Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

 

09-23-2019

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

How to decode a wine label like a pro

The 25 Most Important IPAs Right Now, Ranked

12 CELEBRITIES WITH THEIR OWN TEQUILA BRANDS

 

A Law Used Against Mobsters May Prevent Cannabis From Hurting Wine

Cannabis crops compete with vineyards for water and they tend to increase the value of land. In addition, some believe cannabis crops have the potential to contaminate grape crops; a recent court case took up that issue, but with a twist.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/09/06/the-law-used-against-mobsters-may-prevent-cannabis-from-hurting-wine/#102f9ae21805

 

That Wine Simile That Everyone Uses

Fine wine is a vague term, that can change meaning depending on who you’re talking to.

https://www.thechoppingblock.com/blog/that-wine-simile-that-everyone-uses

Pumpkin beer in August. Summer Ale in March. Do brewers know what season it is?

You’re just as likely to see Christmas ales pop up before Thanksgiving. Seasonal Irish reds may show up in the depths of winter

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/drinks/2019/09/pumpkin-beer-in-august-summer-ale-in-march-do-brewers-know-what-season-it-is.html

The hard seltzer gamble

The summer is over, but beer companies are banking the hard seltzer trend is here to stay.

https://www.axios.com/hard-seltzer-summer-540ea3c3-3edd-40e3-bfe8-bb15c05060d1.html

Red Blends Are More Popular Than Ever With U.S. Wine Drinkers

Cabernet Sauvignon is the undisputed top-selling red wine varietal in the United States, but the second-most-popular choice is far less specific.

That would be red blends, now sitting at No. 2

https://fortune.com/2019/09/07/red-wine-blends-us-wine-sales/

Massachusetts wine sales post mixed results

It appears that wine sales in Massachusetts will probably end the year as a mixed bag, with solid sales growth for some sectors and little to none for others

https://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20190908/off-vine-massachusetts–wine-sales-post-mixed-results

12 CELEBRITIES WITH THEIR OWN TEQUILA BRANDS

Multiple celebrity-backed tequilas are gold medal winners. For many stars-turned-distillers, this is clearly something more than a vanity project.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/12-celebrities-with-their-own-tequila-brands/

 

 

Jose Cuervo creates Day of the Dead designs

Consumers can purchase the Dia de Muertos Jose Cuervo Silver and Reposado bottles from across the US ahead of the annual celebration, which will take place on 2 November.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/jose-cuervo-creates-day-of-the-dead-designs/

Dewar’s Unveils Caribbean Smooth, The First In A Series Of New Cask-Finished Expressions

Dewar’s Scotch whisky is launching Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth, an 8-year-old, double-aged Scotch finished in Caribbean rum casks. The new release, which carries a retail price of $22, combines up to 40 single malt and grain whiskies aged at least eight years and finished in ex-Caribbean rum casks for around six months. The casks were filled at the Dewar’s aging warehouses in Glasgow.

The Dewar’s plan is for Caribbean Smooth to be the first in a series of cask finishes at this entry-level pricing tier. “Cask finishes have hitherto mainly been confined to single malts or above-$30 blends,” says Brian Cox, vice president, Dewar’s Scotch whisky, North America. “With this series, we intend to bring these flavor profiles to a broader market. We see this as significant, as in the longer term it’s important to feed the entry level in order to have a premiumization ladder.”

Caribbean Smooth follows the Dewar’s “double-aging” process, whereby single grain and single malt whiskies, all matured at least eight years, are blended together and returned to oak casks for about six months. In the case of Caribbean Smooth, the blend is then finished in Caribbean rum casks.

What Are Sulfites in Wine? Everything You Need to Know

This article looks at the uses and side effects of sulfites in wine, plus some easy ways to limit your sulfite intake.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sulfites-in-wine

You can now enjoy a cup of tea and glass of wine in one drink

Its currently only available in Australian alcohol chain Dan Murphy’s.

https://news.yahoo.com/wine-tea-one-drink-132710149.html

Is wine by the glass a rip-off?

Like most things in life, the answer to whether wine by the glass is a rip-off is pretty much: Well, that depends.

https://thetakeout.com/is-wine-by-the-glass-a-rip-off-1837986444

What’s Amphora Wine?

To geek out just for a second, amphora is something of a misnomer.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-amphora-wine/

 

How much does a wine’s vintage really matter?

Since the weather changes from year to year or even day to day, it makes perfect sense to me that no two vintages ever taste exactly the same.

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2019/09/wine-press-how-much-does-a-wines-vintage-really-matter.html

 

Hot temperatures “damage” Spanish wine production

August 2019 was the fifth consecutive August with above average temperatures. Although rainfall during the month matched the yearly average of 23 liters a square meter, this rain didn’t fall evenly, but in damaging heavy storms, meaning some areas received the yearly average in as little as a single hour.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/10/c_138378983.htm

 

5 Tips for Cooking with Wine

Here are five suggestions for cooking with wine:

https://www.wtso.com/blog/5-tips-for-cooking-with-wine/

 

Is There Actually Any Pumpkin in Pumpkin Beer?

The spice flavors are what drinkers associate with pumpkin beer, not the flavor of actual pumpkin.

https://vinepair.com/articles/ask-adam-whats-in-pumpkin-beer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=0305b313a6-SEPT_11_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-0305b313a6-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-0305b313a6-38937345&mc_cid=0305b313a6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

It’s official: pink beer is a thing

Rosé beer has officially become a thing

https://www.marinij.com/2019/09/10/its-official-pink-beer-is-a-thing/

Can Marijuana Odor Taint Wine Grapes?

Instead of “smoke taint,” call it “smoking taint.”

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/wine-grapes-marijuana-odor-lawsuit-oregon

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Smashable’ Reds, A Wine Category That Breaks All The Rules

Compared to the typical red, smashables are lighter in body but full in flavor

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/09/8360303/smashable-red-wine-australia

 

Welcome fall with pears baked in wine

Choose Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc or other not too ripe but not too mushy pears

https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/11/welcome-fall-with-pears-baked-in-wine/

 

 

How the Hell is White Claw Hard Seltzer Outselling Budweiser?

This is no joke. Millennials are drinking staggering amounts of hard seltzer instead of beer.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-the-hell-is-white-claw-hard-seltzer-outselling-budweiser

 

If You Don’t Like Our Wine Vocabulary, Suggest an Alternative

Finding a way to communicate about the flavors, aromas, and textures of a wine became essential to the health of the wine community.

https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2019/09/11/if-dont-like-our-wine-vocabulary-suggest-an-alternative/

 

Should Tasting Fees Be Waived with Purchase?

Before you decide whether you wish to waive the tasting fee for any guest who buys, you might want to do a cost analysis to discover how much a tasting actually costs.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/09/11/should-tasting-fees-be-waived-with-purchase?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=8291ad4e79-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_11_09_57&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-8291ad4e79-64683881

 

Wine Scores Are The Worst Marketing Technique – So Stop It!

Receiving a 100 point score was a game changer for wineries and instantly catapulted them from obscurity to fame and success. But, is that still the case today?

https://www.hwy29creative.com/blog/wine-scores-are-the-worst-marketing-technique-so-stop-it?utm_source=wine_industry_advisor&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=wine_scores&utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=8291ad4e79-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_11_09_57&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-8291ad4e79-64683881

 

 

Get Ready For Cancer Warnings on Wine Labels

Is the wine industry doing anything to combat this attack?

http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2019/09/get-ready-for-cancer-warnings-on-wine.html

Why Mexican Wine Is No Longer a Restaurant Novelty

Mexican winemaking is not new. It’s been practiced since Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés was said to have brought the Mission grape (now known to be Listán Prieto) to the Americas in the 16th century.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/11/mexican-wine-restaurants/

Maker’s Mark releases 2019 Wood Finishing Bourbon

The new expression joins permanent bottlings Maker’s Mark 46 and Maker’s Mark Private Select in the collection, with additional limited edition Bourbons to be released in the coming years.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/makers-mark-releases-2019-wood-finishing-bourbon/

OFFICIAL DOWNTON ABBEY COCKTAIL BOOK LAUNCHED

Among the recipes are classic cocktails from the 1920s, including The Clover Club and Mint Julep, alongside libations inspired by characters in the show, such as the Downton Heir, Turkish Attaché, The Valet and The Chauffeur.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/official-downton-abbey-cocktail-book-launched/

 

How Many Glasses in a Bottle and Other Wine Facts

What’s Inside a Bottle of Wine

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-many-glasses-bottle-wine/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

 

Turn Your Old Corks Into Cash! (The Bottles, Too)

How To Sell On Ebay

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/turn-your-old-corks-into-cash-the-bottles-too/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38fcab8e77-SEPT_12_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38fcab8e77-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-38fcab8e77-38937345&mc_cid=38fcab8e77&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

 

12 Of The Most Impressive Wineries In The World

These are impressive facilities that have the sole purpose of connoting the gravitas of the wine within.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/12-impressive-wineries-world/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38fcab8e77-SEPT_12_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38fcab8e77-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-38fcab8e77-38937345&mc_cid=38fcab8e77&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Hard Cold Brew

MillerCoors is rolling out La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Coffee, a new offering created with La Colombe Coffee Roasters. Initially launching in Massachusetts, Florida, and Colorado, the newcomer is at 4.2% abv and is made from medium-roasted Colombian and Brazilian cold brew coffee, alcohol, cane sugar, and natural flavor. It’s debuting with two flavors, Black and Vanilla, and sells in 4-packs of 9-ounce cans and single-serve 9-ounce cans.

 

What ingredients are really in wine?

Wineries make it difficult to know every ingredient used in their wines

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/grateful/2019/09/11/wine-ingredients-labels-explained/1684913001/

 

How to Pair Wine with Pears

The many types of pears can be quite different, but most share certain qualities and complementary flavors that make wine pear-ing a breeze.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/11/how-to-pair-wine-with-pears/

 

Rodney Strong Wine Estates Announces Launch of Upshot White Blend

UPSHOT is defined as the final positive outcome of an action or series of events, in this case – the growing season and blending process

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/09/12/rodney-strong-wine-estates-announces-launch-upshot-white-blend?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=377b3ee02a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_12_09_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-377b3ee02a-64683881

 

Pinotage, South Africa’s Very Own National Grape

Some loved it, many were less enthusiastic

https://www.capetownmagazine.com/wine-and-dine/why-we-love-pinotage-south-africas-very-own-national-grape/117_22_19479

