[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Thursday. It's August 13, 2026.

Canada Mulls End to Bans on U.S. Alcohol in Trade Talks with U.S.

The possible end to provincial bans on sales of U.S. alcohol is part of a package of concessions Canada's federal government is considering to avoid President Trump's 50% tariffs on top of existing tariffs. The new tariffs are to take effect in about two weeks. But there's a catch; The alcohol bans were put in place by the provincial governments and they don't have to go along. “The provinces individually took those decisions in response to a series of tariffs that were put in place, and also t

Wine Closure Maker Lays Off 66 from Modesto Plant

"When all the world is scratching for gold," Leland Stanford (or was it Mark Twain?) is reported to have said, "sell picks and shovels." But when business shrinks, even the seller of picks and shovels feels the pain. And so it is for 66 employees of G-3 Enterprises who make wine closures at a plant in Modesto, Calif. The wine business is contracting, and businesses supporting the wine business will contract, too. G-3 was founded by third generation members of the Gallo family, which has its mai

This 1800 Tequila Collectible is Worth $11,000 – And Only 50 Are Availabile

1800 Tequila has unveiled Mono Laberinto Doble, the latest release from its Colección series, priced at $11,000 and limited to just 50 pieces worldwide. Designed by the late Mexican surrealist Pedro Friedeberg, the sculptural decanter reflects 1800 Tequila and Friedeberg’s shared celebration of Mexican art, culture and craftsmanship. Drawing on Friedeberg’s early encounters with architecture, the design takes the form of pyramids in an ode to Mexico’s Mayan heritage. With just 50 pieces produ

Aperture Cellars Unveils Five New Fall Releases

Aperture Cellars, ranked number 14 on the World's 50 Best Vineyards list, has unveiled a five-wine Fall Release that captures Sonoma through a range of sites from the iron-rich hillsides of Alexander Valley to eight acres of own-rooted vines planted in 1912 beside the Russian River. This collection brings together some of Aperture's most acclaimed and limited-production wines. The complete release includes: • 2023 Estate Farrow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($150): A 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon f

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Expands ESTIVAL with New Chenin Blanc

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launched ESTIVAL Chenin Blanc, the newest addition to ESTIVAL, a brand dedicated to aromatic white wines from Washington's Columbia Valley. Building on the successful debut of ESTIVAL Sauvignon Blanc in 2025, the new release further showcases the quality, diversity and growing momentum of Washington State white wines. The 2025 ESTIVAL Chenin Blanc expands the brand's portfolio at a time of growing consumer interest in the varietal.

Classic Wines of Calif. to Rep Quintessential's National Portfolio in Calif.

A "significant portion" of Quintessential's California wholesale business will transition to Classic Wines of California, effectively tripling the sales resources supporting the portfolio in the state, effective Sept. 1. Under the new structure, Quintessential will become a supplier to Classic Wines for most of its national portfolio in California, giving those brands access to Classic's statewide sales and distribution network and established relationships with chains and key accounts.

Foley Intros Penumbra Mezcal: A Single-Palenque Espadín

Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) announces the debut of Penumbra Mezcal – the first agave spirit created by Chip Tate, FFWS Master Distiller of Innovation, whose goal is to reframe the role of smoke in mezcal. Named for the moment during a solar eclipse “where light lingers at the edge of shadow,” Penumbra is distilled by the maestro mezcalero at a single Palenque in Santa Ana del Río, one of Oaxaca’s revered mezcal-producing villages, to the exclusive expression Tate developed for FFWS.

Who & What --

The Kopf Family, owners of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Sequoia Grove Winery, Résonance, and partners in Domaine Carneros with the Taittinger family, announces a leadership transition within its executive team. Bob Aldridge, who has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for 25 years, will retire following a distinguished career. Kimberly Benson will succeed him as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Dana Macauley joins CIRQ/CHEV Estate as Director of

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