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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

10-02-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The 6 healthiest alcohols you should be drinking

NOTION THAT ONE IN 10 WINES IS CORKED IS ‘A MYTH’

By the Numbers: The Wine and Spirits Industry

  AND MORE!

Lager Beer May Originate in South America and Not Germany, Research Suggests

Unearthed 1,000-year-old pottery remains could settle a bubbling debate and prove lager beer has its origins in South America.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/lager-beer-may-originate-south-america-not-germany-research-suggests-n802541

Dadbag Is a Fanny Pack That Looks Like a Hairy Beer Belly, Naturally

All of the dad bod, none of the crappy food.

https://www.fatherly.com/gear/dadbag-is-a-fanny-pack-that-looks-like-a-hairy-beer-belly/

New 90+ Wine

Boston-based Latitude Beverage is introducing a new Lot 150 Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain District. Retailing at $40 a bottle, Lot 150 is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, along with some Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. It was aged for 22 months in French oak. 90+ Cellars Lot 150 is rolling out across the brand’s 15-state footprint. Latitude’s 90+ Cellars brand reached 350,000 cases last year, and has roughly doubled in size since 2013.

IN STOCK!!

What’s the right serving temperature?

The answer depends upon whether you are serving a white wine, a red wine or a rosé.

http://www.lohud.com/story/life/food/2017/09/19/wine-whats-right-serving-temperature/677031001/

Kate Hudson uses wine instead of weights for her workout

One thing the weight training didn’t include was actual weights, with Hudson opting for two bottles of rosé instead.

http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2017/09/19/kate-hudson-uses-wine-instead-weights-for-her-workout.html

How Millennials Are Changing the Wine-Selling Game

Focusing on authenticity and adventure to make the sale

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-millennials-are-changing-the-wine-selling-game/

By the Numbers: The Wine and Spirits Industry

Wholesalers are vital contributors to local economies, employing more than 74,000 Americans at 3,000 locations nationwide. These employees earn $6.5 billion in wages annually.

http://www.wswa.org/facts-data

It’s Time to Go Beyond Beaujolais for Our Gamay Fix

Beaujolais isn’t the only region in France that can satisfy the wine world’s insatiable appetite for gamay.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/its-time-to-go-beyond-beaujolais-wine-for-our-gamay-fix/

BECOME A ‘VINEYARD TYCOON’ WITH SIMS-LIKE GAME TERROIR

A new game that lets users play at being a “vineyard tycoon” – without the financial risk – by building a virtual business from one vineyard to a sprawling estate has arrived, taking inspiration from games such as The Sims.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/become-a-vineyard-tycoon-with-sims-like-game-terroir/

Beam Suntory to launch Little Book whiskey range

Beam Suntory is set to release blended straight whiskey range Little Book – an annual limited-edition series created by Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam family member.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/beam-suntory-to-release-little-book-whiskey-range/

Patrón unveils virtual reality distillery tour

Titled The Patrón Experience, the newly-released, augmented reality platform provides a portal to the distillery where consumers can learn about the unique characteristics and ageing process of ultra-premium Tequila.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/patron-unveils-virtual-reality-distillery-tour/

What Irma taught us: How to pair wine with a hurricane

So to distract you from ruminating on scenarios that involve huddling in an interior closet clutching your dog and a bottle of Merlot, we offer hurricane wine pairings that we came up with to keep from worrying about the size of the storm vs. the size of our windstorm deductible. Keep these tips handy, because you know damn well we’re going to have another scare before 2017 is over.

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article174461706.html

Drink like a mom: Glorious wine pairings with kids’ foods

When you’re a mom, pairing a smooth, silky glass of wine with a fresh fruit-and-cheese plate is more of a fantasy than a reality, like high heels.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/all-the-moms/2017/09/20/best-wine-pairings-snack-foods-moms/687389001/

Is Electric Sky the Future of Wine?

Wine is sometimes seen as too sophisticated for the sweaty crowds of Riot Fest or Lollapalooza.

Electric Sky Wine, a company owned by music label Interscope Records, is seeking to change that.

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2017/09/electric-sky-future-wine/

NOTION THAT ONE IN 10 WINES IS CORKED IS ‘A MYTH’

The figure that people quote about one in 10 wines bottled under cork having cork taint is a fallacy – there is no evidence to back this up – it’s a myth that has never been proved.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/notion-that-one-in-10-wines-is-corked-is-a-myth/

How Passion Investors Helped Revive Narragansett Beer

Once a dominant brand in New England, sales had gone flat in the 2000s. Then came a revival.

http://www.barrons.com/articles/how-passion-investors-helped-revive-narragansett-beer-1506130542

Overcoming the Kosher Conundrum in the U.S. Market

How Israeli wines are challenging perceptions and starting to establish their own identity in the American marketplace

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/overcoming-the-kosher-conundrum-in-the-u-s-market/

2017 Harvest Report: French Wineries Picking Smallest Crop Since 1945

Quality is high, but in many regions quantity is down by 50 percent after April’s frosts

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/French-Wineries-Harvesting-Smallest-Crop-Since-1945

Wine Institute Releases Results of New California Wine Tourism Survey

Results of a new online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults who recently visited California wine country

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/09/21/wine-institute-california-wine-tourism-survey

The Type of Wine Glass Majorly Affects the Taste of Your Wine!

We tested two wine glasses, both designed for Cabernet Sauvignon, that offered surprisingly different results. Find out which characteristics to pay attention to when looking for your perfect wine glass.

http://winefolly.com/episode/wine-glasses-majorly-affect-the-taste/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d3de42cec5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d3de42cec5-62472929&mc_cid=d3de42cec5&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The 6 healthiest alcohols you should be drinking

More often than not, when people try to “be healthy” or lose weight, they cut down on alcohol. If you’re looking to be healthier while drinking alcohol occasionally, these are the healthiest alcohols you can choose from.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-6-healthiest-alcohols-you-should-be-drinking-2017-9

How to Photograph White Wine on a Perfectly White Background

White wine in product photography can be easily made to glow and give a beautiful color and gradient through the glass. In this 9-minute tutorial, Dustin Dolby of workphlo shows a great way to achieve this with a simple setup.

https://petapixel.com/2017/09/21/photograph-white-wine-perfectly-white-background/

If Taste is All You Care About in Beer, You’re Missing the Point

Before you write off this article as the gripes of just another hipster beer snob, consider this: Taste, by definition, is elemental. What people mean when they say “taste” is flavor. Taste is one component of what manifests in your mind as flavor.

https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/limits-of-beer-taste-missing-the-point?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+craftbeercom+%28Craftbeer.com+»+All+Posts%29

“Shape of Cab” Lyric Video: Ed Sheeran “Shape of You” Parody Songs & Funny Music Parodies

Jordan Winery debuts its latest funny music video.

http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2017/09/shape-of-cab-lyric-video-ed-sheeran-shape-of-you-parody-songs-funny-music-parodies/

DEGAS SCULPTURES FOUND TO BE FILLED WITH WINE CORKS

Scientists have discovered that three 19^th century wax sculptures by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas are padded out with wine corks.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/degas-sculptures-filled-with-wine-corks/

