# Kane's Beverage News Daily
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- [5 Craft Breweries Form Collective](https://bevnews.net/5-craft-breweries-form-collective.md) - Cascade Lakes Brewing, Crux Fermentation Project, GoodLife Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, and Tumalo Cider are now part of one entity: the Oregon Beverage Collective. Cascade Lakes Brewing announced that it was merging with Crux Fermentation. Terms weren't disclosed. The other members are independen…
- [About Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/about.md) - In the Beginning …. Frank Kane started the business, sometime before World War II, calling it “Frank Kane’s Weekly Letter.” Born in July 1912, Kane graduated with a B.S. from New York City College by age 19, and enrolled in St. John Law School. He left law school before graduating, spent a couple o…
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- [Diageo to Pay $16.8 M to Keep Crown Royal in Ontario](https://bevnews.net/diageo-to-pay-16-8-m-to-keep-crown-royal-in-ontario.md) - Diageo agreed to pay CA$23 million (US$16.8M) to the Ontario government to ensure Crown Royal remains available in Ontario, where the provincial government has a monopoly of selling liquor. It involves a dispute dating back to 2022 when Diageo said it intended to close it Amherstburg, Ontario, bott…
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- [TWE Profit Plunges 394% to Loss as Revenue Falls 16.6%](https://bevnews.net/twe-profit-plunges-394-to-loss-as-revenue-falls-16-6.md) - Treasury Wine Estates reports its revenue from ordinary activities fell 16.6% in the fiscal first half triggering a 394% reversal in its profit. Basic earnings per share were nearly halved to 15.9 cents Australian from 29.5 cents in the first half of fiscal 2024. TWE’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam…
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## Posts
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-62.md) - Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, September 16, 2026. DISCUS Urges Texas Senate to Require Private-Label Disclosure by Retailers If there was any doubt that the downturn in alcohol beverage consumption is hurting major distillers, that was ended Tuesday afternoon when the Distilled Spirits Council…
- [DISCUS Urges Texas Senate to Require Private-Label Disclosure by Retailers](https://bevnews.net/discus-urges-texas-senate-to-require-private-label-disclosure-by-retailers.md) - If there was any doubt that the downturn in alcohol beverage consumption is hurting major distillers, that was ended Tuesday afternoon when the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. distributed a press calling for the Texas legislature to ensure there are "clear rules to help consumers make informe…
- [What We're Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-169.md) - A Tale of Two Wine Industries The invisible prosperity. (Confessions of a Renegade Winemaker) Can the Feds Ban You From Making Liquor in Your Own Home? A challenge to the federal prohibition on home distilling could give the Supreme Court a chance to rein in Congress’ Commerce Clause power. (Reason…
- [Sazerac Revives Historic Glenmore Name, Launches 2 New Kentucky Whiskeys](https://bevnews.net/sazerac-revives-historic-glenmore-name-launches-2-new-kentucky-whiskeys.md) - Sazerac Co. launched Glenmore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Glenmore Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, two brand-new releases crafted to bring back one of Kentucky's most historic whiskey names for a new generation of whiskey enthusiasts. Inspired by more than 100 years of Glenmore Distillery…
- [Tequila Don Julio Intros an Immersive Experience Celebrating Craft of Tequila Making](https://bevnews.net/tequila-don-julio-intros-an-immersive-experience-celebrating-craft-of-tequila-making.md) - Tequila Don Julio is offering a deeper look into what has set the brand apart through La Experiencia Don Julio: Hecho Por Amor, a new immersive tasting experience that explores the standards, craftsmanship and passion behind every bottle. From hand-selecting and hand-cutting the highest-quality 100…
- [Crown Royal Invites Fans to Game Day with 'Royal Rituals' Created with Sports Illustrated](https://bevnews.net/crown-royal-invites-fans-to-game-day-with-royal-rituals-created-with-sports-illustrated.md) - Throughout the football season, Crown Royal will spotlight the many ways fans "Bring It" to game day, from longstanding rituals passed down through generations to the shared experiences that bring them together. At the heart of "Royal Rituals" is an original episodic content series created in partn…
- [Canada Seeks 'Unique Alliance' with EU](https://bevnews.net/canada-seeks-unique-alliance-with-eu.md) - President Donald Trump's continued verbal and tariff attacks on Canada – as well as threats to the nation's sovereignty – have led Prime Minister Mark Carney to say Canada is seeking a "unique alliance: with the European Union. “We share the same values, we have the same priorities, and we have ver…
- [Piper Heidsieck Unveils New Starlight Edition for Cuvee Brut](https://bevnews.net/piper-heidsieck-unveils-new-starlight-edition-for-cuvee-brut.md) - Piper-Heidsieck Champagne unveils the Starlight Edition for its iconic Cuvée Brut, a striking new presentation inspired by the House's spirit of Radiant Joy. Wrapped in dazzling gold and bold red, the Starlight Edition transforms the bottle into a luminous expression of celebration, glamour and joi…
- [Pendleton Whisky Unveils Limited-Time Heritage Collection: Western Barware Spanning Centuries](https://bevnews.net/pendleton-whisky-unveils-limited-time-heritage-collection-western-barware-spanning-centuries.md) - Pendleton Whisky, the whisky born from one of America's most iconic rodeos, unveiled The Pendleton Whisky Heritage Collection – a first-of-its-kind celebration of the craftsmanship, stories and traditions that have defined the American West for generations. Making its debut in person where Pendleto…
