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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-your-breakfast-briefing-416/
- Published: 2026-03-31T10:00:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-31T10:00:11.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Newsletter

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

## [Prepared Cocktails Remains Only Bev/Al Category to Grow](https://bevnews.net/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](https://bevnews.net/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?](https://bevnews.net/whats-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](https://bevnews.net/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](https://bevnews.net/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](https://bevnews.net/lee-einslinder-team-intros-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](https://bevnews.net/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'](https://bevnews.net/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](https://bevnews.net/1945-domaine-de-la-romanee-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](https://bevnews.net/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](https://bevnews.net/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.