 

 

SAKÉ-FLAVOURED KITKAT GOES ON SALE IN JAPAN

Since the year 2000 Nestlé has launched over 200 different KitKat flavours, including matcha tea, soy sauce, cherry blossom, edamame and umeshu.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/sake-flavoured-kitkat-goes-on-sale-in-japan/

 

The 25 Most Important IPAs Right Now, Ranked

This includes the ones everyone’s already talking about, plus those we should be — and will be — drinking more in the months to come.

https://vinepair.com/articles/most-important-ipas-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=807a34b425-SEPT_13_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-807a34b425-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-807a34b425-38937345&mc_cid=807a34b425&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Six of the Best Vodka Mixers

Vodka is supposed to be flavorless, says the TTB, the government bureau that regulates alcohol.

https://vinepair.com/articles/6-best-vodka-mixers/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=807a34b425-SEPT_13_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-807a34b425-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-807a34b425-38937345&mc_cid=807a34b425&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

99 percent of Sonoma County Vineyards Certified Sustainable

The record-breaking percentage of vineyards certified sustainable was announced five years after 1,800 said they were committed to pursuing best management practices and having their properties certified sustainable by a third party.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=219514

 

Your Definitive Guide to NFL Wines and Winemakers

14 teams have official wines, while retired Hall-of-Famers are making their own plays on the grape field

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/your-definitive-guide-to-nfl-football-wines-and-winemakers

 

Here Are The Major Types Of Red Wine

Never get embarrassed in a wine store again!

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/wine/g29023291/red-wine-types/

 

Are Online Wine Courses Worth Your Time?

Our wine columnist found copious information just a click away—but the pedagogy wasn’t always A+

https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-online-wine-courses-worth-your-time-11568321079

 

Want to Join a Wine Club? Here’s What You Need to Know

You’ll learn about wines and make friends.

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2019/9/12/want-to-join-a-wine-club-here-s-what-you-need-to-know

 

Tips to Follow When Choosing Good Quality Wine

Your experience of choosing wine based on your knowledge is magical.

https://www.wtso.com/blog/tips-to-follow-when-choosing-good-quality-wine/

 

Rethinking the Classic Oak Barrel for Wine

Many people know wine is often aged in oak barrels. But there are a number of different ways to ferment and age a wine, from clay amphorae to concrete eggs.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/12/oak-barrel-wine-aging-alternatives/

 

The Complete Guide to Phylloxera

Phylloxera is famous as the pest that destroyed vast areas of European vineyard in the 19th Century, almost wiping out some of the world’s greatest wine regions.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/09/the-complete-guide-to-phylloxera?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=dfb40ebdc1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_13_08_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-dfb40ebdc1-64683881

 

Notice of Emergency Regulation

The MA Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has issued an emergency regulation, effective immediately, that amends 204 CMR 2.08, “Inducements,” to prohibit the receipt of inducements by any licensee.

https://www.mass.gov/news/notice-of-emergency-regulation

Key terms to help you find the bottle of your dreams

Here are common wine tasting terms with brief explanations that can help you interpret tasting notes or those wine-geek conversations at dinner parties.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/wine-101-key-terms-to-help-you-find-the-bottle-of-your-dreams/2019/09/13/ff842dea-d4c1-11e9-9610-fb56c5522e1c_story.html

In case you’ve ever wondered, these are the best wines to pair with tailgate foods

Dare we suggest wine as an alternative Sunday Funday drink of choice?

https://www.phillyvoice.com/pairing-wine-with-tailgate-foods-fall-football/

How to decode a wine label like a pro

Some tips on how to get the most important information off a wine bottle label,

https://www.theloop.ca/how-to-decode-a-wine-label-like-a-pro/

 

 

The World’s Best Value Pinot Noir

Value and Pinot Noir in the same sentence? Oh yes, indeed – let us show you how.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/09/the-worlds-best-value-pinot-noir

 

 

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

 

Weekly Newsletter

 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

 

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

 

Follow Us On Twitter

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

 

#shopfranklin

 

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

 

Wine

Wine Sale Items

 

Beer

Beer Sale Items

 

Beer Keg Information Page

 

We Are On Pointy

Browse Our Product List

 

More Technology

Franklin Liquors More On Tap App

Sale Items

Drink Recipes

Product Information

Events

Food And Wine Pairings

Staff Picks

And More!

Download The App

 

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

 

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 750 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

SaveSave

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

 

09-16-2019

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Non-alcohol beer Coors Edge coming to U.S. in November

New study: We’ll happily pay a premium for wine when it comes to Drink Local

11 Things You Should Know About Pappy Van Winkle

 

Organic Wine 101

There is a significant difference between wines made with organic grapes and those that are USDA Organic Certified.

https://www.cleaneatingmag.com/clean-pantry/organic-wine-101

 

ONE THIRD OF DRINKERS DON’T KNOW YOU CAN CHILL RED WINE

Of those surveyed, more than a third (36%) said they believed it is ‘completely wrong’ to drink refrigerated red wine, while just 8% will pour a glass or two of red during the summer months – instead turning to white or rosé.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/07/one-third-of-drinkers-dont-know-you-can-chill-red-wine/

 

Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee, A New Coffee Liqueur Extension

Mast-Jägermeister US today unveils Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee, the company’s latest innovation, which is set to launch nationally in January. The liqueur is made with a base of Jägermeister blended with flavors of Arabica coffee and cacao. It targets the shot occasion, aiming to attract brand loyalists as well as coffee fans. The 33% abv release will retail in the U.S. at around $25 a 750-ml. and $33 a liter. Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee also will be available in the U.K., with select travel retail markets to follow.

