Monthly Archives: August 2019

Red Wine Still Dominates Retail, Hard Seltzer Puts Cider at Risk: Drizly

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Red Wine Still Dominates Retail, Hard Seltzer Puts Cider at Risk: Drizly Drawing data from its 1,400 retail partners, Drizly said it expects red wine to be one of the strongest contenders for sales this fall.  “Each year, we see … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Acts to Mobilize Spirits Consumers

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Distillers of all shapes and sizes have the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  Craft distillers have the American Distilling Institute.   Distillers in Kentucky have the Kentucky Distillers Association.  Wholesalers, of course, have Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.  But … Continue reading →

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Larkmead Vineyards Plants Napa Valley Viticultural Research Block

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The three-acre Research Block will be located at the 110-acre Larkmead estate in Calistoga and will host several different grape varieties, clones, and rootstocks for trial purposes as Napa Valley’s climate changes. “Climate change is very real and already affects … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Announces 2 New ‘Game of Thrones’ Whiskies

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

These limited-edition whisky blends are inspired by the iconic and powerful houses of Westeros – House Stark and House Targaryen – and are successors to the White Walker by Johnnie Walker limited edition blend launched in 2018. From House Stark … Continue reading →

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Sam Adams OctoberFest Marks 30th Anniversary

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the No. 1-selling fall seasonal beer, and this year marks its 30th anniversary. Says Jim Koch, founder/brewer:  “Sam Adams OctoberFest is fall in a glass, brewed for the good times it was both named for and continues to inspire. … Continue reading →

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Death Toll from Tainted Liquor Hits 25 in Costa Rica

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

And nearly 60 people are hospitalized, officials said.  At least 10 establishments have been shuttered and at least 55,000 containers of alcohol believed to be tainted with methanol have been seized, officials with Costa Rica’s Health Ministry said.

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