MAKE YOUR OWN PROSECCO KIT LAUNCHED

Mysecco kits come with sugar and yeast sachets. All you need to do is pour warm water into the glass bottle then add the sugar and yeast.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/make-your-own-prosecco-kit-launched/

THESE ARE THE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS THAT MAKE WINE TASTE SO GOOD

Here are some of the most notable, grouped by the sense with which you’ll notice the chemical most.

https://vinepair.com/articles/chemical-compounds-wine-taste-smell/

The 7 U.S. Wine Regions Giving Napa a Serious Run for Its Money

Calling all oenophiles! The nearest first-rate producers might be a lot closer than you think

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/new-us-wine-regions

Why You Should Become a Wine Snob

We are all for cheap, trashy beer—but when it comes to wine, it’s a completely different equation.

https://www.gq.com/story/drink-better-wine

Why Natural Bottles Deserve a Place on White Tablecloths

Sommelier Amanda Smeltz makes an argument for natural wines in fine dining

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-natural-bottles-deserve-a-place-on-white-tablecloths/

Spanish Variety Mencia Sees First Harvest in California Vineyard

A red wine grape variety native to Spain, was harvested September 14 from Silvaspoons Vineyards near Galt, located in the Alta Mesa sub-appellation of the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA)

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=189971

New Johnnie Walker Black

Diageo is launching a special edition of Johnnie Walker Black Label in collaboration with the new film Blade Runner 2049. Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut is a limited edition developed by master blender Jim Beveridge along with the film’s director Denis Villeneuve. The new whisky, which features futuristic packaging, is at 49% abv and retails at $90 a bottle. A total of 39,000 bottles of The Director’s Cut were produced. Johnnie Walker Black Label was also featured in the original Blade Runner film 35 years ago.

DEVICE MAY HELP DRINKERS AVOID ALCOHOL TAINTED WITH DEADLY CHEMICALS

The tricky part of telling if your vacation cocktail is contaminated is that it typically tastes no different than untainted versions. For those concerned, there’s a device that may be able to detect fake spirits before the bottle is even opened.

http://www.newsweek.com/device-may-help-drinkers-avoid-alcohol-tainted-deadly-chemicals-669251?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ec2811eecd-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+25%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ec2811eecd-36686829

Like lambic? You need to meet its little brother, meerts

As few as two U.S. breweries produce this refreshing sibling to lambic.

http://draftmag.com/meerts-lambic-beer-funk-factory/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=065ea9dc5d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+26%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-065ea9dc5d-36686829

How Can You Tell if a Young Wine Will Age?

Find out how the “second-day test” can give you a clue into whether a vintage of a wine is worthy of the cellar or best enjoyed at your next dinner party.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/09/25/how-can-you-tell-if-a-young-wine-will-age/

The Real Difference Between a $10 and $100 Bottle of Wine

If you answered $90, you are only partially right.

https://www.inc.com/jim-schleckser/what-is-the-difference-between-a-10-and-100-bott.html

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October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle is celebrating 50 years of wine making in 2017!

As one of the founding winery’s in WA State they are the premier winery from WA State and have helped define the Northwest wine industry with classic vinefera wines that stand out today as they did 50 years ago.  With a long history of accolades they produce wines that you will enjoy today and with great aging potential.  We will focus on some of their single vineyard wines and their reserve Indian Wells tier.

Helping us taste through these wines is John Gedgaudas, a Business Development Manager for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.  John has been selling and representing wine for over 10 years and is excited to present them.  Focusing on WA State will be fun as it is an area of consistent weather conditions that provide great quality grapes  vintage after vintage.  Maybe WA State will become your new favorite wine region.

SPECIAL OFFER!

In the past we have worked with the wine app Quini ( www.quiniwine.com )

During this event rate the wines and get $1 off for every review you enter.

We will taste 7 wines you can get up to $7 off!!

Please get a head start, sign up to Quini if you are on desktop or laptop/tablet, at the top right of the screen at www.quiniwine.com. If you are on iPhone and/or iPad, please download the app. You will find the link at the same website, where you can also read a bit more about Quini.

You can also use on any Android device.

During the tasting you can search Quini using #Franklin Ste Michelle and all wines will populate for you to enter your review.

If you want help in setting up or review of this feature please arrive at 630 for help.

The Franklin Wine Club was the first in the USA to use this app for wine review.

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243489706/

October 19^th

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Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

Dutton-Goldfield Winery began with a handshake in a vineyard in 1998, when longtime colleagues and friends Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield recognized a shared vision between them—to craft wines that express the personalities of their cool-climate vineyards, and which they’d enjoy drinking at their own dinner tables. A fifth-generation farmer, Steve grew up with a love of driving tractors, and without any doubt about his future career. His father, Warren Dutton, had begun growing grapes in the western reaches of Russian River Valley in the mid-1960s, at a time when most people thought the area was too cool to grow fruit for quality still wine. After graduating from Boston’s Brandeis University, Dan headed west to begin a career in research chemistry, with a few detours for skiing and hiking along the way. Always an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer, the life of lab work was quickly replaced with a dream of winemaking when his brother turned him on to the 1969 Burgundies.

At Dutton-Goldfield, we believe we draw from the best Dutton vineyards to craft these very special Estate Grown wines. The Dutton’s are the premier grape growers in the region and sell grapes to many top wine producers including Patz & Hall, Lewis, Kistler, Nickel and Nickel, Mary Edwards, DuMOL, Ramey and Ironhorse just to name a few.

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

How limited are they? Two have only 350 cases made and two have only 150 6 packs made of which there are only 7 cases in MA!

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

For more than 250 years, Ferreira has been synonymous with high-quality Portuguese wine, and known around the world as “the Portuguese brand.” Ferreira was founded in 1751, and under the direction of Dona Antónia Adelaide became the reference point for exceptional ports and Douro wines. Today, Ferreira continues to be a global market leader, and the symbol of a country and a culture.

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Quinta do Crasto, which traces its roots back to the 17th century, was purchased by Constantino de Almeida, a partner in the Port house of Constantino, in 1910. ln 1981, Constantino de Almeida’s granddaughter Leonor (“Tita”) and her husband Jorge Roquette took over the Quinta, determined to restore and revitalize the family estate. Following the change in Portuguese law (allowing single quintas to bottle and export wine), Crasto has been producing and exporting table and port wines since 1994. The perseverance and commitment of the Roquette family has restored Quinta do Crasto to its rightful status as one of the great family estates of the Douro.

Johns Bio:

A native of Iowa, John came to California to pursue a career in the wine business beginning as a cellar worker for a large central valley winery. He later went into the sales and distribution side of the business working for a central coast wine distributor. John then moved to Napa Valley and spent many years at Franciscan winery selling a number of brands under this portfolio. John has been in the role as National Sales Director at Dutton Goldfield for the past seven years.

Samantha Bio:

Samantha Straw is a Fine Wine Portfolio Manager for Ruby Wines who has been in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. She has a passion for knowledge and has achieved 2 levels of Sommelier certification from the International Sommelier Guild, the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) designation from the Society of Wine Educators, and the Sake Adviser Certification from the Sake School of America. When not at work, she spends her time with her husband and two children.

