Liquor Industry News 04-22-26
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The Flipboard magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-22-26," curated by Mark Lenzi (under "The Wonderful World of Wine"), is a collection of 15 stories covering global beverage trends, industry policy, and consumer advice.
Key stories featured in this specific edition include:
- Restaurant Wine Advice: An article from Food & Wine by a former sommelier offering four tips on how to navigate large wine lists to secure a great bottle.
- Willamette Valley Terroir: A piece from Wine Business exploring the specific soil stories and terroir across the American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) of Oregon's Willamette Valley.
- Trade & Tariffs: A report from The Spirits Business regarding the Trump administration launching a platform to process $166 billion in tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling.
- Japanese Spirits: * VinePair highlights 11 essential bottles of Japanese Whisky and provides a historical timeline of the category.
- A feature from the Daily Herald explores the nuances of Japanese Sake and how to pair it with various foods.
- Scotch Whisky: An article from The Manual identifying the most underrated single malt Scotch whiskies according to industry experts.
The magazine is part of a daily series where Lenzi aggregates news for wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts.
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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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