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June 6, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
06-06-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
We Are Live On ScanKart!!
The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to inform you that Franklin Liquors in Franklin, MA has now launched on the ScanKart App and we wanted to let you know first.
Sit back, relax and shop for your favorite wines & spirits from this family-owned store in Franklin, MA right on your Phone and Online.
Find selections from: Quini, Franklin Wine Club,and Vinitas WineWorks
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Wines In Our Dispenser
Quini Reviewed Wines
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
Liquor
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
COMING SOON!
MORE ON TAP In Store Kiosk
Interactive Technology While You Shop:
Sale Items
Drink Recipes
Product Information
Food And Wine Pairings
Staff Picks
And More!
Lady Bug Trek Starts Next Week!
A small business scavenger hunt.
The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt. The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
We will have a special in store raffle prize!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Craft Beer Candles
Madeira Food Pairing
AND MORE!
Anheuser-Busch pulls the brakes on beer for storm relief
Known for delivering ice, cold beer, Anheuser-Busch is trucking something different to emergency responders in Texas and Oklahoma. The company stopped its run of beer at its Cartersville, Georgia brewery, and are producing cans of water instead.
http://wric.com/2015/05/29/anheuser-busch-pulls-the-brakes-on-beer-for-storm-relief/
CRAFT BEER CANDLES
Each candle is hand poured in New Jersey with 12oz of Soy Wax in a beer-can style glass that can be used for brews after the 60 hour burn time and some cleaning.
http://coolmaterial.com/home/craft-beer-scented-candles/
Newmark Cornish & Carey Wine Services and Williams & Williams to Auction Chatom Vineyards and Winery
The approximately 775-acre property will be offered in two parcels at auction with equipment and bottled estate wine inventory included for beginning immediate operations.
New Yuengling
- G. Yuengling & Son will introduce a new seasonal beer, Yuengling India Pale Lager, in November. According to the Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based brewery—the largest craft brewer in the country, as per the Brewers Association—the IPL will be available in six-packs and on draft, and will be priced slightly above its flagship lager brand. The IPL will join Yuengling’s other seasonals, Summer Wheat Traditional Weizen, introduced last year, and Oktoberfest, launched in 2011, while the brewery’s Spring Seasonal Bock has been discontinued. Yuengling IPL features four hops varieties and contains 5% alcohol by volume and 60 IBUs. IPLs—an emerging beer style that is a variant of the surging India pale ale (IPA) format—capitalize on renewed interest in lagers and pilsners by craft brewers and craft beer drinkers. Other brewers marketing IPLs include Boston Beer Co. and Massachusetts-based Jack’s Abbey Brewing.
ALL ABOUT BORDEAUX
http://demystifiedvine.com/2015/05/31/all-about-bordeaux/
Charlie Baker not a fan of proposed Boston alcohol tax
He does not support a proposal currently circulating through the Boston City Council that would pay for recovery programs through a new local tax on alcohol.
http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2015/06/charlie_taxes_recovery.html
10 Types of Moms You Meet in the Liquor Store
Here’s who to be on the lookout for:
http://thestir.cafemom.com/being_a_mom/186246/10_types_of_moms_you?ct=slider_5
Gronk was in National Honors Society, misses teammates, never drinks wine
We Miss Tom Brady Shopping For Wine!
New Oak Aged Absolut
Looking to regain momentum behind Absolut vodka, Pernod Ricard plans to launch an oak-aged vodka under the brand this month, Reuters reports. Absolut Oak seeks to capitalize on the trend toward consumption of oak-aged brown spirits like whisk(e)y. The innovation play comes as Pernod Ricard USA has been trying to emphasize the higher-end Absolut Elyx offshoot in a bid to premiumize. Absolut, still the U.S. market’s top imported vodka brand, just ahead of Svedka, slipped 7% to 4.1 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank, and is down about half a million cases since 2012, amid tough competition from fast-rising Tito’s, among others. Meanwhile, Pernod says it’s increasing focus on Martell Cognac in the U.S., where the upscale brand currently has a relatively small presence.
The science and magic of mulled wine
The origins of mulled wine are not difficult to trace. Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to cover the flavors of spoilt food and drink
http://news-soft.com/2015/06/02/the-science-and-magic-of-mulled-wine/
SAUZA LAUNCHES SPICY CUCUMBER CHILI TEQUILA
The new expression is made using Sauza Silver Tequila combined with a “natural cucumber and chilli twist”.
New Hampshire Governor Blocks Baby Pictures on Beer Bottles
Sorry, baby, your picture isn’t going to be on the front of any beer bottles in New Hampshire
http://www.nola.com/eat-drink/2015/06/no_baby_pictures_on_beer_bottl.html
Madeira: the Offbeat White Wine That’s Amazing with Grilled Steak
One of the greatest pairings for beef is a white you may have never heard of: Madeira.
http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/06/02/madeira-offbeat-white-wine-thats-amazing-grilled-steak
New Del’s Black Cherry
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer has launched Del’s Black Cherry Shandy, the second offering in the brewery’s shandy lineup. Part of Narragansett’s Hi Neighbor Mash Up series of local collaborations, the latest shandy (4.7%-abv) is a combination of Narragansett’s Lager and black cherry juice created in collaboration with fellow Rhode Island company Del’s Lemonade. It’s available for a limited time only in Rhode Island in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for $8.99-$9.99. Narragansett’s other beers are sold in all the New England states as well as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Oregon and Tennessee.
NO AVAILIBLE IN MA SORRY
DRINK WINE FROM YOUR VERY OWN VINEYARD IN FRANCE
Calling all oenophiles. Now you can drink wine from your very own French vineyard, without having to lift a finger.
Spice up your life with Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is Germanic for “spice” and hails from that region known for bouncing back between French and German rule over the last couple thousand years,
http://www.winepressnw.com/2015/05/22/3570225/spice-up-your-life-with-gewurztraminer.html
Franciacorta IS NOT CHAMPAGNE!
Sadly, the comparison of Franciacorta to Champagne continues to molest consumers’ and trade’s perception of the Italian appellation like lice.
http://dobianchi.com/2015/06/02/franciacorta-champagne-what-is-difference/
12 Things You MUST See and Do in the Napa Valley
When it comes to figuring out what to see and do at any destination, every traveler derives special pleasure from discovering the hidden gems and authentic experiences that uniquely define a place and its people.
Bulleit Takes a Bullet
Bulleit got sued June 1
http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog/alcohol-beverages-generally/bulleit-takes-a-bullet
7 WAYS TO TAKE YOUR GLASS OF ROSÉ TO ANOTHER LEVEL
While a simple glass of rosé is delightful, there are several ways for you to kick your sipping up a notch.
10 Ways to Tell if Your Sommelier Really Knows Wine
To evaluate the value of the advice they’re proving, keep in mind the 10 points mentioned.
http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/6/3/8723085/10-ways-to-spot-a-really-good-sommelier
Wine lovers look to bring their own vino into more MA restaurants
Some wine enthusiasts are hoping Beacon Hill will endorse a bill that would allow residents to bring their own bottles into consenting and licensed Massachusetts restaurants
http://brookline.wickedlocal.com/article/20150603/NEWS/150608485
PINNACLE INTRODUCES RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT FLAVOR
With more than 40 flavors to choose from, the brand has launched its latest variant with summer in mind, and say the flavor profile is “perfect for summer cocktails and cookouts”.
What is Port Wine?
Let’s get up to speed on this fascinating and historic sweet wine.
Grading Wine: What is the 100-Point System?
There are several things to know about how wine is scored before you make a purchasing decision based on a point value.
http://skepchick.org/2015/06/grading-wine-what-is-the-100-point-system/
Corsican Wines Speak a Language of Their Own
What makes Corsican wine so unusual?
ABSOLUT IN LAWSUIT OVER KAHFUA ‘COUNTERFEITER’
The Absolut Company – a subsidiary of French drinks group Pernod – discovered the existence of a product called Kahfua, which features very similar labels to its Kahlua brand, when its producer filed a Certificate of Label Approval
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http://quiniwine.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/t/FDDD56D907920858/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149
THE 5 BOURBON STYLES YOU SHOULD DRINK TO UNDERSTAND WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT
That being sad, navigating the exciting but often overwhelming world of bourbon can be a little much, and you might find it hard to turn yourself on to this amber spirit.
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Guess what’s happening Soon in Franklin?
A small business scavenger hunt of course! The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt. The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses. More to come on this event in coming weeks!
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
We will have a special in store raffle prize!
Find Us Online
VOTED BEST (GOLD) LIQUOR STORE IN 15 TOWN REGION
Like Us On Facebook
www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA
Follow Us On Twitter
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Shop Our Selections Online!
Find The Following for online ordering and in store pick up:
Franklin Wine Club Selections
Saké
Liquor
Wines In Our Dispenser
Quini Reviewed Wines
Vinitas Wineworks Selections
AND MORE!
https://www.scankart.com/browse/franklin-liquors/
Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
June 9th
Wines From Chile
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/222638026/
June 16th
Beer Tasting
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/222787216/
June 25th
Wines Of Languedoc France
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/222945814/
Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes
Medway Community Education
Tri-County Adult Education 2015
Franklin, MA
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.
Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School
Quini Certified Educator- QCE
Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
We Are Proud To Now Partner With Vinobly!
Download The App
Find Them Online
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.
Liquor Industry News/Links 05-16-15
May 16, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
05-16-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
This Week The Franklin Wine Club Hosted:
Joel Gott Winery, Are You A Wine Explorer Yet??
Thank You To Curl Salon In Medway!
Our Wines Were Served At An Open House Event.
Our Friend Kim Of Vintias Wineworks Presented For Us.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
#shopfranklin
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Americans Drinking Less But Spending More
Tequila And Wine Weight Loss
AND MORE!
A SNAPSHOT OF VACQUEYRAS
Located in Southeastern France, Vacqueyras is one of the most recent additions to the Southern Rhône wine region, having received its appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) status in February of 1990 (following the Gigondas AOC in 1971, and preceding the Beaumes-de-Venise AOC in 2005)
https://grapecollective.com/articles/a-snapshot-of-vacqueyras
Wine trade rumor: Santa Margherita, Terlato consider divorce
“We continue to work under the terms of our agreement with Santa Margherita,” said Liz Barrett, Terlato Wines vice president of corporate communications. “I know there’s many rumors out there. We don’t comment on those.”
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2015/05/wine-trade-rumor-santa-margherita.html
White Oak Winery fends off trademark infringement
On March 9, a federal court ruled that a New York-based vodka company with sales operations in Los Angeles infringed the trademark of Healdsburg-based White Oak Vineyard & Winery. The court’s injunction prohibits White Oak Spirits from using its White Oak trademark.
http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/107047/white-oak-winery-fends-off-trademark-infringement/
Americans Are Drinking Less But Spending More on Fancy Booze
American tastes in alcohol are getting more sophisticated—and more expensive
The 21 Stages Of Falling In Love With Wine
Wine: It brings us together, helps us unwind and generally sets either a celebratory or peaceful mood. In fact, it’s pretty tough not to appreciate a glass of wine, and some of us even find ourselves in a lifelong love affair with vino.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/11/falling-in-love-wine_n_7232348.html
Thirsty Guide to Chilean Red Wine
It seems unlikely that the thin, long country of Chile is a larger producer of Cabernet Sauvignon than the US, but it’s true!
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/chilean-red-wine-guide/
WHY WINE SHOULD NEVER BE SERVED ICE-COLD
Chilling it down too far – we’re talking frigid ice-cold level – can actually remove many of the pleasures of drinking that wine instead of the lemonade or water those minors across the park are enjoying.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/why-wine-should-never-be-served-ice-cold/
Unravelling the mystery of Burgundy and what happened to the Mâconnais
Burgundy is arguably the world’s most prestigious wine region.
