Monthly Archives: March 2022

Napa County Eases Requirements for Micro Wineries

A new ordinance allows Napa Valley Winegrape growers to build a “micro winery” and sell its product at their family farms. The new ordinance requires micro wineries to ferment at least 201 gallons of wine with estate-grown fruit every year. … Continue reading

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Vintner Pleads Guilty to Killing Cyclist While Driving Drunk

Ulises Valdez Jr. pleaded guilty in Sonoma County Superior Court to killing a cyclist and costing a 12-year-old boy his leg while driving drunk. The counts included gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious … Continue reading

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ICYMI —

Permanent daylight-saving time is bad for your health, sleep scientists say.  (Wall Street Journal)

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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Hails the Removal of U.S.-UK Retaliatory Tariffs

“With yesterday’s momentous agreement with the UK,”  ending a dispute involving steel and aluminum imports to the U.S., “transatlantic trade in distilled spirits will once again flow tariff free, and American wines will no longer face the threat of debilitating … Continue reading

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Maine Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go to 2025

The Maine Legislature passed and sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) a bill extending cocktails-to-go in the state until March 30, 2025. “Not only does this measure provide increased convenience for consumers, but it also gives restaurants a stable source … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Atwater Brewery, Detroit,taps Katy McBrady as its new president.  She joins Atwater, a Molson Coors unit, from Classic Beverages of California, where she served as vp-sales and marketing.

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