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Franklin Wine Club Valentine’s Wine Tasting
February 8, 2017Valentine’s Wine Event
An Education And Tasting
Tuesday February 7th 2017
Host: Shanley Snydeman
At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.
Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.
Lets taste and explore.
About Shanley
Shanley is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. She holds degrees in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales and Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Endicott College. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and has over a decade of experience working with the wine programs of such restaurants as Legal Sea Foods, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and Gibbet Hill Grill. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, sailing and hockey.
The Wines:
Wine #1
2014 Love Noir Rosé
750ml $9.99
Wine #2
2015 Love Noir Pinot Noir
750ml $11.99
Wine #3
2014 Some Young Punks
Passion Has Red Lips
750ml $24.99
Wine #4
2013 Some Young Punks
Naked On Roller Skates
750ml $28.99
Wine #5
2014 Some Young Punks
The Sqid’s Fist
750ml $29.99
Wine #6
2015 Banfi Rosa Regale
750ml $17.99
Wine #7
Choco Vine Original
750ml $10.99
Wine #8
Choco Vine Whipped Cream
750ml $10.99
Wine #9
Choco Vine Raspberry
750ml $10.99
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333 East Central St
Franklin, Ma 02038
Liquor Industry News/Links 01-07-17
January 7, 2017Liquor Industry News/Links
01-07-17
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Happy New Year
Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio
Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Do you really know what’s in a bottle? How about if it’s really organic? Do you know only 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale? Do you know how to get more value for your money or find the best for your specific palate when shopping for wines?This year we are re-opening after our winter break with a new and exciting Creative Arts Workshop, The Art Of Wine Buying! There is no better time for lively, educational conversation and the warmth created by sipping on wine than in the chill of winter!
Mark Lenzi, co-owner of Franklin Liquors will provide us with information on Wine Buying Tips Using Wine Labels that mostly only those in the industry know. No longer will you purchase a bottle solely based on its label design. This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. After this event buying wine will never be the same! http://www.franklinliquors.com
Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.
https://thecreativesewingstudio.com/products/adult-art-workshops-knitting-beading-painting
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
A wine trend outside the bottle
Does getting older change our sense of smell and taste?
SCIENTISTS DISPROVE ‘FRUIT/ROOT DAY’ TASTING DIFFERENCES
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
The 5 Perfect Beers to Pair With Winter Foods
Pull up a chair next to the fire and enjoy one of these hearty combinations
It Turns Out Your Wine Choice Reveals Some VERY Interesting Things About Your Personality
Did you know your wine choice is saying quite a bit about you?
4 Super Underrated Fortified Wines
Despite the incredible history surrounding the fortified wines of Europe, they’ve fallen out of favor. On the plus side, it means you can find exceptional quality at a great value price. Here are several fine fortified wines that can be found for less than $20 a bottle.
Organic wine really does taste better, study of 74,000 bottles shows
They discovered that organic wines – which are labelled as ‘ecocertified’ in the US – scored an average of 4.1 points higher than their non-organic counterparts, our of a score of 100.
Is Italian Wine Ready for a Revamp in 2017?
Take this as simply one long-time observer’s view of the path ahead.
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2017/01/is-italian-wine-ready-for-revamp-in-2017.html
How Color Affects Your Perception of Taste of Wine
The color of foods and drinks has such a strong impact on our perception that it can affect how much we like different foods and drinks. Here are a few striking examples:
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-color-affects-your-perception-of-taste-of-wine/
BEAM SUNTORY ‘CYCLES OUT’ PINNACLE FLAVOURS
Beam Suntory is “confident” it can return Pinnacle Vodka to growth after substituting declining confectionery flavors for fruit variants, according to the firm’s North American marketing head.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/01/beam-suntory-cycles-out-pinnacle-flavours/
Champagne By The Numbers
The most important number this New Year’s Eve is 2017. But while you’re counting down to midnight, here are a few others you might try to remember.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/samlemonick/2016/12/30/champagne-by-the-numbers/#4141d8d05eb4
Pairing Beer and Cheese
Beer and cheese are natural partners, with equally wide ranges of possible flavors. Here, we offer a few suggestions on how to think about pairing various styles of cheese with different beer styles.
Medway MA ice cream shop granted liquor license
Through the 4-1 vote, T.C. Scoops, at 104 Main St., received a full liquor license, but with conditions that restricts the shop to serving only beer, wine and cordials or ice cream-based alcoholic treats.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170103/medway-ice-cream-shop-granted-liquor-license
New Trinchero Wine
Trinchero Family Estates is launching Hopes End, a new Australian red blend. Produced by Australia’s Angove Family Winemakers, Hopes End is made with Shiraz, Grenache, Malbec and Petit Verdot sourced from the McLaren Vale, Barossa and Murray Valley regions. The new entry, which is targeted toward the 25- to 35-year-old demographic, retails at $12 a 750-ml. Hopes End is intended to tap the continuing red blend boom, with the category now the third-largest in the U.S., up more than 10% in the 26 weeks ending December 3, 2016, according to Nielsen.
SCIENTISTS DISPROVE ‘FRUIT/ROOT DAY’ TASTING DIFFERENCES
A team of scientists in New Zealand has published a report they say disproves there is any difference in ‘Fruit’ and ‘Root’ days in the biodynamic tasting calendar.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/scientists-disprove-fruitroot-day-tasting-differences/
Full Report
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0169257#sec020
5 Wine Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Five resolutions for the new year that are deliciously fun, social, and easily attainable. Why? All pertain to our favorite beverage: wine.
http://www.grape-experiences.com/2017/01/5-wine-resolutions-youll-actually-keep/
Does getting older change our sense of smell and taste?
Research indicates some of us will be lucky and will hang on to most of the abilities we already have, while others will face a downhill slide in our powers of perception. All this is highly individual and a gradual decline in sensitivity may not always be obvious.
EU forces ‘prosecco van’ owner to rename her wine because it isn’t served from a bottle
The couple want to use the vehicle at events, parties and weddings, where they will be able to serve up glasses of fizz from the tap.
$300 Chinese Wine Arrives In America
Ao Yun 2013, a Bordeaux-style red, at $300 a pop, has upped the ante considerably and gives a whole new face to the Chinese wine business.
