Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239433277/

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

Santa Carolina Winery Chile

May 11th

Host Mark Raymond

Santa Carolina is Carolina Wine Brands’ flagship brand. With a history spanning over 140 years, Viña Santa Carolina was established in 1875 by Luis Pereira, who named it after his wife, Carolina Iñiguez. Located in Santiago, the winery’s facilities and underground cellar are a National Monument and are open to the public at large. With sales in excess of 25 million bottles, Santa Carolina’s wines are available in over 90 countries. In 2015, Santa Carolina celebrated its 140th anniversary and was chosen the New World Winery of the Year by the prestigious American magazine Wine Enthusiast.

Amazing value in wine! We will explore reds and whites.

About Mark

New England Regional President For Carolina Wine Brands USA

Franklin Wine Club Learning Wine Labels Event

Held In Our Wine Room 04-25-17

Read All About It:

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Upcoming Medway Community Education Class

May 10th

Join Us For An Education/Tasting As We Explore Wine Labels. After This Event Your Wine Buying And Tasting Experience Will Never Be The Same!

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

People won’t drink wine that tastes like this, finds new study

Learning from the black glass

Marijuana Poised to Steal Market Share From Alcohol Industry

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/beer-consumption-per-capita-countries/

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Which countries consume the most beer per capita?

Could that glass of Chardonnay affect the condition of your skin?

“We found white wine and liquor were significantly associated with a higher risk of rosacea,” said study senior author Wen-Qing Li. He’s an assistant professor of dermatology and epidemiology at Brown University.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-wine-may-do-no-favors-for-a-womans-skin/

Will the US’s three-tier distribution system survive?

Booze has been almost entirely regulated and taxed by individual states, with everything from dry counties like Moore County, the home of Jack Daniel’s, to the drive-by Daiquiri stands of Louisiana.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/is-the-uss-three-tier-distribution-system-built-to-survive/

Beware the cult of ‘natural wine’

Many, if not most, of the reds taste like flawed cider or rotten sherry. Whites can be better but have no aftertaste

https://life.spectator.co.uk/2017/03/beware-cult-natural-wine/

How to Drink Wine Like a Sommelier

A couple years ago, Bianca Bosker became so fascinated with wine and the experts running the cellars at New York’s finest restaurants that she quit her editor job to become one herself. “To taste better is to live better,” she writes in her bestselling new book, Cork Dork,

http://cupofjo.com/2017/04/how-to-order-wine/

Is Terroir Real?

What does the wine world’s most misunderstood concept really mean?

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/is-terroir-real

Champagne literally makes everything better

But, don’t get too carried away… these health benefits all come with the catch line “within reason”.

http://nypost.com/2017/04/19/champagne-literally-makes-everything-better/

Del’s Is Back

Narragansett Beer is relaunching summer seasonal Del’s Shandy, a mix of Narragansett lager and Del’s lemon concentrate. The 4.7%-abv brew is available across Narragansett’s East Coast distribution area in six-packs of 16-ounce cans and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans. Six-packs will retail at around $10 and 12-packs will sell at around $15. Narragansett Del’s Summer Shandy will be available throughout the summer season.

SEVERE FROSTS WREAK HAVOC IN CHAMPAGNE

The mercury also dipped to dangerous levels in Burgundy and the Loire Valley the night of Wednesday 19 April, but Champagne appears to have been the worst hit.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/severe-frosts-wreak-havoc-in-champagne/

Marijuana Poised to Steal Market Share From Alcohol Industry

A new study from OutCo and Monocle Research shows 51% of millennials in California will replace alcohol with marijuana

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marijuana-poised-to-steal-market-share-from-alcohol-industry-300441621.html

When evaluating wine, judge by the bottle

Today, the most ubiquitous way to sell wine is to say “such and such” gave it a 90 points-plus rating. And those ratings are based on folks sitting in a controlled environment, much like my tasting, taking a sip from a glass, making their own personal determinations of what the wine was like and making notes.

http://www.summitdaily.com/explore-summit/vail-wine-ink-column-when-evaluating-wine-judge-by-the-bottle/

Learning from the black glass

Color can be a visual cue that a product’s flavor is both authentic and appetizing — and even that it has positive nutritional aspects.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/wine/6888427-181/berger-on-wine-learning-from

The Mosel Valley Wine Guide

Choose wines with skill from the Mosel Valley and learn why this region has been considered the best place for Riesling in the world.

http://winefolly.com/review/mosel-valley-wine-guide/

The Spanish Winemaking Regions to Watch—Now

Castilla y León, just north of Madrid. Ribera del Duero is known for its lush, Tempranillo-based red wines, while Rueda is famous in the country for its bright, Verdejo-based whites

http://www.sommjournal.com/Stories/Web-Exclusives/2017/The-Spanish-Winemaking-Regions-to-Watch-Now.aspx#.WPtfjFLMyT9

Pot Is Healthier Than Alcohol?

Watch What Wine Makers Do In France To Protect From Frost

https://youtu.be/Csgr2XzRlic

Stoli to launch vodka with real fruit

Available in the US, Stoli Crushed currently comes in two flavours: Pienapple and Ruby Red Grapefruit.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/stoli-to-launch-vodka-with-real-fruit/

Black Death Vodka returns to US after ban

The brand launched globally in 1987 and was selling more than 120 million bottles and cans in 60 countries by 1995. However, the brand came under fire from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for ‘promising poison and plague but delivering only vodka’.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/black-death-vodka-returns-to-us-after-ban/

5 Things Altria Group Investors Should Know About Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Most people reasonably think of Altria Group (NYSE:MO) for its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, which has gained worldwide renown and is a marketing colossus. Yet what many people don’t know about Altria is that it owns a wine business, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Although Ste. Michelle is quite small compared to its tobacco operations, Altria still sees substantial sales and profit from the unit, and it provides useful diversification. Below, you’ll find five things you should know about Altria’s wine business.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/04/19/5-things-altria-group-investors-should-know-about.aspx

This App Will Prevent You from Getting Shorted on Beer at the Bar

It makes sure your glass is as full as it should be.

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/fair-beer-pour-app

Sales of Calif wines priced over $10 show healthy growth

You Can Now Drink Your Prosecco With Rose Gold Glitter

A U.K.-based kitchenware store (think of it as a British Sur la Table), is offering up edible glitter designed for prosecco. Add a dash to the bubbly beverage and it’ll impart a pretty rose-gold hue.

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/04/151432/popaball-prosecco-rose-gold-glitter

Blue Wine Is Coming to the United States

Spain’s Gik wine, which combines both red and white wine grapes, is officially coming to the United States.

The blue wine, which was originally only available in Europe, is now available for pre-order to be shipped in the America. The bottles start at $16.

http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/drink/blue-wine-coming-united-states/042417

Beer at Target’s Fenway store was too cheap, state says

Regulators at the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission have cited Target’s store in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston for violating a longstanding state rule that bans retailers from selling alcohol for less than what they paid.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/04/25/state-beer-target-fenway-store-was-too-cheap/j4a9FkynOzCVO43DByhW2L/story.html

The Precision Approach to Enhancing Wine Flavors with Oak

Vivelys, offering innovative solutions to precision winemaking, has developed a range of 11 different Boisé oak chips that each departs unique organoleptic characteristics to the wine. Each oak chip has its own set of characteristics developed through diligent research and reproduced by precisely analyzing and measuring the wood’s organic compounds, and then carefully controlling toasting time and temperature to create a consistent product

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/04/24/precision-enhancing-wine-flavors-oak

People won’t drink wine that tastes like this, finds new study

Researchers from Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario, tested the link between alcohol consumption and people’s responsiveness to different taste sensations and found that those who are good at perceiving sensations like bitterness and astringency in foods are more likely to be drinkers of all kinds of alcoholic beverages while those of who respond strongly to qualities such as sourness and umami (a savoury, meaty taste) are less likely to drink wine in particular.

http://www.cantechletter.com/2017/04/people-wont-drink-wine-tastes-like-finds-new-study/

Exploring the History of Wine in India

Dating back to the Bronze age, India has a long tradition of winemaking. Today, primarily in Nashik and Nandi Hills, interest and investment are growing.

https://www.winemag.com/2017/04/25/exploring-the-history-of-wine-in-india/

Wine Flavored Salt

t’s a fusion of two of our favorite things

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-salt-flavoured-food-seasoning-mineral-jacobsen-oregon-purple-crystals-a7703366.html

The 20-Something’s Guide To Buying Cheap Wine — The Right Way

A good wine store has staff that loves working within your budget and requirements. Just be prepared to tell them if you want if you want red, white, still or sparkling, what kinds of wines or flavors you like, and what you want to spend.

http://www.refinery29.com/cheap-wine-guide-buying-tips

Sello Launches Innovative Wine Preservation System

The Sello Wine Preservation System keeps wine tasting great by reducing oxygen, moisture, temperature, and light.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sello-launches-innovative-wine-preservation-120000832.html

An Overview of Mexican Wine Country

Believe it or not, Mexico makes wine too! The first vineyards in North America were planted in Mexico. Here’s a little overview of what’s to know about modern Mexican wine country.

http://winefolly.com/review/an-overview-of-mexican-wine-country/

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May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

Today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines includes more than 1,300 acres of cool-climate estate vineyards in the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands regions of Monterey County, with an emphasis on Chardonnay, Riesling, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir, over 2,300 acres in Paso Robles dedicated to Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah and other red varieties, and 33 acres in Napa Valley, highlighting Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. From this rich and diverse palette of sustainably farmed estate fruit, J. Lohr crafts wines showcasing bold, concentrated flavors and a vibrant sense of place. The winery offers four tiers of award-winning wines – J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée Series and J. Lohr Gesture

We will explore the J.Lohr Vineyard series wines. Showcases the finest fruits from vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and Napa Valley. Very limited in production!

http://www.jlohr.com

About Erin:

Greater Boston Area Manager

Been working for the Lohr family for 3 years but has been selling J Lohr for years at Ruby wines who distributes J Lohr in Massachusetts.

May 11^th

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

Amazing value in wine! We will explore reds and whites.

About Mark

New England Regional President For Carolina Wine Brands USA

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239433277/

June 1^st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale? Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

Ever found yourself staring at a wine label and been confused about what it’s telling you? You’re not alone! Join Mark and Kim as they decode the language on that bottle of wine. You’ll learn how to tell if a wine is dry or sweet, what might be in a blend, and so much more!

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!

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.

Tuition: $999

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Wine Labels Event

April 26, 2017

Exploring Wine Labels Event

An Education And Tasting

Tuesday April 25th 2017

Guest Hosts: Mark Lenzi

And

Kim Simone

An educational adventure while tasting wines and explore labels.
Do you know the truths and lies on the labels?
We will get back to our original club roots at this event. Talking and tasting while giving you tips and tricks.
You will leave a better wine buyer and a little scared!
Whats in that bottle can all learned with a few tips.

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Marco Scolaris Pinot Grigio

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2014 Dreyer Sonoma Chardonnay

750ml $13.99

Wine #3

2015 Cooper Hill Pinot Noir

750ml $17.99

Wine #4

2012 Liberated Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $12.99

Wine #5

2015 Gosford Shiraz

750ml $7.99

Wine #6

2012 Tranzind Red Blend

750ml $12.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-22-17

April 22, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-22-17

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239297941/

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards And Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

We will explore the J.Lohr Vineyard series wines. Showcases the finest fruits from vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and Napa Valley. Very limited in production!

http://www.jlohr.com

About Erin:

Greater Boston Area Manager

Been working for the Lohr family for 3 years but has been selling J Lohr for years at Ruby wines who distributes J Lohr in Massachusetts.

Champagne Education/Tasting

Martignetti Education Event

Not Everyday You Get To Taste $100-$1600 Champagne

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Is Champagne Still Champagne if It Doesn’t Have Bubbles?

House proposal would extend last call for alcohol at Massachusetts’s casinos

Pairing French desserts and beer

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/vermouth-di-torino-secures-appellation/

More On Tap Newsletter Updates

Get Notified As Son As Specials And Events Are Added

VERMOUTH DI TORINO SECURES APPELLATION

Under the new appellation rules, to be marketed as Vermouth di Torino brands must use white wines from the Piedmont region in production.

A Woman’s Death Sorting Grapes Exposes Italy’s ‘Slavery’

More than 40,000 Italian women, as well as migrant and seasonal laborers — that remains at the core of Italy’s agricultural economy, especially here at the country’s jagged heel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/11/world/europe/a-womans-death-sorting-grapes-exposes-italys-slavery.html?_r=2

Getting to Know California’s Best Unsung Wine Regions

Largely overlooked, the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys illustrate the triumphs and challenges faced by California’s many wine regions. Here’s what to know.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/04/11/getting-to-know-californias-best-unsung-wine-regions/

12 Unmissable Wine Destinations in the Bordeaux Region

Don’t visit Bordeaux without going to these places

https://www.francetoday.com/culture/vineyards/12-unmissable-wine-destinations-in-the-bordeaux-region/

Samuel Adams Celebrates Homebrewers, Releases LongShot American Homebrew Pack

The Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Competition was started in 1996 by Jim Koch, founder and brewer of Sam Adams, to recognize and support the homebrewing community where he and many other professional brewers got their start.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/samuel-adams-celebrates-homebrewers-releases-longshot-american-homebrew-pack?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0dd33da426-The+Daily+Brew%3A+April+12%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0dd33da426-36686829

Pairing French desserts and beer

Crème brûlée and an oatmeal stout, anyone?

http://draftmag.com/pairing-french-desserts-and-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=0dd33da426-The+Daily+Brew%3A+April+12%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-0dd33da426-36686829

Italy seen benefitting the most from rising wine consumption worldwide in next four years

Worldwide wine consumption will grow by 4.3% over the next four years, led mainly by buyers in China (21.6%) as well as Russia (6.1%) and the United States (5.7%).

http://www.italy24.ilsole24ore.com/art/business-and-economy/2017-04-11/vinitaly-180514.php?uuid=AEVOre3

U.S. Remains World’s #4 Wine Producer in 2016

SCIENCE CONFIRMS WINE REALLY IS GOOD FOR THE HEART

A recent large-scale study conducted by the University of Cambridge in England suggests that having a drink of wine every day could help protect your heart from disease. Considering millennials consumed nearly 36% of all wine purchased in the last year, the results of this study should be happy news for an entire generation of wine drinkers.

http://www.eurweb.com/2017/04/heart-disease-science-confirms-wine-really-good-heart/#

How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Actually Last?

Consider this mystery solved

https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/how-long-does-leftover-wine-last

Thomas Jefferson’s favorite wines

Our country’s third president was also the first unofficial sommelier for our country — specifically for the first two presidents and the three who followed him.

http://www.westfargopioneer.com/lifestyles/food/4249204-thomas-jeffersons-favorite-wines

Sorry Australia, Americans Prefer Pricier New Zealand Wines

Sauvignon blanc, anyone?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-12/sorry-australia-americans-prefer-pricier-new-zealand-wines

The Science Behind What Makes Wine Tastes Better on a Plane

And which grapes are best for in-flight drinking.

http://www.gq.com/story/in-flight-drinking-wine-flavor

Entire Burgundy wine region to be covered by hi-tech ‘hail shield’ to kill storm clouds

By June, the entire area will be protected by a network of 125 ground generators that cause tiny particles of silver iodide to rise to the clouds above, where they stop the formation of hail stones, and thus reduce the risk of damage.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/15/entire-burgundy-wine-region-covered-hi-tech-hail-shield-kill/

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Beer

But even if the extent of your beer education stops and starts with Miller Lite, you might still enjoy learning these 10 little-known facts about the world’s favorite alcoholic beverage. Bottoms up!

http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-beer

YOU SAY NEBBIOLO; THEY SAY SPANNA

Between Turin and Milan lies the southern portion of the Alto Piemonte region. It extends north in the foothills of the Alps but well short of the Swiss border.

https://grapecollective.com/articles/you-say-nebbiolo-they-say-spanna

14 OF THE MOST UNUSUAL GRAPE VARIETIES IN NAPA VALLEY

Napa Valley is world-famous for its Cabernet and Chardonnay, but did you know that there are at least two dozen other red and a dozen white varieties that are planted there?

https://www.palatexposure.com/napa-valley/14-of-the-most-unusual-grape-varieties-in-napa-valley/

Why is Trader Joe’s Wine Cheaper Than Bottled Water?

To understand how Charles Shaw sells wine for pocket change, it helps to know who Charles Shaw is—and why he has absolutely nothing to do with this story.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/94047/why-trader-joes-wine-cheaper-bottled-water

House proposal would extend last call for alcohol at Massachusetts’s casinos to 4 a.m.

A proposal included in the House budget would let Massachusetts’s casinos serve alcohol for an extra two hours, from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.

http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/house_proposes_allowing_later.html

This Vintage Truck Brings Ridiculously Good Beer, on Tap, to Private Events

Anyone can throw some shoddy keg lines on a truck and call it a beer truck. But TAPPED will be pouring beers out of the kind of sophisticated tap systems that marquee chef-driven beer-focused restaurants like Row 34 and Brewer’s Fork do. Only in your backyard.

http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2017/04/13/bostons-tapped-beer-truck-launches-for-events-this-april/

Video games and wine – the next level?

Both games attempt to offer a simulation of the experience of being a winemaker in France or Italy, respectively. You know, deceiving appellation authorities about your yields and secretly acidifying your overripe Grenache while haemorrhaging as much money as possible.

