Liquor Industry News 02-23-26
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The Flipboard "Liquor Industry News" for February 23, 2026, curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), highlights several key stories and trends affecting the wine and spirits sector:
Industry News & Legal Updates
- Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: A major story covers a small wine importer, Victor Schwartz of VOS Selections, who successfully challenged federal tariffs. The U.S. Supreme Court released an opinion on February 20, 2026, striking down sweeping tariffs originally implemented during the Trump administration.
- Global Wine Surplus: There is a report on the "global glut" where vintners, specifically in regions like Navarra, Spain, are being incentivized to dispose of excess wine due to overproduction and shifting demand.
Health & Safety Concerns
- Microplastics in Wine: A featured article from WineLoversPage investigates the growing concern over microplastics and "forever chemicals" (PFAS) potentially found in wine, reflecting broader consumer anxiety regarding ultra-processed and contaminated beverages.
Bourbon & Cocktails
- Forgotten Bourbon Eras: A piece by Tasting Table explores historical "forgotten" eras of liquor production that resulted in some of the industry's most highly-regarded bourbon bottles.
- Cocktail Trends: Food & Wine highlights a modern "equal parts" variation of the classic Hanky Panky cocktail, utilizing Gin, Sweet Vermouth, and Fernet-Branca in equal measures.
Weekly Summary
- The board also includes a comprehensive "Weekly Highlights and Insights" post from The Wonderful World of Wine education site, summarizing the broader trends and news from the week ending February 23, 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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