Monthly Archives: May 2019

Foley Family Wines to Market, Distribute Horse Soldier Bourbon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The strategic alliance between American Freedom Distillery, a St. Petersburg, Fla., producer of artisanal spirits, and Foley Family Wines, will lend marketing and promotion expertise while the

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14 Hand Unveils New Canned Wine Line, Spoofs Classic Beer Ads

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

14 Hands Winery  (Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) launched of a new canned wine line, unveiling the new product through a tongue-in-

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Fetzer Tells Congress to Put a Price on Carbon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Joseph Brinkley, vineyard director, Fetzer Vineyards, joined other business leaders in lobbying Congress for comprehensive and

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Calif. Senate Okays 4 a.m. Bar Closing

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The California Senate approved, 29-6, a bill allowing 10 cities to extend drinking hours until 4 a.m. in party zones.

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Analysis: How to Wreck a Brand

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

News that Constellation Brands has slashed the price of Corona 12-pack cans by about $2 a case is a strategic mistake.

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Sailor Jerry Launches ‘Savage Apple’

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a 70-proof apple-flavored spice rum.  With an SRP of $15.99, Savage Apple will launch initially in New York and Florida, before

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