Archive for the ‘Wine Tasting’ Category
October 8, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-08-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
.
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Franklin Wine Club Event
B&G French Wines
Held October 6th In Our Wine Room
Read All About It:
New Plaza Sign
Thank You NHS Print For Our New Sign
Welcome Delux Tux!
Upcoming Events
Thursday October 20th
Artisanal,Handcrafted Wines And Ciders From The West Coast
Guest Host: Judy Lebel
http://www.BestYearEverWine.com
The Wines:
As one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest wineries Torii Mor started with the vision to pursue elegant, Old World style wines in 1993. Jacques Tardy, 5th generation winemaker from Nuits St Georges, has been producing our wines with elegance and balance for nearly 15 years. The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Hanzell is one of California’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers. Established in 1948 with the vision “to produce wines equal to the finest in the world” our Estate sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain AVA. 46 acres of vineyard are planted on a 148 acre estate. Hand tended vineyards, hand harvested and hand sorted grapes, making the way for exceptional wines. In 2012 we introduced our “Sebella” Chardonnay from younger vines and made in a more modern style.
The Ciders:
It is from the 2nd and 3rd generations of apple farmers that Snowdrift Cider was born. This 2 ingredient beverage is hand crafted from a variety of tree-ripened apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Modeled after the dry, English ciders, our Cornice is partially aged in used whisky barrels and our Red is crafted from red-fleshed apples. Both are dry on the palate and offer clean, crisp apple flavors. From the heart of Washington State apple country and available in only 7 states!
About Our Guest Host:
Judy Lebel, CSW, Founder
Judy began her wine career in San Diego, presenting boutique wines to restaurants and hotels, where she brought not only great wines to their tables, but her unique experience working with and learning directly from founders of California wineries.
A move to Ohio spurred her love affair with European wines and she launched several new wine labels. After that, a series of promotions working for Robert Mondavi brought her to Boston via the Northwest. In 2005, the Raymond family brought Judy in to manage their Northeast portfolio.
In 2010, with over twenty years of industry experience behind her, Judy realized the BEST way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people (while still paying the rent!) was to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Best Year Ever Wine Agency was born.
At Best Year Ever, Judy helps wine companies and distributors define and achieve their sales goals while respecting their brand and company image. She is a proud recipient of the title “Certified Specialist of Wine” from the Society of Wine Educators, an education organization whose mission is to advance wine education through professional development and certification.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234598476/
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Meadery Road Trip
Guest Host: Rachel Humphries
Crave Mead would like to welcome the Franklin Wine Club to our establishment, on the evening of October 22, 2016, for your 50th meeting. We have been open for 16 months and we would like to share with you how it all began and what we see in our future. Our space is about 700 square feet so our tour is easy but filled with information from bees, honey, production, and our final product.
We will be taking reservations for 15 people from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and another 15 people from 6pm – 7pm. There will be a registration fee of $12/person which includes a Crave Mead stemless wine glass with tasting and an 8 oz.jar of our honey. The Meads we will sample are our Dry, Crème Brule, Blackcurrant, Pomegranate Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Pyment, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Orange, Blueberry and Pear. We will serve crackers and cheese as well. The flavors will be available for purchasing at our Meadery at the end of your tasting experience.
We are located at 7 Main Street, Blackstone, MA. Look for the Animal Arts sign, that is where we are located. Our parking is extremely limited, however, there is plenty of parking across the street in the Dunkin Donuts and Park n Shop parking lot. We look forward to having Franklin Wine Club at our Meadery.
430-530 Seating RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619846/
6:00-7:00 Seating RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619946/
Happy Columbus Day Weekend
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Spanish ageing explained
What Is A Pumpkin Beer?
How Does Alcohol Work?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
3 German Wine Regions Oenophiles Must Visit This Fall
German wine, which has historically taken a backseat to French, Italian and Spanish pours, is going through a revival of late
http://blog.forbestravelguide.com/3-german-wine-regions-oenophiles-must-visit-this-fall?mc_cid=3e82ceb142&mc_eid=9926f18b2a#cmpid=vmeewes
Petaluma Gap, Ripe for a New AVA?
Will the this region within the Sonoma Coast soon be made an official American Viticultural Area (AVA)?
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/29/petaluma-gap-ripe-for-a-new-ava/
Everything You Know About Wine is Wrong
And why that matters for conservation of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the industry
http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AAWE_WP204.pdf
ELECTRONIC TONGUE INVENTED TO TASTE-TEST WINE
Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed an electronic device they claim can accurately determine the age and quality of a wine.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/electronic-tongue-invented-to-taste-test-wine/
15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Beer
There are plenty of things you can do with the fermented alcohol aside from drink it.
http://www.glamour.com/story/beer-hacks?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=40ad265138-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+30%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-40ad265138-36686829
A Growing Champagne Trend Is Uncorking More Ways To Celebrate
When trying to demystify wine, one of the most misunderstood challenges for consumers can be the fizzy stuff.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/30/495634854/a-growing-champagne-trend-is-uncorking-more-ways-to-celebrate
Ready For Pumpkin Captain Morgan?
Captain Morgan brand is set to roll out a new Jack-O’Blast Limited Edition Pumpkin Spiced Rum. The new entry targets the shot occasion with a blend of Caribbean rum and seasonal flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and other spices. Jack-O’Blast’s spherical bottle is similar to that of Captain Morgan Cannon Blast, and features orange and green colors. Retailing at $15.99 a 750-ml., the seasonal extension is launching nationwide for a limited time. Captain Morgan’s U.S. volume slipped 0.5% to 6.4 million nine-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
IN STOCK
Our Favorite Coffee-Flavored Beers
Many of us drink coffee throughout the day, until it’s socially acceptable to pour ourselves a beer. But why separate the two?
https://beerandbrewing.com/59zG9DfypOUs0s4yOC2OW8/article/our-favorite-coffee-flavored-beers?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=3ce70ba297-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-3ce70ba297-36686829
How Does Alcohol Work?
The fascinating mechanisms behind one of the world’s oldest and most popular intoxicants.
http://themuse.ca/2016/09/28/pop-science-how-does-alcohol-work/
Barefoot wine: Why it’s so popular
Barefoot wine will soon be the best-selling brand in the U.S.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/barefoot-wine-popular/#comment-5553
Inside the US private label business
Not only are there two major kinds of private label, there are also several legal and supply chain hurdles to overcome to do it successfully.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/inside-us-private-label-business
SHOULD YOU EVER DECANT CHAMPAGNE?
And more sommeliers than ever are choosing to decant Champagne as they would a still wine, which brings up a few questions: why, when, and how?
http://vinepair.com/articles/should-you-decant-champagne/
In Italy, Pinot Grigio gets a varietal “Super DOC”
The name IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta or Protected Geographical Indication, formerly IGT or Indicazione Georgrafica Tipica) is not enough anymore because it’s a lower level than the DOC. So, the producers wanted to create the new DOC Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie.
http://palatepress.com/2016/10/wine/in-italy-pinot-grigio-gets-a-varietal-doc/
Then and now: 25 years have changed tastes for California wines
Pumpkin beer skeptic finds 8 pumpkin beers worth drinking
A list of winners that should continue to be available through October.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/foodfocus/ct-best-pumpkin-beers-food-1005-20160930-story.html
‘SCREWCAPS ARE NOT THE FUTURE’
Penfolds’ chief winemaker does not believe screwcaps are the future of closures, at least in the higher end of the market, revealing that the company is now investigating glass as the best alternative to cork for some of its bottles.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/10/peter-gago-screw-caps-are-not-the-future/
What Is A Pumpkin Beer?
It’s a craze that’s sweeping the nation, invading our candles, coffee, and beer. Most of us welcome it with open arms each autumn, pairing it with fiery colored trees and tractor rides. Pumpkin has a long history in the United States.
http://thorpedistributing.com/craft-beer/what-is-a-pumpkin-beer/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=435040a2bb-The+Daily+Brew%3A+October+4%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-435040a2bb-36686829
Spanish ageing explained
Spain Buyer Catriona Felstead MW de-codes three of the terms you’ll see on Spanish wine labels: Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
http://bbrblog.com/2016/10/03/spanish-ageing-explained-2/
5 HAUNTED WINERIES THAT YOU NEED TO VISIT FOR A SCARE
Here are the stories of five haunted wineries to visit if you’re ever in need of a little scare.
http://vinepair.com/articles/5-haunted-wineries-need-visit-scare/
THE WINES OF CHILE AN INTRODUCTION
Chile is blessed with the ideal geography, geology and climate to produce wines that are both distinctive and outstanding.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-wines-of-chile-an-introduction
Constellation is no longer a wine & spirits company. It’s mostly beer now
New Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is set to launch two new labels—Sidecar Orange Pale Ale and Tropical Torpedo IPA—in January. Featuring orange peel and citrus-heavy hops, Sidecar Orange Pale Ale (5.3% abv) will be offered in six- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles, as well as on draft. Tropical Torpedo IPA (6.7% abv) is made using a proprietary dry-hopping method and will initially be sold in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles, with draft to follow later in the first quarter. Sierra Nevada, based in Chico, California, is ranked as the third-largest craft brewer in the U.S. according to the Brewers Association.
An Insider’s Guide to Gascony
Long ignored by mass tourism, this tranquil region is fast becoming France’s hot new destination
https://www.francetoday.com/travel/travel-features/an-insiders-guide-to-gascony/
5 Wine Shopping Tips For Fall
What does the change of season mean for our choice of wines?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/10/05/5-shopping-tips-for-fall-from-the-wine-aisle/#54957db872b9
Tales of tannat
Tannat lays claims to two stories. First, it is the plummy, spicy grape from Madiran, a red wine appellation from the South West of France, and second, it is the variety on which Uruguay is hanging its hopes.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/tales-of-tannat
Bronco to launch America’s first wine using the innovative Helix total packaging solution
Bronco Wine Company today announced that wines under its Red Truck® brand will feature the innovative Helix packaging, the world’s first cork stopper and glass bottle with easy-to-open and reclose technology.
https://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=175387
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Weekly
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 420 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
October 11th
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 20th
Artisanal, Handcrafted Wines And Ciders From The West Coast
Guest Host: Judy Lebel
BestYearEverWine.com
The Wines:
As one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest wineries Torii Mor started with the vision to pursue elegant, Old World style wines in 1993. Jacques Tardy, 5th generation winemaker from Nuits St Georges, has been producing our wines with elegance and balance for nearly 15 years. The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Hanzell is one of California’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers. Established in 1948 with the vision “to produce wines equal to the finest in the world” our Estate sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain AVA. 46 acres of vineyard are planted on a 148 acre estate. Hand tended vineyards, hand harvested and hand sorted grapes, making the way for exceptional wines. In 2012 we introduced our “Sebella” Chardonnay from younger vines and made in a more modern style.
The Ciders:
It is from the 2nd and 3rd generations of apple farmers that Snowdrift Cider was born. This 2 ingredient beverage is hand crafted from a variety of tree-ripened apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Modeled after the dry, English ciders, our Cornice is partially aged in used whisky barrels and our Red is crafted from red-fleshed apples. Both are dry on the palate and offer clean, crisp apple flavors. From the heart of Washington State apple country and available in only 7 states!
About Our Guest Host:
Judy Lebel, CSW, Founder
Judy began her wine career in San Diego, presenting boutique wines to restaurants and hotels, where she brought not only great wines to their tables, but her unique experience working with and learning directly from founders of California wineries.
A move to Ohio spurred her love affair with European wines and she launched several new wine labels. After that, a series of promotions working for Robert Mondavi brought her to Boston via the Northwest. In 2005, the Raymond family brought Judy in to manage their Northeast portfolio.
In 2010, with over twenty years of industry experience behind her, Judy realized the BEST way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people (while still paying the rent!) was to embark on her greatest adventure yet. Best Year Ever Wine Agency was born.
At Best Year Ever, Judy helps wine companies and distributors define and achieve their sales goals while respecting their brand and company image. She is a proud recipient of the title “Certified Specialist of Wine” from the Society of Wine Educators, an education organization whose mission is to advance wine education through professional development and certification.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234598476/
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
Crave Meadery Road Trip
Guest Host: Rachel Humphries
Crave Mead would like to welcome the Franklin Wine Club to our establishment, on the evening of October 22, 2016, for your 50th meeting. We have been open for 16 months and we would like to share with you how it all began and what we see in our future. Our space is about 700 square feet so our tour is easy but filled with information from bees, honey, production, and our final product.
We will be taking reservations for 15 people from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and another 15 people from 6pm – 7pm. There will be a registration fee of $12/person which includes a Crave Mead stemless wine glass with tasting and an 8 oz.jar of our honey. The Meads we will sample are our Dry, Crème Brule, Blackcurrant, Pomegranate Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Pyment, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Orange, Blueberry and Pear. We will serve crackers and cheese as well. The flavors will be available for purchasing at our Meadery at the end of your tasting experience.
We are located at 7 Main Street, Blackstone, MA. Look for the Animal Arts sign, that is where we are located. Our parking is extremely limited, however, there is plenty of parking across the street in the Dunkin Donuts and Park n Shop parking lot. We look forward to having Franklin Wine Club at our Meadery.
430-530 Seating RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619846/
6:00-7:00 Seating RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234619946/
November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, New England Patriots, NFL, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
October 7, 2016
Franklin Wine Club
French Wines Of Barton & Gustier
Thursday October 6th 2016
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
http://www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
The Wines:
Wine #1
2014 Barton & Guestier Passeport Bordeaux Blanc
750ml $9.99
Wine #2
2014 Thomas Barton Reserve Graves Blanc
750ml $$14.99
Wine #3
2014 Barton & Guestier Passeport Bordeaux Rouge
750ml $9.99
Wine #4
2012 Thomas Barton Reserve Saint-Emilion
750ml $19.99
Wine #5
N/V Barton & Guestier Heritage 290th
750ml $19.99
Wine #6
2013 Chateau Magnol Cru Bourgeois
750ml $21.99
Event Photos
Franklin Liquors 2016 Events
Hosted By:
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, Barboursville Winery, Barton & Guestier, Big Y, Buttery, Four Vines, France, Franklin Liquors, Franklin MA Wine Tasting, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wines, Girl Scout Cookie, Liquors in franklin, Lucky Star, Nozzole, Proemio, quini, Readers choice award, Ruby Wines, SCANKART, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, The Moonlight Chef, Thomas Barton, Undurraga, Vampire, Virginia, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, wine pairing, wine tasting, Winery
Posted in Barton & Guestier, big y, Buttery, Food And Wine Pairing, Four Vines, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, French Wines, Gift, Gift Ideas, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Table&Vine, The Moonlight Chef, Thomas Barton, Tri County Adult Education, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery | 1 Comment »
October 1, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
10-01-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
.
Held In Our Wine Room This Week
Tri County Adult Education Class
“Wine Labels Truth And Lies”
Upcoming Events
Oct 11th 7pm
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
Free RSVP Sign Up Here:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
Sign Up Here:
Click to access Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Curious Story of White Pinot Noir
Every Trick Your Waiter Uses to Rip You Off on Wine
What’s Really in Your Wine?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
5 Common Misconceptions About Italian Wine
There is a lot to learn! After all, Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine—but Italian wine is neither mysterious nor incomprehensible, and most importantly, students should not fear the study of Italian wines.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/5-common-misconceptions-about-italian-wine/
Lifecycle of a Wine Grapevine
You may have heard the phrase “great wine is made in the vineyard” and it’s true! Great wines come from great grapes. So, let’s take a look at the lifecycle of a grapevine and learn how each season affects that year’s vintage.
http://winefolly.com/review/lifecycle-of-a-wine-grapevine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=730c61ce85-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-730c61ce85-62472929&mc_cid=730c61ce85&mc_eid=d73340fcba
I Just Spilled Red Wine All Over, Now What?
You just spilled red wine on yourself or someone else… now what?
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/i-just-spilled-red-wine-all-over-now-what/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=730c61ce85-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-730c61ce85-62472929&mc_cid=730c61ce85&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Gluten-Free Beers to Try—Whether Or Not You Avoid Gluten
Some of the most interesting beers out there now are entirely gluten-free. Built on flavorful bases of millet, sorghum and more, they rate regardless of dietary dictates
http://www.wsj.com/articles/gluten-free-beers-to-trywhether-or-not-you-avoid-gluten-1474562706?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5d652f5026-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+23%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5d652f5026-36686829
Get Your Pumpkin On: Our Favorite Pumpkin Beers of 2016 (so far)
If you’ve been to the beer store lately, surely you’ve noticed that it’s the time of year where we have pumpkin beer up to our tonsils.
https://beerandbrewing.com/21B4c2wxgIyEaUegCgUGek/article/get-your-pumpkin-on-our-favorite-pumpkin-beers-of-2016-so-far?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=5d652f5026-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+23%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-5d652f5026-36686829
THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUSHI
Sushi is one of those cuisines many will tell you is hard to pair with wine.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/perfect-wine-pairing-favorite-sushi-infographic/
FIELD TRIPS: SICILIAN AND PROUD
A visit to a winery in Sicily is not only a lesson in terroir, but wine identity.
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2016/09/22/field-trips-sicilian-and-proud/
The Specter of Smoke Tainted Wine
Central Coast wildfires cause winemaker worry, but can science be the savior?
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/22/the-specter-of-smoke-tainted-wine/
Spain’s Great Grapes
If there is one native Spanish grape that a typical wine drinker will know, it is Tempranillo, and for most consumers, the story ends there
https://www.guildsomm.com/stay_current/features/b/miquel_hudin/posts/spain-great-grapes
Electric Wine Aerator
Aerating by pouring wine into a traditional decanter bottle requires 30 minutes to 1 hour to achieve the full effect. An electric aerator accelerates aeration through a patented air injection process and dispenses fully aerated wine directly from bottle to glass with the touch of a button.
https://trinketgrab.com/products/electric-wine-aerator?variant=28427398915
How does a wine’s color affect what we think of its flavor?
