Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

Franklin Liquors

Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

09-23-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What’s going on with the US beer industry?

The no- and low-alcohol conundrum

Is drinking wine good for your heart health?

How To Pair Wine With Chocolate Fondue (It’s Not Just Ports And Sherries)

When chocolate fondue is on the menu, you know it’s going to be a party … or should we say soirée?

https://www.mashed.com/1654870/pair-wine-chocolate-fondue-expert/

Do you really need varietal-specific wine glasses?

Varietal-specific glassware in wine

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/varietal-specific-wine-glasses/

The Origin Story Of The Wine Cooler Starts On The California Coast

The original wine cooler was invented by beer and wine salesman Michael Crete in Northern California

https://www.tastingtable.com/1644303/origin-story-wine-cooler-california/

Tasting Through the 9 Communes of Chianti Classico

 It is almost the same size as Burgundy, France and is home to about 600 producers with 7,200 hectares total (almost 18k acres).

https://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2019/06/9-communes-of-chianti-classico.html

White Zin: Despised, Under-Appreciated, and Now in DeclineDemi

Instead of ignoring White Zin, the US market should have been paying close attention, says Jeff Siegel. The demise of this popular style may have been a warning.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights/white-zin-despised-under-appreciated-and-now-declinedemi

The Wine Tech-Sheet Bullshit Buster

What they say and what it really means

https://themorningclaret.com/p/the-wine-tech-sheet-bullshit-buster

Drinking wine with meals linked to better health outcomes

A recent study exploring links between alcohol consumption and health risks in older adults has also found that wine and drinking during meals was associated with a protective effect. Michael Apstein, wine writer and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, reports on the findings.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/drinking-wine-with-meals-linked-to-better-health-outcomes-537578/

New Baileys

Diageo has released Baileys Cinnamon Churros, the latest limited time offering from the Irish Cream brand. The 17% abv liqueur is accompanied by the “Don’t Churro Solo” marketing campaign, running mobile out-of-home ads in New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Miami. The new release is now available across the U.S. for a suggested price of $25 a 750-ml. Last year, Baileys was at 1.5 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.

6 Surprising Findings from Wine Market Council DTC Study

More than 9,100 wine consumers, primarily wine club members, from across the U.S. responded to Wine Market Council’s recent Wine Club/DTC Consumer Survey.

https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/09/04/6-surprising-findings-from-wine-market-council-dtc-study/

An Art Curator Helps Us Decode the Secret Story Hiding on Your Wine Label

Your favorite wine may have a fascinating backstory.

https://www.veranda.com/food-recipes/a62072004/wine-label-art-stories/

New La Crema

Jackson Family Wines’ La Crema has expanded into Cabernet Sauvignon, with a new Sonoma County appellated wine from the 2022 vintage. The new Cab was made by winemakers Craig McAllister and Lisa Valtenbergs and includes a small percentage of Merlot and Petit Verdot. The fruit is sourced from vineyards across the Alexander Mountain, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Bennet Valley regions. La Crema’s Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is now available across the U.S. for a suggested price of $45 a bottle. Last year, La Crema was at 1.4 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.

As Champagne Flirts With the Climate Crisis, English Bubbly Looks to Steal Its Lunch

France and England have always had a love/hate relationship. But when it comes to wine, for centuries it’s been a stable and mutually beneficial arrangement of French winegrowing supported by English adoration and investment

https://vinepair.com/articles/potential-for-english-sparkling-wine/

The Alto Adige Wine Story

One of Italy’s least talked about notable wine regions is Alto Adige. Here, you’ll find some of the world’s best Pinot Grigio.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/alto-adige-wine-region/

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lambrusco

The — if you know, you know — bottle of bubbly

https://www.eater.com/ad/24167327/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-lambrusco

Is It Okay To Use Cheap Wine When Making Sangria?

It’s always a good time for sangria.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1652450/is-cheap-wine-okay-sangria/

The Best Type Of Champagne For Delicious Homemade Mimosas

You can never go wrong with crowd-pleasing mimosas.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1645952/best-type-champagne-mimosas/

What Tourists Need To Know Before Ordering From Italy’s Iconic Wine Windows

Officially called “buchette del vino” in Italian, these small, arched openings are typically found in the walls of historic buildings dating back to the 16th century.

https://www.explore.com/1653867/what-tourists-need-know-before-ordering-italy-iconic-wine-windows/

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Wedding Wines, According to Ray Isle

Our executive wine editor has some excellent advice about selecting wine for your big day.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wedding-wine-tips-8696836

6 IPHONE MIXOLOGY APPS EVERY AMATEUR BARTENDER SHOULD HAVE

Here are six of the best apps to install for iPhone users.

https://www.slashgear.com/1654136/mixology-apps-amateur-bartenders-need/

What Is The Weakest Alcoholic Drink You Can Actually Buy?

