Monthly Archives: May 2018

Zima Set to Return

“Last summer, Zima was the ultimate comeback kid,” said Dilini Fernando, senior marketing manager, innovation, at

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Yuengling Debuts New Campaign Driven by 6th Generation

“Spread Your Wings” builds on the Yuengling Eagle iconography, centering on its eagle wings to symbolize the unique qualities of

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Smooth Amber Releases ‘Big Level Wheated Bourbon’

It’s bottled at 100 proof and made from a mash of corn, wheat, and malted barley. 

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Fred Furth, Founded Chalk Hill Winery, Dies at 84

He was a nationally prominent antitrust lawyer when he moved to Sonoma County following his 1972 purchase of 242 acres of land off Chalk Hill Road east of Windsor, Calif.   He expanded it to more

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Koerner Rombauer, Founded Rombauer Vineyards, Dies

An avid pilot, his great aunt was Irma Rombauer, who compiled the classic American cookbook, The Joy of Cooking. 

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Who & What —

Fetzer Vineyards hires Taylor Johnsen as Senior Brand Manager for Bonterra and 1000 Stories.   She joins from E&J Gallo winery after a 15-year career there, most recently as senior associate brand manager for J Vineyards & Winery.

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