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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Joseph Carr And Josh Wines
September 14, 2018Exploring Joseph Carr And Josh Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday September 13th 2018
Exploring Wines Of Joseph Carr And Josh
Host Adam Cataldo
Please join us for an immersive tasting experience as we weave through the story of Joseph Carr.
We will talk about how Joe discovered his passion for wine; what led him to starting his namesake label from the Napa Valley; and how the wine he made to honor his father, Josh, became one of America’s most beloved Cabernets.
You’ll have the opportunity to taste and discover how the Josh Cellars varietals compare with their Joseph Carr counterparts
Adams Bio
Adam Cataldo is a recovering history major, IT guy, and bartender who has spent the last 8 years in the wine and spirits industry. He can often be found spreading the good word of Josh Cellars throughout South Eastern Massachusetts as its District Manager for Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, at least when he’s not complaining about the Boston Bruins.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254096004/
The Wines:
Wine #1
2017 Josh Chardonnay
Regular Price: $14.99
Wine #2:
2016 Joseph Carr Chardonnay
Regular Price: $21.99
Wine #3
2015 Josh Paso Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price: $18.99
Wine #4:
2015 Joseph Carr Paso Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price $23.99
Wine #5
2015 Josh North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price $18.99
Wine #6
2015 Joseph Carr Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml $29.99
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333 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Co Host
Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Michele Chiarlo Wines
August 1, 2018Exploring Michele Chiarlo Wines
An Education And Tasting
Tuesday July 31st 2018
Exploring Michele Chiarlo Wines
Host: Adam Verona
Since 1956 Michele Chiarlo is synonym with the wines of Piemonte. At a very young age Michele started to travel to showcase with unlimited passion what Piemonte could produce. With Michele’s guidance now his sons Stefano and Alberto have taken over different roles and are carrying on their father’s passion. The story of Michele Chiarlo as a wine producer starts with Barbera and specifically from Asti but quickly moves to cover all the top areas of Piemonte, Gavi, Barolo, Barbaresco and more.
The philosophy at the winery is to produce classic wines of terroir with the most up to date know how and still vivid passion.
Adams Bio
As Michele Chiarlo’s North American Brand Ambassador, Adam makes regular trips to Piedmont, Italy and works closely with Michele’s sons Alberto (sales and marketing) and Stefano (winemaking and technical aspects).
Adam has had a passion for wine and food for as long as he can remember. He began his wine studies in his early twenties that included an internship on a Tuscan vineyard, gaining hands on experience in every phase of wine production.
After years of representing Chiarlo wines in wholesale, he was introduced to the Michele Chiarlo family. In 2016 he took the position with the winery and now travels the United States and Canada, proudly promoting the Chiarlo family wines. Adam lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and son.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/251988152/
The Wines:
Wine #1
2016 Nivole Moscato d’Asti
Regular Price: $19.99
Wine #2:
2016 Le Marne Gavi
Regular Price: $19.99
Wine #3
2014 Nizza Cipressi
Regular Price: $24.99
Wine #4:
2015 Il Principe Langhe Nebbiolo
Regular Price $19.99
Wine #5
2010 Barolo Tortoniano
Regular Price $49.99
Liquor #1
Grappa di Nivole Moscato
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333 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Co Host
Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks
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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-16-18
July 16, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
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07-16-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How to take a beer-based trip through Vermont
How to Pair Wine With Hot Dogs
American Thirst: Three Homegrown Drinking Traditions We Think Are Foreign
AND MORE!
Why fighting it out for medals is vital for emerging wine countries count
If you were standing up in front of a wine education class and highlighting the countries famous for their wine production on a globe 10, 15 or 20 years ago then it would be a pretty quick exercise blocking out most of western Europe, North America, parts of South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The Chablis difference
Chablis occupied around 500 ha in the 1960s; now it has grown more than tenfold, to 5,600 ha. That’s 23 per cent of all Burgundy’s vineyards. Its unique variety is Chardonnay; its bestclimats are nuanced into a suite of Premiers Cru and Grand Cru names. All very reassuring; all very ducal; all very lustrous. But … all very misleading?
Why Some Winemakers Are Using Acacia Barrels
In California and Idaho, fermenting and aging in this oak alternative is catching on
Wine Spectator Announces 2018 Restaurant Award Winners
Magazine pays tribute to wine lists that excel, with honorees representing all 50 states and more than 75 countries
Check out winners near Franklin
THIS ARTIST PAINTS MASTERPIECES WITH WINE — TAKE A LOOK
“Wine is bottled poetry,” as the saying goes, but for one Bolivian artist, it is much, much more.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/this-artist-paints-masterpieces-with-wine-take-a-look/
WHY YOU NEED TO TRY ONE OF THE OLDEST WINES IN THE WORLD
Armenia is actually one of the oldest wine-producing regions on the planet
https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/why-you-need-to-try-one-of-the-oldest-wines-in-the-world/87488
Are Lower-Calorie Wines Actually Good for You?
Experts aren’t sold on new “better-for-you” booze.
http://www.health.com/food/low-calorie-wines
This Rosé Bottle Has A Scratch-N-Sniff Label
A wine whose label is offering more than just a good looks, however. Cocomero is a California rosé that has a scratch-n-sniff label, which actually smells like one of the key flavors featured inside the bottle.
https://www.refinery29.com/2018/07/203436/scratch-n-sniff-rose-cocomero-wine-watermelon
Have You Tried This Little Trick to Save Money on Cruises?
Pack a bottle of wine in your carry-on luggage. While policies vary amongst cruise lines, many allow guests to bring one or two unopened bottles of wine when they embark on the ship for the first time (unfortunately, the same rule doesn’t apply for beer and hard liquor).
https://www.southernliving.com/travel/can-i-bring-wine-on-a-cruise
American Thirst: Three Homegrown Drinking Traditions We Think Are Foreign
If you like shooting tequila with salt and lime, by all means go for it! Just don’t blame Mexico for your hangover.
DIY: ITALIAN ICE
What are “Tricolore Cubes” you ask? First and foremost, they’re ice cubes. Secondly, they’re designed to proudly display the colors of the Italian flag.
PAIRING SALSA WITH WINE
Each wine has been selected to complement both the spice factor and texture of each sauce, creating a well balanced, gastronomical fiesta for even the feistiest of palates.
New technology to shed light on faulty bottles
Optical spectroscopy might reveal some of the chemical secrets in wine
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/new-technology-shed-light-faulty-bottles
5 OUT-OF-THE-BOX WAYS TO USE ROSÉ
Rosé wine also has a few uses that might surprise you and make it a necessary staple on your summer drinks list.
The Best Italian Red Wines for Beginners
With estimates of between 500 and 600 grape varieties grown in Italy, it’s tricky to distill this iconic wine-soaked peninsula into basic baby sips.
Open a Beer Bottle With Another Beer Bottle
Now a video on Reddit shows you how to open a beer bottle with a beer bottle—or, if you’re clever, with just a bottle cap.
https://lifehacker.com/open-a-beer-bottle-with-another-beer-bottle-1827297354
How to Pair Wine With Hot Dogs
It can be tough to find wine that matches everyone’s preferred tastes, though, and with summer weather you also need a wine that can refresh without being heady.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/07/best-wine-hot-dogs.html
When Should You Decant Wine?
There’s no doubt decanting offers a visual flourish to serving wine. But did you know decanters can sometimes do more harm than good? We take a deep look at this powerful tool, what it does, and help tell you when to decant and when to keep it in the bottle.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/03/decant-wine/
Ramato, the Unexpected Rosé Alternative
American winemakers are embracing the northern Italian tradition of macerating Pinot Grigio must with its skins to produce copper-hued Ramato.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/07/03/ramato-wine-rose-alternative/
Appellations on wine labels can mean a little or a lot
Appellations on labels can tell consumers much about what’s under the cork or cap – or they may be of no use.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8488340-181/berger-on-wine-appellations-on
Getting to know Greek wine
Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, with records of wine production dating back to over 6,500 years ago.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2018/07/04/getting-to-know-greek-wine/
FRENCH VOLCANIC WINE REGION GAINS UNESCO LISTING
A mountain range of 80 dormant volcanoes on the doorstep of one of France’s central winemaking regions has been granted a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, an accreditation which will drive footfall and tourism in the area.
Seasonal Sherry — The Extreme “Natural” Wine
As the trend of “natural wine” continues to gain traction, fueled by a desire to experience wine that has been created with non-interventionist tactics, a new style of wine has emerged from Southern Spain that propels this concept to the extreme.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=200723
10 WINE POPSICLE RECIPES FOR EVERYONE
Red Wine Fudgesicles And More!
Does TCA develop after bottling?
Can TCA develop after bottling, and how does storage affect this?
Placing Wines by Category and Price
It used to be that there were two or three wine price categories
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/07/05/placing-wines-category-price
How to train your nose for wine – the kit that helps you become an expert taster
A good sense of smell is essential for wine tasters, and Frenchman Jean Lenoir’s aroma quiz can help beginners develop it
Campania the land of beauty and wine
Although wine was made in Campania since 800 BC by the Romans and Greek settlers (who brought with them Ancient Greek grape varietals), it wasn’t until 30 years ago that the region was transformed
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180705/lets-talk-wine-campania-land-of-beauty-and-wine
Wine suggestions for people who don’t like wines
Which wine style to choose?
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ DOUBLE-LAYERED WINE BOTTLE LAUNCHED
A German design company has launched what is claims is the “world’s first double-layer wine bottle” which keeps wine cold without the need to put it back in the cooler.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/worlds-first-double-layered-wine-bottle-launched/
Do icon wines undermine typicity?
When I was studying for the Master of Wine exam, the running joke (and reality) about my study group’s wines was that the Institute couldn’t afford the very best wines.
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1912
How and why our taste in wine at restaurants is changing
Our tastes in wine have changed over the past decade.