“We wanted to recruit a new generation of drinkers, and knew we had to create a liqueur to be enjoyed across numerous occasions,” said Mast-Jägermeister US’s CMO Chris Peddy. Director of innovation Jack Carson called it a natural idea, as Jägermeister and coffee already are a common pairing among fans.

The new release will cap a period of innovation for the brand, with CEO Jeff Popkin pointing to recent releases Mini Meisters, Coolpack, and Manifest as areas of success. The Coolpacks have performed particularly well, especially in national retail accounts. “The take rate has been excellent,” says Popkin. “The 375-ml. business is doing very well.”

 

HEATWAVE SHRINKS CHAMPAGNE HARVEST BY ALMOST 20%

Although yields in the region are officially limited by the Comité Champagne, which governs all aspects of production in the appellation, this year’s vintage is being restricted by nature, not man.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/09/heatwave-shrinks-champagne-harvest-by-almost-20/

 

How AR Is Reinventing Drinks Marketing

Interactive augmented reality apps and multisensory experiences create new opportunities for engaging with consumers

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-ar-is-reinventing-drinks-marketing/?utm_campaign=SevenFifty%20Daily%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=76294436&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_a29ObbOFK4TqtRsCrE3kPZlVFDS6rBeynuZCBSRlVtD_XOSV2rRVujgKTQNazY3DOkwQ4glFHVZ1fWi56WskhQ4pKxsaY2rFfaWXiIN_jkVGnlcg&_hsmi=76349312

 

Coffee is more like wine than you think

A parallel can easily be drawn between the worlds of wine and coffee.

https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/restaurants/coffee-is-more-like-wine-than-you-think/

How much does temperature affect a wine’s taste?

Does the temperature really matter?

https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2019/09/wine-press-how-much-does-temperature-affect-a-wines-taste.html

Tandon Startup Developed Method for Pesticide-Free Weed, Wine and Tea

The protein breaks down the pesticides known as organophosphates, or OPs, found in the products

https://nyunews.com/news/2019/09/03/tandon-startup-detoxifies-weed-wine/

Apothic Wines Stuns Once Again With Launch Of Limited-Edition Sparkling Red

Apothic Sparkling Red is the boundary busting challenger to the sleepy world of sparkling white wine

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apothic-wines-stuns-once-again-with-launch-of-limited-edition-sparkling-red-300910015.html

JAY Z’S CHAMPAGNE BRAND IS ABOUT TO RELEASE ITS ‘RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE CUVÉE TO DATE’

Champagne Armand de Brignac is adding to its Blanc de Noirs Assemblage line with a new, expensive limited edition Champagne made from three separate vintages.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/jay-zs-champagne-brand-is-about-to-release-its-rarest-most-expensive-cuvee-to-date/

MTV star left blind in one eye after accident with champagne cork

MTV star Theo Campbell experienced the very real danger popping a bottle of champagne can pose firsthand this week when he says an unfortunate accident with a champagne cork left him unable to see in one eye.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/MTV-star-left-blind-in-one-eye-after-accident-14394416.php#photo-18173956

The untold story behind the Master Sommelier exam scandal

Attica wine director Jane Lopes proved her mastery as a sommelier, only to have the recognition stripped away.

https://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/wine/the-untold-story-behind-the-master-sommeliers-exam-scandal-20190829-h1hj91?sfns=mo

Legal Wine Additives; the list

Materials Authorized for Treatment of Wine and Juice

https://thefeiringline.com/legal-wine-additives-the-list/

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

New Wine

Terlato Wines has debuted a new luxury Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State’s Red Mountain appellation, Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet. The wine is sourced from and named for the region’s Klipsun vineyard, which Terlato purchased in 2016. Only 1,000 6-packs of the inaugural 2016 vintage will be released, with each individually numbered bottle retailing for $150 a 750-ml. In the past, grapes from the Klipsun vineyard have sold to Col Solare and Quilceda Creek, among others.

 

Why Big Doesn’t Always Mean Bad

Companies don’t grow to that size by selling wine consumers find offensive. And they don’t stay in business by shipping products which get taken right back to the store. The wines are clean. If anything, they are clean to a fault.

http://www.fredswan.wine/2019/08/28/big-doesnt-always-mean-bad/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=3c897d3cfa-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_03_09_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-3c897d3cfa-64683881

 

Are organic grapes better for winemaking?

Here are the results from recent studies, which have focused on the consequences that alternative farming systems have on vine, grape and wine parameters.

https://blog.vintagereport.com/2019/01/21/organic-grapes-winemaking/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=3c897d3cfa-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_03_09_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-3c897d3cfa-64683881

 

The Right Knives to Use With Every Type of Cheese

Just as there are preferred knives for slicing bread, filleting fish, and dicing vegetables, certain cheese knives are designed for specific types of cheese.

