[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, September 2, 2026

In the RNDC Wind Down, Who Loses

Just to prove how nerdy we can get, we spent a few hours reading the documents in the Republic National Distributing Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We began because Chapter 11 usually means the debtor is expected to emerge as a going – although smaller – concern. But in this case, a lot of media referred to the matter as a "wind down," which is usually a state law case in which management retains control but the firm is ultimately liquidated. After reading the documents, it's clear RNDC is expected

After 88 Years as Grower, Thomson Vineyards Debuts 1st Commercial Sparkling Wine

After 88 years primarily growing winegrapes for other producers, Thomson Vineyards is producing its first commercial sparkling wine, a sparkling Riesling grown, made and labeled by Thomson Vineyards at Gloria Ferrer through its custom-crush program. The project brings together fourth-generation grower Jennifer R. Thomson and winemaker Kyle Altomare, whose professional relationship spans more than 15 years and multiple varieties and wine programs. This year's harvest was nearly a month earlier.

Napa Valley Vintners Invests $1.8 Million to Support Student Health at Schools Across Napa County

Vanessa was a Napa Valley Unified School District freshman struggling academically, feeling isolated and losing her sense of belonging. But regular check-ins with a youth outreach coordinator at an on-campus wellness center helped her build friendships, attend class and eventually seek therapy. By her senior year, she was bringing other freshmen into the center and sharing what the space had meant to her. She told them, “This place saved me when I was exactly where you are.” Today, 55% of Napa

Vineyard Team Offers "Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast"

Vineyard Team, producers of the Sustainable Ag Expo, is offering a podcast series. Among the podcast speakers who are also appearing at Sustainable Ag Expo: Dr. Michelle Moyer of Washington State University, the 2026 Expo headliner, previously joined the podcast in episode 38 to discuss integrated pest management, powdery mildew, water stress, and the growing role of data in vineyard decisions. At the Expo, she will explore the latest innovations in grape breeding with Modern Grape Varieties an

CAWG Produces New Merch to Celebrate California Wine

California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has launched a small line of merchandise, giving consumers and those who work in the industry a new way to show their support. Proceeds from the collection will support CAWG’s ongoing advocacy for growers throughout the state.

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