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New England Patriots Wine Pairing

September 7, 2016

New England Patriots Wine Pairing

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Franklin Liquors

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS* 

Are You Ready For Some Football

AND

Wine???

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You Have Seen Us Do:

Yoga And Wine

Cupcakes And Wine

Pie And Wine

Girl Scout Cookies And Wine

 

You Have Also Seen MANY Food And Wine Pairings On The Internet Right?

Lets Take Wine Pairing To The Next Level….

The Football Level…

The NE Patriots Level!!!

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What Wine Works With Patriots Players And More

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Bill Belichick

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Pair With Merlot

WHY

You know its there and like most people don’t want to admit its good!

Also the best wines in world are Merlot Based.

 

Tom Brady AND Gisele

Can’t mention Tom and not Gisele

Gisele BŸndchen and Tom Brady attend the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Tom Pair With Barolo

WHY

King of Wines And King QB

Enough Said!

 

Gisele Pair With Sangria

WHY

After seeing her in the Rio Olympics it’s all about the party!

P.S.

Tom You can stop in any time to show Gisele where you bought wine as a rookie.

We wont check your ID this time!

  

Jimmy Garoppolo

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Pair With A Red Blend

WHY

You like the look but what the heck is inside!

 

Rob Gronkowski

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Pair With A Cabernet Sauvignon

WHY

A heavy tannic Cab pairs well with a Gronk TD spike!

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Danny Amendola

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Pair With Pinot Noir

WHY

Thin-skinned and never know if it will last!

 

LeGarrette Blount

Oct 29, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) shakes hands with the end zone militia following a win over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Pair With Chianti

WHY

Italian strength and for some reason makes you think earthy!

 

Julian Edelman

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Pair With Chardonnay

WHY

Like his beard you never know full body or not.

Like his personality not sure nutty or not

 

Barkevious Mingo

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Pair With Australian Shiraz

WHY

Keep think of that Seinfeld line:

“The Dingo ate your baby”

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Matthew Slater

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Pair With Red Bordeaux

WHY

Leader and pro pick year to year!

 

Stephen Gostkowski

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Pair With ANY Big Brand Wine

WHY

Every one knows about and just consistent every year

 

Others

 

Patriot Minutemen

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Pair With Virginia Wines

WHY

Thomas Jefferson at Monticello

 

Pat Patriot

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Pair With Moscato

WHY

Sweet and crowd pleaser!

 

Scott Zolak

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Pair With Sparkling Wine

WHY

Not Champagne…

ANY other bubbly to get you excited about wine as Zo gets us about the Pats!

Hey Zo…..

You better partner with Tom soon on a wine.

If Drew can charge $125 a bottle Tom will get $300!

 

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Franklin Wine Club Meeting

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Join Our 400 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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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

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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Liquor Industry News/Links 09-03-16

September 3, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

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Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

Franklin Wine Club Event

Tuesday September 20th

Proemio Wines Of Argentina

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Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!

About Proemio

PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.

Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/

Labor Day Newsletter

Labor Day Sale

Did You Miss It?

Sales, Featured Items And More!

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Have A Safe And Happy Labor Day!

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Mike & Mark

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

ITALIAN PRISONERS WINE

A guide to vermouth

WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?

 

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

ApresVin turns wine byproducts into awesome products

Leftover wine-grape seeds become healthy, eco-friendly oils, flours, soaps and more. The skins are turned into compost.

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http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/aprsvin-turns-byproducts-into-awesome-products/

 

Beerology store set to open in Northampton MA

Beerology is mainly a beer, wine, and cider making supply store, but in reality will be much more than a place to get your hops, hoses and brew pots.

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/beer_nut_beerology_to_open_in.html

 

New app, Brew Guru, is your mobile path to craft beer

The American Homebrewers Association has released Brew Guru, a new mobile app that locates nearby breweries, pubs, and homebrew supply stores, and delivers  information, homebrew recipes, and money-saving deals to users.

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http://growlermag.com/new-app-brew-guru-is-your-mobile-path-to-craft-beer/

 

French wine production to fall 10% this year after fierce spring weather

France to fill fewer bottles than Italy – again – after freeze hit vineyards in Beaujolais, Bourgogne, Champagne and Charentes

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/26/french-wine-production-to-fall-10-this-year-after-fierce-spring-weather

 

WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?

So why do wineries use it? And why are they so freaked out about us finding out?

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http://vinepair.com/articles/what-is-mega-purple-and-what-is-it-doing-in-my-wine/

 

California’s Grand Cru Chardonnays

In California, winemakers also have identified their top sites for Chardonnay—vineyards that make wonderful, distinctive and sometimes ageworthy wines year after year. But unlike Burgundy, these prized plots are scattered along more than 300 miles, from northern Sonoma County to Santa Barbara

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http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/17/californias-grand-cru-chardonnays/

 

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PILSNER AND LAGER?

They get a bit weird because pilsner is a kind of lager. Great. So what actually differentiates the two?

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http://vinepair.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-pilsner-and-lager/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=67811518ec-Aug_26_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-67811518ec-38937345

 

Are You Using an Ice Bucket All Wrong?

Many of you are still wasting your time using ice buckets the wrong way.

Wine bottles chilling in ice

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/are-you-using-ice-bucket-all-wrong

 

Natural Wines and No Pretense in a North Shore Paradise

Interesting story about Gloucester Ma Restaurant Short & Main,

http://boston.eater.com/2016/8/25/12649686/market-lobster-cove-howie-correa-wine

The Percentage of Americans who drink any alcohol edges up

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How Wine Barrels Affect The Taste of Wine

A detailed peek into why wine barrels are such an integral part of modern winemaking. Learn about the different kinds of barrels that are used and how they affect wine.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-wine-barrels-affect-the-taste-of-wine/

 

Germany’s organic vineyards hit by climate change

Going organic can make vineyards more resilient to climate change. But this summer, warm, wet weather in Germany has brought an infection farmers say they cannot effectively fight without synthetic chemicals.

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http://www.dw.com/en/germanys-organic-vineyards-hit-by-climate-change/a-19502118

 

Here’s the latest state-by-state on what you can buy what you can buy in a grocery store.

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Most Helpful TTB Website Pages

TTB’s website at http://www.ttb.gov can be pretty helpful

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/most-helpful-ttb-website-pages

 

The Fascinating Science Behind Taste And Flavour

Turns out we’ve all been using ‘taste’ and ‘flavour’ wrong. Mind = blown.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/08/24/the-fascinating-science-behind-taste-and-flavour/

 

A guide to vermouth

Long taken for granted as a component of classic cocktails like the martini and negroni, vermouth is about to get the attention it deserves.

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http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/a-guide-to-vermouth

 

An Italo-American Solution to the Dilemma of Nebbiolo in Piedmont

The Nebbiolo grape doesn’t lack for exposure. It accounts for a mere 10% of grapes known to grow in Piedmont. So it gets its share of attention. And will continue to be in the spotlight, for many reasons.

http://acevola.blogspot.com/2016/08/an-italo-american-solution-to-dilemma.html

 

Cool Wine Openers

MLB And More!!

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http://wineovation.com

Breweries Make Anti-Trump Beers

It’s like having a protest drink.

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http://www.alternet.org/food/ill-drink-breweries-make-anti-trump-beers

THE FIVE FAMOUS FIRST GROWTHS OF BORDEAUX COMPARED

The five famous first growths, from their origins and output to price and popularity.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/five-famous-first-growths-bordeaux-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38f3b8efbe-Aug_28_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38f3b8efbe-38937345

 

US SPENDS $1M RESEARCHING DRINKING HABITS OF LESBIANS

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spent nearly US$1 million of taxpayers’ money on researching the drinking habits of lesbian couples to determine what causes them to drink.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/us-spends-1m-researching-drinking-habits-of-lesbians/

 

COPPOLA SUES WINEMAKER OVER RIP-OFF LABEL

Francis Ford Coppola is suing an Oregon-based wine producer claiming that its Copa Di Vino “Winemaker’s Cut” infringes upon the trademark for his own “Director’s Cut” wine, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/coppola-sues-winemaker-over-rip-off-label/

 

THESE ITALIAN PRISONERS AREN’T MAKING YOUR TYPICAL ‘PRISON WINE’

18 miles off the coast, on the island of Gorgona, the last prison island in Italy.

http://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/these-italian-prisoners-arent-making-your-typical-prison-wine/

 

Guide to Muscadine Wine

Muscadine is a species of grape called Vitis rotundifolia which is native to the Southeastern United States.

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http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-muscadine-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=30a1a0d395-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-30a1a0d395-62472929&mc_cid=30a1a0d395&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

Gin And Juice Campaign

Diageo has partnered with entertainer Snoop Dog to market its Tanqueray gin brand in a new cocktail-focused strategy. Tanqueray’s “Gin & Juice” campaign, referencing Snoop’s 1993 song, will feature cocktail recipes, incorporation of the brand into the entertainer’s shows, special events and exclusive brand content. The Tanqueray lineup includes Tanqueray Gin, No. Ten Gin, Rangpur Gin and Sterling Vodka. In Diageo’s fiscal year ended in June, Tanqueray’s net sales grew 7% in the U.S. market.

Limited JD

Brown-Forman is launching a limited-edition Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey. Featuring the same grain bill as Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7—80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye—the new release is mellowed through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal and aged in new American oak barrels. The Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey (50% abv) will retail at $100 a 1-liter bottle. Jack Daniel’s core label crossed 5 million nine-liter cases in the U.S. last year on 3.5% growth, according to Impact Databank.

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Upcoming Events

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 400 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

September 15th

An Italian Night And Claudio

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Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.

“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/

September 20th

Proemio Wines Of Argentina

Proemio

Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!

About Proemio

PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.

Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/

October 6th

Barton-Gustier French Wines

October 20th

Washington Ciders And Wines

Saturday October 22nd

Crave Mead

CRAVE

November 12th

Rhone Valley French Wines

November 17th 

10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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October 13th

Bagel And Wine Tasting

Bgel and wine

Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels

We have all had bagels and cream cheese.

Now try adding wine!

This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.

What wine works with what bagel?

Come and explore with us and be amazed!

Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

Thursday Nov 3rd

Wine Glass Painting 

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Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi

This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!

Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

Medway Community Education

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Tuesday Nov 8th

Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting

TOTE BAG

Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi

Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.

You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.

Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th

Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin

Cost: $45

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education  

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September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

WINE LABEL CLASS

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

Italian-Wine Class

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096

November 10th

Wine Tasting 101

Wine Tasting Class

This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.

Participants must be 21 years of age

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Food Uncorked (larger)

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

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

Liquor Industry News/Links 08-27-16

August 27, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

08-27-16

Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

Franklin Wine Club Event

Sept 15th Thursday

An Italian Night With Ciro And Claudio

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Our Friend Ciro Will Bring Claudio For An Italian Event.

Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.

“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/

 

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world

How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine

Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?

 

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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You Think You Know Malbec Wine. You Are Wrong

A new wave of subtle, structured wines out of Argentina are poised to change the way the world sees the famous fruit bomb grape.

 

Italian Winemakers Look Toward the Past

Some of the most adventurous winemakers in Italy are looking backward rather than forward—to the ways wine was made hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Read on for some lingo you need to know.

Man hands cutting a grape bunch with scissors in Tuscany.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italian-winemakers-look-toward-past

 

The Most Famous Champagne You Probably Never Heard Of

Founded 150 years ago, Champagne Ayala is one of the oldest bubbly producers in the world and one of the most important in the history of champagne.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/08/19/the-most-famous-champagne-you-probably-never-heard-of/#49a84af67ac6

 

10 things to know about sparkling wines outside France’s Champagne region

Here are 10 things to know about some of the other more prominent sparkling wine producing regions:

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https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/08/18/10-things-to-know-about-sparkling-wines-outside-frances-champagne-region/

 

A sommelier reveals 9 incredible US wine regions that aren’t Napa

While most people turn to France and Italy when they think of incredible wine regions, there are plenty right here in the US.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/underrated-us-wine-regions-2016-8/#texas-hill-country-texas-1

 

EIGHT IRRITATING HABITS OF PEOPLE IN THE WINE TRADE

The wine trade is largely made up of wine lovers happy to be working in an industry where they can indulge in their personal love of wine, but it also breeds some irritating habits.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/irritating-habits-of-people-in-the-wine-trade/

 

How To Never See Wine The Same Way Again: See It As A Blind Person Would

How is blindness an advantage when it comes to tasting wine?

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/08/18/how-to-never-see-wine-the-same-way-again-see-it-as-a-blind-person-would/#253b9b343522

 

How to say wine words correctly — and avoid a little embarrassment

Some fairly common wine words can be tricky to say, too.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-how-to-say-wine-words-food-0819-20160816-column.html

 

Traditions matter to young wine buyers

Now more than ever, it’s how you are selling wine to your tables in a restaurant rather than rattling off a series of tasting notes and leaving it at that. As our knowledge increases about where our food comes from and how it’s grown, I see many millennials looking at their wine the same way. Tradition and heritage do matter.

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http://www.straight.com/food/757171/traditions-matter-young-wine-buyers

 

Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?

Let’s start with the essential characteristics that sommeliers look for in a wine: the nose, taste and the finish. The three areas to look for in wealth management are brand, services and value.

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http://wealthmanagement.com/business-planning/why-do-people-buy-second-label-wines

 

Italian Wine Exploration Map

To put it into perspective, if you tasted a new Italian wine each week, it would take you 20 years to taste your way through Italy.

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http://winefolly.com/review/italian-wine-exploration-map/

 

In Slovakia, a Wine Region Waiting for the Spotlight

Slovak Tokaj is one of the smallest wine regions in the world, according to local tourism organizations and wine producers, with only 2,241 acres.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/travel/wine-slovakia-slovak-tokaj.html?_r=0

 

How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine

So much of our understanding of flavor in wine comes from a focus on grapes, but there is another major ingredient involved in winemaking that greatly affects the flavor. Yeast.

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http://winefolly.com/update/how-yeast-affects-the-taste-of-wine/

 

New Coppola Line

Francis Ford Coppola Winery has unveiled its Director’s Great Movies range, a limited edition lineup featuring classic film-themed labels. An offshoot of the winery’s Director’s Collection, the Director’s Great Movies series comprises three entries, including Jaws, a 2015 Chardonnay; King Kong, a 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon; and The Wizard Of Oz, a 2014 Merlot. Each expression features a movie poster-style label created by artist Laurent Durieux and retails at around $21-$24 a 750-ml.

TOP 10 WAYS TO WIND UP A WINE LOVER

From waiters overfilling your wine glass to restaurant mark-ups and poor pronunciation, we round-up the most irritating habits guaranteed to tick-off a wine lover.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/top-10-ways-to-wind-up-a-wine-lover/

 

Italy’s Next Wine Frontier

Friuli, on the border of Austria and Slovenia, has become one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions thanks to its complex, aromatic whites.

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http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italys-next-wine-frontier

 

WHY IS CHAMPAGNE SO EXPENSIVE?

Many reasons. Let us explain why Champagne is so damn expensive.

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http://vinepair.com/articles/why-is-champagne-so-expensive/

 

These 5 big beer companies have a global monopoly stranglehold

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How the Color of Your Wine Matters, According to One Napa Winery

We see before we sniff or taste, so color sometimes colors our perception of certain types of beverages

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/koim/2016/08/23/why-the-color-of-your-wine-matters/#b9b4e4777c0e

 

Discount wine chain in CT sues state over minimum liquor prices

In an eight-page anti-trust lawsuit filed in federal court in Connecticut, Total Wine & More of Bethesda, Md., argued that the retail prices on some products are 24 percent higher in Connecticut than in surrounding states

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Discount-wine-chain-sues-state-over-minimum-9180361.php

 

How the wine label became an art form

With the wine industry estimated to be worth US$303 billion annually, winemakers have been raising their game in an effort to grab our attention in an overcrowded marketplace

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http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2008332/how-wine-label-became-art-form

 

Castle Island Expands Distribution, Releases Seasonal Festbier

Beginning this week, the brewery’s beers will be available as far North as the New Hampshire and Maine borders.

