Liquor Industry News 03-20-26
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The Flipboard link for Liquor Industry News 03-20-27 (curated by The Wonderful World of Wine) features several stories covering beer, wine, and spirits. Here is a summary of the key highlights:
Beer & Spirits Trends
- IPA Rankings: Food & Wine recently ranked eight classic IPAs and one Pale Ale found in most stores to see which stands out in a now-ubiquitous market.
- The Health Profile of Guinness: A piece from CNN/KCRA explores the long-standing "Guinness is good for you" claim, specifically looking at its nutritional profile and seasonal popularity around St. Patrick's Day.
- Bourbon-Finished Wine: A new limited release from Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters features a Napa Valley Red Blend finished in Larceny Bourbonbarrels.
Global Wine Industry News
- Moldova's Wine Revolution: The region is gaining attention for its quiet "revolution," leveraging a long winemaking history and unique grape varieties to attract new international interest.
- Marlborough’s Economic Outlook: Winegrowers in New Zealand’s largest region are preparing for a difficult period. Reports indicate production cuts and financial pressure due to a prolonged downturn in the market.
New Media & Literature
- Book Release: Author 1WineDude has released a new book titled Unlearning Wine: Busting Up the Wine Myths That Refuse to Die, which aims to deconstruct common misconceptions in the wine world.
The magazine serves as a daily roundup of industry shifts, highlighting both the commercial challenges in regions like Marlborough and the innovative collaborations occurring in the spirits-finished wine category.
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. Beer Essentials Certificate from Cornell University, California Sustainable Ambassador, Associates Degree from Whiskey University, Executive Bourbon Steward from Stave & Thief
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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