Monthly Archives: March 2019

3 Badge Beverage Corp. Extends Bozal Line with 3 New Mezcals

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, has now released 11 artisan mezcals made from wild Mexican agave. The three new ones are Bozal Tepeztate, Single Maguey ($80) made from Marmorata agave; Bozal Tobalá, Reserva ($129) is made from Potatorum … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wine Estates Purchases 1,986 Acre Laetitia Winery Estate

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Vintage Wine Estates has purchased Laetitia Vineyard & Winery.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Laetitia, located in the Arroyo Grande AVA, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has 680+ vineyard acres.

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MillerCoors to Launch a White Wine Spritzer

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Just how desperate is Big Beer?  We think this tells all you need to know:  The nation’s No. 2 brewer, MillerCoors, says it will test a

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TTB Extends Comment Period for Alcohol Beverage Labeling and Advertising Regulations Modernization Proposed Rule

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) is extending to June 26 the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking published Nov. 26, 2018, entitled, “Modernization of the Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt … Continue reading →

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Tinto Amorío, Expands Distribution Across Southern California

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Tinto Amorío, the creators of canned Spanish-inspired sparkling wine cocktails, said the brand will be rolled-out by Albertsons across 340 Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions grocery stores in Southern California.

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Atomic Brands Extends Monaco Cocktail Line with Moscow Mule in Cans

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

And also Kentucky Mule.  The Monaco craft cocktail product line is currently available across 34 states, including California, Illinois,

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