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McMillan Sees Wine's Decline Easing in '26, 'Bumpy Bottom' in '27-'28, then Growth

Hang on. Just another year of pain. Then a couple of years along a "bumpy bottom" and then modest growth. That the forecast of Rob McMillan, EVP and founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division, in the bank's annual ."State of the U.S. Wine Industry&

18th Amendment 106 Today

The 18th amendment, which launched the Prohibition Era, began its short career this day in 1919. Considered by some a well intentioned act (of social hygiene), it sought to ban the availability of alcoholic beverages. The unintended consequences, though, were perhaps worse — vast flouting of the law by the public

Trump Pressures Canada to End U.S. Liquor Boycott

I swear there are times when I think President Trump is bipolar. Recall that since April he has placed 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatened to crush the Canadian auto industry with import taxes, said he would use "economic force" to make Canada the 51st state.

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning and Happy Thursday, January 15, 2025. Legislation Introduced to Strengthen “American” Wine Labeling Two California Assembly members introduced legislation to require that wine labeled as “American” be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. Old Vine Registry Nears 9,400 Vineyards as 1991 Plantings Become Eligible The Old Vine

Legislation Introduced to Strengthen “American” Wine Labeling

Two California Assembly members introduced legislation to require that wine labeled as “American” be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. Current federal standards allow up to 25 percent of wine labeled “American” to be sourced from imported bulk wine produced outside the United States. Co-sponsored by the California Association

Free American Cabernet Course Offered by Ste. Michelle and Wine Folly

For the next six months, a new online American Cabernet course, typically priced at $99, is being offered for free by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Wine Folly, the leader in modern wine education. The one-hour course is intended for anyone from wine industry professionals to curious enthusiasts who

Knob Creek Releases Eli Manning's Bold Pick: 2026, a Cask Strength Bourbon

Knob Creek Releases Eli Manning's Bold Pick: 2026, a Cask Strength Bourbon

As the 2025-2026 football season reaches its pinnacle, Knob Creek, the founding spirit of the James B. Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection, announces its second limited-edition barrel release, Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, Eli Manning's Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. Available nationwide, the special edition