This particular edition of Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (06-01-26) features 16 curated stories. Because it drops right at the start of June, the selection leans heavily into summer drink trends, seasonal recipe inspiration, and accessible wine deep-dives.
Here is a summary of the standout stories featured in this specific roundup:
☀️ Summer Cocktails & Seasonal Sips
11 Grapefruit Cocktails to Shake Up All Summer Long (Food & Wine): A collection showcasing the bittersweet, tart profiles of grapefruit—from standard Palomas to creative summer mixes—highlighting its origin as an 18th-century Caribbean hybrid of sweet orange and pummeled pomelo.
What Is Lambrusco? Your Next Summer Sip (Taste of Home): A spotlight on Lambrusco, the fizzy, refreshing Italian red wine that is shedding its old 1970s reputation for cheap sweetness and emerging as a popular, chilled summer favorite.
🍳 Culinary Wine & Spirit Applications
12 Creative Ways to Use Wine in Your Cooking (Mashed): Expert advice and culinary techniques for utilizing wine beyond standard pan deglazing. The piece covers everything from adding finishing touches to savory mains to incorporating wine profiles into creative desserts.
📊 Industry Briefings
Liquor Industry News (The Wonderful World of Wine): Mark Lenzi’s personal overview newsletter summarizing trade data, newly launched products, market adjustments, and how AI technology is being introduced into retail and production pipelines across the wine and spirits sector.
The rest of the 16 slots round out with similar consumer-focused guides, spirit reviews, and trade highlights designed to help professionals and hobbyists kick off their seasonal drink menus.
How the ‘95/5’ Rye Mash Bill Went From MGP Signature to Craft Staple
In the early days of the 21st century’s American whiskey renaissance, as a slew of new rye brands arrived on the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, savvy drinkers learned a quick and easy way to determine who was actually distilling their “juice” and who had sourced it from somewhere else: Check to see if the mash bill was 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley.
California sparkling wine label Korbel, owned by Gary Heck and marketed by Henkell Freixenet subsidiary Freixenet-Mionet to USA, has announced a new limited edition bottling celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. The celebratory label is available on Korbel’s Brut sparkler and features red, blue, and gold stars on a white background, with text reading “America 250 Years” at the bottom of the label. The limited release is rolling out across the U.S. and carries a suggested price of $14 a bottle. Last year, Korbel was at 1.06 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Cavit Wines Returns to Original 1970s Price for 50-Year Milestone
To mark 50 years of bringing Pinot Grigio to American tables, Cavit Wines is turning back time. For one week only, from May 10 through May 17, 2026, consumers can enjoy Cavit Pinot Grigio at its original 1970s price of $6.99 through a national rebate program.
Chianti DOCG set to include rosé among other changes
The Chianti DOCG is preparing for a series of amendments to its production specifications, covering grape varieties, rosé winemaking, vineyard management, and the appellation’s organisational structure, which together represent the most substantial revision to the region’s rules in recent years.
US ban an ‘act of consumer resistance’ by Canadians
Canadian wine producers are in no rush for US-made alcohol to return to Canada’s shelves, describing the “tremendous” impact the ban is having on domestic sales. Sarah Neish reports.
Portuguese liqueur producer defeats Louis Vuitton in trademark case
A Portuguese court has ruled in favour of Licores do Vale following a trademark dispute with Louis Vuitton that centered on the use of the initials “LV”.
“The world is a very strange and quite divided place, but it’s our job to lift it up, to bring the sentiment up, bring the energy up,” said Ian Somerhalder. We discussed in detail key American whiskey trends with the Brother’s Bond Bourbon co-founder.
How a New York Wine Importer Helped Take Down Trump’s Tariffs
Victor Owen Schwartz, owner of V.O.S. Selections, discusses sticking his “neck out” to challenge President Trump’s crippling tariffs, the mix of egos on his winning Supreme Court team and his hope for a “lifeline” from refunds.
South Africa predicts high-quality 2026 wine harvest
South Africa’s wine industry has reported a technically demanding but high-quality 2026 harvest, with producers overcoming climatic extremes to deliver concentrated wines with strong premium potential. Industry bodies said the vintage demonstrates both the adaptability of vineyard teams and South Africa’s growing focus on value-driven, premium wine production for global markets.