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Wines from Dutton Ranch, grower in Sonoma County of some of the most sought-after Chardonnay (17 clones) and Pinot Noir (14 clones) in the state. The Ranch is 1,100 acres composed of 74 individual vineyards sprawled across the Green Valley and Russian River Valley that are part of the cool Sonoma Coast viticultural area.

Dutton-Goldfield, a 50-50 partnership begun in 1998 between Steve Dutton 50 and Burgundy-loving winemaker Dan Goldfield 60

https://grapecollective.com/articles/kistler-duttongoldfield-patz-hall-thirsty-yet-heres-what-they-have-in-common

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-f8511aaf65114435aa7d53af6a9687f0

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17                        Decoding American Wine Labels

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Thursday, December 7                     Decoding European Wine Labels

OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labelling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating. We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 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.

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2415

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2342

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2416

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_rec/FINAL%20DRAFT%208-22-17.pdf

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_Recreation/2017%20Millis%20Recreation%20Fall%20Booklet-condensed.pdf

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

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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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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

09-25-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Wine Tasting is the Best Client Marketing Activity

Kentucky Bourbon stocks reach 44-year high

What We Talk About When We Talk About Sulfites

  AND MORE!

Wine: the oldest tricks in the book

Wine producers are employing ever more ingenious marketing tools to make us part with our hard-earned cash

An emotive label encourages people to spend more on a bottle of wine. That mainly relates to descriptions, but it could equally well apply to names and images.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/14/wine-producers-marketing-ploys-virgin-aldi-fiona-beckett

How to get the best bang for your buck on most restaurant wine lists

Scanning the wine list at a restaurant and settling on a familiar name — only to notice the price is sometimes two or three times what we’ve paid at a wine shop.

http://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-restaurant-wine-lists-tom-colicchio2017-9

Build These Wine Cocktails Directly in the Bottle

The “built-in-can” cocktail is a well-established mainstay in the drinks world—but what about “built-in-bottle”?

http://punchdrink.com/articles/wine-cocktail-recipes-built-directly-in-bottle/

Boston Beer? More Like Tea and Seltzer

Boston Beer grew up around craft beers, but these days most of its growth is coming from spiked tea. How long until the buzz fades?

http://www.barrons.com/articles/boston-beer-more-like-tea-and-seltzer-1505495982

Top 10 U.S. Wine Distributors

An introduction to the 10 wine distributors and their executives, ranked by their importance to U.S. wineries

https://www.winesandvines.com/features/article/189047/Top%2010%20U.S.%20Wine%20Distributors

Experts Fear Global Wine Industry Lags Dangerously Behind in Embracing Social Media

“If you don’t have a website that drives your window to the world, you’re left behind. Consumers will see it. It takes a split second to make a decision about your brand – and 80 percent of wineries on a global basis don’t understand this.”

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/09/13/experts-fear-wine-industry-behind-social-media

What We Talk About When We Talk About Sulfites

How somms and salespeople deal with the dreaded “S” word—and try to dispel the myths about sulfites in wine

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-sulfites/

MillerCoors to Release Redd’s Black Cherry Ale

Redd’s Apple Ale is releasing its second limited-edition flavor of the year: Redd’s Black Cherry Ale, adding more variety to its refreshing beer lineup.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/millercoors-release-redds-black-cherry-ale?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=7e8faca1c1-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+15%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-7e8faca1c1-36686829

28 OF THIS FALL’S FIRST CROP OF PUMPKIN BEERS, TASTED AND RANKED

Most of the beers we tasted fall into the category of pumpkin PIE beers, not pumpkin beers.

https://vinepair.com/articles/fall-2017-best-pumpkin-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fd7c62ddd5-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+13%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fd7c62ddd5-36686829

Older Men Drink More Regularly, but Younger Men Drink More

How the champagne wine glass is killing the flute

Aficionados despair at drinking champagne from bad glasses, but alternatives are coming

https://www.ft.com/content/22656fcc-2047-11e7-b7d3-163f5a7f229c

Kentucky Bourbon stocks reach 44-year high

More than 6.8 million barrels of Bourbon are maturing in Kentucky, equivalent to 1.5 barrels for every person living in the state, according to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/kentucky-bourbon-stocks-reach-44-year-high/

BIKE MADE FROM WHISKY BARRELS ROLLED OUT

A bike made with staves from old Glenmorangie whisky casks has gone on sale at an eye-watering $6,950 a pop in what its makers claim to be a world first.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/bike-made-from-whisky-barrels-rolled-out/

ROSÉ: MORE THAN JUST SUMMER WATER

Rosé Wine: easy-drinking, pink swill loved by all and hated by none.

https://thebacklabel.com/rose-more-than-just-summer-water/?rs_oid_rd=56508886019990&utm_source=retention_science_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sunday_9_17_17#.Wb6Eka2ZN8c

Wine Tasting is the Best Client Marketing Activity

Wine tasting, the survey says, is better than outdoor events with 40% of respondents rating it above outdoor activities.

https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2017/09/wine-tasting-best-client-marketing-activity/

3 regions in New York that produce the best wine

New York is a state that produces a great deal of wine compared with most others, and because of where it is situated (ie, the northeast), it has a winemaking history that dates back centuries. Although New York wines are not readily available all across the country, they are worth getting to know.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-food-new-york-wine-region-0915-story.html

How to Pair Weed and Wine

As it becomes increasingly legally available, marijuana is shedding its shady rep and moving into a more refined role. Fancy people can now enjoy very fancy pot, and some of them are even pairing it with wine.

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-pair-weed-and-wine-1804641618

The Strange Life Cycle of Pumpkin Beer

Three brewers tell us how they make it

http://www.extracrispy.com/drinks/3966/pumpkin-beer-production

Is English Pinot Noir really getting better?

It’s the second most planted variety in the country, with 323ha as of 2016, accounting for almost one quarter of total plantings (as a comparison Pinot is 38% of plantings in Champagne). But in a country where sparkling accounts for 70% of all wines, and reds and even rosés make up just 10% of bottles, it’s a rare winemaker who chooses to hold back on their precious Pinot grapes and then run the risk of them not ripening sufficiently for still wines.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/english-pinot-noir-wine-quality-376204/#LRYFpdo2mqtAFBsp.99

Plaimont permitted to reintroduce long-lost Tardif grape

Plaimont Producers, the co-operative in South West France, has succeeded in gaining permission to reintroduce the long-lost grape variety ‘Tardif’.

http://drinksretailingnews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/16916/Plaimont_permitted_to_reintroduce_long-lost_Tardif_grape.html

Number of California Wineries Soars 190% in 10 years

NUMBER OF BEER SKUS RETREATING FOR FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 5 YEARS

At the end of August, the number of active items in the craft segment dropped to about 9,021, down 5.7 percent from a peak of 9,537.

http://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/number-of-beer-skus-declines-in-2017-for-first-time-in-more-than-5-years/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=479111f925-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+19%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-479111f925-36686829

10 Things You Should Know About French Wine

France is currently the second largest wine-producing country in the world, churning out roughly 6 billion bottles each year. Here’s what you need to know to sound like an expert, brought to you by L’Aventure Languedoc.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/09/18/10-things-know-french-wine/

Should You Be Decanting Your Wine?

