Monthly Archives: May 2022

What We’re Reading —

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Post Pub is reborn, with touches aimed to class up the joint As I sat in the pub one afternoon, talking to bartender Adam Stinelli about his affection for George Pelecanos novels, I realized that you can seek shelter … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Intros a Plant-Based Milk

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Golden Wing Barley Milk is a non-alcohol, plant-based milk that will be found in the dairy case.  It’s made from barley that had been used to make Coors’ beers.  Golden Wing is launching this month at Sprouts locations in California, in … Continue reading →

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Gen Z Drinkers Find Red Wine Interesting, Willing to Try Non-Alc Drinks, Drizly Study Finds

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The nation’s youngest drinkers — those in Gen Z — cited red wine as the drink they most anticipate buying more of this year, according to a just-released study from Drizly.  They also are more inclined to spend more on … Continue reading →

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WSWA Cheers Withdrawal of Oregon Initiative

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Northwest Grocery Association sought to allow distilleries to self-distribute to new off-premise distilled liquor licensees, removed important tax collection responsibilities from wholesalers, and preliminary some other regulatory provisions.  Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors opposed the ballot initiative. “This is now the … Continue reading →

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Murphy-Goode Offers 2 ‘Really Goode Jobs”

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

For the second year, Murphy-Goode Winery has launched its viral campaign and will select two candidates. n 2021, Murphy-Goode announced the dream job would be open to two candidates, after receiving an overwhelming number of applications. This year they are … Continue reading →

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Vintners Group Buys Winery, Small Vineyard

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Vintners Group purchased a 5,000-square-foot winery with 16,000 gallons of tank storage, a small tasting room, accessory buildings and couple of rental houses and 73.5 acres of vineyards planted to chardonnay and pinot noir.  It was the vineyard that interested … Continue reading →

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