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http://www.brewbound.com/news/castle-island-expands-distribution-releases-seasonal-festbier?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=cbc1df7c1c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+24%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-cbc1df7c1c-36686829

 

United States wine production: 1880 versus 2015

Annual wine production data are provided in gallons for each state of the USA for which there was significant wine volume at the time.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2016/08/united-states-wine-production-1880.html

 

Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world

Throughout the 1990s, the industry lamented how much power was bound up in point ratings that reflected one man’s personal preferences

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http://www.postandcourier.com/20160824/160829676/rating-the-future-of-wine-sales-in-post-scoring-world

 

Winegrowing Areas Of Santa Barbara County

One of California’s most beautiful and exciting viticultural regions lies … just 90 minutes north of the seemingly endless urban sprawl of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara … is making some of the most thrilling wines in America. … From ocean-cooled valleys to stark mountain vineyards; from racy syrah to velvety pinot noir to the prospect of great cabernet; from rustic ranchers to reclusive celebrities – if any wine region can have it all, it’s Santa Barbara.

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http://www.sbcountywines.com/winegrowing-areas.html

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Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.

“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”

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Bagel And Wine Tasting

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Thursday Oct 13th

Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels

We have all had bagels and cream cheese.

Now try adding wine!

This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.

What wine works with what bagel?

Come and explore with us and be amazed!

Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

Thursday Nov 3rd

Wine Glass Painting 

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Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi

This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!

Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

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Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi

Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.

You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.

Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th

Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin

Cost: $45

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September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

WINE LABEL CLASS

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

Italian-Wine Class

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096

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Wine Tasting 101

Wine Tasting Class

This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.

Participants must be 21 years of age

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097

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We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

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Bagel And Wine Tasting

Bgel and wine

Thursday Oct 13th

Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels

We have all had bagels and cream cheese.

Now try adding wine!

This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.

What wine works with what bagel?

Come and explore with us and be amazed!

 

Wine Glass Painting

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Thursday Nov 3rd

This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate.

Register today and begin your art adventure!

 

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http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

 

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FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.

This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.

Register HERE or email me with any questions.

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Beer and Coffee Pairings

Do we really need a wine app?

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Baker sought to allow cities, towns to set their own quotas for liquor licenses

Baker, a first-term Republican, wanted to give cities and towns authority to set their own quotas for permits allowing drinking at bars and restaurants.

But legislative leaders dropped the measure from a wide-ranging bill aimed at eliminating obsolete laws that constrain local governments and streamlining state oversight. Baker signed the bill on Tuesday.

http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/lawmakers-reject-baker-s-plan-for-local-control-of-liquor/article_1c40f96a-4520-570b-89eb-4e3cf99f0780.html

 

Beer Reclaims Wide Lead As America’s Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Research suggests that the majority of Americans adults, 65 percent, consume alcoholic beverages.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/08/12/beer-is-still-americas-favorite-alcoholic-beverage-infographic/#5d357b5746e1

 

Wave Of Mergers And Acquisitions Sweeps U.S. Wineries

Helping to drive the trend are low interest rates, consolidation among distributors that is driving wine companies to bulk up to gain market clout, and expanding consumption.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2016/08/11/wave-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-sweeps-u-s-wineries/#1d19bd855053

 

TRUMP WINERY VERSUS CLINTON VINEYARDS BLIND TASTING – THE VOTE IS IN!

A Trump 2009 Blanc de Blanc from Virginia was tasted blind against the Clinton Vineyards Seyval Blanc Naturel from the Hudson Valley in New York

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/trump-winery-versus-clinton-vineyards-blind-tasting-the-vote-is-in

 

Has all the value gone out of California wine?

The store employee, who knows his business, didn’t mince words. “You’re not going to find any value here,” he said, waving his arm at the store’s extensive California wine section.

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http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/value-gone-california-wine/

 

Food pairing tech boosting alcohol sales among young adults

New data has shown that social media and apps are becoming increasingly crucial tools in encouraging younger consumers to think about food and drink pairing and to grow volumes.

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http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/food-pairing-tech-boosting-alcohol-sales-among-young-adults/540613.article

 

Shrimp shells keep wine fresh

Current production processes add sulfites such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) to wine to keep it fresh. But SO2 damages the atmosphere, and can cause allergic reactions in some people. The shrimp-derived alternative, developed by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, microbiologists, wine producers and analytical chemists,

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http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2016/08/shrimp-shells-chitosan-wine-preservative-sulfite

 

California wine has $114 billion impact in U.S.

A new report commissioned by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers claims that California’s wine and related businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $58 billion annually to the state’s economy and $114 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

http://napavalleyregister.com/california-wine-has-billion-impact-in-u-s/article_2b9ca207-673c-5f86-af26-2cd4589c9033.html

 

5 Questions to Ask When You’re Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)

Buying wine isn’t as soul-crushing as buying new jeans, but it’s still pretty stressful. All those labels that say so much and mean nothing at all, with all those words you know you cannot pronounce. Is that a grape or a region?

“shopping for wine at a wine shop will increase your chances of enjoying what you drink.”

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http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/wine-store-questions

 

How Do You Make a Wine That Costs $3.50?

So much of life as a thoughtful wine drinker is centered around discovering the who, what, where, why and how of wine. That these companies were so secretive about all of that—nonetheless their methods of making wine affordable for more drinkers, or even where they bought their bottles—was baffling to me

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/how-do-you-make-cheap-wine-brands/

 

Do we really need a wine app?

To begin with, I would categories existing wine apps into three types based on their functions: information provider, social communicator and product seller.

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https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/xiao-pi-words-of-wine/do-we-really-need-a-wine-app

 

Wine doc Sour Grapes assesses the true value of things

Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine world elite, in this humorous and suspenseful tale of an ingenious con on the eve of the 2008 stock market crash.

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http://www.straight.com/movies/752916/wine-doc-sour-grapes-assesses-true-value-things

New Harpoon

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is rolling out its first new fall seasonal since 1989, Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale. Featuring Cascade and Citra hops, the 5.7%-abv ale will replace Harpoon Octoberfest as the brewer’s fall seasonal. Octoberfest will still be available in limited quantities in September and October. Flannel Friday is available in six- and 12-packs of bottles, 12-packs of cans and on draft.

JAMESON LAUNCHES THE COOPER’S CROZE IN US

Jameson The Cooper’s Croze is the first of super-premium Irish whisky range, the Whiskey Makers Series, to launch in the US. The series consists of three whiskeys, each highlighting a specific part of the whiskey-making process.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/jameson-launches-the-coopers-croze-in-us/

 

NEW TTB LABELING REQUIREMENT REGULATIONS: OUT-OF-STATE BOTTLING IS NOT CREATED EQUAL AND CONSUMERS RIGHT TO KNOW WHERE THE GRAPES IN THEIR WINE COME FROM IS COMPROMISED

The impact of the TTB’s proposed rule changes concerning the current exemption available from the normal labeling requirements for wine sold solely in-state made from grapes or wine that are brought in from other states.

http://www.beveragelaw.com/booze-rules/2016/8/15/new-ttb-labeling-requirement-regulations-out-of-state-bottling-is-not-created-equal-and-consumers-right-to-know-where-the-grapes-in-their-wine-come-from-is-compromised

 

Beer and Coffee Pairings

These pairings can be enjoyed side by side or even blended together.

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https://beerandbrewing.com/V6oOpSUAALghXJLx/article/beer-and-coffee-pairings?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=547a2a95cf-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+15%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-547a2a95cf-36686829

Organic Wine is the New Star of the Wine World

But Don’t Expect the Labels to Help You Find It

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http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-wine-is-the-new-star-of-the-wine-world-but-dont-expect-the-labels-to-help-you-find-it/

 

New Cider

Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard cider brand has released Easy Apple, billed as a sessionable and less sweet hard cider that’s also lower in calories. Made with a blend of culinary and bittersweet apple varieties, the 4.2%-abv offering is rolling out in six-packs ($9-$10 each) across select markets, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arkansas and Rhode Island, this month. Easy Apple will also be available nationwide as part of Angry Orchard’s seasonal Fall Orchard Sampler variety pack. The leading cider brand in the U.S., Angry Orchard was up 3% to 14.95 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

DECODING CRAFT BEER TERMS

As a new generation of beer drinkers look to take over the propping up of the bar, there is a renewed desire to learn the terminology of beer and what it all means.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/decoding-craft-beer-terms/

 

ACCELERATED AGEING IS THE ‘FUTURE’ OF SPIRITS

Since 2010, US-based producer Lost Spirits has been refining a process that rapidly accelerates the ageing process of spirits such as whiskey, rum and Tequila.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/accelerated-ageing-is-the-future-of-spirits/

 

Crib Sheet: Your Guide to American Pét Nat

Welcome to “Crib Sheet,” your monthly shortcut to what’s hot in wine right now, in four bottles, courtesy of Jon Bonné. This month: a look at the boom of American pét-nat.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/crib-sheet-your-guide-to-american-petillant-naturel-pet-nat-wine/

 

Bad News: Cheese and Champagne Might Be Causing Dandruff

One theory is that champagne and white wine can disrupt blood sugar and the balance of yeast on the scalp.

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https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/9761-common-causes-of-scalp-issues/

 

The truth about boxed wine

Boxed wines, once the lowest level of the quality pyramid, are finally getting some respect. And they’re becoming increasingly popular among consumers.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/08/15/truth-about-boxed-wine/#

 

A Guide to Umbrian Wine

Bordering on Tuscany and right above Rome is the lesser-known and lesser-traveled region of Umbria.

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http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-umbrian-wine/

 

The Sparkling Wine Region You Don’t Know About But Should

Most people know about Champagne, Cava and Prosecco, but have you ever heard of Franciacorta?

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tausha-cowan/the-sparkling-wine-region_b_11481068.html

 

WITH THE OLYMPICS IN BRAZIL THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON BRAZILIAN WINE

The main wine region is a far cry from the warm sands of Copacabana beach, or even the dense tropics of the Amazon.

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/with-the-olympics-the-spotlight-is-on-brazilian-wine

Biggest NH Liquor Store Ever Opens in Nashua This Week

It will be the biggest liquor in northern New England.

http://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/biggest-nh-liquor-ever-opens-nashua-week

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 400 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

September 15th

Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari

October 6th

Barton-Gustier French Wines

October 20th

Washington Ciders And Wines

Saturday October 22nd

Crave Mead

CRAVE

November 12th

Rhone Valley French Wines

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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October 13th

Bagel And Wine Tasting

Bgel and wine

Thursday Oct 13th

Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels

We have all had bagels and cream cheese.

Now try adding wine!

This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.

What wine works with what bagel?

Come and explore with us and be amazed!

Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

Thursday Nov 3rd

Wine Glass Painting 

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Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi

This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!

Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1

Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

WINE LABEL CLASS

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

Italian-Wine Class

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096

November 10th

Wine Tasting 101

Wine Tasting Class

This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.

Participants must be 21 years of age

 

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Food Uncorked (larger)

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

Liquor Industry News/Links 08-13-16

August 13, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

08-13-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

FWS Starts Soon!

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Only another week to register for the next session of French Wine Scholar, being offered for the first time south of Boston.

FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.

This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.

Register HERE or email me with any questions.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in class!

Kim Simone, CSW, FWS

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Charlie Baker changes 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA

PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016

247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

There’s Quite Likely Something Fishy in Your Wine—Maybe Try a Vegan Vintage?

With so many dietary fads (gluten-free, low-carb and beyond) being debunked as soon as they’re popularized, it’s normal to approach vegan wine with skepticism.

http://www.alternet.org/food/marissa-ross-bon-appetit-reviews-sustainable-wine-part-3-video

 

DEEP EDDY DISTILLER MOVES INTO FLAVOURED WHISKEY

Jeff Weed, former master distiller of fellow Texas firm Deep Eddy Vodka, has been recruited as master blender at Calibre Company Spirits.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/texas-group-taps-into-flavoured-whiskey/

 

Mexico Has Its Own Wine Country—And It’s Amazing

This unsung wine region in Baja California has it all, from cutting-edge wines to glamorous hotels.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/valle-de-guadalupe-baja-travel-guide-mexico-s-wine-country

 

A Primer to Bordeaux Wine

Bordeaux (“Bore-doe”) refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 90% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This article will introduce you to Bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details to know.

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http://winefolly.com/review/a-primer-to-bordeaux-wine/

LEAVE SULFITES BEHIND FOR THE PUREST WINE

Sulfites are actually nothing but artificial preservatives in the lives of wine, and the Üllo purifiers utilize polymer technology to filter excess sulfites and the bitter aftertaste that often accompanies them—leaving the finest characteristics of the wine to shine through unadulterated.

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http://www.drinkmemag.com/ullo-leave-sulfites-behind-for-the-purest-wine/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=39eec2f27d-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-39eec2f27d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August%29&mc_cid=39eec2f27d&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D

 

Is Boston Beer Doomed?

Boston Beer looked like a titan as recently as a couple years ago, but it’s in real trouble now.

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http://beervana.blogspot.com/2016/08/is-boston-beer-doomed.html

 

Self-pouring wine machine for sale

The contraption, built from around 300 pieces of scrap iron, could suit a dedicated drinker who fears using a hand-held corkscrew is becoming too much effort.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/08/self-pouring-wine-machine-for-sale-just-25000/

 

Leading US Vodka 750ml $15-$25

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NEW PILL TO TAKE AWAY PLEASURABLE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

A new pill is to introduced to help combat excessive drinking by blocking the ‘reward receptors’ in the brain.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/new-pill-to-take-away-pleasurable-effects-of-alcohol/

 

Why You Should Be Worried About Piemonte Nebbiolo

If you love Barolo, Barbaresco and other wines made with Nebbiolo, brace yourself for a proposal that could impact some of Italy’s most esteemed wines.

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http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/05/why-you-should-be-worried-about-piemonte-nebbiolo/

 

A Wine-Lover’s Guide To Santorini

There are a few factors that make Santorini wines so unique. The first is the traditional koulara method of winemaking used.

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http://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/blog/a-wine-lover-s-guide-to-santorini.html

 

MillerCoors debuts Easy Tea Co., a new hard iced tea

Easy Tea is a lightly-carbonated hard iced tea with a “crisp citrus flavor” that will be sold in 24-ounce cans. The hard iced tea is 5 percent alcohol by volume.

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http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/08/08/millercoors-debuts-easy-tea-co-a-new-hard-iced-tea.html

 

247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

The majority of these beers are sent in directly by the breweries, so in these cases we have no control over brewed-on dates

2 Of Top 10 From MA!!

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https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/247-of-the-best-american-ipas-blind-tasted-and-ran.html

 

Massachusetts’s farmers feeling brunt of severe drought

Hoffmann Farm in Franklin MA Featured!

http://www.capitalpress.com/AP_Nation_World/20160808/massacusetts-farmers-feeling-brunt-of-severe-drought

TOP COCKTAILS TO CELEBRATE THE RIO OLYMPICS

With the Rio Olympics 2016 well under way, what better way is there to toast the talent, dexterity and endurance of the athletes than settling into a bar chair with a cocktail in hand?

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/top-cocktails-to-celebrate-the-rio-olympics/

A Novice’s Guide to Pairing Wine With Cheese Like a Pro

When it comes to knowing how to pair wine with cheese, fruit, or cured meats, it can be an absolute minefield.

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http://www.mydomaine.com/wine-and-cheese-pairings/slide5

 

Is sake considered wine or beer?

Japanese beverage is found in the wine aisle, but it’s really both.

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http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/sake-wine

 

Why the Champagne You’re Drinking Might Be Fake

If French champagne were the only champagne, life would certainly be easier for consumers, especially Americans.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-champagne-youre-drinking-might-160338757.html

 

How to Tell You Have Mastered a Wine Region

Mastering a wine region requires a comprehensive understanding of that region. In simpler terms, it is digesting the why behind the region.

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http://napavalleywineacademy.com/how-to-tell-you-have-mastered-a-wine-region/

Vinitas Wine Works First Newsletter

Our Friend Kim Has Released Her First Newsletter.

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http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5c6ed0cd3e2f78d5968950223&id=0cbc1d24ec&e=bc828e2b07

 

PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016

A report on Fortune.com states that there is a pumpkin shortage this year, that has left brewers struggling to find enough pumpkin puree to add to their beers, and the shortage is expected to last until next year.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/pumpkin-beer-shortage-predicted-for-2016/

Foxboro MA police looking for thief with a refined taste in liquor

Police say a large bottle of Hennessy XO Cognac with an estimated value of $15,000 was stolen, along with sports memorabilia, in a break-in last week at a commercial building off Route 1.

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http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/foxboro-police-looking-for-thief-with-a-refined-taste-in/article_9c0ab5e6-6a77-58ad-a42a-35a820cdee86.html

 

Charlie Baker Just Killed an 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA

You can now buy liquor the day after Christmas, if Christmas falls on a Sunday.

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2016/08/10/massachusetts-liquor-law/

 

New Jim Beam

Jim Beam is set to debut a new Double Oak version of its flagship Bourbon brand. Bottled at 86 proof, Jim Beam Double Oak spends four years in freshly charred new American oak barrels, then is transferred to newly charred barrels for a second period of aging. The new entry will retail at $22 a 750-ml. bottle, and is also rolling out in 50-ml., 100-ml., 375-ml. and 1-liter sizes. The total Jim Beam portfolio grew 2% to 4.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

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Upcoming Events

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 400 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

September 15th

Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari

October 6th

Barton-Gustier French Wines

October 20th

Washington Ciders And Wines

November 12th

Rhone Valley French Wines

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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October 13th

Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)

November 3rd

Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

WINE LABEL CLASS

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

Italian-Wine Class

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096

November 10th

Wine Tasting 101

Wine Tasting Class

This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.

Participants must be 21 years of age

 

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Food Uncorked (larger)

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

Liquor Industry News/Links 08-06-16

August 6, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

08-06-16

Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

What Is BIG In The Wine World?

When You See This What Do You Think Of?

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Did You Know That 80-85% Of All Wine You See In MOST Stores

Is Owned By 5 Major Corporations?

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When We Think Of National Brands We Think Of This:

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At Franklin Liquors We Believe In Tasting, Research And Education

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Many Wines We Stock Are Family Owned Like Us

Many Wines We Stock Have Production Under 1,000 Cases!

So When You See National Brands Or Shop BIG

Think Of The Small Wines

We Are Here To Help You With Your Wine Needs

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Ready For Fall??

Fall Beer Soon!

Fall Beer 2

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate

50 Wine Facts from 50 United States

Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

wine-background-seamless-pattern-imitation-newspaper-33595872

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Swiss bank on vineyards of Lavaux to make fine wine

In Switzerland’s food hall of fame, chocolate and cheese easily overshadow wine.

1-swiss-wine-lFranklin-Liquors

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-swiss-wine-lavaux-travel-0814-20160729-story.html

 

Expensive Wine Is For Suckers

MUST WATCH Video!!

http://www.manufacturing.net/videos/2016/07/expensive-wine-suckers

Trend Alert: Gose is the Latest Craft-Beer Craze

An unfiltered German wheat beer soured with Lactobacillus, gose (pronounced goes-uh) has a distinct salinity from the addition of salt and subtle floral notes from coriander.

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http://www.feastmagazine.com/drink/on-trend/article_253cd846-5425-11e6-9579-eff236b829da.html

 

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT BANK BORDEAUX

Bordeaux region was divided into Left and Right banks, and that said banks have nothing to do with cash withdrawals or ridiculous ATM fees.

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http://vinepair.com/articles/the-differences-between-right-and-left-bank-bordeaux/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3c0b211754-Jul_29_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3c0b211754-38937345

 

5 Apps Every Beer Lover Needs On Their Phone

Stop taking selfies and use that smart phone for what God intended it to be used for: to find more beer.

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https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/07/5-apps-every-beer-lover-needs-on-their-phone.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=dc078f5ef9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-dc078f5ef9-36686829

 

Faces of missing, murdered featured on wine bottles

A group of volunteer investigators are re-inventing how missing person cases are solved.

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http://www.cbs46.com/story/32569053/faces-of-missing-murdered-featured-on-wine-bottles

 

New Gansett

Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing a new beer in its Lovecraft Series, White Ship White IPA. The 6.8%-abv, Belgian-style white IPA is brewed with four types of American and Belgian malts, along with El Dorado and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Narragansett’s White Ship White IPA is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans retailing at about $12-$13. It’s launching throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina and Portland, Oregon and Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina.

31 JULY 1395: THE BANNING OF GAMAY

The anniversary of Philip the Bold’s famous edict banning Gamay from the Côte d’Or, an act which has had far-reaching consequences for the region.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/31-july-1395-the-banning-of-gamay/

 

Can’t decide on a bottle of wine? This app can help

We’ve all been there. Countless hours spent scouring the wine aisle, trying to find the perfect bottle based on a label and price alone. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal sommelier, making suggestions based on your taste preferences? Naturally, there’s now an app for that.

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http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/29/artificial-intelligence-and-wine.html

 

Napa’s Newest All-Star Cabernet

There’s a new All-Star in Napa Valley. Former Toronto Blue Jays, L.A. Angels and New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells has teamed with Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta to create Jack winery.

NEW YORK - JUNE 05:  Vernon Wells #12 of the New York Yankees bats during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on June 5, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali)

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Napa-All-Star-Cabernet-from-Vernon-Wells-Chris-Iannetta

 

19 Gadgets That Will Make Any Wine-Lover Say “Whoa”

If you’re like me and are looking to up your wine-drinking game, then look no further: these products are here to make it happen.

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http://theberry.com/2016/07/27/19-gadgets-that-will-make-any-wine-lover-say-whoa/

 

50 Clever Wine Cork Crafts You’ll Fall In Love With

Most DIYer’s love wine cork crafts because they are some of the easiest and most fun DIY projects out there

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http://diyjoy.com/diy-wine-cork-crafts-craft-ideas

 

Scientists use solar-powered machine to turn urine into beer

Mankind has been turning beer into urine for centuries.

Leave it to science to find a way to reverse that process.

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/07/28/scientists-use-solar-powered-machine-to-turn-urine-into-beer/

 

SAMUEL ADAMS AND MIKKELLER COLLABORATE FOR ‘BUGS & BERRIES’

Bugs and Berries is an American wild ale brewed with a wheat base and wild yeast strains with an addition of sour cherries from Denmark and strawberries from New England.

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http://allaboutbeer.com/news/samuel-adams-mikkeller-bugs-berries/

 

Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP

Here are 7 tips to help you decode Italian wines laws, which will also make it easier for you to choose–and ultimately enjoy–Italian wine.

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http://napavalleywineacademy.com/decoding-the-language-of-italian-wine-laws-from-igt-to-dop/?inf_contact_key=76bef0fbb146cd2539ccd1e3006d726ff127eb96050a381373ddddd2efefc4a4

 

BUD LIGHT UNVEILS NFL CAN DESIGNS

Bud Light has unveiled new limited edition packaging designs featuring the National Football league teams it sponsors.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/bud-light-unveils-nfl-can-designs/

 

50 Wine Facts from 50 United States

The United States of America are united on one front: all 50 states in the Union are, in some way shape or form, growing grapes and producing wine. For a country as a whole, we may not agree fully on anything, but this, rest assured, is fact and not up for debate.

http://napavalleywineacademy.com/50-united-states-and-50-wine-facts/

 

Gansett and Bananagrams team up to produce a beer

Now, for something completely different, the brewer brings you fun and games with “Hi Neighbor, Have a Hefeweizen!” a collaboration that celebrates Bananagrams. The Rhode Island game company, created by Abraham Nathanson at his home in Narragansett, is 10 years old this year.

http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20160802/gansett-and-bananagrams-team-up-to-produce-beer

 

$10? $100? WHY WINE COSTS WHAT IT DOES

From the quality of the grapes to restaurant markups, breaking down a bottle’s price

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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/02/why-wine-costs-what-it-does/

 

Virtual Brands: When Land Doesn’t Matter

Industry experts say the trend validates the notion that today’s non-collecting wine consumers don’t care about the chateau/domaine/winery model.

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/08/virtual-brands-when-land-doesnt-matter/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=70b783673c-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-70b783673c-299904425

 

Get to know 10 of the most Texas-friendly wine grapes

Take a minute to get familiar with these Texas-friendly grapes and varietals.

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http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20160801-get-to-know-10-of-the-most-texas-friendly-wine-grapes.ece

 

New Henrys Flavor

MillerCoors is extending its Henry’s Hard Soda line with a Cherry Cola flavor. Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola (4.2% abv) is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans nationwide. Launched in January, the Henry’s lineup also includes Hard Ginger Ale and Hard Orange Soda. Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale was the top-performing hard ginger ale in Nielsen data for the 12 weeks ending July 2.

What Happened to Chianti?

Chianti’s ubiquity has, perversely, also been its downfall. Zachary Sussman on what our indifference to a classic wine like Chianti reveals about us and why it might be time to reconsider.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/what-happened-to-chianti-classico-italy/

90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate

The average California wine got 90.005 points in Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast gave 87.427 points on average, while Wine Spectator gave 86.388.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/08/90-points-the-new-average-for-wine-advocate

 

An insider’s guide to the US bulk wine market

The process starts with understanding how the US bulk wine market operates.

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https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/insiders-guide-us-bulk-wine-market

 

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Barton-Gustier French Wines

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Washington Ciders And Wines

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Rhone Valley French Wines

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

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September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

WINE LABEL CLASS

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money with shopping for wines. What is in this bottle? Is this organic? After this event buying wine will never be the same!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2095

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

Italian-Wine Class

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096

November 10th

Wine Tasting 101

Wine Tasting Class

This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.

Participants must be 21 years of age

 

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

New Invention To Make Cider And Wine

Should A Wine List Change Daily?

Lime Squeezing Burns?

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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France Wine Output Drops as Hail, Frost Hit Champagne, Burgundy

France’s wine production may decline to its lowest level in three years after spring frost and hailstorms wiped out grapes from Champagne to Burgundy and the Loire River valley, the government said.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-22/france-wine-out-drops-as-hail-frost-hit-champagne-burgundy

 

Internet Use And Wine Reviews

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Get to Know Walla Walla Wine

This small wine region straddles the Oregon-Washington border and offers some of the best examples of Syrah in the United States.

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http://winefolly.com/review/get-to-know-walla-walla-wine/

9 things you didn’t know about wine production

Is that bottle of wine you just bought really hand crafted? Maybe.

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/how-to/growth-strategies/2016/07/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-wine-production.html

Upset at Board of Selectmen as Sunday liquor store hours remain the same

Those looking for margarita ingredients will have to look outside of Tewksbury if the craving strikes on a Sunday after 8 p.m.

http://homenewshere.com/tewksbury_town_crier/news/article_d75f16b2-4f50-11e6-a339-af16d5581688.html

BODEGA TORRES REINTRODUCES ‘LOST’ INDIGENOUS VARIETY

Spanish wine producer Bodega Torres is reintroducing indigenous Catalan red grape Moneu in Penedès following trials to determine the variety’s potential.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bodega-torres-reintroduces-lost-indeginous-variety/

 

LIME-SQUEEZING BARTENDER SUFFERS SECOND DEGREE BURNS

A US bartender suffered second degree burns causing his hand to swell after squeezing dozens of limes in the sun – a rare condition known as ‘Margarita burn’.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/lime-squeezing-bartender-suffers-second-degree-burns/

 

 

Which Presidential Candidate is Best for Wine?

Of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, who is the person best suited to promote and protect the interests of the American wine industry and American wine consumers?

http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/presidential-candidate-best-wine/

New Game Of Thrones Beer

Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang will launch a new beer in its Game of Thrones series on October 10. The new entry, Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale, is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts as well as oats and flaked barley and is at 9% abv. It will be offered in 750-ml. bottles retailing at around $10, and paired alongside sister brew Valar Morghulis Dubbel Ale (8% abv) in a commemorative gift pack positioned at $23. Brewery Ommegang, which is part of Duvel USA, has a footprint of 46 states.

People Spend As Much On Legal Weed As They Do On Alcohol

Consumers are reaching for cannabis nearly as often as they are for a can of beer, a new report has found.

Counter area of a marijuana dispensary in Portland, OR where weed is now legal.

Counter area of a marijuana dispensary in Portland, OR where weed is now legal.

http://time.com/money/4424547/legal-marijuana-spending-alcohol/

 

How Hard is it to Make a Million Bottles of Wine?

Why making high-quality wines in large quantities might be the real challenge for winemakers.

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http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/26/how-hard-is-it-to-make-a-million-bottles-of-wine/

 

Should a Wine List Change Daily?

Over the past ten years, sommeliers have begun to favor smaller, seasonal lists. Some are taking it one step further, fashioning wine lists that change daily in an effort to better compliment the kitchen. Megan Krigbaum on the constantly changing list as a reflection of how we dine, and drink, today.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/should-a-restaurant-wine-list-change-daily-sommelier-republique-los-angeles/

 

This new invention can automatically brew hard cider and wine in your kitchen

A new appliance, called the Alchema, makes it easy. The device is connected to an app, and all you need to do is fill it with fruit, yeast, sugar, water, and wait about a week

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http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-cider-brewing-device-alchema-2016-7

 

America’s wine trade deficit: #1 in world & continuing to grow

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TEMPORARY TATTOO TO MONITOR ALCOHOL INTAKE

A new piece of technology that clings to the skin will monitor your alcohol intake and report the results back to your smartphone.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/temporary-tattoo-to-monitor-alcohol-intake/

 

Wiki Beer App Wants to Be the Wikipedia of Beer

The latest must have app for beer geeks, the Wiki Beer App brings an encyclopedia of beer stats and knowledge to your fingertips.

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http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2016/07/wiki-beer-app-wants-to-be-the-wikipedia-of-beer.html

 

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Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

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Join Our 400 Club Members!

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

September 15th

Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari

October 6th

Barton-Gustier French Wines

October 20th

Washington Ciders And Wines

November 12th

Rhone Valley French Wines

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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October 13th

Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)

November 3rd

Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

September 29th

Wine Label Truths And Lies

October 27th

Exploring Italian Wines

November 10th

Wine Tasting 101

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

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Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-23-16

July 23, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

07-23-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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Save The Dates

Our Wine Room Will Be Busy Soon!

Here Are Some Upcoming Events:

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September

6th Tri-County Adult Ed

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

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Read More:

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15th Franklin Wine Club

Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari

29th Tri-County Adult Ed

Wine Label Truths And Lies

October

6th Franklin Wine Club

Barton-Gustier French Wines

13th Franklin Adult Ed

Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)

20th Franklin Wine Club

Washington Ciders And Wines

27th Tri-County Adult Ed

Exploring Italian Wines

November

3rd Franklin Adult Ed

Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)

10th Tri-County Adult Ed

Wine Tasting 101

12th Franklin Wine Club

Rhone Valley French Wines

2017

February 16th Tri-County Adut Ed

Oscars Truffle And Wine (With The Sugar Shoppe

March 9th Tri-County Adult Ed

Exploring French Wines

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

New MA License And ID Cards

How much does a wine’s rating really matter?

Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine

 

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Peeling Back the Dusty Curtain of Mass. Beer Distribution Law

The Senate has adopted a measure that would form a “special commission” to look at reforming current practices.

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http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2016/07/15/massachusetts-beer-laws-see-progress-in-the-senate/

Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine

Just like a chef needs outstanding ingredients to let a dish shine, a winemaker needs high quality grapes to make a good wine.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/christy-brissette-msc-rd/vine-to-wine_b_10998634.html

 

Why you should be drinking Balkan wine

Impress your friends (and your palate) by seeking out wines from the Balkans, which are produced both from international and indigenous varietals in food-friendly, easy-drinking yet eclectic styles that are easy on the wallet but taste anything but

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/why-you-should-be-drinking-balkan-wine

MORE BALKIN INFO:

http://www.winesofbalkans.com

 

How to buy Champagne — an expert guide

True Champagne must come from the Champagne region, in the northeast of France.

http://www.christies.com/features/How-to-buy-Champagne-7564-1.aspx

9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine

While I would never put ice into a ’67 BV Reserve, there are plenty of situations where I want ice in my wine and it is totally warranted.

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http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/when-to-drink-iced-wine

 

Baja becomes a wine destination

The area has little more than 6,000 acres of vines, about the same number as in Carneros.

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http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/baja-becomes-a-wine-destination/article_1e5b2c6c-71bc-5de0-a0ad-a97d2070473c.html

 

‘WORLD’S FIRST’ EMOJI-ONLY MENU LANDS IN LONDON

Cool Idea…Next Our Wine List In Emoji Format!

