GLWAS PRESENTS
THE JUICE JANUARY 2021, ISSUE #1
Highlights Inside THIS IS A SAMPLE ISSUE WITH SAMPLE CONTENT TO HOPEFULLY GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE WITH A FORMAT LIKE THIS
A Letter from the Editor Spending almost a year working throughout the covid-19 pandemic, I have seen utter devastation in the industry I have called home for all of my adult life. That industry has been largely shut down for the better part of a year. In years past, in every job I have had, I have been able to simply work hard. This year, however, I have had a hard time finding my footing. I have been forced to not only think outside the box, but literally BLOW THE BOX UP INTO A MILLION TINY LITTLE PIECES. Yet, as I look back over this year, I have not only done some of the best work of my career, but I have grown leaps and bounds both professionally and personally. One of the things I am most excited about is creating this new forum, with massive amounts of help and support from my team, for us to communicate with our trade community. The goal is to spend some time every month putting together thoughtful information and offer different perspectives on our industry and businesses. Eventually I would love to have trade, sales reps and suppliers to participate in our editorial section. I hope you enjoy this first edition of “The Juice!�
Your colleague and friend, Tara Fortney P.S. Carl this kid)
A special thanks to Jenna Mexico, Beth Hussey, Megan Iaccino, Boehm and Lisa Jean Tairol for your ideas and help in making first issue a reality. And thank you to Raegan Eastin (my for creating the logo and artwork.
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DONT Valentine's Day is Only 6 Weeks Away CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Your friends at GLWAS are here for you! keep reading for your official Valentine's Day Checklist!
AND HERE IS YOUR FULL LIST OF VALENTINES DAY THEMED WINES FROM GLWAS
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DIGGIN IN WITH TARA FORTNEY
IN THIS COLUMN, I PLAN TO SHARE THE PRODUCTS, PRODUCERS AND TRENDS THAT I AM MOST EXCITED ABOUT. I HOPE YOU ENJOY READING THEM AS MUCH AS I ENJOY WRITING THEM! FOR THIS FIRST ISSUE, I HAVE COMPILED: A LIST OF MY FAVORITE NEW WINES SOME OF MY FAVORITE EVERYDAY 'OFF THE BEATEN PATH' WINES A REVIEW OF MY FAVORITE DETROIT PIZZA JOINTS HIGHLIGHTS FROM A REALLY COOL TASMANIAN PRODUCER
Jansz Winery in Tasmania This has become one of my favorite sparkling producers for everyday drinking. Enjoy this spotlight on Jansz winery. Click on the link below for an in-depth review of the winery/region. https://youtu.be/osyJsyOwop0
NV Jansz Premium Brut Rose, Tasmania 6 pack case/$17.00 per bottle Tech Sheet: https://www.winebow.com/sites/default/files/vintage/techsheets/434808_Jansz-Tasmania_Jansz-Tasmania-Premium-Rose_N-V_3.pdf
NV Jansz Premium Cuvee Brut, Tasmania $17.00 6 pack case/$17.00 per bottle Tech Sheet: https://www.winebow.com/sites/default/files/vintage/techsheets/434806_Jansz-Tasmania_Jansz-Tasmania-Premium-Cuvee_N-V_3.pdf
Favorite New Wines
2018 Anima Negra Quibia, Mallorca, Spain $13.00 I can barely stand how cool this wine is. This is from a cool kid winery in Mallorca, Spain. Quibia gets its name from an aspirational worry-free state of mind. This wine celebrates the versitility of the indigenous red grape Callet, Which is the common thread through all their wines. The Callet lends texture and tartness. The Premsal adds roundness while Giro Ros gives the backbone of acidity. The three grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks followed by 4 months of lees aging. The influence of the Mediterranean sea gives this wine its salty attitude!
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PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2017 Bardellini Pigato, Riviera di Ponente $12.00 It is beautifully stinky (like yummy stinky cheese)‌just trying to show you where it comes from. Super cool little wine at a great price for old world lovers! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
Favorite New Wines
NV Domaine Vinet Maleco Brut Muscadet $12.50 Did you say sparkling Muscadet? Super approachable in price and style/killer acidity and bubbles. It is playful, well-priced and just plain delicious!
PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
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2019 Teruzzi & Puthod Isola Bianca Vernaccia $11.00 Awesome balance between structure and acidity. Cool floral and citrus notes. I even got a taste of almonds. Super cool expressive vernaccia.
PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Ca'Maiol Garda Classico Chiaretto $10.50 Very cool, beautiful mix of geography and dainty fruit. If there were such a thing as a food rose, this is it! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Poggio al Tesoro 'Solosole' Vermentino, Bolgheri - $13.33 What a perfect name for a wine: Solosole or ONLY SUNSHINE as it translates. That is all that touches this wine and that is all it needs apparently. One of the most beautiful expressions of Vermentino I have had the pleasure of trying. Incredible acidity! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
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2018 Foral de Melgaco Alvarinho, Portugal $12.00 This might have been my favorite white wine in 2020. What a gorgeous expression of the region. The depth and finish were endless! Absolutely stunning! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Planeta 'Le Segreta' Bianco, Sicily $11.00 Perfect balance of quality & price. Young fresh wine principally produced from Grecanico grapes. So refreshing and interesting! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto, Portugal $10.00 Made from 24-year-old Arinto vines, I smell grapefruit and bright lemon citrus. Mineralistic but with a nice dusty quality that I associate with Chablis PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Terras Gauda O Rosal, Rias Baixas $17.00 Such a cool wine! It is almost velvety in texture. Great complexity. Mandarin, orange peel and peach mingling with some earthiness. It may strike you as a bit pricey, but worth every penny! (70 albariño, 15 caiño, 15 Loureiro)
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PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Pagos del Galir Godello,Valdeorras $13.00 This damn wine sings! And it makes me want to sing it from the rooftops. What a cool balance of body and acidity. Incredibly well made/precise Godello! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2018 Domaine de la Perruche Saumur Champigny (Cabernet Franc), Loire $13.50 Domaine de la Perruche is located in the town of Monstoreau, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation. Their altitude works in their favor, protecting them from frosts and promoting exposure to the summer sun‌which has all led to this incredibly well-made Cabernet Franc.
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PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2017 Bela Red (Tempranillo), Ribera del Duero, Spain $11.25 This winery was founded by the infamous CVNE. This is a killer value! Structured & well made tempranillo! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
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2017 Quinta Sardonia 'Sardon', Ribera del Duero $13.00 100% Tempranillo. Sophisticated. Immediate notes of fresh ripe strawberry and some random but welcome lavender!! PDF Tech Sheet: https://www.poggioaltesoro.com/en/download/solosole-en.pdf Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
2016 Jonata 'Todos' Red Blend, Santa Barbara $25.00 Here’s a kitchen sink blend that truly works: composed of 56% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Sangiovese, 7% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Viognier
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2017 Dalrymple Pinot Noir, Tasmania $29.00 Evidence of a warmer vintage is immediately apparent; with the generous red berry fruit. This Pinot is so incredibly sophisticated and elegant. Great showcase of the region and its capabilities as well. If you love Pinot, try this! PDF Tech Sheet:
https://www.winebow.com/sites/default/files/vintage/techsheets/432429_DalrympleVineyards_Dalrymple-Estate-Pinot-Noir_2016_3.pdf
Order Product: https://forms.gle/Zmx2UGayYALaD3mj8
WILL WORK FOR PIZZA!!! BY TARA FORTNEY EVERYONE THAT KNOWS ME KNOWS THAT MY FAVORITE FOOD OF ALL TIME IS PIZZA. IT IS MY DESERT ISLAND FOOD. I COULD LITERALLY EAT IT EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. AS A SLIGHTLY CHUBBY WOMAN AND VORACIOUS CONSUMER OF PIZZA, I FEEL UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO OFFER A REVIEW OF THE BEST PIZZA IN DETROIT. *DISCLAIMER* THIS IS AN OPINION PIECE AND I AM ALWAYS OPEN TO TRYING NEW PLACES, SO IF YOU KNOW A PLACE THAT YOU THINK TOPS THESE, I COULD BE HAPPILY PROVEN WRONG! PLEASE SEND YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO TFORTNEY@GLWAS.COM.
BEST NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA supino pizzeria in detroit HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT A SOMETHING OR SOMEONE AND IMMEDIATELY TEARED UP WITH JOY? THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM FACED WITH SUPINO. MY HEART SKIPS A BEAT. IF YOU HAVE NOT TASTED THE JOY OF THIS INCREDIBLE PIZZA, DARE I SAY, YOU HAVE NOT LIVED. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GET A CARRYOUT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY!
BEST DETROIT STYLE PIZZA Loui's pizza in hazel park I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS PLACE ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO, AND ALL I REMEMBER THINKING AFTER LEAVING IS HOW CHEATED I FELT THAT I HAD NOT BEEN INTRODUCED SOONER. THERE IS NO QUESTION (FOR ME) THAT THIS IS THE BEST DETROIT STYLE PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, TRY IT.
GLWAS Presents
a n n e with J o c i x e M
Jenna Mexico here! Yes, that’s right Mexico, like the country. You know what else is from Mexico? Topo Chico water! Legend has it that the daughter of an Aztec emperor became very ill. She was carried for many miles to a spring. After drinking and bathing in the water, she had a miraculous recovery. Topo Chico has been sourced from the same underground springs for over 120 years. Last fun fact: Topo Chico means “Little Mole,” this name comes from the hill atop the reservoir, the mole like appearance earned the adorable name. Okay, I am done, for now… I am really looking forward to being a part of The Juice and bringing you fun facts, interesting stories, and my wine education journey. Til next time.
JUST MY TYPE by Carl Boehm
Hello, Carl Boehm here! I’m very excited to be sharing my stories, ideas and information with our customers and team through this platform. With 30 years of experience under my belt and travels all over the globe to wine country, I think I can share a unique perspective of this great industry we all share. One thing that I was taught early in my sales career at American Express (more than 30 years ago) is that customers don’t care how much you know. All they want to know is that you care about their business. I have tried to emulate this, and attribute to it my success over my career. - Carl
Let’s be honest, if you know me, you already know that I have always been #spirited. Some find it obnoxious but, to quote the boys at Spittin’ Chiclets (sponsored by Pink Whitney Vodka), “Not a Big DeaL." however most find me delightful. don’t bother checking these tutorials for validity. to a fault I am one of the most honest and candid people you will ever meet, whether you want to hear what I have to say or not. I am direct and to the point, there is no time for tomfoolery. So buckle up buttercups…
For my first column, I thought I would give you an in-depth explnation of 'how liquor works' in michigan. From ordering, to pricing, to how many ada's there are. the below link will take you to a easy-tofollow presentation explaining all you could ever want to know (and then some). Enjoy! https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:b3d1db76-8d97-4f41-9949-f6f582b9ef0e
Incentives for December 2020 Click on the below link to see incentives for December! Lots of money to be made! https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:d5d5f23f-36cb-4d5b-a65d-c93e7a5e1980
t t l o e B L f i l s a t HClick on the Link Below for Our Updated 375ml List https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:61a8fe2a-ede5-4a5d-a498-ecdb2a974b7f