Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

French Wines Face U.S Tariffs of Up to 100%

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The move, which includes cheese, handbags and porcelain, is in response to France’s new digital services tax (DST).  U.S. officials

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Sagamore Spirit Sells 1st Whiskey Distilled in Baltimore for a Penny a Bottle

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Hundreds of people lining up outside Sagamore Spirit’s Baltimore distillery at 6am recently to get a first taste of the

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Selling Store-Brand Spirits

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., announced today a

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

950-Acre Napa Ranch on Market for $25.5 Million There are three “main” homes on the property as well as two 1,000-square-foot in-law units, according to the listing. The

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Moët Hennessy Takes Control of Château d’Esclans, Leader in Luxury Rosé

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Moët Hennessy has taken control of Château d’Esclans, the leading Provence Rosé in the American market.  The LVMH unit

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App Enables Any Winery to Use Augmented Reality on its Labels

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Winerytale is a groundbreaking app and platform that lets every winery and wine producer create, manage and market an

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