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/little-yellow-door-intros-world-first-emoji-only-menu/

 

Here’s Why You Should Care That Beer Will Have Nutrition Labels

Over 70% of beer drinkers read nutrition labels in general. Moreover, calories, carbohydrates, and alcohol content could be of interest to beer drinkers…especially those counting calories.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2016/07/17/heres-why-you-should-care-that-beer-will-soon-have-nutrition-labels/#1e4220e36421

 

ENGLISH WINE GUIDE OMITS ENTIRE REGION

Follow Up On A Post Last Week

Popular US wine education blog Wine Folly has published a guide to English wine with one substantial omission – can you spot it?

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/english-wine-guide-omits-entire-region/

 

STAR TREK CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMEMORATIVE CRAFT ALE

Shmaltz Brewing in New York have been commissioned by CBS to release a special ale commemorating the 50th anniversary of popular sci-fi show Star Trek.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/star-trek-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-commemorative-craft-ale/

 

Barefoot Tramples Other Top Wine Brands

Latest Wine Industry Metrics report examines top 20 U.S. wine brands

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http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=171736

Is Wine Made in NY With Napa Grapes a “Napa Wine”?

If a winery in New York purchases grapes from a Napa Valley vineyard, has the Napa Valley grapes refrigerated and shipped to its winery in New York, then crushes, presses and ferments those Napa Valley grapes into a wine, then bottles that wine, can we reliably say that the wine is a “Napa Valley Wine”?

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http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/wine-made-ny-napa-wine/

How Much Alcohol Is in Your Drink? Stronger Beers and Wines Make It Harder to Tell

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How much does a wine’s rating really matter?

That’s also another problem with the rating system – there’s too much grade inflation. Anything rated less than 90 seems to be regarded as below average by many people. Go below an 80 rating and you’re entering swill territory.

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http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/07/wine_pres_how_much_does_a_wine.html

 

Digging Deeper: King Estate Returns to its Roots in Pursuit of Biodynamic® Certification

King Estate is on track to become the largest Biodynamic winery in the United States, and one of the largest in the world.

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/07/digging-deeper-king-estate-returns-to-its-roots-in-pursuit-of-biodynamic-certification/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=aec022817a-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-aec022817a-299904425

 

The Rise of Natural Wine

If you’re a wine drinker, no doubt you’ve heard the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” thrown around, but do you know what they mean? Is this latest fad in wine just that—a fad—or is it here to stay? Are they even any good?

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http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/dining/feature-1963932.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

How To Tell if A Natural Wine Sucks

Interesting Take On The Above Rise Of Natural Wines Story!

http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/tell-natural-wine-sucks/

Trump Winery cited by Arizona officials for being too huge

Trump Winery paid a $250 fine in June and was told by the Arizona Liquor Department that it needed to get a new license if it still intended to do business in the state, said John Cocca, the director of the department.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/consumers/2016/07/19/trump-winery-cited-arizona-officials-being-too-huge/87268566/

 

New MA License And ID Cards

July 24th Release Date

https://retailersma.org/sites/default/files/201%20CMR%2017.00%20Amendment%20-%20CLEAN.pdf

 

COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER

Couples with similar drinking habits are more likely to have a happier relationship, with the benefits of mutual drinking, or not drinking, “significantly greater among wives”, according to a US study.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/couples-that-drink-together-stay-together/

 

Hungarian Wine For The Win

A quick guide to Hungarian wines identifying 4 of Hungary’s most intriguing wine regions: Tokaj, Villány, Eger and Nagy Somló.

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http://winefolly.com/review/hungarian-wines-for-the-win/

 

The Story of Tokaji Wine

It’s the sweet wines of Tokaj that provide the most compelling story of Hungary’s role in the modern history of wine.

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http://winefolly.com/review/the-story-of-tokaji-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=1893a6091f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-1893a6091f-62472929&mc_cid=1893a6091f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

Castle Island Brewery MA News

Norwood, Massachusetts-based Castle Island Brewing Company is increasing production capacity by 50% to more than 9,000 barrels annually. Launched just last year, Castle Island says its core Candlepin session ale and Keeper IPA are driving growth, spreading to more than 650 accounts throughout the greater Boston area. Meanwhile, Castle Island is releasing a new limited edition, Juice Patrol Pale Ale, which is at 7% abv and features Cascade and Centennial hops. Other limited releases from the brewery have included Vern Wheat IPA, Causeway Double IPA and Big Ern Double IPA.

France Map

Interesting interactive map

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https://www.francetoday.com/france-map/

CAPTAIN MORGAN ASKS FOR CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION

The brand has launched a petition for Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution to be changed as it states that ““neither shall any person be eligible to [the office of President] who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years”.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/captain-morgan-asks-for-change-in-us-constitution/

Who uses label-scanning apps most?

Vivino and Delectable, where they were most frequently used. The results:

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/who-uses-label-scanning-apps-most

 

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Rhone Valley French Wines

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

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Wine Label Truths And Lies

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Exploring Italian Wines

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We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-16-16

July 16, 2016

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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Our #ShopFranklin Business Spotlight Show!

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

English Wines

Changes To CA Wine Labels?

Misleading Wine Shelf talkers

 

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Uruguay’s Rising Red and White Grapes

Looking for something different from South America? Take note of Tannat and Albariño.

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http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/07/uruguays-rising-red-and-white-grapes/

 

France in a Flap Over Bidding Adieu to Vine Herbicide

A looming ban on the use of glyphosate in grapegrowing industry has left a country divided.

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http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/07/france-in-a-flap-over-bidding-adieu-to-vine-herbicide

 

Arsenic, Herbicide Wine Scares Put in Context In keynote address at ASEV conference toxicology expert explains there’s little risk

An average man would need to put back five glasses of wine per day, every day, to consume enough inorganic arsenic to run the risk of causing health problems, according to a leading expert on food and beverage toxicology.

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=171152

La Moneda Reserva malbec – the best cheap wine in the world?

Is Chile’s La Moneda Reserva malbec really the best cheap wine in the world? Probably not. But it is a wonderful example of how screwed up wine is.

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http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/la-moneda-reserva-malbec-best-cheap-wine-world/

 

Treating alcoholics – with wine

The recommended treatment for chronic alcoholism is abstinence. But at the Oaks – a permanent home for those who once lived on the streets – residents are given a measure of wine at hourly intervals. It is called the Managed Alcohol Program, and aims to change the drinking behavior of inveterate addicts.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36717557

The critics: who’s who, who’s new and who should you listen to?

In an effort to assist you, here is a rundown of just a few of the personalities we occasionally look to – and indeed whose recommendations we may pass on.

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http://bbrblog.com/2016/07/06/critics-whos-whos-new-listen/

 

A sommelier explains why it’s nearly impossible to find good, cheap wine from Italy or France

Quality and price have a complicated relationship — and never more so than when it comes to wine.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/why-its-hard-to-find-good-cheap-wine-from-italy-or-france-2016-7

 

Wine Point Labels Can Be Misleading

The bottle advertised on the tag and the one for sale on the shelf don’t always match.

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http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/2-wants-to-know/wine-point-labels-can-be-misleading/265453104

 

Why Clones Matter – And Do They Trump Terroir?

It’s inevitable. When you start thinking about how a clone influences the style of a wine, it becomes a chicken or the egg kind of thing (is it the clone or the terroir that comes first, or which is more important)

In its most simple definition, a clone is a cutting from a grapevine that’s then propagated and cultivated. So each variety— Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, etc. can have innumerable clones from all over the world.

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http://napavalleywineacademy.com/why-clones-matter-and-do-they-trump-terroir/

 

The Lowdown on Wine in a Can

Because cans are light-weight, beach-friendly and recyclable, we know that canned wine is here to stay.

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http://winefolly.com/update/the-lowdown-on-wine-in-a-can/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=19b5119627-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-19b5119627-62472929&mc_cid=19b5119627&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

Attention Gin Lovers!

Launched in August last year, Ginventory claims to help users discover their “perfect serve” G&T by pairing its database of more than 2,000 gins with approximately 100 different tonic waters and garnishes.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/ginventory-app-partners-with-online-retailers/

 

GENIUS INVENTION SET TO ERADICATE WARM BEER

Two friends have come up with an ingenious new coaster that will make warm beer a thing of the past.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/genius-invention-set-to-eradicate-warm-beer/

 

Wine Growlers? Absolutely. You’ll Never Guess Where They’re From.

Every so often something comes along in the wine world that makes you sit up and take notice.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/07/11/wine-growlers-absolutely-youll-never-guess-where-theyre-from/#6f3f1fbc4986

 

CAVA, Spain’s Effervescent Treasure

Cava is the Spanish sparkling wine made according to the methode champenoise.

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http://www.glassofbubbly.com/cava-spains-effervescent-treasure/

 

10 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know About Tignanello

Italy’s seminal Super Tuscan, Tignanello was born out of a crisis of confidence

IN STOCK!

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http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/07/10-things-every-wine-lover-should-know-about-tignanello

 

The world’s best 10-second briefing on global wine consumption and production

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KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is gearing up to be the first airline to serve draught beer on tap.

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http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/07/08/klm-airlines-launching-worlds-first-on-tap-draught-beer-on-flights.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ae6f8c121d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+11%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ae6f8c121d-36686829

 

Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws

Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the state’s alcohol regulators, is set to launch a sweeping review of the state’s liquor laws and regulations, calling the current rules outdated, unclear, and burdensome for businesses.

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/07/08/treasurer-seeks-overhaul-unwieldy-mass-alcohol-laws/NLPSJI03bNyCk5gA4kyztJ/story.html

 

Heat Damage & Fine Wine

Fine wine does not take kindly to overheating or to freezing, yet fine wines are often shipped around the world with less care than cartons of lettuce.

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http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/07/11/heat-damage-fine-wine

 

The Seven Most Influential Wine Label Trends

Brooding, dark and mysterious rule the shelf

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http://www.forthrightdesign.com/wine-spirits/the-seven-most-influential-wine-label-trends/

A Taste of Rhode Island Wine

The grounds were beautiful, the wines impressive, and the stories evocative.

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http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/07/12/a-taste-rhode-island-wine/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3d4dfff3fb-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-3d4dfff3fb-121923797

 

California wine industry asks feds to tighten labeling standards

The new proposal could mean that the label wording would need to be changed, given that the wine must be fully finished in the state where the grapes were sourced.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5828537-181/california-wine-industry-asks-feds?artslide=0

 

NEW WRISTBAND COULD HELP ERADICATE HANGOVERS FOR LIFE

An innovative new wristband is set for release that will measure your blood alcohol levels and let you know when enough is enough.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/new-wristband-could-help-eradicate-hangovers-for-life/

 

Beer Biggies Agree To List Calories, Carbs & (Maybe) Ingredients On Bottles

A beer industry trade group announced a voluntary labeling standard that will add some of this information to beer packaging while allowing other data to be accessible via barcode.

https://consumerist.com/2016/07/12/beer-biggies-agree-to-list-calories-carbs-maybe-ingredients-on-bottles/

 

 

The Cheapest Time To Buy Beer, Wine And Everything Else Is …

According to the shopper-rewards app Ibotta, consumers pay 9% more for beer on Saturday than on Monday and 6% more for wine than on Tuesday. This appears to be the first-ever data to show that by purchasing different products on different days, consumers can save cash.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2016/07/13/the-cheapest-time-to-buy-beer-wine-cheese-and-everything-else-is/#386fb09eb27b

 

Italy’s Great Pinot Grigios

Follow this guide to find versatile, delicious Pinot Grigios worth savoring.

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http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/07/great-grigios/

 

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE OAK!

There are two main types of oak that are used in winemaking; European Oak, which can come from France, Hungary or Yugoslavia, and American

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http://www.snooth.com/articles/your-wine-it-ys-all-about-the-oak/

All About English Wine

If you’re curious about the growing buzz around English wine, this introductory guide to the wines of England will help you get to know the major emerging regions, grapes varieties and styles that are putting England on the map.

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http://winefolly.com/review/all-about-english-wine/

Breaking Down the Jargon of Beer

If you’re a beer lover you’ve likely noticed that there is a lot of unfamiliar words being thrown around by the professionals.

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http://mendobrew.com/blog/2430_breaking-down-the-jargon-of-beer/

 

Sin Tax Revenues In US

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Medway Community Education

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

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Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

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July 9, 2016

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07-09-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

French Wine Studies At Franklin Liquors

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

Take Care

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#shopfranklin

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Exciting News From Quini

Misleading ads for wine customers In MA

 

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Beer + tech = awesome

These 12 devices each use technology to improve your beer drinking experience — a worthy cause for tech if I’ve ever heard one.

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http://www.cnet.com/news/beer-tech-awesome/

 

Peak rosé: wine-flavored gummies now have over 3,000 people on waitlist

The pink wine has recently surged in popularity, becoming synonymous with all things summertime, so it’s no surprise the candy spinoff is now a viral food

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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/01/rose-wine-flavored-gummies-wait-list

 

How To Go Wine Tasting Without Being Annoying AF To The Winery

If you’ve never been to a wine tasting before, there are a few things you need to know so you don’t look like a newbie in front of the more experienced drinkers.

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http://elitedaily.com/life/wine-tasting-annoying-winery/1539204/

 

4 Wines Way Better Than Their Reputation

A bad reputation is hard to fix. Even after things have changed, the rest of the world still makes judgements based on the past. This kind of thing can happen to anyone, and it also happens with wine. It can take an entire generation before people rediscover a wine.

Here are some wines that deserve a second chance.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-wines-way-better-than-their-reputation/

 

 

First We Feast Presents…That’s Odd, Let’s Drink It!

Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione makes beers inspired by icons like Mario Batali, Chris Bosh, and Mac Miller on FWF’s new star-studded web series—coming this fall!

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http://firstwefeast.com/drink/2015/10/thats-odd-lets-drink-it

 

Our Friends At Quini Latest Newsletter

Franklin Liquors And A Wine Club Member Mentioned

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http://quiniwine.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/t/5D4E864DBEB0C584/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149

Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine (Official Trailer)

Official Trailer for New Burgundy documentary film – 2016 Release!

Using a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary film demystifies the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare, insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy’s wine industry

https://youtu.be/-C2j_J2zzJI

 

Coming to America: A ‘world-class’ wine born near Shangri-La

When it’s released in the United States in September, it will cost $300 a bottle. Maybe more.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/coming-to-america-a-world-class-wine-born-near-shangri-la/2016/07/01/7932871a-3cbb-11e6-84e8-1580c7db5275_story.html

 

BIBENDUM RELAUNCHES PLONK WINE APP

Bibendum has relaunched its educational wine app, Plonk, to “focus on the drinking occasion” as it attempts to create an engaged community of wine drinkers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bibendum-relaunches-plonk-wine-app/

 

PAMELA ANDERSON LAUNCHES WINE RANGE

Former bouncing Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson has teamed up with The Hatch winery in Canada to launch her own wine range.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/pamela-anderson-launches-wine-range/

 

New Ballast Point

California-based Ballast Point is introducing a new flavored India Pale Lager (IPL), Orange Vanilla Fathom. Rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft, Orange Vanilla Fathom is a 7%-abv IPL that is billed as a warm weather brew that is reminiscent of “a creamsicle in a glass.” Ballast Point, acquired by Constellation last year for $1 billion, saw depletions rise more than 60% in Constellation’s recently completed first quarter, ended in May.

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CANNABIS THE NEXT ‘CRAFT’ FOR SPIRITS

The industry is beginning to pay attention to the cannabis-based drinks sector as “legislation” spreads across the US.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/euromonitor-cannabis-the-next-craft-for-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=734&date=2016-07-05

 

How Much Did Wineries Really Make in 2015?

The Bigs are moving on up. Consumers are permanently vacating lower prices segments in favor of higher quality New consumers are moving into The $10-$20 segments and it shows in the Nielsen chart and large wineries are following.

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http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-much-did-wineries-really-make-in.html

 

How much should you pay for a bottle of Champagne?

Such a simple question and yet so complicated to give a definitive answer as it greatly depends on who is asking and more so, why… Let me explain:

http://www.glassofbubbly.com/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-bottle-of-champagne/

 

STING TRUMPS CELEBRITY WINE RATING

English singer-songwriter Sting’s Tuscan red Sister Moon has been voted the number one celebrity wine by ratings app Vivino, trumping the likes of Brangelina and Donald Trump.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/sting-trumps-celebrity-wine-rating/

 

The Chablis winegrowing region seen from the sky

Chablis is located in the north of the Bourgogne wine region, and is simple to grasp. It has a single varietal, Chardonnay, and produces only white wine.

https://youtu.be/dVRokB_w4Bg?list=PLFeJ8hAKG36IgJDcIdiqfeyqJU5wwudky

  

A-B expanding ‘Rita lineup with Cherry-Ahh-Rita

Anheuser-Busch is once expanding its Bud Light Lime malt beverage line with a new flavor: Cherry-Ahh-Rita.