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-right-knives-to-use-with-every-type-of-cheese-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6ed379676c-SEPT_4_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&mc_cid=6ed379676c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Nine of the World’s Most Beautiful Wine and Spirits Bottles

Some wine and spirit bottles are bona fide works of art.

https://vinepair.com/articles/9-best-wine-spirits-bottles/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6ed379676c-SEPT_4_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&mc_cid=6ed379676c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

11 Things You Should Know About Pappy Van Winkle

The whiskey is one of the hardest-to-find bottles out there, and it’s cherished worldwide as the ultimate example of quality.

https://vinepair.com/articles/11-things-should-know-pappy-van-winkle/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=6ed379676c-SEPT_4_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-6ed379676c-38937345&mc_cid=6ed379676c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Phylloxera Strikes Walla Walla Vineyards

Walla Walla Valley is unusually vulnerable to phylloxera because many growers there chose to plant grapevines on their own roots, rather than graft them onto phylloxera-resistant roots, as is common in most wine-producing regions.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/09/phylloxera-strikes-walla-walla-vineyards

 

Extended Rotating Warnings On Beverage Alcohol Labels? Perhaps

If certain groups have their way today, the U.S. beverage alcohol warning label may soon be graced with this adjunct message: “Government Warning: According to the Surgeon General, consumption of alcoholic beverages can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2019/09/03/extended-rotating-warnings-on-beverage-alcohol-labels-perhaps/#274d39bb4f3a

 

“Location-Aware” Wine Labels to Drive New Sales

Consumers are able to scan the labels of hundreds of wines, viewing that winery’s content which is stunningly displayed in  augmented reality, right at the bottle face

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/location-aware-wine-labels-to-drive-new-sales-says-third-aurora-300911177.html

 

Perfect pours for cheering on the Pats

Doubleback — that will have your guests going gaga as the GOAT surgically strikes at the heart of the Steelers defense with precise play-calling and execution.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/04/perfect-pours-for-cheering-on-the-pats/

 

What’s the Right Temperature for Champagne? It Depends.

There’s more to it than pulling it out of the fridge and popping the cork.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/03/best-chamapgne-temperature/

Yes, Hangover-Free Wines Do Exist

Dry Farm Wines tests the wines they carry in a lab because wine does not have a contents label, and thus we consumers are blind to what is actually in our wine.

https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/hangover-free-wines-dry-farm-wines/

What is the difference between fortified and unfortified wine?

Fortified wine means any wine, of more than sixteen percent (16%) and no more than twenty-four percent (24%) alcohol by volume, made by fermentation from grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or honey; or by the addition of pure cane, beet, or dextrose sugar; or by the addition of pure brandy from the same type of grape, fruit, berry, rice, or honey that is contained in the base wine and produced in accordance with the regulations of the United States. Unfortified wine means any wine of sixteen percent (16%) or less alcohol by volume, made by fermentation from grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or honey; or by the addition of pure cane, beet, or dextrose sugar; or by the addition of pure brandy from the same type of grape, fruit, berry, rice, or honey that is contained in the base wine and produced in accordance with the regulations of the United States.

 

Understanding the Evolution of Cannabis Wine

Cannabis—stands on complicated legal ground, caught in the contradictory crosshairs of federal and state regulations, while on the brink of contributing to whole new categories of consumable products, including cannabis-infused wine.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/understanding-the-evolution-of-cannabis-wine/

Cava growers to take strike action

Grape growers in Catalonia have agreed to strike action in September, to protest a dramatic fall in prices for Cava grapes.

https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/news/cava-growers-take-strike-action

New Bourbon

Larceny Bourbon has released an augmented reality smartphone app called Unlock the Rickhouse. Now through the end of the year, consumers can use the app to explore virtual rickhouses for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize and other goodies. The concept was inspired by the brand’s historical mascot John E. Fitzgerald, a treasury agent who used his authority to help himself to the choicest products in the rickhouses under his purview. Part of Bardstown, Kentucky-based Heaven Hill’s portfolio, Larceny Bourbon is at 46% abv and retails for $25 a 750-ml. Last year, Larceny depleted 103,000 cases in the U.S., up 21%, according to Impact Databank.

How, When, and Why It’s Okay to Send Back a Bottle of Wine

A lot depends on why you’re refusing the wine.

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-why-send-back-wine-restaurant/

Cracking the Wine Code

Your local, passionate wine purveyor loves to help you have a great wine experience.

https://thetahoeweekly.com/2019/09/cracking-the-wine-code/

The High-Altitude Vineyards of Greece

As one of Europe’s most mountainous countries, Greece is a hotbed of excellent high-altitude wines.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/04/high-altitude-vineyards-of-greece/

Why a Wine’s Alcohol-by-Volume is Lying to You

One thing required to be on a label (sort of) is the percent of alcohol by volume, or abv. You might be surprised, however, to learn the alcohol percentage listed is often not entirely true.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/04/wine-abv-is-a-lie/

Judge orders Anheuser-Busch to halt ‘corn syrup’ labels

To stop using Bud Light packaging that implies rival brews made by MillerCoors contain corn syrup.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/judge-orders-anheuser-busch-halt-170942544.html

Online selling means building trust. Here are 5 ways to win that & 5 to lose it.

