Good Morning and Happy Thursday. It's February 12, 2025.

RNDC to Rep Willamette Valley Vineyards in New York, Maryland, DC

Willamette Valley Vineyards said it selected Republic National Distributing Co., (RNDC) n New York State and the Mid-Atlantic region.  

Heineken to Slash Up to 6,000 Jobs in Productivity Push

Heineken plans to eliminate about 6,000 jobs – roughly 7% of its workforce – over the next two years as it seeks to boost productivity through AI,

Solar Powers 60% of Wine Production at Hope Family Wines

Hope Family Wines launched an expansive new rooftop solar array that offsets 60% of the energy needed to power the winery's entire wine production facility,

Now, Even 1 Drink of Soda May Be Linked to Serious Liver Risk

For anyone who did Dry January or Dry October on theory that by drinking soda instead of beer, wine or spirits, we've got news: a just-published study in the Annals of Hepatology says that just soda a day could be linked to higher rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver

Lost Lantern Closed 2nd Round Capital Financing

Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of American whiskey, enters 2026 following a year of continued momentum, defined by strategic investment, team growth, solid consumer demand, and national recognition. 

Traveller Whiskey's 1st Extension is Full Proof

Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton unveiled Traveller Whiskey Full Proof. 

Juggernaut Wines New Campaign: 'Love Bites'

Juggernaut Wines’s Valentine’s Day program celebrates those who are as strong and fierce as the alpha predators on their wine labels. 

William Chris Vineyards Names Gregory Vineyard Director

William Chris Vineyards promoted Tate Gregory to Director of Vineyards.

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel