Liquor Industry News 10-16-25
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The "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-16-25" Flipboard magazine, curated by "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" (@MarkLenzi), covers several recent topics in the wine and spirits industry:
- Pink Chardonnay in Champagne: Pink Chardonnay, a natural mutation of Chardonnay Blanc, has been authorized as the eighth permitted grape variety in the Champagne region.
- Chile's Apalta DO: It features an exploration of the Apalta DO (Denomination of Origin) in Chile's Colchagua Valley, highlighting its unique terroirs and varieties.
- Merlot's Endurance: The magazine discusses the continued popularity of Merlot 21 years after its portrayal in the movie Sideways.
- Italian Wine Guide: An essential guide to Italy's DOC and DOCG wines (2025 version) is included.
- Underrated Cheap Bourbon: It features a survey of 12 bartenders on the most underrated cheap bourbon of 2025.
- Whiskey Mash Styles: A distiller explains the difference between sweet mash and sour mash 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. 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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