Wine Education/Tastings
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
FundRaisers
March 30th
Join Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue for a fun night of wine tasting to support our cats and kittens on March 30th at 5pm!
The event will be at Franklin Liquors in Franklin, MA, and feature 6 wine tastings and light snacks. Mark Lenzi, owner and wine educator, will lead us through education on each wine as well as current wine trends. Tickets are $30 and the event is limited to 21+.
Franklin Wine Club
Wine Explorers wanted!
Join Our 700 Club Members!
How To attend and join
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/
Are You A Wine Explorer Yet???
Also On Facebook
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2019 Meetups Soon
Franklin Adult Education
Spring 2019
Wine Tasting 101
Tuesday April 9th
We all know how to drink wine, but did you know there’s a difference between Drinking and Tasting? At this sit down educational tasting we will explore how to taste wine like the experts do. How the wine looks, smells and tastes will all be explained and explored.
Using these tips you will be able to communicate better with friends, retailers, restaurants and wine geeks.
Exploring Portugal
Tuesday May 7th
Portuguese wines are one of the best values in the wine world today.
At this sit down event we will taste and talk about the Portuguese wine regions, exploring the country’s history as well as the indigenous grape varieties and the rules and laws of Portuguese wine. It’s not just about Port these days, so come experience something new in your glass.
Sign Ups Soon!
Medway Community Education
Learn Your Palate Through Blind Tasting
February 5th
Did you know there’s a lot of psychology behind what we think we like in a wine? In this class we’ll taste through our lineup with the labels hidden and see how that changes our perception of the wines.
Less Familiar Grape Varieties
March 12th
A fantastic follow-up to our Noble Grapes class. Join us as we introduce you to a selection of wines made from less-familiar (but still important) grape varieties from around the world and be ready to find a new favorite or two.
How to Speak Wine
April 2nd
The dreaded “wine speak!” If fancy wine words make you tune out, then listen up. In this class we’ll explain the most commonly used wine terms and get to know what they mean in your wine. We’ll taste through a selection of wines that illustrate the concepts we talk about, and you’ll leave better able to communicate your wine preferences.
Tasting Terroir
May 21st
Terroir is the idea that place has flavor, and that wines from different places will taste different from each other. Join us as we compare wines made from the same grape variety but from different regions as we discuss the impact of soil type, climate, and other factors.
Sign Ups Soon
Tri-County Adult Education
Spring 2019
All About Sparkling Wines
Tuesday April 16th
It’s all about the bubbles!
At this sit down educational tasting you will learn all about Sparkling wine.
We will explore how those bubbles get in the bottle and many regions and styles from all over the world. You’ve heard of Champagne, now come experience what the rest of the world has to offer in in their Sparkling wines.
Understanding Italian Wine Laws And Labels
Tuesday May 14th
Italian wine has often been described as complicated and complex.
For this educational sit down tasting we will explore Italian wine laws and labels, and taste a variety from across that nation.
Understanding this information will help you enjoy and purchase wines from Italy.
Millis Recreation Classes
Learn Your Palate Through Blind Tasting
February 5th
Did you know there’s a lot of psychology behind what we think we like in a wine? In this class we’ll taste through our lineup with the labels hidden and see how that changes our perception of the wines.
Less Familiar Grape Varieties
March 12th
A fantastic follow-up to our Noble Grapes class. Join us as we introduce you to a selection of wines made from less-familiar (but still important) grape varieties from around the world and be ready to find a new favorite or two.
How to Speak Wine
April 2nd
The dreaded “wine speak!” If fancy wine words make you tune out, then listen up. In this class we’ll explain the most commonly used wine terms and get to know what they mean in your wine. We’ll taste through a selection of wines that illustrate the concepts we talk about, and you’ll leave better able to communicate your wine preferences.
Tasting Terroir
May 21st
Terroir is the idea that place has flavor, and that wines from different places will taste different from each other. Join us as we compare wines made from the same grape variety but from different regions as we discuss the impact of soil type, climate, and other factors.
Sign Ups Soon
Norfolk Recreation Events
Learn Your Palate Through Blind Tasting
February 5th
Did you know there’s a lot of psychology behind what we think we like in a wine? In this class we’ll taste through our lineup with the labels hidden and see how that changes our perception of the wines.
Less Familiar Grape Varieties
March 12th
A fantastic follow-up to our Noble Grapes class. Join us as we introduce you to a selection of wines made from less-familiar (but still important) grape varieties from around the world and be ready to find a new favorite or two.
How to Speak Wine
April 2nd
The dreaded “wine speak!” If fancy wine words make you tune out, then listen up. In this class we’ll explain the most commonly used wine terms and get to know what they mean in your wine. We’ll taste through a selection of wines that illustrate the concepts we talk about, and you’ll leave better able to communicate your wine preferences.
Tasting Terroir
May 21st
Terroir is the idea that place has flavor, and that wines from different places will taste different from each other. Join us as we compare wines made from the same grape variety but from different regions as we discuss the impact of soil type, climate, and other factors.
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.
More Soon!
Event Partners
How About A Wine And Chocolate Or Fudge Tasting??
We Are Event Partners With The Sugar Shoppe!
Wine And Food Pairings And You Can Support A Non-Profit!
Other
Food And Wine Events
Franklin Liquors and our Franklin Wine Club have partnered with the Moonlight Chef.
Contact Us For Wine And Food Pairings Events
Ask About Us Coming To Your Home!
Our Private Wine Education/Tasting
Options And Pricing
All events are held in our wine room and are 2 hours long.
You and your guest will receive your choice of 4 or 6 glasses of wine and wine snacks.
Events are fun and educational hosted by Mark Lenzi.
GREAT FOR FUNDRAISERS!!!
Minimum 6 people
Option #1 6-12 People 4 Wines $200
Option #2 6-12 People 6 Wines $300
Option #3 13-30 People 4 Wines $400
Option #4 13-40 People 6 Wines $500
40+ Ask For Pricing
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Mark C Lenzi
CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS
Wine Educator For Franklin Liquors
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)-French Wine Society
Quini Certified Educator- QCE (First In USA)
Italian Wine Specialist-IWS-North American Sommelier Association
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