Category Archives: Wine

Efforts to Preserve Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards in Campaign

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Economic forces are pressuring farmers to replant California’s Zinfandel vineyards with varieties that are not uniquely Californian. If demand for single vineyard designated wines can be increased,

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Federal Judge Okays Out-of-State Retailer Shipments to Mich.

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Out-of-state wine retailers can ship directly to Michigan consumers, Federal District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow ruled.

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BuzzBallz Adds Wine Cocktails

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

BuzzBallz LLC, Carrollton, Tex., added BuzzTallz ready-to-drink cocktails to its line.  They are available in Lime ‘Rita, Ruby Red

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Supreme Court to Hear Cross-Border Retailing Case

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state’s authority to require in-state residency for bev/al retailers, the big winner will be

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Calif. Gov. Vetoes 4 a.m. Bar-Closing Bill

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

In vetoing the measure, Gov. Jerry Brown said he believed “we have enough mischief from midnight to 2 without adding two more hours of mayhem.” California currently suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths and $35 billion in costs annually. The California … Continue reading →

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Cork Producer Passes 25 Million Mark with No Reports of TCA

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Catalonian cork producer Parramon has sold more than 25 million corks without any returns due to TCA. Company owner Francesc Parramon states, “We were the first cork company to incorporate TCA testing for every cork as a standard procedure. By … Continue reading →

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