Pour Richards Celebrates 11 years - Thank you!

spot - (noun) 1. a small round or roundish mark. 2. a particular place or point

eleven - (noun) one more than ten

A little over eleven years ago, I re-arranged my life to prioritize two things: sleeping in my own bed, and selling products I actually liked. Ergo, no more working for distributors and importers. No more constant travel. No more selling 'priority brands'. I would buy a store and sell the wines, spirits, and beer I thought were exceptional. And so Pour Richard's came to be, marking a particular spot in time.

I cannot believe it has been eleven years, but the calendar doesn't lie. And eleven years of a great community is worth celebrating. So mark your calendars! The Eleventh Anniversary Celebration will be Saturday, November 18 from 2-5 PM. Many of my favorite wine and spirits people will be there: Mad River's Maura Conolly, Plus Mike Brehart, Matt Brooks, Matt Bellanger, John Avery, Roger Warner. And more. It will be a superb time to stock up for Thanksgiving. But also just a superb time. Please celebrate with us!

Until then, keep your eyes peeled for other 'spots', specifically spot sales. We'll be posting lots of limited offers via email and social media as a reward for our very fabulous customers.

Thank you for eleven years of patronage. Thank you for trusting us with your beverage needs. Thank you for being part of our community. 

Thank you.

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

Wonderful World of Wine with Kim Simone, Mark Lenzi shared their most recent podcast episode. Listen here (or on your favorite podcast app).

Audio file -> https://www.podpage.com/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/episode-223-chewy-countries-signature-wines/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 223-Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

FM #548 - Inside The Wonderful World of Wine - 05/18/21 (audio)

FM #548 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 548 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone about their Wonderful World of Wine podcast. 

Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We find out about the story of Kim and Mark, and the making of The Wonderful World of Wine. The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kim and Mark. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a1eae6f0-fed1-479b-a6ae-8fff17c94c2a

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Wine Club Meetup group -> https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/ 

Commonwealth Wine School -> https://www.commonwealthwineschool.com/

Wonderful World of Wine social links

• Facebook page: https://facebook.com/TheWonderfulWorldOfWine/

• Twitter  @wineeducation  https://twitter.com/wineeducation

• Daily Newspaper  https://paper.li/TheWonderfulWorldofWine#/

Wonderful World of Wine podcast -> 

Google Podcast -> https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6MzE0MTA3MzUwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjuuuLiruDwAhUeM1kFHSaHCnAQ9sEGegQIARAD

via player.fm (and many other podcast services)

https://player.fm/series/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Thanksgiving Food And Wine, What To Serve With The Bird 2020 (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) = Episode 138
Topic:  Thanksgiving Food And Wine, What To Serve With The Bird 2020

Released by:  The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Audio link: https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-138thanksgiving-food-and-wine-what-to-serve-with-the-bird-2020

You can listen to The Wonderful World of Wine on wfpr.fm with Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone. All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

• Wednesday's at 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 7:00 PM     Saturday's - 1:00 PM
  

 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 138-Thanksgiving Food And Wine, What To Serve With The Bird 2020

The Wonderful World of Wine Needs Your Vote for the 15th Annual Podcast Awards

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE (WWW) NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

15TH ANNUAL PODCAST AWARDS

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Find us under  "Grammar Girl Education Category"
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On Wednesday - listen to https://buff.ly/37Db7Yf (102.9 on the local area radio dial) - 10:00 AM/ 1:00 PM / 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone - All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points The show replays on Saturday at 1:00 PM


Mark C. Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com
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"Exploring The Wines Of Copper Cane" - Nov 9

Exploring The Wines Of Copper Cane

Saturday November 9, 6-8PM

Host: Sophie Daniels

A Sit down wine tasting/educational event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
RSVP $5 Event Fee

Joseph Wagner is a fifth generation Napa Valley winemaker with a dedicated passion for the business. Joe’s roots in the winemaking began at an early age. His family founded Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley.