A wine trend outside the bottle
The label is often the gateway to the purchase of the wine.
http://www.theunion.com/entertainment/rod-byers-a-wine-trend-outside-the-bottle/
Boomers still rule the wine market
Boston Beer Company Introduces 2 New Seasonal Beers
Samuel Adams was one of the first craft brewers to offer rotating beers that capture the essence of each season, and now, from January through April, the brewers are introducing drinkers to two new seasonal beers: Samuel Adams Hopscape and Fresh as Helles
PERNOD TO LAUNCH ‘CONNECTED COCKTAIL LIBRARY
Pernod Ricard’s Breakthrough Innovation Group (BIG) is seeking to “transform” at-home cocktail culture with its “connected cocktail library” system Opn, set to launch in early 2018.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/01/pernod-to-launch-opn-connected-cocktail-library/
Wine and Moderation: What’s Healthy?
To really answer the question of whether or not wine is healthy, you need to look at what’s inside a glass of wine.
http://winefolly.com/update/wine-and-moderation-whats-healthy/
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American Wine Specialist Program
Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.
The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.
The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).
WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)
Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)
WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost $650
Details And Sign Up Here:
https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws
Franklin Liquors Class At The Creative Sewing Studio
Saturday, February 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Do you really know what’s in a bottle? How about if it’s really organic? Do you know only 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale? Do you know how to get more value for your money or find the best for your specific palate when shopping for wines?This year we are re-opening after our winter break with a new and exciting Creative Arts Workshop, The Art Of Wine Buying! There is no better time for lively, educational conversation and the warmth created by sipping on wine than in the chill of winter!
Mark Lenzi, co-owner of Franklin Liquors will provide us with information on Wine Buying Tips Using Wine Labels that mostly only those in the industry know. No longer will you purchase a bottle solely based on its label design. This sit down wine tasting/education will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. After this event buying wine will never be the same! http://www.franklinliquors.com
Cost: $38 includes cheese, meats and crackers, wine and information.
https://thecreativesewingstudio.com/products/adult-art-workshops-knitting-beading-painting
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 450 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
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2017 Events Soon!
Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
2017 French Wine Scholar Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
February 16th
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099
March 9th French wines
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098
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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Liquor Industry News/Links 12-31-16
December 31, 2016Liquor Industry News/Links
12-31-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Open New Years Eve 8am-9PM
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Our 2017 Wine Tasting/Education Schedule
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
American Wine Specialist Program
Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.
The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.
The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).
WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)
Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)
WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost $650
Details And Sign Up Here:
https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws
Have A Safe And Happy New Year!
GO PATS!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS
Sparking wine: the science behind bubbles and best glassware for serving
Champagne tastes better with bigger bubbles, study finds
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
A Beer In 60 Seconds And No Line To Wait In
Once you’ve agreed to the price, you tap your card and one more confirmation is needed to get the beer pumping.
Locations: A Wine Life Hack
Locations bottles’ labels are an abbreviation of the respective places where the grapes originate.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-fass/locations-a-wine-life-hac_b_13853986.html
Feds processing 51 new grape varietals for wine
Here’s your government in action: Fifty-one new grapes are set to join the exclusive group of grape varietals that winemakers can put on their bottle labels.
http://www.startribune.com/feds-ride-herd-on-grape-varietals-wine-labels/408160996/
Butterball Sues Australian Wine Company Over Its ‘Butterball’ Chardonnay
It just won’t stop when it comes to trademark disputes involving the alcohol industry.
Wine and chocolate are the perfect pairing, right? Not really, and here’s why
I’m not sure why everyone is always trying to pair chocolate with red wine, other than the fact that everyone loves red wine and chocolate
Wine app wars continue
Does this mean that Delectable lost the wine app wars, and that Vivino has won?
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-app-wars-continue
What else do people buy at cocktail bars other than cocktails?
Champagne tastes better with bigger bubbles, study finds
Larger bubbles, about 3.4mm across, enhance the release of aerosols into the air above the glass, say experts
Italian Sparkling Wine To Set New Holiday Record
Italian sparkling wine is set for a record holiday season, with 62 million bottles set to be uncorked in Italy (+10% on 2015) and 158 million abroad (+20%), according to estimates from the Wine Observatory, based on ISMEA data.
http://www.esmmagazine.com/italian-sparkling-wine-to-set-new-holiday-record/36705
Sparking wine: the science behind bubbles and best glassware for serving
Chances are good that you will pop a bottle (or two) of bubbly as you celebrate this holiday season. But have you ever pondered how those fizzy little bubbles get into your champagne or sparkling wine? More importantly, which glass is best for serving it?
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS
It turns out the labels have at least something to do with it, at least for 71 percent of U.S. wine consumers.
http://www.newsweek.com/label-wine-drinkers-marketing-535961
Trump Winery is trying to hire foreign workers
The petition to the US Department of Labor from Trump Vineyard Estates, owned by the president-elect’s son Eric Trump, seeks temporary visas under the H-2A program for the foreign laborers who would work for about four months at the vineyard near Charlottesville doing a “variety of manual/equipment operation tasks in a vineyard operation.”
http://nypost.com/2016/12/22/trump-winery-is-trying-to-hire-foreign-workers/
The 25 Essential Wines of 2016
Meet this year’s “Hot 25″—the bottles that represent everything we love about today’s ever-expanding wine world.
http://punchdrink.com/articles/the-25-essential-wines-best-wine-2016/
Top Wine Stories of 2016
A look back on the most-read news articles from 2016
https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=178182
North Americans Prefer Cork Stoppers
Recent market research conducted in the USA and Canada provides further confirmation that cork is the preferred wine stopper for consumers, who are willing to pay a significant premium for cork-finished wines.
http://wineindustrynetwork.com/suppliers/amorim-cork-america.html#whatsnew
The historical heart of Prosecco
Given the huge – and growing – popularity of Prosecco, it’s a good bet that a lot of that Italian fizz will be uncorked during the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve.
http://lauriedanielonwine.com/2016/12/23/the-historical-heart-of-prosecco/
Trinchero Acquires Fetzer’s Five Rivers Winery
Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has acquired Paso Robles, California-based Five Rivers Winery from Fetzer Vineyards for an undisclosed sum. The purchase includes Five Rivers’ 90,000-square-foot winemaking facility, as well as 46 acres of land, of which 15 acres are planted to Petite Sirah. TFE plans to update the Five Rivers facility and add white wine production to the site. TFE says the move furthers its ongoing effort to boost its premium and super-premium wine business, while expanding its presence on the Central Coast.