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http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/a-b-expanding-rita-lineup-with-cherry-ahh-rita/article_21aeeb17-8e0c-5212-8cac-7cdcec1166f2.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ba991dff98-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+5%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ba991dff98-36686829

 

Here’s the Big Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur — and No, They’re Not Interchangeable

While the first four letters of the words are the same, and they both can be found in a cocktail, that is where the similarities end.

https://mic.com/articles/147854/this-is-the-difference-between-liquor-and-liqueur-and-no-they-are-not-the-same-thing#.Z5sJ85OVw

 

Liquor In The Freezer: Bourbon Hellfire Fudgesicles

The result is a chocolaty, bourbony taste with a bit of spice on the finish.

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http://www.autostraddle.com/liquor-in-the-freezer-bourbon-hellfire-fudgesicles-343714/

 

Wine from Drew Bledsoe?

Ex-athletes keep up competition at vineyards

We Have Drew’s Red Blend In Stock!

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/01/rick-mirer-drew-bledsoe-wine-patriots-retired-athletes

 

I-Team In MA: Misleading ads for wine customers

The I-Team went to 10 different liquor stores in Hampden County MA

Interesting look at shelf talker practices

http://wwlp.com/investigative-story/i-team-misleading-ads-for-wine-customers/

Albariño: A Taste of Coastal Spain in a Wine Glass

Albariño is as refreshing and lively as the cool, green, windswept corner of Spain where it’s produced. Add an attractive price, and it’s little wonder that this white wine is one of the country’s most popular

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http://www.wsj.com/articles/albarino-a-taste-of-coastal-spain-in-a-wine-glass-1467743225

The Most Expensive Cities Worldwide To Drink A Beer

GoEuro compared the price of local and imported draught beer in hotel bars worldwide to compile their ranking

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/07/05/the-most-expensive-cities-worldwide-to-drink-a-beer-infographic/#27c93eea11d2

 

Exciting News From Quini

Quini Launches Restaurant Industry’s First Integrated Wine Sales, Training and Customer Engagement Software Platform

QUINI SOMM™ Maximizes Wine Sales and Improves Efficiencies in Full Service Restaurants

https://quiniwine.com/wine-industry/innovatequinisomm.

Top 10 Consumers Of Red Wine In 2017

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This tiny contraption is capable of producing endless wine

No more heading to the store to top up your wine supply.

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https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/06/this-tiny-contraption-is-capable-of-producing-endless-wine/

 

Choosing the Right Wine Decanter For Your Needs

If you enjoy red wine or drink more affordable wine on a regular basis, then using a decanter is a great idea.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/choosing-the-best-wine-decanter/

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Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:

Franklin Wine Club Selections

Saké

Beer

Vegan Selections

Liquor

Wines In Our Dispenser

Quini Reviewed Wines

Musings On The Vine Selections

Vinitas Wineworks Selections

AND MORE!

https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/

Stop In And Try!!

MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk

Interactive Technology While You Shop:

Sale Items

Drink Recipes

Product Information

Events

Food And Wine Pairings

Staff Picks

And More!

https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc

More On Tap

 

Upcoming Events

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 400 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

Read More:

http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

imagesCAZ1LC59

Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

vinitas-bottle-and-logo-final-no-text

Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

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Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

Quini

Find Wine Reviews On Our Website

See And Search Our Latest Reviews!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 07-02-16

July 2, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

07-02-16

Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

Coming Soon!

New Franklin Cable TV Show Adventures!!

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In July Our #ShopFranklin Segment Airs!

Watch Our Small Business Spotlight/Interview

Also

Our New Adventure With The Moonlight Chef

Food Uncorked Shows Coming Soon!

TV Show

We Will Explore Cooking With Wine

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Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/FoodUncorkedMA/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/FoodUncorkedMA

Also On

Pintrest

AND

Instagram

Franklin TV Page

http://www.franklin.tv

Our July 4th Sale Newsletter

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http://ow.ly/NfW2301JKyb

July 4th Wine Suggestions

Our Quini Reviews

Uncle Sam Drinking wine

https://quiniwine.com/browsewine/%23Franklin%20July%204th

New Beer Keg Information Page

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Have A Safe And Happy 4th

Happy Bday America

Take Care

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Mike & Mark

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

July 4th By The Numbers

What Would Your Wine Job Be?

What Is In Your Wine?

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

wine-background-seamless-pattern-imitation-newspaper-33595872

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Wine Tasting Notes That Are ANIMATED? Absolutely. Here’s Why.

Zelda Sydney, an illustrator in Vancouver, is expanding the definition of wine imagery by stepping outside the parameters of traditional label design.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/06/24/wine-tasting-notes-that-are-animated-absolutely-heres-why/#3693964e6182

 

Boxed wine is hotter than ever — find the perfect pairing for your summer outing, from BBQs to the beach

Portable vino from a can or box no longer means sickeningly sweet budget blends chugged at college frat parties (sorry, Franzia).

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http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/boxed-wine-hotter-find-perfect-pairing-article-1.2686925

 

A Significant Amount Of Wine Is Shipped Around The World In?

Many imported wines are not bottled where they are produced, but are instead pumped into giant bladders that resemble a huge version of the CamelBak hydration system worn by cyclists and distance runners

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http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/a-significant-amount-of-wine-is-shipped-around-the-world-in/

 

THIS BAG LETS YOU TAKE A WHOLE BOX OF WINE WHEREVER YOU GO

The “Wine Dispensing Travel Tote,” created by Tracey Luebbers and currently selling on Uncommon Goods, is no doubt your new travel accessory. It holds an entire box of wine, and has room for anything else you commonly store in your purse.

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https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/bag-to-carry-box-of-wine

Spanish Wine Exploration Map

So, as you can imagine, getting into the wines of Spain can be a wee bit intimidating. Instead of giving up, start with this fun list of 16 wines that represent the best of what Spain has to offer.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/spanish-wine-exploration-map/

 

Anatomy of a Wine Barrel: Parts, Sizes, Infographic

Building wood barrels and using them for transporting and/or ageing wine is a very old European tradition.

5-Wine-Barrel-Anatomy-Franklin-Liquors

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/06/27/anatomy-of-a-wine-barrel-parts-sizes-infographic/

PUBLISHER PLOTS 805 US DISTILLERIES ON MAP

The map, available in formats up to 40 × 28 inch, was designed to show the “great variety” of American whiskey producers today.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/publisher-plots-805-us-distilleries-on-map/?article-source=newsletter&source=728&date=2016-06-28

 

Does Expensive Wine Taste Better?

Taste, as we all know, is subjective. It’s also not the only factor in determining a wine’s monetary worth

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http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/does-expensive-wine-taste-better

 

If You Had a Wine Job, What Would It Be?

What would you do if you worked in the wine industry? Follow the flow chart and find your dream wine job.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/if-you-had-a-wine-job-what-would-it-be-flow-chart/

 

The MUNCHIES Guide to Buying Supermarket Wine

Because the wine you’re about to buy probably doesn’t come from a small estate. To be distributed in large retailers, there are supply minimums to meet. This doesn’t mean the wines will be bad—far from it—but if you want the image of the little winemaker managing a ten-acre vineyard, you’re in the wrong place. You’ll have to go to the wine shop for that.

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https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/the-munchies-guide-to-buying-supermarket-wine

 

Bernick’s Periodic Table of Beer

Technically, a periodic table is “a table of elements arranged based on various configurations and similar properties”. So yes, it works for beer similar to the way it works for elements.

10-Bernicks-Craft-Beer-Periodic-Table-Franklin-Liquors

http://blog.bernicks.com/blog/bernicks-periodic-table-of-beer

 

The U.S. Becomes Champagne’s Top Export Market

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License solution in sight for Bolton MA winery

Update on Nashoba Issue With State Of MA

http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_30070254/license-solution-sight-bolton-winery

JULY 4TH BY THE NUMBERS

For backyard grillers, the Fourth of July means a lot of delicious food purchases. As Americans fire up their grills over the weekend and break out the red, white and blue cutlery, they’ll be loading up their grocery carts with billions of dollars’ worth of food and beverages.

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http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2016/july-4th-by-the-numbers.html

 

Knowledge Bombing on Pét-Nats

Pétillant-naturel means, “naturally sparkling,” and everyone who refers to wines made in this style as simply “pét-nats,” can thank Loire Valley winemaker Christian Chaussard (he looks like everyone’s favorite uncle), who coined the term back in the late 1990s.

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http://napavalleywineacademy.com/its-fizzy-its-delicious-its-a-pet-nat/

 

THE 10 BEST BEERS TO DRINK ON THE 4TH OF JULY, BEER’S OFFICIAL HOLIDAY

But beer was, is, and forever shall be the only reasonable thing to drink in bulk on the 4th of July.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-10-best-beers-to-drink-on-the-4th-of-july-beers-official-holiday/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=965f7e12f9-Jun_28_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-965f7e12f9-38937345

If point scores give you reassurance, go ahead and trust them…

That any system of judgment created by humans is fallible is obvious; that doesn’t mean we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.

http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2016/06/30/if-point-scores-give-you-reassurance-go-ahead-and-trust-them/

Original Article:

http://www.portlandmercury.com/The-Food-Issue-2016/2016/06/29/18302560/why-you-should-ignore-the-wine-point-system

 

 

Here’s why you should never brush your teeth after drinking wine

While this may have you rushing to your toothbrush after drinking vino, that could actually make it worse.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/never-brush-your-teeth-after-drinking-wine-2016-6

 

What’s Lurking in Your Wine: Fish Bladders, Egg Whites, and Mega Purple

Some wineries rely on science, along with various additives, to correct mistakes—to improve flavors and to provide a better balance of alcohol and tannins.

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http://www.eater.com/wine/2016/6/29/12054192/wine-making-ingredients-chaptalization-acidification

 

Americans’ taste for Mexican beer sucking up water supply, mayor says

Municipality near the US border says brewery that makes Corona, Modelo and other beers is using so much water from wells that region is becoming bone dry

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/30/americans-beer-corona-mexico-water-crisis

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Demystifying Terroir: Maybe Its The Microbes Making Magic In Your Wine

Scientists and winemakers like Allen are now recognizing that part of what makes a wine-growing region special may be its resident microbes

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http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/06/17/482315073/demystifying-terroir-maybe-its-the-microbes-making-magic-in-your-wine

Rejoice, Non-Alcoholic Wine For Cats Has Hit The United States

Who’s feline like a drink?

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Blue Wine Is Now a Thing You Can Drink

The vino is created from an undisclosed combination of red and white grapes that has “no aging procedure.”

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http://time.com/4373428/blue-wine/

 

Mass. Winery Owner Says Reinterpreted Regulations Might Put Him Out Of Business

Suddenly the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) has announced it won’t be renewing all the farm’s licenses for making and pouring alcohol

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http://www.wbur.org/morningedition/2016/06/17/nashoba-valley-winery

Sparkling wine – it’s not just from France anymore

Bubbly, Champers, Sparklers, Fizz – when consumers are looking for sparkling wine, they are no longer simply being offered French Champagne. Other country’s products, like Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava and US Méthode Champenoise are flooding the market

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https://vinsightsgwp.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/sparkling-wine-its-not-just-from-france-anymore/

 

Introduction to Wine Law

This course, presented by Lindsey A. Zahn, lawyer at Lehrman Beverage Law, PLLC, provides a brief history of wine regulation in the United States, addresses some of the contemporary issues in wine law, and offers insight on some of the most convoluted laws in existence since the repeal of Prohibition.

https://www.lawline.com/course/introduction-to-wine-law

 

Champagne Flutes or Glasses?

The taste of Champagne is greatly affected by the shape of the glass!

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/champagne-flutes-or-glasses/

 

Trending taste: Beers brewed with salt

Refreshing and perfect for warm weather, goses benefit from a pinch of salt in the recipe.

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New Slim Can Seltzer

Boston Beer Co. is extending its newly launched Truly Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzer brand next month with a “slim can” variety 12-pack. Truly Spiked & Sparkling’s new variety pack, retailing at about $16 depending on the market, will feature four 12-ounce slim cans each of the brand’s Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate flavors.

Carmel ‘IN mompreneur’ launches state’s first wine truck

It’s not exactly an adult ice-cream truck, but it’s close. The state’s first wine truck is rolling into an event near you, and it even has a name.

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http://www.indystar.com/story/life/food/2016/06/15/carmel-mompreneur-launches-states-first-wine-truck/85555002/

 

Wine Types To Drink Based On Zodiac Sign

Enjoy the selections, and embrace the wine you were always destined to try. Cheers!

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http://www.bustle.com/articles/166352-what-type-of-wine-you-should-drink-based-on-your-zodiac-sign

 

Mushroom beers

‘Shrooms in beer sound “Harry Potter”-ish, but the earthy flavors the fungus imparts can complement everything from light and salty goses to roasty, chocolaty stouts. Like elusive wild mushrooms, though, these beers aren’t necessarily easy to find.

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Grilling and Grapes

Best Wines to Have with BBQ

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https://www.fix.com/blog/best-wine-and-barbecue-pairings/

 

New Mikes Hard Seltzer Line

Mike’s Hard Lemonade franchise—has launched White Claw Hard Seltzer. Made with cane sugar and natural fruit flavors, White Claw includes Natural Lime, Black Cherry and Ruby Grapefruit expressions (all 5% abv). According to White Claw vice president of marketing Sanjiv Gajiwala, the brand is being positioned as a lighter, all-natural alternative to beer and cocktails made with sodas and mixers. White Claw Hard Seltzer is currently hitting the market nationwide, retailing at around $10 a six-pack of 12-ounce cans.

 

Roero – one of Piedmont’s lesser known regions

Today, Arneis dominates the region, with production around 500,000 cases a year. Nebbiolo is still an important part of the  Roero story, but the production of Rosso is a small fraction of the Bianco (about 40,000 cases a year).

https://thedrunkencyclist.com/2016/06/15/roero-one-of-piedmonts-lesser-known-regions/

 

Beginning Taster FAQ’s

These questions are a big one and remind me of how difficult it is to start the wine journey—and how much there is to know and learn.

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Craft Beer Drinkers Consult Their Phones Before Opening Their Wallets

New York-based strategic marketing and advertising agency XenoPsi recently conducted a study that looked at the beer purchasing habits of people using mobile at the shelf, finding room where beer brands can capitalize

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http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/infographic-craft-beer-drinkers-consult-their-phones-opening-their-wallets-172065

 

BAILEYS UNVEILS DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCT

Baileys Almande – made with almond milk, almond essence cane sugar, purified eater and real vanilla – is currently available in select cities in the US and Canada

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/baileys-unveils-dairy-free-gluten-free-product/?article-source=newsletter&source=721&date=2016-06-20

 

Wine Additives Explained

There is a lot of fear and distrust around the topic of wine additives and it’s not exactly unfounded

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http://winefolly.com/review/wine-additives-explained/

 

Music Affects How Beer Tastes, Study Says

According to a new study out of Belgium, music can alter how people perceive the taste — and even the strength — of beer

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http://www.eater.com/2016/6/20/11975980/music-beer-flavor-study-belgium

 

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Ben & Jerry’s next ice cream-flavored beer is coming

The ice cream mavericks at Ben & Jerry’s are teaming up with New Belgium Brewing again to create the latest in a line of ice-cream infused brews.

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/06/22/ben-jerrys-next-ice-cream-flavored-beer-is-coming/

 

It’s bubbly. It’s pink. It’s a beer.

‘It’s an odd style,” Long Trail Brewing Company brewmaster Dave Hartmann says of the gose, a classic German beer brewed with salt and coriander.

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2016/06/21/bubbly-pink-beer/S6T47rBtY2AvquQl8oJDrM/story.html

 

Um, You REALLY Should Know What Biodynamic Wine Is Before Drinking It

By now, most of us have a handle on what organic means, but what exactly does it mean for a wine to be biodynamic?

