Exploring all things wine with you!
Archive for the ‘La Cantina Winery’ Category
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-06-19
October 6, 2019The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-05-19
October 5, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-04-19
October 4, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-03-19
October 3, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-02-19
October 2, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 10-01-19
October 1, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-30-19
September 30, 2019
Liquor Industry News 09-30-19
September 30, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
09-30-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Bacardi turns used plastic straws into vinyl records
Which NFL Stadium Has the Biggest Beer and Wine Selection?
Basketball star Michael Jordan launches Tequila
MACALLAN PARTNERS WITH PANTONE FOR NEW RELEASE
The Macallan said in a release that it saw parallels between making whisky and blending colours to create new shades and as purple is one of the most complex colours of the rainbow, it was felt to be a suitable choice to represent this particular malt.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/macallan-partners-with-pantone-for-new-release/
MAIL ORDER WINE EDUCATION SERVICE LAUNCHED
Subscribers to The Wine List receive two bottles of wine and study guides through their door each month with the aim of helping them to better navigate a wine list or supermarket aisle by getting to grips with their wine preferences.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/mail-order-wine-education-service-launched/
Top spirits for TV and film fans
Whether it’s imbibers drinking like their favourite film stars, distillers immersing themselves in pop culture, there’s no denying the worlds of spirits and cinema have become intertwined.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/top-spirits-for-tv-and-film-fans/
You’ve Heard of Biodynamic Wine. Now, Try Biodynamic Chocolate.
Óbolo Chocolate sources biodynamic berries from a Patagonian farm to use in its craft chocolate bars.
https://vinepair.com/articles/biodynamic-wine-chocolate/
The Calories, Carbs, and Alcohol in America’s Best-Selling Hard Seltzers
While no alcoholic beverage is “healthy,” most of these brands celebrate their low calories and carbs
The Unified Theory Of Cooking With Beer has just 1 simple rule
If the beer is brown or amber in color, not too hoppy, and tasty enough for you to drink, you can cook with it.
https://thetakeout.com/unified-theory-of-cooking-with-beer-rule-guide-1838149318
Basketball star Michael Jordan launches Tequila
Jordan partnered with Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers, Wes Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics to develop the new brand.
IN STOCK!
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/basketball-star-michael-jordan-launches-tequila/
New Patron
Patrón Tequila has introduced its oldest release to date: Extra Añejo 10 Años. The 10-year-old spirit was aged in a mix of American oak and American/Limousin oak barrels and is bottled at 40% abv. The release is packaged in a hand-blown glass bottle modeled after the original Patrón bottle. Patrón Extra Añejo 10 Años is rolling out now across the U.S. for a limited time at a suggested price of $350 a 750-ml. Last year, Bacardi-owned Patrón was up 3% to 2.4 million cases in the U.S., according Impact Databank.
The Best Coffee Table Books for Wine Lovers
A bottle of wine makes a great gift, but a book about wine may end up lasting a bit longer.
Dallas Cowboys team up with Josh Cellars for a new signature wine
Cowboys Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, now available at AT&T Stadium and throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
The Best Wine Advent Calendars You Can Get in the U.S.
There are Advent calendar options featuring beer, gin, other spirits, and wine.
http://www.eatingwell.com/syndication/the-best-wine-advent-calendars-you-can-get-in-the-us/
Wine No Longer Mixes With Cocktails
Wine brands are low down the list of priorities for major drinks companies and must compete for resources with more prized liquor brands
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wine-no-longer-mixes-with-cocktails-11568367181
Barrel Toasting with Infrared Heat
“What is the difference between an infrared toast and toasting over a fire?
What Are the Worst Trends in Wine Right Now?
VinePair polled leading wine pros from around the country and asked for their take on the worst trends in wine right now.
https://vinepair.com/articles/sommeliers-worst-wine-trends-2019/
Organic sparkling wine DO move sparks new Cava rift
Corpinnat and Classic Penedès producers in Catalonia have joined forces in a bid to create the world’s first certified organic sparkling wine Denominación de Origen (DO-PDO).