In a statement to SND, Fetzer Vineyards COO Cindy DeVries said, “The Five Rivers brand will continue to be produced following sale of the Central Coast winery to Trinchero, with production relocating to our Hopland, California-based winery.”
How wine and religion get along
Where did religion and wine start?
http://www.inforum.com/variety/4187178-how-wine-and-religion-get-along
Wine And Cheese Shots Are Here To Take Your Pregame To The Next Level
Some things simply belong together and are sweet heaven to the tastebuds when eaten at the same time, like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for instance.
http://elitedaily.com/envision/food/wine-and-cheese-shots/1735568/
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Upcoming Events
American Wine Specialist Program
Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.
The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.
The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).
WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)
Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)
WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost $650
Details And Sign Up Here:
https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 450 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA
2
2017 Events Soon!
Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
2017 French Wine Scholar Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
February 16th
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099
March 9th French wines
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don’t let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and become an expert!
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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Watch For Our Holiday Gift Guide Newsletter!
Holiday Gift Idea
The Gift Of A Wine Tasting/Education
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
American Wine Specialist Program
Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.
The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.
The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).
WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)
Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)
WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost $650
Details And Sign Up Here:
https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws
Happy Holidays
GO PATS!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
Mike & Mark
Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
A Wine Guide for Every Holiday Situation
Wrentham MA asking for more liquor licenses
Introducing the Vino Veritas App, an Analytical Wine Identifier
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
How To Get A Career In Beer
There are a large number of career paths in the vigorous beer industry, covering everything from the artistry of brewing to the business of distribution.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinegustafson/2016/12/16/how-to-get-a-career-in-beer/#2778d560111f
Boston Beer Suffers as Seasonal Beers Go Flat
Consumers seem to have lost their taste for cinnamon and pumpkin ale, which is bad news for craft brewers.
http://www.barrons.com/articles/boston-beer-suffers-as-seasonal-beers-go-flat-1481926085
Will wine recommendation apps spell the end for sommeliers, critics and experts?
Tens of millions of people are signed up to TripAdvisor-style wine apps, so who cares what sommeliers have to say?
Holiday Drinking – How to Pace like a Pro
In these final and booziest days of the year, you’ll come across all kinds of articles on how to pace yourself and your guests.
http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/holiday-drinking/
Why amateur wine scores are every bit as good as professionals’
If amateurs lacked wine expertise, we would expect to see little or no correlation with professionals. We saw just the opposite.
http://www.vox.com/2016/12/15/13892364/-amateur-wine-scores-critics
With Champagne, Big Can Be Beautiful, Too
As the grower Champagnes have become more popular, the movement has had an unintended consequence: a widespread dismissal of the big Champagne houses as dull, stodgy and uninteresting.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/dining/champagne-dom-perignon-moet-louis-roederer.html?_r=2
The 5 Ways to Make Sparkling Wine
A Quick Guide to the 5 Major Production Methods for Sparkling Wine
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/the-5-ways-to-make-sparkling-wine/
NEW APPELLATIONS ADDED TO CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES
The Côtes du Rhône Villages has been expanded with the addition of three new appellations for red wine
The three appellations include Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte-Cecile, Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse and Côtes du Rhône Villages Vaison la Romain, which have been added to the ranks of Côtes du Rhône with Geographical Names by the National Institute for Appellations of Origin (INAO).
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/new-appellations-added-to-cotes-du-rhone-villages/
Will banana wine catch on in America?
It’s a best seller in Rwanda. Now African banana wine could be coming to America.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/12/15/smallbusiness/banana-wine-rwanda/
How to Order Wine Like You Know What You’re Doing
Even when you don’t
http://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/how-to-order-wine
The Bottom Line on Wine Fraud
The poisons of scandal are still amongst us, and they create rifts that separate us.
Why Boston Needs Liquor License Reform
A closer look at our complicated history against booze, and why it’s high time we let more businesses serve it.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2016/12/18/reform-liquor-licenses-boston/
New Switchback
Burlington, Vermont-based Switchback Brewing is expanding its year-round lineup with the addition of Citra-Pils Keller Bier. First created in 2014 as a specialty offering, Citra-Pils is made with light pils malt and Saaz and Citra hops. The 5.1%-abv brew will be available across Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and New York in 12-ounce bottles, 22-ounce bottles and on draft starting next year. Citra-Pils marks the second Switchback label to be widely produced and distributed year-round, joining the brewer’s flagship Switchback Ale.
Barrels Are on a Roll in Champagne
La Tonnellerie de Champagne, northeastern France’s only cooperage, back in 1998 just at the time when barrels were making a comeback.
There are 904 wine TTB licenses in Napa County. 342 of them are located at these 24 addresses. In fact, more than 100 are located at the top 3.
Pairing beer with red-and-white desserts
Here’s how to choose beers to stand up to your festive sweets.
A GUIDE TO LEAVING WINE FOR SANTA
Children all over the world love to leave treats out for Santa, but we have a feeling that as much as Santa Claus loves a warm chocolate chip cookie, what he’d really love on a cold winter’s night is a nice glass of wine.
Scratch-Off 99 Bottles of Craft Beer Poster
Subdivided in popular categories, types and individual beers of all rarity and availability, each bottle is meticulously hand-illustrated and covered with gold foil that you scratch off once you’ve consumed the beer. It’s a beer bucket list you can hang on your wall.
http://coolmaterial.com/home/scratch-off-craft-beer-poster/
DIAGEO HITS SAZERAC WITH BULLEIT LAWSUIT
The lawsuit reportedly states that Dr. McGillicuddy’s product line has been redesigned “in order to knock-off the appearance and unfairly trade on the reputation of Diageo’s extremely popular Bulleit brand Bourbon and rye whiskey”.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/diageo-hits-sazerac-with-bulleit-lawsuit/
TOP TOASTING TRENDS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
More than two thirds will mark the holiday season by raising a glass in a toast at some point during the festivities, global research from Diageo has found – but how should one toast in 2016?
