Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates names Stephanie Cohen winemaker for Col Solare, succeeding Darel Allwine, who is retiring at the end of June.   Cohen has worked with Allwine since 2020.  Leah Adint is named head winemaker for Erath Winery, succeeding Gary Horner,  who will also retire at … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading and Watching —

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Angel’s Envy unveils expanded distillery in downtown Louisville The $8.2 million expansion added more than 13,000 square feet to the distillery on East Main across from Louisville’s Slugger Field. (WHAS-TV)

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Winebow Imports Named Exclusive U.S. Importer of Cantine Nicosia.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cantina Nicosia was founded in 1898 and is under the leadership of the fifth generation. It was one of the original wineries to settle on Mount Etna, which “has become one of the most exciting, talked-about appellations in all of … Continue reading →

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‘Bring Every Bottle Back’ the New Imperative for Beverage Marketers

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This is the choice bev/al execs face:  Invest in innovative packaging or improve recyclability.  That Hobson’s choice is being driven by rising input costs and growing sustainability concerns, according to analysts at Rabobank. When it comes to recycling, the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Domaine Bousquet Becomes First Winery Outside U.S. to Earn ROC Status

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Domaine Bousquet, Argentina’s largest producer and exporter of wines made exclusively from certified organic fruit, has earned Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status from the 501(c)3 Regenerative Organic Alliance. Domaine Bousquet becomes one of only four wineries to do so to … Continue reading →

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Bombastic Brewing Expands into Montana

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

After inking distributions deals earlier this year in Idaho, Washington State, and Utah, Bombastic Brewing, Hayden, Idaho, is now expanding distribution to Mondana through George’s Distributing, the only statewide distributor of beer, wine and cider.

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