Our brains learned to make predictions and say, ‘OK, I’ve learned that when I see a ripe red fruit color, it’s probably going to be sweet.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-09-24/how-does-wines-color-affect-what-we-think-its-flavor
A master sommelier told us how much you really need to spend to get a good bottle of wine — and it’s less than you’d think
Take $15 as a good starting point if you want to figure out what wine made from a certain type of grape or from a certain region of the world is supposed to taste like.
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-you-should-spend-on-wine-2016-9
HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP CHAMPAGNE IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
If you’ve got some sparkling wine that’s been in the fridge for more than a month, go ahead and take it out now. We’ll wait.
http://vinepair.com/articles/champagne-refrigerator-time/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=f5e1973659-Sep_25_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-f5e1973659-38937345
14 of the Best Beers to Try This Oktoberfest
Since 1810, the Germans have been whooping it up each fall—drawing millions of visitors who come to dance, play carnival games, eat, and consume enormous amounts of beer while celebrating the wedding of a long-dead Bavarian prince.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2016/09/25/best-beers-to-try-this-oktoberfest-2016/#33d787234f37
KNOB CREEK TO LOSE 9YO AGE STATEMENT
The age statement is coming off the bottle in the US, Canada and Australia
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/knob-creek-to-lose-age-statement/
What is Malolactic Fermentation?
If you love a buttery, creamy texture in wine you can give credit to a mere bacterium named leuconostoc, an expert at conducting malolactic fermentation
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2016/09/23/ask-a-winemaker-what-is-malolactic-fermentation/#75ec2abb66ff
What’s Really in Your Wine?
Grapes and yeast, sure. But what about Zyme-O-Clear, Gelaxina or mega purple?
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/whats-really-in-your-wine
HOW TO CORRECTLY PRONOUNCE FRENCH WINE REGIONS
Ever find yourself standing in the middle of a wine shop with zero idea of how to pronounce the words on the bottle? Fear no more!
http://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-correctly-pronounce-french-wine-regions/
Every Trick Your Waiter Uses to Rip You Off on Wine
If someone comes in and they know their wine, then go straight to the bottle they want. But most people don’t know what to do with a list that big, and they want to hear descriptions, and they want to look good in front of their guests, so they will easily get sold.
https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/every-trick-your-waiter-uses-to-rip-you-off-on-wine
Which Wine Apps Actually Help You Choose and Buy the Best Wine?
A new wine app claims to predict whether you’ll like a wine before you taste it. It joins hundreds of others trying to own the market of tech-savvy oenophiles.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-26/the-best-wine-apps-for-choosing-buying-and-remembering-bottles
Ordering wine: 5 strategies to impress
Wine brings people together — but sometimes the people it brings to your table are ones you particularly want to impress, like a business client or your future in-laws.
Waiter or sommelier in a tuxedo holding a bottle of wine (Thinkstock)
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/26/ordering-wine-5-strategies-to-impress/
TIM JAMES: ON WINE SCORING SYSTEMS
Everyone knows that the 100-point system is really a 50-point system – with scores from 50-100.
http://winemag.co.za/tim-james-on-wine-scoring-systems/comment-page-1/
Piedmont Wine Map of Italy
One of the best ways to explore Piedmont (or as they say “peh-ah-MON-tey”), Italy is through its wines.
http://winefolly.com/review/piedmont-wine-map-of-italy/
Chianti bids to join UNESCO world heritage club
Chianti Classico winemakers are bidding to get their region listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, following in the footsteps of Barolo, Champagne, Burgundy and St-Emilion.
http://www.decanter.com/wine/wine-regions/tuscany/chianti-unesco-bid-launched-332153/
KAHLÚA LAUNCHES CHILLI CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
The new offering is said to blend rich chocolate with hot chilli and aims to “spice up everyday celebrations and social hang outs” in time for the winter season.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/kahlua-launches-chilli-chocolate-liqueur/
Tip of the Mitt Shakes Up the Michigan Wine Map
State gains first new AVA in nearly three decades
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/September-2016/Tip-of-the-Mitt-shakes-up-the-Michigan-wine-map/
More than just the Chardonnay at Rombauer
Koerner Rombauer founded the winery in 1982 and still lives on the estate
http://www.winesandvines.com/blog/?p=1&t=0&a=0&d=175098&r=1&n=52
Mauzac: Obscure French grape has notable role in wine history
Mauzac is one of those grapes with an implied question mark in its name. As in: “Mauzac? What’s that?” Obscure though it may be, it’s also one of the most historically significant varieties in wine. Because, without mauzac, we might not have Champagne.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/wine/mauzac-obscure-french-grape-has-notable-role-in-wine-history/article32072002/
Does The Type Of Glass You Choose Affect The Taste Of Champagne?
Most wine professionals will be quite particular over the style of glass they drink from, some will have their favorites and many will advice to what should be and should not be used in order to reveal the full potential of the Champagne
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/type-glass-choose-effect-taste-champagne/
The Curious Story of White Pinot Noir
Will white Pinot Noir ever become a more widely known category? Or just appreciated by curious winemakers and treasure-hunting consumers?
White wine in a glass
We Have some in stock!!
http://www.winemag.com/2016/09/27/the-curious-story-of-white-pinot-noir/
How to chill any wine in 7 minutes flat
Don’t you know the seven-minute wine chilling trick?
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-chill-any-wine-in-7-minutes-flat-2016-9
New Truly Spiked Flavor
Boston Beer Co. has extended its Truly Spiked & Sparkling range with a new Sicilian Blood Orange offering. Rolling out nationwide, the 5%-abv entry will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles ($10-$11 each). Sicilian Blood Orange marks the fourth flavor in Truly Spiked & Sparkling’s stable, joining existing Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate expressions. Launched earlier this year, the Truly Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzers tout 100 calories per serving, with Boston Beer positioning the brand as a lighter alternative to wine, beer and cocktails.
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Weekly
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 420 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Italian Wines Of Zonin
Guest Hosts:
Francesco Rabellino
Wayne Dobrutsky
A night exploring the Italian wines from Zonin.
We will taste many varietals from various regions.
About Zonin:
With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well.)
The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family.
Today the Zonin family honor their family’s historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including “Vintners since 1821” on their logo.
About Our Host:
Francesco Rabellino was born in Ventimiglia, on the Italian Riviera and raised between the rugged Ligurian shorelines and the gentle slopes of Dolcetto in the Langhe Region. Francesco left his native country in his early 20ies and developed a strong multicultural background throughout his travels, becoming fluent in 5 languages
A true wine and food aficionado, Francesco has been a strong promoter in the US of his country’s traditions and of the Italian excellence for decades. Among other endeavors, Mr. Rabellino has been a restauranteur in NYC in the 1990’s, and his Ligurian restaurant “Cinque Terre” was awarded 2-stars from the New York Times.
Francesco has excelled in the wine business for 20 years, the past 11 of which with his current employer, Zonin USA. His position today is northeast division manager, overseeing all aspects of business development in NY and the northeast region.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234390906/
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
Host Vito Bruno
The Boston Winery was created by wine pioneer and vintner Raffaele Bruno in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy crafting fine wines with his forefathers. Rafaelle samples every vintage of wine, which is produced by his oldest grandson. All Boston Winery wines are produced Bio-dynamically, using grape sourced from
California, Chile, Italy, and South Africa.
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Host Jo-Ann Ross
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Host Ciro
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, New England Patriots, NFL, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
September 24, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-24-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
.
Franklin Wine Club Event
Franklin Liquors Hosted September 20th
Proemio Winery Argentina
Read All About It
http://ow.ly/vZuB304pZXO
Mark Is Now A French Wine Scholar (FWS) Instructor
Will Partner With Vinitas Wineworks, Tri-County And The Wine Scholar Guild
To Teach And Host FWS Classes In Franklin Liquors Wine Room.
https://www.winescholarguild.org/france/top-exam-scorers/mark-c-lenzi-fws.html
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Is Beer Actually Healthier Than Milk?
Can you judge a wine by its label?
Wine and GMO labeling
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
New Apothic
E.&J. Gallo is extending its Apothic wine brand with a new red blend called Inferno. A small-batch, limited release, Inferno is aged in charred, white oak whiskey barrels for 60 days. The 15.9% abv offering is rolling out nationally at around $16 a bottle. Apothic, an Impact “Hot Brand,” has added more than 1 million cases to its total since 2012, advancing 14% to 2.5 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
New Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has debuted a limited edition of The Director’s Cut blend in partnership with media and entertainment company Technicolor. The Director’s Cut 2014 Technicolor is a blend of Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet and Zinfandel sourced primarily from Dry Creek Valley. The limited edition ($30 a bottle) is launching in select on- and off-premise accounts such as Whole Foods, Rustic, and Café Zoetrope, as well as at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. The new release follows the winery’s August launch of The Director’s Great Movies range as an offshoot of the its Director’s Collection series.
Color Of Wine: Why Tint And Light Affect How We Perceive Flavor
To the layman, wine comes in three colors: Red, white, and for the more fancy of us, rosé. However, as revealed by winemaker David Munksgard in a recent segment on Science Friday, subtle differences in a wine’s tint can affect how our brain perceives its flavor, whether we realize it or not.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/color-wine-why-tint-and-light-affect-how-we-perceive-flavor-397784
55 Oktoberfest/Märzen Beers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
Since 1950, the traditional celebration of Munich’s Oktoberfest has been kicked off with a cry from the incumbent mayor of the city: “O’zapft is!” Loose translation, from the Austro-Bavarian dialect: “It’s tapped!”
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/09/55-oktoberfestmarzen-beers-blind-tasted-and-ranked.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=2c6a7ba3b9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+14%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-2c6a7ba3b9-36686829
Pizza And Wine Pairing
The only thing better than eating pizza is pairing your pizza with wine!
http://vinepair.com/wine-pizza-pairing-app/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=5a81d16e81-Sep_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-5a81d16e81-38937345
Are Wine Ratings Good for Wine Investment?
Wine ratings were first introduced at the University of California at Davis in 1959 with their 20-Point Scale. Perhaps in a testament to the importance of aligning information to consumer intuition, Parker’s 100 point scale introduced in 1975 was the first real success, even though the useful range appears to be only about twenty points – 80 to 100.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/auctionforecast/2016/09/14/are-wine-ratings-good-for-wine-investment/#460876c42f5d
Move Over, Margaritas: Welcome To Mexico’s Vibrant Wine Valley
While I would never encourage anyone to abandon tequila, I would suggest perhaps considering a new addition to wet your palate: Mexican wines.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinbraswell/2016/09/14/move-over-margaritas-welcome-to-mexicos-vibrant-wine-valley/#1ea6e6674b88
Americans moving in on Piedmont
People went ‘crazy’ when news broke that a US family had bought the historic Vietti winery in Barolo country. Jane Anson visited Piedmont to test the local sentiment and get the inside track on the sale…
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/news-blogs-anson/vietti-sale-americans-piedmont-330786/
The trendy wines of 2016: natural, orange, new wave Aussie, English sparkling, and more
Drinkers are branching out to try Greek, eastern European and Turkish vintages, while premium rosé continues its ascent and North Americans experiment with red blends
http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/2018884/trendy-wines-2016-natural-orange-new-wave-aussie-english
THE PERFECT BEER PAIRING FOR EVERY POTATO CHIP FLAVOR
French Wine Exploration Map
If you drank a new wine each night, it would take 8 years to drink your way through France.
http://winefolly.com/review/french-wine-exploration-map/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=9faa45ede2-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-9faa45ede2-62472929&mc_cid=9faa45ede2&mc_eid=d73340fcba
FORGET FRANCE, DRINK WINE FROM THESE 7 UNEXPECTED COUNTRIES INSTEAD
Just when you thought there were no new wine countries to discover, influences such as climate change, new energy and investments, and changing political conditions are throwing new regions into the mix.
http://vinepair.com/articles/forget-france-drink-wine-from-these-7-unexpected-countries-instead/
Cannabis-Infused Beer Was Just Approved for Sale
No, it won’t get you high. But rest assured, the alcohol still works.
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/cannabis-infused-beer-was-just-approved-for-sale-w440208
American Oktoberfest
If you can’t make it to the real deal, here’s the next best way to celebrate Bavaria’s biggest bash.
http://draftmag.com/sixer-american-oktoberfest/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=dc9922df32-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+16%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-dc9922df32-36686829
IPAS CAN EXPIRE. HERE’S HOW LONG THEY LAST
In short, you have three weeks from the date of production for all the flavors to shine through.
http://vinepair.com/articles/how-fresh-ipa-drink-expire/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=45290e3499-Sep_16_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-45290e3499-38937345
WHAT SAVVY WINE CONSUMERS SHOULD KNOW
Is wine becoming too industrial?
http://www.snooth.com/articles/what-savvy-wine-consumers-should-know/
BREWERIES TO MAKE BEER USING BOSTON RIVER WATER
The breweries involved are Boston Beer Co., Cape Ann Brewing Co., Castle Island Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Idle Hands Craft Ales and Ipswich Ale Brewery, with each receiving their share of the water earlier this week (over 4,000 gallons extracted and filtered using reverse osmosis).
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/breweries-to-make-beer-using-boston-river-water/
The Wild Abundance of Italian Native Grape Varieties
One of the natural delights of drinking Italian wine is that you have over 700 grape varieties to choose from. That’s right, over 700. By contrast, 93% of Napa and Sonoma Valley are planted with only eight varieties
http://uncorkedinitaly.com/blog/2016/09/16/the-wild-abundance-of-italian-native-grape-varieties/?utm_source=Uncorked+in+Italy&utm_campaign=9b9c0e5f1e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_884179c0bd-9b9c0e5f1e-130695701
Guide to Italian Red Wine Grape Varieties
Italian cuisine is known for its bold flavors, and their red wines are no exception.
Wine and GMO labeling
The new U.S. labeling law for food that is made with genetically modified organisms doesn’t seem to have much to do with wine; alcohol is exempt from its provisions.
https://www.winecurmudgeon.com/wine-gmo-labeling/
Apps Spell Doom For Wine Critics
There are several wine apps in the marketplace that promise to make things easier to pick wines based on points, yet they are still point driven. Load them on your phone, scan the bottle at point of purchase to get a rating, and who needs to take the time to read what a critic has to say about it.
http://www.windsorsquare.ca/archives/2016/apps-spell-doom-for-wine-critics/96382
Can you judge a wine by its label?
We’ve all done it. And don’t try and say you haven’t done it, because you have. Probably many times. I’ve done it on hundreds of occasions – bought a wine because I thought the bottle looked cool.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/wine/can-you-judge-a-wine-by-its-label-20160914-grfte3
The Indigenous Grapes of Croatia: Prč (Parč)
Prč or parč is another indigenous Croatian white wine variety, but one of those that won’t be easy to purchase or just give a taste on its own, even if you’re on the island of Hvar. And that island is prč’s home
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/item/14057-the-indigenous-grapes-of-croatia-prc-parc
Is Beer Actually Healthier Than Milk?
Believe it or not, throughout history, there have been numerous times when beer was considered something of a health drink.
https://munchies.vice.com/en_uk/articles/is-beer-actually-healthier-than-milk
Fall Food and Wine Matching Guide
The days are becoming shorter and there is a discernible chill in the air. Yes, summer is slowly coming to an end, but do not despair.
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/09/18/fall-food-and-wine-matching-guide/
Wine App takes home the top prize at this year’s Space App Camp
Allows users to scan a bottle of wine and displays the best year for that particular wine based on Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3 and meteorological data providing soil, atmosphere and weather information The app also recommends wines cultivated in similar conditions.
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Fine_wine_app_wins_top_prize_at_App_Camp
Are Champagne and Sparkling Wines Trying to Conquer the Same Planet? A Report From Bulles Expo
Worldwide, Champagne is 13 percent of overall sparkling sales, in terms of volume, but 40 percent in terms of value.
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/09/bulles-expo-sparkling-wines/
Whatever Happened To Merlot?
A Wine Intelligence study of almost 4,000 consumers, where Merlot ranked as their most chosen red wine.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomaspellechia/2016/09/19/whatever-happened-to-merlot/#3b5889a52f1d
‘MAREMMA IS NOW THE HOME OF VERMENTINO’
Maremma has become the most important area for Vermentino wines in Italy, according to the chief winemaker of one of the region’s biggest producers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/maremma-is-now-the-home-of-vermentino/
Rhinegeist Brewery Expands Distribution To Massachusetts
Rhinegeist will continue its partnership with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance, who already distributes their craft cider brand, Cidergeist, in Massachusetts.
http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/rhinegeist-brewery-expands-distribution-massachusetts/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=944d05430e-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+21%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-944d05430e-36686829
How Lamorinda became a wine appellation
An AVA is not an easy thing to establish. Getting one approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a laborious path lined with paperwork and red tape that can take years to complete. In the case of Lamorinda AVA, it took five years.
http://edibleeastbay.com/online-magazine/fall-harvest-2016/east-bay-gets-a-new-wine-appellation/
5 OF THE RAREST VODKAS ON THE PLANET
Some brands, blends, and bottles of vodka are tremendously tough to find for a variety of reasons, challenging the hardiest vodka adventurers to scour the world—or their wallet—for a taste.
