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September 25, 2026Liquor Industry News 09-21-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
September 21, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the stories featured in the “Liquor Industry News” collection:
- Liquor Industry News (Overview): An introductory curation by Mark C. Lenzi highlighting the latest product updates, trends, and news within the wine and liquor industry.
- A Turtle Taught Millions of People to Cut Up Six-Pack Rings. Does It Still Matter?: A look back at Peanut—the red-eared slider turtle whose shell was permanently warped into a figure-eight by getting stuck inside a plastic six-pack ring as a baby—and how this iconic story inspired a generation to cut up their plastic rings to protect wildlife, examining whether those habits still hold significance today.
- 3 Fall Beers You Should Be Trying in 2026: A seasonal spotlight recommending three distinct fall beer styles and selections to try as the weather shifts and beer enthusiasts transition into autumn drinking.
- 8 Best German Beers Available in the US: A curated guide to top-tier German beers widely accessible to consumers in the United States, perfect for Oktoberfest season and classic European beer styles.
Liquor Industry News 09-18-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
September 18, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the stories featured in the “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 09-18-26” collection by Mark Lenzi:
- Your Favorite College Sports Team Might Have Its Own Beer — Here’s Why
- Source: Food & Wine (Rich Manning)
- Summary: Universities and alcohol producers are increasingly collaborating to release school-branded beers and beverages. These partnerships generate valuable revenue for athletic programs while providing fans and alumni with a thematic drink to enjoy on game day.
- Why Soju Is The Ultimate Vodka Swap
- Source: Food & Wine (Clara Wang)
- Summary: The article explores how Korean soju serves as a great alternative to vodka in cocktails. With its neutral flavor profile and lower alcohol content, this traditional spirit (distilled from rice or other starches) offers a clean and versatile base for various drinks.
- Italian Aperitivo Favorites: Classic Bottles, Spritz Ideas & European
- Source: mydrinx.shop (Yulia Nazarini)
- Summary: A look into the Italian aperitivo culture, detailing classic bottles, spritz recipes, and the relaxed European lifestyle surrounding pre-dinner social drinking.
- Sazerac Revives Glenmore Whiskey
- Source: The Spirits Business
- Summary: Sazerac is bringing back the historic Glenmore whiskey brand, adding another classic label back into active production within the spirits market.
Liquor Industry News 09-14-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
September 14, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (09-14-26) collection on Flipboard:
- Top U.S. Wine Towns for Fall Harvest: Highlights nine scenic U.S. wine destinations—spanning from coast to coast—that come alive during the late summer and fall harvest season, offering visitors a dynamic look at vineyards during peak grape picking.
- Optimum Nutrition’s Protein Beer Review: A review of ChampionSips, a new limited-edition non-alcoholic pilsner created by Optimum Nutrition that incorporates 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
- Virginia’s Emerging Whiskey Scene: Explores how Virginia is rapidly becoming one of the American South’s premier whiskey destinations, giving traditional bourbon hotspots like Kentucky strong competition through its rich history and growing craft distilleries.
- Essential Bourbon Cocktails: A round-up guide covering 18 classic and essential bourbon cocktail recipes every whiskey fan should know.
Liquor Industry News 08-31-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 31, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the featured stories in the Liquor Industry News (08-31-26) collection curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine):
1. Podcast & Special Features
- The Wonderful World of Wine (Episode 323): Destination Weddings, Wine, and the Language of Italy with Jennifer Martin
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore the intersection of destination weddings, Italian wine selection, and navigating Italian culture and language.
2. Spirits & Whiskey Industry News
- Grain Profiles in Whiskey Making (Substack – The Spirits Journal)
An in-depth look at Cereal Choices: How Grain Type Shapes Whisk(e)y, detailing how grain chemistry (barley, corn, and rye) and processing directly influence final flavor profiles beyond acting as raw starch sources. - Angel’s Envy Cask Experiment Review (Robb Report)
A taste-test review of Angel’s Envy’s latest release—a bourbon finished in both stout and Amburana casks—describing the experimental blend as a misfire that results in a very unusual flavor profile. - Top-Selling Bourbon Retains Market Lead (Mashed)
A feature analyzing the brand strategy and long-term consistency of the world’s best-selling bourbon brand and how it maintains its dominant global position year after year.
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August 28, 2026New Beer, Wine And Liquor Products
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Liquor Industry News 08-27-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 27, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the featured stories in the Liquor Industry News (August 27, 2026) magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine):
Key Stories & Headlines
- Changing Palates (World of Fine Wine)
- Summary: Renowned wine writer Terry Theise, alongside a panel of distinguished wine writers, explores how taste in wine evolves over a person’s lifetime as they grow older.
- Alcohol at the Supreme Court (SCOTUSblog)
- Summary: Kelsey Dallas reviews Supreme Court discussions regarding alcohol law precedents, examining how the justices referenced the Founding Fathers’ drinking habits while considering legal frameworks around substance regulations.
- Rally Dog Vodka Ade Launch (Boston Beer Co.)
- Summary: Boston Beer Company announced Rally Dog™ Vodka Ade, the latest RTD (ready-to-drink) canned cocktail from its innovation incubator, tapping into the rapidly growing vodka-ade category.
- Flavor Trends: From “Swicy” to “Newstalgia” (Craft Beer & Brewing)
- Summary: Author Randy Mosher breaks down emerging flavor profiles for brewers and beverage makers to consider, covering trends such as “swicy” (sweet + spicy) combinations and nostalgic flavor spins (“newstalgia”).
Liquor Industry News 08-21-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 21, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
The stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (August 21, 2026) Flipboard collection curated by Mark Lenzi highlight new product releases, brand expansions, and industry milestones across spirits and wine:
1. Bardstown Bourbon Co. Releases Jura Cask & Discovery Expressions
- The News: Bardstown Bourbon Co. (under Lofted Spirits) introduced two new annual whiskeys: the 2026 Discovery and the Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish.
- Key Details:
- The Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish (52% ABV) blends 11-year Indiana bourbon, 10-year Indiana rye, and 12-year Kentucky bourbon, finished for 32 months in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks from the Isle of Jura distillery in Scotland.
- The 2026 Discovery (66.4% ABV) blends 10-year Indiana bourbon with 11-year and 7-year Kentucky bourbons, finished in custom Garryana (Oregon white oak) barrels.
- Both bottles retail for $139.99 USD and feature custom label artwork by artist Margaret Archambault.
2. Fireball Debuts “Torch’d Vanilla” Limited Release
- The News: Sazerac’s Fireball Cinnamon Whisky launched a new limited-edition variant in the US called Torch’d Vanilla.
- Key Details:
- Bottled at 33% ABV, it blends vanilla, toasted marshmallow, smoky oak, and baking spices with Fireball’s core cinnamon flavor.
- Rollout begins in September in two formats: 750ml bottles ($14.99 USD) and 50ml 10-packs ($9.99 USD).
3. Sazerac Expands into Soju with “Dalho”
- The News: Sazerac entered the rapidly growing US soju market with the launch of Dalho Soju, featuring a “category-first” 50ml mini format.
- Key Details:
- Bottled at 17% ABV, Dalho is available in Original, Peach, Strawberry, and Lychee flavors.
- Offered in traditional 375ml bottles ($5.99 USD) and 50ml bottles ($0.99 USD / $9.99 10-pack) to lower the barrier for consumers looking to try soju.
4. Seven New Masters of Wine Named (Largest Class Since 2021)
- The News: The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) announced seven new Masters of Wine (MW), bringing the total 2026 cohort to 11—the largest intake since 2021—and raising the total number of active MWs globally to 427.
- Key Details:
- The class includes historic national firsts: Tiago Macena MW becomes Portugal’s first resident MW, and Sue Tolson MW becomes Hungary’s first resident MW.
- The newly inducted members are Alice Archer (UK), Owain Hughes (UK), Weiran Liu (China), Gabriella Macari (US), Tiago Macena (Portugal), Jake Skakun (Canada), and Sue Tolson (Hungary).