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/video-games-and-wine

New Zealand Wine Nears 5 Million Cases In U.S. Market

BASIL HAYDEN’S BOURBON MOVES INTO STRAIGHT RYE

Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey is “inspired” by the brand’s core expression, which has a high rye mash bill and uses twice as much rye as traditional Bourbons, creating a spicy finish.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/basil-haydens-bourbon-moves-into-straight-rye/

STING TO LAUNCH RED WINE CALLED ROXANNE

Currently, the famous singer produces six wines from a Chianti estate called Il Palagio, some of which take their name from his songs, such as Message in a Bottle or his flagship Super Tuscan blend, which is called Sister Moon.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/sting-to-launch-red-wine-called-roxanne/

Identifying Flavors in Wine

If wine is made from just grapes, why can some people can taste different fruits such as cherry, pear, or passion fruit? There are also flavor descriptions like butter, vanilla, clove, and even bacon used in many wine tasting notes. So, where do these flavors come from?

http://winefolly.com/review/identifying-flavors-in-wine/?mc_cid=d21ee53a70&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Is Champagne Still Champagne if It Doesn’t Have Bubbles?

Few people outside France have ever tried a sparkle-free wine from Champagne, but these still wines, known as Coteaux Champenois, aren’t hard to find locally.

http://www.foodandwine.com/syndication/bubble-free-champagne

WINE IN AMERICA, BEYOND CALIFORNIA

According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, eighty-three percent of wine from the United States was made from grapes grown in California.

http://www.snooth.com/articles/wine-in-america-beyond-california/

Bring On The Dry Riesling

Riesling is a grape you either love to love or love to hate. Those who love Riesling appreciate it for its pronounced aromatics and food-friendliness. Sweeter style Rieslings make a perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes, such as Asian foods. The often overlooked drier styles of Riesling pair well with light meats and fish.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/bring-on-the-dry-riesling/

PICOBREW INTRODUCES DIY DISTILLING DEVICE

Licensed distillers can use the PicoStill to produce an array of spirits including vodka, whiskey, Bourbon, moonshine, gin, brandy and more.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/picobrew-introduces-diy-distilling-device/

Traveler in Cans

Boston Beer Co.’s Traveler Beer has released three of its shandies in cans for the first time. Traveler Grapefruit Shandy, Aloha Traveler Pineapple Shandy and Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy are now available in the 12-can Traveler Refreshment Variety Pack. Traveler Grapefruit Shandy is also available in its own 15-can pack. All three beers are 4.4%-abv wheat beers with added fruit flavors. The 12-can variety pack and 15-can pack of Grapefruit Shandy will be available nationwide from April through August.

Languedoc-Roussillon Infographics: Biggest Wine Region in the World!?!

It is relatively little known outside of the French borders, but the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the South of France, is one of the very biggest wine regions in the world.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/18/languedoc-roussillon-biggest-wine-producing-region-in-the-world/

Wine label descriptions influence consumers more than shop staff, awards: report

Australian consumers pay more attention to the flavour descriptions on the back of a wine bottle than to shop staff recommendations, according to a report by global market research firm Wine Intelligence.

It also found that style and flavour descriptions on wine labels had more influence than whether the wine has won a medal.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-18/wine-labels-influence-consumers/8448602

Successful wine lists focus on the customer

Good value and a clear mission lead the way to profit

http://www.nrn.com/beverage-trends/successful-wine-lists-focus-customer

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Exploring Wine Labels

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Lets take an educational adventure while tasting wines and explore labels.
Do you know the truths and lies on the labels?
We will get back to our original club roots at this event. Talking and tasting while giving you tips and tricks.
You will leave a better wine buyer and a little scared!
Whats in that bottle can all learned with a few tips.

May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

We will explore the J.Lohr Vineyard series wines. Showcases the finest fruits from vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and Napa Valley. Very limited in production!

http://www.jlohr.com

About Erin:

Greater Boston Area Manager

Been working for the Lohr family for 3 years but has been selling J Lohr for years at Ruby wines who distributes J Lohr in Massachusetts.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239297941/

May 11^th

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

June 1^st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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!

Tuition: $999

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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-15-17

April 15, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-15-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Our Easter Newsletter

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Abruzzo

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Italian Wine Education/Tasting

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

The Science Behind Your Cheap Wine

Is Wine Really a Food?

STUDY FINDS ORGANIC WINE ACTUALLY DOES TASTE BETTER

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Wine engineered to perfection

The finest wines recreated from scratch on a molecular level.
Refined tastes without the grapes or the steep prices.

No Grapes Used?? The Future??

A Beginner’s Guide to Napa and Sonoma

It’s not that scary. Really, it’s not.

http://www.sfweekly.com/dining/wine-a-beginners-guide-to-napa-and-sonoma/

What do Millennials want from you? Wine by the glass and variety we hear!

This is the first generation to prefer electronic transactions over in-person meetings

https://www.bermarcollection.com/millennials-want-wine-glass-variety-hear/

OtherStories:

Why millennials can’t get enough wine

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/04/06/why-millennials-cant-get-enough-wine.html

Portugal pulls in Millennial wine fans

http://offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/16519/Portugal_pulls_in_Millennial_wine_fans.html

10 things every beer geek should own

We put together a list of beer gadgets that will actually get some use in you or your favorite beer-lover’s household.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2017/04/07/here-are-10-products-that-every-beer-geek-should-own/100168972/

U.S. Producers Betting on Rosé and Challenging French Dominance

So, can American producers compete with the French for a bigger share of the rosé boom?

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/04/07/us-producers-betting-rose-challenging-french

California’s Champagne Affair

Can California wineries make Champagne?

Of course they can! Over the past three years, at least four California wineries have started doing so.

http://palatepress.com/2017/04/wine/california-champagne/

STUDY FINDS ORGANIC WINE ACTUALLY DOES TASTE BETTER

The organic wines scored higher than the conventional wines. Like, a lot higher. An average of 4.1 points higher, in fact, which is pretty statistically significant.

https://vinepair.com/articles/surprising-study-finds-organic-wine-does-taste-better/

The Study:

http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Vol11-Issue03-Does-Organic-Wine-Taste-Better-An-Analysis-of-Experts-Ratings.pdf

Martha Stewart Is Launching a Wine Company

Martha Stewart already has a meal kit service. Now, she’s got plans to sell wines that could potentially pair nicely with those home-cooked meals.

http://fortune.com/2017/04/05/martha-stewart-wine-shop/

The Battle for America’s Oldest Vines

Are vineyards just farmland, or are they cultural treasures? F&W’s Ray Isle goes inside the fight to save some of California’s oldest grapevines from the bulldozer.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/the-battle-for-americas-oldest-vines

Selectmen Chastised For Liquor Law Faux Pas

Bourne Police Chief Dennis R. Woodside read the Bourne Board of Selectmen the riot act during the board’s meeting Tuesday night, April 4. Chief Woodside criticized the board for retroactively approving a liquor license for a reception at Massachusetts Maritime Academy that was held earlier that day.

http://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/selectmen-chastised-for-liquor-law-faux-pas/article_2d912fcc-cdb7-5060-a6f5-e423054a8ab7.html

How Wine Professionals Use Yoga to Balance Life

In an effort to live a healthy lifestyle amidst a job where indulgence is encouraged, many in the wine business are trading in wine glasses for yoga mats.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/04/06/how-wine-professionals-use-yoga-to-balance-life/

Wine Lovers, Rejoice! You Can Now Buy Rosé in a 40-Ounce Bottle

According to social media, the genius product line comes to us from Forty Ounce Wines who also have Muscadet french wine.

http://www.eonline.com/news/841960/wine-lovers-rejoice-you-can-now-buy-rose-in-a-40-ounce-bottle

BIODYNAMIC WINE, EXPLAINED

The official definition of biodynamic farming according to the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association is “a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture, gardens, food production and nutrition.”

https://vinepair.com/articles/biodynamic-wine-explained/

A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Wine

As with most things, not all wines are created equal. Enter natural wine, an elusive variety that challenges traditional conventions of what wine looks and tastes like, why we drink it and, most importantly, how it’s made.

http://www.manrepeller.com/2017/04/guide-to-natural-wine.html

Why England’s Sparkling Wines Can Now Rival Champagne

How often does the world give birth to a brand-new wine region? Every 50 years? Every 100? And yet southern England, of all places, has just arrived as one. New, exciting, unprecedented—the best sparkling wines being made here, less than 75 miles from London, hold their own alongside those of Champagne, and 30 years ago they didn’t even exist.

Kent Scenics

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/englands-sparkling-wines-rival-champagne

Corked Wine Reality Check

What exactly is cork taint? A taint can be defined as an undesired character that is completely foreign to a beverage or food, normally coming from an exterior source.

https://winejournal.robertparker.com/corked-wine-reality-check

Spray-On Flavor Could Change The Way We Enjoy Drinks

Edible aromatic mists designed to enrich the aroma of mixed alcoholic beverages and cocktails to give them a unique flavor.

Curious wine spray next???

https://www.psfk.com/2017/04/aroma-mists-cocktail-flavor.html

Get to Know Vinho Verde

So this is a wine worth learning more about. Here are five more things you need to know about Vinho Verde.

https://www.bottlenotes.com/the-sip/vinho-verde/

16 Top Celebrity Wines and Wineries in Sonoma & Napa

From rock stars to movie makers, race car drivers to football players, click through the gallery above to see the VIPs that are making wine in Sonoma and Napa.

http://www.sonomamag.com/celebrity-wines-and-wineries-sonoma-napa/#6857024

FRENCH OAK VERSUS AMERICAN OAK: HOW DO BARRELS AFFECT WINES?

French and American oak offer different flavor characteristics, as do Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong. French oak tends to taste of dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and exotic, savory spices. American oak leans toward dill, coconut, vanilla extract and sweet spices.

http://www.kj.com/blog/french-oak-versus-american-oak-how-do-barrels-affect-wines

TULLAMORE DEW TEAMS UP WITH BOSTON RED SOX

Beginning with the 2017 Major League Baseball season, the sponsorship includes the launch of a new right field grandstand bar for games and special events at Fenway Park, serving signature Tullamore Dew drinks.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/04/tullamore-dew-teams-up-with-boston-red-sox/

Global drinking: What do other countries drink … and how much

How Does Wine Relate to Our Sense of Touch?

Tasting notes often include words relating to our tactile sense—silky, firm, muscular or brambly. We look at 8 fabrics and the types of wine they represent.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/04/04/how-does-wine-relate-to-our-sense-of-touch/

Champagne Science: There’s a Lot Going on in That Bottle of Bubbly

Don’t let the effervescence fool you. Not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Authentic Champagne is named for the French region in which the sparkling wine is produced using a special fermentation method that creates seemingly endless carbonation.

http://now.howstuffworks.com/2017/04/04/champagne-science-bubbly

Is Wine Really a Food?

The notion of drinking seasonally offers a convenient means of organizing the wine world, but the approach is largely flawed. Jon Bonné on why it’s time to roll forward our rhetoric.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/is-wine-really-food-seasonal-wine-pairing/

Wine eggs — something old is new again

Further investigation revealed that the wine had been fermented and aged in an oval-shaped concrete tank, a wine egg, produced by Nomblot in France.

http://www.theunion.com/entertainment/rod-byers-wine-eggs-something-old-is-new-again/

Bota Box Introduces Premium Bag-In-Box Dry Rosé

In response to the upward sales trends of Rosé and the continuing growth of Bota Box in the industry’s fastest growing segment, premium 3-liter bag-in-box, Delicato Family Vineyards has introduced the highly anticipated Bota Box Dry Rosé.

https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=182720

The Science Behind Your Cheap Wine

How advances in bottling, fermenting and taste-testing are democratizing a once-opaque liquid

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/science-behind-your-cheap-wine-180962783/

New Study Finds Glyphosate Increases Risks for Pregnant Women and Babies

A new study being released today at the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) conference in Washington, D.C. says that higher glyphosate levels in pregnant women’s urine correlated with shorter pregnancies and lower birth weights.

Last year California wine grape growers used more than 700,000 pounds of glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) on vineyards.

Here are some highlights of glyphosate use on wine grapes in leading counties. The numbers featured are the number of pounds applied to wine grapes, per 2014 California State Dept. of Pesticide Regulations reports.

Northern California

Napa: 43,000
Sonoma: 76,000

Central California

Madera: 88,000
San Joaquin (including Lodi): 93,000
San Luis Obispo (including Paso Robles): 42,000
Santa Barbara: 24,000

An entry-level guide to mezcal, the smoky Mexican liquor that’s lowbrow no more

Mezcal is the umbrella name given to liquor distilled from any species of agave plants native to Mexico.

http://www.avclub.com/article/entry-level-guide-mezcal-smoky-mexican-liquor-s-lo-253385

New Admiral Nelson Flavor

Heaven Hill Brands’ Admiral Nelson’s rum will expand this month with the release of Admiral Nelson’s Pineapple Rum. The pineapple-flavored rum is bottled at 35% abv and is the tenth addition to the Admiral Nelson brand, which contains a mix of flavored, spiced and traditional rums. The rum is priced at around $11 a 750-ml. Admiral Nelson’s has seen substantial growth since 2007 and the brand was acquired by Heaven Hill in 2011. In 2016, the brand depleted 851,000 cases, up 0.8%, according to Impact Databank.

Beaujolais Sees Life After Nouveau

The focus on cheap-and-cheerful light reds is affecting the better producers in this conflicted wine region.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/04/is-nouveau-killing-beaujolais

CHINA’S WINE REGIONS: NINGXIA

Marked by a vast expanse of parched land and the Gobi desert, quality winemaking is made possible by a rolling mountain range called the Helan Montains that block cold winds blowing in from the northwest and Tengger desert.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/chinas-wine-regions-ningxia/

7 Things You Do When You’re A Wine Geek

Those of us who love wine are not always aware of how our appreciation changes the way we view the world. Sure, we might limit our vacations to areas near wine regions or spend a little more time reading the fascinating histories of certain wines. But sometimes we might take things a step further too–a step into the silly side!

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/7-things-you-do-when-youre-a-wine-geek/

2016 World wine production down 3%, US up 10%, global consumption holds steady

Global wine production declined 3.2 % in 2016, down to 7 billion gallons (267 million hectolitres – mhl) from 7.3 billion in 2015 according to an International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)) news conference in Paris.

http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=80332

Champagne’s Last Taboo Falls: It’s Now Fine to Drink Bubbles on Ice

For many years, champagne was seen as something ceremonial and rigid, only served at a precise temperature and with specific glassware. Now winemakers are introducing new blends of bubbles that are casual, fun, and meant to be served bracingly cold.

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a9225403/champagne-with-ice/

10 alcohol myths that are just plain wrong

Whether you’re sipping Negronis at the annual office bash or polishing off a bottle of Merlot on your couch, you’re a lady who appreciates a stiff drink. But is everything you know about holding your liquor actually a lie? Let’s investigate.

http://www.businessinsider.com/alcohol-myths-2017-4

Atlanta Braves stadium to sell beer made with baseball bat shavings

With some help from the Terrapin Beer Company of Athens, Ga., SunTrust Park will be offering a brand-new “Chopsecutioner” beer which is aged atop wood from real Mizuno baseball bats.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/04/11/atlanta-braves-stadium-to-sell-beer-made-with-baseball-bat-shavings.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=e39ea9ca7a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+April+11%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-e39ea9ca7a-36686829

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April 25th

Exploring Wine Labels

Hosts: Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone

May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

May 11^th

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

June 1^st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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!

Tuition: $999

New Dates Soon!

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Franklin Wine Club Wines Of Abruzzi Event

April 14, 2017

Abruzzi Italy Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday April 13th 2017

Guest Host: Dave Abbott

And

Masciarelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

The Abruzzo region today is on the cutting edge of grape growing and winemaking in all of Italy. We will talk about the special set of climates and soils that makes Abruzzo unique. We will talk about the grape varieties that have evolved in Abruzzo for over a thousand years. And we will talk about Gianni Masciarelli, the curious skeptic, biological savant, and energy management genius who took Abruzzo from a sleepy wine backwater to the cutting edge.

About Dave:

Dave Abbott began his wine career in 1985 with the Big Y Wine superstore in Northampton, Massachusetts just in time to taste all of the 1982 Classed Growth Bordeaux, and most of the to 1983 Burgundy Premier and Grand Crus. This is when he became vitally interested in the geography, geology, topography, climate, agriculture, history, culture, wine traditions and culinary traditions of the European wine lands. Dave has been liberally overeducated at Dartmouth (BA English 1972), University of Michigan (MA English Language and Literature 1977), and University of Massachusetts (PhD/ABD 19th and 20th Century Novel leaving in 1985). A teacher at heart, Dave has long been fascinated by all the factors that make every wine unique. A salesman by trade, Dave has worked for Consumer Programming Services selling encyclopedias door-to-door in the West Virginia coal fields, as Sales Associate and Italian and German Brands Manager for Big Y Wines, as the founder of Wine Diamonds wine brokerage, for MRR Traders as Western Mass Wholesaler’s Rep, and since 1998 for Masciarelli Wine Company as Western Mass Rep, and later as a Regional Sales Manager. In 2007 Dave became Regional Sales Manager for the imports division of Masciarelli Wine Company serving North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and Delaware later adding Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In 2012 Dave also became Masciarelli’s Wine Educator, and Sales Trainer for both the Massachusetts and Florida divisions.. Since 2015 Dave has handled Regional Sales Manager duties for Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Marylnd, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois. Since 2012 he has been National Brand Manager for Valori, Castello di Cacchiano, La Caplana, and the Masciarelli Estate in Abruzo. Summer 2015 marked Dave’s 25th trip to Italy.

