr. Youree labels in Coppola’s Sofia range.
OUR/VODKA INTRODUCES DIY INFUSION KITS
Our/Oak Infusion is an oak-flavoured botanical blend that turns the vodka into a brown spirit with flavours of “warm toasted oak, sweet vanilla and a hint of smoke” after 8-15 hours of infusion.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/10/ourvodka-introduces-diy-infusion-kits/
BEAM SUNTORY INVESTS IN AT-HOME COCKTAIL TECH
The machine combines spirits with pre-mixed cocktail ingredient capsules to deliver “consistently good cocktails with ease”.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/10/beam-suntory-invests-in-at-home-cocktail-tech/
The Organic Wine Dilemma: What to do?
The US and Europe have different requirements that must be met in order for a wine to be certified as organic. U.S. organic wine standards are considerably more strict, limiting the ability for US winemakers to certify their wines as organic.
http://winefolly.com/update/what-to-do-about-the-organic-wine-dilemma/
Constellation Buys Five of Charles Smith’s Washington Wine Brands for $120 Million
The wine giant expands its premium portfolio with a stable of quirkily labeled wines, including Kung Fu Girl Riesling
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Constellation-Buys-Five-of-Charles-Smith-Wines
The Year’s Most Innovative (And A Must-Have) Wine Accessory
The appliance, which is roughly the size of a bread maker, holds two bottles. Plum’s integrated solid state cooling is actually varietally specific, so if you insert a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon the machine silently chills each bottle to its individually appropriate serving temperature.
https://shop.plum.wine/products/plum?variant=27127742403
How Restaurant Wine Is A Rip-off
There are ways to get better value for money when you order wine at dinner.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/simonconstable/2016/10/17/how-restaurant-wine-is-a-rip-off/#6161a41152bb
Congrats On Your Wedding! What Kind Of Wine Will Go With Your Big Day?
It’s one of the happiest days of your life, and everyone who’s there is there to celebrate you. There are a lot of ways to celebrate, but really, what’s a wedding without wine?
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/10/18/congrats-on-your-wedding-what-kind-of-wine-will-go-with-your-big-day/
JIM MURRAY’S WHISKY BIBLE 2017 WINNERS
Assessing thousands of whiskies across all categories each year, Murray lists detailed tasting notes of each and offers a score. However, the accolade most anticipated each year is that of the World Whisky of the Year.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/10/jim-murrays-whisky-bible-2017-winners/
Introducing the greatest wine glass ever created – this is how to get it
The new Guzzle Buddy turns your entire bottle of wine into a single glass
http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/introducing-greatest-wine-glass-ever-9070481
This Might Be Why You Get Migraines From Wine and Chocolate
Some people unfortunately suffer from migraines, and, even worse, delicious foods like wine, chocolate, and processed meats can trigger the all-consuming headaches.
http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/10/this-might-be-why-wine-and-chocolate-give-you-migraines.html
2016 California Wine Harvest Report
Early, Normal Yield, Exquisite Quality
http://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/10192016
The Best Invention For Wine Lovers
I know it’s rare that us Wine-o’s have any leftovers in the bottle, BUT for those days that you do, this product is fantastic! Introducing the Wine Condom
http://winecondoms.com
The world of beer in New Hampshire
BREW NH is a non-profit organization that promotes New Hampshire via the beer industry. We want to be your beer hub when you think about events, activities, advice and news about NH’s growing beer industry.
https://www.nhbeer.org
3 Tips for Better Cooking with Beer
The fizzy bite of beer makes it a useful ingredient in your cooking. We love bringing it to our favorite dishes in fall and winter, but we keep a few key tips in mind to get the most out of its flavor. Here’s what you need to know for better cooking with beer.
http://www.thekitchn.com/3-tips-for-better-cooking-with-beer-236650
Why Craft Liquor Is the Next Big Thing
The U.S. spirits industry is finally seeing a “craft” movement take hold across bars and retail outlets in a way that could mirror the success craft brewers have had in recent years.
http://fortune.com/2016/10/18/craft-liquor-growing-sales/
5 reasons why Americans drinking more wine than ever
In 2015, the total amount of wine consumed in the United States was 2.83 gallons per resident, which works out to about 14 bottles of wine per year or roughly one glass of wine per week. And that figure has been going up every year since 2008.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/10/wine_press_5_reasons_why_ameri.html
HAND VS. MACHINE HARVEST: BLIND TASTE-TESTED
Machine harvesting is faster and uses less manpower, but there is another benefit to machine harvesting that is more important,
http://vinepair.com/articles/hand-or-machine-harvest/
Illustrated Grape Vine Training Methods
Let’s go over the basics and discuss several common vine training systems that you’re likely to see on your next journey through wine country.
http://winefolly.com/review/grape-vine-training-methods-illustration/
Is it Easier to Become a Lawyer than a Master of Wine?
A former lawyer studying to become a Master of Wine wonders if earning a license to practice law wasn’t an easier feat.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/10/19/lawyer/
RI Wine Direct Shipping Update
RI is one of two remaining states that continues to require consumers to first visit a winery before a direct purchase and shipment (Arkansas being the other, and Arizona is removing this requirement later in 2016). A favorable hearing in the House Corporations Committee took place on March 22nd but, unfortunately, the bill died in committee.
U.S. – Top Seven Scotch Whisky Brands
BUFFALO TRACE DISCOVERS DISTILLERY FROM 1800S
When construction crews went in to shore up the foundation, they discovered the the original 1873 distillery foundation along with fermenters dating back to 1882.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/10/buffalo-trace-discovers-distillery-from-1800s/
Reality check: The skinny on ‘skinny’ alcohol
The perception that these drinks are healthier can lead to over-consumption and while they are typically lower in sugar than regular alcohol (which is how they save you calories), some use sugar substitutes
http://globalnews.ca/news/3007741/reality-check-the-skinny-on-skinny-alcohol/
Five reasons why Provence rosé is like Champagne
There are some important parallels between Provence and Champagne. Let me try to explain.
http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/provence/five-reasons-why-provence-rose-is-like-champagne
The A-to-Zs of Greece and its Wine
From Agiorgitiko to Zeus, winemaking roots go deep in this ancient land. We take you down a list of 26 things worth knowing about Greece, its lands, its food and its wine.
Small motorboat at clear water bay of Loutro town on Crete island, Greece
http://www.winemag.com/2016/10/18/the-a-to-zs-of-greece-wine/
Olive Oil Sommelier Course Debuts in New York
The groundbreaking olive oil sensory assessment program at the International Culinary Center seeks to turn out expert olive oil tasters. Participants of the first level course agreed they’re well on their way.
https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-basics/olive-oil-sommelier-course-debuts-new-york/53193
Science shows cheese can make wine taste better
A new scientific study shows that eating cheese may actually increase how much someone likes the wine they are drinking.
http://phys.org/news/2016-10-science-cheese-wine.html
How to Improve Your Wine Knowledge as a Beginner
There’s a lot of wine information out there, but not a lot of good advice on how to get started and what to learn first.
http://winefolly.com/review/how-to-improve-your-wine-knowledge-as-a-beginner/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=e0076d94d3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-e0076d94d3-62472929&mc_cid=e0076d94d3&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Decoding a Belgian beer menu
From brown ales to tripels, here’s our guide for ordering your Belgian favorites.
http://draftmag.com/decoding-a-belgian-beer-menu/
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November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
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Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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October 15, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-15-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Franklin Wine Club Event
Zonin Italian Wines
Held October 11th In Our Wine Room
Read All About It:
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Mass. liquor license caps targeted for reforms
Styles of Port and Their Pairings
Halloween Candy & Beer Pairings
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Why you should order that hoppy beer
The hops found in beer not only add flavor, but also may lessen the damaging effects of alcohol on the liver, a new study in mice suggests.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-you-should-order-that-hoppy-beer/
Is this the world’s most undrinkable wine?
Pinotage is South Africa’s signature varietal, but it’s also a lightning rod for controversy
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-this-the-worlds-most-undrinkable-wine-2016-10-07
Will SynBio replace the French Wine Industry?
Ava Winery is creating cheap, sustainable and customizable wine without grapes, yeast or fermentation. The company plans to commercialize its first product in the coming months, will they be able to steal customers from the most famous French wine companies?
http://labiotech.eu/ava-winery-synbio-replace-french-wine/
Battle Lines Drawn in Spain’s Wine War
The Rioja DO (appellation) is simply too large, covering 63,137.39 hectares, according to the census of 2013
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/10/battle-lines-drawn-in-spain-s-wine-war
Millennials Putting A Cork In $2 Chuck
Forget the $2 Chuck. A new survey of wine industry leaders has found that millennials are flocking to the higher priced premium wines
Couple toasting with wine
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/millennials-putting-a-cork-in-2-chuck/
Beyond pairings: Cooking with beer
You’ve probably boiled bratwursts in lagers, used a pale ale for beer-can chicken or a porter in your chili, but there’s more to cooking with beer.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/04/beyond-pairings-cooking-with-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fce142363b-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+7%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fce142363b-36686829
Halloween Candy & Beer Pairings
It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it!
https://beerandbrewing.com/EcUoq4GNMGMMIksOK02as/article/halloween-candy-and-beer-pairings?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fce142363b-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+7%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fce142363b-36686829
Is the Hops Shortage Responsible for Boston Beer’s 50% Decline?
Almost 92 million pounds of hops will be produced this year, up 16% from last year and second only to the 94.7 million pounds produced in 2009.
http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/10/08/is-the-hops-shortage-responsible-for-boston-beers.aspx
Fancy a nice chilled bottle of ‘chocolate chip cookie dough beer’ anyone?
New Belgium Brewing has partnered with Ben & Jerry’s to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale a reality, giving new meaning to the notion of finishing the whole pint in one sitting.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2016/10/07/fancy-a-nice-chilled-bottle-of-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-beer-anyone/
Wine Labels Won’t Change
TTB approval process gets simpler, but consumer-facing information will remain the same
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=175510
Fabulous wines from former football stars
Recent phenomenon of top-tier wine projects with former football stars at the helm.
We Have Bledsoe Wines In Stock!
http://thetahoeweekly.com/2016/10/fabulous-wines-former-football-stars/
This scientist/statistician says these gaps in wine score distributions are evidence of taster bias
9 Wine Terms that Everyone (Who Drinks) Should Know
Here are 9 wine words you need to know:
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/9-wine-terms-that-everyone-who-drinks-should-know/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=7de9b748ca-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-7de9b748ca-62472929&mc_cid=7de9b748ca&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Styles of Port and Their Pairings
Most Port has a semi-sweet to notably sweet taste profile and for this reason, Port has a reputation as a popular dessert wine.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/styles-of-port-and-their-pairings/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=7de9b748ca-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-7de9b748ca-62472929&mc_cid=7de9b748ca&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Mergers and Acquisitions from Both Viewpoints Leaders of large wine companies detail reasoning behind current flurry of deals
Wineries are looking to expand their portfolios with wines selling for more than $20 per bottle at retail.
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=175444
Wine n Dine is a meal review app that looks like Instagram
Wine n Dine is an Instagram-style app that lets you follow other users in your area to see which meals they’re eating, and potentially take them up on their recommendation.
Joe Jonas, Gigi Hadid, Devon Windsor
https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/05/wine-n-dine-is-a-meal-review-app-that-looks-like-instagram/
Mass. liquor license caps targeted for reforms
After repeatedly seeing their efforts stifled, supporters of revamping the state’s liquor license approval process say they are not giving up.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20161009/mass-liquor-license-caps-targeted-for-reforms
CROWN ROYAL LAUNCHES VANILLA-FLAVOURED WHISKY
Crown Royal Vanilla (35% abv), which has been infused with Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, is now available nationwide across the US at an RRP of US$24.99.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/10/crown-royal-launches-vanilla-flavoured-whisky/
WineShop.TV Launches First of Its Kind Wine Shopping Channel on Roku
Wine enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of wine country and wine shopping from the comfort of their living room.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/10/10/wineshop-tv-launches-shopping-channel-roku
59 of the Best Pumpkin Beers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
A casual glance at any pumpkin beer-related headline in 2016 will pretty much inexorably lead readers to only one conclusion: The old, grand gourd ain’t what she used to be.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/10/59-of-the-best-pumpkin-beers-blind-tasted-and-rank.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0b43a72b16-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+10%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0b43a72b16-36686829
Siberian wine could be coming to a table near you
Siberia is known for its bitter, snowy winters – hardly the conditions associated with a thriving wine industry.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37493164
The Coolest Wine Labels of Fall 2016
This season’s line-up is an intriguing array of artist-inspired wine labels.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/10/10/the-coolest-wine-labels-of-2016-part-ii/#10c39d70367e
What Grapes Make the Best Wine Blends?
Each grape variety that’s added to a wine blend contributes a special attribute, which combines to create a perfectly well-rounded, rich and smooth tasting wine. Wines from Bordeaux and Champagne are world-renowned for their exceptional wine blends.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/what-grapes-make-the-best-wine-blends/
New Menage a Trois
Trinchero Family Estates is introducing Ménage à Trois Gold, a Chardonnay-focused blend. The new wine ($12), which is composed of Chardonnay, Viognier and Verdelho, brings the Ménage à Trois portfolio to a total of 16 wines, including six blends. The brand grew 9.1% to 2.7 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
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October 20th
Artisanal, Handcrafted Wines And Ciders From The West Coast
Guest Host: Judy Lebel
BestYearEverWine.com
The Wines:
As one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest wineries Torii Mor started with the vision to pursue elegant, Old World style wines in 1993. Jacques Tardy, 5th generation winemaker from Nuits St Georges, has been producing our wines with elegance and balance for nearly 15 years. The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Hanzell is one of California’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers. Established in 1948 with the vision “to produce wines equal to the finest in the world” our Estate sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain AVA. 46 acres of vineyard are planted on a 148 acre estate. Hand tended vineyards, hand harvested and hand sorted grapes, making the way for exceptional wines. In 2012 we introduced our “Sebella” Chardonnay from younger vines and made in a more modern style.
