Liquor Industry News 08/17/25 curated by Mark Lenzi. The magazine contains a collection of articles related to the liquor industry. Topics covered include:
The impact of Trump tariffs on California winemakers.
Whether the “Italian Margarita” is truly Italian.
Expert wine and food pairings for summer.
A recipe for a vodka cocktail called the “Mind Eraser.”
A list of 16 tropical drinks.
A recommendation of reposado tequila for beginners.
The page also includes links to previous issues of the “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS” magazine.
This article from “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)” on Flipboard, curated by @MarkLenzi, is titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-16-25” and provides a summary of recent news and tips related to the wine and liquor industry.
Key topics covered include:
A call from FIVS for the U.S. to modernize wine labels.
Tips on how to prevent wine from spoiling quickly.
A comparison of Busch Light Apple to the McRib of beer.
“The 50 Greatest California Chardonnays of the 21st Century So Far.”
Recommendations for “The Best Vineyards In Virginia For A Picturesque Wine Tasting Vacation.”
An “Overlooked European Valley With Lush Vineyards” suggested as a must-visit.
The article also links to previous “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS” editions, indicating a daily compilation of industry news.
This article is a compilation of news stories about the liquor industry, curated by Mark Lenzi on Flipboard. Key stories include a report on the U.S. drinking rate reaching a new low, a 101-year-old winery focusing on sustainability, and a new 12-year-old whisky expression from Scotland’s smallest whisky region. The page also features articles that explain wine-related terms like “salinity” and the difference between “Brut” and “extra dry” prosecco.
This webpage from Flipboard, curated by Mark Lenzi, is a collection of news stories related to the liquor and wine industries. The page includes articles on topics such as:
The top 10 Japanese winemakers in France.
The five best wine museums in Europe.
Private label wine.
Etna’s application for the highest quality designation for Italian wine (DOCG).
The resurgence of the Timorasso grape.
A celebration of Prosecco.
The page also provides links to the curator’s previous daily news magazines.
The webpage titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-12-25” is a collection of news articles curated by a user named Mark Lenzi. The articles cover various topics, including:
Tequila’s rising popularity: A story from charlottemagazine.com reports that tequila consumption is increasing despite a general decline in alcohol consumption, particularly among Gen Z.
Kentucky bourbon market downturn: An article from BBC News discusses how the bourbon market, which boomed after the Great Recession, is now facing a downturn due to post-pandemic economic shifts and potential trade wars.
Other topics: The collection also includes stories on low-alcohol summer cocktails, what sommeliers drink, and the branding of “Still Prosecco.”
This Flipboard page, “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-11-25,” curated by @MarkLenzi, summarizes recent news in the liquor industry, with a focus on wine. Key topics include:
The introduction of the world’s first non-alcoholic wine certification, reflecting growth in this sector.
A projected rebound in France’s 2025 wine output, despite potential challenges from wildfires and US tariffs.
Highlights on specific wine varieties like South African Cinsault and wine pairing advice.
Suggestions for alternatives to Anchor Steam Beer for those seeking a similar “Old School California Taste.”
The page is updated daily and includes links to previous editions of “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS.”
Don’t Overlook This Important Tip For Getting Your Hands On The Rarest Bourbons
One of the rules of buying bourbon is that you should consult store staff if you’re looking for a particular bourbon, or just seeking advice in general.
Brown-Forman has announced this year’s iteration of Old Forester1910 Extra Extra Old, part of the brand’s 117 series of limited releases. The whiskey is bottled at 46.5% abv and is given a two-year second maturation in a heavily charred new oak barrel. It’s named for the 1910 Old Forester distillery fire that forced the brand to re-barrel aging whiskey held in flame-damaged casks. Priced at $65 a 750-ml., it’s available at the Old Forester distillery, select Kentucky retailers, and for online ordering in Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Dakota. Old Forester rose 3% to just over 500,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
In France, they are adapting wine to the market – making it non-alcoholic
In new wine, alcohol molecules are removed while preserving the wine’s aromas, using a special process developed to accommodate the growing appeal of a different product.
Bask in the rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country, America’s third largest AVA, where sun‑soaked plateaus and cool limestone canyons craft distinctive Mediterranean‑style wines.
Quantum Limit has filed a lawsuit against Okell Holdings for planting redwood trees, which Quantum’s owner says is like “dropping a bunker buster bomb” into its Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Sarah Neish investigates.
