Monthly Archives: May 2020

Virginia ABC Offers Curbside Pickups at Stores

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) now offers the convenience of curbside pickup for online orders at 370 stores across the commonwealth. After placing an online order, customers can opt for contactless pickup of spirits, Virginia wines and mixers from … Continue reading →

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Donum Estate Reopens for Art Walk Tours, Take Home Purchases

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Donum Estate will reopen for walks through its sculptural garden of more than 40 museum-quality works by world renowned artists.  This marks the first time that the public, with a reservation, will be able to explore the estate’s extraordinary collection as … Continue reading →

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Scofflaw Brewing, Flippin’ Bird Sponsor Contest for Out-of-Work Mixologists

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Scofflaw Brewing Co. and Flippin’ Bird Brands have announced a bartender competition for out-of-work mixologists residing in Georgia. The contest will begin June 1st and will be replicated in other states as Flippin’ Bird Brands enters additional markets. Flippin’ Bird Pink Vodka … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group names Melissa Calderwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer effective June 1, 2020. Calderwood succeeds industry veteran Gene Luciana, who has served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer since the inception of Breakthru Beverage Group … Continue reading →

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How Provence Wine Group Plans to Mark National Rose Day

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Provence Rosé Group announces an exclusive “virtual” celebration and toast on National Rosé Day, held the second Saturday of June each year. Scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1 PM Pacific Standard Time (4 PM EST/9 PM BST/10 PM … Continue reading →

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What’s Driving Hard Seltzer Sales

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

First, a lot more households are buying hard seltzer than a year ago, Nielsen said.  The number of hard seltzer buyers more than doubled for the eight-week Covid time period compared to the same time period last year. While nearly … Continue reading →

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