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Franklin Wine Club Evolution Of Red Blends Tasting

May 28, 2016

Franklin Wine Club

Evolution Of Red Blends Wine Event

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Thursday May 26th 2016

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The Wines And  Quini Reviews:

Starter Wine

2014 Bota Box Nighthawk Red

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2013 Gnarly Head Authentic Red

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2013 Gnarly Head Authentic Black

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2013 Gnarly Head 1924 Double Black

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2013 Noble Vines “The One”

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2014 Z Alexander Brown Red

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2012 Diora Three Crowns Red

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Liquor Industry News/Links 05-21-16

May 21, 2016

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Franklin Wine Club Undurraga Wine Tasting

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New Products

Wine Drinking And Brushing Teeth

Hidden Cost Of Supermarket Liquor Sales

Wine certifications and what they mean.

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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How to match beer with food

Matching food with beer can lift a dish and showcase the complex nature of a really great brew. Read our four-part guide to pairing different beer styles.

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-match-beer-food

 

America Without Tiers: Changing Wine Distribution

Despite a great diversity in the US wine market, dozens of wine producers – of all sizes – have continued to complain about what they perceive to be limited market access, which they blame on the distribution tier.

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http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/05/america-without-tiers-changing-wine-distribution

Liquor license caps called a “vestige of Puritan New England”

In general, state statute limits the number of liquor and wine and beer licenses for each city and town based on its population. The Legislature routinely makes exceptions to that law, granting additional licenses to municipalities on an individual basis through a local petition.

“It appears that with growing frequency the exceptions are overtaking the rule,” Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester told his colleagues on the floor. He said, “It seems that there is rarely a week that passes that we do not either in formal or informal session grant a municipality an additional liquor license, and usually Mr. President it is more than one.”

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Our robot overlords: Whole Foods store replaces wine specialists with iPads

The store aims to target millennials by delivering foods in the Whole Foods ethos but with out the Whole Foods price tag

http://www.drvino.com/2016/05/12/robot-overlords-whole-foods-wine-ipads/

The woman behind the Judgment of Paris

Thanks to Joanne DePuy’s introductions to Chateau Montelena and to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, these two wines were included in the Paris tasting.

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http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/the-woman-behind-the-judgment-of-paris/article_7cb1719a-94fe-5272-a51e-ddbe4327c056.html

 

Millennials to restaurants: give us more tech

An Oracle study shows that most restaurants aren’t as connected as they should be with younger customers.

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http://restaurant-hospitality.com/consumer-trends/millennials-restaurants-give-us-more-tech

 

Common Council denies Wal-Mart liquor license

The majority of the Council cited proximity to other retail sellers of alcohol, a lack of support in the community, concern over the safety of selling liquor in a large store, and because the store is not a new business coming into town.

GREAT TO SEE MORE EXAMPLES IN US OF SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

http://www.wiscnews.com/portagedailyregister/news/local/article_9fbb1680-b88b-531f-a0dc-134a3c2d02e5.html

 

These four Massachusetts breweries won big at the World Beer Cup

Plus five other New England beers got awards.

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https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2016/05/12/four-massachusetts-breweries-won-big-world-beer-cup

 

The 1 Surprising Way Wine Drinkers Could Be Damaging Their Teeth

There’s one thing you should never do right after finishing your glass if you care about keeping your mouth in good shape: brush your teeth.

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http://www.popsugar.com/food/Why-You-Shouldnt-Brush-Your-Teeth-After-Drinking-Wine-41306172

 

The Science Behind Great Wine

What makes a great wine… great?

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http://winefolly.com/review/the-science-behind-great-wine/

 

Leading Tequila Brands

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Hidden Costs Of Supermarket Sales?

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WINERY PRODUCES SYNTHETIC ITALIAN SPARKLER

A San Francisco-based start-up has developed a method of making ‘wine’ without grapes that it claims is able to mimic the aroma and flavour profile of fine vintages.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/winery-produces-synthetic-italian-sparkler/

 

Work underway in Nashua on what will be region’s largest liquor store in NH

Renovations have begun in south Nashua to construct the largest liquor store in New England — right at New Hampshire’s border with Massachusetts.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20160517/NEWS02/160519375&source=RSS

 

5 Really Weird, Useful Things You Can Do With Wine—Like Scrub Your Produce

Here are five ways you can put those leftovers to use

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https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/16/5-really-weird-things-you-can-do-with-wine-life-hacks/

 

New beer made by monks arrives in the U.S.

At the Monastero di San Benedetto in central Italy, the monks understand the potential of the U.S. beer market — because these monks are American

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http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-monk-beer-20160513-snap-story.html

 

The Beer Lover’s Infographic

Check out the infographic below for everything you ever wanted to know about beers, including the two main typesbrewing terms, popular styles and the best foods to enjoy them with.

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Chemists create an app that can tell if your beer is skunked

Chemists at the Complutense University of Madrid have created a furfural-sensing polymer disk and app that can tell you when a beer has too much of a “stale” flavor.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/19/chemists-create-an-app-that-can-tell-if-your-beer-is-skunked/

 

Bakers seek new law for Rhode Island’s beloved wine biscuits

The state Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to pass legislation that would create a special wine biscuit license allowing bakers to buy up to 2,000 gallons of wine a year from wholesalers.

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http://journaltimes.com/business/bakers-seek-new-law-for-rhode-island-s-beloved-wine/article_d29c3b4f-935d-5b3b-a096-d298adf206cc.html

Better Than Organic: Sustainability and Wine

There are a myriad (read: hot mess) of certifications in wine. In an attempt to make sense of sustainability in wine, here is a guide to some of the most commonly used wine certifications and what they mean.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/beyond-organic-certified-sustainable-wine/

 

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May 26th 7pm

The Evolution Of Red Blends

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Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV)

Red blends have taken off in sales over the past few years.

At this tasting we will explore many types and price ranges.

From boxed to estate grown come taste and explore!

About DFV Wines

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

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Barboursville Vineyards Seminar

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An in-depth tasting of the historic Barboursville wines of Charlottesville,

Virginia presented by Elizabeth George of Broadbent Selections. Discover the

winery that celebrates Thomas Jefferson’s vision of making premium wine in

Virginia and learn how an Italian winemaking family created this renowned

estate.

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http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231194546/

Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

June 11th

3pm

Vandervalk Farm & Winery Tour/Tasting

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Vandervalk Farm and Winery in Mendon.

Enjoy an afternoon Winery Tour and Tasting at this beautiful farm winery.  Come and learn more about how this local, family-run farm grows their own berries and uses them to make delicious fruit wines.  See where the fruit is grown, tour the winemaking facility and sample their popular wines.

FREE Rain Or Shine Event

http://www.vandervalkfarm.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/231120875/

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

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Franklin Wine Club Undurraga Wine Tasting

May 18, 2016

Franklin Wine Club

Undurraga Wine Event

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Tuesday May 17th 2016

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The Wines And  Quini Reviews:

Wine #1 N/V Brut

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2013 U Label Sauvignon Blanc

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2014 U Label Pinot Noir

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Wine #4

2013 T.H. Pinot Noir

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2014 U Label Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine #6

2013 T.H. Cabernet Sauvignon

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May 14, 2016

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Franklin Liquors Hosted This Week

FHS All Night Party Fundraiser

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Understanding Aglianico

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BEER IS SPOILED

The Grapes Behind Italian White Wines

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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Dave Matthews Band Fans Now Have Their Very Own Beer

Created by a craft brewer in the band’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia called Starr Hill Brewery, it’s called Warehouse Pils (Warehouse being the name of the band’s official fan club).

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http://www.eater.com/2016/5/6/11606984/dave-matthews-band-beer-warehouse-pils

 

PRAY AWAY YOUR BOOZE CRAVINGS, SAYS STUDY

The desire for a drink can be staved off through the power of prayer, according to a new study.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/pray-away-your-booze-cravings-says-study/

 

A Guide to the Pioneering Wines of Provence

Provence has so much more to offer than generic pink wines. Here, the places and producers who are pushing beyond the craze to make worthy reds, whites—and yes, rosés.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/guide-to-the-best-provence-wines-and-producers/

 

New Harpoon

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery has unveiled Harpoon Sweet Spot, its latest year-round offering. Billed as a golden ale-style brew, Sweet Spot is made with German noble hops and is currently rolling out in 12-ounce bottles and cans, as well as on draft. The 4.8%-abv entry joins Harpoon’s IPA, Take 5, Camp Wannamango and Leviathan IPA in the brewer’s core year-round portfolio.

FERRAGAMO SUES NFL STAR OVER WINERY NAME

Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo is suing former NFL star Vince Ferragamo over the use of the Ferragamo name for his wine brand.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/ferragamo-sues-former-nfl-star-over-winery-name/

MASI RELEASES SPARKLING FROM DRIED GRAPES

Amarone specialist Masi has released what is believed to be the world’s first sparkling wine made from dried grapes.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/masi-releases-sparkling-from-dried-grapes/

 

How Wine Sulfites Became the ‘Bad Guy’

Less than 1 percent of the U.S. suffers from sulfite sensitivity—so why does “Contains Sulfites” trigger so much fear?

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2016/5/6/11607794/wine-sulfites-good-bad

 

Understanding Aglianico Wine: Italy’s Next Red

Aglianico “alli-yawn-nico” is a full-bodied red wine which is found almost exclusively in Southern Italy in the regions of Campania and Basilicata.

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http://winefolly.com/review/understanding-aglianico-wine-italys-next-red/

 

New Ballast Point

Ballast Point, the California craft brewer acquired by Constellation recently for $1 billion, is rolling out its Watermelon Dorado Double IPA in 12-ounce cans across the country. The 10%-abv, year-round Watermelon Dorado was previously available in bottles and on draft. Ballast Point’s other year-round fruit-infused beers include Pineapple and Grapefruit Sculpin IPAs and Mango Even Keel Session IPA.

WHY THE RHOMBUS IS VITAL TO PROSECCO’S HISTORY

The rhombus-shaped Bellussera vine training system is an integral part of the history of Prosecco – a history consumers should be made more aware of, insists one of the region’s leading producers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/why-the-rhombus-is-vital-to-proseccos-history/

 

TTB Got Fast!

The table below shows that normal formulas take two weeks or less. It’s been a really long time since the processing times have been less than a month. This is a huge benefit for producers everywhere. Over on the label side, things are also getting better.

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http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/ttb-got-fast#sthash.KP2HYlpB.dpuf

FRENCH BEER BOOMING IN FRANCE AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

After a 30-year slump in consumption, beer drinking in France is once again back on track largely due to a number of craft beer brands making their mark in foreign markets.

http://www.franceagroalimentaire.com/en/actualite-agro/french-beer-booming-in-france-and-international-markets/

 

A PERSONALITY GUIDE TO THE 10 CRUS OF BEAUJOLAIS

All crus are not equal, and each one has its own quirky personality and style of wines, making exploring the world of cru Beaujolais that much more fun!

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/a-personality-guide-to-the-10-crus-of-beaujolais-with-regional-map/

 

What Wines to Drink From Portugal (by Region)

Everyone is talking about the amazing wine values you can find from Portugal. Well, what are they… exactly? Here is a great overview of everything you need to get started with Portuguese wine.

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http://winefolly.com/review/what-wines-to-drink-from-portugal-by-region/

ROGER DALTREY LAUNCHES THE WHO CHAMPAGNE

Roger Daltrey, frontman of the legendary rock band The Who, is launching his own Champagne to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band, with part of the profits going to support teenage cancer sufferers.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/roger-daltrey-launches-the-who-champagne/

 

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BEER IS SPOILED

Just like wine or any other food product made with natural ingredients, beer is susceptible to a long list of potential problems that can affect the way you enjoy it.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-to-tell-when-your-beer-has-gone-bad-skunky-beer

Women In Wine: The Grand Dames Of Champagne

The wine and spirits business is full of such enterprising, dynamic and fierce females. Interestingly, some of the wine world’s grandest world-changing women were widows, thrust into their roles by fate, and they all hail from Champagne: Lily Bollinger, Marie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt and Madame Clicquot.

Portrait de Madame Clicquot par Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). Huile sur toile (129,5 cm X99,3 cm), peinte entre 1851 et 1861. Ce tableau a été commandé par Madame Clicquot à l'artiste. Il s'en dégage une autorité évidente, la couleur cramoisie du fauteuil ajoute à la force de l'ensemble. L'original appartient à la Maison Veuve Clicquot. Libre de droits hors publicité avec achat d'espace. Mention obligatoire : « Veuve Clicquot ». A portrait of Madame Clicquot by Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). Oil on convas (129.5 cm x 99.3cm), painted between 1851 and 1861. This work was commissioned by Madame Clicquot. She is portrayed with a definite air of authority, underlined by the crimson colour of the chair in which she is seated. The painting belongs to Veuve Clicquot. Free of all copyrights, except advertising with media buying. Photo credit: « Veuve Clicquot ».

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/05/10/women-in-wine-the-grand-dames-of-champange/#7eb9b0774b3c

 

DETAILED LOOK AT THE ADIDAS KOBE VINO PACK

Wine cork sneakers…Crazy BUT cool!

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http://sneakerbardetroit.com/adidas-kobe-vino-pack/

 

Got dandelions? A winery wants to turn them into wine

One of the most hated weeds among yard lovers has found a place in the wine cellar.

