Category Archives: Wine

Wine Institute Fears New Tariffs on Calif. Wines After U.S. Slaps 25% Levy on European Wines

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The 25% tariff will be applied to bottled table wine from France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.

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Southern Glazer’s Sponsors NYC Wine & Food Festival

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) said it is celebrating its 12th consecutive year as host of the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF), a star-studded, four-day gourmet … Continue reading →

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WSWA Awards Scholarships to Wholesaler Employees’ Children

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Fifty-four children of wine and spirits wholesalers will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to help fund their college expenses.  The scholarships are awarded by WSWA Educational Foundation, the charitable arm of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. 

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Who & What —

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Oak Ridge Winery hires Michael Onslager as the company’s new VP-National Sales and promotes Noel Basso to Director of Winemaking.  Onslager joins from Rutherford Wine Co., where he was a vp.  

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CBrands Beer Shipments Rise 5.3%, Wine and Spirits Fall 10% in Period

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands reports gross sales rose 1.8% to $2.573 billion in the fiscal second quarter, ended Aug. 31, but a loss

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Guess Who New Study Finds Buys More from Local Liquor Stores

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Hint:  It’s not Millennials, Gex-Xers or Baby Boomers. Surprisingly enough, a new study by Drizly found digitally native Gen Z-ers purchase alcohol from local liquor stores more often

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