Monthly Archives: June 2021

Gaylon Lawrence Buys Another Vineyard

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gaylon Lawrence, the Arkansas farming and banking mogul, has acquired a 27-acre vineyard and winery in Napa from Luna Vineyards.   Terms weren’t disclosed. The new property will become part of the Burgess Cellars brand, which Lawrence acquired shortly before … Continue reading →

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U.S. Key Market for Low-, No-Alcohol Wine, Expected to Grow

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For younger LDA consumers, the overriding motivation for purchasing lower-alcohol wine is a desire to stay in control, unsurprising in a world of constant connectivity. Additionally, Gen Z and Millennial consumers are motivated by the fact that low- and no-alcohol … Continue reading →

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Volley Seltzer Enters New York via M.S. Walker

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Volley appointed M.S. Walker to service the New York market. Volley plans to roll out in several new markets within the coming months. Christopher Wirth said he and Camila Soriano launched Volley this year because they were frustrated with the … Continue reading →

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Wise Men Distillery Opens Tasting Room in Grand Rapids

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Teh 24-sea, 700-square-foot tasting room is in the McKay Tower.  It will feature the distillery’s spirits, craft cocktails and its line of hard seltzers.  The distillery opened in the Kentwood neighborhood in 2019. Wise Men’s products can be found at … Continue reading →

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A-B Joins White House Push for Covid Vaccinations

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The brewer will offer its biggest beer giveaway ever to give eligible adults another reason to get their vaccines by July 4th. When the nation reaches the White House’s goal of 70% of adults partially vaccinated, Anheuser-Busch will buy America’s … Continue reading →

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Vizzy Marks Pride Month with ‘Vizzy Live Proudly Registry’

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In honor of Pride Month, Vizzy Hard Seltzer is honoring the transgender and nonbinary communities by unveiling the Vizzy Live Proudly Registry, an online gift registry where people can create a wish list of items for their allies and friends … Continue reading →

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