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http://www.startribune.com/got-dandelions-local-winery-wants-to-turn-them-into-wine/378994021/

 

BUFFALO TRACE EXPOSES BOURBON CASKS TO INFRARED

According to Buffalo Trace, after six and a half years of ageing, the Bourbon from both barrels expressed different flavour profiles.

What next??

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/05/buffalo-trace-releases-bourbon-exposed-to-infrared/?article-source=newsletter&source=691&date=2016-05-12

 

The Grapes Behind Italian White Wines

Here are five of the most interesting white wine grapes that were born in Italy, along with the histories and tasting notes that you’ll need to sound like a serious wine geek when you pull the cork on one of these wines at your next party.

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https://www.fix.com/blog/the-grapes-behind-italian-white-wines/

 

TOP 10 MYTHS ABOUT SHERRY

There is much that is misunderstood – or not understood at all.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/05/top-10-myths-about-sherry/

 

Milford: Craftroots set to open brewery, taproom

Milford MA’s first and only craft beer company – is set to open a brewery and taproom in the late summer or early fall.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160511/milford-craftroots-set-to-open-brewery-taproom

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Musings On The Vine Selections

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AND MORE!

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 360 Club Members!

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TUESDAY May 17th

Undurraga Winery Chile

Undurraga

Guest Host Wendy Koder

About Undurraga

Undurraga is one of the most prestigious and longest operating wineries in Chile. Since it was founded in 1885, the winery’s constant search for quality, proximity to its consumers and great innovative spirit have made Undurraga stand out from the rest. Present in over 70 countries, the winery delights a broad range of tastes with its high-quality, world-renowned wines.

Winemaking Capacity: more than 24 million litres

1854 hectares (4,600 acres) of land extension for vineyards

Present in the most important and best valleys in Chile: Maipo, MaipoAlto, Colchagua, Leyda, Almahue in Cachapoal, Cauquenes.

Multi-brand and multi-concept brands portfolio

Present in more than 70 countries in the five continents

1,6 million cases annual sales around the world

Taking the noble tradition of its brand name, Undurraga aims to be an innovative and contemporary winery, which produces unique quality wines from specific origins.

Tasting lineup:

Sparkling

Sauvignon Blanc

Compare 2 Pinot Noirs

Compare 2 Cabernet Sauvignons

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230610133/

May 26th 7pm

The Evolution Of Red Blends

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Guest Host: Bruce G. Hurst

Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV)

Red blends have taken off in sales over the past few years.

At this tasting we will explore many types and price ranges.

From boxed to estate grown come taste and explore!

About DFV Wines

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

http://www.delicato.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230793846/

Yoga And Wine

June 8th 7Pm

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Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 18

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230946115/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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More Soon

Watch For Upcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room

Wine Scholat Guild

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

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Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

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Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

Quini

Find Wine Reviews On Our Website

See And Search Our Latest Reviews!

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FHS All Night Party Fundraiser Wine Tasting Event

May 11, 2016

Franklin Liquors

FHS All Night Party Fundraiser Tasting

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Tuesday May 10th 2016

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The Wines 

Wine #1

N/V Cote Mas Brut

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Wine #2

2015 Arrumaco Rosé

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Wine #3

2013 Vullien Jaquere

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Wine #4

2013 U Label Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine #5

2013 Campo Di Mezzo

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Wine #6

2014 Honoro Vera

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Wine#7

2002 Catena Cabernet

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Franklin Liquors 2016 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

363 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

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Liquor Industry News/Links 05-07-16

May 7, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

05-07-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*

Franklin Liquors And Our Franklin Wine Club 

Purple Wine Company Event

Lucky Star Wines Tasting

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In Our Wine Room This Week

Read All About It

Our Mother’s Day

And Derby Gift Ideas Newsletter!

Mom Flowers

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Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Calories In Wine

Wine Drinkers Choice By Package

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

AMERICA’S BEST WINE REGIONS TO VISIT, RANKED BY SOMMELIERS

And while you may very well be thinking about doing some wine tasting on your next vacation, you might not know where to go to get the most wine for your time.

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-us-wine-regions-to-visit-finger-lakes-napa-valley-sonoma-valley

 

Alcohol Consumption By Income And Education

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Reality of Wine Prices (What You Get For What You Spend)

How much should we expect to spend on decent wine?

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http://winefolly.com/update/reality-of-wine-prices-what-you-get-for-what-you-spend/

 

Study Says Drinking Beer Can Help You Lose Weight

In the study, researchers at Oregon State University used mice to test the effects of beer. The study found that xanthohumol, a flavor found in beer, helped the mice lose weight, and even lowered their cholesterol levels.

Glasses of light and dark beer.

Glasses of light and dark beer.

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/04/30/study-says-drinking-beer-can-help-you-lose-weight/

 

All about Alsace wines – grapes, oak, names and what makes them special

The only French region allowed to include grape varietals on its labels, Alsace is known for its fruity, perfumed white wines made from grapes including gewurztraminer, riesling and pinot gris.

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http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/1938961/all-about-alsace-wines-grapes-oak-names-and-what

 

Don’t bother ‘demystifying’ wine – the magic is in what we don’t know

There is a sense of magic in the unknown, but for some reason we’ve been hell-bent on removing it from wine. Why?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/dont-bother-demystifying-wine—the-magic-is-in-what-we-dont-kno/

 

The U.S. Market’s Top Imported Premium Wines

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Quini May Newsletter

Our friends at Quni latest newsletter

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http://quiniwine.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/t/DC2C062341E902EB/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149

New Not Your Father’s

COMING SOON

A creamy ale brewed with

Madagascar Vanilla, combining a lightly

sweet flavor with a smooth finish to

create a refreshing beer.

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The Best-Value French Wines for Your Money

The Loire Valley produces a diverse range of wines that are not only desirable and noteworthy—but incredibly affordable

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http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-value-french-wines-for-your-money-1462228689

Unlimited Bourbon Resources

Now Accessible to All

The American Bourbon Association recently launched its website, http://americanbourbonassociation.com

How to count the calories in wine

Wine can cause weight gain because it is a concentrated source of calories.

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https://www.decanterchina.com/en/knowledge/trivia/how-to-count-the-calories-in-wine-ask-decanter

 

The Secret to Blind Tasting? Know “The Grid”

No singular secret masters the art of blind tasting. Anyone can learn, and practice makes perfect.

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http://winefolly.com/review/blind-wine-tasting-grid-pdf/

 

Meet the ‘New King’ of Croatian Sparkling Wine

Krešimir Ivančić is a young winemaker who was among the first in Croatia to introduce the technology of producing wine and sparkling wines with cold maceration, a method that enables the production of wines and sparkling wines with a strong floral and fruity bouquet…

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http://www.croatiaweek.com/meet-the-new-king-of-croatian-sparkling-wine/

Craft Beer Production Segmentation

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Is the wine industry confusing its consumers?

Wine trends, of course, tend to work on a pendulum basis.

http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/is-the-wine-industry-confusing-its-consumers-comment_id120111.aspx

WHISTLEPIG DEBUTS HOME-GROWN OAK EXPRESSION

Rye whiskey brand WhistlePig has released its first expression developed using home-grown Vermont white oak – WhistlePig 15 Year.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/05/whistlepig-releases-first-home-grown-oak-expression/?article-source=newsletter&source=681&date=2016-05-04

Is BevMo! Engaging In A ‘Bait-And-Switch’ With Wine? Suit Claims It Is

A class-action suit has been filed that alleges BevMo! engaged in a “bait-and-switch,” displaying price signage for bottles with wine ratings for specific years that weren’t the years for sale on the shelf.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/05/03/is-bevmo-engaging-in-a-bait-and-switch-with-wine-suit-claims-it-is/

Italy: Background on the Italian Wine Sector

Italy’s 2015 wine production is estimated at 4.7 billion liters, 13.5 percent more than the previous campaign (4.2 billion liters) and 4 percent above the ten-year average, thanks to ideal weather conditions. Reportedly, quality is excellent.

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http://www.fas.usda.gov/data/italy-background-italian-wine-sector

 

Would you taste wine from a cemetery’s vineyard?

Church wants to plant vineyards near cemetery

http://www.kcra.com/news/would-you-taste-wine-from-a-cemeterys-vineyard/39370346

 

Ste. Michelle launches Drumheller Wines

Washington’s largest wine producer is adding a new label to its lineup.

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http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/2016/05/04/drumheller-wines/

 

New England’s best summer festivals for beer, wine, and food

These six seasonal events are worth raising a glass to.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2016/05/04/new-england-best-summer-festivals-for-beer-wine-and-food/KqQnvXxBJaKdT4aIHdvoVL/story.html

 

The Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Beer – From the Experts Themselves

According to the FDA, a beer can be considered gluten-free as long as it tests under 20 parts per million (ppm).

http://glutendude.com/alcohol/ultimate-guide-to-gluten-free-beer/

 

Where To Find The Best Value Red Wines (2016 Edition)

The secret to finding good cheap wine is to accept the fact that wine changes every year and great buys transition from region to region depending on the quality of the vintage.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/best-cheap-red-wines-2016/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=a85666b1f9-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-a85666b1f9-62472929&mc_cid=a85666b1f9&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

 

Packing: The Window to Your Wine’s Soul

Think taste is the main determiner of repeat wine purchases? Studies consistently show that non-expert wine drinkers are far more likely to remember the design and color of a wine’s packaging than the taste of the product itself.

http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/05/05/packing-window-wines-soul

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Franklin Wine Club Selections

Saké

Beer

Vegan Selections

Liquor

Wines In Our Dispenser

Quini Reviewed Wines

Musings On The Vine Selections

Vinitas Wineworks Selections

AND MORE!

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

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Interactive Technology While You Shop:

Sale Items

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Product Information

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And More!

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Upcoming Events

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 350 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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TUESDAY May 17th

Undurraga Winery Chile

Undurraga

Guest Host Wendy Koder

About Undurraga

Undurraga is one of the most prestigious and longest operating wineries in Chile. Since it was founded in 1885, the winery’s constant search for quality, proximity to its consumers and great innovative spirit have made Undurraga stand out from the rest. Present in over 70 countries, the winery delights a broad range of tastes with its high-quality, world-renowned wines.

Winemaking Capacity: more than 24 million litres

1854 hectares (4,600 acres) of land extension for vineyards

Present in the most important and best valleys in Chile: Maipo, MaipoAlto, Colchagua, Leyda, Almahue in Cachapoal, Cauquenes.

Multi-brand and multi-concept brands portfolio

Present in more than 70 countries in the five continents

1,6 million cases annual sales around the world

Taking the noble tradition of its brand name, Undurraga aims to be an innovative and contemporary winery, which produces unique quality wines from specific origins.

Tasting lineup:

Sparkling

Sauvignon Blanc

Compare 2 Pinot Noirs

Compare 2 Cabernet Sauvignons

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230610133/

May 26th 7pm

The Evolution Of Red Blends

tktk

tktk

Guest Host: Bruce G. Hurst

Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV)

Red blends have taken off in sales over the past few years.

At this tasting we will explore many types and price ranges.

From boxed to estate grown come taste and explore!

About DFV Wines

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

http://www.delicato.com

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230793846/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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More Soon

Watch For Upcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room

Wine Scholat Guild

Franklin, MA

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

The Moonlight Chef

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

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Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

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Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

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Find Wine Reviews On Our Website

See And Search Our Latest Reviews!

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Franklin Wine Club Lucky Star Wine Tasting

May 5, 2016

Franklin Wine Club

Purple Wine And Spirits Lucky Star Wine Event

CLUB

Wednesday May 4th 2016

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The Wines And  Quini Reviews:

Wine #1

2013 Lucky Star Chardonnay

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Wine #2

2014 Lucky Star Pinot Noir

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Wine #3

2013 Lucky Star Cabernet Sauvignon

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Quini Review

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Wine #4

2013 Four Vines Paso Cabernet Sauvignon

FIRST ON EAST COAST TO TASTE!!

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Quini Review

Wine #5

2011 Lucky Star Petite Sirah

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Quini Review

5

Quini Somm Results

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Event Photos

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Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

363 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

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April 30, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-30-16

Franklin Liquors

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*

Franklin Liquors And Our Franklin Wine Club 

The Moonlight Chef Cheese Dish And Wine Tasting

In Our Wine Room This Week

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Read All About It

Also Held In This Week

Tri-County Adult Education

Wine Labels Truths And Lies Education/Tasting

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Next Week Watch For Our Mother’s Day

And Derby Gift Ideas Newsletter!

Mom Flowers

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Who Drinks Most In World

Ebay To Sell Wine

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

World Wine Consumption

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Richard Cardoza launching VINIUM wine venture

Former MA liquor store, bar owner hopes to sell premium brand in eco-friendly containers

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http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20160423/NEWS/160429686

‘Man, Oh Manischewitz’: When The Jewish Wine Was Big With Gentiles, Too

The Manischewitz food company was founded in Ohio in 1888, specializing in kosher foods like matzo.

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http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/04/22/475142479/man-oh-manichewitz-when-the-jewish-wine-was-big-with-gentiles-too

 

Screw cap innovation removes wine preservatives at the push of a button

When activated, by pressing a button on top of the screw cap, the solution is mixed with the wine and binds to free sulfites, removing their preservative properties and reducing their ability to cause a reaction.

