Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/249190849/

Exploring Bourbon Barrel Aged Wines

An Education And Tasting

Thursday April 19th 2018

Exploring Bourbon Barrel Aged Wines

Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi

Bourbon barrel-aged wines are trending!

We will explore wines that are aged in used Bourbon Barrels.

Did you know bourbon barrels by law need to be 100 percent new American oak, and heavily charred, there is an amazing amount of flavor remaining in the wood.

Lets talk, taste and explore!

The Wines:

Wine #1

2016 Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay

750ml $12.99

Wine #2

2016 Beringer Bros Red Blend Bourbon Barrel

750ml $14.99

Wine #A

2014 Cooper And Thief Barrel Red Blend

750ml $25.99

Wine #3

2016 Robert Mondavi Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $12.99

Wine #4

N/V Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $17.99

Wine #5

2015 Fetzer 1000 Stories Zinfandel Barrel Aged

750ml $17.99

Wine #6

N/V Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz

750ml $17.99

Wine B

2016 Cooper & Thief Tequila Aged Sauvignon Blanc

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Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring New Zealand Event

March 23, 2018

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/248228627/

Exploring New Zealand Wines

An Education And Tasting

Thursday March 22nd 2018

March 22nd 2018

7PM

Exploring New Zealand Wines

Guest Host: Jillian Smith

Located in the South Pacific, with the southernmost vineyards in the world, 1,000 miles east of Australia, New Zealand is a sea of thirst-quenching Sauvignon Blanc. Top 20 in both wine consumption and wine production,

We will of coarse explore Sauvignon Blanc comparing two styles. Did you also know they make a sparkling version? We will have it along with Pinot Gris, Rosé, Pinot Noir AND a Malbec blend yes Malbec from New Zealand!

Jillian will share photos from her trips and tell us all about 7 wines.

These will be great food wines for your Easter meal and gifts!

Jillian Smith Bio

Jillian is the Brand Ambassador for Villa Maria Wine Estates. She has been working with the company since 2014 and has covered the MA, CT, and RI markets. The Boston native has had the opportunity to visit Villa Maria’s properties in New Zealand 3 times to familiarize herself with the vineyards, the winemaking, and the team of individuals who craft the wines. She graduated from UMass Amherst in 2012 with a degree in Economics and French and has completed her WSET Level 3 in wine certifications.

The Wines:

Wine A

2016 Villa Maria Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $14.99

Wine #1

2017 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $14.99

Wine #2

2016 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $16.99

Wine #3

2015 Villa Maria Pinot Gris

750ml $14.99

Wine #4

2017 Villa Maria Rosé

750ml $14.99

Wine #5

2016 Villa Maria Pinot Noir

750ml $17.99

Wine #6

2015 Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Red Blend

750ml $21.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring 19 Crimes Event

January 23, 2018

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/246043718/

Exploring 19 Crimes Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday January 18th 2018

January 18^th 2018

7PM

Exploring 19 Crimes Wine

Guest Host: Timothy Chagnon C.S.

19 Crimes, one of the fastest growing brands within the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) portfolio, has been named ‘Wine Brand of the Year’ by leading US wine industry title Market Watch, demonstrating the outstanding success of this innovation since it was introduced to the US market in 2012.

Growing to one million cases in annual volume over the last 12 months, 19 Crimes is a unique wine proposition that celebrates the rebellious spirit of men and women exiled from 18^th and 19^th century Britain to Australia, having committed one of the 19 Crimes meriting punishment via transportation*.

We tasted all 7 wines made!

Also A Leader In New Augmented Reality Technology

Available now via the Apple App and Google Play stores, this first-of-its-kind app will animate 19 Crimes’ criminals-turned-colonists. Hovering a mobile device over the bottles will bring the character on the label to life, sharing their stories of rule breaking that sent them across the ocean to Australia.

About Timothy:

Timothy Chagnon has been with Treasury Wine Estates since July of 2017. Prior to joining Treasury he had worked extensively in the hospitably industry. Over the past 10+ years, his experiences have encompassed all aspects of the restaurant world including casual fare and fine dining establishments under the direction of such renown chefs as Jasper White and Ming Tsai . Most recently, Timothy was the Wine Director and Certified Sommelier at Flank Steakhouse in Waltham.

The Wines:

Wine A

2017 Chardonnay

750ml $10.99

Wine #1

2016 Red Blend

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2016 Uprising Red Blend

750ml $10.99

Wine #3

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2017 Shiraz

750ml $10.99

Wine #5

2016 Banished Red Blend

750ml $10.99

Wine #6

2015 The Warden

750ml $19.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Introducing Physical Web Technology

The Physical Web uses beacon technology to communicate to your phone.

