Liquor Industry News 08-19-25
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The article is a compilation of liquor industry news for August 19, 2025. It contains several stories, including:
- Sainte Victoire is now a new cru of the Côtes de Provence appellation.
- Alcohol consumption has hit a 90-year low in the US, and a recent poll shows that a majority of US adults cite alcohol's risks.
- The origins and flavor profile of Pinot Noir are explained.
- An article highlights why Washington, D.C. is a great place for wine enthusiasts due to its local liquor laws.
- Woodford Reserve has released its first American single malt whiskey.
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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