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Joel Whitaker

Calif. Legislature Extends Cocktails to Go to 2031

The California Legislature passed AB 2663, legislation to continue to allow cocktails to‑go until 2031, extending convenience for adult consumers while supporting local restaurants. The bill now moves to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature. Cocktails to‑go were temporarily permitted in California during the COVID‑19 pandemic

How Trump's 50% Tariff on Canadian Wine Can 'Make Canada (Not America) Great'

"We cannot control decisions made in Washington," says Jeff Guignard, president/CEO of Wine Growers B.C., says in an opinion piece in the Vancouver Sun. "We can only control what we do here at home." President Trump's 50% tariff on Canadian wine "

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

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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