The Ciders:
It is from the 2nd and 3rd generations of apple farmers that Snowdrift Cider was born. This 2 ingredient beverage is hand crafted from a variety of tree-ripened apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Modeled after the dry, English ciders, our Cornice is partially aged in used whisky barrels and our Red is crafted from red-fleshed apples. Both are dry on the palate and offer clean, crisp apple flavors. From the heart of Washington State apple country and available in only 7 states!
About Our Guest Host:
Judy Lebel, CSW, Founder
Judy began her wine career in San Diego, presenting boutique wines to restaurants and hotels, where she brought not only great wines to their tables, but her unique experience working with and learning directly from founders of California wineries.
A move to Ohio spurred her love affair with European wines and she launched several new wine labels. After that, a series of promotions working for Robert Mondavi brought her to Boston via the Northwest. In 2005, the Raymond family brought Judy in to manage their Northeast portfolio.
In 2010, with over twenty years of industry experience behind her, Judy realized the BEST way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people (while still paying the rent!) was to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Best Year Ever Wine Agency was born.
At Best Year Ever, Judy helps wine companies and distributors define and achieve their sales goals while respecting their brand and company image. She is a proud recipient of the title “Certified Specialist of Wine” from the Society of Wine Educators, an education organization whose mission is to advance wine education through professional development and certification.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234598476/
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
Crave Meadery Road Trip
Guest Host: Rachel Humphries
Crave Mead would like to welcome the Franklin Wine Club to our establishment, on the evening of October 22, 2016, for your 50th meeting. We have been open for 16 months and we would like to share with you how it all began and what we see in our future. Our space is about 700 square feet so our tour is easy but filled with information from bees, honey, production, and our final product.
We will be taking reservations for 15 people from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and another 15 people from 6pm – 7pm. There will be a registration fee of $12/person which includes a Crave Mead stemless wine glass with tasting and an 8 oz.jar of our honey. The Meads we will sample are our Dry, Crème Brule, Blackcurrant, Pomegranate Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Pyment, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Orange, Blueberry and Pear. We will serve crackers and cheese as well. The flavors will be available for purchasing at our Meadery at the end of your tasting experience.
We are located at 7 Main Street, Blackstone, MA. Look for the Animal Arts sign, that is where we are located. Our parking is extremely limited, however, there is plenty of parking across the street in the Dunkin Donuts and Park n Shop parking lot. We look forward to having Franklin Wine Club at our Meadery.
430-530 Seating RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619846/
6:00-7:00 Seating RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619946/
November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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October 8, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-08-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
.
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Franklin Wine Club Event
B&G French Wines
Held October 6th In Our Wine Room
Read All About It:
New Plaza Sign
Thank You NHS Print For Our New Sign
Welcome Delux Tux!
Upcoming Events
Thursday October 20th
Artisanal,Handcrafted Wines And Ciders From The West Coast
Guest Host: Judy Lebel
http://www.BestYearEverWine.com
The Wines:
As one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest wineries Torii Mor started with the vision to pursue elegant, Old World style wines in 1993. Jacques Tardy, 5th generation winemaker from Nuits St Georges, has been producing our wines with elegance and balance for nearly 15 years. The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Hanzell is one of California’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers. Established in 1948 with the vision “to produce wines equal to the finest in the world” our Estate sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain AVA. 46 acres of vineyard are planted on a 148 acre estate. Hand tended vineyards, hand harvested and hand sorted grapes, making the way for exceptional wines. In 2012 we introduced our “Sebella” Chardonnay from younger vines and made in a more modern style.
The Ciders:
It is from the 2nd and 3rd generations of apple farmers that Snowdrift Cider was born. This 2 ingredient beverage is hand crafted from a variety of tree-ripened apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Modeled after the dry, English ciders, our Cornice is partially aged in used whisky barrels and our Red is crafted from red-fleshed apples. Both are dry on the palate and offer clean, crisp apple flavors. From the heart of Washington State apple country and available in only 7 states!
About Our Guest Host:
Judy Lebel, CSW, Founder
Judy began her wine career in San Diego, presenting boutique wines to restaurants and hotels, where she brought not only great wines to their tables, but her unique experience working with and learning directly from founders of California wineries.
A move to Ohio spurred her love affair with European wines and she launched several new wine labels. After that, a series of promotions working for Robert Mondavi brought her to Boston via the Northwest. In 2005, the Raymond family brought Judy in to manage their Northeast portfolio.
In 2010, with over twenty years of industry experience behind her, Judy realized the BEST way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people (while still paying the rent!) was to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Best Year Ever Wine Agency was born.
At Best Year Ever, Judy helps wine companies and distributors define and achieve their sales goals while respecting their brand and company image. She is a proud recipient of the title “Certified Specialist of Wine” from the Society of Wine Educators, an education organization whose mission is to advance wine education through professional development and certification.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234598476/
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Meadery Road Trip
Guest Host: Rachel Humphries
Crave Mead would like to welcome the Franklin Wine Club to our establishment, on the evening of October 22, 2016, for your 50th meeting. We have been open for 16 months and we would like to share with you how it all began and what we see in our future. Our space is about 700 square feet so our tour is easy but filled with information from bees, honey, production, and our final product.
We will be taking reservations for 15 people from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and another 15 people from 6pm – 7pm. There will be a registration fee of $12/person which includes a Crave Mead stemless wine glass with tasting and an 8 oz.jar of our honey. The Meads we will sample are our Dry, Crème Brule, Blackcurrant, Pomegranate Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Pyment, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Orange, Blueberry and Pear. We will serve crackers and cheese as well. The flavors will be available for purchasing at our Meadery at the end of your tasting experience.
We are located at 7 Main Street, Blackstone, MA. Look for the Animal Arts sign, that is where we are located. Our parking is extremely limited, however, there is plenty of parking across the street in the Dunkin Donuts and Park n Shop parking lot. We look forward to having Franklin Wine Club at our Meadery.
430-530 Seating RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619846/
6:00-7:00 Seating RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619946/
Happy Columbus Day Weekend
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Spanish ageing explained
What Is A Pumpkin Beer?
How Does Alcohol Work?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
3 German Wine Regions Oenophiles Must Visit This Fall
German wine, which has historically taken a backseat to French, Italian and Spanish pours, is going through a revival of late
http://blog.forbestravelguide.com/3-german-wine-regions-oenophiles-must-visit-this-fall?mc_cid=3e82ceb142&mc_eid=9926f18b2a#cmpid=vmeewes
Petaluma Gap, Ripe for a New AVA?
Will the this region within the Sonoma Coast soon be made an official American Viticultural Area (AVA)?
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/29/petaluma-gap-ripe-for-a-new-ava/
Everything You Know About Wine is Wrong
And why that matters for conservation of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the industry
http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AAWE_WP204.pdf
ELECTRONIC TONGUE INVENTED TO TASTE-TEST WINE
Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed an electronic device they claim can accurately determine the age and quality of a wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/electronic-tongue-invented-to-taste-test-wine/
15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Beer
There are plenty of things you can do with the fermented alcohol aside from drink it.
http://www.glamour.com/story/beer-hacks?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=40ad265138-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+30%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-40ad265138-36686829
A Growing Champagne Trend Is Uncorking More Ways To Celebrate
When trying to demystify wine, one of the most misunderstood challenges for consumers can be the fizzy stuff.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/30/495634854/a-growing-champagne-trend-is-uncorking-more-ways-to-celebrate
Ready For Pumpkin Captain Morgan?
Captain Morgan brand is set to roll out a new Jack-O’Blast Limited Edition Pumpkin Spiced Rum. The new entry targets the shot occasion with a blend of Caribbean rum and seasonal flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and other spices. Jack-O’Blast’s spherical bottle is similar to that of Captain Morgan Cannon Blast, and features orange and green colors. Retailing at $15.99 a 750-ml., the seasonal extension is launching nationwide for a limited time. Captain Morgan’s U.S. volume slipped 0.5% to 6.4 million nine-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
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Our Favorite Coffee-Flavored Beers
Many of us drink coffee throughout the day, until it’s socially acceptable to pour ourselves a beer. But why separate the two?
https://beerandbrewing.com/59zG9DfypOUs0s4yOC2OW8/article/our-favorite-coffee-flavored-beers?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3ce70ba297-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3ce70ba297-36686829
How Does Alcohol Work?
The fascinating mechanisms behind one of the world’s oldest and most popular intoxicants.
http://themuse.ca/2016/09/28/pop-science-how-does-alcohol-work/
Barefoot wine: Why it’s so popular
Barefoot wine will soon be the best-selling brand in the U.S.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/barefoot-wine-popular/#comment-5553
Inside the US private label business
Not only are there two major kinds of private label, there are also several legal and supply chain hurdles to overcome to do it successfully.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-us-private-label-business
SHOULD YOU EVER DECANT CHAMPAGNE?
And more sommeliers than ever are choosing to decant Champagne as they would a still wine, which brings up a few questions: why, when, and how?
http://vinepair.com/articles/should-you-decant-champagne/
In Italy, Pinot Grigio gets a varietal “Super DOC”
The name IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta or Protected Geographical Indication, formerly IGT or Indicazione Georgrafica Tipica) is not enough anymore because it’s a lower level than the DOC. So, the producers wanted to create the new DOC Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie.
http://palatepress.com/2016/10/wine/in-italy-pinot-grigio-gets-a-varietal-doc/
Then and now: 25 years have changed tastes for California wines
Pumpkin beer skeptic finds 8 pumpkin beers worth drinking
A list of winners that should continue to be available through October.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/foodfocus/ct-best-pumpkin-beers-food-1005-20160930-story.html
‘SCREWCAPS ARE NOT THE FUTURE’
Penfolds’ chief winemaker does not believe screwcaps are the future of closures, at least in the higher end of the market, revealing that the company is now investigating glass as the best alternative to cork for some of its bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/10/peter-gago-screw-caps-are-not-the-future/
What Is A Pumpkin Beer?
It’s a craze that’s sweeping the nation, invading our candles, coffee, and beer. Most of us welcome it with open arms each autumn, pairing it with fiery colored trees and tractor rides. Pumpkin has a long history in the United States.
http://thorpedistributing.com/craft-beer/what-is-a-pumpkin-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=435040a2bb-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+4%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-435040a2bb-36686829
Spanish ageing explained
Spain Buyer Catriona Felstead MW de-codes three of the terms you’ll see on Spanish wine labels: Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
http://bbrblog.com/2016/10/03/spanish-ageing-explained-2/
5 HAUNTED WINERIES THAT YOU NEED TO VISIT FOR A SCARE
Here are the stories of five haunted wineries to visit if you’re ever in need of a little scare.
http://vinepair.com/articles/5-haunted-wineries-need-visit-scare/
THE WINES OF CHILE AN INTRODUCTION
Chile is blessed with the ideal geography, geology and climate to produce wines that are both distinctive and outstanding.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-wines-of-chile-an-introduction
Constellation is no longer a wine & spirits company. It’s mostly beer now
New Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is set to launch two new labels—Sidecar Orange Pale Ale and Tropical Torpedo IPA—in January. Featuring orange peel and citrus-heavy hops, Sidecar Orange Pale Ale (5.3% abv) will be offered in six- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles, as well as on draft. Tropical Torpedo IPA (6.7% abv) is made using a proprietary dry-hopping method and will initially be sold in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles, with draft to follow later in the first quarter. Sierra Nevada, based in Chico, California, is ranked as the third-largest craft brewer in the U.S. according to the Brewers Association.
An Insider’s Guide to Gascony
Long ignored by mass tourism, this tranquil region is fast becoming France’s hot new destination
https://www.francetoday.com/travel/travel-features/an-insiders-guide-to-gascony/
5 Wine Shopping Tips For Fall
What does the change of season mean for our choice of wines?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/10/05/5-shopping-tips-for-fall-from-the-wine-aisle/#54957db872b9
Tales of tannat
Tannat lays claims to two stories. First, it is the plummy, spicy grape from Madiran, a red wine appellation from the South West of France, and second, it is the variety on which Uruguay is hanging its hopes.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/tales-of-tannat
Bronco to launch America’s first wine using the innovative Helix total packaging solution
Bronco Wine Company today announced that wines under its Red Truck® brand will feature the innovative Helix packaging, the world’s first cork stopper and glass bottle with easy-to-open and reclose technology.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=175387
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October 11th
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 20th
Artisanal, Handcrafted Wines And Ciders From The West Coast
Guest Host: Judy Lebel
BestYearEverWine.com
The Wines:
As one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest wineries Torii Mor started with the vision to pursue elegant, Old World style wines in 1993. Jacques Tardy, 5th generation winemaker from Nuits St Georges, has been producing our wines with elegance and balance for nearly 15 years. The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Hanzell is one of California’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers. Established in 1948 with the vision “to produce wines equal to the finest in the world” our Estate sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain AVA. 46 acres of vineyard are planted on a 148 acre estate. Hand tended vineyards, hand harvested and hand sorted grapes, making the way for exceptional wines. In 2012 we introduced our “Sebella” Chardonnay from younger vines and made in a more modern style.