- [New: The Balvenie Limited Edition 12 Year Old Expression](https://bevnews.net/new-the-balvenie-limited-edition-12-year-old-expression.md) - The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky unveiled The 1931 Collection, which includes a new 12 Year Old limited-edition expression made from 100% Home Malted Barley, now available across the U.S. for $99.99. Crafted using similar traditional techniques as the collection’s exceptionally rare 88 Year O…
- [WSWA Salutes Wholesalers' Truck Drivers 'Who Keep Wine, Spirits Moving'](https://bevnews.net/wswa-salutes-wholesalers-truck-drivers-who-keep-wine-spirits-moving.md) - Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America marked National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by saluting the more than 7,000 truckers across the country working for wine and spirits wholesalers. These men and women are an essential part of the wine and spirits supply chain, making safe, reliable deliveries…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-61.md) - Good Morning and Happy Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Bev/Al Gets a Labor Day Weekend Sales Bump, But it Will Be Gone With the Wind In the week ended Sept. 5, Total Alcohol saw a remarkable recovery in dollar sales, up 5,1% to $2.2 billion. NIQ says. But sales during the four weeks ended Sept. 5 of $…
- [Original Pickle Shot Aligns with Southern Glazer's in 24 States](https://bevnews.net/original-pickle-shot-aligns-with-southern-glazers-in-24-states.md) - The Original Pickle Shot® (“TOPS”), the brand that created the pickle- flavored spirits category, has aligned with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) in 24 U.S. markets and will soon be available in select Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations in the military channel…
- [Big Easy Whiskey Names Carlos Quinonez National Brand Ambassador](https://bevnews.net/big-easy-whiskey-names-carlos-quinonez-national-brand-ambassador.md) - Big Easy Whiskey has named New Orleans hospitality and beverage industry veteran Carlos Quinonez as National Brand Ambassador and Market Manager, strengthening the brand's team as it prepares to expand into new markets later this year. Quinonez's appointment comes as Big Easy Whiskey prepares for c…
- [Sazerac Acquires UK Vodka Brand](https://bevnews.net/sazerac-acquires-uk-vodka-brand.md) - Sazerac, one of the leading and fastest-growing spirits companies in the world, said it completed its acquisition of Au Vodka, a UK-based vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand. The deal was first announced as a binding agreement and has now closed following customary completion conditions. Terms of…
- [House of Suntory's Haku Vodka Introduces First Campaign](https://bevnews.net/house-of-suntorys-haku-vodka-introduces-first-campaign.md) - The House of Suntory unveils "Made to Shine," Haku Japanese Craft Vodka's first brand campaign, and introduces internationally acclaimed musician, songwriter and actor Rina Sawayama as global brand ambassador. The campaign celebrates individuality and ingenuity, encouraging people to look beyond th…
- [Captain Morgan Tours U.S. Football](https://bevnews.net/captain-morgan-tours-u-s-football.md) - Captain Morgan is hitting the road with the "Captain While You Can" Tailgate Tour, bringing the Captain—and his ship—to football towns across the country. At every stop, the Captain will lead the crew, rally hometown pride and spark the spontaneity that makes game day unforgettable, turning each ta…
- [Hope Family Intros Wine-in-Box for 'Troublemaker' Red, White Blends](https://bevnews.net/hope-family-intros-wine-in-box-for-troublemaker-red-white-blends.md) - Hope Family Wines said it introduced a 1.5 liter boxed version of its Troublemaker Red Wine and Troublemaker White Wine. The boxed version is a line extension for the regular bottled versions that are available across the country in various retail locations. The box version is produced exclusively…
- [Judd's Hill Winery Another Victim of Continued Downturn in Wine Consumption](https://bevnews.net/judds-hill-winery-another-victim-of-continued-downturn-in-wine-consumption.md) - Judd's Hill Winery is winding down its winery operations and will not longer produce custom wines or operate a winery facility. "The continued downturn in wine consumption and sales has made it no longer pssible for us to continue operating," the winery said in a letter to at least some of the wine…
- [US Shoppers Ask if a Lower-Priced  Product Will Do Job as Well as Premium](https://bevnews.net/us-shoppers-ask-if-a-lower-priced-product-will-do-job-as-well-as-premium.md) - US marketplace is increasingly defined by two distinct consumer behaviors: shoppers willing to pay more for products they believe are worth it, and shoppers actively seeking lower-cost alternatives. As a result, growth is concentrating at the premium and value ends of the market, creating what NIQ…
- [Jack Daniel's Debuts Tennessee Blackberry mixed with Lemonade as New RtD](https://bevnews.net/jack-daniels-debuts-tennessee-blackberry-mixed-with-lemonade-as-new-rtd.md) - Jack Daniel’s announced the debut of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry mixed with Lemonade, bringing the fan-favorite cocktail to the ready-to-drink (RTD) category for the first time in a convenient four-pack. “When we launched Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry last summer, fans quickly fell in l…
- [Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Inducts 7](https://bevnews.net/kentucky-bourbon-hall-of-fame-inducts-7.md) - The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® today welcomed its 24th class of inductees, celebrating their lasting contributions to Kentucky’s Bourbon industry and its worldwide legacy. A record number of more than 300 industry leaders, legends and luminaries gathered in Louisville to honor the newest member…
