Fund raiser for Franklin Dog Park - May 6

Fundraising event wine/beer tasting, complimentary snacks, entertainment, and door prizes to benefit Franklin Dog Park on Sunday, May 6, 1-4 PM. 

At Pour Richards Wine and Spirits, 14 Grove St, Franklin, MA.

Fund raiser for Franklin Dog Park - May 6

Follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/410574679353426/

Best Buddies Fundraiser @ La Cantina Winery - May 6

"Please join us for an afternoon of wine tasting as we raise money for Best Buddies!

Stop in for as long as you like to try these amazing, award winning wines made in Franklin from grapes from Chile and California!

$30 Suggested Donation
https://www.gofundme.com/bestbuddieswinetasting

Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

First 25 people to sign-up will be entered into a drawing for a special prize."

Todd and Kris Sajdak

Best Buddies Fundraiser @ La Cantina Winery - May 6

Follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/200495547217271/

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

No need to go to Napa to do a winery tasting.

A fun night out, while supporting Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) and Franklin's own La Cantina Winery. Learn more about the amazing projects that FEF has funded in Franklin Public Schools.

When:
Friday April 27, 2018 @ 6:30!

Where
La Cantina Winery
357 Union St, Franklin

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

More about FEF can be found on their webpage
http://www.franklined.org/

More about La Cantina can be found on their webpage
http://www.lacantinawinery.com/

Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Franklin Arts Academy - Apr 26

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser with proceeds being used to fund an FAA student field trip and scholarships for FAA seniors. Raffles available at the door. Light snacks and live entertainment will be provided.

Pour Richard’s is graciously hosting the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters.

When: Thursday April 26, 2018 = 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Tickets: Contact Karen Glynn to purchase your $5 tickets via faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets $7 at the door

Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Franklin Arts Academy - Apr 26

Wine Tour, Tasting & Classic Oldies - LaCantina Winery - May 4

Friday, May 4 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning Presents REGISTER TODAY La Cantina Winery was born out of love of traditional Italian winemaking with friends and family.  Since its inception, La Cantina Winery has become the premiere location for learning the process of winemaking. Winery Tour, Tasting  and Classic Oldies at LaCantina Winery  Friday, May 4 DOWNLOAD FLYER www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

No need to go to Napa to do a winery tasting.

A fun night out, while supporting Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) and Franklin's own La Cantina Winery. Learn more about the amazing projects that FEF has funded in Franklin Public Schools.

When:
Friday April 27, 2018 @ 6:30!

Where
La Cantina Winery
357 Union St, Franklin

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

More about FEF can be found on their webpage
http://www.franklined.org/

More about La Cantina can be found on their webpage
http://www.lacantinawinery.com/

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings - Mar 29

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings

Celebrate National Mom And Pop Business Owned Day With The Little Shop Of Olive Oils in the Franklin Liquors wine room. Learn all about Balsamic Vinegar and how to pair them with wines.

March 29th 7 PM

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2559

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings - Mar 29

Lifelong Community Learning: Wine 101 - Your Night Out

Who's Afraid of Ordering Wine?

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Community Learning Wine 101 - Your Night Out Who's Afraid of Ordering Wine? Thursday, March 1  Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits 14 Grove Street, Franklin Cost: $10 REGISTER Can you not tell a Pinot Noir from a Cabernet? Do you freeze up at Cotes-du-Rhone and avoid Rioja? Never remember what goes with fish? Chicken? Pizza?!! This class is designed to help you overcome the fear of ordering wine at a restaurant or picking a good bottle at a retail store. Whether you want to dazzle your dinner companions or just learn more about the rituals of ordering wine, we've got you covered. After this evening, you'll confidently order the wines that are right for you, AND save money, too! Seats are limited. Must be 21 to participate. Lifelong Community Learning 218 Oak St, 508-613-1480 www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Wine Aromas: Wine Class January 11

Wine Aromas

Thursday, January 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

 Apple. Leather. Grass. Bell Pepper.

When you start paying attention to wine you hear aroma and flavor descriptions such as these being thrown around. What does it all mean? How can you tell what you are smelling? Join Mark and Kim as they lead you through a guided tasting using the Nez du Vin system to start training your nose to be sensitive to all the Wonderful aromas that wine has to offer.


Franklin Liquors, The Tasting Room
$25/per person


Support Medway Community Education
Sign Up =  http://www.medwayschools.org/sites/medwayps/files/file/file/adult_3.pdf

Support Norfolk Recreation Department 
Sign Up =  https://www.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

Wine Aromas: Wine Class January 11 (screen grab of Norfolk registration page)

Exploring 19 Crimes Wine - Jan 18

Exploring 19 Crimes Wine

Guest Host: Timothy Chagnon C.S.

