Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Maryland Distillers Ready Second ‘Maryland Spirits Month’

Distilleries and retailers throughout the state have scheduled events highlighting the wide variety of Maryland-distilled spirits. Led by members of the Maryland Distillers Guild, the

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Who & What —

Rutherford Wine Co. hires Keith LaVine as general manager, domestic operations. His career includes leadership roles at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Brown-Forman, Artesa

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What We’re Reading —

Macallan and Pappy Van Winkle Go Mano a Mano: Which Will Win? Whether you’re a whiskey collector or simply enjoy a deluxe dram, Macallan and Pappy Van Winkle should be on your

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A-B Accuses MillerCoors of Stealing Recipes for Bud Light, Michelob Ultra

In a counterclaim filed in the corn syrup case, Anheuser-Busch alleged a MillerCoors employee obtained secret recipes for the

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Washington State Tops 1,000 Mark for Winery Licenses

Washington State’s wine industry reached a major milestone by surpassing 1,000 active winery licenses, according to the

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Environmental Groups Seek Prosecution of Reimers for Vineyard Development

Several groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity and Madrone Audubon Society, have written letters to the Sonoma

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