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Our Liquor Industry News/Links 03-14-15

March 14, 2015

Liquor Industry News/Links

03-14-15

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, QCE*

This Week We Hosted The Franklin Wine Club

Bota Box Tasting Event

Our St Patricks Day Newsletter/Sale

http://conta.cc/1CaenGi

Shop Small Collaboration Efforts Getting into the Details, Rolling up the Sleeves

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/03/shop-small-collaboration-efforts.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FranklinMatters+%28Franklin+Matters%29

Have A Safe St Patrick’s Day

Take Care

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Liquor Industry Week In Review

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Whisky is healthy

First Target in MA to sell alcohol

AND MORE!

9 Craft Beers To Drink With Gourmet Pizza

Enhance the flavor of cheap wine with the Oak Bottle

Oakbottle.com interesting way to improve taste of wine.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/03/07/enhance-the-flavor-of-cheap-wine-with-the-oak-bottle/

Wine 101

The Best Beer & Wine Pairings for Girl Scout Cookies

Make this innocent treat a bit more naughty

http://observer.com/2015/03/the-best-beer-wine-pairings-for-girl-scout-cookies/

Aervana is Changing the Way the World Enjoys Wine

New wine accessory and the world’s first electric wine aerator.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/aervana-changing-way-world-enjoys-190100521.html

How to Pack Wine in Your Luggage

These handy tips will help you bring home your favorite pours and avoid any airport mishaps.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/wines/how-to-pack-wine-in-your-luggage/ar-BBibCG1

Wine pairing ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

What kinds of wines could go with Irish food?

http://www.macon.com/2015/03/09/3627763/wine-pairing-ideas-for-st-patricks.html

Our Pairing Ideas

http://www.franklinliquors.com/St_Patricks.htm

Wine Retailers Can Only Ship to 14 States

The number of states previously available to retailers since 2005 has declined from 18 to 14 states

http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/2015/03/06/wine-retailers-can-only-ship-to-14-states/

More than Hot Air: A Few Words About Oxidation and Reduction

Oxidation and reduction—opposite but intimately related phenomena—are a central (and complex) part of winemaking.

http://www.nomacorc.com/blog/2015/03/more-than-hot-air-a-few-words-about-oxidation-and-reduction/

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN WINE AROMAS AND MEMORY: IT’S SCIENCE!

The truth of the olfactory matter is that we all smell things differently, simply because we all possess our own memories linked to smell.

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/connection-between-wine-aromas-memory-science/

7 Regions Define New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Learn the taste differences and tips to find value and quality New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the 7 regions from a wine pro who lived and breathed Sauvignon Blanc on the South island.

http://winefolly.com/review/new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc/

Wine Label Fools Master of Wine

Why would the winery want to hide the origin of the grapes?

http://cravedfw.com/2015/03/06/fsito-wine-label-fools-master-of-wine/

GOOGLE ADDS COCKTAIL RECIPES TO SEARCH RESULTS

Cocktail recipes are now being offered on Google Search pages, eliminating the need for users to sift through results pages to find instructions.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/03/google-adds-cocktail-recipes-to-search-results/?article-source=newsletter&source=377&date=2015-03-09

The 7 Wackiest Whiskey Flavors in Existence

There are so very many other crazily flavored whiskeys out there

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/the-7-wackiest-whiskey-fl_b_6819706.html

TOP 10 SEXED-UP ALCOHOL ADVERTS

From nude harvesters and foot fetishes to cherry-popping and body art – the alcohol industry has unleashed all manner of saucy ads over the years.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/03/top-10-sexed-up-alcohol-adverts/

BEST VALUE VIN DE FRANCE SELECTION: THE RESULTS

The silver and gold medal winning wines from the Best Value Vin de France Selection following a judging session in Paris last month.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/03/best-value-vin-de-france-selection-the-results/

VILLA MARIA LIGHTENS UP

The Villa Maria Private Bin Lighter collection features a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and rosé, each containing 25% less alcohol than their standard varietal counterpart.

Kahlúa Salted Caramel

Release of its latest limited-edition offering

Whiskey Is Healthy?

Whiskey-ophiles can rejoice — that single malt scotch on the rocks that you love so dearly is actually good for you

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/whiskey-is-healthy.html

The Age At Which We Drink The Most Alcohol

According to Science Probably Won’t Surprise You

According to a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, the age at which we booze the most is… drum roll, please… 25!

http://www.bustle.com/articles/68701-the-age-at-which-we-drink-the-most-alcohol-according-to-science-probably-wont-surprise-you

THE STORY OF HOW BRAILLE WOUND UP ON WINE LABELS

Have you ever picked up a bottle of wine, especially one from the Côtes-du-Rhône region of France, felt Braille on the label, and wonder how it got there?

http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-story-of-how-braille-wound-up-on-wine-labels/

Wilmington MA Target to Soon Sell Alcohol

Will be FIRST Target in MA to sell alcohol

http://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington/wilmington-target-soon-sell-alcohol-0

“Flavor Scalping” is Why Your Wine-in-a-Box Tastes Bad

Certain materials cause a process called “flavor scalping,” which draws certain chemicals right out of the food.

