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[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday. It's June 17, 2026.

Bronco Wine Co. Acquires Resurrection Brands

The acquisition strengthens Bronco's national route-to-market capabilities and expands its portfolio of represented wineries as the company continues to build a platform designed to connect exceptional wine brands with consumers across the country.

Sale of Uncle Nearest Martha's Vineyard Property Sale Approved

The receiver in the Uncle Nearest financing case was authorized to sell property on Martha's Vineyard for $2.595 million – but none of the proceeds can go to Farm Credit Mid-America while the underlying lawsuit remains pending, U.S District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. ruled.

First Texas Cooperage Opens Doors

In a first for the Lone Star State, Standard Cooperage has opened its doors in Blanco, Texas, bringing premium American oak barrel production home to the state's rapidly growing wine and spirits industries. Despite being the fifth-largest wine-producing state and fourth-largest when it comes to craft distilleries, Texas producers have not had a local cooperage to source barrels – adding cost, lead time and supply chain uncertainty to every batch they age.

Revino Receives $4.8M Grant to Build First California Bottle Reuse Facility

CalRecycle has awarded Revino a $4,867,070 grant to establish a first-of-its-kind certified Bottle Washer Processing facility in Lompoc, Calif., that will build the infrastructure for a reusable glass-bottle ecosystem. The facility will be capable of washing 10 million glass beverage containers for reuse annually and is expected to be operational in late 2027.

Eileen Crane, Domaine Chandon Founding Winemaker and CEO, Dies at 77

Anyone who spent time with Eileen Crane, founding winemaker, longtime CEO of Domaine Chandon, quickly understood her gifts went well beyond the cellar. She had sharp wit and quiet conviction. She was elegant and tough in the same breath, a born optimist with endless creativity and a natural instinct for mentorship.

Scotland's First Minister Visits Independent Stave Co. in Kentucky

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney (left) is guided through Independent Stave Co.'s faciliry by Brad Boswell, CEO.

John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, the head of its government, visited Independent Stave Co.'s Kentucky Cooperage and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel in Lebanon, Ky., Tuesday. Its new and used cooperage operations support distillers and winemakers around the world, including Scotch whisky producers who rely on high-quality American oak barrels as part of their maturation process.

Tequila Cazadores 'Cards' Real Fans of Futbol

Tequila Cazadores is reuniting with Mexican actor, filmmaker, and professional fútbol player Cristo Fernández to celebrate the people who give the game its heartbeat: the fans. This summer, the brand is celebrating those fans through the Cazadores Real Fan Cards, a collection of playful, personality-driven cards.

Eriksen Joins Bouchaine Vineyards as DtC Director

Bouchaine Vineyards hires David Eriksen as Direct-to-Consumer Director. He joins from Crimson Wine Group where he was estate manager at Pine Ridge Vineyards.

Hope Family Wine's Roddick to Chair Wine Institute

Gretchen Roddick, executive vice president of Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, was elected Wine Institute board chair for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Forbes Wine Names Bakshi Senior Editor

Forbes Wine has named Henna Bakshi as Senior Editor, marking one of the first significant staff appointments for the media brand's new wine content vertical since its launch was announced in April. Eliza Dumais has also been named Senior Writer. Both join Executive Editor Clive Pursehouse. Forbes Wine is expected to launch this summer.

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