Liquor Industry News/Links
05-09-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
We Have Wines For Mom!
Along With The Perfect Wine For Mothers Day
Mommy’s Time Out
750ml $9.99
Forget The Roses!
Moms Want Rosés!!!
Happy Mother’s Day!
David Vs. Goliath Update
Did you hear that sound last night??? It was the POP of small business support in Franklin! Not by a resident or a potential customer BUT by the Town Of Franklin council.
Our family knew it was going to be hard to get the Town to not give Big Y a beer/wine license. What we did not know is that OUR town had given up on small businesses LONG before we walked in the meeting.
For the past few months we have joined in the #shopfranklin, small business co-op and downtown partnership groups. It was a good feeling to know people see a need for small business. One meeting with a town representative all that was asked is “what can the town do for you”. What can the town of Franklin do for us?? We have come to realize that answer is nothing UNLESS you donate A LOT of money to the town, help with road infrastructure or give a traffic light. As a small business we cannot support in any other way than our taxes and fees paid every year.
council chairman Robert Vallee underscored that Big Y has invested thousands of dollars in the community and employs more than 100 residents
The older generations talk about how the downtown was where all went to shop. There were markets, hardware stores and so much more. The business owners were all local families helping families.
The days are long gone when you had to go to one area of town to buy all you need. We realize the liquor industry is growing and in this case that was NOT the issue. The issue was legal precedent set last year on a 5-4 vote for denial. One store denied based on one store across the street. Big y is in the area a 3 others. Open and shut case BUT no! Not even close 8-1 in favor!
We did not play the competition card or talk of the no courtesy notice to surrounding businesses card. We simply stated FACT that there was precedent in town and in the state of MA.
There are so many reasons for us to be disappointed and we have learned a big lesson of this town we grew up in and love.
Instead we would like to thank all that helped and supported in the one-week time frame we had to present. We received MANY letters from residents and businesses in town. Its unfortunate NO ONE in the town will ever hear or see them. Makes you wonder did the town council??
OUR Town of Franklin has sent the message. Small business has NO support and as individual consumers and businesses we must spread the word.
Thank you to councilor Robert Dellorco for his understanding and support!
We hope to serve you for the next 37 Years
As we have in the past!
Thank You
The Lenzi’s
Read All About It:
Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150507/NEWS/150507362
Franklin Matters
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/live-reporting-license-transactions.html
Reach out to the Franklin Town council members: http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Council/index
Or share this on social media.
Take Care And Happy Mothers Day!
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
A Beer And Wine Pen
Brunch Drinks For Mom
AND MORE!
TOP 10 BANNED ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
The drinks trade has seen its fair share of drinks banned from public consumption over the years, be it for their political, legal or saucy undertones.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/top-10-banned-alcoholic-drinks/
Why Low-Calorie Wines Sour on American Shelves
U.S. wine drinkers don’t want to compromise on on indulgence, but the products are the new toast of Europe
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-low-calorie-wines-sour-on-american-shelves-1430515980
Know your wine importers
An easy way to navigate a wine shop is to know your importers
http://nooga.com/169823/uncorked-know-your-wine-importers/
Poppy Reserve
Poppy Reserve is a smart, wireless wine rack with pressure, temperature and humidity sensors that monitors the environment in which the wine rack is located and then automatically fulfills and ships new bottles of wine when it is running low.
https://www.quirky.com/invent/1645628/action/vote/query/view=trending&categories=all
Large wine glasses are fuelling obesity epidemic, warns health expert
The fashion for large wine glasses has fuelled a rise in the number of ‘invisible’ calories people are inadvertently consuming through alcohol
How to Buy Italian Wine (When You Know Nothing About Italian Wine)
Wandering through the wine aisle is hard enough when you don’t know much about it
Randolph MA VFW loses liquor license for 10 days after drunken-driving fatal
Post served Bridgewater woman who killed Easton woman in accident
http://bridgewater.wickedlocal.com/article/20150504/NEWS/150508856
Italian Wine Appellations that are Downright Confounding
The scores of DOCG wines, hundreds of IGT (P) wines and even more DOC (P).