Ancient Cypriot grape offers hope for Australia’s wine growers
An ancient white grape variety from Cyprus is reducing water use by as much as 75% for Australian growers while surviving temperatures above 45°C. Producers in South Australia’s Riverland and Barossa Valley believe Xynisteri could provide a lifeline for parts of the wine industry facing rising water costs, oversupply and climate pressure.
Coca-Cola’s Red Tree Beverages has announced Fresca Hard, a new malt-based RTD extension of the existing Fresca Mixed spirits-based RTD. The new drinks come in four flavors—Original Grapefruit Citrus, Watermelon Citrus, Pineapple Citrus, and Peach Citrus—all at 4.6% abv and 99 calories per can and available in a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans ($18). The new line is rolling out now across the U.S. Last year, the Fresca Mixed portfolio, produced by Sazerac and Red Tree Beverages, was at 426,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Australia shocked as government slashes wine tourism budget
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reneged on his promise to support the struggling wine tourism sector, announcing this week that he will phase out the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grant package, effectively wiping AU$10 million from the program.
Diageo is launching a new flavored offshoot for Seagram’s 7 Crown, Apple Pie. The new flavored blended whiskey is at 35% abv, carries a suggested price of $12 a bottle, and will be available nationwide for a limited time beginning in June. According to the company, the new release combines Seagram’s 7 Crown’s blended whiskey with baked apple, vanilla, and spiced flavors, and is recommended to make variant on the 7 & 7 serve. Seagram’s 7 Crown Apple Pie joins the original Seagram’s 7 Crown, Dark Honey, and Apple in the brand’s portfolio.
Which US states are the most ‘cocktail-obsessed’?
The states considered the ‘most cocktail-obsessed’ in the US have been revealed, with the northeast region dominating the top 10.
Today, beer geeks flock to their local craft brewery to sit at picnic tables and sip small-batch brews — a culture that stems from the Great American Craft Beer Boom that gained traction in the 1960s and ’70s. However, the existence of craft breweries predates that sudden rise by over a century.
Heaven Hill is debuting a trio of limited edition Evan Williams bottlings to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The whiskies—all “officially licensed America250 commemorative products”—come with new blue labels with red accents and prominently showcase “America 250” and the Statue of Liberty. The first release is a 1.75-liter bottling of Evan Williams flagship Black Label Bourbon ($25). The second is a commemorative bottling of Evan Williams 1783 ($40 a 1.75L and $24 a 750-ml.). The final whiskey is a higher-proof single barrel bottling, sourced from 250 barrels ($40 a 750-ml.). Heaven Hill has also formed a partnership with the Folds of Honor non-profit to donate $75,000 in scholarships for families of deceased and wounded service members and first responders. Last year, Evan Williams, including flavors, was at roughly 2.9 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Change of guard: Four Roses Bourbon
Gallo has completed the acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon, marking the brand’s return to US family ownership for the first time in 83 years.
Tennessee Wine Industry Hits New Milestone with American Viticultural Area Approval
Tennessee is now home to four American Viticultural Areas (AVA), further establishing the state as an emerging leader in the Southeast’s wine industry.
Virginia winemakers lose up to 90% of vines to deep freeze
The biting frost that struck Virginia in late April “will go down in the record books”, the Virginia Wine Board told db, but reassured “there is still hope for the vintage”. Sarah Neish reports.
Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with two new limited edition offerings: Rye, White & Blue PiggyBank; and Declaration Wheat Whiskey. The new PiggyBank release is a 10-year-old Straight Rye whiskey bottled at 55% abv and packaged in a pig-shaped decanter with a red, white, and blue label. The second release, Declaration Wheat Whiskey, is bottled at 43% abv and made from a “high wheat” mash bill that is double-aged in American oak before bottling. The new releases are launching in limited quantities across the U.S. as well as through WhistlePig’s website, where the PiggyBank release sells for $230 a liter and the wheat whiskey goes for $74 a 750-ml.
Buffalo Trace Is Bringing Back 2 E.H. Taylor Bourbons Whiskey Fans Haven’t Seen in Years
Both bottled-in-bond whiskeys were aged for 10 years and will retail for $80 when they arrive later this year.
A group of sommeliers from around the United States, Canada and Mexico spent last week in Sonoma County tasting wines, touring vineyards, and competing in a time-honored contest of skill and creativity – food and wine pairing.
Europe’s oldest vineyards threatened by solar power
Home to Spain’s oldest Tempranillo plantings, D.O. Toro’s ancient vineyards are under threat – not from climate change, but subsidies that encourage the installation of solar panels on farmland.
A Republican producer based in Monterey is embroiled in a dispute with Trump-affiliated companies over the name of one of its wines as the US President moves to protect his ‘brand’
New Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distillery has released Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine, the latest collaboration between the distillery and the staple breakfast brand. The 30% abv moonshine is now available at Sugarlands’ distillery with a national rollout underway. The new entry follows 2022’s EggoNog and 2024’s Eggo Brunch in a Jar Waffles & Syrup Sippin’ Cream, and is the first Eggo-flavored moonshine created by the two brands. While Sugarlands is primarily known for their moonshine-based drinks, the company has diversified lately, announcing a strategic partnership with Tequila-maker Azul Imports in March, as well as expanding Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey to national distribution in late 2025.
Hennessy’s New Pre-Mixed Cocktails Are Quietly Landing on Liquor Store Shelves
Liquor stores have begun receiving shipments of three pre-mixed Hennessy cocktails that combine the fan-favorite cognac with a variety of summery flavors.
Why do tequila and grapefruit work so well together? db takes a closer look at the chemistry, flavour compounds and production choices that make the iconic Paloma work so well.
Could mezcal be the next spirit for wine lovers? Andrew Maidment, former marketing director of Wines of Argentina UK and co-founder of Zacal Mezcal, tells the db why agave has more in common with fine wine than many might think.
The link provided goes to a specific edition of a daily digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-31-26” on Flipboard.
Here is what that link is about:
The Curator: It is curated by Mark Lenzi, a highly certified wine and spirits professional (holding credentials like CSW, CSS, and FWS) who is the owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts and co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) podcast.
The Content: This specific May 31, 2026 edition serves as a curated digital news digest. It aggregates a collection of the day’s most important stories, articles, and columns sourced from across the web for beverage industry professionals and enthusiasts.
This link leads to a curated Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEW 05-30-26”, put together by the user Mark Lenzi under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
The magazine serves as a collection of 14 industry-related stories and articles from across the web. Some of the featured pieces in the collection include:
“The 8 Best Naturally Low-Alcohol White Wines, According to Experts” (from SevenFifty Daily): An article looking at the intersection of rising temperatures, mindful drinking, and evolving consumer habits toward lower-ABV wines.
“An Interview with an Average Wine Buyer” (from Substack / Joel Stein): A look into consumer behavior through a casual interview detailing how everyday buyers actually make their wine selections.
“Craft Breweries Are Betting Big on the 2026 World Cup” (from VinePair): A feature exploring how craft breweries are preparing marketing and distribution pushes for the 2026 World Cup matches.
“Exploring Piedmont’s Wine Regions and Historic Landmarks” (from The Chosun Daily): A travel-focused feature covering the historic landmarks and wine production of Italy’s famous Piedmont region.
In short, it is a curated hub for news, consumer trends, and business developments across the wine, beer, and liquor landscapes.
This link leads to a curated Flipboard magazine or article collection titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-29-26”, created by user Mark Lenzi under the profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”.
The collection compiles 16 stories focused on industry trends, guides, and updates from around the alcohol and beverage sector. Highlights from the shared stories include:
How to Drink Good Tequila: A 6-Step Guide: An educational piece originally from tequilareport.com that digs into moving past standard tequila shots to properly tasting and appreciating the spirit.
Bourbon’s Global Soft Power Is Fading as Trump Tariffs Reshape the Industry: An analysis from VinePairdetailing the global challenges facing Bourbon, citing domestic oversupply, falling consumption, and the compounding impacts of international tariffs.
