Liquor Industry News 06-14-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
This Flipboard magazine, curated by Mark Lenzi (from The Wonderful World of Wine), serves up a great mix of beverage science, wine history, and seasonal trends. Here is a breakdown of the featured stories:
- Buying Beer Cold vs. Warm (The Kitchn) An expert weighs in on a classic summer dilemma: is it genuinely better to buy beer that’s already chilled? The piece challenges some common assumptions about temperature fluctuations, storage, and how to keep your brews tasting as fresh as possible during the hot summer months.
- The Rise of "Chardonnay Rosé" (Food & Wine) This fascinating piece looks at a rare pink-skinned grape variety that growers are increasingly turning to as a tool against climate change. In a major move, France's tightly regulated Comité Champagne approved this new grape for Champagne production, bringing the region's total allowed varieties to eight.
- The Mystery of the Fiasco Basket (Tasting Table) If you've ever sat in a classic mom-and-pop Italian restaurant, you've likely seen a teardrop-shaped bottle of Chianti cradled in a tiny straw basket. This story dives into the history of the fiasco—the traditional Italian flask—explaining exactly why the straw wrap was invented (originally for protection and to help the round-bottomed glass stand upright) and why it remains a nostalgic symbol today.
- 12 Underrated Rosé Wines Worth Trying in 2026 (Tasting Table) Moving past the ultra-famous, mass-market pink wines, this round-up highlights a dozen lesser-known, highly rewarding rosés. It serves as an excellent guide for anyone looking to expand their palate with hidden gems from unexpected regions or unique grape varietals.
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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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