Liquor Industry News 06-30-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
Mark Lenzi regularly builds these daily roundups to pull together articles focusing on:
- Wine & Spirit Trends: Deep dives into rising regions, grape varieties, or changes in how younger generations (like Gen Z) are shifting the drinking culture toward lower-ABV options or earlier hours.
- Industry Analysis & Market News: Frequent coverage of how economic changes, distillery expansions, or global trade issues are currently affecting major alcohol brands.
- Consumer Guides: Practical advice ranging from wine bottle math and how to read craft beer labels, to identifying high-quality tequilas or finding budget-friendly spirits at major retailers.
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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