Two ways your can explore this with us:

1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

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Franklin Wine Club Holiday Wine Dinner At Corfinio

December 12, 2017

3rd Annual Holiday Dinner

Corfinio

Wine Dinner

Monday December 11th 2017

3^rd Annual Holiday Wine Dinner

Every year we gather to share food and wine.

This year we will explore Italian food and wine at Corfinio in North Easton MA.

We will be served 5 courses paired with wines by Chef Nicola Battistacci. Our host Alex Logan (Former Host At Davios) Will pair the foods with wines.

The Chef will have special authentic Italian foods he makes special that night for us.

The cost is $100 per person.

This includes:

Food

Wine

Tax

Tip

This has become a great tradition of the club and always-special food and wines!

Franklin Wine Club Alumni Restaurant Event

December 1, 2017

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/244941515/

Alumni Restaurant Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday November 30th 2017

November 30^th 7PM

Exploring Wine At The Alumni Restaurant

Hosts: Alumni, Kim And Mark

The Franklin Wine Club is invited to host a gathering at the Alumni Restaurant.

We will explore the menus and talk about food and wine pairings.

Wine, cheese and crackers will be served.

After the event please feel free to stay and support this local business with more food and wine.

The Wines:

Wine #1

N/V Lamarca Prosecco

Wine #2

2016 Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Wine #3

N/V Copper Ridge Merlot

Wine #4

2015 Charles Smith

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Introducing Physical Web Technology

The Physical Web uses beacon technology to communicate to your phone.

Two ways your can explore this with us:

1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Italy Event

November 18, 2017

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/244484517/

Exploring Italy Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday November 16th 2017

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute Tasting

Guest Host: Claudio Andreani

Learn more about one of the most prestigious family wine producers in Chianti Classico, Tuscany and taste their most popular bottles from each estates including Bolgheri DOC, Montalcino and single vineyards!!”

About Claudio

Claudio worked in the Food and Beverage industry for 20 years. At the young age he worked for many prestigious restaurants in his hometown Bergamo where he learned and lived the essentials of the hospitality industry.

Wine lover and collector in constant research to educate himself, he was able to go deeper in what it will become his passion and love..

He moved in the US in 2005 and with hard work and dedication within few years he received his WSET certifications and worked for a Wine Distributor Company in Massachusetts where he resides.

While working as Italian Wine Specialist during his career he had the pleasure to meet and work with some of the greatest Italian Producers until he was able to reach the most important opportunity in his career and life. To represent Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute in the US.

Passion for travel and new adventures is now an advocate that he is honored to work with one of the most prestigious and wonderful Family Producer in Tuscany.

The Wines:

Wine #1

2016 Tenuta di Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay IGT

750ml $14.99

Wine #2

2014 Tenute del Cabreo La Pietra IGT (Barrel fermented Chard)

750ml $39.99

Wine #3

2014 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

750ml $21.99

Wine #4

2015 Campo al Mare Bolgheri DOC

750ml $29.99

Wine #5

2012 Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

750ml $66.99

Wine #6

2012 Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Gran Selezione

750ml $49.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Introducing Physical Web Technology

The Physical Web uses beacon technology to communicate to your phone.

Two ways your can explore this with us:

1. Walk into the store and get current specials, our custom tasting notes and drink recommendations.

2. Attend a education/tasting in our wine room and get product information, pricing and food pairings

Stop in and try and be rewarded with a special gift for using.

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Franklin Wine Club Organic Event

September 10, 2017

https://www.meetup.com/preview/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/242871936

Organic Wine Event

An Education And Tasting

Saturday September 9th 2017

Exploring Organic Wines

Guest Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi

The Organic food and wine movement is hot!

At this event we will explore Organic wines and Organically grown wines.

What is the difference in USDA certified and those made with Organic grapes?

Are there sulfites in Organic wines?

Please come explore and taste.

About Us:

Kim Simone, CSW, FWS, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) By The Society Of Wine Educators,

French Wine Scholar And Instructor (FWS) by the French Wine Society

Owner of Vinitas WineWorks

Is THRILLED to be part of the educational team at Franklin Liquors! Kim has been in the wine business since 2002 and holds a Master’s degree in Gastronomy from Boston University, where she is now a teaching assistant. Her passion is helping novice wine drinkers understand why they like the wines they do, clarifying the complexities of wine, and making the topic approachable and fun.

Mark Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, co-owner of Franklin Liquors

Trained by the International Sommelier Guild

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits (CSS) By The Society Of Wine Educators

First in MA to be a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) by the SF Wine School

French Wine Scholar And Instructor (FWS) by the French Wine Society

First in USA to hold a Quini Certified Educator (QCE) title

Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) by the North American Sommelier Association.

