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RNDC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act Protection

Republic National Distributing Co. said it filed for Bankruptcy Act protection under Chapter 11 "to explore potential sale transactions in court and implement an orderly wind down of our remaining operations." The filing includes its Alaskan joint venture. It said National Distributing Company, Inc. is not part of

Vineyard Losses Reported in Spain from Wildfires

Meanwhile, Natasja Mallory, who runs GregoryVine's office in Madrid, reported vineyard losses in Sierra de Gredos, the home of old-vine Garnacha. Among the vineyards known to be damaged is San Gregorio, a historic parcel owned by Bodega El Reventón, the winery founded by Adrianna Catena, Alejandro Vigil

Wildfires within 9 Miles of Bordeaux; No Wineries or Vineyards Damaged Yet

As of late Monday night, according to official updates from the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB), no major wineries or vineyards have been physically breached or destroyed by the flames. That's because the fires are primarily burning through the coastal pine forests of the Landes de Casccogne, not the

Summer Demand Fades, Cooling Total Bev/Al Sales

Another week, another down report on total bev/al sales from NIQ. Reporting on the four weeks ended July 18, NIQ said total alcohol sales fell 3% from a year earlier to $9.1 billion. Case volume totaled 181.9 million, down 4.8% from a year earlier. On a

Boston Beer 2Q Revenue Fell 3.3%, Shipments Down 4.5%, Depletions Off 4.5%

Boston Beer Co. reports net income of $51.67 million, or $4.96 a share, down $8.87 million from $60.43 million, or $5.45 a share a year earlier. Net revenue fell 3.3% to %568.3 million as depletions decreased 6% and shipments decreased 4.5%. The

Chateau Ste. Michelle Intros 2 New Wines

Chateau Ste. Michelle is introducing two new wines that showcase the quality and diversity of Washington wine: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling and Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Columbia Valley Red Blend. The new wines are part of Chateau Ste. Michelle's continued evolution in 2026, marked by

Wente Family Estates Names Peter Yeung Chief Executive Officer

Wente Family Estates, the country’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, appoints Peter Yeung as Chief Executive Officer. Yeung, who has served as the company’s interim CEO since January, transitions into the permanent role effective immediately. Yeung’s appointment comes on the heels of several important updates