TEQUILA COULD HELP WITH WEIGHT-LOSS
While not normally considered part of a healthy diet, scientists have discovered that the sugars found in Tequila may beneficial to weight-loss and treating diabetes.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/tequila-could-help-with-weight-loss/
How to Host a Beer Tasting Party
When planning a fun beer taste testing party, try to grab beers along all stages of the spectrum, giving your guests the opportunity to try each type and decide what they like.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/blog/beer-tasting-party/
Crown Royal Debuts First-Ever Rye Whisky
Diageo has added to Crown Royal’s portfolio with the nationwide release of Northern Harvest Rye, its first-ever blended rye whisky. “With rye whiskies serving as integral components of the Crown Royal Deluxe blend for more than 75 years, it was a natural and authentic extension to provide our loyal fans a rye offering,” said Yvonne Briese, vice president of marketing, Diageo North American Whiskey. The 90-proof offering’s suggested retail price is $29.99 a 750-ml. bottle.
Diageo is also expanding availability of its Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel whisky into new U.S. markets following an initial limited release in Texas. Featuring Crown Royal’s base Coffey Rye whisky, the 103-proof single barrel liquid is produced at the brand’s Coffey Rye still in Gimli, Manitoba. It marks the first national rollout of a barrel program by Crown Royal, allowing retailers to purchase an entire barrel, with every bottle ($54.99 a 750-ml.) produced from a barrel featuring a personalized medallion naming the retail location.
Grapefruit Emerging As Summer Beer Trend
Summer hasn’t even begun, but it’s beginning to look like grapefruit will be the big flavor trend for the beer category this season.
Several craft brewers have been producing beers featuring grapefruit flavors in recent years, but now at least two national players are behind new grapefruit-influenced brews. MillerCoors’ Leinenkugel Grapefruit Shandy, a summer seasonal, launched nationally in March, and the company says the response has been so positive that an enhanced order window for distributors has been added. The Coors Light Citrus Radler, due this summer, is also expected to have a grapefruit component. “The grapefruit beer market grew triple digits last year,” Ashley Selman, senior director of marketing at MillerCoors’ Tenth & Blake unit, reports. Earlier this year, Boston Beer Co.’s Alchemy & Science subsidiary launched Traveler’s Grapefruit Ale nationally.
Harpoon Brewing’s summer seasonal UFO Big Squeeze, meanwhile, is available in 24 states and Washington, D.C. “Beer drinkers have embraced UFO Big Squeeze more than we had anticipated,” says brand manager Chris Bonacci. Other brews containing grapefruit include Ballast Point’s Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Abita Grapefruit Harvest IPA, Shiner’s Ruby Redbird and Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen from Germany.
3 Wines to Pair with Eggs Benedict
The brunch staple goes best with the world’s most versatile pairing wines: sparklers, Rieslings and rosés.
http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/05/10/3-wines-pair-eggs-benedict
Your Beer Glass Shape Might Be Making You Drink Too Much, Says Science, So Think Carefully About Your Next Pint
There are a lot of things that might contribute to whether or not we overdo it at the bar — but now we’ve got something else to add to the list
In defense of the CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine)
There are many that feel that being certified in wine knowledge is a load of bull. Then there are those that are certified that believe the CSW is a joke. I’m going to explain to you why neither case is true.
http://www.thewinestalker.net/2015/05/csw.html
TOP 10 CRAZY SPIRITS MARKETING STUNTS
Whether by creating a giant cucumber-shaped aircraft or pouring rum over the naked breasts of glamour models, the spirits world has never been averse to clever – but crazy – marketing stunts
This Gadget Will Make Cheap Beer Taste Better
The secret, of course, is better head.
https://www.maxim.com/tech/gadgets/article/gadget-will-make-cheap-beer-taste-better
I tried a bunch of apps for wine lovers, and these are the ones worth downloading
There are more wine apps out there than anyone could possibly want — or need.
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-apps-for-wine-lovers-2015-5
Wines by the glass at Fenway Park pretty good, better bargain than beer
Another thing that surprised me was I couldn’t find any Red Sox wine for sale at Fenway Park. If they are selling it there, they sure aren’t promoting it.
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/05/wine_press_wine_at_fenway_park.html
Wine bedtime snack can help you lose weight, study claims
Wine drinkers rejoice. A new study has found that a glass of wine before bed can help you lose weight.
http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/health/wine-bedtime-snack-can-help-you-lose-weight-study-/nmD32/
The Perfect Harvest
California’s Livermore Valley was once renowned for making the finest wine in the world. John Kinney, a local winemaker, professor, historian and craftsman, is on a journey to reclaim that title and he’s drawing on the history of the Valley to do it.
This short film tells the story of John’s pursuit of the perfect harvest in Livermore Valley.
There Goes the Neighborhood – Miley Cyrus Buys a Vineyard
Miley Cyrus has just dropped a cool $4 million on a ranch in Los Angeles‘ San Fernando Valley. It has a riding area, a pool and an outdoor fireplace, as well as 550 or so Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2015/05/there-goes-the-neighborhood-mylie-cyrus-buys-a-vineyard
Boston Beer to Re-Release Two Drinker Favorite Beers
Based on the input of beer drinkers everywhere, Samuel Adams brewers will pull recipes from their “vault” and ultimately choose two winning brews to be re-released nationally for a limited time.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/boston-beer-re-releases-16-beers
The Wine Group Adds Canned Wines To Flipflop
The Wine Group is launching a new line of wine in cans under its Flipflop brand. Flipflop’s new entries, which are debuting nationwide, are packaged in 250-ml. cans that will retail in four-packs for $12. Including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Fizzy Sangria and Fizzy Crisp White, the cans contain the equivalent of two 4.2-ounce glasses of wine, and are geared toward summer outdoor occasions. According to Impact Databank, Flipflop declined 2.4% to 770,000 cases last year.
BANDOL’S WINES: PROVENCE’S TRUE STAR
So many things make the Provençal commune of Bandol a unique place: its micro-climate, use of Mourvèdre as its primary varietal, steep slopes requiring manual harvests and a pure pedigree as an ancient wine-making region.
http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2014/12/02/bandol_s_wines_provence_s_true_star.html
15 bizarro beers that taste amazing
Peanut butter beer? Licorice beer? Beer brewed with whole pizzas? Weird beers that actually work.
http://draftmag.com/weird-beers-that-taste-amazing/
Diageo Targets Upscale Bourbon Tier With Blade And Bow Rollout
Diageo is officially launching its next play in the high-end Bourbon segment with the unveiling of its Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brand, created at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Inspired by the “five keys” symbol found throughout the distillery (and named for the two parts of a skeleton key), Blade and Bow is available in two offerings—Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (91 proof, $49.99) and 22-Year-Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (92 proof, $149.99). The former is made from some of the oldest stocks to be distilled at Stitzel-Weller before it closed in 1992 and matured using the solera aging method. The 22-Year-Old Bourbon includes whiskies distilled in Louisville and Frankfort, Kentucky, and was most recently aged and bottled at Stitzel-Weller.
Blade and Bow follows Diageo’s launch of fellow upscale Bourbon labels Old Blowhard, Barterhouse and Rhetoric—all part of its Orphan Barrel Whiskey Project—last year.
New Sauvignon Blanc From Sonoma-Cutrer
Brown-Forman’s Sonoma-Cutrer has released its first-ever Sauvignon Blanc. Rolling out as the third entry in Sonoma-Cutrer’s Winemakers Release Series, the new offering is produced with Russian River Valley-sourced fruit and makes its debut with a 2014 vintage. The Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc is currently available in select U.S. markets, priced at around $24.99 a 750-ml. Previous entries in Sonoma-Cutrer’s limited production Winemakers Release Series include Late Harvest Chardonnay, as well as Founders Reserve Legacy, a premium Chardonnay offering.
What Exactly Is ‘Sustainable’ Wine?
Do grapes and vineyards really need to be pulled into the fight for sustainability? Conscience and all that “green” stuff seems to fly in the face of the luxurious joy proffered by a spectacular bottle of chardonnay.
https://munchies.vice.com/articles/what-exactly-is-sustainable-wine
Who Are You? Limoux Wine’s Identity Crisis
The fastest-growing French sparkling wine appellation in the US has many faces.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2015/05/who-are-you-limoux-wine-s-identity-crisis
Are Wine Drinkers More Responsible?
Based on statistics pulled from various, moderately reputable sources including the US Census Bureau, TTB (Tobacco Tax Bureau), NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), and Gallup, and it appears that, on average, wine drinkers drink less than beer drinkers.
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Sugar in Wine, The Great Misunderstanding
Sweetness is a perception. Bitterness, like the caffeine in colas, or tannins in wine, will reduce the perception of sugar. So does acidity. Hence the delightful phosphoric acid in your Coke, and the importance of natural acidity in wine.
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Guess what’s happening this June in Franklin?
A small business scavenger hunt of course! The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt. The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses. More to come on this event in coming weeks!
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
Find Us Online
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Upcoming Events
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
June 9th
Wines From Chilie
June 16th
Beer Tasting
June 25th
Wines Of Languedoc France
Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes
Medway Community Education
Tri-County Adult Education 2015
Franklin, MA
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.
Next Classes Held In Our Wine Room
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Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW
Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS
Society Of Wine Educators
California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
We Are Proud To Now Partner With Vinobly!
Download The App
Find Them Online
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
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Liquor Industry News/Links 05-02-15
May 2, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
05-02-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
David Vs. Goliath??
Our “small” family owned liquor store (Vintage 1978) is located close to TWO other liquor retailers. One is Shaw’s supermarket (beer/Wine) the other a “small” family owned business Devita’s Market (Full liquor)
We knew there was a Beer/Wine license available for a while in town. Last March another “small Business” tried to get it
and the Franklin Town council denied it as there was another “small business” across the street from it AND “no public need”.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-town-council-mar-5-2014.html
(“motion for denial on basis for no public need on basis of over saturation in current area”)
Tuesday while checking out a customer she stated Big Y (located across from us) was getting a license. Reaching out to our contact at Big Y it was confirmed.
Today we started to prepare to oppose that based on last year’s council decision. ONLY to find out the meeting is next week Wednesday May 6th 7:10pm.
It was shocking we did not get a notice of the meeting for approval as we are directly across from them.
At the town hall we were told only people notified are within 300ft. As a note I did find online the legal notice posted in the Milford News.
I contacted Shaw’s corporate and Devita’s they also were not aware.
Please understand we realize there is a convenience factor for supermarkets. Our goal is that the Town council votes as they did last year on “need” and location of THREE businesses in area.(over saturation )
Keeping in mind last year’s denial was a small “store” within the same distance of ONE “small” store.
The Big Y is in the same location as TWO “small” stores and ONE “large” store.
There are many movements/groups in Town to support “small business”.
Please keep this Town Council meeting/decision and us in mind we would love your support.
Reach out to the Franklin Town council members: http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Council/index
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New Products
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All About Chardonnay
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THE BBQ WINE PAIRING CHART [INFOGRAPHIC]
REYKA SLAMMED OVER BRUCE JENNER COCKTAILS
Reyka vodka is in hot water over a tactless email encouraging people to make Bruce Jenner “Gender Bender” cocktails to enjoy during the reality TV star’s interview with ABC News.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/reyka-slammed-over-bruce-jenner-cocktails/
Wine Temps 101
Dos & Don’ts for Storing and Serving Your Favorite Wines
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/wine-temps-101/Content?oid=2785142
The Best Wines to Pair with Crab Cakes
Lots of wines can work, depending on the other flavors involved, but you can’t go wrong with medium-bodied whites and sparkling wines.
http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/04/26/pairing-wine-crab-cakes
Ste. Michelle Debuts Collaborative Tenet Range
Washington state-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has partnered with Rhône winemakers Michel Gassier and Philippe Cambie to launch Tenet Wines, a new Syrah-focused range. The collaborative lineup features a pair of offerings from Washington’s Columbia Valley—including the Tenet GSM (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) and The Pundit Syrah—and an entry from the Rhône Valley’s Costières de Nîmes, Le Fervent Syrah. Both The Pundit ($24.99 a 750-ml.) and Le Fervent ($21.99) will be available nationwide starting June 1, with their inaugural 2013 vintage limited to 8,113 cases and 5,000 cases, respectively. Tenet GSM ($70), meanwhile, is slated to follow in September with a 2013 vintage totaling 1,069 cases.
