Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Vera Wang Adds a Prosecco to Party Line

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“I am excited to introduce Party’s newest wine just in time for summer. The Prosecco Rosé is extremely versatile and pairs well with all of your favorite seasonal cuisines – barbecue, seafood, al fresco brunch – and entertaining occasions,” says … Continue reading →

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Almanac Beer Launches a West Coast Pale Ale

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Northern California’s farm-to-barrel craft beer pioneers Almanac Beer Co. expands its year-round fresh beer portfolio with a new West Coast pale ale honoring a style that put California craft beer on the map. FLOW Pale Ale (5.5% ABV) takes a … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Gallo Winery Could Be New Player For Super Bowl Spots For decades, rivals have looked with envy at Anheuser-Busch’s stranglehold over Super Bowl alcohol advertising.  With A-B giving up its long-held exclusivity over alcohol advertising, E. & J. Gallo Winery … Continue reading →

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Milestone Brands Acquires Victoria Distillers, Azzurre Spirits

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Milestone Brands LLC, the premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, said it  acquired Victoria Distillers Inc (“VDI”), one of the oldest artisan distilleries in Canada and the producer of Empress 1908 Gin, and Azzurre Spirits Corp., the U.S. importer … Continue reading →

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Carlsberg Testing Bio-Based, Fully Recyclable Bottle

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The pilot, which is vital to accelerating Carlsberg’s ambition of making the beer bottle a commercial reality, will see 8,000 Fibre Bottles being sampled in eight Western European markets: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, United Kingdom, Poland, Germany and France. The … Continue reading →

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Foley Family Wines Mum on Silverado Vineyards Acquisition Report

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Foley Family Wines declined to confirm — or deny — a published report that it has agreed to acquire Silverado Vineyards. “Foley Family Wines does not comment on speculation or rumored acquisitions.  As has been the case in the past, Foley … Continue reading →

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