FYI We Sold Trump Vodka in 2010 For $33
http://www.drinkmemag.com/5-of-the-rarest-vodkas-on-the-planet/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=59d62bcd3a-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Friday+23rd+September&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-59d62bcd3a-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+19th+September%29&mc_cid=59d62bcd3a&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 420 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Zonin Italian Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, New England Patriots, NFL, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
September 21, 2016
Franklin Wine Club
Proemio Wines Event
Tuesday September 20th 2016
Proemio – Prologue in old Medieval Spanish, stands for kick- start or first page. This is indeed the beginning of the winery’s story. In 2001, Marcelo Bocardo, third generation winemaker and the descendant of a traditional Italian immigrant family founded Proemio with the goal of producing high quality wines that truly represent his ancestors’ passion for viticulture and a legacy for the generations to come.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
The Wines:
Wine #1
2015 Malbec
750ml $9.99
Wine #2
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml $9.99
Wine #3
2014 Reserve Malbec
750ml $17.99
Wine #4
2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml $17.99
Wine #5
2013 Grand Reserve Red Blend
750ml $27.99
Event Photos
Franklin Liquors 2016 Events
Hosted By:
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, Barboursville Winery, Big Y, Buttery, Four Vines, Franklin Liquors, Franklin MA Wine Tasting, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, Girl Scout Cookie, Liquors in franklin, Lucky Star, Nozzole, Proemio, quini, Readers choice award, Ruby Wines, SCANKART, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, The Moonlight Chef, Undurraga, Vampire, Virginia, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, wine pairing, wine tasting, Winery
Posted in big y, Buttery, Chile, Chocolate, Food And Wine Pairing, Four Vines, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, Gift, Gift Ideas, Girl Scout Cookie, Horizon Beverage, Italy, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Lucky Star Wines, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Table&Vine, The Moonlight Chef, Tri County Adult Education, Vineyard, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery | Leave a Comment »
September 17, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-17-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
.
Franklin Wine Club Event
Franklin Liquors Hosted September 15th
An Italian Night With Claudio
Read All About It
http://ow.ly/jYjr304h0TI
Another Wine Coarse Completed
The California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador Program
Sustainable Viticulture, Winemaking And Communities
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
THE TEAMS WITH THE DRUNKEST FANS IN THE NFL
What is a Wine Box Ceremony?
5 beer styles that go perfectly with 5 pizza styles
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
More Americans Shifting to More Expensive Liquor
Got a taste for the finer, more expensive things? You’re not alone, says Alexandre Ricard, CEO of Pernod Ricard.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/13700328/1/more-americans-shifting-to-more-expensive-liquor.html
Better TV Viewing Beer Mug
Ever been utterly infuriated that you cannot see the television for a few seconds while drinking a beer from a glass? Well, there’s finally a solution.
http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/09/better-tv-viewing-beer-mug.php
The Most Expensive Wines in the US
Where does the most expensive wine in the United States come from? And who’s making it?
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/09/the-most-expensive-wines-in-the-us
Italy Set To Be Confirmed As Top Wine Producer
Italy is set to confirm its leadership position as the top wine producer in the world based on preliminary data for the 2016 harvest.
http://www.esmmagazine.com/italy-sert-confirmed-top-wine-producer/31989
Anheuser-Busch to Acquire SpikedSeltzer
A final acquisition price was not disclosed, but Boathouse co-founders Nick Shields and Dave Holmes described the deal as a 100 percent equity purchase.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-acquire-spikedseltzer?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fdde4234d2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+9%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fdde4234d2-36686829
5 beer styles that go perfectly with 5 pizza styles
Here in the 21st century, we subscribe to favor, nuance and variety of choice. Ice-cold light lager with greasy pizza is no longer adequate.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/foodfocus/ct-pizza-beer-styles-food-0914-20160908-story.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=fdde4234d2-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+9%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-fdde4234d2-36686829
SMELLING LOTS OF WINE MAKES YOUR BRAIN ALZHEIMER’S RESISTANT
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas found in a preliminary study that master sommeliers — people who arguably rely on their sense of smell more than anyone else — are less likely to get Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s than people who don’t soak in delicious smells for a living.
http://vinepair.com/booze-news/sommelier-brain/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=7c0479a1a9-Sep_9_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-7c0479a1a9-38937345
THE AMOUNT OF CRAFT BEER PRODUCED (2015)
5 Important Factors In Producing Good Champagne
Champagne is a wonderful thing to study, from enjoying tasting the many varied labels and varieties to looking in to how it is made and the people behind producing some of the world’s finest labels.
http://www.glassofbubbly.com/5-important-factors-producing-good-champagne/
Wine appreciation is a matter of personal taste (and smell and touch)
It’s impossible to understand what something tastes like, or may be compared to, unless you have an original point of sensory reference.
http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/winetasting-is-a-matter-of-personal-senses-20160901-gr6wz1
A HISTORY OF WINE IN NEW ZEALAND
Fifty years ago, the Land of the Long White Cloud did not enjoy its current image for the production of high-quality, low-yielding wines, for export around the world.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/a-history-of-wine-in-new-zealand
Phelps’ flagship Insignia turns 40
When Joseph Phelps Vineyards released its first vintage of what would become its flagship wine, Insignia, California’s first proprietary red wine blend sold for $12 a bottle.
http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/phelps-flagship-insignia-turns/article_621ef6d3-cee7-5d90-b73b-658e7d525b05.html
Know Your Wine: A Guide to Bottle Sizes
Bottles of all formats – from 350 millilitre half bottles to 18 litre Melchiors
http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/videos/2016/09/know-your-wine-guide-to-bottle-sizes.html
Mobile Ready Wine Labels
Here are the top 3 reasons why wineries must make sure that their wines are ready for mobile:
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/iq-dio-interactive-labels.html#whatsnew
New Wine App Offers Innovation, Ease of Use for Wine Tasting, Touring
Spirit of 21 is a fun, interactive social wine application that helps consumers “taste and remember” every wine they try either at a winery or at home. Using a few simple screens to record aroma, taste and how much they liked a wine, Spirit of 21 dials up an easy-to-use format.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13663740.htm
A wine philosopher on why “not every wine is worth our attention”
Being a fine wine critic is no different from being a fine art critic. To be good at judging wine you need plenty of experience, to be free from prejudice, to know what to expect from each category of wine, and to be skilled at identifying the various flavors.
http://qz.com/778646/a-wine-philosopher-on-how-you-can-tell-a-truly-fine-wine-from-an-average-vintage/
What is a Wine Box Ceremony?
A wine box ceremony is a wedding ritual in which, during the proceedings of the wedding ceremony, a bottle of wine is enclosed into a box.
http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2016/09/wine-box-ceremony.html
Six health benefits of white wine
What are the main health benefits of white wine?
http://blog.uvinum.co.uk/six-health-benefits-white-wine-2425581?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Uvinum%2FEN+%28Uvinum%27s+blog%29
RANKED: THE TEAMS WITH THE DRUNKEST FANS IN THE NFL
10 video game beers
Level up your next beer tasting with these brews inspired by pixels and power-ups—no cheat codes required.
http://draftmag.com/10-video-game-beers/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ca01e4a719-The+Daily+Brew%3A+September+12%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ca01e4a719-36686829
IS IT LEGAL OR ILLEGAL TO BRING YOUR OWN MINI BOTTLES OF LIQUOR ON A PLANE?
“no person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage to him.”
http://vinepair.com/articles/legal-bring-alcohol-airplane/
Aglianico: The Worlds Oldest Cultivated Grape is Italy’s Unknown Wine Treasure
Among Italy’s most remarkable wine offerings is a little known grape called Aglianico (pronounced ah-l’yee-an-nee-koh).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-v-micallef/aglianico-the-worlds-olde_b_11920668.html
Wine facts that may leave you more confused
People say wine is complicated. I always disagree – but sometimes I lose the argument. Here are some confusing facts about wine that illustrate the fact.
http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article100028432.html
House Wine: What Is It, Exactly?
Is house wine actually bad, bulk wine?
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/what-is-house-wine
The ancient underground shells flavoring France’s Champagne
In caves deep underground in France’s Champagne region lie thousands of shells that are 45 million years old, a site researchers describe as “rare and exceptional” — and which may have influenced the flavor of the local bubbly.
http://www.thelocal.fr/20160913/ancient-shells-that-flavour-champagne
Wine Vintages and Why They Matter (Sometimes)
A wine vintage is the year in which the grapes were harvested. A wine’s vintage can greatly affect the taste and quality, primarily because of the weather that affects the vines throughout the growing season.
http://winefolly.com/review/wine-vintages-and-why-they-matter/
Is There a Likelihood of Confusion Between The Beachhouse and Beach House Winery?
The Board noted that Applicant’s and Registrant’s goods are identical (i.e., both wine) and thus the Board presumed that the channels of trade and classes of purchasers are the same
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/09/13/likelihood-confusion-beachhouse-beach-house-winery/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=86d039c581-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-86d039c581-148359429
Wine Cynic Tells All
The vast majority of wine sold in our country is complete and utter garbage. Let me clarify how, by vast majority, I mean the bulk of volume, not labels. The huge factory labels sell incredible quantities of schlock, more than offsetting the many great smaller wineries.
http://www.oregonwinepress.com/wine-cynic-tells-all
JOHNNIE WALKER RED RYE LEADS NEW SERIES
Diageo-owned blended Scotch Johnnie Walker has launched the first expression in its experimental Blenders’ Batch series, Johnnie Walker Red Rye.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/09/johnnie-walker-red-rye-leads-new-series/
Here’s What Happens When You Order Wine by the Spoon at the Trump Hotel
They are tiny—almost resembling the soup spoons you find in Chinese restaurants—but heavy.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/09/13/heres-what-happens-when-you-order-wine-by-the-spoon-at-the-trump-hotel/
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 415 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
Host Chris Ferraro
About B&G
It was in 1725 that Irishman Thomas Barton settled in Bordeaux to start his company, which is today the city’s oldest winehouse still in activity… His grandson Hugh teamed up with Frenchman Daniel Guestier and in 1802 their partnership became official. From the Chartrons area in the center of Bordeaux, barrels and bottles were loaded on board of ships that sailed via the Garonne river to numerous countries, starting with Ireland, England, Holland and the USA to reach over 130 countries at present.
www.barton-guestier.com
About Chris
Chris Ferraro is the New England Sales Director for Barton & Guestier USA. This is his third year with the brand, which itself dates back to 1725 and was the first company to ship French wine to the United States, imported by none other than Thomas Jefferson, himself. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Chris spent 3 years doing national sales for Banco Santander. Before the excursion into finance, Chris was a manager and hospitality consultant for 8 years with restaurants including Erbaluce, Mistral, Teatro, and Restaurant L. He graduated from Tufts University with a degree in International Relations.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/234044902/
October 11th
Zonin Italian Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, New England Patriots, NFL, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
September 16, 2016
Franklin Wine Club
An Italian Night With Claudio Event
Thursday September 15th 2016
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
The Wines:
Wine #1
2014 Campo al Mare Vermentino
750ml $19.99
Wine #2
2014 Nozzole “Le Bruniche” Chardonnay
750ml $14.99
Wine #3
2013 Nozzole Chianti Classico
750ml $17.99
Wine #4
2013 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva
750ml $21.99
Wine #5
2012 Torcalvano Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
750ml $26.99
Wine #6
2014 Campo al Mare Bolgheri
750ml $29.99
Event Photos
Franklin Liquors 2016 Events
Hosted By:
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, Barboursville Winery, Big Y, Buttery, Four Vines, Franklin Liquors, Franklin MA Wine Tasting, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, Girl Scout Cookie, Liquors in franklin, Lucky Star, Nozzole, quini, Readers choice award, Ruby Wines, SCANKART, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, The Moonlight Chef, Undurraga, Vampire, Virginia, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, wine pairing, wine tasting, Winery
Posted in big y, Buttery, Chile, Chocolate, Food And Wine Pairing, Four Vines, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, Gift, Gift Ideas, Girl Scout Cookie, Horizon Beverage, Italy, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Lucky Star Wines, more on tap, musings on the vine, Nozzole, Pour Richards, Quini, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Table&Vine, The Moonlight Chef, Tri County Adult Education, Undurraga, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery | Leave a Comment »
September 10, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-10-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
.
Are You Ready For Some Football
AND
Wine??
Check Out Our NE Patriot Football And Wine Pairing Guide
http://ow.ly/d7pD30401xe
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The Big Guys In Wine
JIM BEAM LAUNCHES ITS OWN APPLE WATCH
9 WINE CRAFTS YOU SHOULD MAKE FOR A TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
BULK WINE NOW 38% OF GLOBAL WINE EXPORTS
The growing bulk wine category now accounts for 38.6% of global wine exports, with 39.49 million hectoliters exported around the world last year.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/bulk-wine-now-38-of-global-wine-exports/
What ARE the 100 grapes of Lodi CA?
Did you know there are over 100 varieties of European wine grapes (Vitis vinifera) grown in the Lodi Viticultural Area.?
http://www.lodiwine.com/blog/The-100-grapes-of-Lodi
9 WINE CRAFTS YOU SHOULD MAKE FOR A TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN
Pick a project you like and spend the month of September putting together supplies.
http://vinepair.com/articles/9-halloween-wine-crafts/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=61cd64e743-Sep_2_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-61cd64e743-38937345
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Introduces Sleek New Look
Robert Mondavi Private Selection is set to introduce a bold new packaging look, paying homage to founding winemaker Robert Mondavi’s legacy of making quality, expressive wine sourced from California’s best coastal vineyards.
http://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=173962
7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine
From the crutch of Cabernet to the perils of penny-pinching, here’s what not to do when ordering wine.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/common-mistakes-ordering-wine
New App Makes Wine More Welcoming
A new wine pronunciation app out this month didn’t start anywhere close to a computer. Its local developer, self-described “language junkie” Robert Aiudi, was three-fourths of the way into a glass of red wine at a bar, and had just encountered the kind of problem set he enjoys tackling.
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/nothing_to_wine_about/
WINE TRAINER LAUNCHES CHILEAN WINE DOCUMENTARY
A documentary exploring Chilean Wine, which was filmed in December last year, on Wine Training’s dedicated Youtube channel.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/wine-trainer-launches-chilean-wine-documentary/
Canned Wine Sales
Wine Advocate set to release sake ratings
Big news for the sake industry: on Wednesday, the Wine Advocate will release 78 ratings of sakes on the 100-point scale.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2016/08/wine-advocate-set-to-release-sake.html
Understanding German Wine
There are two countries that instill fear in the hearts and minds of MS students; countries that can inspire panic in even the most confident candidate: Italy and Germany.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/understanding-german-wine/
Is Nebbiolo the new Pinot Grigio?
Two controversial proposals for new Italian appellation rules
Piemonte Nebbiolo DOC
delle Venezie DOC
https://dobianchi.com/2016/08/30/pinot-grigio-doc-appellation-igt/
Beyond Lambrusco: Inside the Elusive World of Sparkling Red Wines
Welcome to the bona fide, if sometime elusive, world of pigmented and fizzy wines.
http://www.eater.com/wine/2016/8/30/12694650/lambrusco-best-sparkling-wine
How to squeeze more than 100 grape varieties into one bottle of Barossa rose
It is made from an astounding 108 different grape varieties, grown in the Barossa Valley and mashed together into an extraordinary rose blend that defies all winemaking conventions.
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/how-to-squeeze-more-than-100-grape-varieties-into-one-bottle-of-barossa-rose/news-story/4a442705107c9cb9c7e9cd9aeb97a750
Glutathione May Help Preserve Wine Aroma
Fresno State Grape Day highlights new research by university winemaker on preserving delicate aromas of white varietals
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=174016
Hess Collection Expands At The High End
Napa-based Hess Family Wine Estates is expanding at the luxury tier with three upscale launches under its Hess Collection umbrella. The wines will include a Napa Valley red blend called Lion Tamer ($40) and a Napa Valley Chardonnay called The Lioness ($60). Hess is also relaunching its prestige wine The Lion with a Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon ($175), marking the first vintage of The Lion since 2008. Both Lion Tamer and The Lion are rolling out now, while The Lioness will debut next April.
Named to reflect the “tannin-taming” quality of the Malbec used in its blend, Lion Tamer is intended to boost Hess’s exposure to the luxury red blend segment. “We believe Lion Tamer brings a new dimension to the Hess Collection,” says Nicole Carter, CMO and director of winemaking at Hess Family Wine Estates, noting that the lion has been the emblem of the Hess family for nine generations. “Hess is one of the larger growers of Malbec in Napa Valley, and the timing is right to highlight the variety and extend further into red blends. The label is a dramatic departure from our traditional Hess look and feel—intentionally. We want to attract new consumers to the brand.” Lion Tamer’s initial vintage, 2014, totaled just under 3,000 cases.
The Lioness is also a departure for Hess, in that it’s a fuller style of Chardonnay from a company known for more aromatic, less oaky expressions of the varietal. For The Lion, meanwhile, Hess partnered with winemaker Celia Welch. The icon wine was taken out of production after 2008 so that Hess could redevelop its Mount Veeder estate vineyards to maximize quality, and is now returning with a 2013 vintage. The winery expects to produce about 500-1,000 cases each of The Lion and The Lioness annually, seeking to create a luxury halo for the Hess Collection.
Wine Box Top Pour
New-patented technology that enables boxed wine to be poured from the top of the bag. A bottom plate inside the box is attached to a spring wire that pushes the wine towards the faucet at the top, and is easily inserted into any ordinary bag-in-box wine during the packaging process; so no need to change your current inner bag and box supplier.
50 States of Wine
Every state grows grapes and makes wine. Discover the wine specialty of your home state.
http://winefolly.com/update/50-states-of-wine-infographic/
Another War in Stags Leap
Now, the wineries’ twenty-first century owners, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (Stag’s Leap) and Treasury Wine Estates (Stags’ Leap) are again battling over a name in an Oakland Federal District Court.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/09/06/another-war-stags-leap
Delving into the history of Beaujolais wine
Beaujolais is in the southernmost district of Burgundy, and is responsible for almost half the wines produced in the region.
http://www.inforum.com/variety/4109190-delving-history-beaujolais-wine
U.S. Wine Market’s Leading Super-Premium Players In Growth Mode
Gallo survey: French consumers more open to foreign wines than was thought
Although 36% of respondents in the survey did claim that they only drank French wine, 83% admitted that they have tried wines from around the world.
http://www.vitisphere.com/news-83229-Gallo-survey-French-consumers-more-open-to-foreign-wines-than-was-thought.html
New Baileys Fall Flavor
Diageo is extending its Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur range with the fall seasonal release of Baileys Pumpkin Spice. The new offering combines the Original Irish Cream expression with the flavors of cinnamon and baking spices, maple, brown sugar, vanilla and coffee, the company says. Baileys Pumpkin Spice is available nationwide through November for about $25 a 750-ml. The brand’s portfolio also includes the Original Irish Cream, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Cinnamon, Chocolate Cherry and Espresso Crème. Baileys declined 3% to 1.2 million cases in the U.S. last year, putting the brand below its 2005 volume, according to Impact Databank.