- [Bev/Al Gets a Labor Day Weekend Sales Bump, But it Will Be Gone With the Wind](https://bevnews.net/bev-al-gets-a-labor-day-weekend-sales-bump-but-it-will-be-gone-with-the-wind.md) - In the week ended Sept. 5, Total Alcohol saw a remarkable recovery in dollar sales, up 5,1% to $2.2 billion. NIQ says. But sales during the four weeks ended Sept. 5 of $8.4 billion were down 3.7% from a year earlier and case volume of 166 million was off 5.6% from a year earlier. We'd like to say t…
- [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-34.md) - The Southern Glazer’s Settlement: Are you serious? A joke of a settlement: There is no gray area in these laws — Southern willfully and actively violated the law. The company illegally bribed retailers and developed strategies to conceal its crimes. Yet the federal government decided to give it a p…
- [Veritas Legacy Partners Closes Acquisition of Veritas Vineyard & Winery](https://bevnews.net/veritas-legacy-partners-closes-acquisition-of-veritas-vineyard-winery.md) - Veritas Legacy Partners said it closed on the acquisition of Veritas Vineyard & Winery, one of Virginia’s premier wine and vino-tourism destinations. The closing follows the transaction agreement announced earlier this year and marks a seamless transition into the winery’s next era of growth and st…
- [Despite Unprecedent Early Harvest, Champagne Sees 'Exceptional Quality' Wines](https://bevnews.net/despite-unprecedent-early-harvest-champagne-sees-exceptional-quality-wines.md) - The 2026 growing season will be remembered as one of the most atypical in Champagne's history: severe spring frosts of historic intensity, an exceptionally early flowering period, and five heatwave episodes during the summer. Ripening progressed at an exceptional pace. The traditional harvest ban w…
- [Feds to Provide Calif. $4M to Help Fight Glassywinged Sharpshooter](https://bevnews.net/feds-to-provide-calif-4m-to-help-fight-glassywinged-sharpshooter.md) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $4 million in emergency funding to address the growing threat posed by the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in California, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced. This funding will allow the CDFA to expand trace-forward investigation…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-60.md) - Good Morning and Happy Monday, September 14, 2026. Trump Says He'll End Tariffs on Irish Whiskey President Trump said he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a duty that currently fall under those imposed on all European Union wine and spirits exports to the U.S. Chris Swonger president/CEO,…
- [Is Brown-Forman Pursuing a 'Failing Strategy,' Rewarding Failure 'Lavishly?](https://bevnews.net/brown-forman-5.md) - The accusations were about as serious as any could be. Brown-Forman's management had enriched itself despite a failing strategy and the board "is rewarding failure, and doing so lavishly and publicly." So said a letter written by two members of the family that controls Brown-Forman Corp. to 130 mem…
- [Trump Says He'll End Tariffs on Irish Whiskey](https://bevnews.net/trump-says-hell-end-tariffs-on-irish-whiskey.md) - President Trump said he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a duty that currently fall under those imposed on all European Union wine and spirits exports to the U.S. Chris Swonger president/CEO, Distilled Spirits Association of the U.S., called the announcement "another positive step toward…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-57.md) - Good Morning, and Happy Friday, September 11, 2026 Southern Glazer's to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Case Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits agreed to pay $12.5 million as part of a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Justice Department for bribing employees of alcohol retailers, in…
- [A Note From Joel -- Remembering 9/11 and the NBWA Convention](https://bevnews.net/a-note-from-joel-remembering-9-11-and-the-nbwa-convention.md) - A Note from Joel – Twenty-five years ago today, I was attending the National Beer Wholesalers Association convention in Las Vegas. As I rolled out of bed to get ready for a 7:30 a.m. presentation, I turned on the TV to hear a network morning show comment that it was so strange that a plane had cras…
- [What We're Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-168.md) - OSU research helps Pinot noir producers rethink yield and quality A decade-long OSU study tested whether cluster thinning — removing grape clusters before harvest — consistently improved Pinot noir fruit and wine quality. (Oregon State University Extension Service) There’s a new reason to visit thi…
- [Southern Glazer's to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Case](https://bevnews.net/southern-glazers-2.md) - Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits agreed to pay $12.5 million as part of a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Justice Department for bribing employees of alcohol retailers, including chain grocery stores, to induce them to purchase alcohol distributed by SGWS. Several Southern Glazer’s ex…
- [Jameson's $5M Nationwide Bar Tab for Football Fans](https://bevnews.net/jamesons-5m-nationwide-bar-tab-for-football-fans.md) - Jameson Irish Whiskey, the Official Spirits Sponsor of the National Football League (NFL), said it is picking up fans' first round of drinks with "America's Biggest Round" - an up to $5 million nationwide bar tab. To help kick things off, Jameson is teaming up with two-time Super Bowl Champion Eli…
- [Hot Coffee and Tea Linked to Esophageal Cancer: Study](https://bevnews.net/hot-coffee-and-tea-linked-to-esophageal-cancer-study.md) - Despite what the public hears, it's not just alcohol that is associated with cancer. A just-released study finds that drinking coffee or tea at "very hot" temperatures (defined by the World Health Organization as 149 Degree Fahrenheit or higher) is associated with a three-fold greater risk of devel…