POUR THE WHY, NOT JUST THE WHAT: Tasting Flights that Fly: A piece via craftspiritsmag.com focusing on the consumer experience in tasting rooms, arguing that brand experiences are more impactful when they focus on the storytelling behind the spirits rather than just standard flight pours.
The 20 Best Mezcals for 2026: Another VinePair feature highlighting top recommendations for mezcal enthusiasts.
Essentially, it acts as a quick, centralized news digest for professionals and enthusiasts interested in wine, spirits, and the economic landscape of the liquor industry.
The specific link provides a daily curated digital magazine briefing on Flipboard for today, May 28, 2026.
Compiled by Mark Lenzi—a highly certified wine/spirits educator and owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts—this link acts as a professional “snapshot” of the global beverage alcohol industry.
The link aggregates 10 to 20 trending stories, expert reviews, and market insights from primary trade and culinary outlets (such as The Drinks Business, VinePair, The Spirits Business, Food & Wine, and Mashed).
While the individual articles cycle in real time on Flipboard to reflect the exact news breaking on this specific day, these daily briefings consistently synthesize the following core themes:
Market Dynamics & Business Shifts: Real-time updates on global supply chains, economic pressures facing vineyards and craft breweries, and inventory tracking (such as fluctuations in bourbon demand or the impact of inflation on high-end vs. value-tier brands).
Consumer Trends: Tracking the ongoing mainstream expansion of non-alcoholic (No-and-Low) wine, beer, and ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.
Production & Agtech: Articles exploring how wineries and distilleries are navigating climate weather challenges and adopting sustainable packaging or predictive AI tools.
Consumer Advice & Trivia: Lighter, educational deep dives covering wine/food pairings, distillery secrets (such as the origins behind store-brand spirits like Costco’s Kirkland Signature), and closure debates (e.g., screw caps vs. corks).
Ultimately, the link serves as a one-stop digital dashboard designed for sommeliers, beverage retailers, and passionate consumers to efficiently catch up on the day’s global alcohol industry headlines.
The link provided points to a specific, daily digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-27-26”.
Here is what this link is about:
The Curator: It is compiled by Mark Lenzi, a highly certified wine and spirits professional (holding titles including CSW, CSS, and CWAS), the owner of Franklin Liquors in Massachusetts, and the co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) podcast.
The Content: This specific link serves as a daily industry dashboard and news aggregator. Lenzi updates this magazine every single day to track global and domestic beverage trade developments.
What it aggregates: It brings together roughly 12 to 18 trending news stories, market features, and insights from top-tier beverage and food publications (such as The Drinks Business, VinePair, The Spirits Business, Mashed, and Food & Wine). The articles generally focus on:
Spirits & Beer: Investigative pieces into popular brands, upcoming whiskey/bourbon releases, and brewery trends.
Wine Industry Insights: Global harvest reports, innovations in grape-growing, shifting consumer trends, and debunked wine myths (e.g., discussions on closures or screw caps).
Retail & Regulations: Updates on legal or distribution shifts in the alcohol market, as well as consumer habits and economic factors affecting liquor sales.
Essentially, it functions as a curated daily “cheat sheet” for industry professionals, sommeliers, and beverage enthusiasts looking to stay on top of the day’s alcohol news without sorting through multiple publications.
This link points to a custom-curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled “Liquor Industry News 05-26-26.” It is part of a daily news aggregation effort by Mark Lenzi (owner of Franklin Liquors and co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine podcast). He utilizes this specific Flipboard magazine to collect, organize, and share the latest global and domestic articles, regulatory updates, market trends, and retail news impacting the wine, spirits, and beer industries for May 26, 2026.
The provided link goes to a Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-25-26,” curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
The magazine aggregates news and content related to wine, spirits, and the liquor industry. It contains 13 stories, including:
Episode 316 – From Food Critic to Wine Titan With Meridith May: A SoundCloud podcast episode hosted by Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi.
King Valley prosecco producers prepare for upcoming export label change for Italian wine variety: An ABC News article highlighting Australian winemakers (like Otto Dal Zotto) navigating labelling regulations for Prosecco.
We Just Can’t Ignore This One Shady Bar Menu Red Flag: A Tasting Table article exploring common warning signs found on bar menus.
Malört Was Made for the Shot. Bartenders Are Changing That.: A VinePair feature on how bartenders are experimenting with Jeppson’s Malört beyond standard shots.
Red Burgundy Giving You Sticker Shock? Head to This Italian Region Instead.: A Robb Report piece recommending outstanding Pinot Noir alternatives from the Alto Adige region.
The Way Alexander The Great Loved Drinking Wine Was Unique For His Time: A Mashed article detailing the historical context of Alexander the Great’s wine consumption and theories surrounding his death.
This is a curated digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-24-26” hosted on Flipboard. It is compiled under your profile for The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) and currently contains 13 stories focusing on global trends, beverage chemistry, and regional deep-dives across the wine and spirits industry.
The notable stories featured in this specific curation include:
Why Mezcal Could Be the Spirit for Wine Lovers (The Drinks Business): An exploration by Andrew Maidment (co-founder of Zacal Mezcal and former marketing director of Wines of Argentina UK) on how mezcal’s complex terroir and production methods appeal directly to traditional wine palates.
Inside the Chemistry of the Paloma (The Drinks Business): A technical look at the flavor compounds, chemistry, and production choices that make the combination of tequila and grapefruit work so harmoniously.
Aromatic White Wines & Terroir Marketing (Trend Hunter): A piece highlighting estate-driven marketing strategies, specifically focusing on single-block provenance and seasonal expressions for luxury white wine labels.
7 Superb Pinot Noirs From Oregon to Drink Now (Robb Report): A curated list highlighting the finest native-style Pinot Noirs currently coming out of Oregon’s top-tier vineyards.
Why Alto Piemonte Should Be Your Next Wine Region Trip (Chowhound): A sommelier and chef-backed guide to Northern Italy’s Alto Piemonte region, highlighting its resurgent Alpine viticulture at the foothills of Monte Rosa.
Wine, Food, and Vape Pairings You’ll Love 2026 (Respect My Region): A contemporary, sponsored lifestyle piece looking at emerging trends in adult consumer pairings.
The provided link is a curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-23-26”. It is curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”, which focuses on exploring wine and alcohol industry topics.
The magazine contains 15 curated stories, with the highlighted highlights including:
Hennessy’s Pre-Mixed Cocktails: An article from thedailypour.com detailing how shipments of three pre-mixed Hennessy cognac cocktails are beginning to land on liquor store shelves.
Home Distilling Legalization: A VinePair piece reporting on the U.S. moving a step closer to legalizing home distilling after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deemed a 158-year-old federal ban unconstitutional.
Trump Trademark Dispute: A story via thedrinksbusiness.com about a Republican wine producer in Monterey, California, engaged in a trademark battle with Trump-affiliated companies over a wine name.
Threats to European Vineyards: An article from thedrinksbusiness.com discussing how subsidies for solar power are threatening some of Spain’s oldest Tempranillo vineyard plantings in D.O. Toro.
Summer Wine Guides: Featured lifestyle articles including Good Housekeeping’s guide on matching wine bottles with grilled food, and a guide from mainlinetoday.com on 13 Jersey Shore wineries to visit.
The provided link points to a digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-22-26”.
Here are the key details about this specific page:
Curator: The collection is curated by Mark Lenzi, under his profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), which focuses on exploring and sharing wine- and liquor-related content.
Content: It features a curated roundup of 14 stories covering news, reviews, and insights across the alcohol and beverage industry.
Some of the prominent stories included in this specific edition are:
“26 Blancos $45 or Less That Make Great Margaritas” – An article by Jay Baer from tequilareport.comdiscussing affordable Blanco tequilas with enough character to stand out in cocktails.
“The Perils and Pleasures of Pairing” – A piece from sonomawinegrape.org detailing a visit by North American sommeliers to Sonoma County for wine tastings and vineyard tours.
“Plain talk about how the wine industry is (actually) doing very well” – A Substack article by Randy Caparoso offering a counter-perspective to negative headlines regarding the health of the wine market.
“Buffalo Trace Is Bringing Back 2 E.H. Taylor Bourbons Whiskey Fans Haven’t Seen in Years” – A Food & Wine piece about the upcoming limited rereleases of two 10-year-old bottled-in-bond whiskeys retailing for $80.
“We Asked 13 Pitmasters: What’s the Best Beer to Bring to a BBQ? (2026)” – A VinePair feature matching ideal beers with backyard barbecues.
“How Alcoholic Are Cocktail Bitters?” – A Food & Wine article demystifying the alcohol content and function of cocktail bitters as a seasoning agent.
This link leads to a Flipboard digital magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-21-26.” It is curated by Mark Lenzi under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), which focuses on exploring all things related to wine.
The magazine compiles 13 stories covering recent developments and trends across the alcohol industry. The prominent stories featured in this specific edition include:
Why Screw Caps May Actually Be Better For Wine, According To Experts (via Delish) – An exploration of the pros and cons of wine closures, challenging the stigma around screw caps compared to traditional corks.
AI Won’t Replace Sommeliers, But It Could Help Save Wine (via VinePair) – A look at how technology, from older apps like Vivino to newer artificial intelligence, interacts with the wine industry.
Virginia winemakers lose up to 90% of vines to deep freeze (via thedrinksbusiness.com) – A report on the severe economic impact of a record-breaking late-April frost that devastated vineyards in Virginia.
Move Over Rosé: Why Cider Deserves a Spot in Your Summer Cooler (via Food & Wine) – An article promoting crisp, food-friendly hard ciders as a great option for summer drinking, moving past its traditional association with autumn.
After 177 Years, ‘The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous’ Is Facing Last Call (via Inc. Magazine) – News that Pabst Brewing Co. is discontinuing Schlitz, the historic lager that was once the best-selling beer in the world.
Who Makes Costco’s Kirkland Signature Bourbon? (via Mashed) – An investigative piece revealing the Bardstown, Kentucky-based distillery behind Costco’s popular store-brand bourbon.
This link provided points to a specific entry in a daily digital curation series titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-20-26” on Flipboard.
Here are the specific details about this link:
Curator: The content is curated by Mark Lenzi, a credentialed wine and spirits expert (owner of Franklin Liquors and host of The Wonderful World of Wine educational podcast/blog).
Format: It is a Flipboard “magazine”—a digital aggregation layout used to collect, organize, and share news stories from various publications across the web.
Content Focus: As part of his daily series, this specific entry acts as a industry dashboard tracking global and domestic beverage trade news. It aggregates articles, reporting, and features specifically focused on wine, beer, spirits, market trends, consumer habits, and regulatory updates relevant to that date.
This link leads to a Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-19-26.” It is curated by Mark Lenziunder the profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).” The collection acts as a news aggregator, bringing together 18 stories regarding wine, beer, and spirits.
Some of the notable articles compiled in this specific edition include:
The Year Every State Got Its First Craft Brewery [MAP] (from VinePair): An exploration and map tracing the history of the Great American craft brewery culture.
Abstract Ice brings customisable craft ice to on-trade (from The Spirits Business): Details on a California-based company expanding its patented ice-making technology to the wider hospitality industry.
Which US states are the most ‘cocktail-obsessed’? (from The Spirits Business): A study revealing the top cocktail-consuming regions in the U.S., which are heavily dominated by the Northeast.
These Are the Wines Our Editors Will Be Drinking This Summer (from Sunset): A curation of recommended bottles from the Sunset Wine Club.
Napa’s Oldest Continuously Operating Winery Changed California’s Wine Industry And Is Still Thriving Today (from Islands): A feature highlighting Beringer Vineyards, celebrating its history and continuous operation since its first harvest in 1876.
Why young people in France are swapping wine for beer in historic first (from The Independent): An article focusing on shifting beverage preferences among the younger demographic in France.
This link leads to a curated Flipboard magazine titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-18-26”, created by the user profile @MarkLenzi (associated with The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)).
