Liquor Industry News 07-19-26
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Here is a quick summary of the top stories shared in this curated collection of liquor industry news:
- Top Summer Wines: A Virginia wine expert recommends selecting wines with lighter textures and brighter, high-energy flavors to elevate hot outdoor summer gatherings.
- The $600,000 Bottle: An analysis of what a record-breaking 2018 auction—where a bottle of Romanée-Conti Pinot Noir fetched nearly $600,000—reveals about luxury markets and global dynamics.
- World Cup Cocktail: In celebration of the 2026 World Cup final showdown between Argentina and Spain, a guide highlights how to mix a classic Fernet and Coke, Argentina's unofficial national drink.
- The Colorado Bulldog: An introduction to a lesser-known but perfect summer cocktail—essentially a White Russian upgraded with a splash of cola for a fizzy kick.
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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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