Category Archives: Wine

Willamette Valley Net Plunges 81.2%; Difficulties with Distribution Cited

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports net income plunged 81.2% to $103,459, or 2 cents a share, in the second quarter.  Sales fell just 0.5% to $5.8 million, a result, the company said of its Oregon and Washington distributor experiencing problems in … Continue reading →

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Senate Panel Calls for Making Alcohol Tax Breaks Permanent

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The temporary tax cuts approved in December 2017 should be made permanent, according to a report by the Senate Finance Committee. In announcing the report, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said: “Taxpayers deserve predictability and clarity, and they … Continue reading →

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J. Lohr Vineyards Unveils New Packaging for Vineyard Series

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The vivid new package reflects the importance of these wines in the J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines portfolio, while also clearly differentiating them from the winery’s popular J. Lohr Estates wines. The new pressure-sensitive labels feature a rich olive label … Continue reading →

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12 of Europe’s Premium Wine Producers to Host Dinner, Auction

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

On Oct. 16, at New York City’s Michelin-starred Le Bernardin, the Primum Familiae Vini organization will host an extraordinary gala dinner and auction in conjunction with Sotheby’s Wine.  Proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Primum Familiae … Continue reading →

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Judge Rules Distribution Bill Violates Oklahoma Constitution

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince ruled Oklahoma Senate Bill 608 is unconstitutional.  SB 608 required producers to sell to all licensed wholesalers. “This is a victory for the voters of Oklahoma, who overwhelmingly approved changes to the state’s alcohol … Continue reading →

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Beer Still America’s Favorite Beverage, But Liquor Ties Wine for No. 2

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place. The latest results are from Gallup’s July 1-12 Consumption Habits survey … Continue reading →

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