Good Morning and Happy Tuesday, it's March 31, 2026.

Prepared Cocktails Remains Only Bev/Al Category to Grow

Prepared Cocktails was the only bev/al category to show growth in the lastest four-week period, ended March 21, with dollar sales up +4.5%, while case volume fell slightly -0.3%. Nielsen IQ reports.. 

SipSource Sees Signs of Stabilization

Some premium segments may be stabilizing. That's according to Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America SipSource data which finds Single Malt Scotch, for example, delivered its strongest result since mid-2025 in February, with volume declines narrowing to -2.8%. 

What's Gary Heck Going to Do With Kenwood Vineyards?

The answer is, no one except Gary (and maybe a few close friends andd associates) knows

One Reason Wine is Hurting: Cocktails in Restaurants are Cheaper

A new study from the Wine Market Council finds consumers are no longer willing to pay ever-higher prices for a glass of wine. In San Francisco, a glass of wine in a restaurant typically will cost $24 a glass. 

Justin, Wonderful Co. to Settle Sex Harrassment Suit for $1.49 M

Justin Vineyards and Wonderful Co. agreed to pay the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission $1.49 million to settle charges they allowed a class of female employees to be subjected to sexual harassment by male supervisors, co-workers and customers.

Lee Einsidler & Team Intro New Canned Tequila and Vodka Cocktails

Beverage Management Group – Lee Einsidler, Olivier Bugat, Mat Jaronko, Sandra Falconer, and Jeff Einsidler --introduce Por Que No.

SGWS to Rep ALB Vodka in Illinois

ALB Vodka announced an expanded distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to bring ALB Vodka to retailers, restaurants and bars throughout Illinois. 

Goose Island Brings Back '312 Beer'

Goose Island Beer Co. is reintroducing one of its most recognizable beers, 312 Beer, with a refreshed design and a renewed focus on its Chicago roots. 

1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Sold for $812,500

A single 750 ml bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti—originally sourced from the personal cellar of Robert Drouhin—sold for $812,500 at Acker’s La Paulée auction this past weekend. The sale surpasses the previous world record of $558,000 set in 2018

Auction Napa Valley to Honor Robin Lail with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize Robin Vail's founding role in the auction and her decades of continued leadership.

V Foundation Raises $3.5M+ at Sonoma County Auction

The 5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean announced over $3.5 million was raised to accelerate lifesaving cancer research.