Behind the Tag
The Scoop on Wine Prices
http://www.fix.com/blog/what-do-wine-prices-mean/
MORE WINE GROWN IN CHINA THAN FRANCE
China has now overtaken France to be the world’s second largest wine grower after Spain.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/more-wine-grown-in-china-than-france/
Johnny Cash on Beer Bottles
If you want to make money, don’t open a liquor store
Specialty-foods stores, grocery stores and liquor stores are among least-profitable small businesses
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-you-want-to-make-money-dont-open-a-liquor-store-2015-04-27
Madame Pommery changed how we drink Champagne today
Raise a toast to Madame Pommery next time you have something sparkling in the glass. For it was she, one of the great Champagne widows of the 19th century, who steered the world’s taste in sparkling wine from sweet to drier styles – a preference that stuck.
http://www.fresnobee.com/2015/04/27/4497184/madame-pommery-changed-how-we.html#storylink=cpy
A Brief Video Lesson in Champagne Disgorgement
Compared to normal still wine production, Champagne winemaking gets pretty complicated.
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2015/04/a_brief_video_lesson_in_champa.html
Tasting and Ranking 39 of the Best American Wheat Beers
American-made wheat beers from hefeweizen to Belgian wit
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/04/tasting-and-ranking-39-of-the-best-american-wheat.html
HandCraft Wines unveils two new additions
HandCraft Pinot Grigio and HandCraft Malbec
http://www.winebusiness.com/newReleases/?go=getArticle&dataid=150333
6 Ways Technology Has Changed the Way We Drink Wine
Technology has changed:
http://www.lifehacker.co.uk/2015/04/23/6-ways-technology-has-changed-the-way-we-drink-wine
5 Things To Know About Dating A Wine Lover, Because Winos Are A Totally Different Kind of Drinker
In other words, wine lovers are a different breed of a drinker. So if you’re dating one, (male or Female) there are a few things you should know.
A COMPUTER ALGORITHM CAN SEE WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK
THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR NOSE GIVES YOU AWAY
http://www.popsci.com/computer-algorithm-can-tell-when-youre-drunk
5 Countries Drink Half The World’s Wine
Since 2000, overall wine consumption has diminished in traditional wine-drinking countries and has increased in countries new to wine drinking.
8 GREAT BEER COCKTAIL RECIPES: INFOGRAPHIC
BEYOND THE MINT JULEP: 11 DROOLWORTHY KENTUCKY DERBY COCKTAILS
There are plenty of other drinks fit for Kentucky Derby royalty
FASCINATING FACTS WORTH KNOWING ABOUT BEER
Think you know everything about beer? This collection of fascinating beer-related facts might surprise you.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/fascinating-facts-worth-knowing-about-beer/
Massachusetts beer distributor charged in ‘pay-to-play’ probe
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, or ABCC, said Craft Beer Guild LLC violated a state rule against offering inducements to retailers to stock its products over those of competitors and a state law that prohibits distributors from charging different prices for the same products.
Guide to Chardonnay Wine Grape Variety
Chardonnay is probably the most famous white grape variety in the world.
http://socialvignerons.com/2015/03/16/infographics-guide-to-chardonnay-wine-grape-variety/
THE BEER BUCKET LIST (2.0): 30 BEERS TO TRY ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIME
This is The Beer Bucket List 2.0
http://coolmaterial.com/feature/beer-bucket-list-2-0-30-beers-you-need-to-try-once/
FLOORING COMPANY LOSES CHAMPAGNE BATTLE
The Comite Interprofessional du vin de Champagne (CIVC) has won its case against a flooring company that was trying to trademark a range of “caviar and Champagne” products.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/flooring-company-loses-champagne-battle/
What Wine Pairs Best With a Big Mac?
Barbera, Sangiovese and Tempranillo are well suited to acid/fatty foods such as the Big Mac.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/quora/what-wine-pairs-best-with_b_7177014.html
The Effects Drinking Alcohol On An Empty Stomach Have On Your Body
How bad is it, really, to drink on an empty stomach?
Barolo vs Brunello: Sizing Up Italy’s Most Popular Reds
Here is a synopsis of the primary differences between Barolo and Brunello
Cheap Wine Tastes Better If We Think It’s Expensive, Says Study, So Maybe That Bottle Of Plonk Isn’t So Bad After All
How “marketing placebo effects” function not just with regards to self-reported enjoyment, but in terms of what’s going on in our brains when they’re at work
Is Wine Cheaper Than Water?
Fact or fiction: In some countries, beer and wine is cheaper than water.
http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/travel-911/video/is-wine-cheaper-than-water
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Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes
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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.
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
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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
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All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
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Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
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Our Liquor Industry News/Links 04-25-15
April 25, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
04-25-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
TWO EXCITING ANNOUCEMENTS!!
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Guess what’s happening this June in Franklin?
A small business scavenger hunt of course!
The Ladybug Trek will occur between June 12th- June 30th and will
include many local businesses including us!
Participants will use a mobile app to follow clues throughout the participating businesses to complete the hunt.
The grand prize will total over $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses.
More to come on this event in coming weeks!
This event is sponsored by the Small Shop Co-Op.
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Beer Made With Sewage Water
Sangria
Fat In Wine
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How to plan a stress-free trip to the wine country
Here are a couple of guidelines
The Italian Wine Country You’ve Probably Never Heard About
The wines of Franciacorta are not widely imported in America.
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-italian-wine-country-youve-probably-never-116647031957.html
SEWAGE BEER GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD
A group of American home brewers has been given the green light to create beer brewed using recycled sewage water.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/sewerage-beer-given-the-go-ahead/
PAIRING HERBS WITH WINE
Exploring California’s Bold Pinot Noir
Wine Review: Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/dining/wine-review-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir.html?_r=1
10 Reasons Why Wine is Better Than Sex
Here are a few reasons why…
FDA guidelines will soon require calorie count on wine
The new nationwide rules only apply to chain restaurants and bars with at least 20 locations.
http://kdvr.com/2015/04/18/fda-guidelines-will-soon-require-calorie-count-on-wine/
Finding dependable advice on wine
Buying wine at a grocery store or even a neighborhood wine shop can be frustrating for a number of reasons.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/3816890-181/berger-finding-dependable-advice-on?page=1
Pairing: beer & a Southern spread
Fixin’ to chow down a Southern-style supper? Skip the sweet tea and bring the beer.
http://draftmag.com/pairing-beer-a-southern-spread/
Sangria for Wine Lovers
For wine lovers, here are some suggestions for getting into the sangria groove, based on wine type.
TTB Proposes Three New AVAs: Lewis-Clark Valley, Eagle Foothills, and Lamorinda
TTB is accepting comments through June 15, 2015 on three proposed American Viticultural Areas
BIG BOTTOM DISTILLING LAUNCHES OAK-AGED VODKA
Working with Bull Run Distilling and Indio Spirits and Distillery, Big Bottom has launched its Starka Vodka as part of the collaborative Oregon Starka Project.
Wine on Tap is the Green Thing to Do This Earth Day
Ordering a glass of wine on tap is the green thing to do this Earth Day.
http://www.winebusiness.com/suppliernews/?go=getSupplierNewsArticle&dataid=149912
‘WORLD’S FIRST’ SINGLE MALT GLASS CLOSURES CREATED
Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has launched the world’s first single malt whiskies featuring “experimental” glass closures.
Certified Sommelier Mike Ward Launches Website to Pair Wine with People
Designed to help people find a wine they appreciate, pair that wine with food, and help them enjoy that wine to the fullest,
http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2015/04/16/mike-ward-launches-wardonwinecom/
Strongbow Introduces Variety Pack
Launching at retail in March 2015, the Strongbow Variety Pack will be available in 12-pack bottle formats that includes three of each of the four distinct Strongbow flavors
New Anew Wines
Washington state’s Chateau Ste. Michelle is adding two new offerings to its Anew Wines offshoot, a Pinot Grigio and Rose. The 2014 Anew Pinot Grigio is sourced from Washington’s Yakima Valley, while the 2014 Anew Rose is made from a Columbia Valley-sourced blend of Syrah and Sangiovese. Anew, which was founded in 2013, also offers a Riesling. All three wines are available nationally in custom-made bottles with screw cap closures for about $12.
New Gansett NOW IN STOCK
Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is launching Innsmouth Olde Ale as the second installment in its Lovecraft Series of limited edition beers. The English-style Olde Ale was created in collaboration with New England-based Revival Brewing Company and draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Shadow Over Innsmouth,” with a label design created by Rhode Island artist Jason C. Eckhardt. It’s brewed with Two-Row Pale, Crystal, Cara, Dark Munich and Chocolate malts with Chocolate rye and finished with Summit and East Kent Goldings hops. Innsmouth Olde Ale (7% abv) is available in six-packs of 16-ounce cans for about $11-$12 throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Portland, Oregon.
5 Tips on How to Go Wine Tasting (With Kids)
Here are a few tips to help you moms and dads to still get your drink on
http://thedrunkencyclist.com/2015/04/22/5-tips-on-how-to-go-wine-tasting-with-kids/
The head of China’s biggest wine brand admits its wines are terrible
Ning Gaoning, the chairman of Cofco, the state-owned grain company that operates China’s biggest wine producer, told a conference in Switzerland what Chinese oenophiles have long known: its wines are “not very good”
http://qz.com/388633/the-head-of-chinas-biggest-wine-brand-admits-its-wines-are-terrible/
How Do Buyers Choose A Wine When They Are In A Hurry?
5 MUST MIX LIMONCELLO COCKTAILS
Even people who have never been to Italy usually have heard of Limoncello.
http://chilledmagazine.com/5-must-mix-limoncello-cocktails/
WHY IS MY WINE SO EXPENSIVE? A GLIMPSE OF WHAT JACKS UP THE PRICE OF POSH WINE
There are a ton of things to consider that affect the cost on a bottle. Expensive bottles are marked by three traits in particular: oak, time and terroir.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/why-my-wine-so-expensive-glimpse-what-jacks-price-posh-wine
JIMI HENDRIX-INSPIRED LIQUEUR READIES TO LAUNCH
Tiger Paw Beverage Company has partnered with Leon Hendrix – brother of rock star Jimi Hendrix – to launch a new liqueur inspired by the late star’s songs.