Decanting is when you pour of a bottle of wine into another vessel, ideally a decanter but a blender, pitcher, or hell, an old glass vase will do.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/decanting-wine

Opening Warm Champagne Leads to a Pop of Blue

This flash of color is caused by the same process that colors the sky with its blue hues

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/opening-warm-champagne-leads-pop-blue-180964937/#kqyfwjKamUExdmCf.99

THE HISTORY OF THE CHAMPAGNE RIOTS

From 1910 to 1911, riots broke out in the villages of Champagne where violence caused the streets to run with spilt wine.

https://thebacklabel.com/the-history-of-the-champagne-riots/?rs_oid_rd=57685707059094&utm_source=retention_science_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tuesday_9_19_17#.WcFgva2ZN8c

 
Beer pairings for parents

Fathers need to be told what beer pairs well with what situation. I’m here for you, fellow dads.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/daddy-days-beer-pairings-for-parents/ZlOfVlZRJxv9YHX5ToMUrI/

Cabernet Underpins Double-Digit Sales Growth August data show spike in domestic wine overall and continued expansion of direct shipments

What’s the role of emotion in the perception of wine?

If you are tired, or feeling low, this almost acts as a filter through which perception passes. It changes the experience of the world. Likewise, if you are feeling happy or elated, this will change how the world seems to you.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/whats-the-role-of-emotion-in-the-perception-of-wine

WHAT DO THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING CHAMPAGNES TASTE LIKE?

The biggest names in Champagne may be highly recognisable, but what do they taste like? We assess the top 10 leading labels for style and quality.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/what-do-the-worlds-best-selling-champagnes-taste-like-part-1/

NFL’s return boosted beer consumption 36% on opening Sunday

Beers produced in the United States were the beverage of choice, with more than half (50.5%) of beer drinkers opting for domestic options. Bud Light and Miller Lite proved to be the most popular options, ahead of craft beers and IPAs.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/09/16/nfls-return-boosted-beer-consumption-36-on-opening-sunday.html

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October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle is celebrating 50 years of wine making in 2017!

As one of the founding winery’s in WA State they are the premier winery from WA State and have helped define the Northwest wine industry with classic vinefera wines that stand out today as they did 50 years ago.  With a long history of accolades they produce wines that you will enjoy today and with great aging potential.  We will focus on some of their single vineyard wines and their reserve Indian Wells tier.

Helping us taste through these wines is John Gedgaudas, a Business Development Manager for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.  John has been selling and representing wine for over 10 years and is excited to present them.  Focusing on WA State will be fun as it is an area of consistent weather conditions that provide great quality grapes  vintage after vintage.  Maybe WA State will become your new favorite wine region.

SPECIAL OFFER!

In the past we have worked with the wine app Quini ( www.quiniwine.com )

During this event rate the wines and get $1 off for every review you enter.

We will taste 7 wines you can get up to $7 off!!

Please get a head start, sign up to Quini if you are on desktop or laptop/tablet, at the top right of the screen at www.quiniwine.com. If you are on iPhone and/or iPad, please download the app. You will find the link at the same website, where you can also read a bit more about Quini.

You can also use on any Android device.

During the tasting you can search Quini using #Franklin Ste Michelle and all wines will populate for you to enter your review.

If you want help in setting up or review of this feature please arrive at 630 for help.

The Franklin Wine Club was the first in the USA to use this app for wine review.

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243489706/

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-f8511aaf65114435aa7d53af6a9687f0

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Thursday, September 21     Noble Grape Varieties

A great introduction to the basics of wine grapes and the six varieties that produce most of the wines that consumers are familiar with. We’ll discuss what makes these grapes so special, where you’ll see them grown, and which famous wines you’ll find them in. And of course we’ll taste all six!

Tuesday, October 17                        Decoding American Wine Labels

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Thursday, December 7                     Decoding European Wine Labels

OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labelling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating. We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 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.

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2415

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2342

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2416

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_rec/FINAL%20DRAFT%208-22-17.pdf

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_Recreation/2017%20Millis%20Recreation%20Fall%20Booklet-condensed.pdf

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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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This Weeks Highlights:

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Wine: you can learn a lot from reading the label

Red Wine vs White Wine: The Real Differences

How To Pretend To Be A Wine Expert Quickly

  AND MORE!

Exploring the Future of Cork Closures

The largest cork manufacturer says its corks will be TCA free by 2020. How will that affect the industry?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-the-future-of-cork-closures/

Vintage Champagne: a Dying Breed?

As Champagne houses concentrate on prestige cuvées, what is the future for the vintage stuff?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/09/vintage-champagne-a-dying-breed

Increase in US wine consumption over 10 years

The graph shows that the biggest boozers are in the District of Columbia. Indeed, the per person consumption in DC is more than double that of fully 37 of the states. This may explain some of the decisions that come out of Washington.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2017/09/increase-in-us-wine-consumption-over-10.html

4 Reasons to Choose an Organic Prosecco Wine

Why would I choose and buy an Organic Prosecco or even more generally an organic wineinstead of a conventional (non-organic) one?

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/09/06/4-reasons-to-choose-an-organic-prosecco-wine/

Why Is So Much Wine Writing Bad?

Wine writer and novelist Jay McInerney says there’s too much technical language and too many references to flowers

https://www.eater.com/2017/9/5/16228240/jay-mcinerney-bad-wine-writing-interview

These wines are cheap and available everywhere. But are any worth drinking?

Mass-market labels such as Barefoot, Yellow Tail and Cupcake are everywhere, rather than the smaller family-owned wineries more common to wine stores.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/these-wines-are-cheap-and-ubiquitous-but-are-any-of-them-worth-drinking/2017/09/01/714d605c-8da9-11e7-91d5-ab4e4bb76a3a_story.html?utm_term=.47f71905b52e

Why We Should Drink Wine At Breakfast

Wine at breakfast is totally acceptable in France, Italy and Spain

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/drink-wine-breakfast-why-good-continental-europe-health-red-white-coffee-brunch-prosecco-a7930701.html

Red Wine vs White Wine: The Real Differences

The differences between red and white wines go far beyond just the choice of grapes and the color. Here are several fascinating facts about the real differences between red and white wines.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/red-wine-vs-white-wine-the-real-differences/

DOES BEER TASTE BETTER FROM A BOTTLE OR A CAN?

Science says it’s all in your head

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2017/09/05/does-beer-taste-better-from-a-bottle-or-a-can/

WHAT’S IN THAT $5 BOTTLE OF TRADER JOE’S OR TARGET WINE?

