Arkansas billionaire buys Napa Valley winery
Arkansas billionaire Gaylon Lawrence Jr. has purchased Heitz Wine Cellars in St. Helena, a storied Napa Valley brand that has been popular among collectors and wine enthusiasts.
Small winemakers facing distribution freeze from the big guys
When big companies invade boutique wine country with much bigger marketing budgets and resources, the little guy can feel squeezed out. Or, creative marketing and a changed paradigm could lead to more success.
Beer Institute Shares Latest Packaging Insights
Draft beer now accounts for nearly two-thirds of all on-premise beer volume, according to the Beer Institute’s (BI) annual State-Level Packaging Report, released today.
Trade Tariffs Costing Local Wine Industry
The impact of tariffs being imposed overseas is being felt strongly in the East Bay, especially when it comes to reds and whites.
Save The Martini: Why Congress Needs To Listen
Booze and government taxes seem inexorably joined at the hip. Indeed, it is hard to find a government that didn’t see its domestic spirits industry as a lucrative source of cash.
Gender gap continues for women in wine
When she took over as president of Domaine Carneros in 1987, Eileen Crane was one of the few women to lead a North Coast winery.
Hayman’s Calls On Industry To Crack Down On ‘Fake Gin’
London gin producer Hayman’s has called for increased regulations governing the distillation and labelling of gin, stating that some distillers that are marketing expressions “that have little to no juniper character” are “misleading consumers”.
Cheap wine is about to get a lot more expensive
The price of wine is going up. Global wine production slumped to its lowest level in 60 years in 2017, according to data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
Sazerac launches educational agave website
US spirits group Sazerac, maker of Corazón Tequila, has launched a website dedicated to agave education.
Jack Daniel's sues Houston and Dallas-based spirits companies for infringement
A Houston-based spirits company and its Dallas partners are being sued by the Jack Daniel's brand for allegedly lifting its trademarks for an "inferior" product.