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

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

We will taste all 7 wines made!

Also A Leader In New Augmented Reality Technology
Available now via the Apple App and Google Play stores, this first-of-its-kind app will animate 19 Crimes' criminals-turned-colonists. Hovering a mobile device over the bottles will bring the character on the label to life, sharing their stories of rule breaking that sent them across the ocean to Australia.
Load the app on your phone to check it out at the tasting.

About Timothy:

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


January 18, 2018 - 7 PM
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/246043718/

Exploring 19 Crimes Wine - Jan 18

Bubbles & Bark - Dec 2 - 2 to 5 PM - A Fundraiser for Forever Home Rescue

A Fundraiser for Forever Home Rescue Never Drink Ordinary! Bubbles and Bark!  Saturday, December 2 2-5 PM  Tickets $10 at Door It's true. Pour Richard's is going to the dogs- the dogs of Forever Home Rescue, that is.... It's time for our absolutely Favorite Fun Event-of-the Year, the ever-fabulous Bubbles & Bark, which brings together all of our favorite things in one rollicking, three ring circus fun fest. Do you like wine? Spirits? Delicious hot dogs? Real live furry dogs? All of the above? Then you should be here Saturday.... All our favorite people will be here. Scotch Master Charlie Tower, aka Old Man Whisk(e)y, aka the guy in the kilt will be pouring Lost Distillery Scotch. The one and only Sheri Carl is bringing Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz. On the sweeter side, Rich Ricci has Moscato and Brachetto. Coole Swan needs no introduction. Maura Connolly from Mad River Distillers will bring delicious Vermont spirits, including the second edition of Hopscotch. Morgan Mason has some delicious bubbly AND the killer Goldschmidt Yoeman Cabernet. John Grange, the classiest guy in Champagne, will pour Laurent Perrier (swoon!). Patrick Flaherty has a lip-smackingly gorgeous Moss Roxx Zin. And it wouldn't be Bubbles & Bark without the antics of Kenny Mastrangelo, plus Baby Blue and his adorable pooch Mason. And there's still more... Tunes from Kai Olsson. Tara Esposito's Touchstone Crystal. The lovely Lisa and Teresa and best hot dogs EVER of Snappy Dogs. Raffles (really, really great raffles!). And dogs. There will be plenty of dogs. (Bring yours, if he or she is well-behaved, leash trained, and comfortable with crowds.) Dogs to pet, but also dogs that need your help. Forever Home Rescue has rescued and re-homed literally thousands of dogs. We throw this event every year to help them help dogs. Your $10 donation is a 100% pass-through to FHR. We will also donate a percentage of our sales. So come on- help us go to the dogs! Thank you for trusting us with your beverage business. Please share this email with friends who are interested in delicious wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)  Cheers! Ann Williams  Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits  (508) 520-9163 | www.pourrichardswine.com  14 Grove Street  Franklin, MA 02038 Sun 12-5  Mon 12-7  Tues-Thurs 10-8  Fri-Sat 10-9

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Snappy Dogs helps Pour Richard's celebrate - Sunday - Nov 12, 2 - 5 PM

The delicious hot dogs (and homemade toppings) from Snappy Dogs will be at Pour Richard's on Sunday to help celebrate their birthday party.

Wasn't it only a few months ago that I wrote:

"The Silver Maple Common on King St, near exit 16 for i495 has three of the five business locations now vacant.  The drive through bank was occupied by TD Bank and they left a couple of years ago. The liquor store sold their business and liquor license to Pour Richard's who opened on 14 Grove St. Frankly, not a great location as it is somewhat out of the way but the facility is larger and they are making a good effort to attract the business they want."

No, it was June of 2013 and it is amazing  how time flies. Pour Richard's is still located "somewhat out of the way" but it is worth making the trip to! They have established themselves in the community. They help non-profits with fund raising. And they provide a good product, reasonably priced, with exceptional service.

Stop by Sunday, Nov 12 from 2 to 5 PM for tastings and, of course, the delicious hot dogs.

Snappy Dogs helps Pour Richard's celebrate

Photos from the first visit in Feb 2013:




The June 2013 link can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/06/open-for-business.html

More about Snappy Dogs on their webpage   http://www.snappydogs.com/

More about Pour Richard's on their webpage   https://pourrichardswine.com/

Pour Richard's Beer Extravaganza - Sep 16 4-7 PM

What is a "Beer Extravaganza"?

30+ Beers and Ciders to sample, snacks, and hot music from local band Shift to Low. 

Saturday, September 16 4-7 PM. 

Free, but we are accepting donations to aid pets stranded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

If you haven't been to Pour Richard's you can find it at 14 Grove Street in Franklin

Pour Richard's Beer Extravaganza - Sep 16 4-7 PM

Visit Pour Richard's on the web at
https://pourrichardswine.com/content/beer-extravaganza-fall-edition-0

Explore Organic Wines - Franklin Wine Club - Sep 9

Want To Explore Organic Wines? 

