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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-14/
- Published: 2024-03-19T10:00:15.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-23T22:20:29.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

***Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday, March 19, 2024.***

## [James Hall Buys Back Patz & Hall Winery from Ste. Michelle](https://bevnews.net/untitled-72/)

**James Hall**, the founding partner and winemaker, repurchased **Patz & Hall** winery from **Ste. Michelle Wine Estates**, which has owned the winery since 2016\. Terms weren't disclosed.

## [Indiana Okays Permanent Cocktails to Go](https://bevnews.net/indiana-okays-permanent-cocktails-to-go/)

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill making cocktails to go permanent, effective July 1.

## [Miss. House OKs Direct Bev/Al Shipments to Consumers](https://bevnews.net/miss-house-oks-direct-wine-shipments-to-consumers/)

The Mississippi House approved, 92-21, and sent to the Senate a bill to allow direct sales and shipments of alcoholic beverages to 

## [French Bulk Wine Producer Acquires Blue Nun](https://bevnews.net/miss-house-oks-direct-wine-shipments-to-consumers/)

**Grands Chais de France** (GCF), the company behind the JP Chenet brand, agreed to acquire **Franz Wilhelm Langguth Erben,** producer of **Blue Nun**. Terms weren't disclosed. GCF's annual sales total about $1.42 billion.

## [Penelope Rio Returns](https://bevnews.net/penelope-rio-arrives/)

“Our latest Rio release is a party in a bottle – the finishes complement each other so well, resulting in a fun and surprising mix of flavors,” said **Michael Paladini**, founder of **Penelope Bourbon**. “This year’s release delivers a dessert sweetness 

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