Screw cap innovation removes wine preservatives at the push of a

http://www.foodbev.com/news/screw-cap-innovation-removes-wine-preservatives-at-the-push-of-a-button/

 

Craft Beer Growth VS Sam Adams

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MAKER’S MARK CELEBRATES GRAND SLAM CHAMPION

In anticipation of the 2016 racing season, Maker’s Mark has paid tribute to “one of the greatest racehorses in history”, American Pharaoh, with a new commemorative bottle.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/04/makers-mark-celebrates-grand-slam-champion/?article-source=newsletter&source=675&date=2016-04-25

BELEMNITE CHALK ‘ROLLS ROYCE’ OF SOIL

Made from fossilised cuttlefish, belemnite chalk found in the Côte des Blancs produces the “finest” expressions of Champagne,

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/varnier-belemnite-chalk-rolls-royce-of-soil/

 

Is Guinness Craft Beer?

Guinness is undeniably huge. Brewed in 49 countries and sold in over 150, nearly 9 million glasses of the dark, velvety stout are enjoyed every single day.

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http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/is-guinness-craft-beer-w203519

Rep. Mike Thompson introduces tax bill to benefit U.S. wine industry

A proposal to slash a tax on sparkling wine that has lingered since the aftermath of Prohibition.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/5542025-181/rep-mike-thompson-introduces-tax?artslide=0

 

Wine around the world: who drinks the most?

Italy’s wine consumption has dropped to an all-time low, meaning the land of Chianti and Prosecco drunk less than beer-swilling Germany for the first time ever last year

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/25/italy-drinks-less-wine-than-germany-in-historic-drop/

 

Amarone Family Soap Opera

Who controls this elite Italian wine name?

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http://www.winespectator.com/blogs/show/id/53054

 

Public Supports Strong Alcohol Policies:  new report available

Contrary to what you may hear in the media, there is no cry for greater convenience for buying alcohol products.

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http://files.ctctcdn.com/c0e12273301/8fc2e8ba-9ddb-4228-84d7-8657189dbdd2.pdf

 

Barefoot Crosses 18 Million Cases, Branches Into Canned Wine

Barefoot Cellars continues to be a star performer for E.&J. Gallo Winery,

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Two guys created their dream jobs, forged by a love for tech and beer

Long hours and late nights helped make their mobile beer app, Untappd, the hit it is today.

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90+ To Offer Wine In Cans

Boston-based Latitude Beverage, best known for Impact “Hot Brand” 90+ Cellars, is introducing Lila Wines, a new range of premium canned wines. Lila is launching in 35 states with a Provence rosé, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Italian Pinot Grigio, all selling in four-packs of 8.4-ounce cans ($12-$13). Latitude president Kevin Mehra tells SND that the new brand is targeted at the 21-36-year-old demographic and will compete against beer and cider as well as other premium wines.

Wine Squirrel will keep your wine fresher, longer

Wine Squirrel, an $85 smart decanter launching today on Kickstarter, is the latest contributor to the trend.

http://www.cnet.com/products/forever-products-wine-squirrel/

Drink While You ‘Dive’! This Japanese Pool Offers A Pool Full Of Wine!

Recently Japan has opened up, a Wine Spa pool, at a place near Tokyo, named ‘Hakone Kowakien Yunessun’. It is a public bath filled with lukewarm wine where customers can come and relax their minds

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http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/LIF-WEW-this-wine-pool-treatment-in-japan-will-relax-your-mind-body-soul-5310068-PHO.html

eBay Enters The Wine Space In Partnership With Delivery App Drync

eBay, the major online retailer whose mission is “to be the world’s favorite destination for discovering great value and unique selection,” turns its well-seasoned algorithms to wine.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/04/27/ebay-wine-launches-tomorrow-with-dryncs-help/#28f203a2649b

New Harpoon Cider

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is introducing Hibiscus Cider as a new summer seasonal, the second offering in its seasonal line of ciders. First created for the company’s employee brewing competition, the apple cider is made with eight pounds of hibiscus flowers for every 320 gallons of cider. Harpoon Hibiscus Cider (4.8% abv) is available in 12-ounce bottles and on draft through August. It joins last fall’s seasonal Pumpkin Cider and Harpoon’s year-round Craft Cider in the company’s cider range.

5 South American Wine Varieties You Need to Know

While you’ll find all the usual suspects (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc etc…) in South America, there are a handful of lesser known varieties that have taken on a uniquely South American identity.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-south-american-wine-varieties-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2bc8da7095-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2bc8da7095-62472929&mc_cid=2bc8da7095&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

Differences Between Chardonnay and Viognier

Chardonnay versus Viognier Basics:

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http://winefolly.com/review/differences-between-chardonnay-and-viognier/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=2bc8da7095-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-2bc8da7095-62472929&mc_cid=2bc8da7095&mc_eid=d73340fcba

The Definitive *Truth* About Wine and Its Health Benefits

Whether you’re a total wino who knows the difference between the base notes of Cabernet and Pino Noir or just enjoy pouring yourself a glass after a long day, you can probably attest to how great a good glass of vino really is.

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/definitive-truth-about-wine-and-its-health-benefits

 

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May 4th

Purple Wine Company

Featuring Lucky Star Wines

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Guest Host: Chris Zecker

About Purple Wine Company

Purple Wine + Spirits is dedicated to creating extraordinary wine and distilled spirit experiences that surprise and delight. Founded in 2001, the company produces branded wines as well as custom and private label wines for major U.S. and International retailers and restaurateurs. Purple Wine + Spirits is based in the small, west Sonoma County town of Graton, with satellite wineries in American Canyon and the Russian River Valley. Sustainability is a key facet of Purple’s operating principles. Over the past decade the company has made great strides in water and energy conservation and both the Graton and American Canyon wineries are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. In 2014, Benham broke ground on a new distillery in Graton called Graton Distilling Company with plans to produce small lot, artisanal spirits launching in early 2016. The Purple Wine + Spirits portfolio includes brands such as Avalon, Raeburn, Four Vines, Lucky Star, Cryptic, Flint & Steel and Calista.

http://purplewinespirits.com

About Lucky Star Wines

Share the spirit of adventure and friendship over a glass of Lucky Star Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petite Sirah.

We seek grapes from our California vineyards that balance bold, expressive fruit flavors with crispness and finesse. Our aim is not only to make wines that are delicious on their own and delightful to pair with food, but that create moments that bring people together.

Let our wines lead you down exciting new

paths of discovery!

http://luckystarwines.com

Chris ALWAYS brings something special to us.

In the past we sampled wines released for first time in USA!

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TUESDAY May 17th

Undurraga Winery Chile

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Guest Host Wendy Koder

About Undurraga

Undurraga is one of the most prestigious and longest operating wineries in Chile. Since it was founded in 1885, the winery’s constant search for quality, proximity to its consumers and great innovative spirit have made Undurraga stand out from the rest. Present in over 70 countries, the winery delights a broad range of tastes with its high-quality, world-renowned wines.

Winemaking Capacity: more than 24 million litres

1854 hectares (4,600 acres) of land extension for vineyards

Present in the most important and best valleys in Chile: Maipo, MaipoAlto, Colchagua, Leyda, Almahue in Cachapoal, Cauquenes.

Multi-brand and multi-concept brands portfolio

Present in more than 70 countries in the five continents

1,6 million cases annual sales around the world

Taking the noble tradition of its brand name, Undurraga aims to be an innovative and contemporary winery, which produces unique quality wines from specific origins.

Tasting lineup:

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

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April 29, 2016

Franklin Wine Club

The Moonlight Chef Cheese Dish And Wine Pairing Event

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Thursday April 28th 2016

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Assorted Ricotta Crostini – Lemon/Pepper, Watercress, Chutney, Tomato/Basil, Pear and Pecan

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Paired With:

Wine #1

2013 Kaiser Mosel Riesling

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And Wine #2

 2009 Tolaini Valdisanti Toscana Red

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Baked Brie and Fig Jam with Grilled Baguette

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Paired With

Wine #3

2014 Molnar Poseidon Chardonnay

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And With

Wine #4

2012 Klinker Brick Zinfandel

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Dish #3

Hummus with Feta Cheese and Pickled Cherry Peppers

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Paired With

Wine #5

2008 Damilano Cannubi Barolo

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And With

Wine #6

Acquese Dolceoro Moscato D’Asti

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1986 Bolla Creso

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Don’t be afraid to play with your wine

How Climate Change Will Transform What’s in Your Wine Glass

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Everyone Really Is Just Picking Their Wine Based on the Label

Wine.net surveyed 2,000 wine drinkers about their buying and consumption habits, asking them to choose between three bottles of red wine and three bottles of white wine without providing any information besides images of each bottle.

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https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/everyone-really-is-just-picking-their-wine-based-on-the-label

 

This Ridiculously Chic Sommelier Will Pick Your Wine Based on Your Favorite Color

Intimidated by mile-long wine lists? Lelañea Fulton shares her tricks of the trade.

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http://www.elle.com/culture/travel-food/news/a35659/lelanea-fulton-sommelier-interview/

 

Does Italy really produce finer wines than France?

Italy might produce more wine than France, but does it actually produce finer wines the French as the Italian Prime Minister proudly claimed? Experts give their opinion.

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http://www.thelocal.fr/20160415/italian-wine-better-than-french-wine

Wines From Dry to Sweet

We charted the sweetness in wine from bone-dry to richly sweet. Sweetness (and how we discuss it) is one of the most commonly misunderstood topics in wine, but with a little clarification you can taste and talk like a pro.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/wines-from-dry-to-sweet-chart/

 

Don’t be afraid to play with your wine

One of the great misconceptions about wine is that you simply need to pull the cork, pour yourself a glass, and a wine will be at its optimum.

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http://montrealgazette.com/life/dont-be-afraid-to-play-with-your-wine

 

Biodynamic vs organic

What’s the difference and is one way better than the other?

http://www.decanter.com/learn/wine-terminology/biodynamic-vs-organic-ask-decanter-296008/

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Barbaresco is a small area in the Piedmont about halfway between Milan and the French border.

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/produttori-del-barbaresco

 

YOU SHOULD CONSUME CHOCOLATE AND WINE FOR THIS AMAZING REASON!

A recent study conducted by King’s College London has shown that chocolate and red wine actually helps keep people fit and healthy.

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http://www.davidwolfe.com/consume-chocolate-wine-amazing-reason/

 

HOW TO LEVEL UP FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS

Wine pairing is hardly the purview of just wine snobs and sommeliers; in fact, it’s hardly tricky at all, so long as you treat wine like you would any other flavor.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/how-to-level-up-food-and-wine-pairings

 

Best wine label scanning apps 2016

When the first wine label scanning apps appeared around three years ago, it seemed like pocket-sized alchemy. Now, anybody could identify a wine from a photograph taken using their smartphone. It was revelatory.

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http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/best-wine-labelscanning-apps-2016

 

Why Green Certify? Marketing Versus Sustainability

But does anyone care besides the wineries themselves? If, according to the 2015 Survey of American Wine Consumer Preferences, conducted by Sonoma State University and the Wine Business Institute, only 18 percent of the respondents indicated that organic, sustainable, or biodynamic wines influence their decision to purchase a wine, why get certified in the first place?

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/04/why-green-certify-marketing-versus-sustainability/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=c7f767d59d-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-c7f767d59d-299904425

 

New Crémant de Bourgogne ranking agreed

Burgundy producers have approved a new ranking system for sparkling wine Crémant de Bourgogne, to include ‘Eminent’ and ‘Grand Eminent’ levels.

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http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/new-cremant-de-bourgogne-ranking-approved-299308/

 

New Grape Varieties for Champagne

There are currently 6 grape varieties used in making Champagne.

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http://www.glassofbubbly.com/new-grape-varieties-for-champagne/

How to Always Pour the Perfect Red Wine?

To make your life easier we’ve designed the above infographic that allows you to easily select the type of wine that’s right for you.

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http://socialvignerons.com/2016/04/19/how-to-always-pour-the-perfect-red-wine/

 

Grapefruit Wine Is France’s Latest Obsession

A bottled cocktail of rosé wine mixed with grapefruit juice.

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http://www.eater.com/2016/4/19/11456746/wine-rose-cocktail-grapefruit-france

 

Higher alcohol Not Your Father’s Root Beer to go national

Almost a year after a 5.9 percent alcohol version of the boozy root beer invented by Wauconda’s Small Town Brewery became a national sensation, a 10.7 percent alcohol incarnation will get distribution in 45 states, a company news release said.

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-not-your-fathers-root-beer-higher-alcohol-20160419-story.html

REBEL YELL UNVEILS ROOT BEER AND GINGER WHISKEYS

Available throughout the US from April this year, Rebel Yell Root Beer Whiskey and Rebel Yell Ginger Whiskey feature the brand’s new bottle design with cork stoppers and thicker glass.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/04/rebel-yell-unveils-root-beer-and-ginger-whiskeys/?article-source=newsletter&source=673&date=2016-04-21

 

Is Drinking Beer Really Good for Breast-feeding? Or Is That an Old Wives’ Tale?

Most experts agree that when it comes to alcohol, if you can drive, you can breast-feed.

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http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/04/drinking-beer-good-for-breastfeeding.html

 

The Trouble With Sparkling Wine

It’s too often an afterthought on wine lists, and it’s rarely treated with the care that it requires and deserves. Why?