US SURGEON GENERAL URGED NOT TO PENALISE RESPONSIBLE DRINKERS
Key US drinks trade associations have united to express their concern about an upcoming report on alcohol misuse that targets responsible consumers rather than problem drinkers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/09/us-surgeon-general-urged-not-to-penalise-responsible-drinkers/
JIM BEAM LAUNCHES ITS OWN APPLE WATCH
And Jim Beam’s Apple Watch may not tell the time or organize your life, but it will let you put a 1.5 ounce shot glass on your wrist
http://www.cityam.com/249020/jim-beam-trolls-iphone-7-launch-its-very-own-apple-watch
Where To Buy:
https://store.jimbeam.com/wear_it_proud/jim_beam_apple_watch.html
DIY Palate Training Wine Tasting
This wine tasting is designed to help improve your palate by exercising your ability to identify primary tastes.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/diy-palate-training-wine-tasting/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=891e6f6016-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-891e6f6016-62472929&mc_cid=891e6f6016&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Wine is Good for Your Brain, According to Science
According to a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, master sommeliers—or wine experts—have acute senses of smell, along with larger, thicker parts of the brain.
http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/news/a48429/wine-brain/
Why cabernet sauvignon is the big kahuna of wine grapes
It is the complete package. Full-bodied and expressive, this is the wine that brings it all home
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-carbernet-sauvignon-wine-food-0909-20160907-column.html
Bag that booze: Crown Royal, Texas Crown Club battle over crown logo, cloth bag back in court
A Houston company that sells whiskey bottled and sold in a cloth bag is locked in a legal battle with a liquor giant over the packaging and marketing of booze.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Bag-that-booze-Battle-over-liquor-trademark-back-9207304.php
There is now a sixth taste – and it explains why we love carbs
Complex carbohydrates such as starch are made of chains of sugar molecules and are an important source of energy in our diets. However, food scientists have tended to ignore the idea that we might be able to specifically taste them,
I wonder how this will translate to wine?
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2104244-there-is-now-a-sixth-taste-and-it-explains-why-we-love-carbs/
Best Sauvignon Blanc regions in the world
When the wine’s appellation is listed as California, buyers have no real information about where the grapes were grown, and wine lovers know that the region listed on the label gives a clue about the style of wine inside. With sauvignon blanc, that’s truer than with most grapes.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/6036303-181/berger-best-sauvignon-blanc-regions
The Big Guys In Wine
We always talk about 80-90% of all wines you see on store shelves
Being big companies. This is how big!
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
An Italian Night And Claudio
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 5th
Boston Winery
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, New England Patriots, NFL, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
September 7, 2016
New England Patriots Wine Pairing
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Are You Ready For Some Football
AND
Wine???
You Have Seen Us Do:
Yoga And Wine
Cupcakes And Wine
Pie And Wine
Girl Scout Cookies And Wine
You Have Also Seen MANY Food And Wine Pairings On The Internet Right?
Lets Take Wine Pairing To The Next Level….
The Football Level…
The NE Patriots Level!!!
What Wine Works With Patriots Players And More
Bill Belichick
Pair With Merlot
WHY
You know its there and like most people don’t want to admit its good!
Also the best wines in world are Merlot Based.
Tom Brady AND Gisele
Can’t mention Tom and not Gisele
Tom Pair With Barolo
WHY
King of Wines And King QB
Enough Said!
Gisele Pair With Sangria
WHY
After seeing her in the Rio Olympics it’s all about the party!
P.S.
Tom You can stop in any time to show Gisele where you bought wine as a rookie.
We wont check your ID this time!
Jimmy Garoppolo
Pair With A Red Blend
WHY
You like the look but what the heck is inside!
Rob Gronkowski
Pair With A Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY
A heavy tannic Cab pairs well with a Gronk TD spike!
Danny Amendola
Pair With Pinot Noir
WHY
Thin-skinned and never know if it will last!
LeGarrette Blount
Pair With Chianti
WHY
Italian strength and for some reason makes you think earthy!
Julian Edelman
Pair With Chardonnay
WHY
Like his beard you never know full body or not.
Like his personality not sure nutty or not
Barkevious Mingo
Pair With Australian Shiraz
WHY
Keep think of that Seinfeld line:
“The Dingo ate your baby”
Matthew Slater
Pair With Red Bordeaux
WHY
Leader and pro pick year to year!
Stephen Gostkowski
Pair With ANY Big Brand Wine
WHY
Every one knows about and just consistent every year
Others
Patriot Minutemen
Pair With Virginia Wines
WHY
Thomas Jefferson at Monticello
Pat Patriot
Pair With Moscato
WHY
Sweet and crowd pleaser!
Scott Zolak
Pair With Sparkling Wine
WHY
Not Champagne…
ANY other bubbly to get you excited about wine as Zo gets us about the Pats!
Hey Zo…..
You better partner with Tom soon on a wine.
If Drew can charge $125 a bottle Tom will get $300!
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
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
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Football, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, New England Patriots, News, newsletter, NFL, Pats, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Scott Zolack, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Barboursville Winery, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Davios, Food And Wine Pairing, Football, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
September 3, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
09-03-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Wine Club Event
Tuesday September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
Labor Day Newsletter
Did You Miss It?
Sales, Featured Items And More!
http://ow.ly/HvBJ303NdiB
Have A Safe And Happy Labor Day!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
ITALIAN PRISONERS WINE
A guide to vermouth
WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
ApresVin turns wine byproducts into awesome products
Leftover wine-grape seeds become healthy, eco-friendly oils, flours, soaps and more. The skins are turned into compost.
http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/aprsvin-turns-byproducts-into-awesome-products/
Beerology store set to open in Northampton MA
Beerology is mainly a beer, wine, and cider making supply store, but in reality will be much more than a place to get your hops, hoses and brew pots.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/beer_nut_beerology_to_open_in.html
New app, Brew Guru, is your mobile path to craft beer
The American Homebrewers Association has released Brew Guru, a new mobile app that locates nearby breweries, pubs, and homebrew supply stores, and delivers information, homebrew recipes, and money-saving deals to users.
http://growlermag.com/new-app-brew-guru-is-your-mobile-path-to-craft-beer/
French wine production to fall 10% this year after fierce spring weather
France to fill fewer bottles than Italy – again – after freeze hit vineyards in Beaujolais, Bourgogne, Champagne and Charentes
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/26/french-wine-production-to-fall-10-this-year-after-fierce-spring-weather
WHAT IS MEGA PURPLE AND WHAT IS IT DOING IN MY WINE?
So why do wineries use it? And why are they so freaked out about us finding out?
http://vinepair.com/articles/what-is-mega-purple-and-what-is-it-doing-in-my-wine/
California’s Grand Cru Chardonnays
In California, winemakers also have identified their top sites for Chardonnay—vineyards that make wonderful, distinctive and sometimes ageworthy wines year after year. But unlike Burgundy, these prized plots are scattered along more than 300 miles, from northern Sonoma County to Santa Barbara
http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/17/californias-grand-cru-chardonnays/
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PILSNER AND LAGER?
They get a bit weird because pilsner is a kind of lager. Great. So what actually differentiates the two?
http://vinepair.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-pilsner-and-lager/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=67811518ec-Aug_26_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-67811518ec-38937345
Are You Using an Ice Bucket All Wrong?
Many of you are still wasting your time using ice buckets the wrong way.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/are-you-using-ice-bucket-all-wrong
Natural Wines and No Pretense in a North Shore Paradise
Interesting story about Gloucester Ma Restaurant Short & Main,
http://boston.eater.com/2016/8/25/12649686/market-lobster-cove-howie-correa-wine
The Percentage of Americans who drink any alcohol edges up
How Wine Barrels Affect The Taste of Wine
A detailed peek into why wine barrels are such an integral part of modern winemaking. Learn about the different kinds of barrels that are used and how they affect wine.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-wine-barrels-affect-the-taste-of-wine/
Germany’s organic vineyards hit by climate change
Going organic can make vineyards more resilient to climate change. But this summer, warm, wet weather in Germany has brought an infection farmers say they cannot effectively fight without synthetic chemicals.
http://www.dw.com/en/germanys-organic-vineyards-hit-by-climate-change/a-19502118
Here’s the latest state-by-state on what you can buy what you can buy in a grocery store.
Most Helpful TTB Website Pages
TTB’s website at http://www.ttb.gov can be pretty helpful
http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/most-helpful-ttb-website-pages
The Fascinating Science Behind Taste And Flavour
Turns out we’ve all been using ‘taste’ and ‘flavour’ wrong. Mind = blown.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/08/24/the-fascinating-science-behind-taste-and-flavour/
A guide to vermouth
Long taken for granted as a component of classic cocktails like the martini and negroni, vermouth is about to get the attention it deserves.
http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/a-guide-to-vermouth
An Italo-American Solution to the Dilemma of Nebbiolo in Piedmont
The Nebbiolo grape doesn’t lack for exposure. It accounts for a mere 10% of grapes known to grow in Piedmont. So it gets its share of attention. And will continue to be in the spotlight, for many reasons.
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2016/08/an-italo-american-solution-to-dilemma.html
Cool Wine Openers
MLB And More!!
http://wineovation.com
Breweries Make Anti-Trump Beers
It’s like having a protest drink.
http://www.alternet.org/food/ill-drink-breweries-make-anti-trump-beers
THE FIVE FAMOUS FIRST GROWTHS OF BORDEAUX COMPARED
The five famous first growths, from their origins and output to price and popularity.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/five-famous-first-growths-bordeaux-infographic/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=38f3b8efbe-Aug_28_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-38f3b8efbe-38937345
US SPENDS $1M RESEARCHING DRINKING HABITS OF LESBIANS
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spent nearly US$1 million of taxpayers’ money on researching the drinking habits of lesbian couples to determine what causes them to drink.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/us-spends-1m-researching-drinking-habits-of-lesbians/
COPPOLA SUES WINEMAKER OVER RIP-OFF LABEL
Francis Ford Coppola is suing an Oregon-based wine producer claiming that its Copa Di Vino “Winemaker’s Cut” infringes upon the trademark for his own “Director’s Cut” wine, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/coppola-sues-winemaker-over-rip-off-label/
THESE ITALIAN PRISONERS AREN’T MAKING YOUR TYPICAL ‘PRISON WINE’
18 miles off the coast, on the island of Gorgona, the last prison island in Italy.
http://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/these-italian-prisoners-arent-making-your-typical-prison-wine/
Guide to Muscadine Wine
Muscadine is a species of grape called Vitis rotundifolia which is native to the Southeastern United States.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-muscadine-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=30a1a0d395-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-30a1a0d395-62472929&mc_cid=30a1a0d395&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Gin And Juice Campaign
Diageo has partnered with entertainer Snoop Dog to market its Tanqueray gin brand in a new cocktail-focused strategy. Tanqueray’s “Gin & Juice” campaign, referencing Snoop’s 1993 song, will feature cocktail recipes, incorporation of the brand into the entertainer’s shows, special events and exclusive brand content. The Tanqueray lineup includes Tanqueray Gin, No. Ten Gin, Rangpur Gin and Sterling Vodka. In Diageo’s fiscal year ended in June, Tanqueray’s net sales grew 7% in the U.S. market.
Limited JD
Brown-Forman is launching a limited-edition Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey. Featuring the same grain bill as Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7—80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye—the new release is mellowed through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal and aged in new American oak barrels. The Jack Daniel’s 150th anniversary whiskey (50% abv) will retail at $100 a 1-liter bottle. Jack Daniel’s core label crossed 5 million nine-liter cases in the U.S. last year on 3.5% growth, according to Impact Databank.
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
An Italian Night And Claudio
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
September 20th
Proemio Wines Of Argentina
Join our friend Wendy as she talks and tastes the wines of Proemio from Mendoza Argentina. Compare Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon and be amazed!
About Proemio
PROEMIO in old Spanish means Prologue; this is our first page, the kick start of our history. The winery (built in 1930) was adapted to create Premium Quality wines maintaining the original and traditional arquitecture of Old Mendozan wineries.
Proemio Wines are unique due to the personality imposed on them. They assure an important grape concentration with selective extraction of aromas, tannins and poly-phenols. All these processes aim at giving excellent volume, body and structure. Outstanding vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship come together in the creation of their wines. Finally, aging is carried out in the finest French oak accompanied by a long bottling period.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233740218/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/fall_brochure_16-final.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
August 27, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-27-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Wine Club Event
Sept 15th Thursday
An Italian Night With Ciro And Claudio
Our Friend Ciro Will Bring Claudio For An Italian Event.
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world
How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine
Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
You Think You Know Malbec Wine. You Are Wrong
A new wave of subtle, structured wines out of Argentina are poised to change the way the world sees the famous fruit bomb grape.
Italian Winemakers Look Toward the Past
Some of the most adventurous winemakers in Italy are looking backward rather than forward—to the ways wine was made hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Read on for some lingo you need to know.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italian-winemakers-look-toward-past
The Most Famous Champagne You Probably Never Heard Of
Founded 150 years ago, Champagne Ayala is one of the oldest bubbly producers in the world and one of the most important in the history of champagne.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/08/19/the-most-famous-champagne-you-probably-never-heard-of/#49a84af67ac6
10 things to know about sparkling wines outside France’s Champagne region
Here are 10 things to know about some of the other more prominent sparkling wine producing regions:
https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/08/18/10-things-to-know-about-sparkling-wines-outside-frances-champagne-region/
A sommelier reveals 9 incredible US wine regions that aren’t Napa
While most people turn to France and Italy when they think of incredible wine regions, there are plenty right here in the US.
http://www.businessinsider.com/underrated-us-wine-regions-2016-8/#texas-hill-country-texas-1
EIGHT IRRITATING HABITS OF PEOPLE IN THE WINE TRADE
The wine trade is largely made up of wine lovers happy to be working in an industry where they can indulge in their personal love of wine, but it also breeds some irritating habits.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/irritating-habits-of-people-in-the-wine-trade/
How To Never See Wine The Same Way Again: See It As A Blind Person Would
How is blindness an advantage when it comes to tasting wine?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/08/18/how-to-never-see-wine-the-same-way-again-see-it-as-a-blind-person-would/#253b9b343522
How to say wine words correctly — and avoid a little embarrassment
Some fairly common wine words can be tricky to say, too.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-how-to-say-wine-words-food-0819-20160816-column.html
Traditions matter to young wine buyers
Now more than ever, it’s how you are selling wine to your tables in a restaurant rather than rattling off a series of tasting notes and leaving it at that. As our knowledge increases about where our food comes from and how it’s grown, I see many millennials looking at their wine the same way. Tradition and heritage do matter.
http://www.straight.com/food/757171/traditions-matter-young-wine-buyers
Why Do People Buy Second Label Wines?
Let’s start with the essential characteristics that sommeliers look for in a wine: the nose, taste and the finish. The three areas to look for in wealth management are brand, services and value.
http://wealthmanagement.com/business-planning/why-do-people-buy-second-label-wines
Italian Wine Exploration Map
To put it into perspective, if you tasted a new Italian wine each week, it would take you 20 years to taste your way through Italy.
http://winefolly.com/review/italian-wine-exploration-map/
In Slovakia, a Wine Region Waiting for the Spotlight
Slovak Tokaj is one of the smallest wine regions in the world, according to local tourism organizations and wine producers, with only 2,241 acres.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/travel/wine-slovakia-slovak-tokaj.html?_r=0
How Yeast Affects The Taste of Wine
So much of our understanding of flavor in wine comes from a focus on grapes, but there is another major ingredient involved in winemaking that greatly affects the flavor. Yeast.
http://winefolly.com/update/how-yeast-affects-the-taste-of-wine/
New Coppola Line
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has unveiled its Director’s Great Movies range, a limited edition lineup featuring classic film-themed labels. An offshoot of the winery’s Director’s Collection, the Director’s Great Movies series comprises three entries, including Jaws, a 2015 Chardonnay; King Kong, a 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon; and The Wizard Of Oz, a 2014 Merlot. Each expression features a movie poster-style label created by artist Laurent Durieux and retails at around $21-$24 a 750-ml.
TOP 10 WAYS TO WIND UP A WINE LOVER
From waiters overfilling your wine glass to restaurant mark-ups and poor pronunciation, we round-up the most irritating habits guaranteed to tick-off a wine lover.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/top-10-ways-to-wind-up-a-wine-lover/
Italy’s Next Wine Frontier
Friuli, on the border of Austria and Slovenia, has become one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions thanks to its complex, aromatic whites.
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/italys-next-wine-frontier
WHY IS CHAMPAGNE SO EXPENSIVE?
