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By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
04-20-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Will Covid-19 Change Online Wine Forever?
7 of the Best Tequila Mixers
10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE BEERS 2020
Pairing wine and hockey movies
Hockey seems to be no closer to coming back, but at least the liquor stores are deemed essential businesses in most places.
https://www.theicegarden.com/2020/4/4/21201245/pairing-wine-and-hockey-movies
Does drinking wine cause headaches?
Research has indicated that some wines, especially those on the sweet side, may play a role in the controversy due to higher sugar content.
https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20200405/off-vine-does-drinking-wine-cause-headaches
Is Wine Fattening?
This article reviews the calories in wine, how it compares with other alcoholic drinks, and whether drinking too much of it can lead to weight gain.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-wine-fattening
The end of corked wine?
But the family-owned cork-making behemoth Amorim in Portugal says it has now developed a secret procedure to expel all TCA, thus saving the wine.
Five reasons for trending Vegan Wine
Here are the five reasons why vegan wine is trending in 2020 and how beneficial it is to us
https://sflcn.com/the-trending-wine-story-5-reasons-why-vegan-wine-is-trending-in-2020/
5 things you never knew about wine
How much do you really know about wine?
https://www.bhg.com.au/5-things-you-never-knew-about-wine?category=food
10 OF THE WORLD’S LOWEST CALORIE BEERS 2020
There’s never been a better time to dive into the lower calorie/light beer market.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/10-of-the-worlds-lowest-calorie-beers-2020/
6 of the Best Whiskey Mixers
As always, some experimentation may be in order to find what suits your taste best.
How to Keep an Opened Bottle of Wine Good for Days
Tips on how on keep that bottle good for more than a day
https://www.eater.com/2020/4/6/21206860/how-to-store-open-bottle-wine-tips-tools-kismet-kae-whalen
Does Beer Go Bad?
Everything you need to know to make sure your beer haul stays fresh.
https://gearpatrol.com/2020/04/08/how-long-does-beer-stay-fresh/
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Fortified Wines And How To Drink ‘Em
These hefty wines are created by adding a neutral grape spirit to a base wine to boost the booze content and give it a longer shelf life.
https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/a32054169/what-is-a-fortified-wine/
Can Virtual Wine Tastings Ever Really Substitute for Real-Life Interaction?
While virtual tastings don’t carry the logistical considerations like allowing for enough elbow room at the tasting bar, they also don’t replace the nuances of an in-person interaction.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/07/virtual-wine-tasting-guide/
Podcasts for Every Wine Lover, From Beginners to Experts
51% of the U.S. population listened to a podcast last year, and more than 30% listened monthly.
Don’t forget The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast!
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/07/wine-podcasts/
Why being a wine hipster is possibly not such a bad thing
The dictionary definition of a hipster is “a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream” and given that a hipster is supposed to be fascinated by “style, authenticity and uniqueness”, it doesn’t seem the worst subculture you could be part of.
https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/why-being-a-wine-hipster-is-possibly-not-such-a-bad-thing/
Why Your Happy Hour FaceTimes With Friends Might Be Saving The Wine Business
By drinking a bottle you purchased from your local restaurant or wine shop, you are helping these places stay afloat during the lockdown.
7 of the Best Tequila Mixers
As a tequila ages, it also picks up notes of baking spice, vanilla, and caramel. As a result, there is a broad range of mixers that can complement and enhance its multifaceted personality.
Wine Certification Courses
Whether you’re a wine trade professional, a sommelier in a restaurant, or a wine lover eager to learn more, you are probably interested in wine certification courses.
https://awinestory.com/wine-certification-courses/
New Seagram’s Escapes Italian Ice Variety Pack is Here, Just in Time for Spring
All three flavors — lemon, cherry, and blue raspberry — were previously sold separately as limited-edition products.
The Best Wine Quotes in Movies and Music, According to Industry Pros
Winemakers, somms and more share their favorite wine-in-pop-culture moments.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/08/best-wine-quotes-movies/
Which wine should I pair with deviled eggs?
Eggs are a tough match for wine. They’re savory, and their yolks can coat your mouth, dulling the flavor of some wines. Plus, the sulfur in eggs can make some wines seem bitter or metallic.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/which-wine-should-i-pair-with-deviled-eggs
The Five Virtues of a Wine Lover
Here then, are five essential characteristics of a wine lover that, if embraced, can forever change your relationship to wine.
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2020/04/the_five_virtues_of_a_wine_lov.html
Will Covid-19 Change Online Wine Forever?
Even as the “stock-up” boom starts to subside, many e-commerce channels continue to grow at unprecedented rates.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/04/will-covid-19-change-online-wine-forever
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
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A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.
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April 13, 2020
Liquor Industry News 04-13-20
April 13, 2020
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS*
04-13-2020
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
10 WINE FILMS TO WATCH DURING QUARANTINE
How to Maintain Healthy Drinking Habits During Quarantine
Just How Natural Are ‘Natural’ Flavorings?
AUSTRALIAN COURT RULES ON AU$1M ‘WILL’ WRITTEN ON BEER CARTON
His latest ‘will’ was written on scraps of paper, including a coaster and part of an old beer carton.
How to make wine in your Instant Pot
All you need is supermarket grape juice, proper yeast and sugar, and you’re all set. That’s the theory anyway. And now the time has come to put this crazy idea to the test.