The Ciders:
It is from the 2nd and 3rd generations of apple farmers that Snowdrift Cider was born. This 2 ingredient beverage is hand crafted from a variety of tree-ripened apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Modeled after the dry, English ciders, our Cornice is partially aged in used whisky barrels and our Red is crafted from red-fleshed apples. Both are dry on the palate and offer clean, crisp apple flavors. From the heart of Washington State apple country and available in only 7 states!
About Our Guest Host:
Judy Lebel, CSW, Founder
Judy began her wine career in San Diego, presenting boutique wines to restaurants and hotels, where she brought not only great wines to their tables, but her unique experience working with and learning directly from founders of California wineries.
A move to Ohio spurred her love affair with European wines and she launched several new wine labels. After that, a series of promotions working for Robert Mondavi brought her to Boston via the Northwest. In 2005, the Raymond family brought Judy in to manage their Northeast portfolio.
In 2010, with over twenty years of industry experience behind her, Judy realized the BEST way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people (while still paying the rent!) was to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Best Year Ever Wine Agency was born.
At Best Year Ever, Judy helps wine companies and distributors define and achieve their sales goals while respecting their brand and company image. She is a proud recipient of the title “Certified Specialist of Wine” from the Society of Wine Educators, an education organization whose mission is to advance wine education through professional development and certification.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234598476/
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
Crave Meadery Road Trip
Guest Host: Rachel Humphries
Crave Mead would like to welcome the Franklin Wine Club to our establishment, on the evening of October 22, 2016, for your 50th meeting. We have been open for 16 months and we would like to share with you how it all began and what we see in our future. Our space is about 700 square feet so our tour is easy but filled with information from bees, honey, production, and our final product.
We will be taking reservations for 15 people from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and another 15 people from 6pm – 7pm. There will be a registration fee of $12/person which includes a Crave Mead stemless wine glass with tasting and an 8 oz.jar of our honey. The Meads we will sample are our Dry, Crème Brule, Blackcurrant, Pomegranate Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Pyment, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Orange, Blueberry and Pear. We will serve crackers and cheese as well. The flavors will be available for purchasing at our Meadery at the end of your tasting experience.
We are located at 7 Main Street, Blackstone, MA. Look for the Animal Arts sign, that is where we are located. Our parking is extremely limited, however, there is plenty of parking across the street in the Dunkin Donuts and Park n Shop parking lot. We look forward to having Franklin Wine Club at our Meadery.
430-530 Seating RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619846/
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https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619946/
November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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October 1, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-01-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
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Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Tri County Adult Education Class
“Wine Labels Truth And Lies”
Upcoming Events
Oct 11th 7pm
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
Free RSVP Sign Up Here:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
Sign Up Here:
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Curious Story of White Pinot Noir
Every Trick Your Waiter Uses to Rip You Off on Wine
What’s Really in Your Wine?
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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
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5 Common Misconceptions About Italian Wine
There is a lot to learn! After all, Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine—but Italian wine is neither mysterious nor incomprehensible, and most importantly, students should not fear the study of Italian wines.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-common-misconceptions-about-italian-wine/
Lifecycle of a Wine Grapevine
You may have heard the phrase “great wine is made in the vineyard” and it’s true! Great wines come from great grapes. So, let’s take a look at the lifecycle of a grapevine and learn how each season affects that year’s vintage.
http://winefolly.com/review/lifecycle-of-a-wine-grapevine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=730c61ce85-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-730c61ce85-62472929&mc_cid=730c61ce85&mc_eid=d73340fcba
I Just Spilled Red Wine All Over, Now What?
You just spilled red wine on yourself or someone else… now what?
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/i-just-spilled-red-wine-all-over-now-what/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=730c61ce85-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-730c61ce85-62472929&mc_cid=730c61ce85&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Gluten-Free Beers to Try—Whether Or Not You Avoid Gluten
Some of the most interesting beers out there now are entirely gluten-free. Built on flavorful bases of millet, sorghum and more, they rate regardless of dietary dictates
http://www.wsj.com/articles/gluten-free-beers-to-trywhether-or-not-you-avoid-gluten-1474562706?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5d652f5026-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+23%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5d652f5026-36686829
Get Your Pumpkin On: Our Favorite Pumpkin Beers of 2016 (so far)
If you’ve been to the beer store lately, surely you’ve noticed that it’s the time of year where we have pumpkin beer up to our tonsils.
https://beerandbrewing.com/21B4c2wxgIyEaUegCgUGek/article/get-your-pumpkin-on-our-favorite-pumpkin-beers-of-2016-so-far?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5d652f5026-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+23%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5d652f5026-36686829
THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUSHI
Sushi is one of those cuisines many will tell you is hard to pair with wine.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/perfect-wine-pairing-favorite-sushi-infographic/
FIELD TRIPS: SICILIAN AND PROUD
A visit to a winery in Sicily is not only a lesson in terroir, but wine identity.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2016/09/22/field-trips-sicilian-and-proud/
The Specter of Smoke Tainted Wine
Central Coast wildfires cause winemaker worry, but can science be the savior?
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/22/the-specter-of-smoke-tainted-wine/
Spain’s Great Grapes
If there is one native Spanish grape that a typical wine drinker will know, it is Tempranillo, and for most consumers, the story ends there
https://www.guildsomm.com/stay_current/features/b/miquel_hudin/posts/spain-great-grapes
Electric Wine Aerator
Aerating by pouring wine into a traditional decanter bottle requires 30 minutes to 1 hour to achieve the full effect. An electric aerator accelerates aeration through a patented air injection process and dispenses fully aerated wine directly from bottle to glass with the touch of a button.
https://trinketgrab.com/products/electric-wine-aerator?variant=28427398915
How does a wine’s color affect what we think of its flavor?
Our brains learned to make predictions and say, ‘OK, I’ve learned that when I see a ripe red fruit color, it’s probably going to be sweet.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-09-24/how-does-wines-color-affect-what-we-think-its-flavor
A master sommelier told us how much you really need to spend to get a good bottle of wine — and it’s less than you’d think
Take $15 as a good starting point if you want to figure out what wine made from a certain type of grape or from a certain region of the world is supposed to taste like.
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-you-should-spend-on-wine-2016-9
HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP CHAMPAGNE IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
If you’ve got some sparkling wine that’s been in the fridge for more than a month, go ahead and take it out now. We’ll wait.
http://vinepair.com/articles/champagne-refrigerator-time/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f5e1973659-Sep_25_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f5e1973659-38937345
14 of the Best Beers to Try This Oktoberfest
Since 1810, the Germans have been whooping it up each fall—drawing millions of visitors who come to dance, play carnival games, eat, and consume enormous amounts of beer while celebrating the wedding of a long-dead Bavarian prince.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2016/09/25/best-beers-to-try-this-oktoberfest-2016/#33d787234f37
KNOB CREEK TO LOSE 9YO AGE STATEMENT
The age statement is coming off the bottle in the US, Canada and Australia
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/knob-creek-to-lose-age-statement/
What is Malolactic Fermentation?
If you love a buttery, creamy texture in wine you can give credit to a mere bacterium named leuconostoc, an expert at conducting malolactic fermentation
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/09/23/ask-a-winemaker-what-is-malolactic-fermentation/#75ec2abb66ff
What’s Really in Your Wine?
Grapes and yeast, sure. But what about Zyme-O-Clear, Gelaxina or mega purple?
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/whats-really-in-your-wine
HOW TO CORRECTLY PRONOUNCE FRENCH WINE REGIONS
Ever find yourself standing in the middle of a wine shop with zero idea of how to pronounce the words on the bottle? Fear no more!
http://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-correctly-pronounce-french-wine-regions/
Every Trick Your Waiter Uses to Rip You Off on Wine
If someone comes in and they know their wine, then go straight to the bottle they want. But most people don’t know what to do with a list that big, and they want to hear descriptions, and they want to look good in front of their guests, so they will easily get sold.
https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/every-trick-your-waiter-uses-to-rip-you-off-on-wine
Which Wine Apps Actually Help You Choose and Buy the Best Wine?
A new wine app claims to predict whether you’ll like a wine before you taste it. It joins hundreds of others trying to own the market of tech-savvy oenophiles.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-26/the-best-wine-apps-for-choosing-buying-and-remembering-bottles
Ordering wine: 5 strategies to impress
Wine brings people together — but sometimes the people it brings to your table are ones you particularly want to impress, like a business client or your future in-laws.
Waiter or sommelier in a tuxedo holding a bottle of wine (Thinkstock)
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/26/ordering-wine-5-strategies-to-impress/
TIM JAMES: ON WINE SCORING SYSTEMS
Everyone knows that the 100-point system is really a 50-point system – with scores from 50-100.
http://winemag.co.za/tim-james-on-wine-scoring-systems/comment-page-1/
Piedmont Wine Map of Italy
One of the best ways to explore Piedmont (or as they say “peh-ah-MON-tey”), Italy is through its wines.
http://winefolly.com/review/piedmont-wine-map-of-italy/
Chianti bids to join UNESCO world heritage club
Chianti Classico winemakers are bidding to get their region listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, following in the footsteps of Barolo, Champagne, Burgundy and St-Emilion.
http://www.decanter.com/wine/wine-regions/tuscany/chianti-unesco-bid-launched-332153/
KAHLÚA LAUNCHES CHILLI CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
The new offering is said to blend rich chocolate with hot chilli and aims to “spice up everyday celebrations and social hang outs” in time for the winter season.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/kahlua-launches-chilli-chocolate-liqueur/
Tip of the Mitt Shakes Up the Michigan Wine Map
State gains first new AVA in nearly three decades
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/September-2016/Tip-of-the-Mitt-shakes-up-the-Michigan-wine-map/
More than just the Chardonnay at Rombauer
Koerner Rombauer founded the winery in 1982 and still lives on the estate
http://www.winesandvines.com/blog/?p=1&t=0&a=0&d=175098&r=1&n=52
Mauzac: Obscure French grape has notable role in wine history
Mauzac is one of those grapes with an implied question mark in its name. As in: “Mauzac? What’s that?” Obscure though it may be, it’s also one of the most historically significant varieties in wine. Because, without mauzac, we might not have Champagne.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/mauzac-obscure-french-grape-has-notable-role-in-wine-history/article32072002/
Does The Type Of Glass You Choose Affect The Taste Of Champagne?
Most wine professionals will be quite particular over the style of glass they drink from, some will have their favorites and many will advice to what should be and should not be used in order to reveal the full potential of the Champagne
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/type-glass-choose-effect-taste-champagne/
The Curious Story of White Pinot Noir
Will white Pinot Noir ever become a more widely known category? Or just appreciated by curious winemakers and treasure-hunting consumers?
White wine in a glass
We Have some in stock!!
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/27/the-curious-story-of-white-pinot-noir/
How to chill any wine in 7 minutes flat
Don’t you know the seven-minute wine chilling trick?
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-chill-any-wine-in-7-minutes-flat-2016-9
New Truly Spiked Flavor
Boston Beer Co. has extended its Truly Spiked & Sparkling range with a new Sicilian Blood Orange offering. Rolling out nationwide, the 5%-abv entry will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles ($10-$11 each). Sicilian Blood Orange marks the fourth flavor in Truly Spiked & Sparkling’s stable, joining existing Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate expressions. Launched earlier this year, the Truly Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzers tout 100 calories per serving, with Boston Beer positioning the brand as a lighter alternative to wine, beer and cocktails.
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October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
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About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
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November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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September 24, 2016
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09-24-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
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Franklin Wine Club Event
Franklin Liquors Hosted September 20th
Proemio Winery Argentina
Read All About It
http://ow.ly/vZuB304pZXO
Mark Is Now A French Wine Scholar (FWS) Instructor
Will Partner With Vinitas Wineworks, Tri-County And The Wine Scholar Guild
To Teach And Host FWS Classes In Franklin Liquors Wine Room.
https://www.winescholarguild.org/france/top-exam-scorers/mark-c-lenzi-fws.html
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Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is Beer Actually Healthier Than Milk?
Can you judge a wine by its label?
Wine and GMO labeling
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New Apothic
E.&J. Gallo is extending its Apothic wine brand with a new red blend called Inferno. A small-batch, limited release, Inferno is aged in charred, white oak whiskey barrels for 60 days. The 15.9% abv offering is rolling out nationally at around $16 a bottle. Apothic, an Impact “Hot Brand,” has added more than 1 million cases to its total since 2012, advancing 14% to 2.5 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
New Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has debuted a limited edition of The Director’s Cut blend in partnership with media and entertainment company Technicolor. The Director’s Cut 2014 Technicolor is a blend of Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet and Zinfandel sourced primarily from Dry Creek Valley. The limited edition ($30 a bottle) is launching in select on- and off-premise accounts such as Whole Foods, Rustic, and Café Zoetrope, as well as at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. The new release follows the winery’s August launch of The Director’s Great Movies range as an offshoot of the its Director’s Collection series.