Join The Franklin Wine Club Saturday September 9th. 

Do You Know How To Tell Difference In A Certified Organic Wine VS Wine Made Using Organic Grapes? We Will Talk And Taste All About This!

Explore Organic Wines - Franklin Wine Club - Sep 9

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

The Franklin Wine Club is organized by Franklin Liquors
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinWineClubMA/

Harvest Festival - Aug 20

Meet your local farmers and sample cocktails and food made with locally grown produce, cheese, ice cream, and meats!

All food prepared by Chef Daniele Baliani of Waltham’s La Campania Ristorante.
Cocktails prepared by Palm Bay’s Corey Bunnewith.

Plus two local breweries and delicious organic and sustainable Italian wines.

Celebrate Local. Celebrate Small. Celebrate Delicious!

100% of your ticket will be donated to the Norfolk County Chapter of Mass Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund. Pour Richard’s will also donate a portion of sales. Big thanks to the farmers who donated product and made this event possible!

The Harvest Festival will be held this Sunday, Aug 20 at Pour Richard's at 14 Grove St, Franklin from 1 to 4 PM. Tickets $10 at door.

Harvest Festival - Aug 20

La Cantina Winery expands - Grand Opening Aug 5

Join us on Saturday, August 5th from 1:00-7:00 for the grand opening of our new extension to the La Cantina Winery located at 357 Union St.

Sample wines produced and bottled locally for FREE!!

extension to the La Cantina Winery located at 357 Union St

It is good to see this expansion to take advantage of the recent passage of the tasting room bylaw for brewery, distillery and winery that was recently passed by the Town Council.

La Cantina Wine School (photo from the archives Sep 2014)

For more about the La Cantina Winery, check out their webpage or stop by the Farmers Market on the Town Common each Friday through October  http://www.lacantinawinery.com/

In the News: tasting room bylaw advances; Tri-County graduation

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Town Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday night to bylaw changes that would allow tasting rooms at local microbreweries. 

The council voted favorably on the first reading of two bylaw amendments at the meeting. It will have to vote on the amendments again, at a future meeting, before they take affect. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen spoke to the council about the purpose of the legislation, saying it would allow microbreweries and local wineries to have rooms where their products may be sampled. 

“It would be allowed in all commercial districts, and prohibited in all residential districts,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/franklin-council-favors-allowing-tasting-rooms-at-microbreweries

"Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School handed out 231 diplomas to the Class of 2017 during its 38th graduation ceremony on Sunday. 

Joining Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray on stage were School Committee Chairman Steven Trask of Franklin, School Committee member Janice Young of Walpole, principal Michael Procaccini, vocational director Jean George, Valedictorian Samantha Frey of Medway, Salutatorian Kathleen Loonie of North Attleborough, and Class President Zachary Currier of North Attleborough. 

Frey advised her classmates that, while there will be bumps in the road of their lives, as long as they give their best efforts, they will not fail. 

“Through your hard work, you have learned and you have grown through experience,” Frey said. “In order to continue our personal growth, we need to leave old habits behind. As we progress into our futures, we need to act more like adults and be more mature ... leaving behind poor habits allows us to cross the threshold into adulthood.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/tri-county-grads-look-to-future

In the News: microbrewery tasting room moves forward; ABCC rule creates confusion

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A bylaw change that would allow local microbreweries or wineries to have tasting rooms is a step closer to reality. 

The Town Council is set to take up the measure in June after it received approval from the Planning Board at its May 22 meeting. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the board passed the change, but altered one aspect of the proposal - the square footage of a microbrewery’s facility that could be devoted to a tasting room. 

“What we had done originally is allow (a tasting room of) 33 percent of the square footage,” Hellen said. “The Planning Board scaled that back to a quarter.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170531/franklin-council-to-consider-microbreweries-bylaw

"It is a problem many craft beer drinkers run into – the buildup of a large collection of growlers they have purchased at the breweries they have visited. 

But, last week, the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission issued a new advisory, informing breweries they could fill any glass growler (typically a 64-ounce or 32-ounce jug) full of beer as long as the growler is completely blank with no labeling at all from another brewery. 

Although, generally in favor of the move, many MetroWest brewers say the new advisory is confusing and may wait before they start filling growlers other than their own. 

On Wednesday, members of the Mass. Brewer’s Guild – a trade organization for Massachusetts breweries – held a board of director’s meeting to discuss the new guidelines, said board member Keith Sullivan, co-owner of Medusa Brewing Company in Hudson."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170531/new-growler-laws-offer-confusion-to-local-brewers