Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

3 Badge Supporting Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. announced its Drink Pink: Rooted Against Breast Cancer program ahead of Mother’s Day. Part of the proceeds from each bottle sold of Guinigi Prosecco Rosé (SRP: $17) will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast … Continue reading →

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Heitzer Cellar Sues Cask Maker

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Heitz Cellar LLC, a Napa Valley winery, said five oak casks it purchased from Gamba USA were defective and leaked and one cask was contaminated with 2,4,6 trichloroanisole (TCA) which ruined 580 gallons of wine. Heitz has sued the cask … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Only Bev/Al Firm on Forbes Diversity List

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is one of America’s best companies when it comes to diversity, according to Forbes Magazine, which ranks it No. 279 among all U.S. firms with more than 1,000 employees. Our review of the list showed … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

How The War in Ukraine Could Affect the Wine Industry Weeks of fighting have not only disrupted — and possibly set back — Ukraine’s winemaking abilities, but it also wreaked havoc across Eastern Europe’s wine supply chain as a whole. … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy  is moving to Coca-Cola Co. May 16 as VP-public policy, federal government relations and political engagement.  He has led Beer Institute since 2014. BRAND Napa Valley hires Angela Paxton as Hospitality and Events Manager.  Paxton possesses an extensive … Continue reading →

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Boston Beer Post 1Q Loss as Depletions Fall, Shipments Plunge

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Boston Beer Co. reports first quarter depletions fell 7% and depletions plunged 25.1%, leading to a 21.1% drop in sales to $430.1 million and a net loss of $2 million.  A year earlier the company reported a profit of $65.6 … Continue reading →

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