Color Of Wine: Why Tint And Light Affect How We Perceive Flavor
To the layman, wine comes in three colors: Red, white, and for the more fancy of us, rosé. However, as revealed by winemaker David Munksgard in a recent segment on Science Friday, subtle differences in a wine’s tint can affect how our brain perceives its flavor, whether we realize it or not.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/color-wine-why-tint-and-light-affect-how-we-perceive-flavor-397784
55 Oktoberfest/Märzen Beers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
Since 1950, the traditional celebration of Munich’s Oktoberfest has been kicked off with a cry from the incumbent mayor of the city: “O’zapft is!” Loose translation, from the Austro-Bavarian dialect: “It’s tapped!”
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/09/55-oktoberfestmarzen-beers-blind-tasted-and-ranked.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2c6a7ba3b9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+14%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2c6a7ba3b9-36686829
Pizza And Wine Pairing
The only thing better than eating pizza is pairing your pizza with wine!
http://vinepair.com/wine-pizza-pairing-app/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5a81d16e81-Sep_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5a81d16e81-38937345
Are Wine Ratings Good for Wine Investment?
Wine ratings were first introduced at the University of California at Davis in 1959 with their 20-Point Scale. Perhaps in a testament to the importance of aligning information to consumer intuition, Parker’s 100 point scale introduced in 1975 was the first real success, even though the useful range appears to be only about twenty points – 80 to 100.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/auctionforecast/2016/09/14/are-wine-ratings-good-for-wine-investment/#460876c42f5d
Move Over, Margaritas: Welcome To Mexico’s Vibrant Wine Valley
While I would never encourage anyone to abandon tequila, I would suggest perhaps considering a new addition to wet your palate: Mexican wines.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinbraswell/2016/09/14/move-over-margaritas-welcome-to-mexicos-vibrant-wine-valley/#1ea6e6674b88
Americans moving in on Piedmont
People went ‘crazy’ when news broke that a US family had bought the historic Vietti winery in Barolo country. Jane Anson visited Piedmont to test the local sentiment and get the inside track on the sale…
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/vietti-sale-americans-piedmont-330786/
The trendy wines of 2016: natural, orange, new wave Aussie, English sparkling, and more
Drinkers are branching out to try Greek, eastern European and Turkish vintages, while premium rosé continues its ascent and North Americans experiment with red blends
http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/2018884/trendy-wines-2016-natural-orange-new-wave-aussie-english
THE PERFECT BEER PAIRING FOR EVERY POTATO CHIP FLAVOR
French Wine Exploration Map
If you drank a new wine each night, it would take 8 years to drink your way through France.
http://winefolly.com/review/french-wine-exploration-map/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=9faa45ede2-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-9faa45ede2-62472929&mc_cid=9faa45ede2&mc_eid=d73340fcba
FORGET FRANCE, DRINK WINE FROM THESE 7 UNEXPECTED COUNTRIES INSTEAD
Just when you thought there were no new wine countries to discover, influences such as climate change, new energy and investments, and changing political conditions are throwing new regions into the mix.
http://vinepair.com/articles/forget-france-drink-wine-from-these-7-unexpected-countries-instead/
Cannabis-Infused Beer Was Just Approved for Sale
No, it won’t get you high. But rest assured, the alcohol still works.
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/cannabis-infused-beer-was-just-approved-for-sale-w440208
American Oktoberfest
If you can’t make it to the real deal, here’s the next best way to celebrate Bavaria’s biggest bash.
http://draftmag.com/sixer-american-oktoberfest/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=dc9922df32-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+16%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-dc9922df32-36686829
IPAS CAN EXPIRE. HERE’S HOW LONG THEY LAST
In short, you have three weeks from the date of production for all the flavors to shine through.
http://vinepair.com/articles/how-fresh-ipa-drink-expire/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=45290e3499-Sep_16_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-45290e3499-38937345
WHAT SAVVY WINE CONSUMERS SHOULD KNOW
Is wine becoming too industrial?
http://www.snooth.com/articles/what-savvy-wine-consumers-should-know/
BREWERIES TO MAKE BEER USING BOSTON RIVER WATER
The breweries involved are Boston Beer Co., Cape Ann Brewing Co., Castle Island Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Idle Hands Craft Ales and Ipswich Ale Brewery, with each receiving their share of the water earlier this week (over 4,000 gallons extracted and filtered using reverse osmosis).
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/breweries-to-make-beer-using-boston-river-water/
The Wild Abundance of Italian Native Grape Varieties
One of the natural delights of drinking Italian wine is that you have over 700 grape varieties to choose from. That’s right, over 700. By contrast, 93% of Napa and Sonoma Valley are planted with only eight varieties
http://uncorkedinitaly.com/blog/2016/09/16/the-wild-abundance-of-italian-native-grape-varieties/?utm_source=Uncorked+in+Italy&utm_campaign=9b9c0e5f1e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_884179c0bd-9b9c0e5f1e-130695701
Guide to Italian Red Wine Grape Varieties
Italian cuisine is known for its bold flavors, and their red wines are no exception.
Wine and GMO labeling
The new U.S. labeling law for food that is made with genetically modified organisms doesn’t seem to have much to do with wine; alcohol is exempt from its provisions.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/wine-gmo-labeling/
Apps Spell Doom For Wine Critics
There are several wine apps in the marketplace that promise to make things easier to pick wines based on points, yet they are still point driven. Load them on your phone, scan the bottle at point of purchase to get a rating, and who needs to take the time to read what a critic has to say about it.
http://www.windsorsquare.ca/archives/2016/apps-spell-doom-for-wine-critics/96382
Can you judge a wine by its label?
We’ve all done it. And don’t try and say you haven’t done it, because you have. Probably many times. I’ve done it on hundreds of occasions – bought a wine because I thought the bottle looked cool.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/wine/can-you-judge-a-wine-by-its-label-20160914-grfte3
The Indigenous Grapes of Croatia: Prč (Parč)
Prč or parč is another indigenous Croatian white wine variety, but one of those that won’t be easy to purchase or just give a taste on its own, even if you’re on the island of Hvar. And that island is prč’s home
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/item/14057-the-indigenous-grapes-of-croatia-prc-parc
Is Beer Actually Healthier Than Milk?
Believe it or not, throughout history, there have been numerous times when beer was considered something of a health drink.
https://munchies.vice.com/en_uk/articles/is-beer-actually-healthier-than-milk
Fall Food and Wine Matching Guide
The days are becoming shorter and there is a discernible chill in the air. Yes, summer is slowly coming to an end, but do not despair.
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/09/18/fall-food-and-wine-matching-guide/
Wine App takes home the top prize at this year’s Space App Camp
Allows users to scan a bottle of wine and displays the best year for that particular wine based on Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3 and meteorological data providing soil, atmosphere and weather information The app also recommends wines cultivated in similar conditions.
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Fine_wine_app_wins_top_prize_at_App_Camp
Are Champagne and Sparkling Wines Trying to Conquer the Same Planet? A Report From Bulles Expo
Worldwide, Champagne is 13 percent of overall sparkling sales, in terms of volume, but 40 percent in terms of value.
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/09/bulles-expo-sparkling-wines/
Whatever Happened To Merlot?
A Wine Intelligence study of almost 4,000 consumers, where Merlot ranked as their most chosen red wine.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2016/09/19/whatever-happened-to-merlot/#3b5889a52f1d
‘MAREMMA IS NOW THE HOME OF VERMENTINO’
Maremma has become the most important area for Vermentino wines in Italy, according to the chief winemaker of one of the region’s biggest producers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/maremma-is-now-the-home-of-vermentino/
Rhinegeist Brewery Expands Distribution To Massachusetts
Rhinegeist will continue its partnership with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance, who already distributes their craft cider brand, Cidergeist, in Massachusetts.
http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/rhinegeist-brewery-expands-distribution-massachusetts/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=944d05430e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+21%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-944d05430e-36686829
How Lamorinda became a wine appellation
An AVA is not an easy thing to establish. Getting one approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a laborious path lined with paperwork and red tape that can take years to complete. In the case of Lamorinda AVA, it took five years.
http://edibleeastbay.com/online-magazine/fall-harvest-2016/east-bay-gets-a-new-wine-appellation/
5 OF THE RAREST VODKAS ON THE PLANET
Some brands, blends, and bottles of vodka are tremendously tough to find for a variety of reasons, challenging the hardiest vodka adventurers to scour the world—or their wallet—for a taste.
FYI We Sold Trump Vodka in 2010 For $33
http://www.drinkmemag.com/5-of-the-rarest-vodkas-on-the-planet/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=59d62bcd3a-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Friday+23rd+September&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-59d62bcd3a-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+19th+September%29&mc_cid=59d62bcd3a&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
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October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Zonin Italian Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
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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September 17, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-17-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
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Franklin Wine Club Event
Franklin Liquors Hosted September 15th
An Italian Night With Claudio
Read All About It
http://ow.ly/jYjr304h0TI
Another Wine Coarse Completed
The California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador Program
Sustainable Viticulture, Winemaking And Communities
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE TEAMS WITH THE DRUNKEST FANS IN THE NFL
What is a Wine Box Ceremony?
5 beer styles that go perfectly with 5 pizza styles
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
More Americans Shifting to More Expensive Liquor
Got a taste for the finer, more expensive things? You’re not alone, says Alexandre Ricard, CEO of Pernod Ricard.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/13700328/1/more-americans-shifting-to-more-expensive-liquor.html
Better TV Viewing Beer Mug
Ever been utterly infuriated that you cannot see the television for a few seconds while drinking a beer from a glass? Well, there’s finally a solution.
http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/09/better-tv-viewing-beer-mug.php
The Most Expensive Wines in the US
Where does the most expensive wine in the United States come from? And who’s making it?
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/09/the-most-expensive-wines-in-the-us
Italy Set To Be Confirmed As Top Wine Producer
Italy is set to confirm its leadership position as the top wine producer in the world based on preliminary data for the 2016 harvest.
http://www.esmmagazine.com/italy-sert-confirmed-top-wine-producer/31989
Anheuser-Busch to Acquire SpikedSeltzer
A final acquisition price was not disclosed, but Boathouse co-founders Nick Shields and Dave Holmes described the deal as a 100 percent equity purchase.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-acquire-spikedseltzer?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fdde4234d2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+9%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fdde4234d2-36686829
5 beer styles that go perfectly with 5 pizza styles
Here in the 21st century, we subscribe to favor, nuance and variety of choice. Ice-cold light lager with greasy pizza is no longer adequate.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/foodfocus/ct-pizza-beer-styles-food-0914-20160908-story.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fdde4234d2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+9%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fdde4234d2-36686829
SMELLING LOTS OF WINE MAKES YOUR BRAIN ALZHEIMER’S RESISTANT
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas found in a preliminary study that master sommeliers — people who arguably rely on their sense of smell more than anyone else — are less likely to get Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s than people who don’t soak in delicious smells for a living.
http://vinepair.com/booze-news/sommelier-brain/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c0479a1a9-Sep_9_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c0479a1a9-38937345
THE AMOUNT OF CRAFT BEER PRODUCED (2015)
5 Important Factors In Producing Good Champagne
Champagne is a wonderful thing to study, from enjoying tasting the many varied labels and varieties to looking in to how it is made and the people behind producing some of the world’s finest labels.
http://www.glassofbubbly.com/5-important-factors-producing-good-champagne/
Wine appreciation is a matter of personal taste (and smell and touch)
It’s impossible to understand what something tastes like, or may be compared to, unless you have an original point of sensory reference.
http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/winetasting-is-a-matter-of-personal-senses-20160901-gr6wz1
A HISTORY OF WINE IN NEW ZEALAND
Fifty years ago, the Land of the Long White Cloud did not enjoy its current image for the production of high-quality, low-yielding wines, for export around the world.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/a-history-of-wine-in-new-zealand
Phelps’ flagship Insignia turns 40
When Joseph Phelps Vineyards released its first vintage of what would become its flagship wine, Insignia, California’s first proprietary red wine blend sold for $12 a bottle.
http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/phelps-flagship-insignia-turns/article_621ef6d3-cee7-5d90-b73b-658e7d525b05.html
Know Your Wine: A Guide to Bottle Sizes
Bottles of all formats – from 350 millilitre half bottles to 18 litre Melchiors
http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/videos/2016/09/know-your-wine-guide-to-bottle-sizes.html
Mobile Ready Wine Labels
Here are the top 3 reasons why wineries must make sure that their wines are ready for mobile:
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/iq-dio-interactive-labels.html#whatsnew
New Wine App Offers Innovation, Ease of Use for Wine Tasting, Touring
Spirit of 21 is a fun, interactive social wine application that helps consumers “taste and remember” every wine they try either at a winery or at home. Using a few simple screens to record aroma, taste and how much they liked a wine, Spirit of 21 dials up an easy-to-use format.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13663740.htm
A wine philosopher on why “not every wine is worth our attention”
Being a fine wine critic is no different from being a fine art critic. To be good at judging wine you need plenty of experience, to be free from prejudice, to know what to expect from each category of wine, and to be skilled at identifying the various flavors.
http://qz.com/778646/a-wine-philosopher-on-how-you-can-tell-a-truly-fine-wine-from-an-average-vintage/
What is a Wine Box Ceremony?
