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02-18-26

The Flipboard magazine “Liquor Industry News 02-18-26,” curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features stories focusing on current trends, innovations, and market shifts in the beverage world.

Here is a summary of the featured stories:

• Non-Alcoholic Wine Deep Dive: Episode 309 of The Wonderful World of Wine podcast features hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi interviewing Rachel Martin to decode the complexities and rising popularity of non-alcoholic wines.
• Wine and Parenting: A satirical piece from Wine Industry Advisor that blends sommelier expertise with the challenges of child-rearing, offering a humorous “guide” for wine-loving parents.
• The Modern Sommelier: An article from Wine-Searcher exploring the new types of questions professional sommeliers are facing today, reflecting changing consumer behaviors and interests.
• Beer and Healthy Eating: A feature from The Takeout discusses how beer can actually be a “ticket” to enjoying more salads, focusing on flavor pairings rather than dietary sacrifices.
• Viticulture Innovation in Missouri: A researcher at Missouri State University has developed a new offspring of the famous Norton grape. Notably, this new variety lacks the typical deep purple color of its predecessor, offering surprising new characteristics.
• Ultra-Premium Market Resilience: The Drinks Business reports that while mainstream wine sales are struggling, the market for “fine wine” (bottles priced at $250+) remains robust and continues to defy the broader industry downturn.

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