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/top-toasting-trends-for-the-holiday-season/
CHINESE ORGANIC WINERY CERTIFIED BY EU
Chinese winery Xuan Yan in northwestern Xinjiang’s Yanqi county has become the first winery in the region to be recognised as a EU-certified organic winery.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/chinese-organic-winery-certified-by-eu/
AROUND THE WORLD IN 10 CHRISTMAS DRINKS
In the UK it’s mulled cider and Snowball cocktails, in the US egg nog and in Germany glühwein, but less well known is Italy’s festive favourite the Bombardino, or Mexico’s Ponche Navideño.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/around-the-world-in-10-christmas-drinks/
CHAMPAGNE AND CHIANTI FORM PARTNERSHIP
Chianti Classico and Champagne have signed a partnership agreement that is set to boost the promotion and protection of winemaking and wine tourism across the two regions.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/champagne-and-chianti-partner/
Retsina Wine is Making a Surprising Comeback
In Greece today you can still find a wine that’s infused with sap from an Aleppo pine tree. The wine is called Retsina and came out of an ancient winemaking tradition that can be traced back as far back as the 2nd century BC.
http://winefolly.com/review/retsina-wine-making-surprising-comeback/
Introducing the Vino Veritas App, an Analytical Wine Identifier
What makes our Wine App stand out from the rest and so sought after, is it’s ability to let you know how chemically induce the bottle of wine is, before you purchase it.
http://satprnews.com/2016/12/19/introducing-the-vino-veritas-app-an-analytical-wine-identifier/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/35090042/vino-veritas-the-perfect-tool-to-quality-wine-and
What makes kosher wine kosher?
When most people blast kosher wines, they are usually criticizing a specific variant of kosher wine called mevushal and the distinct, near-boiling process often (but not always) used in Jewish wine production.
http://www.avclub.com/article/what-makes-kosher-wine-kosher-247389
HERE’S HOW MUCH ALCOHOL EVAPORATES OUT OF HOT DRINKS
Around 85 percent of your beloved alcohol will survive the heating process.
Screenshot
http://vinepair.com/articles/heres-how-much-alcohol-evaporates-out-of-hot-drinks/
Wrentham MA asking for more liquor licenses
Selectmen explained the intent of the town meeting vote was not to add package store licenses, but licenses that could be used by restaurants.
The town does have two of its five beer and wine package store licenses available.
This Year’s Holiday Wine Surprise: Pinot Noir From Alsace
Alsatian Pinot Noir presents a unique gift for wine lovers: unusual and unexpected, yet with the high standard of quality we come to expect from Alsace.
WE HAVE STILL AND SPARKLING IN STOCK
The Prosecco Wine Guide
Prosecco is Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. While it’s often compared to Champagne, it’s made with different grapes and a different winemaking method. As you’ll soon discover, there’s more to Prosecco than affordable bubbles.
http://winefolly.com/review/the-prosecco-wine-guide/
A Wine Guide for Every Holiday Situation
I know buying wine can sometimes feel impossible, like shopping for a Secret Santa gift for that person in sales you’ve barely exchanged two words with. Don’t fret, my pet! I’ve made this cheat sheet to snagging all the wine you’ll need to get you through the holiday highs and lows.
http://www.manrepeller.com/2016/12/marissa-ross-holiday-wine-guide-2016.html
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American Wine Specialist Program
Franklin Liquors ( www.franklinliquors.com )along with Vinitas Wineworks ( http://vinitaswineworks.com )and Wine Empire ( http://www.mywineempire.com ) are proud to host the North American Sommelier Association for an American Wine Specialist (AWS) Class.
The AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® covers each of the 50 American states. Classic wine regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma will be covered, in addition to all other California American Viticultural Areas. Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley – both home tosignificant investment by Old World wine families – will be explored at length. We will study the rapidly upcoming regions of New York’s Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, and Virginia’s Piedmont. We will also taste a number of native and hybrid varieties from all over the country…this will be an enlightening experience with depth of information and diversity of American wines.
The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification and pin, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com).
WHEN: 2017 MAR 25th, 26th, APR 1st & 2nd – 9:00AM to 4:00pm (with break)
Exam: 2017 MAY 7th (9:00am – 1 hour)
WHERE: Franklin Liquors – 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost $650
Details And Sign Up Here:
https://www.nasommelier.com/american-wine-specialist-aws
Franklin Wine Club Meeting
Wine Explorers wanted!
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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
2017 French Wine Scholar Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
Feb 16th
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099
March 9th French wines
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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Watch For Our Holiday Gift Guide Newsletter!
Holiday Gift Idea
The Gift Of A Wine Tasting/Education
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
Happy Holidays
GO PATS!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
Trends in Italian Wine Law in 2016
Holiday Wine Guide: What Bottle To Buy For Every Kind Of Wine Lover
American wine consumers still don’t care about what sommeliers like
AND MORE!
Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
How to pair craft beer with vegetarian fare
Beer goes well with meatless and vegan foods. This thorough infographic offers suggestions for tasty pairings.
http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/how-pair-craft-beer-vegetarian-meatless-dishes
Why wine REALLY gives you headaches (and how you can avoid them if you drink coffee before)
Some people believe the brain pain is caused by sulfites in the wine, but this myth has been largely debunked by experts – though sulfites can trigger asthma symptoms.
No News In This News: Americans Prefer Semi-Sweet Wine, Says Latest Survey
Completed this past spring by Survey Sampling International (SSI), and released recently, nearly 1100 wine drinkers across the 50 United States provided data detailing their wine consumption.
B.C. wine labels to get get more specific
The B.C. government has changed the rules governing the labelling of wine in this province and with the approval of the B.C. Wine Authority, sub-regions will now be allowed to be identified.
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/405492376.html
Five New AVAs Across the East
TTB establishes three wine grape growing areas and considers two more
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=177626
40% Of Alcohol Beverage Buyers Make Their Decisions In-Store
Of the 60% who do have a planned beverage purchase, 21% end up changing their minds in store, and 50% of those who change their minds ultimately buy a different brand than they originally intended.
American wine consumers still don’t care about what sommeliers like
If you ask a sommelier what’s most important about wine, in order, she’ll probably tell you region, then producer, then grape.
For average American wine consumers, it’s almost backwards.
http://blog.wblakegray.com/2016/12/american-wine-consumers-still-dont-care.html
This DIY Glow-In-The-Dark Beer Is Made With A Jellyfish Gene
Former NASA biologist Josiah Zayner made this awesomeness a reality by launching a kit that lets home brewers craft beverages that glow.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/glow-in-the-dark-beer-odin_us_5849b6fce4b0905b344261fc
Fine Wine Producers Debate To Cork Or Not To Cork
For many years, the wine industry accepted a high fault rate of corked wines that were infected with trichloroanisole (TCA), a compound that imparts musty, off-flavors in wine.
Holiday Wine Guide: What Bottle To Buy For Every Kind Of Wine Lover
While it is impossible to know the exact palate preference of the person you are buying or bringing wine for, below is a guideline on what works best for five different types of wine lovers.
For Centuries Wine Was Flavored With What Toxic Compound?
In ancient Rome, wine makers would boil must, the juice of freshly pressed grapes in lead pots
http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/for-centuries-wine-was-flavored-with-what-toxic-compound/
Phylloxera identified in Colorado
On November 29, 2016, an insect capable of damaging Colorado’s wine grape crop was confirmed in Mesa County.
http://www.coloradowinepress.com/2016/12/phylloxera-identified-in-colorado.html
Sauternes Wine Guide
Sauternes represents the sweeter side of Bordeaux and is made from the region’s rare white grapes.
http://winefolly.com/review/sauternes-wine-guide/
Overlooked Wines You Need In Your Life
Below are my top picks for wines we tend to forget about and why we need to give them the proper pour that they deserve
http://www.buzzbinpadillacrt.com/overlooked-wines-need-life/
Gallo: Consumers don’t view wine as an elitist drink
Consumers are starting to view wine as a casual social beverage, and not as an elitist beverage
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/6397950-181/gallo-consumers-dont-view-wine
How To Make Champagne Last And Other Expert Tips To Enjoying Bubbly
Here’s yet another reason to drink bubbly all the time: you can actually keep a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine fresh and fizzy for up to five days.
Everything You Need To Know About English Sparkling Wine
If you are thinking “England makes wine???”, you’re not alone. Many people ask this upon hearing that wine is not only produced in England, but the grapes are grown in English vineyards, too.
https://www.glassofbubbly.com/everything-need-know-english-sparkling-wine/
All You Need to Know About Franklin MA Annual License Renewals
The listing of the license holders (with tax holds or not) can be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/annual_licensing.pdf
How To Buy A Good Bottle Of Wine
While the grocery store is certainly convenient, you’re not going to find the selection or the expertise your neighborhood wine shop offers. Make the extra trip, it’s definitely worth it.
https://www.women.com/ashleyedds/lists/how-to-buy-a-good-bottle-of-wine?utm_source=homepage
Rediscovering the Festive Fizz of Lambrusco
Most wine lovers dismiss lambrusco out of hand. It’s burdened by the notion that it’s pink, sweet and fizzy, like the cheap versions that flooded America in the 1970s and ’80s. But only the fizzy part is consistently accurate.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/dining/lambrusco-wine-italy.html?ref=dining&_r=2
The Final Rosé! The Bachelor Launches Its Own Brand of Wines
Officially sanctioned by the show. To celebrate the premiere of the 21st season on January 2nd
http://people.com/food/the-bachelor-wines-new-season-premiere/
This $5,000 Ice Bucket Is Made from Grape Skins
San Francisco–based architect Andrew Kudless designed the first-of-its-kind, 3-D–printed container using the powder of Chardonnay grape skins.
http://robbreport.com/wine-spirits-cigars/5000-ice-bucket-made-grape-skins
Guide to Syrah Wine Grape Variety
Syrah, also globally known as Shiraz, is certainly one of the most famous red grape varieties in the world, giving birth to some of the finest and most expensive wines around the globe, from France to Australia.
http://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/13/infographics-guide-to-syrah-wine-grape-variety/#
Preferences of American Wine Consumers
American wine drinkers seem to be more adventurous in some aspects of their wine preferences in 2016, yet seek tradition in others.
https://lizthachmw.com/2016/12/10/preferences-of-american-wine-consumers/
Ten Beer Gadgets To Add To Your Holiday Wish List
There are more beer geek gadgets out there than you know, and what better time to showcase them than the holidays when making your gift lists.
The Top 10 Commandments of Italian Wine
With the holiday season fast approaching, and with hallowed respect for Italian wine, let’s take a moment and review the 10 Commandments of Italian Wine.
http://acevola.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-top-10-commandments-of-italian-wine.html
TOP 10 BIGGEST CHAMPAGNE BRANDS 2016
We bring you all the latest stats and facts about the world’s 10 biggest Champagne brands, ranked according to global volume sales.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/top-10-biggest-champagne-brands-2016/
New Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita Flavor
Proximo Spirits will introduce a new raspberry flavor under its Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita brand next February. The new offering joins Pink Lemonade, Mango, Strawberry Lime, Classic Margarita, Grapefruit Tangerine, Coconut Pineapple, Watermelon, Lime Light and White Peach Light in the premade cocktail brand’s lineup. Raspberry Margarita (19.9 proof) will be available in 1.75-liter bottles nationwide for about $15.99. Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita, an Impact “Hot Brand,” sells more than 1.25 million nine-liter cases annually in the U.S.
UV light box offers hope for vegan wine lovers, says winemaker
If you are a vegan this technology eliminates the need for animal-based protein fining agents so it’s an attractive option for that market
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/uv-light-vino-flux-vegan-wine-350020/
US TEEN DRINKING FALLS TO ‘HISTORIC’ LOW
Underage drinking rates among 12- to 16-year-olds in the US has declined significantly in 2016, with consumption rates dropping to new ‘historic’ lows, a government study has found.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/us-teen-drinking-falls-to-historic-low/
Your wine glass is too big
A serving size of wine is 5 ounces, or about 150 milliliters — which means your standard bottle holds five servings.
http://theweek.com/articles/666571/wine-glass-big
Wine dispensing fridge hailed as ‘genius’
A fashion blogger and beauty marketer has turned her fridge into a wine dispenser and the photos have gone viral across mainstream and social media
http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/wine-fridge-dispenser-350128-350128/
Seven different types of wine cork and what they do to your plonk
It turns out, not all corks are created equal
THE WORLD’S MOST DISGUSTING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
From cocktails we wish had never been invented to beer fermented by human saliva and everything in between, our world tour takes in some of the most disgusting alcoholic drinks out there.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/worlds-most-disgusting-alcoholic-drinks/
Who Drank the Most Cabernet and Chardonnay in 2016? A Jordan Winery Chart of U.S. Wine Consumption
How much Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay was sold in the United States in 2016. MA Top 10 in both!
