Monthly Archives: October 2018

Kroger to Deliver Wine in 14 States

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

It’s working with Drinks Holdings, a Los Angeles-based delivery service.

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Jim Wolpert, UC Davis Viticulture Chair, Dies at 67

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

As a researcher, he focused on rootstock evaluation and scion clonal trials. But it was he work at chair, in creating the vision for the

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Sands Through the Hourglass — Will AB-InBev Buy Craft Brew Alliance? A series of deals that began in 2014 came to full fruition last week, as Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) announced it would purchase a full stake in three breweries. … Continue reading →

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Wine Supply Hits Tipping Point, SVB’s Rob McMillan Says

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

You can expect wineries to change their buying habits, says Rob McMillan, EVP and found of Silicon Valley Bank‘s Wine

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Scheid Family Wines Sales Up in 1st Half, Net Loss Widens

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Scheid Vineyards Inc. said revenue for the six months ended Aug. 31 rose 1.w% to $17.4 million.  But the company’s net loss in

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Climate Change Could Cut Barley Output, Raise Beer Prices

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

For the first time, scientists have assessed the impact of global warming on the world’s most popular beverage, beer.

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