Liquor Industry News 10-23-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-23-25" curated by Mark Lenzi of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" covers several recent topics in the alcohol and liquor industry:
- Non-Alcoholic Wine: A story discusses the challenges and methods for creating non-alcoholic wine that is considered high-quality enough for fine dining.
- Hemp Drinks Lobbying: The alcohol industry is increasing its lobbying efforts on hemp drinks as the U.S. Congress debates a potential ban on THC products.
- High-Alcohol Beer: A new Sam Adams beer is mentioned, noting that it is so strong it is illegal to purchase in 15 U.S. states.
- Dry Weddings Trend: An article explores the growing trend of couples opting for "dry weddings" (alcohol-free receptions).
- Wine History: A historical piece details how Prohibition and the Mexican Revolution influenced the shaping of an iconic California wine family.
- Argentinian Wine Exports: Wines of Argentina has launched a global campaign, "The Wine for Now," as exports to the U.S. and Brazil surge.
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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