CAMPFIRE WINES FOR SPRING
A few wine suggestions for your next trip out communing with nature.
http://www.snooth.com/articles/wines-to-go-with-camping/
AMERICA’S HEAVIEST DRINKING COUNTIES MAPPED
More US adults than ever are considered heavy or binge drinkers with women driving a rise in consumption, a county-level study on alcohol habits in the US has revealed.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/americas-heaviest-drinking-counties-mapped/
There’s fat in your wine, but the fatty acids are the issue
Wine does, strictly speaking, include very small amounts of fat.
http://wineoscope.com/2015/04/24/theres-fat-in-your-wine-but-the-fatty-acids-are-the-issue/
NEW JERSEY: THE MOST USER-FRIENDLY WINE REGION IN THE US
More than 45 wineries in three designated American Viticulture Areas, AVA:
https://grapecollective.com/articles/the-most-userfriendly-wine-region-in-the-us
Chilean volcano spares fruit
A volcano eruption in southern Chile is not expected to affect fruit production or exports to North America.
http://www.thepacker.com/news/chilean-volcano-spares-fruit
HERE’S WHY YOUR ORGANIC WINE IS ACTUALLY REALLY BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The best bet may be buying from small producers with great track records
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We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
Next Classes Held In Our Wine Room
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
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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
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April 18, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
04-18-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
GAME OF THRONES BEER
Ommegang’s new Three-Eyed Raven
The fifth collaboration between the Cooperstown, NY, brewery and HBO
Three-Eyed Raven is a 7.2-percent alcohol-by-volume beer that Ommegang bills as a “dark saison ale,”
750ml $9.95
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This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Sustainable Wine
Skinny Girl Calories
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Silly Things Wine Connoisseurs Do To Enjoy Wine
This is what being a wine connoisseur is all about.
http://winefolly.com/update/silly-things-wine-connoisseurs-do-for-wine/
3 Wines to Pair with Fried Chicken
Wine’s acidity keeps your palate refreshed so you’ll want to take another bite.
http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/04/11/3-wines-pair-fried-chicken
A Cheat Sheet for Sherry
Sommeliers around the country have been calling for sherry’s revival for a few years now.
http://denver.eater.com/2015/4/10/8326643/denver-where-to-find-drink-sherry-wine-bars
After 20-year hiatus, I.W. Harper bourbon coming back to U.S.
launching this month by liquor giant Diageo in 4- and 15-year-old iterations
http://www.fosters.com/article/20150412/GJLIFESTYLES/150319776/-1/FOSNEWS0413
What’s in your wine? New study reveals how production methods affect color and taste of pinot noir
The taste and color of your wine depends on the methods used to produce it and the chemicals added during production
http://phys.org/news/2015-04-wine-reveals-production-methods-affect.html
APP REWARDS STUDENTS WITH FREE BEER
A can-slinging app called Push for Beer has been launched which rewards top-scoring college students with free beer.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/app-rewards-students-with-free-beer/
What Do You Think of This Wine? How Wine Faults Show—Even if You Can’t Tell
It’s easiest when the wines are obviously faulty, because then they can be readily dismissed. The tough part is when things are more unclear.
10 OF THE COOLEST COCKTAIL SHAKERS
A good shaker is essential to any bar, and any cocktail connoisseur knows that a shaker can make or break a drink.
http://chilledmagazine.com/10-of-the-coolest-cocktail-shakers/
Understanding Sustainable Wine Standards
With so many organic options to eat, it may be easy to forget that wonderful wines can be just as sustainably produced as the food on our plates.
http://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/14/understanding-sustainable-wine-standards/
State Of NH settles liquor contract suit for $2.5 million
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has agreed to pay $2.5 million to Law Warehouses to settle a lawsuit over the loss of a 20-year contract for warehousing and distribution worth an estimated $200 million.
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150414/NEWS21/150419662
HOW MANY CALORIES DO SKINNYGIRL COCKTAILS REALLY SAVE YOU?
How much a Skinnygirl Cocktail will actually save you when its original counterpart is swapped out
Washington, Oregon wine leaders oppose proposed AVA rule
Opposition to the proposed rule that would permit adjacent states to use American Viticultural Area names on wine labels.
TOP 10 ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS OF THE WINE WORLD
You don’t have to look far to find stunning examples of architectural prowess in the world of wine, but this collection of avant-garde, boundary-breaking wineries are perhaps among the most impressive.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/top-10-architectural-wonders-of-the-wine-world/
A NEW BEER IN JAPAN IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE YOU PRETTIER
A LITTLE DOSE OF COLLAGEN IN EVERY CAN
http://www.popsci.com/new-beer-japan-supposed-make-you-prettier
NOT YOUR FATHER’S ROOT BEER
From Illinois’s Small Town Brewery, tastes just like root beer.
The standard version clocks in at 5.9% ABV, while two other renditions, which, to be fair, taste a bit boozier, come in at 10.7% and 19.5%. While 5.9% isn’t all that strong for a beer, it’s crazy strong for a root beer.
What’s in your wine?
Should we be concerned about how our wine is made, what baddies are added, what goodies may not be favored by modern food processing?
http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/whats-your-wine.html
Wine Institute Launches Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course
Free One-Hour Class for Wine Trade Professionals and Consumers
http://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/prnewswire/press_releases/California/2015/04/15/DC80394
Wine Snobs Are Right: Glass Shape Does Affect Flavor
Scientists show glass geometry controls where and how vapor rises from wine, influencing taste
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wine-snobs-are-right-glass-shape-does-affect-flavor/
The right wine to drink with a sandwich
Bread and wine are a foundation of civilisation. A sandwich simply adds other flavours to the equation, and very few foods won’t be improved by wine.
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/eat-drink/article/the-right-wine-to-drink-with-a-sandwich
Worry about wine, not arsenic
In the United States, more than 70 “materials” are “authorized for (the) treatment of wine.”
Nude beer festival Bare Beach Beer Bash returns to the Poconos this summer
If you’ve never enjoyed a beer in the buff, the time has come to drop your duds and have some suds
4 Tips on Finding Awesome Sparkling Wine
Most sparkling wine isn’t Champagne and that’s not a bad thing.
Finally, some real data on pesticides in wine
A French study on the subject.
https://firstvine.wordpress.com/2015/04/15/finally-some-real-data-on-pesticides-in-wine/
BEN & JERRY’S TO RELEASE SALTED CARAMEL ALE
Ice cream makers Ben & Jerry’s has teamed up with US craft brewer New Belgium Brewery to release a salted caramel brownie brown ale.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/ben-jerrys-to-release-salted-caramel-ale/
Infographic reveals best wines to go with snacks
Wine experts have created a guide to matching wine with snacks
Pairing Guide | Craft Beer & Cigars
A few craft beer and cigar pairing suggestions.
http://www.handfamilycompanies.com/blog/pairing-guide-beer-and-cigars/
7 UNDERRATED STYLES BEER LOVERS SHOULD GET TO DRINKING
Here are some underrated, too often overlooked varieties every beer drinker should revisit.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/7-underrated-styles-beer-lovers-should-get-drinking
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We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
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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
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Liquor Industry News/Links 04-11-15
April 11, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
04-11-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Lets Play Ball
Just In Time For Baseball Is A Graphic,.
The Price For A Small-Sized Beer At Every Major-League Ballpark.
GO SOX!!
Our Franklin Wine Club Radio Press
Thank You To WMRC Radio For Highlighting Our Wine Club
WMRC Good News Initiative – Franklin Liquors Establishes Local Wine Club
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Music And Wine Tasting
Sparkling Wine Guide
AND MORE!
The World’s Dirtiest Wine Names
Here’s a survey of rude wine names, in alphabetical rude-word order.
In the Bag: US Thirsty for Box Wine
Sales figures indicate that box wines are becoming increasingly popular.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2015/04/in-the-bag-us-thirsty-for-box-wine
Can Music Change the Way Your Wine Tastes?
Studies show music can influence which wines you buy and how they taste when you’re drinking them.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/can-music-change-the-way-your-wine-tastes-1428071632
Best French Regions for Wine Lovers
Here is a guide to help you plan your travel to some of the best wine regions in France.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/findery/best-french-regions-for-w_b_6979600.html
Anchor In Cans
- Anchor Brewing is launching its Anchor IPA in cans for the first time. The move marks the third of Anchor’s beers to be offered in cans, with the IPA joining the brewer’s California lager and limited-release Brotherhood Steam Beer in the format. Anchor IPA began shipping nationwide in six-packs of 12-ounce cans last month. The brewer adds that its IPA, which debuted in bottles and on draught a year ago, has gotten off to a fast start, and it expects the new canned packaging to help keep its strong momentum rolling.
HOW TO BECOME A ‘WINE EXPERT’ IN FOUR HOURS
A doctor of psychology has devised 10 simple steps which he claims can set you off on the road to becoming a wine expert in just four hours.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/how-to-become-a-wine-expert-in-four-hours/
AMRUT LAUNCHES ‘WORLD’S FIRST’ WHISKY WITH ORANGE
Indian spirits producer Amrut Distilleries has launched the “world’s first ever” single malt whisky with orange, called Amrut Naarangi.
6 Reasons Why Wine is Confusing and What To Do About It
Wine is one of those groceries that, the more you know, the more you know you don’t know. Why is wine so complicated?
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/6-reasons-why-wine-is-confusing-and-what-to-do-about-it/
Bubbling Over
A Guide to Sparkling Wine
http://www.fix.com/blog/sparkling-wine-by-region/
More alcohol producers turn to organic ingredients
Some breweries, wineries, distilleries, tequilerias and other liquor producers have turned to all organic ingredients.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/04/05/alcohol-organic-ingredients/25330117/
Bordeaux Wine Sales in Pictures
A standard drink in the US contains 0.6 ounces of alcohol. This amount equals:
12 oz beer
8 oz malt liquor
5 oz wine
5 oz or a shot of 80 proof spirits or liquor (gin, vodka, rum, whiskey)
CRUZAN UNVEILS BLUEBERRY LEMONADE RUM
Cruzan infused lemonade with fresh blueberries to create the newest flavour, which is made from cane molasses and tropical water, and distilled in a five-column distillation process to create the “cleanest tasting rum”.
Slow Wine Magazine
Feb-April 2015 Edition
http://www.slowwinemagazine.com/en/numero/issue-5/
New Cavit Wine
Palm Bay International is adding a new Select Red Blend under its Cavit brand. Retailing at $9 a 750-ml. Cavit Select Red Blend is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Teroldego and Syrah from northern Italy’s Trentino region. The second-largest imported wine brand in the U.S. market, Cavit rose 1% to 3.6 million cases in 2014, according to Impact Databank.
Sake In Kegs
Free Flow Wines is introducing what it says are the first sparkling wine and sake offerings in keg format. The Napa-based wine-on-tap provider has partnered with Banfi Vintners on a national launch of Banfi’s Eufloria sparkling wine in kegs, beginning this month. Meanwhile, Vine Connections has linked with Free Flow to offer its Bushido “Way of the Warrior” Junmai Genshu sake in kegs nationally starting this fall (following a California debut this spring). Free Flow says more than 3,900 on-premise locations nationwide are now marketing wines on tap, with strong growth ongoing. The company recently told SND it shipped the equivalent of 160,000 nine-liter cases last year, representing a doubling in volume compared with 2013.
Let’s Grab a Beer… With A-B InBev
Brewer Tries Unbranded Beer Image Campaign
http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/a-b-inbev-a-beer-image-campaign/297968/
CORSICA: A SECRET BEAUTY HIDING IN THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN [INFOGRAPHIC]
BREWERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES 2015 BEER STYLE GUIDELINES
Put together yearly by the Brewers Association, these guidelines serve as a reference tool for beer experts and judges, highlighting various beer styles.
http://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/2015-beer-style-guidelines/
CAN TEABAGS OF HOPS SAVE YOU FROM CRAPPY LIGHT BEER?