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http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/963733-129/the-bar-code-the-trouble-with

 

New Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Truro, Massachusetts-based Farmer Willie’s is launching its Alcoholic Ginger Beer throughout markets in Massachusetts and Rhode Island following a local test run last summer. It’s made with a blend of cold-pressed ginger, cane sugar, lemon juice, molasses and nutmeg. The hard ginger beer will be available on- and off-premise at select accounts throughout the metro Boston area, as well as Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, the South Shore of Massachusetts and Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. Farmer Willie’s (4.5% abv) retails for about $8.99 a four-pack of 12-ounce cans.

Mollie Openshaw of Mood Swing Wines on the Joys of Menopause

From our friends at Uncorked Monthly

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http://uncorkedmonthly.com/mollie-openshaw-of-mood-swing-wines-on-the-joys-of-menopause/

US Breweries

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WHY SOME WINEMAKERS THINK CONCRETE EGGS CHANNEL MYSTICAL ENERGY

The use of concrete in winemaking goes back centuries, but the egg-shaped container is fairly new.

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http://blog.lastbottlewines.com/education/concrete-wine-fermentation/

 

How Climate Change Will Transform What’s in Your Wine Glass

A potential adaptation strategy for the industry would be to adjust production practices – which is easier to do in some regions than others

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/justine-vanden-heuvel/how-climate-change-will-t_b_9744348.html

 

CALIFORNIA DISTILLERY CREATES CANNABIS VODKA

The vodka is infused with cannabis stavia and made with local and legally grown hemp, which is distinguished from marijuana by having a THC content less than 0.3%.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/04/florida-distillery-creates-cannabis-vodka/?article-source=newsletter&source=674&date=2016-04-22

 

TRUMP VODKA SEIZED IN KOSHER SCAM

It launched in 2007, but stopped selling in the US in around 2011 after producer Drinks Americas, which had rights over the Trump moniker, said the brand failed to meet the sales thresholds.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/trump-vodka-seized-in-kosher-scam/

New Narragansett

Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing Summertime Citra Ale, a new version of its traditional Summer Ale that debuted in 2011. This year’s summer offering is a blonde ale brewed with an increased amount of Citra hops and pale malt, which the company says impart more citrus and passion fruit notes. Summertime Citra Ale (4.2% abv) is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans ($8.99-$9.99) and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans ($13.99-$15.99). The summer release will also be available in Narragansett’s latest Clam Shack Summer Variety 12-pack of 12-ounce cans ($13.99-$15.99), which also includes Del’s Shandy and Narragansett Lager. The company recently announced plans to return brewing operations to its home state for the first time since 1983.

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April 28th

Focus On Cheese

Food And Wine Pairing

Our first food and wine pairing with Chef Laura Stevens (The Moonlight Chef)

Three cheese dishes paired with 2 wines each.

Food:

Baked Brie and Fig Jam with Grilled Baguette

Hummus with Feta Cheese and Pickled Cherry Peppers

Assorted Ricotta Crostini – Lemon/Pepper, Watercress, Chutney, Tomato/Basil, Pear and Pecan

About The Moonlight Chef

“Five Star Dining in the Comfort of Your Own Home”

The Moonlight Chef is a Franklin Massachusetts based
private chef, owned and operated by Laura Michelé Stevens.

Taking care of any special event you’re hosting in your home.

About The Moonlight Chef:

I found my love for cooking at a very young age.  While watching my mother and grandmother cook and entertain, I realized that the kitchen, with all its wonders, was where I belonged.

I bring my passion and love for food to your table. The idea that good food can be simple, elegant, fun, exciting, comforting, and delicious.  Cooking is a lifelong love.  It is an extension of my personality, family traditions, and nurturing nature.

I look forward to sharing my journey through food with you and yours.

As the great George Bernard Shaw once said,
“There is no love sincerer, than the love of food”.

http://www.themoonlightchef.net

 

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230067952/

$35 Per Person

May 4th

Purple Wine Company

Featuring Lucky Star Wines

Lucky Star

Guest Host: Chris Zecker

About Purple Wine Company

Purple Wine + Spirits is dedicated to creating extraordinary wine and distilled spirit experiences that surprise and delight. Founded in 2001, the company produces branded wines as well as custom and private label wines for major U.S. and International retailers and restaurateurs. Purple Wine + Spirits is based in the small, west Sonoma County town of Graton, with satellite wineries in American Canyon and the Russian River Valley. Sustainability is a key facet of Purple’s operating principles. Over the past decade the company has made great strides in water and energy conservation and both the Graton and American Canyon wineries are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. In 2014, Benham broke ground on a new distillery in Graton called Graton Distilling Company with plans to produce small lot, artisanal spirits launching in early 2016. The Purple Wine + Spirits portfolio includes brands such as Avalon, Raeburn, Four Vines, Lucky Star, Cryptic, Flint & Steel and Calista.

http://purplewinespirits.com

About Lucky Star Wines

Share the spirit of adventure and friendship over a glass of Lucky Star Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petite Sirah.

We seek grapes from our California vineyards that balance bold, expressive fruit flavors with crispness and finesse. Our aim is not only to make wines that are delicious on their own and delightful to pair with food, but that create moments that bring people together.

Let our wines lead you down exciting new

paths of discovery!

http://luckystarwines.com

Chris ALWAYS brings something special to us.

In the past we sampled wines released for first time in USA!

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230489144/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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Medway Community Education

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Winter 2016

 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Spring 2016

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

Franklin, MA

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Watch ForUpcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room

Wine Scholat Guild

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Food And Wine Events

Our Partner

Chef

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

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French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

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The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

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Franklin Wine Club La Cantina Winery Tasting

April 22, 2016

Franklin Wine Club

La Cantina Winery Tasting

CLUB

La Cantina

Thursday April 21st 2016

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The Wines And Group Quini Reviews

Wine #1

2015 Riesling

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Wine #2

2014 Chardonnay

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Wine #3

2015 Malbec

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Malbec

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Wine #4

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine #5

2015 Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec

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April 16, 2016

Liquor Industry News/Links

04-16-16

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CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*

Franklin Liquors and our Franklin Wine Club 

Think Pink Tasting

In Our Wine Room This Week

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https://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2016/04/15/franklin-wine-club-think-pink-rose-tasting/

 

Town Of Franklin Ma New By-Law

Our Town Is Thinking Of Raising The Age To Buy Tobacco

From 18 To 21. Good Idea?

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Read All The Changes:

http://www.town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_HealthNews/023A2FE6-000F8513

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Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

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Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

All About Fortified Wines

Wine Infused Coffee

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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Upgrade cheap beer with new ‘beer drops’

Mad Hops makes Flavored Brew Drops, designed to be squirted into inexpensive, mass-produced beers to make them taste more like craft beer. The idea is to make low-quality beer more palatable, without breaking the bank.

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http://www.buffalonews.com/business/upgrade-cheap-beer-with-new-beer-drops-20160408

 

ManCan Lets You Take Your Keg Outdoors

What better combination than a cool afternoon hike, and a cold crisp beer straight out of a keg?

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http://www.ohgizmo.com/2016/03/31/mancan-lets-you-take-your-keg-outdoors/

EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER POSSIBLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BELGIAN BEER

Studying Belgian beer as an outsider can be confusing.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-belgian-beer-belgian-beer-guide

 

Minnesota wine industry toasts new cold-hardy grape

State growers are bullish on Itasca, the new grape cultivar developed by the University of Minnesota’s breeding program, and its prospects for boosting the state’s rapidly growing vineyard and winery industry

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http://www.startribune.com/new-cold-hardy-grape-is-the-boost-minnesota-s-wine-industry-is-looking-for/375105391/

Somm By Synek Is The At-Home Wine Dispenser You Never Knew You Needed In Your Life

The wines themselves come in the form of canisters known as Sylos, which hold the equivalent of three bottles of wine. Once inserted, the coffee machine-sized mini-sommelier aerates and chills the wine based on its type

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620669801/somm-by-synek-wine-dipsenser-that-learns-your-pala?token=b34f864b

 

Why Italian Wines Are Not No. 1 In Hong Kong And China

In Hong Kong, Italian wines have moved down to 6th place, lagging behind France, Australia, United States, Chile and Spain.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanniecholee/2016/04/08/why-italian-wines-are-not-1-in-hong-kong-china/#2f94feda45e4

 

WHY AND HOW DIFFERENT OAK SPECIES IMPACT YOUR FAVORITE DRINK

There’s actually quite a bit to know about oak, from the basic scientific rationale behind oak aging (why not age in plastic? Or clay? Or some weird ancient lamb’s bladder thingy?) to the varieties of oak used for aging, and what they can impart in your favorite wine, beer, or whisky.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/why-and-how-different-oak-species-impact-your-favorite-drink/

 

The Valtellina: Nebbiolo’s Other Kingdom

The Valtellina is a long narrow alpine valley on the Rhaetian side of the Alps in the province of Sondrio at the far north of the Lombardy region along the Swiss-Italian border.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-v-micallef/wine-stories-the-valtelli_b_9647652.html

 

2 New 14 Hands Wines For Derby

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ 14 Hands has introduced a new label called Stampede Red Blend. Sourced from Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA, Stampede is made with Syrah, Merlot, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre. The company has also released a commemorative 2013 Kentucky Derby Red Blend. The limited edition label, which marks 14 Hands’ fourth annual partnership with the Kentucky Derby, is made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah and features imagery of last year’s Kentucky Derby winner, American Pharaoh and jockey Victor Espinoza.

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BEAUJOLAIS PRODUCER TO RELEASE VIOGNIER

Viognier is not allowed under Beaujolais AOC laws but Saint Julien also falls under the IGP Comtés Rhodaniens appellation which does allow the planting and bottling of Viognier.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/beaujolais-producer-to-release-viognier/

Industry-First Study Analyzes More Than Two Million Wine Consumer Data Records

If other industries, from manufacturing to financial services to healthcare, could benefit from big data, then why couldn’t wine?

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/04/12/industry-first-study-analyzes-more-than-two-million-wine-consumer-data-records/#5090b40c7186

 

Birds and Snakes Partner With Grapegrowers

Owls aren’t the only beneficial predators in vineyards

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http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=167426

Rhode Island Legislators Consider Removing Archaic “Winery Visit Penalty” for Wine Direct Shipments

Two bills introduced in Rhode Island promise to remove an archaic provision requiring consumers to visit a winery before receiving a shipment of wine directly from that winery.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160412006827/en/Rhode-Island-Legislators-Removing-Archaic-“Winery-Visit

Does Wine Taste Different as You Get Older?

Does aging change your palate? Writer Elin McCoy investigates

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http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/does-wine-taste-different-you-get-older

 

An Exhaustive Guide to Fortified Wines

What is vermouth, and sherry? And what in the world is a fortified wine?

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http://www.eater.com/drinks/2016/4/12/11413482/fortified-wine-vermouth-sherry-madeira-martini-negroni

 

The Language of Tasting Notes

An exasperated French winemaker recently said, “Give me three words to describe a wine. Just three. Anything more is (nonsense).”

http://onlineathens.com/features/2016-04-12/language-tasting-notes

 

15 rules for attending a wine tasting

There is a perception that wine connoisseurs are condescending, pretentious snobs who wring the joy out of man’s most joyous beverage.

http://www.annistonstar.com/life/rules-for-attending-a-wine-tasting/article_d2ad2de8-0013-11e6-aa1e-cf79edd7e21e.html

 

New Way To Open Sparkling Wine

Vinturi Champagne Opener

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http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vinturi-champagne-opener/

 

R.I. brewer pushing to ease beer laws has response for critics

The Proclamation Ale house is urging lawmakers to remove the limit on the amount breweries can sell to visitors on site for consumption off premises.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/04/13/brewer-pushing-ease-beer-laws-has-response-for-critics/NpFm4D400AEEUGCgMBn1AK/story.html

Head’s Up for Beer Lovers: Mars Tech Could Brew Better Bubbles

A craft beer drinker, has found a way to turn his passion for space into passion for pints. His company, Pioneer Energy, based in Lakewood, Colo., has created a “mobile cart” to make it easier to ferment beer.

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http://www.space.com/32556-mars-tech-for-beer-bubbles.html

What’s in a name? Why you should know the term ‘proprietary wine’

The wine world has vineyards that are iconic, and it also has one-of-a-kind wines with names all their own, known as proprietary wines.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-proprietary-blends-wine-food-0415-20160413-story.html

 

New Tormaresca Wine

Italy’s Tormaresca, part of the Antinori portfolio, has released Calafuria, a 100% Negroamaro rosato wine. Sourced from Tormaresca’s Masseria Maìme Estate in Puglia’s Salento region, Calafuria is aged in stainless steel and features floral, grapefruit and peach notes. The new entry is currently available both on- and off-premise in the U.S., retailing at $15 a 750-ml. Established by the Antinori family in 1998, the Tormaresca portfolio is imported in the U.S. by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Outstanding Finds in Cava Sparkling Wine

The more deeper you explore Cava, the more parallels you find with Champagne. Surprisingly, even though many are made at a similar quality-level and style to Champagne, Cava is almost always more affordable.

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http://winefolly.com/review/on-finding-great-cava-sparkling-wines/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=d7c2763e04-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-d7c2763e04-62472929&mc_cid=d7c2763e04&mc_eid=d73340fcba

Quick Guide to Nebbiolo Grape Variety & its Italian Wine Regions

Nebbiolo is the temperamental grape of royalty in Italy. It is used in the wines of the Piedmont region in the Northwest of Italy.

