This link opens up a curated Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-08-26”, put together by Mark Lenzi from The Wonderful World of Wine. It contains 15 stories tailored for wine and spirits enthusiasts looking into industry trends, tips, and travel destinations.
Here are some of the standout stories featured in the collection:
šļø Featured Podcast Episode
Episode 317 – Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz (via SoundCloud)
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi host a discussion tackling how major legal landscapesāincluding Supreme Court decisions and international tariffsāare directly impacting the wine and spirits market.
š· Wine Culture & Travel
The 7 Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit This Summer (via Robb Report)
A guide to the absolute must-visit tasting rooms in America’s most famous wine country, designed for travelers planning an epicurean summer adventure.
What a Restaurant’s Cheapest Wine Really Tells You About the Rest of the Menu (via Spatula Desserts)
An insider look at restaurant psychology and menu design, revealing how a venue’s entry-level wine selection reflects the quality, care, and pricing of the food items.
š¹ Summer Drink Trends
12 Expert Tips for Adding Coconut Water to Your Cocktails This Summer (via Tasting Table)
A practical piece for summer hosting that bridges the gap between hydration and mixology, offering expert tricks on balancing flavors when adding coconut water to seasonal drinks.
This Flipboard link leads to a curated digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-07-26,” put together by Mark Lenzi under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
The featured story spotlighted in this specific edition focuses heavily on the debate surrounding proper wine service aesthetics versus functionality:
“Wine Pros Agree: You’re Using the Wrong Glass for Champagne” (from Food & Wine, written by Gina Pace)
The Core Argument: While the classic, slender Champagne flute has long been the universal symbol for celebrations, beverage professionals argue that it actually hinders your drinking experience.
Why it matters: The narrow design of a traditional flute prevents the wine from opening up, trapping the complex aromas and subtle nuances of a high-quality Champagne. Drinkers who stick strictly to flutes miss out on the full sensory profile that a slightly wider glass can unlock.
This link takes you to a curated Flipboard magazine called “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-06-26,” put together by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine). It tracks a mix of quirky history, industry trends, and beverage science.
A few of the standout stories featured in this specific roundup include:
š¬ Ancient Brews & Science
Beer From a Mummy: Researchers are planning a highly unusual brewing project. They have managed to collect prehistoric yeast strains from the preserved corpse of Ćtzi the Icemanāthe famous 5,300-year-old mummy discovered frozen in the Alpsāand intend to use them to brew a truly ancient style of beer.
āļø Beverage Trends & Dynamics
Wine at 30,000 Feet: An industry piece breaks down why wine tastes entirely different when you are on a plane. Because aircraft cabins are pressurized to altitudes equivalent to 6,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level, your taste buds change. Wine judges weigh in on what actually makes a wine profile survive and taste good at high altitudes.
The Rise of Ranch Water: Food & Wine highlights the enduring appeal of “Ranch Water,” the ultra-simple, refreshing Texas staple cocktail consisting of tequila, lime juice, and Topo Chico sparkling mineral water.
š„ Distillery Culture
Naming the Stills: A fun feature from VinePair explores the personality behind liquor production. Because copper stills are essentially the heart and soul of any distillery operation, distillers frequently treat them like family, giving their favorite ones clever, historical, or flat-out bizarre nicknames.
The magazine serves as a neat snapshot of how modern science, pop culture, and ancient history are intersecting in the beverage world right now.
This link points to a curated Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-05-26,” put together by Mark Lenzi from The Wonderful World of Wine. The collection features 18 stories exploring various facets of the beverage world, with a heavy emphasis on demystifying wine concepts, industry trends, and consumer communication.
The top featured stories from this collection include:
“What Is ABV And Why Does It Matter?” (Substack – Paul Gregutt) This piece digs into the basics of alcohol by volume (ABV). It discusses how ABV serves as a core baseline fact in almost every wine review and why understanding that percentage is important for both flavor profiles and consumer awareness.
“A Certified Cicerone’s Guide to Beer for Wine Lovers” (Food & Wine – Sean Evans) Written from the perspective of beer expert Anne Becerra, this article explores how wine enthusiasts can easily navigate the beer aisle. It offers practical tips on reading freshness dates, recognizing complex beer styles, and finding common ground between the two beverage worlds.