Winery workers fill cow horns with manure before their annual burial that is part of the biodynamic vineyard preparation at Ehler's Estate Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in St. Helena, Calif. The female cow horns, which are filled with manure from female cows, adds nourishment  and stimulates soil life to the vineyard.  The burial has taken place each year for the past nine years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Winery workers fill cow horns with manure before their annual burial that is part of the biodynamic vineyard preparation at Ehler’s Estate Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in St. Helena, Calif. The female cow horns, which are filled with manure from female cows, adds nourishment and stimulates soil life to the vineyard. The burial has taken place each year for the past nine years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/biodynamic-wine_us_57641c96e4b0853f8bf09933

 

Amazing Red: Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Mascalese “nair-rello mask-ah-lay-zay” is a light-bodied red wine that primarily grows on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Despite its rarity, the wine offers amazing value and a taste profile that’s often likened to fine Pinot Noir. Find out what this special Sicilian red has to offer.

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http://winefolly.com/review/amazing-red-nerello-mascalese/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=3d2596bfa8-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-3d2596bfa8-62472929&mc_cid=3d2596bfa8&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Getting to the bottom of headaches blamed on wine

It’s not the sulfites and it’s not the color, but alcohol content and additives in mass-produced brands could be culprits.

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http://www.pressherald.com/2016/06/22/appel-on-wine-getting-to-the-bottom-of-headaches-blamed-on-wine/

SPAM COCKTAILS ARE A THING NOW

The human race is so out of control that we’ve created a Spam cocktail.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/spam-cocktails-are-a-thing-now/

 

 

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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.

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The world’s top 10 beer brands

Budweiser takes the top spot in the BrandZ Beer Top 10 Brands list, but which other brews feature in the rankings?

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http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/The-world-s-top-10-beer-brands-BrandZ-report?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=40274d3fa9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+10%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-40274d3fa9-36686829

Pairing beer with sliders

Stack your plate high: Sliders are the perfect three-bite snack to pair with your favorite pint.

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HAVE A GREAT SUMMER WITH THESE 13 ICE CREAM TRUCK TREAT WINE PAIRINGS

Some of the best frozen treats with the perfect wine.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/ice-cream-truck-treat-wine-pairings/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=95f6673bc3-Jun_10_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-95f6673bc3-38937345

FIVE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VODKA BOTTLES EVER CREATED

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The Most Unique Wine Event I’ve Ever Experienced

Grapetionary A-Z, with one grape designated for each letter and one wine made from each grape.

COMING SOON TO THE FRANKLIN WINE CLUB!

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/06/09/the-most-unique-wine-event-ive-ever-experienced/#6a4be4c86ad3

 

TEEN BINGE DRINKING AT ‘HISTORIC LOW’ IN US

Underage and binge drinking levels have dropped to “historic lows” in the US, according to the latest survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/teen-binge-drinking-at-historic-low-in-us/?article-source=newsletter&source=712&date=2016-06-10

How Technology Is Transforming the Wine Industry

Wine is a $300 billion industry, and so far, only a handful of start-ups have been making big waves in this niche area.

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Four hands with smart phones holding glasses with red wine, on wooden table background

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-burrus/how-technology-is-transfo_b_10381216.html

 

Beer distribution supports thousands of jobs in Massachusetts

A recent study available through the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts points out that the local beer distribution industry supports 2,200 jobs in the state

http://www.movetoamerica.expert/beer-distribution-supports-thousands-of-jobs-in-massachusetts/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=bc545cb4a8-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+9%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-bc545cb4a8-36686829

What Are Wine Lees? (Sur Lie Explained)

You might have seen the words “sur lie” on a bottle of Loire white wine. Sur lie translates to “on the lees,” but what exactly are wine lees and what do they do?

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http://winefolly.com/review/what-are-wine-lees-sur-lie-explained/

 

How Sparkling Wine Is Made

Learn the primary methods used for sparkling wine production including the traditional Champagne method and the tank method (used for Prosecco).

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More on glyphosate in wine

Glyphosate, active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, has been found to be present in 10 different California wines.

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/more-on-glyphosate-in-wine/article_9fc7068f-b2bd-5904-ad06-e153ddb6c241.html

 

Yes, you can get drunk eating food made with alcohol

If you’ve ever been told that cooking “burns off” any alcohol in the food you’re eating, be forewarned: That’s entirely untrue.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/can-food-cooked-with-alcohol-make-you-drunk

 

CONO SUR PLANS TO PRODUCE CHILE’S FIRST ALBARIÑO

Adolfo Hurtado of Chile’s Cono Sur has revealed an ambition to produce the country’s first Albariño, with the winery currently on the hunt for a suitable site in the south of Chile.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/cono-sur-plans-to-produce-chiles-first-albarino/

 

This “Smart Table” Chills Wine & Charges Your Phone As You Eat

Stop whatever you are doing because the future is knocking on your front door, and it’s about to make your mealtimes as Millennial AF. SmartSlab designed a futuristic smart table that chills wine, along with a slew of other cool functions.

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http://www.bustle.com/articles/165913-this-smart-table-chills-wine-charges-your-phone-as-you-eat-video

 

BEER AND ICE CREAM PAIRINGS

Pair 10 Popular Ice Cream Flavors with a Variety of Cold Brews

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http://allaboutbeer.com/beer-and-ice-cream-pairings/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=8ab505cb2d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+14%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-8ab505cb2d-36686829

 

Where Do You Stand in the Boxed vs Canned Wine Debate?

So, which is it? Boxed wine or canned wine?

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http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/boxed-vs-canned-wine

 

Mendocino County divided into cannabis appellations

The word “Mendocino” on a cannabis product label may soon carry as much weight as the word “Napa” does on a bottle of wine.

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http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/northbay/mendocinocounty/5702907-181/mendocino-cannabis-appellations

 

New Ste. Michelle Product

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is debuting a new Italian wine label, Mamma Mia Wines. Including a red and white blend (both positioned at around $12 a 750-ml.), Mamma Mia is sourced from southern Italy’s Puglia region. Intended as a food-friendly range of wines to pair with Italian and other cuisines, Mamma Mia is launching nationwide this summer.

CAVA DO LAUNCHES SINGLE ESTATE CLASSIFICATION

The CRDO del Cava (Cava Regulatory Board) has officially launched a new classification of Cava – Cava del Paraje – a premium category specific to the region for single estate Cavas produced to strict criteria.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/do-cava-launches-single-estate-cava-classification/

 

WINE SHAMPOO LAUNCHED BY CELEBRITY STYLIST

Celebrity hair stylist John Blaine has launched a new hair care range including a shampoo, conditioner and hydro serum infused with red grape extract.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/wine-shampoo-launched-by-celebrity-stylist/

 

Don’t protect lousy liquor stores

Interesting opinion on the changes to laws in Colorado

https://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/13/dont-protect-lousy-liquor-stores/

There’s More to Greek Liquor Than Just Ouzo

Today there are hundreds of ouzo producers across the country, and stiff regulations about what can be called ouzo, but a rare few are starting to go back to the traditional ways as attitudes change.

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https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/theres-more-to-greek-liquor-than-just-ouzo

Brewery mocks Trump with ‘Dumb Donald’ beer

A Chicago-based brewery is releasing a beer named “Dumb Donald,” poking fun at presumptive GOP presidential nominee

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http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/283308-brewery-to-release-dumb-donald-beer-mocking-trump

 

U.S. vintners fracture over TTIP wine debate

The divide sets up a major showdown as U.S. and EU negotiators work furiously to wrap up the trade talks before President Barack Obama leaves office.

U.S. wine industry is holding firm to a deal Washington struck with Brussels in 2006 that allows American vintners to keep labeling their products with such regional designations so long as they were doing so before the agreement was struck

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/us-vintners-fracture-over-ttip-wine-debate-224256

Ten ways to define a “cool climate” wine region

How do you define a “cool climate” wine region? According to the folk behind this year’s International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, the distinguishing characteristic is how much sleep the winemaker gets

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http://palatepress.com/2016/06/wine/ten-ways-to-define-a-cool-climate-wine-region/

Have famous athletes autograph your wine bottles and pay over 12 months allowing you time to sell your wine!

This very unique program will give your winery a definite marketing edge over other wineries.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/national-sports-distributors-llc.html#whatsnew

 

Everything You Need To Know About German Wine

When you think of German wines (assuming you do think of them) you might have a vague idea that they make Riesling, and that it might or might not have a skull-crushing amount of residual sugar.

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https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/06/everything-you-need-to-know-about-german-wines.html

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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.

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

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Read More:

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Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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New Products

Whiskey And Beer Pairings

What is Synthetic Wine?

Say What About Wine Scores

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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How to Always Pour the Perfect White Wine?

This infographic organizes over 60 types of wine by taste, origin and style.

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http://socialvignerons.com/2016/05/31/how-to-always-pour-the-perfect-white-wine/#prettyPhoto

 

Belgian Brewers Release Dozens of Beer Emoji

Here are 60 alternatives to the standard beer-glass emoji.

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http://fortune.com/2016/06/03/belgian-beer-emoji/

 

Some whiskey and beer pairing suggestions

Scotch:

When thinking about matching beer with Scotch one would consider focusing in on the more common smokey, peaty flavor notes.

Beer styles such as Rauchbiers, which are smokey, Scotch ales which have a peaty, roasty character, and Kolsch-style beers which are relatively balanced and mildly floral, could be good pairing selections.

Brands we would suggest for pairing with Scotch would be Uinta Tinder Rauchbier, Rahr Brewing Iron Thistle, and Ballast Point Yellowtail Pale Ale.

Bourbon:

When thinking about matching beer with Bourbon one should consider focusing in on the more common vanilla and sweet caramel flavor notes.

Beer styles such as Pilsners, which are grainy, sweet, with a hop bite in the finish, Bourbon Barrel-aged Stouts that can be dry, woody, with bourbon notes, or Chocolate Vanilla Porters, with flavors of sweet chocolate and vanilla, might be fine pairing selections.

Brands we would suggest for pairing with Bourbon would be Samuel Adams Noble Pils, New Holland Dragon’s Milk, and Breckenridge Vanilla Porter.

Rye:

When thinking about matching beer with Rye one would consider focusing in on the more common malty, spicy flavor notes.

Beer styles such as Rye Pale ales, which are malty, spicy with less hop bite, and IPAs, which can be earthy, floral and less hop forward can work as beer pairing with Rye.

Brands we would suggest for pairing with Rye would be Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, and Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA.

Moonshine:

When thinking about matching beer with Moonshine, consider focusing in on the more common malty, candy corn flavor notes.

Beer styles such as Belgian-style blondes, which are sweet, with notes of Belgian candi sugar and fruity Belgian yeast, witbiers, with flavors of sweet malt, coriander and clove, or the very balanced lager, sweet and grainy, as good pairing ideas.

Brands we would suggest for pairing with Moonshine would be St. Stefanus Blonde, Avery Brewing White Rascal, Shorts The Local’s Lager.

 

DOUGHNUT AND WINE PAIRINGS

Classic doughnuts with their perfect vino.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/dunk-into-national-doughnut-day-with-these-doughnut-and-wine-pairings/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=83c7b56371-Jun_3_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-83c7b56371-38937345

 

LIQUID NITROGEN WINE ICE CREAM LAUNCHED

Wine lovers can choose from strawberry, mixed berry, pineapple or peach wine as a base, which is mixed with ice cream, fruits and nuts then flash frozen in liquid nitrogen at minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/liquid-nitrogen-wine-ice-cream-launched/

 

Revisiting Godello, a Grape That Spain Has Rescued

Just a few decades ago, it had virtually disappeared from Spain

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/08/dining/wine-review-godello.html?_r=1

 

Best wine, beer and spirits gifts for Father’s Day

Here are some of the hottest wine, booze and spirits gifts for Father’s Day that are sure to keep dear old dad toasting throughout the year.

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/06/03/best-wine-beer-and-spirits-gifts-for-father-day/

 

Salisbury MA pushes for liquor licenses

“We view liquor licenses as an economic development tool,” Lt. Gov. Karen Polito said in an interview recently. “We want to eliminate the cap and give communities the ability to use licenses to attract developers to their downtowns.”

http://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/salisbury-pushes-for-liquor-licenses/article_07e3b4b2-34da-5305-88ee-fc015594c403.html

 

Quini Newsletter

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Introduction To Sardinian Wine

Let’s discover the primary wines you’ll get to drink from Sardinia.

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http://winefolly.com/update/introduction-to-sardinian-wine/

 

What is Synthetic Wine?

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7 Reasons Why You Should Buy Screw-Cap Wine

The main disadvantage of the screw-cap is perception – people aren’t used to associating it with good wine.

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https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/06/7-reasons-why-you-should-buy-screw-cap-wine.html

 

JÄGERMEISTER UNVEILS ‘MOST SIGNIFICANT’ CHANGE

The German brand now features a new bottle shape and revamped label artwork with a “more life-like” stag against a background of forest imagery and an emphasis on the word ‘craft’.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/jagermeister-unveils-most-significant-change/?article-source=newsletter&source=709&date=2016-06-07

 

NEW GIN MAP OF SCOTLAND LAUNCHES

The colourful “ginfographic” features the name of the gin, its place of origin, its botanicals and recommended garnishes.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/new-gin-map-of-scotland-launches/?article-source=newsletter&source=709&date=2016-06-07

 

Rhubarb Wine: A Tradition Reborn in the Vosges Region of France

As far as French Law is concerned, rhubarb wine doesn’t qualify as an actual wine, since it isn’t made with grapes, but the popular name remains valid, because it is made—and tasted, and paired—largely like a regular wine.

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/06/rhubarb-wine-a-tradition-reborn-in-the-vosges-region-of-france/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=800bb37813-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-800bb37813-299904425

 

Coastal California Pinot Noir in Short Supply

The varietal’s reputation may suffer as Central Valley grapes fill the void

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http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=169740

 

The Weird Thing That Makes You Drink More Wine

Pouring wine in a different way made bar sales go up by 14%

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http://time.com/4358253/wine-alcohol-drinking-problem/

 

Say What About Wine Scores

I think it’s ok to use a score as a guide to sort through the confusion; just keep in mind that the score was assigned by someone who is not “you” and was most likely not assessed in the “situation” in which you are planning to enjoy your wine.

http://www.oregonwinepress.com/say-what-wine-scores

 

CANNABIS COCKTAIL TREND GATHERS PACE

CBD, which can be bought in health food shops, is an oil that can be extracted from any part of the plant and is credited with helping to ease anxiety, minimise seizures and calm people experiencing psychotic episodes.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/cannabis-cocktail-trend-gathers-pace/

Kentucky: First At American Commercial Wine

California is the largest wine-producing state in the U.S. by far (<1800 wineries), followed by New York (>400), Washington (<300) and Oregon (>100). But none of the four states was first at American commercial wine–not even second. That ranking belongs to Kentucky and Ohio, respectively.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2016/06/07/kentucky-first-at-american-commercial-wine/#19d3bc241ca4

 

Remove a cork from inside a wine bottle with cable ties

If you find yourself at a dinner party with wine but without a corkscrew, you can use this quick hack to get the cork out of the bottle with nothing more than cable ties.

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/remove-a-cork-from-a-wine-bottle-with-cable-ties/

 

Wine Serving and Storage Temperatures 101

There is no hard rule to which temperature your wine should be at when storing

17-Wine-Storage-Franklin-Liquors

http://socialvignerons.com/2015/07/23/wine-serving-and-storage-temperatures-101/

 

Waltham MA Hones in on Liquor License Petition

At a public meeting Tuesday night, councilors heard from both sides of the much debated proposal to increase the number of liquor licenses.

http://patch.com/massachusetts/waltham/waltham-hones-liquor-license-petition

 

15 Innovative Ways To Turn Wine Corks Into Works Of Art

Craft ideas

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http://theberry.com/2016/06/08/15-innovative-ways-to-turn-wine-corks-into-works-of-art/

 

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June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

FARM 2

Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

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http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

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Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

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Franklin Liquors Wine Education

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Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

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Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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Table

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Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

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French Wine Scholar Program Now In Franklin MA!

June 8, 2016

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

 More Details

The French Wine Scholar program is coming to southern Massachusetts! After many years of this internationally recognized certification program being offered in Boston it is now available to wine professionals and French wine enthusiasts who can’t always make the trip into the city. Mark Lenzi, CSW/CSS/FWS/IWS, owner of Franklin Liquors and founder of the Franklin Wine Club, and I are extremely excited to be able to offer this program to you and your staff who are looking for world-class wine education outside of Boston.

