Liquor Industry News 12-05-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 12-05-25" curated by Mark Lenzi (@MarkLenzi) features several recent articles related to the wine and liquor industry, including:
- Wine in Supermarkets: A report suggesting that allowing wine sales in supermarkets offers major benefits with minimal harm, as renewed by the New York State of Wine coalition ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
- Prosecco's Global Triumph: An article exploring the factors that have made Prosecco a globally successful sparkling wine, particularly relevant during the Christmas season.
- Best Booze Books (2025): A list of the top 10 booze books recommended for purchase during the holiday season.
- Italian Geographical Indications Growth: News that the value of Italy's geographical-indications food economy (including wine and olive oil PDOs/PGIs/STGs) rose by 3.5 percent in 2024.
- Winter Cocktails: A guide to the best cocktails for winter hosting needs, focusing on seasonal flavors.
- Madame Clicquot Ponsardin Celebration: An article celebrating Madame Clicquot Ponsardin, the "Matriarch of Champagne," in the context of Veuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame.
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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