Franklin Wine Club Match Book Wine Company Event

Franklin Wine Club

Match Book Wine Company Event

An Education And Tasting 

Thursday June 1st 2017

Matchbook Wines

Host Dan O’connor

Matchbook Wines began in the rolling pastures of Dunnigan Hills in 2004. Dunnigan Hills, one of California’s newest AVA’s is located in northern California, east of Napa Valley. It was first planted to grapes in the late 70’s when John and Lane Giguiere returned home from college to save their family’s wheat and sheep farm. Realizing that the wheat market could no longer sustain their farm financially, and that sheep are really not that smart, the couple planted Dunnigan Hill’s original vines. These vines would be the foundation of RH Phillips Winery and the famed Toasted Head Chardonnay. Years after selling the RH Phillips label, John and Lane returned to Dunnigan Hills to begin a new venture: Matchbook Wines.

Matchbook Winery is a small, family owned winery focusing on the production of high-quality, yet affordable wines that rival the world’s best.

Daniel O’Connor began working with John and Lane in 2016, and after years of working for much larger, more corporate wine companies, he has found a home. Dan’s passion for wine began early in the restaurant business as he worked to earn his graduate and undergraduate degrees. He lives in Boston’s North End and represents John and Lane’s interest here on the East Coast.

During our tasting and seminar, We will focus on “Old World Wines in the New World,” discussing the history of the grape varietals that we will taste and their roots in France and their success in California.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/239855887/

 

The Wines:

 

Starter Wine 

2016 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $14.99

 

Wine #1

2015 Match Book Chardonnay

750ml $14.99

 

Wine #2

2015 Mossback Chardonnay

750ml $14.99

 

Wine #3

2014 Mossback Pinot Noir

750ml $19.99

 

Wine #4

2015 Black’s Station Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $11.99

 

Wine #5

2014 Mossback Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $19.99

 

Wine #6

2014 The Arsonist Red Blend

750ml $19.99

 

Event Photos

 

 

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Santa Carolina Event

Franklin Wine Club

Santa Carolina Event

An Education And Tasting 

Thursday May 11th 2017

Wines Of Santa Carolina In Chile

Host Mark Raymond

Santa Carolina is Carolina Wine Brands’ flagship brand. With a history spanning over 140 years, Viña Santa Carolina was established in 1875 by Luis Pereira, who named it after his wife, Carolina Iñiguez. Located in Santiago, the winery’s facilities and underground cellar are a National Monument and are open to the public at large. With sales in excess of 25 million bottles, Santa Carolina’s wines are available in over 90 countries. In 2015, Santa Carolina celebrated its 140th anniversary and was chosen the New World Winery of the Year by the prestigious American magazine Wine Enthusiast.

Amazing value in wine! We will explore reds and wihites.

About Mark

New England Regional President For Carolina Wine Brands USA

The Wines:

Wine #1

2016 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2015 Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $12.99

Wine #3

2016 Reserva Chardonnay

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2016 Reserva Pinot Noir

750ml $10.99

Wine #5

2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $10.99

Wine 6

2015 Finca El Origen Malbec

750ml $10.99

Event Photos

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club J.Lohr Winery Event

Franklin Wine Club

J. Lohr Winery Event

An Education And Tasting 

Thursday May 4th 2017

Guest Hosts: Erin Foley

Today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines includes more than 1,300 acres of cool-climate estate vineyards in the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands regions of Monterey County, with an emphasis on Chardonnay, Riesling, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir, over 2,300 acres in Paso Robles dedicated to Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah and other red varieties, and 33 acres in Napa Valley, highlighting Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. From this rich and diverse palette of sustainably farmed estate fruit, J. Lohr crafts wines showcasing bold, concentrated flavors and a vibrant sense of place. The winery offers four tiers of award-winning wines – J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée Series and J. Lohr Gesture

We will explore the J.Lohr Vineyard series wines. Showcases the finest fruits from vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and Napa Valley. Very limited in production!

http://www.jlohr.com

About Erin:

Greater Boston Area Manager

Been working for the Lohr family for 3 years but has been selling J Lohr for years at Ruby wines who distributes J Lohr in Massachusetts.

