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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,

Peroni Nastro Azzurro: New Campaign, Gold Bottles

Peroni Nastro Azzurro: New Campaign, Gold Bottles

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the No. 1 Italian beer brand, announced a new lifestyle campaign, "Here For The Nastro Azzurro" with Emmy Award-winning Italian-American chef, author and TV personality, Giada De Laurentiis, and limited-edition gold bottles for fans just in time for the most celebrated time

Tablas Creek Names New Winemaking Leaders

Tablas Creek Vineyard said it promoted Chelsea Franchi to Director of Winemaking from assistant winemaker and Craig Hamm to Winemaker. Longtime Winemaker Neil Collins will step into the role of Director of Production, reflecting his expanded focus on both vineyard and cellar operations. Collins has served as Tablas Creek'

Columbia Distributing to Acquire Point Blank Distributing

Columbia Distributing agreed to acquire Point Blank Distributing, a respected Oregon craft-focused distributor… Following the close, Point Blank will operate as a dedicated craft beer division within Columbia, maintaining its craft-first focus, service model, and brewer relationships—now backed by Columbia’s statewide logistics network, unmatched merchandising and

Johnson Brothers Adds 2 States to Folio Footprint

Oxford Street Merchants, the luxury division of Johnson Brothers, said it added Indiana and Hawaii to its distribution partnership with Folio Fine Wine Partners, effective Feb. 1. With the addition of Indiana and Hawaii, Johnson Brothers and Folio Fine Wine Partners will now work together across eleven markets, including Arizona,

Johnson Brothers to Rep St. Supéry in 5 More States

Johnson Brothers said it expanded its relationship with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery into five additional markets. The expansion includes Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and Texas, effective Feb. 1. With this growth, Johnson Brothers will now represent St. Supéry in 15 states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota,