Liquor Industry News 04-01-26
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-01-26," curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features stories focusing on whiskey releases, wine industry innovations, and legal developments.
Here are the key stories from that specific collection:
- Angel’s Envy New Releases: The distillery is launching its first age-stated Rye whiskey and a Cask-Strength Bourbon created using a "Solera-inspired process." Only 1,500 bottles of the bourbon will be available internationally.
- Champagne’s Hybrid Grape Experiment: For the first time in modern history, the Champagne region is experimenting with a disease-resistant hybrid grape variety called Voltis, a shift from the traditional Pinot and Chardonnay.
- MGP Ingredients Lawsuit Dismissed: A judge ruled that while certain actions by MGP Ingredients were "poorly handled," they did not constitute fraud. The lawsuit had been brought by investors claiming they were misled about business performance.
- American Airlines "Fake Fizz" Allegation: A story reporting that a cabin crew member allegedly mixed still Chardonnay with carbonated water to serve as sparkling wine after the flight ran out of actual Champagne/sparkling wine.
- Smoke Taint Solutions: New research from the University of Adelaide suggests that de-alcoholization technology can be combined with traditional methods to help remove "smoke taint" from wines affected by bushfires.
- "Estate Bottled" Quality: An analysis of whether the legal term "Estate Bottled" is a true indicator of quality in the U.S. wine market, concluding it is a legal definition of production rather than a guarantee of superior taste.
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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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