Liquor Industry News 04-11-26
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The "Liquor Industry News 04-11-26" Flipboard curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine) includes the following key stories and headlines:
Industry & Market Trends
- US Wineries Impacted by Canadian Ban: American wineries have reportedly lost approximately $357 million following a ban on US wine imports by Canada.
- The State of US Wine: An editorial piece from Wine-Searcher discusses the current challenges and outlook for the American wine industry.
- Rise of Female Beer Sommeliers: Recent data indicates that women now make up more than 25% of accredited beer sommeliers, signaling a shift in the sector's gender demographics.
Regional Spotlights
- Emilia-Romagna’s Identity: A feature on the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna exploring its diverse soils and its efforts to establish a unique identity separate from neighboring Tuscany.
Consumer Guides & Education
- Tequila Production Facts: An article from Mashed explains the technical process of tequila production, specifically detailing how many bottles can be produced from a single blue agave plant.
- Home Mixology: A guide featuring 10 easy gin-based cocktails that can be made at home, highlighting gin's versatility due to its botanical profile.
The magazine contains a total of 13 stories focused on the intersection of wine, spirits, and industry business news.
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, 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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