Today my business involves making connections with 9 distributors, traveling to 13 states, doing ride-alongs with 85 sales people a year teaching them about the things that make our wines so very special, calling on 1000 retailers and restaurants projecting the voice, character, style and passion of the Masciarelli Wine company and the wine families we represent. Always fascinated by the intricacies of Italian wine, Dave aspires to be the World’s Best Italian Wine Salesman.

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Anonymous

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Valori Pecorino

750ml $17.99

Wine #2

2015 Masciarelli Trebbiano

750ml $10.99

Wine #3

2014 Masciarelli Montepulciano

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2013 Marina Cvetic Montepulciano

750ml $24.99

Wine #5

2010 Valori Montepulciano Vigna Sant Angelo

750ml $35.99

Wine #6

2010 Marina Cvetic Merlot

750ml $29.99

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Easter Food And Wine Pairing Guide

April 10, 2017

2017 Easter Newsletter

Our Easter Newsletter

By: Mark C Lenzi

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Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy

Guest: Dave Abbot Mascerelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

About Dave:

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Anonymous

April 25th

Exploring Wine Labels

Hosts: Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239011374/

May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

May 11^th

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

June 1^st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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!

Tuition: $999

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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-08-17

April 8, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-08-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

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A Consumer’s Guide to 2017 State Politics

A bill in Massachusetts is seeking to double excise taxes on alcohol. All funds would be used for various substance-abuse treatment and awareness programs. Another proposal would allow Bay Staters to buy booze on Thanksgiving Day. (Bans on Sunday and Christmas Day sales would still stand.)

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Natick MA selectmen approve Wegmans’ liquor license

TOTAL WINES OVERTURNS ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ SOUTH CAROLINA LIQUOR LAWS

Good wine shop can make all the difference

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2017/03/31/how-to-take-advantage-of-the-expanding-world-of-wine/#2435bfd72ced

How To Take Advantage Of The Expanding World Of Wine

For many wine consumers, the temptation to drink the same few grape varieties, from the same places where those wines are most well-known, is overwhelming.

HOW TRADER JOE’S WINE BECAME CHEAPER THAN BOTTLED WATER

The company’s white zinfandel is one of 83 California wines that tested positive for high levels of inorganic arsenic. Our conclusion is that something is going on inside the winery, not in the field where grapes are grown. More likely than not, they’re adding something to the wine

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/trader-joes-wine-two-buck-chuck-history

GUINNESS LAUNCHES LIMITED RELEASE WHEAT BEER

Guinness Irish Wheat has a typical wheat haze and notes of citrus, clove, and banana. It’s brewed with wheat sourced in Ireland with the same yeast that is used for Guinness Stout.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/guinness-irish-wheat/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=108721c597-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+31%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-108721c597-36686829

Piedmont’s “other” wines

This north-westerly region boasts many indigenous grape varieties that each bring a unique character to the table. Wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco are examples of fine wines to savour for special occasions, but Piedmont’s everyday drinking wines hold a charm of their own.

http://bbrblog.com/2017/03/30/piedmonts-other-wines/

The challenges of working with wine

To stay well and healthy in this industry, particularly when travelling to markets where tasting and drinking is part of the job, is not easy, as it requires restraint, mindfulness of environment, body awareness, and knowledge of self

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/challenges-of-working-wine

Wine terminology that drives us all mad

“Old World” and “New World” wines. Both have been in use for years now and yet many people still scratch their head when first hearing of them.

http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20170330/off-vine-wine-terminology-that-drives-us-all-mad

The most popular alcoholic drink in 31 countries around the world

Are We Overly Influenced by Wine Labels?

Wine labels play an important role in our decision making process, even if we don’t realize why. Let’s take a look at how wine labels influence our choices and affiliation with brands, along with some tips on how to look past the design on the bottle for pertinent information.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/are-we-overly-influenced-by-wine-labels/

GLOBAL WARMING AND COOL CLIMATE WINE

Climate change has had a negative impact on agriculture

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2017/03/28/global-warming-and-cool-climate-wine/

Your Illustrated Guide to Pairing Fashion and Wine

Armani, Versace, Wang, Gaultier—we check out eight designers and find the wine that suits their style. Also, which fashion icons have turned to winemaking?

http://www.winemag.com/2017/03/29/your-illustrated-guide-to-pairing-fashion-and-wine/

Time To Play Some Wine Games

For those of us who enjoy a little fun and folly, here are several intriguing games all centered around the topic of wine.

http://winefolly.com/update/time-to-play-some-wine-games/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=5dad9c0fb0-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-5dad9c0fb0-62472929&mc_cid=5dad9c0fb0&mc_eid=d73340fcba

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WINE FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS

To get to the most extreme winemaking region in Spain, you’ll have to travel a bit farther south than the country’s mainland – just off the coast of southern Morocco, to be exact. It’s here that the volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands, or Las Canarias, sprung up over the course of several million years and became home to some of Europe’s oldest vines.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/a-complete-guide-to-wine-from-the-canary-islands/

HOW TO SHOP FOR GOOD WINE – 8 TOP TIPS

Slow down, turn that bottle around and check out the description on the back.

AND SHOP FRANKLIN LIQUORS!

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/how-to-shop-for-good-wine-best-red-white-supermarket-8-tips-a7654596.html

7 Wine Rules You Officially Have Permission to Break

If you think wine is snobby, expensive and difficult to understand, it’s time to forget everything you’ve ever heard right this second. Today, the world of wine is more exciting than ever, so we’re ditching the old adages. Presenting seven outdated wine rules you’re officially allowed to break.

http://www.purewow.com/food/wine-rules-you-should-break

8 Health Benefits of Drinking Wine

Every year, there is a flurry of headlines about the health benefits of wine. But can drinking wine really make a difference?

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/8-health-benefits-of-drinking-wine?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_fw

TOP 10 BOOZY TREATS FOR EASTER

Brands the world over have been exploring the idea of alcoholic Easter-themed treats to give the upcoming seasonal event a little extra kick

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/top-10-boozy-easter-treats/

CÎROC ADDS SUMMER COLADA FLAVOUR TO LINE

Diageo has expanded its Cîroc Vodka line with the launch of a limited edition Summer Colada expression, infused with flavours of pineapple and coconut.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/ciroc-adds-summer-colada-flavour-to-line/

Perusing old wine bottle labels offers tasty glimpse into evolution of California winemaking

 Anyone still collect wine labels? For decades after the repeal of Prohibition, people enamored with the history, romance and art of wine patiently would steam or soak off labels from bottles.

  http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/wine/dunne-on-wine/article140779438.html#storylink=cpy

Also For The Wine Label Geek Like Me Check this Site Out!

https://labelthis.library.ucdavis.edu

How Do You Feel About Wine Cans?

Not intended to be a Millennial thing, per se; although, Millennials are still very exploratory and are the age demographic to be more open to anything new. They’ve all recently left home and are out on their own, mostly bucking “the establishment.” Their enjoying wine in a can certainly says, “This is NOT your daddy’s wine,” right?

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2017/03/29/wine-cans/

Peter Yealands proposes ‘complete solution’ to grape marc issues

A sustainability pioneer has unveiled an ambitious plan to solve one of the problems facing the Marlborough wine industry: what to do with grape marc?

This winery has so many interesting ideas. How about 24hr opera music in vineyards?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/90925363/peter-yealands-proposes-complete-solution-to-grape-marc-issues

Perfect Wine for Easter

Pairing wines with Easter can be tricky due to the variety and volume of food on the table. However with our picks, you’ll be able to hop along with your choices rather quick!

https://whattopair.com/perfect-wine-for-easter/

China’s Weilong aims to beat Treasury Wine Estates at own game

China’s third biggest wine company is aiming to have an $80 million winery up and running by 2019 near Mildura to mirror the export strategy of big Australian rivals

http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/chinas-weilong-aims-to-beat-treasury-wine-estates-at-own-game-20170328-gv8q4k

The brand loyalty paradox

By analysing the data from recent surveys in the US and the UK we can see that consumers indeed seem to have a fairly consistent repertoire of brands.

http://www.wineintelligence.com/the-loyalty-paradox/

The average Indian wine drinker can’t tell a Cabernet Sauvignon from a Sauvignon blanc

There is an old webcomic that punchily describes the two kinds of wine drinkers in the world. There’s the snob who revels in swirling the glass, sniffing the bouquet, and identifying the tones and undertones. And then there’s the drinker, for whom it’s just, well, wine to glug down

https://qz.com/944731/the-average-indian-wine-drinker-cant-tell-a-cabernet-sauvignon-from-a-sauvignon-blanc/

Guide to Wards, Districts, Regions and all that of South Africa

outh Africa has a clear and logical demarcation of land for wine growing. It is based, says the governing body, the Wine & Spirit Board and its relevant sub-committee, the Demarcation Committee, on ‘nature and the human hand’.

http://www.wine.co.za/news/news.aspx?NEWSID=30361

2016 sets record for small craft brewers: retail dollars up 10% to $23.5 bil, 21.9% share of all beer $ sales

LaBelle Winery now using grapes from its Amherst MA vineyard for wine production

For the first time, LaBelle Winery is producing wine from its own homegrown grapes.

http://www.unionleader.com/business/LaBelle-Winery-now-using-grapes-from-its-Amherst-vineyard-for-wine-production-04032017

Good wine shop can make all the difference

It’s time to get out of the supermarket and into the wine shop.

http://www.heraldbulletin.com/opinion/columns/howard-hewitt-column-good-wine-shop-can-make-all-the/article_7505232f-13a7-5a0e-960e-7e6f027840aa.html

The World’s Great Wine and Cheese Pairings

Of all the great foodie pairings, wine and cheese has to be one of the very best.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/03/the-worlds-great-wine-and-cheese-pairings/

TOTAL WINES OVERTURNS ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ SOUTH CAROLINA LIQUOR LAWS

US wine retailer Total Wines has successfully challenged the traditional liquor laws of South Carolina, after the state’s supreme court branded a cap on the number of stores a retailer can have as “unconstitutional”.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/total-wines-challenges-unconstitutional-south-carolina-liquor-laws/

The Taste Of Wine Isn’t All In Your Head, But Your Brain Sure Helps

What do listening to music, hitting a baseball and solving a complex math problem have in common? They all activate less gray matter than drinking wine.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/04/03/521415892/the-taste-of-wine-isnt-all-in-your-head-but-your-brain-sure-helps

How to Drink Wine the Right Way, According to Science

Here are a few things that you could do if you want to enjoy a glass and don’t want to look or sound dumb,

http://gizmodo.com/how-to-drink-wine-the-right-way-according-to-science-1793691568

TTB Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program 2016 Results

Each year we purchase products from the marketplace and bring them to our offices for label assessments, where we first evaluate them for compliance with our labeling regulations. Following the label assessments, we send the products to our laboratories for a series of chemical analyses to assess whether the products themselves comply with the information displayed on the product labels.

Here are the wine findings:

Featured Wine: Nebbiolo

The most popular Nebbiolo-based wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, are quite expensive. Luckily, you can get your cherry, tar, and rose-fix from a few other regions where there are more pocketbook-friendly options

http://winefolly.com/review/featured-nebbiolo-wines/

Natick MA selectmen approve Wegmans’ liquor license

Kentucky Spirits in Natick Center plans to close later this year. Ercole Ubaldino, the store’s owner for the past 27 years, said he is sad to be shutting down.

Wegmans agreed to pay $1.32 million for the liquor license, according to records included in the transfer request application.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20170403/natick-selectmen-approve-wegmans-liquor-license

Is your wine worth it?

When it comes to pricing, quality and customer expectation both matter, finds a study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School that focuses on wine.

https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/is-your-wine-worth-it/?

The Two Faces of Ventoux

Although it has a long history as a producer of Rhône Valley wines—it was especially prominent during the Avignon Papacy—Ventoux has mostly been somewhat quiet and relatively ignored in recent centuries.

http://www.sommjournal.com/Stories/Web-Exclusives/2017/The-Two-Faces-of-Ventoux.aspx#.WOPCxhiZOSN

GMO yeast in wine and how to find them

The vast majority of wine does not involve genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Let me repeat, the vast majority of wine does not involve GMOs. On to the rest of the story:

http://wineoscope.com/2017/04/04/gmo-yeast-in-wine-and-how-to-find-them/

A look at pinot growing regions of Sonoma County

No California red wine today is generating more buzz than pinot noir. And Sonoma County is ground zero for the widest range of cool-climate styles of pinots, like the ocean-influenced wines of Sonoma Coast, foggy and cool Green Valley, gentle rolling hills of Carneros Sonoma and the extensive vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/6745438-181/a-look-at-pinot-growing?artslide=0

Your Guide to American Single Malt Whiskey

In “Spirit Guide,” Wayne Curtis demystifies the ever-shifting spirits landscape one bottle at a time. This round: American single malt whiskey.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/guide-american-single-malt-whiskey-balcones-hillrock/

Introducing New Malibu® Beer

This refreshing golden lager is flavored with a hint of natural coconut for a light tropical note and features 5% ABV. The product is slated for a select market roll-out beginning May 1st 2017 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale (FL), San Diego (CA) & Ann-Arbor/Lansing (MI). Produced in the Caribbean, Malibu® Beer will be imported into the U.S. market by United States Beverage under exclusive licensing from the Malibu® brand.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/introducing-malibu-beer-123500254.html

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Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 500 Club Members!

How To attend and join

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/238658836/

Thursday April 13th

Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy

Guest: Dave Abbot Mascerelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

About Dave:

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Anonymous

April 25th

Exploring Wine Labels

Hosts: Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239011374/

May 4^th

Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Guest: Erin Foley

May 11^th

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

June 1^st

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

June 15^th

Napa Valley Rocks

Host Jo Ann Ross

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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!

Tuition: $999

New Dates Soon!

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

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 04-01-17

April 1, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-01-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Westfield MA liquor store to close, sells license to Walmart

Twist in the Tale for Game of Thrones Wines

Liquor manufacture tasting rooms; OPEB liabilities a concern in Franklin

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/drip-free-wine-bottle-invention-physicist-daniel-perlman-brandeis-university-groove-neck-answer-a7648771.html

Physicist invents first ever drip-free wine bottle

Wave goodbye to constant bottle-neck wiping

12 Wine Grapes Worth Discovering

In the wine world, obscurity’s meaning can change quickly.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/24/dining/wine-grapes-rare-varieties.html?_r=0

12 STYLES OF FRIES PAIRED WITH WINE

Whether you swing for truffle, cheese, or curly, there’s a wine-and-fry pairing out there for you.

http://vinepair.com/articles/12-styles-of-fries-paired-with-wine/

The Poisoned Wine Problem

You will need some wine to think this out!

https://youtu.be/S2BB52xc_cc

Inside the ‘Louvre of Wine’ — a subterranean cave in France housing 40,000 bottles

Take a rare tour of one of the largest and most beautiful private collections of fine wine in the world.

http://www.businessinsider.com/inside-the-louvre-of-wine-a-cave-in-france-housing-40000-bottles-2017-3?r=UK&IR=T/#step-into-one-of-the-largest-collections-of-fine-wines-in-the-world-housed-a-few-feet-underground-in-a-subterranean-cave-in-western-frances-la-chapelle-bton-1

Is Wine Tasting at Restaurants Losing Its Flavor?

The New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov chats with Brendan about a restaurant that’s changing how we drink wine.

http://www.dinnerpartydownload.org/is-wine-tasting-at-restaurants-losing-its-flavor/

How Technology Is Minimizing The Differences Between Good And Bad Wine Vintages

There are some long-term trends that, no matter how good technology becomes, just may be beyond the ability of it to help

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2017/03/24/how-technology-is-minimizing-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-wine-vintages/#9d60f5d14ac8

Beyond the Barrel: Unique Ways to Ferment Wine

From amphorae to eggs and even glass, winemakers are experimenting with techniques and materials, some ancient, to push the boundaries of fermentation.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/03/20/beyond-the-barrel-unique-ways-to-ferment-wine/

Why Millennials love wine packaging that is not in a bottle

We know cans are all the buzz, but what are Millennials top reasons for alternative packaging? Plus, the social media channel that can best target Millennials.

http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/bauerhaus-design.html#whatsnew

Most Valuable Beer Brands in 2017 – The facts

Here’s the top 25 beer brands.

http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/most-valuable-beer-brands-in-2017-the-facts_id122699.aspx?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=75cd937135-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+24%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-75cd937135-36686829

Is Prosecco Good for Me?

Raise a glass! The news is in that prosecco could actually be good for you and contain health benefits.

https://www.labmate-online.com/news/chromatography/1/breaking-news/is-prosecco-good-for-me/42099

INSIDE ALCOHOL LAW: THE CORRUPTION CHRONICLES

Massachusetts: In a case dating back to early 2016, the Craft Brewers Guild of Massachusetts (CBD; a beer wholesaler) was indicted by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (MABCC) in a “pay-to-play” scheme alleging that CBD paid retailers monthly payments in exchange for their beer being on-tap at the retail accounts. Following a threatened 90-day license suspension, the MABCC fined CBD $2.6 million dollars. The cases continue, however, against the retailers who received the payments. The retailers’ defense is that this is normal activity and “everyone does it.” If that defense prevails, I’ll be astounded. As it stands, I’m watching this case carefully.

http://www.spiritedbiz.com/inside-alcohol-law-corruption-chronicles-part-1/

Acceptance, But No Love, for Plonk

Which at the end of the day is the wine equivalent of saying that McDonalds deserves the affection and respect of food critics and gourmets the world over for having engineered such tasty eats that can be sold at prices everyone can afford.

http://www.vinography.com/archives/2017/03/acceptance_rather_than_love_of.html

Liquor manufacture tasting rooms; OPEB liabilities a concern in Franklin

The Town Council will be considering a zoning change that would allow microbreweries or wineries with tasting rooms in vacant spaces in non-residential areas of town.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/in-news-liquor-manufacture-tasting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FranklinMatters+%28Franklin+Matters%29

Gallo buys Stagecoach Vineyard

New owner will honor contracts with clients, many of whom are top Napa Valley producers

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=182176

THE PUZZLE OF THE (BARBERA QUALITY) PYRAMID

In theory, this pyramid of wine classifications is meant to combine two concepts: 1) quality regulations regarding how the wine is made, and 2) indications of where the wine originates.

