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Auction Napa Valley to Honor Robin Lail with Lifetime Achievement Award

Auction Napa Valley to Honor Robin Lail with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize Robin Vail's founding role in the auction and her decades of continued leadership. The recognition will take place at the Live Auction Celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026. As a chair of the inaugural 1981 planning committee, Lail helped bring Auction Napa

SipSource Sees Signs of Stabilization

Some premium segments may be stabilizing. That's according to Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America SipSource data which finds Single Malt Scotch, for example, delivered its strongest result since mid-2025 in February, with volume declines narrowing to -2.8%. While not yet a return to growth, this

Lee Einsidler & Team Intro New Canned Tequila and Vodka Cocktails

Lee Einsidler & Team Intro New Canned Tequila and Vodka Cocktails

Beverage Management Group – Lee Einsidler, Olivier Bugat, Mat Jaronko, Sandra Falconer, and Jeff Einsidler --introduce Por Que No. It's created by the team that brought Casamigos, Grey Goose, and Jägermeister to the world stage. Now, that expertise is focused on the booming RTD market. Packaged in striking, color-

SGWS to Rep ALB Vodka in Illinois

ALB Vodka announced an expanded distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to bring ALB Vodka to retailers, restaurants and bars throughout Illinois. This partnership will significantly broaden the brand’s availability in the Midwest, the company said. ALB Vodka is now in 20 U.S. markets as

Goose Island Brings Back '312 Beer'

Goose Island Brings Back '312 Beer'

Goose Island Beer Co. is reintroducing one of its most recognizable beers, 312 Beer, with a refreshed design and a renewed focus on its Chicago roots. A Chicago Original with National Reach Named after Chicago’s original area code, 312 has long served as an accessible entry point into craft

V Foundation Raises $3.5M+ at Sonoma County Auction

The 5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean announced over $3.5 million was raised to accelerate lifesaving cancer research. Held March 26–29, the event brought together Sonoma County’s most renowned chefs, wineries, and passionate supporters for a weekend of impact, with 100% of event proceeds

1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Sold for $812,500

A single 750 ml bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti—originally sourced from the personal cellar of Robert Drouhin—sold for $812,500 at Acker’s La Paulée auction this past weekend. The sale surpasses the previous world record of $558,000 set in 2018, cementing the 1945