Liquor Industry News 03-21-26
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)"
This specific edition (March 21, 2026) features 16 stories covering trends in wine, spirits, and beer. Key highlights from the collection include:
- Labor Rights in Wine: A featured story from Inside Climate News discusses a new wine label aimed at promoting environmental justice and rights for grape pickers.
- Alcohol-Free Trends: An article from The Drinks Business highlights how Gen Z and Millennial consumers are demanding higher quality and more options in the alcohol-free beer category.
- Menu Transparency: Food & Wine reports on a growing movement where bars are adding ABV (alcohol by volume) levels to cocktail menus to help customers make more informed drinking choices.
- Brand History: A piece from VinePair explores "Old Overholt," the oldest continuously operating whiskey brand in the United States.
- Home Mixology: The collection includes guides on classic cocktails, such as how to make the perfect Bloody Mary and eight classic drinks every home bartender should know.
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/
Liquor Industry News 03-20-26