The magazine currently contains 13 stories focused on wine, spirits, and beverage industry trends. Highlights from the most recent articles curated in this specific edition include:
Liquor Industry News: A week-in-review industry digest published via thewonderfulworldofwine.education.
15 No Age Statement Scotches That Prove Age Isn’t Everything: A feature from Tasting Table exploring quality Scotch whiskies that skip traditional aging metrics.
The Wine Order In Paris That Gets American Diners The Worst Table Every Time: An article from Gamin Traveler discussing common ordering pitfalls for tourists dining in France.
Your Next Rum May Be Additive-Free (And Why It Matters): A Chowhound piece covering the shift toward clean, additive-free production methods in the rum industry, following similar trends in tequila.
Cocktail Vs Spirit: What Pink Gin Actually Is: A Tasting Table breakdown clarifying the flavor profile and origins of pink gin.
4 Ways Beginners Can Easily Identify Quality Tequila: A guide from Mashed helping consumers navigate the premium tequila market.
The Cocktail That Defines Every Decade Since Prohibition
There are several cocktails that can claim “cocktail-of-the-decade” status within a given 10-year period; however, a handful of drinks stand out as particularly emblematic of a given time, both at the bar and beyond. This article humbly aims to pinpoint these special drinks.
Can indigenous and international varieties co-exist in Italian vineyards?
The relationship between the likes of Merlot and Molinara or Viognier and Vermentino is not always an easy one, but Italian winemakers are striking a balance between the glamour and marketability of international varieties and the tradition and resilience of native ones.
To mark National Lemonade Day (3 May), Gin & Juice founders Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg have expanded their ready-to-drink (RTD) line with a canned beverage crafted with their ultra-premium Still G.I.N
Martignetti Companies to Acquire RNDC’s National Control State Business
Martignetti Companies and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced that they have reached an initial agreement for Martignetti to acquire RNDC’s Control State operations.
NZ Winegrowers joins global call for white wine emoji
New Zealand Winegrowers wants wine lovers to raise their glasses this month, as it launches the ‘The Great White Wine Toast’ – a global campaign calling for the creation of an official white wine emoji alongside the existing red wine emoji.
As with bourbon, obituaries for the tequila industry have already been queued up. The boom is supposedly over and no one is drinking it any more. Time to move onto BuzzBallz…
New international research has reignited the debate on the relationship between alcohol and health, suggesting that not all alcoholic beverages have the same effect on the body. The study, which analyzed more than 340,000 adults in the United Kingdom, shows that light or moderate wine consumption is associated with lower mortality rates compared to other types of alcohol and even compared to total abstinence in certain specific cases.
High Noon Launches Golf-Inspired Transfusion Vodka Seltzer as Its First Limited Flavor
High Noon Transfusion, which is made with real vodka and juice and tastes like the classic grape-juice drink with accents of lime and ginger, is now available nationwide but in finite allocations in each market.
Virginia Distillery blends Bourbon and American single malt
The Split Barrel Project is a new series from Virginia Distillery Co, with the first release combining Kentucky straight Bourbon with American single malt (ASM).
US President Donald Trump has removed barriers on Scotch and Irish whiskey imports following the state visit by King Charles. Industry figures have welcomed the relief after months of declining exports and mounting financial strain.
If you love red wine but hate the stains, don’t despair. Red wine stains can be removed from almost every type of fabric if you follow our best advice and act fast. Learn how to get red wine stains out of clothes, table linens, upholstery, and carpet.
Mastiha: what is it and why is it gaining in popularity?
What do you picture when you think of a Greek island? Sun? Gyros? Amanda Seyfried frolicking down a sandy beach? On Chios, though, a UNESCO-protected cluster of twenty-four villages has been quietly producing something far more distinctive. Mastiha, the resin-based spirit made here for millennia, is suddenly gaining momentum with bartenders and drinkers worldwide – and positioning itself as Greece’s next breakout spirit.
