The “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-22-25” Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi (@MarkLenzi) features several recent stories related to the alcohol industry:
Bartenders Share the Strangest Drink Requests of Their Careers: A piece on unusual cocktail requests, such as a Negroni in a plastic bag or bourbon in a Bloody Mary.
The best breweries in Massachusetts: A guide to the top breweries in Massachusetts, including reader favorites.
Carlsberg creates the world’s smallest beer: Carlsberg has introduced a non-alcoholic beer measuring only twelve millimeters, symbolizing responsible drinking.
Rant: Don’t Stress Over Choosing Your Thanksgiving Wines! An article advising readers not to worry excessively about wine pairings for Thanksgiving dinner.
Diageo could sell Crown Royal site: Diageo responded to rumors that buyers have emerged for its Crown Royal site in Ontario, stating it has not received any offers.
Chianti Classico grows up: A look at how the Chianti Classico wine region is beginning to acknowledge the importance of its diverse geography, starting with the 2021 vintage.
Kim Simone, CSW, FWS, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) By The Society Of Wine Educators,
French Wine Scholar And Instructor (FWS) by the French Wine Society
Owner of Vinitas WineWorks
Is THRILLED to be part of the educational team at Franklin Liquors! Kim has been in the wine business since 2002 and holds a Master’s degree in Gastronomy from Boston University, where she is now a teaching assistant. Her passion is helping novice wine drinkers understand why they like the wines they do, clarifying the complexities of wine, and making the topic approachable and fun.
Mark Lenzi CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, co-owner of Franklin Liquors
Trained by the International Sommelier Guild
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits (CSS) By The Society Of Wine Educators
First in MA to be a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) by the SF Wine School
French Wine Scholar And Instructor (FWS) by the French Wine Society
First in USA to hold a Quini Certified Educator (QCE) title
Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) by the North American Sommelier Association.
Franklin Liquors is a family-owned business vintage 1978.
All events are held in our wine room and are 2 hours long.
You and your guest will receive your choice of 4 or 6 glasses of wine and wine snacks.
Events are fun and educational hosted by Mark Lenzi.
GREAT FOR FUNDRAISERS!!!
Minimum 6 people
Option #1 6-12 People 4 Wines CALL
Option #2 6-12 People 6 Wines CALL
Option #3 13-30 People 4 Wines CALL
Option #4 13-40 People 6 Wines CALL
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Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS*,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors, is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits( CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators. The first in MA to hold a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) title from the San Francisco Wine School. French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor and Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) by the Wine Scholar Guild. Italian Wine Specialist (IWS*) by the North American Sommelier Association. Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) Vinitaly International (First USA Class), Italian Wine Scholar (IWS*) by The Wine Scholar Guild
Co Host-Podcast/Radio Show The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Founder-The Franklin Wine Club
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