Producers have taken the hint, launching one new non or low-alcohol option after another, even in partnership with Harley Davidson.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1651454/weakest-alcoholic-drink/

3 Essential Tips for Drinking Wine With Spicy Foods, According to Science

Spicy food tastes best with wine, if you know what you’re doing.

https://www.foodandwine.com/how-to-pair-wine-and-spicy-food-8705612

The no- and low-alcohol conundrum

One wine-industry response to this has been the increased development of low-alcohol and no-alcohol wines (sometimes called No-Lo wines).

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-no-and-low-alcohol-conundrum.html

The Slow Unraveling of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Chateau Ste. Michelle and its associated brands were owned for decades by U.S. Tobacco

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/the-slow-unraveling-of-ste-michelle?utm_medium=newsletter

The Campaign to Remove Wine from your Dinner Table

Why is a panel of substance-abuse experts from an agency focused on preventing underage drinking involved in crafting federal dietary guidelines?

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-campaign-to-remove-wine-from-your-dinner-table

Is drinking wine good for your heart health?

Red wine often takes center stage when discussing the potential health benefits of wine.

https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/health/is-drinking-wine-good-for-your-heart-health

Liquor sales tumble in Colorado as sellers face competition and declining demand

Liquor stores in Colorado say they’re in trouble.

https://www.cpr.org/2024/09/02/liquor-sales-tumble-in-colorado-as-sellers-face-competition-and-declining-demand/

The 9 Most Iconic and Cringe-Inducing Booze Cameos in Film and TV

Art imitates life, and to that end, booze brands are a constant in film and television.

https://vinepair.com/articles/booze-brand-cameos-film-tv/

How food and wine pairings are evolving

Has there ever been a more electrifying time to eat and drink? That sense of exhilaration is a double-edged sword. Kathleen Willcox investigates.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/how-food-and-wine-pairing-are-evolving/

How Young Wine Drinkers Are Changing the Collectors Market

A new generation is expanding the map.

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/young-wine-collectors-changing-market-oeno-files-1235832000/

The Right Way To Drink Limoncello For The Best Taste

Limoncello, the sunny yellow liqueur that tastes like boozy lemonade, isn’t a specific brand but a type of Italian spirit.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1653490/how-to-drink-limoncello-liqeur/

US Millennials are driving the non-alc trend

Consumption of non-alcoholic beverages among US drinkers has doubled since April 2023, according to IWSR data. But what makes Millennials the perfect target?

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/us-millennials-are-driving-the-non-alc-drinking-trend/

‘No good evidence’ of risk from low-level alcohol consumption

A statistician who became world-famous for his crunching of Covid data has hit out at public health experts’ “pointless obsession” with low levels of alcohol consumption.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/no-good-evidence-of-risk-from-low-level-alcohol-consumption/

There’s a scientific reason you may actually want to have chilled red wine

It’s okay to admit we were wrong

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/chilled-red-wine/

Ways To Spot A Fake Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, According To Buffalo Trace

So, you’ve finally found it: A bottle of the most sought-after bourbon on the market, Pappy Van Winkle.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1652141/how-to-spot-fake-pappy-van-winkle-bourbon/

How To Avoid Water Spots On Wine Glasses, According To The Pros

Learn how to clean wine glasses without leaving spots or streaks with these tips from sommeliers, winemakers, wine shop owners, and other vino experts.

https://www.southernliving.com/clean-wine-glasses-without-water-spots-8699338

Why do some red wines give us headaches?

Scientists have several theories about this.

https://www.thepost.co.nz/food-drink/350394360/why-do-some-red-wines-give-us-headaches

Bars Use Standard Drink Measurements For More Reasons Than You’d Think

If you’ve worked as a bartender, you may be familiar with “free pouring,” in which you count the seconds of a pour to measure liquor.

https://www.mashed.com/1650789/purpose-standard-drink-measurement/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Radio Station

Now 24×7 Access to wine talk

https://zeno.fm/radio/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/

Are Gen Z really drinking less?