In practice, this pyramid can puzzle the hell out of the average wine lover. Why are the wines at the top more expensive than those at the bottom? If I like a wine in the middle, does that make me uncouth? And so on…

https://www.mynameisbarbera.com/barbera-red-wine-quality/

CAPTAIN MORGAN RUM LAUNCHES COCONUT SHOT

Diageo-owned Captain Morgan is aiming to enhance its presence in the shots market with the launch of a coconut-flavoured rum liqueur, called LocoNut.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/captain-morgan-rum-launches-coconut-shot/

Majestic Montalcino: Tuscany’s grandest wine zone

‘Brunello is serious Italian wine for the cellar at prices a little friendlier than those of Barolo’

https://www.ft.com/content/c5246bba-0e80-11e7-b030-768954394623

The Wines of Rueda, Spain

The region is patchwork of vineyards on the flat high plains south of Valladolid, that’s home to a rare indigenous white grape called Verdejo (“vurr-day-ho”).

http://winefolly.com/review/the-wines-of-rueda-spain/

BOOZE IT UP: WINE VS. BEER

Doing more than sipping on gin and juice isn’t highly recommended for us gym rats. Still, if wine or beer is your libation of choice, it pays to know the better option.

http://straightoutthegate.com/gossip-books-fitness-gate/booze-it-up-wine-vs-beer/

Infographic: What Makes A Wine Enthusiast

Wine Consumption in the U.S.

The white wine trap

Do experts rate red wines more highly than white wines, regardless of price, vintage, and region? Does this mean there is a critical bias in favour of red wines? Is it a flaw in the 100-point scoring system used by the major wine magazines?

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/white-wine-trap

Twist in the Tale for Game of Thrones Wines

Game of Thrones wines make sense as a promotional item: wine, sometimes poisoned, is a major prop on the show. What’s surprising is that, like the show itself, these new wines are quite ambitious.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/03/twist-in-the-tale-for-game-of-thrones-wines?h=2

Alcohol Evaporation From a Glass of Wine Over Time: Potential Implications for Wine Competition Judging and Outcomes

While this concept is just a matter of basic physics, there really hasn’t been very much research on the subject in the peer-review arena.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/03/alcohol-evaporation-glass-wine.html/

How Much Time Will the Average Person Spend on Social Media During Their Life? (Infographic)

The average person will spend more than five years of their lives on social media, according to a study by influencer marketing agency Mediakix.

http://www.adweek.com/digital/mediakix-time-spent-social-media-infographic/

Listening to Your Inner Palate and Blocking Out the Static

Have you shared a bottle of wine in a group dynamic – restaurant meal, dinner party or wine bar – and fell in love with the wine on the spot?

Each of us has a wine palate that is unique and individual.

http://www.theexaminernews.com/listening-to-your-inner-palate-and-blocking-out-the-static/

How Pinotage got its name

Pinotage – it’s a word that runs easily off the tongue and, thanks to winemakers’ greater understanding of how to get the best out of it, including planting vines in cooler areas, it’s a wine that today runs more easily down the throat.

http://wosa.co.za/WOSA-News/Blogs/Cape-Chatter/How-Pinotage-got-its-name/#sthash.y1CmQwCE.dpuf

Stop pouring it down the sink!

Research reveals we throw away two glasses of wine a WEEK on average (as experts say an open bottle will keep much longer than you think)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-4352496/How-long-really-wine-for.html

TANQUERAY: A BRAND HISTORY

From humble beginnings in London, Tanqueray has grown to be one of the biggest gin brands in the world, especially in the US, writes Nicole Mezzasalma.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/tanqueray-a-brand-history/

The Myth of Sulfite-Free Wines

What is available on the organic and no sulfite added wine marketplace and explain how these wines are made.

We Have Many In Stock!

http://www.wine.net/the-myth-of-sulfite-free-wine/?utm_content=buffer0727e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

LAITHWAITE’S CAMPAIGNS AGAINST WINE WASTE

UK wine merchant Laithwaite’s has launched a new campaign dubbed ‘Save Our Wines’ after research shows UK households throw the equivalent of 624 million bottles a year down the drain.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/laithwaites-campaigns-against-wine-waste/

Describing a wine’s taste for a mass consumer audience is a tricky task – is it worth it?

How can a few words on a wine label convey a whole sensory experience?

http://www.wineintelligence.com/notes-of-leather/

GROWTH OF US CRAFT BEER SLOWS AS ‘BIG BEER’ SNAPS UP BREWERS

The US craft beer industry added 1.4 million barrels to its production volume in 2016, growing the segment by 6%, despite losing 1.2 million barrels to ‘big beer’ producers that have snapped up numerous craft brewers throughout the year.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/growth-of-us-craft-beer-slows-as-big-beer-snaps-up-brewers/

Flavored wine should be stopped dead before it trends

Everybody, come on. There is no reason for any of this. Why can’t we be content with cake-flavored cake?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-flavored-wines-food-0331-20170328-column.html

How to Get Certified as a Beer Expert

For those totally unfamiliar with the term, Cicerone is to beer what sommelier is to wine. They are experts in beer styles, quality and service. Think about your biggest beer nerd friend. Now multiply that person by 10. That’s a cicerone.

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/how-to-get-beer-expert

Westfield MA liquor store to close, sells license to Walmart

If the mega-retailer’s plan comes to fruition, Westfield will be its third Massachusetts location selling alcohol, joining stores in Raynham and Ware, according to the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

RUMOR in Franklin has Walmart coming to town soon!

http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2017/03/wal-mart_westfield_store_plans_to_add_be.html

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Franklin Wine Club Masi Event

March 30, 2017

Masi Agricola Event

An Education And Tasting

Wednesday March 29th 2017

Guest Host: Tony Apostolakos

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Horizon Beverage

	The history of Masi is the history of a family and its vineyards in the Venetian regions. The name itself derives from “Vaio dei Masi”, the small valley in Valpolicella acquired by the Boscaini family, who are still its owners now, at the end of the XVIII century. Today, Sandro Boscaini, company President and Managing Director, runs Masi with the help of his daughter Alessandra, in charge of sales and administration; his son Raffaele, Marketing Manager and Co-ordinator of the Masi Technical Group and his brother Bruno, Production and Plant Manager. His brother Mario has his own business, but is still part of Masi and an adviser to the management.
http://www.masi.it/eng/home/ About Tony
	Tony Apostolakos comes from a family with a winemaking background, as they originally owned vineyards in Central Greece dating back to the early 1900s before emigration to Montreal in Canada. Tony himself took a degree in Economics at the University of Alberta before entering the wine trade, where he now has over 20 years of experience.
	Tony first represented Masi in Canada in 1999 before he switched his attention to the United States market in 2005. He has now been appointed Director of Marketing and Sales in USA for Masi and makes regular trips to company headquarters in Valpolicella, to spend time with the Boscaini family and the Masi Technical Group and ensure he is fully up-to-date with the company’s winemaking techniques and global strategy.
	When not travelling inside USA for Masi, Tony resides in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

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Wine #1

2015 Masianco

750ml $16.99

Wine #2

2016 Rosa dei Masi

750ml $16.99

Wine #3

2014 Valpolicella Bonacosta

750ml $14.99

Wine #4

2013 Campofiorin Rosso

750ml $18.99

Wine #5

2010 Campofiorin Oro

750ml $22.99

Wine #6

2014 Passo Doble

750ml $14.99

Wine #7

2011 Amarone Costasera

750ml $64.99

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Liquor Industry News/Links 03-25-17

March 25, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

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Franklin Liquors and Hillside Nurseries & Florist

Beautiful spring flowers and crisp, tasty wines – a perfect way to toast warmer weather!

Create your own spring bulb basket, then relax as you sip six spring wines and learn how these wines will best accompany a holiday meal, a Mother’s Day gathering, and evenings with friends.

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Calories in Wine: Top 7 Facts

Why Does Wine Give You a Headache?

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/opinion/sunday/ignore-the-snobs-drink-the-cheap-delicious-wine.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=1

Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine

Great read on big wine company sensory insights labs.

More than 60 additives can legally be added to wine, and aside from the preservative sulfur dioxide, winemakers aren’t required to disclose any of them.

A Quarter of American Beer Drinkers Say They’re Switching to Pot

About one in four Americans are now spending their money on marijuana instead of beer

http://time.com/money/4705155/beer-marijuana-pot/

The 10 Commandments of Wine

Someone who endures in the arts of Bacchus, soon realizes that wine is a true universe, full of new information. This complexity can be fascinating but, at the same time, confusing for the less experienced and alienate the specialists, thus driving them away from the true reason for this nectar, the simple joie de vivre, the joy of living.

http://blog.winetourismportugal.com/the-10-commandments-of-wine

Is the US wine boom over?

Not every analyst agrees about the reduction in the number of most-frequent wine drinkers, though that may be because different studies measure frequency in different ways. In addition, some analysts foresee the possibility that the number of high-frequency drinkers could increase, making up the difference.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/us-wine-boom-over

New Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker has launched its new limited edition Blenders’ Batch series in the U.S. Intended to showcase the brand’s experimental offerings, the series will debut with Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Triple Grain American Oak, which features a blend of five whiskies and is aged a minimum of 10 years in American oak. The expression will be available nationwide, retailing at $30 a 750-ml. Johnnie Walker sells roughly 1.6 million cases in the U.S. annually, according to Impact Databank.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/johnnie-walker-rolls-out-blenders-batch-in-us/

BUFFALO TRACE RELEASES FOUR-GRAIN BOURBON

Distilled from a recipe corn, rye, wheat and malted barley and aged for 12 years, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to Buffalo Trace’s former distillery owner.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/buffalo-trace-unveils-four-grain-e-h-taylor-bourbon/

One Wine Glass to Rule Them All

At some point along every wine drinker’s arc of discovery, the time comes to invest in a set of glasses.

Choosing the right one may seem complicated, confusing and occasionally overwhelming. The process can be fraught with anxiety, as many different glass styles are available, and points of view clash on what is proper and necessary.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/16/dining/wine-glasses.html

Not drinking this wine? Now that would be criminal

Made in Australia, the affordable 19 Crimes — so named for the actions that would get a British rogue shipped out on the next boat to Australia — pays tribute to the hardy souls who survived and thrived in the new land

IN STOCK

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article138957453.html

Italians that do the job

There’s much to love about Italian wine, not least the fact that they’re tailor-made to go with food

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/16/italian-wine-review-fiona-beckett

What Millennials Want From Their Wine

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Interestingly, millennials also seemed disinterested in rating systems and points, at least compared to wine drinkers of other generations.

http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/what-millennials-want-from-their-wine/

BLACK TOWER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

Black Tower, the iconic German wine brand, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a limited edition anniversary bottle and a new integrated PR campaign

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/black-tower-celebrates-50-years/

Wine & Diet

In order to find out the amount of calories contained in wine, find below some useful information.

https://www.wineinmoderation.eu/en/content/Wine-Diet.82/?platform=hootsuite

Gallo Wine Brands Are Often Incognito

If you have more than 4 bottles in your house right now, chances are, one of them has been touched by Gallo.

  http://winefolly.com/update/family-gallo-wine-brands/

The Bourbon boom continues to accelerate in the U.S. market, driven by the super-premium segment.

Why Does Wine Give You a Headache?

I’m not alone. According to a 2013 study, more than a third of regular wine drinkers report occasional headaches from wine—and not from overindulgence.

http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/red-wine/why-does-wine-give-you-headache

Why You Can Expect More White Wines From Rioja

Today Spain is the third largest wine exporting nation in the world

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2017/03/20/why-you-can-expect-more-white-wines-from-rioja/#227ff99c5b97

Anheuser-Busch Launches Amazon Alexa Skill

There are 12 different workouts on the ULTRA 95 Alexa skill, divided into three different categories: Strength, Conditioning, and Flexibility.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-launches-amazon-alexa-skill?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=37defe3f1b-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+20%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-37defe3f1b-36686829

ED SHEERAN BUYS ITALIAN VILLA FOR ITS VINEYARD

The property, located in Umbria near to the town of Paciano, comes with its own vineyard.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/ed-sheeran-buys-italian-villa-for-its-vineyard/

GROUPON UK LAUNCHES PROSECCO NAIL POLISH

Groupon has launched a fizz flavoured nail polish, the latest and perhaps most peculiar addition to the long list of Prosecco themed paraphernalia.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/groupon-uk-launch-prosecco-nail-polish/

TOP 10 COFFEE-FLAVOURED SPIRITS

Coffee in hand, The Spirits Business explores the growing world of the caffeinated spirit, from vodkas and mezcals to Tequilas and liqueurs.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/top-10-coffee-flavoured-spirits/

Calories in Wine: Top 7 Facts

Let’s consider the facts, swallow the bad news and have a (small) glass of wine to help it go down?

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/03/15/calories-in-wine-top-7-facts/

THE DEVICE THAT MAKES YOUR CHEAP WINE TASTE EXPENSIVE

It’s called the VelvWine Oxygenator – and it won’t just save you cash, it will actually make your wine so much better.

The only downside is that while it makes your cheap wine taste more expensive, the device in itself is also expensive. Around $300.

http://www.4kq.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/the-device-that-makes-your-cheap-wine-taste-expensive/

Is wine healthy? How about beer, sushi or granola? Look how Americans & nutritionists disagree

Heard it through the grapevine: can music really change the taste of wine?

The woman behind the world’s first ‘oenesthetic’ wine and sound bar believes there’s more to ‘sonic seasoning’ than hype

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/21/heard-it-through-the-grapevine-can-music-really-change-the-taste-of-wine

Thick Mint Stout Is Your Unofficial Girl Scout Cookie Beer

Hitting shelves soon, Southern Tier Thick Mint seems to be the closest you’ll come to a Thin Mint/stout mashup.

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/thick-mint-beer-girl-scout-cookie

BAILEYS MAKES ALMANDE VEGAN-FRIENDLY

After demand from the vegan community, Diageo has removed beeswax from its gluten-free and dairy-free Baileys Almande liqueur recipe to grant it “certified vegan” status in the US.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/baileys-re-releases-almande-as-vegan-friendly/

TOP 10 TEA-FLAVOURED SPIRITS

Tea-based spirits have come to the fore in recent years, providing bartenders with a fascinating new flavour profile to play with. Our round-up of spiked brews givse ‘teatime’ a whole different meaning.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/top-10-tea-flavoured-spirits/

Lambrusco: Italy’s red fizzy wine is making a comeback

Like high-waist pants, lambrusco lends credence to the theory that if you wait long enough, everything will come back into fashion. In lambrusco’s case, the resurgence took about 40 years.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/lambrusco-italys-red-fizzy-wine-is-making-a-comeback/article34361382/

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New Company Breaks Barriers to Distribution for Small Producers

The vast majority of wineries in the US produce less than 5,000 cases, and they’ve been effectively blocked from three-tier distribution because distributor giants won’t take them on, but that’s about to change.

For now, LibDib is only licensed as a distributor in California and New York, but the plan is to expand and cover all 50 states.

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/03/22/libdib-breaks-barriers-distribution-small-producers

How America’s Favorite Bargain Wine Gets Great Facebook Engagement on a Shoestring Budget

Carlo Rossi posts fake products with a wink

http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-americas-favorite-bargain-wine-gets-great-facebook-engagement-on-a-shoestring-budget/

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Italian Wines Of Masi Agricola

The history of Masi is the history of a family and its vineyards in the Venetian regions. The name itself derives from “Vaio dei Masi”, the small valley in Valpolicella acquired by the Boscaini family, who are still its owners now, at the end of the XVIII century.

Today, Sandro Boscaini, company President and Managing Director, runs Masi with the help of his daughter Alessandra, in charge of sales and administration; his son Raffaele, Marketing Manager and Co-ordinator of the Masi Technical Group and his brother Bruno, Production and Plant Manager. His brother Mario has his own business, but is still part of Masi and an adviser to the management.

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Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy

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Liquor Industry News/Links 03-18-17

March 18, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

03-18-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

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Franklin Wine Club Bordeaux Event

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Gallo Dominates Domestic Wine “Hot Brands,”

Massachusetts Liquor Stores Want to Get In on the State’s Legal Weed Industry

14 Fascinating Facts About Guinness Beer

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/eat-my-words/2017/03/10/wine-women-and-dena-blizzards-new-board-game/99016962/

Wine, women and Dena Blizzard’s new board game

Wouldn’t it be funny, thought the comedian and former Miss New Jersey, if there were a game like that for grown-ups. Only, you wouldn’t wander the neighborhood seeking elusive cartoon characters, you would part your neighbor’s shrubs or peek under their decks for hidden bottles and glasses of Chardonnay.

http://www.chardonnaygogame.com

Does The Shape Of The Wine Glass Affect The Taste Of The Wine?

