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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

01-22-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Tax Changes Hit Wine’s Alcohol Levels

Beaujolais reviews done purely in emoji

Why beer suddenly foams up when you tap the top of a bottle

AND MORE!

THE BEST WINE TO PAIR WITH EVERY KIND OF PIZZA

Up your take-out game with these highly recommended pairings.

WHAT IS XINOMAVRO?

Greek wine is especially fantastic because of its great value, quality and accessibility. Though over half of Greek wine production is white, the Greeks also make some beautiful, tannic and luxurious red wines. Xinomavro and its literal translation of “acid-black,” may sound cringe-worthy at first, but these grapes produce some of the most aromatic and age-worthy wines around.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/what-is-xinomavro/?rs_oid_rd=139182711500694&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-1-7-18#.WlT3Z63MySM

The company behind the device that lets you pour wine without removing the cork has a new product

“The Model Eleven, it’s fully automatic, so, for somebody who already has a Coravin, it no longer has a clamp that you interact with. You simply push it down on the bottle and it automatically guides the needle through the cork,” said Lambrecht. The new model also has no trigger, pouring automatically and stopping once tipped back up.

The app will let drinkers monitor gas usage, cleaning and battery life through the new Bluetooth-enabled Coravin. The company’s other models range from $199 to $500 depending on accessories and model. The Coravin Model Eleven will retail for $999

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/07/coravins-latest-product-reseals-the-wine-without-popping-the-cork.html

This Colorful Book Matches Intriguing Portuguese Recipes With Wines

A newly released English language book titled Wines & Snacks—from Caminho das Palavras publishers in Lisbon—matches dozens of Portuguese recipes with specific wines.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2018/01/07/this-colorful-book-matches-intriguing-portuguese-recipes-with-wines/#45d7c0dd4fa8

PicoBrew unveiled new automated home vacuum still for countertop distilling
Said to be the first automated home vacuum still, the Pico Still aims make the distilling process faster and safer, to produce spirts in just a matter of hours

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5245605/Gadgets-home-brewers-wine-collectors-debut-CES.html

Aveine takes the wait out of aerating wine

The gadget attaches to a wine bottle and features a touch panel on the front for adjusting the aeration level and displaying the wine’s temperature. There’s a companion app that allows you to scan the label of your bottle so the software can provide a suggested aeration time

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/aveine-takes-wait-aerating-wine-032700332.html

So, You Want to be an Italian Wine Expert?

So, you want to be an Italian wine expert?
Here are a few tips:

https://acevola.blogspot.com/2018/01/so-you-want-to-be-italian-wine-expert.html

Why is wine not vegan?

While we all think we know what goes into our wine (surely just grapes, right?) there are actually plenty of other things being added. Some of those things are animal products, which is bad news for vegatarians, vegans or anyone doing veganuary.

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/08/wine-not-vegan-7213820/

Why beer suddenly foams up when you tap the top of a bottle

If you tap the top of someone’s beer bottle with the bottom of yours, it instantly creates a beer foam volcano. So what’s causing this?

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-beer-foams-tap-the-bottle-2018-1

Are consumers growing weary of the traditional 750ml glass wine bottle?

While the traditional 750ml glass bottle is still the dominant wine packaging format, its limitations have led consumers to seek alternative formats, according to a Rabobank analyst.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/01/09/Are-consumers-growing-weary-of-the-traditional-750ml-glass-wine-bottle

WHAT IS ZIVANIA?

Zivania is a pomace brandy made in Cyprus from a combination of grape pomace (the solid remains of grapes after they’ve been pressed for juice) and locally-sourced dry wines. It’s believed to have been around since the Republic of Venice ruled Cyprus, and production continued through the Ottoman and British rule of the island.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/recipe/what-is-zivania/?rs_oid_rd=141381734756246&utm_campaign=recipes&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-1-9-18#.WlUhSK3Mw9c

Boston Beer Company Releases Samuel Adams Sam ’76

No stranger to revolutions, Samuel Adams has once again mirrored the rebellious traits of its namesake and crafted Sam ’76, a refreshing and flavorful union of lager and ale.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-company-releases-samuel-adams-sam-76?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2a94c20876-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+9%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2a94c20876-36686829

IS THERE A NEW HAMPSHIRE BEER TO HELP WITH MENOPAUSE?

Portsmouth Brewery, noticed that there weren’t any beers that targeted her demographic. So, with the help of others, set out to create a beer designed to help ease the burden of menopause.

http://949whom.com/a-beer-to-help-with-menopause/

What Do Beer and Bridal Dresses Have in Common? Retail Job Seekers Need to Know

Here are 10 types of traditional retail stores that actually added jobs last year:

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/best-retail-jobs-2018/

Does Beer Go Bad? Here’s How You Can Tell

Bad Brews, Bad Brews, Whatcha Gonna Do?

https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/does-beer-go-bad

The Caveasy One wants to take the headache out of managing your wine collection

Looking for a pairing suggestion? Seeking a specific bottle? Worried about wine temperature? This system can help.

https://www.techhive.com/article/3245285/connected-home/caveasy-one-wine-manager-ces.html

Love Beer? Then You’re Gonna Love These Wines

32 wines for beer lovers. 32 beers for wine lovers. Everybody wins with this comprehensive guide.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/best-wines-for-beer-lovers/

10 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT RED WINE

Red wine is not just a beverage; it is a symbol of taste and sophistication.

http://ucpizza.com/10-amazing-facts-red-wine/

CORK SUPPLY LAUNCHES NEW TCA-FREE LINE WITH BUY BACK GUARANTEE

Closures manufacturer Cork Supply has launched a new line of TCA-free products, VINC taint-free, which comes with a buy back guarantee should a buyer receive a tainted cork.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/cork-supply-launches-tca-free-line-with-buy-back-guarantee/

New Zealand Wine: Map, Regions, Grape Varieties, History and more

Everything you need to know about New Zealand wine.

http://socialvignerons.com/wine-knowledge/wine-regions/new-zealand-wine-map-regions-grape-varieties-history-and-more/

US alcohol consumption declines for second year

With recent talk in MA about expansion of liquor licenses this is interesting.

Alcohol consumption levels were down 0.2% in 2017 compared to the previous year, dropping to 17.6 million gallons, or 7.4m nine-litre cases. This is more than double the decline seen in 2016.

Spirits consumption rose 2.3% in 2017, and wine sales were also on the up with a 1.3% growth in volume sales.

However, these positive performances were unable to offset the -0.5% decline of beer, which controls 79% of total beverage alcohol in the US.

There is also a lot of data that show marijuana will also impact sales.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/01/us-alcohol-consumption-declines-for-second-year/

UNESCO world heritage wine regions to visit
How many wine regions on the UNESCO list have you ticked off? Here is some inspiration for 2018, with links to full travel guides compiled by our contributors and in-house editorial team…

http://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/decanter-travel-guide-world-heritage-regions-25003/#3afCcmYErCKBeASH.99

Beaujolais reviews done purely in emoji

So here we are: the first wine reviews written solely in emoji.

http://blog.wblakegray.com/2018/01/beaujolais-reviews-done-purely-in-emoji.html

THIS WEBSITE TELLS YOU IF YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM

Working in drinks-focused industries can put you at risk of alcoholism, but a new website launched by US health officials claims to be able to tell users if they have a drinking problem, and how to get help.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/this-website-tells-you-if-you-have-a-drinking-problem/

Tax Changes Hit Wine’s Alcohol Levels

Now, the dividing line for tax purposes is moving. Wines under 16 percent alcohol will all be taxed at the same 21-cents-per-bottle rate (except for sparkling wines, which are still taxed at 67 cents per bottle.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/01/tax-changes-hit-wines-alcohol-levels

New Study Finds Incentives For Wine Producers To Vie For Competition Medals

The two French researchers matched wine contract dates, prices and quantities of influential Bordeaux-based brokers with the records of eleven important wine competitions to answer these questions:

What is, if any, the impact of medals on wine prices?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2018/01/10/new-study-finds-incentives-for-wine-producers-to-vie-for-competition-medals/#602d9831b109

DIY Ginger Beer

Ginger beer is surprisingly simple to DIY; you just need a bit of time.

http://www.extracrispy.com/drinks/4705/diy-ginger-beer

TOP 5 MULTI-SENSORY DRINKS EXPERIMENTS

The drinks industry is quickly realising that the enjoyment of alcohol is in no way limited to the tongue.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/top-5-multi-sensory-drinks-experiences/

Champagne for the New Year – Trademark or Geographic Indicator?

Did you celebrate with a sip of Champagne on New Year’s Eve?

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/champagne-for-the-new-year-trademark-or-21621/

SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH WITH THESE CANDY-INSPIRED BEERS

Does it get any better than candy and beer? Apparently, yes – it’s candy inbeer

https://www.thebacklabel.com/satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-with-these-candy-inspired-beers/?rs_oid_rd=143507743567766&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-1-11-18#.WljVxK2ZOSM

GUIDE TO PIQUEPOUL

While the dark (Piquepoul Noir) and light-skinned varieties (Piquepoul Blanc and the less-common Piqueoul Gris) aren’t exclusive to Arizona — you can also find it in France’s Rhone Valley, the Languedoc region, Spain’s Catalonia region, California, Australia, and Texas — Piquepoul has taken residence in the state’s rugged terrain.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/guide-to-piquepoul/?rs_oid_rd=143507743567766&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-1-11-18#.WljWTa2ZOSM

Why does the Guinness Beer Company Track World Records?

How on earth did a brewer become the repository of all this strange knowledge?

https://www.ridiculoushistoryshow.com/podcasts/rhs-guinness.htm

SEVEN HOTELS AND SPAS OFFERING VINOTHERAPY TREATMENTS

Vinotherapy — also written “Vinotherapie” — describes a beauty therapy process where the residue of wine making (the pips and pulp) are rubbed into the skin. The pulp is said to have excellent exfoliating qualities and help reduce the problems associated with ageing.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/7-hotels-and-spas-offering-vinotherapy-treatments/

XO Cognac classification increases to 10 years

All XO Cognac must be aged for a minimum of 10 years, as opposed to six, under new industry regulations, which will come into force in April.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/01/xo-cognac-classification-increases-to-10-years/

Campari America unveils ‘world’s first’ smart fridge magnet

The drinks giant has partnered with the Norwegian electronics firm to produce a fridge magnet that allows consumers to order Campari America products straight to their doors.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/01/campari-america-unveils-worlds-first-smart-fridge-magnet/

Titos Is HUGE!

Tito’s vodka has become the largest-selling spirits brand in dollar terms on an annual basis for the first time ever in IRI channels, surpassing Jack Daniel’s Black Label whiskey and Smirnoff Red Label vodka. For the 52 weeks ending December 31st, Tito’s was up 38% to $207.6 million in IRI channels on a volume of 1.1 million nine-liter cases. Smirnoff Red Label vodka remains the largest-selling spirits label in volume terms in IRI channels, followed by Tito’s and Captain Morgan Original Spiced rum. Total spirits sales generated $8.1 billion last year in IRI channels, on modest 2.7% growth. In volume terms (including all flavors and line extensions), Tito’s ranked sixth among all spirits brands in the U.S. last year at 5.8 million cases on a 40% increase, according to Impact Databank.

New UFO Beer

Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company has launched UFO Apricadabra, an apricot-infused Hefeweizen. The 4.8%-abv wheat ale is unfiltered and brewed with apricot puree for a lightly sweet and sessionable beer. Apricadabra is the brand’s newest seasonal release and will be available through March. The beer is out now on draft, in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and bottles, and in UFO’s Jet Pack spring sampler 12-pack. The Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company—known for its Harpoon brand—is the 19th largest craft brewery in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association.

Craft beer is becoming the wine of New England by redefining ‘terroir’

After analyzing in-depth interviews with 18 New England craft brewers, we have found that they are creating a regional industry here with the kind of local roots that many people associate more readily with wine than beer

https://theconversation.com/craft-beer-is-becoming-the-wine-of-new-england-by-redefining-terroir-82232

Former baseball player Kevin Youkilis has another hit with beer

Kevin Youkilis, an infielder who won two World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox during a 10-year Major League Baseball career, wants to become known as much for his IPA as his OBP (on-base percentage).

https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Former-baseball-player-Kevin-Youkilis-has-another-12495003.php

6 Ways Top Winemakers and Merchants Are Utilizing Virtual Reality

VR has long been viewed as a powerful marketing and engagement tool. The wine industry is also awakening to this fact

https://veer.tv/blog/6-ways-top-winemakers-and-merchants-are-utilizing-virtual-reality/

Scoring systems for wine are a matter of taste but you should know your ratings to avoid getting duped

There are two systems for scoring wine and both can be quite misleading for the uninitiated

https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/2040624/scoring-systems-for-wine-are-a-matter-of-taste-but-you-should-know-your-ratings-to-avoid-getting-duped/

HERE’S WHY PORT WINE IS EXPERIENCING A FULL-FLEDGED REVIVAL

These delicious fortified wines aren’t just for after steak house dinners anymore.

https://www.maxim.com/food-drink/port-wine-revival-2018-1

Sonoma Unveils Wine Sustainability Logo

Moving forward after wildfires, winegrowers nearly at goal of 100% certified sustainable

https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/194331/Sonoma-Unveils-Wine-Sustainability-Logo

What Affects Wine Quality? Your Guide To The Growing Techniques That Matter

Great review of climates in wine regions!

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2018/01/12/what-affects-wine-quality-your-guide-to-the-growing-techniques-that-matter/

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January 15, 2018

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/do-celebrity-wines-sell/

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

01-15-2018

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Tell Me Your New Year’s Resolution; I’ll Give You a Wine to Try

THE WAY A MAN SMELLS CAN MAKE WOMEN DRINK MORE, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH

Wines for a broken heart

AND MORE!

Do Celebrity Wines Sell?

Industry professionals discuss how fame affects the retail sales of wines associated with actors, musicians, and sports stars

Merlot makes a comeback

Attitudes toward merlot suffered after Miles Raymond proclaimed, “I’m not drinking any f—ing merlot!” in the film, “Sideways.” Need we be reminded that merlot is a major grape in the famed Bordeaux blends, adding flavor and texture that is pleasing to most palates.

http://www.sfexaminer.com/merlot-makes-comeback/

What Exactly Is Cooking Wine… and Is it OK to Use It?

A sommelier and a wine expert reveal the truth.

http://www.bravotv.com/the-feast/what-is-cooking-wine

Basic breakdown of wine quality by price

While hard-edge rules about wine have not applied for 6,000 years, the following breaks down what wine price segments vaguely mean.

http://www.gosanangelo.com/story/life/columnists/gus-clemens/2018/01/03/basic-breakdown-wine-quality-price/990662001/

Scientists Warn Winemakers to Rethink Everything They Know About Grapes

The days of your favorite varietals are numbered.

https://www.inverse.com/article/39862-climate-change-wine-grapes-varietals

Wines for a broken heart

Let’s begin 2018 with renewed hope and a discussion of what wines pair best with broken hearts.

http://www.sonomawest.com/the_healdsburg_tribune/opinion/columns/wine-words-wines-for-a-broken-heart/article_ffad2f5c-f00b-11e7-ba32-1b8efde4a987.html

What your favorite cravings are REALLY doing to your skin

We may love a glass of an evening, but wine can cause lines and redness, droopy eyelids, enlarge pores, deep folds around the nose and dehydrated skin.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/5254801/wine-sugar-what-your-favourite-cravings-are-really-doing-to-your-skin/

MAN IN COMA AFTER CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE EXPLODES BETWEEN LEGS

A Danish man has been left in a coma after a bottle of Champagne exploded between his legs as he tried to open it.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/man-in-coma-after-champagne-bottle-explodes-between-legs/

NFL TEAM TO OFFER FANS ‘TEAL-COLORED’ BEER

The Jacksonville Jaguars are to offer fans beer that has been dyed teal during their playoff game against the Buffalo Bills

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/nfl-team-to-offer-fans-teal-coloured-beer/

How Sound Affects Taste—and How to Design Around It

New research is causing restaurant and bar owners to rethink noise control in their venues

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-sound-affects-taste-and-how-to-design-around-it/

Wines Share Of Alcohol Consumption In The World

Pruning Grapes in The Vineyard: Just The Basics

To produce healthy wine grape clusters… pruning is a critical component in the growing process.

http://siponthisjuice.com/pruning-grapes-in-the-vineyard-just-the-basics/

Great choices for pairing beer and snacks for the Super Bowl

Not just any old beer will do when it comes to Super Bowl parties. You’ll need super beer choices — and here they are.

http://www.startribune.com/great-choices-for-pairing-beer-and-snacks-for-the-super-bowl/467888673/

How to get the most out of your wine-drinking experiences in 2018

Below are some reminders on how to get the most out of your wine-drinking experiences — from serving at the proper temperatures and partnering with a simpatico acquisition adviser, to calibrating your mind for optimal bliss and BYO-ing like a certified PRO.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-drink-better-guide-wine-0105-story.html

How to Conquer a Wine Shop (and Tips for Finding the Best Deals)

Curious about how to find hidden gems and get best bargains the next time you’re shopping for wine or spirits? Let an insider be your guide to retail therapy.

http://www.winemag.com/2018/01/03/wine-shopping-tips/

Rock n’ Roll Wine Updates

Rock n’ Roll Timeline of wines

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2018/01/02/rock-n-roll-wine-updates/

THE WAY A MAN SMELLS CAN MAKE WOMEN DRINK MORE, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH

Women drink more around sweaty men, according to new research.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/the-way-a-man-smells-can-make-women-drink-more-according-to-new-research/

HOW MANY WINE WRITING SUBSCRIPTION WEBSITES ARE THERE?

A LIST OF WINE WRITING SUBSCRIPTION WEBSITES

https://www.richardhemmingmw.com/blog/how-many-wine-writing-subscription-sites-are-there

TUNISIAN WINE: THE DOCUMENTARY

Wine writer Amanda Barnes has produced a documentary film about the wine harvest in Tunisia which tells the story of the culture through the prism of wine.

https://grapecollective.com/articles/tunisian-wine-the-documentary

Most U.S. Wineries are small or even Tiny. Number of U.S. Wineries by Production Size

This is why tilting a beer glass to avoid foam actually makes you bloated

Beer bloat is actually the result of pouring a beer incorrectly – or pouring a beer with minimal foam.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/beer-foam-tilt-bloated-explanation-a8142506.html

Creating the Market for Organic Wine: Sulfites, Certification, and Green Values

Certified organic wine remains a tiny percentage of the global wine market. This paper provides a case study of failed new category creation, analyzing the challenges for the organic wine market over time, including overcoming an initial reputation for quality, wines being labeled with multiple names (“organic,” “biodynamic,” “natural”), and competing certification schemes.

https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/creating-the-market-for-organic-wine-sulfites-certification-and-green-values

Cinnamon Red Wine Punch

Repurposing leftover food and drink is a great way to save money – and discover something new and delicious.

http://www.cheaprecipeblog.com/2018/01/cinnamon-red-wine-punch-3/#X5vBJs7WxUHPeJqV.99

FRENCH COUNT SUES CHAMPAGNE BRAND OVER HIRING OF EX-PORN STAR

A descendent of the Charles de Cazanove Champagne dynasty is preparing to take the owner of his family’s former Champagne house to court over its decision to hire an ex-porn star as its newest ambassador.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/french-count-sues-champagne-brand-over-hiring-of-ex-porn-star/

GHOSTHUNTERS TO INVESTIGATE SPIRITS AT JIM BEAM

The Jim Beam American Stillhouse will be the subject of a paranormal investigation by ghosthunters in an episode of Paranormal Lockdown, set to air on Destination America later this year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/01/ghosthunters-to-investigate-spirits-at-jim-beam/

New Henrys Hard Soda

MillerCoors is extending its Henry’s Hard Soda brand with a new Lemon Lime flavor. Launching nationally next week in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles, Henry’s Hard Lemon Lime is a new year-round offering in the brand portfolio alongside the existing Orange and Grape flavors. The 4.2%-abv extension joins the lineup as Henry’s Ginger Ale and Cherry Cola expressions are set to depart. The launch of Lemon Lime will be backed by a national ad campaign including TV, digital and out-of-home components.

Bogle Requires Certification

Winery says grapegrowers must abide by Lodi Rules

Bogle Vineyards produces 2.5 million cases of wine annually, sourcing many of its grapes from independent growers.

https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/194002/Bogle-Requires-Certification

Contrasting the New and Old Worlds

The terminology or the stylistic inferences when referring to the New and Old Worlds.

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/allen-balik/allen-balik-s-the-wine-exchange-contrasting-the-new-and/article_945bddf8-d3a1-5dc2-b04b-d54a43a9599e.html

Why we should put red wines in the fridge and take white wines out

We should drink white wines cold from the fridge and reds at room temperature, right?

Not so fast …

http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-01-06/white-red-wine-temperature-fridge/9268526

Tell Me Your New Year’s Resolution; I’ll Give You a Wine to Try

An easy guide to discovering new wines while bettering your 2018 self

Your resolution: Do more for your community. No matter where you are, drink local. You’ll be supporting the small businesses and farms in your area while also discovering a product you might not have gravitated toward otherwise. This goes for wine, but also beer, cider, spirits and much more.

http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/2018-New-Year-Resolutions-Wine-Recommendations

Nutritional Value of Red Table Wine. More Details at USDA

Why Beer Professionals Are Becoming Cicerones

Beer experts discuss the certification process and their motivations for pursuing the title

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-beer-professionals-are-becoming-cicerones/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59853180&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xoooxkAaKi0Ux3rL8Rv3AGImokcjPaFQzqPWsVlkk6XjFz-CT3fos-tqpsg20YuOXCslnE48-bjiDQpfyOSpOMOqFGgq8LDVct4UHY4mTtUNhyWg&_hsmi=59853764

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Oak Island… and wine?

How to Use Your Favorite Wine to Find the Perfect Tea

You Should Be Aging Your White Wine

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Mass. alcohol laws need massive rewrite, task force concludes

The price of beer, wine, and liquor in Massachusetts would increase, but unpopular restrictions on the sale of alcohol would go away, under a radical proposed overhaul of the state’s byzantine booze laws that’s expected to be unveiled by a government-appointed task force .

The Mystery of the Missing Wine Faults

Wine faults exist in the real world, but how come they never make it into reviews?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/12/the-mystery-of-the-missing-wine-faults

How to Make the Most of a Trip to Wine Country

Wine producing regions such as Tuscany and Napa Valley already make for enjoyable vacation destinations, but with a little planning you can get even more from your trip.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/28/travel/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-trip-to-wine-country.html

For Those Who Experience Adverse Reactions to a Glass of Wine

Let’s analyze what can cause these reactions and how you may prevent them, or at least make them more tolerable.

https://www.theexaminernews.com/for-those-who-experience-adverse-reactions-to-a-glass-of-wine/

You Should Be Aging Your White Wine

There are a lot of us missing out on the exquisite experience of opening a structured white that’s been hanging around for a while.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/12/you-should-be-aging-your-white-wine.html

How to Use Your Favorite Wine to Find the Perfect Tea

Like wine, tea has varying levels of tannins and fruitiness. Whether a fan of bold Shiraz or more delicate white wines, the perfect leaves are out there.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/12/27/favorite-wine-perfect-tea/

Why Are Liquor Laws In New Hampshire So Weird?