JAPANESE DOMESTIC WINE PRODUCTION ON THE RISE
Spurred on by Japanese wine’s growing global popularity, the country’s domestic wine production is rising gradually following a tightening of regulations that distinguish between wines made from locally grown or imported grapes.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/07/japanese-domestic-wine-production-on-the-rise/
How to take a beer-based trip through Vermont
Hit the hoppy trails in a small state with serious brews.
https://www.boston.com/culture/travel/2018/07/07/how-to-take-a-beer-based-trip-through-vermont
5 Ways to Display Wine In Your Home
5 cool and creative ways to display and store wine in your home.
https://neighborhoodseen.com/5-ways-to-display-wine-in-your-home/
Top 10 Wine Producing Regions in The World
Every year there are more regions to add to the list of the world’s wine producers, several of which are in some quite surprising locations
https://www.fdfworld.com/drink/top-10-wine-producing-regions-world
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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-09-18
July 9, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-09-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
What’s killing Big American Beer?
Top 10 best-selling world whisk(e)y brands
Drinking Red Wine Might Help Make You a Better Athlete
AND MORE!
THE BEST AFFORDABLE WINE FOR EVERY OCCASION
An excellent wine choice that won’t bust your budget, for nearly every situation
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-types-of-wine-for-every-occasion
Wine’s Higher Education
An increasing number of universities are training future wine professionals as the $46-billion-a-year industry grows
https://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Higher-Education
WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY A WINE IS SALTY?
Salty? In a wine? What does that even mean?
https://quartzy.qz.com/1313189/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-a-wine-is-salty/
WHY IS ENGLISH SPARKLING TRYING TO BE LIKE CHAMPAGNE?
Did you know that England is actually producing it’s own sparkling wine now?
Polish wine rediscovered
Poland has a tradition of wine making dating back to the 11th century but only the past few decades have brought a revival of production
http://www.thenews.pl/1/6/Artykul/369270,Whats-Up-Polish-wine-rediscovered
Top Champagne Marketers Toast Bubbly’s U.S. Bounce
Champagne continues to surge in the U.S. market, propelled by a growing thirst for sparkling wines and a tilt toward higher-end offerings. Last year, U.S. volumes rose by 5% to pass the 1.5-million-case mark, according to Impact Databank. In terms of shipments by value, the U.S. overtook the U.K. to become Champagne’s largest export market in 2015, and it hasn’t looked back. Last year, shipments to the U.S. climbed 8.5% to €586 million ($684m), capping a four-year run in which they’ve expanded by 57%.
With vineyard labor scarce, Napa growers warm up to machines
The years-long labor shortage affecting the whole of California agriculture has left the statewide wine industry, Napa included, struggling to maintain high-quality farming practices without the support of an ample workforce.
The Weird and Wavy History of Wine Coolers
The bodacious bottled drinks once saw an explosion in popularity, then a backlash, and now, a surprise comeback.
https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/qvn94q/the-weird-and-wavy-history-of-wine-coolers
BECK’S RELEASES BEER CAN SHAPED LIKE A CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
AB InBev-owned German beer brand Beck’s, in partnership with creative agency Serviceplan, has launched a new aluminium beer can which is shaped like a Champagne flute.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/becks-releases-beer-can-shaped-like-a-champagne-flute/
Porsche Creates Wine Named for the 356 and You’ll Have to Visit Germany to Get It
You can now properly raise a glass to Porsche’s 70th birthday with the ultimate celebratory drink.
Wine appreciation is as much about feel as it is taste and aroma
Perhaps the most common misunderstanding about wine — and how to express one’s comprehension of it — is what I call the “the greengrocer’s shopping list syndrome”
8 Easy Steps to Blend Your Own Whiskey
Whiskey lovers are increasingly mixing their own custom blends at home, dubbed “infinity bottles.” One distiller gives us his eight tips on how to blend your own custom whiskey the right way.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/25/whiskey-blending-guide/
Having Your Wine and Drinking It
Move over, Coravin, there’s a new kid on the block
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/having-your-wine-and-drinking-it
Top 10 best-selling world whisk(e)y brands
As cross-category competition grows, whisk(e)y brands from Japan, Ireland and America are all vying for mindshare. These are the products that have come away from the fight victorious.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/top-10-best-selling-world-whiskey-brands/
TIRED OF GETTING SCREWED ON CORKAGE? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
An app that connects consumers with restaurants that allow corkage and the costs involved.
Is This the Summer of Spiked Seltzer?
Move over, summer shandy. There’s a new libation in town in the form of spiked seltzer
Now wine lovers need to know about geology – or do they?
The idea that a vineyard’s ground is important for wine took hold in the Middle Ages
https://theconversation.com/now-wine-lovers-need-to-know-about-geology-or-do-they-98347
A Champagne flute that can hold an entire bottle of sparkling wine now exists — and people can’t wait to try it
If you are sick of constantly refilling your glasses of Champagne, then you’ll be excited to hear that the Present Finder is selling a gigantic Champagne flute that can hold an entire bottle of sparkling wine.
http://www.thisisinsider.com/giant-champagne-flute-2018-6
Three Biggest Challenges Facing Small Wineries Today?
How will small craft producers survive and thrive in the long run?
https://carlgiavanticonsulting.com/2018/06/25/three-biggest-challenges-facing-small-wineries-today/
Shaw Organic: Is This the Next Miracle from Bronco Wine & Trader Joe’s?