The shape of a wine glass affects the taste of the wine inside by channeling the wine’s aromatics and keeping it cool. If you choose the wrong glass, you could stifle your wine’s bouquet.

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/03/10/does-the-shape-of-the-wine-glass-affect-the-taste-of-the-wine/

America’s 30 largest wine producers (with ties to Lodi)

One of the more interesting reports logged by the industry trade publication, Wine Business Monthly, is a yearly list of 30 largest American wine production companies in terms of case sales within the U.S.

http://www.lodiwine.com/?method=blog.blogDrilldown&blogEntryID=12612DD6-97EC-7A9E-5F00-3FE750A17716&originalMarketingURL=blog/The-30-largest-American-wine-producers-with-ties-to-Lodi

Prosecco DOC Moves Toward Sustainability

The denomination is making important steps in its commitment to a healthy environment

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/03/10/prosecco-doc-moves-toward-sustainability

How to prevent a hangover, according to a doctor

No matter how much fun you had last night, a bad hangover the next morning is never worth it.

Luckily, there are some preventative measures you can take while drinking that will help you avoid feeling like death for most of the next day.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-prevent-a-hangover-2017-3

Terroir and Honey: Where Wine and Bees Meet

Wine and honey? More similar than you’d think. With vineyards and beekeepers teaming up, and “honey tastings” on the rise, a cult culture has sprung up.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/03/09/terroir-and-honey-where-wine-and-bees-meet/

The Art of Taste: What It Takes to Become a Sommelier

New research has upended the once-prevailing belief that one is born with a fixed ability to taste. Our sense of taste—or rather smell, the eminence grise of flavor detection—is highly malleable.

http://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-become-a-sommelier

Inside Louis Latour

Maison Louis Latour is everything a wine company should be. It makes delicious and interesting wines for every level, from the collector to the after-work drinker.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-louis-latour

Should “made in Texas” mean 100 percent Texas grapes? Texas grape growers split on wine bill

A bill in the state Legislature would require that Texas-labeled wines be made from 100 percent Texas-grown grapes, rather than 75 percent under current law.

https://www.texastribune.org/2017/03/09/wine-story/

How Millennials Are Changing The Sparkling Wine Industry

There’s a lot of talk about the millennial generation, who are currently aged between 18-32 and it seems the sparkling wine industry has not been left out.

Prosecco has gained favour with this generation is the sweeter taste. Millennials are more likely to go for a sweeter, fruitier sparkling wine.

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/millennials-changing-sparkling-wine-industry/

Reality and wine – are tasting notes all wrong?

Perhaps wine needs its own language; a set of original words that provides a precise, holistic description of wine. Rather than co-opting various flavour descriptors that are often approximate at best (‘hint of loganberry’ et al), and which may not resonate for different cultures, you could simply create words that would describe the classic styles of wines.

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/reality-and-wine-are-tasting-notes-all-wrong

Prosecco: Looking Beyond The Label

Prosecco is a lovely, friendly, flowery sparkling wine from North-East Italy, with William pears aromas and it had record sales last year. But how many people realise that the wines from different zones vary as much as clothes from Primark to Prada?

https://www.glassofbubbly.com/prosecco-looking-beyond-label/

Wine Grape Varieties in Portugal

To say that this list is extensive is an understatement

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2017/03/09/wine-grape-varieties-in-portugal/

Vegan wine

A vineyard in San Francisco is on a quest to prove that wine can be cruelty-free

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/vegan-wine-fish-bladders-eggs-crustacean-frey-vineyard-a7620376.html

ACTRESS HILARY DUFF LAUNCHES WINE RANGE

American actress Hillary duff has teamed up with California producer Callie Collection on a new range of wines.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/actress-hilary-duff-launches-wine/

Ever wondered why beer bottles are usually green or brown and rarely clear? Here’s why

It’s not just because brewers liked the colors

https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3048383/ever-wondered-why-beer-bottles-are-usually-green-or-brown-and-never-clear-heres-why/

A Master Sommelier’s List Of Top Wine Regions To Visit Now

Below are Williamson’s thoughts on the top wine regions to visit in 2017

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/03/09/a-master-sommeliers-list-of-top-wine-regions-to-visit-now/#6a659af7e09b

So…what is sake?

A lot of folks think that sake is rice wine. In fact, it’s not wine at all. If anything, it’s more closely related to beer, as it is actually brewed.

http://www.thewinecompany.net/so-what-is-sake/

Total wine shipments to the US expanded 3% to 399 million cases in 2016.

Total wine shipments into the US market expanded by 3%, nearing 400 million cases.

https://www.gfawine.com/blog/1

MillerCoors Introduces Redd’s Wicked Strawberry Kiwi

The Wicked Hour is back and better than ever with the return of the Redd’s Wicked Limited Release series.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/millercoors-introduces-redds-wicked-strawberry-kiwi?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2e596376bd-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+9%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2e596376bd-36686829

Chilean Cabernet: The Wines, Regions and More

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in Chile and the country prides itself on its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends (aka Cabernet blends). Let’s break down the 4 major wine regions of Chile which are famous for these balanced and age-worthy red wines.

http://winefolly.com/review/chilean-cabernet-regions-wines-and-more/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=27d995b5e2-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-27d995b5e2-62472929&mc_cid=27d995b5e2&mc_eid=d73340fcba

10 Cool Things to Know About Carménère Wine

Here are 10 drinking facts about Carménère wine that will help you get the most out of each sip.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/10-cool-things-to-know-about-carmenere-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=27d995b5e2-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-27d995b5e2-62472929&mc_cid=27d995b5e2&mc_eid=d73340fcba

CraftRoots opens Milford’s first brewery

The brewery, located on 4 Industrial Way, is Milford’s first brewery, and owner Maureen Fabry hopes it becomes part of the fabric of the community.

http://watertown.wickedlocal.com/entertainment/20170308/beer-nut-craftroots-opens-milfords-first-brewery

14 Fascinating Facts About Guinness Beer

“What do you mean (*hic*) Guinness isn’t really black?”

http://www.rd.com/culture/facts-about-guinness-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=90cd478def-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+8%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-90cd478def-36686829

How to Drink Wine

Wine is pleasure and conviviality, it is culture and it makes food taste better. But wine can also be intimidating. This guide takes the anxiety out of shopping, buying and drinking wine. You will learn the basics, from how to open a bottle to pairing it with food, along with the best language to use when talking about wine in stores, at restaurants and with friends.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/guides/41-how-to-drink-wine

Replica Wine mimics taste of popular Sonoma County favorites

The brand is called Replica Wine, and it relies heavily on chemistry to replicate popular brands, offering customers a savings of 15 percent or more.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/wine/6704141-181/replica-wine-mimics-taste-of?artslide=0

What’s natural wine?

Many in the biz define it as wine made sans additives and with minimal tinkering — “nothing added, nothing removed,” proponents like to say.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/ct-natural-wine-fair-bad-hunter-story.html

Massachusetts Liquor Stores Want to Get In on the State’s Legal Weed Industry

Regulation experts don’t expect the state to allow both vices to co-exist on store shelves.

The Massachusetts Package Stores Association, or liquor store association, has voted to support members in their applications to supplement their booze sales with legal weed.

https://www.merryjane.com/news/mass-liquor-stores-want-to-sell-weed

FIRST LADY WINE CREATED FOR MELANIA TRUMP

A quartet of Slovenian wine producers from Sevnica, where First Lady Melania Trump grew up, have released a wine in her honor.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/first-lady-wine-created-for-melania-trump/

How to pair 6 kinds of potato chips with wine

March 14, 2017 is National Potato Chip Day, and I thought it was time to put the world’s favourite snack food to the test with wine.

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pair-potato-chips-wine

Gallo Dominates Domestic Wine “Hot Brands,”

With U.S. wine consumption estimated to have hit a record high of 326.7 million cases in 2016, Impact’s latest list of wine “Hot Brands” reflects a healthy mix of returning stalwarts and rising stars. On the domestic wine side, the 2016 Hot Brands lineup featured a total of 19 winners.

E.&J. Gallo led the way with seven domestic honorees. Gallo’s Barefoot Cellars ($7-$10 a 750-ml.) held its spot at the top of the domestic roster, selling 18.3 million cases last year to earn its 14th consecutive Hot Brand award. Barefoot was joined by the lightly carbonated Barefoot Refresh offshoot, as well as Gallo portfoliomates Liberty Creek, Apothic, Dark Horse and William Hill.

Gallo also counted Vin Vault, a premium boxed wine, among its domestic winners. Premium boxed wine pioneers Black Box (Constellation) and Bota Box (Delicato Family Vineyards) likewise earned Hot Brand honors, with each selling more than 5 million cases last year. Other domestic award-winners include Deutsch Family’s Josh Cellars and Constellation’s Meiomi, which both surpassed the million-case threshold in 2016. While premium California wines accounted for the vast majority of domestic honorees, Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates also made a strong showing with its 14 Hands and Columbia Crest brands.

Do We Need to Give Up Alcohol to Lose Weight? Not Necessarily

Most such studies showed that “frequent light to moderate alcohol intake” — at most two drinks a day for men, one for women — “does not seem to be associated with obesity risk.” However, binge drinking (consuming five or more drinks on an occasion) and heavy drinking (more than four drinks in a day for men, or more than three for women) were linked to an increased risk of obesity and an expanding waistline.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/13/well/do-we-need-to-give-up-alcohol-to-lose-weight-not-necessarily.html?_r=1

French Wine Capitalizing on U.S. Drinking Trends

Major trends in the U.S. wine market including premiumization, sparkling wine, and rosé play to the strengths of French wine leading to a 14.2% value growth, surpassing runner-up New Zealand at 13.7%, to claim the highest import growth by nation over the past 52 weeks according to Nielsen data

http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/03/15/french-wine-us-drinking-trends

So THAT’S Why Your Hangovers Get Worse As You Get Older

There’s one aspect of growing older that does not age like a fine wine: Hangovers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-your-hangovers-get-worse-as-you-get-older_us_58c02856e4b054a0ea66cedd

Discover New Zealand’s wine regions

New Zealand’s wine regions are at their most spectacular in autumn when the days are long and bathed in late sunshine – it’s an ideal time to savour and enjoy the country’s sauvignon blancs, alternative albarinos and Rieslings

http://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/travel-tourism/discover-new-zealands-wine-regions/588463/

Wine Growth

TOP 10 LITTLE-KNOWN IRISH WHISKEY FACTS

From the world’s most expensive bottling to the origin of the Irish coffee, we present a round-up of 10 obscure Irish whiskey facts ahead of St Patrick’s Day on Friday.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/top-10-little-known-irish-whiskey-facts/

WHISTLEPIG LAUNCHES FARM-TO-BOTTLE WHISKEY

Vermont-based distillery WhistlePig has released its first farm-to-bottle ‘triple-terroir’ expression, called FarmStock.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/whistlepig-launches-farm-to-bottle-whiskey/

The Rise Of The Corta: Unusual Wine Bottle Sizes Could Be A 2017 Wine Trend

In California’s Sonoma and Napa Valley, cult winemakers are experimenting with an unusual wine bottle size, the corta. This is a short bottle that was inspired by the hand-blown glass bottles found in ancient Italy. They contain 9 percent less glass than the average Bordeaux-style bottle, and they take up 14 percent less room in a cellar

http://blog.vinfolio.com/2017/03/15/rise-corta-unusual-wine-bottle-sizes-2017-wine-trend/

Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, part of the Constellation portfolio, is in innovation mode with the launch of a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay. Sourced from coastal vineyards in Monterey County, the new offering was aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels for nine months, with a portion of the blend seeing an additional two months in barrel. Retailing at $14 a bottle, the Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay joins Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, which debuted last year.

ORGANIC PRODUCERS SHOULD USE RENEWABLE ENERGY, SAYS TORRES

The problem with organic [viticulture] is that we have to use copper against mildew, and it is a problem: copper is toxic

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/organic-grape-growers-should-be-made-to-source-energy-from-renewables/

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Thursday April 13th

Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy Mascerelli

Guest: Dave Abbot

Sign Ups Soon

May 4th

J.Lohr Wines

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

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Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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French Wine Scholar Programs

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Tuition: $999

New Dates Soon!

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Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

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Franklin Wine Club Bordeaux Event

March 17, 2017

Exploring Bordeaux

An Education And Tasting

Thursday March 16th 2017

Guest Host: Vincent Mareel

And

Trio Wine Company

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

About Vincent

Vincent Mareel, French born, living in Lille and south of France. He began his US career in Washington, DC with twelve years in the food and wine scene in DC catering to residence and patrons on Capitol Hill. He continued in DC representing both French and prestigious American wines in the DC Metropolitan area, working with elite country clubs and restaurants. Today he has worked for Luneau USA representing the Group Castel as leader in French wines, for 15 years, as well as wineries all over Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal).

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Maison Nicolas Merlot

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2015 Chateau Macon-Lagrange

750ml $12.99

Wine #3

2015 Chateau La Tuilerie Du Puy

750ml $12.99

Wine #4

2014 Chateau Picau Perna

750ml $21.99

Wine #5

2011 Chateau Ferrande

750ml $22.99

Wine #6

2009 Chateau Montlabert

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Liquor Industry News/Links 03-11-17

March 11, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

03-11-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Spring Ahead

Reminder 03-11-17 Clocks Ahead 1 hr

In Our Wine Room This Week

A French Wine Education For

Tri-County Adult Education

AND

Medway Community Education

Watch For Our St Patrick’s Day Newsletter

New Franklin Wine Club Event

March 29th

Italian Wines Of Masi Agricola

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Want to Pick Better Bottles? Repeat After Me: Wine Is Food

How to find a good wine retailer

Sulphites (SO2) in Wine: Top 7 Facts

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article136223303.html

Beer-themed hotel idea is doing viral as donations pour in

This is one way to get a head in business: Start a crowd-funding campaign for a beer-themed hotel.

A Scottish brewer, BrewDog, is planning the hotel, called The DogHouse, in Columbus, Ohio.

History & Tradition Of Wine

Wine has evolved as part of life, culture and diet since time immemorial.

https://www.wineinmoderation.eu/en/content/History-Tradition-of-Wine.4/

How Much Wine Is Too Much?

Based on available scientific evidence and different references provided by a variety of public health authorities, it is accepted that low-risk moderate consumption has a range set out in the guidelines below:

https://www.wineinmoderation.eu/en/content/How-much-wine-is-too-much.66/

A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine

When you’re looking at a bottle of Italian wine, you might see the name of the place without a hint of what grape is in the bottle.

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/03/italy-wine-basics-essential-grapes-what-is-docg-barolo-chianti-sangiovese-super-tuscan.html

Latest wine consumption trends: US still rising

The US remains top of the world wine consumption league and is expected to grow further in the next four years, but the industry still isn’t sure about the best way to handle so-called millennials

http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/latest-wine-consumption-trends-356443-356443/

Drinking This Type Of Red Wine Makes You More Attractive, According To Science

Research in the United States has proven pinot noir gives off a smell that’s similar to pheromones given off by men

http://elitedaily.com/news/drinking-red-wine-more-attractive/1811126/

Harnessing 3½ Tier Wine Distribution

Small and mid-size distributors offer level playing field but require higher margins

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=181268

BIBLICAL BOTTLES: JEROBOAM TO SALMANAZAR

Just who were the Biblical kings and prophets of ancient Israel, Judah, Assyria and Babylon whose names grace the large format bottles of wine that dominate tables and collections today?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/biblical-bottles-jeroboam-to-salmanazar/

Love cocktails? Here are five bottles your liquor cabinet can’t do without

These ingredients aren’t usually seen at home – but their presence opens up a realm of cocktail possibilities

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/03/love-cocktails-here-are-five-bottles-your-liquor-cabinet-cant-do-without

Roman Food and Wine Pairings

Pairings

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/roman-food-and-wine-pairings/

An Introduction to Red Wine Blending

This blog post will explore some of the common introductory reasons for using wine blending to craft red wines.

https://psuwineandgrapes.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/an-introduction-to-red-wine-blending/

PROSECCO ‘TAKES OVER FROM DISCOUNTED CHAMPAGNE’

Sales of Prosecco will surpass 412 million bottles by 2020, as the Italian sparkling “takes over from discounted Champagne”

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/prosecco-takes-over-from-discounted-champagne/

CHINA TO BECOME SECOND LARGEST WINE CONSUMER BY 2020

New figures from Vinexpo predict that wine sales in China will grow by 39.8% in the next three years, leading the country to become the world’s second largest wine market after the US.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/china-to-become-second-largest-wine-consumer-by-2020/

How to photograph beer

There’s no way to put this gently: Your beer pictures suck. Yeah, you, with the beer blog, and the Facebook albums loaded with dimly lit, weird-angle bottle shots that all have that same, bright-white flash reflection. For your sake, we coerced our eagle-eyed art director, Kevin Robie, to spill the beans on how to take beer photos like the pros.

http://draftmag.com/how-to-photograph-beer/

Slovenia and Croatia clash over Teran red wine name

The red thick wine produced from Refosco vine grapes in Istria near the Adriatic coast is known for its distinctive aroma which resembles the scent of wild berries.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/slovenia-croatia-clash-teran-red-wine-45827208

A new approach to an old problem

Although Weight Watchers has been making wines for dieters for 15 years, there has been a slew of releases in the past five years