Why become a French Wine Scholar?

Set yourself apart from your peers. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between.

Developed and administrated by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program provides current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France. It 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 who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the 100-question multiple choice exam will earn the French Wine Scholar title and FWS post-nominal. Those individuals who achieve a score of 75 or higher will pass; candidates scoring 85-90 pass with Honors, and candidates scoring 91-100 pass with Highest Honors.

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If you are a member of the beverage or hospitality trades, and you deal with wine on a daily basis, this course is for you! Restaurant beverage managers, sommeliers, wholesalers, and retailers will all benefit from the wealth of knowledge provided. You’ll immediately be able to apply what you’re learning to your daily work as you interact more fully with your suppliers and customers, clients and guests on the subject of French wine. The French Wine Scholar Program covers French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, winemaking and all of the French wine regions. This core body of knowledge is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.

The FWS program allows wine professionals to set themselves apart from their peers by specializing in the wines of France. In addition, it is a great supplement for students of other advanced general wine study programs such as WSET Diploma, Master of Wine program, Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Sommelier (and up) or CSW/CWE. While not a pre-requisite, we recommend that students successfully complete at least the lower level course from one of these organizations before entering the FWS program.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Dates: September 6-November 1; Review November 15; Exam date: November 29, 2016
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Instructed by: Kim M. Simone, CSW, FWS

Tuition: $999

Seating is limited, and you must be 21+ to participate
Register now! or call 617-733-0783 for more information

“The French Wine Scholar is a very serious wine program but fun and very enjoyable to follow. The teaching is superb and the quality of the material brilliant.” Gerard Basset, MW, MS, Best Sommelier in the World 2010

“The French Wine Scholar Program is the industry’s most comprehensive, in-depth course on the wines of France.” Jay Youmans, Master of Wine

The Program Includes Everything You Need to Become Fully Versed in the World of French Wines

Our sessions will include over 22 hours of classroom instruction with tutored tastings taught by approved instructor Kim Simone, CSW, FWS plus:

  • The 280-page full-color French Wine Scholar study manual
  • Immersive online study tools and quizzes
  • 1-year access to the French Wine Scholar online study program for class prep and review
  • Registration for the French Wine Scholar Exam
  • Over thirty different wines tasted over the course of the program

Why Study French Wine?

  • France vies with Italy as the #1 wine producing country in the world.
  • The most popular commercially produced grape varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) are all native to France!
  • When it comes to wine culture, France is the historic benchmark!

More about Instructor Kim M. Simone, CSW, FWS:

Kim Simone is both a French Wine Scholar and a Certified Specialist of Wine. She has been a member of the wine industry in Massachusetts since 2002, having spent many years with Martignetti Companies as a Wine Manager for their Brighton retail store, as well as a salesperson for Ruby Wines. After completing her Master’s Degree at Boston University in Gastronomy she founded Vinitas WineWorks, LLC, specializing in creative and personalized wine education, consulting, and training.

About the Wine Scholar Guild:

The Wine Scholar Guild (www.winescholarguild.org) is an international provider of study and certification programs on the wines and wine regions of France, Italy and Spain. Their goal is to provide outstanding educational programming for the professional development of wine industry members and committed students of wine. They offer innovative and multi-faceted instruction through print, webinars, study trips and classes with tutored tastings via a unique international program provider network.

 

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Vinitas Wineworks Selections

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 380 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

FARM 2

Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

imagesCA5M7SK2

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

 

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

imagesCAZ1LC59

Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

vinitas-bottle-and-logo-final-no-text

Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

New Card Back 2016

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

QCE_Logo0615-2

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

Quini

Find Wine Reviews On Our Website

See And Search Our Latest Reviews!

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Liquor Industry News/Links 06-04-16

June 4, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

06-04-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*

Franklin Liquors Hosted This Week

Franklin Wine Club Barboursville Winery Tasting

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Read All About It

Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

french-wine-guild

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Become A French Wine Scholar

Sign Up Here!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Cooking With Wine

Making Rose

Fathers Day Beer Gift Ideas

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Moët Hennessy turns to China to make new fine wine

Ao Yun, as the powerful red is called, is grown, produced and bottled in Adong, an area perched 2,600m above sea level on the edge of the Tibetan plateau in one of the remotest places on Earth.

1-Wine-Franklin-Liquors

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/37b5f5d4-23f1-11e6-aa98-db1e01fabc0c.html#axzz4A8z7XicX

 

THIS NEW THEME PARK IS COMPLETELY DEDICATED TO WINE

Aptly called La Cité du Vin, which translates to the City of Wine, the boozy attraction is set to open on June 1st right on the banks of the Garonne River in the world-renowned Bordeaux wine country.

2-Wine_Franklin-Liquors

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/la-cite-du-vin-is-a-new-theme-park-dedicated-to-wine

WINE PAIRINGS FOR 14 OF THE MOST POPULAR SEAFOOD DISHES

3=seafood-wine-pairings-Franklin-Liquors

 

What’s really causing that red wine headache

Red wine headaches are likely linked to tyramine and tannins.

4-wine-franklin-liquors

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-red-wine-headache-health-0608-20160525-story.html

Why Craft Beer Costs So Much

5-beer-franklin-liquors

 

How Cooking With Wine Can Elevate Your Home Cooking

Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you explore the limitless opportunities:

Cheerful two generation women with wine glasses in kitchen

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-sullivan/how-cooking-with-wine-can_b_10117976.html

 

Emerging wine regions may join fight for shelf space

Tasmania, Poland and Sweden could all become more prominent as wine growing nations in the near future, according to experts.

http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/15742/Emerging_wine_regions_may_join_fight_for_shelf_space.html

 

Sancerre: The Ultimate French Sauvignon Blanc?

Sancerre is the most recognizable appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley.

7-Sancerre-tasting-notes-Franklin-Liquors

http://winefolly.com/review/sancerre-the-ultimate-french-sauvignon-blanc/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=4799af7799-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-4799af7799-62472929&mc_cid=4799af7799&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

17 Wine Tattoos That Don’t Suck

Here are some ideas to get you started:

http://theberry.com/2016/05/25/17-wine-tattoos-that-dont-suck/

SMIRNOFF UNVEILS ‘OFFICIAL VODKA OF FREEDOM’

Diageo has launched the “official vodka of freedom” in time for summer – limited edition Smirnoff Red, White & Berry.

IN STOCK

8-Smirnoff-Red-White-Berry-Vodka-Franklin-liquors

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/05/smirnoff-unveils-official-vodka-of-freedom/?article-source=newsletter&source=701&date=2016-05-26

SodaStream Launches Homemade Beer System

The Leading Sparkling Water Maker Company Introduces a Beer Brand that Enables Consumers to Easily Craft Quality Beer at Home

9-Beer-Franklin-Liquors

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sodastream-launches-homemade-beer-system-300276600.html

 

THE WEIRDEST INSECTS YOU’LL FIND IN BOOZE

There is no shortage of things people will try to turn into alcohol, but this list will have you doing a double take.

10-Scorpion-Vodka-Franklin-Liquors

http://www.drinkmemag.com/the-weirdest-insects-youll-find-in-booze/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2135f2bdd2-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Tuesday+31st+June&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-2135f2bdd2-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Tuesday+31st+June%29&mc_cid=2135f2bdd2&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D

Drink Your Way Through Austrian Wine

Austrian wine may be something of a rarity stateside, but its history is as old as the country itself.

11-Austria-wine-map-Franklin-Liquors

http://winefolly.com/review/drink-your-way-through-austrian-wine/

Levels of consumer confusion ‘astonishing’, says industry expert

There is an astonishing level of consumer confusion in an increasingly proliferated wine industry, according to wine consultant Mike Paul.

http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/6263/Levels_of_consumer_confusion__astonishing_,_says_industry_expert_.html

Thinking Pink: The Intricacies of Making Rosé

There are three main ways to make rosé; Skin Contact and Pressing, Saignée, and Blending. Read about all:

http://www.novacadamatre.com/thinking-pink-the-intricacies-of-making-rose/

 

Budweiser is launching a new beer that’s missing the one thing that consumers love

A new Budweiser beer has one major difference from the brand’s famous brew — it’s 100% alcohol-free.

12-bottles of budweiser-Franklin-Liquors

http://www.businessinsider.com/budweiser-debuts-new-non-alcoholic-beer-2016-5

 

Exploring Israel’s Wines

Overview of wine regions

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2016/06/02/exploring-israels-wines/

Do Organic Wines Age Well?

Organic wines do not typically age well.

13-organic-wine-vs-conventional-Franklin-Liquors

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/do-organic-wines-age-well/

BACARDI UNVEILS NEW HAVANA CLUB RUM AND DESIGN

Bacardi has unveiled a new expression, packaging design and marketing campaign for its Havana Club rum, which is set to roll-out across the US as trademark disputes with Pernod Ricard continue.

14-Havana-Club-Frankin-Liquors

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/bacardi-unveils-new-havana-club-rum-and-design/?article-source=newsletter&source=705&date=2016-06-02

Everything You Need To Know About Sour Beer

Sour beer used to be niche-interest beer, but that’s changing quickly as more and more people are embracing the tart taste. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself from looking like a damn fool.

http://digg.com/video/sour-beer-101

2016 FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Gift Ideas for Dad and All the Beer Lovers in your Life

15-Crafted-Cup-Franklin-Liquors

http://allaboutbeer.com/article/2016-fathers-day-gift-guide/

THE 10 MOST COMMONLY MISPRONOUNCED ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Some drinks are pronounced differently to the way they’re spelled, and it’s a common mistake to read them aloud as they appear on the bottle.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/the-10-most-commonly-mispronounced-alcoholic-drinks/

 

Technology Trends: What’s Next for the Wine Industry?

Here’s a look at what’s next for the wine industry and what it means for retail establishments and consumers, too.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/06/02/tech-trends-wine-industry

 

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Saké

Beer

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Liquor

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Musings On The Vine Selections

Vinitas Wineworks Selections

AND MORE!

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

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Join Our 380 Club Members!

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Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

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Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

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Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!

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Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.

Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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May 28, 2016

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Franklin Liquors Hosted This Week

Franklin Wine Club Evolution Of Red Blends Event

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Our Memorial Day Sale Newsletter!

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Orange Wines

Red Grapes Of Italian Wines

Whale Vomit Beer

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Low Histamines interview with Dr. Eugenio Franzero nutritionist and food intolerance expert (English and Italian version)

Will try to clarify the Histamines, what they are, their effects linked to food intolerance and to our research Low Histamines, wines thanks at their particularities and uniqueness,

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http://lowhistamines.blogspot.it/2016/05/low-histamines-interview-with-dr.html#sthash.kYONzZya.dpuf

Croatia is the Largest Biggest Wine Drinking Nation Per Capita

Take away the tiny countries of Andorra and The Vatican, and Croatia is the number one wine drinking country in the world, according to a table from The Wine Institute doing the social media rounds on May 17, 2016.

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https://www.total-croatia-news.com/item/11950-croatia-is-the-largest-biggest-wine-drinking-nation-per-capita

Watch German barman break record carrying 24 beer steins – Guinness World Records Italian Show

Oliver Struempfel from Germany successfully broke the record for the Most beer steins carried over 40 m (male) on the set of Lo Show dei Record in Milan with a staggering 24 pints – bettering his previous record by three steins.

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https://youtu.be/GumKshYu0Mo

 

Craft Beer Preferences

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How to Shop for Craft Beer

The next time you’re shopping for beer, try these expert tips for filling your cart.

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https://beerandbrewing.com/VzYyNigAABgTJNal/article/how-to-shop-for-craft-beer?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=b4b0ff06b9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+May+20%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-b4b0ff06b9-36686829

 

THE WINE YOU SHOULD DRINK BASED ON YOUR FAVORITE BRAND OF YOGA PANTS

The wine you should be drinking after your yoga class based on the yoga pants brand you happen to be wearing.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-wine-you-should-drink-based-on-your-favorite-brand-of-yoga-pants/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=547fc3aa94-May_22_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-547fc3aa94-38937345

WEARABLE ALCOHOL MONITOR

A San Francisco-based tech company has won a $200,000 prize for its wearable alcohol monitor capable of detecting a person’s blood alcohol levels and alerting a user when they should stop drinking.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/wearable-alcohol-monitor-wins-us-200k-prize/

The orange wines of Friuli

As of the 1990s, the so-called “Friuli style” of white wine production was adopted by other Italian white wine regions hoping to challenge Friuli’s success.

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https://www.winescholarguild.org/italy/blog/orange-wines-friuli.html

What Coffee You Should Order Based on What Kind of Wine You Like

Picking a wine is hard, but switching up your coffee choice = even harder. Luckily you can now kill two birds with one stone, because new research suggests that your wine preference often determines the kind of coffee you will enjoy most.

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http://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/a20489/coffee-order-based-on-what-kind-of-wine-you-like/

 

TTB Administratively Approves New Grape Varieties Mustang and Riverbank

The new grape varieties, Mustang and Riverbank, can be used on American wine labels

http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/05/23/ttb-administratively-approves-grape-varieties-mustang-riverbank/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=59cbd52ec4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-59cbd52ec4-121923797

The (Legal) Truth Behind American Viticultural Areas

What are American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)? Are they appellations?

http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/05/23/legal-truth-american-viticultural-areas/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=59cbd52ec4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-59cbd52ec4-121923797

 

DFV Ups Monterey Presence With Santa Lucia Highlands Vineyard Buy

Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) has acquired River Road Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands from the McFarland family. The purchase, which was made for an undisclosed sum, includes 243 acres planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. DFV said it will begin incorporating fruit from River Road in future luxury programs, and also pursue replanting, with focus on Pinot Noir.

River Road was originally planted in 1972 by the late Jerry McFarland, whose family will continue to source fruit from River Road for the McFarland brand. For DFV, the acquisition complements the company’s existing Monterey vineyard holdings, which include the San Bernabe Vineyard in the sub-appellation of the same name.

The Grapes Behind Italian Red Wines

If variety is what you crave in your red wines, then Italy is the place for you.

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https://www.fix.com/blog/the-grapes-behind-italian-red-wines/

 

BOTTOM SNIFFER’ BEER FOR DOGS LAUNCHED

A beer for dogs called “Bottom Sniffer” has been launched in the UK, giving owners the chance to partake in a pint with their pooch.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/bottom-sniffer-beer-for-dogs-launched/

 

NH Trial begins in liquor bid battle

A trial over accusations of bid-rigging in the biggest contract in state history — a $200 million deal with the N.H. Liquor Commission for warehousing services — got under way in superior court

http://www.unionleader.com/Trial-begins-in-liquor-bid-battle-20160524

 

U.S. wine changed forever 40 years ago, but not just at a blind tasting in Paris

Yet there was another event in 1976 that had a similarly profound effect on the industry and on American wine, even on the wider foodie culture staring out at us from magazines, newspapers, TV shows and restaurant menus. On June 4 of that year, the New York Legislature passed the state’s Farm Winery Act. Gov. Hugh Carey signed it the same day.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/05/23/u-s-wine-changed-forever-40-years-ago-but-not-just-at-a-blind-tasting-in-paris/

 

Finally, a gadget for beer lovers who can’t pour beer

Japanese company Takara-Tomy’s “Beer Hour Stadium Foamy Head Dispenser” aims to pour beer with a perfect head of foam.

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http://www.cnet.com/news/finally-a-gadget-for-the-beer-lovers-who-cant-pour-beer/

 

Becoming Bogle: How a 2-million-case Winery Keeps that Family Feeling

What may be less known is the company’s commitment to sustainability. All 1,600 of the company vineyards are certified sustainable under the stringent “Lodi Rules” regulations and, in an unusual extra step, the company pays a bonus to growers they source from who meet the same standard.

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/05/becoming-bogle-how-a-2-million-case-winery-keeps-that-family-feeling/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=84608da19f-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-84608da19f-299904425

 

This is how your living room is killing the neighborhood bar

Bars Vs Liquor Stores

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White Wines for Red Wine Drinkers

 

There are several white wines that go above and beyond the typical fruity-fresh white style and deliver a savory complexity that is worthy of even the most ardent red wine fan.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/white-wines-for-red-wine-drinkers/

 

Wine-store signs often deceptive, group says

This means nearly 90 percent of stores had signage promoting wine ratings for bottles containing vintages not actually for sale. In some cases, the vintage had not yet been rated so an older rating had been displayed.

http://www.theday.com/business/20160523/wine-store-signs-often-deceptive-group-says

 

Whale vomit beer could be the next big thing

Moby Dick Ambergris Ale from Robe Town Brewery is brewed with a “pungent, musky substance” called ambergris, which also known as “whale vomit,” reports Australia’s ABC.net.