How are these wines so cheap? The reality might make you pause before filling up that shopping cart.

https://vinepair.com/articles/trader-joes-target-wines-cheap-budget/

12 Oldest Wine Companies In The World

Which are the oldest wine companies? A question that crosses the minds of many wine enthusiasts.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/morristown/articles/12-oldest-wine-companies-in-the-world-1

New Ménage à Trois Decadence

Ménage à Trois Decadence promises to be the portfolio’s most lavish, over-the-top Cabernet Sauvignon yet,

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/provocative-wine-brand-launches-menage-a-trois-decadence-300509320.html

How To Pretend To Be A Wine Expert Quickly

If tasting a wine makes you break out in a sweat, we’ve got you

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-guide-how-to-become-expert-pretend-bluff-red-white-connoisseur-quickly-a7934301.html

Go Back to (Wine) School With These 7 Lessons

Your wine school curriculum: Understand reviews, a blind tasting party, discover wine’s origins, study sparkling, survey Malbec, somm speak, and winery visits.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/09/07/go-back-to-wine-school-with-these-7-lessons/

How To Collect Good Wine With High Alcohol Content

If you’re just getting started as a wine collector, you might have noticed that wine critics and other enthusiasts rarely, if ever, talk about wine’s intoxicating effects

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/09/07/how-to-collect-good-wine-with-high-alcohol-content/

New Pumpkin-Flavored Beers For Fall

Breweries launch beers that take the traditional pumpkin brew to the next level.

http://marketwatchmag.com/new-pumpkin-flavored-beers-for-fall/

In the mood for wine: Where and how you enjoy it affects what you think

Your ability to taste can also change daily, hourly, depending on what you have eaten.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-setting-matters-wine-food-0908-20170906-column.html

MillerCoors Tries a New Light Beer Brand Called Two Hats

Up against tough competition from liquor and craft brews, MillerCoors is trying yet another new brand in hopes of luring young adult drinkers. A new fruity light beer brand called Two Hats will hit the market early next year in 16-ounce cans.

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/millercoors-a-light-beer-brand-called-hats/310384/

CAN AN ALGORITHM DECODE YOUR PALATE TO FIND YOUR PERFECT WINE?

Approximately 23 percent of wine consumers use apps to make wine-purchasing decisions

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/algorithm-apps-wine-clubs/

2016 Figures for the Oregon wine industry

Case sales for the state reached nearly 3.4 million in 2016, a 10 percent increase over 2015

http://www.dailytidings.com/news/20170907/just-out-2016-figures-for-oregon-wine-industry

The Impact of Wildfires on Wine

Fire, smoke, and ash–always an unwelcome prelude to harvest.

http://winefolly.com/update/the-impact-of-wildfires-on-wine/

The Essential Guide To Reading A French Wine Label

By reading a French wine label, you can discover important information about the wine, including where the grapes were grown and how the wine was bottled.

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/09/08/the-essential-guide-to-reading-a-french-wine-label/

From an Undervalued Region in France, New Energy, New Inspiration and Great Wines

Vines in Cahors are largely planted on a series of alluvial and gravel terraces rising from the Lot River, or on the plateau (or causse) above the terrace, where the limestone bedrock is covered by only a thin layer of soil.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/07/dining/wine-france-cahors-malbec.html

U.S. Alcohol Consumption Continues Decline Among All Age Groups Including Underage

Why women are picking prosecco over champagne

Sales of the Italian wine are soaring faster than you can say “I’ll be there in a prosecco”, but what’s the secret behind its sparkling success?

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39216865#

The Science of Wine Oxidation

Oxidized, oxidative, oxidated—when it comes to winemaking, what does it all mean?

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-wine-oxidation/

PUMPKIN ALE

The basic concept is simple: beer brewed with pumpkin. But this being an age of wild craft beer creativity, the way pumpkin is incorporated can vary.

https://vinepair.com/beer-101/pumpkin-ale-beer-style-guide/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=439e5e92b0-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+7%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-439e5e92b0-36686829

New Wine Institute Video Series Celebrates “California Wines: Behind the Glass”

Conveys the appeal of the regions, climates, grapes and people that come together to make California wine. The short films are set with backdrops of the Golden State’s iconic and aspirational landscapes.

http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/931463/47bdedae59/1549931847/c130b1a1bc/

How Instagram is driving wine trends

America has the largest number of Instagram users in the world, with Russia second

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-instagram-driving-wine-trends

Wine: you can learn a lot from reading the label

The label on the back of a wine bottle can be a little confusing, but it will often contain a mine of useful information

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/07/what-you-can-learn-from-wine-labels-vintage-abv-style-fiona-beckett

Is Vermont becoming the Napa Valley of beer?

This area has always held a nostalgic place in my heart that’s groovy, natural and true. But standing in line at the Alchemist, I worry that Vermont may be transforming into some kind of touristy, theme-park “Napa Valley of beer.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/is-vermont-becoming-the-napa-valley-of-beer/2017/09/06/20cc3a2c-786e-11e7-8839-ec48ec4cae25_story.html?utm_term=.448db1863fe2

Wine spends so little on ads, that labels will make or break sales at POS

Pot use soaring, alcohol not so much

Drawing the Natural Wine Battle Lines

After two pieces focusing on organics and biodynamics in the vineyard, we conclude this series by focusing more on the natural wine movement, which, in a way, is just asking for trouble.

One crucial caveat is that products under the natural wine banner are not guaranteed to be free of sulfite additions. These are kept to low levels, perhaps under 30mg/liter for reds and 40mg/liter for white wines, but this figure varies among different charters, and may exceed requirements for certification as organic wine under USDA regulations. Sulfur usage remains an area of debate within the natural movement itself.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/09/drawing-the-natural-wine-battle-lines

Marketing olive oils like wine

OLIVES are as diverse in flavour as wine is and the olive industry is banding together to create regional palate profiles for different olive varieties.

https://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/news/marketing-olive-oils-like-wine/3222561/

Torrid temperatures shrivel California wine grapes to raisins

Wine grapes, unaccustomed to those temperatures at this time of year, were left shriveling on the vines, in many cases dehydrated by excessive daytime temperatures that weren’t cooling down enough at night

http://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Torrid-temperatures-shrivel-California-wine-12184366.php

14 Ways To Present Wine To Consumers

The way the wine trade categorizes wines for the purpose of discussing and selling them and for educational purposes.

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2017/09/14-ways-present-wine-consumers/

Scientists identify grape varieties ideal for New Hampshire

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire are studying eight grape varieties to see which are best suited for growing in the state and in much of the rest of New England.

http://www.thepacker.com/news/scientists-identify-grape-varieties-ideal-new-hampshire

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye to launch in US

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye is charcoal-mellowed and then matured in new American oak barrels. It has a grain bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/jack-daniels-tennessee-rye-to-launch-in-us/

Can you taste the color of wine?

We asked a group of Washington Post colleagues to taste a variety of wines to see if they could identify blue wine. This is what they tasted.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/lifestyle/food/can-you-taste-the-color-of-wine/2017/09/11/199a26cc-9706-11e7-af6a-6555caaeb8dc_video.html?utm_term=.2be811eea498

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Upcoming

October 12th St Michelle Winery

November 16th Italian Guest

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-f8511aaf65114435aa7d53af6a9687f0

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Thursday, September 21     Noble Grape Varieties

A great introduction to the basics of wine grapes and the six varieties that produce most of the wines that consumers are familiar with. We’ll discuss what makes these grapes so special, where you’ll see them grown, and which famous wines you’ll find them in. And of course we’ll taste all six!

Tuesday, October 17                        Decoding American Wine Labels

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Thursday, December 7                     Decoding European Wine Labels

OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labelling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating. We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf

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

Italian Wine Tasting/Education

Thursday Sept 14^th 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!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2340

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 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.

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2415

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2342

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2416

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_rec/FINAL%20DRAFT%208-22-17.pdf

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_Recreation/2017%20Millis%20Recreation%20Fall%20Booklet-condensed.pdf

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!

