Liquor Industry News 09-09-26
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Here is a summary of the stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (09-09-26) collection curated by Mark Lenzi:
- Sauvignon Blanc: The Wild Chameleon Grape (Vero / verovino.com) An exploration of Sauvignon Blanc, highlighting its characteristic light greenish hue, signature aromas of fresh grass and blackcurrant leaf, and its crisp, refreshing profile on the palate.
- 9 California Chardonnays You Should Try if You Don't Like Big, Oaky Wines (VinePair) A curated selection of California Chardonnays aimed at drinkers who usually avoid the variety due to its reputation for heavy oak and buttery "butter-bomb" flavor profiles, showcasing lighter and more balanced alternatives.
- Blue Nun Is Back with a Vengeance (The Drinks Business) A look at the resurgence of Blue Nun, the iconic German wine brand that dominated the 1970s and '80s market (selling millions of bottles annually), as it attempts a modern comeback.
- Check Out These Wineries and Vineyards for Sale Around Northern Virginia (Northern Virginia Magazine) A feature detailing notable winery properties, vineyard real estate, and wine business opportunities currently available on the market across Northern Virginia.
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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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