IS DARK RUM THE SAME THING AS AGED RUM?
Not exactly. An aged rum is always a dark rum, but not all dark rums are aged rums. (Rum is a very confusing spirit because labeling regulations are not as strict as with other spirits.)
Barrel aging is what usually gives brown spirits such as rum or whiskey their warm, toasty colors. In the case of rum, however, distillers can use an array of different aging times — a clear spirit takes on the color of a charred barrel very quickly, even if the flavors take longer to develop — or skip the barrel entirely and use caramel coloring on their spirits. The result would be dark but not aged.
So if you’re in the market for an aged rum, don’t rely on it being dark alone. Look for a numerical age statement printed on the bottle.
Meet the Wines of Southwest France
Once overshadowed by its neighbor, Bordeaux, Southwest France is seeing a surge in popularity, thanks to its standout wines made from the 300 grape varieties grown in the region.
Top 10 U.S. Wine Distributors
New Barefoot
Barefoot is extending its range with a new trio of Fruit Moscatos. The three flavors—Apple, Peach, and Strawberry—double the Gallo brand’s Moscato lineup, which includes Original, Pink, and Red expressions. All three flavors are available in 750-ml. bottles and are available nationwide. Barefoot, the U.S. market’s second-largest brand in volume terms, has averaged annual growth of 13.3% over the past decade, reaching 18.5 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
11 of the Best Celebrity Wines
From everyday rosés to dinner-party-worthy reds, here are 11 of our favorite celebrity wines, broken down by category.
https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/11-best-celebrity-wines-2019/
These Are the Wines That Pair Well With Everything, Says a Sommelier
The easiest way to pair wine with food is to think about the region that your food—or wine—comes from.
What to know about wine regulations
Terroir is the taste of the place that the wine originated, whether it is a small area or a relatively large region.
Which NFL Stadium Has the Biggest Beer and Wine Selection?
Some recent analysis suggests the Seattle Seahawks may feature more drinks diversity than anyone else.
https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/nfl-stadium-beer-wine-menus-variety
The Best Wine for You Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Here’s your perfect pairing based on your zodiac sign.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/wine-for-your-zodiac-sign/
Bogle Vineyards Debuts New Video Series
For the first-time ever, consumers can now hear directly from those who have witnessed the apparition known as The Phantom.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=219790
Bacardi turns used plastic straws into vinyl records
Once enough straws have been collected, the records will be pressed and will be available to purchase
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/bacardi-turns-used-plastic-straws-into-vinyl-records/
Essential Books for Wine Enthusiasts
The confounding joy of wine is the fact that you will never fully master everything there is to know about the topic, but you can sure try—particularly with a few essential books in your library
How Climate Change Is Helping British Bubbly to Rival Champagne
While the English certainly know how to drink bubbly, I was shocked that they also know how to make it.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-climate-change-is-helping-british-bubbly-to-rival-champagne
Rosé Shouldn’t Go Away with Summer: 5 Reasons to Sip Rosé Wine This Fall
It’s just as good for sweater weather as it is for swimsuit season.
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/207901/rose-fall-wine/
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Weekly Newsletter
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM
On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM
And
Saturday at 01:00PM
Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
Find Us Online
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Wine
Beer
Beer Keg Information Page
| We Are On Pointy |
More Technology
Franklin Liquors More On Tap App
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club
Wine Explorers wanted!
Over 750 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Food And Wine Events
Our TV Show And Facebook Page
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-29-19
September 29, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-28-19
September 28, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-26-19
September 26, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-25-19
September 25, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-24-19
September 24, 2019
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) 09-23-19
September 23, 2019
Liquor Industry News 09-23-19
September 23, 2019
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
09-23-2019
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to decode a wine label like a pro
The 25 Most Important IPAs Right Now, Ranked
12 CELEBRITIES WITH THEIR OWN TEQUILA BRANDS
A Law Used Against Mobsters May Prevent Cannabis From Hurting Wine
Cannabis crops compete with vineyards for water and they tend to increase the value of land. In addition, some believe cannabis crops have the potential to contaminate grape crops; a recent court case took up that issue, but with a twist.