Hop Theory will sell sachets filled with hops, spices and citrus designed to infuse a pint the way you would a cup of tea.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/can-teabags-hops-save-you-crappy-light-beer
Drawing upon the senses leads to good wine memories
Thinking in pictures and shapes – rather than mere words – will lead to improved consumer sensory memories about wine
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/04/drawing-upon-senses-leads-good-wine-memories
Looking for Good Wine? Start With The Appellation
There are laws that govern how wine is made and labeled. Some of these laws protect the quality of the wine too. So, if you’re looking for a good wine, one way to do it is to seek out wines that are on the highest tiers of their respective quality scale.
http://winefolly.com/review/looking-for-good-wine-start-with-the-appellation/
Top 10 Loire Valley Wine Producers
From Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin to Michel Delhommeau, here are fantastic wine producers from the Loire Valley.
http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/top-10-loire-valley-wine-producers
BERINGER LAUNCHES SAMPLING STRIPS
Beringer Vineyards in California is pioneering a try before you buy scheme where consumers can sample three of its wines in supermarkets via “taste strips”.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/04/beringer-launches-sampling-strips/
The regions and characters to help you uncover the world of wine in Game of Thrones
Live in the magic here. Explore the wine regions from the arid Dornish Foothills, to the island of Arbor, to the Free City of Volantis. Learn what kinds of wines they make and what they’re similar to; did you know that an oaky Californian Chardonnay tastes similar to an Arbor Gold? See what the characters think of Westeros and Essos wines and discover what regions and characters you connect with. Do you align with Tyrion Lannister’s love for Arbor wines or are you more of a Lyseni and Daenerys fan?
http://www.vivino.com/news/game-of-thrones
Champagne: The Right Road
The champagne category needs to claw back its premium status to survive this competitive market. Giles Fallowfield reports
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/5328/Champagne:_The_Right_Road.html
Emerging Wine Regions: Georgia
One of the oldest wine regions in the world cranks it up in the 21st Century
http://www.bottlenotes.com/the-daily-sip/regional-spotlight/wine-region-georgia-april-2015
Is the U.S. Poised to Run Out of Bourbon?
Examining both sides of the bourbon shortage debate.
http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/4/8/8367315/is-there-really-a-bourbon-shortage
Need another reason to drink beer? Water conservation
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We’re an independent wine education and event company, providing unique classes, wine tasting events and personalized consulting. As a professional with a dozen years in the wine business, my favorite part of the job was helping people just like you pick out a great bottle. I’m excited to help you learn about wine in a relaxed environment where you can ask any question, no matter how small or basic.
Next Classes Held In Our Wine Room
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
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Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!
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Liquor Industry News/Links 02-14-15
February 14, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
02-14-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Our Valentine’s Gift Guide
Busy Week In Our Wine Tasting/Education Room
Making Whoopie With Wine Event
We Partnered With Making Whoopie
A Tri-County Adult Education Tasting Event
French Tasting
The Franklin Wine Club Welcomed Jo-Ann Ross DWS
Affordable French Wines
Chatom Tasting
The Franklin Wine Club Welcomed Gay Callon From Chatom Vineyards
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Total Wine In Natick News
Valentine’s Info
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Cheers! Study Says Red Wine May Help Burn Fat
According to scientists, ellagic acid retards the growth of fat cells, and slows down the formation of new ones. It also boosts the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver
Valentines and wines, a happy coupling
Here are some tips to keep in mind, and to keep things simple. Choose according to your budget and your appetite.
New Liqueur
- E&J Gallo is launching a new liqueur, Viniq, into national distribution. A blend of premium vodka, Moscato and natural fruit flavor, Viniq was initially tested in seven markets beginning in May 2014 and enjoyed notable success in the nightlife sector in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Targeted at Millennial consumers, the 40-proof liqueur “shimmers” when shaken for an eye-catching effect, Gallo says. Now available nationally, Viniq retails at around $20 a 750-ml. bottle.
A Short History Of The 12-Pack
Short history of the 12-pack
http://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/short-history-12-pack/
MAP: THE COMPANIES WHO ACTUALLY MAKE YOUR BEER
Malbec 101: The Shining Star of Today’s Wine Enthusiast [infographic]
This France to Argentinian wonder grape has taken over the vineyards along South America’s southwestern region.
Benefits Of Drinking Wine
Drinking a small quantity of alcohol daily, especially the wines, may be associated with an increase in life expectancy in middle-aged men.
http://www.sriexpress.com/articles/item/1007-benefits-of-drinking-wine-.html
Bostonians are drinking wine, not tea! Is it from your winery?
For a $300 initial fee, and $150 per year thereafter, you get representation before the people of the 4th largest state in per capita wine consumption. Better still, total wine shipments are expected to grow tremendously over the course of the next decade.
http://www.winedirect.com/blog/Bostonians-are-drinking-wine–not-tea—Is-it-from-your-winery-
Explore the science of flavour
We don’t all experience flavour the same way, and how we do so can be affected by food and drink’s colours, sounds – and music
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/06/explore-science-flavour-food-drink
FUN FACTS ABOUT NEW ZEALAND WINE
Top 20 in both wine consumption and wine production, Grape Collective takes a closer look at some fun facts about New Zealand wine.
https://grapecollective.com/articles/fun-facts-about-new-zealand-wine
U.S. approves The Rocks District AVA on Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley
It’s official: the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA has been designated a subappellation of the Walla Walla Valley AVA
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=145928
WHAT YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY WINE SELECTION SAYS ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN A RELATIONSHIP
Valentine’s Day, the one day out of the entire year where even if you happen to be more a fan of another type of booze, more than likely you’ll be ordering or picking up a bottle of wine for the evening
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/valentines-day-wine-selection-says-youre-looking-relationship/
RED WINE MORE ROMANTIC THAN OYSTERS
Red wine is more likely to put you in the mood for romance than oysters, whipped cream or asparagus, according to Bookatable.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/02/red-wine-more-romantic-than-oysters/
US ‘MOST ATTRACTIVE MAJOR MARKET’ FOR WINE
With emerging markets such as Russia and China facing disruption, Rabobank has highlighted a shift in exporters’ focus towards the US.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/02/us-most-attractive-major-market-for-wine/
Red Wine And Chocolate, Perfect For Valentine’s Day And Your Health?
Flowers, chocolate and wine are all staples of Valentine’s Day and recent studies are shedding light on the positive health benefits of the fancy confection and vino.
http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/red-wine-chocolate-perfect-valentines-day-your-health-1810372
Languedoc, French wines with terroir, character and personality
The region is thriving with so many exciting wine producers you hardly know where to turn.
The Wine Market Council made its 10th annual presentation about U.S. wine
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=145997
Aroma Development In Champagne
9 OF AMERICA’S STRANGEST ALCOHOL LAWS
The United States has no shortage of strange drinking laws.
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/9-strange-american-booze-laws/
24 BOTTLED BLOODY MARY MIXES BARTENDERS LOVE
One drink for which many bartenders use a pre-made mix… the Bloody Mary
http://chilledmagazine.com/24-bottled-bloody-mary-mixes-bartenders-love/
THE 12 BEST NEW BREWERIES IN AMERICA
2014 was one of the biggest years in American beer history. Breweries opened at a rate of 1.5 per day and over 4,500 licenses were issued.
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-best-new-breweries-in-america-best-american-breweries-2014
BUD LIGHT BEER MOVES INTO COCKTAILS
Anheuser-Busch InBev is making a move into the successful US cocktail market with the introduction of Bud Light MixxTail next week
E&J GALLO LAUNCHES SHIMMERING LIQUEUR
Made from premium vodka, Moscato, natural fruit flavour and a “one-of-a-kind shimmer”, Viniq shimmers when shaken
RED VELVET CAKE BEER IS YOUR BOOZY VALENTINE’S DAY DREAM COME TRUE
You love red velvet cake. You love beer. And if you live in Georgia, you’ll be able to love the two together in a new release from Second Self Beer Company called Bleeding Heart.
http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/red-velvet-cake-beer-your-boozy-valentine-s-day-dream-come-true
Behind the Fifty Shades of Grey website and wine label
Fifty Shades of Grey’s two wines are Red Satin and White Silk.
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/28069821/behind-the-fifty-shades-of-grey-website-and-wine-label
BEAM RELEASES LIMITED BOOKER NOE BOURBON
Beam Suntory is releasing a series of limited edition Bourbon’s celebrating founding distiller Booker Noe’s legacy as the “father” of small-batch Bourbon.
Proposed rule would alter the use of appellation names on wine labels
On Monday the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposed a rule that, if enacted, would significantly alter the way that appellation names can be used on wine labels.
http://www.wawinereport.com/2015/02/proposed-rule-would-alter-use-of.html
Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wines Explained
hopefully this article could help clear up some of the confusion
The best wine to pair with every kind of takeout food
What kind of wine should you buy if you’re ordering burgers, gyros, or sushi?
http://www.businessinsider.com/wine-to-order-with-takeout-food-2015-2
Wine label app creates gift message on bottle
The Tussock Jumper Celebration app uses QR codes to allow consumers to attach a surprise message, voice recording or video to a bottle of Tussock Jumper wine, making it the perfect unique gift for a loved one.
http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2015/15865-wine-label-app-creates-gift-message-on-bottle.html
BELVEDERE VODKA LAUNCHES WILD BERRY EDITION
Belvedere Vodka has introduced an “innovative” Wild Berry flavour to reflect American consumers’ demand for “refreshing rather than indulgent” flavours.
Liquor store approval in Natick MA prompts letter to state
A group of Natick residents is asking the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to investigate selectmen’s vote to approve a national chain liquor store opening in town.
http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20150211/NEWS/150218864
Think pink: Rosé wine is fresh, zesty and perfect for Valentine’s Day
The color of rosé is the color of love. In fact, rosés and roses are pretty good matches for Valentine’s Day gifting.
http://www.adn.com/article/20150211/think-pink-ros-wine-fresh-zesty-and-perfect-valentines-day
Diageo Targets Wine And Beer Categories With New Product Rollouts
Diageo Chateau & Estate (DC&E) is rolling out a new California wine brand to the U.S. market this spring, Truvée Wines. Derived from the French word “to find,” Truvée is a Central Coast-sourced label created by sisters Robin and Andréa McBride, who grew up separately in Monterey, California and Marlborough, New Zealand respectively. The two sisters are seeking to combine the knowledge gained in the wine regions in which they were raised with the Truvée brand, which includes a lightly oaked Chardonnay and a Rhône-style red blend, both retailing at $16 a bottle.
DC&E is also hitting the market with the relaunched Chateau La Paws Wines, which supports animal rescue efforts through a partnership with North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). Twelve different rescued dogs are featured on the rotating labels for Chateau La Paws’ Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Red Wine Blend (all $12.99), which were crafted by veteran winemaker Marty Spate.
Meanwhile, Diageo is set to begin test marketing a new beer brand, Thump Keg Brewing Co., which crafts beers related to Diageo spirit labels like George Dickel and Peligroso Tequila. Testing in select markets like Nashville, Austin and New York City, Thump Keg is debuting with a Rye IPA (6.2% abv) and an Agave Amber Ale (5.8% abv). Both retail at $9.49 a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles and are also available in 20-liter kegs. Thump Keg Rye IPA uses the same underlying grains for its mash bill as those used for George Dickel Rye Whisky, while Agave Amber Ale, inspired by Peligroso, uses blue agave in its recipe.
The end of the three-tier system?
Three-tier as we know it will break down because it will be too expensive and too complicated to work the way it does now. Even the distributors, who have the most to lose, will want to change it to make it more consumer-friendly.
http://winecurmudgeon.com/the-end-of-the-three-tier-system/
Wine Market Council Releases 2014 Consumer Consumption Habits
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/02/prweb12512630.htm
How to buy wine at the grocery store
Why We Want You To Shop With Us!
The supermarket Great Wall of Wine is the Rubik’s Cube of wine buying, with hundreds and hundreds of bottles to choose from, confusing pricing, and no one to ask for help.
http://winecurmudgeon.com/how-to-buy-wine-at-the-grocery-store/
Step-by-step procedure for tasting fine wines.
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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-17-15
January 17, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
01-17-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Happy Birthday Benjamin Franklin
01/17/1706
What An Amazing Man. Not Just Because He Has Some Of The Most Famous Beer And Wine Quotes Ever!
