Liquor Industry News 11-29-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-29-25" curated by "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" covers several recent stories related to the alcohol industry.
Key highlights from the stories include:
- Sparkling Wine Trends: New data shows that sparkling wine is currently outperforming still wine in the US, UK, and France, driven by Millennials and Gen Z who are enjoying "fizz" beyond just special celebrations.
- Alcohol Sales Restrictions: Some US states still have "blue laws" that limit or ban the sale of alcohol during major holidays, such as Thanksgiving.
- French Whisky: The French whisky industry is highlighted as a growing category with "je ne sais quoi," featuring around 200 mainly artisanal producers with potential for quality spirits.
- Holiday Red Wines: The magazine suggests a "globe-trotting mix" of cozy red wines, including cabernets, pinot noirs, and other varietals, as gift ideas for the holidays.
- Novel Wine Production: A story discusses an innovative method developed by researchers at Kyoto University on how to produce wine from water and raisins, reflecting on ancient food and beverage production methods.
- Viral Drinks Story: A piece reflects on the experience of writing a drinks story that became highly viral.
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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
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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