Liquor Industry News 04-08-26
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The Flipboard link you provided leads to a curated magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-08-26," created by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine).
This specific edition (dated April 8, 2026) contains 22 stories covering various aspects of the wine and spirits industry. Key highlights from the curated articles include:
- Consumer Trends: An article from Substack discussing how consumers often choose wine based on "cool labels" and how to navigate those choices.
- Industry Policy: A piece by Tom Wark on "The New Official Wine Consumption Guidelines," offering ten recommendations for the industry.
- Hospitality Trends: A feature from Wine Enthusiast about the rise of "Maximalist Bars" in 2026 as a form of escapism for patrons.
- Spirit Market Updates: A Reuters report on the bourbon industry, noting that while demand has slowed and tariffs are a challenge, major distillers like Heaven Hill are still investing in massive new facilities.
- Scientific Research: A story from Penn State regarding new technology to "fingerprint" tannins from oak barrels to better understand their influence on wine flavor.
- Regional Focus: An exploration by The Drinks Business on what makes a premier site for growing Pinot Grigio in Trentino, Italy.
The magazine serves as a daily digest for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts to stay updated on global liquor news, market shifts, and viticulture science.
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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, 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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