Monthly Archives: June 2020

Tualatin Hills AVA Granted Official Status

Tualatin Hills is the newest Oregon American Viticultural Area (AVA) established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The designation highlights a unique grape-growing region characterized by its northernmost location within the Willamette Valley, due west of … Continue reading

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Hoosier Brewing Co. Ad for Hand Sanitizer on Wash Post Website

Hand Sanitizer by the Gallon Gallons of Liquid Hand Sanitizer, hand crafted by Hoosier Brewing Company in Indiana, USA Shop Now We have to admit that we were surprised when this ad from Hoosier Brewing Co. popped up embedded in … Continue reading

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How Château de Berne Is Promoting National Rose Day

 Provence Rosé Group and How Provence Rosé Group and Château de Berne  launched a special National Rose Day promotion featuring a toast with Inspiration Rosé, one of the favorites from the Provence-based winery. Scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 4 PM EST, the online … Continue reading

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Beer Purchasers Index Rebounds; Below Premium Hits Record High

The Beer Purchasers Index saw a significant rebound in the May index across all segments from April lows, National Beer Wholesalers Association, which surveys members to compute the index. Most notably, the below premium segment hit a record reading of … Continue reading

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Buffalo Trace Moves Race to Virtual

Buffalo Trace Distillery’s 19th annual Great Buffalo Chase 5K, traditionally held on the Fourth of July and attracting top runs to the Distillery,  will be held virtually this summer for the  first time. Historically, this summer holiday classic has taken … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading: An Interview with Francis Ford Coppola

It’s likely that the name Francis Ford Coppola in most people’s minds will always be as one of the world’s great filmmakers, whose work includes The Godfather Trilogy, Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, The Outsiders, The Rainmaker and more. But anyone familiar … Continue reading

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