Whether you buy, drink, or do business in the Granite State, liquor plays a significant role in the culture and the economy.

http://nhpr.org/post/why-are-liquor-laws-new-hampshire-so-weird#stream/0

Vermont Wants To Crack Down On Bootleggers Bringing Cheaper Liquor From New Hampshire

Prohibition might have been repealed in 1933, but modern-day bootleggers are still sidestepping state liquor laws. Now Vermont officials want heavier penalties for people trafficking booze from neighboring New Hampshire.

Whiskey with natural ice on a oak table.

http://digital.vpr.net/post/vermont-wants-crack-down-bootleggers-bringing-cheaper-liquor-new-hampshire#stream/0

Stop Saying These 12 Things About Wine

Sooner or later in your wine journey, you’re going to come across, shall we say, certain people: certain people who say certain things.

http://winefolly.com/update/stop-saying-12-things-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=1843086c99-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-1843086c99-62472929&mc_cid=1843086c99&mc_eid=d73340fcba

GUIDE TO LEMBERGER

Believed to have been around since the Middle Ages, the grape also doesn’t have a typical style. It can broadly be cast into two categories: that redolent of a Pinot Noir, or that similar to a bold Zinfandel.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/guide-to-lemberger/?rs_oid_rd=128458178162582&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thurday-12-28-17#.WkeVwK2ZN8c

Size (And Sound) Matters When It Comes To Bubbles In Your Sparkling Wine

Oenophiles have debated the most desirable characteristics of bubbles in champagne and sparkling wines for centuries, with most purists swearing that the smaller the bubble, the better the wine. But up until recently, few thought to listen to the bubbles themselves for answers.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/12/28/573855931/size-and-sound-matters-when-it-comes-to-bubbles-in-your-sparkling-wine

How To Break A Wine Glass With Just Your Voice

If you ever feel the need to break a wine glass but don’t really want to go through with actually smashing it to the ground

http://mashable.com/2017/12/28/break-a-wine-glass-with-your-voice/#ehtzFbsPCaq4

Pairing Wine with Pomegranates

The red and juicy, tart seeds of pomegranates can be used as a surprising substitute for lemon juice. They also pair with a wide variety of wines.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/12/28/pomegranates-wine-pairing/

The 12 best wine bargains of 2017 are cheap without tasting like it

With all the wines on the shelves vying for your attention when you walk into a wine store. how do you choose which one to take home for dinner? A catchy name or pretty label stands out. A heavy bottle looks and feels important. But you wouldn’t be wrong to wonder whether the money you shell out for that wine might be paying for that designer label or studly bottle, rather than the juice inside.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/these-12-wines-are-the-best-bargains-of-2017-theyre-cheap-without-tasting-like-it/2017/12/27/2c42fee0-eb1e-11e7-9f92-10a2203f6c8d_story.html?utm_term=.59b532576807

FIVE WINTER CHEESES (AND THE WINE TO PAIR THEM WITH)

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy cheese that is rich and buttery, fruity, hard and well-aged, rather than the light, airy varieties better matched to warmer days.

https://www.mrporter.com/daily/five-winter-cheeses-and-the-wine-to-pair-them-with/2927

Uber-style app offers designated driver for your own car

One app called DRYVER targets people who don’t want to leave their car in a parking lot overnight and have to find a ride to pick it up the next morning.

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/uber-style-app-offers-designated-driver-for-your-own-car/503118251?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ff880a09e2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+29%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ff880a09e2-36686829

CRAFT BREWERS PREDICT THE BIGGEST BEER TRENDS FOR 2018

With 83 percent of drinking-age Americans now living within 10 miles of a brewery—another statistic per the Brewer Association’s annual Craft Beer in Review report—the most important question stateside beer lovers will have to face in 2018 might be: Uber or Lyft?

https://vinepair.com/articles/craft-beer-trends-2018/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ff880a09e2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+29%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ff880a09e2-36686829

A Toast to the Wine Producers of the Tennessee River Valley- Growing a New Economy for Appalachia

The Tennessee River Valley is home to multiple award winning wineries that are primarily small family owned start-ups investing in the wine and cider industry. The Tennessee River Valley Council toasts the impact of the vintners who are providing measurable benefits in revitalizing the economies of rural Appalachian communities and are conserving the cultural heritage of the region

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/12/prweb15044853.htm

Assessing the Impact of Wine List Awards

Guildsomm’s Kelli White weighs the benefits, from recognition to improved bottom lines

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/assessing-the-impact-of-wine-list-awards/

Bubbles beyond Champagne: 10 sparkling wine regions

Pop, sigh, fizz. The stats are in: Americans love bubbles, having embraced them not only for celebrations but as a year-round drink. Last year, for example, sparkling wine sales in the U.S. grew by 25%

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/food-and-wine/2017/12/29/sparkling-wine-regions-beyond-champagne/983958001/

How To Read A German Wine Label

Although sommeliers are well-versed in nearly every wine style imaginable, some still struggle with one wine in particular: German Riesling.

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/12/29/read-german-wine-label/

ZINFANDEL VINEYARDS

Zinfandel has prospered in California for over 150 years. Zinfandel vines are hearty and thrive in warm, mild climates, as the grapes will shrivel in hot weather

http://www.zinfandelic.com/california-zinfandel-vineyards.php

Boxed vs. bottled wine: What’s the difference

Just as you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, maybe you shouldn’t judge a wine by its packaging.

Boxed wine carries a stigma that it is inferior to its bottled counterparts.

https://www.click2houston.com/consumer/boxed-vs-bottled-wine-whats-the-difference

Oak Island… and wine?

A tale of mystery, buried treasure and, of course, very good wine!

https://www.timminstoday.com/local-news/oak-island-and-wine-801105

Everything You Love About Red Wine Is Now Available In Hair Products

beauty brand HASK is releasing a full line of wine-inspired hair products

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/12/185753/beauty-wine-lover-products

HERE’S THE BEST WAY TO OPEN CHAMPAGNE

Stay calm and read this article. It’s actually pretty easy.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/how-to-open-champagne

New way to identify wine will protect Australian growers from overseas fraud, scientists say

Scientists from the CSIRO and the Australian Wine Research Institute have been developing new techniques to pinpoint exactly where a wine is from.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-02/scientists-developing-new-techniques-to-detect-wine-fraud/9298186

‘Skinny’ wines cut calories, but not by much

If you’re a calorie-conscious wine lover, you’ve probably stumbled upon “skinny” wines. They claim to provide the same delicious beverage without all those pesky calories. But are the calorie savings worth the compromise?

http://abc13.com/food/are-low-calorie-wines-worth-it-when-it-comes-to-dieting/2847767/

Foods flavored with hops

We know the flavoring power that h. Lupulus has when added to beer, but these potent cones can also kick up non-brewed food and beverages.

http://draftmag.com/trending-foods-flavored-with-hops/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2cb8fcd4ba-The+Daily+Brew%3A+January+2%2C+2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2cb8fcd4ba-36686829

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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-01-18

January 1, 2018

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/12/19/wine-labels-what-they-tell-us-what-they-dont/

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01-01-2018

Happy New Year!

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Pair Beer With Chinese Food

Champagne vs. sparkling wine: Everything you need to know

The top 25 beers of 2017

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Wine Labels: What They Tell Us & What They Don’t

If you’ve taken a stroll through the wine aisle of your local store recently, you know just how daunting it can feel to pick a good bottle.

Why Do We Toast With Champagne On New Year’s Eve? Here’s How The Tradition Started

A tradition that technically dates back over 1,500 years, although it really started to become popular only a few centuries ago.

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/why-do-we-toast-with-champagne-on-new-years-eve-heres-how-the-tradition-started-7628689

Are reduced-calorie wines worth it?

Depending on the variety, reduced-calorie wines have about 15% to 30% fewer calories than regular wine.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/21/health/reduced-calorie-wine-food-drayer/index.html

It’s a hard rock life for wine in granite tanks

A Marlborough wine company believes it is the first in New Zealand to use granite wine tanks, a fitting tribute to the stonemason heritage of its founding family.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/99884808/its-a-hard-rock-life-for-wine-in-granite-tanks

Sample sizes, and the supposed wine differences between women and men

We have seen a number of web discussions this year about the ostensible differences between males and females when it comes to sensory perception, particularly the tasting of wine

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2017/12/sample-sizes-and-supposed-wine.html

BOURBON BARREL-AGED WINE IS A GIMMICK BORN OUT OF NECESSITY

Bourbon barrel-aged wine has boomed since its introduction in 2014. Recently, California-based wineries such as Robert Mondavi, Fetzer Vineyards, and Apothic Wines have joined the trend.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/bourbon-barrel-wine/

Why Slovenian wines — which rival the ones from Italy and France — have long been overlooked

You’re heading to a dinner party and stop at the liquor store to pick up some wine. There’s a bottle from Italy and a bottle from Slovenia on the shelf — which one do you choose?

https://mic.com/articles/186823/why-slovenian-wines-which-rival-the-ones-from-italy-and-france-have-long-been-overlooked#.qBGq0NO5k

The Busy Wine Lover’s Guide to Louis Jadot

Maison Louis Jadot was founded in 1859 as a negociant house; acquisitions of famed Burgundy vineyards such as Corton Charlemagne and Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles took place under the direction of Louis Jean Baptiste Jadot after 1900

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/12/the-busy-wine-lover-s-guide-to-louis-jadot

2018 CRAFT BEER PREDICTIONS

2018 will be another year of huge beer news, that some will find shocking

https://thefullpint.com/dans-blog/2018-craft-beer-predictions/

Canadians Consume Almost as Much Weed as Wine, Report Shows

Canadians consumed as much as C$6.2 billion ($4.8 billion) of marijuana in 2015, almost as much as they spent on wine,

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-18/marijuana-use-may-have-hit-c-6-2-bln-before-canada-legalization

How to handle a faulty cage on a bottle of sparkling wine?

As any wine pro should be able to tell you, it takes six turns to remove the cage from a bottle of sparkling wine. But occasionally (rarely though it does happen), the wire will break before the cage can be removed.

https://dobianchi.com/2017/12/18/champagne-cork-danger-risk/

“Welch’s Grape Jelly with Alcohol”: How Trump’s Horrific Wine Became the Ultimate Metaphor for His Presidency

After the deadly Charlottesville riots, Donald Trump responded by . . . plugging his family winery in Virginia. Aided by an expert oenophile, the author takes the bait—and tastes the pain.

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/12/donald-trump-wines/amp?__twitter_impression=true

HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WINE NERD IN-LAWS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Now, on to a common holiday headache: Your sister’s new husband (or insert any family member here) is quite the wine connoisseur and he’ll be in attendance

https://www.thebacklabel.com/how-to-impress-your-wine-nerd-in-laws-over-the-holidays/?rs_oid_rd=117454471950230&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-12-19-17#.WkKZoa2ZOT8

We’re not buying enough Washington wine

For the record, Washington has less than 25 percent market share. That means that for every case of wine purchased in the state, nine bottles are from California, France, Italy and Australia.

http://www.winepressnw.com/2017/12/18/4156350_were-not-buying-enough-washington.html?rh=1

ALPHABET SOUP: DECODING APPELLATION ACRONYMS FROM 10 MAJOR WINE COUNTRIES

Ever look at a few wine labels and find your eyes swimming in what looks like code? You’re not the only one.

https://vinepair.com/articles/appellations-wine-labels/

What is “Authentic” Wine?

For a time, “authentic” wine meant there was a human being that I knew who owned the winery; wines that were made in relatively small quantities

http://damewine.com/2017/12/what-is-authentic-wine/

How New Hampshire’s Liquor Stores Became Must-Visit Travel Destinations

In addition to the stores’ tax-free status and mammoth inventories, New Hampshire has invested in an advertising pilot program, public relations, and education outreach efforts. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) even hosts an annual Distillery Showcase spirits tasting, along with ancillary events like a splashy dinner featuring a flight of Pappy Van Winkle bourbons and (new this year) a Bourbon & Chocolate pairing experience.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-new-hampshires-liquor-stores-became-must-visit-travel-destinations/

The Pop Culture “Wine Mom” Is Hilarious, Relatable — and a Giant Red Flag

Although the ritual of a nightly glass of wine isn’t in itself automatically detrimental, it does speak to a broader issue: Drinking among moms is increasing, and joking about it undermines the problem.

https://www.brit.co/wine-mom-culture/

Danica Patrick on Racing Cars and Making Wine

NASCAR superstar and winery owner Danica Patrick talks about how producing an exceptional bottle of wine and succeeding at racing cars are not so different.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/12/19/danica-patrick/

An Olympic Swimmer Dives Into Her Own Wine Business

Natalie Coughlin talks with Food & Wine about her new wine label and the inspiration behind her upcoming cookbook.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/natalie-coughlin-wine-gaderian

Digital Wine Aerator Connects Restaurants with Wines of the World

Aveine’s Patent Technology Instantly Decants Any Wine for an Optimal Tasting Experience

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/12/19/digital-wine-aerator-restaurants

Calories in Yellow Tail Chardonnay Wine

US distillery ordered to close over name change

A distillery in the US state of Vermont has been reportedly forced to close due to an issue with its name change.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/us-distillery-ordered-to-close-over-name-change/

TOP 10 CELEBRITY DRINKS LAUNCHES OF 2017

The success of their wine and spirits ventures don’t always reach the same lofty heights as their all-star careers, but that hasn’t stopped another slew of famous faces from launching a drinks brand in 2017.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/top-10-celebrity-drinks-launches-of-2017/

Can You Cure a Hangover with Exercise?

Here’s What I Learned got drunk and went to the gym hungover — in the name of science.

https://www.inverse.com/article/39594-hangover-cure-exercises-science

Will Consumers Pay More for Sustainably Certified Wine?

A 2017 survey conducted at Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute with 301 wine consumers illustrates a willingness to pay several dollars more per bottle for “green” certified wines.

https://lizthachmw.com/2017/12/20/will-consumers-pay-more-for-sustainably-certified-wine/

What You’re like on Coffee, Wine, and Cannabis

A funny, but realistic, look at the mental effects of 3 of the world’s most talked about substances.

http://winefolly.com/update/coffee-vs-wine-vs-cannabis/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=671e9b728f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-671e9b728f-62472929&mc_cid=671e9b728f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Cognac industry creates food pairing app

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has partnered with chefs and sommeliers to develop a first-of-its-kind Cognac and food pairing app.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/cognac-industry-creates-food-pairing-app/

Diageo launches cocktail-making skill for Amazon’s Alexa

Diageo is hoping to inspire a new wave of at-home bartenders with the launch of its Amazon Alexa voice-activated cocktail-making skill.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/diageo-launches-cocktail-making-skill-for-amazons-alexa/

EU COURT SAYS ALDI CAN KEEP ITS ‘CHAMPAGNE SORBET’

A five-year battle over a Champagne sorbet has finally been settled, with the European Court of Justice ruling in favour of Aldi after the Comité Champagne tried to ban the supermarket from using the term ‘Champagner’ on its label.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/eu-court-says-aldi-can-keep-its-champagne-sorbet/

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?

From increased drowsiness to disrupted REM cycles, here’s what happens when you booze before you snooze

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/How-Does-Alcohol-Affect-Your-Sleep

Wine tasting visitors choose location, experience first

The largest percentage of survey respondents, 41 percent, ranked social media as the place where they first learn about a new winery tasting experience. Additionally, 56 percent said that when they see information about an unfamiliar wine tasting experience in their social media newsfeed, they are “likely” or “very likely” to click on the post to get more information.

http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/industrynews/wineindustry/7789206-181/wine-tasting-visitors-choose-location?artslide=0

Guess Which Beer Is No Longer a Top 3 Brand in the U.S.

Changing consumer preferences dethrone this megabrewer’s beer.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/12/21/guess-which-beer-is-no-longer-a-top-3-brand-in-the.aspx

The top 25 beers of 2017

Looking back on the new or newly-packaged beers of the year, we found these 25 to stand out as the most interesting, innovative and well-executed of the field.

http://draftmag.com/the-top-25-beers-of-2017/

Serve Wine And Cheese Like A Pro With This Expert Cheat Sheet

From prosecco to pinot noir, Gouda to goat’s cheese — there’s nothing better than a host or hostess who can deliver next-level entertaining with a great array of choices for every palate, occasion, and budget. All it takes is a little planning (and our expert cheat sheet, below) to curate your platters like a true sophisticate.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/12/21/wine-and-cheese_a_23313441/

How Wine is Closed Shouldn’t Be A Guessing Game

Presently, about 70 percent of the wine bottles consumed by drinkers in the United States are closed with a natural cork. If consumers knew the environmental impact of the cork forests and understood that over the past few years North America has recycled over 70 million corks each year which are then used to make flooring, insulation, yoga blocks, and even shoes, they may be more insistent on buying wine closed with natural cork.

https://foodtank.com/news/2017/12/sustainable-wine-natural-cork/

Millennials consume almost half of all wine in the U.S.

According to the study, millennials “drink 32 percent of spirits,” “35 percent of the beer,” and “42 percent of the wine” in the U.S., even though millennials comprise only one-quarter of adults over 21 in the U.S.

https://www.dailydot.com/irl/millennials-study-wine-us/

7 Reasons Why Wine on Tap is the Future of Drinking

How wine on tap can make your business more efficient while boosting the bottom line

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/7-reasons-why-wine-on-tap-is-the-future-of-drinking/

Read this before you drink wine from a can

As Americans, we are used to drinking soda, beer, sparkling water, even hard cider from cans. In emergencies, when you need to slake your thirst, fine. But please, if you want to enjoy your wine, pour it into a glass. Or at least a plastic cup when you’ve hiked up a mountain and want to have a celebratory toast before staggering back down.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/read-this-before-you-drink-wine-from-a-can/2017/12/21/12bc4070-e5d4-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html?utm_term=.312796c6f5fe

Champagne vs. sparkling wine: Everything you need to know

Champagne and sparkling wines (there is a difference) are no longer relegated to holidays, anniversaries and weddings; Americans are increasing their consumption of bubbles year-round. That said, 20 percent of all sales of sparkling wine and champagne occur in the last four weeks of the year

http://abcnews.go.com/US/champagne-sparkling-wine/story?id=51882636

China’s Wine Glass is Half-Empty

Chinese businesses have been keen to take a sip of this success, producing a total of 11.37 million hectoliters (a hectoliter is 100 liters) of wine in 2016, according to data cited by wineinfo.com, a Chinese wine industry news portal. This makes China one of the world’s top 10 wine-producing countries by volume.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2017-12-22/chinas-wine-glass-is-half-empty-101188542.html

How to Pair Beer With Chinese Food

10 things you didn’t know about Prosecco

Apart from the fact it hails from northern Italy, we had to be honest in saying that we knew not that much.

http://www.vogue.com.au/vogue+living/entertaining/10+prosecco+facts+what+is+proseccor+,45281

One thing you didn’t know your Amazon Echo could do

Order dinner and pair a great wine

Alexa also orders dinner for your human family from skills like GrubHub, Amazon Restaurants, Domino’s, and Pizza Hut. Add in the MySomm skill and it turns Alexa into Wine Gal, your personal wine sommelier that can give you wine recommendations for your meals. Enable the skill through the app or online and then say, “Alexa, ask Wine Gal to recommend a wine for pumpkin pie

Getting to Know Cava’s New Category

Spain’s budget-friendly designation gets a luxury upgrade with super-premium sparklers

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/getting-to-know-cavas-new-category/

It’s What’s in the Bottle That Counts … Or Is It?

The Role of Texture in Wine Packaging

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/05/24/texture-wine-packaging

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December 25, 2017

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Cannabis-Infused Wine Is On The Market

Wine Color – Complete Visual Guide

Here’s Every State’s Most-Sought After Beer

AND MORE!

You Can Now Drink Krispy Kreme Donut Beer

There are glazed and cream-filled versions.

Masi are masters at making wine

The Boscaini family, that owns Masi and has done so since 1772, can now say that they export their sumptuous and robust wines to 120 countries

http://www.royalgazette.com/lifestyle/article/20171207/masi-are-masters-at-making-wine

Apps are the way to go to sell South African wine

Independent wine stores, which were more likely to stock our wines, are also in trouble. The landscape is changing. Wine is being sold direct to the consumer via a screen, no longer being hand sold.

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/apps-are-the-way-to-go-to-sell-sa-wine-12312783

The ‘World Wine Guys’ give tips on holiday wine pairings

The holidays are here and for some, that means lots of wine. But how do you know which wine goes with what?

http://abc7news.com/food/the-world-wine-guys-give-tips-on-holiday-wine-pairings-/2754024/

SPARKLING WINE FOOD PAIRINGS

t’s time to chill some bottles and get your flutes ready. Whether you’re entertaining guests, celebrating special occasions, or simply relaxing at home with loved ones, sparkling wine is always a good idea.

https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2017/12/sparkling-wine-food-pairing.html

Holiday Wine Punch Cocktails

simple 5-ingredient beverage made in less than 5 minutes. It requires only red wine, cran-apple juice, orange juice, ginger beer (or strong ginger ale) and vanilla extract.

https://www.aspicyperspective.com/holiday-wine-punch-cocktails/

Move over bottles, wine in cans capturing the millennial demand

Wine in cans on an annual basis increased to $14.5 million in 2016 from $6.4 million in 2015.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/7707118-181/move-over-bottles-wine-in?artslide=0

Calling time on the Champagne flute

All good things come to an end. In the 1980s, the Champenois called time on the saucer-shaped coupe erroneously said to have been modeled on Marie Antoinette’s breast. Now they have decreed that the Champagne flute has to go. They want to reduce the world’s most famous wine’s association with celebration and move it into the all-kinds-of-occasions category. And since the flute signals ‘special occasion’ like nothing else, it needs to be replaced.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/calling-time-champagne-flute

SAMUEL ADAMS NAMED OFFICIAL BEER OF BOSTON RED SOX

Visitors to Boston’s storied Fenway Park will start to see the multi-year partnership come to life as soon as January 2018.

https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/samuel-adams-named-official-beer-boston-red-sox/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=b32aeb1473-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+12%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-b32aeb1473-36686829

Here’s Every State’s Most-Sought After Beer

Washington, D.C. is into some predictably fancy stuff. What about the rest of the country?

https://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/beer-maps-according-to-google-searches-favorite-beer-every-state?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=b32aeb1473-The+Daily+Brew%3A+December+12%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-b32aeb1473-36686829

This startup figured out how to make wine that’s naturally blue — here’s how they do it

Spanish startup Gik Live! make wine that’s naturally neon blue. They extract a pigment from the skin of the red grape (called anthocyanin) which gives the neon blue hue.

http://www.businessinsider.com/spanish-startup-gik-live-make-naturally-neon-blue-wine-2017-12

Here’s what you need to know about champagne (and other sparkling wines) before you buy

All that sparkles is not champagne. You may be forgiven for passing off a cheaper fizz as champagne at your holiday party — I, for one, will not reject your hospitality. And there are some sparkling wines from around the world that reach champagne levels in quality.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-champagne-and-other-sparkling-wines-before-you-buy/2017/12/07/2add1ca0-db71-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?utm_term=.5bb3d1389516

John Legend’s Wine Is All About Love

Legend created the brand with Napa-based Raymond Vineyards, which belongs to the Boisset Collection.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/john-legend-wine-lve

How to order wine like a pro at an Italian restaurant

If you are used to drinking American West Coast wines, Italian wine varietals might be a new game for you. With so many varietals offered, it can also be overwhelming.

http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2017/12/everything_you_need_to_know_ab.html

Wine Color – Complete Visual Guide

Your complete and detailed infographic guide and explanations to the color of wine.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/12/08/wine-color-complete-visual-guide/#prettyPhoto

THESE CHEESES ARE MADE WITH ALCOHOL AND YOU NEED TO TRY THEM RIGHT NOW

You know that old saying, “have your champagne and eat it, too?” No? Well, get familiar with it, because we have a groundbreaking round up of cheeses that are made with booze, inspired by a certain pink Prosecco cheese that you’ve probably seen all over the Internet.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/these-cheeses-are-made-with-alcohol-and-you-need-to-try-them-right-now/?rs_oid_rd=106141528092566&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-12-10-17#.WjBBAK2ZOSM

Lady Gaga Getting Ready to Uncork Some New Wines Inspired By Family Eatery

Reps for Gaga filed documents to lock up the rights for “Joanne Trattoria Vino Blanco” and “Joanne Trattoria Vino Rossa,” which is Italian for white/red wine.

https://theblast.com/lady-gaga-joanne-trattoria-wine-red-white/

Beware Of This “Secret Wine Bottle Exchange” Scam

Beware an online gift exchange scheme called the secret wine bottle exchange where users are met with a claim that if you buy a $15 bottle of wine and send it to a “secret wine lover” you can get anywhere from six to 36 bottles of wine in exchange. Sound too good to be true? It is

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/12/184575/secret-wine-bottle-exchange-scam

How To Fix Wine Stained Lips After A Glass Of Red Wine

It’s a situation that can be as unsightly as it is embarrassing: You’ve enjoyed a few glasses of a good Merlot and it shows all over your lips and teeth.

