Monthly Archives: May 2017

CK Mondavi & Family Revamps Label, Packaging

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Mondavi & Family unveiled a completely redesigned label and new packaging for their CK Mondavi and Family wine brand. As part of the redesign, CK Mondavi has been officially renamed as “CK Mondavi & Family” which is a nod to … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Extends Bozal Line with 4 Single-Varietal

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. introduced four new, single-variety mezcals to the Bozal Mezcal line. Bozal, sold in select U.S. markets by the company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, now has eight artisan mezcals made from wild Mexican agave.  The four … Continue reading →

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Greenbar Distillery Revamps Labels

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles, said it unified its seven core spirits lines under a new heart brand that evokes the company’s origins as a love story between the two founders, Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian. “We’re at a turning point … Continue reading →

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Dean Phillips Mulls Run for Congress

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The former CEO of Phillips Distilling Co., now owned by U.S. Distilled Products Co., would run on the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ticket, opposing fifth-term Rep. Erik Paulsen (R). “I’m concerned about the direction in which our country is headed,” he told … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Indelicato, 84, Dies

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Dorothy L. Cardoza Indelicato of Manteca, 84, died on May 5, 2017 in Stockton, Calif. She began working with her husband Vincent Indelicato in the family business, Delicato Family Vineyards, in 1956. She served on the Family Board of Directors, … Continue reading →

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Why a Liquor License in New Jersey Sold for $1.8 Million

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Blame the state’s tight restrictions, which mean that people opening a restaurant can’t also serve alcohol beverages.  There’s a really excellent explanation of both current law in the Garden State as well as a proposal to change it – and … Continue reading →

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