Liquor Industry News 10-03-25
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The linked Flipboard magazine, "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-03-25" by Mark Lenzi (@MarkLenzi), covers several recent topics in the liquor and wine industry. Key stories include:
- Prosecco's Growth: Prosecco sales in the US have exceeded US$500 million, now accounting for nearly a third of all Italian wine sales in the country, surpassing Champagne.
- Government Impact: A potential US government shutdown could lead to delayed product launches and lost sales for the American spirits industry due to political gridlock.
- Product Resurrection: Proximo Spirits has made The Kraken Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt rum a permanent addition to the brand's core range after its limited-edition debut.
- Industry Malpractice: A new bribery case involving a major supermarket chain, a large winery, and a large wholesaler is cited as evidence that the three-tier system of alcohol distribution is not working.
- Wine Recommendations: A feature lists "The 19 Best Pinot Grigios for 2025."
- Drinking Effects: An article explores the emotional evolution of a person's face after consuming 1, 2, and 3 alcoholic beverages.
Mark Lenzi
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. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
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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