Liquor Industry News 02-20-26
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 02-20-26," curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features the following key stories and updates for February 20, 2026:
- 2026 Flavor & Food Trends: Denise Gardner Winemaking explores emerging flavor and food trends that wineries can leverage to better connect with consumers this year.
- St. Patrick’s Day Pairings: An article from The Wine Market provides recommendations on the best wines to pair with the traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage.
- The Impact of Trees on Wine: Food & Wine highlights new scientific research and winemaker insights into how surrounding forests influence vineyard cooling and the specific flavor profiles of wine.
- Health Debates in Media: An editorial from Drinks Insider critiques recent anti-alcohol coverage in The New York Times, questioning the narrative surrounding the health risks of moderate consumption.
- Bourbon Industry Highlights: VinePair lists the 30 best bourbons for 2026 and discusses major industry news, including Jim Beam’s announcement of a one-year production halt at its flagship facility.
- New Masters of Wine: The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) announced the first four individuals to achieve the prestigious Master of Wine title in 2026.
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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