Liquor Industry News 12-10-25
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The Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 12-10-25," curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), features several recent stories related to the alcohol industry, primarily focusing on wine.
Key stories include:
- Champagne Misuse: Americans are still widely using the term "Champagne" for almost any sparkling wine, which is a source of frustration for French Champagne makers who argue the name belongs exclusively to their region.
- Best Italian Wines of 2025: An article detailing the top Italian wines for the year 2025.
- Friuli Winemakers Face Flooding Crisis: Winemakers in Friuli-Venezia Giulia are struggling and at a crossroads after facing deadly floods from sudden and severe November rains.
- Cocktail Recipes: Guides on making specific cocktails, including "How to Make the New Fashioned" and "The Best Winter Limoncello Cocktails to Serve This Season."
- European Wine Culture: A look at why Europeans commonly pair wine with a wider range of meals, including breakfast.
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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