- [Study Highlights Positive Effects of Wine Antioxidants](https://bevnews.net/wine-antioxidants.md) - A new study highlighting the positive health effects of a wine enriched with polyphenols, which are antioxidants, has just been published in Food & Function, a journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry. The research evaluated the effects of moderate consumption of a reduced-alcohol wine enriched wi…
- [Italian Winery to Donate to U.S. Organic Farmers' Association for Fly-In](https://bevnews.net/italian-winery-to-donate-to-u-s-organic-farmers-association-for-fly-in.md) - Candoni Wines said it is donating $2 for every case of Candoni Organic Wines sold in September to the Organic Farmers' Association (OFA). The money will contribute to travel, training and preparation for the OFA members who will meet with members of Congress to discuss OFA's priorities. The 2026 fl…
- [SG hires A-B exec to lead new division](https://bevnews.net/sg-hires-a-b-exec-to-lead-new-division.md) - Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits named Glendal Vandenbempt as Managing Director of the newly established Gold Division, effective Oct. 5,. In this role, he will lead the corporate Gold Division, a business unit of Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, providing support across New York and Colorado, a…
- [Calif. Wineries Get More Access to Consumers](https://bevnews.net/calif-wineries-get-more-access-to-consumers.md) - Small California wineries will get broader access to certified farmers markets under a new California that permits farm wineries that purchase winegrapes from other growers to sell at farmers markets. Under current law, only wine produced from estate-grown fruit could be sold at farmers markets. Th…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-59.md) - Good Morning and Happy Thursday, September 10, 2026. Molson Coors Value Portfolio: 5th Largest Beer Company in America Taken all by itself, Molson Coors Beverage Co.'s value portfolio – Miller High Life, Keystone and Keystone Light – would be the 5th largest beer company in America CEO Rahul Goyal…
- [MGP Launches MGP Bourbon, Its 1st Under Its Own Name](https://bevnews.net/mgp-launches-mgp-bourbon.md) - For the first time, MGP Ingredients, which is well known as a contract distiller, is launching a product under its own name, MGP. Wth this launch, the MGP Distillery name returns to the historic Lawrenceburg. Ind., operation, marking a new chapter for the operation. The MGP brand debuts with MGP Ch…
- [Mijeunta Tequila Marks 5 Years Partnering with Women's Earth Alliance](https://bevnews.net/mijeunta-tequila-marks-5-years-partnering-with-womens-earth-alliance.md) - For the fifth consecutive year, to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos, Mijenta Tequila, the award-winning, sustainable and additive-free tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, today announced that it is partnering with Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA), which strengthens women’s…
- [Wine -- But Not Spirits -- Showing Signs of Improvement in July](https://bevnews.net/wine-but-not-spirits-showing-signs-of-improvement-in-july.md) - Wine and spirits are starting to diverge. That's according to SipSource. At first glance, July was just more of the same wine is showing signs of improvement, while spirits continue to face deeper revenue and premiumization pressure. for the U.S. wine and spirits market. Total wine and spirits volu…
- [3 Wash. State Wineries Launch Nationwide Search for 100+ Sales Ambassadors](https://bevnews.net/3-wash-state-wineries-launch-nationwide-search-for-100-sales-ambassadors.md) - Designed for experienced independent contractors with strong distributor and account relationships, the ongoing Sales Ambassador Program offers a unique opportunity to build distribution, increase market visibility, and drive sales while earning uncapped commission and performance incentives. The p…
- [Mize to Lead Colo.  Viticulture & Enology Assn.](https://bevnews.net/who-what-229.md) - Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) announced today that Alexandra Mize has been named the organization’s next Executive Director, following a nationwide search. Mize succeeds longtime Executive Director Cassidee Shull, who announced earlier this summer that she would step down fo…
- [Alma Rosa Winery Deepens Support of  Health with $100,000 Gift for One Mind Music Festival](https://bevnews.net/alma-rosa-winery-deepens-support-of-health-with-100-000-gift-for-one-mind-music-festival.md) - Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, a leading producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA, is expanding its longstanding commitment to mental health advocacy with a $100,000 donation to One Mind and a major sponsorship of the 32nd Annual One Mind Music Festival.…
- [Study Finds Reason Same Wine from Different Regions Tastes Different](https://bevnews.net/study-finds-reason-same-wine-from-different-regions-tastes-different.md) - Regional microbial imprints can remain detectable under commercial winemaking conditions, according to a new study in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The study shows that inoculated fermentations do not “override” native microbial diversity and demonstrates that vineyard management and envi…
- [Wine Institute Tests New Approach to Coordinated Storytelling During California Wine Month](https://bevnews.net/wine-institute-tests-new-approach-to-coordinated-storytelling-during-california-wine-month.md) - Wine Institute is offering California wineries, regions and industry partners a free digital toolkit for California Wine Month to encourage consumers who choose to drink to rethink when, where and how wine fits into their lives. It gives ready-to-use resources to join the conversation while contrib…
- [Midwest  Premium 3.25 Times Higher in Just 1 Year](https://bevnews.net/midwest-premium-3-25-times-higher-in-just-1-year.md) - The "Midwest Premium" – an extra regional cost added to the base London Metal Exchange price of aluminum to cover local delivery, logistics and trade tariffs – has more than tripled in a year, Tracey Joubert, CFO, Molson Coors' Beverage Co., told the Barclays Consumer Packaged Goods Conference. Tha…