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/04/15/quick-guide-to-nebbiolo-grape-variety-its-italian-wine-regions/

 

Why Popcorn Beer Actually Tastes Good

Thankfully, this is no stunt beer, but a collaboration between two Mankato, Minnesota, businesses,

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http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/why-popcorn-beer-actually-tastes-good—boomchickapop-w202815

 

WINE-INFUSED COFFEE: THE BEST INVENTION EVER

Can’t decide on another glass of wine or a cup of coffee after dinner? Have a merlot-infused coffee instead.

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https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food/news/a/31353058/wine-infused-coffee-the-best-invention-ever/

Recommended Drink Units Around The World

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The D-Vine machine

The slightly crazy vision of three engineers: to bring the concept of wines by glass in your living room and give you a new tasting experience with pedagogy and simplicity.

Interesting new French wine technology

http://www.franceagroalimentaire.com/en/actualite-agro/video-behind-the-scenes-of-the-french-company-10-vins/

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April 21st

La Cantina Winery Tasting

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Very proud to host Bob and Ana Vozzella for this event!

They are members of our club and own and operate a winery in Franklin.

At this event Bob will share his families passion for wine making.

Come hear all about this winery and taste his families wines.

http://www.lacantinawinery.com

The Story:

The history of winemaking in our family starts in Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy, in the mid -1900’s.  Santa Maria is a small farming community, with natural spring from the mountains and rich soil for vineyards.  It was there my grandparents began a life-long tradition of making fine wines.

In 1963 my grandfather, Ottavio, moved his family from Italy to Franklin, MA, where he carried on the winemaking tradition from a small hand-dug cellar, in our home.

Today, in that very same home, I have been creating delicious wines using the same traditional methods my grandfather taught me.  With my grandfathers knowledge passed down, and the education I received at UC Davis California, the “Harvard” of winemaking, I am proud to bring to you, La Cantina Wine School.

La Cantina Winery was born out of our love of traditional Italian winemaking with friends and family.  Since its inception La Cantina Winery has become the premiere location for learning the process of winemaking.  From grapes, to barrel, and bottle, you are involved in the educational and fun process of making wine.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230001262/

April 28th

Focus On Cheese

Food And Wine Pairing

Our first food and wine pairing with Chef Laura Stevens (The Moonlight Chef)

Three cheese dishes paired with 2 wines each.

Food:

Baked Brie and Fig Jam with Grilled Baguette

Hummus with Feta Cheese and Pickled Cherry Peppers

Assorted Ricotta Crostini – Lemon/Pepper, Watercress, Chutney, Tomato/Basil, Pear and Pecan

About The Moonlight Chef

“Five Star Dining in the Comfort of Your Own Home”

The Moonlight Chef is a Franklin Massachusetts based
private chef, owned and operated by Laura Michelé Stevens.

Taking care of any special event you’re hosting in your home.

About The Moonlight Chef:

I found my love for cooking at a very young age.  While watching my mother and grandmother cook and entertain, I realized that the kitchen, with all its wonders, was where I belonged.

I bring my passion and love for food to your table. The idea that good food can be simple, elegant, fun, exciting, comforting, and delicious.  Cooking is a lifelong love.  It is an extension of my personality, family traditions, and nurturing nature.

I look forward to sharing my journey through food with you and yours.

As the great George Bernard Shaw once said,
“There is no love sincerer, than the love of food”.

http://www.themoonlightchef.net

 

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230067952/

$35 Per Person

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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Winter 2016

 More Soon!

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Spring 2016

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

Franklin, MA

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Watch ForUpcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room

Wine Scholat Guild

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

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Food And Wine Events

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MAP

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Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

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Franklin Wine Club Think Pink Rosé Tasting

April 15, 2016

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Think Pink Rosé Tasting

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Thursday April 14th 2016

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2015 Le Pive Rosé

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2015 Commanderie de la Bargemone Rosé

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2015 Arrumaco Rosé

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2015 Penya Rosé

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2014 Viñestral

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2014 Les Darons

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N/V Laurent-Perrier Brut

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Franklin Liquors

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Franklin, Ma 02038

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By: Mark C Lenzi

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New Tasting/Education Partnership

Franklin Liquors and our Franklin Wine Club have partnered with the Moonlight Chef.

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Chef Laura Stevens will be our guest host for a cheese and wine tasting April 28th

Three cheese dishes paired with 2 wines each.

Food:

Baked Brie and Fig Jam with Grilled Baguette

Hummus with Feta Cheese and Pickled Cherry Peppers

Assorted Ricotta Crostini – Lemon/Pepper, Watercress, Chutney, Tomato/Basil, Pear and Pecan

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230067952/

$35 Per Person

Contact Us For Your Next Food And Wine Event!

 

Private Tasting With The Moonlight Chef Food

In Our Wine Room This Week We Held Another Private Tasting

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Medway Continuing Education

Held In Our Wine Room

Fudge And Wine Tasting

With our event partner Courtney of the Sugar Shoppe

Fudge

https://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2016/04/06/fudge-and-wine-tasting/

 

Take Care

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Mike & Mark

#shopfranklin

Shop Franklin

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What To Drink From Italy

Why You Should Not Worry About Sulfites

Barefoot Cellars’ winemaker listens to consumers

Pairing Wine And Pastas

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

Pabst’s New Owner Digs Into Old Beer Recipes as It Looks to the Future

Founded in Milwaukee in 1844 by Jacob Best Sr., the brewery had a pretty good run for more than a century.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/02/business/pabsts-new-owner-digs-into-old-recipes-as-it-looks-to-the-future.html?_r=0

The Spanish Wine Regions You Should Be Visiting Right Now

They’ve long been overshadowed by Rioja, Spain’s oldest and most famous wine region, but perhaps not for much longer: in recent years, wine industry insiders have nicknamed Ribera and Rueda “the Napa and Sonoma of Madrid.”

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http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-03-31/the-spanish-wine-regions-you-should-be-visiting-right-now

SPIT OR DIE

Now you may think that you can hold your alcohol, but spitting goes far beyond intoxication and silly puns.

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/spit-or-die

4 wine buying tips for weddings

There is one thing that remains constant — weddings must have wine.

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http://www.sfgate.com/sponsoredarticles/lifestyle/bridal/article/4-wine-buying-tips-for-weddings-7220312.php

How To Order Wine On A Date When You Know Nothing, From A Wine Expert

Good news! It turns out you don’t have to be obnoxious when you talk about wine, you just have to know how to describe what you like and don’t like (being able to pronounce everything wouldn’t hurt.)

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http://elitedaily.com/envision/how-to-order-wine-according-to-expert/1402216/

Trending: What to drink from Italy

We are seduced by the Italian lifestyle – which is one of the main reasons we in the U.S. import the most Italian wine of any country in the world.

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http://palatepress.com/2016/03/wine/trending-what-to-drink-from-italy/

Why Italy Is Mulling Wine Classes For Schoolchildren

Plans that could see children aged between six and 13 taught about Italian wine in schools across the country are being mulled by the government.

http://malaysiandigest.com/features/603602-why-italy-is-mulling-wine-classes-for-schoolchildren.html

 

Narragansett Beer returning to Rhode Island

The Narragansett Brewing Company will be brewing beer in Rhode Island for the first time since 1983.

http://wpri.com/2016/04/03/narragansett-beer-returning-to-rhode-island/

 

Sam Adams To Make A Seltzer

Boston Beer Company is entering the nascent “hard seltzer” category with the launch of a new brand, Truly Spiked & Sparkling. Billed as a low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free alternative to wine, light beer and cocktails, Truly Spiked & Sparkling is 5% abv—containing alcohol made from cane sugar—and is rolling out across 20 major markets in three flavors: Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate. The newcomer, which retails at $10-$11 a six-pack, has 100 calories and two grams of carbs per serving. Truly Spiked & Sparkling will compete against other hard seltzer brands like Spiked Seltzer and Nauti Seltzer.

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ON SCORES AND TASTING NOTES

Scores matter (please let nobody argue again that they don’t) but they are merely a peg in the ground, the accompanying tasting note doing the job of positioning the wine in stylistic context or relative to past vintages and perhaps alluding to its evolutionary potential.

http://winemag.co.za/on-scores-and-tasting-notes/

Chianti Classico: Characterful Wines at Value Prices

This post highlights characterful wines from a fabled part of the world long known for its natural beauty, fabulous food and great wines

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http://www.rjonwine.com/tuscany/chianti-classico/

Alcohol and travel: Countries where you can’t drink alcohol

Having a drink while travelling is OK so long as you respect the laws of the country you’re travelling in and don’t behave like a drunk idiot. However, there are certain countries where consuming alcohol is illegal.

http://www.traveller.com.au/alcohol-and-travel-countries-where-you-cant-drink-alcohol-gnxmet

FRENCH WINEMAKERS DRAIN SPANISH TANKERS

Angry French winemakers emptied five tanks filled with Spanish wine onto a motorway in protest against increasing imports into the country.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/french-winemakers-drain-spanish-wine-tankers/

 

The Trouble With “White Label” Wines

“White label” wines are relabeled or rebranded wines created out of the bulk wine market. While some are good, many are nothing more than relabeled bulk wines from the world’s largest wine producers.

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http://winefolly.com/update/white-label-wines-what-wine-buyers-dont-know/

 

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Sulfites in Wine

There are plenty aspects of wine and winemaking that are misunderstood, but few as publicly or brutally as sulfites

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http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/sulfite-free-wine

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Launches New Extended Maceration Cabernet Sauvignon Project from Washington State

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launched INTRINSIC™ Wine Co., a raw, yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that uses extreme maceration techniques to highlight the incredible quality of tannins in Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon

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Pairing beer with chocolate

Both beer and chocolate are often described as being smooth, malty, bitter, dark sweet, and light. The carbonation of beer though is what allows the taster to open up their palate and pull together the flavors of chocolate and the beer.

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Constellation Buys The Prisoner And Related Wine Brands For $285 Million

Constellation Brands has made another blockbuster luxury wine purchase, agreeing to buy the brands of the Prisoner Wine Company from Huneeus Vintners. The portfolio includes five brands, including superstar blend The Prisoner, Saldo, Cuttings, Blindfold and Thorn. The transaction, expected to close this month, includes just the brands.

The Big Get Bigger!

Barefoot Cellars’ winemaker listens to consumers

Barefoot’s annual production is about 18 million cases

Barefoot steps aside from the California wine trade in at least two respects. For one, it doesn’t vintage date its wines, preferring to emphasize style rather than season.

http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/wine/dunne-on-wine/article69909932.html#storylink=cpy

Want a 100? Develop your own wine rating system

It is difficult for most people to perceive the difference between a 85-point wine and a 95-point wine, but many of a critic’s followers use these scores to determine what to buy.

http://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyle/food/ph-ac-cn-wine-0406-20160405-story.html

 

How to improve your tasting skills: understanding alcohol, acid and sugar in wine

So let’s have a look at these terms, so that we may understand how to evaluate them.

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https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/fongyee-walkers-wine-study-guide/how-to-improve-your-tasting-skills-understanding-alcohol-acid-and-sugar-in-wine

 

5 Study Tips To Help You Pass The French Wine Scholar Exam

Is it intimidating? Yes. Is passing the French Wine Scholar exam achievable? Definitely! By diving in deep to the viticulture, regional characteristics and production history of wines from France, you will gain an understanding of wines from all over the world on a different level than you had previously.

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https://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-study-tips-to-help-you-pass-the-french-wine-scholar-exam/

 

A wine region where the population is at times a little confused

This is the Alsace, a picturesque area of rolling hills on the borders of France and Germany, squeezed in between the Vosges Mountains to the west and the majestic river Rhine to the east.

http://www.bexhillobserver.net/news/columnists/a-wine-region-where-the-population-is-at-times-a-little-confused-1-7309865

 

Astrological Signs With Astrological Wines

Astrological Signs and wines that go with them

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2016/04/06/astrological-signs-with-astrological-wines/

The Tao of Tasting

Tasting is the heart and soul of what we do as wine professionals. It’s both the “work” we do and also the most enjoyable thing about our profession.

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/the-tao-of-tasting?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TimGaiserMasterSommelier-Blog+%28The+Blog+of+Tim+Gaiser%2C+MS%29

Pyrazines: Why Some Wines Taste like Bell Pepper

A group of these savory flavors (which includes “bell pepper”) come from a from a specific aroma compound called methoxypyrazine (often called “pyrazines” for short). The compound is found in higher proportions in the “Bordeaux-family” grapes

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/pyrazines-why-some-wines-taste-like-bell-pepper/

 

Surprise: Leffe beer is not made by monks

A beer drinker was so surprised that Leffe beer is made by beer giant Anheuser-Busch and most notably not by men of the cloth, he filed a lawsuit against the beer manufacturer, according to Reuters.

http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Leffe-beer-monks-sued-anheuser-busch-7232732.php

 

WINE LISTER CLAIMS ‘NEW STANDARD’ IN WINE RATING

The system is “data and technology-driven” and aims to give a truer “holistic” assessment of each wine based on aggregated scores from eminent critics as well as its brand strength, liquidity and price – all presented on a 1,000-point scale.