That Wine Simile That Everyone Uses
Fine wine is a vague term, that can change meaning depending on who you’re talking to.
https://www.thechoppingblock.com/blog/that-wine-simile-that-everyone-uses
Pumpkin beer in August. Summer Ale in March. Do brewers know what season it is?
You’re just as likely to see Christmas ales pop up before Thanksgiving. Seasonal Irish reds may show up in the depths of winter
The hard seltzer gamble
The summer is over, but beer companies are banking the hard seltzer trend is here to stay.
https://www.axios.com/hard-seltzer-summer-540ea3c3-3edd-40e3-bfe8-bb15c05060d1.html
Red Blends Are More Popular Than Ever With U.S. Wine Drinkers
Cabernet Sauvignon is the undisputed top-selling red wine varietal in the United States, but the second-most-popular choice is far less specific.
That would be red blends, now sitting at No. 2
https://fortune.com/2019/09/07/red-wine-blends-us-wine-sales/
Massachusetts wine sales post mixed results
It appears that wine sales in Massachusetts will probably end the year as a mixed bag, with solid sales growth for some sectors and little to none for others
12 CELEBRITIES WITH THEIR OWN TEQUILA BRANDS
Multiple celebrity-backed tequilas are gold medal winners. For many stars-turned-distillers, this is clearly something more than a vanity project.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/12-celebrities-with-their-own-tequila-brands/
Jose Cuervo creates Day of the Dead designs
Consumers can purchase the Dia de Muertos Jose Cuervo Silver and Reposado bottles from across the US ahead of the annual celebration, which will take place on 2 November.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/jose-cuervo-creates-day-of-the-dead-designs/
Dewar’s Unveils Caribbean Smooth, The First In A Series Of New Cask-Finished Expressions
Dewar’s Scotch whisky is launching Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth, an 8-year-old, double-aged Scotch finished in Caribbean rum casks. The new release, which carries a retail price of $22, combines up to 40 single malt and grain whiskies aged at least eight years and finished in ex-Caribbean rum casks for around six months. The casks were filled at the Dewar’s aging warehouses in Glasgow.
The Dewar’s plan is for Caribbean Smooth to be the first in a series of cask finishes at this entry-level pricing tier. “Cask finishes have hitherto mainly been confined to single malts or above-$30 blends,” says Brian Cox, vice president, Dewar’s Scotch whisky, North America. “With this series, we intend to bring these flavor profiles to a broader market. We see this as significant, as in the longer term it’s important to feed the entry level in order to have a premiumization ladder.”
Caribbean Smooth follows the Dewar’s “double-aging” process, whereby single grain and single malt whiskies, all matured at least eight years, are blended together and returned to oak casks for about six months. In the case of Caribbean Smooth, the blend is then finished in Caribbean rum casks.
What Are Sulfites in Wine? Everything You Need to Know
This article looks at the uses and side effects of sulfites in wine, plus some easy ways to limit your sulfite intake.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sulfites-in-wine
You can now enjoy a cup of tea and glass of wine in one drink
Its currently only available in Australian alcohol chain Dan Murphy’s.
https://news.yahoo.com/wine-tea-one-drink-132710149.html
Is wine by the glass a rip-off?
Like most things in life, the answer to whether wine by the glass is a rip-off is pretty much: Well, that depends.
https://thetakeout.com/is-wine-by-the-glass-a-rip-off-1837986444
What’s Amphora Wine?
To geek out just for a second, amphora is something of a misnomer.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-amphora-wine/
How much does a wine’s vintage really matter?
Since the weather changes from year to year or even day to day, it makes perfect sense to me that no two vintages ever taste exactly the same.
Hot temperatures “damage” Spanish wine production
August 2019 was the fifth consecutive August with above average temperatures. Although rainfall during the month matched the yearly average of 23 liters a square meter, this rain didn’t fall evenly, but in damaging heavy storms, meaning some areas received the yearly average in as little as a single hour.
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/10/c_138378983.htm
5 Tips for Cooking with Wine
Here are five suggestions for cooking with wine:
https://www.wtso.com/blog/5-tips-for-cooking-with-wine/
Is There Actually Any Pumpkin in Pumpkin Beer?
The spice flavors are what drinkers associate with pumpkin beer, not the flavor of actual pumpkin.
It’s official: pink beer is a thing
Rosé beer has officially become a thing
https://www.marinij.com/2019/09/10/its-official-pink-beer-is-a-thing/
Can Marijuana Odor Taint Wine Grapes?
Instead of “smoke taint,” call it “smoking taint.”
https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-grapes-marijuana-odor-lawsuit-oregon
Everything You Need To Know About ‘Smashable’ Reds, A Wine Category That Breaks All The Rules
Compared to the typical red, smashables are lighter in body but full in flavor
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/09/8360303/smashable-red-wine-australia
Welcome fall with pears baked in wine
Choose Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc or other not too ripe but not too mushy pears
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/11/welcome-fall-with-pears-baked-in-wine/
How the Hell is White Claw Hard Seltzer Outselling Budweiser?
This is no joke. Millennials are drinking staggering amounts of hard seltzer instead of beer.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-the-hell-is-white-claw-hard-seltzer-outselling-budweiser
If You Don’t Like Our Wine Vocabulary, Suggest an Alternative
Finding a way to communicate about the flavors, aromas, and textures of a wine became essential to the health of the wine community.
Should Tasting Fees Be Waived with Purchase?
Before you decide whether you wish to waive the tasting fee for any guest who buys, you might want to do a cost analysis to discover how much a tasting actually costs.
Wine Scores Are The Worst Marketing Technique – So Stop It!
Receiving a 100 point score was a game changer for wineries and instantly catapulted them from obscurity to fame and success. But, is that still the case today?
Get Ready For Cancer Warnings on Wine Labels
Is the wine industry doing anything to combat this attack?
http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2019/09/get-ready-for-cancer-warnings-on-wine.html
Why Mexican Wine Is No Longer a Restaurant Novelty
Mexican winemaking is not new. It’s been practiced since Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés was said to have brought the Mission grape (now known to be Listán Prieto) to the Americas in the 16th century.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/11/mexican-wine-restaurants/
Maker’s Mark releases 2019 Wood Finishing Bourbon
The new expression joins permanent bottlings Maker’s Mark 46 and Maker’s Mark Private Select in the collection, with additional limited edition Bourbons to be released in the coming years.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/makers-mark-releases-2019-wood-finishing-bourbon/
OFFICIAL DOWNTON ABBEY COCKTAIL BOOK LAUNCHED
Among the recipes are classic cocktails from the 1920s, including The Clover Club and Mint Julep, alongside libations inspired by characters in the show, such as the Downton Heir, Turkish Attaché, The Valet and The Chauffeur.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/official-downton-abbey-cocktail-book-launched/
How Many Glasses in a Bottle and Other Wine Facts
What’s Inside a Bottle of Wine
Turn Your Old Corks Into Cash! (The Bottles, Too)
How To Sell On Ebay
12 Of The Most Impressive Wineries In The World
These are impressive facilities that have the sole purpose of connoting the gravitas of the wine within.
Hard Cold Brew
MillerCoors is rolling out La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Coffee, a new offering created with La Colombe Coffee Roasters. Initially launching in Massachusetts, Florida, and Colorado, the newcomer is at 4.2% abv and is made from medium-roasted Colombian and Brazilian cold brew coffee, alcohol, cane sugar, and natural flavor. It’s debuting with two flavors, Black and Vanilla, and sells in 4-packs of 9-ounce cans and single-serve 9-ounce cans.
