Category Archives: Wine

On This Day in Bev/Al History 10 Crazy Laws on the Sale of Bev/Al

October 28, 1919 was a day for the ages.  Congress passed the 18th amendment that would ban all production, importation,

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Famous Wineries Threatened by Fire

The Kincade fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres, exploded threatening several famous wineries in and near

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Control States Volume Up 5% in September, Sales Jump 6%

During September, Control States spirits case sales grew 4.9% over the same period sales last year opposite a weak comp.

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Utah State Stores to Pour Cases of Beer Down the Drain

Wednesday night I attended a Prohibition Party at the National Press Club.  During a historical talk, it was recounted that on the

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46 State Attorneys General Urge Platforms to Curtail Illegal Alcohol Sales

Forty-six state attorneys general urged Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook to take steps to curtail illegal alcohol sales online.

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NJ Seeks to Revoke Liquor License at Trump National

The Colts Neck, N.J., resort is accused of serving too much alcohol to a man who pleaded guilty last year to a drunk driving

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