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/adult-oral-care/how-to-fix-wine-stained-lips-1116

Cannabis-Infused Wine Is On The Market

This is real… now there’s a new ‘Green Wine’ called Canna Vine that is infused with cannabis.

https://zenpype.com/cannabis-infused-wine-is-on-the-market/

BEYONCÉ SHUTS DOWN ‘BIERYONCE’ BEER

A New York brewery has halted production of its Beyoncé-inspired German pilsner ‘Bieryonce’ after receiving a cease and desist letter from the superstar’s lawyers.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/beyonce-shuts-down-bieryonce-beer/

Whisky proven to kill ice bacteria

A new scientific study has found that whisky kills more bacteria in restaurant ice than vodka, tonic water or cola.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/whisky-proven-to-kill-ice-bacteria/

Getting to Know Chasselas

Widely grown but little known, Switzerland’s champion white grape is starting to attract the attention of wine enthusiasts outside its homeland

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/getting-to-know-chasselas/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59286180&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ivSwbzFViJilt6QxcWGFIJ39YcM-5f6lvXP_q9QGTex-EtBsg2l6hq430BwIoCEbauD5mxyBCBpBb-jPZM2e06Gi6W49VCay47etdEodkynh5j5o&_hsmi=59286425

Chocolate Dipped Bottles of Wine!

Looking for the ultimate and unique gift this year?

How about a Chocolate Dipped Bottle of Wine?

http://www.myfavoritesweetshoppe.com/chocolate-dipped-bottles-of-wine.php

Major alleged fake Bordeaux investigation causes stir in Bordeaux

According to French publication Vitisphere, however, 700 hl of Languedoc wine was transformed into Pomerol; 600 hl into Margaux; 350 hl into Pauillac and a further 100 hl into Saint-Julien wine, between 2012 and 2014.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/22806/Major_alleged_fake_Bordeaux_investigation_causes_stir_in_Bordeaux.html

HOW WINEMAKERS ARE CONQUERING THE VINTAGE CHART

Do you like to feel mystified, intimidated, inadequate? Then walk this way! I have a vintage chart to show you.

https://vinepair.com/articles/86-the-83/

How Technology Is Affecting What And How You Drink.

Some of the interesting new technologies that affect the drinks many of us start and occasionally and responsibility end our days with: coffee, wine and water.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/capitalone/2017/12/12/fancy-a-cup-how-technology-is-affecting-what-and-how-you-drink/#1c8ce96f787e

5 great reasons to explore Armenian wines

There is a great energy in Armenia, with new wineries, wine bars, and wine shops popping up everywhere, many of them owned by Armenians who, returning from abroad, are investing heavily in the renaissance,

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/249877/

Calif craft beer sets new record, grows 14% to 900 breweries

Amarone Wine Turns Raisins Into Gold

Amarone wine or as it’s officially named, Amarone della Valpolicella, is one of those wines that you buy and sit on and pray your marriage stays together long enough so that you can drink it on your 20th anniversary

http://winefolly.com/review/amarone-wine-turns-raisins-into-gold/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=e0434948f8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-e0434948f8-62472929&mc_cid=e0434948f8&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Winemakers Worry Wildfires Will Leave Whiff Of Ashtray In Their Wine

While California’s 2017 grapes have been safely harvested already, winemakers around the world are wary about a threat that is growing along with the frequency of wildfires: smoke taint.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/12/13/570188980/winemakers-worry-wildfires-will-leave-whiff-of-ashtray-in-their-wine

It’s not just your imagination — wine glasses are bigger than ever

Next time you drink wine, take note of the size of the glass — you may inadvertently drink more than you planned.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/wine-glasses-are-seven-times-bigger-than-they-were-in-the-1700s-heres-why-2017-12-13

How a Thirst for Portuguese Wine Fueled the American Revolution

Madeira taxes stoked tensions, then paid for the war.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/madeira-wine-american-revolution-taxes-george-washington

ENGLISH WINE BODY BECOMES WINEGB

The national body for the English and Welsh wine industry has announced its new official name today: Wines of Great Britain, although it will use the shortened ‘WineGB’ in all its communications.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/breaking-english-wine-body-becomes-winegb/

ALCOHOL WILL ‘DISAPPEAR’ WITHIN A GENERATION, CLAIMS SCIENTIST

A neuropsycho pharmacologist, and the UK’s former chief drugs officer, believes traditional alcohol will disappear from Western societies “within a generation” and replaced with healthier alternatives, with a younger generation increasingly shunning booze.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/alcohol-will-disappear-within-a-generation-claims-scientist/

2017 ‘WATERSHED YEAR’ FOR CRAFT BEER

Today, 83% of the population lives within 10 miles of a local brewery, meaning that the positive impact of breweries is being felt in communities all over the country

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/brewers-association-2017-watershed-year-for-craft-beer/

A PLASTIC CORK WHICH MAKES PRODUCING FIZZ AT HOME ‘EASY’ IS LAUNCHING ON KICKSTARTER — HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

A tech-savvy oenophile has invented a cork which he claims reduces the level of skill required to make fizz — paving the way for a boom in bottle-fermented wine production at home.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/a-plastic-cork-which-makes-producing-sparkling-wine-at-home-easy-is-launching-on-kickstarter-heres-how-it-works/

New Study Suggests Letting Your Child Sip Alcohol Does Not Predict But Increases Risk of Alcohol-Related Problems As A Young Adult

A new study has been published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, aimed to examine the associations between early sipping with the frequency and quantity of alcohol use in late adolescence/early adulthood, as well as associations with alcohol-related problems, behavior, attitudes, and family/peer practices/behaviors.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/12/child-alcohol-related-problems.html/

These are the most attention-getting bottle designs from Nielsen’s Wine Design Audit

Beer pairing for the holidays

How do you get the most of your experience by pairing the beer you have with the food you’re going to serve (or eat)?

https://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/holiday-beer-pairings-megan-mares.html

Education helps keep US underage drinking levels low

Greater parental education has helped maintain lower levels of underage alcohol consumption in the US following “dramatic declines” over the last two decades, a government study shows.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/education-helps-keep-us-underage-drinking-levels-low/

HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT BOTTLE OF WINE FOR EVERY HOLIDAY PARTY

Whatever the party situation, we’ve got you covered with our foolproof holiday party wine-buying guide.

https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-party-infographic/

U.S. WINE SALES BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE GENERATE MORE THAN $1 BILLION IN SALES

As consumers deck the halls and fill their pantries with items for their holiday feasts, they’re also filling their liquor cabinets, wine racks and beer fridges with their favorite adult libations

http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2017/americans-jump-start-the-holidays-with-their-favorite-bottle-of-vino.html

Poland’s wine regions emerge

Polish wines have come a long way, and they are not only palatable, but good

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/polands-wine-regions-emerge

Biodynamic vs Organic vs Conventional farming

In this blog we discuss an overview of the different comparative studies involving biodynamic vs organic vs. conventional farming.

https://blog-en.fruitionsciences.com/2017/12/14/biodynamic-organic-conventional-farming/

The World’s Biggest Wine Drinkers 2017 (it’s not where you think)

It turns out that Norfolk Island (where?!) has the highest wine expenditure. At only 14 square miles, this tiny island isn’t even visible on Google Maps unless you zoom in a lot. It sits to the east of Australia and a little bit north of New Zealand.

https://www.movehub.com/blog/wine-consumption-spend-worldwide

Kim Crawford Looks To Expand Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

Constellation’s Kim Crawford—the third-largest above-$14 wine brand in the U.S.—has recorded another year of torrid growth, with total production rising to about 1.6 million cases for 2017. In the U.S. market, the brand is on pace to rise 13% to 1.3 million cases this year, according to Impact Databank. The strong growth is being driven largely by Kim Crawford’s core Sauvignon Blanc ($18 a 750-ml.), whose production is currently at about 1.2 million cases.

Lohr Reaches 1.5 Million Cases And Keeps ClimbingJ. Lohr Vineyards & Wines continues to carve out steady growth in the premium California wine segment, bolstered by an array of offerings from Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa Valley. With volume now at around 1.53 million cases—up about 3% this year—the company is looking to increase its on-premise profile and premiumize by growing its higher-priced Vineyard Series of wines.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-18-17

December 18, 2017

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Research Could Strip Wine of Sulfites – and Health Worries – for Pennies per Bottle

How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need? Do the (Easy!) Math

First Evidence We Should Worry About Marijuana Legalization

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Drink These 25 Bottles and Become a Wine Master

Want to take your wine smarts to the next level? Easy peasy. Just follow this simple, can’t-miss tasting tutorial

Spirits to benefit from Trump’s tax reform bill

Under the bill is a two-year version of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which trade body the Distilled Spirits Council said “creates a more fair and equitable tax structure for brewers, winemakers, distillers and importers of all beverage alcohol”.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/spirits-to-benefit-from-trumps-tax-reform-bill/

Campaign aims to protect Irish cream liqueur GI

Irish cream liqueurs are recovering from a “lost decade” of stagnant sales, the Irish Spirits Association (ISA) has said as it launches a new campaign to promote and protect the category.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/campaign-aims-to-protect-irish-cream-gi/

Jack Daniel’s debuts cask-strength whiskey

Bottled at 129 proof by Jack Daniel’s master distiller, Jeff Arnett,the expression is said to reflect the flavour created by handmade, toasted and charred, American white oak barrels.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/jack-daniels-debuts-cask-strength-whiskey/

Vodka ‘made from clouds’ launches

South Carolina-based Hilton Head Distillery has launched a vodka made using water sourced directly from clouds, called Aermoor.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/worlds-first-vodka-made-from-clouds-launches/

Drinking red wine is good for you — or maybe not

How does the average drinker know what to believe? And how much wine is safe? As medical researchers, we recently published an in-depth analysis of the anatomy of wine. This included analysis of the risks and benefits of consumption, comparisons with other alcoholic beverages and a discussion about wine’s much-publicized health benefits.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/drinking-red-wine-is-good-for-you–or-maybe-not/2017/12/01/49f55e7a-cbd3-11e7-aa96-54417592cf72_story.html?utm_term=.aa9f90e706c5

Alcohol labeling – taste first, then look
Consumers should be informed about what’s in the bottle of wine they are about to drink. The alcohol level is obviously a useful piece of information, and vital for assessing personal intake accurately

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/jefford-on-monday/alcohol-labelling-wine-taste-380850/

Establishing a volcanic wine category

Volcanic wine regions have the opportunity to come together and create a distinct volcanic wine category: highlighting such wines as premium, high quality and with a true sense of place, according to a Master Sommelier.

https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2017/12/04/Establishing-a-volcanic-wine-movement

The Complete Guide to Ice Wine

At this time of year winemaking is usually finished, but for ice wine producers, things are just getting started.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/12/the-complete-guide-to-ice-wine

UP YOUR DRINK GAME WITH THESE UNDERRATED BEER COCKTAILS

It’s strange to me that America is such a beer-drinking country, yet I never see beer cocktails on menus, other than the occasional Michelada or Coronarita. Here, I’m listing some severely underrated beer drinks that deserve way more hype.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/up-your-drink-game-with-these-underrated-beer-cocktails/?rs_oid_rd=102258877656982&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-12-05-17#.Wib3fK2ZPos

First Evidence We Should Worry About Marijuana Legalization

According to the researchers, medical marijuana legalization reduces consumption by 15%.

https://www.vineyardfinancialassociates.com/single-post/2017/12/04/First-Evidence-We-Should-Worry-About-Marijuana-Legalization

Tasting guide to Washington state sparkling wines

Washington state is producing sparkling wines that rival those from Napa and the Champagne region of France.

IN STOCK

https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/tasting-guide-to-washington-state-sparkling-wines/

How to Become a Master of Wine

A master of wine is the highest wine designation any person can earn, and to some, the designation is even more distinguished than that of a master sommelier.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/how-master-wine-exam-test

More Hello Kitty Wine Is Here in Time for the Holidays

Sanrio’s beloved pink-bowed character is gracing five different bottles of wine for the U.S. market this year.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/hello-kitty-holiday-wines

NEW JERSEY MOVES TO MAKE DRINK DRONING ILLEGAL

Lawmakers in New Jersey have proposed a bill that would make it illegal to operate a done while under the influence of alcohol in a bid to reduce irresponsible use of the remote-controlled devices.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/new-jersey-moves-to-make-drink-droning-illegal/

CAN CHAMPAGNE ‘BUBBLE ACOUSTICS’ BE USED TO MEASURE WINE QUALITY?

According to a release published in Science Daily, scientists are examining whether the sound of Champagne bubbles forming can be a measurement of a wine’s quality. Both the number and size of the bubbles in a fizz are already established quality indicators, with oenophiles regularly extolling the virtues of a fine mousse. In contrast, large, infrequent bubbles are considered undesirable.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/can-champagne-bubble-acoustics-be-used-to-measure-wine-quality/

12 THINGS YOU WILL ONLY KNOW IF YOU’VE WORKED IN A WINE SHOP

Ever wondered what it’s really like working with the public when you’re a budding oenophile?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/11-things-you-will-only-know-if-youve-worked-in-a-wine-shop/

How much wine does a vine produce?
Grape varieties vary in vigour and soils in fertility, plus grape growers differ in how they cultivate their vines.

You also need to consider how much irrigation the vines receive and whether they are healthy.

So for wines of comparable quality the answer could be two bottles, while in others it could be eight.

Let’s look at extremes. At the lower end, each vine at the Sauternes premier cru supérieur Château d’Yquem yields just one glass of wine.

At the upper end, in the more industrialised, heavily irrigated vineyards around the world, 24 bottles of wine per vine is not unheard of.

That’s 150 times more wine per vine than at Yquem!

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/much-wine-vine-produce-ask-decanter-380985/#JJgH75yto48JsToL.99

How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need? Do the (Easy!) Math

We have an official chart and everything.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-many-bottles-of-wine-dinner-party

Does Wine Region Conjunctive Labeling Really Work?

Conjunctive wine labeling, or the practice of labeling a wine to show both region and sub-regions of origin, is gaining more attention and traction in the U.S. wine industry. This growth in interest is driven by a variety of factors, including an increased desire from consumers to know a product’s place of origin, as well as the growing number of AVAs (American Viticulture Areas), which can create some confusion in the mind of consumers if not linked to a recognized region or state. The big question is: does conjunctive labeling really work?

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=192980

What You Need to Know About Shipping Alcohol

A drinks lawyer demystifies the recent buzz around legal changes affecting alcohol shipping in the U.S.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-alcohol/

Research Could Strip Wine of Sulfites – and Health Worries – for Pennies per Bottle

You’d stick it on the top of the bottle — and as you pour a glass through the device, it removes the sulfites. And it would be inexpensive. When you’re at the cash register you’d have these devices for sale. They’d be a dollar or less.

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/12/05/research-strip-wine-sulfites

Distributor Consolidation: Why There’s Still Hope For The Little Guys

Distributors have begun rapidly consolidating in the last decade. Today there are about 500 major alcohol wholesalers in the US market, down from 7,000 at the turn of the century.

http://blog.merchant23.com/distributor-consolidation-why-theres-still-hope-for-the-little-guys-

How to treat young vs. older wines

Some people believe wine is fragile.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7703369-181/berger-on-wine-how-to

Burgundy (France) Just the Facts

Burgundy is complicated, you can’t possibly understand it. Many different whole books have been written to try to unravel the mystery. Damn the experts! Burgundy isn’t complicated. It’s perfectly logical:

https://foodwineclick.com/2017/12/03/french-wine-201-burgundy-is-not-complicated/

14 DRINKS PODCASTS TO ENJOY OVER CHRISTMAS

If you need an excuse to escape the in-laws or screaming children this Christmas, we’ve got you covered.

DON’T FORGET OUR WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE (WWW) Podcasts!

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/14-drinks-podcasts-to-enjoy-over-christmas/

Europeans spend more on alcohol than education

The European Union has found that households spent 1.6% of their total consumption expenditure on alcohol in 2016 – higher than their spend on education.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/europeans-spend-more-on-alcohol-than-education/

14 Winter Wines You’ll Love

Break out your ugly sweaters, digital Yule logs, and low-hanging Game of Thrones references… winter is coming. Here’s what we’re hot for when the temperature drops.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/14-winter-wines-youll-love/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=229f2f942f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-229f2f942f-62472929&mc_cid=229f2f942f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Petaluma Gap wine region gains official recognition

At long last, wine growers in the Petaluma Gap area will be able to put “Petaluma Gap” on their wine labels, as the Petaluma Gap officially becomes California’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) on Friday, Dec. 8.

http://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/A-year-overdue-Petaluma-Gap-wine-region-gains-12411460.php

TOP 100 ITALIAN WINES OF 2017

This year’s Top 100 Italian Wines of 2017 focuses on pure quality. We tasted so many great bottles of Italian wine in 2017 and rated more than 3,500 in total; so it was difficult to narrow it down to just 100 wines.

https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-italian-wines-2017/

Barbera d’Asti DOCG: The Rare Red Wine of Piedmont

At the foothills of the snow-capped Alps lies Piedmont, a region whose rolling hills are dotted with medieval churches, castles, borgoes, and the wineries that produce some of Italy’s most popular and unique wines.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/12/06/the-rare-red-wine-of-piedmont/

Four new appellations proposed for Washington

in order submitted, Candy Mountain, Royal Slope, The Burn of Columbia Valley, and White Bluffs.

http://www.wawinereport.com/2017/12/four-new-appellations-proposed-for.html

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-11-17

December 11, 2017

http://www.winemag.com/2017/11/25/elevation-spanish-wine/

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to drink smart during holidays without worrying about calories

Your Wine Scanner For Christmas!

Holiday wine trends 2017

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How High Elevation Wines are Taking Spain to New Heights

One of the most important components in an elegant wine is the region’s terroir. Learn how elevation is being used to create a unique Spanish style.

Could This Biological Control Help Save the Wine Industry?

Pierce’s Disease has also limited the production of European grapes in Mexico, Central America, and the Southwestern U.S. California vineyards are at a greater risk due to the introduction of a pest — the glassy-winged sharpshooter

http://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/grapes/biological-control-help-save-wine-industry/

Switzerland: Your Unexpected Next Wine Destination

Switzerland’s best-hidden treasure is arguably its wine, which I’m willing to bet you’ve never tasted—unless, of course, you’ve visited the country, in which case you’ve been let in on a delicious secret.

https://www.vogue.com/article/switzerland-wine-regions-where-to-stay-eat-drink

ALL THE WAYS TO MAKE CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE, EXPLAINED

There are a few different options, and each one can create a remarkably different style of beverage.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sparkling-wine-champagne-methods/

Expand Your White Wine Palate with Unfiltered Chardonnay

One category that you may not have heard of before, though, is unfiltered wine.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/newton-unfiltered-chardonnay/

NEW CLASSIFICATION CRUCIAL FOR CAVA SINCE CATALONIA DECLARED INDEPENDENCE

Launched internationally in London last month was Cava de Paraje Calificado, which, as db reported last week, is the strictest sparkling wine classification in the world, and so tough that only nine cellars have reached the standards required to use the new quality seal.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/new-classification-crucial-for-cava-since-catalonia-declared-independence/

Holiday wine trends 2017

We’re willing to spend more money for holiday wine in 2017, but don’t try fobbing us off with overpriced crap

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/holiday-wine-trends-2017/

3 Approaches for Organizing a Wine List

Wine directors from around the country discuss how they structure their wine lists

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/3-approaches-for-organizing-a-wine-list/

Is Wine Different from Other Consumer Products?

Things that are not different about wine: It’s bought and consumed by the same consumers who buy other products, and the basic laws of economics are the same for wine as for other consumer products
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/192592/Is-Wine-Different-from-Other-Consumer-Products

SIX NEW GRAPE VARIETIES TTB APPROVED FOR DESIGNATING AMERICAN WINE

The TTB recently granted administrative approval for the use of six new grape variety names on American wine labels.

Sauvignon Kretos

Merlot Kanthus

Fleurtai

Sauvignon Rytos

Cabernet Volos

Soreli

Turn water into wine, literally, with SodaStream’s new Sparkling Gold

The machine known for turning water into soda is now taking things a step further, and turning water into wine.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/sodastream-sparkling-gold/

France’s Gaillac wine region filled with great bargains

So what makes the wines from Gaillac so good?

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/11/wine_press_frances_gaillac_win.html

Giving the Champagne Flute Some Well-Deserved Love and Support

The much-maligned Champagne flute needs a hero. One editor stands up for them as the ideal sparkling wine vessel, with help from a scientist and psychologist.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/11/27/champagne-flute/

EGRI BIKAVÉR, THE BULL’S BLOOD OF HUNGARY

“Bull’s Blood,” Egri Bikavér is a blend based on Hungary’s wealth of indigenous grape varieties, seasoned with the odd international grape.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/egri-bikaver-the-bulls-blood-of-hungary/?rs_oid_rd=97259535724438&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-11-28-17#.Wh3KwK2ZOT8

Singapore researchers make healthy wine out of tofu

It’s the world’s first of its kind, bears sweet, fruity notes and is good for your health.

https://www.cnet.com/news/singapore-researchers-make-healthy-wine-out-of-tofu/

LeBron James’ incredible taste in wine, explained by 4 experts

Is there anything James isn’t great at?!

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/11/28/16710156/lebron-james-wine-incredible-taste-experts-agree

Your Wine Scanner For Christmas!

MyŒno team has developed a wine scanner that objectively characterizes the style of the wine you are savouring.

VERY INTERESTING!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/76411480/your-wine-scanner-for-christmas

Another Read:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/myoeno-wine-scanner/

Wine Pairing With Thai Food

What goes into your favorite Pad Thai or curry isn’t a random assembly of ingredients. It’s a complex blend of the sour, sweet, salty, and spicy, as well as the bitter and aromatic.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wine-pairing-thai-food/

CHAMPAGNE TOE-STS: THE STRANGE HISTORY OF DRINKING BUBBLY FROM WOMEN’S SHOES

When exactly were you supposed to do such a thing? And how?! Practically speaking, using a shoe as a drinking vessel seems difficult to execute (heel or toe?).

https://vinepair.com/articles/champagne-womens-shoes/

Color of Wine App Launches

FREE mobile coloring app for lovers of the wine lifestyle – called Color of Wine – now in the Apple Store.

https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/11/29/color-wine-app-launch

Saturday Night Live Is Releasing Four Limited Edition Wines

Winemaker Lot18, in collaboration with SNL, has created a new wine collection in honor of the classic sketch show (currently in its 43rd season), which also pays tribute to some of the show’s more memorable characters from recent years.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/11/saturday-night-live-is-releasing-four-limited-time.html

I intended to slightly chill a red wine in the fridge but forgot it for a week. Is it kaput?

Red wine is just as sturdy as, and in some ways more sturdy than, white. Cold merely slows down reactions responsible for aging, so consider your wine better preserved.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/i-intended-to-slightly-chill-a-red-wine-in-the-fridge-but-forgot-it-for-a-week-is-it-kaput/article37122742/

The Magic of Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Elegant Chardonnay-based Champagnes, blanc de blancs come from chalk-rich soils in the Côte de Blancs. Discover bottles showcasing the best of this style.

https://www.winemag.com/2017/11/28/blanc-de-blancs-champagne/

Why wine never tastes the same once you’ve flown it

WE LOVE bringing home souvenir bottles of wine from our holidays but wine hates flying. An expert explains why it never tastes the same once it’s left the ground.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/why-wine-never-tastes-the-same-once-youve-flown-it/news-story/690865f82ba0b9d9f54822cf9092ba32

What goes into a bottle of wine?

So what exactly goes into making a bottle of wine?

http://cayugawinetrail.com/about-us/news/190/what-goes-into-a-bottle-of-wine

100 Best Wines of Sonoma

This chart is best viewed in landscape mode when on a small mobile device.

http://www.sonomamag.com/best-wines-of-sonoma-county-2017/

8 Awkward Truths About Being a Wine Connoisseur

Being a wine connoisseur in this day and age is better than it’s ever been before: wine is higher quality and there are more choices than ever. Despite this, there are some painfully true facts about being a wine connoisseur that can’t help but make us laugh.

http://winefolly.com/update/being-a-wine-connoisseur/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=35b8851719-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-35b8851719-62472929&mc_cid=35b8851719&mc_eid=d73340fcba

When should I open my NV Champagne?
Saving a bottle of NV Champagne for a special occasion, but not sure how long you can keep it? Read the opinion of Decanter

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/open-nv-champagne-ask-decanter-372720/#T95sYH8Zm9wJgITA.99

JIM BEAM HAS CREATED A VOICE-CONTROLLED SMART DECANTER THAT POURS ON COMMAND

The handy gadget is a send-up of new smart-home devices like Amazon Echo, which act more or less as personal assistants to those who can afford them

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/video-jim-beam-has-created-a-voice-controlled-smart-decanter-that-pours-on-command/

New Burgundy ‘appellation’

A new level of Burgundy wines is coming, sitting roughly between the regional and village levels of the region’s hierarchy.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/new-burgundy-cote-dor-appellation-380473/#zGASW9SLWswqXvXs.99

How to drink smart during holidays without worrying about calories

For everyone else, at holiday get-together time, vigilant calorie-counting is the death of fun. A general awareness, though — that’s just smart partying.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-weight-smart-wine-drinking-1201-story.html

Jameson unveils IPA-finished Irish whiskey

Following a “successful” trial run in Ireland, Irish Distillers has launched Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, an Irish whiskey finished in IPA beer barrels.

IN STOCK!

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/12/jameson-unveils-ipa-finished-irish-whiskey/

RAMON BILBAO TURNS A WINE BARREL INTO A VIOLIN

Head winemaker Rodolfo Bastida partnered with Spanish classical musician Ara Malikian and third-generation violin maker Fernando Solar on the project.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/12/ramon-bilbao-turns-a-wine-barrel-into-a-violin/

Would You Pay $5,000 For Wine And Beer Glasses Made Of Cheese?

It’s a product that could steal the heart of any cheesehead: wine and beer glasses made out of cheese.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/finlandia-wine-beer-cheese-glasses_us_5a21d7cde4b03c44072da4d2

The Canadian Sparkling Wine Region You Need to Know About

Nova Scotia’s wines, which some say rival Champagne, didn’t always hold such an esteemed reputation in the wine community

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/canadian-sparkling-wine-region

Shelf Chilling Wine Glasses

Cool gadget!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLZGTAE/ref=as_at/?creativeASIN=B00FLZGTAE&linkCode=w61&imprToken=9LqJL858AQNFsmpCBk7UTw&slotNum=0&tag=mashable0c-20

Survey show people spending more on wine

How much do you spend on a bottle of wine, and how do you compare with your fellow wine buyers? Here are statistics from a recent survey of 340,000 U.S. wine individual buyers:

http://www.reporternews.com/story/life/2017/11/28/gus-clemens-survey-show-people-spending-more-wine/900811001/

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French Wine Scholar Programs

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

Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.

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

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Franklin Library Book Club

Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors. Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-04-17

December 4, 2017

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2153660-why-a-female-fly-will-ruin-your-drink-but-a-male-is-fine/#link_time=1510847181

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Low-alcohol wine is not wine, it’s grape juice. Where’s the joy in that?

That unsold bottle of Merlot is probably winding up in your gas tank

Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?

AND MORE!

Why a female fly will ruin your drink, but a male is fine

A single fly falling into your glass of wine may be enough to ruin it.

What is Certified Craft Wine?

A Certified Craft Wine is a small production wine made in runs of less than 5,000 cases made by an identifiable winemaker.

https://craftwine.org/what-is-certified-craft-wine/

WORLD’S FIRST EDIBLE COCKTAIL MENU LAUNCHED

The ever-innovative Tippling Club restaurant in Singapore has launched what it claims to be the world’s first edible cocktail menu based around dreams and desires.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/worlds-first-edible-cocktail-menu-launched/

Colle Asolani – Prosecco and More

The problem was that Prosecco could be produced outside of its spiritual home, the province of Treviso; indeed it was (and still is) made in the region of Friuli, and believe it or not, can even be produced today in Brazil!

https://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/colle-asolani-prosecco-and-more/

Drink Up, And Stop Worrying About These Wine Myths

I’m amazed how much people worry about something as simple and pleasurable as wine. It’s not that I don’t understand: Wine can seem confusing in its complexity. And it attracts snobs, who make themselves feel bigger by belittling anyone who knows less.

http://www.signature-reads.com/2017/11/new-wine-rules-jon-bonne/

12 Fascinating Facts About Red Wine

Here are 12 facts that will completely change the way you think about red wine.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/facts-about-red-wine/

A Guide to Italy’s Wine Regions

We get it. With more than 350 official wine varieties and 20 different wine-producing regions, the world of Italian wine can be confusing and overwhelming.

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/a-guide-to-italys-wine-regions

HARRY POTTER’S THEME SONG SOUNDS EVEN MORE MAGICAL PERFORMED WITH WINE GLASSES

The iconic song everyone thinks of as the Harry Potter theme is actually titled “Hedwig’s Theme.” While not every movie fan might know that bit of trivia, all Potter enthusiasts can recognize the tune from the first few notes alone.

https://nerdist.com/harry-potters-theme-song-wine-glasses/

9 surprising health benefits of mulled wine

The traditional Christmas tipple mulled wine contains a host of hidden health boosters.

http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/health/healthy-eating/9-surprising-health-benefits-of-mulled-wine-11364229012051

The Most Important Step When Cleaning Wine Glasses

There’s just one extra step I’ve learned to take that makes a big difference in whether my clean wine glasses look just kinda clean or extra clean.

http://www.thekitchn.com/the-most-important-step-when-cleaning-wine-glasses-251206

An easy guide to pairing beer with barbecue

The golden rule of matching a beer with a dish is to consider the relative intensity of flavor between pint and plate.

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-beer-barbecue-20171120-story.html?barc=0

French wine country unveils its answer to kobe beef

Beaune’s new offering: beef reared on the byproducts of the wine-making process.

The cows are fed in their last months with the mulchy residue left after the world-famous local vintages are fermented and distilled, as well as on crushed blackcurrants.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/food/633627/french-wine-country-unveils-its-answer-to-kobe-beef/story/

What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

Explore what lies beyond oak in answer to the question of what else is wine aged in besides oak barrels!

https://www.reversewinesnob.com/what-else-is-wine-aged-in-ask-the-expert

Myths and Facts About Kosher Wine

What is Kosher wine and does it taste different from regular wine?

http://winefolly.com/review/myths-facts-kosher-wine/

Apple’s War on Harmless Vice…Is Wine Next?

At what point does Apple ban all alcohol/wine-related apps?

https://fermentationwineblog.com/2017/11/apples-war-harmless-vice-wine-next/

I Tried a Bottle of the New Synthetic Wine

It doesn’t taste half bad.

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2017/11/ava_winery_s_new_synthetic_wine_doesn_t_taste_half_bad.html

‘Santé!’ Wine May Improve Foreign Language Skills

A recent study finds that a small amount of alcohol could give new meaning to the phrase “Dutch courage”

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Alcohol-May-Improve-Foreign-Language-Skills

How to Make Candy Out of Wine

While you can certainly buy booze-filled candy come holiday time, there’s something special about making your own treats.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/11/booze-in-the-kitchen-how-to-make-candy-out-of-wine.html

Study Finds People Born Without Tongues Able to Differentiate Wine Tastes

A new study from Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) has found a person’s ability to recognize different tastes and flavors is not completely dependent on the tongue alone.

https://lbpost.com/life/health/2000011774-study-finds-people-born-without-tongues-able-to-differentiate-wine-tastes

CATENA UNVEILS NEW LABEL DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY OF MALBEC

Argentina’s Bodega Catena Zapata has unveiled a new label design for its Malbec Argentino 2015 inspired by the history of its flagship variety and told through four symbolic women.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/catena-unveils-new-label-design-inspired-by-the-history-of-malbec/

Prosecco DOC gears up for approval of new ‘Brutnature’ description

The Prosecco DOC Consortium has revealed it is hoping to get approval for the use of a new Prosecco description – Brutnature, on labels in 2018.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/22668/Prosecco_DOC_gears_up_for_approval_of_new__91Brutnature_92_description.html

IF A WINE TASTES LIKE APPLES, DOES IT HAVE APPLES IN IT?

When someone says that a wine tastes like apples or grass, does this mean that it actually has apples or grass in it?

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-wine-tastes-like-apples/

5 Mistakes People Make When Drinking Champagne

To start, you’re probably serving your bubbles too cold

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/common-champagne-drinking-mistakes

FRENCH WINE APPELLATIONS

Info on the wine regions in France

https://www.thebacklabel.com/french-wine-appellations/?rs_oid_rd=87827787542422&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-11-21-17#.WhlxO62ZOT8

The Pros and Cons of Shelf Talkers

Retailers discuss shelf talkers as a marketing tool—and share their most effective strategies for creating them

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-shelf-talkers/

Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?

Wine industry experts weigh in on whether wine labels should be more transparent, revealing when common additives are used

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/should-wine-labels-list-ingredients/

That unsold bottle of Merlot is probably winding up in your gas tank

This is the home of a company that might not manage the trick of turning water into wine, but turns wine into fuel-grade ethanol on a large scale.

https://qz.com/1135119/where-unsellable-wine-goes-to-die-and-become-fuel-for-your-cars-gas-tank/

LAUNCH OF STRICTEST SPARKLING WINE CLASSIFICATION IN THE WORLD

Called Cava de Paraje Calificado, the classification is open to all Cava producers, but only nine cellars have reached the required standards to achieve the new quality seal, which has no equal in the world of fizz.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/london-sees-launch-of-strictest-sparkling-wine-classification-in-the-world/

DOES GIN REALLY MAKE YOU CRY? NEW STUDY SHOWS HOW DIFFERENT ALCOHOLS AFFECT OUR MOODS

Researchers quizzed more than 30,00 people aged 18-34 from 21 countries around the world, asking them to describe how they felt after imbibing beer, spirits, red and white wine over the course of a year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/does-gin-really-make-you-cry-new-study-shows-how-different-alcohols-affect-our-moods/

Welcome to the world’s best
SPARKLING WINE REGIONS

Expedia ranked the best wine countries you must visit and explore

Travel the world with Expedia and get an education as to the very best wines on offer wherever you visit!

https://www.expedia.co.uk/vc/c/best-sparkling-wine-countries/

Low-alcohol wine is not wine, it’s grape juice. Where’s the joy in that?

There’s nothing more dispiriting than the three words “low-alcohol wine”, with the possible exception of “low-fat cheese”. They usually denote a sickly-sweet concoction with little resemblance to anything you would normally drink.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/nov/22/low-alcohol-wine-supermarkets-sales-drunk

Should You Be Drinking Wine That’s Been Aged Underwater?

What is underwater-aged wine and is it even safe to drink?

https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/should-you-be-drinking-wine-thats-been-aged-underwater.html

Goblet of fire: how spat-out wine is being turned into spirits

Spit buckets containing 500 litres of discarded wine give Tasmanian distiller an idea on sustainability

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/nov/24/goblet-of-fire-how-spat-out-wine-is-being-turned-into-spirits

Meet Black Chardonnay

A nearly forgotten technique for exceptional wines has some producers going back to black

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/meet-black-chardonnay/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58722821&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8rT-F0f1KIRmIlS5lEzmw9WkNOASizeEyL5CZIQsaA8ZZpI8YSUnW0X1uUAnmIF-F8WoRKU_7RRhSWijs5dC4Hvp8b6PczqXihG5I9UX1Y_D_sumo&_hsmi=58747006

Italian spirits market: More than the aperitivo

The Italian spirits renaissance has been boosted by an unstoppable orange wave. But there’s much more to Italy’s diverse and rapidly advancing drinks scene than the aperitivo.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/11/italian-spirits-market-more-than-the-aperitivo/

Dutch wine joins the big cheeses on EU’s list of specialties

The Netherlands may be more famous for edam and gouda, but its winemakers are tasting success credited to climate change

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/24/dutch-join-the-big-cheeses-on-eu-list-of-protected-delicacies-but-with-wine

Wine Flour Is A Thing! Here’s What You Need to Know

That’s right, the grapes from your favorite vinos are being milled into a flour. The brain child of Hillary Niver-Johnson, it’s called Finger Lakes Wine Flour.

https://www.brit.co/what-is-wine-flour/

Beer and brewing by numbers

Take a look at some more fun beer facts and figures

https://blog.oup.com/2017/11/beer-brewing-numbers-facts-infographic/

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

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Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

2018 Classes Soon!

Norfolk Recreation

Decoding European Wine Labels

December 7th

Millis Recreation

Decoding European Wine Labels

December 7th

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

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Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-27-17

November 27, 2017

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/you-can-now-track-you-alcohol-consumption-with-amazon-alexa/

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

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11-27-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

5 WAYS TO MAKE BAD WINE BETTER

Why Human Feet Make the Best Port

New Study Shows Drinking Wine Could Help You Lose Weight

AND MORE!

YOU CAN NOW TRACK YOUR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION WITH AMAZON ALEXA

My Alcohol Tracker will let you use voice commands to quickly update your alcohol consumption, for example: “Alexa, ask my alcohol tracker to add one pint of beer.”

ProntoBev Wine Chiller Accepts $100,000 Offer from Mark Cuban
The system chills a bottle of wine using unique temperatures in less than 30 seconds.

https://www.business2community.com/entertainment/shark-tank-prontobev-wine-chiller-accepts-100000-offer-mark-cuban-01958080#fV1pkcMTK61OAkRT.97

UNDERSTANDING THE RITUAL OF DECANTING

The primary reason to decant any wine is aeration.

https://vinepair.com/articles/understanding-decanting/

Budweiser’s Ex-Marketing Chief Sees Weed as New Craft Beer

“This bud’s for you” has taken on a whole new meaning

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-13/budweiser-s-ex-marketing-chief-sees-weed-as-the-new-craft-beer

90% OF SPARKLING VOUVRAY REMAINS IN FRANCE

The low production volumes, however, has not stopped the region’s still wines from gaining traction overseas.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/90-of-sparkling-vouvray-remains-in-france/

How much of the wine you drink is truly vegan?

Wine is just grapes, right? Isn’t it automatically vegan?

http://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Know-your-vintners-only-some-Napa-Valley-12340097.php

Beer Pong Golf is the viral drinking game going viral

The seventeen-year-old founder tells us how he thought of the idea considering he’s not even old enough to drink.

https://cheddar.com/videos/how-beer-pong-golfing-went-from-an-idea-to-a-kickstarter

New Study Shows Drinking Wine Could Help You Lose Weight

Another day, another survey suggesting that wine is either going to prolong your life or fast-track your death.

This time, it’s good news: Drinking wine can actually contribute to weight loss, according to a study by Washington State University, cited by Delish.

http://www.bravotv.com/blogs/new-study-shows-drinking-wine-could-help-you-lose-weight

Beam Suntory releases Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut

Beam Suntory has launched Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut, a limited-edition Kentucky straight Bourbon aged for five to six years.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/11/beam-suntory-releases-jim-beam-distillers-cut/

EVIDENCE OF OLDEST WINE IN HUMAN HISTORY DISCOVERED

The oldest evidence ever found of wine made using grapes has been discovered in Georgia. Some 8,000 years old it confirms that mankind’s relationship with wine is as much as 500-1,000 years older than previously thought.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/oldest-ever-evidence-of-wine-discovered-in-georgia/

COULD VIRTUAL COCKTAILS BE THE NEXT BIG THING?

The vocktail comes with an app that allows users to customise their drinking experience by choosing the colour of their cocktail and its virtual aromas and flavours via Bluetooth technology.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/could-virtual-cocktails-be-the-next-big-thing/

AUSSIE WINEMAKER RELEASES ‘F*** HIM’ TRUMP WINE

An Australian winery has produced a 2016 Chardonnay called F*** Him to voice its opposition to US President Trump and promote acceptance of different races, genders, sexualities and religions.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/aussie-winemaker-releases-anti-trump-wine/

Band Train Wine

The Wine Group has launched Drops of Jupiter, a new brand from winemaker James Foster and Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train. Drops of Jupiter ($20) includes a Cabernet Sauvignon from Southeast Australia, a Pinot Noir from California’s San Benito AVA and a Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are currently in select markets at retail and nationally through Amazon until the end of 2017. While the winemaker and singer previously collaborated on the California-sourced Save Me San Francisco label, the Wine Group is positioning Drops of Jupiter as a separate brand. In 2016, Save Me San Francisco slipped 20% to 140,000 cases in the U.S.

US group launches six cannabis-based drinks

Seattle-based company Tarukino has added six cannabis-infused beverages to its range of products, which already includes a cannabis-infused sexual lubricant.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/11/us-group-launches-six-cannabis-based-drinks/

Pabst Moves Into Spirits with Launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon

The 86 proof (43 percent ABV), small-batch bourbon is the first product to be launched in a new line of spirits under the Not Your Father’s label, which includes the popular Not Your Father’s Root Beer flavored malt beverage as well as hard vanilla cream and ginger ale offerings, among others.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/pabst-moves-spirits-launch-not-fathers-bourbon?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0a14a6d33a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+15%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0a14a6d33a-36686829

Top 100 Wine Brands

Castel Frères took top spot for the second year in a row despite strong volume performances from other brands in the top five.

https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/international/two-us-wines-in-the-iwsr-top-100-wine-list-rankings/131754

Why Human Feet Make the Best Port

The human foot is strong enough to crush the fruit but it’s soft enough to ensure the grape’s seeds don’t burst open.

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/xwaky7/why-human-feet-make-the-best-port

A GUIDE TO MENDOZA, ARGENTINA’S PREMIER WINE REGION

Mendoza is this South American country’s single most important wine region, the one that helped establish Argentina as a tour de force in the wine world and catapulted it to fame in the latter part of the 20th century. And there is one grape responsible for the nation’s phenomenal success: Malbec.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/a-guide-to-mendoza-argentinas-premier-wine-region/?rs_oid_rd=86285894283158&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-11-16-17#.WhGnUq2ZOT8

5 WAYS TO MAKE BAD WINE BETTER

There’s so much good wine in the world that bad wine seems such an exceptional tragedy.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/5-ways-to-make-bad-wine-better/?rs_oid_rd=86285894283158&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-11-16-17#.WhGo3K2ZOT8

Top 20 Most Expensive Champagne Wines

Let’s remind everyone here that Champagne can only be made in France, in a relatively small and cold wine region South-East of Paris the wine was named after.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/11/17/top-20-most-expensive-champagne-wines/

Senate Republicans tax plan includes a ‘monumental’ change that craft beer has been fighting for years

Reduces craft brewers’ excise tax from $7 per barrel to just $3.50 per barrel on their first 60,000 barrels.

http://www.businessinsider.com/gop-tax-plan-big-change-craft-beer-2017-11?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=36f5841754-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+16%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-36f5841754-36686829

67 of the Best Stouts (Under 8% ABV), Blind-Tasted and Ranked

There was a time when “stout” was an indispensable beer style for practically any brewery.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/11/67-of-the-best-stouts-under-8-abv-blind-tasted-and.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=36f5841754-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+16%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-36f5841754-36686829

A $1,000 bottle of wine grows in Brooklyn on a first-of-its-kind rooftop vine

The grapes are being grown on a rooftop in Brooklyn, New York, the first attempt ever in the world to create a commercially viable rooftop vineyard.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/16/in-brooklyn-new-york-the-worlds-first-rooftop-wine-country.html

Tropic thunder

The last time wine from the Canary Islands was recognized for its quality was in Shakespeare’s day.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/why-wine-from-the-canary-islands-is-guaranteed-to-impress-your-holidaycrowd/article36883834/

Life is a cabernet

The Bledsoe Family expands beyond high-end Doubleback

IN STOCK

http://www.bendbulletin.com/entertainment/5748665-151/life-is-a-cabernet

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

Stop in and try and be rewarded with a special gift for using.

We Are On Pointy

More Technology

Franklin Liquors More On Tap App

Sale Items

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Product Information

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And More!

Upcoming Events

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 590 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

2018 Classes Soon!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

2018 Classes Soon!

Norfolk Recreation

Decoding European Wine Labels

December 7th

Millis Recreation

Decoding European Wine Labels

December 7th

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

Food And Wine Events

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

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Liquor Industry News/Links 11-20-17

November 20, 2017

Our Thanksgiving Food And Wine Guide 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

11-20-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Make Your Life Easier; Buy a Case of Wine for Thanksgiving

The Four Rules of Thanksgiving Wines

To Pair With That Thanksgiving Bird, Consider Beer

AND MORE!

Please Shop Small November 25th

Corona Adding New Refresca Premium Spiked Refresher

This is Corona Refresca and it is a “premium spiked refresher.” This spiked water will hit 4.5%-AbV and it will be packaged in 12oz cans for U.S. distribution.

http://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/2017/11/corona-adding-new-refresca-premium.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ffdb6c8ef5-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+7%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ffdb6c8ef5-36686829

Warming Drinks

From apple-brandy hot toddies to mulled red wine, here are superb warming drinks.

http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/warming-drinks?xid=NL_WINELIST110717&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wine-list&utm_content=2017110712PM#1

12 Ways to Tell a Good Beer List from a Bad One, According to Experts

America’s beer scene is larger than ever before, but for a good beer list, often times less is more.

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/good-beer-list?xid=NL_WINELIST110717&utm_source=foodandwine.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wine-list&utm_content=2017110712PM

What’s in a World Series Wine? Astros Championship Brut Is Up to Bat

Their official Astros 2017 World Series Championship Brut also debuted.

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Baseball-World-Series-Wine-Houston-Astros-Championship-Brut-Unfiltered

Women can now get the festive feeling with a MULLED WINE bikini wax

The Yuletide beauty treatment has been created by Ministry of Waxing, which has five salons across London.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4825142/women-can-now-get-the-festive-feeling-with-a-mulled-wine-bikini-wax-but-were-not-sure-how-we-feel-about-it/

The Four Rules of Thanksgiving Wines

Human behavior is often unpredictable. But immutable rules seem to govern certain situations, like Thanksgiving entertaining.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/02/dining/drinks/review-thanksgiving-wines.html

Cat Wine Box Purse

This cooler is designed like a snazzy shoulder bag, but actually is made to hold up to 3 liters of your favorite wine inside.

https://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/whatonearth/AccessoriesJewelry_AC/Item_s-Cat-Wine-Box-Purse_CS9322.html

Decoding Amarone: Inside Italy’s Most Idiosyncratic Red Wine

A gentle giant of sorts, Amarone counts among the most peculiar and polarizing of the world’s collectible wines—sometimes monolithic, sometimes elegant, and often deceptively both.

https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/features/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/decoding-amarone

How One Beer Is Angling Itself Toward Drinkers With Active Lifestyles

After a long day’s work, the first thing you might want to do is sit back, relax, and crack open a cold beer. Athletes aren’t very different from the rest of us.

https://www.si.com/eats/2017/11/03/dogfish-beer-sports-drink-replacement

Reading wine labels quiz – Test your knowledge

From the keys of St Peter to the variations of Tokaji; how is your wine label literacy?

http://www.decanter.com/learn/winequiz/reading-wine-labels-quiz-test-knowledge-379357/#vo6AD2rFGz09byUp.99

Wine & Nuts 101

The Best Pairing Advice For a Tasting Nutty Treat

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/03/30/wine-nuts-101-the-best-pairing-advice-for-a-tasting-nutty-treat/

5 Hangover Cures You Haven’t Already Tried

5 lesser known, science-backed hangover cures to help you get back on your feet! We can all drink to that.

http://blog.merchant23.com/5-hangover-cures-you-havent-already-tried

Tasting notes decoded

Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/understand-tasting-notes-decoded-344920/#grAEXuE7yE1KoTLc.99

How to Successfully Pack Beer and Wine in Your Suitcase

When you’re traveling overseas you don’t really have any other option except to put your booze in your checked luggage.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-successfully-pack-beer-and-wine-in-your-suitcase-1820165411

Seasonal Gannsett Is Out

Rhode Island’s Narragansett Brewing Co. has released Autocrat Coffee Milk Stout, the company’s winter seasonal. The 5.3%-abv beer is made with Autocrat coffee and milk sugar. This year, the stout is packaged in a can that pays tribute to the labeling of Autocrat Coffee, Narragansett’s partner in the project. Narragansett Autocrat Coffee Milk Stout is now available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for a suggested price of $9.99 or $10.99. Narragansett’s beers are available in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Oregon and Tennessee.

To Pair With That Thanksgiving Bird, Consider Beer

In all the meticulous course planning for Thanksgiving, wine tends to get top billing on the beverage list. But beer — with its versatility, approachability, carbonation and broad range of flavors — may be just as happy a pairing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/dining/drinks/thanksgiving-beer-food.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=4b150b8a8f-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+6%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-4b150b8a8f-36686829

AMC RELEASES THE WALKING DEAD WINE COLLECTION

US TV network AMC has launched a trio of wines based on its hit zombie-based drama The Walking Dead, after teaming up with online retailer Lot18.com.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/amc-releases-the-walking-dead-wine/

A closer look at 27 wineries damaged by Wine Country fires

Across Napa and Sonoma, vintners finally were able to return this past weekend to fire-scarred Wine Country to see firsthand the fate of their wineries and vineyards.

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/a-closer-look-at-the-22-wineries-damaged-by-wine-country-fires/

Is it Better for Wines to Focus on Strength or Complexity?

Many Central California regions known for big wines are making a shift toward finesse. When complexity rises above strength, does it make for a better wine?

http://www.winemag.com/2017/11/03/is-it-better-for-wines-to-focus-on-strength-or-complexity/

Does (diet-branded) Cense wine make sense?

A 12% dry wine with .5% residual sugar clocks in at just about 100 calories per 5 oz. Make that 13.5% – the starting point for sauv blancs from Kim Crawford up to Cloudy Bay and Greywacke – and the same 5 oz glass comes up to 110 calories. By drinking Cense, you save about 35 calories per glass, the equivalent of about 5 almonds or one and a half medium-sized carrots.

http://wineoscope.com/2017/11/05/does-cense-wine-make-sense/

YOUR WINE MIGHT HAVE MORE ALCOHOL THAN THE BOTTLE SAYS IT DOES

Wine law explicitly allows wineries to understate the amount of alcohol in their wines. U.S. wineries are allowed a discrepancy of 1.5% ABV for any wine labeled 14% ABV or below.

https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-alcohol-levels/

Are Wine Choices in the Blood?

Theories suggest that our wine preferences come from our DNA or our personality.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/11/are-wine-choices-in-the-blood

RESEARCH FINDS THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF WINE DRINKER

People can usually be grouped into one of four ‘vinotypes’: sweet, hypersensitive, sensitive and tolerant.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/research-finds-there-are-four-types-of-wine-drinker/

Researchers identify the yeast genes behind rose and honeyed flavors in beer and wine

Microbiologists in Belgium have used genetic mapping to identify, for the first time, specific yeast genes that produce higher levels of this aroma in alcoholic beverages.
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-yeast-genes-rose-honeyed-flavors.html

Atlas Wine Co. wants to revolutionize grocery store wine

A different sort of wine under his Oro Bello and Omen brands: inexpensive, available at grocery stores, and with a flavor profile that will appeal to middle America.

An interesting look at costs!

http://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Atlas-Wine-Co-wants-to-revolutionize-grocery-12330325.php

The Best Wine Glasses Will Make Your Wine Taste More Expensive

If you’re going to drink wine at your house—good wine, the stuff that’s at least two steps up from the ten dollar shelf at your local supermarket (Liquor Store)—then it’s time to get some real wine glasses.

https://www.gq.com/story/the-best-wine-glasses

New Ste Michelle

Washington-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched Merf, a new line of wines crafted and inspired by veteran winemaker David “Merf” Merfeld. The range includes two wines—Cabernet Sauvignon ($13 a 750-ml.) and Chardonnay ($11)—sourced from Washington’s Columbia Valley. The wines will be available in select markets across 19 states with nationwide distribution slated for summer 2018.

Thanksgiving Wine Guide

So why do you need a Thanksgiving wine guide? Is Thanksgiving wine pairing so difficult?

https://californiawineryadvisor.com/thanksgiving-wine-guide-2017/

Stuff Your Stocking With Booze This Christmas — Literally

Yes, it is a festive stocking getting you into the Christmas spirit, by holding your spirits.

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/11/179704/christmas-gift-stocking-flask

Make Your Life Easier, Buy a Case of Wine for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not the time to stress over pairings, so streamline with just one type.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/case-of-wine-thanksgiving

Martha uncorked: Wine site is the newest of her lifestyle ventures

Stewart’s newest venture, the Martha Stewart Wine Co.

We Had A Line By Martha In 2008 hoping this does better for her

http://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/food/2017/11/07/martha-uncorked-wine-site-newest-her-lifestyle-ventures/835182001/

5 Merlot Wine Facts

Love Cabernet Sauvignon, but crave something more smooth, lush, and less aggressive? Go with Merlot. With upfront fruit flavors, moderate tannin, and balanced acidity, Merlot is an ideal food pairing wine and a safe bet for any occasion

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-merlot-wine-facts/

California tourism group to spend $2 million urging visitors to return to Wine Country

To help spread the word that travelers should not cancel their plans to visit Sonoma County and greater wine country in the aftermath of last month’s devastating wildfires.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/7607130-181/california-tourism-group-to-spend

What beer reveals about monopoly power

Beer probably isn’t the first thing people associate with big economic debates. But if you want to understand the corrosive influence of monopoly power on American society, it provides a handy lesson.

http://theweek.com/articles/736059/what-beer-reveals-about-monopoly-power

The Vast Majority of Beer Is Still Bought in Brick and Mortar Stores, Not Online

Only 0.2 percent of beer was purchased online last year according to numbers presented by Heineken CEO

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/buy-beer-online

Italy Has A FREE Public Wine Fountain

Its actual purpose will surprise you.

http://www.delish.com/food-news/news/a56561/italy-free-public-wine-fountain/

CALIFORNIA 2017: WILDFIRES, HIGH QUALITY AND AN END TO DROUGHT

The 2017 harvest across California is being hailed as excellent in a year that witnessed an end to a five-year drought as well as savage wildfires in the north of the state.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/california-2017-wildfires-high-quality-and-an-end-to-drought/

Retailers vent their biggest pet peeves…

Wine shop owners are generally a cheerful lot. Working around the best wines in the world and sampling them on occasion can be a wonderful tonic for the nerves. Like everyone else, though, wine shop owners can, on occasion, get irritated, and irritations that tend to be repeated fall into the category of “pet peeves.”

https://www.beveragemedia.com/2017/10/26/retail-focus-had-it-up-to-here/

TOP 10 TRENDS SHAPING CRAFT BEER

If there’s one constant in craft beer, it’s how quickly the landscape continues to change. From mergers and acquisitions to strategy and packaging, here’s a look at some trends that will continue to impact the industry into 2018 and beyond.

http://www.spiritedbiz.com/inside-beer-top-10-trends-shaping-craft-beer/

TWO NEW AOC FOR BURGUNDY

The Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) has formally approved two new AOCs in Burgundy: Vézelay as a Village and Bourgogne Côte d’Or as a new regional appellation.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/two-new-aoc-for-burgundy/

Why moms should put down the wine and pick up the weed

For some moms, the answer lies not in the wine glass but in the bong.

http://theweek.com/articles/728756/why-moms-should-down-wine-pick-weed

What Are Wine Condoms?

This Handy New Hack Is The Aggressively Millennial Way To Save Your Leftover Wine

https://www.bustle.com/p/what-are-wine-condoms-this-handy-new-hack-is-the-aggressively-millennial-way-to-save-your-leftover-wine-3261104

Balance and structure — keys to a fine wine

Truly great wines are not necessarily a product of a critic’s score or a lofty price tag. Rather, they are separated from the pack by exhibiting pristine balance and a well-defined structure that ensure not only early enjoyment but also an ability to stand the test of time as they age gracefully in the bottle.

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/allen-balik/balance-and-structure—-keys-to-a-fine/article_818f6110-54b0-5699-bb0b-a013ae120072.html

How to Make Spiced Wine in a Slow Cooker

Hustle and bustle your way into the most wonderful time of the year with this hands-off, set it and forget it spiced wine recipe.

https://blog.hellofresh.com/spiced-wine-slow-cooker/

You May Never Drink Another Glass of Wine Again After Hearing How It’s Made

Look, we’re not sommeliers or anything, but we’ve assumed that wine was just . . . grapes . . . right? Wrong.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/healthtrending/you-may-never-drink-another-glass-of-wine-again-after-hearing-how-its-made/ar-AAukwhC

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Sparkling wines are used in celebrating many life’s best moments. At this education/tasting event we will explore all things bubbly. What are the methods in making these wines? What is true Champagne? What makes Prosecco different from Cava? To answer these questions we will explore sparkling from all parts of the world.

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November 13, 2017

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

If moderate consumption is considered 7 to 14 drinks per week, does it matter if I drink them all on the same day?

A New Test To Make Sure Your Beer Is Gluten Free

The Number is Up for Wine Scores

AND MORE!

THAT’S A WRAP!

From fixing corked wine to poaching eggs… the surprising uses for cling film you never knew about

Fixing A Corked Wine

3 Useful Tips on Reading Wine Labels

Once you know these tricks, you won’t be frustrated by a restaurant wine list ever again.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/reading-wine-labels/

How Mobile Wine-Tasting Rooms Could Revolutionize Armenian Wine Country

“Wine Cubes” will be popping up on Armenian vineyards—and building up the country’s enotourism industry

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-mobile-wine-tasting-rooms-could-revolutionize-armenian-wine-country-180966988/

Bottles no longer aging

Aging of wine never has been a widely practiced activity in the United States, and since most people haven’t acquired a palate that appreciates older wines, the vast majority of all wine sold in this country is consumed within days if not hours of purchase.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7548593-181/berger-on-wine-bottles-no

You can now get a wine glass that SPINS so you’ll never spill a drop of booze again

The stem-free, rotating vessels are perfect for dinner parties where you know your guests are likely to get a bit clumsy after a few too many glasses of plonk

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4783060/spinning-wine-glass/

How to turn WINE into WATER

Ingenious test shows just how powerful new water filter jugs are

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5025917/Ingenious-test-shows-powerful-water-filter-jugs-are.html

CONSTELLATION BUYS 10% STAKE IN CANADIAN CANNABIS COMPANY

Drinks giant Constellation Brands has bought a 9.9% stake in Canadian marijuana company Canopy Growth Corp for £141 million and plans to make cannabis-infused drinks.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/constellation-buys-10-stake-in-canadian-cannabis-company/

ESTONIA WINS GEOGRAPHIC INDICATOR FOR HOME-GROWN VODKA

Estonian Vodka is the first national product to be awarded protected geographical indication.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/estonia-wins-geographic-indicator-for-home-grown-vodka/

Crémant production fizzes in Bordeaux

Eight French appellations currently producing Crémant, Crémant de Bordeaux is one of the smallest.

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/22559/Cr_E9mant_production_fizzes_in_Bordeaux.html

The Number is Up for Wine Scores

How does one arrive at a number? While I can understand that many people might see it as the pinning of the rosette on the bottle, for me it is more a case of pinning the tail on the donkey.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/10/the-number-is-up-for-wine-scores

EXPLORING PINOT NOIR’S GLOBAL FLAVOR PROFILE

Despite the fact that Pinot Noir is made in nearly every major wine-producing country, it is actually a very difficult grape to grow successfully.

https://vinepair.com/articles/pinot-noir-global-flavor-profile/

Weight Watchers Is Launching Low-Calorie White Wine

Raise a glass to fewer points per pour!

http://www.delish.com/food-news/news/a56386/weight-watchers-is-launching-diet-friendly-white-wine/

Is Turkey’s Wine Industry in Jeopardy?

The future of Turkey’s 11,000-year-old wine-making tradition is in question as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to enforce restrictions on production, sale, and advertising of wine in line with his party’s vision of steering Turkey – with its historically western tastes – in the direction of conservative Islam.

https://www.voanews.com/a/4092106.html

Before you spend too much on that bottle of wine …

If you go into a wine shop at any time of the year and do not feel a little chill, that should be a cautionary moment. Find another store that has good air-conditioning. The 80 degree temperature your reader described is simply unacceptable.”

http://www.redwoodtimes.com/article/NK/20171030/LOCAL1/171039998

There Might Be Extracts of Fish Bladder and Eggs in Your Wine

What’s in your wine? When you pick up a bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon, you’ll likely assume the obvious: That’s it’s made entirely from fermented Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Well, not only does U.S. law allow wineries to use up to 25 percent of grape varieties other than what’s on the label without having to declare it, the law also allows for 62 additives that can be used in wine without these ingredients being disclosed anywhere on the bottle.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/vegan-wine-fish-bladders-egg-whites

Lodi Wine Guide (with Maps)

Lodi wine country sits smack dab in the middle of California’s vast, flat central valley.

http://winefolly.com/review/guide-lodi-wine-ca/

NAKED WINES: NUDE GRAPE PICKERS BRAVE HARVEST IN THE BUFF

A local by-law allows the naturists to harvest for a set amount of time, and in a clearly-defined area of the vineyard, with the remote location meaning they were unlikely to be seen by a member of the public.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/french-naturists-brave-grape-harvest-in-the-buff/

Is the wine in your glass friendly to the environment? There soon will be new ways to know.

More and more of us are looking beyond the wine in our glass and demanding to know how the wine is made.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/is-the-wine-in-your-glass-friendly-to-the-environment-there-soon-will-be-new-ways-to-know/2017/10/30/e2c2b11c-ba61-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.cb22ce4c9dc3

How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too

An obscure Saxon monk launched a protest movement against the Catholic Church that would transform Europe.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/10/31/561117731/the-other-reformation-how-martin-luther-changed-our-beer-too

A New Test To Make Sure Your Beer Is Gluten Free

One thing that’s good is beer. One thing that’s bad is celiac disease. Unfortunately for people with the latter and others sensitive to gluten, they generally can’t enjoy the former.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/samlemonick/2017/11/01/a-new-test-to-make-sure-your-beer-is-gluten-free/#4b99acb41981

Millennials love wine so much the industry is changing how it’s made

Wine makers say millennials have created a whole new era for the wine industry

http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/millennials-love-wine-so-much-the-industry-is-changing-how-its-made/847963919

Salvador Dalí’s Guide to Wine Is a Must Read for Art Lovers and Wine Enthusiasts Alike

The book central to Dalí as an artist, but also provide interesting insight into how he visualized wine.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/salvador-dali-surrealist-history-wine

Holliston MA Wine House petition passes at Town Meeting

Voters had just passed a non-binding resolution authorizing selectmen to petition the State Legislature for another all alcohol license

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20171031/holliston-wine-house-petition-passes-at-town-meeting

How Much Beer Can You Drink Without Hurting Your Workout?

I drank a lot of pints, logged a lot of miles, dug up some scientific studies, and called a few Olympians to find out.

HERE ARE THE 10 CONSUMER DRINKS TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2018

Waitrose has released its annual food and drinks trends report for 2017, revealing some seismic shifts in the way we buy alcohol today.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/here-are-the-10-consumer-drinks-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2018/

What’s the difference between stouts and porters, anyway?

Let’s shed some light on these dark styles.

http://draftmag.com/difference-between-stouts-and-porters-anyway/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=e77680723c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+1%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-e77680723c-36686829

If moderate consumption is considered 7 to 14 drinks per week, does it matter if I drink them all on the same day?

Let me start by clarifying that a standard drink according to the United States Department of Agriculture is approximately 5 ounces of wine. And moderate drinking is considered to be 1 drink for women daily (or 7 per week) and 1 to 2 drinks for men daily (or up to 14 per week). Moderate consumption has been linked with myriad health benefits, including reduced risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

However, “moderate drinking” means not exceeding the daily suggestions: If you haven’t consumed any alcohol for a few days, that doesn’t mean you can sit down to 6 drinks “in moderation” tomorrow. That’s binge drinking, and it’s not linked to any health benefits at all. In fact, it’s very clearly tied to a wide range of increased health risks. Among the immediate effects of binge drinking include all of the dangers associated with intoxication as well as taxing the body’s ability to break down alcohol. In the long run, overconsumption of alcohol has been linked to chronic health problems including heart disease, liver disease, stroke, high blood pressure, digestive problems, various forms of cancer, mental health problems, dementia and more.

Your body is not a bank, and you can’t “save up” your drink allotment for future indulgences. If you aren’t sure if your drinking habits are responsible, have an honest conversation with your physician about your relationship with alcohol.—Douglas De Jesus

Grape expectations? Spain’s wine output down 15%

SPRING frosts and sweltering summer temperatures are being blamed for a drop in wine production in Spain and across Europe this year.

https://www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/news/on-euro-weekly-news/spain-news-in-english/146250-grape-expectations-spain-s-wine-output-down-15

Champagne: A brand centuries in the making

Champagne is much more than a wine region, it’s a brand. While other French regions, such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, are broadly understood by wine buying consumers, no wine region transcends its wine-ness like Champagne does. Even those that have never sipped from a glass of Dom Perignon or Louis Roederer Cristal know these brands are Champagne.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/food-drink/1516244-champagne-a-brand-centuries-in-the-making

When Wine Spectator lists a wine’s production volume (i.e. “1,000 cases made”), are these 6-bottle cases or 12-bottle cases? Why not mention the exact number of bottles instead?

The industry standard is to track it in 9-liter units, which is the equivalent of 12 standard 750ml bottles.

http://www.winespectator.com/drvinny/show/id/How-Is-Wine-Production-Volume-Calculated-by-Cases-Made-55677

This startup is delivering wine straight from local vineyards

VinoWine recently launched an app to help smaller wineries go directly to customers.

https://technical.ly/dc/2017/11/01/vinowine-app-wineries/

Lincoln Peak Vineyard Cultivates Vermont’s Wine Industry

The grape variety ready for harvest, Granstrom explained, was la crescent, a cold-climate hybrid that is featured in several Lincoln Peak wines.

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/lincoln-peak-vineyard-cultivates-vermonts-wine-industry/Content?oid=9706583

How to Pair Wine with (Almost) Anything

We explore 13 ingredients, from fruits and vegetables to seafood and even bacon, and help show you how to pair wines with whatever you’re cooking at home.

http://www.winemag.com/gallery/how-to-pair-wine-with-almost-anything/

In Seafood-Rich Puglia, Primitivo Wines Are A Meaty Red Option

At the peninsular end of southern Italy’s Puglia region, bounded by the Adriatic and Ionian seas at the nation’s easternmost edge and called Salentino, Salento or Messapia, lies Manduria, one of the world’s oldest vineyards and today ruled over by the country’s famous Primitivo wine grape, known in the United States as Zinfandel.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/susangordon/2017/11/01/in-seafood-rich-puglia-primitivo-wines-are-a-meaty-red-option/#4a04227c29e1

Why It’s Time to Stop Fetishizing Wine Expertise

Our current fascination with wine expertise—and, often, the wine experts themselves—has actually made it harder to enjoy wine.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/stop-fetishizing-expertise-new-wine-rules-jon-bonne/

BREWDOG HAS LAUNCHED A NEW BEER TO PROTEST TRUMP’S CLIMATE CHANGE DENIAL

Brewdog is living up to its punk credentials, launching a new beer to attack Trump’s lukewarm attitude to climate change.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/brewdog-has-launched-a-new-beer-to-protest-trumps-climate-change-denial/

Dogfish Head Releases IPAs for the Holidays Variety Pack

Arriving just in time to make your holidays merry and bright, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has released a hoptastic collection of its off-centered ales in one special box, the IPAs for the Holidays variety 12-pack.

IN STOCK

https://www.brewbound.com/news/dogfish-head-releases-ipas-holidays-variety-pack?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3766f8235a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+November+2%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3766f8235a-36686829

Northern California grape growers begin to face smoke taint damages

The Bucklin family’s relationship with Constellation Brands stretches back more than three decades. That’s how long Constellation — a global wine corporation expected to generate $7.33 billion in revenue this year, and owner of California wine brands like Robert Mondavi and Ravenswood — has bought grapes from Old Hill Ranch, the Bucklins’ 35-acre Sonoma Valley vineyard. But after this year’s wildfires, for the first time ever, Constellation rejected the Old Hill fruit.

http://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Northern-California-grape-growers-begin-to-face-12327957.php

Assessing the Impact of Closure Type on Wine Ratings and Mood

The impact of the sound of the closure on the taste of wine.

http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/3/4/52

New Santa Margherita

Santa Margherita USA is launching a new single-vineyard Prosecco under its namesake brand, alongside redesigned labels for its sparkling Rosé and standard Prosecco. Single-vineyard offering Santa Margherita “Rive di Refrontolo” Prosecco Superiore DOCG is made from a roughly 30-acre section of one of only 43 vineyards in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene appellation. “Rive di Refrontolo” retails at around $50 and is available in limited quantities throughout the U.S. The company’s Prosecco and sparkling Rosé have been relaunched with a new proprietary bottle shape and modern label designed to highlight the brand’s history as a sparkling wine producer. Santa Margherita’s flagship Pinot Grigio sold around 650,000 cases in the U.S. in 2016.

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Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

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

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

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

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

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

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

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

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

Johns Bio:

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

Samantha Bio:

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

Recent Press

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

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

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

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

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Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations 2017

November 12, 2017

https://quiniwine.com/review/59bc2afb206768c57806d502

Our 2017 Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Thanksgiving Wine Guide

Champagne/Sparkling

Sparkling wine is a great aperitif to sip

while you wait for the turkey to finish cooking.

It adds a celebratory note to the meal and goes well

with starters like soup and salad.

Sparkling also works well with desserts.

Try an Italian Prosecco with Fruit pies.

Ste Michelle Brut 750ml $16.99

Our Review:

2016 A-Z Bubbles 750ml $14.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59b2bfe98ff0d5667fa08842

Amore Di Amanti Prosecco 750ml $9.99

Sauvignon Blanc

Pairs with everything from butternut-squash soup to green salad to turkey with a dressing made of briny oysters and herbs.

Even notoriously tough-to-pair Brussels sprouts will sing with Sauvignon Blanc.

Also for contrast and richness of cream sauces and dressings Look for California or Washington st Sauvignon Blancs as they tend to have more bright citrus flavor profiles.

2015 J. Lohr Carols Vineyard 750ml $16.99

Pinot Grigio

Is a good aperitif and goes well with roasted turkey.

You can start a meal with a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio.

If you want more fruit profile with your meal try Pinot Grigio/Gris from California or Washington. Apple and pear flavors will shine bright with those.

2016 Santa Margherita 750ml $19.99

Riesling

With their tropical fruit, citrus, green-apple, pear and mineral notes,

work with almost any Thanksgiving dish.

You can also pair a sweeter Riesling with apple desserts.

2014 Ste Michelle Sweet Riesling 750ml $9.99

Chardonnay

A big, buttery chardonnay can complement the roasted, smoky flavors of squash,

Chestnuts and pecan stuffing.

An unoaked Chardonnay with make apple desserts shine!

Nut bases dessert will work well with high

oaked Chardonnays

2015 The Arsonist 750ml $19.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59adf4516bca31817fc23aac

Syrah and Zinfandel

Has the spice, dark fruit and berries to bring out the best in cranberry sauces also works well with dark meats.

Select your wine based on spicy or fruity versions of the grape.

2015 Mottura Primitivo 750ml $12.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59dcd93fc2a8ca650a3ba470

Pinot Noir

Is the single best wine to choose for Thanksgiving.

It has tangy red fruit of strawberry and cherry, with nice acidity.

Pinot Noir will support most things on the Thanksgiving table without overpowering them.

If you’re looking for one wine to serve to welcome guests and serve threw a cherry dessert Pinot Noir works!

2016 Domaine Rudel 750ml $9.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/599da287fc94f6611f6e5b10

2015 Grochau Cellars Commuter Cuvee 750ml $19.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/574df1f3f7ca92c14080a918

2015 Yering Station Estate 750ml $29.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59d5759a3bd72105347a1902

Gamay

Thanksgiving is the week Beaujolais Nouveau is released.

This Gamay based wine is a great with Thanksgiving foods.

Light weight and good fruit.

Explore other reds from Beaujolais France and the Gamay grape

and you will shine with your family and friends.

2015 Domaine De Colette Regnie 750ml $17.99

Port or a dessert wine

For very sugary desserts work great, as long as the wine is as sweet

or sweeter than the confection.

That’s important because a less-sweet wine will taste thin, tart or even bitter.

The key is to pair the wines flavor profile with that of the desserts.

For nut based desserts try 10 or 20 year tawny ports for a special treat!

Maynards 10 Year Tawny Port 750ml $19.99

2012 Quinta Do Crasto LBV 750ml $22.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59e7bde4b4053ee91c0afef2

Rosé

Rose wines are PERFECT for turkey and all the side dishes!

If you feel that rose wines are to casual then drink it with leftovers.

Rose is Dry not to sweet and VERY refreshing.

2016 Masi Rosa dei Masi 750ml $14.99

Other Wines That Will Work Great With The Meal

REDS

2015 Finca La Mata Tempranillo 750ml $17.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59ef5593658ec53755da3b87

2009 Poggio Verrano 3 Italian Red Blend 750ml $19.99

2010 Marina Cvetic Italian Merlot 750ml $29.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/58ea946d0138919560f6a390

2013 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend 750ml $19.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59bc23f303e210ce78139bc4

2015 Chateau Roustaing Vielles Vignes 750ml $10.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59d56d5e3392cc0e34ed8521

2014 Ventozelo Douro Reserva Red Blend 750ml $18.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59ef576e741ffd1c557a3dc7

2012 Matchbook Tinto Red Blend 750ml $9.99

Our Review:

https://quiniwine.com/review/59f1d5a1658ec53755da3bb0

Whites

2015 Murrietas Wells The Whip White Blend 750ml $19.99

Stop In For MANY More Great Wines!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

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Get Notified As Son As Specials And Events Are Added

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The Physical Web uses beacon technology to communicate to your phone.

Two ways your can explore this with us:

1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

Stop in and try and be rewarded with a special gift for using.

We Are On Pointy

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Upcoming Events

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 570 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

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Kim Simone

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Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairing Guide

November 12, 2017

Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairings

What To Serve With The Bird And More

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairing Guide

Champagne/Sparkling

Sparkling wine is a great aperitif to sip

while you wait for the turkey to finish cooking.

It adds a celebratory note to the meal and goes well

with starters like soup and salad.

Sparkling also works well with desserts.

Try an Italian Prosecco with Fruit pies.

Sauvignon Blanc

Pairs with everything from butternut-squash soup to green salad to turkey with a dressing made of briny oysters and herbs.

Even notoriously tough-to-pair Brussels sprouts will sing with Sauvignon Blanc.

Also for contrast and richness of cream sauces and dressings Look for California or Washington st Sauvignon Blancs as they tend to have more bright citrus flavor profiles.

Pinot Grigio

Is a good aperitif and goes well with roasted turkey.

You can start a meal with a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio.

If you want more fruit profile with your meal try Pinot Grigio/Gris from California or Washington. Apple and pear flavors will shine bright with those.

Riesling

With their tropical fruit, citrus, green-apple, pear and mineral notes,

work with almost any Thanksgiving dish.

You can also pair a sweeter Riesling with apple desserts.

Chardonnay

A big, buttery chardonnay can complement the roasted, smoky flavors of squash,

Chestnuts and pecan stuffing.

An unoaked Chardonnay with make apple desserts shine!

Nut bases dessert will work well with high

oaked Chardonnays

Syrah and Zinfandel

Has the spice, dark fruit and berries to bring out the best in cranberry sauces also works well with dark meats.

Select your wine based on spicy or fruity versions of the grape.

Pinot Noir

Is the single best wine to choose for Thanksgiving.

It has tangy red fruit of strawberry and cherry, with nice acidity.

Pinot Noir will support most things on the Thanksgiving table without overpowering them.

If you’re looking for one wine to serve to welcome guests and serve threw a cherry dessert Pinot Noir works!

Gamay

Thanksgiving is the week Beaujolais Nouveau is released.

This Gamay based wine is a great with Thanksgiving foods.

Light weight and good fruit.

Explore other reds from Beaujolais France and the Gamay grape

and you will shine with your family and friends.

Port or a dessert wine

For very sugary desserts work great, as long as the wine is as sweet

or sweeter than the confection.

That’s important because a less-sweet wine will taste thin, tart or even bitter.

The key is to pair the wines flavor profile with that of the desserts.

For nut based desserts try 10 or 20 year tawny ports for a special treat!

Rosé

Rose wines are PERFECT for turkey and all the side dishes!

If you feel that rose wines are to casual then drink it with leftovers.

Rose is Dry not to sweet and VERY refreshing.

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Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

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Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Liquor Industry News/Links 11-06-17

November 6, 2017

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/10/20/this-years-most-exclusive-holiday-wine-gift-heres-the-inside-scoop/#754a51df732c

Liquor Industry News/Links

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

11-06-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

AUSTRALIAN WINEMAKERS PREPARE TO DEFEND RIGHT TO PRODUCE ‘PROSECCO’

Not America’s beer? Bud sales fall in U.S.

World wine production ‘to hit 50-year low’

AND MORE!

The Inside Scoop On This Year’s Most Exclusive Holiday Wine Gift

The wine, called Penfolds g3

Crafting Affordable Wine Starts With Mechanized Agriculture

The German-designed machine can harvest an acre of grapes in as little as 11 minutes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronaldholden/2017/10/20/crafting-affordable-wine-starts-with-mechanized-agriculture/#7faf56b87aae

The wonders of Côtes de Bordeaux

Most wine drinkers are familiar with Bordeaux wines, but might wonder, what is the Côtes de Bordeaux?

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/wine-wonders-cotes-de-bordeaux-article-1.3577749

The Evolution of Your Wine Palate (Funny, But True)

It’s time to pay a little homage to each step of our wine palate evolution, from beginner to enthusiast. Ironically, once you get to the end, you’ll find yourself back at the beginning.

http://winefolly.com/update/evolution-your-wine-palate-funny-true/

Transition into the Holidays with Beaujolais Nouveau

Leaves are changing and temperatures are falling, but that doesn’t mean the end of drinkable wines. While most of the wines being made from the fruits of this year’s harvest won’t be on the market until sometime next spring (or much later), Beaujolais Nouveau will arrive on shelves by the third Thursday in November to help ease us into fall and winter.

https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/blog/transition-holidays-beaujolais-nouveau/

Stop Asking for Beer in ‘Frosty’ Glasses

There’s actually a lot of good reasons to not drink your beer out of a frozen glass.

https://lifehacker.com/stop-asking-for-beer-in-frosty-glasses-1819738926

Which method of chilling wine really gets the job done in 20 minutes?

So what’s the best way to chill a bottle quickly?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/which-method-of-chilling-wine-really-gets-the-job-done-in-20-minutes/2017/10/20/628288ee-b4e2-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.0d9d31bfe673

Hardcore beer chugger downs 6 beers in 40 seconds with A LEAF Blower

Basically, the force of the leaf blower is operating like a one-person beer bong, allowing him to down the beer without the aid of other people. It’s both impressive and also “why?” inducing.

https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/10/22/16516090/leaf-blower-beef-chugging-video

ONE GRAPE, MANY STYLES: NEBBIOLO ACROSS ITALY

If pressed to name just one signature red grape from northern Italy, most wine lovers would nominate Nebbiolo.

https://vinepair.com/articles/one-grape-many-styles-nebbiolo-across-italy/

Vegan wine: Do the yeast count?

Talking about whether wine is vegan, in other words, should sound more like talking about whether honey is vegan. Do the bees count? Do the yeast count? Are they being exploited?

http://wineoscope.com/2017/10/22/vegan-wine-do-the-yeast-count/

28.5% of all the acreage in Sonoma Valley burned this month

Budweiser’s latest launch showcases pre-Prohibition recipe

Budweiser is taking its consumers back in time with its latest launch. The limited-edition 1933 Repeal Reserve Amber Lager is brewed from a pre-Prohibition recipe created by Adolphus Busch that didn’t see distribution beyond St. Louis, Mo., due to the 18th Amendment.

http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/budweisers-latest-launch-showcases-pre-prohibition-recipe?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3119d55ffe-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+24%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3119d55ffe-36686829

THE MOST POPULAR LIQUOR IN EVERY STATE

Source bartender.com

http://www.101wkqx.com/2017/10/23/the-most-popular-liquor-in-every-state/

World wine production ‘to hit 50-year low’

Global wine production is expected to fall to its lowest in more than 50 years, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-41728536

What Wine Should You Pair with Carrots?

Carrots are delicious in a simple salad, but don’t stop there. Whether raw or cooked, from salsas to savory soufflés, learn how wine pairs with carrots.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/10/23/what-wine-should-you-pair-with-carrots/

Basketball Great Charles Barkley Launches Wine Label

His new wine label, CB Vineyards. Barkley partnered with winemaker Chris Cameron of Broken Earth Winery and the Regal Wine Company to make the wine.

http://hauteliving.com/2017/10/charles-barkley-wine/645418/

WSET LAUNCHES TASTING APP

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has launched a new app where drinkers can make and record detailed tasting notes.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/wset-launches-tasting-app/

New Beam Product

Beam Suntory–owned Basil Hayden’s has launched Dark Rye, the first permanent extension within the brand’s portfolio. An 80-proof whiskey that blends Kentucky straight rye with Alberta Distillery–sourced Canadian rye and a touch of California Port, Dark Rye is available nationwide at a retail price of $39.99 a 750-ml. The new entry joins Basil Hayden’s flagship Bourbon, as well as its limited-edition Rye Whiskey, which debuted in April. Basil Hayden’s is among the leading $25-and-over Bourbons in the U.S., rising 27% to 141,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.

Legislation Would Allow Postal Service to Ship Alcoholic Beverages

One lawmaker is taking another shot at allowing the Postal Service to ship beer, wine and liquor.

https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/10/17/legislation-allow-postal-service-ship-alcoholic-beverages/

APPELLATION APPRECIATION: FRANCIACORTA

The wines of Franciacorta are produced in the Italian Province of Brescia, located in the northern region of Lombardy.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/appellation-appreciation-franciacorta/?rs_oid_rd=65639986491286&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-10-24-17#.WfEftK3MyT8

WINE CAKE

You’ll find that white wine is used in both the cake and the frosting for a wine and sugar-packed hit. Everything in moderation, right?

https://www.thebacklabel.com/recipe/thug-kitchens-wine-cake/?rs_oid_rd=65639986491286&utm_campaign=recipes&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-10-24-17#.WfEgzq3MyT8

Rye whiskey volumes up by 778% in the US

Since 2009, rye whiskey volumes have jumped from 88,000 cases to nearly 775,00 in 2016.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/10/rye-whiskey-volumes-up-778-in-the-us/

SAM ADAMS RELEASES ‘EXTREME BARREL-AGED’ BEER AT $199 A BOTTLE

First released in 2002, Utopias is a special release beer launched every two years made in 2017 primarily from three varieties of noble hops; Spalt Spalter, Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Tettnang, by way of a complicated process of barrel-ageing and blending.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/sam-adams-releases-extreme-barrel-aged-beer-at-199-a-bottle/

Not America’s beer? Bud sales fall in U.S.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the owner of Budweiser, Bud Light and Stella Artois, said that beer sales in the U.S. fell 5.6% in the third quarter.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/26/investing/anheuser-busch-inbev-budweiser-beer-sales/index.html

Do Wine Drinkers Really Trade Up?

It’s a more complicated question than you might think

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/voices/do-wine-drinkers-really-trade-up/

A NEW SPIRIT AIMING TO GIVE BOURBON A RUN FOR ITS MONEY

Empire Rye, a new designation launched by New York distillers in October.

https://vinepair.com/articles/empire-rye-new-york-whiskey/

Rising Alcohol Levels: How Winemakers are Adjusting

Winemakers share their top tactics for managing—and reducing—alcohol levels in wine

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/taking-control-of-alcohol-levels-in-wine/

COORS LIGHT WILL BE ‘LOUDER’ AND ‘PROUDER’ IN 2018

Although Coors Light retains its spot as the second-best selling beer in America and has picked up share in the premium-light segment, case volume is down 3.4 percent year-to-date through Sept. 30, according to Nielsen. That compares with the No. 1 beer, Bud Light, where volume is down 5.7 percent over the same period, per Nielsen.

http://www.millercoorsblog.com/news/coors-light-will-louder-prouder-2018/?sf121845925=1&sf121860796=1&utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0a8177248a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+26%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0a8177248a-36686829

Chardonnay Go Game

Chardonnay Go is a hilarious new board game for Wine Lovers, Moms and Other Shameless People based on the viral sensation, “Chardonnay Go,” where women search for the perfect glass of wine!

http://www.chardonnaygo.com/board-game/

7 Ways to Tell a Good Restaurant Wine List from a Bad One, According to Wine Experts

Here’s what you want to look for in the ideal restaurant wine list, according to people who work in wine.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/signs-good-restaurant-wine-list-experts

I Took a Bath in Red Wine to See if I’d Get Skin-Drunk

It’s 180 minutes of bliss if you’re a luxury wino, or if you’re just into wine

https://www.allure.com/story/beauty-haus-video-red-wine-bath-skin-benefits

Is Drinking Red Wine Actually Good For You? It’s Complicated

Is your nightly glass of vino doing your heart any favors?

https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/red-wine-health-benefits

10 Ways to Open Wine Without a Corkscrew

The trouble with wine, it seems, is remembering a corkscrew.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/10-ways-to-open-wine-without-a-corkscrew/

A Full-Bodied Red, With Notes of…Ultrasound?

University of Murcia, is looking to add ultrasonic pulses to the winemaking process, with an aim of gleaning more from the grapes that make the vintage while saving the winemaker time and energy.

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https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/a-fullbodied-red-with-notes-ofultrasound

THIS WINE REGION IS TRENDING

There are currently 195 different countries in our world, which means that a whopping one third of it is making wine.

http://www.snooth.com/articles/this-wine-region-is-trending/

Whiskey-based deodorant seeks Kickstarter funding

Because of the quick dissipation of the scent, the wearer does not smell of whiskey, which was a key concern with customers.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/10/whiskey-based-deodorant-seeks-kickstarter-funding/

Who knew England was a great region for sparkling wine?

In the last 20 years, vineyard projects have sprung up across the southern coast from Plymouth to Dover, mostly given to sparkling wine, forging a collective style that pays homage to Champagne (just 300-odd miles and one English Channel away) even as it remains entirely distinct in character.

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-english-wine-20171025-story.html

What is claret wine?

Not sure what people mean when they’ve used the term claret? Confused about where the term came from? Here’s some background.

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-is-claret-wine-ask-decanter-378401/

The Best Type of Weed to Pair With Wine — and Where the Future of Cannabis Is Heading

Weed and wine are a match made in heaven. Now, I’ve always known this on a personal level, but after attending an intimate dinner hosted by weed delivery app Eaze that included cannabis and wine pairings as the evening’s core activity, it’s more clear to me than ever how marijuana can be naturally incorporated into our everyday lives.

https://www.popsugar.com/news/Weed-Wine-Pairings-44182633

The Award-Winning Wine Valley You’ve Never Heard of — Until Now

In Canyon County, Idaho, just 27 miles west of the capital, Boise, is the town of Caldwell.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/wine/caldwell-idaho-wine-country

What your star sign says about your wine preferences

Your favorite wine is written in the stars!

https://www.bhg.com.au/what-your-star-sign-says-about-your-wine-preferences

AUSTRALIAN WINEMAKERS PREPARE TO DEFEND RIGHT TO PRODUCE ‘PROSECCO’

Prosecco growers in Australia have said they will defend their right to use the name once again, after it emerged that Italy may seek a Geographic Indicator (GI) in the country ahead of negotiations for a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/australian-winemakers-prepare-to-defend-right-to-produce-prosecco/

Get to know nebbiolo and its royal court of wines

Native to northwest Italy, the grape is responsible for some of the country’s — and the world’s — most sought-after wines.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-nebbiolo-italy-wine-1027-story.html

WHAT IS RUCHÉ?

Ruché (“roo-kay”) is not a varietal you’ll often see on a wine list, but that’s not because Italians are trying to keep it a secret — though we wouldn’t blame them if they were. The red wine grape is relatively rare, only now hitting shelves outside of its production zone, though it would still be a difficult task to find it outside of Italy.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/what-is-rouche/?rs_oid_rd=65665756295062&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thursday-10-26-17#.WfYIvK2ZN8c

People are paying to work on vineyards to de-stress

Forget a cold bottle of beer and a sun lounger – these days Brits are paying to work on their days off.

http://nypost.com/2017/10/24/people-are-paying-to-work-on-vineyards-to-de-stress/

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

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

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October 19^th

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Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

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A Tale of Two Ports

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

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

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Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

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

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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-30-17

October 30, 2017

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This Weeks Highlights:

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How New England Became A Leader In The Craft Beer Boom

5 Red Wine Nutrition Facts

Video Breaks Down The Truth About Wine

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Wine: Bottled Poetry or Ticking Timebomb?

Numerous wine publications seek to highlight the health benefits of wine with as much regularity as these branches of science allow. There is also a wider, less publicised understanding of the pitfalls of alcohol abuse in wine writing: cancer, and other health issues; as well as domestic and social violence; addiction; and so on. The manifesto sought to unify and to assure wine’s continued place in our lives.

Does drinking alcohol kill the germs it comes into contact with?

