Liquor Industry News 11-18-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-18-25" curated by @MarkLenzi, focusing on the liquor and wine world, features the following stories:
- Bledsoe Family Winery is breaking ground on a new tasting room in Walla Walla, expected to open in the summer of 2026.
- An article explores the reason Miller Lite is spelled differently from other light beers.
- A ruling by the European Court of Justice states that alcohol-free drinks cannot be called gin, even with the "non-alcoholic" qualifier.
- An article details information about Dak Prescott's fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, who is a wine specialist.
- A piece details a journey into Georgia, described as the world's oldest wine region.
- A feature on the Aperol Spritz, calling it Italy's favorite cocktail and providing a recipe for making it at home.
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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