How is it possible to make a sell a wine made with organic grapes at such a low price?
https://wineeconomist.com/2018/06/26/shaw-organic/
Cannabis-Infused Beverages Emerge as Potential Beer Industry Disruptor
U.S. consumers looking to catch a buzz without the booze will soon be able to purchase an assortment of beer-centric products thanks to a pair of ventures aiming to disrupt the current alcohol market with cannabis-infused beverages.
https://www.brewbound.com/news/cannabis-infused-beverages-emerge-potential-beer-industry-disruptor
This Escape Room In A Winery Lets You Drink More Wine Every Time You Solve A Major Clue
So, hey, here’s something fun to try the next time you’re in Northern California: Sonoma winery Chateau St. Jean now includes an escape room among its many wine tasting options.
The potential of Massachusetts’s wine
Massachusetts is no Bordeaux. It’s no Napa. Perhaps with global warming, someday it will rival the great wine regions of the world
http://valleyadvocate.com/2018/06/26/monte-belmonte-wines-the-potential-of-massachusetts-wine/
SHIPYARD BREWING LOSES TRADEMARK LAWSUIT
Portland’s Shipyard Brewing has lost a lawsuit against a Missouri-based brewer Logboat Brewing Co. over its Shiphead beer, having claimed that it had infringed upon its trademark.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/shipyard-brewing-loses-trademark-lawsuit/
Total Wine’s David Trone Wins Congressional Primary In Maryland
Total Wine co-owner David Trone has won the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 6th district, advancing to the general election for the state’s open seat in the House of Representatives. Trone bested seven other Democratic candidates and will now face defense contractor and GOP candidate Amie Hoeber in the general election. Trone’s self-financed campaign spent over $10 million to promote the candidate among voters and, according to the Washington Post, vastly out spent his competitors. As a candidate, Trone’s key issues are creating jobs and solving the opioid crisis. This year, Total Wine intends to open 20 new locations nationwide.
Merlot’s slow climb back
Industry observers scratch their heads and wonder if merlot will ever recover from the post-2004 slump. Some are asking, though, if merlot is still suffering a sales slump.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/8450415-181/boyd-on-wine-merlots-slow
Why the World’s Most Popular Wine Grapes Are Vulnerable to a Pandemic
A single merciless pathogen could wipe out many grapes around the world in the same way that a single fungus, Phytophthora infestans, eradicated the variety of potato common across Ireland in the 1840s, causing the great famine.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/549082/why-worlds-most-popular-wine-grapes-are-vulnerable-pandemic
Supreme Court Confirms Online Wine Tax
A legal tax loophole on out-of-state wine purchases has been closed
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/supreme-court-confirms-online-wine-tax
Bruce Cohn debuts new wine label, 3 years after loss of namesake winery
Cohn, 71, has unveiled his Trestle Glen Vineyards label, which is sourced from grapes of his 21-acre Glen Ellen vineyard. Cohn was able to keep that land after previously racking up a mountain of debt — $25 million — for his B.R. Cohn Winery. the Bank of the West finally stepped in and engineered a sale of the winery to Vintage Wine Estates of Santa Rosa.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/8471195-181/bruce-cohn-debuts-new-wine
This Surprisingly Common Additive Makes Wine Way Worse For You — Is It In Your Bottle?
On a balmy night in the Arizona desert, we gathered outside, drinks in hand, to listen to three of the world’s best functional doctors have a casual conversation about alcohol, vices, and more.
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/sugar-added-to-wine
Bookmark This No-Fail Summer Food And Wine Pairing Guide
Here’s how to do it with a few summer-ready suggestions.
Drinking Red Wine Might Help Make You a Better Athlete
TO SAY YOU SHOULDskip the Gatorade and pass the cabernet might be an overstatement, but only slightly.
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/drinking-red-wine-might-help-make-you-a-better-athlete/
Wine industry wants its products’ labeling in the next CAP
According to the proposal, alcohol makers will be free to decide whether to place information on the label, online or both.
‘MASTERCHEF’ WINE NOW A REALITY
Endemol Shine North America, the producers of the cooking competition series “MasterChef” and winemaker Lot18 are launching a collection of wine in the United States.
https://www.licenseglobal.com/television/masterchef-wine-now-reality
A Scientific Study Proves That Exercise Isn’t As important As Drinking Wine When It Comes To Living Past 90 Years Of Age!
It is really helpful to drink wine often, but you shouldn’t for example drink 1 whole bottle with your dinner. You have to drink it moderately.
The Case for Chianti Classico
Can a growing chorus of believers make Chianti Classico cool again?
https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/news/entry/the-case-for-chianti-classico
LOOKING TO COLLECT AND AGE WINE? START WITH ITALY
Age able bottles come from a (comparatively) short list of varieties, most being red, a few being white.
https://vinepair.com/articles/italian-wine-aging-guide/
All of the mistakes people make when buying, ordering, and drinking wine — and what to do instead
People often don’t spend enough on a bottle
http://www.businessinsider.com/mistakes-people-make-buying-ordering-and-drinking-wine-2018-6
How To Pair Wine With Chicken Nuggets
Though poultry transformed into finger food and booze do offer endless amounts of joy individually, the two are rarely paired together
How to Pair Wine with Peaches
Whether thrown on the grill, mixed into a seasonal salad or used to brighten up a sandwich, peaches are a summer staple. Learn how to pair this delicious stone fruit with your favorite bottle of wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/28/peach-pairing/
Why Is Wine Tasting So Hard?
