Liquor Industry News 05-17-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
The provided link is a curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-17-26." It is curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)", which focuses on exploring wine-related topics. The magazine contains 13 stories covering various aspects of the alcohol and beverage industry.
The featured and most recent stories highlighted in this specific collection include:
- Supermarkets Roll Out AI Somm (Wine-Searcher News & Opinion):Discusses the global wine market announcements by the International Organization of Winegrowing (OIV) and supermarkets adopting artificial intelligence sommeliers.
- Diners ditching bottles of wine for the table... (Fox News): Covers shifts in restaurant consumer habits, noting that rising costs and healthy living trends are steering groups away from ordering shared bottles of wine (especially reds).
- Pabst Puts Schlitz on Ice... (Brewbound): Reports that the Pabst Brewing Company is placing its 175-year-old legacy light beer brand, Schlitz, on a production hiatus.
- 8 Best Merlot Bottles Under $15 (Tasting Table): A consumer-focused piece highlighting affordable, well-made merlot options.
- Forget Strawberries And Jungle Juice — This Old-School Daiquiri Deserves Your Glass (Tasting Table): A look at traditional, classic cocktail recipes ahead of the summer season.
- 10 Best 6-Packs Of Beer Under $10 (Tasting Table): A guide highlighting budget-friendly, reliable beer brands amidst rising consumer price concerns.
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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