Category Archives: Wine

Anti-Tariff March Planned in D.C. Sunday

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

With the U.S. Trade Representative expected to announce a decision by Feb. 17 on tariffs across a wide range of industries, including wine, beer and distilled spirits, a march is

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How Bad is the Wine Glut in California? 30,000 Acres of Grapes Need to Go

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the opinion of Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, said during a presentation at CalExpo in Sacramento. And that 30,000-acre figure is on top of 20,000

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Apothic Debuts Its First Varietal

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a $10.99 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s newsworthy because Apothic is known for its blends.

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Bev/Al Ad Bans Back on Activists’ Agenda

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That’s because underage drinkers have been able to access bev/al advertising on social media, as a story in this morning\s Wall Street Journal demonstrates.  Sweden is

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Sutter Home: Project Tiny Home Building 10 Homes For Americans in Need

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Sutter Home Family Vineyards said it is helping to build 10 Tiny Homes for veterans, victims of natural disasters, first responders and others struggling with housing instability

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WX Brands Acquires Niven Family Wine Estates Portfolio

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

WX Brands said it acquired the 100,000+ case portfolio of wines from the Niven family, widely considered as the pioneers of the Edna Valley AVA, for an undisclosed sum.

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