Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Gifting 10% of Sales on Drizly

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

And Drizly says that’s likely to double, based on previous years’ experience, as the holiday season takes off.  Drizly sees Champagne, premium red wine, and high-end spirits as top sellers this year. In the past 12 months, Champagne and sparkling … Continue reading →

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Demand for Wine Reflects Uncertainty as World Emerges from Covid: Ciatti

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In its latest market report, Ciatti notes that wine production in all Northern Hemisphere countries are lighter than average.  Italy and Spain are down 9%, OIV estimates, which is pocket change compared to France’s 27% drop since 2020.  California’s production, … Continue reading →

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Splash Beverage Revenue Soars, But Net Loss Soars Even More

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group reports net third quarter sales of $2.8 million, up from $692,974 a year earlier.  The company reported a net loss of $12.2 million, dramatically larger than its $2.1 million loss a year earlier. Splash makes and sell … Continue reading →

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A-B Brings Back Its Original Flagship Brand

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

St. Louis Lager was the flagship brand for Anheuser-Busch when it was first founded in St. Louis more than 160 years ago. This darker, lager style beer which began as a regional beer was ultimately distributed all over the world – … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Premium Drinkers to Wine

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

How has Covid changed the relationship that premium wine drinkers have with wine? U.S. premium drinkers have broadly maintained their consumption levels since 2019, despite the restrictions and behavior changes resulting from Covid, says Wine Intelligence.. In fact, average spend … Continue reading →

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Beckstoffer Donates $1 Million to Lohr Center at Cal Poly

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Andy Beckstoffer of Beckstoffer Vineyards said he and his wife, Betty, have donated $1 million to the Cal Poly Justin & J. Lohr Center for Wine & Viticulture to fund the Beckstoffer Vineyards Fermentation Hall. The Center, completed in September … Continue reading →

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