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https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/wine-lister-claims-new-standard-in-wine-rating/

On Pairing Wine With Pasta

The best tip on pairing wine with pasta is to ignore the pasta and pay attention to the sauce.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/on-pairing-wine-with-pasta/

Tim Hanni MW Launches New Online Business of Wine Course

Master of Wine Tim Hanni launches a new online Business of Wine course in collaboration with the Napa Valley Wine Academy this month.

http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=167234

Quick Guide to Sangiovese Grape Variety & its Italian Wine Regions

Sangiovese is the soul of Tuscany, and is the bedrock of the region, used in producing Chianti, Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan wines, Rosso di Montalcino, and the venerable Brunello di Montalcino.

http://socialvignerons.com/2016/04/07/quick-guide-to-sangiovese-grape-variety-its-italian-wine-regions/

 

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Thursday April 14

Think Pink Tasting

Rose Tasting

Guest Host John Grange

Spring is here!

Rosé sales are getting bigger every year and are the perfect springtime wine.

At this tasting we will taste many Rosé wines,

John will also share some French wines including Champagne and a nice Spanish selection.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/229826409/

 

April 21st

La Cantina Winery Tasting

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Very proud to host Bob and Ana Vozzella for this event!

They are members of our club and own and operate a winery in Franklin.

At this event Bob will share his families passion for wine making.

Come hear all about this winery and taste his families wines.

http://www.lacantinawinery.com

The Story:

The history of winemaking in our family starts in Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy, in the mid -1900’s.  Santa Maria is a small farming community, with natural spring from the mountains and rich soil for vineyards.  It was there my grandparents began a life-long tradition of making fine wines.

In 1963 my grandfather, Ottavio, moved his family from Italy to Franklin, MA, where he carried on the winemaking tradition from a small hand-dug cellar, in our home.

Today, in that very same home, I have been creating delicious wines using the same traditional methods my grandfather taught me.  With my grandfathers knowledge passed down, and the education I received at UC Davis California, the “Harvard” of winemaking, I am proud to bring to you, La Cantina Wine School.

La Cantina Winery was born out of our love of traditional Italian winemaking with friends and family.  Since its inception La Cantina Winery has become the premiere location for learning the process of winemaking.  From grapes, to barrel, and bottle, you are involved in the educational and fun process of making wine.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230001262/

April 28th

Focus On Cheese

Food And Wine Pairing

Our first food and wine pairing with Chef Laura Stevens (The Moonlight Chef)

Three cheese dishes paired with 2 wines each.

Food:

Baked Brie and Fig Jam with Grilled Baguette

Hummus with Feta Cheese and Pickled Cherry Peppers

Assorted Ricotta Crostini – Lemon/Pepper, Watercress, Chutney, Tomato/Basil, Pear and Pecan

About The Moonlight Chef

“Five Star Dining in the Comfort of Your Own Home”

The Moonlight Chef is a Franklin Massachusetts based
private chef, owned and operated by Laura Michelé Stevens.

Taking care of any special event you’re hosting in your home.

About The Moonlight Chef:

I found my love for cooking at a very young age.  While watching my mother and grandmother cook and entertain, I realized that the kitchen, with all its wonders, was where I belonged.

I bring my passion and love for food to your table. The idea that good food can be simple, elegant, fun, exciting, comforting, and delicious.  Cooking is a lifelong love.  It is an extension of my personality, family traditions, and nurturing nature.

I look forward to sharing my journey through food with you and yours.

As the great George Bernard Shaw once said,
“There is no love sincerer, than the love of food”.

http://www.themoonlightchef.net

 

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Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

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

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April 6, 2016

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2014 Vina Zaco Rioja

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2014 Charles&Charles Red Blend

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Chocolate Peanut Butter

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2012 Tranzind Red Blend

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2012 Bolla Torr’Alta

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Chocolate Walnut

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2013 Butternut Chardonnay

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Maynards 10 Year Tawny Port

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Why a good wine shop matters

Feedback from recent article by Eric Asimov of the New York Times

If you care about wine and want to drink better and more confidently, the best thing you can do is cultivate a close relationship with a good wine shop.

Good wine shops offer a great assortment of distinctive bottles. 

Look at wine descriptions posted under bottles. Are they written by the store’s staff? That’s a positive sign, indicating personal investment and a distinct point of view.

Bargain crates near the door? They often contain less interesting mass-market wines that are rarely good values.

In-store tastings are welcome, but you should never feel obliged to buy.

Good shops understand that the best values are around $15 to $25, so they ought to have a lot of good selections in that range. They should have cheaper wines, too, though without pandering. Pinot noirs for $5 may make sense in the supermarket environment of Trader Joe’s, where the strategy is to sell dull wine cheap, like Two-Buck Chuck, but not in a good wine shop.

The best merchants can teach you about wine, but they understand that a little information is often enough.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Possible Change To MA Bottle Bill?

Why Swirl Your Wine?

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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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Undiscovered Uruguay

This is Bodega Garzón, brainchild of global vintner Alejandro Bulgheroni, and the newest addition to Uruguay’s emerging wine scene.

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http://palatepress.com/2016/03/wine/undiscovered-uruguay/

 

How to count the calories in wine

Do you care how many calories are in your glass of wine?

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http://www.decanter.com/learn/wine-terminology/how-to-count-the-calories-in-wine-ask-decanter-296021/

YOUR GUIDE TO THE WINE AND FOOD OF ITALY

So here is your guide to the most popular wines of each Italian region, paired with that region’s most famous dish.

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American Wine Generations Report

American Wine Generations, follows comprehensive surveys of high frequency wine drinkers across generations, as well as a “deep dive” into a respondent pool of about 1,400 Millennial wine drinkers.

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http://www.winebusiness.com/blog/?go=getBlogEntry&dataId=166661

 

Not all Millennials are alike.

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The rise of orange wine, the white made like a red

IT’S the new drop that’s tantalising tastebuds yet confusing even the wine snobs.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/the-rise-of-orange-wine-the-white-made-like-a-red/news-story/0ba15caa11518e703a5b44b3fd185981

Bottle Bill deposits under fire in Mass.

Eliminating 5-cent deposits on soda and beer containers and substituting a three-year, 1-cent per container fee paid by beverage distributors and wholesalers.

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Wine, Au Naturel

While many consumers assume that grapes are all that goes into a bottle of wine, a typical recipe can read more like a chemistry experiment.

http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/wine-au-naturale/Content?oid=4722259

Kuvee Keeps Wine Fresh For Longer

Because everything is “smart” these days, wine bottles are getting an Internet connection, too. Meet Kuvée, a refillable case that keeps wine fresh for up to 30 days.

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http://www.kuvee.com

A Review Of Device

The Kuvée Bottle is, without question, one of the most ridiculous Internet of Things devices I’ve ever seen.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/28/11317518/kuvee-bottle-keep-wine-fresh-smart-wi-fi

82 of the Best Hard Ciders, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

Ciders were judged completely blind by how enjoyable they were as individual experiences and given scores of 1-100.

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http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/82-of-the-best-hard-ciders-blind-tasted-and-ranked.html?a=1&utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=e33b288eef-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-e33b288eef-36686829

UNDERSTANDING CHAMPAGNE LABELS

How much attention do you pay to the actual label on that bottle of bubbles?

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https://grapecollective.com/articles/understanding-champagne-labels

5 Things to know about aging wine

Should you age your wine?

http://www.mercurynews.com/eat-drink-play/ci_29690489/5-things-know-about-aging-wine-master-sommelier

Craft breweries: Openings outpace closings 9:1

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New Harpoon Beer

Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has unveiled Camp Wannamango, its first new summer seasonal in 16 years. Rolling out this month, Camp Wannamango is a tropical-inspired pale ale brewed with mango. The 5%-abv seasonal will be available through August in 12-ounce bottles, 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans and on draft. Camp Wannamango joins Celtic Red, The Long Thaw White IPA, Winter Warmer, Octoberfest and Imperial Pumpkin in Harpoon’s existing seasonal lineup.

What makes a wine kosher?

If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.

http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/what-makes-wine-kosher

WORLD’S FIRST ‘VAGINAL BEER’ SEEKS FUNDING

Described as containing the “quintessence of femininity”, the beer is made using lactic acid bacteria isolated from a Czech model and propagated to brew a sour beer, the company says.

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/worlds-first-vaginal-beer-seeks-funding/

Drink More Wine: By the numbers

Decisions made in the vineyard determine what’s in the bottle.

Interesting read on wine #’s such as acres and grapes in bottle.

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http://cltampa.com/potlikker/archives/2016/03/31/drink-more-wine-by-the-numbers#.Vv0YbNZZFBQ

Why Swirling Makes Wine Taste Better

Since most of the enjoyment of wine comes primarily from aromas, swirling the wine will aerate it slightly, potentially releasing more of those aromas.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/why-swirling-a-glass-of-wine-is-better/

The Pay-to-Play Scandal In The Beer Biz: How Far It Goes Nobody Knows

At the end of the day somebody’s trying to gain preferential treatment for their product or ware and they’re going to do what they can to make that happen

http://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2016/03/31/the-pay-to-play-scandal-in-the-beer-biz-how-far-it-goes-nobody-knows/#76f7a91d1ceb

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 330 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Thursday April 14

Think Pink Tasting

Rose Tasting

Guest Host John Grange

Spring is here!

Rosé sales are getting bigger every year and are the perfect springtime wine.

At this tasting we will taste many Rosé wines,

John will also share some French wines including Champagne and a nice Spanish selection.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/229826409/

 

April 21st

La Cantina Winery Tasting

La Cantina

Very proud to host Bob and Ana Vozzella for this event!

They are members of our club and own and operate a winery in Franklin.

At this event Bob will share his families passion for wine making.

Come hear all about this winery and taste his families wines.

http://www.lacantinawinery.com

The Story:

The history of winemaking in our family starts in Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy, in the mid -1900’s.  Santa Maria is a small farming community, with natural spring from the mountains and rich soil for vineyards.  It was there my grandparents began a life-long tradition of making fine wines.

In 1963 my grandfather, Ottavio, moved his family from Italy to Franklin, MA, where he carried on the winemaking tradition from a small hand-dug cellar, in our home.

Today, in that very same home, I have been creating delicious wines using the same traditional methods my grandfather taught me.  With my grandfathers knowledge passed down, and the education I received at UC Davis California, the “Harvard” of winemaking, I am proud to bring to you, La Cantina Wine School.

La Cantina Winery was born out of our love of traditional Italian winemaking with friends and family.  Since its inception La Cantina Winery has become the premiere location for learning the process of winemaking.  From grapes, to barrel, and bottle, you are involved in the educational and fun process of making wine.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/230001262/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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Winter 2016

 

FUDGE & WINE PAIRING EVENT

Franklin Liquors & The Sugar Shoppe

Yes – fudge and wine pair together beautifully! This will be a wine tasting/education with the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors. Explore the world of fudge and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi show you how during this educational sit-down tasting. A portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless mothers and children. Participants must be 21 years of age.

Course # B66-16 1 session

Tuesday, April 5 7:00-9:00pm

Franklin Liquors $25

363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin

Sign Up

http://www.familyid.com/medway-community-education

 

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Spring 2016

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

Franklin, MA

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

Watch ForUpcoming Classes Held In Our Wine Room

Wine Scholat Guild

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Business Card Back

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

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March 26, 2016

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CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*

Our Easter Newsletter

Happy Easter

Lets Us Help You With Food And Wine Pairings

We Will Be Open Easter Sunday 10am-2pm

http://conta.cc/1UiW2kh

 

Yoga And Wine Event

This Week The Franklin Wine Club Partnered With Franklin Yoga

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First Of Its Kind

Pairing Chakras With Wines!

https://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2016/03/25/franklin-wine-club-yoga-and-wine-event/

Happy Easter

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Wine in Japan

A Guide to Easter Food & Wine Pairings

Are additives always a bad thing?

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ 

PERFECT WINE PAIRINGS WITH 8 POPULAR TAKE-OUT OPTIONS

There are certain nights of the week when cooking just isn’t an option.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/pairing-wine-with-8-popular-take-out-options/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=d859b3f8d2-Mar_20_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-d859b3f8d2-38937345

For wine producers, small is beautiful – but big is useful

Size isn’t everything in a vineyard – but it matters

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/20/wine-producers-small-is-beautiful-big-is-useful

MA Gov. OKs Liquor License for Shrewsbury’s Whole Foods

Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation this week that authorizes the town to issue an additional liquor license

http://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/gov-oks-liquor-license-shrewsburys-whole-foods-0

10 ESSENTIAL NEW ENGLAND BEERS

Here are ten very good, easily obtainable beers to look for on your next swing through New England.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/10-essential-new-england-beers/

Horizon Beverage Keeps Bacardi

Bacardi USA has renewed its distribution alliance with Horizon Beverage in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, signing a multi-year pact with the New England wholesaler. Bacardi and Horizon have had a decades-long relationship. Earlier this year, Bacardi appointed the newly formed Southern Glazer’s as its exclusive distributor across most of the U.S. market, but Southern Glazer’s doesn’t operate in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, both of which are franchise states

13 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BACARDI

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-bacardi/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagepost

 

A Guide to the Spanish Vermouth Renaissance

A vermouth renaissance is sweeping Spain as drinkers embrace a cultural icon that’s been in decline since the 1970s. François Monti with a guide to the styles and top producers of Spanish vermouth.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/a-guide-to-spanish-vermouth-and-brands/

It’s Just Not True—Five Wine Myths

In every case, these statements and opinions are myths

http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/03/4150/

An Upside To Climate Change? Better French Wine

While climate change threatens coastal cities and generates extreme weather, the effects of global warming could bring good news to some of France’s most esteemed vineyards.

