[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Thursday. It's July 16, 2026.

Graham's Russian Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump New Tariff Powers

For the first time, Congress would authorize the use of tariffs as a geopolitical weapon under sweeping legislation aimed at squeezing's Russia's war economy that targets the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas that was introduced Monday in the Senate. Twelve Senators of both parties called it the defining legislative legacy of the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC), who died suddenly Saturday night after returning from a diplomatic trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President V

Costco Sold More Plants With Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Pests

Costco is warning California customers who recently bought desert willow plants that the glassy winged sharpshooter may be living on them. The invasive insect can “cause major damage to the environment and the economy,” particularly the state’s $73-billion wine industry. The desert willow is a small tree or shrup with trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in pink, lavender and white. The glassy-winged sharpshooter feeds on plant fluids and can spread a bacterium that can cause Pierce's disease.

Kroger Launches In-Store Wine Shops

Kroger Co. is launching in-store Wine Shops at 14 of its stores in its Cincinnati/Dayton Division. Customer response will determine whether the concept will expand to other regions. The shops will be different from wine departments currently in some stores in that they will sell wines from “acclaimed and emerging producers” and will include tasting bars staffed by trained in-store wine stewards. The Wine Shop will carry a selection of more than 130 wines, many of which will be imported.

Yellowstone Bourbon Unveils 2026 Bourbon Finished in Ruby and Tawny Port Casks

Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026, the 11th expression in its annual Limited Edition series. Crafted by Master Distiller Stephen Beam, this year's highly anticipated release is a blend of 7- and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons finished separately in Ruby and Tawny Port casks before being married and bottled at 101 proof. How It's Made: Inspired by the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, this year's expression reflects the contrast.

Joel Gott Wines Introduces Sauvy B, a Sauvignon Blanc Spritz with Electrolytes

Joel Gott Wines launched Sauvy B, a new Sauvignon Blanc spritz with electrolytes that brings together wine, spritz culture and functional refreshment in one easy, ready-to-enjoy can.

Frank Family Vineyards Removes 70,000 Pounds of Plastic from World’s Waters

Frank Family Vineyards said its “Frank for a Cause” 2024-2026 charitable giving campaign partnership with 4ocean has helped remove 70,000 pounds of trash and plastic from oceans, rivers and coastlines worldwide. 4ocean is a leader in the global clean ocean movement, dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis. Since its founding in 2017, the organization has recovered more than 50 million pounds of plastic waste and other man-made debris through its large-scale cleanup operations.

Wine Institute's Co-Lab to Feature Leading Creator Marketer, Strategists

Wine Institute’s Share Wine Co-Lab will host a four-part online Summer Office Hours series to help wineries respond to shifting consumer preferences and strengthen connections with a new generation of legal drinking age (LDA) wine consumers. Expert-led sessions are paired with interactive workshops, giving participants practical strategies for influencer marketing, digital content, consumer engagement and business growth. The series is free and open to all wine industry professionals.

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