Franklin Liquors Wine Education/Tastings

Wine Education/Tastings

Franklin Liquors

Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS,*

Franklin Liquors

363 East Central St

Franklin, MA 02038

Franklin Liquors Has A Wine Tasting/Education Room That Seats 6-50

We Would Love To Host Your Next Wine Event!

Contact Us:

508-528-7338

Or Email:

liquor@franklinliquors.com

Upcoming Events

Franklin Wine Club

Wine Explorers wanted!

Join Our 670 Club Members!

How To attend and join

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

Are You A Wine Explorer Yet???

Also On Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinwineclubMA

September 13^th

Exploring Josh And Joseph Carr Wines

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.

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

September 27th

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.

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

October 11th

Exploring Tre Monte Wines

Host: Natalie Volpe

October 25^th

Exploring Klinker Brick Winery

Host: Julie Handle

November 8^th

^{Exploring Matchbook Wine Company}

Host: Dan O’Conner

November 15th

Holiday Cocktails

Host: Joan Bowie

December 13^th

Exploring Italian Sparkling

Franklin Adult Education

Fall 2018

Exploring French wines

September 25^th 7pm

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!

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Exploring Italian Wines

October 16^th 7pm

Lets take a tasting tour around Italy.

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 all over Italy. Don’t let wines from Italy confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and lets explore.

Wine Aromas

November 6^th 7PM

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’re 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. This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.

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Medway Community Education

Fall 2018

All About Organic Wines

October 2^nd 7PM

The Organic food and wine movement is hot!

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

At this event we will explore Organic wines and Organically grown wines.

What is the difference in USDA certified and those made with Organic grapes?

Are there sulfites in Organic wines?

Please come explore and taste.

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine

October 23^rd 7PM

Ok Google tell me about this wine.

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

When we buy a food product there is a lot of information on the labels. In this education event we will show industry secrets about wine. We will explore wine contents, availability and locations using all Google offers.

Wine Flavor And Color

November 13^th 7PM

Acids. Tannins. Cherry, spice and leather. Wine tasting requires that you pay attention to all of the interesting sensations that happen when the liquid hits your palate. What do those flavors and textures mean, what are the best terms to describe them, and how can you figure out what you like…or don’t like? Join Mark and Kim as they lead you through a tasting to hone in on the different flavors in wine.

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

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings

December 4th

. Learn all about Balsamic Vinegar and how to pair them with wines. We will explore food pairing and Balsamic products.

With The Little Shop Of Olive Oils in the Franklin Liquors wine room

Tri-County Adult Education

Fall 2018

Noble Grape Varieties

September 11^th 7PM

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!

Decoding American Wine Labels

October 9^th 7PM

Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you?

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

In this valuable class we’ll explain all the truths and lies on an American wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money, understand how to figure out if a wine is a generic commercial wine or a hand-made artisanal bottling, and clues to what it’s going to taste like. After this event buying wine will never be the same!

Decoding European Wine Labels

October 30^th 7PM

OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labeling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating.

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

We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

Millis Recreation Classes

Fall 2018

All About Organic Wines

October 2^nd 7PM

The Organic food and wine movement is hot!

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

At this event we will explore Organic wines and Organically grown wines.

What is the difference in USDA certified and those made with Organic grapes?

Are there sulfites in Organic wines?

Please come explore and taste.

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine

October 23^rd 7PM

Ok Google tell me about this wine.

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

Wine Flavor And Color

November 13^th 7PM

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

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings

December 4th

. Learn all about Balsamic Vinegar and how to pair them with wines. We will explore food pairing and Balsamic products.

With The Little Shop Of Olive Oils in the Franklin Liquors wine room

Norfolk Recreation Events

Fall 2018

All About Organic Wines

October 2^nd 7PM

The Organic food and wine movement is hot!

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

At this event we will explore Organic wines and Organically grown wines.

What is the difference in USDA certified and those made with Organic grapes?

Are there sulfites in Organic wines?

Please come explore and taste.

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine

October 23^rd 7PM

Ok Google tell me about this wine.

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

Wine Flavor And Color

November 13^th 7PM

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

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings

December 4th

. Learn all about Balsamic Vinegar and how to pair them with wines. We will explore food pairing and Balsamic products.

With The Little Shop Of Olive Oils in the Franklin Liquors wine room

Franklin Library Events

Do you like wine? Do you like books? Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Book Club Meeting at Franklin Liquors . Kim Shipala, Assistant Library Director at the Franklin Public Library, will lead a discussion of the novel, while Kim Simone of Vinitas Wineworks and Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors will do a tasting of the wines mentioned in the book.

The book discussion is free, but the wine tastings are $10 each. Space is limited to 40 participants. To register, either visit the library’s website or call Kim Shipala at 508-520-4943. The first ten to register will receive a free copy of the book!

More Soon!

Event Partners

How About A Wine And Chocolate Or Fudge Tasting??

We Are Event Partners With The Sugar Shoppe!