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http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/21/470872883/an-upside-to-climate-change-better-french-wine

Wine in Japan

Grasp the basics of traditional and nonconventional winemaking countries

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http://www.afoodieworld.com/the-flying-winemaker/6283-grape-globe-wine-in-japan

FIND WHICH FRENCH WINE STYLE BEST SUITS YOU

French Wines with Style has launched a new Facebook app that asks users a series of questions to discover the style of French wine that best suits their personality.

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/find-which-french-wine-style-best-suits-you/

GLEN MORAY RE-ENGINEERS RANGE FOR GROWTH

Among the recent additions are a Chardonnay cask finish, which was unveiled earlier this year.

IN STOCK!!

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/glen-moray-re-engineer-range-for-growth/

Raising the Bar: Truth in Wine Marketing

So how can wineries refine their stories to be more truthful?

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/03/raising-the-bar-truth-in-wine-marketing/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=1b521455dd-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-1b521455dd-299904425

A Guide to Easter Food & Wine Pairings

On this particular long weekend, most of us are well versed in what food to serve and when. From fish on Good Friday to roast lamb on Easter Sunday with an abundance of chocolate in between, simple traditions are followed every year.

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http://www.wsetglobal.com/news_centre/756.asp

Thanks to this ingenious glass, you’ll never spill wine again

These spacey glasses are our reimagination of a traditional italian glassblowing technique, which we appropriated to prevent messy spills and stains. Four years of research and refinement has culminated in Saturn Glasses that are surprisingly light and satisfying to drink from

http://www.superduperstudio.net/#saturn

THE WINES YOU NEED TO DRINK TO UNDERSTAND OAK

You can train your palate. Here’s how:

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-wines-you-need-to-drink-to-understand-oak/

Carménère Wine Guide

Carménère (“car-men-nair”) is a medium-bodied red wine that originated in Bordeaux, France and now grows almost only in Chile.

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http://winefolly.com/review/carmenere-wine-guide/

Frost Protection Wind Machine Fan

Cool way vineyards protect vines

https://youtu.be/t9bRjaSooWo

Wine Consumption Stats

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Are additives always a bad thing?

It’s the secret wine makers almost universally decline to admit: More additives are used in wine around the world today than ever before.

Gum arabic, sometimes called guar gum, is a byproduct of Acacia trees and helps to deal with unpleasant tannins in otherwise rough and rugged red wines. It is also widely used in the production of many foods.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/5397575-181/on-wine-are-additives-always

Alto Adige: Back to the future

Alto Adige is the very northern, Alpine and predominantly German-speaking part of Italy, bordering Austria.

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http://www.decanter.com/features/alto-adige-back-to-the-future-296390/

Rose, Musty Basement, and Oak? How to Train Your Palate to Taste Wine Like a Pro

“The nose carries notes of crushed berries, fig, and fresh roses,” says the sommelier, describing the wine you’re tasting to decide whether to order a bottle. Does it really smell like all those things? Sure—to a trained palate.

http://www.vogue.com/13419159/wine-tasting-how-to-train-your-palate/

Flavor Profiles of White Wines (Infographic)

A simple visualization of primary flavor components in white wines and how they are expressed in different varieties. This chart contains 16 common white wine varieties and 10 primary flavor components in varying degree.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/flavor-profiles-of-white-wines/

California Court Dismisses Arsenic Lawsuit Against Wineries

For over a year now, some of California’s biggest wine producers stood accused of “poisoning” consumers with excessive levels of arsenic in 83 wine brands.

http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/52904

New Dreaming Tree

Constellation is extending Impact “Hot Brand” wine franchise The Dreaming Tree with a Sauvignon Blanc varietal. The Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc retails at $15 a bottle and is launching nationwide. Like the rest of The Dreaming Tree lineup—which Constellation created in collaboration with musician Dave Matthews—its bottle is about a quarter pound lighter than the average wine bottle and sports a label made with 100% recycled paper.

How To Transport Wine Bottles on an Airplane?

Shipping wine internationally has a lot of restrictions, but what about carrying wine on the plane?

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http://socialvignerons.com/2016/03/24/how-to-transportcheck-in-wine-bottles-on-an-airplane/

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BUYING AND ENJOYING BAROLO WINE

For many of the most storied wine regions of the world, understanding them and the wines they produce can be overwhelming.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/the-essential-guide-to-buying-and-enjoying-barolo-wine/

Study Shows Widespread Contamination of Glyphosate Weedkiller in California Wine

Moms Across America released a new study revealing that ten major California wines contained the chemical glyphosate, the declared “active” ingredient in Roundup weedkiller and 700 other glyphosate-based herbicides.

https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/yesmaam/pages/680/attachments/original/1458830087/GlyphosateContaminationinWinePressReport_(2).pdf?1458830087

What Does It Mean for a Wine to Be Corsican?

Not fully French, and strongly influenced by Italy, Corsica is a wine island unto itself. Jon Bonné on what it means for a wine to be Corsican, and how the island fits into the next great chapter in Mediterranean wine.

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http://punchdrink.com/articles/what-does-it-mean-for-a-wine-to-be-corsican-wine/

Champagne Baby Bottle: Newborns Can Drink Milk In Style Thanks To This Latest Trend

A new alternative to a classic baby’s milk bottle has launched in the form of a champagne-style design.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/champagne-flute-baby-bottle_uk_56f3bc9ee4b04aee1b7003b7

 

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Vinitas Wineworks Selections

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Our 2016 Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club Meeting

CLUB

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 320 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Thursday April 14

Think Pink Tasting

Rose Tasting

Guest Host John Grange

Spring is here!

Rosé sales are getting bigger every year and are the perfect springtime wine.

At this tasting we will taste many Rosé wines,

John will also share some French wines including Champagne and a nice Spanish selection.

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/229826409/

Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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More Coming Soon!

Medway Community Education

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Winter 2016

 

FUDGE & WINE PAIRING EVENT

Franklin Liquors & The Sugar Shoppe

Yes – fudge and wine pair together beautifully! This will be a wine tasting/education with the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors. Explore the world of fudge and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi show you how during this educational sit-down tasting. A portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless mothers and children. Participants must be 21 years of age.

Course # B66-16 1 session

Tuesday, April 5 7:00-9:00pm

Franklin Liquors $25

363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin

Sign Up

http://www.familyid.com/medway-community-education

 

Tri-County Adult Education  

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Spring 2016

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

Franklin, MA

Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education

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Vinitas WineWorks, LLC

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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Wine Scholat Guild

Wine And Chocolate Events

Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For

Your Chocolate And Wine Events

Contact Us!

Sugar Shoppe

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

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Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

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The best wine maps in the business!!

MAP

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

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

Notebook

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

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

Table

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

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

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Franklin Wine Club Yoga And Wine Event

March 25, 2016

Franklin Wine Club Yoga And Wine Event

With Special Guest Host Betsy Barry From

Franklin Wellness And Yoga

CLUB

Thursday March 24th 2016

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The Wines And Chakras Pairings

Wine #1

N/V Codorniu Brut Rosé

Chakra

Spirituality      Crystalline Light        Inner Light     Crown of head

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Wine #2

2014 Pieropan Soave

Chakra

Fire

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Wine #3

2012 Les Chancelieres Vouvray

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Water

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Wine #4

2013 Route 152 Pinot Noir

Chakra

Transcendence Light

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Wine #5

2010 Santo Pietro Pio 2 Chianti

Chakra

Earth Root

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Wine #6

2012 Midnight Zinfandel

Chakra

Love Heart

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Wine #7

N/V Taylor Fladgate Reserve Port

Chakra

Expression Throat

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Liquor Industry News/Links 03-19-16

March 19, 2016

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03-19-16

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By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE*

Gallo Wines Hopes We Understand

Gallo, Constellation Claim Nearly Half Of Domestic Wine’s “Hot Brands”

U.S. wine market. Indeed, the two companies comprise more than 35% of the market’s volume, according to Impact Databank.

At more than 18 million nine-liter cases, Gallo’s Barefoot Cellars is easily the largest player on this year’s Hot Brands list. Barefoot’s sustained success is driven in part by its accessible pricing and approachable image. “(Barefoot Cellars) continues to resonate with consumers who share our belief that wine should be fun, less serious and always varietal-correct,” says Stephanie Gallo, vice president of marketing for E.&J. Gallo Winery

BUT HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED?????

On the back label of Gallo products is a 4-5-digit code.

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I was told 2 things: One it’s a color code for the label OR it’s a code for color of the wine. So I wrote Gallo and got this response:

“Due to strict company policy this is considered proprietary information. We hope you understand.
”

SO if you had a color code on your wine no big deal right? To me it’s a chemical code to make wines a certain color. Something to think about.

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Do crémants age as well as Champagne?

Are People Choosing Working Out Over Wine?

Secrets of the Chartreuse Liqueur

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ

 

Beer distributors sues Mass. over record fine

Craft Brewers Guild, the Everett beer distributor that illegally paid Boston bars to stock its products, has sued Massachusetts’s regulators

https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/03/11/beer-distributors-sues-mass-over-record-fine/Qn1HVUxy9oN34wpVyzY9YO/story.html

http://www.brewbound.com/news/craft-beer-guild-asks-massachusetts-superior-court-for-relief

Why Does That Wine Smell So Good!

Terpene compounds are among the most expressive of the aromas that include floral, rose-like, coriander, camphorous, green and herbaceous.

http://industry.oregonwine.org/research-update-on-chiral-terpenes-why-does-that-wine-smell-so-good/

Let’s Make Port Cool Again

Port may be your grandma’s drink, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be your drink, too. Because here’s the thing: Port is really good.

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http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/how-to-buy-port-wine

Where To Find The Best Sauvignon Blanc

A few wine regions have taken on this grape as their pet project and they’re making the best wines in the world.

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http://winefolly.com/tutorial/where-to-find-the-best-sauvignon-blanc/

Tuscany creates a major new body

The newly founded Tuscan Consortium AVITO (Associazione Vini Toscana)

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/news/tuscany-creates-major-new-body

 

Here’s How A Six-Pack Of Craft Beer Ends Up Costing $12

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Millennials are ditching beer for liquor and wine

Preference for liquor has increased most among the 18-29 year-old demographic, suggesting that this trend is poised to continue as more young drinkers eschew beer and shift towards spirits

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http://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-prefer-liquor-and-wine-to-beer-2016-3

The “Right” Way To Taste Wine—The Search For Consistency

Is there a “right” way to taste wines?

http://www.cgcw.com/databaseshowitem.aspx?id=80808

Do crémants age as well as Champagne?

Crémants generally have a higher pH and phenolic content than Champagne, with low levels of both being crucial for longevity in sparkling wine.

http://www.decanter.com/learn/wine-terminology/do-cremants-age-as-well-as-champagne-ask-decanter-294275/#zlwtlvGdgHrwLwlW.99

What Exactly are Cult Wines?

The interesting thing about cult wines is that a lot of times there are delicious alternatives next door

http://winefolly.com/update/what-exactly-are-cult-wines/

Are People Choosing Working Out Over Wine?

A new study found “young people are less likely to have consumed alcohol in the last week than those who are older”

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http://observer.com/2016/03/are-people-choosing-working-out-over-wine/

How to Wine Taste Properly

There’s so much more to tasting wines than just sniffing, swirling, and sipping

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http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-03-15/how-to-wine-taste-properly

Champagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?

With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times.

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http://www.glassofbubbly.com/champagne-cava-prosecco-whats-the-difference/

This the kind of wine Millennials like.

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MIAMI COMPANY INVENTS CHAMPAGNE ‘MACHINE GUN’

A nightclub supply company in Miami has launched a “gun” which sprays Champagne up to 23 feet in the air for use in VIP rooms.

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/miami-company-invents-champagne-machine-gun/

Shark Tank Preview: Lawyer Brews Solution To Beer Problem

The reusable, dome-shaped plastic ice cube fits perfectly underneath a beer can and turns warm beer cold.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/trangho/2016/03/17/shark-tank-preview-lawyer-brews-solution-to-beer-problem/#2673f6c9a4c7

Champagne cap collecting: The art and the commerce

You may pop open a bottle of Champagne to celebrate something good, and perhaps you will keep the painted metal cap which secured the cork as a wee souvenir of that moment.

(FILES) This file photo taken on February 26, 2016 shows  Champagne capsules of French placomusophile, collector and trader of capsules, Stephane Primault, at Auménancourt-le-Petit. You may pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate something good, and perhaps keep the painted metal cap which secured the cork as a souvenir. But for collectors those caps are an art form and a valuable investment. / AFP / FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI

http://www.lepanmedia.com/champagne-cap-collecting-the-art-and-the-commerce/

 

FRESCOBALDI RELEASES OLIVE OIL MADE BY PRISONERS

Revered Italian wine producer Frescobaldi has partnered with a group of prisoners in Florence on an olive oil made from trees within the prison grounds.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/frescobaldi-releases-olive-oil-made-by-prisoners/

STOLI TO LAUNCH GLUTEN-FREE VODKA

Stoli Gluten Free is made with 88% corn and 12% buckwheat, both naturally gluten-free.

