Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

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HIRED: Mark Beringer, great-great-grandson of Beringer Vineyard’s founding brother, Jacob Beringer, to be director of winemaking at Phantom Creek Estates, Oliver, British Columbia.  He joins from Beringer Vineyards where he was chief winemaker.

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Alabama ABC Cites Covid for Supply Issues

Out-of-stocks are appearing in Alabama retail outlets, the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board said. It attributed the shortage to the coronavirus as well as global supply chain problems. “Some brands and distributors are having issues getting glass. Others may have … Continue reading

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Biden Repeats Trump’s Covid MIstake

With Covid-19 heating up again — the number of cases is on the rise in every single state — President Biden is following former President Donald Trump in failing to launch a large testing program. and in relying up vaccines … Continue reading

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17 States Pass Cocktails-to-Go Legislation

Seventeen states have passed legislation to make cocktails-to-go permanent and 14 states have passed legislation allowing cocktails-to-go on a temporary basis, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said. Three states, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New York, that allowed cocktails … Continue reading

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Michelob Ultra to Cover Cost of Post-Workout Beers

Michelob Ultra is the latest Anheuser-Busch brand to offer to buy a beer for consumers. Usain Bolt, the runner, is the spokesman for the project.  All consumers need do is buy an Ultra at a bar on July 24, upload … Continue reading

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Bordeaux Posts Highest U.S. Sales Increase Since 1986

The Bordeaux wine region has reported growth of 21% in sales volume and value in the U.S. market, the highest sales increase recorded over a 12-month period since 1986. Bordeaux wine sales reached 29 million bottles (or 2.43 million 9-liter … Continue reading

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