The generation reaching the legal age for consumption of alcohol is drinking less than older age groups, but the reasons behind this trend are contentious. Ron Emler investigates.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/are-gen-z-really-drinking-less/

Does Whiskey Actually Have to Be Aged?

Whiskey gets all of its color and most of its flavor from barrel aging, but does it need to be aged to be called ‘whiskey’?

https://www.foodandwine.com/does-whiskey-need-to-be-aged-8696911

How To Make An Aperol Spritz – You’re Doing It Wrong All Wrong

Chowhound recipe developer Kamaron Lockwood has some tips to get you started in this “You’re Doing It All Wrong” video.

https://www.chowhound.com/1658225/youre-doing-it-all-wrong-how-to-make-aperol-spritz/

Got Wine, Liquor, and Marijuana

To wine companies: Continue to plan solid marketing strategies, stop worrying about having $100 bottles of wine, offer solid prices – but don’t put the prices out of reach. All things are cyclical, this too shall pass, all things do.

https://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2024/09/07/got-wine-liquor-and-marijuana/

Can the most popular red wine in the U.S. endure climate change?

In California’s Napa Valley, cabernet sauvignon is king.

https://www.npr.org/2024/09/09/nx-s1-5002055/wine-cabernet-napa-climate-change

Is winemaking a risky career?

The point I want to raise in this article is to do with winery professionals’ health as it may be affected by exposure to alcohol.

https://winetitles.com.au/is-winemaking-a-risky-career/

California Set for Another Classic Vintage

Unless disaster strikes in the next few weeks, California will enjoy another bumper grape harvest.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/09/california-set-for-another-classic-vintage

How Maker’s Mark Bourbon Got Its Iconic Red Wax Drip

The idea for the wax-covered neck came from traditional cognac bottles.

https://www.chowhound.com/1653544/why-makers-mark-bourbon-has-red-wax/

13 Presidents You Likely Won’t Find At The White House Happy Hour

Were alcohol-embracing presidents more fun than teetotaling ones?

https://www.mashed.com/1658489/presidents-hardly-drink-alcohol/

Blanton’s Bourbon: Why Is This Whiskey So Dang Popular?

Lusting over Blanton’s is a rite of passage for all would-be bourbon drinkers.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/drinks/blantons-bourbon/

Prosecco makers scramble as extreme drought threatens to empty grocery aisles worldwide:

‘Temperatures have climbed so much’

“Harvests now begin an average of 13 days earlier than they did prior to 1988.”

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/prosecco-wine-italy-climate-change/

Is your cocktail ultra-processed? Nutrition labels won’t tell you

Many ready-to-drink cocktails have as much sugar as Coca-Cola – but a loophole avoids the ‘ultra-processed’ tag

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/06/upf-ultra-processed-drink-cocktail

How To Check If Your Draft Beer Came From A Dirty Tap, According To Experts

Possible contamination goes way beyond the tap.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a44003952/how-dirty-are-beer-taps/

10 Must-Know Rules for Serving Wine

Picking out the right bottle at the wine shop is only half the battle.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/wine-serving-rules/

The Tasting Table and the Wine Experience

A first-of-its-kind interactive digital tabletop wine tasting

https://ideum.com/news/the-tasting-table-and-the-wine-experience

How Much AI Can the Wine Industry Handle?

The latest ProWein Business Report focuses on the state of digital transformation of the global wine sector. According to the report, email marketing and social media are now standard marketing tools, while wine producers still lag behind in adopting new technology.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/events-news/how-much-ai-can-wine-industry-handle

What’s going on with the US beer industry?

Is the US beer sector in demand or in decline? Ron Emler investigates the current state of play for the industry.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/whats-going-on-with-the-us-beer-industry/

Here’s How Many Beers Are Actually In A Full Keg

If you’re throwing a shindig for a large group of people and you need a lot of good beer all at once, getting a full keg of beer probably isn’t a bad idea.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1659367/how-much-beer-full-keg/

Harvard Researchers and Leading Statistician Stand Up to the WHO

Medical researchers, e.g. from Harvard University, disagree with the WHO’s advice against drinking any alcohol. And even Tim Stockwell, one of the people most closely associated with that messaging says that the risks from ‘low level’ drinking are ‘tiny’.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights/harvard-researchers-and-leading-statistician-stand-who

New Tequila

Cincoro Tequila, led by Michael Jordan and partners, has announced a new Añejo Cristalino expression, rolling out now across the U.S. The 40% abv Tequila is matured for 20 months in Tennessee whiskey barrels before filtration and bottling. The clear spirit will be available in retailers across the U.S. in mid-September with the Añejo Cristalino expression carrying a suggested price of $150. Last year, Cincoro was around 45,000 cases in the U.S., according to an estimate from Impact Databank.