The Wines:

Starter Wine

2015 Carols Sauvignon Blanc

750ml $18.99

Wine #1

2015 Riverstone Chardonnay

750ml $13.99

Wine #2

2015 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay

750ml $21.99

Wine #3

2015 Wildflower 

750ml $9.99

Wine #4

2015 Falcons Perch Pinot Noir

750ml $16.99

Wine #5

2013 Fogs Reach Pinot Noir

750ml $29.99

Wine 6

2014 Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

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Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Exploring Wine Labels Event

Franklin Wine Club

Exploring Wine Labels Event

An Education And Tasting 

Tuesday April 25th 2017

Guest Hosts: Mark Lenzi

And

Kim Simone

An educational adventure while tasting wines and explore labels.
Do you know the truths and lies on the labels?
We will get back to our original club roots at this event. Talking and tasting while giving you tips and tricks.
You will leave a better wine buyer and a little scared!
Whats in that bottle can all learned with a few tips.

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2015 Marco Scolaris Pinot Grigio

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2014 Dreyer Sonoma Chardonnay

750ml $13.99

Wine #3

2015 Cooper Hill Pinot Noir

750ml $17.99

Wine #4

2012 Liberated Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml $12.99

Wine #5

2015 Gosford Shiraz

750ml $7.99

Wine #6

2012 Tranzind Red Blend

750ml $12.99

Event Photos

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Wines Of Abruzzi Event

Franklin Wine Club

Abruzzi Italy Event

An Education And Tasting 

Thursday April 13th 2017

Guest Host: Dave Abbott

And

Masciarelli Wine

Masciarelli is the leading Estate of Abruzzo.

The Abruzzo region today is on the cutting edge of grape growing and winemaking in all of Italy.  We will talk about the special set of climates and soils that makes Abruzzo unique.  We will talk about the grape varieties that have evolved in Abruzzo for over a thousand years.  And we will talk about Gianni Masciarelli, the curious skeptic, biological savant, and energy management genius who took Abruzzo from a sleepy wine backwater to the cutting edge.

About Dave:

Dave Abbott began his wine career in 1985 with the Big Y Wine superstore in Northampton, Massachusetts just in time to taste all of the 1982 Classed Growth Bordeaux, and most of the to 1983 Burgundy Premier and Grand Crus. This is when he became vitally interested in the geography, geology, topography, climate, agriculture, history, culture, wine traditions and culinary traditions of the European wine lands.  Dave has been liberally overeducated at Dartmouth (BA English 1972), University of Michigan (MA English Language and Literature 1977), and University of Massachusetts (PhD/ABD 19th and 20th Century Novel leaving in 1985).  A teacher at heart, Dave has long been fascinated by all the factors that make every wine unique.  A salesman by trade, Dave has worked for Consumer Programming Services selling encyclopedias door-to-door in the West Virginia coal fields, as Sales Associate and Italian and German Brands Manager for Big Y Wines, as the founder of Wine Diamonds wine brokerage, for MRR Traders as Western Mass Wholesaler’s Rep, and since 1998 for Masciarelli Wine Company as Western Mass Rep, and later as a Regional Sales Manager.  In 2007 Dave became Regional Sales Manager for the imports division of Masciarelli Wine Company serving North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and Delaware later adding Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Northern California.  In 2012 Dave also became Masciarelli’s Wine Educator, and Sales Trainer for both the Massachusetts and Florida divisions..  Since 2015 Dave has handled Regional Sales Manager duties for Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Marylnd, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois.  Since 2012 he has been National Brand Manager for Valori, Castello di Cacchiano, La Caplana, and the Masciarelli Estate in Abruzo.  Summer 2015 marked Dave’s 25th trip to Italy.

Today my business involves making connections with 9 distributors, traveling to 13 states, doing ride-alongs with 85 sales people a year teaching them about the things that make our wines so very special, calling on 1000 retailers and restaurants projecting the voice, character, style and passion of the Masciarelli Wine company and the wine families we represent.  Always fascinated by the intricacies of Italian wine, Dave aspires to be the World’s Best Italian Wine Salesman.

