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Why 11-11 Winery's Sales Are Up

Ellie Anest, the co-founder and CEO of Eleven Eleven Winery, is having a good year. In an "expert editorial" in Wine Industry Advisor she ticks off the numbers: * More than half of everyone who walks through doors joins the wine club. * First time visitors are up 61%

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Are Traditional Wine Clubs Outdated? Direct-to-consumer wine club growth slowed to 2% in 2024, down from 11% in 2018. 58% of consumers paused at least one recurring subscription service in the past year. (Wine Enthusiast) Best Black Winemaker: How Nicole Camp Turned Backyard Pears Into An Award-Winning

Yellowstone Bourbon Unveils 2026 Bourbon Finished in Ruby and Tawny Port Casks

Yellowstone Bourbon Unveils 2026 Bourbon Finished in Ruby and Tawny Port Casks

Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026, the 11th expression in its annual Limited Edition series. Crafted by Master Distiller Stephen Beam, this year's highly anticipated release is a blend of 7- and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons finished separately in Ruby and Tawny

Joel Gott Wines Introduces Sauvy B, a Sauvignon Blanc Spritz with Electrolytes

Joel Gott Wines launched Sauvy B, a new Sauvignon Blanc spritz with electrolytes that brings together wine, spritz culture and functional refreshment in one easy, ready-to-enjoy can. How It's Made:Sauvy B is made with California Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling water, electrolytes and bright citrus flavors, creating

Graham's Russian Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump New Tariff Powers

For the first time, Congress would authorize the use of tariffs as a geopolitical weapon under sweeping legislation aimed at squeezing's Russia's war economy that targets the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas that was introduced Monday in the Senate. Twelve Senators of both

Costco Sold More Plants With Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Pests

Costco is warning California customers who recently bought desert willow plants that the glassy winged sharpshooter may be living on them. The invasive insect can “cause major damage to the environment and the economy,” particularly the state’s $73-billion wine industry. The desert willow is a small tree or

Kroger Launches In-Store Wine Shops

Kroger Co. is launching in-store Wine Shops at 14 of its stores in its Cincinnati/Dayton Division. Customer response will determine whether the concept will expand to other regions. The shops will be different from wine departments currently in some stores in that they will sell wines from “acclaimed