Franklin Liquors-The Wonderful World of Wine

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07-16-26

This Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (Liquor Industry News 07-16-26) features a collection of articles tracking key shifts, challenges, and historical insights in the wine and spirits world.

Here are the summaries of the top stories highlighted in this edition:

1. “Back Sweetening” is Reshaping the Wine Market

• Source: The Drinks Business (by Roger Morris)
• What’s happening: There is a growing global trend toward “friendlier,” slightly sweeter table wines, especially for by-the-glass pours in the US. Winemakers are increasingly using “back sweetening”—adding unfermented grape juice or concentrate back into a dry wine before bottling—to adjust flavor profiles. Interestingly, even traditional European regions are beginning to adapt to this consumer preference for softer, less astringent styles.

2. Harsh Weather Batters Virginia Vineyards

• Source: WMRA (by Christine Phelan Kueter)
• What’s happening: Virginia’s vineyards are facing a highly challenging year. An early-season freeze severely damaged young grape buds, which was quickly followed by an intense summer drought. While recent rainfall has offered minor relief, growers are bracing for significantly reduced crop yields as they navigate these extreme climate swings.

3. Roman Women Managed Ancient Wine and Olive Oil Production

• Source: Archaeology Magazine (by Dario Radley)
• What’s happening: A new historical study is rewriting what we know about the Roman vilica (female farm manager). Previously dismissed by historians as simple housekeepers who managed basic domestic chores, new evidence reveals that these women actively managed large-scale agricultural businesses, overseeing the complex production and trade of wine and olive oil on ancient Roman estates.

4. “The Human Element” in Wine

• Source: Substack (by Sandra E. Taylor)
• What’s happening: This piece explores the social and human aspects of the wine supply chain. It emphasizes that while terroir, climate, and technology are heavily discussed, the manual labor, ethical treatment of farmworkers, and the cultural communities surrounding vineyards are critical to the industry’s sustainability and ultimate success.

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