Monthly Archives: August 2019

Cognac Exports Grow for 5th Consecutive Year, Reach a Record

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Some 211.1 million bottles were shipped last year, with a value of 3.4 billion euros. In addition, Cognac secured the addition of 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) of vineyards over the next three years. Cognac officials said.. With exports accounting for … Continue reading →

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Atlas Vineyard Management Acquires Bowland Vineyard Management

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Addition of the 34 Bowland properties to Atlas’ existing client portfolio represents over 3000 total acres of vineyard property in California, Oregon, and Washington State. Bowland considered succession options and ultimately chose to merge for greater growth and business success. … Continue reading →

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Fake News:  Busch Beer Discovers the Problem with Social Media

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The internet nearly had a meltdown after Busch Beer announced a 17% Pumpkin Spice Latte 17% Hard Seltzer.  Busch thought it was being funny.  Some others thought it was serious, resulting in such tweets as: “busch came out with a … Continue reading →

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California ABC Probing Amazon’s ‘Ghost’ Retail Store

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Yesterday our “What We’re Reading” section included a report that Amazon apparently was violating the terms of a liquor license by not having a retail store at a warehouse from which it delivers alcohol. Today, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control … Continue reading →

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MGP to Release Bourbons Marking Start, Repeal of Prohibition

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

MGP will release Remus Repeal Reserve Series III Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($84.99) on Nov. 13, the birthdate of brand namesake George Remus. This release is accompanied with a tasting series that leads up to Dec. 5, National Prohibition Repeal Day. MGP … Continue reading →

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Flâneur Wines Marks Hospitality Center Opening with Special Cuvee

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Carlton, Ore., firm’s new Flâneur Wines new wine tasting and hospitality center is in a rehabilitated, 125-year-old Grain Elevator. To celebrate the opening of Flâneur Wines at the Carlton Grain Elevator, Flâneur will be offering 600 magnums of Pinot … Continue reading →

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