Liquor Industry News 11-09-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
This curated Flipboard magazine, titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-08-26" by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), contains a collection of 16 stories focusing on wine, spirits, and the beverage industry.
Here is a summary of the featured stories visible in the collection:
- Award-Winning Reposado: Highlights a $70 reposado tequila produced in Arandas, Jalisco (aged in former Jim Beam bourbon barrels) that secured the top spot and trophy at the 2026 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
- Customizing Cocktails: Professional bartenders share five creative ways to tweak and personalize classic cocktails—ranging from spirit swaps to incorporating seasonal ingredients while keeping the core balance intact.
- Washington State Wines: A curated list of seven standout Washington state wines (spanning both reds and whites) recommended for drinking right now from the Evergreen State's prominent vineyards.
- The Legacy of Beaujolais Nouveau: An industry feature exploring how Georges Duboeuf successfully marketed and transformed Beaujolais Nouveau into a massive, hyped global celebration.
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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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