Favorite Quotes

When your done learning, your done.–John Wooden

The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Anonymous

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2015 Valori Pecorino

750ml $17.99

Wine #2

2015 Masciarelli Trebbiano

750ml $10.99

Wine #3

2014 Masciarelli Montepulciano

750ml $10.99

Wine #4

2013 Marina Cvetic Montepulciano

750ml $24.99

Wine #5

2010 Valori Montepulciano Vigna Sant Angelo

750ml $35.99

Wine #6

2010 Marina Cvetic Merlot

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Masi Event

Franklin Wine Club

Masi Agricola Event

An Education And Tasting 

Wednesday March 29th 2017

Guest Host: Tony Apostolakos

And

Horizon Beverage

	The history of Masi is the history of a family and its vineyards in the Venetian regions. The name itself derives from “Vaio dei Masi”, the small valley in Valpolicella acquired by the Boscaini family, who are still its owners now, at the end of the XVIII century. Today, Sandro Boscaini, company President and Managing Director, runs Masi with the help of his daughter Alessandra, in charge of sales and administration; his son Raffaele, Marketing Manager and Co-ordinator of the Masi Technical Group and his brother Bruno, Production and Plant Manager. His brother Mario has his own business, but is still part of Masi and an adviser to the management.
http://www.masi.it/eng/home/ About Tony
	Tony Apostolakos comes from a family with a winemaking background, as they originally owned vineyards in Central Greece dating back to the early 1900s before emigration to Montreal in Canada. Tony himself took a degree in Economics at the University of Alberta before entering the wine trade, where he now has over 20 years of experience.
	Tony first represented Masi in Canada in 1999 before he switched his attention to the United States market in 2005. He has now been appointed Director of Marketing and Sales in USA for Masi and makes regular trips to company headquarters in Valpolicella, to spend time with the Boscaini family and the Masi Technical Group and ensure he is fully up-to-date with the company’s winemaking techniques and global strategy.
	When not travelling inside USA for Masi, Tony resides in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

 

 

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2015 Masianco

750ml $16.99

Wine #2

2016 Rosa dei Masi 

750ml $16.99

Wine #3

2014 Valpolicella Bonacosta

750ml $14.99

Wine #4

2013 Campofiorin Rosso

750ml $18.99

Wine #5

2010 Campofiorin Oro

750ml $22.99

Wine #6

2014 Passo Doble

750ml $14.99

Wine #7

2011 Amarone Costasera

750ml $64.99

Event Photos

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Bordeaux Event

Franklin Wine Club

Exploring Bordeaux

An Education And Tasting 

Thursday March 16th 2017

Guest Host: Vincent Mareel

And

Trio Wine Company

 

Wines of Bordeaux have long been a French icon.

In the wine world there is no better stories than this regions history, wines and agriculture.

Did you know there is more Merlot and Cabernet grown here than anywhere else in the world?

Vincent will be speaking about the different aspects of Bordeaux regions tasting wines from the various areas.

 

About Vincent

 

Vincent Mareel, French born, living in Lille and south of France. He began his US career in Washington, DC with twelve years in the food and wine scene in DC catering to residence and patrons on Capitol Hill. He continued in DC representing both French and prestigious American wines in the DC Metropolitan area, working with elite country clubs and restaurants. Today he has worked for Luneau USA representing the Group Castel as leader in French wines, for 15 years, as well as wineries all over Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal).

 

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2015 Maison Nicolas Merlot

750ml $10.99

Wine #2

2015 Chateau Macon-Lagrange

750ml $12.99

Wine #3

2015 Chateau La Tuilerie Du Puy

750ml $12.99

Wine #4

2014 Chateau Picau Perna

750ml $21.99

Wine #5

2011 Chateau Ferrande

750ml $22.99

Wine #6

2009 Chateau Montlabert

750ml $29.99

Event Photos

Franklin Liquors 2017 Events

Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin, Ma 02038

Co Host

Kim Simone Vinitas Wineworks

Franklin Wine Club Valentine’s Wine Tasting

Franklin Wine Club

Valentine’s Wine Event

An Education And Tasting 

Tuesday February 7th 2017

Host: Shanley Snydeman

 

At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.

Mix of types and styles to get you in the ready for the big day.

Lets taste and explore.

 

About Shanley

Shanley is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. She holds degrees in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales and Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Endicott College. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and has over a decade of experience working with the wine programs of such restaurants as Legal Sea Foods, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and Gibbet Hill Grill. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, sailing and hockey.

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2014 Love Noir Rosé

750ml $9.99

Wine #2

2015 Love Noir Pinot Noir

750ml $11.99

Wine #3

2014 Some Young Punks

Passion Has Red Lips

750ml $24.99

Wine #4

2013 Some Young Punks

Naked On Roller Skates

750ml $28.99

Wine #5

2014 Some Young Punks

The Sqid’s Fist

750ml $29.99

Wine #6

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale

750ml $17.99

Wine #7

Choco Vine Original

750ml $10.99

Wine #8

Choco Vine Whipped Cream

750ml $10.99

Wine #9

Choco Vine Raspberry

750ml $10.99

Event Photos

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Franklin Wine Club 10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy

Franklin Wine Club

10 Grape Varietals To Understand Italy

Education And Tasting Event

Thursday November 17th 2016

Host Ciro Pirone

Italy is a country with thousands years history of viticulture that through the various colonization’s and cultures has translated into hundreds of different cultivars (exactly 497 according to the Italian Ministry of Agriculture), multiple ways of interpreting the local history and traditions that brings us today the most exciting and ever changing wine scene. I picked 10 out of the so many varietals, from some of most recognized such as Nebbiolo from the north to the least familiar and exotic like Zibibbo from the south.