Liquor Industry News 08-13-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 13, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the featured stories in Mark Lenzi’s curated Flipboard collection Liquor Industry News (08-13-26)from The Wonderful World of Wine:
Key Stories & Headlines
1. Crown Royal Partners with Juicy Couture
- Source: The Spirits Business
- Summary: Diageo’s Crown Royal has teamed up with Y2K lifestyle brand Juicy Couture to release limited-edition bottle bags and matching velour tracksuits inspired by Crown Royal’s flavored whiskies (Regal Apple, Peach, and Blackberry).
- Key Detail: The collaboration supports diversity in the fashion industry through a $75,000 donation to RaiseFashion, funded by 100% of the net proceeds from tracksuit sales.
2. Old Elk Releases 10-Year-Old Whiskey Trio
- Source: The Spirits Business
- Summary: Following its acquisition by Ohio-based Middle West Spirits, Colorado whiskey maker Old Elk introduced three high-ABV 10-year-old expressions:
- Straight Bourbon (52.2% ABV): Unique high-barley recipe (51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye).
- Straight Wheat Whiskey (51.5% ABV): 96% wheat and 4% malted barley.
- Wheated Bourbon (52.5% ABV): 51% corn, 46% wheat, and 3% malted barley.
- Pricing & Availability: All three bottles are priced at $69.99 (750ml) and distributed nationwide.
3. The “Frozen Pickle Wine” Viral Trend
- Source: Sporked
- Summary: An analysis of the latest internet drink trend: dropping frozen dill pickle slices into a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc as savory ice cubes.
- Takeaway: Evolving from frozen grapes and “spicy Sauvy B” (frozen jalapeño slices in white wine), the trend highlights how consumers embrace low-effort, high-novelty freezer hacks—even if food critics conclude that the brine clash is best kept separate from good wine.
4. How to Grow Wine Without Herbicides
- Source: Beyond Organic Wine (Substack)
- Summary: Examines sustainable and organic viticulture practices, detailing modern advances in vineyard tools, cover crops, and soil management aimed at eliminating chemical herbicides in favor of regenerative grape growing.
Liquor Industry News 08-11-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 11, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
The stories featured in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (08-11-26) collection cover a mix of industry launches, legal developments, and market trends:
1. China’s Top Wine Influencer “Lady Penguin” Faces Smuggling Trial
- The Story: The company behind Wang Shenghan (known online as Lady Penguin), China’s prominent wine influencer with over 6 million followers, is set to stand trial in Beijing on September 1, 2026.
- Details: Both the corporate entity (Beijing Lady Penguin Wines & Spirits) and an individual are accused of smuggling goods and duty evasion. This marks a dramatic downturn for a digital brand that previously generated up to RMB 350 million ($48M+) in annual sales before facing debt, lawsuits, and declining operations in recent years.
2. PourPlays Launches Gamified Wine Education & Discovery Platform
- The Story: Startup PourPlays announced the official launch of its interactive “Play–Learn–Win” mobile platform designed to make wine education engaging for new generations of consumers.
- Details: The app combines game mechanics (such as pairing challenges and trivia levels) with AI-powered tasting notes, live event integrations, and promotional coupons. It aims to bridge the disconnect between traditional wine marketing and younger, digitally native drinkers.
3. Bota Box Debuts Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a 1.5-Liter Format
- The Story: Major boxed wine brand Bota Box launched a premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon packaged in a 1.5-liter box (equivalent to two standard 750ml bottles) at a suggested retail price of $20.
- Details: Crafted by winemaker Alicia Ysais using select lots from recent Napa vintages, the launch reflects growing industry demand for premium-tier wines packaged in sustainable, eco-friendly alternative formats.
4. A Look Back at Pre-1984 State Drinking Laws in the U.S.
- The Story: A historical analysis published by VinePair explores the state-by-state landscape of legal drinking ages prior to the passage of the 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act.
- Details: The article highlights how state drinking ages varied widely—ranging from 18 to 21—and examines how the federal government used federal highway funding leverage to standardize the age at 21 nationwide.