Food And Wine Events

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

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

Franklin Liquors

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

09-11-2017

School Has Started

Wine School That Is!

Franklin Liquors Is Now Working with 7 Towns

Call It…

Adult Education

Community Education

Recreation Department

What Ever You Call It In Your Town We Are Talking And Tasting Wine!

 Our Next Event

September 14^th 

Italian Wine Tasting/Education

With Tri-County Adult Education

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!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2340

Complete List Of Our Events

http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html

Medway Community Education

Fall Classes Now Posted!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

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Wine Freedom for Massachusetts

Can wine be damaged when submerged in storm waters?

IPAs Are Giving You Man Boobs

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How to Successfully Pack Wine in Your Suitcase

If you love wine and you travel, chances are you’re going to have to transport wine in your checked luggage one day.

http://www.bonappetit.com/story/pack-wine-in-suitcase

How Iceland is using drones to deliver beer

The citizens of Reykjavik, Iceland, have officially found the best use for commercial drones: beer delivery.

https://www.dailydot.com/debug/drones-beer-delivery/

Australian Wine Industry Trailblazer Wolf Blass Introduces ‘BLASS’ Wines In U.S.

The new BLASS collection includes a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a red blend from premium vineyards in some of South Australia’s top regions.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=188993

Oregon wine industry census shows more acreage, wineries

Change is afoot, but the annual industry report indicated Oregon wine retains its market niche of high quality coupled with upscale price.

http://www.capitalpress.com/Oregon/20170830/oregon-wine-industry-census-shows-more-acreage-wineries

Facing a Meager Harvest, Prosecco Winemakers Win Approval to Use Non-DOC Grapes

Wineries can source from vineyards within the region, but not officially in the appellation

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Prosecco-Winemakers-Win-Approval-Non-DOC-Grapes

New Harpoon Seasonal

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery has released a cranberry-flavored fall seasonal within its UFO line. Cranbeery, a fruity and unfiltered wheat beer, was brewed with cranberries from Massachusetts-based farmer’s cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries. Priced at $8.99-$9.99 a six-pack of 12-ounce cans or bottles, UFO Cranbeery is available at retailers nationwide, and on draft in select locations. The Harpoon UFO range, which was updated with fresh packaging earlier this year, also includes Hefeweizen, Huckleberry and White Ale entries.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS MADE FROM ENGLISH FIZZ LAUNCHED

English sparkling wine producer Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent has launched a range of beauty products made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/beauty-products-made-from-english-fizz-launched/

There’s a New Forty Ounce Red Wine on Shelves Now

Following the overwhelming success of the Forty Ounce Rosé, sommelier Patrick Cappiello introduces the next member of the family just in time for fall drinking: the Forty Ounce Red.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/forty-ounce-red-wine-trend

Adidas Makes ‘Beer Repellent’ Shoes for Oktoberfest

“Adidas Originals München ‘Oktoberfest'” are “made from the finest leather with DPBR coating.” Yes, “DPBR” actually stands for “durable puke & beer repellent”

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/adidas-beer-proof-shoes-oktoberfest

Here’s What a NFL Liquor Ad Looks Like (Hint: No Football)

While beer brands can use football themes in their NFL ads as long as they don’t use active players, liquor brands are prohibited from deploying pigskin narratives of any kind.

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/nfl-liquor-ad/310323/

Wine Branding: Unforgettable or Unforgivable?

Are some winemakers controversial for the sake of being controversial?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/09/wine-branding-unforgettable-or-unforgivable

Wine in Cans Shifting Consumer Perceptions, Especially Among Millennial Drinkers

Nielsen announced earlier this year that sales of canned wine increased from $6.4 million to $14.5 million in 2016, a whopping 125 percent jump. The same report notes that canned wine dollar sales soared 170 percent, versus a six percent increase in the more established box wine business for the same period.

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/08/31/wine-cans-shifting-consumer-perception

Millennials don’t like Chardonnay

Younger wine drinkers are continuing in their significant shift from Chardonnay and experimenting with more aromatic styles of white wine, according to a new Wine Intelligence report.

http://winetitles.com.au/dwn/details.asp?ID=23954

Five Myths of Winemaking

Examining how diurnal shift, fermentation styles, and wine-making processes impact the final product

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/five-myths-of-winemaking/

War of the Noses

When it comes to the sense of smell, millions of extra cells in the olfactory bulb may give women an advantage over men

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/war-of-the-noses/

IPAs Are Giving You Man Boobs

Those hops in your favorite IPA are actually wonderful medicine for insomnia and menopause, thanks to their high phytoestrogen content. These same phytoestrogens, however, can also cause a condition known among brewers as Brewer’s Droop.

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/bmpbm8/ipas-are-giving-you-man-boobs

CANNABIS COCKTAIL TREND GAINS MOMENTUM

Priced at $18, Mr. Nice Guy is crafted with mezcal, cannabidiol oil, matcha, pineapple, coconut milk and lime.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/cannabis-cocktail-trend-gains-momentum/

HOW PACKAGE DESIGN ATTRACTS TODAY’S WINE CONSUMER

As of June 2017, more than 3,500 new wine products had hit shelves in the last year, representing 14% of all items in the category and 4.5% of category sales volume. But the influx isn’t just giving consumers an array of new brands to choose from; it’s forcing retailers to make tough choices about how to use their finite shelf space.

http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2017/how-package-design-attracts-todays-wine-consumer.html

NEW FILM ‘BACK TO BURGUNDY’ EXPLORES PROBLEMS OF INHERITANCE

The film centres on three siblings: Jean, Juliette and Jérémie, who are reunited after the death of their father just before the harvest and inheritance of his vineyard.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/new-film-on-burgundy-explores-inheritance-problem/

The Winemakers’ View: Vegan wines and fining

You might wonder how a product made from grapes and yeast might not be vegan. The answer has to do with the little understood practice of fining. Sometimes, a wine needs a little tweaking to meet its maker’s expectations. That’s where fining comes into play, and these techniques often involve animal products.

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/the-winemakers-view-vegan-wines-and-fining/article_8bd59eb1-49cd-5020-8501-93fe154db1a2.html

World’s First Chromed-Glass Wine Bottle – Tank Garage Winery Debuts ‘Chrome Dreams’

Each clear-embossed resin seal is delicately formed and imported from Italy.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/worlds-first-chromed-glass-wine-bottle—tank-garage-winery-debuts-chrome-dreams-300512367.html

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PINOT GRIGIO

It should be said at the outset that although the variety is considered distinctly Italian, the grape in fact hails from France where it’s called Pinot Gris – the gris (or grigio) meaning grey, in reference to the colour of the berries.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pinot-grigio/

Pétillant naturel, oxidised wines, skin contact – demystifying new wine terms

Some winemakers are reviving old techniques, which introduce new textures and tastes, as well as opening up possibilities for food compatibility

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/03/petillant-naturel-oxidised-wines-skin-contact-demystifying-new-wine-terms

A wine crisis is gripping Europe

Europe’s iconic winemaking regions are reeling after extreme weather wreaked havoc on their crops.

