[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Thursday, October 1, 2026

Calif. Gov. Signs Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Until 2029

Cocktails to go will remain legal in California until 2029 after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB2663. Cocktails to‑go were temporarily permitted in California during the COVID‑19 pandemic to help businesses stay afloat and provide flexibility for consumers, but that ability was set to expire in December. “Adult consumers can continue to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails from their favorite restaurants in the comfort of their homes for another three years,” said Adam Smith, vvp-state government relation

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Raises Over $3 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits has officially surpassed $3 million raised in support of pediatric cancer research, reaching a major milestone in its 15-year partnership with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF). During ABC's annual summer fundraising campaign, guests and team members united to raise more than $300,000, bringing ABC's total contributions to NPCF since 2011 to more than $3 million.

Whiskey Distiller Chip Tate Creates Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado Tequila

Foley Family Wines & Spirits announces Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado Tequila is the first ultra-premium tequila from whiskey distiller and innovator Chip Tate, created in collaboration with the legendary Bañuelos family at Hacienda El Mexicano in Jalisco. How It's Made: Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado begins with 100% mature Blue Weber agave from the Highlands of Jalisco, slow cooked for three days in traditional brick ovens using atmospheric steam rather than pressure-cooking in autoclaves. Th

Ste. Michelle Sales Agent for Trothe and Sagebreaker Wines

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was named national sales agent and direct-to-consumer provider for the Trothe and Sagebreaker wines, which were founded by the Andrews family. Ste. Michelle began contracting fruit from Andrews Family Vineyards in 1994. The family itself has been involved in Washington State agriculture since the 1800s and established its first vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills in 1980.

Behind the Gramery Cellars Sale

Few Washington State wineries have earned the sustained critical recognition of Gramercy Cellars. Founded in Walla Walla in 2005 by Master Sommelier Greg Harrington and Pam Harrington, the winery has received more than 300 scores of 90 points or higher from the world’s leading critics and has been named to Wine & Spirits’ “Top 100 Wineries in the World” eleven times.

What I'm Reading --

Last Call in Wine Country?
The Man Who Held the World's Most Expensive Vineyard for Ransom.

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