 

How to Tell if Wine Has Gone Bad

As a general rule, if a wine bottle is open for over a week it’s probably gone “bad.”

https://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-to-tell-if-wine-has-gone-bad/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

 

The 20 Best Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Ryes, Bourbons, and Brandies at Every Price

You’ve probably heard the term “bottled in bond” before, but what exactly does it mean?

https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/20-best-bottled-in-bond-whiskeys-2019/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=be930555fe-SEPT_6_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-be930555fe-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-be930555fe-38937345&mc_cid=be930555fe&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

 

Distiller uses beef bones to create video game vodka

The vodka is made from a wheat spirit base. Once the beef bones have been roasted and smoked, the marrow is extracted and macerated in neutral grain alcohol. The spirit is then distilled at a low temperature in a vacuum still.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/distiller-uses-beef-bones-to-create-video-game-vodka/

 

A Wine Lover’s Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill has grown steadily in both population and reputation on the national dining scene over the last two decades.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/09/05/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-chapel-hill-north-carolina/

Half-Bottles of Wine Offer Value and Variety. So Why Aren’t We Drinking Them?

Half-bottles hold 375 milliliters, or 12.6 ounces, of wine — the equivalent of two generous glasses

https://vinepair.com/articles/half-bottle-wine-advantages/

 

Millennials are drinking more because they’re having kids

In 2013, millennials consumed about 24 alcoholic drinks per month. By this year, that number has climbed to about 29 per month – with about 77% of all millennials in the U.S. consuming alcoho

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/05/constellations-brands-millennials-are-drinking-more-because-of-kids.html

Chianti producers to consider increasing sweetness to ‘appeal to women’ and younger drinkers

The Italian government has approved a request from the Chianti Wine Consortium that will allow wine producers to raise the level of residual sugars from the grapes they use to produce the famous wine in line with European regulations.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/05/chianti-producers-consider-increasing-sweetness-appeal-women/

 

New study: We’ll happily pay a premium for wine when it comes to Drink Local

Results hint that consumers are less likely to associate price with quality for national brands, and are more likely to buy cheaper products since they all seem the same regardless of price. But the reverse seems to be true for local wine; that is, consumers equate higher price with better quality.

https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/new-study-well-happily-pay-a-premium-for-wine-when-it-comes-to-drink-local/

 

https://phys.org/news/2019-09-consumers-price-quality-products.html

 

 

Non-alcohol beer Coors Edge coming to U.S. in November

With the launch of the Coors Edge, which contains 41 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrates and less than 0.5% alcohol-by-volume, the brewer is taking another step in modernizing its portfolio of lower-octane beverages.

https://www.millercoorsblog.com/non-alcohol-beer-coors-edge-coming-us-november?sf218897512=1

 

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

 

Weekly Newsletter

 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

 

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

 

Follow Us On Twitter

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

 

#shopfranklin

 

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

 

Wine

Wine Sale Items

 

Beer

Beer Sale Items

 

Beer Keg Information Page

 

We Are On Pointy

Browse Our Product List

 

More Technology

Franklin Liquors More On Tap App

Sale Items

Drink Recipes

Product Information

Events

Food And Wine Pairings

Staff Picks

And More!

Download The App

 

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

 

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 750 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

SaveSave

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*

 

09-09-2019

 

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Eight Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Spiked Seltzer

11 Cheap American Beers Ranked From Awful to Drinkable

Why I Let My Kids Drink Wine

 

The Ultimate Guide To Spanish Wine

The Spanish wine scene is going through exciting times

https://www.thewinesociety.com/guides-wine-regions-spain

Wine Freedom Expands Membership to Protect Wine Drinkers Rights

Wine Freedom is supported by consumers, the National Association of Wine Retailers, and others

https://www.winefreedom.org

 

NAPA PRODUCER INTRODUCES NEW ‘CULT CAB’

A boutique producer in the Napa Valley has launched a new limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon, of just 300 magnums priced at US$3,500 each, with the owner declaring it to be, “wild energy, a leopard”.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/napa-producer-introduces-new-cult-cab/

The Most Iconic Food and White Wine Pairings — and Why They Work So Well

Ready to sample some gastronomical matches made in heaven? Here are five of the world’s most iconic food and white wine pairings, and why they work.

https://vinepair.com/articles/best-food-white-wine-pairings-guide/

How to Order Wine Like a Boss (Without Paying Like One)

If you are the one handing over your credit card, how can you keep the wine bill under control?

https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2019/08/26/how-to-order-wine-like-a-boss-without-paying-like-one/?slreturn=20190728091710

Why I Let My Kids Drink Wine

My Italian wife grew up with her father offering her wine at the table. Not a bottle, just a sip here and there. We now do the same with our 10 and 8 year old. A sip here and there.

https://10daily.com.au/views/a190819efzgw/why-i-let-my-kids-drink-wine-20190826

Are Expensive Wines Better?

