Monthly Archives: July 2021

17 States Pass Cocktails-to-Go Legislation

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Seventeen states have passed legislation to make cocktails-to-go permanent and 14 states have passed legislation allowing cocktails-to-go on a temporary basis, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said. Three states, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New York, that allowed cocktails … Continue reading →

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Michelob Ultra to Cover Cost of Post-Workout Beers

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Michelob Ultra is the latest Anheuser-Busch brand to offer to buy a beer for consumers. Usain Bolt, the runner, is the spokesman for the project.  All consumers need do is buy an Ultra at a bar on July 24, upload … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Posts Highest U.S. Sales Increase Since 1986

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Bordeaux wine region has reported growth of 21% in sales volume and value in the U.S. market, the highest sales increase recorded over a 12-month period since 1986. Bordeaux wine sales reached 29 million bottles (or 2.43 million 9-liter … Continue reading →

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5 Calif. Vineyards to Test Zero Emission Tractors

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Old School Vineyards in Napa, Crocker Estate in St. Helena, Arroyo Lindo Vineyard in Sonoma, Wente Vineyards in Livermore, and The Mushroom Farm in Pescadero will be testing zero-emission tractors under a $1 million grant to the Bay Area Air … Continue reading →

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Calif. Winery Owner, Trump Buddy, Arrested for Lobbying

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A tip of the hat to wine-searcher.com for noting that Thomas Barrack, who was arrested a few days ago for violating foreign lobbyist registration rules, was not only a real estate investment company and close friend of former President Donald … Continue reading →

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Phillips Distilling Intros a Sunlight-Activated Bottle, Revolutionary New Vodka Brand

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The new bottle for Phillips Distilling Co..’s UV Vodka changes label colors when exposed to UV sunlight.  It can be found nationally at grocery, liquor, wine and convenience stores. Phillips will also be test marketingCubist, a vodka whose bottle is … Continue reading →

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