- [Molson Coors Value Portfolio: 5th Largest Beer Company in America](https://bevnews.net/molson-coors-value-portfolio-5th-largest-beer-company-in-america.md) - Taken all by itself, Molson Coors Beverage Co.'s value portfolio – Miller High Life, Keystone and Keystone Light – would be the 5th largest beer company in America CEO Rahul Goyal told the Barclays Consumer Goods Conference. He and CFO Tracey Joubert explained why Molson Coors is focusing on its va…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-58.md) - Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Trump Bans Imports of Canadian Alcohol President Trump banned the import of Canadian beerk wine, cider, whiskies, vodka and other spirits, effective Sept. 29. In a presidential proclamation, Trump said the action was in response to Canadian provin…
- [Majority of Americans Want Trump to Make Tradeoffs with Canada in Dispute](https://bevnews.net/majority-of-americans-want-trump-to-make-tradeoffs-with-canada-in-dispute.md) - By nearly three-to-one, more American oppose than support the U.S. placing additional tariffs on Canada (57% oppose, 20% support, 21% don’t know)A new Ipsos poll finds. A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should be willing to make tradeoffs with Canada, even if it means it doesn’t get most of…
- [Josh Cellars Unveils Reserve Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc](https://bevnews.net/josh-cellars-unveils-reserve-sonoma-county-sauvignon-blanc.md) - Josh Cellars, America’s No. 1 selling premium wine brand, is expanding its Reserve portfolio with the introduction of Josh Cellars Reserve Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc. Rolling out nationally this month, the new wine reflects growing demand for premium Sauvignon Blanc and appellation-driven wines…
- [Campari Group Launches Sarti to a New Generation of U.S. Aperitivo Drinkers](https://bevnews.net/campari-group-launches-sarti-to-a-new-generation-of-u-s-aperitivo-drinkers.md) - Campari Group is bringing one of Europe's fastest-growing aperitifs stateside. It joins Campari Group's spritz portfolio alongside Campari, Aperol and Crodino. "Sarti Spritz's viral rise reflects a growing appetite for brands that feel bold, expressive and made for the way people connect today," sa…
- [Late Summer Alc Demand 'Subdued': NIQ](https://bevnews.net/late-summer-alc-demand-subdued-niq.md) - The latest weekly results from NIQ reinforce a familiar industry narrative. Beer continues to lead category declines, while Wine and Spirits remain firmly in negative territory. Even top-performing markets are beginning to show cracks, NIQ says. Meanwhile, Prepared Cocktails have yet to regain grow…
- [Trump Bans Imports of Canadian Alcohol](https://bevnews.net/trump-bans-imports-of-canadian-alcohol.md) - President Trump banned the import of Canadian beerk wine, cider, whiskies, vodka and other spirits, effective Sept. 29. In a presidential proclamation, Trump said the action was in response to Canadian provinces "banning the purchase, distribution, or retailing of U.S. alcoholic beverages while not…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-56.md) - Good Morning and Happy Friday, September 4, 2026 U.S. Beer Production Dips Another 2.8% Beer Institute estimates that the volume of beer produced in the U.S. in July that was subject to excise tax was 12 million barrels, down 2.8% from a year earlier. The year-to-date decline is down 5.2%. Andrew H…
- [New: Woodford Reserve Unveils Master’s Collection No. 22: Super Seasoned Oak](https://bevnews.net/new-6.md) - Woodford Reserve release 2026 Master’s Collection: Super Seasoned Oak. This 22nd release in the distillery's historic, experimental series represents a bold evolution in wood maturation, pushing the boundaries of how seasoned American oak influences Kentucky bourbon. “With Super Seasoned Oak, we sh…
- [Elijah Craig, Evan Williams Official Partners of Kentucky Wildcats](https://bevnews.net/elijah-craig-evan-williams-official-partners-of-kentucky-wildcats.md) - University of Kentucky Athletics announced a landmark multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands – America’s largest, independent, family-owned and led spirits company – naming Elijah Craig the Official Small Batch Bourbon Partner of the Kentucky Wildcats and Evan Williams the Official Bourbon P…
- [U.S. Beer Production Dips Another 2.8%](https://bevnews.net/u-s-beer-production-dips-another-2-8.md) - Beer Institute estimates that the volume of beer produced in the U.S. in July that was subject to excise tax was 12 million barrels, down 2.8% from a year earlier. The year-to-date decline is down 5.2% Andrew Heritage, the Beer Institute's chief economist notes that tTotal industry supply decreased…
- [House Votes to Delay Hemp THC Product Ban](https://bevnews.net/house-votes-to-delay-hemp-thc-product-ban.md) - Part of the stop=gap federal funding bill that keeps the government funded until Dec. 11 is a provision that delays recriminalization of hemp THC products that had been scheduled to take place to the end of November. The funding bill, including the THC extension, now goes to President Trump's desk.…
- [Breckenridge Taps SGWS for NY. Calif.](https://bevnews.net/breckenridge-taps-sgws-for-ny-calif.md) - Breckenridge Distillery, an award-winning craft distillery and spirits brand by Tilray Brands, Inc. announced an expanded distribution partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in New York and California. The expanded partnership is expected to significantly accelerate Breckenridge Distille…
- [Who & What--](https://bevnews.net/ellman-estate-promotes-ploetz-to-gm.md) - Ellman Estate Winery promoted Michael Ploetz to general manager. He joined Ellman early this year as estate and sales director, succeeds Justin Vazquez, the winery’s general manager for nearly nine years. Vazquez will continue working with the Ellman family in a brand and creative role while launch…
- [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-33.md) - College Football’s Beer Boom Is About More Than Thirsty Fans College stadiums resisted selling beer for decades. A major policy shift — and a new financial reality for college athletics — quickly changed that. (Food & Wine) Rebellious new Hill Country tasting room breaks some old winery rules Owned…
- [Regenerative Viticulture as Profitable as Conventional Management: Study](https://bevnews.net/regenerative-viticulture-as-profitable-as-conventional-management-study.md) - Regenerative viticulture can provide comparable profitability to conventional management under Sonoma conditions if yields are similar between systems. Assuming no long-term yield difference between systems, regenerative management averaged about 5% lower in net present value (NPV) across the four…
- [Consumers Like Wine's Image, Question Relevance in Daily Life: Study](https://bevnews.net/consumers-like-wines-image-question-relevance-in-daily-life-study.md) - Wine has an image most consumers already like, but its relevance in daily life needs improvement. That's the conclusion of a just-released new national study, “Wine, Reframed: Making the Category More Relevant for Today’s Consumers," by Material, an intelligent growth company, and the Wine Market C…
- [Santa Barbara Wine Improvement Fee](https://bevnews.net/santa-barbara-wine-improvement-fee.md) - Let's give the French this: They understood early on that most wineries don't have enough "heft" to be recognized as brands in the marketplace, so they made the location itself the brand for wines of a certain type produced there: Champagne is produced in Champagne, Bordeaux in Bordeaux, etc. Was i…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-55.md) - Good Morning and Happy Thursday. It's September 3, 2026. A Note from Joel: Tired of the gloom and doom about the alcohol beverage industry? Be sure to read "What I'm reading" (linked below) sometime today. It tackles that question and a number of others from other publications. Now, on to the news.…
- [The California Wine Business May Hit Bottom in by Mid 2027, Begin Recovering by 2029](https://bevnews.net/the-california-wine-business-may-hit-bottom-in-by-mid-2027-begin-recovering-by-2029.md) - If you've got the cash, and you want to acquire a California vineyard, now is the time to get ready to buy, says Jenny Heintzen, of Vineyard International Real Estate. Ecoing 18th Century financieer Nathan Rothschild's famous maxim that "when there's blood in the streets, buy then – even if the blo…
- [WSWA Educational Foundation Awards 51 Scholarships to Students of Member Company Employees](https://bevnews.net/wswa-educational-foundation-awards-51-scholarships-to-students-of-member-company-employees.md) - The scholarship program is open to the children of WSWA wholesaler member company employees. Each recipient is awarded $2,000 for two consecutive school years ($4,000 total) to support their higher education. This year’s class of scholars represents 13 WSWA member companies, chosen from a competiti…
- [James MacPhail To Release Inaugural Vintage of MacPhail Family Wines](https://bevnews.net/james-macphail-to-release-inaugural-vintage-of-macphail-family-wines.md) - After more than 30 harvests crafting acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across California's leading coastal wine regions, winemaker James MacPhail is once again making wines under his own family name with the debut of MacPhail Family Wines. The inaugural release begins with Toulouse Vineyard in An…
- [False DUI Arrest Gets Calif. Man $5M Verdict Against Calif. Highway Patrol](https://bevnews.net/false-dui-arrest-gets-calif-man-5m-verdict-against-calif-highway-patrol.md) - A Santa Rosa, Calif., man who was arrested with DUI despite having passed multipule breath tests as well as a breathalyzer screenng was awarded $5 million by a federal jury. The man, who is Black, alleged the arresting officer lacked any probable cause of any suspected crime and was "targeted for m…
- [With 'Can-o-Flage' Any Bud Light Can Can Support Your Favorite Team](https://bevnews.net/bud-light-2.md) - Bud Light, the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL, is celebrating fans everywhere introducing with their new “Can-o-Flage” sleeves, designed to transform any Bud Light can into your favorite team’s can - so fans can rep their team wherever they are this season. This announcement follows Bud Light’s r…
- [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-32.md) - Enough with the doom and gloom: Cyndal Petty on the future of wine The future of wine will not be secured by pretending its problems don't exist. But neither will it be secured by reporting on its decline until decline becomes the industry’s entire identity, argues Cyndal Petty. (Halliday) I Asked…
- [3 Strategies for Managing Heat Risk in Winegrape Growing All Best at Different Times](https://bevnews.net/3-strategies-for-managing-heat-risk-in-winegrape-growing-all-best-at-different-times.md) - As winegrape growers contend with more frequent and severe heat events, a study published in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV) offers growers a practical economic framework for one of the industry’s most consequential questions: When does it make financial sense to adapt, and h…
- [Project Zin 2026 Raises over $400,000 for Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area](https://bevnews.net/project-zin-2026-raises-over-400-000-for-down-syndrome-connection-of-the-bay-area.md) - The 16th annual Project Zin raised more than $400,000 for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA). Founded by Clay and Carrie Mauritson of Mauritson Wines alongside James Beard Award-winning Chef Charlie Palmer, the weekend brought together 21 of the country’s most sought-after Zinfand…
