Monthly Archives: August 2020

375 Park Avenue Spirits Adds Journeyman Distillery

375 Park Avenue Spirits will handle sales and distribution of Journeyman Distillery‘s products, effective Jan. 1. “When we explore potential strategic partners, it goes without saying that we evaluate the brand proposition, but we also want to ensure that we … Continue reading

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Shannon Ridge Acquires Steele Wines, Foley Piles Up $2.3 Billion M&A Fund

The deal marries the two largest wineries in Lake County, Calif.  For an undisclosed price, Shannon Ridge is getting the Steele brand, 23-acre property, a 6,000-barrel capacity warehouse and 2,500 tons of crush capacity. Terms weren’t disclosed. Meanwhile, Bill Foley … Continue reading

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Korbel Ordered to Evacuate as Wildfires Threaten California Wineries

Korbel Champagne Cellars was ordered to evacuate Tuesday as it was harvesting grapes for its sparkling wines.  The harvest started Aug.3, and Korbel expected to be completed by Labor Day.  Crews of pickers have left the vineyards and the winery … Continue reading

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Spoetzl Brewery Launches Shiner Straight Shooter Seltzer

It’s brewed in smaller batches using traditional craft brewing methods, is gluten free, zero carbs, zero sugar and 90 calories. The new hard seltzer will be available in four flavors: Wild Cherry, Lemonade, Mango, and Grapefruit & Lime and will … Continue reading

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DISCUS Plans Cocktails-to-Go Webinar

The September 1 event is intended to educate key stakeholders and adult consumers about the role of cocktails-to-go in helping bars and restaurants survive Covid-19 restrictions. The webinar will also address the steps the hospitality industry has taken to ensure … Continue reading

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Number of Taps Pouring Continues to Rise

Fifty-seven percent of all taps tracked by BeerBoard were pouring last weekend, up 9.6% from 52% two weeks earlier.  Craft held 65.8% of those taps tracked by BeerBoard, the biggest share BeerBoard has seen since it began tracking on-premise recovery … Continue reading

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