What ingredients are really in wine?
Wineries make it difficult to know every ingredient used in their wines
How to Pair Wine with Pears
The many types of pears can be quite different, but most share certain qualities and complementary flavors that make wine pear-ing a breeze.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/11/how-to-pair-wine-with-pears/
Rodney Strong Wine Estates Announces Launch of Upshot White Blend
UPSHOT is defined as the final positive outcome of an action or series of events, in this case – the growing season and blending process
Pinotage, South Africa’s Very Own National Grape
Some loved it, many were less enthusiastic
SAKÉ-FLAVOURED KITKAT GOES ON SALE IN JAPAN
Since the year 2000 Nestlé has launched over 200 different KitKat flavours, including matcha tea, soy sauce, cherry blossom, edamame and umeshu.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/sake-flavoured-kitkat-goes-on-sale-in-japan/
The 25 Most Important IPAs Right Now, Ranked
This includes the ones everyone’s already talking about, plus those we should be — and will be — drinking more in the months to come.
Six of the Best Vodka Mixers
Vodka is supposed to be flavorless, says the TTB, the government bureau that regulates alcohol.
99 percent of Sonoma County Vineyards Certified Sustainable
The record-breaking percentage of vineyards certified sustainable was announced five years after 1,800 said they were committed to pursuing best management practices and having their properties certified sustainable by a third party.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=219514
Your Definitive Guide to NFL Wines and Winemakers
14 teams have official wines, while retired Hall-of-Famers are making their own plays on the grape field
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/your-definitive-guide-to-nfl-football-wines-and-winemakers
Here Are The Major Types Of Red Wine
Never get embarrassed in a wine store again!
https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/g29023291/red-wine-types/
Are Online Wine Courses Worth Your Time?
Our wine columnist found copious information just a click away—but the pedagogy wasn’t always A+
https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-online-wine-courses-worth-your-time-11568321079
Want to Join a Wine Club? Here’s What You Need to Know
You’ll learn about wines and make friends.
Tips to Follow When Choosing Good Quality Wine
Your experience of choosing wine based on your knowledge is magical.
https://www.wtso.com/blog/tips-to-follow-when-choosing-good-quality-wine/
Rethinking the Classic Oak Barrel for Wine
Many people know wine is often aged in oak barrels. But there are a number of different ways to ferment and age a wine, from clay amphorae to concrete eggs.
https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/12/oak-barrel-wine-aging-alternatives/
The Complete Guide to Phylloxera
Phylloxera is famous as the pest that destroyed vast areas of European vineyard in the 19th Century, almost wiping out some of the world’s greatest wine regions.
Notice of Emergency Regulation
The MA Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has issued an emergency regulation, effective immediately, that amends 204 CMR 2.08, “Inducements,” to prohibit the receipt of inducements by any licensee.
https://www.mass.gov/news/notice-of-emergency-regulation
Key terms to help you find the bottle of your dreams
Here are common wine tasting terms with brief explanations that can help you interpret tasting notes or those wine-geek conversations at dinner parties.
In case you’ve ever wondered, these are the best wines to pair with tailgate foods
Dare we suggest wine as an alternative Sunday Funday drink of choice?
https://www.phillyvoice.com/pairing-wine-with-tailgate-foods-fall-football/
How to decode a wine label like a pro
Some tips on how to get the most important information off a wine bottle label,
https://www.theloop.ca/how-to-decode-a-wine-label-like-a-pro/
The World’s Best Value Pinot Noir
Value and Pinot Noir in the same sentence? Oh yes, indeed – let us show you how.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/09/the-worlds-best-value-pinot-noir
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Weekly Newsletter
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM
On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM
And
Saturday at 01:00PM
Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
Find Us Online
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Wine
Beer
Beer Keg Information Page
| We Are On Pointy |
More Technology
Franklin Liquors More On Tap App
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club
Wine Explorers wanted!
Over 750 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Food And Wine Events
Our TV Show And Facebook Page
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