In 2001 at age nineteen, he rolled up his sleeves and has yet to look back. His passion and natural talent for winemaking quickly became apparent after he started his own award-winning single vineyard Pinot Noir label, Belle Glos.

In January 2014, Joe formed Copper Cane Wine & Provisions, with the goal of focusing on innovations that have always captured his interest, and to find new ways to offer the highest quality products that satisfy consumers’ appetites for genuine craftsmanship.

We will explore sparkling, Pinot Noirs, Blends And Cabernet Sauvignon

About Sophie
With a passion for food and wine, Miss Daniels found herself drawn to the beauty and bounty of food and wine at an early age. What began as cooking for friends and family at the age of 7 eventually progressed into working for fine dinning establishments and highly regarded catering companies in Boston in the early nineteen nineties.

Attracted more and more to the art of superb wine and food pairings, Sophie was given the opportunity to focus on wine sales while working for a prominent Massachusetts distributor in 2001.

Beginning in 2004 and up until today, Sophie Daniels has had the unique opportunity to explore the world, expanding her wine horizons, while representing domestic and imported wineries from a dozen different countries.

Today, more passionate than ever, she now travels throughout New England as the Regional Sales Manager for Copper Cane Wine & Provisions, educating consumers, motivating sales people and sharing her love of great food and wine with consumers through lectures, trade tastings and wine dinners.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/265818938/

Vineyard shot of Joe Wagner (courtesy photo)

Lifelong Community Learning: Wine Tastings - Oct 22 & Nov 12

Offered in partnership with Franklin Liquors

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Become a Wine "Expert" in 2 hours Register: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-59d55f89339546fd8443c356cefc69e3  A crash course on all things wine, based on the "24-Hour Wine Expert" book. Take this sit down education/tasting class & learn the basics of wine myths, food pairing, buying, storing, grapes, regions, and so much more.  Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age Cost: $25 October 22 7:00-9:00 PM Exploring Spanish Wines Spanish Wine is so much more than Sangria This "Old World" region has so many great wine values. We will explore the regions, laws, grapes, terms, and more. Come explore all things Spain from Rioja to Sherry.  Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age Cost: $25 November 12 7:00-9:00 PM Register https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-d23a2ebcff9741baaa3109499a8538d2 Both workshops held at: Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St Franklin, MA Franklin Liquors' Mark Lenzi, will be your guide Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038 LCL@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Exploring Small CA Wineries - Oct 24

A Sit down wine tasting/education held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
We will explore three small CA wineries.

The Wineries
Mountain View
From its inception in 1978, Mountain View has produced wines of superior quality. “Mom & Pop” vineyards are chosen from various regions throughout California that offer strong varietal character. Exceptional weather/climate/soil conditions set the stage for our terroir driven Amador County Zinfandel and Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley.

Ty Caton
20 years ago Ty Caton partnered with his parents to develop a 108 acre property in the renowned Mayacamas Mountain Range. Located adjacent to some world class vineyards and with an array of various soils, elevations, and sun exposures, it is a prime location for grape growing and now has its own prestigious appellation ~ Moon Mountain District. Only 40 acres of this certified sustainably farmed vineyard are planted to grapes. Ty learned to make wine from his friends, neighbors and practice. He strives for excellence and is an exceptional blender.

Fitch Mountain
Fitch Mountain Cellars started with 1 barrel made in a garage by Mike Duffy, a UC Davis Grad, Trefethen intern, and personal friend of wine guru Andre Tchelistcheff in 1984. Still handcrafted, our Merlot comes from a tiny, 4th generation vineyard in Dry Creek. Reminiscent of the breakout style in the ’80’s, this velvety wine has layers of complexity.

About Judy Lebel
In 2010, Judy Lebel realized the best way to fulfill her passion for enjoying fine wine and great food with interesting people was to go out on her own. Best Year Ever Wine Agency specializes in small production, earth friendly, family wineries. She was trained by many of California’s winery founders and later worked for the Robert Mondavi and Beringer/Raymond families.

