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J. Lohr Vineyards Unveils New Packaging for Vineyard Series

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The vivid new package reflects the importance of these wines in the J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines portfolio, while also clearly differentiating them from the winery’s popular J. Lohr Estates wines. The new pressure-sensitive labels feature a rich olive label … Continue reading →

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Diageo JV Won’t Distribute Cuban Rum in U.S.

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo said it formed a joint venture with Corp. Cuba Ron SA, a Cuban Rum producer.  The JV will have exclusive global distribution rights to Santiago de Cuba, a premium Cuban heritage rum brand. But the brand won’t be distributed … Continue reading →

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Judge Rules Distribution Bill Violates Oklahoma Constitution

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince ruled Oklahoma Senate Bill 608 is unconstitutional.  SB 608 required producers to sell to all licensed wholesalers. “This is a victory for the voters of Oklahoma, who overwhelmingly approved changes to the state’s alcohol … Continue reading →

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CBrands Agrees to Sell Black Velvet to Heaven Hill

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands said it agreed to sell its Black Velvet Canadian Whisky brand and the Black Velvet production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to Heaven Hill Brands for about $266 million.  The transaction is expected to close before year-end. Black … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Religion Affects Drinking

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking is no longer the moral and political issue it once was, as other issues — namely abortion and gay and lesbian relations — have taken their place as major causes activating and animating the Religious Right, an analysis of … Continue reading →

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Castle Brands Loss Widens as Sales Ease

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Castle Brands reports a loss of $870,895 in the second quarter, up from $690,707 a year earlier. Sales eased 2% to $22.6 million from $23.1 million. “The lower revenue in the first quarter was largely the result of the timing … Continue reading →

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