Liquor Industry News 09-22-26
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Based on the Flipboard collection "Liquor Industry News 09-22-26" curated by Mark Lenzi, here are summaries of the key stories featured in the feed:
- Chianti Employs AI to Combat Fakes (Vino Joy News)
- Summary: The Chianti Wine Consortium is leveraging artificial intelligence and digital tools to scan the global internet and marketplaces to track down and eliminate counterfeit Chianti wine.
- 9 Grape Varieties to Try if You Love Chardonnay(VinePair)
- Summary: An exploration of alternative white wine grape varieties for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the buttery, rich profile of Chardonnay but are looking to try something new.
- Could We Be Facing a Fine Wine Shortage in Two Years' Time? (The Drinks Business)
- Summary: Discussing projections by Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay, this piece examines market trends and projects a rebalancing of fine wine supply and demand around 2028, raising questions about potential future shortages.
- There’s More to Wine Than Glamor (Substack / Dave McIntyre)
- Summary: An essay exploring the deeper, less glamorous agricultural, economic, and everyday realities behind the wine industry beyond its polished marketing and luxury image.
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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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