Liquor Industry News 08-10-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 10, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the featured stories in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (08-10-26) collection on Flipboard:
Key Stories in this Edition
- Liquor Industry News Roundup (thewonderfulworldofwine.education)
Curated by wine & spirits educator Mark C. Lenzi, this issue covers industry updates, new beverage releases, regulatory notes, and retail market developments across the wine, spirits, and beer sectors. - How Weight-Loss Medication is Changing Relationships with Alcohol (BBC News)
An exploration into an unexpected side effect of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy): many users report a significant decrease in alcohol cravings and overall consumption alongside their reduced appetite. - Best Champagne for Celebrations: How to Choose (winesfromfrance.com)
A practical guide to selecting Champagne for major milestones and events, detailing differences in sweetness levels, grape blends, price points, and serving tips for memorable toasts. - Mexico Became the World’s Largest Beer Exporter (mexicosolidarity.com)
A report detailing Mexico’s dominant milestone as the top global exporter of beer, driven by sustained international demand for Mexican lager brands in major export markets like the United States.
Liquor Industry News 08-04-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 4, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the stories featured in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (08-04-26) collection on Flipboard:
1. Declining Wine Consumption: Reliving 1986 or 1993?
- Source: Substack (Tom Wark)
- Summary: Analyzes current downward trends in U.S. per-capita wine consumption. The piece draws parallels to historical downturns in 1986 and 1993 to evaluate whether the American wine market is experiencing a temporary contraction or a long-term structural shift.
2. Tales of Kosher Alcohol
- Source: talk-a-vino.com
- Summary: Explores the landscape of kosher wines, spirits, and liquors (including whiskey, tequila, and vodka). It breaks down how kosher certifications influence production and consumer purchasing decisions beyond just price considerations.
3. Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Drinking in the U.S.
- Source: Fox News (Angelica Stabile)
- Summary: Reports on SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) survey data showing a major shift in substance habits. With 21.4 million Americans reporting daily or near-daily cannabis use, daily marijuana consumption has officially surpassed daily alcohol drinking in the United States.
4. How Heatwaves Affect What We Drink
- Source: The Drinks Business
- Summary: Examines how rising temperatures and seasonal heatwaves alter consumer preferences, driving shifts toward lighter, colder, and lower-ABV beverage formats.
Liquor Industry News 08-03-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
August 3, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the featured stories in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (08-03-26) collection from The Wonderful World of Wine:
1. Episode 321 — Crushin’ It in Boston: Redefining Wine Culture with Gabrielle Malina
- Source: The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Podcast
- Summary: Co-hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi sit down with Gabrielle Malina, the driving force behind Boston’s First Crush. The episode explores how local wine culture is being redefined through natural wines, community-focused events, and initiatives aimed at making wine more approachable and inclusive for everyday consumers.
2. The World’s Best-Selling Vodka Isn’t Grey Goose or Ketel One — It’s Cheaper
- Source: Tasting Table
- Summary: Despite the premium marketing of brands like Grey Goose, Cîroc, or Ketel One, Smirnoff remains the undisputed global leader in vodka sales. Backed by global distribution via Diageo, Smirnoff moves roughly 23.4 million nine-liter cases annually—nearly double its closest competitor, Absolut. Its dominance is driven by an affordable price point (~$12 a bottle) and its status as an industry-standard, versatile workhorse mixer for high-volume bars.
3. Why You’ll Never Find Norway’s Best-Selling Beer on American Shelves
- Source: Tasting Table
- Summary: Norway’s top-selling pilsner, Ringnes Bryggeri (brewed since 1886 and owned by Carlsberg), is virtually impossible to find in the United States. Due to heavy alcohol production taxes in Scandinavia and high US import costs, bringing the domestic lager stateside is economically unfeasible for distributors. While traditional Norwegian lager remains abroad, American beer lovers can still sample Norwegian influence through craft imports or local beers brewed using traditional Norwegian kveik yeast.
4. What Real Vikings Drank When They Wanted Something Stronger Than Beer
- Source: The Takeout
- Summary: Centuries before modern distillation introduced hard liquor to Scandinavia, wealthy Vikings drank fruit wine when they wanted drinks with higher alcohol content than standard beer or mead. Using locally abundant ingredients like cherries, apples, pears, lingonberries, and cloudberries, ancient producers fermented fruit wines reaching ABVs similar to modern grape wines—a craft that parallels today’s revival in artisanal fruit wines, traditional ciders, and perries.
