Liquor Industry News 07-26-25
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This Flipboard page, curated by @MarkLenzi and titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 07-26-25," offers a collection of recent news in the liquor industry, with a focus on wine and spirits.
Key highlights from the page include:
- Winemaking Trends: An article on the growing use of Portuguese oak in winemaking, diverging from traditional French or American oak.
- Beverage Culture: A discussion about the appropriate glassware for a Gin & Tonic, noting regional variations.
- Industry Changes: News regarding E&J Gallo closing a winery in San Luis Obispo County and laying off employees as it exits the Central Coast region.
- Wine Tips: Guidance on identifying spoiled sparkling wine and an alphabetical guide to Piedmont's Barbera wines.
- New Releases: An announcement about Buffalo Trace's release of two limited-edition whiskeys: Weller 18 and Weller Millennium 2.
The page also provides links to previous daily liquor industry news summaries from The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
Mark Lenzi
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. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
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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