Liquor Industry News 07-09-26
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The Flipboard collection curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)features several recent updates from across the wine and spirits industries:
- Wine's Place at the Dinner Table: An article by Erik Asimov (originally from The New York Times) discusses the concept of gastronomy. He argues that truly eating well inherently involves drinking well, suggesting that modern dining culture may be losing touch with the essential role wine plays at the dinner table.
- The Rosé Lifestyle: An piece from BKWine Magazine by Britt Karlsson explores how the Provence region of France masterfully branded and marketed rosé wine, transforming it from a simple beverage into a global symbol of leisure and lifestyle.
- The Reality of Going Organic: Writing for The Drinks Business, Amelie Maurice-Jones interviews global wine producers about their transition to organic farming. The article highlights the practical challenges, unexpected hurdles, and key lessons producers wish they had known before committing to the green agenda.
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Expansion: A report from The Spirits Business notes updates to the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail, which has recently added new distillery stops to its tourism route.
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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/