“Why diversity is GrĆ¼ner Veltlinerās ace in the hole” (The Drinks Business) This story covers the versatility and distinct styles of Austriaās flagship white grape variety, GrĆ¼ner Veltliner, explaining how its stylistic range makes it a powerful asset in the global market.
Overall, the collection leans into education and bridging the gap between industry professionals and consumers.
This Flipboard magazine, curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), contains a roundup of 14 stories focused on the beverage and liquor industry.
The main highlighted stories include a mix of industry retrospectives, product guides, travel features, and archeological discoveries:
The 15 Beers That Defined American Craft Brewing ā and Where They Are Now (from VinePair): Written by Aaron Goldfarb, this retrospective covers the evolution of the American craft beer movement. It looks back at the foundational beers that challenged “Big Beer” lagers and tracks what has happened to those classic brews today.
The 10 Best High-Proof Tequilas (from VinePair): A guide by Stephen Bradley breaking down top-tier, high-proof tequilas. The piece notes how consumer perceptions of tequila have shifted, highlighting how the spirit is moving beyond its “party drink” reputation into a more appreciated, complex category.
You Have to Ride This Beautiful Wine Train in Napa, California (from Time Out): A travel and experience piece by Erika Mailman highlighting the Napa Valley Wine Train, detailing how it successfully pairs vintage train travel with premium California wine tastings.
Oldest Wine in the World Is Still Liquid Inside 2,000-Year-Old Roman Funeral Urn (from ZME Science): A fascinating historical piece by Tibi Puiu covering an archeological discovery where liquid wine was found remarkably preserved inside an ancient Roman tomb’s funeral urn.
The collection as a whole is designed to bridge the gap between casual beverage lovers and industry insiders, touching on beer, spirits, wine culture, and history.
Here is a look at the featured stories highlighted in Mark Lenzi’s “Liquor Industry News” collection from today:
Americaās First Low-Alcohol Craft Brewery Is Here (Food & Wine) This piece looks at how the craft beer scene is pivoting toward moderation. It spotlights “Dad Strength,” a 2.9% ABV IPA designed for weeknight drinking, showing how brewers are focusing on full-flavor, low-alcohol options rather than the heavy, 10% ABV double IPAs that dominated the 2010s.
Sazerac Launches AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey (The Spirits Business) Sazerac (the prominent spirits company best known as the owner of Buffalo Trace) is officially stepping into the Tennessee whiskey category. They have debuted their first flagship expression coming out of the AJ Bond Distillery.
These Nonalcoholic Drinks Arenāt Trying to Be Wine ā and Thatās the Point (Food & Wine) Writer Ray Isle explores a shifting trend in the zero-proof movement: beverage makers that aren’t trying to meticulously mimic the taste of traditional wine. Instead, companies like “Less Than 0.5%” are sourcing and selling distinct wine alternativesāunique, complex flavor profiles that sommeliers are genuinely excited to pour.
Opening a Wine Bottle Without a Cork Opener (Sunset Magazine) A practical, lifestyle feature detailing alternative tricks and methods you can use to safely extract a cork when you find yourself without a standard corkscrew or wine opener.
This Flipboard link leads to a curated digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 06-02-26”, compiled by the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), which is run by wine and spirits educator Mark Lenzi.
The magazine acts as a daily industry digest, aggregating major news stories, op-eds, and press releases impacting the global beverage market. The main stories featured in this specific collection include:
“The Empty Chair: What Sports Betting, Cannabis, and Weight-Loss Drugs Taught Me About the Wine Business” (via Wine Industry Advisor): A piece analyzing the unexpected macroeconomic and behavioral competitors taking market share away from traditional wine. It highlights how consumer discretionary spending and lifestyle habits are shifting toward modern alternatives like legal cannabis, mobile sports gambling, and appetite-suppressing GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
“Wine Losing the Class War” (via Wine-Searcher): An industry critique focusing on systemic diversity and socioeconomic barriers within the wine world. Citing a survey by Drinks United, the article argues that wine’s struggle to connect with younger, broader demographics is deeply tied to an ongoing “class war” and cultural gatekeeping that limits its accessibility.
“Why Wine Investors Need to Rethink Everything They Know Before Buying Whisky” (via The Whiskey Wash): Written by spirit expert Mark Littler, this article serves as a warning and guide for fine wine collectors looking to cross over into alternative spirit investing. It breaks down why the mechanics, aging processes, market valuations, and liquidation strategies for high-end whisky are fundamentally different from traditional wine cellaring.