Liquor Industry News 07-31-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 31, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a summary of the news stories featured in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News:
1. Australian Wine Exports Drop to 22-Year Low (The Drinks Business)
- Key Takeaway: Australian wine exports have dropped to their lowest level in over two decades.
- Details: The decline is primarily driven by a broader global drop in wine consumption, which continues to put downward pressure on international demand for Australian vintages.
2. ‘Worst Crisis Since WWII’: Bordeaux Wildfires Continue Amid Extreme Heat (The Drinks Business)
- Key Takeaway: Extreme heatwaves and wildfires near Bordeaux have created severe crisis conditions for the region.
- Details: The fires and scorching temperatures have severely disrupted local wine regions, with officials describing the situation as one of the hardest challenges the area has faced in modern history.
3. How to Pair Tequila With Food Without Screwing It Up (Tequila Report)
- Key Takeaway: A practical guide to integrating tequila into dinner pairings rather than treating spirits and food as separate entities.
- Details: Author Jay Baer breaks down how different styles of tequila (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo) complement various flavor profiles, sauces, and cooking techniques to elevate meal pairings.
4. 10 Summer Cocktails Food & Wine Readers Loved This July (Food & Wine)
- Key Takeaway: A roundup of the most popular summer drinks favored by readers over the month.
- Details: Features top-rated seasonal cocktail recipes, emphasizing refreshing ingredients, fruit-forward flavors, and easy-to-make summer classics.
Liquor Industry News 07-30-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 30, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Key Highlights Featured in This Issue
- Beyoncé Expands Her Whisky Empire
- The Story: Beyoncé has formally taken full ownership of SirDavis American Whisky, a brand created in partnership with Moët Hennessy (LVMH).
- The Details: Named after her great-grandfather Davis Hogue—a prohibition-era moonshiner—the brand reflects a high-rye American whisky profile finished in sherry casks.
- Svedka Introduces a “Vodka Water Cooler”
- The Story: Svedka Vodka (owned by Sazerac) launched a marketing campaign featuring an office-style water cooler dispensing its new Ready-To-Drink (RTD) canned Vodka Waters.
- The Details: This move targets the fast-growing canned RTD market, capitalizing on the shift away from sugary malt beverages toward low-calorie, spirit-based canned drinks.
- European Sparkling Wines & Regional Heritage
- The Story: A feature by VinePair exploring how European sparkling wines (beyond Champagne, such as Cava, Prosecco, and Crémant) communicate regional identity and terroir.
- The Takeaway: As the European Union remains the world’s third-largest wine exporter, producers are doubling down on regional heritage to connect with budget-conscious yet craft-focused consumers.
- Tuscan Terroir Focus: Wine, Food, and Olive Oil
- The Story: A spotlight piece via Vero examining the agricultural triad of Tuscany, with a focus on Sangiovese-based reds (like Montalcino) produced without oak aging to preserve freshness and versatility with food
Liquor Industry News 07-29-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 29, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Key Stories & Highlights
- The Wine That Refuses to Behave: A Love Letter to Pét-Nat (Substack – Sandra E. Taylor)
- The Premise: For those looking for sparkling wine without paying Champagne prices, Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat) is having a moment.
- Takeaway: Made using the ancient méthode ancestrale (where wine is bottled before primary fermentation completes), Pét-Nat offers a playful, rustic, and unpredictable sparkle that makes high-end bubbles feel accessible and fun for casual summer drinking.
- The Case for Buying Wine You Actually Understand (River Journal Online – Thurman Hunter)
- The Premise: Most consumers experience aisle anxiety—grabbing bottles based on familiar price points or pretty labels and hoping for the best.
- Takeaway: The article argues for demystifying wine shopping. Instead of trying to decipher overly complex or obscure descriptions, consumers benefit far more from buying styles and regions they genuinely understand and enjoy.
- What Happens When Every Wine Region Wants to Be Premium? (Food & Wine Aesthetics – Dwight Furrow)
- The Premise: Exploring the global industry push toward “premiumization,” using regions like Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in Italy as an example.