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/36277265/a-wine-crisis-is-gripping-europe

Weed-Infused Wine Will Leave You Making ‘Pour’ Decisions

Cannabis-infused liquor and beer is a trend on the rise, but with the unprecedented popularity of merlots and cabernets among the Millennial set, where is weed-infused wine on the market?

https://www.greenrushdaily.com/weed-infused-wine/

How Music Changes The Way You Taste Wine

Get this: the music you are listening to can change how you taste wine. Whether classical, rock,  fast, slow, loud, or quiet — research has proven that music sets the mood for how we describe the wines we drink.

https://blog.hellofresh.com/music-and-wine/

Getting Started With Food and Wine Pairing

Learn the fundamentals behind food and wine pairing to create your own great pairings. This guide will show you the steps and what to look for in your recipe to find the perfect wine.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/getting-started-with-food-and-wine-pairing/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=3e7412cf1a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-3e7412cf1a-62472929&mc_cid=3e7412cf1a&mc_eid=d73340fcba

50 Affordable Wines You Can Always Trust

Sometimes wine is daunting, and the fact that vintages change every year is one of the reasons. Was 2014 better than 2015? Worse? How are you supposed to know? One solution is not to worry about it. We’ve assembled a list of 50 of the world’s most reliable, inexpensive wines—bottles that offer amazing quality

MANY IN STOCK

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/50-wines-you-can-always-trust?utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=letter-from-the-editor&utm_content=20170820#foxglove-central-coast-chardonnay-17

Here’s how to tell if your beer glass has REALLY been washed properly

There are two tricks to work out if your glass has been properly cleaned…

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/4386337/beer-glass-really-washed-properly/

AUGMENTED REALITY BOTTLE LABELS COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW BEER

No, you haven’t had too much to drink — that beer label is moving, thanks to augmented reality.

This is the same technology used on the 19 Crimes Wines

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/brewery-uses-augmented-reality-bottle-labels/

Cook with a wine you would drink

When recipes call for wine as an ingredient what is the best to use? Is there a cooking wine?

http://www.freep.com/story/life/food/susan-marie/2017/09/05/wines-lend-fruity-earthy-and-sweet-nuances-many-dishes/619928001/

Can wine be damaged when submerged in stormwaters?

You’re always reading about old wines recovered from shipwrecks that are surprisingly drinkable. It’s really no big deal

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/food/article/Can-wine-be-damaged-when-submerged-in-stormwaters-12172268.php

Guerrilla Guide to Wine

t’s for absolute beginners. And it’s the greatest guide ever written about wine. The greatest.

http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1828

Food And Wine

Best $15-and-Under Wines

Many in stock!

http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-15-and-under-wines?xid=NL_WINELIST090517&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wine-list&utm_content=2017090512PM#18

Wine Freedom for Massachusetts

If H3891 becomes law Bay Staters will finally have access to all the wines in the American wine marketplace. Massachusetts law currently bans residents from receiving wine shipments from out-of-state wine stores and retailers. Inexplicably, it also bans it’s own wine stores from shipping wine out-of-state. H3891 would solve both those problems.

https://www.winefreedom.org/ma/

“Gluten-free” water shows how ridiculous food labeling has become

Free of GMOs and gluten but certified kosher and organic.

https://qz.com/1065115/gluten-free-water-shows-how-ridiculous-food-labeling-has-become/

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And More!

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Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 500 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

Upcoming

October 12th St Michelle Winery

November 16th Italian Guest

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-f8511aaf65114435aa7d53af6a9687f0

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Thursday, September 21     Noble Grape Varieties

A great introduction to the basics of wine grapes and the six varieties that produce most of the wines that consumers are familiar with. We’ll discuss what makes these grapes so special, where you’ll see them grown, and which famous wines you’ll find them in. And of course we’ll taste all six!

Tuesday, October 17                        Decoding American Wine Labels

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Thursday, December 7                     Decoding European Wine Labels

OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labelling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating. We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_17_brochure_final.pdf

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

Italian Wine Tasting/Education

Thursday Sept 14^th 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!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2340

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 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.

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2415

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!

 https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2342

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 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.

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2416

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_rec/FINAL%20DRAFT%208-22-17.pdf

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

http://www.millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_Recreation/2017%20Millis%20Recreation%20Fall%20Booklet-condensed.pdf

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!

Food And Wine Events

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

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

09-04-2017

Happy Labor Day!

Open  9-6

Bud Light NFL Packages

Two Options In Stock

VERY LIMITED

NFL 36 Packs

Every NFL Teams Can Is Inside

AND

5x Champion Pats Packages

12 once cans

Singles

6 Packs

30 Packs

16 Ounce Aluminum

Singles

8 Packs

24 Packs

GO PATS!

https://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2017/08/26/bud-light-nfl-logo-cans/

Red Sox Wine Is Here!

2015 California Cabernet Sauvignon

Official MLB Product

750ml $17.99

Franklin Wine Club Event

Exploring Organic Wines

Saturday September 9^th

6-8PM

Guest Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi

The Organic food and wine movement is hot!

At this event we will explore Organic wines and Organically grown wines.

What is the difference in USDA certified and those made with Organic grapes?

Are there sulfites in Organic wines?

Please come explore and taste.

https://www.meetup.com/preview/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/242871936

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

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The Beginner’s Guide To Greek Wines

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TRACES OF 6,000-YEAR-OLD WINE COULD REWRITE ITALY’S WINEMAKING HISTORY

Traditionally, it’s been believed that wine growing and wine production developed in Italy in the Middle Bronze Age (1300-1100 B.C.), as indicated by the discovery of as seeds, ancient storage pots and the remnants of wineries.

However this latest discovery positions the start of Italy’s winemaking heritage even further back in history, indicating that the ability to make wine was acquired in at least 4,000BC – the Copper Age.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/traces-of-4000-bc-wine-could-rewrite-italys-winemaking-history/

TOP 10 BEST-SELLING VODKA BRANDS

The UK is seeing stronger growth, along with the US, particularly for premium vodka

We Stock 5 of the most popular vodkas in the world!

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/top-ten-vodka-brands/

Wine is big business in California but how big might surprise you

While the harvest for grapes used in some sparkling wines already has begun, the majority of the state’s harvest will occur from now through October

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/08/24/wine-is-big-business-in-california-but-how-big-might-surprise-you/

France faces worst wine grape harvest since 1945

Wine production to fall by 18% on 2016 after spring frosts ravage vines, but hot summer could deliver top vintages

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/25/france-faces-worst-wine-grape-harvest-since-1945

Blue Wine Is Finally Coming to the U.S.

After a regulatory hold up, the Instagram-friendly wine hits shelves in September

https://www.eater.com/wine/2017/8/25/16199050/blue-wine-us-where-to-buy

This Wine Train In Massachusetts Will Give You The Ride Of A Lifetime

Ever wanted to cruise through the Massachusetts countryside while sipping wine and enjoying live music?

http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/wine-train-ma/

Grilled Cheese and Beer: The Pinnacle of Pairing

You don’t have to be a serious beer drinker to claim cheese and beer pairings as the holy grail of matrimonies.

https://oct.co/essays/grilled-cheese-and-beer-pinnacle-pairing?utm_source=oct_nl_

What you need to know about sangiovese, Italy’s biggest-selling grape

No other grape variety, red or white — and there are hundreds of Italian grape varieties — is grown or made into more wine in Italy than sangiovese, the red grape whose name translates to the “blood of Jove.”