“Best Canned Craft Beers Available Everywhere” (via The Manual): A commercial round-up focusing on consumer trends in the beer sector, specifically highlighting highly accessible, national-distribution canned craft beers that maintain artisanal quality while meeting the high demand for outdoor and casual summer drinking.
This particular edition of Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (06-01-26) features 16 curated stories. Because it drops right at the start of June, the selection leans heavily into summer drink trends, seasonal recipe inspiration, and accessible wine deep-dives.
Here is a summary of the standout stories featured in this specific roundup:
āļø Summer Cocktails & Seasonal Sips
11 Grapefruit Cocktails to Shake Up All Summer Long (Food & Wine): A collection showcasing the bittersweet, tart profiles of grapefruitāfrom standard Palomas to creative summer mixesāhighlighting its origin as an 18th-century Caribbean hybrid of sweet orange and pummeled pomelo.
What Is Lambrusco? Your Next Summer Sip (Taste of Home): A spotlight on Lambrusco, the fizzy, refreshing Italian red wine that is shedding its old 1970s reputation for cheap sweetness and emerging as a popular, chilled summer favorite.
š³ Culinary Wine & Spirit Applications
12 Creative Ways to Use Wine in Your Cooking (Mashed): Expert advice and culinary techniques for utilizing wine beyond standard pan deglazing. The piece covers everything from adding finishing touches to savory mains to incorporating wine profiles into creative desserts.
š Industry Briefings
Liquor Industry News (The Wonderful World of Wine): Mark Lenziās personal overview newsletter summarizing trade data, newly launched products, market adjustments, and how AI technology is being introduced into retail and production pipelines across the wine and spirits sector.
The rest of the 16 slots round out with similar consumer-focused guides, spirit reviews, and trade highlights designed to help professionals and hobbyists kick off their seasonal drink menus.
How the ā95/5ā Rye Mash Bill Went From MGP Signature to Craft Staple
In the early days of the 21st centuryās American whiskey renaissance, as a slew of new rye brands arrived on the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, savvy drinkers learned a quick and easy way to determine who was actually distilling their ājuiceā and who had sourced it from somewhere else: Check to see if the mash bill was 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley.
California sparkling wine labelĀ Korbel, owned by Gary Heck and marketed by Henkell Freixenet subsidiary Freixenet-Mionet to USA, has announced a new limited edition bottling celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. The celebratory label is available on Korbelās Brut sparkler and features red, blue, and gold stars on a white background, with text reading āAmerica 250 Yearsā at the bottom of the label. The limited release is rolling out across the U.S. and carries a suggested price of $14 a bottle. Last year, Korbel was at 1.06 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Cavit Wines Returns to Original 1970s Price for 50-Year Milestone
To mark 50 years of bringing Pinot Grigio to American tables, Cavit Wines is turning back time. For one week only, from May 10 through May 17, 2026, consumers can enjoy Cavit Pinot Grigio at its original 1970s price of $6.99 through a national rebate program.
US ban an āact of consumer resistanceā by Canadians
Canadian wine producers are in no rush for US-made alcohol to return to Canadaās shelves, describing the ātremendousā impact the ban is having on domestic sales. Sarah Neish reports.
Portuguese liqueur producer defeats Louis Vuitton in trademark case
A Portuguese court has ruled in favour of Licores do Vale following a trademark dispute with Louis Vuitton that centered on the use of the initials āLVā.
āThe world is a very strange and quite divided place, but itās our job to lift it up, to bring the sentiment up, bring the energy up,ā said Ian Somerhalder. We discussed in detail key American whiskey trends with the Brotherās Bond Bourbon co-founder.
How a New York Wine Importer Helped Take Down Trump’s Tariffs
Victor Owen Schwartz, owner of V.O.S. Selections, discusses sticking his āneck outā to challenge President Trump’s crippling tariffs, the mix of egos on his winning Supreme Court team and his hope for a ālifelineā from refunds.
South Africa predicts high-quality 2026 wine harvest
South Africaās wine industry has reported a technically demanding but high-quality 2026 harvest, with producers overcoming climatic extremes to deliver concentrated wines with strong premium potential. Industry bodies said the vintage demonstrates both the adaptability of vineyard teams and South Africaās growing focus on value-driven, premium wine production for global markets.
