Liquor Industry News 04-07-26
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The Flipboard magazine titled "Liquor Industry News 04-07-26," curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), contains 16 stories focused on the wine and spirits industry.
The primary stories featured in this specific collection include:
- Buffalo Trace Experimental Releases: Buffalo Trace has launched two new experimental whiskeys, including a 15-year bourbon priced at $47. The distillery is also making its long-running "Single Oak Project" a permanent, ongoing series.
- The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs (Ozempic) on Drinking: An industry report examines why Americans are drinking out less, specifically citing the rise of medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which reduce the craving for alcohol.
- Wine Shipping Legal Battles: A Substack piece discusses how outdated 21st Amendment-era rules regarding interstate wine shipping are costing states tax revenue and limiting consumer choice and market access for producers.
- Non-Traditional Wine Pairings: Sommeliers provide recommendations for what to drink with steak, challenging the traditional "red wine only" rule and suggesting unexpected pairings that still complement the meat.
- Iconic California Wines: A feature on six "must-try" iconic California wines that are considered essential for anyone looking to understand the state's viticultural history.
- North Carolina Wineries: A travel-focused story highlights 10 wineries in North Carolina that offer an aesthetic and tasting experience similar to visiting Italy.
The magazine is part of a daily series curated by Lenzi to track trends, legislative changes, and new product launches in the liquor industry.
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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, American Single Malt Expert from American Single Malt Commission
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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