http://io9.com/flavor-scalping-is-why-your-wine-in-a-box-tastes-bad-1690477602

Top 5 Best St. Patrick’s Day Beer Glasses

If you want the perfect beer glass for your at-home St. Patrick’s Day festivities

http://heavy.com/social/2015/03/top-best-st-patricks-day-beer-glasses-deals/

U.S. beer label formats determined by product’s ingredients

Surprisingly, required information on labels of beer sold in the U.S. depends on what ingredients are used to make the beer, not the alcohol level.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/beverage-packaging/us-beer-label-formats-determined-by-products-ingredients150310

Bad Weather In Italy

The River Misa flooded and roofs have been blown off buildings in Liguria, Abruzzo and Marche, while in Tuscany the bad weather caused power cuts.

http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/05/severe-weather-kills-at-least-2-in-italy/

The Perception of Minerality in Wines: A Scientific Perspective

One of the most controversial aspects of the wine tasting note is arguably the concept of minerality.

http://www.academicwino.com/2015/03/perception-of-minerality-in-wine.html/

Monterey Wants Conjunctive Wine Labels

Winery and grower stakeholders on board with plan to grow regional recognition

http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=147652

Malolactic Simplified

Malolactic fermentation:

A + B = C

Acid + Bacteria = Cream.

http://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2015/03/11/malolactic/

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN IRISH WHISKEY

As the world prepares to toast St Patrick with a dram of Irish whiskey next week, we pay homage to some of the most influential figures in the booming spirit sector.

http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/03/the-most-influential-people-in-irish-whiskey/?article-source=newsletter&source=379&date=2015-03-11

Popular beer commercial actor dies at 36

Actor Windell Middlebrooks, who is best known as the straight talking beer delivery man in Miller High Life commercials, has died at the age of 36.

http://wtnh.com/2015/03/11/tv-popular-beer-commercial-actor-dies-at-36/

Sonoma-Cutrer® Voted Most Popular Chardonnay

Wine & Spirits Magazine names Sonoma-Cutrer top Chardonnay as voted by restaurants

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sonoma-cutrer-voted-most-popular-chardonnay-300049136.html

Champagne vs Prosecco: The Real Differences

Champagne is from France and Prosecco is from Italy, but there are some other things to know about both wines –especially if you like bubbly wine.

http://winefolly.com/review/champagne-vs-prosecco/?utm_source=Wine+Folly&utm_campaign=a9205fb3aa-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a18d8bdc1b-a9205fb3aa-62472929&mc_cid=a9205fb3aa&mc_eid=d73340fcba

White Burgundy Wine Map

White Burgundy (Bourgogne) wine, the ultimate French Chardonnay.

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April 28th Pedroncelli Winery

Franklin Adult Education 2015 Classes

Tuesday March 31st All About Green Wines

Tuesday April 14th Wine Tasting Using Quini

Tuesday May 5th How To Read A Wine Label

http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/LSDOofferings.cfm?tbl=course&type=FOOD%20AND%20WINE

Medway Community Education 2015 Winter Classes

Courses

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_2015_final_0.pdf

Registration Form

http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/winter_2015_registration_form.pdf

Tri-County Adult Education 2015

Franklin, MA

http://www.tri-county.tc/files/uploads/images/continuing_education/Tri-CountyWebBrochureSpring2015.pdf

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School

Quini Certified Educator- QCE

Our Wines Are On Vinobly

In The Mood To Try Something New, Or Want A Little Personalized Help In Navigating Our Aisles? Check Out The New Free Vinobly App Which Makes Personalized Recommendations From Wines In Our Store. You Can Find Wine To Pair With Your Meal, Or Take Their Fun 3-Question Palate Profiler Quiz To Get Started

We Are Proud To Now Partner With Vinobly!

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Find Them Online

www.vinobly.com

Looking For Wine Maps?

The best wine maps in the business!!

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-maps#oid=1017_4

Get your complete wine tasting guide disguised as a notebook.

Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide!

http://www.delongwine.com/collections/wine-tasting-notebooks#oid=1017_5

De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table

http://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-grape-varietal-table#oid=1017_3

All Our Wines Are Reviewed On Quini

Great wine educational and tasting app.

Every wine we taste and stock is on Quini.

Tell us what you think by rating the wines.

www.quiniwine.com

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Liquor Industry News/Links 3-8-14

March 8, 2014

Liquor Industry News/Links

3-8-14

By: Mark C Lenzi CSW, CWAS*

Liquor Industry Week In Review

A Tiny Home Device That Turns Water Into Wine In 3 Days

It’s like a Soda Stream — a contraption that lets anyone make their own soda — but for wine

http://www.businessinsider.com/miracle-machine-how-to-make-wine-at-home-2014-3

Video:

https://vimeo.com/87328466

Nutritionists spotlight the health benefits of daily shot of whisky

Surprising facts about some of the most common beverages

http://northdallasgazette.com/2014/03/01/nutritionists-spotlight-the-health-benefits-of-daily-shot-of-whisky/

Beer company pushes for new U.S. Holiday

How would you like an extra day off work? Well, you could get it if Budweiser has its way

http://outfront.blogs.cnn.com/2014/03/02/beer-company-pushes-for-new-u-s-holiday/

Wegmans and wine

The store in Northboro Ma is seeking a change to state law so that it can go one step further and offer beer and wine to its Market Café patrons

http://www.telegram.com/article/20140303/NEWS/303039992/1020

STUDENTS BUILD BEER-BOTTLE CLASSROOM

3rd March, 2014 by Lauren May

A classroom made from more than 1,000 beer bottles, old tyres and plastic sheeting is being constructed by architecture students at a school in India.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/03/students-build-beer-bottle-classroom/

Idaho’s having a wine time

The state’s scrappy wine industry is on a serious roll. It now boasts 50 wineries, located primarily in the Snake River Valley west of Boise.

http://seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2022895089_0302grapevinexml.html

Would you drink a flavored Maker’s Mark?

Flavored whiskies have been a major trend in the distilling industry lately.

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2014/02/28/would-you-drink-a-flavored-makers-mark.html

Bud Light Lime to Expand Ritas Franchise

The popular Bud Light Lime Ritas franchise is doubling. The brand is introducing two new permanent flavors – Mang-O-Rita and Raz-Ber-Rita

http://www.brewbound.com/news/bud-light-lime-to-expand-ritas-franchise

THE MAKING OF MARILYN ‘CORK’ MONROE

28th February, 2014 by Lauren May

An artist has shared a video of him creating a ‘painting’ of Marilyn Monroe using hundreds of disused wine corks.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/dbtv/the-making-of-marilyn-cork-monroe/?article-source=newsletter&source=792&date=2014-01-31

Rhode Island: Bill would allow wine shipments in RI

Source: Boston.com

March 3, 2014

Rhode Islanders could have wine shipped directly to their door under legislation pending before state lawmakers.

The bill would allow wineries and wine retailers to ship up to 24 cases of wine a year to any resident aged 21 or older.

The business shipping the wine would have to obtain a wine shipment license from the state, and would be responsible for paying state sales and excise taxes.

All shipments would require a signature from someone 21 or older.

Rhode Island currently allows wine shipments only if the consumer has placed the order in person at a winery.

The bill is sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian Newberry, a North Smithfield Republican. It is scheduled to be reviewed Tuesday by the House Committee on Corporations.

LOW SPERM COUNT BLAMED ON WINE PESTICIDES

4th March, 2014 by Lauren May

A study has raised questions as to whether the use of pesticides in the production of wine could be to blame for a drop in French men’s sperm count.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/03/low-sperm-count-blamed-on-wine-pesticides/

Bill could allow banned beer back in N.H.

House committee mulls change in alcohol label law

http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x1196470291/Bill-could-allow-banned-beer-back-in-N-H

Here’s to Your Health! Reasons to Drink Dark Beer

The future for whiskies

The golden era of Scotch is now in full swing.

http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2014/15299-special-report-the-future-for-whiskies.html?utm_source=TDR_Newsletter_Mar_4&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TDR_Newsletter

The Aroma Academy

Great resource from the UK.

Aroma kits for wine, gin and whiskey!

http://www.aroma-academy.co.uk

Pabst Blue Ribbon Reportedly On The Selling Block

Pabst Blue Ribbon’s private equity owner, C. Dean Metropoulos, is said to be seeking a buyer for the beer brand, which is valued between $500 million and $1 billion, according to a report in Reuters. Boutique investment bank Perella Weinberg Partners has reportedly been tapped to assist with the sale.

Metropoulos acquired Pabst from Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation for $250 million in 2010. Since then, the sub-premium brew has grown by more than a third, finishing 2013 up 7% to 35 million (2.25-gallon) cases, according to Impact Databank. An auction of Pabst is expected to attract major brewers as well as private equity bidders.

Cider News/New Items

MillerCoors is adding a new hard cider brand this month with the national launch of Smith & Forge, billed as a crisp hard cider at 6%-abv. Available in 16-ounce single-serve cans and 4-packs, as well as 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, Smith & Forge’s packaging features an antique design with a blacksmith’s hammer icon paying homage to a past era. MillerCoors is supporting the launch with a national marketing campaign beginning in March that will include media partnerships with outlets such as ESPN, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, Thrillist and SB Nation.

Sam Adams

Boston Beer Co.’s Angry Orchard has launched its Green Apple hard cider nationwide. Made with culinary apples from the Pacific Northwest, Angry Orchard Green Apple is currently available in six-packs, priced at around $7.99 to $9.99. The 5%-abv entry marks the brand’s first year-round cider made with American apples, following the launch of Angry Orchard’s Elderflower (April-August) and Cinnful Apple (September-March) seasonals, both of which are also crafted with American fruit. Green Apple joins Crisp Apple, Traditional Dry and Apple Ginger in the core, year-round Angry Orchard stable.

What Types of Wine Glasses Do You Really Need?

There are a gazillion different types of wine glasses out on the market. So, what should you buy? Discover what glassware fits your wine drinking habits and what the best options are to build a proper wine glass set