Monthly Archives: May 2017

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Unveils New Sofia Minis

Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Sofia brand, which revolutionized wine-in-a-can released Sofia Brut Rose and Brut Rose Minis. “This 2016 Sofia Brut Rosé is styled after my favorite sparkling Rosés of Loire and Alsace in France,” says Sofia Coppola. “I spend … Continue reading

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Teamsters File Unfair Labor Charge Against Clare Rose

Workers at Clare Rose, the Budweiser distributor for Long Island, have been on strike since April 23, when the company unilaterally cut drivers’ wages by 30% and ended the workers’ pension. After workers began the strike, Clare Rose notified both … Continue reading

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Budweiser Honors Derek Jeter as Yankees Retire Number

The New York Yankees yesterday retired Number 2, worn by Derek Jeter.  In advance of the ceremony, Budweiser released a two-minute video honoring the legendary player.  You can see it here.

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Schlafly Beer Launches New Educational Hops Website

Schlafly Beer, the largest, locally owned brewery in St. Louis, launched a new educational website for hop-head beer drinkers with HopTrials.com. Every six weeks, the brewery releases a new rotating SMaSH beer, a single hop, single malt beer where the … Continue reading

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Oregon Wine Experience Set for Aug. 21-27

The Oregon Wine Experience is back for its fourth annual gathering to celebrate everything Oregon, especially Oregon wine Aug. 21-27. Produced by the Asante Foundation, this essential destination experience within Oregon’s nationally acclaimed wine industry also showcases southern Oregon’s expanding … Continue reading

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MillerCoors’ Karina Diehl Highlights Best Female Founder Pitch She’s Heard

Interesting article in RollingOut.  Read it here.

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