Liquor Industry News 04-28-26
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The Flipboard link provided leads to a curated collection of liquor industry news for April 28, 2026, compiled by Mark Lenzi for "The Wonderful World of Wine."
The specific stories featured for that date include:
- The Cocktail That Defines Every Decade Since Prohibition: A historical timeline by VinePair exploring the iconic drinks that shaped American culture from the 1930s to the present.
- How a Volatile Trade Landscape Is Transforming Wine Pricing: An analysis of a legal victory by Manhattan-based importer Victor Owen Schwartz (V.O.S. Selections) and how current trade policies are affecting consumer costs.
- A Late Frost Crushes Mid-Atlantic Wineries: A report from Axios regarding a severe frost that decimated grape crops across Virginia and Maryland, posing a significant threat to the region's 2026 wine production.
- How to Make a Sun-Kissed Pallini Spritz: A lifestyle piece from The Manual featuring cocktail recipes using Limoncello to celebrate the arrival of spring.
- 4 Drink Ideas for Hot Weather BBQs: A Chowhound guide to the best beverages for outdoor summer gatherings.
- 13 Essential Cocktails for the Kentucky Derby: A Brit + Co guide preparing for the May 2nd races, focusing on bourbon-based drinks and other refreshing options for Derby parties.
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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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