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/new-approach-old-problem

In Wine Bottle Stoppers Cork Still Reigns Over Synthetic, Metal And Glass

First, despite its reputation regarding TCA taint, cork remains king.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2017/03/01/in-wine-bottle-stoppers-cork-still-reigns-over-synthetic-metal-and-glass/#721186586d16

Airlines aim to trick your taste buds at 30,000 feet

Our sensitivity to sweet and salty foods drops by about 30 per cent in the air, compared to when we’re on the ground

http://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/airlines-aim-to-trick-your-taste-buds-at-30000-feet-20170301-guoqsn

Why sustainability labeling is hard to find

TTB, the agency that regulates wine labeling, doesn’t have a definition for sustainability as it applies to wine

https://firstvine.wordpress.com/2017/03/01/why-sustainability-labeling-is-hard-to-find/

The Edgy Side of Valpolicella

For the price, Americans would rather pull the trigger on other rich, robust wines, such as Napa Cabernet or Châteauneuf-du-Pape, before buying an Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/edgy-side-valpolicella-cathrine-todd-dipwset

Diam launches Corsican corks

Corsican wine growers are now able to cork their wines with cork sourced from their own forests following a multi-year contract between Diam and Sylvacoop, a co-operative of 40 woodland owners.

http://www.vitisphere.com/news-84684-Diam-launches-Corsican-corks.html

Importing Italian Wines with Mariposa Fine Wines

Mariposa Fine Wine &Spirits that is based out of Boston and is owned and operated by female wine wholesaler, Judith Fabre McDonough.

http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2017/02/italian-wine-importer-mariposa-fine-wines.html?utm_source=Vino+Travels+Email+Members&utm_campaign=a07ac0964a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_670bd5443a-a07ac0964a-294676161

Amstel introduces Amstel Xlight

With 90 calories, 2 grams of carbs, 4.2 percent alcohol by volume and 4 international bittering units, Amstel Xlight is a sessionable, premium quality light beer with a full beer flavor not expected from a light beer, the company says.

http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/90035-amstel-introduces-amstel-xlight?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=7d70ca31ee-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+2%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-7d70ca31ee-36686829

The Wines To Know From Lazio

The region has been abuzz with the investments and passions of a few individuals to improve production quality.

http://winefolly.com/review/the-wines-to-know-from-lazio/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=27755175d0-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-27755175d0-62472929&mc_cid=27755175d0&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Sulphites (SO2) in Wine: Top 7 Facts

More seriously, Sulphur is found in rocks and everywhere underground, and is also a fundamental element of life, found in every cell of every living organism.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/03/02/sulphites-so2-in-wine-top-7-facts/

AMERICAN WHISKEY MAKES UP 45% OF US MARKET

Spirits volume sales in the “strong” US market are slated to grow by 4.1% to 224 million nine litre cases by 2020, bolstered by American whiskey which holds 45% of the market.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/american-whiskey-us-market/

SKYY VODKA ADDS APRICOT-INFUSED VARIANT

Gruppo Campari has extended its Skyy Vodka range with the addition of a premium apricot-infused expression, called Skyy Infusions California Apricot.

IN STOCK!

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/skyy-vodka-adds-apricot-infused-flavour/

America’s Favorite Beer May Surprise You

Hint: It’s not the self-proclaimed “King of Beers.” And it’s not named for an American patriot.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/04/americas-favorite-beer-may-surprise-you.aspx

Neon-Blue Wine Gives Spanish Start-Up a Regulatory Headache

There is no disputing the wine’s color, a neon blue that comes from adding two natural ingredients, indigo dye and anthocyanin, a pigment found in grape skin.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/05/world/europe/spain-basque-blue-wine-gik.html?_r=0

How to find a good wine retailer

The best retailers do more than sell wine. They help you find wine that you didn’t know you liked. It’s easy to sell someone something they already know about. What’s more difficult, and a mark of the best retailers, is to find something new that fits the parameters of wine you already drink

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/find-good-wine-retailer/

The New French Paradox

Connection between Oregon and Burgundy grows stronger

https://www.oregonwinepress.com/the-new-french-paradox

Languedoc to Bid Adieu to Appellations?

It’s vital to remember that the Languedoc has fewer traditions to respect than, say, Burgundy, and so winemakers in the region are far more willing to experiment and innovate than in other parts of France

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/03/languedoc-to-bid-adieu-to-appellations

From Waste to Wine Glasses

Researchers are turning leftover grape skins from winemaking into novel, 3-D-printed objects.

https://www.insidescience.org/news/brief-waste-wine-glasses

An Illustrated History of Craft Beer in America

From risk-taking trailblazers to the rise of beer geeks, we look at how America evolved from a laughing stock to a suds powerhouse.

http://firstwefeast.com/features/illustrated-history-of-craft-beer-in-america

Want to Pick Better Bottles? Repeat After Me: Wine Is Food

Most people don’t care about the intricacies of what they consume, as long as it tastes good to them. They have other priorities.

Knowing that you are in a good wine shop can sharpen your decision-making down to issues of taste and occasion rather than quality.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/dining/wine-is-food.html?_r=0

Wine tourism in France in numbers

France now has 10 million wine tourists, a real vote of confidence in the sector.

https://www.visitfrenchwine.com/en/product/wine-tourism-france-numbers

How to Drink Wine

With so many different wines available and with bottle labels sometimes in different languages and filled with jargon, selecting a wine can seem intimidating. That’s why the single best way to improve your wine-drinking life is to find a good wine shop.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/guides/41-how-to-drink-wine

STARBUCKS ROLLS OUT WHISKEY BARREL-AGED COFFEE

Starbucks fans can now enjoy a taste of whiskey in their brew with the launch of the chain’s new whiskey barrel-aged coffee.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/03/starbucks-rolls-out-whiskey-barrel-aged-coffee/

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Thursday March 16^th

Guest: Vincent Mareel

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

About Vincent

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Italian Wines Of Masi Agricola

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Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy Mascerelli

Guest: Dave Abbot

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J.Lohr Wines

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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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!

Tuition: $999

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Liquor Industry News/Links 03-04-17

March 4, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

03-04-17

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Our March 2017 Events Schedule

https://tinyurl.com/jfw7txh

In Our Wine Room This Week

A Franklin Wine Club Event 03-02-17

Exploring California Wines Of Bell And Schug

http://ow.ly/4KIB309y8yi

Thanks To A Franklin Facebook Page

Old Photos Of Our Original Home Showed Up!

Jimmies Liquor/Tobacco/Penny Candy

Our Family Bought In 1978 Our Home Till 1986

Side View

This Is A View Of Our Current Home (RIGHT)

Years Ago

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

10 Reasons to fall in Love with Argentine Wines

Massachusetts Announces Alcohol Beverage Task Force

Weird Wine Flavors and the Science Behind Them

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2017/02/24/saving-the-planet-one-substantial-wine-producer-at-a-time/#6ea3134b6bb9

Saving The Planet, One Substantial Wine Producer At A Time

The business of wine, of course, doesn’t just happen in the vineyard. From the winery to the tasting room, opportunities exist for larger (and, of course, smaller) producers to positively impact the environment.

Weird Wine Flavors and the Science Behind Them

Next time you have a glass of wine in front of your nose, see if you can pick out one of these more bizarre flavors.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/weird-wine-flavors-and-the-science-behind-them/

How a vitamin found in BEER could be used to treat the painful side effects of chemotherapy

A vitamin found in beer and milk could be used to treat the lasting pain of chemotherapy, new research suggests.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4256936/Vitamin-BEER-treat-chemotherapy-pain.html

DOES YOUR WINE HAVE A GENDER?

Masculine wines are commonly associated with structure and power, while feminine wines can be perceived as delicate and thin.

http://www.snooth.com/articles/does-your-wine-have-a-gender/

Napa Valley partnership is first to develop wine-infused coffee

Molinari Private Reserve, which is made in the heart of the famous wine-making region, started initially as a unique experiment between founder Rick Molinari and coffee roaster John Weaver – a one-time master roaster for Peete’s Coffee.

http://www.foodbev.com/news/napa-valley-partnership-is-first-to-infuse-coffee-beans-with-wine/

Connecting with wine consumers and tasting room visitors via mobile devices

In 2015, 68% of U.S. adults owned a smartphone, and, as might be expected, younger consumers were more likely to own one than more mature consumers.

https://psuwineandgrapes.wordpress.com/2017/02/24/connecting-with-wine-consumers-and-tasting-room-visitors-via-mobile-devices/

The Art Of Wine: 9 Lessons From World Champion Sommelier Enrico Bernardo

Enrico Bernardo became the youngest world champion sommelier when he achieved the title in 2004 at the age of 27

https://www.forbes.com/sites/auctionforecast/2017/02/23/the-art-of-wine-9-things-learned-from-a-conversation-with-world-champion-sommelier-enrico-bernardo/#627c56af2e43

Redd’s Apple Ale Introduces New Flavors

Redd’s Blueberry Ale returns by popular demand to the Redd’s family, joining the new Redd’s Raspberry Ale.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/redds-apple-ale-introduces-new-flavors?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ff65b0889f-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+23%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ff65b0889f-36686829

Horizontal versus Vertical Lees Aging: A Case Study in Franciacorta

One of the most interesting vinification methods used by Mosnel for some of their Franciacortas is the use of horizontal stainless steel tanks during the post-fermentation period, as opposed to using the vertical tanks that are much more common in winemaking.

http://www.academicwino.com/2017/02/horizontal-vertical-lees-aging-franciacorta.html/

A Tale of Two (Very Different) Chardonnays

Chardonnay: it’s the most planted white grape in the world, as well as the most planted wine grape in the United States. And yet, Chardonnay seems to be the world’s most polarizing wine: you either love it or hate it.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/a-tale-of-two-very-different-chardonnays/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2534d92615-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2534d92615-62472929&mc_cid=2534d92615&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Beer Is Still The Undisputed Champ Of Alcoholic Beverages

Who doesn’t love a cold beer? According to AYTM, 46.4 percent of Americans regularly buy beer, higher than every other alcoholic beverage.

Statista noted the percentage of U.S. consumers who regularly buy the following alcoholic beverages:

Wine – 36.1 percent.

Liquor – 30.2 percent.

Cocktails/mixed drinks – 19.5 percent.

None – 18.7 percent.

Hard soda – 10.9 percent.

Other – 2.4 percent.

WINE CLOSURES: THE FACTS

Whether it be cork, plastic or aluminium, winemakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to stoppers. Patrick Schmitt MW considers the performance of each closure type.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/wine-closures-the-facts/

Asti Secco, AstiSecco, Astisecco, Prosecco: Italian wine heading toward an identity crisis

The creation of Asti Secco (Dry Asti), a dry wine made from Moscato grapes grown in Asti province in Piedmont.

https://dobianchi.com/2017/02/24/italian-sounding-government-italy-food-wine/

Massachusetts Announces Alcohol Beverage Task Force

The Task Force will establish working groups that will comprise of industry stakeholders and will focus on specific areas and topics. A preliminary report will be provided to the Treasurer within six months of convening.

http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2017/02/28/massachusetts-announces-alcohol-beverage-task-force/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=66a691d265-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-66a691d265-121923797

http://www.mass.gov/treasury/about/media-pubs/treas-press-rel/2017/treasurer-goldberg-announces-alcohol-task-force.html

What is ‘wild’ yeast, and why is it all the rage in wine, beer and cider?

A single grapevine teems with life. There’s the fruit, of course, but I’m mainly talking about the tens of millions of microscopic bits of yeast, fungi and bacteria clinging to the ripe grape skins.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/what-is-wild-yeast-the-ingredient-thats-all-the-rage-in-wine-beer-and-cider/article34148939/

Constellation humiliates its competition in retail sales growth.

10 Reasons to fall in Love with Argentine Wines

Argentina is the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world.

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/02/28/10-reasons-to-fall-in-love-with-argentine-wines/

Italian Wines: Strong Growth Potential for Wines Beloved by U.S. Consumers

Italy maintained its position as the number one international supplier of wines to this country both in terms of value and volume, with a total import of 323.8 million liters

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/italian-wines-strong-growth-potential-130000775.html

10 Party Facts about the Roman God of Wine

Bacchus was primarily known as the god of agriculture and wine, but was also associated with fertility, drama, and revelry.

http://winefolly.com/update/10-party-facts-about-the-roman-god-of-wine/

CHINA’S WINE REGIONS: XINJIANG

Bordering Mongolia, India and Kazakhstan, Xinjiang is home to the world’s second largest shifting sand desert – the Takla Makan – which accounts for two thirds of China’s desert area. Winemaking or even growing profitable crops seems highly unlikely, and yet this outpost in northwestern China has grown to be China’s biggest winemaking region.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/03/chinas-wine-regions-xinjiang/

How Pinot Noir From Around The World Is Changing Wine-Drinking Perceptions

What’s more interesting is the sheer range of Pinot Noir available right now, and the stunning number of places in which this most finicky grape variety is being successfully grown and vinified.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2017/02/28/how-pinot-noir-from-around-the-world-is-changing-wine-drinking-perceptions/#1be57361bc8f

Going Organic with Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico now has 50 producers making wine from organic grapes, and fully one-third of the vineyards in the region are certified organic.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/03/going-organic-with-chianti-classico

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Thursday March 16^th

Guest: Vincent Mareel

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

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An Introduction to Irish Whiskey – a tasting/education

Wednesday, March 8

Franklins own Walsh Family, an Irish Whiskey Importer

This evening is designed to promote the sensible enjoyment of Irish whiskey, Ireland’s indigenous spirit. We believe there is something extra-special about Irish whiskey in its many varieties.

So whether you’re a discerning aficionado or whiskey, or simply partial to the occasional sup, plan to join local Irish whiskey importer of Flaming Leprechaun for this interesting, informative and fun evening in a friendly, casual environment at Franklin Liquors. This is and Irish Whiskey Tasting experience you are sure to enjoy, savor and remember.

http://flamingleprechaun.com

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

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April 6

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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!

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

March 3, 2017

http://www.schugwinery.com

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

An Education And Tasting

Thursday March 2nd 2017

Guest Host: John Avery

Masciarelli Wine Co.

Anthony Bell (Bell Wine Cellars) and Walter Schug (Schug Vineyard & Winery). Walter Schug grew up in Germany and his experience was sought out by Joseph Phelps in 1973. Walter made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend, their well known Insignia label. However, Walter’s passion was Pinot Noir and when Phelps cut their Pinot Noir program, Walter purchased land in Napa’s Carneros District and Schug Vineyard and Winery was born in 1980.

Anthony Bell, came to America by the way of South Africa. He immediately made his mark on the California wine scene by taking over from legendary wine maker Andre Tchelistcheff. Anthony would now be in charge of making the Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) “Georges de Latour” Private Reserve Wines. Anthony would eventually grow his responsibilities to become BV’s General Manager. However, as Napa became more corporate, Anthony wanted to return to his true passion, wine making. In 1991 Bell Wine Cellars was founded and has produced Award Winning wines on his terms.

About Bell Wine Cellars

Bell Wine Cellars was co-founded in 1991 by Anthony Bell and a local Napa Valley grower. Frequent discussions about grape growing practices and wine quality reinforced their belief that great wines are not only a product of the vineyard – the terroir – but that elegance, fruit, and balance are hallmarks of a fine wine

Bell has grown from the original 500 cases to 15,000 cases, with an ultimate goal of 16,500 cases. Today the partners pursue their dream, continuing the area’s tradition of producing wonderful wines as well as limited edition, hand crafted wines – all displaying their hallmark elegance and balance

http://www.bellwine.com

About Schug Winery

Schug Carneros Estate Winery is situated on a 50-acre site in the Carneros Appellation, south-west of the town of Sonoma. Vineyards of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay surround the winery, while other grapes are bought in from highly respected and experienced growers.

Both Walter Schug and winemaker Mike Cox have always been strong believers that the quality of the grapes on the vine is the key to making good wine. Outside of the estate, grapes are bought from growers with whom the winery has long-term contracts, thereby ensuring Schug’s control over quality and supply. Mike likes to work closely with growers and prefers small production vineyards that contribute unique qualities of clonal and soil varieties to his blends.

About John:

John Avery is the New World Portfolio Wine Manager at The Masciarelli Wine Company. He has been in the wine business since 1993, when he first started working for Massachusett’s own Westport Rivers Winery. He has been a wine broker, representing various wineries from around the world and has very much enjoyed his time with Masciarelli. John is a graduate of Colby College and currently resides in Tewksbury, MA with his wife and 9 year old son.

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Bell Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $18.99

Wine #2

2014 Schug Chardonnay

750ml $19.99

Wine #3

2014 Schug Pinot Noir

750ml $24.99

Wine #4

2013 Schug Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $24.99

Wine #5

2013 Bell Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $59.99

Wine #6

2014 Bell Syrah

750ml $29.99

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-25-17

February 25, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-25-17

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/strong-competition-in-wine-sales-will-increase/article_152f0e2e-1088-5cea-be5b-26568680fc80.html

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Memorial Day Liquor Now Can Be Sold

In MA There Were 3 Days A Year You Could Not Buy Liquor:

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Memorial Day

Say Goodbye To Memorial!

In a last minute push to pass an economic development bill during the late hours of the last day of the session, the Legislature inserted an additional section that would allow liquor stores to open on Monday, Memorial Day, this year and in future years. Sales hours will be restricted to allow for stores to open at 12 noon. The latest allowable closing hour will be 11:00 PM, as it is for all other days of operation

So What Do You Think?

Economic Development OR Crazy?

