Monthly Archives: November 2021

Who & What —

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Dry Creek Vineyard hires Debbie Detrick as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Dru Cochran, who has retired after 21 years as the CFO of the family-owned business.  Detrick was previously Director of Finance with Clos du Val Winery,

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Before Omicron, Covid Concerns Were Easing

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A survey by CGA Nov. 16-19 found 72% of consumers comfortable visiting venues with indoor seating only.  This suggests, CGA said, that concerns around the spread of COVID-19 in the On Premise are easing. The frequency of visits remains consistent … Continue reading →

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Fiddlestix Vineyard Sold

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kathy Joseph, proprietor and winemaker of Fiddlehead Cellars, aold Fiddlestix Vineyard, her pioneering site that helped define Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA to Justin Willett (Tyler Wines), Erik Mallea and Todd Gray (Willett-Mallea Farming) and William Borgers. Terms … Continue reading →

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U.S. Brewers Domestic Shipments Rose 2.8% in October

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute estimates U.S. brewers domestic tax paid shipsments in October were 13.9 million barrels, a 2.8% increase from October 2020.  For all of 2021 through October 31, U.S. brewers shipped  13.531 million barrels, a 0.7% increase.

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Laurent-Perrier Sales Jump 80% from 2020, 29% from 2019

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Laurent-Perrier reports first half Champagne sales of 128.4 million Euros, up 80.9% from the first half of 2020 and 80.9% from the like half in 2019. Net profiit jump 112.4% from the 2020 first half and 208.2% from the 2019 … Continue reading →

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Only Jewish Brewer to Close After 25 Years

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Shmaltz Brewing Co. announces its farewell season after 25 years in the beer business with the first and final release of Bittersweet Lenny’s RIPA in 16 oz cans, vintage gems from the Shmaltz beer vault, and a fitting tribute, Exodus … Continue reading →

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