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Whiskey Distiller Chip Tate Creates Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado Tequila

Foley Family Wines & Spirits announces Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado Tequila is the first ultra-premium tequila from whiskey distiller and innovator Chip Tate, created in collaboration with the legendary Bañuelos family at Hacienda El Mexicano in Jalisco. How It's Made: Gran Nota Triple Oak Reposado begins

Ste. Michelle Sales Agent for Trothe and Sagebreaker Wines

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was named national sales agent and direct-to-consumer provider for the Trothe and Sagebreaker wines, which were founded by the Andrews family. Ste. Michelle began contracting fruit from Andrews Family Vineyards in 1994. The family itself has been involved in Washington State agriculture since the

Behind the Gramery Cellars Sale

Few Washington State wineries have earned the sustained critical recognition of Gramercy Cellars. Founded in Walla Walla in 2005 by Master Sommelier Greg Harrington and Pam Harrington, the winery has received more than 300 scores of 90 points or higher from the world’s leading critics and has been named

What I'm Reading --

Last Call in Wine Country Have California's agricultural lenders finally decided that the turnaround everyone has waited for isn’t coming anytime soon? And, having decided this, will they start to call in loans? And, if so, will that force the sales, foreclosures, and bankruptcies that the industry

How Trump's Ban on Canadian Alcohol May Help Big Producers, Drive Small Ones from U.S. Market

"All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others." – George Orwell, "Animal Farm." Half of Canada's spirits production is exported, and 93% of those exports go directly to the U.S. The upshot: It's highly likely major bev/al companies

Trump's Ban on Canadian Bev/Al Takes Effect

Checkmate. Some 87% of President Trump's ban on $967 million of Canadian imports are alcohol beverages. Also banned effective midnight Tuesday (9/28) are some dairy products and motorcycles. President Trump's tariff chess match with Canada thus far: * In the Spring of 2025, Trump imposed significant