The question is broad, so a simple “yes or no” answer doesn’t work, but the short answer is “usually.”

https://www.jjbuckley.com/wine-knowledge/blog/are-expensive-wines-better-/1041

Impact Compounds

These compounds are derived from grape chemistry, vineyard environment, and winemaking techniques.

http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/impact-compounds

Ten top-quality Irish whiskeys for $50 or less

From a five-year-old whiskey created by the founders behind one of the world’s top bars to an Irish whiskey finished in Caribbean rum casks, there’s something to suit every palate in our pick of top bottlings from the Emerald Isle.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/ten-top-quality-irish-whiskeys-for-50-or-less/

‘MISLEADING’ LABELS ON IRISH WHISKEY COULD DAMAGE CATEGORY

Any statements on labels that “would appear to give the impression of distilling where distilling is not yet taking place, is not permitted,” according to the IWA

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/08/misleading-labels-on-irish-whiskey-could-damage-category-growth/

New Tanqueray

Tanqueray gin has unveiled a new flavored expression. Distilled four times with the essence of orange, Tanqueray Sevilla Orange is now rolling out across select Florida markets. While the launch will initially be limited to 1-liter bottles, 750-ml. packaging is set to debut in October. The orange-tinted expression first launched in Europe last September. Tanqueray is a part of Diageo’s gin portfolio, which also includes the Gordon’s, Jinzu, and Villa Ascenti labels.

Wait, ‘Hyperdecanting’ Wine Isn’t Just a Succession Joke?

Should hyperdecant because “it softens the tannins, ages the aromas.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/08/succession-connor-roy-hyperdecanting-wine.html

The Complete Guide to Cork Taint

This is a broad term which is applied to wine faults affecting the smell and taste of the wine.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2019/08/the-complete-guide-to-cork-taint

Drink These 50 Wines to Be a French Wine Expert

French wine is endlessly fascinating. If you try the 50 wines here, or even a fair percentage of them, you’ll never be daunted by the French wine section on a restaurant list ever again.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/best-french-wines

Organic and biodynamic wines quality and characteristics: the scientific point of view

The organic wines represent the 2.4% of the wine global market and their trend is increasing. Their production is regulated by law, but it has not the same meaning in different countries.

https://www.ciencia-e-vinho.com/2019/08/25/organic-and-biodynamic-wines-quality-and-characteristics-the-scientific-point-of-view/

The world’s three largest wineries, all owned by the same company

In 2000, they claimed to take one-third of the total grape harvest in California (they have 90 000 acres under contract), and to make more wine than all of Australia.

http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/california/the-worlds-three-largest-wineries-all-owned-by-the-same-company

Inside Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, lies between the renowned Tuscan cities of Florence and Siena.

https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/styles-regions/inside-chianti-classico?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=8e8ad1ab6a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_27_09_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-8e8ad1ab6a-64683881

HOW TO STOP YOUR TEEN FROM DRINKING AND DRIVING

While you may not be able to control every choice your teen makes, you can help steer him or her in the right direction. The following suggestions can help you keep your teen from getting an underage OUI conviction.

https://www.carneydefense.com/blog/2019/05/how-to-stop-your-teen-from-drinking-and-driving.shtml

Stoli Group Unveils New Upscale Tequila, Villa One

Stoli Group has partnered with musician and actor Nick Jonas and fashion designer John Varvatos on a new high-end Tequila brand called Villa One. The new entry will debut nationally next month, including 100%-blue agave Silver ($45 a 750-ml.), Reposado ($50), and Añejo ($60) expressions made at Stoli Group’s Fabrica de Tequilas Finos distillery by master distiller Arturo Fuentes. All are at 40% abv.

The Villa One brand was inspired by a trip that Jonas and Varvatos took to Mexico last year. The duo is responsible for Villa One’s bottle design, which includes jewelry-inspired metalwork that’s a signature of the John Varvatos brand, and will promote the label under the tagline “Life as it should be.” Stoli Group acting president and CEO Rudy Costello noted that the ultra-premium Tequila space is continuing its strong growth trend, and is projected to expand by about 8% this year.

“At launch, we’re focusing on high-quality distribution channels and ensuring that the brand is introduced the right way,” Stoli noted in a statement to SND. “We own our own distillery, so we can manage demand along the way, but we do have long-term aspirations to compete with the top five tequilas in the ultra-premium sector.” Villa One joins the existing Cenote Tequila in Stoli Group’s brand stable.

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Partners with Professional Football Teams

No. 3 Glass Wine Brand in U.S.* Becomes Official Wine Partner of Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants and Celebrates Partnership by Introducing New Football Themed Canned Wine

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/28/1907788/0/en/Woodbridge-by-Robert-Mondavi-Partners-with-Professional-Football-Teams.html

The Science of Color in Wine

Wine professionals discuss pigmentation, extraction, and how color can affect everything from appearance to ageability

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-color-in-wine/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=10252b600d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_28_09_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-10252b600d-64683881

How to Create Pinot Noir Wine Flights

One tip to consider when tasting: rather than searching for fruit flavors, focus on texture.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/27/create-pinot-noir-wine-flights/?utm_source=Afternoon+Brief&utm_campaign=10252b600d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_28_09_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_778166e558-10252b600d-64683881

Nick Jonas and John Varvatos create Villa One Tequila

The pair were inspired to launch their Tequila brand after taking a trip to Mexico with friends and family in 2018.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/08/nick-jonas-and-john-varvatos-create-villa-one-tequila/

The Secret About Wine Vintages

The reality is, the moment you find a wine you truly love, you have to accept it will never be the same again. Why? Vintage variation.

https://winefolly.com/episode/the-secret-about-wine-vintages-video/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcmFua2xpbmxpcXVvcnNAdmVyaXpvbi5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJRZE5ZNHkifQ%3D%3D

