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08-16-26

Here is a summary of the stories featured in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (08-16-26) collection on Flipboard:

Key Stories & Highlights

1. Red Wine with Spicy Food: Why Dolcetto Works
   (Source: Tenuta Il Finale)
   While standard pairing advice suggests serving light, aromatic whites or off-dry wines with spicy cuisine, this piece highlights Dolcetto as an unexpected red wine pairing. Its low tannin levels, bright acidity, and juicy fruit profile allow it to complement spicy flavors without intensifying heat.
2. The Powerhouse Woman Behind Oregon Wine
   (Source: Fortune)
   Profiles Amy Prosenjak, who transitioned from managing inventory for a billion-dollar furniture retailer to leading a major wine business. Today, she oversees operations linked to 1 in every 4 bottles of Oregon wine sold in the United States.
3. 5 Beers Professional Chefs Drink to Beat the Heat
   (Source: Food & Wine)
   Chefs share their go-to summer brews for staying refreshed. Recommendations center around ultra-crisp, light-bodied options like German lagers, radlers, and crisp pilsners that offer high drinkability during hot weather.
4. 7 Surprising State Alcohol Laws That Catch Visitors Off Guard
   (Source: Food Drink Life)
   A breakdown of quirky and unexpected liquor laws across different U.S. states—ranging from strict Sunday sale restrictions to unique limits on happy hour specials and package store operations—that frequently surprise travelers.

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