Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Meiomi Launches 1st Red Blend

Meiomi Wines releases Red Blend, adding another flavor forward offering to its award-winning portfolio. Sourced from Meiomi’s signature California regions, the Red Blend pulls out the best of California for a taste like no other, creating a richly layered wine … Continue reading

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Belle Glos Launches Its 1st White Wine

Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay (SRP: $55). Belle Glos is known for making luxurious, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs from maritime-influenced vineyards in California. Hand-dipped in the easily identifiable Belle Glos wax style, the coastal Glasir Holt Chardonnay will be exclusively available … Continue reading

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Sagamore Spirit Releases Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey

It’s a blend of  barrel-aged 5- and 6-year-old straight rye whiskies,.  After blending some of it was placed in hand-selected barrels from South America, and the rest in barrels from Jamaica, aging both for an additional 10 months. Once aged, … Continue reading

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Raventós Codorníu Launches DtC Website Featuring 6 Wineries

Raventós Codorníu, Spain’s oldest wine producer, launches a new experiential e-commerce platform in the U.S., 15bodegas.us. With the goal of making prestigious wines and Cavas available to wine lovers around the country, the new website enables U.S.-based consumers to order … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Korbel Champagne Cellars promotes Paul Ahvenainen to Vice President – Operations and Winemaking.  He has been with Korbel for 37 years, most recently directing winemaking and grower relations. Victoria Eady Butler, master blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey becomes the first … Continue reading

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Manufacturing Grew in February

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February, with the overall economy achieving a 21st consecutive month of growth although the U.S. manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain-constrained environment, the Institute for Supply Management reports. The COVID-19 … Continue reading

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