Wine has long been known for its disinfecting and cleansing properties. According to historical records, in the third century AD Roman generals recommended wine to their soldiers to help prevent dysentery.

https://theconversation.com/health-check-does-drinking-alcohol-kill-the-germs-it-comes-into-contact-with-83504

Trump Plugs His Virginia Vineyard After Fires Ravage California Wine Country

“Devastated to hear about out-of-control fires in CA wine country — HORRIBLE! Everyone at Trump Winery in fire-free Virginia sends warmest condolences.”

https://extranewsfeed.com/trump-plugs-his-virginia-vineyard-after-fires-ravage-california-wine-country-3f9fbfdb1a8d

KRUG MAKES $6,500 CHAMPAGNE BACKPACK

Champagne Krug has teamed up with designer menswear label Berluti to make a $6,500 leather backpack specifically for carrying your Champagne.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/krug-makes-6500-champagne-backpack/

Bug-Based Coloring Makes a Comeback in Spirits

Exploring the history of insect-derived cochineal red coloring and its revival in the drinks industry

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/bug-based-coloring-makes-a-comeback-in-spirits/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=57270740&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–Ya4Lps-MGK0029ozA9b63Zh-Bltc3mSEtIyu4Gn0d_rY8eyb2IvixTf2NX-ATqu8Nr3AC7Uxo3m0x89ZZJu-m1R6gHIecawRlbA8c7fCUd7C1iSw&_hsmi=57306599

Boston Beer Company to Release Angry Orchard Pear Cider

Angry Orchard Pear is made with a blend of domestic culinary pears and apples grown in the United States. This style provides a fresh take on traditional hard cider and is refreshing, versatile and perfect to enjoy during all the season’s relaxing moments.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-company-release-angry-orchard-pear-cider?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0537503ab0-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+13%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0537503ab0-36686829

What Does “Wellness” Look Like in the Drinks World?

Across industries, the shift is visible. Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to make 20 percent of its sales come from zero or low alcohol beer by 2025.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/what-does-wellness-look-like-drinks-world-seedlip-low-abv-cocktail/

Wine pricing foolishness, and how one group stopped it

The lawsuit alleged that Wines ‘Til Sold Out “created wine brands with private-label companies and then offered those wines with discounts not based on any actual retail value and offered other wines with exaggerated retail prices to make the discounts appear even larger.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/wine-pricing-foolishness-and-how-one-group-stopped-it/

Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts

THE SUCCESS OF MODERN BLENDS AND CROSSINGS

https://deborahparkerwong.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/saoctnov2017.pdf

Is wine an art or a science?

Neither. It is a drink.

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/is-wine-an-art-or-a-science

THIS IS HOW TO SAY “CHEERS!” AROUND THE WORLD

Do you know your ‘prosts’ from your ‘zum wohls’?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/this-is-how-to-say-cheers-around-the-world/

JINGLE BELL SCOTCH: ANGEL’S SHARE GLASS LAUNCHES WHISKY-FILLED BAUBLES IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

A family firm has launched a Christmas essential for whisky connoisseurs – glass baubles filled with Scotland’s national drink.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/jingle-bell-scotch-angels-share-glass-launches-whisky-filled-baubles-in-time-for-christmas/

Top 10 virtual reality spirits activations

The spirits world has entered into a cutting-edge era of marketing, making use of innovative technologies like never before. Here’s our round-up of 10 head-turning virtual reality spirits activations.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/10/top-10-virtual-reality-spirits-activations/

Bracelet Flask

For those who never want to be caught without a back-up libation, secretly sip in style with this innovative bracelet flask.

https://www.wineawesomeness.com/accessories/new-arrivals/bracelet-flask.html?rs_oid_rd=63483912908694&utm_campaign=retail&utm_source=dedicated&utm_medium=email&utm_content=accessories-10-13-17

Red Blends Hit a Sweet Spot

Crowd-pleasing red-blend wines are trending with both consumers and the U.S. wine industry

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/red-blends-hit-a-sweet-spot/

Somm Jane Lopes Is Mixing Wine and Decanting Champagne

For Lopes, a perfect pairing isn’t always found in one wine alone, so the American expat keeps things interesting by mixing different wines in the same glass.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-mixing-attica

Video Breaks Down The Truth About Wine

Trending News: The Truth About Wine, According To Scientists

https://www.askmen.com/news/fine_living/video-breaks-down-the-truth-about-wine.html

You Might See Blue Wine Popping Up on Social Media Soon. Here’s What to Know About It.

Developed by a team of Spanish winemakers, Gik Blue Wine — which comes in a clear glass bottle and is a pure, sapphire hue — is both a gimmick and a new answer to the question of “red or white?”

http://time.com/4973301/blue-wine-taste/

The iPhone-controlled cooler that tosses you a beer

The Cooler Cannon responds in a way that perhaps no cooler ever has.

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-iphone-controlled-cooler-that-tosses-you-a-beer/

Serve Cheap White Wine Ice-Cold

Serving whites too cold seriously compromises good bottles, muffling nuances and complexities. Conversely, mediocre whites ought to be served ice-cold; the temperature masks any flaws.

https://lifehacker.com/serve-cheap-white-wine-ice-cold-1819452353

STEEP SLOPES MAKE BETTER WINE

So what is it about these intense inclines that make for such great grapes? Believe it or not, a lot of things. Here’s why…

https://www.thebacklabel.com/steep-slopes-make-better-wine/?rs_oid_rd=64072323428246&utm_campaign=education&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sunday-10-15-17#.WefakK2ZOT8

Turning weed into wine in Lebanon

Farmers in Bekaa Valley, long known as a hub for cannabis production, increasingly switching to vines as viticulture blossoms

https://www.timesofisrael.com/turning-weed-into-wine-in-lebanon/

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2018 winners

For whisky geeks the world over, the wait is over – a new World Whisky of the Year has been named by Jim Murray. Here are the other expressions that have secured top accolades in the Whisky Bible 2018.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/10/jim-murrays-whisky-bible-2018-winners/

Why Calling a Wine Dry or Sweet Can Be Simply Confusing

What factors influence whether we perceive wines as dry or sweet? It’s not just sugar. Things like acidity, tannins and even your genetic code play a part.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/09/21/why-calling-a-wine-dry-or-sweet-can-be-simply-confusing/

63 of the Best Pumpkin Beers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

One last trip to the pumpkin patch! The final winner of the BEST PUMPKIN BEER title!

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/10/63-of-the-best-pumpkin-beers-blind-tasted-and-rank.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=e648d101d3-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-e648d101d3-36686829

THE HISTORY OF THE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

A Long Island Iced Tea is traditionally made with vodka, tequila, rum, triple sec, gin and a splash of Coke – the soda gives it the color of iced tea, and the sweetness of the triple sec calls to mind the flavor of sweet tea.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/recipe/the-history-of-the-long-island-iced-tea/?rs_oid_rd=64463165452182&utm_campaign=recipes&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-10-17-17#.Wefgqa2ZOT8

5 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR WINE LOVERS

Let everyone know just how much you love wine with one of these kick-ass grape-centric outfits.

https://www.thebacklabel.com/halloween-costumes-for-wine-lovers/?rs_oid_rd=64463165452182&utm_campaign=lifestyle&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tuesday-10-17-17#.WefhqK2ZOT8

What do the Napa and Sonoma wildfires mean for wine drinkers?

The good news is that this year’s harvest was 90 percent complete before the fires started, and Napa (five percent of the state’s total) and Sonoma (eight percent) don’t produce that much wine in the overall scheme of things. So there will be California wine, regardless of how much damage the fires do.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/napa-and-sonoma-wildfires-mean-wine-drinkers/

Why red wine drinkers may have the best sex, according to science

You may want to reach for red wine on your next date.

http://www.thisisinsider.com/drinking-red-wine-good-for-sex-2017-10

Drinking in front of your kids can leave them ‘anxious, embarrassed, and worried’ — even if it’s just a glass of wine

According to a new report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS), which has shown children are more likely to feel worried about their parents if they are tipsy.

http://www.businessinsider.com/drinking-in-front-of-your-kids-can-leave-them-anxious-embarrassed-and-worried-even-if-its-just-a-glass-of-wine-2017-10

How Technology Makes Life–and Wine–More Satisfying

The cork industry is trying to address the issue by applying technologies that detect and eliminate TCA with some success, yet TCA remains a problem.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-technology-makes-lifeand-winemore-satisfying_us_59e65648e4b0e60c4aa365cc

10 Things to Know About Kosher Wine

When the Jewish winter holidays come around, many people prefer to put kosher-certified wine on their Seder table or serve it at a Chanukah celebration. Many of you probably grew up with shiver-inducing memories of mass-produced, syrupy-sweet kosher wine and might be interested to know you have way more options than your parents might have.
So, just how different is kosher wine from the non-kosher stuff?

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/10/10-things-to-know-about-kosher-wine.html

5 Red Wine Nutrition Facts

Here are five things we can say, with all reasonable certainty, about red wine’s nutritional impact — until research shows otherwise, that is.

https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/5-red-wine-nutrition-facts.htm

During Texas Wine Month, these are 10 top Texas wines to seek out

These are the wines to seek out at 10 Hill Country wineries

http://www.austin360.com/lifestyles/wine/during-texas-wine-month-these-are-top-texas-wines-seek-out/IJqImChwehsnycNUzm4jQK/

Delicious Wines to Pair With Soup

There are a lot articles out there talking about the challenges of pairing soup with wine. Yes, the last thing you need when you’re working on a nice soup belly is more liquid. Yes, the interplay of broths, bases, and ingredients can leave even a seasoned gourmand stumped.

But you know what? Pairing soup and wine doesn’t have to be so hard.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wines-pair-soup/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=37f54268f4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_10_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-37f54268f4-62472929&mc_cid=37f54268f4&mc_eid=d73340fcba

New Zealand’s wine is quirky, exciting and worth studying

New Zealand is a country that knows isolation as few others do. Australia is about 1,000 miles away, and that’s one of its close neighbors.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/sc-food-new-zealand-wine-1020-story.html

Why Vineyards and Vines Look Different from One Another

Why do some vineyards sprawl like jungles while others form neat, tightly pruned rows? We look at how growers train their vines, and how it affects wine.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/10/17/why-vineyards-and-vines-look-different-from-one-another/

ALCOHOL IMPROVES YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool, Maastricht University and King’s College London, shows that a low dose of alcohol “may have beneficial effects on the pronunciation of a foreign language.”

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/alcohol-actually-improves-your-language-skills-according-to-science/

Women Who Drink More Are Smarter, According To Science

The research found that college-educated women drank 86 per cent more than less educated women in the same group.

http://www.elle.com.au/culture/women-drink-more-smarter-intelligent-14719

It’s enough to give you nightmares

The problem is that alcohol-induced sleep isn’t anything like natural sleep, which we need to function normally. It lacks the physically restorative effects of natural sleep.

https://firstvine.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/its-enough-to-give-you-nightmares/

No Glass of Champagne Is as Satisfying as the First, Study Says

So, when you drink a glass of Champagne, you’re also drinking the dissolved gas, which fills your stomach and forces your body to move the alcohol into your intestines, where it will absorb into your bloodstream faster.

https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/no-glass-champagne-satisfying-first-study-says

How New England Became A Leader In The Craft Beer Boom

The craft beer industry in New England is currently the fastest growing in the country, according to industry statistics. But is it growing too fast? And is it possible to have too much craft beer?

http://ripr.org/post/how-new-england-became-leader-craft-beer-boom#stream/0

How to Choose the Right Beer Glass

Is there really such a thing as the right beer glass? It’s a puzzle that might intimidate newer beer lovers, but ask any beer expert, and they’ll overwhelmingly answer “Yes.”

https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/choose-right-beer-glass-infographic

False Label Claims About High and Rising Alcohol Content of Wine

Are wine alcohol labels accurate? If not, why? We explore the high and rising alcohol content of wine and examine incentives for false labeling, including the roles of climate, evolving con- sumer preferences, and expert ratings

http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Vol.10-Issue03-Splendide-Mendax-False-Label-Claims-About-High-and-Rising-Alcohol-Content-of-Wine-by-Julian-M.-Alston.pdf

What determines your wine taste?

The range of taste buds from one person to the next can vary from 500 or less to over 11,000. Many other variables have to be taken into account, but this demonstrates a very general physiological set of traits.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/what-determines-your-wine-taste

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Wine Explorers wanted!

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How To attend and join

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Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

Food And Wine Events

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Is Now 102.9FM

October 24, 2017

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Is Now On Franklin Radio wfpr 102.9 FM

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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-23-17

October 23, 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/screw-cap-wines-are-growing-that-doesnt-mean-they-require-a-new-device/2017/10/06/5ae953ac-a94c-11e7-b3aa-c0e2e1d41e38_story.html?utm_term=.9028533478d4

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

10-23-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Use Wine That Is No Longer Drinkable In the Kitchen

The Secret Liquor History of Nursery Rhymes

STOP TALKING ABOUT A WINE’S LEGS

AND MORE!

Screw-cap wines are growing. That doesn’t mean they require a new device.

Out of 18 billion bottles of wine marketed worldwide in 2016, 11.5 billion, or 64 percent, were sealed by cork, while 4.5 billion, or 25 percent, were under screw cap.

Cheap grapes make cheap product

You go to a store and see wine selling for less than $5. How is that possible?

http://www.caller.com/story/life/columnists/2017/10/08/wine-cheap-grapes-make-cheap-product/745136001/

3 Excellent Reasons to Choose Wine with Natural Cork Stoppers

The reasons for choosing synthetically closed wine seem negligible, especially when you consider the true sustainability of the natural cork harvest.

http://www.organicauthority.com/3-excellent-reasons-to-choose-wine-with-natural-cork-stoppers-drink-up-its-for-the-environment/

How to Write the Best Ever Wine Tasting Note
Tasting notes are an opportunity to sharpen your palate and uncover curious flavors.

http://www.snooth.com/articles/how-to-write-the-best-ever-wine-tasting-note/

3 Wine Harvesting Myths Debunked

Why harvest dates are about more than sugar and acid, hand-harvesting isn’t always best, and more

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/3-wine-harvesting-myths-debunked/

Introducing Two More Pieces of the Wine Consumer Puzzle

Unique personalities of different wine platforms and what they can each contribute to the wine consumer puzzle that we’re piecing together.

We love Quni!

http://www.enolytics.com/enolytics101/2017/10/5/introducing-two-more-pieces-of-the-wine-consumer-puzzle

Champagne to launch a ‘zero pesticide’ wine

Champagne Henri Giraud is set to launch a new label for its classic NV line that claims there is zero pesticide residue contained in the bottles – the first to do so in Champagne.

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/zero-pesticide-champagne-377789/#J3uF0SqIgayqbYqz.99

Get To Know The Wines of Bulgaria

Since you’re likely to see more Bulgarian wine in coming years (especially if you’re on the East Coast or Europe), this introduction to the wines of Bulgaria will give you a leg up on what to look for.

http://winefolly.com/review/the-wines-of-bulgaria/

Things You Should Know When Storing Wine

Here are the 4 key factors

https://framaforms.org/things-you-should-know-when-storing-wine-1507186986

Prop 65 Warnings Pop Up on TTB Labels

65 warnings are starting to pop up

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/prop-65-warnings-pop-up-on-ttb-labels

STOP TALKING ABOUT A WINE’S LEGS

Today, however, they mean very little. When looking at a glass of wine, pay more attention to its color and depth than its legs. Then sniff, sip, and enjoy.

https://vinepair.com/articles/stop-talking-wine-tears-legs/

Puerto Rican Rum and Revenue Flowing Again at Bacardi Distillery

After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s physical destruction multiplied its financial crisis. But at least one revenue generator is up and running: rum.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/puerto-rican-rum-and-revenue-flowing-again-at-bacardi-distillery

What is a prosecco?

Everything you’ve been wondering about Prosecco sparkling wine.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/11/what-is-a-prosecco-infographic-wine-guide/

The Science Of ‘Diablo Winds’ Fanning California Wine Country Fires

Meteorology and physics are helping to fan possibly some of the worse fires in California history. What are Diablo Winds?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2017/10/11/the-science-of-diablo-winds-fanning-california-wine-country-fires/#28d137e92751

Is Wine Your Skin’s Deadliest Foe, Or Its Secret Weapon?

Do those in pursuit of the perfect complexion have to forsake wine completely, or are there benefits that outweigh the costs?

http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/just-how-bad-is-wine-for-your-skin

How to decode a French wine label

Buying a French wine can often be intimidating for those without an intimate knowledge of the language on the label.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/food-drink/1510374-how-to-decode-a-french-wine-label

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE MOST IMPORTANT WINE SOILS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Wine nerds are often also soil nerds. Soil directly and indisputably affects the wine that is produced in a given region.

https://vinepair.com/articles/illustrated-guide-wine-soils/

PRIVATE LABEL GOOD OR BAD?

The most important part of any wine transaction is that you the consumer like what you purchase. If you feel that bottle of wine is worth what you paid for it then it is a good deal, if not then it is a bad one. It goes a bit deeper though when it comes to private label because of what it is.

http://www.cdapress.com/article/20171011/ARTICLE/171019984

Raboso Wine Grape Variety

What you need to know about the Italian Raboso wines and grape variety.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/12/raboso-wine-grape-variety/

The Most Popular Liquor Brand for Each NFL Team, According to Female Fans

A new survey made up of over 14,000 women

http://people.com/food/most-popular-liquor-brands-women-nfl-teams/

The Secret Liquor History of Nursery Rhymes

It turns out that many common fairy tales and fables have very boozy roots.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-secret-liquor-history-of-nursery-rhymes

David Lynch Finally Releases Twin PeaksBeers

Three different Twin Peaks–inspired beers: Log Lady Lager, Red Room Ale, and the excellently named Damn Good Coffee Stout.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/10/david-lynch-and-mikkeller-release-twin-peaks-beers.html

Buffalo Trace battles fake Pappy with US$500k investment

The Kentucky distillery, in collaboration with the Van Winkle family, recently provided evidence of counterfeiting with regards to two bottles of Pappy Van Winkle – a coveted brand of rare Bourbon.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/10/buffalo-trace-battles-fake-pappy-with-us500k-investment/

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength

Bacardi’s Angel’s Envy has released the 2017 edition of its limited-release Cask Strength Bourbon. This year’s release clocks in at 62.25%-abv. The whiskey spent up to seven years in oak before an additional period of resting in Port casks. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength 2017 is available in 24 states and Washington D.C. Only 10,000 bottles are available, retailing at $199.99 a 750-ml.

How to Use Wine That Is No Longer Drinkable In the Kitchen

But even if you can’t drink it, this now-vinegary, fermented grape juice doesn’t need to be tossed.

https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-use-wine-that-is-no-longer-drinkable-in-the-kitc-1819338913

SevenFifty Daily’s Guide to Wine Education

Everything you need to know—and how to choose the program that’s right for you

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/sevenfifty-dailys-guide-to-wine-education/

Floyd Mayweather’s Wine Collection Is Quite Impressive

We all know Floyd Mayweather has the cash, but I didn’t know he spent it on a wine collection like this…

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/boxing-mma/floyd-mayweathers-wine-collection-is-quite-impressive/72778277/

Future Of Distribution In USA?

A new company called Merchant23 Inc. aims to connect small wineries, mostly in California, with retailers and on-premise establishments while bypassing traditional distribution channels. Based in Marin County outside San Francisco, Merchant23 was founded by Jacob Moynihan, a former Sonoma County winemaker who has negotiated deals with distributors in 48 states to clear wines being drop-shipped directly from California to commercial establishments, with a mark-up typically pegged under 10%. “This is for restaurants and wine shops looking to buy outside the standard distributor book,” Moynihan said. “It’s also for wineries that haven’t been able to get national distribution.” He’ll soon have nearly 1,000 SKUs listed on his Merchant23 website, he added, and expects to recruit freelance salespeople to expand the firm’s reach. Merchant23’s main markets thus far are California, Florida, Texas and Illinois.

What to buy for the next time you’re Netflix-and-chilling all by yourself.

Let’s be honest, though: Most wine lovers (and even just wine likers) also drink alone pretty often.

https://www.gq.com/story/best-wine-for-solo-drinking

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Introducing Physical Web Technology

The Physical Web uses beacon technology to communicate to your phone.

Two ways your can explore this with us:

1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

Stop in and try and be rewarded with a special gift for using.

We Are On Pointy

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Franklin Liquors More On Tap App

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Drink Recipes

Product Information

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Food And Wine Pairings

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And More!

Upcoming Events

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 570 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

Food And Wine Events

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-16-17

October 16, 2017

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/top-10-gassiest-beers-revealed/

Liquor Industry News/Links

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

10-16-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Tricks and Treats for Hosting a Spooky Hallo-Wine Party

Score inflation is everywhere and it’s killing wine criticism

BREWERY CREATES BEER FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

AND MORE!

TOP 10 GASSIEST BEERS REVEALED

This is despite many customers apparently thinking that non-alcoholic beers are gassier than their ‘full-fat’ counterparts.

US ASSOCIATION OF CIDER MAKERS RELEASES FIRST STYLE GUIDELINES

The US Association of Cider Makers (USACM) has released its first set of cider style guidelines “designed to build a foundation for the lexicon” used to describe cider.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/us-association-of-cider-makers-releases-first-style-guidelines/

Trump’s latest trade spat with Canada is over wine

The U.S. accuses Canada of unfair restrictions on the sale of foreign wine in British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province and a big wine-producing region.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/03/news/economy/us-canada-wine-trade/index.html

Have a pint from this home beer tap that uses sound waves to foam up your drink

This home-beer tap uses sound waves to convert your beer’s carbonation into foam bubbles which, according to beer science, unleash the fullest and freshest flavor of the beer.

http://mashable.com/2017/10/02/fizzics-waytap-home-beer-tap/#aLqQIixvFSqW

A beginner’s guide to tasting beer

Here is a five-level cheat sheet to get you started on your beer tasting trajectory.

http://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/beer-cider/a-beginners-guide-to-tasting-beer-20170928-gyqjmm

Here Are the 10 Most Popular Oktoberfest Beers in the U.S

Oktoberfest is Germany’s reminder that the less than half a century of American “craft” beer brewing is cute at best.

https://www.thestreet.com/slideshow/14316082/1/oktoberfest-beers-in-us.html

Which corks can I recycle?

But, with so many different types of bottle stoppers, it can be difficult to tell which are actually made from natural cork that are ReCORK recyclable and which are not. But not to worry, we’ve got that covered right here.

