Liquor Industry News 04-19-26
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The Flipboard link provided, titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-19-26," is a curated digital magazine by Mark Lenzi (under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine).
The April 19, 2026, edition contains 11 stories focused on wine, beer, and spirits culture. Key highlights from this specific collection include:
- Wine Travel: A feature on four emerging North American wine regions to visit in the West, spanning from Oregon down to Mexico, as alternatives to Napa and Sonoma.
- Wine & Social Issues: A story about Oregon winemaker Chase Renton using wine to help break the stigma surrounding mental health struggles following his own health battles.
- Beer Industry: * An article on expert-recommended lagers.
- A look at the Boston Beer Company’s "Samuel Adams Utopias," a brew so high in alcohol content that it is banned in several states.
- Cocktails & History: A piece on the specific daiquiri variation that Ernest Hemingway famously favored in Havana (allegedly drinking 16 in one night).
- Regional Spotlight: A travel focus on Albuquerque, New Mexico, highlighting its scenic suburbs, outdoor activities, and local wineries along the Rio Grande.
Mark Lenzi curates these "Liquor Industry News" magazines daily, providing a snapshot of trending topics, reviews, and travel guides for wine and spirits enthusiasts.
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/
Liquor Industry News 04-18-26
