Liquor Industry News 09-23-26
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Here is a summary of the featured stories in the Liquor Industry News (09-23-26) magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine):
1. Industry & Trade News
- Wholesale Tier Issues & Legal Scrutiny: An article by Tom Wark on Substack discusses federal regulatory enforcement regarding distributor practices and potential bribery concerns within the wine wholesale tier (focusing on major distributors like Southern Glazer’s).
2. Wine Selection & Pairing
- Pairing Turkish Wines with Herbs & Spices: Andrea Lemieux (The Quirky Cork) explores pairing strategies for Turkish wine varieties, moving beyond standard red/white protein pairing rules to focus on herbal and spiced flavor profiles.
- Pinot Noir Alternatives: Tasting Table highlights alternative lighter red wines worth exploring for fans of Pinot Noir looking to expand their palate.
3. Culture & Lifestyle
- Go-To Tailgating Drinks: A feature on VinePairinterviews 15 bartenders on their top beverage choices for football season tailgating, ranging from portable batched cocktails to canned options.
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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