Ancient Cypriot grape offers hope for Australiaās wine growers
An ancient white grape variety from Cyprus is reducing water use by as much as 75% for Australian growers while surviving temperatures above 45Ā°C. Producers in South Australiaās Riverland and Barossa Valley believe Xynisteri could provide a lifeline for parts of the wine industry facing rising water costs, oversupply and climate pressure.
Coca-Colaās Red Tree Beverages has announcedĀ Fresca Hard, a new malt-based RTD extension of the existing Fresca Mixed spirits-based RTD. The new drinks come in four flavorsāOriginal Ā Grapefruit Citrus, Watermelon Citrus, Pineapple Citrus, and Peach Citrusāall at 4.6% abv and 99 calories per can and available in a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans ($18). The new line is rolling out now across the U.S. Last year, the Fresca Mixed portfolio, produced by Sazerac and Red Tree Beverages, was at 426,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.Ā
Australia shocked as government slashes wine tourism budget
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reneged on his promise to support the struggling wine tourism sector, announcing this week that he will phase out the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grant package, effectively wiping AU$10 million from the program.
Diageo is launching a new flavored offshoot forĀ Seagramās 7 Crown, Apple Pie. The new flavored blended whiskey is at 35% abv, carries a suggested price of $12 a bottle, and will be available nationwide for a limited time beginning in June. According to the company, the new release combines Seagramās 7 Crownās blended whiskey with baked apple, vanilla, and spiced flavors, and is recommended to make variant on the 7 & 7 serve. Seagramās 7 Crown Apple Pie joins the original Seagramās 7 Crown, Dark Honey, and Apple in the brandās portfolio.
Which US states are the most ācocktail-obsessedā?
The states considered the āmost cocktail-obsessedā in the US have been revealed, with the northeast region dominating the top 10.
Today, beer geeks flock to their local craft brewery to sit at picnic tables and sip small-batch brews ā a culture that stems from the Great American Craft Beer Boom that gained traction in the 1960s and ā70s. However, the existence of craft breweries predates that sudden rise by over a century.
Heaven Hill is debuting a trio of limited editionĀ Evan WilliamsĀ bottlings to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The whiskiesāall āofficially licensed America250 commemorative productsāācome with new blue labels with red accents and prominently showcase āAmerica 250ā and the Statue of Liberty. The first release is a 1.75-liter bottling of Evan Williams flagship Black Label Bourbon ($25). The second is a commemorative bottling of Evan Williams 1783 ($40 a 1.75L and $24 a 750-ml.). The final whiskey is a higher-proof single barrel bottling, sourced from 250 barrels ($40 a 750-ml.). Heaven Hill has also formed a partnership with the Folds of Honor non-profit to donate $75,000 in scholarships for families of deceased and wounded service members and first responders. Last year, Evan Williams, including flavors, was at roughly 2.9 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Change of guard: Four Roses Bourbon
Gallo has completed the acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon, marking the brandās return to US family ownership for the first time in 83 years.
Tennessee Wine Industry Hits New Milestone with American Viticultural Area Approval
Tennessee is now home to four American Viticultural Areas (AVA), further establishing the state as an emerging leader in the Southeastās wine industry.
Virginia winemakers lose up to 90% of vines to deep freeze
The biting frost that struck Virginia in late April āwill go down in the record booksā, the Virginia Wine Board told db, but reassured āthere is still hope for the vintageā. Sarah Neish reports.
Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with two new limited edition offerings: Rye, White & Blue PiggyBank; and Declaration Wheat Whiskey. The new PiggyBank release is a 10-year-old Straight Rye whiskey bottled at 55% abv and packaged in a pig-shaped decanter with a red, white, and blue label. The second release, Declaration Wheat Whiskey, is bottled at 43% abv and made from a āhigh wheatā mash bill that is double-aged in American oak before bottling. The new releases are launching in limited quantities across the U.S. as well as through WhistlePigās website, where the PiggyBank release sells for $230 a liter and the wheat whiskey goes for $74 a 750-ml.
Buffalo Trace Is Bringing Back 2 E.H. Taylor Bourbons Whiskey Fans Havenāt Seen in Years
Both bottled-in-bond whiskeys were aged for 10 years and will retail for $80 when they arrive later this year.
A group of sommeliers from around the United States, Canada and Mexico spent last week in Sonoma County tasting wines, touring vineyards, and competing in a time-honored contest of skill and creativity ā food and wine pairing.