- Takeaway: As nearly every wine region tries to elevate its status and price tier, it shifts market dynamics—forcing consumers to navigate higher prices while regions balance local tradition with high-end global prestige.
- 3 Summer Sparkling Wine Cocktails (That Aren’t Aperol Spritzes) (Sporked)
- The Premise: Moving beyond the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz.
- Takeaway: Highlights refreshing alternative cocktail ideas that leverage affordable sparkling wines as a versatile base for summer entertaining.
Liquor Industry News 07-27-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 27, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a breakdown of the featured stories in the “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 07-27-26” Flipboard magazine, curated by wine specialist Mark C. Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine):
Key Article Summaries
- “Say Goodbye To Mediocre Wine — This 20-Minute Rule Makes It Taste Premium”
- Source: Tasting Table (by Sean Bell)
- Summary: Offers accessible serving hacks to instantly elevate inexpensive wines. The core tip centers on proper temperature management—chilling lighter reds for roughly 20 minutes before serving, or taking whites out of the fridge 20 minutes ahead to unlock their full aroma and flavor profile without muting them.
- “What Is Blouge Wine? A Guide to the Chilled Hybrid”
- Source: Wine Guide 101 (by Damon Segal)
- Summary: Explores the emerging trend of “Blouge” (a blend/co-fermentation of white and red grapes). Positioned between a light red and a dark rosé, these juicy, low-tannin hybrid wines are designed to be served chilled, appealing to modern drinkers looking for vibrant, casual summer wines.
- “The Wildest Flavored Vodkas Bartenders Actually Recommend”
- Source: Food & Wine (by Kate Dingwall)
- Summary: Highlights unique and unorthodox flavored vodkas that professional bartenders endorse for craft cocktails. It looks beyond artificial sweet flavors to focus on savory, botanical, or craft-infused spirits that add genuine complexity to drinks.
- “Liquor Industry News 07-27-26”
- Source: The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Education (by Mark C. Lenzi)
- Summary: An industry news roundup covering new product rollouts, retail beverage trends, market insights, and educational updates for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
Liquor Industry News 07-25-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 25, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
This Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine) features several key wine and spirits industry stories:
Featured Stories
- 8 Affordable Sparkling Wines That Are Just As Good As Champagne (Delish)
Highlights sommelier-recommended budget sparkling wines (like Cava, Crémant, and Prosecco) that offer high quality and effervescence without the premium Champagne price tag. - Super Mario’s Namesake Planted Grapes Behind Washington’s Top Scoring White Wine (MyNorthwest)
Focuses on the unique history behind Washington state’s top-rated white wine from the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, tracing its vineyard roots to Mario Segale (the real-life namesake of Nintendo’s Mario). - 10 Reasons Why Moldovan Wine Should Be On Your Radar (The Drinks Business)
Explores the rising global profile of Moldova’s wine industry, highlighting its indigenous grape varieties, subterranean cellars, and modern winemaking evolution. - Why Electrolytes Have Become Wine’s Newest Additive (The Drinks Business)
Examines a new trend in wellness-oriented alcoholic beverages, where brands are experimenting with adding electrolytes to wine targeting health-conscious consumers.
Liquor Industry News 07-18-26 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
July 18, 2026Exploring all things wine with you!
Here is a brief summary of the featured stories from the “Liquor Industry News” collection:
- Canadian Cider Global Push: The non-profit association Cider Canada has secured federal government support aimed at expanding its footprint and boosting exports into international markets.
- Massive Restaurant Wine Markups: Wine pricing at US restaurants has reached a new pain point for consumers, with reports showing some venues are marking up bottles to as much as six times their wholesale cost.
- Fireball’s Novelty Sneakers: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has launched a marketing campaign featuring limited-edition high-top sneakers designed with a custom-built, secret compartment to carry a whiskey pouch.
- Laser Tech vs. Counterfeit Alcohol: New laser technology is being highlighted as a potential weapon against illegal and dangerous counterfeit alcohol by allowing quick authentication of spirits.
New Products This Week-Franklin Liquors New Beer, Wine, Liquor
July 17, 2026New Beer, Wine And Liquor Products
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