Category Archives: Wine

Total Wine Wins Fight Over License Limits in South Carolina

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled a South Carolina statute that officials used to refuse Total Wine & More a fourth liquor license was unconstitutional. The measure had been upheld by the circuit court as “preserving the right of small, … Continue reading →

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Now There’s a Distributor Who Welcomes Truly Small Brands

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

Any maker of wine, spirits or beer – regardless of size – can easily set up distribution through Liberation Distribution (LibDib), which is launching today in California and New York.  It’s expected to launch in other states later this year. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2016

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Now in its 39th year of publication, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2016 provides data on more than 6,000 wines, as well as regions, vintages, and growers around the world.  It offers maps, grape varieties, tips on food and wine … Continue reading →

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Mendocino Wine Purchases Offbeat Brands’ Wine Portfolio

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Mendocino Wine Co., owners of Parducci Wine Cellars, Mendocino’s longest running winery, has purchased the fast-growing, innovative wine portfolio of Offbeat Brands. Offbeat Brands, was created by Mike Kenton, who will join Mendocino Wine to lead strategic channel management.  Kenton … Continue reading →

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Trinchero Napa Valley Opens Tasting Room

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Trinchero Napa Valley has announced the official opening of its newly-designed tasting room to the public. The tasting rook is the third and final phase of the Trinchero Napa Valley estate, which sits on 22 acres of expansive vineyards. The … Continue reading →

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Eric Flanagan Acquires Everett Ridge Winery

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The owner of Flanagan Wines acquired Everett Ridge winery through bankruptcy proceedings. The 20-acre Everett Ridge Winery is in the Dry Creek Valley and has 10 acres planted to grapes, and a permit to produce 25,000 cases a year.  Flanagan … Continue reading →

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