Europeās oldest vineyards threatened by solar power
Home to Spainās oldest Tempranillo plantings, D.O. Toroās ancient vineyards are under threat ā not from climate change, but subsidies that encourage the installation of solar panels on farmland.
A Republican producer based in Monterey is embroiled in a dispute with Trump-affiliated companies over the name of one of its wines as the US President moves to protect his ābrandā
New Gatlinburg, Tennesseeās Sugarlands Distillery has released Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine, the latest collaboration between the distillery and the staple breakfast brand. The 30% abv moonshine is now available at Sugarlandsā distillery with a national rollout underway. The new entry follows 2022ās EggoNog and 2024ās Eggo Brunch in a Jar Waffles & Syrup Sippinā Cream, and is the first Eggo-flavored moonshine created by the two brands. While Sugarlands is primarily known for their moonshine-based drinks, the company has diversified lately, announcing a strategic partnership with Tequila-maker Azul Imports in March, as well as expanding Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey to national distribution in late 2025.
Hennessyās New Pre-Mixed Cocktails Are Quietly Landing on Liquor Store Shelves
Liquor stores have begun receiving shipments of three pre-mixed Hennessy cocktails that combine the fan-favorite cognac with a variety of summery flavors.
Why do tequila and grapefruit work so well together? db takes a closer look at the chemistry, flavour compounds and production choices that make the iconic Paloma work so well.
Could mezcal be the next spirit for wine lovers? Andrew Maidment, former marketing director of Wines of Argentina UK and co-founder of Zacal Mezcal, tells the db why agave has more in common with fine wine than many might think.
The link provided goes to a specific edition of a daily digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-31-26” on Flipboard.
Here is what that link is about:
The Curator: It is curated by Mark Lenzi, a highly certified wine and spirits professional (holding credentials like CSW, CSS, and FWS) who is the owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts and co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) podcast.
The Content: This specific May 31, 2026 edition serves as a curated digital news digest. It aggregates a collection of the day’s most important stories, articles, and columns sourced from across the web for beverage industry professionals and enthusiasts.
This link leads to a curated Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEW 05-30-26”, put together by the user Mark Lenzi under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
The magazine serves as a collection of 14 industry-related stories and articles from across the web. Some of the featured pieces in the collection include:
“The 8 Best Naturally Low-Alcohol White Wines, According to Experts” (from SevenFifty Daily): An article looking at the intersection of rising temperatures, mindful drinking, and evolving consumer habits toward lower-ABV wines.
“An Interview with an Average Wine Buyer” (from Substack / Joel Stein): A look into consumer behavior through a casual interview detailing how everyday buyers actually make their wine selections.
“Craft Breweries Are Betting Big on the 2026 World Cup” (from VinePair): A feature exploring how craft breweries are preparing marketing and distribution pushes for the 2026 World Cup matches.
“Exploring Piedmont’s Wine Regions and Historic Landmarks” (from The Chosun Daily): A travel-focused feature covering the historic landmarks and wine production of Italy’s famous Piedmont region.
In short, it is a curated hub for news, consumer trends, and business developments across the wine, beer, and liquor landscapes.
This link leads to a curated Flipboard magazine or article collection titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-29-26”, created by user Mark Lenzi under the profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”.
The collection compiles 16 stories focused on industry trends, guides, and updates from around the alcohol and beverage sector. Highlights from the shared stories include:
How to Drink Good Tequila: A 6-Step Guide: An educational piece originally from tequilareport.com that digs into moving past standard tequila shots to properly tasting and appreciating the spirit.
Bourbon’s Global Soft Power Is Fading as Trump Tariffs Reshape the Industry: An analysis from VinePairdetailing the global challenges facing Bourbon, citing domestic oversupply, falling consumption, and the compounding impacts of international tariffs.
POUR THE WHY, NOT JUST THE WHAT: Tasting Flights that Fly: A piece via craftspiritsmag.com focusing on the consumer experience in tasting rooms, arguing that brand experiences are more impactful when they focus on the storytelling behind the spirits rather than just standard flight pours.
The 20 Best Mezcals for 2026: Another VinePair feature highlighting top recommendations for mezcal enthusiasts.
Essentially, it acts as a quick, centralized news digest for professionals and enthusiasts interested in wine, spirits, and the economic landscape of the liquor industry.
