Monthly Archives: May 2017

California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit a Record in 2016

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The numbers, at a glance: Estimated retail value of 2016 California wine sales in the U.S. was $34.1 billion The state shipped an all-time high of 238 million cases to the U.S. in 2016 Total California wine sales to the … Continue reading →

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And Trump is Shocked to Find Being President Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

He misses driving, feels as if he is in a cocoon, and is surprised how hard his new job is. President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life … Continue reading →

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Facebook’s Plan to Deal with Entities Spreading Fake News

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Like the inspector in Casablanca, Facebook apparently is shocked – shocked! – to discover it’s been used to spread fake news.

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Who & What –

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beverage World Specialties (BWS), a new international beer, wine, and spirit supplier, said Michael Ditch, who developed Republic National Distributing Co.’s Bacchus Wine Division, joined partner and vice president – director of wines.  Bacchus represented Constellation Brand

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PLCB Said Seeking to Import Cuban Rum

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has begun the process of seeking federal approval to import and sell rum produced in Cuba, the Associated Press is reporting. With the exception of charcoal, the U.S. bans nearly all imports from Cuba, a position … Continue reading →

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