We Want Your Corks! Franklin Liquors Collects Corks!

http://blog.recork.org/post/165519352217/which-corks-can-i-recycle

How Science Saved Me from Pretending to Love Wine

The fault was not in my stars, nor in myself, but in my fungiform papillae.

https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/how-science-saved-me-from-pretending-to-love-wine?mbid=synd_digg

Interesting Wine Stats

BREWERY CREATES BEER FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Libeeration is described as a gruit-style ale (flavoured predominately with herbs rather than hops) that is straw-coloured with “fruity, spicy and earthy flavours”. The beer contains ingredients that herbalists believe can help to alleviate some of the symptoms caused by hormonal changes experienced during the menopause.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/brewery-creates-beer-for-menopausal-women/

The Wine Kim Crawford Makes After He Quit Making Kim Crawford

The Crawfords are now almost a decade into their second act, running Loveblock Wines, their organics-driven estate amid the windswept hills of Marlborough in the northeastern tip of the South Island.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/10/03/the-wine-kim-crawford-makes-after-he-quit-making-kim-crawford/#7d1371994265

How to Order From a Restaurant Wine List Like a Pro

Remember these tips to do everything from get the best value bottle to pick the best pairing for your meal.

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 5 – A wine list from the restaurant Campagnolo November 5, 2015. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

http://www.foodandwine.com/how/how-order-restaurant-wine-list-pro

Columbia Valley: Washington’s Biggest Wine Region

This guide to the Columbia Valley AVA will quickly get you up to speed on what wines are worth seeking out and what you should know about Washington wine.

http://winefolly.com/review/columbia-valley-washingtons-biggest-wine-region/

Your Guide to Southern Italy’s Essential White Wine

Fiano, the great white grape of Campania

https://punchdrink.com/articles/guide-fiano-southern-italy-essential-white-wine/

The Wine God Is in the Details

Caring about the fine points—not the score points—makes us look crazy. But we’re not

Everything about really knowing wine—and buying the best examples—requires a persistent, even passionate, attention to details: vintage, producer, winemakers’ styles, varietal differences, even the location of a producer’s plot in a multi-owner vineyard.

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Matt-Kramer-Wine-Lies-and-Truths

A Beer Distributor Will Have to Pay Its $2.6 Million Pay-To-Play Fine

It’s a record-high punishment.

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2017/10/04/beer-distributor-pay-to-play/

HANGOVER FREE COCKTAILS COULD BE ON THEIR WAY

London-based drugs scientist David Nutt is developing a formula for synthetic alcohol that will deliver all the liberating effects of alcohol without the hangover.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/hangover-free-cocktails-could-be-on-their-way/

Score inflation is everywhere and it’s killing wine criticism

Whatever you think about the merits of scoring, it is fundamental to the practice of rating wines. But it is being undermined by a gradual creep upwards in the scores being given by wine critics.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/uncategorized/score-inflation-is-everywhere-and-its-killing-wine-criticism

Wider wine selection could be headed to a grocery store near you

A new law now in effect expands the options of wine sales for grocery stores in Arkansas.

“You’re moving more product of ours into grocery stores, but you’re not creating more drinkers, you’re just spreading out the inventory,” said John Akins, owner of Legacy Wine and Spirits

Exactly what is happening now in MA more places to buy less drinkers

http://www.thv11.com/news/local/wider-wine-selection-could-be-headed-to-a-grocery-store-near-you/480871769

Raise a glass of ‘Ring of Honor 18’ wine to Peyton Manning ahead of his statue unveiling

The limited edition red wine is on sale now at stores around Indiana for around $20 a bottle.

http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/colts/raise-a-glass-of-ring-of-honor-18-wine-to-peyton-manning-ahead-of-his-statue-unveiling

Analyzing Wine Mouthfeel Using Tribology
UC Davis researchers are working to develop a “tribology” method (a physical analytical technique) to assess mouthfeel perceptions of red wines.

https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/190385/Analyzing-Wine-Mouthfeel-Using-Tribology

Cannabis Investors Take Over Wine Country’s Top Talent, Infrastructure, And Customer Base

Until now, the wine industry has focused heavily on how cannabis will compete over field labor at the production end and over wallet share at the consumer end. The Big Moon Sky launch demonstrates that the cannabis industry is also going to poach top talent from wineries who share many of the same obstacles as cannabis producers.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cannabis-investors-take-over-wine-countrys-top-talent-infrastructure-and-customer-base-300529447.html

EU: WINE HARVEST SET FOR 36-YEAR LOW

Extreme weather, including heavy hailstorms, hard frosts and drought, has pushed the EU wine grape harvest to an historic low in 2017, the EU department for Agriculture and Rural Development has revealed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/10/eu-wine-harvest-set-for-36-year-low/

Italy’s sparkling wine exports soar!

WHY DRINKING VODKA MAY BE HEALTHIER THAN A GLASS OF WINE

Clear liquor contains fewer congeners, compounds besides alcohol produced during fermentation and may contribute to the severity of hangovers. Many drinkers look to vodka as a lower calorie option that could be healthier than drinking “antioxidant-rich” red wine.

http://www.newsweek.com/national-vodka-day-clear-liquor-may-be-healthier-wine-677112

Wine Vintages. Who Cares?

For the casual wine drinker, domestic wine vintages have ceased to carry much meaning and can be, in fact, distractions from all sorts of quality issues.

http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/Happy-Hour/October-2017/Wine-Vintages-Who-Cares/

DOES SOMMELIER CERTIFICATION MATTER?

Those who hold certifications sometimes have no on-the-job sommelier experience, while some of the world’s best sommeliers have never pursued formal education.

https://vinepair.com/articles/sommelier-certification-matter/

10 Things Not To Do at a Wine Tasting Room

Are you planning to visit a Wine Tasting Room anytime soon?

http://siponthisjuice.com/10-things-not-to-do-at-a-wine-tasting-room/

Could Cannabis-Infused Beer Be the Next IPA?

To be blunt, more brewers are experimenting with marijuana and hemp .

http://fortune.com/2017/10/05/cannabis-beer-gabf/

Why ‘beer bellies’ are a myth — and new research on why beer may be good for you

There’s actually no hard evidence to suggest a person’s gut comes from consuming a lot of beer,

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-beer-bellies-are-a-myth-and-new-research-on-why-beer-may-be-good-for-you-2017-10-06

New Ballast Point Beer

Constellation Brands’ Ballast Point Brewing will launch its newest beer, Fathom IPA, on October 9. The 6%-abv ale is brewed to be an approachable, easy-drinking IPA to complement the brewery’s flagship Sculpin IPA. Ballast Point Fathom IPA will feature the brand’s new label design, meant to distinguish Ballast Point’s sessionable beers from its higher-alcohol offerings. Fathom will be available nationwide in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and on draft. Twelve-ounce bottles will be available exclusively in California. Sculpin IPA, an Impact “Hot Brand,” grew 15% to 1.5 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the U.S. last year.

How Apple’s new technology will overturn wine marketing

Treasury Wine Estates has already introduced the talking wine bottle, in the shape of AR-powered labels that allow the faces of convicts featured on its 19 Crimes wine

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/how-apples-new-technology-will-overturn-wine-marketing

Pesticide use in vineyards could be halved, research suggests

A Spanish research team has successfully slashed pesticides in vineyards by 50 per cent using cutting-edge technology to spot mildew before it becomes a problem.

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/44887/44887/

Vegetarian Somms Share Tips for Pairing Wines with Meat

Pairing wine with animal protein can be tricky when you don’t eat meat—vegetarian somms weigh in on how they do it

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/vegetarian-somms-share-tips-for-pairing-wines-with-meat/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=57068824&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–IUVvbZC7-6wBeLN6H6Xv2MHHBiwQFjYxju14EyPNpo0NU1hzD-TweQWsbIRUp68QFqDNsLHAtoIJhBCpjthZWl2wX6zOvzXfwAj2nOWLJLDXE95M&_hsmi=57068666

Wine hacks are for suckers. Here’s how to be a real pro

So about these wine hacks: Do they work? Well, some of them do. Some of them, however, seem needlessly complex

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article177240641.html#storylink=cpy

How To Order And Sample Wine When You Have Zero Idea What You’re Doing

We’ve all been there: you’re in a restaurant, starring cluelessly at the wine list while the waiter stands expectantly waiting to hear your selection.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-to-order-and-sample-wine-when-you-have-zero-idea-what-youre-doing_uk_59ce2808e4b05f005d3396c7

What are lees in wine?

Confused when a tasting note or description refers to ‘lees’? And what sort of flavours do they produce?

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/what-are-lees-in-wine-ask-decanter-377513/#4XjBh4mcCOh1jV0x.99

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN WINE?

Oenophiles will use any excuse to sip more vino but, in reality, alcohol has calories that are not often factored into the daily diet — and they can make a big difference.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-many-calories-wine/

10 things to know about cooking with wine

Like any other ingredient you need to understand how wine works in a dish and the best techniques for using it.

http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/10-things-to-know-about-cooking-with-wine-377369/#rlv9ZCDXkI7b3uhf.99

How to Make Mulled Wine

Here’s a look at a few different mulled wines from all over the world, and what’s special about each of them.

http://dish.allrecipes.com/how-to-make-mulled-wine/

Tricks and Treats for Hosting a Spooky Hallo-Wine Party

Tricks and treats that are easy to scare up at the last-minute and on a budget, with a quick trip to the grocery store, dollar or thrift store. I’ve also included a couple of recipes that you can make ahead.

https://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2017/10/06/tricks-and-treats-for-hosting-a-happy-hallo-wine-party/

How Cooking With Wine Transforms Food

Discover why classic dishes benefit from the addition of wine, whether cooking with white, red or rosé, and learn to improvise with wine in the kitchen.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/10/06/how-cooking-with-wine-transforms-food/

Confession: I’m not a “wine mom” (and the jokes really aren’t so funny)

The idea of a wine mom simultaneously dismisses the real struggles facing moms while essentially trying to forge a sense of unity built on mutual alcohol consumption. “Oh, you also have a child and love wine? I’m not alone!”

https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/wine-mom-is-not-funny/

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October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

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

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

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

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

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October 19^th

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Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

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A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

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Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

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!

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

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Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-09-17

October 9, 2017

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10-09-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to Pick a Cheap Wine That Tastes Expensive

HOW TO TASTE WINE

Beer 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Brews

AND MORE!

Tied House Enforcement: TTB Cracks Down on “Pay to Play” Schemes

Under federal tied-house law, it is unlawful for an alcohol beverage supplier to “induce,” directly or indirectly, any alcohol beverage retailer (e.g. bottle store, bar or restaurant) to purchase any products from that supplier to the “exclusion,” in whole or in part, of other suppliers’ products. Inducement under federal law can arise from a supplier furnishing or giving retailers anything of value anything of value, subject to various exceptions. “Pay-to-play” schemes generally involve payments by an alcohol beverage supplier to an on- or off-premise retailer for tap or shelf space.

WINE UNDER CORK PERCEIVED AS 15% BETTER THAN SCREWCAP

Overall, participants rated the same wine as 15% better quality when served under a cork in comparison to screwcap. The wine under a cork was also rated as 20% more appropriate for a celebration and 16% more inciting of a celebratory mood.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/wine-under-cork-perceived-as-15-better-than-screwcap/

US CRAFT BEER CONTRIBUTES $68BN TO THE ECONOMY

The report also found that the US craft beer industry provides over 456,000 full-time jobs, with 128,000 offered by the breweries and brewpubs themselves.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/us-craft-beer-contributes-68bn-to-the-economy/

How a scientific discovery led Heineken to brew a new beer

The brew is already available in some European markets. It will make its American debut in October, where it will be available in New York City. Heineken plans to expand it to additional
markets next year.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/26/heineken-unveils-h41-a-beer-that-puts-yeast-into-focus.html

AMERICAN WINE ECONOMY WORTH $220 BILLION

WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, has measured the national economic impact of the wine industry across 50 states and found that it will generate US$219.9 billion in 2017.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/american-wine-economy-worth-220-billion/

TOP 10 US STATES FOR CRAFT BEER

The data was compiled by the Brewers Association via via its annual ‘Beer Industry Production Survey’ (BIPS) and the bi-annual ‘Brewery Operations Benchmarking Survey’ (BOBS) as well as additional government and market data and relates to ‘small and independent American craft brewers.’

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/09/top-10-us-states-for-craft-beer/

The Mexican drink michelada is beer with benefits

What exactly is a proper michelada?

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-micheladas-20170927-story.html

Francis Ford Coppola moves into spirits with new range

Director and winemaker Francis Ford Coppola has made his first foray into spirits with the launch of a vodka, gin and brandy inspired by “unique and remarkable” women throughout history.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/09/coppola-family-moves-into-spirits-with-new-range/

9 Must-Try Wines For Fall

Wine and food pairings for Fall

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/9-must-try-wines-for-fall/

The Rise and Fall of Wine Coolers

They were huge in the 80s and then they disappeared. What happened?

http://winefolly.com/update/the-rise-and-fall-of-wine-coolers/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=85d85c50e1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-85d85c50e1-62472929&mc_cid=85d85c50e1&mc_eid=d73340fcba

How Wine On Tap Could Change How We Drink

Draught wine is gaining popularity thanks to millennials

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-on-tap-change-drink-draught-bottles-glasses-decant-choice-a7968116.html

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY

With close to 98,000 acres of vineyard planted to Chardonnay in California and the wine remaining far and away the most popular in the U.S., understanding where it’s come from and where it’s headed is, in some ways, to understand the fate of California wine itself.

https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-state-of-california-chardonnay

The “Willy Wonka of Wineries” in Santa Barbara Lets You Blend Your Own Custom Wine

Are we getting notes of Snozberries in this glass?

http://www.lamag.com/digestblog/blend-your-own-custom-bottle-wine/

Find Your Way To The New Australia

For those of us whose earliest experience of Australian wines were colored by the then-ubiquitous “critter” labels that were also usually the very cheapest wines on offer, there is quite a lot of catching up to do.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/09/29/weekend-wine-find-your-way-to-the-new-australia/#438bd4079494

Wine and Weight: How Does Wine Affect Your Waistline?

As America grapples with an obesity epidemic, wine lovers wonder if their favorite drink can be part of their diet

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/How-Does-Wine-Affect-Your-Waistline

This Year’s Most Award-Winning Wine Comes from Australia

Unlike other rankings, the World Association of Wine Writers and Journalists annual World Ranking of Wines & Spirits considers itself the “definitive ranking” because it’s compiled from a selection of 80 international wine contests, looking at more than 700,930 wines in all.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/2017s-most-award-winning-wine-comes-australia

These Super Mario stoppers make cheap wine taste better

The Fred & Friends wine stopper does more than just create a geeky cap. It also aerates your wine. So as you pour, the wine stopper helps your wine breathe making it taste better.

https://www.dailydot.com/bazaar/super-margo-wine-aerator/

Pumpkin Spice Wine Spritzer

This Pumpkin Spice Wine Spritzer is going to be a favorite for all your Fall parties! Halloween cocktails are what we like to call treats for the adults!

http://www.mantitlement.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-wine-spritzer/

Wine Preserving Technology Launched by Purdue Grad

$1 billion to $2 billion worth of wine is estimated to be thrown away each year in the U.S.

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/36485647/wine-preserving-technology-launched-by-purdue-grad

Are We Driving Toward .05?

If more states follow the lead of Utah and much of Europe by lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit, you may already be drunk

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/are-we-driving-toward-05/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=56784481&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_WZ7I7pearcefPODm-vrsD75YgtJyq0MMqxPlXPxVGO7uJtPJJYAa52LafTBIjAx0N9TLSaQ1vgZ0yDKS6vtrz6RbI2BXyDiWsYqCfDTkEZIEZO8I&_hsmi=56825467

The Evolution of American Oak

Sommeliers often turn their noses up at American oak, but this wood plays a vital role in some of the world’s most iconic wines

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-evolution-of-american-oak/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=56784481&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_yZU0QgFtoeHonRfLCH-QhwywY2Uh1–ryhhCizImhdku_zDFC3UOj6b5dhZhPIFoxpiO4RgQVSPRUK7iRlhwvBeyhmXSXW49d7jo_AoZ1MI3SbVY&_hsmi=56825467

The Importance of the Bulk Wine Market in the World

In every major wine-drinking country of the world, the bulk wine market is now an important part of the overall industry.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/09/25/the-importance-of-the-bulk-wine-market-in-the-world/

The latest tasting trends, and more

Sunset magazine identified 2017’s wine trends after its International Wine Competition

http://www.sonomanews.com/lifestyle/7435384-181/the-spill-the-latest-tasting?artslide=1

Why You Want to Pay More for Wine

Millennials, who now consume 42 percent of all wine in the United States, continue to give winery owners reason for optimism

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/09/why-you-want-to-pay-more-for-wine

Exploring the Connections Between Cannabis and Wine

With marijuana legalization flying high—particularly around West Coast wine country—we talk the parallels of wine and weed with the experts at Leafly.com.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/09/27/s2e9/

WINE STUDIES: WHAT IS CORK TAINT?

And does the average wine consumer notice or care?

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2017/09/28/wine-studies-what-is-cork-taint/

How do retro wines like Blue Nun, Lancers, Riunite taste now?

Plus, 4 awesome vintage TV wine commercials

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/09/26/8-retro-wines-blue-nun-lancers-riunite-where-are-they-now/

The great wine debate: Corks really are better than screw-tops, Oxford study finds

The scientists’ findings suggest that rather than affecting the flavour or the smell of the wine, it is the sound of the cork that makes the drink taste better.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/27/great-wine-debate-corks-really-better-screw-tops-oxford-study/

Turns Out Hugh Hefner Is Responsible for Launching Food & Wine Magazine

The first issue ran in March of that year — as a supplement inside Playboy, which had the words “Special Insert: Preview Issue of ‘Food & Wine’ a New Magazine” on the cover, right next to “Sex Gadgets: The Good, the Bad, and the Boring.”

http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/09/hugh-hefner-food-and-wine.html

How Many Different Wines Can You Name In Five Minutes?

Pick a grape, any grape.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/how-many-different-wines-can-you-name-in-five-minutes?utm_term=.xtN6KJ3aRZ#.nb2Xbpm4gV

Wine Line! A new way to enjoy drinking wine!

Well done for looking at Wine Line! This is an innovative new way to help you limit how much wine you drink – also the perfect gift!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1522831100/wine-line-a-new-way-to-enjoy-drinking-wine

HOW TO TASTE WINE

Everyone wants to know how to taste wine. Here are the steps to taste wine like a pro:

https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/how-to-taste-wine/

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Buying A Bottle Of Wine At A Restaurant

Mastering the art of buying wine at restaurants can expand your wine experience, allowing you to try brand new vintages that you might never have considered before.

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/09/28/dos-donts-buying-bottle-wine-restaurant/

N.H. Liquor Commission Touts Record $698M In Sales Over Past Fiscal Year

Another $3 million dollars was transferred to the state’s Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund.

Wonder How Much MA Puts In Prevention

http://nhpr.org/post/nh-liquor-commission-touts-record-698m-sales-over-past-fiscal-year#stream/0

2017 Harvest Fair winning wines announced

Search for award-winning wines from the 2017 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Wine Contest. You can search multiple classes, medals or appellations by holding down the Control key (Command on the Mac) as you make your selection.

http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/sponsored2?prx_t=DRUDA8cYUA9McMA

The Other Sauvignon Blanc

In Arroyo Seco – a tiny California appellation most of us have never heard of – winemakers have been perfecting a different type of Sauvignon Blanc: musqué.

http://palatepress.com/2017/09/wine/sauvignon-blanc-musque-arroyo-seco/

Beer 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Brews

This guide includes beer ingredients, key terms, information on select beer styles, beer facts and varieties

http://dailyutahchronicle.com/2017/10/01/basic-beer-guide/

How to Pick a Cheap Wine That Tastes Expensive

Advice on finding quality wines under $15

http://www.nasdaq.com/article/how-to-pick-a-cheap-wine-that-tastes-expensive-cm853605

Don’t believe the hype. You don’t need glasses in multiple shapes and sizes to enjoy wine.

Whether you are a wine novice or a regular imbiber, you can get by with a modest collection of stemware. Three sizes — for red, white and sparkling — are enough

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/dont-believe-the-hype-you-dont-need-glasses-in-multiple-shapes-and-sizes-to-enjoy-wine/2017/09/29/d061fc92-a46f-11e7-b14f-f41773cd5a14_story.html?utm_term=.ba772f589ad7

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Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

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Liquor Industry News/Links 10-02-17

October 2, 2017

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

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10-02-2017

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The 6 healthiest alcohols you should be drinking

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

By the Numbers: The Wine and Spirits Industry

AND MORE!

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

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

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

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

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

New 90+ Wine

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

IN STOCK!!

What’s the right serving temperature?

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

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

Kate Hudson uses wine instead of weights for her workout

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

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

How Millennials Are Changing the Wine-Selling Game

Focusing on authenticity and adventure to make the sale

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

By the Numbers: The Wine and Spirits Industry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beam Suntory to launch Little Book whiskey range

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

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

Patrón unveils virtual reality distillery tour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Electric Sky the Future of Wine?

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Passion Investors Helped Revive Narragansett Beer

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

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

Overcoming the Kosher Conundrum in the U.S. Market

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

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

2017 Harvest Report: French Wineries Picking Smallest Crop Since 1945

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

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

Wine Institute Releases Results of New California Wine Tourism Survey

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

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

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

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

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

The 6 healthiest alcohols you should be drinking

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

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

How to Photograph White Wine on a Perfectly White Background

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jordan Winery debuts its latest funny music video.

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

DEGAS SCULPTURES FOUND TO BE FILLED WITH WINE CORKS

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

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

MAKE YOUR OWN PROSECCO KIT LAUNCHED

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

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

THESE ARE THE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS THAT MAKE WINE TASTE SO GOOD

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

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

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

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

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

Why You Should Become a Wine Snob

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

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

Why Natural Bottles Deserve a Place on White Tablecloths

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

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

Spanish Variety Mencia Sees First Harvest in California Vineyard

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

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

New Johnnie Walker Black

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

DEVICE MAY HELP DRINKERS AVOID ALCOHOL TAINTED WITH DEADLY CHEMICALS

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

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

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

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

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

How Can You Tell if a Young Wine Will Age?

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

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

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

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

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

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

Weekly Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 560 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

Upcoming

October 12th

Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery

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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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

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

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

You can also use on any Android device.

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

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

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

Please explore it while you taste and gain the rewards!

October 19^th

^7Pm

Dutton Goldfield Wines And More

Hosts: John Schultz

Samantha Straw

John Will Present:

We will explore 4 very limited wines from Dutton Goldfield.

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

Also

Samantha Will Present:

A Tale of Two Ports

Showing: Ferreira Dona Antonia Tawny Port

Johns Bio:

Samantha Bio:

Recent Press

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

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

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/243677891/

November 16th

Italian Guest

Sign ups soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Tuesday, October 17 Decoding American Wine Labels

Thursday, December 7 Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Tri-County Adult Education

French Wine Scholar Programs

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

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

WINE TASTING 101

Tuesday Oct 10^th 7PM

This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.

What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?

We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.

Exploring French Wine Regions

Thursday Nov 9^th 7PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

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

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

Popping The Cork On Sparking Wines

Tuesday Nov 21^st 7PM

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

Norfolk Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

Millis Recreation

Three Classes:

Noble Grape Varieties

Decoding American Wine Labels

Decoding European Wine Labels

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

COMING SOON!

Foxborough

Milford

Franklin Library Book Club

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943.

More Soon!

Food And Wine Events

Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone