Monthly Archives: September 2021

Merryvale Acquires Mt, Veeder Vineyards

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Merryvale Vineyards said it acquired Lampyridae Vineyards on Mt. Veeder, a high elevation site featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Syrah and Grenache on 13 planted acres. With this purchase, Merryvale increases its total estate vineyard holdings to 76 planted … Continue reading →

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Winery, Water District Sued After 10-Year-Old Drowns in Lake

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cave B Estate Winery and the Famiglia Water District were sued over the death of 10-year-old Danika Ross, who died after being sucked into a pipe on the winery property.  The lake is used for both recreation and irrigation. While … Continue reading →

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Banshee Adds a Sparkling Wine

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Banshee Wines (Foley Family Wines) releases its first sparkling wine, “Ten of Cups” Brut California NV. Inspired by the namesake Tarot Card, the limited-production release is crafted using the traditional Méthode Champenoise with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and … Continue reading →

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A-B Launches a Canned Vodka Soda

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch is rolling out Nutrl Vodka Seltzer in the U.S.  It’s described as “a tasty, sessionable beverage that is unpretentious and uncomplicated.” Gluten free, no sugar and just 100 calories, Nutrl comes in a variety 6 pack with Watermelon, Pineapple … Continue reading →

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JP Morgan Downgrade of A-B InBev Stock Drives 8% Drop

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A month ago JPMorgan sent a clear message:  Sell Anheuser-Busch InBev stock.  To be sure, JPMorgan didn’t say “sell.”  Instead it said investors should “underweight” the stock, which it previously rated as neutral.  The result:  In the past month, the stock fell … Continue reading →

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Castle Brands Assumes Responsibility for Irish Distillers’ Method and Madness Irish Whiskeys in the U.S.

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s effective Oct. 1.  Method & Madness will nicely complement Castle Brands‘ existing portfolio, which includes Goslings Rum, Ginger Beer and RTD products, as well as Ramazzotti, Our/New York Vodka and Our/Los Angeles Vodka, said Nick Papanicolaou, CEO of Castle … Continue reading →

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