Liquor Industry News 02-08-26
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Based on the Flipboard collection for February 8, 2026, here is a summary of the featured stories:
- Football Food and Wine Pairings: A new podcast episode from The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) explores the best wine selections to pair with classic football snacks and meals.
- Publix Liquor Store Strategy: An article from Tasting Table explains the legal and strategic reasons why Publix supermarkets maintain their liquor sales in entirely separate storefronts rather than inside the main grocery aisles.
- Milan's Top Wine Restaurants: Wine Spectator highlights nine of the best dining locations in Milan, Italy, specifically curated for their exceptional wine lists and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
- Best Italian Cocktails: In light of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Esquireprovides a guide to 15 expert-recommended Italian cocktails, ranging from classic aperitivos to modern drinks.
- Jack Daniel’s Rankings: Chowhound reviews and ranks various Jack Daniel's whiskey flavors, highlighting a specific high-proof variety that stands out for its 20-proof "bonus punch."
- Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Robb Report features a list of 10 cocktail recipes curated by bartender Jason O’Bryan that are considered perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
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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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