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/stoli-to-launch-gluten-free-vodka/

How character-driven labels are driving wine sales

As the wine aisles swell with an ever-rising sea of brands, wine producers are looking to increasingly rich and imaginative narratives on which to build their brands

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http://www.packagingdigest.com/beverage-packaging/how-character-driven-labels-are-driving-wine-sales-2016-03-15

Secrets of the Chartreuse Liqueur

If word of mouth is the best publicity, there may be a problem when the creators of a wonderful product have taken a vow of silence. That conundrum hasn’t bothered the Carthusian monks in France’s Chartreuse mountains,

http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2013/04/09/chartreuse.html

Three Tips For Parents Navigating The Wine Aisle

Here are some tips for navigating the wine aisle of the grocery store with a toddler in the mimicking stage of development

Not a problem if you shop small!

http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/03/4148/

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Yoga & Wine: A Fluid Journey through the Chakras

Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 20

$40 Per Person

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/228933108/

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FUDGE & WINE PAIRING EVENT

Franklin Liquors & The Sugar Shoppe

Yes – fudge and wine pair together beautifully! This will be a wine tasting/education with the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors. Explore the world of fudge and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi show you how during this educational sit-down tasting. A portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless mothers and children. Participants must be 21 years of age.

Course # B66-16 1 session

Tuesday, April 5 7:00-9:00pm

Franklin Liquors $25

363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin

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Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

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

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Alcohol Training In Franklin

Big thank you to the Franklin Town Council for the new proposed alcohol-training bylaw. The requirement for ALL that serve or sell alcohol to be “safe server trained” is great for our community.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160309/franklin-town-council-ponders-alcohol-training-requirement

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Painting and sipping wine is hot!

Italy invaded by boars

Glass in your Corona?

AND MORE!

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

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The 6 Wine “Rules” That the Pros Always Break

Wine, that glorious beverage we can count on to liven any meal, romantic date, or hang session with friends, is supposed to be enjoyable, delicious, and exciting. But somewhere along the way, many arbitrary rules have arisen and worked their ways into our consciousness

http://www.vogue.com/13410263/wine-rules-to-break/

Splurge Wine: The Decadent Damilano Cannubi Barolo

The wine is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in prized the Cannubi vineyards–one of Barolo’s “grand cru” vineyards.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/03/04/collectors-file-the-decadent-damilano-cannubi-barolo/#1e7d66fe6e4f

We Have 2008 Vintage IN STOCK!

Matthew Goode, Matthew Rhys Uncork ‘The Wine Show’

ITV released a trailer for its new series “The Wine Show,” which features two famous wine amateurs: “Downton Abbey’s” Matthew Goode and “The Americans’” Matthew Rhys, who jet set to Italy to develop their wine palates.

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http://thewineshow.com

Where is California wine going? Top 10 exports by country

So where is the wine going? Top 10 export markets for California wines went to countries on four continents

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http://www.cleveland.com/drinks/index.ssf/2016/03/where_is_california_wine_going.html

Painting, Sipping and Selling Wine

Wine companies are reaching new consumers, particularly young women, at paint ‘n’ sip events

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http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/52845

Anheuser-Busch Partners with Ibotta to Offer Cash Back on Beer Purchases at Grocers, Convenience Stores, Bars and Restaurants

Partnership allows Anheuser-Busch to increase brand engagement, loyalty and sales through cash rebates on Ibotta app

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NOTE: Use this app for MANY Beer, Liquor and Wine rebates!!

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anheuser-busch-partners-with-ibotta-to-offer-cash-back-on-beer-purchases-at-grocers-convenience-stores-bars-and-restaurants-300230104.html

Where is wine heading?

Innovation in wine, and drinks in general, is now as much about the story of how the product is made and by whom as it is the actual product.

https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/where-wine-heading

9 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT IPA

IPA is by far the world’s most popular style of craft beer. But while many of us drink it regularly, there are lots of assumptions and myths that we take as fact, but that often pure fiction. Here are 9 facts about IPA that you probably didn’t know.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/9-things-you-dont-know-about-ipa/

THE ONE PERCENT’S FAVORITE CHAMPAGNE BRANDS [INFOGRAPHIC]

What Champagne brands are America’s wealthiest households drinking?

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-one-percents-favorite-champagne-brands-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=261ac9e3e9-Mar_4_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-261ac9e3e9-38937345

The Divining Rod Wines Introduces their First Pinot Noir

Marc Mondavi and his Divining Rod wines today added a new wine to their portfolio: The Divining Rod Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon.

http://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=165652

New Seltzer

Massachusetts craft brewer Wachusett Brewing is offering an alternative to the burgeoning hard soda category with the national launch of Nauti, a 110-calorie, 5%-abv “hard seltzer” brand. Nauti, which comes in raspberry, grapefruit, lemon lime and cranberry flavors, is made from a clear malt base and will hit retail shelves in April through St. Killian Importing, marketed in 12-ounce six-packs of cans. A variety 12-pack will follow in the fall. Wachusett president Ned LaFortune said the company is aiming high with Nauti, which will have annual production capacity of 4 million cases.

Italian Wine Robot Gives Grapes the Mechanical Touch

The Italian wine researchers Enosis Meraviglia are making a bold attempt to dominate the world of wine production through the introduction of the Genesis wine robot, which will be responsible for the initial stage of producing wine.

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http://sputniknews.com/science/20160305/1035834564/italy-robot-wine-processing.html

Italy’s Famed Wine Region a War Zone, Invaded by Boars and Others

Wine growers and farmers here say that population now threatens a delicate Tuscan ecosystem, in addition to provoking hundreds of car accidents a year and damaging the production of their treasured Chianti Classico.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/08/world/europe/italy-tuscany-chianti-wine.html

HOW THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRINKERS FEEL ABOUT WHITE WINE [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here’s what you love about white wine:

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/our-survey-reveals-how-the-next-generation-of-consumers-feel-about-white-wine-infographic/

 

Stony Creek Brewery expands distribution into Massachusetts

The Connecticut based brewery will be available in greater Boston and shoreline MA in March via Horizon Beverage. Full statewide coverage will commence in April through the addition of Quality Beverage, Williams Distributing and Girardi Distributors

http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/03/p7201083/stony-creek-brewery-expands-distribution-into-massachusetts?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=baab300c95-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+7%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-baab300c95-36686829

 

THE MYSTERY OF CHARLES SHAW. BETTER KNOWN AS TWO BUCK CHUCK.

Whether you realize it or not, this Trader Joe’s staple has more intrigue-per-ounce than it may seem. Perhaps you’ve heard some of the tales. You might even think you know the truth…but it’s no simple story.

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http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-mystery-of-charles-shaw-better-known-as-2-buck-chuck/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagepost

Italian Wines Through the Eyes of James Suckling

Suckling says that while sommeliers may continue to promote a range of esoteric and lesser-known wines, it is still all about the “Four Bs,”: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and Bolgheri

http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=165808

Savoie: Unusual Wines From the French Alps

Wines from Savoie have long been simply ski chalet wines but, today, the situation is changing. Thanks to the modernization of winemaking techniques and the enthusiasm of local vintners, the wines offer compelling flavor profiles and great aging potential. These are food-friendly, unusual wines for those of us who are bold enough to, occasionally, venture off-piste.

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http://winefolly.com/review/savoie-wine-guide/

THE 20 MOST POPULAR AMERICAN BEERS

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Vintage Wine Estates Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Dan Cohn

Vintage Wine Estates purchased the B.R. Cohn Wine brand and B.R. Cohn Winery from the Cohn family. The acquisition, according to Vintage, incorporated vineyards, buildings, equipment, inventory and intellectual property, including the B.R. Cohn name.

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http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=165903

Understanding German riesling labels

Ralph Kyte-Powell provides a handy guide to some of the more confounding German riesling terms

http://www.winecompanion.com.au/news/news-articles/2016/march/understanding-german-riesling-labels

US Beverage Industry Expo, held in Washington, D.C. Stats

Let’s look at some numbers presented during the conference.

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http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/03/usbevx-16-new-normal/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=5a3f03f6bf-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-5a3f03f6bf-299904425

Corona Recalls Beer After Finding Shards of Glass in Bottles

Routine quality assurance inspections revealed that there were small shards of glass in some 12-pack and 18-pack bottles, with deposit labels in the U.S. and Guam, according to Corona’s U.S. owner Constellation Brands

Six packs of bottled Corona beer, produced by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, sit on display in a store in Paris, France, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. AB Inbev is planning to sell bonds worth as much as $55 billion to finance its $106 billion takeover of SABMiller Plc, setting a record for debt issuance to fund a corporate acquisition, according to people familiar with the matter. Photographer: Christophe Morin/Bloomberg via Getty Images

http://time.com/4252950/corona-beer-glass-recall/

Booze Movies: 5 Documentaries about Wine

For those who would like to sip some information, here are five fun documentaries about the fermented grape juice

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/booze-movies-5-documentaries-about-wine.html

The Best Wine to Pair With Your Easter Candy, Because Why Not?

To be honest, we’ll take any excuse to drink wine

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https://www.popsugar.com/food/Best-Easter-Candy-Wine-Pairings-40507473

CHAMPAGNE FAILS TO TAKE FOOD FROM KIDS’ MOUTHS

The Champagne trade body is known for being incredibly protective of its brand name.

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http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/champagne-fails-to-take-food-from-kids-mouths/

 

White Wine: Top 11 Shocking Health Benefits

When it comes to the health benefits of drinking alcohol, red wine gets all the attention. However, white wine is not without its health benefits – in fact, there are quite a few that have gone unnoticed.

http://ppcorn.com/us/2016/03/08/white-wine-11-shocking-health-benefits/

Who is drinking cider?

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Willamette Valley Wine Boundaries Expand

The addition of 18,560 acres to the Willamette Valley AVA may be a small step for the region, but it marks the giant stride Oregon’s wine industry has taken since 1983.

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=165922

FIREBALL ‘MOST RECOMMENDED’ SPIRIT IN US

Conducted by market research agency Actûrus, the MSS US Bartender Influencer Study asks 15,000 bartenders for their opinions on major spirits brands, and ranks them according to the frequency in which they are recommended to consumers.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/03/fireball-most-recommended-spirit-in-us/?article-source=newsletter&source=644&date=2016-03-09

WOODFORD RESERVE UNVEILS 2016 DERBY DESIGN

A celebration of the 2016 ‘Run for the Roses’, the bottle features artwork by award-winning equine artist Thomas Allen Pauly, who is the ‘Official Artist of American Pharoah – Triple Crown Winner’.

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http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/03/woodford-reserve-unveils-2016-derby-design/?article-source=newsletter&source=646&date=2016-03-11

New Survey Shows What Wine You Like, and Why

How do we choose? Price? Region? Color? Label?

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http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/new-survey-shows-what-wine-you-like-and-why.html

WHO IS THIS BRETT AND WHY IS HIS NAME ON ALL THESE IPAS?

In the ever-expanding universe of beers labeled IPA is a newcomer that confuses just about everyone—the Brett IPA.

http://allaboutbeer.com/brett-ipa/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2f1cc6c8d9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+March+10%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2f1cc6c8d9-36686829

Say Goodbye to the ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’

Dos Equis is about to get a new Most Interesting Man in the World.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/272203

Sparkling Wine From Brazil

Brazilian sparklers are still new to the U.S. market, but their popularity and success is well-established at home.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/03/09/wednesday-night-wine-sparkling-wine-from-brazil/#52d1df155b01

Cereal and Wine Pairing Throw Down

It certainly seems like a good idea. After all, cereal is the only food that can follow an outstanding meal.

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http://winefolly.com/update/cereal-and-wine-pairing-throw-down/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=3d43e98cef-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-3d43e98cef-62472929&mc_cid=3d43e98cef&mc_eid=d73340fcba

 

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Beer

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Musings On The Vine Selections

Vinitas Wineworks Selections

AND MORE!

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Interactive Technology While You Shop:

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And More!

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Franklin Wine Club Meeting

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Join Our 320 Club Members!

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Thursday March 24th

Yoga And Wine

Yoga And Wine

Yoga & Wine: A Fluid Journey through the Chakras

Join Betsy Barry of Franklin Yoga & Wellness and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors for a sensory exploration of wine through the energy systems of the body.

This unique workshop combines a 6o-minute yoga class with a carefully sequenced wine pairing designed to open and balance the major energy centers, known as “chakras.” With a heightened sense of awareness, we will explore each chakra through physical observation of each shared wine, discovering taste, flavor and feel in a new way.

No prior knowledge of yoga or wine is required. Plan to bring an open mind and leave feeling balanced and satisfied with a new appreciation of both wine and self.

7 Chakras And 7 Wines

Class Limit 20

$40 Per Person

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Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes

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Medway Community Education

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Winter 2016

 

FUDGE & WINE PAIRING EVENT

Franklin Liquors & The Sugar Shoppe

Yes – fudge and wine pair together beautifully! This will be a wine tasting/education with the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors. Explore the world of fudge and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi show you how during this educational sit-down tasting. A portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless mothers and children. Participants must be 21 years of age.

Course # B66-16 1 session

Tuesday, April 5 7:00-9:00pm

Franklin Liquors $25

363 East Central Street, Rte. 140, Franklin

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Tri-County Adult Education  

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Spring 2016

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

Tuesday April 26th 7-9PM

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

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

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1862

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Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor

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

www.VinitasWineWorks.com

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