A wine box ceremony is a wedding ritual in which, during the proceedings of the wedding ceremony, a bottle of wine is enclosed into a box.
http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2016/09/wine-box-ceremony.html
Six health benefits of white wine
What are the main health benefits of white wine?
http://blog.uvinum.co.uk/six-health-benefits-white-wine-2425581?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Uvinum%2FEN+%28Uvinum%27s+blog%29
RANKED: THE TEAMS WITH THE DRUNKEST FANS IN THE NFL
10 video game beers
Level up your next beer tasting with these brews inspired by pixels and power-ups—no cheat codes required.
http://draftmag.com/10-video-game-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ca01e4a719-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+12%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ca01e4a719-36686829
IS IT LEGAL OR ILLEGAL TO BRING YOUR OWN MINI BOTTLES OF LIQUOR ON A PLANE?
“no person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage to him.”
http://vinepair.com/articles/legal-bring-alcohol-airplane/
Aglianico: The Worlds Oldest Cultivated Grape is Italy’s Unknown Wine Treasure
Among Italy’s most remarkable wine offerings is a little known grape called Aglianico (pronounced ah-l’yee-an-nee-koh).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-v-micallef/aglianico-the-worlds-olde_b_11920668.html
Wine facts that may leave you more confused
People say wine is complicated. I always disagree – but sometimes I lose the argument. Here are some confusing facts about wine that illustrate the fact.
http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article100028432.html
House Wine: What Is It, Exactly?
Is house wine actually bad, bulk wine?
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/what-is-house-wine
The ancient underground shells flavoring France’s Champagne
In caves deep underground in France’s Champagne region lie thousands of shells that are 45 million years old, a site researchers describe as “rare and exceptional” — and which may have influenced the flavor of the local bubbly.
http://www.thelocal.fr/20160913/ancient-shells-that-flavour-champagne
Wine Vintages and Why They Matter (Sometimes)
A wine vintage is the year in which the grapes were harvested. A wine’s vintage can greatly affect the taste and quality, primarily because of the weather that affects the vines throughout the growing season.
http://winefolly.com/review/wine-vintages-and-why-they-matter/
Is There a Likelihood of Confusion Between The Beachhouse and Beach House Winery?
The Board noted that Applicant’s and Registrant’s goods are identical (i.e., both wine) and thus the Board presumed that the channels of trade and classes of purchasers are the same
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/09/13/likelihood-confusion-beachhouse-beach-house-winery/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=86d039c581-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-86d039c581-148359429
Wine Cynic Tells All
The vast majority of wine sold in our country is complete and utter garbage. Let me clarify how, by vast majority, I mean the bulk of volume, not labels. The huge factory labels sell incredible quantities of schlock, more than offsetting the many great smaller wineries.
http://www.oregonwinepress.com/wine-cynic-tells-all
JOHNNIE WALKER RED RYE LEADS NEW SERIES
Diageo-owned blended Scotch Johnnie Walker has launched the first expression in its experimental Blenders’ Batch series, Johnnie Walker Red Rye.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/johnnie-walker-red-rye-leads-new-series/
Here’s What Happens When You Order Wine by the Spoon at the Trump Hotel
They are tiny—almost resembling the soup spoons you find in Chinese restaurants—but heavy.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/09/13/heres-what-happens-when-you-order-wine-by-the-spoon-at-the-trump-hotel/
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Beer Sale Items
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Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 415 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
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September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Zonin Italian Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
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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September 10, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-10-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
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Are You Ready For Some Football
AND
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Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Big Guys In Wine
JIM BEAM LAUNCHES ITS OWN APPLE WATCH
9 WINE CRAFTS YOU SHOULD MAKE FOR A TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
BULK WINE NOW 38% OF GLOBAL WINE EXPORTS
The growing bulk wine category now accounts for 38.6% of global wine exports, with 39.49 million hectoliters exported around the world last year.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/bulk-wine-now-38-of-global-wine-exports/
What ARE the 100 grapes of Lodi CA?
Did you know there are over 100 varieties of European wine grapes (Vitis vinifera) grown in the Lodi Viticultural Area.?
http://www.lodiwine.com/blog/The-100-grapes-of-Lodi
9 WINE CRAFTS YOU SHOULD MAKE FOR A TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN
Pick a project you like and spend the month of September putting together supplies.
http://vinepair.com/articles/9-halloween-wine-crafts/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=61cd64e743-Sep_2_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-61cd64e743-38937345
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Introduces Sleek New Look
Robert Mondavi Private Selection is set to introduce a bold new packaging look, paying homage to founding winemaker Robert Mondavi’s legacy of making quality, expressive wine sourced from California’s best coastal vineyards.
http://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=173962
7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine
From the crutch of Cabernet to the perils of penny-pinching, here’s what not to do when ordering wine.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/common-mistakes-ordering-wine
New App Makes Wine More Welcoming
A new wine pronunciation app out this month didn’t start anywhere close to a computer. Its local developer, self-described “language junkie” Robert Aiudi, was three-fourths of the way into a glass of red wine at a bar, and had just encountered the kind of problem set he enjoys tackling.
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/nothing_to_wine_about/
WINE TRAINER LAUNCHES CHILEAN WINE DOCUMENTARY
A documentary exploring Chilean Wine, which was filmed in December last year, on Wine Training’s dedicated Youtube channel.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/wine-trainer-launches-chilean-wine-documentary/
Canned Wine Sales
Wine Advocate set to release sake ratings
Big news for the sake industry: on Wednesday, the Wine Advocate will release 78 ratings of sakes on the 100-point scale.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2016/08/wine-advocate-set-to-release-sake.html
Understanding German Wine
There are two countries that instill fear in the hearts and minds of MS students; countries that can inspire panic in even the most confident candidate: Italy and Germany.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/understanding-german-wine/
Is Nebbiolo the new Pinot Grigio?
Two controversial proposals for new Italian appellation rules
Piemonte Nebbiolo DOC
delle Venezie DOC
https://dobianchi.com/2016/08/30/pinot-grigio-doc-appellation-igt/
Beyond Lambrusco: Inside the Elusive World of Sparkling Red Wines
Welcome to the bona fide, if sometime elusive, world of pigmented and fizzy wines.
http://www.eater.com/wine/2016/8/30/12694650/lambrusco-best-sparkling-wine
How to squeeze more than 100 grape varieties into one bottle of Barossa rose
It is made from an astounding 108 different grape varieties, grown in the Barossa Valley and mashed together into an extraordinary rose blend that defies all winemaking conventions.
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/how-to-squeeze-more-than-100-grape-varieties-into-one-bottle-of-barossa-rose/news-story/4a442705107c9cb9c7e9cd9aeb97a750
Glutathione May Help Preserve Wine Aroma
Fresno State Grape Day highlights new research by university winemaker on preserving delicate aromas of white varietals
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=174016
Hess Collection Expands At The High End
Napa-based Hess Family Wine Estates is expanding at the luxury tier with three upscale launches under its Hess Collection umbrella. The wines will include a Napa Valley red blend called Lion Tamer ($40) and a Napa Valley Chardonnay called The Lioness ($60). Hess is also relaunching its prestige wine The Lion with a Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon ($175), marking the first vintage of The Lion since 2008. Both Lion Tamer and The Lion are rolling out now, while The Lioness will debut next April.
Named to reflect the “tannin-taming” quality of the Malbec used in its blend, Lion Tamer is intended to boost Hess’s exposure to the luxury red blend segment. “We believe Lion Tamer brings a new dimension to the Hess Collection,” says Nicole Carter, CMO and director of winemaking at Hess Family Wine Estates, noting that the lion has been the emblem of the Hess family for nine generations. “Hess is one of the larger growers of Malbec in Napa Valley, and the timing is right to highlight the variety and extend further into red blends. The label is a dramatic departure from our traditional Hess look and feel—intentionally. We want to attract new consumers to the brand.” Lion Tamer’s initial vintage, 2014, totaled just under 3,000 cases.
The Lioness is also a departure for Hess, in that it’s a fuller style of Chardonnay from a company known for more aromatic, less oaky expressions of the varietal. For The Lion, meanwhile, Hess partnered with winemaker Celia Welch. The icon wine was taken out of production after 2008 so that Hess could redevelop its Mount Veeder estate vineyards to maximize quality, and is now returning with a 2013 vintage. The winery expects to produce about 500-1,000 cases each of The Lion and The Lioness annually, seeking to create a luxury halo for the Hess Collection.
Wine Box Top Pour
New-patented technology that enables boxed wine to be poured from the top of the bag. A bottom plate inside the box is attached to a spring wire that pushes the wine towards the faucet at the top, and is easily inserted into any ordinary bag-in-box wine during the packaging process; so no need to change your current inner bag and box supplier.
50 States of Wine
Every state grows grapes and makes wine. Discover the wine specialty of your home state.
http://winefolly.com/update/50-states-of-wine-infographic/
Another War in Stags Leap
Now, the wineries’ twenty-first century owners, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (Stag’s Leap) and Treasury Wine Estates (Stags’ Leap) are again battling over a name in an Oakland Federal District Court.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/09/06/another-war-stags-leap
Delving into the history of Beaujolais wine
Beaujolais is in the southernmost district of Burgundy, and is responsible for almost half the wines produced in the region.
http://www.inforum.com/variety/4109190-delving-history-beaujolais-wine
U.S. Wine Market’s Leading Super-Premium Players In Growth Mode
Gallo survey: French consumers more open to foreign wines than was thought
Although 36% of respondents in the survey did claim that they only drank French wine, 83% admitted that they have tried wines from around the world.
http://www.vitisphere.com/news-83229-Gallo-survey-French-consumers-more-open-to-foreign-wines-than-was-thought.html
New Baileys Fall Flavor
Diageo is extending its Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur range with the fall seasonal release of Baileys Pumpkin Spice. The new offering combines the Original Irish Cream expression with the flavors of cinnamon and baking spices, maple, brown sugar, vanilla and coffee, the company says. Baileys Pumpkin Spice is available nationwide through November for about $25 a 750-ml. The brand’s portfolio also includes the Original Irish Cream, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Cinnamon, Chocolate Cherry and Espresso Crème. Baileys declined 3% to 1.2 million cases in the U.S. last year, putting the brand below its 2005 volume, according to Impact Databank.
US SURGEON GENERAL URGED NOT TO PENALISE RESPONSIBLE DRINKERS
Key US drinks trade associations have united to express their concern about an upcoming report on alcohol misuse that targets responsible consumers rather than problem drinkers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/us-surgeon-general-urged-not-to-penalise-responsible-drinkers/
JIM BEAM LAUNCHES ITS OWN APPLE WATCH
And Jim Beam’s Apple Watch may not tell the time or organize your life, but it will let you put a 1.5 ounce shot glass on your wrist
http://www.cityam.com/249020/jim-beam-trolls-iphone-7-launch-its-very-own-apple-watch
Where To Buy:
https://store.jimbeam.com/wear_it_proud/jim_beam_apple_watch.html
DIY Palate Training Wine Tasting
This wine tasting is designed to help improve your palate by exercising your ability to identify primary tastes.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/diy-palate-training-wine-tasting/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=891e6f6016-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-891e6f6016-62472929&mc_cid=891e6f6016&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Wine is Good for Your Brain, According to Science
According to a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, master sommeliers—or wine experts—have acute senses of smell, along with larger, thicker parts of the brain.
http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/news/a48429/wine-brain/
Why cabernet sauvignon is the big kahuna of wine grapes
It is the complete package. Full-bodied and expressive, this is the wine that brings it all home
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-carbernet-sauvignon-wine-food-0909-20160907-column.html
Bag that booze: Crown Royal, Texas Crown Club battle over crown logo, cloth bag back in court
A Houston company that sells whiskey bottled and sold in a cloth bag is locked in a legal battle with a liquor giant over the packaging and marketing of booze.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Bag-that-booze-Battle-over-liquor-trademark-back-9207304.php
There is now a sixth taste – and it explains why we love carbs
Complex carbohydrates such as starch are made of chains of sugar molecules and are an important source of energy in our diets. However, food scientists have tended to ignore the idea that we might be able to specifically taste them,
I wonder how this will translate to wine?
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2104244-there-is-now-a-sixth-taste-and-it-explains-why-we-love-carbs/
Best Sauvignon Blanc regions in the world
When the wine’s appellation is listed as California, buyers have no real information about where the grapes were grown, and wine lovers know that the region listed on the label gives a clue about the style of wine inside. With sauvignon blanc, that’s truer than with most grapes.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/6036303-181/berger-best-sauvignon-blanc-regions
The Big Guys In Wine
We always talk about 80-90% of all wines you see on store shelves
Being big companies. This is how big!
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September 15th
An Italian Night And Claudio
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
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September 7, 2016
New England Patriots Wine Pairing
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Are You Ready For Some Football
AND
Wine???
You Have Seen Us Do:
Yoga And Wine
Cupcakes And Wine
Pie And Wine
Girl Scout Cookies And Wine
You Have Also Seen MANY Food And Wine Pairings On The Internet Right?
Lets Take Wine Pairing To The Next Level….
The Football Level…
The NE Patriots Level!!!
What Wine Works With Patriots Players And More
Bill Belichick
Pair With Merlot
WHY
You know its there and like most people don’t want to admit its good!
Also the best wines in world are Merlot Based.
Tom Brady AND Gisele
Can’t mention Tom and not Gisele
Tom Pair With Barolo
WHY
King of Wines And King QB
Enough Said!
Gisele Pair With Sangria
WHY
After seeing her in the Rio Olympics it’s all about the party!
P.S.
Tom You can stop in any time to show Gisele where you bought wine as a rookie.
We wont check your ID this time!
Jimmy Garoppolo
Pair With A Red Blend
WHY
You like the look but what the heck is inside!
