Liquor Industry News 02-09-26
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Based on the Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 02-09-26" curated by Mark Lenzi, here is a summary of the featured stories:
Legislative & Legal Updates
- Colorado Alcohol Fees: Lawmakers in Colorado are proposing new fees on beer, wine, and spirits to fund addiction services. A similar proposal failed two years ago due to industry and gubernatorial opposition.
- Supreme Court & Liquor Regulations: A report from Reason.comdiscusses the U.S. Supreme Court's potential role in addressing discriminatory state booze regulations, suggesting that constitutional protections should extend to liquor sales.
Industry Trends & Guides
- Weekly Industry Update: A comprehensive review of recent trends and new product launches within the liquor industry.
- Winter Wine Myths: An article from The Wine Concierge challenges the traditional preference for red wine in winter, arguing that certain white wines are perfectly suited for the colder months.
- Wine Service Basics: A guide from Southern Living provides practical advice on standard wine pours and exactly how many glasses one should expect to get out of a standard bottle.
Product Reviews
- Bourbon Taste Test: Robb Report highlights a 12-year-old bourbon blend from Barrell finished in French oak barrels, suggesting it may be one of the brand's best cask-finished offerings to date.
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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