Many reasons. Let us explain why Champagne is so damn expensive.
http://vinepair.com/articles/why-is-champagne-so-expensive/
These 5 big beer companies have a global monopoly stranglehold
How the Color of Your Wine Matters, According to One Napa Winery
We see before we sniff or taste, so color sometimes colors our perception of certain types of beverages
http://www.forbes.com/sites/koim/2016/08/23/why-the-color-of-your-wine-matters/#b9b4e4777c0e
Discount wine chain in CT sues state over minimum liquor prices
In an eight-page anti-trust lawsuit filed in federal court in Connecticut, Total Wine & More of Bethesda, Md., argued that the retail prices on some products are 24 percent higher in Connecticut than in surrounding states
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Discount-wine-chain-sues-state-over-minimum-9180361.php
How the wine label became an art form
With the wine industry estimated to be worth US$303 billion annually, winemakers have been raising their game in an effort to grab our attention in an overcrowded marketplace
http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2008332/how-wine-label-became-art-form
Castle Island Expands Distribution, Releases Seasonal Festbier
Beginning this week, the brewery’s beers will be available as far North as the New Hampshire and Maine borders.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/castle-island-expands-distribution-releases-seasonal-festbier?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=cbc1df7c1c-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+24%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-cbc1df7c1c-36686829
United States wine production: 1880 versus 2015
Annual wine production data are provided in gallons for each state of the USA for which there was significant wine volume at the time.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2016/08/united-states-wine-production-1880.html
Rating the future of wine sales in post-scoring world
Throughout the 1990s, the industry lamented how much power was bound up in point ratings that reflected one man’s personal preferences
http://www.postandcourier.com/20160824/160829676/rating-the-future-of-wine-sales-in-post-scoring-world
Winegrowing Areas Of Santa Barbara County
One of California’s most beautiful and exciting viticultural regions lies … just 90 minutes north of the seemingly endless urban sprawl of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara … is making some of the most thrilling wines in America. … From ocean-cooled valleys to stark mountain vineyards; from racy syrah to velvety pinot noir to the prospect of great cabernet; from rustic ranchers to reclusive celebrities – if any wine region can have it all, it’s Santa Barbara.
http://www.sbcountywines.com/winegrowing-areas.html
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
An Italian Night With Ciro And Claudio
Our Friend Ciro Will Bring Claudio For An Italian Event.
Claudio Andreani (US Brand Ambassador) of Tenute Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari of Tuscany, a great portfolio that includes Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.
“The Folonari family has been making wine since the late eighteenth century. In 1825 the family-owned business took the name “Fratelli Folonari” and adopted the mission of developing, producing and distributing the finest Italian wines throughout the world. In 1912, Italo Folonari – Ambrogio Folonari’s grandfather – and his brother Francesco purchased the Ruffino company in Tuscany that was famous for its Chianti wine in straw-covered flasks. After World War II, major changes in terms of economic development and improving standards of living began taking place in Italy. This also affected the wine industry where the Folonari family and Ambrogio in particular were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high quality wines that contributed to creating the “new frontier” of the Italian wine. Ambrogio and his father Giovanni own some of the top Tuscan estates in Tuscany’s main appellations such as Nozzole in Chianti Classico, La Fuga in Montalcino, TorCalvano in Montepulciano, Cabreo in Panzano as well as Campo al Mare in Bolgheri.”
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/233559207/
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
November 17th
10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
Tuesday Nov 8th
Wine Tote Bag Painting And Tasting
Hosts: Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
Join the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors for a wine painting event. In this class you will be painting your own 6 wine reusable tote bag.
You will taste and explore wines. Bring your creative minds and wine questions.
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Tuesday, Nov 8th
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
Tri-County Adult Education
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Art, Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, Beerkegs, Best Liquor Store, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, Fundraiser, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Painting, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
August 20, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-20-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Franklin Adult Education Classes
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Wine Glass Painting
Thursday Nov 3rd
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate.
Register today and begin your art adventure!
Sign Up Here:
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
FWS Starts Soon!
FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.
This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
Register HERE or email me with any questions.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
A Guide to Umbrian Wine
Beer and Coffee Pairings
Do we really need a wine app?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Baker sought to allow cities, towns to set their own quotas for liquor licenses
Baker, a first-term Republican, wanted to give cities and towns authority to set their own quotas for permits allowing drinking at bars and restaurants.
But legislative leaders dropped the measure from a wide-ranging bill aimed at eliminating obsolete laws that constrain local governments and streamlining state oversight. Baker signed the bill on Tuesday.
http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/lawmakers-reject-baker-s-plan-for-local-control-of-liquor/article_1c40f96a-4520-570b-89eb-4e3cf99f0780.html
Beer Reclaims Wide Lead As America’s Favorite Alcoholic Beverage
Research suggests that the majority of Americans adults, 65 percent, consume alcoholic beverages.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/08/12/beer-is-still-americas-favorite-alcoholic-beverage-infographic/#5d357b5746e1
Wave Of Mergers And Acquisitions Sweeps U.S. Wineries
Helping to drive the trend are low interest rates, consolidation among distributors that is driving wine companies to bulk up to gain market clout, and expanding consumption.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brianfreedman/2016/08/11/wave-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-sweeps-u-s-wineries/#1d19bd855053
TRUMP WINERY VERSUS CLINTON VINEYARDS BLIND TASTING – THE VOTE IS IN!
A Trump 2009 Blanc de Blanc from Virginia was tasted blind against the Clinton Vineyards Seyval Blanc Naturel from the Hudson Valley in New York
https://grapecollective.com/articles/trump-winery-versus-clinton-vineyards-blind-tasting-the-vote-is-in
Has all the value gone out of California wine?
The store employee, who knows his business, didn’t mince words. “You’re not going to find any value here,” he said, waving his arm at the store’s extensive California wine section.
http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/value-gone-california-wine/
Food pairing tech boosting alcohol sales among young adults
New data has shown that social media and apps are becoming increasingly crucial tools in encouraging younger consumers to think about food and drink pairing and to grow volumes.
http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/food-pairing-tech-boosting-alcohol-sales-among-young-adults/540613.article
Shrimp shells keep wine fresh
Current production processes add sulfites such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) to wine to keep it fresh. But SO2 damages the atmosphere, and can cause allergic reactions in some people. The shrimp-derived alternative, developed by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, microbiologists, wine producers and analytical chemists,
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2016/08/shrimp-shells-chitosan-wine-preservative-sulfite
California wine has $114 billion impact in U.S.
A new report commissioned by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers claims that California’s wine and related businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $58 billion annually to the state’s economy and $114 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
http://napavalleyregister.com/california-wine-has-billion-impact-in-u-s/article_2b9ca207-673c-5f86-af26-2cd4589c9033.html
5 Questions to Ask When You’re Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)
Buying wine isn’t as soul-crushing as buying new jeans, but it’s still pretty stressful. All those labels that say so much and mean nothing at all, with all those words you know you cannot pronounce. Is that a grape or a region?
“shopping for wine at a wine shop will increase your chances of enjoying what you drink.”
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/wine-store-questions
How Do You Make a Wine That Costs $3.50?
So much of life as a thoughtful wine drinker is centered around discovering the who, what, where, why and how of wine. That these companies were so secretive about all of that—nonetheless their methods of making wine affordable for more drinkers, or even where they bought their bottles—was baffling to me
http://punchdrink.com/articles/how-do-you-make-cheap-wine-brands/
Do we really need a wine app?
To begin with, I would categories existing wine apps into three types based on their functions: information provider, social communicator and product seller.
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/columns/xiao-pi-words-of-wine/do-we-really-need-a-wine-app
Wine doc Sour Grapes assesses the true value of things
Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine world elite, in this humorous and suspenseful tale of an ingenious con on the eve of the 2008 stock market crash.
http://www.straight.com/movies/752916/wine-doc-sour-grapes-assesses-true-value-things
New Harpoon
Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is rolling out its first new fall seasonal since 1989, Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale. Featuring Cascade and Citra hops, the 5.7%-abv ale will replace Harpoon Octoberfest as the brewer’s fall seasonal. Octoberfest will still be available in limited quantities in September and October. Flannel Friday is available in six- and 12-packs of bottles, 12-packs of cans and on draft.
JAMESON LAUNCHES THE COOPER’S CROZE IN US
Jameson The Cooper’s Croze is the first of super-premium Irish whisky range, the Whiskey Makers Series, to launch in the US. The series consists of three whiskeys, each highlighting a specific part of the whiskey-making process.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/jameson-launches-the-coopers-croze-in-us/
NEW TTB LABELING REQUIREMENT REGULATIONS: OUT-OF-STATE BOTTLING IS NOT CREATED EQUAL AND CONSUMERS RIGHT TO KNOW WHERE THE GRAPES IN THEIR WINE COME FROM IS COMPROMISED
The impact of the TTB’s proposed rule changes concerning the current exemption available from the normal labeling requirements for wine sold solely in-state made from grapes or wine that are brought in from other states.
http://www.beveragelaw.com/booze-rules/2016/8/15/new-ttb-labeling-requirement-regulations-out-of-state-bottling-is-not-created-equal-and-consumers-right-to-know-where-the-grapes-in-their-wine-come-from-is-compromised
Beer and Coffee Pairings
These pairings can be enjoyed side by side or even blended together.
https://beerandbrewing.com/V6oOpSUAALghXJLx/article/beer-and-coffee-pairings?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=547a2a95cf-The+Daily+Brew%3A+August+15%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-547a2a95cf-36686829
Organic Wine is the New Star of the Wine World
But Don’t Expect the Labels to Help You Find It
http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-wine-is-the-new-star-of-the-wine-world-but-dont-expect-the-labels-to-help-you-find-it/
New Cider
Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard cider brand has released Easy Apple, billed as a sessionable and less sweet hard cider that’s also lower in calories. Made with a blend of culinary and bittersweet apple varieties, the 4.2%-abv offering is rolling out in six-packs ($9-$10 each) across select markets, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arkansas and Rhode Island, this month. Easy Apple will also be available nationwide as part of Angry Orchard’s seasonal Fall Orchard Sampler variety pack. The leading cider brand in the U.S., Angry Orchard was up 3% to 14.95 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
DECODING CRAFT BEER TERMS
As a new generation of beer drinkers look to take over the propping up of the bar, there is a renewed desire to learn the terminology of beer and what it all means.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/decoding-craft-beer-terms/
ACCELERATED AGEING IS THE ‘FUTURE’ OF SPIRITS
Since 2010, US-based producer Lost Spirits has been refining a process that rapidly accelerates the ageing process of spirits such as whiskey, rum and Tequila.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/accelerated-ageing-is-the-future-of-spirits/
Crib Sheet: Your Guide to American Pét Nat
Welcome to “Crib Sheet,” your monthly shortcut to what’s hot in wine right now, in four bottles, courtesy of Jon Bonné. This month: a look at the boom of American pét-nat.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/crib-sheet-your-guide-to-american-petillant-naturel-pet-nat-wine/
Bad News: Cheese and Champagne Might Be Causing Dandruff
One theory is that champagne and white wine can disrupt blood sugar and the balance of yeast on the scalp.
https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/9761-common-causes-of-scalp-issues/
The truth about boxed wine
Boxed wines, once the lowest level of the quality pyramid, are finally getting some respect. And they’re becoming increasingly popular among consumers.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/08/15/truth-about-boxed-wine/#
A Guide to Umbrian Wine
Bordering on Tuscany and right above Rome is the lesser-known and lesser-traveled region of Umbria.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-guide-to-umbrian-wine/
The Sparkling Wine Region You Don’t Know About But Should
Most people know about Champagne, Cava and Prosecco, but have you ever heard of Franciacorta?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tausha-cowan/the-sparkling-wine-region_b_11481068.html
WITH THE OLYMPICS IN BRAZIL THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON BRAZILIAN WINE
The main wine region is a far cry from the warm sands of Copacabana beach, or even the dense tropics of the Amazon.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/with-the-olympics-the-spotlight-is-on-brazilian-wine
Biggest NH Liquor Store Ever Opens in Nashua This Week
It will be the biggest liquor in northern New England.
http://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/biggest-nh-liquor-ever-opens-nashua-week
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
Saturday October 22nd
Crave Mead
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Tasting
Thursday Oct 13th
Franklin Liquors & Elizabeth’s Bagels
We have all had bagels and cream cheese.
Now try adding wine!
This will be an education on bagels and wine with fun pairings.
What wine works with what bagel?
Come and explore with us and be amazed!
Note: Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Class is limited to 36.
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $35
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Thursday Nov 3rd
Wine Glass Painting
Linda Kabat and Mark Lenzi
This fall, we are partnering with the Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors to bring you a fun night out. In this class you will be painting two Autumn- themed wine glasses – perfect for that glass of wine in front of a cozy fireplace OR for that Holiday hostess gift. Not only will you have a fun evening painting, you will have the opportunity to taste the wine, courtesy of Franklin Liquors. We expect this class to fill quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today and begin your art adventure!
Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Day/Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd
Time: 6:30 TO 9:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St., Franklin
Cost: $45
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/forms/ADULT%20EDUCATION%20DOCS/Fall%202016%20online%20brochure.pdf
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
August 13, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-13-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
FWS Starts Soon!
Only another week to register for the next session of French Wine Scholar, being offered for the first time south of Boston.
FWS is being offered through Vinitas Wineworks at Franklin Liquors on nine consecutive Tuesdays from September 6 through November 1. Review and exam in November.
This is the most recognized French wine certification in the US. Set yourself apart from your peers, and gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. The core body of knowledge that you’ll learn through this curriculum is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
Register HERE or email me with any questions.
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in class!
Kim Simone, CSW, FWS
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Charlie Baker changes 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA
PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016
247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
There’s Quite Likely Something Fishy in Your Wine—Maybe Try a Vegan Vintage?
With so many dietary fads (gluten-free, low-carb and beyond) being debunked as soon as they’re popularized, it’s normal to approach vegan wine with skepticism.
http://www.alternet.org/food/marissa-ross-bon-appetit-reviews-sustainable-wine-part-3-video
DEEP EDDY DISTILLER MOVES INTO FLAVOURED WHISKEY
Jeff Weed, former master distiller of fellow Texas firm Deep Eddy Vodka, has been recruited as master blender at Calibre Company Spirits.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/texas-group-taps-into-flavoured-whiskey/
Mexico Has Its Own Wine Country—And It’s Amazing
This unsung wine region in Baja California has it all, from cutting-edge wines to glamorous hotels.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/valle-de-guadalupe-baja-travel-guide-mexico-s-wine-country
A Primer to Bordeaux Wine
Bordeaux (“Bore-doe”) refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 90% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This article will introduce you to Bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details to know.
http://winefolly.com/review/a-primer-to-bordeaux-wine/
LEAVE SULFITES BEHIND FOR THE PUREST WINE
Sulfites are actually nothing but artificial preservatives in the lives of wine, and the Üllo purifiers utilize polymer technology to filter excess sulfites and the bitter aftertaste that often accompanies them—leaving the finest characteristics of the wine to shine through unadulterated.
http://www.drinkmemag.com/ullo-leave-sulfites-behind-for-the-purest-wine/?utm_source=Drink+Me+Magazine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=39eec2f27d-Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8b636854cb-39eec2f27d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Drink+Me+Newsletter+-+Monday+8th+August%29&mc_cid=39eec2f27d&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
Is Boston Beer Doomed?
Boston Beer looked like a titan as recently as a couple years ago, but it’s in real trouble now.
http://beervana.blogspot.com/2016/08/is-boston-beer-doomed.html
Self-pouring wine machine for sale
The contraption, built from around 300 pieces of scrap iron, could suit a dedicated drinker who fears using a hand-held corkscrew is becoming too much effort.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/08/self-pouring-wine-machine-for-sale-just-25000/
Leading US Vodka 750ml $15-$25
NEW PILL TO TAKE AWAY PLEASURABLE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
A new pill is to introduced to help combat excessive drinking by blocking the ‘reward receptors’ in the brain.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/new-pill-to-take-away-pleasurable-effects-of-alcohol/
Why You Should Be Worried About Piemonte Nebbiolo
If you love Barolo, Barbaresco and other wines made with Nebbiolo, brace yourself for a proposal that could impact some of Italy’s most esteemed wines.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/08/05/why-you-should-be-worried-about-piemonte-nebbiolo/
A Wine-Lover’s Guide To Santorini
There are a few factors that make Santorini wines so unique. The first is the traditional koulara method of winemaking used.
http://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/blog/a-wine-lover-s-guide-to-santorini.html
MillerCoors debuts Easy Tea Co., a new hard iced tea
Easy Tea is a lightly-carbonated hard iced tea with a “crisp citrus flavor” that will be sold in 24-ounce cans. The hard iced tea is 5 percent alcohol by volume.
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/08/08/millercoors-debuts-easy-tea-co-a-new-hard-iced-tea.html
247 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked
The majority of these beers are sent in directly by the breweries, so in these cases we have no control over brewed-on dates
2 Of Top 10 From MA!!
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/247-of-the-best-american-ipas-blind-tasted-and-ran.html
Massachusetts’s farmers feeling brunt of severe drought
Hoffmann Farm in Franklin MA Featured!
http://www.capitalpress.com/AP_Nation_World/20160808/massacusetts-farmers-feeling-brunt-of-severe-drought
TOP COCKTAILS TO CELEBRATE THE RIO OLYMPICS
With the Rio Olympics 2016 well under way, what better way is there to toast the talent, dexterity and endurance of the athletes than settling into a bar chair with a cocktail in hand?
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/08/top-cocktails-to-celebrate-the-rio-olympics/
A Novice’s Guide to Pairing Wine With Cheese Like a Pro
When it comes to knowing how to pair wine with cheese, fruit, or cured meats, it can be an absolute minefield.
http://www.mydomaine.com/wine-and-cheese-pairings/slide5
Is sake considered wine or beer?
Japanese beverage is found in the wine aisle, but it’s really both.
http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/sake-wine
Why the Champagne You’re Drinking Might Be Fake
If French champagne were the only champagne, life would certainly be easier for consumers, especially Americans.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-champagne-youre-drinking-might-160338757.html
How to Tell You Have Mastered a Wine Region
Mastering a wine region requires a comprehensive understanding of that region. In simpler terms, it is digesting the why behind the region.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/how-to-tell-you-have-mastered-a-wine-region/
Vinitas Wine Works First Newsletter
Our Friend Kim Has Released Her First Newsletter.
http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5c6ed0cd3e2f78d5968950223&id=0cbc1d24ec&e=bc828e2b07
PUMPKIN BEER SHORTAGE PREDICTED FOR 2016
A report on Fortune.com states that there is a pumpkin shortage this year, that has left brewers struggling to find enough pumpkin puree to add to their beers, and the shortage is expected to last until next year.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/pumpkin-beer-shortage-predicted-for-2016/
Foxboro MA police looking for thief with a refined taste in liquor
Police say a large bottle of Hennessy XO Cognac with an estimated value of $15,000 was stolen, along with sports memorabilia, in a break-in last week at a commercial building off Route 1.