4 Global Wine Trends To Take Note of in 2020
A wide-sweeping report on global wine trends reveals how wellness, Millennials and gender preferences are reshaping consumption patterns around the world.
https://ph.asiatatler.com/dining/4-global-wine-trends-in-2020
A Guide to Wine Phenolics
Polyphenols (phenols, phenolics) describes a diverse group of compounds that share a phenol ring incorporated into their chemical structure.
https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jennifer-angelosante/posts/phenolics
How Franco’s 40-Year Rule Changed the Course of Spanish Wine and Cheese
His destruction of vineyards, particularly those producing white wine grapes; push for bulk red wine and quantity over quality; and outlawing artisanal cheese are all effects that can still be felt today.
What to Drink with a Majorly Misunderstood Cheese
Gouda is a misunderstood cheese here are wines for it
6 Ways to Explore New Beers at Home During Self-Isolation
Simply put, if you drink beer, you’re probably drinking a lot more beer at home right now due to the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/how-drink-craft-beer-collection-during-coronavirus-isolation
Dry Your Eyes: ‘Wine Tears’ Finally Explained by Science
Surely you’ve noticed the slow-dripping streaks encircling the inside of your wineglass after swirling a Port or a hearty Cab
The Right Glass Could Make Your Wine Taste Better
All the parts of a wineglass — including its shape, material, stem and base — play a role in the wine-tasting process.
https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/wineglass-shapes.htm
Chianti’s Top Tier Grows Up
Chianti Classico still has an envy problem, but it no longer has a classification problem: Gran Selezione has grown up.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/03/chiantis-top-tier-grows-up
Which grapes are used in the sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux?
Blanquette de Limoux is a sparkling wine from the Languedoc region in southern France.
9 Food and Wine Pairings for Quarantine
This is quarantine time, which increasingly translates to less in the way of fresh goods and more in the way of non-perishable grub.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/quarantine-food-and-wine-pairings/
You’ve Heard Of Tannins In Red Wine—But Do You Know What They Are?
Here’s a quick rundown so you can taste-to-impress the next time you throw back a bottle or two.
https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/a31958487/tannins-in-wine/
Here’s How the Wine Industry Is Answering Seltzer Mania
Wine sales in the United States fell last year for the first time in 25 years.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/31/heres-how-the-wine-industry-is-answering-seltzer-m.aspx
30 Easy Cocktail Recipes Everyone Should Know
A well-stocked home bar is worthless if you don’t know your way around a jigger, shaker, and bar spoon and can’t remember the difference between a Manhattan and a Martini.
https://vinepair.com/articles/30-best-easy-cocktail-recipes/
BEST DRINKS-BASED APRIL FOOLS OF 2020
April fools in the beverage industry
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/best-drinks-based-april-fools-of-2020/
MA News
On-premise outlets in Massachusetts will be permitted to sell beer and wine to go under a new law that’s set be signed by Governor Charlie Baker. Similar rules have been instituted across many states that, like Massachusetts, have shut down their on-premise markets during the COVID-19 crisis. The Massachusetts measure allows on-premise operators to sell up to 1.5 liters of wine to go in its original sealed container per transaction, and up to 192 ounces of malt beverage in a sealed container. All orders must also include food.
An Introduction to Morellino di Scansano
Read on for our guide to Tuscan beauty Morellino di Scansano.
https://www.jjbuckley.com/wine-knowledge/blog/an-introduction-to-morellino-di-scansano/1078
12 Celebrity Wines—and How We Scored Them
So, how successful are these celebrity wine ventures? Here are 12 bottles from well-known stars, and how we rated them.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/01/12-best-celebrity-wines-ratings/
Just How Natural Are ‘Natural’ Flavorings?
Head to the liquor store, too, and you’ll find natural flavors listed on the labels of many distilled spirits, including flavored vodka, rum, gin, brandy, and even whiskey.
5 things you might not know about Prosecco
Last year, 560 million bottles of Prosecco were exported from Italy, making Britain their number one market.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-prosecco/
Health warning labels on alcohol and snacks may reduce consumption
Image-and-text health warning labels, similar to those on cigarette boxes, show potential for reducing the consumption of alcoholic drinks and energy-dense snacks, such as chocolate bars, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/bc-hwl033020.php
The Story Behind Champagne’s Most Exclusive Label, ‘Special Club’
The Club Trésors de Champagne is one of the wine world’s most prestigious organizations.
How to Maintain Healthy Drinking Habits During Quarantine
General anxiety about, well, everything, is pervasive in this new normal, and drinking has become an accepted method of stress relief. After all, it’s something many can do at home to take the edge off during a very difficult time.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/02/drinking-coronavirus-quarantine-guide/
Introducing Virtual Labels for Wine Bottles
The “labels” could be projected onto a bottle from a table top or a bar top on another display. The labels could appear on any shaped bottle or size,
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=228668
The Many Flavors of Sauvignon Blanc
While Sauvignon Blanc has some of the most undeniable notes across the board, it is impressive how different it can taste depending on where it comes from and the method of production that it undergoes
https://www.winetraveler.com/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/
10 WINE FILMS TO WATCH DURING QUARANTINE
List of wine theme movies
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/04/10-wine-films-to-watch-during-quarantine/
10 Wines from a Tuscan Region Ripe for Experimentation
Few American wine lovers realize that located south of Bolgheri is the area’s third-largest Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), Maremma Toscana DOC.
https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/03/maremma-tuscan-red-wines/
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club
Franklin Wine Club Wines
A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.
Sounds pretty good these days.
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Weekly Newsletter
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM
On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM
And
Saturday at 01:00PM
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| We Are On Pointy |
More Technology
Franklin Liquors More On Tap App
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club
Wine Explorers wanted!
Over 750 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Food And Wine Events
Our TV Show And Facebook Page
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild
Our Wine Education/Events Partner
Kim Simone
