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Joel Whitaker

What We're Reading --

Succession: Why LVMH leadership could hinge on the Paris Olympics Antoine Arnauld, oldest son of Bernard Arnauld, is vice chairman of the Christian Dior fashion division and oversees Moet Hennessy. He's also in charge of burnishing LVMH's reputation as the world's premier purveyor of

Who & What --

Bernardus Wine hires Jeff Meier as president. He joins from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine, which he joined in 1984, rising to become president/COO. Castle Rock Winery hires Adriana Popovich as director of social media. Cool Cat Sparkling Cocktails hires Brian Smith as its new Chief Commercial Officer. He

Four Roses Refreshes Brand for 1st Time in Nearly Two Decades

Four Roses Distillery's global brand refresh is the first update for the brand since 2006. The new visual identity comes as Four Roses, a heritage brand that predates Prohibition, celebrates its 135th year. Fans of the brand and consumers alike will see the refreshed branding across all of

Ireland's New Health Warning Labels Should Worry You

The labels, which are effective in 2026, highlight the risk of liver disease, cancer and the risk of drinking while pregnant in big red letters on every container of alcoholic beverages. The U.S. and Mexico have voiced concern about the new law, as have Argentina, Australia, Chile, Cuba, and

Black Cordon Vineyard Sues Management Firm, Says It Ruined 2 Acres of Fruit

Black Cordon Vineyard LLC allege that Bazan Vineyard Management LLC sprayed two acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines with sulphur during a heat spike when temperatures were as high as 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The resulting sulphur burn caused more than $100,000 of damages. Black Cordon hadn't been notified

Terlato Wine Group Launches Paso-D'Oro

Laura Orozco will lead all winemaking functions for Paso-D'Oro, which is the Spanish phrase for "way of gold". It is meant to evoke the California sunshine that paints the hills and valleys of the Paso Robles landscape and represents the people who are drawn to

Sagamore Spirit Expands in Canada

Sagamore Spirit, the Maryland-made rye whiskey, announced the Canadian debut of its Cask Strength Rye Whiskey in Canada. Fans in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan can find bottles of the critically lauded 112.2-proof whiskey on shelves alongside Sagamore Spirit Signature and Double Oak Rye