$5 Seating Fee AND RSVP Required


October 24; 7 - 9 PM
Exploring Small CA Wineries = A Franklin Wine Club Event

Host: Judy Lebel, Best Year Ever Wines

Sign Up   https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/265343096/

Exploring Small CA Wineries - Oct 24

Franklin Liquors Wine Club: Exploring Cline Cellars - Sep 19

Exploring Cline Cellars

Host: Doug D'Auria

The is a Franklin Wine Club Event Held in The Franklin Liquors Wine Room.
September 19, 2019  7 - 9 PM

This is a FREE to join wine club; the event is $5 RSVP

Enjoy a sit down wine tasting/educational event and 7 wines.

Enjoy an unpretentious and in depth look at one of Sonoma's oldest estate grown and family owned wineries in Cline Cellars with New England Regional Manager Doug D'Auria. Cline Cellars has pioneered sustainable farming across California for nearly 40 years and have been regarded as one of the best value driven wineries in the USA. Doug will take us through both traditional and more obscure varietals from Cline's diverse vineyards in the growing regions of Sonoma Coast, Contra Costa, Lodi and Carneros appellations.

About Doug:
Doug D'Auria has been in the wine Industry for 12 years having sparked his passion for wine in College while studying in Tuscany. He has been with the Cline family for 3 years and has represented dozens of wineries both foreign and domestic. Having worked for small companies and large corporations through his career, he has a keen appreciation for just how special the Cline family is. His approach to wine is passionate yet approachable and most importantly without ego! Doug lives in Connecticut with his wife Kiersten, two daughters Grayson and Ellery and is expecting a baby boy in January.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/264347014/

Mark C. Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com

Exploring Villa Matilde Wines - Aug 22

Exploring Villa Matilde Wines

August 22 , 7 - 9 PM

Host: Ciro Pirone

A Franklin Wine Club sit down wine tasting event held in the Franklin Liquors Wine Room.

$5 per person RSVP required

The name itself Campania felix, coined by the Romans implied the importance that this fertile land has had throughout history. Since the times of Julius Caesar the highly esteemed wines of Campania were consumed and exported to faraway lands, the Romans had already created a mapping of the most important sites for wine production and above all was the Falernum. 

After centuries of fame and success, Falernum disappears from existence due to phylloxera and it isn't till the early 1960's and the incredible dedication of the Avallone family to recover such an important piece of history, and finally Falernum (aka Falerno del Massico) relieves.

Today the Villa Matilde properties extend beyond the area of Massico, also representing the territories of Benevento where Falanghina and Aglianico thrive as well as the major appellations of Irpinia, such as Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino and Taurasi.

Come explore 7 wines with us!

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/263371469/

Exploring Villa Matilde Wines - Aug 22

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The South African Winery Post House

Exploring The South African Winery Post House

A Franklin Wine Club Event

June 13 - 7 PM

Post House wines are perhaps the darkest colored wine to be found anywhere. The objective is to interfere as little as possible in the creation of the wine making process. They use traditional wine making methods including natural yeast fermentation, basket pressing and no fining or filtering.

Come and explore South African wine and this great winery!

This is a sit down wine tasting/educational event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room

RSVP is required
cost is $5

Are you a wine explorer? Register with this link:
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/261449935/

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The South African Winery Post House

Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events

Franklin Lifelong Learning Event

Exploring French wines

September 25 - 7 PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
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 so much more!

Register -> https://bit.ly/2LQGDuc

Franklin Wine Club Event

September 27 - 7 PM

Exploring Portugal

Host: Augusto Gabriel

At this sit down event we will taste and talk about the Portuguese wine regions.
Exploring its history as well as the indigenous grape varieties and the rules and laws of Portuguese wine .

