> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bevnews.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # [BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily - URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-63/ - Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:22.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-17T10:00:22.000Z - Author: Compiler ***Good Morning, and Happy Thursday, September 17, 2026.*** ### [Why DISCUS Urged Texas Senators to Regulate Private Label Spirits](https://bevnews.net/why-discus-urged-texas-senators-to-regulate-private-label-spirits/) Why would the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. urge a Texas Senate committee to require disclosure of any financial interest a retailer may have in a distiller that produces private or contract-label products sold by the retailer? Corey Staniscia, DISCUS vp-state government relations, told the Texas Senate committee "the fundamental issue is not that a retailer has created another product for consumers to choose. The concern arises when the retailer has an economic interest in a product an ### [English Whisky Gets Geographical Indication Protection](https://bevnews.net/in-brief-3/) English whisky has been granted Geographical Indication status under the UK Spirits Drinks Geographical Indications Scheme, giving the category legal protection along with Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Welsh Whisky and Irish Whisky. English Whisky must use cereal grain grown in the UK and English water. It must be distilled in England from wort created in England, at less than 94.8% ABV, before being matured in England for at least three years. Maturation must take place in wooden casks with a ma ### [After 15 Years, New Neighbors Force Winery Bankruptcy](https://bevnews.net/after-15-years-new-neighbors-force-winery-bankruptcy/) There is something fundamentally unjust in Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery having to filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act protection on Monday (9/11). It says it has between $100,000 and $500,000 in assets and owes more than $1 million. Its largest unsecured creditors include M&T Bank, owed over $757,000; U.S. Small Business Administration, owed over $500,000; McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, a law firm, owed $450,000; and First Data – Clover Capital, owed $30,000\. That's a total of $1,737,000\. How ### [How Molson Coors Plans to Lead in 2027](https://bevnews.net/how-molson-coors-plans-to-lead-in-2027/) Molson Coors Beverages has a new strategy that "frees us from only managing the up and downs of the industry to actually leading," Rahul Goyal, president/CEO, told the annual distributor meeting. To do this, he said the company will: \* invest “more and differently” behind its core brands, in addition to stepping up investment against fast-growing brands like Topo Chico Hard, Fever-Tree, Monaco, and Peroni to accelerate their performance. \* invest more behind its value brands. \* get closer --- ### [We the Wine People Documentary on Apple TV](https://bevnews.net/we-the-wine-people-documentary-on-apple-tv/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/09/We-the-Wien-PEOPL4.jpg)](https://bevnews.net/we-the-wine-people-documentary-on-apple-tv/) WE THE WINE PEOPLE, a new feature-length documentary from filmmaker Chrisa Giorgi, will be released on Apple TV Sept. 15, bringing the story of Virginia wine to a national audience. Filmed across more than 30 vineyards and about 40 production days throughout Virginia, the documentary follows winemakers, growers, researchers, sommeliers and industry leaders working to define the identity and future of one of America's most dynamic wine regions. Rather than focusing solely on vineyards or tastings ### [Apothic Partners with Heidi Klum to Help Fans Bring Their "A" Game to Halloween](https://bevnews.net/apothic-partners-with-heidi-klum-to-help-fans-bring-their-a-game-to-halloween/) Apothic is teaming up with the queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, to help fans bring their “A” game to Halloween with limited-edition “blood” bags for their wine, behind-the-scenes access to Heidi’s Halloween preparations, and a chance to attend her legendary party. Fans can fill the limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type ‘A’ Blood Bags wine-drinking collectibles with Apothic Red wine. The bags are inspired by the look of blood bags that fans can fill and sip from. Delivered in a custom red co ### [Charles Smith Calls CasaSmith Lince Pinot Grigio](https://bevnews.net/charles-smith-redefines-the-category-with-casasmith-lince-pinot-grigio/)[ 'the Best You've Ever Had'](https://bevnews.net/charles-smith-redefines-the-category-with-casasmith-lince-pinot-grigio/) Legendary winemaker Charles Smith of House of Smith the newest release under his CasaSmith label: 2024 LINCE Pinot Grigio, a vibrant, single-vineyard expression crafted with the rebellious precision and unmistakable personality that has defined Smith’s career. “This is likely the best Pinot Grigio you've ever had and I drink more of this wine than anything else that I've made,” said Charles Smith. “This is truly one of my most exceptional wines — a fresh, expressive white that balances Italian ### [What We're Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-170/) ***Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel*** --- ###