Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Pfendler Vineyards, a producer of estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sonoma County’s Petaluma Gap AVA, hires

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Here’s a State Store System Bleeding Red ink

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s Montgomery County, Maryland, Alcohol Beverage Services, which for fiscal 2019 reports a net loss of $5 million on revenue of nearly $127 million.

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New Miller Ad: Social Media is Great, But No Substitute for Miller Time

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

We have to say, this ad is clever.  It shows a man being chased through a city.  Finally he notices all the men chasing him as

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New Remy Martin Ad Focuses on People Who Instill Brand’s Quality

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Remy Martin Tuesday (10/22) introduced a new two-film campaign, “Team Up for Excellence,” that does an excellent job of driving home the quality of the liquid.  The question is:  Will it

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Trinchero to Rep Craft Organic Vodka Producer

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

 Trinchero Family Estates said it will be the sales, marketing and distribution partner for Hanson of Sonoma® Organic Grape-Based Vodka with distribution rights for North

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Paula Kornell to Intro 1st Vintage of Napa Valley Blanc de Noir

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Kornell is the daughter of legendary sparkling winemaker Hanns Kornell.  She worked closely with her father at the

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