Liquor Industry News 04-02-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
The Flipboard magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-02-26", curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features a collection of stories focused on the latest developments in the alcohol industry, cocktails, and viticulture.
As of April 2, 2026, the key stories included in this edition are:
- Meta’s Alcohol Crackdown: An article from Full Pour discussing an unexpected crackdown by Meta (Facebook/Instagram) on alcohol-related content and page recommendations.
- Whiskey Releases: A guide from InsideHook highlighting the best new whiskeys to try for April 2026, featuring a 10-year-old Rye at 53% ABV.
- Spring Cocktails: A piece from Punch listing the 15 best cocktail recipes for the season, including a tropical Negroni, Chartreuse Margarita, and lychee Martini.
- Wine Science (Microclimates): A Food & Wine article exploring what "microclimate" actually means and how it can cause two vines just feet apart to produce vastly different wines.
- Italian White Wines: A VinePair feature on the 11 best white wines from Italy’s Piedmont region, known primarily for its reds like Barolo.
- Seasonal Drinks: A recipe from The Kitchn for a "Honey Bee Cocktail," described as a three-ingredient drink that "tastes like sunshine."
The magazine is part of a daily series curated by Lenzi to explore "all things wine" and broader liquor industry trends.
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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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