Category Archives: Wine

What You Drink Depends Upon Who and Where

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Americans’ preferred alcoholic beverages have a lot do with not only who they are but where they are, The Harris Poll finds. When imbibing at home, those who drink at least a few times per year are most likely to … Continue reading →

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PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization In the wake of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of a wine privatization bill, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) said it will move as quickly as possible in establishing new licensing … Continue reading →

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Union Assails Wine Privatization Bill As Penn. Gov. Signs It

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an historic bill allowing grocers, restaurants, beer distributors and others to sell up to four bottles of wine to consumers.  Until now, only Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board State Stores had been able to sell wine … Continue reading →

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Gallo Acquires Orin Swift Cellars

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) said it purchased Orin Swift Cellars. Terms weren’t disclosed. The acquisition includes the Orin Swift Cellars brand, related inventory, and control of the elegant and popular tasting room located in St. Helena.  The Napa … Continue reading →

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Sokol Blosser Extends Evolution Line with Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Sokol Blosser Winery expanded its Evolution line with the launch of a fourth nationally available offering, Evolution Pinot Noir. Evolution 2014 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (SRP: $20) is the first nationally-distributed, single-varietal wine under the Evolution label. This wine is … Continue reading →

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Treasury Wine Estates to Consolidate California Winemaking

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The move will see Luxury wine production focused at the Beringer (Pratt Ave.) winery and Masstige wine at the Paso Robles winery.   Luxury winemaking at Sterling Vineyards will be consolidated on-site.   Winemaking at Beaulieu Vineyard will be devoted to luxury … Continue reading →

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