Professional tasters will tell you that despite providing an occasional source of joy, tasting wines is hard work.
http://www.worldoffinewine.com/news/why-is-wine-tasting-so-hard-6223894
How to pair wine with takeout
If you want your Friday night to consist of relaxing on your couch and eating piles of fried chicken from your lap, then go ahead — you do you.
https://nypost.com/2018/06/29/how-to-pair-wine-with-takeout/
What’s killing Big American Beer?
Beer shipments from US breweries are down 3.5% so far this year, according to The Beer Institute, an industry trade group.
French discover new pleasure: adult comics about wine
It is no secret that the French love wine. But they are also the world’s second-biggest consumers of graphic novels after the Japanese. Now a new wave of literature is putting the two passions together — comics for adults about wine.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20180630/french-discover-new-pleasure-adult-comics-about-wine
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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-02-18
July 2, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
07-02-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ
Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn
FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES
AND MORE!
Charting the evolution of today’s wine consumer
Today’s food and beverage consumers are evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. They want multiple choices, interesting flavors, excellent customer service and, above all else, convenience. As it turns out, wine consumers are no exception.
http://smartbrief.com/original/2018/06/charting-evolution-today’s-wine-consumer
Gentlemen, it’s the year of the brosé
Versatile, unpretentious and – yes – gender-neutral, rosé has earned its moment in the sun, as these top-fight sommeliers attest
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/this-is-the-year-of-rose-wine
Study Find That Drinking White Wine Makes You Happier! Cheers!
Apparently happiness pairs well with fish.
http://candy95.com/study-find-that-drinking-white-wine-makes-you-happier-cheers/
The Best Price Point for Wine, According to Someone Who Buys Wine for a Living
How much should you spend on wine to get a good bottle at a reasonable price point?
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
GOOSE ISLAND WINS LAWSUIT OVER BOURBON BARREL-AGED STOUT BEER
AB InBev-owned brewer Goose Island has won a lawsuit after two men sued the company for more compensation after purchasing bottles of its Bourbon County stout which had been contaminated with lactobacillus acetotolerans bacteria.
DRINKMOJIS: 11 ICONIC SPIRITS IN EMOJI FORM
Emojis. To know them is to love them.
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOEGAARDEN
Enjoyed in 70 countries. Misunderstood in ours. Crafty before craft was such a big deal. Started by a milkman and now owned by the biggest brewing company in the world.
Patrón extends Citrónge liqueur range
Bacardi-owned Tequila brand Patrón has expanded its Citrónge range of liqueurs with the launch of a pineapple-flavoured expression.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/patron-extends-citronge-liqueur-range/
7UP launches cocktail mixing app
Soft drink brand 7UP is encouraging consumers to experiment with cocktails at home with its new digital bartending app.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/7up-launches-cocktail-mixing-app/
Pouring A Beer The Wrong Way Can Lead To A Stomach Ache
Here’s how to get a perfect pour every time!
https://www.simplemost.com/pouring-a-beer-the-wrong-way-can-lead-to-a-stomach-ache/
Is Organic Wine Really Better for You (and Your Hangovers)?
It’s true that hangover-free mornings after wine-fueled nights are what originally caught my attention, but those aren’t the only reason people are opting for organic.
https://greatist.com/eat/is-organic-wine-really-better-for-you
Study Finds Drinkers Have Different Mouth Bacteria Than Nondrinkers
Research links drinking alcohol with disease-causing bacteria in the oral microbiome
Portrait of a beautiful young woman brushing teeth in the bathroom.
Most in U.S. say consuming AlcBevs & cannabis OK (19% still say alcohol is immoral)
Prosecco Producers Debate Making A Rosé Version
There have been rumors, for several years, that select Prosecco producers might be interested in creating a rosé version of the sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir
RETAILER SPECIALISING IN MAGNUMS LAUNCHED
An online retailer that only sells magnums has been launched by two entrepreneurs who hope to capitalise on the current UK trend for upsizing wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/retalier-specialising-in-magnums-launched/
Can Italian wine succeed without strong brands
Italy Country Manager Pierpaolo Penco reflects on how the market success of many Italian wine brands seems to depend more on the ability to create categories that fill market gaps at every price point, rather than on developing corporate brands
http://www.wineintelligence.com/can-italian-wine-stand-without-strong-brands/
Four Ways to Drink More Wine With Your Tacos
Here’s the thing about drinking wine with tacos: you can’t be too serious about it. After all, when you’re hanging at your local taqueria or ordering Mexican takeout, you’re more likely to crack a beer or sip a Margarita.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-taco-wine-pairing/
How to Pair Wine With General Tso’s Chicken
Thank the food gods for Chinese takeout.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/the-best-wine-to-drink-with-general-tsos-chicken.html
12 Underground Wine Caves Open for Tastings
In Wine Country, a cave is more than a cave: It’s a magical place where wine quietly chills out to age gracefully.
http://www.7×7.com/12-wine-cave-tastings-northern-california-2578395484.html#
How much do restaurants mark up wine prices?
It’s no secret that restaurants mark up their wine, but the question is how much? And, if you knew, would it change your dining habits?
https://www.kare11.com/article/money/how-much-do-restaurants-mark-up-wine-prices/89-565703710
Barefoot Wine’s Personalized Rainbow Labels For Pride Month Let You Write Sweet Messages & Support The LGTBQ Community
you can personalize, online, FOR FREE, and get them mailed to your house.
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7 Tips to Understanding French Wine
French wine is delicious, but way too complicated. Here’s our seven tips for a base understanding of French wines.
https://frenchly.us/frenchlys-easy-guide-to-french-wine/
What’s the Ideal Temperature for Beer?
For years, many of the biggest beer brands simply said “cold” — or to put it another way, as cold as possible
Everything You Need to Know about the Glera Grape & Prosecco Wine… and more.
Glera is the grape variety (the type of grapes) used to make the ultra-popular Prosecco sparkling wines.
Glera is essentially the synonym of Veneto’s Prosecco grape of northern Italy. The name by which it is now officially known.
http://socialvignerons.com/2018/06/21/the-glera-grape-behind-prosecco-wine-in-1000-words/
Is Originality Overpriced When it Comes to Wine?
Replica Wine, a Colorado company, is reverse-engineering famous wines to produce less expensive bottling’s.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/20/is-originality-overpriced-when-it-comes-to-wine/
10 OF THE MOST STUNNING WINE ESTATE LISTINGS ON AIRBNB
In the age of the internet no corner of the world is off limits, and it’s now easier than ever for a wine estate to offer up a slice of vinous paradise to the adventurous traveller
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/10-of-the-most-stunning-wine-estates-on-airbnb/
Wine-Infused Salt Set
Wine lovers around the world know the California wine brand Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi… Well now they’ve partnered with artisan salt purveyor Jacobsen Salt Co. to create a wine-infused salt set for summer entertaining
Red wine bathing is latest trend in detoxing – but does gallons of plonk make you feel younger?
Rachael Bletchly has tried out this ancient therapy of lying in a bath of booze but did it leave her feeling vine?
https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/red-wine-bathing-latest-trend-12752927
Tell It to Me Straight: Is Wine Ruining Me or Saving Me?
Why am I drinking something that slides down my throat like acid? And thus an investigation, born and bred on the internet and based on the moot information it delivers on the effects of wine consumption, ensues.
https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/06/is-wine-good-for-you.html
The Insider’s Guide to Chile’s Wine Renaissance
The essential producers, wines and methods behind the New Chile.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/new-chile-wines-insiders-guide-chilean-wine-renaissance-essential/
Is This New Wine Guessing Game the Most Elitist App Ever?
Not so, according to the creators of WineGame, which aims to bring the Master Somm experience—and joy of vino—to the masses.
How Steven Spurrier enraged the French — and was never forgiven
Memories of the ‘Judgment of Paris’, his notorious blind wine tasting of 1976, still rankle in France to this day
https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/06/how-steven-spurrier-enraged-the-french-and-was-never-forgiven/
LOW-TO-NO ABV: HOW TO SELL LOW ALCOHOL WINE, ACCORDING TO THESE PRODUCERS
With more low-and-no ABV drinks on the market than ever before, wine producers have told us what they’re doing to change the drink’s unpalatable reputation.
False Expertise and Humble Connoisseurs: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Wine
Many studies related to consumer choice in wine rely on self-reported level of understanding
http://www.academicwino.com/2018/06/dunning-kruger-effect-wine.html/
27 celebrity wines ranked worst to best
The latest status symbol for many stars is launching (or buying) their own winery. But how do the wines actually stack up?
FACT AND FICTION: SULFITES
You’re gonna need the facts in order to combat the fiction coming from your Sulfite Allergy Friend
FROZEN PROSECCO IS THE BEST PROSECCO
Vino versatility makes these special bubbles incredible for cocktails of all kinds. But we’re going to take it up a notch a la Emeril Lagasse! We’re thinking frozen, boozy, and fruity!
https://www.thebacklabel.com/frozen-prosecco-is-the-best-prosecco/#.Wy5dlq2ZN8c
The 10 best beers chosen by beer enthusiasts across America
For the second year in a row, Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Michigan, is home to the No. 1 beer in the United States, as chosen by beer enthusiasts
WE HAVE BELLS IN STOCK!
VERY MAJOR TYPE OF RED WINE, EXPLAINED
We’re here to give you a judgment-free, non-pretentious explainer on every major red wine varietal,
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/red-wine-types-explained
What Is Dark Rose Wine? Millennial Pink Isn’t The Only Hue This Wine Can Be
Why have we been hearing so little about dark rosés lately?
Spanish Wine 101
What to look for on a Spanish wine bottle, and which ones might be best for you.
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/spanish-wine-101/
We Can Learn from Europe and Natural Wines
They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines.
https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/europe/
12 celebrity-owned liquor brands, ranked by the price of a bottle
What do George Clooney, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, and Angelina Jolie have in common — apart from being incredibly famous?