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-sangiovese-italian-grape-wine-food-0825-20170824-column.html

Sugar in wine

Many wine styles involve the use of sugar in production, but should we be feeling concerned about the quantity used?

https://www.decanterchina.com/en/news/Decanter%20Features/sugar-in-wine

New Belgium Releases Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale

Brewed with Saigon cinnamon and Habanero peppers, Atomic Pumpkin Ale starts out sweet and finishes spicy with a little bitterness in between. The medium body ale pours bright pale amber with a light white lacing, and features Nugget hops combined with Pale Mena, Pale Rahr, Caramel and Munich malts to create a spicy and warming mouthfeel.

IN STOCK!

http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/new-belgium-releases-voodoo-ranger-atomic-pumpkin-ale/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=8eac553459-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+23%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-8eac553459-36686829

New Woodbridge Package

Constellation’s Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi brand has debuted single-serve packaging for its wines. The new Woodbridge Stacked Singles are ready-to-serve, 187-ml. peel-open shatterproof cups, offered in Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon expressions. Priced at $2.49 a cup, Woodbridge’s Stacked Singles are available at wine retailers nationwide. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Constellation’s largest wine brand by volume, grew 4.8% to 9.8 million cases last year. With similar growth in 2017, the entry-level label could top the 10-million-case mark.

Treasury Wine Estates’ plans to boost premium wine production at its Beringer plant in St. Helena lands in court

Treasury Wine Estates Americas Co. wants to move all wine production from Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma County to Beringer’s plant in St. Helena; it also plans to transfer production of all but the top-end labels from Beaulieu Vineyard’s winery in Rutherford to the St. Helena facility,

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=188832

Is Aussie malbec the next big thing?

Malbec could become as big as shiraz in Australia according to Bleasdale Vineyards’ Paul Hotker, the newly crowned Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year. Here he explains why this intriguing grape, known for its punch-packing colour and tannin, is moving up the roster at wineries around the country and is more highly regarded than ever in his own Langhorne Creek.

http://www.winecompanion.com.au/news/news-articles/2017/august/talking-malbec-with-bleasdale

TOP 10 BIGGEST US CRAFT BREWERIES

The association describes an American craft brewer as “small, independent and traditional”.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/top-10-biggest-us-craft-brewers-2/

This swimming pool filled with BEER

Visitors to the Schloss Starkenberger beer pools in Austria can book a dip in one of seven baths for £200 pounds for two hours

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/4305481/this-swimming-pool-filled-with-beer-is-everything-your-holiday-dreams-are-made-of/

Why Instagram Is the Best Place to Find Rare Beers

Bored of your local supermarket’s selection of lagers? Time to log on, buddy.

https://www.gq.com/story/instagram-beer-trades

The Beginner’s Guide To Greek Wines

In the ancient world, Greece was once one of the foremost producers of wine. However, in contrast to the country’s important wine heritage, modern Greek wines are only just now emerging in the rest of the world. In fact, these days Greece offers outstanding value for its wines and there are many new varieties that will certainly expand your palate.

http://winefolly.com/review/the-beginners-guide-to-greek-wines/?mc_cid=0bd855e107&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Baby boomers’ drink and drug misuse needs urgent action, warn experts

Urgent action is needed to tackle drink and drug misuse among baby boomers, experts have warned, with a growing body of data from around the world suggesting that substance misuse is increasing among those in their mid-50s and older.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/23/baby-boomers-drink-and-drug-misuse-needs-urgent-action-warn-experts

Lambrusco’s Comeback, and Why It’s Brushing Shoulders with Rosé

In Emilia-Romagna, one of Italy’s most prized gastronomic treasures, Lambrusco is to Italians as coffee is to Americans.

http://www.vogue.com/article/lambrusco-fizzy-red-wine-for-summer-rose

Rosé a year-round choice for majority of pink drinkers

Taking the Temperature of Wine Service

In dining rooms around the country, whites are being served warmer, while reds are cooling down

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/taking-the-temperature-of-wine-service/

Is it finally time for organic wine?

Organic wine is vino produced by viticulturists and winemakers who eschew the use of artificial and synthetic chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides in their vineyards. They are also highly selective about what they add to wine during the fermentation and winemaking process, using only a limited number of natural substances.

http://norwell.wickedlocal.com/entertainment/20170822/wine-wisdom-is-it-finally-time-for-organic-wine

Johnnie Walker unveils three Blenders’ Batch whiskies

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Rum Cask Finish, Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend, and Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Espresso Roast

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/johnnie-walker-unveils-three-blenders-batch-whiskies/

Californian distillery makes vodka from food waste

The company uses baked goods to produce the vodka because “they can still contain usable starches that can be converted to sugars that are then eaten by microscopic yeast and turned into marvellous alcohol”.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/08/californian-distillery-makes-vodka-from-food-waste/

US BREWER COOKS UP ‘FRIED CHICKEN’ BEER

Virginia-based Veil Brewing Co. and Denmark’s Evil Twin Brewing, which also has a brewery in New York, teamed up last month to create the Fried Fried Chicken Chicken beer.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/08/us-brewer-cooks-up-a-fried-chicken-beer/

Here’s one really big benefit to drinking boxed wine instead of bottled

“The enemy of wine is oxygen, and so what the bag and the box does is it keeps the oxygen away,” wine expert and author Leslie Sbrocco told TODAY. “[Wine in a box] is really the ideal option if you just want to have a glass a night, and it can last for a month or more.”

https://www.today.com/food/boxed-wine-stays-fresh-longer-bottled-t115376

You’ll Love How Wine Lives a Second Life In ‘Wine Flour’

This niche product is about to go mainstream thanks to the often-wasted byproduct of wineries across America. See why you should check out this promising source of fiber, protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/health/what-is-wine-flour-used-for

Grape or place on the label?

Why does a typical French wine label not name the grape variety, like wines from Australia, the USA or Chile? Here – in an extract from our introductory book Exploring & Tasting Wine – we explain a little about French wine law

https://blog.bbr.com/2017/08/24/grape-place-label/

Rosé Substitute

Why don’t more people (especially environmentalists) drink bag-in-box wine?

From an environmental point of view, bag-in-box wine is almost a no-brainer.

https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/why-dont-more-people-especially-environmentalists-drink-bag-box-wine.html

The 13 Strangest Beers on Earth

Whale testicle-infused beer is real, and it’s not going away.

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/13-strangest-beers-earth?xid=NL_WINELIST082917&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wine-list&utm_content=2017082912PM#odius-ale-40ft-brewery

11 Mistakes You’re Making at the Liquor Store

With shelves upon shelves of options, mysterious pricing and flashy labels, you might worry you’re making mistakes, and—sorry to say it—you probably are.

https://www.supercall.com/culture/liquor-store-mistakes

Why are so many breweries selling their beer in 15-packs?

More craft breweries are playing on a field once dominated by only the largest beer producers.

http://draftmag.com/craft-breweries-15-packs/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=37e3aa073d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+29%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-37e3aa073d-36686829

How to Stop Overthinking Wine Tasting

Close your eyes, plug your ears and more wine-tasting tips from industry experts.

People drinking wine together in bar

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/how-stop-overthinking-wine-tasting

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