Liquor Industry News 06-21-26
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Here is a summary of the top stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (06-21-26) Flipboard magazine curated by The Wonderful World of Wine:
- The No. 1 Mistake to Avoid Before Your First Sip of Wine (Food & Wine) Sommelier and wine educator Amanda McCrossin advises wine drinkers to stop reaching for their water glass right before taking their first sip of wine. Doing so can cleanse the palate too harshly or alter the perceived flavor, leading people to judge a wine too early or write it off incorrectly.
- West Coast IPAs for Fans of Bitter Hops (The Manual) This piece dives into the bold, aggressive world of West Coast IPAs. Acknowledging that their intense, resinous, and bitter hop profiles aren't for everyone—often called the "cilantro of the beer world"—it highlights the best options currently on the market for true hopheads.
- One of the Best New Tequilas of 2026 (Tasting Table) With an overwhelming number of tequila brands on the shelves, this article highlights a standout new release from a highly popular, established brand that is dominating the market for both shots and high-end cocktails.
- Are Four Vats Better Than One? Blade and Bow’s New Bourbon(The Manual) A feature on Blade and Bow's latest whiskey release, exploring their unique production methods. The story details how their multi-vat blending process shapes the flavor profile and elevates their bourbon line.
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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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