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Joel Whitaker

Give to Candidates First, then to Political Fundraising Groups

Alcohol beverage execs are more likely than those in many other industries to donate to political causes. So, it's worth taking note of a new decision by the the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit which concludes that a federal statute that requires broadcasters to

Napa Valley Vintners Awards $85,000 for Long-Term Wildfire Resiliency

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced an $85,000 grant to Napa Communities Firewise Foundation for the second year of its Valley Stewards Initiative. To date, NVV has given $2.1 million directly for wildfire preparedness in Napa County. This grant builds on NVV's long-term commitment to community

24.9% of Americans 'Functionally Unemployed': Study

Everything we see tells us most (meaning over half) of all American workers are financially squeezed, and that squeeze is one reason why bev/al sales are far lower that any bev/al marketer would like. Not the only reason, to be sure, but one reason. When we ran across

What We're Reading --

What Makes a Great Wine List Today? Encyclopedic lists and trophy bottles aren’t going away, but today’s best wine programs are finding new ways to stand out through thoughtful editing, distinct points of view, and more creative ways to guide guests, (SevenFifty Daily) Seven Experts on How Canada

Four Roses Continues Experimental Series with Honey Cask Finish

Four Roses Continues Experimental Series with Honey Cask Finish

Four Roses Distillery is continuing its new phase of innovation with Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask Finish, the second release in its limited-edition collection exploring flavor, maturation and production techniques beyond the brand’s traditional 10-recipe framework. How It's Made: After Four Roses barrels were

Consumer Confidence Declines

Consumer Confidence Declines

The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for August 2026 is at 49.4. Fielded from July 24 – August 5, 2026, the Index is down 1.6 points from last month. The Current and Investment sub-indices declined around two points each this month. Each respective sub-index now sits

Calif. Craft Distillers Push to Make Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Permanent

For California craft distillers, shipping direct to consumers has become an important business tool. But that tool may end if the California legislature doesn't make it permanent by Aug. 31, when the current legislative session ends. They received temporary authority during the pandemic. But there's no