Liquor Industry News 07-25-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
This Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine) features several key wine and spirits industry stories:
Featured Stories
- 8 Affordable Sparkling Wines That Are Just As Good As Champagne (Delish)
Highlights sommelier-recommended budget sparkling wines (like Cava, Crémant, and Prosecco) that offer high quality and effervescence without the premium Champagne price tag. - Super Mario's Namesake Planted Grapes Behind Washington's Top Scoring White Wine (MyNorthwest)
Focuses on the unique history behind Washington state’s top-rated white wine from the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, tracing its vineyard roots to Mario Segale (the real-life namesake of Nintendo's Mario). - 10 Reasons Why Moldovan Wine Should Be On Your Radar (The Drinks Business)
Explores the rising global profile of Moldova's wine industry, highlighting its indigenous grape varieties, subterranean cellars, and modern winemaking evolution. - Why Electrolytes Have Become Wine's Newest Additive (The Drinks Business)
Examines a new trend in wellness-oriented alcoholic beverages, where brands are experimenting with adding electrolytes to wine targeting health-conscious consumers.
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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