- [Delaware's Unworkable Wine Shipping Law.](https://bevnews.net/delawares-unworkable-wine-shipping-law.md) - Thank goodness direct-to-consumer shipping didn' t begin in Delaware, because it would be dead. Steve Harrison, who runs Vinoshipper, went through the law. He details just how bad it is in his latest blog, Unlimited. What the bill really is is a wholesaler protection bill Here's a summary: * You ha…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-51.md) - Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, September 2, 2026 In the RNDC Wind Down, Who Loses Just to prove how nerdy we can get, we spent a few hours reading the documents in the Republic National Distributing Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We began because Chapter 11 usually means the debtor is expected to em…
- [What We're Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-167.md) - Pour, Rinse, Repeat Revino’s refillable bottles are changing Oregon’s sustainability story. (Oregon Wine Press) What’s next for this now-retired Md. winery old-timer? Showing up to work unpaid Anthony Aellen likely is marking his first week in five decades retired by finding plenty to do at Lingano…
- [In the RNDC Wind Down, Who Loses](https://bevnews.net/in-the-rndc-wind-down-who-loses.md) - Just to prove how nerdy we can get, we spent a few hours reading the documents in the Republic National Distributing Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We began because Chapter 11 usually means the debtor is expected to emerge as a going – although smaller – concern. But in this case, a lot of media referr…
- [Napa Valley Vintners Invests $1.8 Million to Support Student Health at Schools Across Napa County](https://bevnews.net/napa-valley-vintners-invests-1-8-million-to-support-student-health-at-schools-across-napa-county.md) - Vanessa was a Napa Valley Unified School District freshman struggling academically, feeling isolated and losing her sense of belonging. But regular check-ins with a youth outreach coordinator at an on-campus wellness center helped her build friendships, attend class and eventually seek therapy. By…
- [Vineyard Team Offers "Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast"](https://bevnews.net/vineyard-team-offers-sustainable-winegrowing-podcast.md) - Vineyard Team, producers of the Sustainable Ag Expo, is offering a podcast series. Among the podcast speakers who are also appearing at Sustainable Ag Expo: Dr. Michelle Moyer of Washington State University, the 2026 Expo headliner, previously joined the podcast in episode 38 to discuss integrated…
- [CAWG Produces New Merch to Celebrate California Wine](https://bevnews.net/cawg-produces-new-merch-to-celebrate-california-wine.md) - California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has launched a small line of merchandise, giving consumers and those who work in the industry a new way to show their support. Proceeds from the collection will support CAWG’s ongoing advocacy for growers throughout the state. “At a time when Calif…
- [After 88 Years as Grower, Thomson Vineyards Debuts 1st Commercial Sparkling Wine](https://bevnews.net/after-88-years-as-grower-thomson-vineyards-debuts-1st-commercial-sparkling-wine.md) - After 88 years primarily growing winegrapes for other producers, Thomson Vineyards is producing its first commercial sparkling wine, a sparkling Riesling grown, made and labeled by Thomson Vineyards at Gloria Ferrer through its custom-crush program. The project brings together fourth-generation gro…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-54.md) - Good Morning and Happy Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Signorello Estate Files for Bankruptcy Protection 9 Years After Wildfire Signorelllo Estate, a Napa Valley winery that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire nine years ago, has filed for Bankruptcy Act protection just two years after it opened a new wine…
- [Tom Wark Suspends The Spill](https://bevnews.net/tom-wark-suspends-the-spill.md) - Tom Wark said he was suspending publication of The Spill, a free daily email with a curated, scannable list of wine news, videos, podcasts and more aimed at wine consumers.
- [Bayou Rum Names Crescent Crown Distributing Its Louisiana Partner](https://bevnews.net/bayou-rum-names-crescent-crown-distributing-its-louisiana-partner.md) - Louisiana Spirits LLC, the distillery behind Bayou Rum, appointed Crescent Crown Distributing as its distribution partner in Louisiana. First shipments went out Monday (8/31). It's the first step in a wider U.S. rebuild for the brand. Bayou is in talks with distributors across a number of Southern…
- [Grey Goose Vodka's U.S. Open Serve](https://bevnews.net/grey-goose-vodkas-u-s-open-serve.md) - Grey Goose vodka returns to the US Open for its 20th year, continuing one of the longest-running spirits partnerships in sports that has made the Grey Goose Honey Deuce signature cocktail one of the tournament's most recognizable rituals. For 2026, the brand will extend the tournament experience be…
- [Google Updates Alcohol Advertising Policy; New Rules Effective Sept. 30](https://bevnews.net/google-updates-alcohol-advertising-policy-new-rules-effective-sept-30.md) - Google said it will replace its current advertising policy with a new policy that revises the irresponsible alcohol advertising policy. Under the revised policy, advertising must not promote the excessive use of alcohol or imply that alcohol is necessary for a successful or healthy lifestyle. Speci…
- [RNDC Shedding Leases as It Moves Into Asset Wind Down](https://bevnews.net/rndc-shedding-leases-as-it-moves-into-asset-wind-down.md) - Republic National Distributing Co. is seeking court approval to reject additional unexpired leases and to abandon related personal property as it continues a process that began shortly after it filed for Bankruptcy Act protection in July. Where buyers can be found, RNDC is seeking to sell its opera…
- [Signorello Estate Files for Bankruptcy Protection 9 Years After Wildfire](https://bevnews.net/signorello-estate-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-9-years-after-wildfire.md) - Signorelllo Estate, a Napa Valley winery that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire nine years ago, has filed for Bankruptcy Act protection just two years after it opened a new winery. American AgCredit, Signorello's lender, moved to foreclose on the winery’s land, buildings, equipment and the right to u…
