Liquor Industry News 04-13-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
The Flipboard magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-13-26" is curated by Mark Lenzi (under the profile "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)"). It contains 14 stories focused on wine, spirits, and cocktail trends.
Key stories featured in the April 13, 2026 edition include:
- Wine Labeling Standards: An article from Tablas Creek by Jason Haas discussing the challenges American wineries face and arguing that wines labeled "American" should be made 100% from US grapes.
- The Best Wine for Cooking: A guide from Chowhound on selecting the absolute best type of red wine to use when making pot roast.
- Mixology & Drinkware: * A ranking of the best Bloody Mary garnishesfrom VinePair.
- A feature on nine specific cocktails that actually inspired their own unique drinkware styles.
- A "3-ingredient formula" for creating perfectly balanced batched cocktails for events.
- Beer Nostalgia: A story from Tasting Table about an '80s lager that has disappeared from shelves and is unlikely to return.
The magazine is part of a daily series where Lenzi aggregates liquor industry news, tips, and culture from various publishers like Tasting Table, VinePair, and Chowhound.
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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