Liquor Industry News 11-22-25
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This Flipboard magazine, titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-22-25," curated by "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" (@MarkLenzi), covers several recent topics in the beverage industry:
- Wage Violations Lawsuit: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread wage violations.
- Beer Industry Challenges: The U.S. Beer Industry is reportedly struggling financially ("bleeding red ink").
- Kosher Beer Certification: Plans are underway for new kosher certification standards for beer.
- Organic Wine Perception in France: A study found that only 32% of French consumers believe organic wine tastes good, indicating a divide based on taste and price.
- Thanksgiving Wine Picks: Sommeliers offered their top wine recommendations for Thanksgiving.
- Winery Program: Brassfield Estate Winery opened applications for the second edition of its High Valley Volcano Camp.
Mark Lenzi
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. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
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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