They’re all making money from your liquor cabinet.
http://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-with-liquor-brands-ranked-by-price-2018-6
GISCOURS TO APPEAL GUILTY VERDICT ON CHAPTALISATION
Bordeaux third growth Château Giscours has said it will appeal a decision by a French court after its managing director was handed a suspended prison sentence for chaptalising a portion of its 2016 vintage due to an unfortunately mistimed communication.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/giscours-to-appeal-guilty-verdict-on-chaptalisation/
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WINE CORKSCREW
The corkscrew, like so many other inventions, was borne out of necessity.
Bourbon Producers Consider the Pros and Cons of Non-GMO Corn
Why some whiskey brands are choosing to use non-genetically modified corn
France eases rules on wine stocks to temper weather threat
French vineyards will be allowed under new rules to hold back more of their production each year to protect them in case harvests are damaged by extreme weather including storms and drought.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20180622/france-eases-rules-on-wine-stocks-to-temper-weather-risks
Making the Case for Age-Worthy Sauvignon Blanc. Yes, Sauvignon Blanc.
With machine harvesting and stainless-steel fermentation, the oft-imitated style is easy to make inexpensively. Aromatic and fruit-driven with crisp, mouthwatering acidity, these wines are designed to be consumed on release.
https://vinepair.com/articles/aging-sauvignon-blanc/
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING BEER WITH BBQ
Perfect beer pairings for 12 of the country’s top barbecue dishes.
https://vinepair.com/articles/best-bbq-beer-pairing-guide-infographic/
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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Aged Wines
June 30, 2018Exploring Aged Wines
An Education And Tasting
Thursday June 28th 2018
Exploring Aged Wines “Old vs New”
Hosts: Kim Simone, Mark Lenzi
“Like a fine wine, improving with age.” That old wine adage has been around for centuries, but is it true? Have you always wondered what’s so special about older wines? Join Mark and Kim as they open bottles from Mark’s “secret stash” of older vintages and compare them to the current releases of similar wines. If you’ve never had the opportunity to taste some older, well-aged bottles, this is the tasting for you.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/251203352/
The Wines:
Pair #1
1996 Le Cloitre du Prieuré-Lichine Margaux
2005 Chateau Haut Sociondo Premieres Cotes De Blaye
2015 Chateau Roustaing Reserve Vieilles Vignes
Regular Price: $10.99
Pair #2:
2004 Catena Malbec
2005 Catena Malbec
2016 Aruma Malbec
Regular Price: $14.99
Pair #3
1995 Ste Michelle Indian Wells Merlot
2000 Robert Mondavi Napa Merlot
2014 Charles Krug Napa Merlot
Regular Price: $19.99
Pair# 4:
1995 Arrowwood Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 B.R. Cohn Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Clos Pegase Napa Cabernet
2014 Black Stallion Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price $29.99
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June 25, 2018
Liquor Industry News/Links
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
06-25-2018
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Bourbons That Are Perfect for Wine Lovers
‘It’s hip to love hops!’ Five consumer trends in craft beer
How to Choose a Wine You’ll Love—Every Time
AND MORE!
STORING WINE ON ITS SIDE IS NONSENSE, SAYS SCIENTIST
Storing wine on its side won’t prevent corks drying out, and may even accelerate their degeneration, according to Amorim’s director of R&D, Dr. Miguel Cabral.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/storing-wine-on-its-side-is-bullsht-says-scientist/
How to buy great wine on a budget
The Aussie wine regions delivering great value, and other insider tips.
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2018/06/11/how-buy-great-wine-budget
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GEORGE DICKEL TENNESSEE WHISKY
It sometimes gets confused for bourbon or overshadowed by its top rival, Jack Daniel’s, but George Dickel ranks as the second-largest manufacturer of Tennessee whiskey.
Flavored Whiskies Poised To Cross 11 Million Cases In The U.S.
Last year, Sazerac-owned Fireball grew by 6.5% to 4.9 million cases, and will almost certainly cross the 5-million-case threshold this year. Only six other spirits brands currently outsell Fireball by volume in the U.S. market.
Diageo’s Cîroc Enters Brandy Category
Diageo’s Cîroc brand is branching out beyond vodka to enter the brandy category. Diageo and Cîroc partner Sean “Diddy” Combs are unveiling Cîroc VS Fine French Brandy. Retailing at $36 a bottle, the new entry will be available at select retailers in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, and Las Vegas. The rollout will be backed by a U.S. promotional tour called the VS Lounge, which will visit each of the launch markets. Cîroc partnered with master distiller Jean-Sébastien Robicquet to produce the brandy in the South of France. Cîroc’s entry into the brandy category comes as Cognac continues to soar in the U.S. and American brandies are enjoying a rise in interest.
Anheuser-Busch pulls millions from controversial NIH alcohol study
Questions about the study could “undermine its lasting credibility,” company said.
Actual wine consumption versus the recommended maximum
Many, if not most, countries have an “official” recommended maximum level of wine consumption per week for adults. However, the recommended value differs rather a lot between the countries.
Boston Beer Company to Launches New Fuzzy Traveler Peach Shandy in July
Traveler Beer Company is expanding their all-star line-up of refreshing wheat ales – announcing the launch of brand-new Fuzzy Traveler® Peach Shandy.