I’m A Millennial, And This is Why I Stopped Drinking Wine

A solution to this persistent and pervasive issue is going to be something that not only restores wine to its former glory, but also serves to define the next era of the industry itself

https://medium.com/@nathanwestfall/im-a-millennial-and-this-is-why-i-stopped-drinking-wine-543105354cd3

Do Sommeliers Actually Try Every Bottle of Wine on Their Lists?

But at wine-focused establishments where beverage programs can boast hundreds or even thousands of bottles, can guests really expect sommeliers to sample every single bottle?

https://vinepair.com/articles/do-somms-try-every-wine-on-list/

Barbera Unveiled: Exploring Italy’s Beloved Red Wine

Barbera is a delightful red wine that hails from the Piedmont region of Italy, known for its juicy acidity and deep ruby colors. It’s one of the most approachable and food-friendly wines, making it a popular choice for a variety of dishes and occasions.

https://wineacademylv.com/blogs/news/barbera-unveiled-exploring-italys-beloved-red-wine

Making Wine Entertaining at Windows on the World

For decades, Windows on the World was the most desirable place to dine in New York City, set on the top floors of the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex. Founded in 1976, it would come to an end on September 11, 2001.

https://sonomawinegrape.org/making-wine-entertaining-at-windows-on-the-world/

Podcasts Will Save Wine

On watching the rise of the wine podcasts and participating as a guest

https://tomwark.substack.com/p/podcasts-will-save-wine

Why alcohol experiments are problematic

This does not mean that we do not have experiments about wine and health.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/09/why-alcohol-experiments-are-problematic.html

A Complete Guide to Bitters and the Cocktails to Make With Them

Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Though originally developed and marketed for medicinal purposes by apothecaries, bitters are now largely used for seasoning drinks. And just like salt, pepper, and other spices used in the culinary world, a little goes a long way.

https://vinepair.com/articles/cocktail-bitters-guide-infographic-2/

Are Certain Types of Alcohol Better for Your Liver Than Others? Here’s What Doctors Say

Find out if having a glass of wine does less damage than sipping a cocktail.

https://parade.com/health/types-of-alcoholic-drinks-and-liver-health-according-to-doctors

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

Franklin Wine Club Wines

A well-chosen selection of wines delivered right to your door.

Sounds pretty good these days.

Shop Here

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast

Listen On Our Facebook Page OR On Franklin Radio 102.9 FM

On Air Wednesday 10:00am, 01:00PM and 7:00PM

And

Saturday at 01:00PM

Good Pods Top 100 Podcast For Education

Podcast Award Nominations 2019, 21, 22 ,23 AND 24!!

Website

Instagram

Listen On i Tunes

Listen On Soundcloud

Official Merchandise

Review Show Here

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter

Get updated On Liquor Industry News, Events, Sales And More!

http://bit.ly/1q72JV3

Find Us Online

www.franklinliquors.com

Like Us On Facebook

www.facebook.com/franklinliquorsMA

Follow Us On X

www.twitter.com/franklinliquors

Our Latest Specials

Liquor

Liquor Sale Items

Wine

Wine Sale Items

Beer

Beer Sale Items

Beer Keg Information Page

Browse Our Product List

Upcoming Events

Our Education Schedule

Franklin Wine Club 

Wine Explorers wanted!

Over 860 Club Members!

How To attend and join

http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

Food And Wine Events

 Our TV Show And Facebook Page

Franklin Liquors Wine Education

Certified Specialist Of Wine-CSW

Certified Specialist Of Spirits-CSS

Society Of Wine Educators

California Wine Appellation Specialist-CWAS-San Francisco Wine School (First In MA)

French Wine Scholar FWS-(Instructor) Wine Scholar Guild

Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)

Italian Wine Specialist-IWS*-North American Sommelier Association

Spanish Wine Scholar SWS-Wine Scholar Guild

Oregon Wine Expert OWE-Napa Valley Wine Academy

Italian Wine Maestro-The Vinitaly International Academy (First Class In USA)

Italian Wine Scholar IWS*-Wine Scholar Guild

SaveSave