About Ciro

Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, is a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero (Hotel and Restaurant Management school) of Salerno, Italy and a Certified Italian Wine Specialist by the NASA (North American Sommelier Association affiliated with the Italian Sommelier Association). Traveling and working in Italy, England and the US, Ciro developed an incredible passion for wine, food and culture. After all, growing up in Italy, wine was always a very important part of his family’s lifestyle and traditions. In 1999, Ciro moved to the US permanently. He landed in Boston, where he continued his wine studies at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild, the London –based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET), as well as he completed and passed with Honors the Italian Wine Specialist Certification by the North American Sommelier Association (part of the worldwide recognized Italian Sommelier Association).

In 2007, Ciro accepted the position of Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. After successful growth at HBC, Ciro accepted on a new challenge as the US Brand Manager for the Arnaldo Caprai Winery of Montefalco (Umbria), the top producer of worldwide recognized Sagrantino di Montefalco. In June 2011, Ciro returned to Horizon Beverage with a new position of Director of Italian Wines in support of their expanding presence in the New England marketplace. Ciro is happy to share his passion for Italian wine and culture in an effort to give the American wine consumer a better understanding and appreciation for Italian wine!

The Wines:

Wine #1 

2013 Chiarlo Nebbiolo Il Principe

750ml $19.99

Wine #2

2014 Caldaro-Schiava

750ml $19.99

Wine #3

2011 Sartori Regolo-Corvina

750ml $23.99

Wine #4

N/V Villa Sandi-Prosecco

750ml $15.99

Wine #5

N/V Bellagio Rosso Dolce-Lambrusco

750ml $11.99

Wine #6

2014 Cecchi Chianti Classico-Sangiovese

750ml $16.99

Wine #7

2014 Casal Farento Verdicchio dei Jesi

750ml $14.99

Wine #8

2014 Poggio Anima Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

750ml $17.99

Wine #9

2014 Fratelli Urciuolo -Aglianico

750ml $14.99

Wine #10

2013 Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria-Zibibbo

375ml $47.99

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Franklin Wine Club Romantic Rhone Wine Adventure

Franklin Wine Club

The Romantic Rhone Wine Adventure

Education And Tasting Event

Saturday November 12th 2016

Guest Host: Jo-Ann Ross

There’s something about the Rhone River flowing 600 miles through the Southeast part of France that is so romantic. The wines are juicy and food friendly. The sun is shining. AND – the people seem to be incredibly happy. No wonder the Popes came here for 60 years during the 14th century!! Take a Rhone River journey with Jo-Ann Ross as we taste some exquisite wine examples from this region.

About Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann Ross is a lifelong wine enthusiast with considerable formal wine education. As a leading US based expert, Jo-Ann is frequently invited by the French Government to come and learn about their wines and related cultures. As an enthusiastic traveller to worldwide wine growing regions, she always brings this firsthand appreciation of the wines to her multi-sensory presentations. Jo-Ann’s classes are more educational and engaging than a typical wine tasting or lecture. Her passion for wine and teaching is evident in her professional, enthusiastic style that ensures that everyone leaves her wine events with valuable information and fond memories of the experience. An active member of the National Speakers Association, Jo-Ann has over 30 years of professional speaking training and has delighted corporate and private audiences in numerous venues

The Romantic Rhone Wine Adventure

Saturday, Nov 12, 2016, 4:00 PM

Franklin Liquors
363 East Central Street Franklin, MA

35 Wine Explorers Went

There’s something about the Rhone River flowing 600 miles through the Southeast part of France that is so romantic. The wines are juicy and food friendly. The sun is shining. AND – the people seem to be incredibly happy. No wonder the Popes came here for 60 years during the 14th century!! Take a Rhone River journey with Jo-Ann Ross as we taste some…

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The Wines:

Wine #1 

2015 Chateau la Genestiere Rosé

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Clairette

750ml $22.99

Wine #2

2015 Maz Caz 

60% Grenache Blanc 40% Roussanne

Only 500 cases made

750ml $15.99

Wine #3

2014 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres

70% Grenache 30% Syrah

750ml $15.99

Wine #4

2013 Domaine des Escaravailles Rasteau La Ponce

80% Grenache 20% Syrah

750ml $25.99

Wine #5

2015 Matthieu Barret Petit Ours Brun

100% Syrah

750ml $21.99

Special Wine

2011 Domaine Du Coulet Cornas Billes Noires

Only 100 Cases Made!!!

Not For Sale

Event Photos

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Hosted By:

Franklin Liquors

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Franklin, Ma 02038