The specific link provides a daily curated digital magazine briefing on Flipboard for today, May 28, 2026.
Compiled by Mark Lenziāa highly certified wine/spirits educator and owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusettsāthis link acts as a professional “snapshot” of the global beverage alcohol industry.
The link aggregates 10 to 20 trending stories, expert reviews, and market insights from primary trade and culinary outlets (such as The Drinks Business, VinePair, The Spirits Business, Food & Wine, and Mashed).
While the individual articles cycle in real time on Flipboard to reflect the exact news breaking on this specific day, these daily briefings consistently synthesize the following core themes:
Market Dynamics & Business Shifts: Real-time updates on global supply chains, economic pressures facing vineyards and craft breweries, and inventory tracking (such as fluctuations in bourbon demand or the impact of inflation on high-end vs. value-tier brands).
Consumer Trends: Tracking the ongoing mainstream expansion of non-alcoholic (No-and-Low) wine, beer, and ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.
Production & Agtech: Articles exploring how wineries and distilleries are navigating climate weather challenges and adopting sustainable packaging or predictive AI tools.
Consumer Advice & Trivia: Lighter, educational deep dives covering wine/food pairings, distillery secrets (such as the origins behind store-brand spirits like Costco’s Kirkland Signature), and closure debates (e.g., screw caps vs. corks).
Ultimately, the link serves as a one-stop digital dashboard designed for sommeliers, beverage retailers, and passionate consumers to efficiently catch up on the day’s global alcohol industry headlines.
The link provided points to a specific, daily digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-27-26”.
Here is what this link is about:
The Curator: It is compiled by Mark Lenzi, a highly certified wine and spirits professional (holding titles including CSW, CSS, and CWAS), the owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts, and the co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) podcast.
The Content: This specific link serves as a daily industry dashboard and news aggregator. Lenzi updates this magazine every single day to track global and domestic beverage trade developments.
What it aggregates: It brings together roughly 12 to 18 trending news stories, market features, and insights from top-tier beverage and food publications (such as The Drinks Business, VinePair, The Spirits Business, Mashed, and Food & Wine). The articles generally focus on:
Spirits & Beer: Investigative pieces into popular brands, upcoming whiskey/bourbon releases, and brewery trends.
Wine Industry Insights: Global harvest reports, innovations in grape-growing, shifting consumer trends, and debunked wine myths (e.g., discussions on closures or screw caps).
Retail & Regulations: Updates on legal or distribution shifts in the alcohol market, as well as consumer habits and economic factors affecting liquor sales.
Essentially, it functions as a curated daily “cheat sheet” for industry professionals, sommeliers, and beverage enthusiasts looking to stay on top of the day’s alcohol news without sorting through multiple publications.
This link points to a custom-curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled “Liquor Industry News 05-26-26.” It is part of a daily news aggregation effort by Mark Lenzi (owner of Franklin Liquors and co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine podcast). He utilizes this specific Flipboard magazine to collect, organize, and share the latest global and domestic articles, regulatory updates, market trends, and retail news impacting the wine, spirits, and beer industries for May 26, 2026.
The provided link goes to a Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-25-26,” curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
The magazine aggregates news and content related to wine, spirits, and the liquor industry. It contains 13 stories, including:
Episode 316 – From Food Critic to Wine Titan With Meridith May: A SoundCloud podcast episode hosted by Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi.
King Valley prosecco producers prepare for upcoming export label change for Italian wine variety: An ABC News article highlighting Australian winemakers (like Otto Dal Zotto) navigating labelling regulations for Prosecco.
We Just Can’t Ignore This One Shady Bar Menu Red Flag: A Tasting Table article exploring common warning signs found on bar menus.
Malƶrt Was Made for the Shot. Bartenders Are Changing That.: A VinePair feature on how bartenders are experimenting with Jeppsonās Malƶrt beyond standard shots.
Red Burgundy Giving You Sticker Shock? Head to This Italian Region Instead.: A Robb Report piece recommending outstanding Pinot Noir alternatives from the Alto Adige region.
The Way Alexander The Great Loved Drinking Wine Was Unique For His Time: A Mashed article detailing the historical context of Alexander the Great’s wine consumption and theories surrounding his death.
This is a curated digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-24-26” hosted on Flipboard. It is compiled under your profile for The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) and currently contains 13 stories focusing on global trends, beverage chemistry, and regional deep-dives across the wine and spirits industry.