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/05/24/whale-vomit-beer-could-be-next-big-thing/

 

California Regulation Requires Warning Labels for BPA

Retailers and tasting rooms are required to post 5” X 5” signs at the point of sale. OEHHA emergency regulations also require that a BPA warning be posted prior to a California consumer purchase of wine via the Internet. The warning should be visible to consumers at the check-out point on winery websites.

http://wineamerica.org/news/california-regulation-requires-warning-labels-for-bpa

What would New Zealand wineries turn to if consumers stopped drinking sauvignon blanc?

It’s the country’s leading variety, accounting for 85% of exports and 21,000ha of New Zealand’s 36,200ha of producing vineyards, and expected to reach 21,900ha by 2018.

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http://www.listener.co.nz/lifestyle/wine/sauvignon-blanc-wine-exports/

 

What to know about restaurant wine lists

For most people, ordering wine in a restaurant is a tricky game, rife with pitfalls that are not always accidental.

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http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/5641472-181/berger-what-to-know-about

 

THE BBQ WINE PAIRING CHART

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Total Wine To Deliver In MA

Total Wine & More and delivery provider Instacart have extended their alliance to the Boston market. The two companies first partnered in Miami Beach last fall, and also linked in the Texas market this spring. Total Wine’s delivery area in the Boston area will initially include parts of Cambridge, Charlestown, Somerville and downtown Boston.

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An in-depth tasting of the historic Barboursville wines of Charlottesville,

Virginia presented by Elizabeth George of Broadbent Selections. Discover the

winery that celebrates Thomas Jefferson’s vision of making premium wine in

Virginia and learn how an Italian winemaking family created this renowned

estate.

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Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

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Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

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www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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AND MORE!

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How to match beer with food

Matching food with beer can lift a dish and showcase the complex nature of a really great brew. Read our four-part guide to pairing different beer styles.

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-match-beer-food

 

America Without Tiers: Changing Wine Distribution

Despite a great diversity in the US wine market, dozens of wine producers – of all sizes – have continued to complain about what they perceive to be limited market access, which they blame on the distribution tier.

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http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/05/america-without-tiers-changing-wine-distribution

Liquor license caps called a “vestige of Puritan New England”

In general, state statute limits the number of liquor and wine and beer licenses for each city and town based on its population. The Legislature routinely makes exceptions to that law, granting additional licenses to municipalities on an individual basis through a local petition.

“It appears that with growing frequency the exceptions are overtaking the rule,” Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester told his colleagues on the floor. He said, “It seems that there is rarely a week that passes that we do not either in formal or informal session grant a municipality an additional liquor license, and usually Mr. President it is more than one.”

http://www.salemnews.com/news/liquor-license-caps-called-a-vestige-of-puritan-new-england/article_29dad0c4-1924-11e6-8471-1bc7a06fa708.html

 

 

Our robot overlords: Whole Foods store replaces wine specialists with iPads

The store aims to target millennials by delivering foods in the Whole Foods ethos but with out the Whole Foods price tag

http://www.drvino.com/2016/05/12/robot-overlords-whole-foods-wine-ipads/

The woman behind the Judgment of Paris

Thanks to Joanne DePuy’s introductions to Chateau Montelena and to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, these two wines were included in the Paris tasting.

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http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/the-woman-behind-the-judgment-of-paris/article_7cb1719a-94fe-5272-a51e-ddbe4327c056.html

 

Millennials to restaurants: give us more tech

An Oracle study shows that most restaurants aren’t as connected as they should be with younger customers.

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http://restaurant-hospitality.com/consumer-trends/millennials-restaurants-give-us-more-tech

 

Common Council denies Wal-Mart liquor license

The majority of the Council cited proximity to other retail sellers of alcohol, a lack of support in the community, concern over the safety of selling liquor in a large store, and because the store is not a new business coming into town.

GREAT TO SEE MORE EXAMPLES IN US OF SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

http://www.wiscnews.com/portagedailyregister/news/local/article_9fbb1680-b88b-531f-a0dc-134a3c2d02e5.html

 

These four Massachusetts breweries won big at the World Beer Cup

Plus five other New England beers got awards.

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https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2016/05/12/four-massachusetts-breweries-won-big-world-beer-cup

 

The 1 Surprising Way Wine Drinkers Could Be Damaging Their Teeth

There’s one thing you should never do right after finishing your glass if you care about keeping your mouth in good shape: brush your teeth.

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http://www.popsugar.com/food/Why-You-Shouldnt-Brush-Your-Teeth-After-Drinking-Wine-41306172

 

The Science Behind Great Wine

What makes a great wine… great?

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http://winefolly.com/review/the-science-behind-great-wine/

 

Leading Tequila Brands

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Hidden Costs Of Supermarket Sales?

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WINERY PRODUCES SYNTHETIC ITALIAN SPARKLER

A San Francisco-based start-up has developed a method of making ‘wine’ without grapes that it claims is able to mimic the aroma and flavour profile of fine vintages.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/winery-produces-synthetic-italian-sparkler/

 

Work underway in Nashua on what will be region’s largest liquor store in NH

Renovations have begun in south Nashua to construct the largest liquor store in New England — right at New Hampshire’s border with Massachusetts.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20160517/NEWS02/160519375&source=RSS

 

5 Really Weird, Useful Things You Can Do With Wine—Like Scrub Your Produce

Here are five ways you can put those leftovers to use

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https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/16/5-really-weird-things-you-can-do-with-wine-life-hacks/

 

New beer made by monks arrives in the U.S.

At the Monastero di San Benedetto in central Italy, the monks understand the potential of the U.S. beer market — because these monks are American

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http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-monk-beer-20160513-snap-story.html

 

The Beer Lover’s Infographic

Check out the infographic below for everything you ever wanted to know about beers, including the two main typesbrewing terms, popular styles and the best foods to enjoy them with.

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Chemists create an app that can tell if your beer is skunked

Chemists at the Complutense University of Madrid have created a furfural-sensing polymer disk and app that can tell you when a beer has too much of a “stale” flavor.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/19/chemists-create-an-app-that-can-tell-if-your-beer-is-skunked/

 

Bakers seek new law for Rhode Island’s beloved wine biscuits

The state Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to pass legislation that would create a special wine biscuit license allowing bakers to buy up to 2,000 gallons of wine a year from wholesalers.

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http://journaltimes.com/business/bakers-seek-new-law-for-rhode-island-s-beloved-wine/article_d29c3b4f-935d-5b3b-a096-d298adf206cc.html

Better Than Organic: Sustainability and Wine

There are a myriad (read: hot mess) of certifications in wine. In an attempt to make sense of sustainability in wine, here is a guide to some of the most commonly used wine certifications and what they mean.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/beyond-organic-certified-sustainable-wine/

 

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May 26th 7pm

The Evolution Of Red Blends

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Guest Host: Bruce G. Hurst

Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV)

Red blends have taken off in sales over the past few years.

At this tasting we will explore many types and price ranges.

From boxed to estate grown come taste and explore!

About DFV Wines

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

http://www.delicato.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230793846/

June 1st

7pm

Barboursville Vineyards Seminar

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An in-depth tasting of the historic Barboursville wines of Charlottesville,

Virginia presented by Elizabeth George of Broadbent Selections. Discover the

winery that celebrates Thomas Jefferson’s vision of making premium wine in

Virginia and learn how an Italian winemaking family created this renowned

estate.

http://www.broadbent.com

http://www.facebook.com/broadbentselections

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http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231194546/

Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

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Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Understanding Aglianico

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BEER IS SPOILED

The Grapes Behind Italian White Wines

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Dave Matthews Band Fans Now Have Their Very Own Beer

Created by a craft brewer in the band’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia called Starr Hill Brewery, it’s called Warehouse Pils (Warehouse being the name of the band’s official fan club).

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http://www.eater.com/2016/5/6/11606984/dave-matthews-band-beer-warehouse-pils

 

PRAY AWAY YOUR BOOZE CRAVINGS, SAYS STUDY

The desire for a drink can be staved off through the power of prayer, according to a new study.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/pray-away-your-booze-cravings-says-study/

 

A Guide to the Pioneering Wines of Provence

Provence has so much more to offer than generic pink wines. Here, the places and producers who are pushing beyond the craze to make worthy reds, whites—and yes, rosés.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/guide-to-the-best-provence-wines-and-producers/

 

New Harpoon

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery has unveiled Harpoon Sweet Spot, its latest year-round offering. Billed as a golden ale-style brew, Sweet Spot is made with German noble hops and is currently rolling out in 12-ounce bottles and cans, as well as on draft. The 4.8%-abv entry joins Harpoon’s IPA, Take 5, Camp Wannamango and Leviathan IPA in the brewer’s core year-round portfolio.

FERRAGAMO SUES NFL STAR OVER WINERY NAME

Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo is suing former NFL star Vince Ferragamo over the use of the Ferragamo name for his wine brand.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/ferragamo-sues-former-nfl-star-over-winery-name/

MASI RELEASES SPARKLING FROM DRIED GRAPES

Amarone specialist Masi has released what is believed to be the world’s first sparkling wine made from dried grapes.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/masi-releases-sparkling-from-dried-grapes/

 

How Wine Sulfites Became the ‘Bad Guy’

Less than 1 percent of the U.S. suffers from sulfite sensitivity—so why does “Contains Sulfites” trigger so much fear?

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2016/5/6/11607794/wine-sulfites-good-bad

 

Understanding Aglianico Wine: Italy’s Next Red

Aglianico “alli-yawn-nico” is a full-bodied red wine which is found almost exclusively in Southern Italy in the regions of Campania and Basilicata.

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http://winefolly.com/review/understanding-aglianico-wine-italys-next-red/

 

New Ballast Point

Ballast Point, the California craft brewer acquired by Constellation recently for $1 billion, is rolling out its Watermelon Dorado Double IPA in 12-ounce cans across the country. The 10%-abv, year-round Watermelon Dorado was previously available in bottles and on draft. Ballast Point’s other year-round fruit-infused beers include Pineapple and Grapefruit Sculpin IPAs and Mango Even Keel Session IPA.

WHY THE RHOMBUS IS VITAL TO PROSECCO’S HISTORY

The rhombus-shaped Bellussera vine training system is an integral part of the history of Prosecco – a history consumers should be made more aware of, insists one of the region’s leading producers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/why-the-rhombus-is-vital-to-proseccos-history/

 

TTB Got Fast!

The table below shows that normal formulas take two weeks or less. It’s been a really long time since the processing times have been less than a month. This is a huge benefit for producers everywhere. Over on the label side, things are also getting better.

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http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/ttb-got-fast#sthash.KP2HYlpB.dpuf

FRENCH BEER BOOMING IN FRANCE AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

After a 30-year slump in consumption, beer drinking in France is once again back on track largely due to a number of craft beer brands making their mark in foreign markets.

http://www.franceagroalimentaire.com/en/actualite-agro/french-beer-booming-in-france-and-international-markets/

 

A PERSONALITY GUIDE TO THE 10 CRUS OF BEAUJOLAIS

All crus are not equal, and each one has its own quirky personality and style of wines, making exploring the world of cru Beaujolais that much more fun!

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/a-personality-guide-to-the-10-crus-of-beaujolais-with-regional-map/

 

What Wines to Drink From Portugal (by Region)

Everyone is talking about the amazing wine values you can find from Portugal. Well, what are they… exactly? Here is a great overview of everything you need to get started with Portuguese wine.

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http://winefolly.com/review/what-wines-to-drink-from-portugal-by-region/

ROGER DALTREY LAUNCHES THE WHO CHAMPAGNE

Roger Daltrey, frontman of the legendary rock band The Who, is launching his own Champagne to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band, with part of the profits going to support teenage cancer sufferers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/roger-daltrey-launches-the-who-champagne/

 

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BEER IS SPOILED

Just like wine or any other food product made with natural ingredients, beer is susceptible to a long list of potential problems that can affect the way you enjoy it.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-to-tell-when-your-beer-has-gone-bad-skunky-beer

Women In Wine: The Grand Dames Of Champagne

The wine and spirits business is full of such enterprising, dynamic and fierce females. Interestingly, some of the wine world’s grandest world-changing women were widows, thrust into their roles by fate, and they all hail from Champagne: Lily Bollinger, Marie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt and Madame Clicquot.

Portrait de Madame Clicquot par Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). Huile sur toile (129,5 cm X99,3 cm), peinte entre 1851 et 1861. Ce tableau a été commandé par Madame Clicquot à l'artiste. Il s'en dégage une autorité évidente, la couleur cramoisie du fauteuil ajoute à la force de l'ensemble. L'original appartient à la Maison Veuve Clicquot. Libre de droits hors publicité avec achat d'espace. Mention obligatoire : « Veuve Clicquot ». A portrait of Madame Clicquot by Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). Oil on convas (129.5 cm x 99.3cm), painted between 1851 and 1861. This work was commissioned by Madame Clicquot. She is portrayed with a definite air of authority, underlined by the crimson colour of the chair in which she is seated. The painting belongs to Veuve Clicquot. Free of all copyrights, except advertising with media buying. Photo credit: « Veuve Clicquot ».

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/05/10/women-in-wine-the-grand-dames-of-champange/#7eb9b0774b3c

 

DETAILED LOOK AT THE ADIDAS KOBE VINO PACK

Wine cork sneakers…Crazy BUT cool!

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http://sneakerbardetroit.com/adidas-kobe-vino-pack/

 

Got dandelions? A winery wants to turn them into wine

One of the most hated weeds among yard lovers has found a place in the wine cellar.

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http://www.startribune.com/got-dandelions-local-winery-wants-to-turn-them-into-wine/378994021/

 

BUFFALO TRACE EXPOSES BOURBON CASKS TO INFRARED

According to Buffalo Trace, after six and a half years of ageing, the Bourbon from both barrels expressed different flavour profiles.

What next??

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/05/buffalo-trace-releases-bourbon-exposed-to-infrared/?article-source=newsletter&source=691&date=2016-05-12

 

The Grapes Behind Italian White Wines

Here are five of the most interesting white wine grapes that were born in Italy, along with the histories and tasting notes that you’ll need to sound like a serious wine geek when you pull the cork on one of these wines at your next party.

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https://www.fix.com/blog/the-grapes-behind-italian-white-wines/

 

TOP 10 MYTHS ABOUT SHERRY

There is much that is misunderstood – or not understood at all.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/top-10-myths-about-sherry/

 

Milford: Craftroots set to open brewery, taproom

Milford MA’s first and only craft beer company – is set to open a brewery and taproom in the late summer or early fall.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160511/milford-craftroots-set-to-open-brewery-taproom

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TUESDAY May 17th

Undurraga Winery Chile

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Guest Host Wendy Koder

About Undurraga

Undurraga is one of the most prestigious and longest operating wineries in Chile. Since it was founded in 1885, the winery’s constant search for quality, proximity to its consumers and great innovative spirit have made Undurraga stand out from the rest. Present in over 70 countries, the winery delights a broad range of tastes with its high-quality, world-renowned wines.

Winemaking Capacity: more than 24 million litres

1854 hectares (4,600 acres) of land extension for vineyards

Present in the most important and best valleys in Chile: Maipo, MaipoAlto, Colchagua, Leyda, Almahue in Cachapoal, Cauquenes.

Multi-brand and multi-concept brands portfolio

Present in more than 70 countries in the five continents

1,6 million cases annual sales around the world

Taking the noble tradition of its brand name, Undurraga aims to be an innovative and contemporary winery, which produces unique quality wines from specific origins.

Tasting lineup:

Sparkling

Sauvignon Blanc

Compare 2 Pinot Noirs

Compare 2 Cabernet Sauvignons

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230610133/

May 26th 7pm

The Evolution Of Red Blends

tktk

tktk

Guest Host: Bruce G. Hurst

Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV)

Red blends have taken off in sales over the past few years.

At this tasting we will explore many types and price ranges.

From boxed to estate grown come taste and explore!

About DFV Wines

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

http://www.delicato.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230793846/

Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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