Rob Gronkowski
Pair With A Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY
A heavy tannic Cab pairs well with a Gronk TD spike!
Danny Amendola
Pair With Pinot Noir
WHY
Thin-skinned and never know if it will last!
LeGarrette Blount
Pair With Chianti
WHY
Italian strength and for some reason makes you think earthy!
Julian Edelman
Pair With Chardonnay
WHY
Like his beard you never know full body or not.
Like his personality not sure nutty or not
Barkevious Mingo
Pair With Australian Shiraz
WHY
Keep think of that Seinfeld line:
“The Dingo ate your baby”
Matthew Slater
Pair With Red Bordeaux
WHY
Leader and pro pick year to year!
Stephen Gostkowski
Pair With ANY Big Brand Wine
WHY
Every one knows about and just consistent every year
Others
Patriot Minutemen
Pair With Virginia Wines
WHY
Thomas Jefferson at Monticello
Pat Patriot
Pair With Moscato
WHY
Sweet and crowd pleaser!
Scott Zolak
Pair With Sparkling Wine
WHY
Not Champagne…
ANY other bubbly to get you excited about wine as Zo gets us about the Pats!
Hey Zo…..
You better partner with Tom soon on a wine.
If Drew can charge $125 a bottle Tom will get $300!
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Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
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AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
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MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
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
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
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September 3, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-03-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Wine Club Event
Tuesday September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
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Sales, Featured Items And More!
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Have A Safe And Happy Labor Day!
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
ITALIAN PRISONERS WINE
A guide to vermouth
WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
ApresVin turns wine byproducts into awesome products
Leftover wine-grape seeds become healthy, eco-friendly oils, flours, soaps and more. The skins are turned into compost.
http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/aprsvin-turns-byproducts-into-awesome-products/
Beerology store set to open in Northampton MA
Beerology is mainly a beer, wine, and cider making supply store, but in reality will be much more than a place to get your hops, hoses and brew pots.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/beer_nut_beerology_to_open_in.html
New app, Brew Guru, is your mobile path to craft beer
The American Homebrewers Association has released Brew Guru, a new mobile app that locates nearby breweries, pubs, and homebrew supply stores, and delivers information, homebrew recipes, and money-saving deals to users.
http://growlermag.com/new-app-brew-guru-is-your-mobile-path-to-craft-beer/
French wine production to fall 10% this year after fierce spring weather
France to fill fewer bottles than Italy – again – after freeze hit vineyards in Beaujolais, Bourgogne, Champagne and Charentes
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/26/french-wine-production-to-fall-10-this-year-after-fierce-spring-weather
WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?
So why do wineries use it? And why are they so freaked out about us finding out?
http://vinepair.com/articles/what-is-mega-purple-and-what-is-it-doing-in-my-wine/
California’s Grand Cru Chardonnays
In California, winemakers also have identified their top sites for Chardonnay—vineyards that make wonderful, distinctive and sometimes ageworthy wines year after year. But unlike Burgundy, these prized plots are scattered along more than 300 miles, from northern Sonoma County to Santa Barbara
http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/17/californias-grand-cru-chardonnays/
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PILSNER AND LAGER?
They get a bit weird because pilsner is a kind of lager. Great. So what actually differentiates the two?
http://vinepair.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-pilsner-and-lager/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=67811518ec-Aug_26_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-67811518ec-38937345
Are You Using an Ice Bucket All Wrong?
Many of you are still wasting your time using ice buckets the wrong way.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/are-you-using-ice-bucket-all-wrong
Natural Wines and No Pretense in a North Shore Paradise
Interesting story about Gloucester Ma Restaurant Short & Main,
http://boston.eater.com/2016/8/25/12649686/market-lobster-cove-howie-correa-wine
The Percentage of Americans who drink any alcohol edges up
How Wine Barrels Affect The Taste of Wine
A detailed peek into why wine barrels are such an integral part of modern winemaking. Learn about the different kinds of barrels that are used and how they affect wine.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-wine-barrels-affect-the-taste-of-wine/
Germany’s organic vineyards hit by climate change
Going organic can make vineyards more resilient to climate change. But this summer, warm, wet weather in Germany has brought an infection farmers say they cannot effectively fight without synthetic chemicals.
http://www.dw.com/en/germanys-organic-vineyards-hit-by-climate-change/a-19502118
Here’s the latest state-by-state on what you can buy what you can buy in a grocery store.
Most Helpful TTB Website Pages
TTB’s website at http://www.ttb.gov can be pretty helpful
http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/most-helpful-ttb-website-pages
The Fascinating Science Behind Taste And Flavour
Turns out we’ve all been using ‘taste’ and ‘flavour’ wrong. Mind = blown.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/08/24/the-fascinating-science-behind-taste-and-flavour/
A guide to vermouth
Long taken for granted as a component of classic cocktails like the martini and negroni, vermouth is about to get the attention it deserves.
http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/a-guide-to-vermouth
An Italo-American Solution to the Dilemma of Nebbiolo in Piedmont
The Nebbiolo grape doesn’t lack for exposure. It accounts for a mere 10% of grapes known to grow in Piedmont. So it gets its share of attention. And will continue to be in the spotlight, for many reasons.
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2016/08/an-italo-american-solution-to-dilemma.html
Cool Wine Openers
MLB And More!!
http://wineovation.com
Breweries Make Anti-Trump Beers
It’s like having a protest drink.
http://www.alternet.org/food/ill-drink-breweries-make-anti-trump-beers
THE FIVE FAMOUS FIRST GROWTHS OF BORDEAUX COMPARED
The five famous first growths, from their origins and output to price and popularity.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/five-famous-first-growths-bordeaux-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38f3b8efbe-Aug_28_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38f3b8efbe-38937345
US SPENDS $1M RESEARCHING DRINKING HABITS OF LESBIANS
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spent nearly US$1 million of taxpayers’ money on researching the drinking habits of lesbian couples to determine what causes them to drink.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/us-spends-1m-researching-drinking-habits-of-lesbians/
COPPOLA SUES WINEMAKER OVER RIP-OFF LABEL
Francis Ford Coppola is suing an Oregon-based wine producer claiming that its Copa Di Vino “Winemaker’s Cut” infringes upon the trademark for his own “Director’s Cut” wine, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/coppola-sues-winemaker-over-rip-off-label/
THESE ITALIAN PRISONERS AREN’T MAKING YOUR TYPICAL ‘PRISON WINE’
18 miles off the coast, on the island of Gorgona, the last prison island in Italy.
http://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/these-italian-prisoners-arent-making-your-typical-prison-wine/
Guide to Muscadine Wine
Muscadine is a species of grape called Vitis rotundifolia which is native to the Southeastern United States.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-muscadine-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=30a1a0d395-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-30a1a0d395-62472929&mc_cid=30a1a0d395&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Gin And Juice Campaign
Diageo has partnered with entertainer Snoop Dog to market its Tanqueray gin brand in a new cocktail-focused strategy. Tanqueray’s “Gin & Juice” campaign, referencing Snoop’s 1993 song, will feature cocktail recipes, incorporation of the brand into the entertainer’s shows, special events and exclusive brand content. The Tanqueray lineup includes Tanqueray Gin, No. Ten Gin, Rangpur Gin and Sterling Vodka. In Diageo’s fiscal year ended in June, Tanqueray’s net sales grew 7% in the U.S. market.
Limited JD
Brown-Forman is launching a limited-edition Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey. Featuring the same grain bill as Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7—80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye—the new release is mellowed through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal and aged in new American oak barrels. The Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey (50% abv) will retail at $100 a 1-liter bottle. Jack Daniel’s core label crossed 5 million nine-liter cases in the U.S. last year on 3.5% growth, according to Impact Databank.
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September 15th
An Italian Night And Claudio
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
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http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
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http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
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August 27, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-27-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Wine Club Event
Sept 15th Thursday
An Italian Night With Ciro And Claudio
Our Friend Ciro Will Bring Claudio For An Italian Event.
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world
How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine
Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
You Think You Know Malbec Wine. You Are Wrong
A new wave of subtle, structured wines out of Argentina are poised to change the way the world sees the famous fruit bomb grape.
Italian Winemakers Look Toward the Past
Some of the most adventurous winemakers in Italy are looking backward rather than forward—to the ways wine was made hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Read on for some lingo you need to know.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italian-winemakers-look-toward-past
The Most Famous Champagne You Probably Never Heard Of
Founded 150 years ago, Champagne Ayala is one of the oldest bubbly producers in the world and one of the most important in the history of champagne.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/08/19/the-most-famous-champagne-you-probably-never-heard-of/#49a84af67ac6
10 things to know about sparkling wines outside France’s Champagne region
Here are 10 things to know about some of the other more prominent sparkling wine producing regions:
https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/08/18/10-things-to-know-about-sparkling-wines-outside-frances-champagne-region/
A sommelier reveals 9 incredible US wine regions that aren’t Napa
While most people turn to France and Italy when they think of incredible wine regions, there are plenty right here in the US.
http://www.businessinsider.com/underrated-us-wine-regions-2016-8/#texas-hill-country-texas-1
EIGHT IRRITATING HABITS OF PEOPLE IN THE WINE TRADE
The wine trade is largely made up of wine lovers happy to be working in an industry where they can indulge in their personal love of wine, but it also breeds some irritating habits.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/irritating-habits-of-people-in-the-wine-trade/
How To Never See Wine The Same Way Again: See It As A Blind Person Would
How is blindness an advantage when it comes to tasting wine?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/08/18/how-to-never-see-wine-the-same-way-again-see-it-as-a-blind-person-would/#253b9b343522
How to say wine words correctly — and avoid a little embarrassment
Some fairly common wine words can be tricky to say, too.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-how-to-say-wine-words-food-0819-20160816-column.html
Traditions matter to young wine buyers
Now more than ever, it’s how you are selling wine to your tables in a restaurant rather than rattling off a series of tasting notes and leaving it at that. As our knowledge increases about where our food comes from and how it’s grown, I see many millennials looking at their wine the same way. Tradition and heritage do matter.
http://www.straight.com/food/757171/traditions-matter-young-wine-buyers
Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?
Let’s start with the essential characteristics that sommeliers look for in a wine: the nose, taste and the finish. The three areas to look for in wealth management are brand, services and value.
http://wealthmanagement.com/business-planning/why-do-people-buy-second-label-wines
Italian Wine Exploration Map
To put it into perspective, if you tasted a new Italian wine each week, it would take you 20 years to taste your way through Italy.
http://winefolly.com/review/italian-wine-exploration-map/
In Slovakia, a Wine Region Waiting for the Spotlight
Slovak Tokaj is one of the smallest wine regions in the world, according to local tourism organizations and wine producers, with only 2,241 acres.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/travel/wine-slovakia-slovak-tokaj.html?_r=0
How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine
So much of our understanding of flavor in wine comes from a focus on grapes, but there is another major ingredient involved in winemaking that greatly affects the flavor. Yeast.
http://winefolly.com/update/how-yeast-affects-the-taste-of-wine/
New Coppola Line
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has unveiled its Director’s Great Movies range, a limited edition lineup featuring classic film-themed labels. An offshoot of the winery’s Director’s Collection, the Director’s Great Movies series comprises three entries, including Jaws, a 2015 Chardonnay; King Kong, a 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon; and The Wizard Of Oz, a 2014 Merlot. Each expression features a movie poster-style label created by artist Laurent Durieux and retails at around $21-$24 a 750-ml.
TOP 10 WAYS TO WIND UP A WINE LOVER
From waiters overfilling your wine glass to restaurant mark-ups and poor pronunciation, we round-up the most irritating habits guaranteed to tick-off a wine lover.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/top-10-ways-to-wind-up-a-wine-lover/
Italy’s Next Wine Frontier
Friuli, on the border of Austria and Slovenia, has become one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions thanks to its complex, aromatic whites.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italys-next-wine-frontier
WHY IS CHAMPAGNE SO EXPENSIVE?
Many reasons. Let us explain why Champagne is so damn expensive.
http://vinepair.com/articles/why-is-champagne-so-expensive/
These 5 big beer companies have a global monopoly stranglehold
How the Color of Your Wine Matters, According to One Napa Winery
We see before we sniff or taste, so color sometimes colors our perception of certain types of beverages
http://www.forbes.com/sites/koim/2016/08/23/why-the-color-of-your-wine-matters/#b9b4e4777c0e
Discount wine chain in CT sues state over minimum liquor prices
In an eight-page anti-trust lawsuit filed in federal court in Connecticut, Total Wine & More of Bethesda, Md., argued that the retail prices on some products are 24 percent higher in Connecticut than in surrounding states
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Discount-wine-chain-sues-state-over-minimum-9180361.php
How the wine label became an art form
With the wine industry estimated to be worth US$303 billion annually, winemakers have been raising their game in an effort to grab our attention in an overcrowded marketplace
http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2008332/how-wine-label-became-art-form
Castle Island Expands Distribution, Releases Seasonal Festbier
Beginning this week, the brewery’s beers will be available as far North as the New Hampshire and Maine borders.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/castle-island-expands-distribution-releases-seasonal-festbier?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=cbc1df7c1c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+24%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-cbc1df7c1c-36686829
United States wine production: 1880 versus 2015
Annual wine production data are provided in gallons for each state of the USA for which there was significant wine volume at the time.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2016/08/united-states-wine-production-1880.html
Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world
Throughout the 1990s, the industry lamented how much power was bound up in point ratings that reflected one man’s personal preferences
http://www.postandcourier.com/20160824/160829676/rating-the-future-of-wine-sales-in-post-scoring-world
Winegrowing Areas Of Santa Barbara County
One of California’s most beautiful and exciting viticultural regions lies … just 90 minutes north of the seemingly endless urban sprawl of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara … is making some of the most thrilling wines in America. … From ocean-cooled valleys to stark mountain vineyards; from racy syrah to velvety pinot noir to the prospect of great cabernet; from rustic ranchers to reclusive celebrities – if any wine region can have it all, it’s Santa Barbara.
http://www.sbcountywines.com/winegrowing-areas.html
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September 15th
An Italian Night With Ciro And Claudio
Our Friend Ciro Will Bring Claudio For An Italian Event.