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/foxboro-police-looking-for-thief-with-a-refined-taste-in/article_9c0ab5e6-6a77-58ad-a42a-35a820cdee86.html
Charlie Baker Just Killed an 82-Year-Old Liquor Law In MA
You can now buy liquor the day after Christmas, if Christmas falls on a Sunday.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2016/08/10/massachusetts-liquor-law/
New Jim Beam
Jim Beam is set to debut a new Double Oak version of its flagship Bourbon brand. Bottled at 86 proof, Jim Beam Double Oak spends four years in freshly charred new American oak barrels, then is transferred to newly charred barrels for a second period of aging. The new entry will retail at $22 a 750-ml. bottle, and is also rolling out in 50-ml., 100-ml., 375-ml. and 1-liter sizes. The total Jim Beam portfolio grew 2% to 4.2 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
August 6, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
08-06-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
What Is BIG In The Wine World?
When You See This What Do You Think Of?
Did You Know That 80-85% Of All Wine You See In MOST Stores
Is Owned By 5 Major Corporations?
When We Think Of National Brands We Think Of This:
At Franklin Liquors We Believe In Tasting, Research And Education
Many Wines We Stock Are Family Owned Like Us
Many Wines We Stock Have Production Under 1,000 Cases!
So When You See National Brands Or Shop BIG
Think Of The Small Wines
We Are Here To Help You With Your Wine Needs
Ready For Fall??
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate
50 Wine Facts from 50 United States
Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Swiss bank on vineyards of Lavaux to make fine wine
In Switzerland’s food hall of fame, chocolate and cheese easily overshadow wine.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-swiss-wine-lavaux-travel-0814-20160729-story.html
Expensive Wine Is For Suckers
MUST WATCH Video!!
http://www.manufacturing.net/videos/2016/07/expensive-wine-suckers
Trend Alert: Gose is the Latest Craft-Beer Craze
An unfiltered German wheat beer soured with Lactobacillus, gose (pronounced goes-uh) has a distinct salinity from the addition of salt and subtle floral notes from coriander.
http://www.feastmagazine.com/drink/on-trend/article_253cd846-5425-11e6-9579-eff236b829da.html
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT BANK BORDEAUX
Bordeaux region was divided into Left and Right banks, and that said banks have nothing to do with cash withdrawals or ridiculous ATM fees.
http://vinepair.com/articles/the-differences-between-right-and-left-bank-bordeaux/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=3c0b211754-Jul_29_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-3c0b211754-38937345
5 Apps Every Beer Lover Needs On Their Phone
Stop taking selfies and use that smart phone for what God intended it to be used for: to find more beer.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/07/5-apps-every-beer-lover-needs-on-their-phone.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=dc078f5ef9-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+29%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-dc078f5ef9-36686829
Faces of missing, murdered featured on wine bottles
A group of volunteer investigators are re-inventing how missing person cases are solved.
http://www.cbs46.com/story/32569053/faces-of-missing-murdered-featured-on-wine-bottles
New Gansett
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing a new beer in its Lovecraft Series, White Ship White IPA. The 6.8%-abv, Belgian-style white IPA is brewed with four types of American and Belgian malts, along with El Dorado and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Narragansett’s White Ship White IPA is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans retailing at about $12-$13. It’s launching throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina and Portland, Oregon and Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina.
31 JULY 1395: THE BANNING OF GAMAY
The anniversary of Philip the Bold’s famous edict banning Gamay from the Côte d’Or, an act which has had far-reaching consequences for the region.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/31-july-1395-the-banning-of-gamay/
Can’t decide on a bottle of wine? This app can help
We’ve all been there. Countless hours spent scouring the wine aisle, trying to find the perfect bottle based on a label and price alone. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal sommelier, making suggestions based on your taste preferences? Naturally, there’s now an app for that.
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/29/artificial-intelligence-and-wine.html
Napa’s Newest All-Star Cabernet
There’s a new All-Star in Napa Valley. Former Toronto Blue Jays, L.A. Angels and New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells has teamed with Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta to create Jack winery.
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Napa-All-Star-Cabernet-from-Vernon-Wells-Chris-Iannetta
19 Gadgets That Will Make Any Wine-Lover Say “Whoa”
If you’re like me and are looking to up your wine-drinking game, then look no further: these products are here to make it happen.
http://theberry.com/2016/07/27/19-gadgets-that-will-make-any-wine-lover-say-whoa/
50 Clever Wine Cork Crafts You’ll Fall In Love With
Most DIYer’s love wine cork crafts because they are some of the easiest and most fun DIY projects out there
http://diyjoy.com/diy-wine-cork-crafts-craft-ideas
Scientists use solar-powered machine to turn urine into beer
Mankind has been turning beer into urine for centuries.
Leave it to science to find a way to reverse that process.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/07/28/scientists-use-solar-powered-machine-to-turn-urine-into-beer/
SAMUEL ADAMS AND MIKKELLER COLLABORATE FOR ‘BUGS & BERRIES’
Bugs and Berries is an American wild ale brewed with a wheat base and wild yeast strains with an addition of sour cherries from Denmark and strawberries from New England.
http://allaboutbeer.com/news/samuel-adams-mikkeller-bugs-berries/
Decoding the Language of Italian Wine Laws From IGT to DOP
Here are 7 tips to help you decode Italian wines laws, which will also make it easier for you to choose–and ultimately enjoy–Italian wine.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/decoding-the-language-of-italian-wine-laws-from-igt-to-dop/?inf_contact_key=76bef0fbb146cd2539ccd1e3006d726ff127eb96050a381373ddddd2efefc4a4
BUD LIGHT UNVEILS NFL CAN DESIGNS
Bud Light has unveiled new limited edition packaging designs featuring the National Football league teams it sponsors.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/08/bud-light-unveils-nfl-can-designs/
50 Wine Facts from 50 United States
The United States of America are united on one front: all 50 states in the Union are, in some way shape or form, growing grapes and producing wine. For a country as a whole, we may not agree fully on anything, but this, rest assured, is fact and not up for debate.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/50-united-states-and-50-wine-facts/
Gansett and Bananagrams team up to produce a beer
Now, for something completely different, the brewer brings you fun and games with “Hi Neighbor, Have a Hefeweizen!” a collaboration that celebrates Bananagrams. The Rhode Island game company, created by Abraham Nathanson at his home in Narragansett, is 10 years old this year.
http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20160802/gansett-and-bananagrams-team-up-to-produce-beer
$10? $100? WHY WINE COSTS WHAT IT DOES
From the quality of the grapes to restaurant markups, breaking down a bottle’s price
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/02/why-wine-costs-what-it-does/
Virtual Brands: When Land Doesn’t Matter
Industry experts say the trend validates the notion that today’s non-collecting wine consumers don’t care about the chateau/domaine/winery model.
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/08/virtual-brands-when-land-doesnt-matter/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=70b783673c-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-70b783673c-299904425
Get to know 10 of the most Texas-friendly wine grapes
Take a minute to get familiar with these Texas-friendly grapes and varietals.
http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20160801-get-to-know-10-of-the-most-texas-friendly-wine-grapes.ece
New Henrys Flavor
MillerCoors is extending its Henry’s Hard Soda line with a Cherry Cola flavor. Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola (4.2% abv) is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans nationwide. Launched in January, the Henry’s lineup also includes Hard Ginger Ale and Hard Orange Soda. Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale was the top-performing hard ginger ale in Nielsen data for the 12 weeks ending July 2.
What Happened to Chianti?
Chianti’s ubiquity has, perversely, also been its downfall. Zachary Sussman on what our indifference to a classic wine like Chianti reveals about us and why it might be time to reconsider.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/what-happened-to-chianti-classico-italy/
90 Points the New Average for Wine Advocate
The average California wine got 90.005 points in Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast gave 87.427 points on average, while Wine Spectator gave 86.388.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/08/90-points-the-new-average-for-wine-advocate
An insider’s guide to the US bulk wine market
The process starts with understanding how the US bulk wine market operates.
https://www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/insiders-guide-us-bulk-wine-market
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Beer
Vegan Selections
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
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=2095
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
Lets take a tasting tour around Italy. We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2096
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
This wine tasting education will leave you comfortable and excited about wine. We will explore how to taste wine and the process involved which will make you a better wine taster and buyer. What is aroma? What is your wine style? After swirling, sniffing and tasting, your wine world will be open for exploration. You will have the option to use technology based app Quini during the event.
Participants must be 21 years of age
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2097
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight Chef
Watch For Our Upcoming TV Show!
Franklin Liquors Wine Education
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)
French Wine Scholar FWS-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, wine, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
July 30, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
07-30-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
New Website!
So Proud Of My Son For His Hard Work To Update Our Website!
So Long Corel Web Designer 1997!!
FEATURES:
About Us
Specials
Shopping
Education
AND MORE!!
www,franklinliquors.com
Chris Design Work
https://www.behance.net/chrislenzi
Our Cable TV Show Aired!
Franklin Liquors Small Business #ShopFranklin Spotlight Aired On FranklinTV This Week! Catch It On Comcast 8 OR Verizon 26
Our Watch Here!
https://youtu.be/X9twirqJmTA
Franklin TV Page
http://www.franklin.tv
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New Invention To Make Cider And Wine
Should A Wine List Change Daily?
Lime Squeezing Burns?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
France Wine Output Drops as Hail, Frost Hit Champagne, Burgundy
France’s wine production may decline to its lowest level in three years after spring frost and hailstorms wiped out grapes from Champagne to Burgundy and the Loire River valley, the government said.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-22/france-wine-out-drops-as-hail-frost-hit-champagne-burgundy
Internet Use And Wine Reviews
Get to Know Walla Walla Wine
This small wine region straddles the Oregon-Washington border and offers some of the best examples of Syrah in the United States.
http://winefolly.com/review/get-to-know-walla-walla-wine/
9 things you didn’t know about wine production
Is that bottle of wine you just bought really hand crafted? Maybe.
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/how-to/growth-strategies/2016/07/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-wine-production.html
Upset at Board of Selectmen as Sunday liquor store hours remain the same
Those looking for margarita ingredients will have to look outside of Tewksbury if the craving strikes on a Sunday after 8 p.m.
http://homenewshere.com/tewksbury_town_crier/news/article_d75f16b2-4f50-11e6-a339-af16d5581688.html
BODEGA TORRES REINTRODUCES ‘LOST’ INDIGENOUS VARIETY
Spanish wine producer Bodega Torres is reintroducing indigenous Catalan red grape Moneu in Penedès following trials to determine the variety’s potential.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bodega-torres-reintroduces-lost-indeginous-variety/
LIME-SQUEEZING BARTENDER SUFFERS SECOND DEGREE BURNS
A US bartender suffered second degree burns causing his hand to swell after squeezing dozens of limes in the sun – a rare condition known as ‘Margarita burn’.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/lime-squeezing-bartender-suffers-second-degree-burns/
Which Presidential Candidate is Best for Wine?
Of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, who is the person best suited to promote and protect the interests of the American wine industry and American wine consumers?
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/presidential-candidate-best-wine/
New Game Of Thrones Beer
Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang will launch a new beer in its Game of Thrones series on October 10. The new entry, Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale, is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts as well as oats and flaked barley and is at 9% abv. It will be offered in 750-ml. bottles retailing at around $10, and paired alongside sister brew Valar Morghulis Dubbel Ale (8% abv) in a commemorative gift pack positioned at $23. Brewery Ommegang, which is part of Duvel USA, has a footprint of 46 states.
People Spend As Much On Legal Weed As They Do On Alcohol
Consumers are reaching for cannabis nearly as often as they are for a can of beer, a new report has found.
Counter area of a marijuana dispensary in Portland, OR where weed is now legal.
http://time.com/money/4424547/legal-marijuana-spending-alcohol/
How Hard is it to Make a Million Bottles of Wine?
Why making high-quality wines in large quantities might be the real challenge for winemakers.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/26/how-hard-is-it-to-make-a-million-bottles-of-wine/
Should a Wine List Change Daily?
Over the past ten years, sommeliers have begun to favor smaller, seasonal lists. Some are taking it one step further, fashioning wine lists that change daily in an effort to better compliment the kitchen. Megan Krigbaum on the constantly changing list as a reflection of how we dine, and drink, today.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/should-a-restaurant-wine-list-change-daily-sommelier-republique-los-angeles/
This new invention can automatically brew hard cider and wine in your kitchen
A new appliance, called the Alchema, makes it easy. The device is connected to an app, and all you need to do is fill it with fruit, yeast, sugar, water, and wait about a week
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-cider-brewing-device-alchema-2016-7
America’s wine trade deficit: #1 in world & continuing to grow
TEMPORARY TATTOO TO MONITOR ALCOHOL INTAKE
A new piece of technology that clings to the skin will monitor your alcohol intake and report the results back to your smartphone.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/temporary-tattoo-to-monitor-alcohol-intake/
Wiki Beer App Wants to Be the Wikipedia of Beer
The latest must have app for beer geeks, the Wiki Beer App brings an encyclopedia of beer stats and knowledge to your fingertips.
http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2016/07/wiki-beer-app-wants-to-be-the-wikipedia-of-beer.html
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, Fudge, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
July 23, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
07-23-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Save The Dates
Our Wine Room Will Be Busy Soon!
Here Are Some Upcoming Events:
September
6th Tri-County Adult Ed
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
15th Franklin Wine Club
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
29th Tri-County Adult Ed
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October
6th Franklin Wine Club
Barton-Gustier French Wines
13th Franklin Adult Ed
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
20th Franklin Wine Club
Washington Ciders And Wines
27th Tri-County Adult Ed
Exploring Italian Wines
November
3rd Franklin Adult Ed
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
10th Tri-County Adult Ed
Wine Tasting 101
12th Franklin Wine Club
Rhone Valley French Wines
2017
February 16th Tri-County Adut Ed
Oscars Truffle And Wine (With The Sugar Shoppe
March 9th Tri-County Adult Ed
Exploring French Wines
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New MA License And ID Cards
How much does a wine’s rating really matter?
Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Peeling Back the Dusty Curtain of Mass. Beer Distribution Law
The Senate has adopted a measure that would form a “special commission” to look at reforming current practices.
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2016/07/15/massachusetts-beer-laws-see-progress-in-the-senate/
Farm To Table, Meet Vine To Wine
Just like a chef needs outstanding ingredients to let a dish shine, a winemaker needs high quality grapes to make a good wine.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/christy-brissette-msc-rd/vine-to-wine_b_10998634.html
Why you should be drinking Balkan wine
Impress your friends (and your palate) by seeking out wines from the Balkans, which are produced both from international and indigenous varietals in food-friendly, easy-drinking yet eclectic styles that are easy on the wallet but taste anything but
http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/why-you-should-be-drinking-balkan-wine
MORE BALKIN INFO:
http://www.winesofbalkans.com
How to buy Champagne — an expert guide
True Champagne must come from the Champagne region, in the northeast of France.
http://www.christies.com/features/How-to-buy-Champagne-7564-1.aspx
9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine
While I would never put ice into a ’67 BV Reserve, there are plenty of situations where I want ice in my wine and it is totally warranted.
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/when-to-drink-iced-wine
Baja becomes a wine destination
The area has little more than 6,000 acres of vines, about the same number as in Carneros.
http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/baja-becomes-a-wine-destination/article_1e5b2c6c-71bc-5de0-a0ad-a97d2070473c.html
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ EMOJI-ONLY MENU LANDS IN LONDON
Cool Idea…Next Our Wine List In Emoji Format!
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/little-yellow-door-intros-world-first-emoji-only-menu/
Here’s Why You Should Care That Beer Will Have Nutrition Labels
Over 70% of beer drinkers read nutrition labels in general. Moreover, calories, carbohydrates, and alcohol content could be of interest to beer drinkers…especially those counting calories.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2016/07/17/heres-why-you-should-care-that-beer-will-soon-have-nutrition-labels/#1e4220e36421
ENGLISH WINE GUIDE OMITS ENTIRE REGION
Follow Up On A Post Last Week
Popular US wine education blog Wine Folly has published a guide to English wine with one substantial omission – can you spot it?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/english-wine-guide-omits-entire-region/
STAR TREK CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMEMORATIVE CRAFT ALE
Shmaltz Brewing in New York have been commissioned by CBS to release a special ale commemorating the 50th anniversary of popular sci-fi show Star Trek.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/star-trek-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-commemorative-craft-ale/
Barefoot Tramples Other Top Wine Brands
Latest Wine Industry Metrics report examines top 20 U.S. wine brands
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=171736
Is Wine Made in NY With Napa Grapes a “Napa Wine”?
If a winery in New York purchases grapes from a Napa Valley vineyard, has the Napa Valley grapes refrigerated and shipped to its winery in New York, then crushes, presses and ferments those Napa Valley grapes into a wine, then bottles that wine, can we reliably say that the wine is a “Napa Valley Wine”?
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/wine-made-ny-napa-wine/
How Much Alcohol Is in Your Drink? Stronger Beers and Wines Make It Harder to Tell
How much does a wine’s rating really matter?