- [When It Comes to Getting Paid After a Wildfire, It Helps to Know the Governor](https://bevnews.net/when-it-comes-to-getting-paid-after-a-wildfire-it-helps-to-know-the-governor.md) - More than 30 small wineries and vineyard owners say they suffered damages in the Pickett fire allegedly started by Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil and are seeking to recover about $90 million they say they lost. So far, only one wine company has received compensation from Hundred Acre and its owner, Jay…
- [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-31.md) - Dolly Parton Leaves Us Wanting More Her talent, ambition, depth, faith and generosity gave her an appeal that was close to universal. (Wall Street Journal/Peggy Noonan) The Trailblazing Business Savvy That Built Dolly Inc. Into an Empire Dolly Parton was fiercely protective of her songwriting catal…
- [Ironstone Vineyards Owner Buys Brands](https://bevnews.net/ironstone-vineyards-owner-buys-brands.md) - The Kautz family, which owns Ironstone Vineyards, has bought a collection of wines from Allan Lombardi, owner of Thomas Allen Winery. Terms weren't disclosed. The brands include Thomas Allen, Hook or Crook Cellars, Provenance Vineyards, Fortitude by Provenance, Red Phoenix, Samuel Lindsay Wines, La…
- [How a Winery Worker Started a Wildfire that Lasted 17 Days, Wrecked Vintages](https://bevnews.net/how-a-winery-worker-started-a-wildfire-that-lasted-17-days-wrecked-vintages.md) - On Aug. 21, 2025, Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil disposed of some hot ashes into a burn pile. The resulting wildfire lasted 17 days, destroyed on home and four outbuildings. A number of winegrape growers abandoned their vintages owing to smoke taint they blamed on the fire. Total dmage was estimated at…
- [Women for WineSense Launches Evidence-Based Wine & Health Resource](https://bevnews.net/women-for-winesense-launches-evidence-based-wine-health-resource.md) - Women For WineSense (WWS), the national organization for wine education and networking, launched its new Wine and Health educational resource. Developed by National Director of Education Tessa Butterfield in collaboration with retired physician Dr. Edward J. Miller, the comprehensive series provide…
- [Late-Summer Alcohol Appetite Stays Muted as Momentum Holds Flat: NIQ](https://bevnews.net/late-summer-alcohol-appetite-stays-muted-as-momentum-holds-flat-niq.md) - Alcohol sales remain under pressure as value-seeking consumers reshape state performance, NIQ reports. Prepared Cocktails, which had powered the Spirits category through much of the summer, has been negative for three consecutive weeks. Just a bit negative – in the latest week easing just 0.9%, acc…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-53.md) - Good Morning and Happy Friday, It's August 28, 2026. Pernod Ricard Net Plunged 17% (-5.2% Organic) as Sales Fell 14.2% (Organic -3.9%) If it wasn't for the U.S. and China, Fiscal 2026 would almost have been a decent year. But U.S. sales fell 14% and China plunged 19% and that meant Pernod Ricard's…
- [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-30.md) - Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’ “I just give from my heart,” she said in a 2022 speech accepting the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. “I never know what I’m going to do or why I’m gonna do it. I just see a need and if I can fill it, then I will.” (Assp…
- [Pernod Ricard Net Plunged 17% (-5.2% Organic) as Sales Fell 14.2% (Organic -3.9%)](https://bevnews.net/pernod-ricard-3.md) - If it wasn't for the U.S. and China, Fiscal 2026 would almost have been a decent year. But U.S. sales fell 14% and China plunged 19% and that meant Pernod Ricard's organic sales eased 3.9% (reported -14.2%). Excluding the U.S. and China, the company's organic net sales actually rose 0.5%. In the Am…
- [How Bev/Al Can Help Restaurants Achieve Their No. 1 Goal: Profitability](https://bevnews.net/restaurants-positive-optimistic-toast-survey.md) - Profitability is the top business goal for restaurant operators in 2026, with 37% of operators ranking it their No. 1 priority, according to a survey from Toast. That goal also opens the door for bev/al marketers to discuss how beer, wine and spirits, including low or no/alc, is an easy way can hel…
- [Correction](https://bevnews.net/correction-2.md) - A last-minute change to the California legislature bill extending cocktails to go in the state reduced the end of the extension to 2029 from 2031.
- [Global Bev/Al Market Seen Reaching $2.06 Trillion by 2035 in 10 Years: Study](https://bevnews.net/global-bev-al-market-seen-reaching-2-06-trillion-by-2035-in-10-years-study.md) - The global alcoholic beverages market is moving toward a more complex growth model in which premiumization, convenience and emerging-market demand coexist with moderation and regulatory pressures. Valued at $1.96 trillion in 2025, the market is projected to reach $2.86 trillion by 2035, expanding a…
- [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-52.md) - Good Morning, and Happy Thursday, August 27, 2026. When U.S. Was Victim of Steep Tariffs, U.S. Retail Prices Fell When China, Mexico, the European Union, and Canada imposed steep tariffs on U.S. whiskey during the 2018 trade war, American producers didn’t absorb the losses quietly. Instead, accordi…
- [What We're Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-166.md) - Zebra Striping Is the Latest Way People Are Rethinking Their Nights Out Without Giving Up Alcohol Americans are drinking less than at any point since Gallup began tracking the habit in 1939, and a simple drink-swap technique called zebra striping is quietly reshaping how people move through bar nig…

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