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SGWS Accused of Violating Fair Labor Standards Act

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Savannah Perez, a “sales consultant” for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Texas, sued both the parent company and its Texas unit alleging it violated the Fair Labor STandards Act by not paying overtime for time worked in excess of 40 … Continue reading →

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Caorunn Launches Higher ABV Highland Strength Gin in U.S.

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Caorunn is launching its Highland Strength Gin in the U.S., this is the highest strength gin the portfolio at a bold 54% abv. Produced specifically to enhance cocktails, the higher alcohol content evaporates more quickly in the mouth leaving behind … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Wine Sales Cut into White Wine on Drizly

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Year-to-date in 2022, white wine has accounted for 29 percent share of the wine category on Drizly, a consistent share that it held for 2021 and 2020 as well. However, since 2017, white wine share has decreased by two percentage … Continue reading →

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Proximo Intros Gran Coramino

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Created in partnership with world-class tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, Gran Coramino debuts with Reposado Cristalino, proving hard work tastes different.  Kevin Hart, the comedian, is a founder of the venture.  Proximo is the importer. Gran Coramino Reposado Cristalino will … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A Maryland winery is setting fires to save its vineyard from ‘major loss’ It’s been exceptionally cold in Maryland this Spring — a winter weather advisory was issued in March in Montgomery County with 1-2 inch snow accumulation a possibility.  … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk at -30-

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

How it became normal for public officials to attack journalists A California sheriff’s targeting of a reporter is the latest instance of authorities misusing power. ‘These are steps toward autocracy,’ says one press freedom advocate. NOTE:  -30- is the symbol … Continue reading →

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