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
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August 20, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-20-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Adult Education Classes
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Wine Glass Painting
Thursday Nov 3rd
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate.
Register today and begin your art adventure!
Sign Up Here:
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
FWS Starts Soon!
FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.
This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
Register HERE or email me with any questions.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
A Guide to Umbrian Wine
Beer and Coffee Pairings
Do we really need a wine app?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Baker sought to allow cities, towns to set their own quotas for liquor licenses
Baker, a first-term Republican, wanted to give cities and towns authority to set their own quotas for permits allowing drinking at bars and restaurants.
But legislative leaders dropped the measure from a wide-ranging bill aimed at eliminating obsolete laws that constrain local governments and streamlining state oversight. Baker signed the bill on Tuesday.
http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/lawmakers-reject-baker-s-plan-for-local-control-of-liquor/article_1c40f96a-4520-570b-89eb-4e3cf99f0780.html
Beer Reclaims Wide Lead As America’s Favorite Alcoholic Beverage
Research suggests that the majority of Americans adults, 65 percent, consume alcoholic beverages.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/08/12/beer-is-still-americas-favorite-alcoholic-beverage-infographic/#5d357b5746e1
Wave Of Mergers And Acquisitions Sweeps U.S. Wineries
Helping to drive the trend are low interest rates, consolidation among distributors that is driving wine companies to bulk up to gain market clout, and expanding consumption.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2016/08/11/wave-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-sweeps-u-s-wineries/#1d19bd855053
TRUMP WINERY VERSUS CLINTON VINEYARDS BLIND TASTING – THE VOTE IS IN!
A Trump 2009 Blanc de Blanc from Virginia was tasted blind against the Clinton Vineyards Seyval Blanc Naturel from the Hudson Valley in New York
https://grapecollective.com/articles/trump-winery-versus-clinton-vineyards-blind-tasting-the-vote-is-in
Has all the value gone out of California wine?
The store employee, who knows his business, didn’t mince words. “You’re not going to find any value here,” he said, waving his arm at the store’s extensive California wine section.
http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/value-gone-california-wine/
Food pairing tech boosting alcohol sales among young adults
New data has shown that social media and apps are becoming increasingly crucial tools in encouraging younger consumers to think about food and drink pairing and to grow volumes.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/food-pairing-tech-boosting-alcohol-sales-among-young-adults/540613.article
Shrimp shells keep wine fresh
Current production processes add sulfites such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) to wine to keep it fresh. But SO2 damages the atmosphere, and can cause allergic reactions in some people. The shrimp-derived alternative, developed by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, microbiologists, wine producers and analytical chemists,
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2016/08/shrimp-shells-chitosan-wine-preservative-sulfite
California wine has $114 billion impact in U.S.
A new report commissioned by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers claims that California’s wine and related businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $58 billion annually to the state’s economy and $114 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
http://napavalleyregister.com/california-wine-has-billion-impact-in-u-s/article_2b9ca207-673c-5f86-af26-2cd4589c9033.html
5 Questions to Ask When You’re Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)
Buying wine isn’t as soul-crushing as buying new jeans, but it’s still pretty stressful. All those labels that say so much and mean nothing at all, with all those words you know you cannot pronounce. Is that a grape or a region?
“shopping for wine at a wine shop will increase your chances of enjoying what you drink.”
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/wine-store-questions
How Do You Make a Wine That Costs $3.50?
So much of life as a thoughtful wine drinker is centered around discovering the who, what, where, why and how of wine. That these companies were so secretive about all of that—nonetheless their methods of making wine affordable for more drinkers, or even where they bought their bottles—was baffling to me
http://punchdrink.com/articles/how-do-you-make-cheap-wine-brands/
Do we really need a wine app?
To begin with, I would categories existing wine apps into three types based on their functions: information provider, social communicator and product seller.
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/xiao-pi-words-of-wine/do-we-really-need-a-wine-app
Wine doc Sour Grapes assesses the true value of things
Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine world elite, in this humorous and suspenseful tale of an ingenious con on the eve of the 2008 stock market crash.
http://www.straight.com/movies/752916/wine-doc-sour-grapes-assesses-true-value-things
New Harpoon
Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is rolling out its first new fall seasonal since 1989, Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale. Featuring Cascade and Citra hops, the 5.7%-abv ale will replace Harpoon Octoberfest as the brewer’s fall seasonal. Octoberfest will still be available in limited quantities in September and October. Flannel Friday is available in six- and 12-packs of bottles, 12-packs of cans and on draft.
JAMESON LAUNCHES THE COOPER’S CROZE IN US
Jameson The Cooper’s Croze is the first of super-premium Irish whisky range, the Whiskey Makers Series, to launch in the US. The series consists of three whiskeys, each highlighting a specific part of the whiskey-making process.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/jameson-launches-the-coopers-croze-in-us/
NEW TTB LABELING REQUIREMENT REGULATIONS: OUT-OF-STATE BOTTLING IS NOT CREATED EQUAL AND CONSUMERS RIGHT TO KNOW WHERE THE GRAPES IN THEIR WINE COME FROM IS COMPROMISED
The impact of the TTB’s proposed rule changes concerning the current exemption available from the normal labeling requirements for wine sold solely in-state made from grapes or wine that are brought in from other states.
http://www.beveragelaw.com/booze-rules/2016/8/15/new-ttb-labeling-requirement-regulations-out-of-state-bottling-is-not-created-equal-and-consumers-right-to-know-where-the-grapes-in-their-wine-come-from-is-compromised
Beer and Coffee Pairings
These pairings can be enjoyed side by side or even blended together.
https://beerandbrewing.com/V6oOpSUAALghXJLx/article/beer-and-coffee-pairings?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=547a2a95cf-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+15%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-547a2a95cf-36686829
Organic Wine is the New Star of the Wine World
But Don’t Expect the Labels to Help You Find It
http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-wine-is-the-new-star-of-the-wine-world-but-dont-expect-the-labels-to-help-you-find-it/
New Cider
Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard cider brand has released Easy Apple, billed as a sessionable and less sweet hard cider that’s also lower in calories. Made with a blend of culinary and bittersweet apple varieties, the 4.2%-abv offering is rolling out in six-packs ($9-$10 each) across select markets, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arkansas and Rhode Island, this month. Easy Apple will also be available nationwide as part of Angry Orchard’s seasonal Fall Orchard Sampler variety pack. The leading cider brand in the U.S., Angry Orchard was up 3% to 14.95 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
DECODING CRAFT BEER TERMS
As a new generation of beer drinkers look to take over the propping up of the bar, there is a renewed desire to learn the terminology of beer and what it all means.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/decoding-craft-beer-terms/
ACCELERATED AGEING IS THE ‘FUTURE’ OF SPIRITS
Since 2010, US-based producer Lost Spirits has been refining a process that rapidly accelerates the ageing process of spirits such as whiskey, rum and Tequila.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/accelerated-ageing-is-the-future-of-spirits/
Crib Sheet: Your Guide to American Pét Nat
Welcome to “Crib Sheet,” your monthly shortcut to what’s hot in wine right now, in four bottles, courtesy of Jon Bonné. This month: a look at the boom of American pét-nat.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/crib-sheet-your-guide-to-american-petillant-naturel-pet-nat-wine/
Bad News: Cheese and Champagne Might Be Causing Dandruff
One theory is that champagne and white wine can disrupt blood sugar and the balance of yeast on the scalp.
https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/9761-common-causes-of-scalp-issues/
The truth about boxed wine
Boxed wines, once the lowest level of the quality pyramid, are finally getting some respect. And they’re becoming increasingly popular among consumers.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/08/15/truth-about-boxed-wine/#
A Guide to Umbrian Wine
Bordering on Tuscany and right above Rome is the lesser-known and lesser-traveled region of Umbria.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-umbrian-wine/
The Sparkling Wine Region You Don’t Know About But Should
Most people know about Champagne, Cava and Prosecco, but have you ever heard of Franciacorta?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tausha-cowan/the-sparkling-wine-region_b_11481068.html
WITH THE OLYMPICS IN BRAZIL THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON BRAZILIAN WINE
The main wine region is a far cry from the warm sands of Copacabana beach, or even the dense tropics of the Amazon.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/with-the-olympics-the-spotlight-is-on-brazilian-wine
Biggest NH Liquor Store Ever Opens in Nashua This Week
It will be the biggest liquor in northern New England.
http://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/biggest-nh-liquor-ever-opens-nashua-week
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Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
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.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
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http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
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-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
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August 13, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-13-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
FWS Starts Soon!
Only another week to register for the next session of French Wine Scholar, being offered for the first time south of Boston.
FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.
This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
Register HERE or email me with any questions.
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in class!
Kim Simone, CSW, FWS
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Charlie Baker changes 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA
PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016
247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
There’s Quite Likely Something Fishy in Your Wine—Maybe Try a Vegan Vintage?
With so many dietary fads (gluten-free, low-carb and beyond) being debunked as soon as they’re popularized, it’s normal to approach vegan wine with skepticism.
http://www.alternet.org/food/marissa-ross-bon-appetit-reviews-sustainable-wine-part-3-video
DEEP EDDY DISTILLER MOVES INTO FLAVOURED WHISKEY
Jeff Weed, former master distiller of fellow Texas firm Deep Eddy Vodka, has been recruited as master blender at Calibre Company Spirits.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/texas-group-taps-into-flavoured-whiskey/
Mexico Has Its Own Wine Country—And It’s Amazing
This unsung wine region in Baja California has it all, from cutting-edge wines to glamorous hotels.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/valle-de-guadalupe-baja-travel-guide-mexico-s-wine-country
A Primer to Bordeaux Wine
Bordeaux (“Bore-doe”) refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 90% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This article will introduce you to Bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details to know.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-primer-to-bordeaux-wine/
LEAVE SULFITES BEHIND FOR THE PUREST WINE
Sulfites are actually nothing but artificial preservatives in the lives of wine, and the Üllo purifiers utilize polymer technology to filter excess sulfites and the bitter aftertaste that often accompanies them—leaving the finest characteristics of the wine to shine through unadulterated.
http://www.drinkmemag.com/ullo-leave-sulfites-behind-for-the-purest-wine/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=39eec2f27d-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-39eec2f27d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August%29&mc_cid=39eec2f27d&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
Is Boston Beer Doomed?
Boston Beer looked like a titan as recently as a couple years ago, but it’s in real trouble now.
http://beervana.blogspot.com/2016/08/is-boston-beer-doomed.html
Self-pouring wine machine for sale
The contraption, built from around 300 pieces of scrap iron, could suit a dedicated drinker who fears using a hand-held corkscrew is becoming too much effort.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/08/self-pouring-wine-machine-for-sale-just-25000/
Leading US Vodka 750ml $15-$25
NEW PILL TO TAKE AWAY PLEASURABLE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
A new pill is to introduced to help combat excessive drinking by blocking the ‘reward receptors’ in the brain.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/new-pill-to-take-away-pleasurable-effects-of-alcohol/
Why You Should Be Worried About Piemonte Nebbiolo
If you love Barolo, Barbaresco and other wines made with Nebbiolo, brace yourself for a proposal that could impact some of Italy’s most esteemed wines.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/05/why-you-should-be-worried-about-piemonte-nebbiolo/
A Wine-Lover’s Guide To Santorini
There are a few factors that make Santorini wines so unique. The first is the traditional koulara method of winemaking used.
http://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/blog/a-wine-lover-s-guide-to-santorini.html
MillerCoors debuts Easy Tea Co., a new hard iced tea
Easy Tea is a lightly-carbonated hard iced tea with a “crisp citrus flavor” that will be sold in 24-ounce cans. The hard iced tea is 5 percent alcohol by volume.
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/08/08/millercoors-debuts-easy-tea-co-a-new-hard-iced-tea.html
247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
The majority of these beers are sent in directly by the breweries, so in these cases we have no control over brewed-on dates
2 Of Top 10 From MA!!
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/247-of-the-best-american-ipas-blind-tasted-and-ran.html
Massachusetts’s farmers feeling brunt of severe drought
Hoffmann Farm in Franklin MA Featured!
http://www.capitalpress.com/AP_Nation_World/20160808/massacusetts-farmers-feeling-brunt-of-severe-drought
TOP COCKTAILS TO CELEBRATE THE RIO OLYMPICS
With the Rio Olympics 2016 well under way, what better way is there to toast the talent, dexterity and endurance of the athletes than settling into a bar chair with a cocktail in hand?
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/top-cocktails-to-celebrate-the-rio-olympics/
A Novice’s Guide to Pairing Wine With Cheese Like a Pro
When it comes to knowing how to pair wine with cheese, fruit, or cured meats, it can be an absolute minefield.
http://www.mydomaine.com/wine-and-cheese-pairings/slide5
Is sake considered wine or beer?