WHAT DO NUMBERS HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
Basically the article talked about the 100 point wine scoring system, how it influences wine prices and purchases, and the difference in scores at the high end of the range and their impact.
http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2018/06/what-do-numbers-have-to-do-with-it/
Sangria Knocks Mouton Off Top Spot
How did that happen? A drink comes out of nowhere to top our list of most searched-for wines.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/06/sangria-knocks-mouton-off-top-spot
Does somewhereness matter in wine?
Sourcing wines from cheaper alternatives is nothing new
http://www.timatkin.com/articles?1907
SAUVIGNON BLANC ‘BECOMING LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY’
Sauvignon Blanc is “becoming like plastic surgery”, as producers seek to make identical intensely aromatic styles, according to Matt Day of Klein Constantia.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/day-sauvignon-blanc-becoming-like-plastic-surgery/
Why Aging Wine in Neutral Vessels is on the Rise in Argentina and Chile
A new generation of winemakers in Argentina and Chile are phasing out new oak and using concrete tanks, plastic bins and other neutral vessels to produce wine that’s pure in flavor.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/08/neutral-vessels-argentina-chile/
Technology Advances Farming and Winemaking Practices at Rombauer
If you’ve never seen a NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) map, they look pretty much like a topography map, which shows a green color in areas denoting healthy vegetation and yellow to red colors in more difficult areas.
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/06/08/technology-advances-winemaking-practices-rombauer
All The Questions From The Master of Wine Test
What does it take to be an Master of Wine?
http://neatpour.com/2018/06/all-the-questions-from-the-master-of-wine-test/
French Winemakers Are Flocking to South Africa–Here’s Why
More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/french-winemakers-are-flocking-to-south-africa-heres-why/
Licor 43 targets coffee trend with new liqueur
Spanish liqueur Licor 43 has launched a new line extension that contains coffee from the Canary Islands.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/06/licor-43-targets-coffee-trend-with-new-liqueur/
Please Don’t Drink Wine When You’re Sad
Way too many people ask me what wine to drink when they’re feeling sad. Don’t ever, ever do this.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/dont-drink-wine-when-sad
How To Speak Wine Like You’re Wise Beyond Your Years
The thing about wine, aside from being a miracle, is that it is subjective.
https://www.refinery29.com/wine-terms-tasting-words-dictionary
Origins of Wine and Why You Might Want to Try Less-Popular Grapes
Walk into a wine shop today and you’ll likely find hundreds of brands and vintages, but most of them will be made from a handful of grape varieties grown in a handful of wine-making hotspots, like France, Italy, California, and Australia.
http://capeandislands.org/post/origins-wine-and-why-you-might-want-try-less-popular-grapes#stream/0
Is *This* Type of Wine the Next Rosé?
Good news for those who roll their eyes whenever their friends ask, “Is this a Wölffer?” because we’re calling it: Blueberry wine should be your new summer go-to.
https://www.purewow.com/news/blueberry-wine-the-next-rose
Memorize These 3 Phrases & You’ll Never Order A Wine You Don’t Like
When it comes to wine, our decision-making abilities look something like this: We’re either gambling with a hastily-grabbed bottle from the wine shop’s suggested section, or we’re playing it safe with the first recognizable glass on the wine list.
https://www.refinery29.com/buying-ordering-wine-questions-to-ask
THE FIVE US STATES THAT LIKE TO DRINK THE MOST
New research has revealed where to find the biggest drinkers in the USA. Is MA Top 5 YES!!
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/06/the-5-us-states-that-like-to-drink-the-most/
CREEPY NEW UBER ALGORITHM KNOWS WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK
Uber has filed a patent for technology that can detect if its users are drunk while using the app.
Jack Daniel’s tells French wine maker it cannot use its own chateau’s name on drink
The Kentucky-based Brown-Forman Corporation is challenging the right of the 16th century Loire Valley château to call its wine ‘Chambord’ on the grounds that the US firm has produced a liqueur of the same name for more than a decade.
Why Rosé Is the Best Wine to Drink on a Flight
JetBlue’s wine expert Jon Bonné explains why your drink might taste different in the air, and why your favorite pink wine is the best choice of all.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-wine-on-flight-rose
How to Pair Wine With Shack Burgers
The ideal wine to drink with a Shack Burger is similarly in need of some image rehab: Australian Shiraz.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/06/shake-shack-burgers-best-wine.html
The Why, When and How of Wine Blending
The majority of the wines you drink are blends, but why do winemakers blend and what does each variety bring to the final wine? Washington State winemakers tell us their tricks.
https://www.winemag.com/2018/06/12/wine-blending/
The latest beers are inspired by booze
Ballast Point’s decision to go national with its Moscow Mule Ale came about after some good old-fashioned experimentation
This Whiskey Is Flavored with Beaver
The use of beaver secretions, called castoreum, is not as bizarre as it may sound
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beaver-musk-whiskey-tamworth-distilling
Seaweed is everywhere but in beer; why?
Some New England breweries have created seaweed beers.
http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20180612/FEATURES/180619942
YOU CAN NOW BUY NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE-FLAVOURED WATER
An Israeli drinks company has created flavored water infused with “the spirit of wine” as demand for low and no ABV products rises