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2015/05/italian-wine-appellations-that-are.html
BEAUMES-DE-VENISE, MORE THAN JUST MUSCAT
Beaumes-de-Venise is a wine producing village located in the eastern central region of the southern half of France’s Rhône Valley, next to Vacqueyras and the highly respected Gigondas
https://grapecollective.com/articles/beaumesdevenise-more-than-just-muscat
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEER FOAM & CHAMPAGNE BUBBLES
The nature of Champagne bubbles and beer foam (also known as the beer head), are a little different. Here’s why:
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-difference-between-beer-foam-champagne-bubbles/
Wine & Weed: A guide to flavor, pot pairings, wine profiles
We have seen many food and wine pairing BUT never weed and wine!
http://www.thecannabist.co/2015/05/01/wine-weed-guide-pairings-marijuana/33764/
What’s the Big Deal About Sake?
It’s time wine drinkers took sake a little more seriously
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2015/05/what-s-the-big-deal-about-sake
7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAVA
Once referred to “Spanish Champagne”, Cava is far from dependent on associations with French fizz having carved a respected reputation of its own.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/7-things-you-should-know-about-cava/
STRENGTH IN MATURITY? A LOOK AT OLD VINES
Old-age vines divide the winemaking world, both in terms of the cost/benefit ratio and recent New World moves to formalise this otherwise informal aspect of viticulture.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/strength-in-maturity-a-look-at-old-vines-wine/
WHAT TO DO WITH BAD WINE AND BEER? TURN THEM INTO INK WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL PEN
The WINK pen—which got its name from combining wine and ink—is a handsome piece of letter-writing equipment
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/style/what-do-bad-wine-and-beer-turn-them-ink-beautiful-pen
The world’s biggest wine producers
According to OIV, today about 39% of the wine is consumed outside European countries, compared to 31% in 2000.
http://businesstech.co.za/news/international/86672/the-worlds-biggest-wine-producers/
WORLD’S MOST EXTRAVAGANT WINERIES
Next month Château Margaux will officially unveil its new winery and cellar, designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/worlds-most-extravagant-wineries/
Can Vegans Drink Wine?
Most wines are processed with non-vegan clarifying agents (such as egg whites). There are however, a few wines that are vegan and you can learn what to look for.
Common Wine Faults Explained
From the damp-cardboard smell of a corked bottle to crystals at the bottom of your glass, flawed wine can spring some surprises
http://www.wsj.com/articles/common-wine-faults-explained-1430993222
Quini Newsletter
Our friends at Quini Latest newsletter
http://quiniwine.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/t/1F067B032399D6DE/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149
Why I Think Cabernet Franc is Better Than Cabernet Sauvignon
An ode to Cabernet Franc, the largely produced, yet too often unsung, little gem of a wine.
http://www.sfgate.com/food/food52/article/Why-I-Think-Cabernet-Franc-is-Better-Than-6243245.php
Volatilizing Your Esters Brings Joy to Your Wine Experience
Your nose is the key to enjoying a glass of wine, long before the wine ever hits your palate. Volatilizing your esters is the key to enhancing that experience 10 fold.
http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2015/05/06/volatilizing-your-esters-2/
CONSIDERING THE WINES OF SERBIA
Serbia lies at the heart of the former Yugoslavia. According to the Oxford Companion to Wine, it produced “one-third of all ex-Yugoslavian wine” as of 2002.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/wines-of-serbia/
How Do You Like to Learn?
Today, the food-and-wine learning experience has changed radically
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/51564
WHIP UP A SPLENDIDLY BOOZY BRUNCH FOR YOUR MOM
This Mother’s Day, make your mom wine-spiked brunch to show your appreciation.
50 Shades Of Rosé: The Perfect Wine All Year Long
It’s warm and everyone is talking about rosé again. They must be doing a lot of talking because sales of rosé grew by 25% last year, according to a recent Nielsen report.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2015/05/07/50-shades-of-rose-the-perfect-wine-all-year-long/
New Mark West Wine
Constellation Brands is adding a Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Noir to the Mark West brand line. Part of Mark West’s Appellation Series (which also features Pinots from Carneros, Russian River Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands), the new Oregon offering retails at $25 a bottle. Constellation acquired the Mark West brand from Purple Wine Co. in 2012. The Pinot Noir-focused label sells more than 800,000 cases annually.
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Guess what’s happening this June in Franklin?
A small business scavenger hunt of course! The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt. The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses. More to come on this event in coming weeks!
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
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Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes
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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
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.
Next Classes Held In Our Wine Room
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Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School
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We are partnering with ScanKart to bring Franklin Liquors to your phone. SIGNUP to get early access
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Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Wines
New Craft Beers
Wines In Our Dispenser
Quini Reviewed Wines
Adult Education Wines
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
http://franklinliquors.scankart.com/
Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
We Are Proud To Now Partner With Vinobly!
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Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
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!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
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