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Banfi, Emiliana Expand Relationship

Effective immediately, Banfi will serve as the U.S. agency partner for Emiliana Organic Vineyard’s premium, award-winning wine brands, including Ge, Coyam, 57 Rocas, and Maycas del Limarí. Emiliana has long been recognized as a pioneer in environmental stewardship, celebrated for its advanced approach to agriculture and its

Lower drunk driving limit approved by Wash. Senate

.A divided Washington state Senate approved, 26-23, and sent to the state House legislation reducing the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration for drivers to 0.05% from 0.08%. If it makes it through the House and into law, Washington would join Utah with the toughest standard in the

Okla. lawmaker moves to ban colleagues from drinking alcohol while working

Okla. lawmaker moves to ban colleagues from drinking alcohol while working

A Republican Oklahoma state senator filed legislation to bar lawmakers from drinking alcohol on the job after he accused some of them of being drunk while taking critical votes. Sen. Shane Jett said he filed Senate Bill 1640, which prohibits legislators from consuming and possessing alcohol while on duty, after

Rising Health Cost Could Aid Dems in Mid-Terms

Americans feel their health care costs are going up faster than other household expenses, hold President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans responsible and say the issue will factor into their votes in this year’s midterm elections, according to a poll published Thursday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF.

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning, and Happy Thursday, January 29, 2026. Columbia Distributing to Acquire Point Blank Distributing Columbia Distributing agreed to acquire Point Blank Distributing, a respected Oregon craft-focused distributor LVMH W&S Sales Fall 9%, Operating Profit Plunges 25% Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy reports sales for its wine and

How Businesses Thrive Through Generations

Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education presents Built to Last: How Businesses Thrive Through Generations, a conversation with iconic company representatives to examine how they remain relevant and resilient amid shifting markets and evolving consumer expectations. Featured panelists include Kela Driggs, brand leader at fifth-generation Wente Vineyards, Scott

State Line Distillery Launches a Smoked Gin

Smoked gin is emerging as a significant subcategory within craft spirits, and State Line Distillery positions itself at the forefront of the trend with the Feb. 1 release of its Lapsang Smoked Gin. The expression represents a growing movement among craft distillers to challenge traditional botanical profiles by introducing savory,