Category Archives: Wine

If You Think It’s Hot, Consider This: France Hit 111F

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That’s hotter than in Las Vegas (100F) or Death Valley, Calif. (106F).

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Tennessee Retailers: Richard Blau’s Detailed Analysis

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

If yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on Tennessee’s residency requirements was a tour-de-force, an analysis by Richard Blau, who chairs the Gray Robinson law firm’s alcohol practice, is equally comprehensive.  We’ve attached it to today’s Daily.

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Korbel Sponsors American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Korbel California Champagne is again sponsoring and hosting signature events at this year’s American Century Celebrity Golf

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Retailers to Batter State Protection Laws

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Local bev/al retailers lost big this morning, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tennessee’s two-year residency requirement was unconstitutional. While it’s likely that the court might accept a shorter residency requirement (1 month? 6 months? 1 year?) there is virtually … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Understanding Tennessee Retailers Decision

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

In a nutshell, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted the old Wall Street adage that “bulls make money, bears make money and hogs get slaughter.”

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Skurnik Acquires Vintner Select

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Skurnik Wines & Spirits said it acquired Vintner Select, a Cincinnati, Ohio, fine wine distributor. With this acquisition, Skurnik has increased its direct wholesale distribution network to 8 states, adding Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to its current stable of New … Continue reading →

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