Liquor Industry News 10-20-26
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Here is a summary of the featured stories from the "Liquor Industry News" collection:
- Sonoma County’s Historically Early Harvest Sets the Stage for an Exceptional 2026 Vintage
Sonoma County experienced an unusually early grape harvest, which growers and producers believe has laid the foundation for an outstanding 2026 wine vintage. - Corona Retains Top Beer Brand Ranking as US Lagers Lose Value
Corona Extra has successfully held its position as the world's most valuable beer brand. Meanwhile, several major traditional U.S. lager brands have experienced notable declines in overall brand value. - Move Over, Champagne: Ultra-Aged American Sparkling Wine Is Here
American winemakers are gaining recognition for crafting sophisticated, high-end, and ultra-aged sparkling wines that are beginning to challenge traditional Champagne dominance. - California Loses Nearly 10% of Vineyard Acreage in a Year
California's wine industry faced a sharp contraction, shedding nearly 10% of its total vineyard acreage over the course of a single year amid market shifts and economic pressures.
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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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