Trends in Italian Wine Law in 2016
Creating larger denominations out of smaller areas and expanding the denominations’ breadth by adding new styles. Another trend that has been simmering for several years has continued: downplaying grape varieties within the names of denominations.
http://italianwinecentral.com/trends-italian-wine-law-2016/
Food and Wine Pairings With Holiday Favorites
Some unique wine pairings that will make everything a bit more joyous.
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/food-and-wine-pairings-holiday-foods/
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Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
2017 French Wine Scholar Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
Feb 16th
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2099
March 9th French wines
https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2098
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Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
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12-10-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
Holiday Gift Idea
The Gift Of A Wine Tasting/Education
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Our Other Tasting Classes/Ideas
Our Complete Schedule And Class Options
http://www.franklinliquors.com/education.html
French Wine Scholar (FWS) Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
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Five interesting facts about Prohibition’s end in 1933
Should We Really Blame Weed Legalization for Declining Beer Sales?
Big Wine Brands vs. Independent Wineries
Everything You Need to Know About Vegan Wine
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Von Miller gives every player in AFC West custom bottle of wine, thank you note
Miller gave players a custom wine, blended by a Boulder native
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/02/von-miller-wine-gift-afc-west-thank-you/
The D-Vine machine is like a Keurig dispenser for wine at home
A new machine aims to do for wine what Nespresso and Keurig have done for coffee at home.
http://mashable.com/2016/12/02/d-vine-wine-machine-nespresso-dispenser/#HpvVyfkqGaqo
The European countries that drink the most beer
According to data from the Brewers of Europe, compiled into the below map by Statista, it’s those in the east and the centre of the continent who love beer the most.
https://indy100.com/article/beer-consumption-europe-map-7452461
The Eater Boston Guide to Eataly Boston
How to eat your way through Back Bay’s giant Italian food emporium
http://boston.eater.com/2016/11/29/13744404/eataly-boston-guide#0
Mapping Eataly Boston
An insiders’ guide to navigating Mario Batali’s new pizza-and-pasta emporium in the Prudential Center.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/article/2016/11/29/eataly-boston-map/?platform=hootsuite
The Gifts Of Wine: A Guidebook To December
If you’re reading this column, then I suspect that wine likely falls somewhere along the trajectory of gifts you’d like to give or (let’s be honest) receive.
Ten Truths About Cabernet Franc
To familiarize yourself with Cabernet Franc, here are ten fabulous facts:
http://napavalleywineacademy.com/25224-2/
Everything You Need to Know About Vegan Wine
Because there might be animal byproducts in your rosé
http://www.eater.com/wine/2016/12/1/13787000/vegan-wine
TTB Proposes New Grape Variety Names
Twenty-one grape varieties in 10 states east of the Rockies included for review
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=177345
TOP 10 DRINKS-RELATED GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas is fast approaching, and with that comes the obligatory panic buying of presents. Get some inspiration for the drinks lover in your life with our round-up of boozy gifts.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/top-10-drinks-related-gifts-for-christmas/
JAPAN’S WHITE WINE PRODUCTION OUTNUMBERS REDS
Japan made more white wines using domestically grown Koshu grape than reds in the fiscal year 2015, according to a survey conducted by the National Tax Agency.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/japans-white-wine-production-outnumbers-reds/
How to prevent a wine headache
Wondering why you always get a headache the morning after drinking wine? Many people think that sulfites are the culprit behind wine headaches, but other chemicals are likely to blame.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/12/01/how-to-prevent-wine-headache.html
American Sparkling Wine Is Set To Pop This Holiday Season
According to the Wine Institute, sparkling wine and Champagne sales in the United States in 2015 reached 21.7 million 9-liter cases, up from 19.7 million in 2014, 18.4 million in 2013, and 17.6 million in 2012. The trend lines are clear: Americans are consuming an increasing amount of bubbly.
Black wine is back. Here are 5 bottles to try
Relax: There’s no squid ink or cuttlefish in play. “Black wine” is actually red wine — a very dark malbec.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/wine/sc-cahors-wine-food-1202-20161130-column.html
There is a huge health benefit to drinking Prosecco
Drinking prosecco and champagne daily could be great for the body as it causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.
https://www.her.ie/health/there-is-a-huge-health-benefit-to-drinking-prosecco/322455
BRUNELLO HAMPERED BY LACK OF UNDERSTANDING
As other Italian fine wines make gains in the secondary market, Brunello di Montalcino is held back by a lack of understanding thinks Tancredi Biondi-Santi.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/brunello-hampered-by-lack-of-understanding/
Vin Santo: the holiest of wine
We thank the monks for this sweet dessert wine
IN STOCK
http://www.theflorentine.net/food-wine/2016/12/vin-santo-holiest-wine/
Smirnoff Introduces New Spiked Sparkling Seltzer
SMIRNOFF™ Spiked Sparkling Seltzer premium malt beverage is the newest addition to the hard seltzer category — but with fewer calories than the leading hard seltzer brands** currently on the market.
10 Christmas tree beers
Beers brewed with fir, spruce and pine primarily appear around the holidays, when fresh Christmas tree scents are especially abundant, but their flavors, you could say, are evergreen.
Big Wine Brands vs. Independent Wineries
Did you know that much of the wine we see at supermarket chains actually stem from just a handful of major brands?
CUBA BANS ALCOHOL DURING CASTRO MOURNING
The Cuban government has banned the sale of alcohol as it continues a period of national mourning following the death of former leader Fidel Castro on 25 November.
http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/12/cuba-bans-alcohol-during-castro-mourning/
Should We Really Blame Weed Legalization for Declining Beer Sales?
Beer sales are declining, and at least one analyst is blaming legal weed for that, too.
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Launches New Label Design for Flagship Brand
In collaboration with renowned Auston Design Group and acclaimed California artist Mike Gray, Shannon Ridge has finalized new packaging for their High Elevation Collection wine.
http://wineindustryadvisor.com/2016/12/05/shannon-ridge-new-label-design-flagship-brand
The Guide to Ridiculously Large Bottles of Wine, from Magnums to Nebuchadnezzar
Large-format wines have a lower percentage of air to wine than standard bottles, decreasing the risk of flaws.
http://www.bonappetit.com/story/ridiculously-large-format-wine-bottles
10 countries with the most expensive wine on the planet
10 most expensive countries to buy vino in 2016.
http://www.businessinsider.com/countries-with-the-most-expensive-wine-on-the-planet-2016-12
Five interesting facts about Prohibition’s end in 1933
On December 5, 1933, three states voted to repeal Prohibition, putting the ratification of the 21st Amendment into place. But did Prohibition really end on that fateful day?
MA Short Path Distillery News
Everett, Massachusetts-based Short Path Distillery has released Winter Gin, its second seasonal offering. An American-dry style gin with organic rosemary, angelica root and juniper among its botanical ingredients, the new product is the second in Short Path’s series of four seasonal gins all made in a traditional copper gin still. Winter Gin is available off-premise in 375-ml. ($17) and 750-ml. ($29) bottles in Eastern Massachusetts as well as in limited on-premise locations. Short Path’s year-round portfolio includes gin, rum, gold rum and triple sec offerings.
BREWERY ERECTS GIANT BEER KEG CHRISTMAS TREE
New York State’s oldest brewery has continued a now annual tradition of building a 26 foot Christmas tree out of beer kegs and illuminating it with 2,000 feet of lights.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/12/brewery-erects-26-foot-beer-keg-christmas-tree/
How To Etch Wine Glasses
If you’ve never etched glass with real etch cream, don’t worry. This cool DIY project is easier than you think!
http://www.kenarry.com/how-to-etch-wine-glasses/
This Lipstick Looks Like a Mini Bottle of Wine
For the wino in you.
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a8467912/wine-bottle-lipstick/
Budweiser ‘smart’ beer fridge encourages drinking on the job
The new ‘Bud-E Fridge’ IoT smart refrigerator automatically orders more beer for you and your coworkers when supplies get low, and it’s available for a limited time for free, if you’re located in Chicago, New York or Los Angeles.
EBT America: MA Welfare Cash Accessed at Liquor Stores
Massachusetts’s welfare recipients are accessing their benefits at liquor stores across New England, according to public records provided to the Howie Carr Show by the Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance.
https://howiecarrshow.com/ebt-america-ma-welfare-cash-accessed-at-liquor-stores/
Your Prosecco Habit Might Be Giving Italians Cancer
Producers in Italy are searching for ways to grow grapes faster, and the Daily Mail reports that many have turned to potentially dangerous pesticides.
http://www.grubstreet.com/2016/12/prosecco-pesticides-health-risk.html
Guide to German White Wine
Germany take its white wines very seriously. We know this because white wines make up over 65% of the country’s vineyards.
http://winefolly.com/review/guide-to-german-white-wine/
Craft Beer 2016 In Review
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Franklin Adult Education 2017 Classes
Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
Medway Community Education Winter Programs
WINE TASTING 101
Thursday January 26th 7-9pm
This wine tasting and educational class will help you develop your wine profile.
We will explore the 5 steps in how to taste wine. The results of this will make you a better wine taster and buyer and develop your unique wine profile. With this profile you can walk into any store or restaurant and explain what you like.
What do you smell? Do you like oaked or unoaked wines? Why do we swirl and spit?
We will talk about wine technology that can assist in building your palate.
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Exploring French Wines
Thursday February 9th 7-9pm
Lets take a trip to France in this education and tasting class.
We will cover French wine growing regions and what wines to look for.
French wine laws and labels will be examined.
What is difference between Champagne and a Cremant?
What are the grapes in Burgundy?
What is the one red grape grown in Alsace?
What are French Dessert wines?
After this class you will have all the tips needed to start buying and enjoying the wines of France!
Participants must be 21 years of age
Cost $20
http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_17_final_brochure_11-28.pdf
Tri-County Adult Education
2017 French Wine Scholar Program
Vinitas WineWorks LLC, Tri-County Adult Education, and Franklin Liquors are excited to announce the Fall session of the French Wine Scholar Certification program!
Now you don’t have to go to Boston for this world-class French wine course! Set yourself apart from your peers and specialize in the wines of France. Gain the confidence to taste, sell, and speak meaningfully about all aspects of French wine, from Champagne to Bordeaux and everything in between. Pass the exam and earn the title French Wine Scholar and FWS post-nominal.
Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. This is NOT an introductory wine class; students should have professional wine experience or previous classroom study. Students must be familiar with the concepts of viticulture and vinification, major grape varieties, wine regions, and wine styles from across the globe, and have experience tasting wine in a formal setting.
Date: 9 Tuesdays: February 28 – November May 30; Review May 16; Exam date: May 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 E. Central Street, Franklin MA
Tuition: $999
http://www.tri-county.tc/wine-scholar-program
Feb 16th
Oscars Truffle and Wine Tasting
Explore the world of truffles and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. The Sugar Shoppe’s Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor’s Mark Lenzi and show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.
March 9th French wines
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French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
Franklin Wine Club Holiday Party 2016 At Davio’s Foxborough
December 6, 2016Franklin Wine Club Holiday Party At Davio’s
Monday December 5th 2016
The Wines And Food Pairings
The Menu
Welcome Wine
Antipasti Wine
Farinacci Wine
Caserecci Wine
With
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With
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12-03-16
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*
2017 Winter Wine Education
Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute
The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning
Wine Buying Tips Using Label Information
Tuesday January 10th 7pm
Do you know 5 corporations own 80-90% of wines for sale?
Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?
This wine tasting/education will explain what is on a wine label and how it can help you find the best for your dollar. After this event buying wine will never be the same!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-65ca2977f4f84f6689f0e8e72dcc826e
Exploring Italian Wines
Tuesday January 17th 7pm
Italian wines can be some of the most confusing to understand.
This tasting/education will cover history, geography, laws, regions and grapes.
Come explore Italy!
Cost $25
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-b8f3b8004a574490909dde98efecf66a
GO PATS!
Take Care
Franklin Liquors
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Liquor Industry Week In Review
This Weeks Highlights:
The difference between Port and Port-styled wines
The Wine Tasting Method (Video)
THE MOST ICONIC BEER FROM EVERY STATE
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Franklin Liquors New Daily Newspaper
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Our Daily Wine Newspaper
Belgium seeks UNESCO recognition for its beer drinking
In Belgium, beer drinking is serious business — and could soon be a recognized part of the European nation’s cultural contributions to the world.
What’s better than a bottle of wine? How about a case of it, in one bottle?
Precept Wine is betting that wine drinkers will go for its large-format, oversized bottles. The bottles come in 1.5-liter and 3-liter versions, plus a Salmanazar, which holds 9 liters.