Ben Franklin Has Always Been In My Life:
Born And Raised In Franklin MA. (Family Business Vintage 1978)
As A Child I Remember Visiting The Ben Franklin Bank And Seeing This:
Longtime User Of The Franklin Town Library
Graduate Of The Benjamin Franklin Institute In Boston
So Today Raise A Glass To A TRUE Patriot!
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Wine Education
SF Wine Comp Winners
AND MORE!
The Top 10 Predicted Wine And Beer Trends of 2015
So here are the top 10 predicted wine and beer trends for 2015.
Do “hand-picked” grapes mean better wine?
The vast majority of wine is made from machine-harvested grapes.
http://palatepress.com/2015/01/wine/hand-picked-grapes-mean-better-wine/
Silent, motionless wine fridge created to protect fine wines
A ‘no-compressor’ wine cabinet by Haier debuted at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as a world-first this week, in response to demand from top wine connoisseurs who point out that subtle vibrations and temperature changes common in wine coolers can affect taste.
The Health Benefits Of Drinking Beer
When consumed in moderation it can benefit the heart, improve mental health, memory and decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s.
US WINERIES PRESS FOR CALORIE ‘ESTIMATES’
Winemakers in the US are lobbying to have new rules over labeling softened, citing the costs involved in providing the exact calorific content of their products.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/01/us-wineries-press-for-calorie-estimates/
Tickle Moonshine
Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distilling Co. has extended its Sugarlands Shine Legends Series with the launch of Tickle’s Dynamite Cinnamon Moonshine. Inspired by Steven Ray Tickle, best known for appearing on the Discovery Channel television show “Moonshiners,” Tickle’s Dynamite Cinnamon Moonshine will initially be available at Sugarlands’ Gatlinburg headquarters this month, with wider retail distribution to follow in early February. Priced at $25 a jar, the new entry joins Jim Tom Hedrick’s Unaged Rye and Mark Rogers’ American Peach moonshines in Sugarlands’ Legends Series lineup. Sugarlands Distilling currently has a distribution reach spanning Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota and Florida.
Woman Caught Driving Drunk on Vanilla Extract
Well, police say vanilla extract has an alcohol level of 41%. “That puts it on comparison to both vodka and gin,”
http://www.newser.com/story/201170/woman-caught-driving-drunk-on-vanilla-extract.html
Labatt Blue the beer for USA Hockey
Canadian brewing company Labatt is to become the official beer sponsor of USA Hockey.
http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/labatt_blue_the_beer_for_usa_hockey1
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winners
Results of SF Wine Competition
http://winejudging.com/medal-winners/
Wine closures market share
Corsica: Napoleon’s Vinous Dreamscape
The island was sold to France in 1768, a year before the birth of history’s most famous Corsican—Napoleon Bonaparte.
http://intoxreport.com/2015/01/12/corsica-napoleons-vinous-dreamscape/
Charlie Hebdo wine labels: goûtez la différence!
a wonderful post devoted to wine labels drawn by Charlie Hebdo contributors on Intravino, the popular Italian wine blog.
http://dobianchi.com/2015/01/12/charlie-hebdo-wine-lables/
What drives our wine choice – taste, or the price tag?
Can a wine drinker judge the quality of a bottle by its price?
http://theconversation.com/what-drives-our-wine-choice-taste-or-the-price-tag-35252
A Complete Guide to the 2015 Boston Wine Expo
The 24th annual Boston Wine Expo—one of the country’s biggest food and wine festivals—has announced this year’s lineup
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2015/01/13/complete-guide-2015-boston-wine-expo/
Giant info-graph makes wine shopping an educational experience
The giant info-graph the owners put up to answer any questions you might have about wine.
http://wgno.com/2015/01/13/giant-info-graph-makes-wine-shopping-cooler-at-new-shop/
JIM BEAM USES PRE-PROHIBITION RECIPE FOR NEW RYE
Beam Suntory has released a new version of its Jim Beam Rye that uses a pre-prohibition recipe to create a “bolder” taste.
Sierra Nevada launches into 2015 with three all new beers
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is debuting two year-round beers in early 2015
LONG WORK HOURS LINKED TO ALCOHOL ABUSE
Professionals who work more than 48 hours a week are 11% more likely to abuse alcohol, a study carried out by Finnish researchers suggests.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/01/long-work-hours-linke-to-alcohol-abuse/
Your Beer Bucket List: 20 Must-Try Styles
20 styles of beer you really should try to broaden your beer horizons—and specific bottles to seek out.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/essential-beer-styles-bucket-list-must-try-ale-lager.html
Cheers! Study Reveals Drinking Champagne Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s
It seems like your champagne-filled nights are going to give you some benefits after all!
http://www.latintimes.com/cheers-study-reveals-drinking-champagne-helps-prevent-alzheimers-288323
Can an IPA Beer Trademark Be Confusingly Similar to a Wine? TTAB says “Yes”
As a brewer (or seasoned beer drinker), you might think that a trademark for an IPA–with “IPA” in its name–could not possibly be confusingly similar to a wine product that bears a similar name, but without “IPA” in it.
Prosecco Continues to Create Confusion
Poor information about Prosecco means consumers care less and less about quality differences between the DOC and DOCG wines
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2015/01/prosecco-doc-continues-to-create-confusion
What does the drop in oil prices mean for wine?
The link between oil prices and fine wine was made pretty clear back in the 1970s
https://www.decanterchina.com/en/index.html?article=1006
THE UNITED STATES OF ALCOHOL
Coors Is Releasing A Gluten-Free Beer
MillerCoors is the latest brand to accommodate those with gluten allergies and sensitivities.
http://www.businessinsider.com/coors-is-releasing-a-gluten-free-beer-2015-1
OVER 50% OF YOUNG DRIVER FATALITIES INVOLVE ALCOHOL
Statistics show that more than half of young drivers who died in car crashes in the US were either under the influence of alcohol or marijuana, or both.
Report Shows Record-Breaking Year for Direct Wine
ShipCompliant and Wines & Vines Release Annual Report Showing Value of Winery Direct Shipments Jumping 15.5% in 2014
http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/2015/01/15/report-shows-record-breaking-year-direct-wine-shipping/
Glera: You’ve never heard of this Italian grape, but you’ve tasted it in your Prosecco glass
Most likely you’ve not heard of glera.
A-B Launches Beer Home Delivery App
Anheuser-Busch InBev is introducing a new beer delivery app, the Bud Light Button, that will allow consumers to have the leading U.S. beer brand delivered to their door. ABI partnered with digital innovation agency of record AKQA and “platform provider” Klink to create the service, which will begin today with an initial launch in the Washington, D.C. market. Consumers can order between one and 100 cases of beer and have it delivered by Klink—via an independent retailer—within an hour, ABI says.
Currently available for the Android platform, the Bud Light Button will follow with an iPhone version coming soon. The service will dovetail with Bud Light’s existing “Up for whatever” positioning by offering additions like Bud Light branded gear and “Up for whatever experiences” on certain deliveries. “Once in a while, we’re going to deliver a really over-the-top experience,” said Lucas Herscovici, Anheuser-Busch vice president of consumer connections. “Maybe that means we show up with a DJ who turns your gathering of friends into an amazing event.”
Prosecco DOCG just $6.99! Unfair pricing practices undermine small Prosecco growers
When I asked a Prosecco grower and bottler how such a low price could be possible, he told me that the grower and bottler of the big box wine were probably making just cents on the dollar for the wine.
http://dobianchi.com/2015/01/14/kirkland-prosecco-costco-price/
TOP 10: Snapshots of the American Wine Consumer
Source: 2014 Gallo Consumer Wine Trends Survey
http://www.starkinsider.com/2015/01/2-3-consumers-base-wine-purchase-label-plus-wine-trends.html
Bay State’s direct wine shipping law off to robust start
Massachushetts’ new direct wine shipping law is off to a successful start with more than 100 out-of-state wineries taking out licenses and dozens more waiting on approvals, according to state officials.
http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_27329331/bay-states-direct-wine-shipping-law-off-robust
New Hampshire measure would allow minors on beer labels
In New Hampshire, it is illegal for brewing companies to sell its ales, stouts, porters and lagers with an image of a minor on a label.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/16/new-hampshire-measure-would-allow-minors-on-beer-labels/
There’s now a ‘wine’ for pregnant women
What’s a pregnant woman to sip? Well, one North Carolina company thinks it has an answer — boutique sparkling grape juice, imported from Australia.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-now-a-wine-for-pregnant-women-2015-01-16?link=MW_latest_news
Jim Beam Extends With New Bonded Bourbon
Beam Suntory is set to debut a new bonded Bourbon under its flagship Jim Beam brand next month. Hitting select accounts nationwide, Jim Beam Bonded ($23 a 750-ml.) is a 100-proof Bourbon aged four years and produced in a single distillery season at a single distillery in line with the “Bottled in Bond Act” of 1897. Said to feature spicy oak notes with a background of vanilla and caramel, the newcomer is geared toward classic cocktail serves.
Jim Beam marketed a bonded Bourbon years ago, but this is a completely new product, the company tells SND. Including Devil’s Cut, Red Stag and its other flavored whiskies, Jim Beam rose an estimated 4.7% to 4.1 million cases in the U.S. market in 2014, according to Impact Databank.
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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
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Liquor Industry News/Links 01-03-15
January 3, 2015Liquor Industry News/Links
01-03-15
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Happy New Year!
2014 Was A Great Year For Us.
Our Highlights:
We Are #1
Thanks To You We Were Once Again Voted The #1 Liquor Store In Franklin AND The 15 Town Regions.
Thank You Readers Choice.
We Expanded On Our Education Becoming:
CWAS-SF Wine School-California Wine Appellation Specialist
CSS-Society Of Wine Educators-Certified Specialist Of Spirits
Education Is Important To Us To Provide You With The Best Service And Products.
Started A Wine Club In April
The Franklin Wine Club Now Has Over 130 Members.
We Held 14 Events And Ended The Year With A Holiday Party At Davio’s
Are You A Wine Explorer??
Adult Education Expansion
Along With Franklin We Now Teach For Medway And Tri-County
New Technology Partners
We Now Use Quini For Our Wine Reviews And Have Become
Quini Certified Educators
You Can Find Our Wines Using Vinobly And Let It Help You With Pairings
It Was Also A Sad Year..Our Uncle Rich Passed.
Rich Was A Great Guy And Helped Our Customers For Over 30 Years.
We Want To Thank You For All Your Support. Franklin Liquors Has Been Family Owned Since 1978.
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
Total Wine In MA Update
Wine Shipping In MA
Champagne
AND MORE!
How old is your nonvintage champagne? Look to the back label
Most sparkling wines, like discreet ladies of our mothers’ generation, don’t tell us how old they are. Those are “non-vintage” wines, with no year of harvest listed on the label because they are a blend of wines from several vintages.
Uncorked: An inside look at nebbiolo with Paolo Damilano
Barolo producer, Paolo Damilano. Damilano, who owns the company with his brother and cousin, provided insight behind nebbiolo and this magnificent region.
http://www.nooga.com/168680/uncorked-an-inside-look-at-nebbiolo-with-paolo-damilano/
How To Open a Beer with a BANANA
Video: It shows you how you can open a beer with only a banana and how simple it is to open beer this way.
http://www.break.com/video/ugc/how-to-open-a-beer-with-a-banana-2801076
MA Wine connoisseurs, vineyards eagerly await new direct shipping rules
Beginning Jan. 1, out-of-state wineries can more easily ship wine directly to Massachusetts consumers after the Legislature broke through years of political wrangling to relax those rules.
