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Groundstar Vineyard & Estate Acquires Historic Williams Ranch

Groundstar Vineyard & Estate, founded by Chiara Shannon and Joseph Brent, said it acquired the historic Williams Ranch, a 247.02-acre property located at 7630 W. Highway 246 in the Sta. Rita Hills corridor. Terms weren't disclosed. The acquisition expands Groundstar’s stewardship to over 320 acres—

Lemmons Family Vineyards, Acquires Cuda Ridge Wines

Lemmons Family Vineyards, owners of the historic Concannon Vineyard, said it acquired Cuda Ridge Wines, a respected Livermore Valley boutique winery known for its small-lot, award-winning Bordeaux-style wines. Terms weren't disclosed. Led by Tom and Paige Lemmons, Lemmons Family Vineyards continues to expand its portfolio

Ste. Michelle Names David Richardson CEO, Heller Chief Commercial Officer

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates named David Richardson Chief Executive Officer and promoted Dan Heller to Chief Commercial Officer. “David Richardson is the visionary leader who will propel Ste. Michelle Wine Estates into its next era of growth,” said Court Wyckoff, CEO of the Wyckoff Family Business, Ste. Michelle's

SGWS to Rep Holladay, McCormick Distilling

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits will serve as the distributor for the Holladay Distillery and McCormick Distilling Co.'s portfolios across several states: Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Texas. The historic Holladay Distillery was

SGWS Expands Distribution of J. Lohr Wines

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits said it will now distributed J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines in five additional markets, adding Florida, Kentucky, Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington to the existing 12-market footprint that includes Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and

No THC Relief in House-Passed Farm Bill

Bipartisan amendments to either regulate hemp-derived THC products or delay the impending federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products were either withdrawn or not allowed to advance as the House passed the Farm Bill. The measure now goes to the Senate where advocates hope for amendments to provide protection

Becle Reports Net Plunged 67% in Q1, as Volume Slid 24% in North America

Becle, the parent of Jose Cuervo, reports net profit in the first quarter plunged 66.5% (44.2% organic) as net sales fell 23.1%. Shipped volume declined 13.4% to 4.3 million cases, impacted by the U.S. distributor transition. During the first quarter of 2026, total volume