Monthly Archives: October 2017

TTB Waives Some Penalties for Wildfire Wineries

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said it will waive late filing, payment, or deposit penalties related to excise taxes on wine, distilled spirits, beer, and tobacco products on a case-by-case basis for industry members affected by the California … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Diet? No Worries with Wine, Spirits

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a lot tougher for someone on a gluten-free diet to drink beer than wine or spirits. That’s because beer is made from hops, which has gluten.  But there

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‘It’s Kind of Like Liquid Composting:’ Deschutes Tests 2 Wastewater Systems

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The brewery is testing how a small amount of its wastewater — full of hops and yeast — reacts in two pilot treatment plants built into shipping containers at the brewery’s Bend headquarters. Results

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Young’s Market Co. Supports Napa, Sonoma Disaster Relief

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The wine and spirits distributor announced a minimum donation of $200,000 for communities hurt by the California wildfires. But the contribution could be greater, depending on the success of Young’s “Campaign to Rebuild Napa and Sonoma.”  A percentage of sales … Continue reading →

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Trumer Brewery Donates to California Wildfire Relief

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Berkeley, Calif., craft brewer of Trumer Pils, donated $50,000 contribution to the United Way of Wine Country and Napa Valley Community Foundation to support relief efforts for the catastrophic wildfires that broke out in Napa, Sonoma, and surrounding counties … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Creek Debuts New Spot for Premium Range

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Jacob’s Creek releases a new commercial for its premium wine range Double Barrel.  The new commercial, titled Two Barrels, One Soul, is narrated by the acclaimed Australian actor Chris

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