Monthly Archives: March 2019

Vintage Wine Estates Purchases 1,986 Acre Laetitia Winery Estate

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Joel 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. The winery is known in particular for Pinot Noir, scoring consistently in … Continue reading →

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Winebow’s LLS Division Exclusive U.S. Importer of Damilano

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

LLS (Leonardo LoCascio Selections), a division of Winebow Imports, was named  the exclusive U.S. importer of the wines of Damilano, a family-owned estate with more than 100 years of winemaking history in Barolo. Damilano joins a portfolio that represents more … Continue reading →

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Smirnoff Offers a Red White & Berry Sweepstakes

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Through March 27, party people across America ages 25 and older are encouraged to get into the summertime spirit early and submit their party pitches. As part of the written entry submission, each contestant will need to share how they’d serve … Continue reading →

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Maryland Brewers, Wholesalers Reach Accord in Self-Distribution

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Maryland brewers and wholesalers say they have reached a deal that Brewers Association of Maryland is describing as “transformative,” giving brewers producing 20,000 barrels or less the right  to terminate wholesaler contracts on 45 days notice without “good cause.”  Currently … Continue reading →

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Yuengling Readies Spot Introducing 1st New Year-Round Brew in 17 Years

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

 D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. launched “Make Your Day Golden,” a new, fully integrated campaign in support of Yuengling Golden Pilsner; the brand’s first new year-round product in 17 years.  Yuengling Golden Pilsner was created by Yuengling’s sixth generation of … Continue reading →

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CT Brewers Guild Seeks to Offer Health Insurance

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Members of the Connecticut Brewers Guild will be able to save as much as 20% on health insurance for employees under a bill approved by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Insurance and Real Estate committee. The bill would exclude beer manufacturers, … Continue reading →

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