Liquor Industry News 09-30-26

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Here is a summary of the key stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (09-30-26) magazine curated by Mark Lenzi on Flipboard:

1. Adapting, Judging, and Unlearning Wine (1WineDude)

• Summary: The host reflects on recent personal and professional updates following a headquarters relocation. The episode discusses the process of unlearning rigid wine norms, adapting to changing consumer preferences, and evaluating wine with a fresh perspective as a judge.

2. The One Question to Ask a Sommelier That Reveals If a Restaurant Actually Cares (Substack / Sandra E. Taylor)

• Summary: Focuses on navigating restaurant wine lists without relying solely on front-label marketing jargon. It suggests asking sommeliers direct, bookseller-style questions about how bottles are sourced and curated to test whether the venue truly values its beverage program.

3. How to Prevent Humidity From Damaging Your Wine Cellar (PorchDrinking)

• Summary: Offers practical cellar management advice for protecting stored vintages. It details how maintaining optimal humidity levels prevents cork breakdown, mold growth, and label decay, helping long-term wine collectors preserve bottle quality.

4. Can You Know What a Wine Tastes Like From the Label? (Food & Wine / Kelly Magyarics)

• Summary: Examines how label aesthetics and packaging design convey clues about a wine's flavor profile and target audience. It explores visual cues—such as minimalist designs, traditional crests, or vibrant typography—and what they suggest about winemaking style before opening the bottle.