[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning, and Happy Friday, October 2, 2026

Stoller Wine Adds 43.8 Acres to Chehalem Estate

Stoller Wine Group said it purchased the former Pamplin Family Winery and will add it to the adjacent Chehalem Estate. creating a 255-acre campus for Chehalem's vineyards, winemaking and hospitality experiences. The 43.81-acre property includes a winery, agricultural buildings, cold storage warehouse and home, along with 15 acres of vineyard planted to Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The purchase builds on Chehalem's continued investment following the opening of the Chehalem Estate Tast

Black Box Wines, NHL Announce Multiyear U.S. Partnership

Black Box Wines, the Most Awarded Boxed Wine Brand, and the National Hockey League today announced a multiyear U.S. partnership naming Black Box the first official wine of the NHL. The partnership will introduce an integrated marketing platform called Wine Wednesdays to bring wine to one of the NHL’s marquee broadcast nights of the week and make Black Box part of the viewing ritual for hockey fans around the country. Black Box offers premium, approachable wine in convenient formats and varietal

NVV Supports Working Families with $1.2M for Afterschool Programs

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is investing $1.2 million in local afterschool and summer programs that reach children from their early years through their teens. Together, these programs serve 8,500 Napa County students, providing opportunities to learn and grow outside of the school day while giving working families the reassurance that their children are cared for and engaged. For students, their time is filled with opportunities. They can get help with homework, participate in STEM and the arts

Manufacturing Activity Expands for 9th Consecutive Month

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the ninth consecutive month, the nation’s supply executives say in the latest Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing PMI Report. “In September, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory. Of the five subindexes that make up the PMI, only New Orders and Employment grew faster than the previous month. In September, 40% of the comments were positive and 60 percent negative, with a 1-to-1.6 ratio of pos

Absolut Vodka Embarks on New Creative Era with Kaws

Absolut Vodka has unveiled an Artist Edition collaboration with world-leading contemporary artist KAWS, reimagining its iconic apothecary-shaped bottle through KAWS' unmistakable visual language, with the premium, smooth vodka Absolut is known for. Since its early collaborations with artists such as Andy Warhol more than 40 years ago, Absolut has always challenged the familiar by opening minds to new perspectives. In addition to its artist collaborations (more than 550 artists have contributed

Paragraph Wine Intros French Chardonnay as 2nd Release

Paragragh today announced the launch of Paragragh Chardonnay, a dry white wine crafted from 100% French Chardonnay, with the alcohol gently removed to below 0.5% ABV. SRP: $38. Following Paragragh's inaugural Spanish Tempranillo, the Chardonnay introduces a new grape, origin and taste profile, with new food pairings and drinking occasions.

Creators of 1st Dairy-Free Bourbon Cream Launch Crowdfunding

Misunderstood Brands, the company behind Oatrageous Oat Milk Cream Liqueur and Misunderstood Whiskey Co., launched its Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offering on Wefunder (https://wefunder.com/misunderstood.brands), opening the company's growth story to everyday investors for the first time. The round allows fans, industry insiders, and consumer-brand investors to invest starting at $100. In 2025, Misunderstood Brands had sales of $1.7 million, up 25% from a year earlier.

Rombauer Vineyards, Lane Boosts Toast Western Style with Joy Boot

Rombauer Vineyards, the Napa Valley winery celebrated for its iconic Carneros Chardonnay, today announces the release of the limited-edition "Joy" Boot, created in partnership with artisanal Western footwear brand Lane Boots. The collaboration bridges wine country elegance with timeless Western craftsmanship for an unexpected style crossover. Translating Rombauer's visual legacy into a premium silhouette, the "Joy" Boot pairs Lane Boots' signature hand-stitched detailing with rich design cues

Appleton Estates Hearts Collection 1999 Returns

Appleton Estate announced the 2026 release of Hearts Collection 1999, now aged for 26 years. First released in 2020, this new vintage has spent five additional tropical years aging, adding new layers of depth and complexity to an already remarkable rum. Crafted in the heart of Nassau Valley by Master Blender Joy Spence in partnership with rum connoisseur Luca Gargano, this release celebrates the rarity and artistry of the Estate's 100% pot-still rums. On the Nose and Palate: Subtle aromas of

Smirnoff Ice Partners with Brittany Broski for Brand's 1st Holiday Bash

Smirnoff Ice and Brittany Broski are making it official. The two are joining forces for a partnership that kicks off with Halloween and only gets more delightfully absurd from there. The partnership kicks off this Halloween with the launch of the Smirnoff Ice Bottle Costume, giving fans a way to show up as the most recognizable guest at the party. Available for purchase starting today at Shop.Smirnoff.com, it's the answer to any last minute costume scramble. "Brittany brings this perfectly cha

Jacob's Pardon, Born From an FDR Pardon, Releases Its 1st Bourbon

Jacob's Pardon, the American whiskey rooted in documented Prohibition-era family history, is launching its first bourbon. The four-grain, multi-distillery blend was developed by the Taub family in collaboration with whiskey expert F. Paul Pacult, bringing together liquid from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. The launch of this new bourbon is the culmination of an extensive process of evaluating various blends until each component worked in perfect harmony.

Via Carota Craft Cocktails Reimagines Sparkling Cosmopolitan

Via Carota Craft Cocktails launched the Sparkling Cosmo: triple-distilled vodka, tart cranberry, fresh lime and bright orange zest, topped with crisp sparkling wine and bottled for whenever the moment calls for it. The launch comes as consumers fall back in love with the Cosmo and drinkers return to the celebratory, unapologetically fun cocktails they've always toasted with. The Sparkling Cosmo meets that moment head-on: instantly recognizable, a little unexpected and ready the second it's chi

Old Vine Registry Launches the OVR Seal

The Old Vine Registry (OVR), the world’s largest and most authoritative public database of old vineyards, today launched the OVR Seal. The program lets registered producers and the trade put a vineyard’s documented old-vine status in front of consumers directly, via wine labels, digital marketing materials, and more.

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Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend. I'll see you next week. – Joel