Category Archives: Wine

Wine.com Selling Spirits

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Wine.com is currently selling spirits in New York and Florida and will launch in New Jersey in August and California in September. “Wine.com has serviced consumers with wine for 21 years – offering a comprehensive array of spirits is a … Continue reading →

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Bandit Wines to Donate 1% of Sales to Environment

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The estimated $110,000 donation will directly benefit 1% for the Planet environmental partners. Through its 1% for the Planet membership, Bandit Wines will fund nonprofits that preserve the beautiful American landscapes that keep Bandit fans exploring. “Currently, only 3 percent … Continue reading →

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Hugh Reimers Quits Foley Family Wines

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

He had been president for less than two years.  Before joining Foley he had success at Jackson Family Wines.  To replace Reimers, Foley hired Shawn Schiffer to be president of Foley Family Wines and CEO of Epic Wines & Spirits, the company’s wine distribution … Continue reading →

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Drone Could Protect Vineyards, Other Agricultural Facilities

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Birds cause $80 million a year in crop damages.  And that’s just in Washington State alone. But aerial drones significantly reduce that.  A study by Washington State University,  published earlier this year in the journal of the American Society of … Continue reading →

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Lidl Grocers to Debut ‘King of Wines’

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

When grocers push for the ability to sell wine or other alcohol in their stores, they aren’t doing it just to feature major brands or craft brands.  In many cases, their playbook will eventually expand to including private label. Which … Continue reading →

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Zamora USA Adds 3 Spanish Wines and a Limoncello

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The new wines — Ramon Bilbao and Cruz de Alba, along with Mar de Frades albariño, and Villa Massa limoncello — will join Zamora USA Aug. 1.  The brands, each owned by  Zamora Co. (Spain), were previously managed in the … Continue reading →

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