Liquor Industry News 03-26-26
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 03-26-26," curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features several key stories from the beverage industry. Here is a summary of the featured articles:
Wine Industry Updates
- New Asti DOCG Rosé: The Consorzio Asti DOCG has officially unveiled a new Rosé sparkling wine, expanding the offerings of the historic Italian denomination.
- Prosecco Naming Victory: Australian wine producers are celebrating a "win" regarding the rights to use the name "Prosecco." A new EU trade deal is expected to boost export prospects for Australian producers of the variety.
- Ongoing Regulatory Pressures: An article from Wine-Searcher discusses the continued efforts of modern "prohibitionist" groups targeting the wine industry, comparing their influence to shadow organizations.
Spirits & Mixers
- Bourbon Value: Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon is highlighted as one of the best value bottles in the bourbon market. The Owensboro, KY distillery is noted as the 10th-oldest licensed distillery in the state.
- Margarita Mix Rankings: Chowhound provided a definitive ranking of seven store-bought margarita mixes, evaluating them from worst to best for home cocktail enthusiasts.
Innovation & Beer
- Natural Light for Lawns: In a unique brand extension, Natural Light is exploring the use of brewing byproducts as a lawn care solution, suggesting that beer-related products can help upgrade your garden for spring.
The collection serves as a daily digest for industry professionals and enthusiasts, covering legal battles, new product launches, and consumer trends.
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, American Single Malt Expert from American Single Malt Commission
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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