Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

2025 Vintage One of 'Most Challenging for Wine Industry Since Prohibition'

That's Turrentine Brokerage's assessment of the 2025 California Grape Crush Report. The 2025 Grape Crush Report highlights a pivotal moment in the restructure of the California wine industry.

Despite Softness, NIQ Sees Signs of Strength

During the four weeks ending March 7, Total Alcohol fell below year-ago levels. Dollar sales reached $7.5 billion, down 2.4% vs year ago, while case volume declined -2.6% vs year ago to 143 million cases. NIQ reports.

Judge Readies Sale of Uncle Nearest Martha's Vineyard Property

A federal judge overseeing the receivership of financially troubled Nathan Green Distillery Inc. is preparing to approve sale of property on Martha's Vineyard that is associated with the distillery. 

B.R. Distilling's 3rd Special Reserve Bottling

B.R. Distilling Co. has launched its third-annual Special Reserve bottling, a limited-release blend of different nine casks

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