Liquor Industry News 10-08-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-08-25" curated by "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" features several recent stories (as of the browsing content) related to the wine and spirits industry:
- Wine Market Struggles: Winemakers are reportedly struggling this harvest due to a global drop in demand for wine, leading to a grape glut, with some U.S. vineyards leaving grapes unharvested.
- Industry Campaigns: The "Come Over October" campaign is calling on wine businesses to fight for their future, emphasizing that "Wine is so much more than alcohol."
- Spirits Exports Plunge: U.S. spirits exports to key markets dropped significantly in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, with exports to Canada plummeting by 85%.
- Rye Whiskey Recommendations: A piece featuring 12 bartenders' recommendations for the best rye whiskey for beginners.
- Food and Wine Pairing: Articles offering a guide to pairing food and wine, including a specific article on pairing wines with lamb.
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
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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