Monthly Archives: August 2021

Jackson Family Signs 3 New Distributors in Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Jackson Family Wines said it’s products will be distributed in Illinois by Romano Beverage which will debut a new statewide distributor focused on premium wines and spirits.  In Minnesota, JFW is returning to Johnson Brothers, and in Pennsylvania by Southern … Continue reading →

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Swonger Praises Introduction of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Chris Swonger, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., and Responsibility.org said the measure includes provisions to stop preventable impaired driving deaths, injuries and crashes. Among its provisions, it includes provisions to establish a federal rulemaking process to implement advanced … Continue reading →

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What New Wine Drinkers Seek From Labels

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Finding the balance between reassurance and familiarity is one of the toughest challenges vintners face when it comes to wine labels, according to Lulie Halstead, CEO, Wine Intelligence. In the U.S., the segment that’s youngest and newest to wine — … Continue reading →

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Calif. Cuts Off Water to Grape Growers, Healdsburg

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Grape growers north of Healdsburg will have to make do without water to irrigate their crops after California officials ordered about 1,500 water rights holders, including grape growers and the cities of Cloverdale and Healdsburg, to stop drawing water from … Continue reading →

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Oak Knoll Winery Picks Handcrafted W&S for 3 States

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Spanning Oregon, Kansas and Oklahoma, the partnership between Oak Knoll Winery and Handcrafted Wine & Spirits strengthens both organizations’ abilities to provide superb wines and exemplary service to restaurants and retailers throughout these states. Oak Knoll Winery President Greg Lint comments, “We are extremely excited about … Continue reading →

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CRŪ Winery Opens New Tasting Room in Santa Lucia Highlands

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s Cru’s second tasting room location.  The Cru Winery Santa Lucia Highlands tasting room sits within the Paraiso and Sarmento Vineyards both of which are a part of CRŪ Winery’s single vineyard program and have been farmed by the Smith … Continue reading →

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