Liquor Industry News 10-03-26
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Here is a summary of the stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (10-03-26) collection curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine):
1. 3 of the Best Wineries in Napa Valley to Visit
- Source: Quartz (Haley Chamberlain)
- Summary: Highlights top wineries to visit in Napa Valley, showcasing destinations that feature unique wine-tasting experiences alongside beautiful scenery—ranging from subterranean wine caves to mountaintop vineyard views.
2. Introducing the Old Vine Registry Seal
- Source: Vinography (Alder Yarrow)
- Summary: Addresses the ambiguity surrounding terms like "old vines," "vieilles vignes," and "vigna vecchia" on wine labels. The article explores the launch of an official Old Vine Registry Seal designed to help consumers identify genuinely historic vineyards.
3. What Really Caused Your Red Wine Hangover?
- Source: D Magazine (Ben Reynolds)
- Summary: Written by one of Dallas' top sommeliers, this article looks into the real culprits behind red wine hangovers, shedding light on the role of wine additives like Mega Purple and other manufacturing practices.
4. Machines Are Replacing This Centuries-Old Sparkling Wine Tradition
- Source: Food & Wine (Lauren David)
- Summary: Discusses how modern automation and machinery are replacing traditional manual practices (such as hand riddling) in the production of traditional-method sparkling wines.
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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