About Augusto
Assistant Sales Manager, MS Walker imports, Wines of Portugal
Augusto was born in Portugal and has resided in the United States for over 30 years.
Working with wines of Portugal for over 16 years. Gabriel has traveled throughout all the Portuguese wine regions. He has met, discussed, and studied this wine sector, in detail with leading wine personalities across the country.
He is recognized in the wine industry circles as one of the leading Portuguese wine personalities.

Register -> https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254384026/

Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events

Franklin Liquors: Class and Wine Club Events in September

Tri-County Adult Education Class - Noble Grape VarietiesSeptember 11th 7 PM

A great introduction to the basics of wine grapes and the six varieties that produce most of the wines that consumers are familiar with.
This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
We’ll discuss what makes these grapes so special, where you’ll see them grown, and which famous wines you’ll find them in. And of course we’ll taste all six!

Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/2ObIy9d

Franklin Wine Club EventSeptember13th 7pm

Exploring Wines Of Joseph Carr And Josh
Host Adam Cataldo

Please join us for an immersive tasting experience as we weave through the story of Joseph Carr.
We will talk about how Joe discovered his passion for wine; what led him to starting his namesake label from the Napa Valley; and how the wine he made to honor his father, Josh, became one of America’s most beloved Cabernets.
You’ll have the opportunity to taste and discover how the Josh Cellars varietals compare with their Joseph Carr counterparts

Adams Bio
Adam Cataldo is a recovering history major, IT guy, and bartender who has spent the last 8 years in the wine and spirits industry. He can often be found spreading the good word of Josh Cellars throughout South Eastern Massachusetts as its District Manager for Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, at least when he’s not complaining about the Boston Bruins.

Registration Link:  https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254096004/

Franklin Liquors: Class and Wine Club Events in September

Did you know Franklin has a wine club?

The next Wine Club event is July 31st at 7 PM. Join the Meetup group of wine explorers. All events are sit down educational tastings.

Exploring Michele Chiarlo Wines
Host: Adam Verona

Since 1956 Michele Chiarlo is synonym with the wines of Piemonte. At a very young age Michele started to travel to showcase with unlimited passion what Piemonte could produce. With Michele's guidance now his sons Stefano and Alberto have taken over different roles and are carrying on their father's passion. The story of Michele Chiarlo as a wine producer starts with Barbera and specifically from Asti but quickly moves to cover all the top areas of Piemonte, Gavi, Barolo, Barbaresco and more.

The philosophy at the winery is to produce classic wines of terroir with the most up to date know how and still vivid passion.

Adams Bio

As Michele Chiarlo’s North American Brand Ambassador, Adam makes regular trips to Piedmont, Italy and works closely with Michele’s sons Alberto (sales and marketing) and Stefano (winemaking and technical aspects).

Adam has had a passion for wine and food for as long as he can remember. He began his wine studies in his early twenties that included an internship on a Tuscan vineyard, gaining hands on experience in every phase of wine production.

After years of representing Chiarlo wines in wholesale, he was introduced to the Michele Chiarlo family. In 2016 he took the position with the winery and now travels the United States and Canada, proudly promoting the Chiarlo family wines. Adam lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and son.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/251988152/

Did you know Franklin has a wine club?

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW). You can Now Listen To Our Radio Show On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM. Join Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone exploring all things wine with you!

Wednesdays: 10 AM, 1 PM and 7 PM
Also Saturdays at 9 AM

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Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM

Franklin Liquors - Wine Club Events this June

There are two Wine Club events hosted by Franklin Liquors this June.

• Exploring Scotch With Glen Moray - June 7
• Exploring Rosé Wines - June 21

Registration for these events is available online

• Glen Moray   http://meetu.ps/e/FhZ5V/1yMmG/a
• Rose Wines   http://meetu.ps/e/FkccK/1yMmG/a

7:00 PM ‐ 8:30 PM at Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin, MA

Franklin Liquors - Wine Club Events this June