Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Wilson Daniels Welcomes Bergström Wines to National Portfolio

Wilson Daniels will assume national representation for the full range from Bergström Wines in January 2022. “We’ve had the privilege of working with the Bergström family since they joined our Wholesale portfolio in 2015,” said Rocco Lombardo, President of Wilson … Continue reading

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Premiumization Trend Continues Ahead of Holidays

That’s according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., whose Luxury Brand Index shows luxury brands grew 47% in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020. The pace has been more than twice the annual … Continue reading

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RtD Cocktails Poised for Strong Growth: Drizly

After a banner year in 2020, RTD sales held strong in 2021 with triple-digit growth, Drizly notes. According to NielsenIQ, year-over-year off-premise dollar sales increased 156% for spirits-based hard seltzers for the 52-week period ending Oct. 2, 2021, and sales … Continue reading

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Alcoholic Cirrhosis Caused Worker’s Death

Complications of alcoholic cirrhosis, an advanced stage of liver disease, led to the death of a Dry Creek Vineyard worker in October.  He collapsed “while on top of the fermentation tank, and was found with a third of his body face down … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

Which grapes to plant where? Maryland winery leans on ‘soil guy’ to dig up that answer  

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Strong Finish On-Premise Seen for 2021

Positive consumer outlook and current sales trends suggest strong finish to the year for the On Premise, reveals latest CGA research. CGA notes the on-premise is critical, even for marketers focused on off-premise sales.  Some 53% of consumers say menu … Continue reading

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