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Strong competition in wine sales will increase

According to Wine Business Monthly, roughly 90 percent of wine sold in the U.S. comes from the 30 top producers, and more than half of the wine sold domestically comes from E. & J. Gallo, The Wine Group and Constellation Brands. The fact that most of the domestic wine sold in this country is produced by a handful of companies is not shocking. What is shocking is that there are now more than 9,000 domestic wineries competing for the remaining 10 percent of sales.

Upcoming Wine Education/Tasting

March 9th French Wine Class

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 become an expert!

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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New Products

The art of wine storytelling

An Ice Wine Primer

World’s First Integrated Wine Rating System

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/02/pet-owners-now-have-cat-wine-tastings.html

Pet Owners Can Rejoice at Cat Wine Tastings

Giving a cat real alcohol is a terrible idea, so these products are just filtered water mixed with catnip and things like salmon oil and organic beet juice.

How Costco’s Wine Guru Picks The 250 Labels That Will Sell $4 Billion A Year In Booze

The idea is to price most everything some 20 percent below the competition. And they turn to their own private label, Kirkland Signature, when the wine they want isn’t available on the open market.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ronaldholden/2017/02/17/how-costcos-wine-guru-picks-the-250-labels-that-will-sell-4-billion-a-year-in-booze/#65b4c58392aa

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant: 14 Alternatives to Panicking

Do you freeze up when handed a wine list at a restaurant? This guide will steer you towards the easy way to make the perfect selection, glass or bottle.

http://www.winemag.com/2017/02/17/how-to-order-wine-in-a-restaurant-14-alternatives-to-panicking/

Kevin O’Leary sells wine on U.S. home shopping channel amid leadership campaign

O’Leary writes on his website that he created O’Leary Fine Wines “to help give Americans access to amazing wine at an amazing price.” A three-bottle set of O’Leary’s wine was sold by QVC for $43 U.S. with free shipping and handling.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/kevin-oleary-sells-wine-on-us-home-shopping-channel-amid-leadership-campaign/ar-AAn4g4S

How to enjoy the smooth taste of aged liquor at a fraction of the cost

Until the bourbon bubble bursts, bottle-aged liquors and cocktails may be the solution

Beyond Barrel’s bottle-aging stave is a round, wooden post the size of a standard cigar. The staves are made out of the same barrel wood used to age high-end bottles of wine, and they’re hand-milled by Harrigan in his family’s woodshop.

http://greenvillejournal.com/2017/02/17/enjoy-smooth-taste-aged-liquor-fraction-cost/

http://www.beyondbarrels.com

Your Home Bar Definitely Needs One of These Quirky DIY Liquor Dispensers

Get ready for a steady stream of the good stuff.

http://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/a41777/diy-faucet-liquor-dispenser/

Makeover time for Busch beer as it unveils new look

The new beer labels debuting on store shelves in April emphasize a mountain stream as a backdrop behind the logos for Busch, Busch Light, Busch Ice and Busch NA.

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/busch-beer-unveils-new-look/article_204d8203-3d39-5ac6-b964-21be8b1b8d0b.html

The countries that quaff the most wine per capita

The proud title of most fervent vino guzzler goes to Andorra. According to the Wine Institute, the country consumed 3,936,000 litres of wine

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/wine-consumption-per-capita-by-country/

Can Ancient Techniques Make Modern Wine Better?

A new generation of wineries are going to painstaking lengths to acquire hundreds of historic clay karases

8 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ancient-winemaking-techniques-armenian-karas-renaissance-180962212/

Zima coming back to U.S. market

Blast from the past to return!

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170216/NEWS07/170219889/millercoors-brings-zima-back-to-u-s-market?utm_source=Daily%20Brew&utm_campaign=d034d66ef6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d034d66ef6-36686829

Atlanta brewery loses Super Bowl bet, makes ‘deflating,’ ‘soul-crushing’ Pats beer

Sweetwater Brewery had to make a handful of Boston beers for the Falcons loss

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/atlanta-brewery-loses-super-bowl-bet-makes-deflating-soul-crushing-pats-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=d034d66ef6-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+17%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-d034d66ef6-36686829

Introducing the Wine Whisperer—and the only three wine glasses you’ll ever need

These are the only three wine glasses you’ll ever need.

http://www.charlottefive.com/wine-glasses/

Why tempranillo is star grape of Spain, no matter what you call it

Despite its widespread presence on the Iberian peninsula — or perhaps because of it — tempranillo also goes by many other names in its home country.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-tempranillo-wine-food-0217-20170215-column.html

Trump wine sales double in Virginia

Virginia ABC sold 7,837 bottles of Trump wine in 2016, compared to 3,318 bottles of Trump wine in 2015.

http://wtvr.com/2017/02/16/trump-wine-virginia-abc/

Does size really matter?

The bigger the bottle, for instance, the longer the wine will age well. There’s less space (not oxygen, because that was removed and refilled with Nitrogen) at the top of the bottle. With less space at the top, it gives the wine a longer time to age.

Know Your Sizes

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2017/02/16/does-size-matter-in-wine-yes-it-does/

Swapping Quantity for Quality at Bolla

The Italian favorite is shifting focus from the bottom line to the bottled wine.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/swapping-quantity-for-quality-at-bolla

How To Tell If A Wine Is Age-Worthy

How do you tell if a wine will improve with age? Oddly enough–and thank goodness, just spending more money on a bottle won’t guarantee that it will age well. Instead, there are a few key characteristics to look for in cellar-worthy wines.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-to-tell-if-a-wine-is-age-worthy/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=6357bf413f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-6357bf413f-62472929&mc_cid=6357bf413f&mc_eid=d73340fcba

CHINA TO RECOGNISE BLACK ROOSTER EMBLEM

Italy’s Chianti Classico region is expected to receive Chinese trademark rights for its Black Rooster emblem this year, as it gears up for anticipated sales growth in China’s Year of the Rooster

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/china-to-recognise-black-rooster-emblem/

Fireball Maker Sues Over ‘Mad Hen’ Whiskey

Fireball whiskey, accused a Florida spirits company Wednesday of gearing up to launch a product that closely mimics the trade dress of the popular cinnamon liquor.

https://www.law360.com/articles/892599

U.S. wine exports set record; top 10 list released

Ninety percent of the American vino being shipped out of country is from California.

Top 10 export markets for U.S. wines:

European Union’s 28-member countries, $685 million.
Canada, $431 million.
Hong Kong, $99 million.
Japan, $87 million.
China, $82 million.
Mexico, $24 million.
South Korea, $23 million.
Switzerland, $19 million.
Singapore, $14 million.
Philippines, $13 million.

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/02/us_wine_exports_sets_record_to.html

Girl Scout Cookies….And Wine

Wine is an amazing creation, from seafood to burgers people have been pairing wine with food for years. Now it’s Girl Scout cookies’ turn.

http://bigfrog104.com/girl-scout-cookies-and-wine/

Five Surprising Health Benefits of Beer

The beer guzzling masses haven’t had much to smile about over the years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a healthy choice.

http://www.realclearlife.com/health/five-surprising-health-benefits-of-beer/

Health Benefits of Wine: What It Can (and Can’t) Do for You

What you need to know before you open that bottle

http://www.consumerreports.org/wine/health-benefits-of-wine/

How to Elevate Your Wine-Drinking Experience

Read on for our best tips and tricks and get ready to enjoy your next glass of wine in style.

http://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/entertaining/how-to-elevate-your-wine-drinking-experience

World’s First Integrated Wine Rating System

The MC Ratings system defines and integrates the six critical elements of a wine’s overall quality – Taste, Terroir, Viticulture, Vinification, Vintage and Value, also known as 2T4V™. With MC Ratings, a wine can now be assessed holistically like never before.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/worlds-first-integrated-wine-rating-150000170.html

Traditional Bordeaux Wine Labels Are Getting A Makeover

A 2007 study from the University of California, Berkeley, identified that the image on a wine label has a stronger impact on market success and brand personality than the color or layout of the label. Images of grape motifs or chateaux and vineyards scored well, while those of ‘unusual animals’ ranked lowest.

The 2016 Survey of American Wine Consumer Preferences showed similar results—with 64% of Americans favoring traditional labels over ‘modern’ or ‘fun/whimsical’ labels.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2017/02/20/traditional-bordeaux-wine-labels-are-getting-a-makeover/#3b83db442fca

What is Malolactic Fermentation? The Buttery Taste in Wine

Ever wondered why some wines have a creamy or buttery taste? The process of Malolactic Fermentation is a winemaking process that gives both red and white wines a richer and creamier texture. Oddly enough, Malolactic Fermentation isn’t technically a fermentation at all.

http://winefolly.com/review/what-is-malolactic-fermentation-the-buttery-taste-in-wine/

An Ice Wine Primer

Wine’s Frozen Delight

https://www.fix.com/blog/what-is-ice-wine/

How do you solve a problem like Prosecco?

America’s taste for Prosecco, while it has grown astronomically, has entered into a new phase. It has become a colossus, but it also has nowhere left to go. It’s kind of like King Kong on top of the Empire State Building.

http://acevola.blogspot.com/2017/02/how-do-you-solve-problem-like-prosecco.html

France is becoming a leading source of innovation in the no-alcohol wine category.

Innovation in the vin sans alcohol category. Le Petit Béret, for example, has now released a range of beverages without a single trace of alcohol

http://www.wineintelligence.com/cherchez-lalcohol-free/

What’s the Big Deal about High-Altitude Wines?

Many wineries make a point of boasting about the altitude of their vineyards.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/what-s-the-big-deal-about-high-altitude-wines

The art of wine storytelling

Stories sell – which is why storytelling is marketing’s hottest new trend. Anyone who’s been to a wine conference lately will certainly have heard the cry go up for the wine trade to ‘tell its stories’. But what is ‘storytelling’, and how can the wine trade do it effectively? New research has uncovered some surprising answers.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/art-of-wine-storytelling

Liquor Nutrition Site

Brown-Forman has unveiled a new website providing nutritional information for its portfolio of brands. While Brown-Forman has previously provided nutritional info to consumers on request, the new site will offer easier access to nutritional facts such as calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates, as well as alcohol content per standard drink. The company’s consumer branded websites and social media pages will be adding a link to the nutrition website over the next several months. Early last year, Diageo also moved to increase consumer access to nutritional info on its brands, debuting a revamped DRINKIQ site devoted to the subject.

https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/

BREAKING BAD’S AARON PAUL TO PLAY JACK DANIEL IN TV DRAMA

Actor Aaron Paul has been confirmed to play the founder of Jack Daniel’s, Jack Daniel, in a new TV drama based on a 2004 biography of the distiller’s life, Blood and Whisky: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/breaking-bads-aaron-paul-to-play-jack-daniels-in-tv-biopic/

A ROSÉ REVOLUTION: THE FIVE STYLES OF PINK WINE

Rosé may have a reputation of being a fun drink with little sophistication but a new wave of winemakers are bucking the trend by using various methods to add complexity to the wine. We consider the five styles on the market today.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/a-rose-revolution-the-five-styles-of-pink-wine/

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Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.

The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.

The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).

WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)

Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 470 Club Members!

How To attend and join

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237706589/

Thursday March 2nd

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

It will be a treat to feature wines from two legendary wine figures in Napa Valley history, Anthony Bell (Bell Wine Cellars) and Walter Schug (Schug Vineyard & Winery). Walter Schug grew up in Germany and his experience was sought out by Joseph Phelps in 1973. Walter made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend, their well known Insignia label. However, Walter’s passion was Pinot Noir and when Phelps cut their Pinot Noir program, Walter purchased land in Napa’s Carneros District and Schug Vineyard and Winery was born in 1980.

Wines From Bordeaux France

Thursday March 16^th

Guest: Vincent Mareel

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

About Vincent

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237914865/

Wednesday March 29^th

Tony Apostolakos of

Italian Wines Of Masi Agricola

Sign Ups Soon

Thursday April 13th

Wines From Abruzzo In Central Italy Mascerelli

Guest: Dave Abbot

Sign Ups Soon

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

An Introduction to Irish Whiskey – a tasting/education

Wednesday, March 8

Franklins own Walsh Family, an Irish Whiskey Importer

This evening is designed to promote the sensible enjoyment of Irish whiskey, Ireland’s indigenous spirit. We believe there is something extra-special about Irish whiskey in its many varieties.

http://flamingleprechaun.com

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

Sign ups soon

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

Sign ups soon

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!

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

New Dates Soon!

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

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

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Franklin Liquors Wine Of The Day: 2016 Arca Nova Rosé

February 22, 2017

From: Vinho Verde Portugal

Type: Rosé

Vintage: 2016

Grapes: Espadeiro 50% Touriga National 50%

Aromas: Melon, Floral And Berry

Flavors: Bright And Refreshing Light Red Berry Fruits

Slight Fizz And Clean Finish!

Price: 1@$10.99 6@$9.89 12@$8.79

Franklin Liquors

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-18-17

February 18, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-18-17

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237706589/

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Held In Our Wine Room This Week

Tri-County Adult Education Oscars Truffles And Wine Event

With The Sugar Shoppe

Upcoming Franklin Wine Club Event

Thursday March 2^nd

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

TOP FIVE WINES TO PAIR WITH BARRY WHITE

What Do Wine Rating Numbers Mean?

OSCAR-BEER PAIRINGS

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/02/10/beerifying-the-wine-industry-lessons-from-wine-in-a-can/#2025679e76d6

Beerifying The Wine Industry: Lessons From Wine In A Can

Sure, you can turn your nose up at wine that comes in a can. But you’d be missing out on a serious growth category within the wine industry.

Someone’s invented a custom wine glass contoured to your face to help tasting experience

It’s what every wine lover has been waiting for

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/custom-wine-glass-contoured-your-face-breath-smell-flavour-nose-drinking-kickstarter-a7573031.html

How to pair wine with dessert: Pro tips for every kind of sweet tooth

We all love dessert now and again, right? But what are the best wine choices for chocolate mousse, crème caramel, pavlova, or ice cream?

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/how-to-pair-wine-with-dessert

Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine Debut New Santo Mezquila Liquor

The spirits industry has been pretty good to Sammy Hagar over the years, and he’s just added a new alcoholic venture to his portfolio — with an assist from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-adam-levine-liquor/

Dogfish Head to Debut Draft System That Lets You Drink Beer Straight from the Barrel

A draft system design and installation company based in Annapolis, Maryland, partnered to create the Rack AeriAle, a draft system designed for bars that transports barrel-aged beer straight from the cask to the glass (and better still, on nitro).

http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/dogfish-head-to-debut-draft-system-that-lets-you-drink-beer-straight-from-the-barrel-w466306

SIERRA NEVADA TO LAUNCH BEER CAMP ACROSS THE WORLD

In June, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will release Beer Camp Across the World, a variety 12-pack featuring collaboration beers with six American breweries and six international breweries.

http://allaboutbeer.com/sierra-nevada-beer-camp-across-the-world/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=10669b331a-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+10%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-10669b331a-36686829

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO LEARN WHO’S MAKING YOUR WINE

Today’s number one hot-button issue may very well be immigration policy. As opinions from both sides abound on a daily basis, at least there’s wine to get us through it all. But the funny thing about our favorite beverage is that immigrants actually play a huge role in American agriculture, an umbrella that covers winemaking and grape growing.

http://vinepair.com/articles/might-surprised-learn-whos-making-wine/

Digital Media Spending

Some Lodi Vineyards Underwater for Weeks

Rivers of storms delay operations as Mokelumne River overflows its banks

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=180355

Social media doesn’t sell much wine

Since the advent of social media, wineries have been wondering how important it is in wine sales.

WINE WAND CLAIMS TO MAKE BIG DIFFERENCE FOR WINE DRINKERS ALLERGIC TO HISTAMINES AND SULFITES

Makers of the Wand say the filter is designed to help reduce the side effects of drinking wine

http://abc30.com/food/wine-wand-claims-to-make-big-difference-for-wine-drinkers-allergic-to-histamines-and-sulfites/1747212/

https://drinkpurewine.com/the-story-of-the-wand/

Gary Vaynerchuk on the Transformation of the Wine Industry

It’s time to take another look into the wisdom of Gary Vaynerchuk in his latest book #ASKGARYVEE!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gary-vaynerchuk-on-the-transformation-of-the-wine-industry_us_586bfe05e4b014e7c72ee471?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=61fbc836b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-61fbc836b0-64683881

New Amsterdam, Tito’s Drive Solid Growth For U.S. Market’s Top 10 Vodka Brands

Putting ‘No Headache’ Wine Filters To The Test

Think about this: wine without the headache. New products are being marketed as ways to avoid that day after pain.

Local MA WBZ 4 news report

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/02/12/wine-headache-filters-sulfites-hangover/

HIGH-ANTIOXIDANT’ WINE LAUNCHED IN CHINA

Targeting Mainland China and Hong Kong’s wine drinkers, an Italian winery has launched a red wine rich in procyanidin – a powerful antioxidant found in tannins.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/italian-company-launches-high-antioxidant-wine-in-china/

Why red wine is the best alcohol for great sex

Without getting too bogged down in science, according to the research, red wine actually has compounds that stimulate our erogenous zones. Drinking two glasses a day gives women a higher sex drive, and in men, seems to increase testosterone in the blood.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/13/why-red-wine-is-the-best-alcohol-for-great-sex-6441024/

Carbonation and the pain of Champagne

Sparkling wine – or beer, or soda, or seltzer* – triggers an unmistakable set of sensations, addictive or repellent depending on your predilection. But is that sensation a taste? A physical sensation? Something else? Probably some combination of the above, though figuring all of that out is trickier than you might imagine.

http://wineoscope.com/2017/02/12/carbonation-and-the-pain-of-champagne/

Should Restaurants Offer Guests That First Taste of Wine?

