Liquor Industry News 06-08-26
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This link opens up a curated Flipboard magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-08-26", put together by Mark Lenzi from The Wonderful World of Wine. It contains 15 stories tailored for wine and spirits enthusiasts looking into industry trends, tips, and travel destinations.
Here are some of the standout stories featured in the collection:
🎙️ Featured Podcast Episode
- Episode 317 - Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz (via SoundCloud)
- Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi host a discussion tackling how major legal landscapes—including Supreme Court decisions and international tariffs—are directly impacting the wine and spirits market.
🍷 Wine Culture & Travel
- The 7 Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit This Summer (via Robb Report)
- A guide to the absolute must-visit tasting rooms in America's most famous wine country, designed for travelers planning an epicurean summer adventure.
- What a Restaurant's Cheapest Wine Really Tells You About the Rest of the Menu (via Spatula Desserts)
- An insider look at restaurant psychology and menu design, revealing how a venue's entry-level wine selection reflects the quality, care, and pricing of the food items.
🍹 Summer Drink Trends
- 12 Expert Tips for Adding Coconut Water to Your Cocktails This Summer (via Tasting Table)
- A practical piece for summer hosting that bridges the gap between hydration and mixology, offering expert tricks on balancing flavors when adding coconut water to seasonal drinks.
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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