Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Francis Ford Coppola Oscars Bottles to Be Gold

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Two limited-edition Coppola wines — a 2017 Reserve Chardonnay and 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir – are to be served at the 92nd Oscars and Governors Ball on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Who & What —

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

1821 Fine Wines & Spirits hires Michael Wolff head of consumer & trade marketing for this U.S. subsidiary of Zonin1821, the largest privately-owned vine growing and

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Southern Glazer’s Backs Total Wine in Challenge to Conn. Alcohol Rules

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Total Wine & Spirits has won the support of the nation’s largest alcohol beverage wholesaler, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, in its challenge to Connecticut’s “post-

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Appeals Court Strikes Missouri Restrictions on Advertising

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Missouri interprets its tied-house law as prohibiting suppliers and distributors from retail advertising, arguing that retail advertising is a “financial interest in the retail business.”

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Molson Coors CEO Outlines Plans to Win Back Drinkers

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In an interview published in the company’s Behind the Beer blog, Gavin Hattersley, CEO, Molson Coors Beverage Co., outlined his plans to win back drinkers.

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Mast-Jägermeister to Rep Terrenana Tequila in Mexico, U.S. and Canada

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Teremana is an ultra-premium small batch, highlands tequila crafted in a small town in Jalisco, Mexico, and founded by Dwayne Johnson.  Teremana is crafted in an authentic

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