Franklin Liquors is a family-owned business vintage 1978.

https://www.meetup.com/preview/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/242871936

The Wines:

Starter Wine

2016 Pizzolato Prosecco

Organic Grapes

750ml $12.99

Wine #1

2016 Pizzolato Pinot Grigio

Organic Grapes

750ml $11.99

Wine #2

2016 Badger Mountain Chardonnay

USDA Organic

750ml $12.99

Wine #3

2016 Badger Mountain Pinot Noir

USDA Organic

750ml $16.99

Wine #4

2016 Pizzolato Merlot

USDA Organic

750ml $11.99

Wine #5

2016 Badger Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

USDA Organic

750ml $16.99

Wine #6

2015 Chateau Le Thil

Biodynamic And Organic Grapes

750ml $15.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Match Book Wine Company Event

June 2, 2017

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239855887/

Match Book Wine Company Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday June 1st 2017

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

Matchbook Wines began in the rolling pastures of Dunnigan Hills in 2004. Dunnigan Hills, one of California’s newest AVA’s is located in northern California, east of Napa Valley. It was first planted to grapes in the late 70’s when John and Lane Giguiere returned home from college to save their family’s wheat and sheep farm. Realizing that the wheat market could no longer sustain their farm financially, and that sheep are really not that smart, the couple planted Dunnigan Hill’s original vines. These vines would be the foundation of RH Phillips Winery and the famed Toasted Head Chardonnay. Years after selling the RH Phillips label, John and Lane returned to Dunnigan Hills to begin a new venture: Matchbook Wines.

Matchbook Winery is a small, family owned winery focusing on the production of high-quality, yet affordable wines that rival the world’s best.

Daniel O’Connor began working with John and Lane in 2016, and after years of working for much larger, more corporate wine companies, he has found a home. Dan’s passion for wine began early in the restaurant business as he worked to earn his graduate and undergraduate degrees. He lives in Boston’s North End and represents John and Lane’s interest here on the East Coast.

During our tasting and seminar, We will focus on “Old World Wines in the New World,” discussing the history of the grape varietals that we will taste and their roots in France and their success in California.

The Wines:

Starter Wine

2016 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $14.99

Wine #1

2015 Match Book Chardonnay

750ml $14.99

Wine #2

2015 Mossback Chardonnay

750ml $14.99

Wine #3

2014 Mossback Pinot Noir

750ml $19.99

Wine #4

2015 Black’s Station Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $11.99

Wine #5

2014 Mossback Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $19.99

Wine #6

2014 The Arsonist Red Blend

750ml $19.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Santa Carolina Event

May 12, 2017

Santa Carolina Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday May 11th 2017

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

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

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

About Mark

New England Regional President For Carolina Wine Brands USA

The Wines:

Wine #1

2016 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2015 Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $12.99

Wine #3

2016 Reserva Chardonnay

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2016 Reserva Pinot Noir

750ml $10.99

Wine #5

2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $10.99

Wine 6

2015 Finca El Origen Malbec

750ml $10.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club J.Lohr Winery Event

May 6, 2017

J. Lohr Winery Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday May 4th 2017

Guest Hosts: Erin Foley

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

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

http://www.jlohr.com

About Erin:

Greater Boston Area Manager

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

The Wines:

Starter Wine

2015 Carols Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $18.99

Wine #1

2015 Riverstone Chardonnay

750ml $13.99

Wine #2

2015 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay

750ml $21.99

Wine #3

2015 Wildflower

750ml $9.99

Wine #4

2015 Falcons Perch Pinot Noir

750ml $16.99

Wine #5

2013 Fogs Reach Pinot Noir

750ml $29.99

Wine 6

2014 Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Exploring Wine Labels Event

April 26, 2017

Exploring Wine Labels Event

An Education And Tasting

Tuesday April 25th 2017

Guest Hosts: Mark Lenzi

And

Kim Simone

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

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Marco Scolaris Pinot Grigio

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2014 Dreyer Sonoma Chardonnay

750ml $13.99

Wine #3

2015 Cooper Hill Pinot Noir

750ml $17.99

Wine #4

2012 Liberated Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $12.99

Wine #5

2015 Gosford Shiraz

750ml $7.99

Wine #6

2012 Tranzind Red Blend

750ml $12.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Wines Of Abruzzi Event

April 14, 2017

Abruzzi Italy Event

An Education And Tasting

Thursday April 13th 2017

Guest Host: Dave Abbott

And

Masciarelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

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

About Dave:

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

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

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

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

The Wines:

Wine #1

2015 Valori Pecorino

750ml $17.99

Wine #2

2015 Masciarelli Trebbiano

750ml $10.99

Wine #3

2014 Masciarelli Montepulciano

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2013 Marina Cvetic Montepulciano

750ml $24.99

Wine #5

2010 Valori Montepulciano Vigna Sant Angelo

750ml $35.99

Wine #6

2010 Marina Cvetic Merlot

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

Hosted By:

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

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Franklin Wine Club Masi Event

March 30, 2017