How To Tell If A Wine Is Corked | Corked Wine Smell Guide
Corked wine is something we’ve all heard of, but you may not know if you’ve ever actually encountered it
http://vinepair.com/wine-101/tell-wine-corked/
Editorial: Lift the cap on liquor licenses
Interesting read on Total Wine trying to get into town of Natick Ma
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20141229/OPINION/141227852/11608/OPINION
Prosecco: No longer the ‘poor man’s Champagne’?
Even at some of the fanciest parties this New Year’s Eve, the bottles of bubbly that will be popped open won’t be classic French Champagne but its sparkling Italian cousin, Prosecco, instead.
http://gantdaily.com/2014/12/29/prosecco-no-longer-the-poor-mans-champagne/
Top 5 wines under $10 a bottle for 2014
Mass Live top wines
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/12/wine_press_top_5_wines_under_1.html
Korbel winemaker lies on TV about Champagne and sparkling wine
The U.S. government has fought Europe for years for Korbel to have the right to keep calling its sparkling wine “Champagne,” so it’s not surprising that Paul Ahvenainen says his company’s product is something it’s not.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2014/12/korbel-winemaker-lies-on-tv-about.html
What’s in a name? The real Champagne has a major labeling problem
Do you not realize that in order for a wine to be labeled “Champagne” It has to be a sparkling white wine from France?
http://www.littlefallstimes.com/article/ZZ/20141224/SHAREABLE/141229939/13617/NEWS
Atlas Distributing In MA uses green power
Atlas Distributing Inc. announced that the company is using green power as part of its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20141228/NEWS/312289933/0
Pair New Years Champagne with a Fine Cigar
Pairing brown liquor with cigars is the more obvious choice, but champagne (or other sparkling wines) can go surprisingly well with a smoke.
New year brings new wage, tax, public safety laws to Rhode Island
Starting Thursday, Rhode Island judges — as well as magistrates — will have the power to prohibit drivers convicted of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, or refusing a chemical test, from driving a vehicle without an ignition interlock system.
An ignition interlock system is a device wired to a vehicle’s ignition that requires a driver to breathe into the device — just as one would with a Breathalyzer — prior to starting the vehicle. According to backers of this approach, the system prevents a motorist from being able to start his or her car if it detects alcohol on the breath of the driver.
According to a General Assembly data sheet: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found states that passed interlock laws saw an average two-thirds reduction in repeat DUI offenses. Rhode Island has joined at least 20 other states across the country that have put similar measures in place.
The Difference Between Champagne And Sparkling Wine, Explained
The most popular of sparkling wine options out there that aren’t Champagne include Cava, Prosecco and Cremant. The easiest way to tell between these wines is price — Champagne is almost always more expensive — but that’s not the only difference.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/30/sparkling-wine-explained-for-newbies_n_6390102.html
The science and magic of mulled wine
The holidays are almost over, but the cold weather provides an excellent excuse to keep the sensory memory of Christmas alive just a little longer with a warming glass of mulled wine
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/30/science-magic-mulled-wine-recipe
Red, white or sparkling? Experts pick healthiest wines
Experts say that while red wines trump whites when weighing overall health benefits, drier white wines like Rieslings or Sauvignon Blancs have perks of their own.
http://www.today.com/holidayguide/red-white-or-sparkling-experts-pick-healthiest-wines-1D80395114
Do You Drink Enough Champagne to Justify a $500 Preservation System?
The Genesis, created by Napa Technology, is the first at-home, single-bottle wine preservation and dispensing system, designed for both still and sparkling wine
http://www.genesispreserve.com
They Make Wine in China? Why Yes, They Do
The country past Australia to become the world’s 7th-largest producer.
http://www.economywatch.com/features/They-Make-Wine-in-China-Why-Yes-They-Do.12-29-14.html
The 6 most impressive wine cellars in the world
The modern concept of wine storage is changing dramatically, with collectors and commercial sellers keen to show off their precious wares in ever more daring and inventive ways.
http://www.rustourismnews.com/?p=37966
Make Craft Beer at Home with Brewie
Currently raising money on Indiegogo, Brewie ($1,599) is an automated home-brewing machine that can brew you up a beer in 5-14 days.
http://tech.co/make-craft-beer-home-brewie-2014-12
Beer, pretzel a perfect match
The brewers at Boston Beer Co. have teamed with chef David Burke to create a unique Samuel Adams beer-infused pretzel recipe.
http://www.kpcnews.com/features/life/kpcnews/article_cc6ddece-6c13-5e4a-9722-8db5e8635200.html
MA Legislators working to fix law that could cripple small wine and hard cider producers
Under a mysterious provision in the state budget, the producers will no longer be able to sell directly to restaurants and stores as of Jan. 1.
Quini Newsletter
Latest newsletter from our friends at Quini
http://quiniwine.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/t/23912F7CB6DCE1A9/4E2D1D1C1DD3EEC6C9C291422E3DE149
A DIY Chandelier For Wine-Lovers
Try your hand at crafting your own DIY wine-bottle chandelier
https://homes.yahoo.com/news/drink-diy-chandelier-wine-lovers-111535954.html
Vivino App’s Top Wines Of 2014
Top 100 Red Wines
http://www.vivino.com/news/top100-red
Top 100 White Wines
http://www.vivino.com/news/top100-white
Getting into Grower Champagne
Grower Champagne is sparkling wine crafted by grape growers and their families.
2014 Wine Law Updates in Review
2014 was a busy year for wine law changes. Here are just a few of them.
http://sanfranciscowineschool.com/2014-wine-law-updates-review
How Sweet is My Wine? What do Sugar Codes Mean for Wine?
There are several different sweetness charts and coding systems on the market, but they’re not that far apart from each other in describing the residual sugar level in wine.
It’s decision time for Total Wine
Selectmen are slated to decide Monday whether to allow a national chain of liquor stores to open its first Massachusetts location in Natick. – http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20150102/News/150109624#sthash.vUH0kRWQ.dpuf
Is a Great Wine Palate God Given, Learned or Bought?
Lettie Teague talks to wine collectors, olfactory researchers and reviewers to get to the bottom of the oenophile’s quest: Can a great palate be acquired?
“Your best friend is your fine-wine store—ideally one that holds frequent tastings,”
Wine Drinking in America Today
What beverage has grown continuously in consumption for the past 20 years in America? Wine.
http://econintersect.com/b2evolution/blog1.php/2015/01/01/wine-drinking-in-america-today
White wine may not really exist
It turns out that white grapes also contain the pigments that give red wine its colour – anthocyanins.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530024.100-white-wine-may-not-really-exist.html#.VKaz6ksVzOw
What drives our wine choice – taste, or the price tag?
Can a wine drinker judge the quality of a bottle by its price? The nature of this relationship has always been contested.
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/01/02/what-drives-our-wine-choice-taste-or-price-tag
How to turn your corks into candles
Wine and candles go together like chocolate and Valentine’s Day. Once you pop open the bottle, save the cork. You can turn it into a cheap candle later.
http://www.asubtlerevelry.com/how-to-turn-your-corks-into-candles
What to do with your leftover Champagne
If the New Year’s Eve celebration got a little out of hand, and you have some opened bottles that lasted longer than your guests, fear not: There are still plenty of delicious ways to keep the party going.
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/01/luxury/leftover-champagne-solutions/index.html
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Our Wines Are On Vinobly
In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started
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VINOBLY
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
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Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.
Tell us what you think by rating the wines.
Liquor Industry News/Links 12-27-14
December 27, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
12-27-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
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Beers Americans no longer drink
American beer sales have been trending downwards in recent years
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/21/beers-americans-no-longer-drink/20423613/
Why you should SHAKE your bottle of bubbly to stop it overflowing: Actually decreases the pressure, say French boffins
Shaking bottles of champagne has become widely associated with flying corks and the kind of messy spraying of liquid normally restricted to the winners podium in Formula One.
The Real Reasons Trader Joe’s Wine Is So Cheap
So how does the company keep its prices so low, while still delivering a taste that people love? And is there really animal matter in the wine?
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-trader-joes-wine-is-so-cheap-2014-12
AMERICA’S 14 FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COOKIES PAIRED WITH WINE
Screws put to wine corks
Industry tries to win back favor of winemakers
The world’s wine cork producers want you to know they’re sorry.
http://www.journalgazette.net/business/Screws-put-to-wine-corks-4017003
For a Surprisingly Large Variety of European Wine, Visit Sweden’s Systembolaget
Of all the countries in Europe, you’d never guess this country — up in the far north, with few vineyards of its own, and whose internationally best-known drinks are aquavit and vodka — would be a nation of wine enthusiasts.
http://blog.iwawine.com/2014/12/european-wine-at-systembolaget/
Champagne Pizza
It tasted like Champagne in the pizza dough! It was amazing.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/19/champagne-pizza_n_6350792.html
13 Favorite Christmas Movies (With Beverage Pairings For Your Viewing Pleasure)
Here’s a dozen of our favorite holiday movie classics, shaken and stirred, and served up with twist. The beverage selections are on the house.
http://wineharlots.com/2013/12/wine-harlots-12-favorite-christmas-movies/
VINTAGE AD ARCHIVE: WHISKEY FOR CHRISTMAS!
A look at the myriad ways this most warming of liquors has been incorporated into spirits company Christmas campaigns.
http://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2014/12/22/vintage-ad-archive-whiskey-for-christmas/
U.S. wine industry toasts decline in Japan’s sake sales
Sake sales have steadily tanked in Japan, another victim of globalization.
THE BEST COCKTAILS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
New Year’s Eve can leave even the most confident of party hosts quaking in their boots, so we’ve asked some of the industry’s best bartenders to share their favourite New Year’s Eve cocktails.
Chianti Wine: The Pride of Tuscany
Why is Chianti more written about, drank, and talked about that any other Italian wine in history? What makes Chianti so the perfect food wine?
16 majestic winter photos from Napa Valley
Here is some inspiration.
THE BEST WINE TO DRINK WITH CHINESE FOOD
Here’s the wine you should drink with some of the most popular Chinese American dishes:
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/best-wine-drink-chinese-food/
New Rum
Terlato Wines is launching the Don Pancho Origenes line of super-premium aged rums to select U.S. markets. Produced in Panama by legendary Cuban rum master blender Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez, the range includes 8-year-old ($40), 18-year-old ($ 90) and 30-year-old offerings ($425). Crafted in a classic Cuban style at the Las Cabras Distillery in the Herrera region of Panama with molasses from hand-harvested sugar cane and proprietary yeast, the rums are aged in American oak Bourbon barrels, the company says. Don Pancho Origenes is imported by Terlato’s Artisan Spirits division.
HOPHEAD VODKA
The latest creation from Anchor Distilling Company, is distilled entirely from two types of hops from Washington’s Yakima Valley, the same hops used in the creation of some of Anchor’s legendary beers. HOPHEAD vodka captures the fresh, aromatic character of hops without the typical bitterness.
http://www.anchordistilling.com/spirits/hophead-vodka
Champagne’s big gaffe (and 5 ways to mend it)
Champagne’s influential trade body, the CIVC
http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/12/23/champagnes-big-gaffe-and-5-ways-to-mend-it/
Film explores growth of Ky. grape/wine industry
Kentucky wineries are the subject of a new documentary that will debut on public television later this month.
http://www.kentucky.com/2014/12/23/3608130_film-explores-growth-of-ky-grapewine.html?rh=1
You Don’t Know Fizz About Champagne, The Royal Drink
Make sure to always use a cap C for Champagne, as it is the proper name of a region in France, and no other place on earth can claim or use that name.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sidonie-sawyer/you-dont-know-fizz-about-_b_6363778.html
What’s the Big Deal About Orange Wine?