11 Cheap American Beers Ranked From Awful to Drinkable

It always has been there and it always will be. It’s time to accept the inevitability and choose the best of the worst.

https://vinepair.com/articles/11-cheap-american-beers-ranked-from-awful-to-drinabkle/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=22590d4554-AUG_29_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-22590d4554-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-22590d4554-38937345&mc_cid=22590d4554&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

U.S. Supermarket Wine Is Getting Better

Supermarket wine has a pretty bad rap here — deservedly so.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanneobriencoffey/2019/08/28/is-us-supermarket-wine-getting-better/#4315d47464e3

Patriots commemorative 6X champions wine collection

Manos Wine, a company specializing in deep-etched and hand-painted bottles, announced a partnership with the Patriots,

https://www.patriots.com/news/manos-makes-commemorative-6x-champions-wine-collection

Red Wines of Prosecco

When it comes to looking for red wines with moderate-level alcohol with finesse and restraint, the Prosecco wine area is probably the last place in Europe that one might consider.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathrinetodd/2019/08/28/red-wines-of-prosecco/#3e94d6537e9a

How to spot a good wine

How exactly do you differentiate a good wine from a bad one?

https://www.brusselstimes.com/opinion/65739/how-to-spot-a-good-wine/

Gen Z Wine Consumers: What Do They Want from the Wine Industry?

While many wine marketers have been focusing on selling wine to Millennials, more than 20 million Generation Z consumers have reached legal drinking age since 2016

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=218675

Why is fine wine easier to value than art and cars?

When it comes to investment, wine, art and cars have often been regarded as ‘pleasurable’ assets.

https://www.liv-ex.com/2019/08/fine-wine-easier-value-art-cars/

Australian Wine 101: The Lowdown on Wine Down Under

It’s home to many inventions and new technology that, quite literally, changed the world.

https://vinepair.com/articles/australian-wine-101/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=678a37c82d-AUG_30_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-678a37c82d-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-678a37c82d-38937345&mc_cid=678a37c82d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Eight Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Spiked Seltzer, Hard Tea, and Other FMBs

Confused about the connection between hard seltzers and beer, not to mention the differences between hard tea and other spiked canned or bottled beverages?

https://vinepair.com/articles/spiked-seltzer-guide-definition-hard-tea/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=678a37c82d-AUG_30_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-678a37c82d-38937345&goal=0_b653fb8c99-678a37c82d-38937345&mc_cid=678a37c82d&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

This Is What The ‘Summer Of Seltzer’ Has Done To Beer Sales

It seemed as if everywhere you turned during summer 2019, from barbecues to the beach, there was a spiked seltzer.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilycappiello/2019/08/29/this-is-what-the-summer-of-seltzer-has-done-to-beer-sales/#6ab2b1ea63a6

Ball Is Making Aluminum Beer Pong Cups That Are ‘Infinitely Recyclable’

The aluminum Solo-esque cups are “infinitely recyclable,” the brand said, much more so than the cheap plastic cups that litter backyards and parking lots after a long day of drinking

https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a28842420/ball-aluminum-cups-sustainability-beer-pong/

A Wine Lover’s Guide to Montreal

Despite a dearth of independent wine shops due to Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ), Quebec’s liquor retail system, Montreal’s growing wine scene, which champions natural wine, only helps to establish the city’s distinctive culture.

https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/29/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-montreal/

Like Your Favorite Wines, French Absinthe Now Has Geographical Protection

Made from anise seed, fennel and wormwood, absinthe was introduced over the border of Switzerland to France in the early part of the 1800s

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2019/08/29/like-your-favorite-wines-french-absinthe-now-has-geographical-protection/#70778b981473

 

Wine’s Alcohol Levels Explained

During the harvesting and fermentation stages of winemaking, alcohol is created differentiating wine from the simple grape juice.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094843.html

 

Is Rosé About To Trump Champagne?

At weddings, sparkling wine is on its way out and rosé is in,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sylviebigar/2019/08/29/is-ros-about-to-trump-champagne/#43d983a14277

 

Wine Drinker? This Expert Says This Is How To Learn To Love Beer

How does one make the switch from a mainly wine palate to one that can appreciate the layers and flavors of the variety of beers out there?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilycappiello/2019/08/30/wine-drinker-this-expert-says-this-is-how-to-learn-to-love-beer/#62528a2c3d1e

 

What is Biodynamic Wine? A Quick and Easy Guide to the Buzzyworthy Trend

Most people associate biodynamics with cow horns filled with manure, tea treatments, and the stellar calendar — hippies parading through vineyard rows tossing dashes of chamomile here, honey there.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-biodynamic-wine-guide/

 

Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

 Our Daily Wine Newspaper

 

Weekly Newsletter

 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

 

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

 

Follow Us On Twitter

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

 

#shopfranklin

 

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

 

Wine

Wine Sale Items

 

Beer

Beer Sale Items

 

Beer Keg Information Page

 

We Are On Pointy

Browse Our Product List

 

More Technology

Franklin Liquors More On Tap App

Sale Items

Drink Recipes

Product Information

Events

Food And Wine Pairings

Staff Picks

And More!

Download The App

 

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

 

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 750 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

 

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

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

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association

Our Wine Education/Events Partner

Kim Simone

Vinitas Winework

SaveSave