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The Flipboard “Liquor Industry News” for March 3, 2026, curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features several stories covering beer, spirits, and global wine trends. Here is a summary of the key highlights:
Wine Industry & Trends
- Sea-Aged Sparkling Wine: An exploration of the growing practice of aging sparkling wines underwater, explaining why producers are choosing the ocean floor for maturation.
- Japanese Wine Boom: A look at the rising popularity of Japanese wine, characterized by its precision, restraint, and focus on indigenous grapes and food-pairing harmony.
- Phylloxera Threats: A report on whether the tiny aphid-like insect Phylloxera, which historically devastated European vineyards, remains a major threat to the modern global wine industry.
- Wine Diplomacy: A discussion on “Wine Diplomacy” and how international perceptions of the U.S. are shifting compared to the influence of countries like China.
Spirits & Beer
- Michter’s 10-Year Bourbon: Michter’s has announced its 2026 release of the 10-Year Bourbon. The distillery maintains a strict policy of releasing the spirit only when barrels meet specific sensory standards rather than following a set calendar.
- Bear Poop Beer Collaboration: In a more unusual story, Columbia Sportswear and Breakside Brewery have collaborated on a light lager featuring notes of berries and honey. The marketing focuses on an “outdoorsy” theme—though the headline clarifies it involves “bear poop,” it is a play on the ingredients bears eat in the wild.
At a Glance
The collection reflects a shift toward artisanal precision (Michter’s and Japanese wine) and experimental aging/branding (sea-aging and outdoor-themed beer) within the beverage industry in early 2026.
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