Liquor Industry News 01-07-26
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This Flipboard collection for January 7, 2026, curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), includes the following news stories:
- The History of Barrel-Aged Wine: A feature by Rod Phillips for The World of Fine Wine discussing how barrel aging has evolved from a simple storage necessity to a deliberate stylistic choice used to influence a wine's character.
- Virginia Wine Milestone: A report from Northern Virginia Magazinehighlighting that a red blend from Barboursville Vineyards has become the first Virginia wine to rank on a "Top 50 U.S. Wines" list.
- Bartender Recommendations: A VinePair article featuring interviews with 13 bartenders about the specific cocktails they wish customers would order more frequently in 2026.
- Health Debate (Red vs. White Wine): A science-focused piece from The Spokesman-Review examining the common belief that red wine is healthier than white wine and looking at what current research says about the differences.
- American Malbec Growth: A Wine Enthusiast article exploring how U.S. producers are successfully expanding Malbec production beyond its traditional stronghold in Argentina.
- Georgian Orange Wine: A Decanter story detailing the traditional journey of Georgian "amber" wines, which are fermented in buried clay vessels called qvevri to create a unique profile with the structure of a red wine and the acidity of a white.
CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS,SWS,IWM
Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors, is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits( CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators. The first in MA to hold a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) title from the San Francisco Wine School. French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor, Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) and Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) by the Wine Scholar Guild. Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) by the North American Sommelier Association. Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) Vinitaly International (First USA Class), AFNA™ Wine Certified. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
Franklin Liquors is a family-owned vintage 1978. https://www.franklinliquors.com/
Founder of the Franklin Wine Club https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/
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