Monika Alcobev on Tequila’s cultural shift in India
Over the past decade, Tequila has undergone a significant transformation in its consumption and perception in the Indian market, evolving from being primarily enjoyed as a shot to a spirit suitable for sipping. For Jose Cuervo, it took three attempts to successfully establish momentum in the country’s competitive spirits market
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Could rye whiskey become official spirit of the US?
Vermont-based WhistlePig Distillery is on a mission to put rye back at the centre of American whiskey culture with a campaign to make it the official spirit of the US.
Restaurant wine sales fall as value and new trends drive US growth
On-trade wine sales have dropped sharply in recent years, but pockets of growth are emerging across value-driven, white and sparkling categories. Changing consumer habits are reshaping how diners engage with wine, with flexibility, affordability and experimentation leading the way. Kathleen Willcox reports.
The provided link is a curated digital magazine on Flipboard titled “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-17-26.” It is curated by Mark Lenzi under his profile “The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”, which focuses on exploring wine-related topics. The magazine contains 13 stories covering various aspects of the alcohol and beverage industry.
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Supermarkets Roll Out AI Somm (Wine-Searcher News & Opinion): Discusses the global wine market announcements by the International Organization of Winegrowing (OIV) and supermarkets adopting artificial intelligence sommeliers.
Diners ditching bottles of wine for the table… (Fox News): Covers shifts in restaurant consumer habits, noting that rising costs and healthy living trends are steering groups away from ordering shared bottles of wine (especially reds).
Pabst Puts Schlitz on Ice… (Brewbound): Reports that the Pabst Brewing Company is placing its 175-year-old legacy light beer brand, Schlitz, on a production hiatus.
8 Best Merlot Bottles Under $15 (Tasting Table): A consumer-focused piece highlighting affordable, well-made merlot options.
Forget Strawberries And Jungle Juice — This Old-School Daiquiri Deserves Your Glass (Tasting Table): A look at traditional, classic cocktail recipes ahead of the summer season.
10 Best 6-Packs Of Beer Under $10 (Tasting Table): A guide highlighting budget-friendly, reliable beer brands amidst rising consumer price concerns.
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 316 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! From Food Critic to Wine Titan With Meridith May In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with a true powerhouse of the industry: Meridith May. As the […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 315 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Sustainability with Sandra Taylor In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark dive deep into the world of sustainable viticulture with special guest Sandra Taylor. As the author of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 314 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! From Prescriptions to Stills with GlenPharmer Distillery In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with Beth and Patrick Downing, the visionary owners of Franklin, Massachusetts’ own […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 313 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik Ever feel like you need a PhD and a Rosetta Stone just to pick a decent bottle of Cabernet? You aren’t alone. This week on The Wonderful World […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 312 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes 🍷 Grab a glass and settle in! In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with the witty and insightful Danielle Frank, author […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 311 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! The Liquid Jazz Experience with Inventor Michael Fors In this episode, Kim and Mark dive into the art of aeration with Michael Fors, a Massachusetts-based wine inventor and the creator of The Liquid Jazz Experience. […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 310 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 309 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass 🥃 and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 307 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Wine Social Media Star Kelly Axelrad Dive into a fascinating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as hosts Kim and Mark sit down with the powerhouse wine entrepreneur and social media superstar, Kelly […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 306 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! A Spirited Sip with a Wine Maverick Raymond Blake Join hosts Kim and Mark on as they uncork a fantastic conversation with acclaimed Irish wine author, Raymond Blake. In this spirited episode, Raymond takes us […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 305 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! All Things Bubbly For New Years Bubbly Bonanza! 🍾 Join your hosts, the effervescent Kim, the Bubbly Queen, and Mark, for the last show of 2025, where they pop the cork on a year of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 304 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Holiday/Christmas Songs Paired With Wine Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Get ready to deck the halls and pour the wine with hosts Kim and Mark in this festive holiday special of The Wonderful World of […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 303 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Get ready for a Thanksgiving episode that's anything but ordinary! The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark are celebrating a classic: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what wine […]
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 302 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Umami King Tim Hanni MW Join hosts Kim and Mark as they welcome a true icon of the wine world: Master of Wine (MW)Tim Hanni. Tim, the first American to earn the prestigious MW […]
