Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

If the California wine industry wants to survive, it must use less water Some 80% of California’s water goes to agriculture. Vineyards gulp a lot of water, but the wine production process uses considerable amounts at other stages too, largely … Continue reading

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Napa County Wine Grape Production Up 60% In 2021

The total value of the 2021 Napa County, Calif., winegrape crop was $741,732,000, up 60.8% from the previous year, Napa County officials said. Much of this increase can be attributed to a dramatic rise and recovery in red winegrape production … Continue reading

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With U.S. Sales Up 25%, Banfi Intros New Logo, 2017 Brunello

Banfi said sales its U.S. sales rose 25% growth in revenue in 2021, with positive trends continuing through the first quarter of 2022. This year the company introduces a new logo – its first outward communication since its change in … Continue reading

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GlenDronach Distillery announces the tenth release of its highly anticipated Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This expression is expertly crafted by Master Blender Rachel Barrie from a marriage of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. By bottling at … Continue reading

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Heaven Hill Launches PAMA Seltzer

PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur (Heaven Hill) launched PAMA Seltzer, the latest ready-to-drink offering in the Heaven Hill Brands portfolio. Like the liqueur, PAMA Seltzer is made with real fruit juice and a vodka base with a touch of tequila. Available in … Continue reading

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Clown Shoes Beer Uses Augmented Reality Labels

Designed in partnership with Australia-based augmented reality app Swigr, the augmented reality label for Clown Shoes Space Cake Double IPA offers five different settings to toggle through – the first being a lifelike animation of the beloved characters featured on the … Continue reading

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