Here’s what wine you should be drinking, according to how you take your coffee
The way you drink your coffee can say a lot about your preference for fragrance, aroma, body, and acidity.
http://www.businessinsider.com/wine-recommendations-based-on-coffee-2016-11
Raise a Glass to These 5-Step Wine Cake Pops!
Which do you prefer — red or white? Share a glass of wine (in cake pop form) with guests of all ages this holiday season!
https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2016/11/wine-cake-pops/
Wine Tips And Secrets For Enjoying This Tasty Beverage
“You need to be friends with your local wine store. It is important to know the difference in shops.”
http://health-womens.com/wine-tips-and-secrets-for-enjoying-this-tasty-beverage-2/
TOP 10 DIFFICULT WINE NAMES
Check out the top 10 list
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/11/top-10-difficult-wine-names/
NEW ZEALAND WINERIES COUNT COST OF EARTHQUAKE
The recent earthquake in New Zealand led to the loss of around 2% of Marlborough’s total wine production, however a record 2016 harvest means this will not impact supply, or the 2017 vintage, says New Zealand Winegrowers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/11/new-zealand-wineries-count-cost-of-earthquake/
HAIL STORM WREAKS HAVOC IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The local industry wine body Riverland Wine is offering support to wine growers in South Australia’s Riverland after a devastating hail storm wreaked havoc throughout the region, “shredding” the vines of many producers.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/11/hail-storm-wreaks-havoc-on-riverland-vines/
Turning Narrow-Minded Wine Lovers On to Something New
Sure, the wine world can be intimidating. But drinking the same bottle year in, year out is no answer. Lettie Teague shares strategies to help get drinkers out of their wine ruts
http://www.wsj.com/articles/turning-narrow-minded-wine-lovers-on-to-something-new-1479933707
On a Pilgrimage to Parras, Mexico’s Underrated Wine Region
Just two hours from the cosmopolitan city of Monterrey is the Parras Valley; this verdant stretch of northeastern Mexico is home to the oldest winery in the Americas (Casa Madero, open in 1597) and a vibrant if underrated scene with 14 wineries—some old, some new, most still family run, but all very ambitious with their plans for this region
http://www.cntraveler.com/story/on-a-pilgrimage-to-parras-mexicos-underrated-wine-region
These Men Are Harvesting Wine From Namibia’s Palm Trees
To obtain the sap, the men first pierce a well-aged male palm trunk with stakes, then use the stakes to scale the tree, which can tower up to 100 feet.
http://time.com/4566187/namibia-palm-tree-wine/
Can You Solve The Diluted Wine Puzzle? Famous 16th Century Math Problem
How many cups of wine were originally in the barrel?
The Wine Tasting Method (Video)
The wine tasting method is a simple process that will help you identify specific features in wine while tasting it.
http://winefolly.com/review/the-wine-tasting-method-video/
5 DELICIOUS BOOZE-FILLED CAKES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON CRAVINGS
Why enjoy just a drink when you can enjoy your favorite alcohol in a delicious dessert?
THE TRUTH ABOUT PETIT CHABLIS
The Chablis vineyards surround the quiet stone walled town of Chablis in central France and are part of Burgundy
http://www.snooth.com/articles/the-truth-about-petit-chablis/
Restaurant Cuisine Types With Best Growth
Budweiser Kicks Off Holidays With Redesigned Packaging
To celebrate the 140th holiday season of Budweiser, the brand has launched newly designed, limited-edition holiday packaging.
U.S. – Top Five Canadian Whisky Brand
New bottle design for Sandeman Port
The new glass bottle is embossed and features a detailed label, adorned with the Sandeman cloaked figure, ‘The Don’, which was originally designed in 1928. A wax seal references its award-winning status.
http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2016/16887-new-bottle-design-for-sandeman-port.html
THE MOST ICONIC BEER FROM EVERY STATE
We set out to identify the most iconic beer brewed in each of the 50 states
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/most-famous-beers-every-state
The Secret History of Ruinart’s Storied Champagne Caves in Reims
Thomas Jefferson is said to have ordered a case of Ruinart
http://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-secret-history-of-ruinarts-storied-champagne-caves-in-reims
TOP 25 BEERS OF 2016
Sure, numeric scores and pricing play important roles, but of similar consideration is the representation of various brands, styles, countries, production sizes and overall product availability.
Why are there crystals in my wine?
Don’t panic, you’re probably not about to die from eating broken glass; those little shards in your wine are more likely to be tartrate crystals.
http://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/tartrate-crystals-in-wine-346248/
Sutter Home sues Shmaltz Brewing over ‘Menage a Trois’ trademark
Accusing the brewery of infringing its “Menage a Trois” trademark by selling a 12-pack of its beers with the “MANNAge a Trois” name.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sutter-home-sues-shmaltz-brewing-over-menage-trois-174102091–sector.html
New 19 Crimes
Treasury Wine Estates is adding two new wines to its fast-growing 19 Crimes brand from Australia. Newcomers include The Banished Dark Red ($12), a blend of Shiraz with touches of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache; and The Warden ($25), also a Shiraz-based blend. Both are sourced from South Eastern Australia. 19 Crimes, which launched in 2013, crested a quarter-million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, earning “Hot Brand” honors.
MOMMA, DON’T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE WINE REPS
Interesting look and tips for wine sales positions
https://grapecollective.com/articles/momma-dont-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-wine-reps
The difference between Port and Port-styled wines
And although many domestic wineries make a Port-styled wine, that name can no longer be used on a wine label, even in describing the wine.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/6367641-181/on-wine-the-difference-between
Britain could be a major WINE producer and exporter by 2100 – because of climate change
Areas like Peckham and Milton Keynes could be ideal for producing wine despite their unglamorous reputations
The $845 Wine Book That Dealers Can’t Keep in Stock
Assouline’s Impossible Collection of Wine details last century’s most incredible vintages.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-30/assouline-impossible-collection-of-wine-review
Wine for Everyone!
According to data released earlier this year, millennials drank 42 percent of all wine last year, outpacing baby boomers and Gen Xers.
http://www.portlandmercury.com/wine-for-everyone/2016/11/30/18720516/wine-for-everyone
Musical Wine Glasses
This might come handy as a nice gift idea for your audiophile/musical friends or simply to treat yourself.
http://www.monoandstereo.com/2016/11/musical-wine-glasses.html
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