Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Tanduay Taps Romano Beverage for Chicago

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Tanduay’s move to partner with Romano Beverage is part of the company’s drive to expand its distribution portfolio abroad. “Time is of the essence. We are growing our international market portfolio and we need partners like Romano Beverage to ensure that we achieve … Continue reading →

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Robledo Family Winery Seeks to Boost Output to 50,000 Cases from 300

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s asking Sonoma officials to let it build a number of new buildings, including a 9.910-square-foot hospitality and administration center. Only 300 cases are currently produced on site, but Robledo produces about 20,000 branded cases altogether, mostly at a winery … Continue reading →

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Wine Intelligence: Is Wine Losing Its Hold on Younger Adults?

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The boost for wine seen across a number of key wine markets in 2020 has masked a much more profound demographic trend amongwine drinkers. Wine Intelligence consumer research shows that the wine category in the key markets of the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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Marie Brizard 1st Half Sales Slip 5%

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports first-half sales eased 5%.  On an organic basis, excluding exchange rates, sales were down 5.8%.  Factor in the effect of exchange rates, and sales were down 6.7%. Sales in France were down 2%.  The … Continue reading →

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West Fork Whiskey Plans ‘Tourism Destination’

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

West Fork Whiskey Co., Indianapolis, is building a new 35,000-square-foot facility it hopes to open next spring.  The new West Fork facility will include a 5,000-square-foot event center, a 4,000-square-foot restaurant with a focus on Indiana agriculture and a “speakeasy,” as … Continue reading →

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Sailor Jerry Fans Can ‘Gift’ Favorite Tattoo Parlor a Custom Plinko

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum‘s (William Grant & Sons) latest global social media campaign will see consumers around the world vote for their favorite tattoo shop to receive one of three custom plinkos and receive a stash of limited edition Sailor … Continue reading →

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