Sazerac-owned Buffalo Trace Distillery has launched Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, a new, higher-abv variant of the company’s Kentucky rye. The new release carries a suggested price of $30 a liter and is available in select states across the U.S. Sazerac Rye 100 Proof is made using the same recipe as the company’s flagship 45% abv Sazerac bottling. The newcomer will also join the Sazerac Barrel Select program, allowing on- and off-premise businesses to select their own barrels of the higher-proof rye.
The Easiest Way To Tell If Your Sparkling Wine Has Gone Bad
You can tell if sparkling wine has gone off “the same way you can tell if a still wine has gone off: “You will smell it,”
E&J Gallo to close SLO County winery, lay off workers. Why?
The closure comes roughly a year after Gallo sold its Edna Valley Vineyard and Winery property on the outskirts of San Luis Obispo — but elected to keep producing wines under the Edna Valley labe
Champagne restricts yields to lowest level since Covid
The region of Champagne has just announced the yield limit for this year’s harvest, setting it at the lowest level this century, aside from 2020, when the first Covid-related lockdowns led to a sharp decline in sales.
Part of what makes port wine sweeter (and more alcoholic), is the fortification process, where an additional spirit is added to the original grape liquid. In this case it’s brandy, or specifically, aguardente
‘Easy’ 2025 vintage in Champagne follows ‘difficult’ 2024
The contrast could hardly be greater as Champagne producers benefit from an “easy” vintage this year following one of the most “difficult” ever faced in 2024, according to a leading cellar master in the region.
Gone are the days of vintners automatically turning to French or American oak to age their wines. With terroir becoming ever more hyper-focused, Portuguese producers are increasingly housing their wines in barrels made from local wood. Sarah Neish reports.
Why alcohol-free has a crucial role to play for beer in the US – Consumer Intel
As the beer market in the US continues its structural decline, the dynamic no-alcohol segment provides a much-needed bright spot, with robust growth set to continue in the years ahead.
Is there a difference between non-vintage and multi-vintage Champagne?
Vintage Champagne is an expression of a single harvest, but when it comes to blending wines from different years, some producers use the term non-vintage, others multi-vintage. So, is there a difference?
Oregon has long been a darling among wine lovers, celebrated for its incredible terroirs, world-class food scene, and gorgeous landscapes with rolling vineyard-lined hills and groves of towering old-growth trees
Is social media dampening hospitality’s creativity?
In a world dominated by image-heavy platforms, we’ve become trapped in a cycle of repetitive ideas and copycat campaigns. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, three drinks industry experts shared why social media and AI are hindering originality within the hospitality sector, and how taking creativity offline can foster genuine ideas.
Delicato Family Wines’ Gnarly Head has released two new wines celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. The wines—an Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon—both retail for $12 and show off the band’s iconography on their labels. The Zin is sourced from 35- to 85-year-old vines and is from the 2023 vintage, while the Cab is from 2024. Both wines will be available across the U.S. Last year, Gnarly Head was at 180,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Named Best Winery Tour in America by USA TODAY
This page contains several articles related to the liquor industry, with a particular focus on wine.
Here is a summary of the content:
Articles on Wine: The magazine includes stories on what to buy if you’re new to wine, common myths about wine, and how protectionist wine and liquor laws may violate the Constitution.
Spirit News: Other articles cover a new Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry Whiskey and a Limoncello Margarita recipe.
Miscellaneous: There is also a piece about using old wine corks to attract birds.
Archived Content: The page provides links to previous daily editions of the “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS”
LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-09-25,” curates several recent stories about the liquor and wine industry. Key topics include discussions on wine tariffs, the growing demand for organic wine, and a guide to “10 essential wine destinations.” The magazine also features articles on Argentine wines, a wine recommendation for Pinot Grigio drinkers, and a recipe for the “Blue Hawaii” cocktail. It also includes links to previous daily editions
The page “Liquor Industry News” for August 8, 2025, curated by @MarkLenzi on Flipboard, contains several articles. Key stories include:
A warning about a potential US$2 billion loss in sales and 25,000 job losses in the American alcohol industry due to US tariffs on EU goods.
A £100 million lawsuit against the Tennessee whiskey brand, Uncle Nearest.
Guides and features on cocktails, including a recipe for a Bellini and a look at a 1970s tropical cocktail.
News about new product trends, such as Yellowstone Bourbon’s new ready-to-serve cocktails and a prestigious whiskey brand exploring a new trend in the American whiskey market.
Links to previous days’ liquor industry news from the same curator.
The article “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-07-25” is a curated collection of recent news stories related to the liquor industry. Key highlights from the collection include:
A discussion from FOOD & WINE about whether non-alcoholic beer can cause intoxication and the market growth of this beverage type.
Jamie Goode’s perspective on whether wine has “lost its cool,” as featured in winemag.co.za.
The launch of new ready-to-serve Bourbon cocktails by Yellowstone, a brand from Limestone Branch distillery.
A potential authorization in Portugal for a new disease-resistant hybrid grape named Defensor.
A French-inspired guide on how to pair white wine with various cheeses.
A warning to President Donald Trump from industry leaders that new tariffs on European Union goods could result in a loss of $2 billion in sales and 25,000 American jobs within the alcohol industry.
The collection also provides links to previous daily news magazines from the same curator.
The article is a Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-06-25,” curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) and Mark Lenzi. It contains 26 stories focused on the wine industry, including an interview with viticulture leader Brenae Royal, a list of ten sommelier-picked wine regions, and an article debunking five myths about sustainability in the wine industry. Other topics covered are Virginia wines, the potential impact of tariffs on California’s wine industry, and how wine gets its color. The page also features links to other magazines by the same curator.
The “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-05-25” Flipboard magazine contains several articles related to the liquor and wine industry. Key points from the collection include:
An article from VinePair on what it means to order a martini “naked.”
A discussion on the science of blending wine and why winemakers are hesitant to discuss it.
Tips from The Manual on using leftover wine for cooking.
A story about a historic champagne found in two shipwrecks.
An article about using dry white wine for cooking.
Good news for bourbon and wine lovers: bourbon prices are expected to drop due to a surplus in Kentucky.
The article, “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 08-04-25” curated by @MarkLenzi on Flipboard, is a news digest from “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”. It features a collection of recent stories related to the liquor and food industries. Some of the topics covered include:
The “Top 10 white wine trends of 2025”
A “$100m lawsuit” against a Tennessee whiskey producer
“5 Canned Fish And Cheese Pairings To Try”
The evolutionary reason behind craving wine
A technique bartenders use to bulk up citrus juice
A boutique vineyard in Virginia
The page also includes links to previous daily editions of the news digest.
This article, curated by “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)” on Flipboard for August 2, 2025, is a collection of news stories from the liquor industry. Topics covered include:
Whether sparkling wine can make you drunk faster
Valdo being named the “Gold Standard of Prosecco”
The boom of Italian sparkling wine in China
Why Champagne might taste different on an airplane
The rise of the Negroni cocktail in Vietnam
A recommendation for a wine country getaway in Michigan
Flipboard magazine with various news articles related to the liquor and wine industry. The content includes stories about the difference between non-vintage and multi-vintage Champagne, what winemakers don’t share about their profession, a guide to Oregon for wine lovers, and the question of whether social media is stifling creativity in the hospitality industry. It also mentions that Dr. Konstantin Frank was named the “Best Winery Tour in America” by USA TODAY and a TikTok tip to prevent an Aperol Spritz from getting watered down
This Flipboard article, “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 07-31-25,” curated by “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW),” provides an overview of various news and topics within the wine and liquor industry. Key points include:
Bourbon Industry: Challenges with declining sales and increasing supply.
Amaretto: Information about its main ingredient.
Craft Beer Market: The success of Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer stands out against a backdrop of general struggles in the beer business.
Largest Wine Producer: Correction of the common misconception that France is the largest producer.
Bourbon Terminology: Explanation of ordering a ‘back’ with bourbon on the rocks.
The page also links to other daily liquor industry news summaries from earlier in July 2025, also curated by “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
This article from “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)” on Flipboard, titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 07-29-25,” compiles recent news and stories related to the wine and liquor industry. The content covers various aspects of the wine world, including regional wines like Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo and Amarone, discussions on no- and low-alcohol wines, and wines that pair well with summer. It also touches upon economic challenges faced by wine producers, such as those in Italy’s Valpolicella bracing for US tariffs, and explores topics like future grape varieties. The article is presented as a collection of stories curated by @MarkLenzi, and it also features links to other daily liquor industry news summaries from the same publisher.
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