The notable stories featured in this specific curation include:
Why Mezcal Could Be the Spirit for Wine Lovers (The Drinks Business): An exploration by Andrew Maidment (co-founder of Zacal Mezcal and former marketing director of Wines of Argentina UK) on how mezcal’s complex terroir and production methods appeal directly to traditional wine palates.
Inside the Chemistry of the Paloma (The Drinks Business): A technical look at the flavor compounds, chemistry, and production choices that make the combination of tequila and grapefruit work so harmoniously.
Aromatic White Wines & Terroir Marketing (Trend Hunter): A piece highlighting estate-driven marketing strategies, specifically focusing on single-block provenance and seasonal expressions for luxury white wine labels.
7 Superb Pinot Noirs From Oregon to Drink Now (Robb Report): A curated list highlighting the finest native-style Pinot Noirs currently coming out of Oregon’s top-tier vineyards.
Why Alto Piemonte Should Be Your Next Wine Region Trip (Chowhound): A sommelier and chef-backed guide to Northern Italy’s Alto Piemonte region, highlighting its resurgent Alpine viticulture at the foothills of Monte Rosa.
Wine, Food, and Vape Pairings You’ll Love 2026 (Respect My Region): A contemporary, sponsored lifestyle piece looking at emerging trends in adult consumer pairings.
The provided link is a curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-23-26”. It is curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”, which focuses on exploring wine and alcohol industry topics.
The magazine contains 15 curated stories, with the highlighted highlights including:
Hennessy’s Pre-Mixed Cocktails: An article from thedailypour.com detailing how shipments of three pre-mixed Hennessy cognac cocktails are beginning to land on liquor store shelves.
Home Distilling Legalization: A VinePair piece reporting on the U.S. moving a step closer to legalizing home distilling after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deemed a 158-year-old federal ban unconstitutional.
Trump Trademark Dispute: A story via thedrinksbusiness.com about a Republican wine producer in Monterey, California, engaged in a trademark battle with Trump-affiliated companies over a wine name.
Threats to European Vineyards: An article from thedrinksbusiness.com discussing how subsidies for solar power are threatening some of Spainās oldest Tempranillo vineyard plantings in D.O. Toro.
Summer Wine Guides: Featured lifestyle articles including Good Housekeeping’s guide on matching wine bottles with grilled food, and a guide from mainlinetoday.com on 13 Jersey Shore wineries to visit.
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 317 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz In this landmark episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with a true titan of the […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 316 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! From Food Critic to Wine Titan With Meridith May In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with a true powerhouse of the industry: Meridith May. As the […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 315 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Sustainability with Sandra Taylor In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark dive deep into the world of sustainable viticulture with special guest Sandra Taylor. As the author of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 314 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! From Prescriptions to Stills with GlenPharmer Distillery In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with Beth and Patrick Downing, the visionary owners of Franklin, Massachusettsā own […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 313 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik Ever feel like you need a PhD and a Rosetta Stone just to pick a decent bottle of Cabernet? You arenāt alone. This week on The Wonderful World […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 312 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes š· Grab a glass and settle in! In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with the witty and insightful Danielle Frank, author […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 311 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! The Liquid Jazz Experience with Inventor Michael Fors In this episode, Kim and Mark dive into the art of aeration with Michael Fors, a Massachusetts-based wine inventor and the creator of The Liquid Jazz Experience. […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 310 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 309 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass š„ and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 307 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Wine Social Media Star Kelly Axelrad Dive into a fascinating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as hosts Kim and Mark sit down with the powerhouse wine entrepreneur and social media superstar, Kelly […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 306 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! A Spirited Sip with a Wine Maverick Raymond Blake Join hosts Kim and Mark on as they uncork a fantastic conversation with acclaimed Irish wine author, Raymond Blake. In this spirited episode, Raymond takes us […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 305 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! All Things Bubbly For New Years Bubbly Bonanza! š¾ Join your hosts, the effervescent Kim, the Bubbly Queen, and Mark, for the last show of 2025, where they pop the cork on a year of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 304 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Holiday/Christmas Songs Paired With Wine Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Get ready to deck the halls and pour the wine with hosts Kim and Mark in this festive holiday special of The Wonderful World of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 303 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Get ready for a Thanksgiving episode that's anything but ordinary! The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark are celebrating a classic: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what wine […]