That’s also another problem with the rating system – there’s too much grade inflation. Anything rated less than 90 seems to be regarded as below average by many people. Go below an 80 rating and you’re entering swill territory.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/07/wine_pres_how_much_does_a_wine.html
Digging Deeper: King Estate Returns to its Roots in Pursuit of Biodynamic® Certification
King Estate is on track to become the largest Biodynamic winery in the United States, and one of the largest in the world.
http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2016/07/digging-deeper-king-estate-returns-to-its-roots-in-pursuit-of-biodynamic-certification/?utm_source=Blog+Nomacorc+-+English&utm_campaign=aec022817a-English_Language_Blog_Newsletter10_29_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e041d5be31-aec022817a-299904425
The Rise of Natural Wine
If you’re a wine drinker, no doubt you’ve heard the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” thrown around, but do you know what they mean? Is this latest fad in wine just that—a fad—or is it here to stay? Are they even any good?
http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/dining/feature-1963932.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
How To Tell if A Natural Wine Sucks
Interesting Take On The Above Rise Of Natural Wines Story!
http://fermentationwineblog.com/2016/07/tell-natural-wine-sucks/
Trump Winery cited by Arizona officials for being too huge
Trump Winery paid a $250 fine in June and was told by the Arizona Liquor Department that it needed to get a new license if it still intended to do business in the state, said John Cocca, the director of the department.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/consumers/2016/07/19/trump-winery-cited-arizona-officials-being-too-huge/87268566/
New MA License And ID Cards
July 24th Release Date
https://retailersma.org/sites/default/files/201%20CMR%2017.00%20Amendment%20-%20CLEAN.pdf
COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER
Couples with similar drinking habits are more likely to have a happier relationship, with the benefits of mutual drinking, or not drinking, “significantly greater among wives”, according to a US study.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/couples-that-drink-together-stay-together/
Hungarian Wine For The Win
A quick guide to Hungarian wines identifying 4 of Hungary’s most intriguing wine regions: Tokaj, Villány, Eger and Nagy Somló.
http://winefolly.com/review/hungarian-wines-for-the-win/
The Story of Tokaji Wine
It’s the sweet wines of Tokaj that provide the most compelling story of Hungary’s role in the modern history of wine.
http://winefolly.com/review/the-story-of-tokaji-wine/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=1893a6091f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-1893a6091f-62472929&mc_cid=1893a6091f&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Castle Island Brewery MA News
Norwood, Massachusetts-based Castle Island Brewing Company is increasing production capacity by 50% to more than 9,000 barrels annually. Launched just last year, Castle Island says its core Candlepin session ale and Keeper IPA are driving growth, spreading to more than 650 accounts throughout the greater Boston area. Meanwhile, Castle Island is releasing a new limited edition, Juice Patrol Pale Ale, which is at 7% abv and features Cascade and Centennial hops. Other limited releases from the brewery have included Vern Wheat IPA, Causeway Double IPA and Big Ern Double IPA.
France Map
Interesting interactive map
https://www.francetoday.com/france-map/
CAPTAIN MORGAN ASKS FOR CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION
The brand has launched a petition for Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution to be changed as it states that ““neither shall any person be eligible to [the office of President] who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years”.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/captain-morgan-asks-for-change-in-us-constitution/
Who uses label-scanning apps most?
Vivino and Delectable, where they were most frequently used. The results:
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/who-uses-label-scanning-apps-most
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
September 15th
Italian Wines With Giovanni Folonari
October 6th
Barton-Gustier French Wines
October 20th
Washington Ciders And Wines
November 12th
Rhone Valley French Wines
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
October 13th
Bagel And Wine Pairings (With Elizabeth’s Bagels)
November 3rd
Wine Glass Painting-(With Franklin Art Center)
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
September 29th
Wine Label Truths And Lies
October 27th
Exploring Italian Wines
November 10th
Wine Tasting 101
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
July 16, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
07-16-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Our #ShopFranklin Business Spotlight Show!
Are You Aware Of The #ShopFranklijn Movement?
Here Is Our Interview Airing On FranklinTV
https://youtu.be/X9twirqJmTA
Franklin TV Page
http://www.franklin.tv
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
English Wines
Changes To CA Wine Labels?
Misleading Wine Shelf talkers
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Uruguay’s Rising Red and White Grapes
Looking for something different from South America? Take note of Tannat and Albariño.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/07/uruguays-rising-red-and-white-grapes/
France in a Flap Over Bidding Adieu to Vine Herbicide
A looming ban on the use of glyphosate in grapegrowing industry has left a country divided.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/07/france-in-a-flap-over-bidding-adieu-to-vine-herbicide
Arsenic, Herbicide Wine Scares Put in Context In keynote address at ASEV conference toxicology expert explains there’s little risk
An average man would need to put back five glasses of wine per day, every day, to consume enough inorganic arsenic to run the risk of causing health problems, according to a leading expert on food and beverage toxicology.
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=171152
La Moneda Reserva malbec – the best cheap wine in the world?
Is Chile’s La Moneda Reserva malbec really the best cheap wine in the world? Probably not. But it is a wonderful example of how screwed up wine is.
http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/la-moneda-reserva-malbec-best-cheap-wine-world/
Treating alcoholics – with wine
The recommended treatment for chronic alcoholism is abstinence. But at the Oaks – a permanent home for those who once lived on the streets – residents are given a measure of wine at hourly intervals. It is called the Managed Alcohol Program, and aims to change the drinking behavior of inveterate addicts.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36717557
The critics: who’s who, who’s new and who should you listen to?
In an effort to assist you, here is a rundown of just a few of the personalities we occasionally look to – and indeed whose recommendations we may pass on.
http://bbrblog.com/2016/07/06/critics-whos-whos-new-listen/
A sommelier explains why it’s nearly impossible to find good, cheap wine from Italy or France
Quality and price have a complicated relationship — and never more so than when it comes to wine.
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-its-hard-to-find-good-cheap-wine-from-italy-or-france-2016-7
Wine Point Labels Can Be Misleading
The bottle advertised on the tag and the one for sale on the shelf don’t always match.
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/2-wants-to-know/wine-point-labels-can-be-misleading/265453104
Why Clones Matter – And Do They Trump Terroir?
It’s inevitable. When you start thinking about how a clone influences the style of a wine, it becomes a chicken or the egg kind of thing (is it the clone or the terroir that comes first, or which is more important)
In its most simple definition, a clone is a cutting from a grapevine that’s then propagated and cultivated. So each variety— Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, etc. can have innumerable clones from all over the world.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/why-clones-matter-and-do-they-trump-terroir/
The Lowdown on Wine in a Can
Because cans are light-weight, beach-friendly and recyclable, we know that canned wine is here to stay.
http://winefolly.com/update/the-lowdown-on-wine-in-a-can/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=19b5119627-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-19b5119627-62472929&mc_cid=19b5119627&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Attention Gin Lovers!
Launched in August last year, Ginventory claims to help users discover their “perfect serve” G&T by pairing its database of more than 2,000 gins with approximately 100 different tonic waters and garnishes.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/ginventory-app-partners-with-online-retailers/
GENIUS INVENTION SET TO ERADICATE WARM BEER
Two friends have come up with an ingenious new coaster that will make warm beer a thing of the past.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/genius-invention-set-to-eradicate-warm-beer/
Wine Growlers? Absolutely. You’ll Never Guess Where They’re From.
Every so often something comes along in the wine world that makes you sit up and take notice.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/07/11/wine-growlers-absolutely-youll-never-guess-where-theyre-from/#6f3f1fbc4986
CAVA, Spain’s Effervescent Treasure
Cava is the Spanish sparkling wine made according to the methode champenoise.
http://www.glassofbubbly.com/cava-spains-effervescent-treasure/
10 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know About Tignanello
Italy’s seminal Super Tuscan, Tignanello was born out of a crisis of confidence
IN STOCK!
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2016/07/10-things-every-wine-lover-should-know-about-tignanello
The world’s best 10-second briefing on global wine consumption and production
KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is gearing up to be the first airline to serve draught beer on tap.
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/07/08/klm-airlines-launching-worlds-first-on-tap-draught-beer-on-flights.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ae6f8c121d-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+11%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ae6f8c121d-36686829
Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws
Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the state’s alcohol regulators, is set to launch a sweeping review of the state’s liquor laws and regulations, calling the current rules outdated, unclear, and burdensome for businesses.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/07/08/treasurer-seeks-overhaul-unwieldy-mass-alcohol-laws/NLPSJI03bNyCk5gA4kyztJ/story.html
Heat Damage & Fine Wine
Fine wine does not take kindly to overheating or to freezing, yet fine wines are often shipped around the world with less care than cartons of lettuce.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/07/11/heat-damage-fine-wine
The Seven Most Influential Wine Label Trends
Brooding, dark and mysterious rule the shelf
http://www.forthrightdesign.com/wine-spirits/the-seven-most-influential-wine-label-trends/
A Taste of Rhode Island Wine
The grounds were beautiful, the wines impressive, and the stories evocative.
http://www.winelawonreserve.com/2016/07/12/a-taste-rhode-island-wine/?utm_source=On+Reserve%3A+A+Wine+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3d4dfff3fb-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_26d2f0b59f-3d4dfff3fb-121923797
California wine industry asks feds to tighten labeling standards
The new proposal could mean that the label wording would need to be changed, given that the wine must be fully finished in the state where the grapes were sourced.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5828537-181/california-wine-industry-asks-feds?artslide=0
NEW WRISTBAND COULD HELP ERADICATE HANGOVERS FOR LIFE
An innovative new wristband is set for release that will measure your blood alcohol levels and let you know when enough is enough.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/new-wristband-could-help-eradicate-hangovers-for-life/
Beer Biggies Agree To List Calories, Carbs & (Maybe) Ingredients On Bottles
A beer industry trade group announced a voluntary labeling standard that will add some of this information to beer packaging while allowing other data to be accessible via barcode.
https://consumerist.com/2016/07/12/beer-biggies-agree-to-list-calories-carbs-maybe-ingredients-on-bottles/
The Cheapest Time To Buy Beer, Wine And Everything Else Is …
According to the shopper-rewards app Ibotta, consumers pay 9% more for beer on Saturday than on Monday and 6% more for wine than on Tuesday. This appears to be the first-ever data to show that by purchasing different products on different days, consumers can save cash.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2016/07/13/the-cheapest-time-to-buy-beer-wine-cheese-and-everything-else-is/#386fb09eb27b
Italy’s Great Pinot Grigios
Follow this guide to find versatile, delicious Pinot Grigios worth savoring.
http://www.winemag.com/2016/07/07/great-grigios/
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE OAK!
There are two main types of oak that are used in winemaking; European Oak, which can come from France, Hungary or Yugoslavia, and American
http://www.snooth.com/articles/your-wine-it-ys-all-about-the-oak/
All About English Wine
If you’re curious about the growing buzz around English wine, this introductory guide to the wines of England will help you get to know the major emerging regions, grapes varieties and styles that are putting England on the map.
http://winefolly.com/review/all-about-english-wine/
Breaking Down the Jargon of Beer
If you’re a beer lover you’ve likely noticed that there is a lot of unfamiliar words being thrown around by the professionals.
http://mendobrew.com/blog/2430_breaking-down-the-jargon-of-beer/
Sin Tax Revenues In US
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
More Coming Soon!
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
July 9, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
07-09-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
French Wine Studies At Franklin Liquors
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Exciting News From Quini
Misleading ads for wine customers In MA
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Beer + tech = awesome
These 12 devices each use technology to improve your beer drinking experience — a worthy cause for tech if I’ve ever heard one.
http://www.cnet.com/news/beer-tech-awesome/
Peak rosé: wine-flavored gummies now have over 3,000 people on waitlist
The pink wine has recently surged in popularity, becoming synonymous with all things summertime, so it’s no surprise the candy spinoff is now a viral food
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/01/rose-wine-flavored-gummies-wait-list
How To Go Wine Tasting Without Being Annoying AF To The Winery
If you’ve never been to a wine tasting before, there are a few things you need to know so you don’t look like a newbie in front of the more experienced drinkers.
http://elitedaily.com/life/wine-tasting-annoying-winery/1539204/
4 Wines Way Better Than Their Reputation
A bad reputation is hard to fix. Even after things have changed, the rest of the world still makes judgements based on the past. This kind of thing can happen to anyone, and it also happens with wine. It can take an entire generation before people rediscover a wine.
Here are some wines that deserve a second chance.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/4-wines-way-better-than-their-reputation/
First We Feast Presents…That’s Odd, Let’s Drink It!
Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione makes beers inspired by icons like Mario Batali, Chris Bosh, and Mac Miller on FWF’s new star-studded web series—coming this fall!
http://firstwefeast.com/drink/2015/10/thats-odd-lets-drink-it
Our Friends At Quini Latest Newsletter
Franklin Liquors And A Wine Club Member Mentioned
http://quiniwine.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/t/5D4E864DBEB0C584/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149
Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine (Official Trailer)
Official Trailer for New Burgundy documentary film – 2016 Release!
Using a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary film demystifies the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare, insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy’s wine industry
https://youtu.be/-C2j_J2zzJI
Coming to America: A ‘world-class’ wine born near Shangri-La
When it’s released in the United States in September, it will cost $300 a bottle. Maybe more.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/coming-to-america-a-world-class-wine-born-near-shangri-la/2016/07/01/7932871a-3cbb-11e6-84e8-1580c7db5275_story.html
BIBENDUM RELAUNCHES PLONK WINE APP
Bibendum has relaunched its educational wine app, Plonk, to “focus on the drinking occasion” as it attempts to create an engaged community of wine drinkers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/bibendum-relaunches-plonk-wine-app/
PAMELA ANDERSON LAUNCHES WINE RANGE
Former bouncing Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson has teamed up with The Hatch winery in Canada to launch her own wine range.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/pamela-anderson-launches-wine-range/
New Ballast Point
California-based Ballast Point is introducing a new flavored India Pale Lager (IPL), Orange Vanilla Fathom. Rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft, Orange Vanilla Fathom is a 7%-abv IPL that is billed as a warm weather brew that is reminiscent of “a creamsicle in a glass.” Ballast Point, acquired by Constellation last year for $1 billion, saw depletions rise more than 60% in Constellation’s recently completed first quarter, ended in May.
.
CANNABIS THE NEXT ‘CRAFT’ FOR SPIRITS
The industry is beginning to pay attention to the cannabis-based drinks sector as “legislation” spreads across the US.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/07/euromonitor-cannabis-the-next-craft-for-spirits/?article-source=newsletter&source=734&date=2016-07-05
How Much Did Wineries Really Make in 2015?
The Bigs are moving on up. Consumers are permanently vacating lower prices segments in favor of higher quality New consumers are moving into The $10-$20 segments and it shows in the Nielsen chart and large wineries are following.
http://svbwine.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-much-did-wineries-really-make-in.html
How much should you pay for a bottle of Champagne?
Such a simple question and yet so complicated to give a definitive answer as it greatly depends on who is asking and more so, why… Let me explain:
http://www.glassofbubbly.com/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-bottle-of-champagne/
STING TRUMPS CELEBRITY WINE RATING
English singer-songwriter Sting’s Tuscan red Sister Moon has been voted the number one celebrity wine by ratings app Vivino, trumping the likes of Brangelina and Donald Trump.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/sting-trumps-celebrity-wine-rating/
The Chablis winegrowing region seen from the sky
Chablis is located in the north of the Bourgogne wine region, and is simple to grasp. It has a single varietal, Chardonnay, and produces only white wine.
https://youtu.be/dVRokB_w4Bg?list=PLFeJ8hAKG36IgJDcIdiqfeyqJU5wwudky
A-B expanding ‘Rita lineup with Cherry-Ahh-Rita
Anheuser-Busch is once expanding its Bud Light Lime malt beverage line with a new flavor: Cherry-Ahh-Rita.
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/a-b-expanding-rita-lineup-with-cherry-ahh-rita/article_21aeeb17-8e0c-5212-8cac-7cdcec1166f2.html?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=ba991dff98-The+Daily+Brew%3A+July+5%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-ba991dff98-36686829
Here’s the Big Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur — and No, They’re Not Interchangeable
While the first four letters of the words are the same, and they both can be found in a cocktail, that is where the similarities end.
https://mic.com/articles/147854/this-is-the-difference-between-liquor-and-liqueur-and-no-they-are-not-the-same-thing#.Z5sJ85OVw
Liquor In The Freezer: Bourbon Hellfire Fudgesicles
The result is a chocolaty, bourbony taste with a bit of spice on the finish.
http://www.autostraddle.com/liquor-in-the-freezer-bourbon-hellfire-fudgesicles-343714/
Wine from Drew Bledsoe?
Ex-athletes keep up competition at vineyards
We Have Drew’s Red Blend In Stock!
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/01/rick-mirer-drew-bledsoe-wine-patriots-retired-athletes
I-Team In MA: Misleading ads for wine customers
The I-Team went to 10 different liquor stores in Hampden County MA
Interesting look at shelf talker practices
http://wwlp.com/investigative-story/i-team-misleading-ads-for-wine-customers/
Albariño: A Taste of Coastal Spain in a Wine Glass
Albariño is as refreshing and lively as the cool, green, windswept corner of Spain where it’s produced. Add an attractive price, and it’s little wonder that this white wine is one of the country’s most popular
http://www.wsj.com/articles/albarino-a-taste-of-coastal-spain-in-a-wine-glass-1467743225
The Most Expensive Cities Worldwide To Drink A Beer
GoEuro compared the price of local and imported draught beer in hotel bars worldwide to compile their ranking
http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/07/05/the-most-expensive-cities-worldwide-to-drink-a-beer-infographic/#27c93eea11d2
Exciting News From Quini
Quini Launches Restaurant Industry’s First Integrated Wine Sales, Training and Customer Engagement Software Platform
QUINI SOMM™ Maximizes Wine Sales and Improves Efficiencies in Full Service Restaurants
https://quiniwine.com/wine-industry/innovatequinisomm.
Top 10 Consumers Of Red Wine In 2017
This tiny contraption is capable of producing endless wine
No more heading to the store to top up your wine supply.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/06/this-tiny-contraption-is-capable-of-producing-endless-wine/
Choosing the Right Wine Decanter For Your Needs
If you enjoy red wine or drink more affordable wine on a regular basis, then using a decanter is a great idea.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/choosing-the-best-wine-decanter/
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
More Coming Soon!
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, French Wine Society, FWS, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Scholar Guild, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
July 2, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
07-02-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
Coming Soon!
New Franklin Cable TV Show Adventures!!
In July Our #ShopFranklin Segment Airs!
Watch Our Small Business Spotlight/Interview
Also
Our New Adventure With The Moonlight Chef
Food Uncorked Shows Coming Soon!
We Will Explore Cooking With Wine
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/FoodUncorkedMA/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/FoodUncorkedMA
Also On
Pintrest
AND
Instagram
Franklin TV Page
http://www.franklin.tv
Our July 4th Sale Newsletter
http://ow.ly/NfW2301JKyb
July 4th Wine Suggestions
Our Quini Reviews
https://quiniwine.com/browsewine/%23Franklin%20July%204th
New Beer Keg Information Page
http://ow.ly/yskh301NCtr
Have A Safe And Happy 4th
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
July 4th By The Numbers
What Would Your Wine Job Be?
What Is In Your Wine?
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Wine Tasting Notes That Are ANIMATED? Absolutely. Here’s Why.
Zelda Sydney, an illustrator in Vancouver, is expanding the definition of wine imagery by stepping outside the parameters of traditional label design.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2016/06/24/wine-tasting-notes-that-are-animated-absolutely-heres-why/#3693964e6182
Boxed wine is hotter than ever — find the perfect pairing for your summer outing, from BBQs to the beach
Portable vino from a can or box no longer means sickeningly sweet budget blends chugged at college frat parties (sorry, Franzia).
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/boxed-wine-hotter-find-perfect-pairing-article-1.2686925
A Significant Amount Of Wine Is Shipped Around The World In?
Many imported wines are not bottled where they are produced, but are instead pumped into giant bladders that resemble a huge version of the CamelBak hydration system worn by cyclists and distance runners
http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/a-significant-amount-of-wine-is-shipped-around-the-world-in/
THIS BAG LETS YOU TAKE A WHOLE BOX OF WINE WHEREVER YOU GO
The “Wine Dispensing Travel Tote,” created by Tracey Luebbers and currently selling on Uncommon Goods, is no doubt your new travel accessory. It holds an entire box of wine, and has room for anything else you commonly store in your purse.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/bag-to-carry-box-of-wine
Spanish Wine Exploration Map
So, as you can imagine, getting into the wines of Spain can be a wee bit intimidating. Instead of giving up, start with this fun list of 16 wines that represent the best of what Spain has to offer.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/spanish-wine-exploration-map/
Anatomy of a Wine Barrel: Parts, Sizes, Infographic
Building wood barrels and using them for transporting and/or ageing wine is a very old European tradition.
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/06/27/anatomy-of-a-wine-barrel-parts-sizes-infographic/
PUBLISHER PLOTS 805 US DISTILLERIES ON MAP
The map, available in formats up to 40 × 28 inch, was designed to show the “great variety” of American whiskey producers today.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/publisher-plots-805-us-distilleries-on-map/?article-source=newsletter&source=728&date=2016-06-28
Does Expensive Wine Taste Better?
Taste, as we all know, is subjective. It’s also not the only factor in determining a wine’s monetary worth
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/does-expensive-wine-taste-better
If You Had a Wine Job, What Would It Be?
What would you do if you worked in the wine industry? Follow the flow chart and find your dream wine job.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/if-you-had-a-wine-job-what-would-it-be-flow-chart/
The MUNCHIES Guide to Buying Supermarket Wine
Because the wine you’re about to buy probably doesn’t come from a small estate. To be distributed in large retailers, there are supply minimums to meet. This doesn’t mean the wines will be bad—far from it—but if you want the image of the little winemaker managing a ten-acre vineyard, you’re in the wrong place. You’ll have to go to the wine shop for that.
https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/the-munchies-guide-to-buying-supermarket-wine
Bernick’s Periodic Table of Beer
Technically, a periodic table is “a table of elements arranged based on various configurations and similar properties”. So yes, it works for beer similar to the way it works for elements.
http://blog.bernicks.com/blog/bernicks-periodic-table-of-beer
The U.S. Becomes Champagne’s Top Export Market
License solution in sight for Bolton MA winery
Update on Nashoba Issue With State Of MA
http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_30070254/license-solution-sight-bolton-winery
JULY 4TH BY THE NUMBERS
For backyard grillers, the Fourth of July means a lot of delicious food purchases. As Americans fire up their grills over the weekend and break out the red, white and blue cutlery, they’ll be loading up their grocery carts with billions of dollars’ worth of food and beverages.
http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2016/july-4th-by-the-numbers.html
Knowledge Bombing on Pét-Nats
Pétillant-naturel means, “naturally sparkling,” and everyone who refers to wines made in this style as simply “pét-nats,” can thank Loire Valley winemaker Christian Chaussard (he looks like everyone’s favorite uncle), who coined the term back in the late 1990s.
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/its-fizzy-its-delicious-its-a-pet-nat/
THE 10 BEST BEERS TO DRINK ON THE 4TH OF JULY, BEER’S OFFICIAL HOLIDAY
But beer was, is, and forever shall be the only reasonable thing to drink in bulk on the 4th of July.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-10-best-beers-to-drink-on-the-4th-of-july-beers-official-holiday/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=965f7e12f9-Jun_28_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-965f7e12f9-38937345
If point scores give you reassurance, go ahead and trust them…
That any system of judgment created by humans is fallible is obvious; that doesn’t mean we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.
http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2016/06/30/if-point-scores-give-you-reassurance-go-ahead-and-trust-them/
Original Article:
http://www.portlandmercury.com/The-Food-Issue-2016/2016/06/29/18302560/why-you-should-ignore-the-wine-point-system
Here’s why you should never brush your teeth after drinking wine
While this may have you rushing to your toothbrush after drinking vino, that could actually make it worse.
http://www.businessinsider.com/never-brush-your-teeth-after-drinking-wine-2016-6
What’s Lurking in Your Wine: Fish Bladders, Egg Whites, and Mega Purple
Some wineries rely on science, along with various additives, to correct mistakes—to improve flavors and to provide a better balance of alcohol and tannins.
http://www.eater.com/wine/2016/6/29/12054192/wine-making-ingredients-chaptalization-acidification
Americans’ taste for Mexican beer sucking up water supply, mayor says
Municipality near the US border says brewery that makes Corona, Modelo and other beers is using so much water from wells that region is becoming bone dry
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/30/americans-beer-corona-mexico-water-crisis
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
New Beer Keg Information Page
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 400 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
More Coming Soon!
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, July 4th, Kegs, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, wine, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, Wine Education, wine education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
June 25, 2016
Liquor Industry News/Links
06-25-16
Franklin Liquors
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, QCE, IWS*
BIG NEWS!
THANK YOU!!
For The Third Year In A Row….
WE WERE VOTED #1 (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE
In
Franklin
AND
16 Town Regions
Read The Results:
Liquor Store Results
All Catagories
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
New Products
Headaches And Wine
Ice Cream Flavored Beer
Grilling And Grapes
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
https://t.co/uSKfS74nvQ
Demystifying Terroir: Maybe Its The Microbes Making Magic In Your Wine
Scientists and winemakers like Allen are now recognizing that part of what makes a wine-growing region special may be its resident microbes
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/06/17/482315073/demystifying-terroir-maybe-its-the-microbes-making-magic-in-your-wine
Rejoice, Non-Alcoholic Wine For Cats Has Hit The United States
Who’s feline like a drink?
black cat and glass of red wine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cat-wine-apollo-peak_us_57631e82e4b015db1bc8c911
Blue Wine Is Now a Thing You Can Drink
The vino is created from an undisclosed combination of red and white grapes that has “no aging procedure.”
http://time.com/4373428/blue-wine/
Mass. Winery Owner Says Reinterpreted Regulations Might Put Him Out Of Business
Suddenly the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) has announced it won’t be renewing all the farm’s licenses for making and pouring alcohol
http://www.wbur.org/morningedition/2016/06/17/nashoba-valley-winery
Sparkling wine – it’s not just from France anymore
Bubbly, Champers, Sparklers, Fizz – when consumers are looking for sparkling wine, they are no longer simply being offered French Champagne. Other country’s products, like Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava and US Méthode Champenoise are flooding the market
https://vinsightsgwp.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/sparkling-wine-its-not-just-from-france-anymore/
Introduction to Wine Law
This course, presented by Lindsey A. Zahn, lawyer at Lehrman Beverage Law, PLLC, provides a brief history of wine regulation in the United States, addresses some of the contemporary issues in wine law, and offers insight on some of the most convoluted laws in existence since the repeal of Prohibition.
https://www.lawline.com/course/introduction-to-wine-law
Champagne Flutes or Glasses?
The taste of Champagne is greatly affected by the shape of the glass!
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/champagne-flutes-or-glasses/
Trending taste: Beers brewed with salt
Refreshing and perfect for warm weather, goses benefit from a pinch of salt in the recipe.
http://draftmag.com/beers-brewed-with-salt/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=98d2db0412-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+16%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-98d2db0412-36686829
U.S. – Leading Flavored Whiskies
New Slim Can Seltzer
Boston Beer Co. is extending its newly launched Truly Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzer brand next month with a “slim can” variety 12-pack. Truly Spiked & Sparkling’s new variety pack, retailing at about $16 depending on the market, will feature four 12-ounce slim cans each of the brand’s Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate flavors.
Carmel ‘IN mompreneur’ launches state’s first wine truck
It’s not exactly an adult ice-cream truck, but it’s close. The state’s first wine truck is rolling into an event near you, and it even has a name.
http://www.indystar.com/story/life/food/2016/06/15/carmel-mompreneur-launches-states-first-wine-truck/85555002/
Wine Types To Drink Based On Zodiac Sign
Enjoy the selections, and embrace the wine you were always destined to try. Cheers!
http://www.bustle.com/articles/166352-what-type-of-wine-you-should-drink-based-on-your-zodiac-sign
Mushroom beers
‘Shrooms in beer sound “Harry Potter”-ish, but the earthy flavors the fungus imparts can complement everything from light and salty goses to roasty, chocolaty stouts. Like elusive wild mushrooms, though, these beers aren’t necessarily easy to find.
http://draftmag.com/beers-brewed-with-mushrooms/?utm_source=Daily+Brew&utm_campaign=f936594527-The+Daily+Brew%3A+June+15%2C+2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_935b7e0b70-f936594527-36686829
Grilling and Grapes
Best Wines to Have with BBQ
https://www.fix.com/blog/best-wine-and-barbecue-pairings/
New Mikes Hard Seltzer Line
Mike’s Hard Lemonade franchise—has launched White Claw Hard Seltzer. Made with cane sugar and natural fruit flavors, White Claw includes Natural Lime, Black Cherry and Ruby Grapefruit expressions (all 5% abv). According to White Claw vice president of marketing Sanjiv Gajiwala, the brand is being positioned as a lighter, all-natural alternative to beer and cocktails made with sodas and mixers. White Claw Hard Seltzer is currently hitting the market nationwide, retailing at around $10 a six-pack of 12-ounce cans.
Roero – one of Piedmont’s lesser known regions
Today, Arneis dominates the region, with production around 500,000 cases a year. Nebbiolo is still an important part of the Roero story, but the production of Rosso is a small fraction of the Bianco (about 40,000 cases a year).
https://thedrunkencyclist.com/2016/06/15/roero-one-of-piedmonts-lesser-known-regions/
Beginning Taster FAQ’s
These questions are a big one and remind me of how difficult it is to start the wine journey—and how much there is to know and learn.
http://www.timgaiser.com/blog/beginning-taster-faqs?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TimGaiserMasterSommelier-Blog+%28The+Blog+of+Tim+Gaiser%2C+MS%29
Craft Beer Drinkers Consult Their Phones Before Opening Their Wallets
New York-based strategic marketing and advertising agency XenoPsi recently conducted a study that looked at the beer purchasing habits of people using mobile at the shelf, finding room where beer brands can capitalize
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/infographic-craft-beer-drinkers-consult-their-phones-opening-their-wallets-172065
BAILEYS UNVEILS DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCT
Baileys Almande – made with almond milk, almond essence cane sugar, purified eater and real vanilla – is currently available in select cities in the US and Canada
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/06/baileys-unveils-dairy-free-gluten-free-product/?article-source=newsletter&source=721&date=2016-06-20
Wine Additives Explained
There is a lot of fear and distrust around the topic of wine additives and it’s not exactly unfounded
http://winefolly.com/review/wine-additives-explained/
Music Affects How Beer Tastes, Study Says
According to a new study out of Belgium, music can alter how people perceive the taste — and even the strength — of beer
http://www.eater.com/2016/6/20/11975980/music-beer-flavor-study-belgium
Top single malt players in the U.S.
Ben & Jerry’s next ice cream-flavored beer is coming
The ice cream mavericks at Ben & Jerry’s are teaming up with New Belgium Brewing again to create the latest in a line of ice-cream infused brews.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/06/22/ben-jerrys-next-ice-cream-flavored-beer-is-coming/
It’s bubbly. It’s pink. It’s a beer.
‘It’s an odd style,” Long Trail Brewing Company brewmaster Dave Hartmann says of the gose, a classic German beer brewed with salt and coriander.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2016/06/21/bubbly-pink-beer/S6T47rBtY2AvquQl8oJDrM/story.html
Um, You REALLY Should Know What Biodynamic Wine Is Before Drinking It
By now, most of us have a handle on what organic means, but what exactly does it mean for a wine to be biodynamic?
Winery workers fill cow horns with manure before their annual burial that is part of the biodynamic vineyard preparation at Ehler’s Estate Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in St. Helena, Calif. The female cow horns, which are filled with manure from female cows, adds nourishment and stimulates soil life to the vineyard. The burial has taken place each year for the past nine years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/biodynamic-wine_us_57641c96e4b0853f8bf09933
Amazing Red: Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese “nair-rello mask-ah-lay-zay” is a light-bodied red wine that primarily grows on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Despite its rarity, the wine offers amazing value and a taste profile that’s often likened to fine Pinot Noir. Find out what this special Sicilian red has to offer.
http://winefolly.com/review/amazing-red-nerello-mascalese/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=3d2596bfa8-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-3d2596bfa8-62472929&mc_cid=3d2596bfa8&mc_eid=d73340fcba
Getting to the bottom of headaches blamed on wine
It’s not the sulfites and it’s not the color, but alcohol content and additives in mass-produced brands could be culprits.
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/06/22/appel-on-wine-getting-to-the-bottom-of-headaches-blamed-on-wine/
SPAM COCKTAILS ARE A THING NOW
The human race is so out of control that we’ve created a Spam cocktail.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/06/spam-cocktails-are-a-thing-now/
Sign Up For Our Newsletters
Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!
http://bit.ly/1q72JV3
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 16 TOWN REGION
2014, 2015 AND 2016!
www.franklinliquors.com
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
www.twitter.com/franklinliquors
Our Latest Specials
Liquor
Liquor Sale Items
Wine
Wine Sale Items
Beer
Beer Sale Items
Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
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/
Stop In And Try!!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Events
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
https://youtu.be/aPIr_vEF9Jc
Upcoming Events
Our 2016 Education Schedule
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 390 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
Franklin Adult Education 2016 Classes
More Coming Soon!
Medway Community Education
More Soon!
Tri-County Adult Education
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Our next session starts September 6 and will run on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Become A French Wine Scholar
Sign Up Here!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2068
Read More:
http://ow.ly/36mB3012R4K
Our Friends That Offer Wine Tastings/Education
Vinitas WineWorks, LLC
Kim M. Simone, Founder and Wine Advisor
We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
www.VinitasWineWorks.com
Wine And Chocolate Events
Franklin Liquors And The Sugar Shoppe Partners For
Your Chocolate And Wine Events
Contact Us!
Food And Wine Events
Our Partner
The Moonlight 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)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Looking For Wine Maps?
The best wine maps in the business!!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4
Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3
All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
Great wine educational and tasting app.
Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
www.quiniwine.com
Find Wine Reviews On Our Website
See And Search Our Latest Reviews!
Search Wine Reviews On Quini
Like this:
Like Loading...
Tags:alcohol, beer, Beer Education, Beer News, Beer Specials, Best Liquor Store, Big Y, Buttery, cocktails, Craft Beer, drinks, Fine Wine, food, food pairing, Franklin Liquors, Franklin Ma, Franklin Wine Club, franklinma, French Wine Scholar, FWS, Gift, Gifts, Halloween, italy, liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor Gifts, liquor Industry, Liquor News, Liquor World, Liquors in franklin, more on tap, News, newsletter, Pour Richards, quini, Readers choice award, SCANKART, Shaws, Shop Franklin, Shopfranklin, social media, Special, Specials, Table And Vine, tasting, tequilia, The Moonlight Chef, vineyards, vinitas Wine works, Wine, wine education, Wine Gifts, Wine In Franklin, Wine News, wine pairing, wine tasting, wineries, Winery
Posted in Beer, Beer Education, Beer In Franklin, Beer News, big y, Books, Brewery, Buttery, Champagne, Chocolate, Cider, Cigar, Food And Wine Pairing, France, Franklin #1 Liquor Store, Franklin MA, Franklin Wine Club, Free Wine, French Wine Scholar, Gift, Gift Ideas, Horizon Beverage, Italy, La Cantina Winery, Liquor, Liquor Education, Liquor in Franklin, Liquor Industry, Liquor Industy, Liquor News, Liquor World, Medway, Medway Community Education, more on tap, musings on the vine, Pour Richards, Quini, Readers Choice Award Winnner, Sale, SCANKART, shaws, shopfranklin, Specials, Storm, sugar shoppe, Table&Vine, Thanksgiving, The Moonlight Chef, The Moonlightchef, Tolaini, Tri County Adult Education, Tuscany, Valdisanti, Valentine's Day, Vineyard, VINITASWINEWORKS, Whiskey, Wine, wine, Wine Club, Wine Dispenser, wine education, Wine Education, Wine Education In Franklin, Wine Events, Wine Health, Wine in Franklin, Wine News, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tasting in Franklin, Winery, yoga | Leave a Comment »
