Liquor Industry News 11-05-25
Exploring all things wine with you!
https://thewonderfulworldofwine.education/2025/11/05/liquor-industry-news-11-05-25/
The "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-05-25" Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" covers several recent developments in the wine and spirits industry:
- Ukraine's Wine Industry Growth: Approximately 70 new wineries have emerged in Ukraine during the war years, attributed to a significant improvement in legislation.
- High-End Spirits in China: Luxury spirits experienced a 28% plunge in sales value in China last year, while the US surpassed China to become the segment's second-biggest market.
- Garda DOC Consortium Regulations: The Garda DOC Consortium approved changes to its production regulations, including provisions for "Low Alcohol" wines and "Crémant."
- New Wine Grape in Japan: Scientists in Japan, specifically at Okayama University of Science, created a new wine grape named Muscat Shiragai, by crossing the wild Shiraga grape with Muscat of Alexandria.
- Tips for Cheap Wine: There is an article offering advice on how to improve the taste of a cheap bottle of wine.
- Music and Wine: A story is included about "13 Wine Songs."
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/
Liquor Industry News 09-11-26