Japanese beverage is found in the wine aisle, but it’s really both.
http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/sake-wine
Why the Champagne You’re Drinking Might Be Fake
If French champagne were the only champagne, life would certainly be easier for consumers, especially Americans.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-champagne-youre-drinking-might-160338757.html
How to Tell You Have Mastered a Wine Region
Mastering a wine region requires a comprehensive understanding of that region. In simpler terms, it is digesting the why behind the region.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/how-to-tell-you-have-mastered-a-wine-region/
Vinitas Wine Works First Newsletter
Our Friend Kim Has Released Her First Newsletter.
http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5c6ed0cd3e2f78d5968950223&id=0cbc1d24ec&e=bc828e2b07
PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016
A report on Fortune.com states that there is a pumpkin shortage this year, that has left brewers struggling to find enough pumpkin puree to add to their beers, and the shortage is expected to last until next year.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/pumpkin-beer-shortage-predicted-for-2016/
Foxboro MA police looking for thief with a refined taste in liquor
Police say a large bottle of Hennessy XO Cognac with an estimated value of $15,000 was stolen, along with sports memorabilia, in a break-in last week at a commercial building off Route 1.
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/foxboro-police-looking-for-thief-with-a-refined-taste-in/article_9c0ab5e6-6a77-58ad-a42a-35a820cdee86.html
Charlie Baker Just Killed an 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA
You can now buy liquor the day after Christmas, if Christmas falls on a Sunday.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2016/08/10/massachusetts-liquor-law/
New Jim Beam
Jim Beam is set to debut a new Double Oak version of its flagship Bourbon brand. Bottled at 86 proof, Jim Beam Double Oak spends four years in freshly charred new American oak barrels, then is transferred to newly charred barrels for a second period of aging. The new entry will retail at $22 a 750-ml. bottle, and is also rolling out in 50-ml., 100-ml., 375-ml. and 1-liter sizes. The total Jim Beam portfolio grew 2% to 4.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
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Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
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Barton-Gustier French Wines
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Washington Ciders And Wines
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Rhone Valley French Wines
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Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
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.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
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-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
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August 6, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-06-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
What Is BIG In The Wine World?
When You See This What Do You Think Of?
Did You Know That 80-85% Of All Wine You See In MOST Stores
Is Owned By 5 Major Corporations?
When We Think Of National Brands We Think Of This:
At Franklin Liquors We Believe In Tasting, Research And Education
Many Wines We Stock Are Family Owned Like Us
Many Wines We Stock Have Production Under 1,000 Cases!
So When You See National Brands Or Shop BIG
Think Of The Small Wines
We Are Here To Help You With Your Wine Needs
Ready For Fall??
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate
50 Wine Facts from 50 United States
Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Swiss bank on vineyards of Lavaux to make fine wine
In Switzerland’s food hall of fame, chocolate and cheese easily overshadow wine.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-swiss-wine-lavaux-travel-0814-20160729-story.html
Expensive Wine Is For Suckers
MUST WATCH Video!!
http://www.manufacturing.net/videos/2016/07/expensive-wine-suckers
Trend Alert: Gose is the Latest Craft-Beer Craze
An unfiltered German wheat beer soured with Lactobacillus, gose (pronounced goes-uh) has a distinct salinity from the addition of salt and subtle floral notes from coriander.
http://www.feastmagazine.com/drink/on-trend/article_253cd846-5425-11e6-9579-eff236b829da.html
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT BANK BORDEAUX
Bordeaux region was divided into Left and Right banks, and that said banks have nothing to do with cash withdrawals or ridiculous ATM fees.
http://vinepair.com/articles/the-differences-between-right-and-left-bank-bordeaux/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3c0b211754-Jul_29_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3c0b211754-38937345
5 Apps Every Beer Lover Needs On Their Phone
Stop taking selfies and use that smart phone for what God intended it to be used for: to find more beer.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/07/5-apps-every-beer-lover-needs-on-their-phone.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=dc078f5ef9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-dc078f5ef9-36686829
Faces of missing, murdered featured on wine bottles
A group of volunteer investigators are re-inventing how missing person cases are solved.
http://www.cbs46.com/story/32569053/faces-of-missing-murdered-featured-on-wine-bottles
New Gansett
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing a new beer in its Lovecraft Series, White Ship White IPA. The 6.8%-abv, Belgian-style white IPA is brewed with four types of American and Belgian malts, along with El Dorado and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Narragansett’s White Ship White IPA is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans retailing at about $12-$13. It’s launching throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina and Portland, Oregon and Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina.
31 JULY 1395: THE BANNING OF GAMAY
The anniversary of Philip the Bold’s famous edict banning Gamay from the Côte d’Or, an act which has had far-reaching consequences for the region.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/31-july-1395-the-banning-of-gamay/
Can’t decide on a bottle of wine? This app can help
We’ve all been there. Countless hours spent scouring the wine aisle, trying to find the perfect bottle based on a label and price alone. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal sommelier, making suggestions based on your taste preferences? Naturally, there’s now an app for that.
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/29/artificial-intelligence-and-wine.html
Napa’s Newest All-Star Cabernet
There’s a new All-Star in Napa Valley. Former Toronto Blue Jays, L.A. Angels and New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells has teamed with Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta to create Jack winery.
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Napa-All-Star-Cabernet-from-Vernon-Wells-Chris-Iannetta
19 Gadgets That Will Make Any Wine-Lover Say “Whoa”
If you’re like me and are looking to up your wine-drinking game, then look no further: these products are here to make it happen.
http://theberry.com/2016/07/27/19-gadgets-that-will-make-any-wine-lover-say-whoa/
50 Clever Wine Cork Crafts You’ll Fall In Love With
Most DIYer’s love wine cork crafts because they are some of the easiest and most fun DIY projects out there
http://diyjoy.com/diy-wine-cork-crafts-craft-ideas
Scientists use solar-powered machine to turn urine into beer
Mankind has been turning beer into urine for centuries.
Leave it to science to find a way to reverse that process.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/07/28/scientists-use-solar-powered-machine-to-turn-urine-into-beer/
SAMUEL ADAMS AND MIKKELLER COLLABORATE FOR ‘BUGS & BERRIES’
Bugs and Berries is an American wild ale brewed with a wheat base and wild yeast strains with an addition of sour cherries from Denmark and strawberries from New England.
http://allaboutbeer.com/news/samuel-adams-mikkeller-bugs-berries/
Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP
Here are 7 tips to help you decode Italian wines laws, which will also make it easier for you to choose–and ultimately enjoy–Italian wine.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/decoding-the-language-of-italian-wine-laws-from-igt-to-dop/?inf_contact_key=76bef0fbb146cd2539ccd1e3006d726ff127eb96050a381373ddddd2efefc4a4
BUD LIGHT UNVEILS NFL CAN DESIGNS
Bud Light has unveiled new limited edition packaging designs featuring the National Football league teams it sponsors.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/bud-light-unveils-nfl-can-designs/
50 Wine Facts from 50 United States
The United States of America are united on one front: all 50 states in the Union are, in some way shape or form, growing grapes and producing wine. For a country as a whole, we may not agree fully on anything, but this, rest assured, is fact and not up for debate.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/50-united-states-and-50-wine-facts/
Gansett and Bananagrams team up to produce a beer
Now, for something completely different, the brewer brings you fun and games with “Hi Neighbor, Have a Hefeweizen!” a collaboration that celebrates Bananagrams. The Rhode Island game company, created by Abraham Nathanson at his home in Narragansett, is 10 years old this year.
http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20160802/gansett-and-bananagrams-team-up-to-produce-beer
$10? $100? WHY WINE COSTS WHAT IT DOES
From the quality of the grapes to restaurant markups, breaking down a bottle’s price
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/02/why-wine-costs-what-it-does/
Virtual Brands: When Land Doesn’t Matter
Industry experts say the trend validates the notion that today’s non-collecting wine consumers don’t care about the chateau/domaine/winery model.
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/08/virtual-brands-when-land-doesnt-matter/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=70b783673c-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-70b783673c-299904425
Get to know 10 of the most Texas-friendly wine grapes
Take a minute to get familiar with these Texas-friendly grapes and varietals.
http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20160801-get-to-know-10-of-the-most-texas-friendly-wine-grapes.ece
New Henrys Flavor
MillerCoors is extending its Henry’s Hard Soda line with a Cherry Cola flavor. Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola (4.2% abv) is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans nationwide. Launched in January, the Henry’s lineup also includes Hard Ginger Ale and Hard Orange Soda. Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale was the top-performing hard ginger ale in Nielsen data for the 12 weeks ending July 2.
What Happened to Chianti?
Chianti’s ubiquity has, perversely, also been its downfall. Zachary Sussman on what our indifference to a classic wine like Chianti reveals about us and why it might be time to reconsider.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/what-happened-to-chianti-classico-italy/
90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate
The average California wine got 90.005 points in Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast gave 87.427 points on average, while Wine Spectator gave 86.388.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/08/90-points-the-new-average-for-wine-advocate
An insider’s guide to the US bulk wine market
The process starts with understanding how the US bulk wine market operates.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/insiders-guide-us-bulk-wine-market
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September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
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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!
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.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
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September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
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De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
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All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New Invention To Make Cider And Wine
Should A Wine List Change Daily?
Lime Squeezing Burns?
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France Wine Output Drops as Hail, Frost Hit Champagne, Burgundy
France’s wine production may decline to its lowest level in three years after spring frost and hailstorms wiped out grapes from Champagne to Burgundy and the Loire River valley, the government said.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-22/france-wine-out-drops-as-hail-frost-hit-champagne-burgundy
Internet Use And Wine Reviews
Get to Know Walla Walla Wine
This small wine region straddles the Oregon-Washington border and offers some of the best examples of Syrah in the United States.
http://winefolly.com/review/get-to-know-walla-walla-wine/
9 things you didn’t know about wine production
Is that bottle of wine you just bought really hand crafted? Maybe.
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/how-to/growth-strategies/2016/07/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-wine-production.html
Upset at Board of Selectmen as Sunday liquor store hours remain the same
Those looking for margarita ingredients will have to look outside of Tewksbury if the craving strikes on a Sunday after 8 p.m.
http://homenewshere.com/tewksbury_town_crier/news/article_d75f16b2-4f50-11e6-a339-af16d5581688.html
BODEGA TORRES REINTRODUCES ‘LOST’ INDIGENOUS VARIETY
Spanish wine producer Bodega Torres is reintroducing indigenous Catalan red grape Moneu in Penedès following trials to determine the variety’s potential.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bodega-torres-reintroduces-lost-indeginous-variety/
LIME-SQUEEZING BARTENDER SUFFERS SECOND DEGREE BURNS
A US bartender suffered second degree burns causing his hand to swell after squeezing dozens of limes in the sun – a rare condition known as ‘Margarita burn’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/lime-squeezing-bartender-suffers-second-degree-burns/
Which Presidential Candidate is Best for Wine?
Of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, who is the person best suited to promote and protect the interests of the American wine industry and American wine consumers?
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/presidential-candidate-best-wine/
New Game Of Thrones Beer
Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang will launch a new beer in its Game of Thrones series on October 10. The new entry, Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale, is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts as well as oats and flaked barley and is at 9% abv. It will be offered in 750-ml. bottles retailing at around $10, and paired alongside sister brew Valar Morghulis Dubbel Ale (8% abv) in a commemorative gift pack positioned at $23. Brewery Ommegang, which is part of Duvel USA, has a footprint of 46 states.
People Spend As Much On Legal Weed As They Do On Alcohol
Consumers are reaching for cannabis nearly as often as they are for a can of beer, a new report has found.
Counter area of a marijuana dispensary in Portland, OR where weed is now legal.
http://time.com/money/4424547/legal-marijuana-spending-alcohol/
How Hard is it to Make a Million Bottles of Wine?
Why making high-quality wines in large quantities might be the real challenge for winemakers.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/26/how-hard-is-it-to-make-a-million-bottles-of-wine/
Should a Wine List Change Daily?
Over the past ten years, sommeliers have begun to favor smaller, seasonal lists. Some are taking it one step further, fashioning wine lists that change daily in an effort to better compliment the kitchen. Megan Krigbaum on the constantly changing list as a reflection of how we dine, and drink, today.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/should-a-restaurant-wine-list-change-daily-sommelier-republique-los-angeles/
This new invention can automatically brew hard cider and wine in your kitchen
A new appliance, called the Alchema, makes it easy. The device is connected to an app, and all you need to do is fill it with fruit, yeast, sugar, water, and wait about a week
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-cider-brewing-device-alchema-2016-7
America’s wine trade deficit: #1 in world & continuing to grow
TEMPORARY TATTOO TO MONITOR ALCOHOL INTAKE
A new piece of technology that clings to the skin will monitor your alcohol intake and report the results back to your smartphone.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/temporary-tattoo-to-monitor-alcohol-intake/
Wiki Beer App Wants to Be the Wikipedia of Beer
The latest must have app for beer geeks, the Wiki Beer App brings an encyclopedia of beer stats and knowledge to your fingertips.
http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2016/07/wiki-beer-app-wants-to-be-the-wikipedia-of-beer.html
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Our Latest Specials
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Liquor Sale Items
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Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Quini Reviewed Wines
Musings On The Vine Selections
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
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.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
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-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
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