Liquor Industry News 09-12-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the stories featured in Mark Lenzi's Liquor Industry News curated magazine:
Key Stories & Headlines
- How Did Ancient Israelites Make Wine?
- Source: The Times of Israel (by Zev Stub)
- Summary: Researchers and volunteers stepped barefoot into an ancient wine press on a West Bank hilltop, stomping grapes to scientifically reconstruct and study ancient Israelite winemaking techniques.
- 7 U.S. Wineries with New Tasting Rooms to Visit Next
- Source: Food & Wine (by Lauren Mowery)
- Summary: Highlighting newly opened winery tasting rooms across the country (from California to North Carolina). The article notes that despite headwinds—including inflation, lower consumption among younger drinkers, and GLP-1 weight-loss medication adoption—wineries continue to innovate visitor experiences.
- Canadian Whisky on the Rocks? Crown Royal to Avoid Trump's New Ban
- Source: MarketWatch (by Victor Reklaitis)
- Summary: Despite broad proposed trade restrictions and bans affecting various Canadian imports, popular Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal is positioned to navigate around proposed restrictions, keeping supply accessible to U.S. consumers.
- What’s the Etiquette for Serving Port?
- Source: The Drinks Business
- Summary: An exploration of traditional rituals and etiquette associated with serving Port wine, covering serving temperatures, decanting rules, and classic table customs (such as passing to the left).
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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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