Orange wines are white wines made like red wines.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/12/what-s-the-big-deal-about-orange-wine
The Dr. Loosen Estate
The iconoclastic German wine producer is exactly what the doctor ordered to put a wine region—or in Loosen’s case, to re-establish a grape—on the world wine stage and make everyone believers.
http://montecristomagazine.com/magazine/winter-2011/the-dr-loosen-estate
Cocktail Party Essentials: How to Curate the Perfect Bar
The bar makes the party, and these items make the bar
http://www.lamag.com/liquidlablog/cocktail-party-essentials-curate-perfect-bar/
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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-20-14
December 20, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
12-20-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
Our Holiday Gift Guide
New Drew Bledose Family Wine Is Here!
From Our Family To You And Yours
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The Four Pillars of Greek Wine
Greece is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/12/14/the-four-pillars-of-greek-wine/
Natick selectmen to resume controversial liquor license hearing
Total Wine & More, a Maryland-based company with more than 100 stores across the country, hopes to open its first location in Massachusetts at the Cloverleaf Mall.
http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20141214/NEWS/141218086
http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20141216/NEWS/141217625/1489/FRONTPAGE/?Start=1
Profile of the US Wine Consumer
Who is the American wine consumer today? What types of wine do they prefer and where do they purchase their wine?
http://lizthach.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/profile-of-the-us-wine-consumer/
New Sutter Home
California winemaker Sutter Home Family Vineyards, part of the Trinchero Family Estates group, has launched a new red blend simply called Sutter Home Red Blend. The new release is made from California Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It’s packaged with a distinctive black label—a look that has become a prevailing trend among recent California red wine releases. Sutter Home Red Blend has a suggested retail price of $6.99 and is available nationwide.
BAR PROSECUTED FOR NEAR-FATAL LIQUID NITROGEN COCKTAIL
Court proceedings have started against a bar that served an 18-year-old girl a liquid nitrogen cocktail which led to doctors removing her stomach.
THE SCOTCH BRANDS TO WATCH IN 2015
Only time will tell if Scotch whisky can claw back sales after a year of decline, but which will be the three brands worth keeping an eye on in 2015?
New Spanish Cava
Spanish Cava brand Segura Viudas has debuted a new Gran Cuvée Reserva and updated the packaging across its line. The newest offering is a hand-harvested blend of Spain’s Macabeo and Parellada grapes as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which is aged on the lees in the winery’s subterranean caves. Gran Cuvée Reserva ($14) joins the estate’s top cuvee, Reserva Heredad ($25), as well as Brut, Brut Rosé and Extra Dry (all $10). The line is also receiving a new modern packaging design prominently featuring the Segura Viudas crest that celebrates the winery’s history. Segura Viudas is owned and operated by Spain’s Ferrer family of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia and imported by Freixenet USA.
New report: Wine will always have a place at the table
Wine Market Council conducted two online discussion groups to gain insight into the relationship of wine, craft beer and cocktails.
Selectmen Give 10-Day Liquor License Suspension to Waxy O’Connor’s
The establishment will serve a 10-day suspension with three days being a Friday or Saturday.
Limited Edition Dress Shoe Hides A Bottle Of Scotch In Its Heel
British shoemaker Oliver Sweeney has partnered with legendary scotch whiskey producer Johnnie Walker for a limited collaboration dress shoe.
http://www.businessinsider.com/oliver-sweeney-johnnie-walker-shoe-2014-12
Big Y opens Table & Vine Fine Wines, Spirits and Beer at Boston Road supermarket in Wilbraham
Big Y Foods Inc. has opened its fourth Table & Vine Fine Wines, Spirits and Beer location, within the Big Y supermarket at 2035 Boston Road in Wilbraham.
Chow Bella’s Quick Holiday Guide to Sparkling Wine
Hey, did you know that Champagne can only be called Champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France? If it’s not, it’s just called sparkling wine.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2014/12/chow_bellas_quick_holiday_guide_to_sparkling_wine.php
Drinks to make your spirits bright
In addition to good food, glogg, mulled wine, colorful cocktails and festive punches can help bolster most everyone’s holiday spirit.
A beer for the Hanukkah holiday
After nearly two decades of producing He’Brew brand Jewish beers, Shmaltz Brewing Co. has finally brewed a special beer for Hanukkah.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2014/12/16/next-round-chanukah-beer/20462037/
America’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands
American beer sales have followed a downward trend in recent years.
http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/12/17/americas-fastest-growing-beer-brands/
Peppermint beer? Try these 5 offbeat holiday flavors
Pumpkin is out. Peppermint is in. It’s time to warm your belly with seasonal flavors.
http://www.indystar.com/story/life/food/2014/12/16/local-beers-winter/20261037/
DIAGEO WINS TRADEMARK BATTLE
A Texas court has ruled in favour of Diageo and against a Canadian whiskey rival in a trademark lawsuit over its Crown Royal brand.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/12/diageo-wins-trademark-battle-with-us-rival/
Jackson Family Buys South African Vineyard
Jackson Family Wines, which owns more than 20,000 acres of vineyards in California and around the world, is expanding to a new wine region: South Africa. Wine Spectator has learned the company is buying Fijnbosch farm, which includes 20 acres of vines in the Banghoek Valley, a ward in the prominent Stellenbosch region, according to a spokesperson for the firm.
Jackson Family is planning to release 1,000 cases of a Chardonnay called Capensis made from the farm’s 2013 vintage, co-produced with vintner Antony Beck, a local whose family owns Graham Beck Wines. The purchase price for the farm, which totals 121 acres of land overall, was not disclosed. The deal continues a wave of expansion for the company, which has recently added vineyards in Oregon and California.
The Engelage family is selling the property, located near Bartinney and Thelema Mountain Vineyards, two top producers. Until now, they have sold the grapes to other wineries, including Jackson Family. South African wines have improved markedly and steadily in the past decade, though annual exports to the U.S. have plateaued at around 1 million cases
New Moonshine
Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distilling Company is adding to its lineup of moonshine offerings with the release of American Peach, created with TV personality Mark Rogers. Rogers, who appears on the Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” program, is the second personality to participate in Sugarlands’ Legends Series, following Jim Tom Hedrick. Sugarlands Shine American Peach ($25 a 750-ml. jar) will roll out in mid-January 2015 at retail in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota and Florida. American Peach marks the distillery’s first 70-proof moonshine and joins other products including Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash, Jim Tom Hedrick’s Unaged Rye, Appalachian Apple Pie, Blockader’s Blackberry, Butterscotch Gold, Old Fashioned Lemonade and Southern Sweet Tea.
New Harpoon Beer
Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has released Tuscan Pool Party—a new wine grape-infused beer—as part of its limited edition 100 Barrel Series. Created as part of a collaboration between Harpoon’s Charlie Cummings and Italian brewer Moreno Ercolani, Tuscan Pool Party is brewed with a Sangiovese and Merlot grape juice blend and Amarillo dry hops, then aged on oak spirals. The 7.6%-abv offering is currently offered in 22-ounce bottles, as well as on limited draft. Tuscan Pool Party is the 52nd installment in Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Series, which offers individual Harpoon brewers the opportunity to formulate a new recipe and brew a one-off beer.
COGNAC THE SPIRIT
Today more than 21,000 people work to produce and market 130 million bottles a year which are sold in more than 100 countries
THE HISTORY OF CHAMPAGNE SABERING
So who was the ‘genius’ to first sabre a bottle of Champagne?
10 Things Every Self-Respecting Wine Lover Should Know About Prosecco
Today, exports of Prosecco rival those of Champagne, in both volume and sales numbers.
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2014/12/best_prosecco_houston_christmas.php
6 things to know about Sauternes, Bordeaux’s liquid gold
The holiday season is a time to indulge, and Sauternes — the sweet white wine from France’s Bordeaux region — is a perfect fit.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/12/15/6-things-to-know-about-sauternes-bordeauxs-liquid-gold/
The Art of Davis Bynum Blending: A Pinot Noir Clonal Lesson
Pinot Noir, a widely known grape, has several sub-varieties, referred to as “clones.”
http://www.dallaswinechick.com/the-art-of-davis-bynum-blending-a-pinot-noir-clonal-lesson/
DEAD SPIDER FOUND IN SMIRNOFF VODKA
Diageo has launched an investigation after a dead spider was found floating inside a bottle of Smirnoff vodka.
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/12/dead-spider-found-in-smirnoff-vodka-bottle/
FedEx will begin shipping wine to Massachusetts on February 1st
FedEx announced today that, effective Feb. 1, 2015, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground will open the state of Massachusetts for legal shipments of alcoholic beverages
17 Bottles Of Liquor That Make Amazing Gifts
Business Insider reached out to our friends in the booze business
http://www.businessinsider.com/bottles-of-liquor-to-give-as-gifts-2014-12
Will Liquor Laws OK Drinks in Mass. Assisted Living?
In Massachusetts, alcohol in assisted living may soon become a reality, according to local reports this week on a state bill that has recently passed in Massachusetts’ Senate.
http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/17/will-liquor-laws-ok-drinks-mass-assisted-living/
9 of the Year’s Best Red Wine Values
Food And Wines
Here are nine of my favorite red wine values from the past year of tasting, from wine regions around the world.
We Have Foxglove and Columbia Crest In Stock!
Other Damilano Wines In Stock As Well.
http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2014/12/17/9-great-red-buys
Gallo Releases Data On Consumer Wine Drinking
E & J Gallo Winery’s Consumer Wine Trends Survey asked where, when and how Americans are enjoying wine.
http://www.beveragedynamics.com/2014/12/10/gallo-releases-data-on-consumer-wine-drinking/2910/
New Uncle Val’s Peppered Gin
35 Maple Street Spirits of Sonoma, California has spiced up their portfolio with Uncle Val’s Peppered Gin, a new handcrafted gin infused with red peppers, black peppers and pimento. All-natural and gluten-free, Uncle Val’s Peppered Gin is available nationally for a suggested retail price of $39 for a 750-ml. bottle.
MA Jack’s Abby Announces Brewery Expansion
Jack’s Abby, one of Massachusetts’ fastest growing craft breweries, is set to embark on a major expansion that will more than triple its brewing capacity.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/jacks-abby-announces-brewery-expansion
Life with Wine: Oral Hygiene
How wine lovers can maintain a healthy white smile
http://www.bottlenotes.com/the-daily-sip/wine-tips/red-wine-white-teeth-december-2014
The Inside Scoop on How Wines Make the Wine Spectator Top 100 List
Everyone loves lists, and for wine lovers the only list is the Wine Spectator Top 100 that comes out near the end of every year – and has been since 1988.
How the physics of champagne bubbles may help address the world’s future energy needs
Uncork a bottle of champagne, and as the pressure of the liquid is abruptly removed,
http://phys.org/news/2014-12-physics-champagne-world-future-energy.html
Wine Books Make Perfect Last-Minute Gifts
A round up of some cracking reads and essential guides for wine lovers.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2014/12/wine-books-make-perfect-last-minute-gifts
PAPPY VAN WINKLE 20YO TOPS CONSUMER RATINGS
Buffalo Trace’s coveted Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old is the whisky most highly rated by consumers, a new report has revealed.
Pappy is the most requested item we can NEVER get!
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http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5
De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table
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All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini
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Liquor Industry News/Links 12-06-14
December 6, 2014Liquor Industry News/Links
12-06-14
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*
This Week We Hosted Franklin Adult Education With Big Y Supermarket.
Holiday Desserts And Wine Tasting.
Coming Next Week 2015 Medway Adult Education Winter Classes
Our Franklin Wine Club Had First Annual Holiday Party At Davio’s Patriot Place
Take Care
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New Products
Wine Scented Clothes
Best Beers Of 2014
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Lovely bubbly in the Champagne region of France
CHAMPAGNE. The word needs little explanation to any adult and is almost guaranteed to conjure up a memory or two.
Why shiraz/viognier is the perfect red wine for beginners
This unique blend of grapes hales from France in the Northern Rhone region just south of Burgundy