Does it make sense to eliminate elements of restaurant wine service if they seem pointless or cause agitation?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/dining/should-restaurants-offer-guests-that-first-taste-of-wine.html?_r=0

5 Reasons Why Great Wine Starts with Geography

Wine geography goes a lot farther than mapping your way to the nearest wine shop and navigating to the next bottle

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-reasons-why-great-wine-starts-with-geography/

WINE REGIONS OF HUNGARY

Wine was introduced to Hungary by the Romans, and the country was known for its excellent wines until the devastation of World War II and the Communist era. Recently Hungarian wines have had a renaissance and garnering prizes in international competitions.

https://gotohungary.com/about-hungary/-/article/hungary-wine-regions;jsessionid=AF6070990CBCAAA023C847BE10902212

OSCAR-BEER PAIRINGS

The 89th Academy Awards Ceremony will be aired on February 26, 2017, and you’ll want to make sure you have a lot of beer on hand to get through the evening of glitz and tedium. So without further ado, let’s open the envelope and see what beers have been selected to pair with these nine nominees, while we watch their trailers.

http://yourbeernetwork.com/?p=2069

California Wine Economic Impact Website Launched

Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) have partnered to launch a new interactive website offering economic impact statistics for California wine and winegrapes at: www.wine‑economy.com.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2017/02/13/california-wine-economic-impact-website-launched?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

Oak Sweeter than Sugar for Wine

How can wine taste sweet without any residual sugar? It might be down to an unexpected source.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/oak-sweeter-than-sugar-for-wine?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

What Do Wine Rating Numbers Mean?

You walk into a wine store and the little shelf tag on a chardonnay screams that it got a 90 from the Wine Spectator or Robert Parker, which sounds great. But what exactly does 90 mean?

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/February-2017/What-Do-Wine-Rating-Numbers-Mean/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=796c3e581c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-796c3e581c-64683881

TOP FIVE WINES TO PAIR WITH BARRY WHITE

Ridiculous Valentines Day-related themes aside, there is a growing column of evidence of a special sensory inter-relationship between music and wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/top-five-wines-to-pair-with-barry-white/

You Aren’t Wrong About Wine

No, you can’t taste wine like an expert – and that’s OK

Taking wine descriptions as gospel is problematic because no two people experience the same wine the same way.

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/op-ed/articles/2017-02-14/dont-stress-about-tasting-wine-like-a-sommelier-this-valentines-day

New Wine Purse Lets You Get Drunk Anywhere And Stay (Kind Of) Classy

Before you spend your paycheck on a tote in each color, you should be aware of how it works

http://elitedaily.com/social-news/new-wine-purse-drunk-anywhere/1791321/

Lawsuit against Walmart claims nothing crafty about its ‘craft’ beers

A Cincinnati-area man has filed a lawsuit against Walmart over what he says is the retail giant’s “fraudulent, unlawful, deceptive and unfair” marketing of craft beers that aren’t really craft beers.

http://www.dayton.com/news/lawsuit-against-walmart-claims-nothing-crafty-about-its-craft-beers/CWFO0oP123lnPIh9YBUcRO/

CALIFORNIA LEADS US WINE EXPORTS TO RECORD HIGH

US wine exports, 90% of which come from California, reached a record value of $1.62 billion in 2016, the Californian Wine Institute has revealed.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/02/california-leads-us-wine-exports-to-record-high/

This beloved grocery chain is the latest company to face Trump-related boycotts

The regional supermarket chain with a cult following is facing calls to remove Trump Winery products from its 10 Virginia stores.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/02/14/this-beloved-grocery-chain-is-the-latest-company-to-face-trump-related-boycotts/?utm_term=.2a4979631e26&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief

Angry Orchard Introduces Tapped Maple Seasonal Cider

New seasonal hard cider Angry Orchard Tapped Maple, available now through April. Tapped Maple blends American culinary apples with a hint of maple syrup from Vermont maple trees for a not-too-sweet cider with a big, bright apple taste.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/angry-orchard-introduces-tapped-maple-seasonal-cider?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=6f0527403e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+14%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-6f0527403e-36686829

Raisin & table grapes driven to brink of extinction by wine.

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Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)

WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Cost $650

Details And Sign Up Here:

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 470 Club Members!

How To attend and join

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/237706589/

Thursday March 2nd

Exploring California Wineries Bell And Schug

Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes

An Introduction to Irish Whiskey – a tasting/education

Wednesday, March 8

Franklins own Walsh Family, an Irish Whiskey Importer

This evening is designed to promote the sensible enjoyment of Irish whiskey, Ireland’s indigenous spirit. We believe there is something extra-special about Irish whiskey in its many varieties.

http://flamingleprechaun.com

Sign Ups Soon

Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information

Thursday, May 18th

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Exploring Italian Wines

Tuesday, May 23rd

Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand. This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes. Come explore Italy!

Sign ups soon

Medway Community Education Winter Programs

Easter Garden Bulb Basket and Spring Wines

April 6

Sign ups soon

The Language of Wine Labels

May 10

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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!

Tuition: $999

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098

New Dates Soon!

March 9^th French wines

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 become an expert!

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

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

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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-11-17

February 11, 2017

Liquor Industry News/Links

02-11-17

https://www.boston.com/news/business/2017/02/01/super-cheap-booze-at-total-wine-fuels-pricing-fight

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

Franklin Liquors Quoted In Milford Daily News

Regarding State Liquor Pricing Violations.

http://ow.ly/Hiax308G1CP

Read The Background Stories:

It’s not illegal for a business to sell a product below cost — unless, of course, it’s a bottle of booze.

http://www.fox25boston.com/news/liquor-stores-suing-mass-for-the-right-to-offer-cheaper-alcohol/490170182

Latest Update:

http://natick.wickedlocal.com/news/20170208/judge-grants-motion-to-stay-suspensions-for-total-wine-amp-more

Events In Our Wine Room This Week

http://ballot.wickedlocalfavorites.com

Valentine’s Tasting

http://ow.ly/6hol308NN8w

Our Valentines Gift Guide

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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Why Wine Matters

What really goes inside your wine?

How to Infuse Liquor with Weed

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Our Daily Wine Newspaper

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2017/02/03/ultrasound-waves-wine-brandy/#.WJXYxRiZOT8

Ultrasound Waves Turn Wine into Something Better

The scientists flowed distilled wine through American oak chips. As the wine seeped past the wooden chips, the researchers blasted it with ultrasound waves. The researchers found that after only three days of ultrasound treatment, they produced spirits that were similar to brandies aged for years.

Game of Thrones’ latest beer is called ‘Bend the Knee’

It’s called Bend the Knee Golden Ale, and its flavor is described as a mixture of “maltiness and citrus” with a “light sweetness,” dry finish, and “firm hop bitterness.”

http://ew.com/tv/2017/02/03/game-of-thrones-beer-bend-the-knee/

A Beer Brewed With OREOs, Complete With Icing Chunks

Hornswoggler chocolate milk stout

http://geekologie.com/2017/02/a-beer-brewed-with-oreos-complete-with-i.php

Does Shiraz wine come from Iran?

Iran had a tradition of wine-making which stretched back centuries. It centred on the ancient city of Shiraz – but is there a connection between the place and the wine of the same name now produced and drunk across the world?

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38771806

Baby Throwing Tantrum Until She Gets Her Red Wine Is All Of Us On Friday Night

OK, OK… she’s not actually a vino-drinkin’ baby, but judging by a video her father shared on Facebook, it sure looks like she’ll be a wine lover when she’s older.

http://elitedaily.com/social-news/baby-red-wine-all-of-us/1777438/

Volcanic wines may blow your mind

There are more wines grown in volcanic soils than you might imagine, Etna being the best known example.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/feb/02/wine-from-volcanic-regions-fiona-beckett

New bill in ME seeks to combat littering of mini liquor bottles

Love to see this in MA!!

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article130314819.html

Finally, A Toilet Paper Holder That Can Also Hold Beer And Wine

CRAZY Gadget!

http://geekologie.com/2017/02/finally-a-toilet-paper-holder-that-can-a.php

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Champagne Bureau!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more and more U.S. consumers are turning their attention to Rosé Champagne.

http://www.champagne.fr/en/comite-champagne/bureaus/bureaus/united-states/news-detail?actu=42

Tasting: Dealing with a Dominant Aroma in the Glass

This is a common problem for students—even professionals; when something in the wine dominates to such an extent it becomes difficult to find anything else in the glass.

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/tasting-dealing-with-a-dominant-aroma-in-the-glass

A ‘Fifty Shades’ Cocktail? How Booze Is Becoming the New Popcorn at Movie Theaters

Forget popcorn and Milk Duds. Booze is the next step in cinemas’ fight against flagging attendance

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/a-fifty-shades-cocktail-how-booze-is-becoming-new-popcorn-at-movie-theaters-970726

Winemaker’s Red Wine Secret: Extended Maceration

Extended maceration is a red wine technique that has been around for some time, but it’s a winemaking trend that you’re likely to hear more about in coming years.

http://winefolly.com/review/winemakers-red-wine-secret-extended-maceration/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=8d63453eb7-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-8d63453eb7-62472929&mc_cid=8d63453eb7&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The U.S. Wine Industry Focuses On A Sustainable Future

Through its Sustainable Winegrowing Program CSWA offers third-party certification that recognizes the adoption of and ensures improvement of sustainable grape and wine practices to include environmental stewardship, natural resource conservation and responsible business practices.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2017/02/01/the-u-s-wine-industry-focuses-on-a-sustainable-future/#292ecb187a60

Keep Your Beer Away From Light to Avoid That “Skunked” Flavor

If you leave a beer out, it can take on a gross, “skunked” taste. It’s not because of the temperature, though. It’s because your beer is absorbing extra light. Keep it away from the sun to make sure your beer stays fresh.

http://lifehacker.com/keep-your-beer-away-from-light-to-avoid-that-skunked-1791862880

These New England beers were rated among the world’s 100 best

RateBeer just released its list of best beers in the world, and it’s good news for anyone who lives in Patriots territory. Of the 100 beers that made the list, which was released as a part of the annual RateBeer Best Beer Awards, 25 are produced in either Massachusetts, Vermont, or Maine.

https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2017/02/01/these-new-england-beers-were-rated-among-the-worlds-100-best

6 Facts About “Bio-Hacked” Wine

Wines are “so clean they crush calories, carbs and sulfites” and have higher antioxidant levels than…. Well, than whatever you’re drinking now.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/6-facts-about-bio-hacked-wine.html

Kosher wine is a beverage trend that continues to grow in popularity, especially among mainstream consumers, because of its perceived higher-quality image due the exacting process the wine must go through to receive the kosher seal.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Kosher-wine-grows-among-non-kosher-consumers-Royal-Wine-says?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

How much will Super Bowl viewers spend on wine, beer & spirits?

Lady Gaga launching wine range

The ‘Born This Way’ singer’s company have filed paperwork to produce wine, wine coolers, wine cocktails and wine punches with the name Grigio Girls, TMZ reports.

http://journalstar.com/people/lady-gaga-launching-wine-range/article_3d914504-fac9-579f-a4c9-cf477e79f47c.html

Beer is still America’s favorite alcoholic beverage

Beer is still the number one beverage of choice for Americans over the age of 21, data and measurement company Nielsen announced Friday. Four out of 10 regular drinkers prefer the frothy beverage over wine and liquor.

http://www.ketv.com/article/beer-is-still-americas-favorite-alcoholic-beverage/8679018

How to Pair with Vegetarian Cuisine

The biggest—incorrect—assumption people make when it comes to beer pairing with food is that the dish needs to be carnivorous and heavy.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/02/craft-beer-101-how-to-pair-with-vegetarian-cuisine.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ab11692a8f-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+4%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ab11692a8f-36686829

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Wine War Hots Up With Canada

An ongoing trade dispute swirling around liquor sales in British Columbia reached new heights as the United States filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization last month, accusing the Canadian province of discriminating against American wine.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/wine-war-hots-up-with-canada

How to Infuse Liquor with Weed

Most experts agree that at this point in the weed-infusion process, you need to decarbolize the pot.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/cocktails-with-chronic-how-to-infuse-liquor-with-w.html

10 Key Trends For Italian Wines In U.S. Restaurants

What’s the future of international restaurants in the U.S. market? And how do Italian wines play a part?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2017/02/06/10-key-trends-for-italian-wines-in-u-s-restaurants/#58ed6f78300b

What Wines To Pair With Chocolate?

Here are many wine and chocolate pairings–along with why they work–so you can experiment and create your own.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/what-wines-to-pair-with-chocolate/

Australian wine exports continue to climb

New Mezzacorona Sparkling

Italian wine group Mezzacorona has unveiled Mezza di Mezzacorona, a new sparkler targeted toward Millennial consumers. Sourced from Northeastern Italy’s Trentino region, Mezza di Mezzacorona is comprised of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Bianco and 10% Müller-Thurgau and features an eye-catching label designed to appeal to social media users. The new entry, which will be available nationwide this spring, is positioned as a casual, everyday sparkler and retails at $15 a 750-ml. It will be handled in the U.S. by Prestige Wine Imports, a Mezzacorona subsidiary.

Premium Boxed Wines Are Smoking Hot 3-liter category

Growing at 28%, while 5-liter value wines drop 2%

https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=180132

Wine and Taxes: A Match Made In Heaven

With so many wines out there and so many taxes that pair well with them, how do we find the wine that fits us best and gives us the most bang for our buck?

http://socialvignerons.com/2017/02/07/wine-and-taxes-a-match-made-in-heaven/

18 Washington Wines to Freak Out About

If you’ve been lucky enough to sip on the more nationally recognized labels like Hedges CMS, Ste. Michelle, or the wines from the Charles Smith dynasty, then you’ve had a nice little introduction to Washington wine. It’s time to go deeper.

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/18-washington-wines-to-freak-out-about/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=b62f24cf36-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-b62f24cf36-62472929&mc_cid=b62f24cf36&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Ice Wine, You’re So Fine

Welcome to the wonderful world of ice wine, one of the sweetest mistakes nature has ever made.

http://winefolly.com/review/ice-wine-youre-so-fine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=b62f24cf36-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-b62f24cf36-62472929&mc_cid=b62f24cf36&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Dolcetto: Italy’s Overshadowed, Underestimated Wine

Dolcetto has long been in the shadow of Piedmont’s much more famous Nebbiolo grape. But for wine lovers, that’s good news: Top Dolcettos are among the best bargains around

https://www.wsj.com/articles/dolcetto-italys-overshadowed-underestimated-wine-1486569844

What really goes inside your wine?

With the majority of wine containing sulphites and additives, meet the people fighting this by promoting ‘natural wines’

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/wine-whats-inside-it-ingredients-sulphites-additives-health-a7568046.html

THE BEST WINES TO DRINK IF YOU’RE TRYING TO BE HEALTHY

While a 5oz glass of wine can top out at around 270 calories, there are plenty that fall around the 100-calorie mark.

The best wine styles to drink when you’re looking for something lighter.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-many-calories-in-wine-healthy-types

5 things you didn’t know about Pabst Blue Ribbon

Pabst Blue Ribbon has been around since 1890 and it’s still going strong. Every so often, it seems to get rediscovered by a new generation, and it’s currently the beer of choice among hipsters, a coveted market we’re sure Bud wouldn’t mind breaking into.

It’s always good to know a little something about the beer you’re drinking, so here are five interesting facts about PBR.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/02/08/5-things-didnt-know-about-pabst-blue-ribbon.html

Italian Wine Looks Beyond Chianti

Looking enviously across the border at France, Italy has just launched a $21 million government-financed campaign to get Americans to buy more expensive Italian wines. The Italians want you to buy something other than Chianti and Prosecco.

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2017/02/italian-wine-looks-beyond-chianti?h=3

Sticky ingredient beers

Stuck in a rut with your regular beer choices? Glue yourself to these bottles, all made with ooey-gooey ingredients.

http://draftmag.com/trending-sticky-ingredient-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5dcd0d3ffe-The+Daily+Brew%3A+February+9%2C+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5dcd0d3ffe-36686829

Why Wine Matters

As the expression of a specific country or region, wine celebrates local heritage as part of a diverse global whole. This is what we mean when we refer to the “world of wine.

http://punchdrink.com/articles/why-wine-matters/

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Franklin Wine Club Valentine’s Wine Tasting

February 8, 2017

Valentine’s Wine Event

An Education And Tasting

Tuesday February 7th 2017

Host: Shanley Snydeman

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.

Lets taste and explore.

About Shanley

Shanley is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. She holds degrees in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales and Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Endicott College. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and has over a decade of experience working with the wine programs of such restaurants as Legal Sea Foods, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and Gibbet Hill Grill. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, sailing and hockey.

The Wines:

Wine #1

2014 Love Noir Rosé

750ml $9.99

Wine #2

2015 Love Noir Pinot Noir

750ml $11.99

Wine #3

2014 Some Young Punks

Passion Has Red Lips

750ml $24.99

Wine #4

2013 Some Young Punks

Naked On Roller Skates

750ml $28.99

Wine #5

2014 Some Young Punks

The Sqid’s Fist

750ml $29.99

Wine #6

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale

750ml $17.99

Wine #7

Choco Vine Original

750ml $10.99

Wine #8

Choco Vine Whipped Cream

750ml $10.99

Wine #9

Choco Vine Raspberry

750ml $10.99

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