Good Morning and Happy Saturday, March 21, 2026.

New Study: Wine Drinkers Less Likely to Die for All Causes than Beer, Spirits Fans

Compared with never or occasional drinkers, those with high alcohol consumption were 24% more likely to die from any cause, 36% more likely to die from cancer and 14% more likely to die from heart disease, a study presented at the American Heart Association's annual conference found.

Wark: Blame K-Shaped Economy for Decline in Wine Sales

“There’s no doubt in my mind that the bottom of the market dropped out because the people buying those wines had less disposable income,” Wark said Tom Wark, executive director of the National Association of Beverage Retailers.

Sazerac Acquires Dirty Shirley

Sazerac Co. said it acquired Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand known for its cheeky vodka-spiked take on the classic Shirley Temple. Terms weren't disclosed.

Santa Margherita Owners Buy Oregon's Domaine Lumineay from Coppola

Italy's Marzotto family, which built Santa Margherita into a Pinot Grigio powerhouse, has purchased the 41-acre Domaine Lumineux vineyard in Oregon's Dundee Hills (previously called Domaine de Broglie and before that known as Vista Hills Vineyard) from Francis Ford Coppola.

SGWS Extends Distribution Pact with Pernod Ricard Adds 3 States

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) said it extended its distribution agreement with Pernod Ricard USA, the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company.

DAOU Unveils 2023 Soul of a Lion and Debuts Multi-City Experiential Tour

DAOU Vineyards, one of the world's leading wine estates in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, announced release of 2023 DAOU Soul of a Lion.

Michel Rolland, World's Most In-Demand Winemaking Consultant, Dies at 78

Michel Rolland, who helped the Bordeaux region regain its prominence efore becomingthe driving force for the emerence of Napa Valley 'cult" Cabernets including the Robert Mondavi Winery.

Thanks for reading. I'll be back later with Kane's Beverage Week. – Joel