Liquor Industry News 11-13-26
Exploring all things wine with you!
Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News curation for November 13, 2026, features a mix of global wine trends, market shifts, beer shopping tips, and seasonal cocktail recipes. Here is a summary of the key stories included in the collection:
- Barolo Wine: History Through the Ages (Eataly)
An exploration into the prestigious history and heritage of Barolo, Italy's renowned red wine crafted exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region. - Prosecco Surpasses Champagne in France (The Times)
A look at an ongoing cultural and market shift in France, where Italian Prosecco has officially outsold traditional French champagne in supermarkets over the preceding year. - 14 Common Mistakes You Might Be Making When Buying Beer (Tasting Table)
A practical guide identifying everyday pitfalls consumers fall into during grocery store and retail beer runs, helping buyers pick fresher and more suitable brews. - The Only Bourbon Eggnog Recipe You Need (Men's Journal)
Veteran bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler shares expert insights and his definitive recipe for mixing up a rich, crowd-pleasing holiday bourbon eggnog.
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 11-12-26
