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Napa Winemakers' Call of the Wild Once a successful Napa vineyard, Clark-Claudon Vineyards is being gifted back to Mother Nature. (Wine-Searcher/W. Blake Gray)

Brown-Forman Rejects Another Offer from Sazerac

Brown-Forman Corp. closed the door to Sazerac Co. and any other would-be acquirer with a simple statement in which Wolf Pen Branch, "a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares," stated its opposition to a sale. Brown-Forman has

New York State's 2d-Largest Winery Purchased, Operations to Be Restored

Vine Enterprises LLC, a private equity firm from Carmel, Ind. will acquire and take over operation of the historic Pleasant Valley Winery. Including the cost of redeveloping and restoring the winery, which closed last year, the transaction is valued at about $47 million. Before it closed, Pleasant Valley was the

Toasts Not Tariffs:Trump's 50% Tariffs Underscore Troubling Reality

If President Trump thought he would win plaudits by imposing a 50% tariff on wine and spirits from Canada effective Aug. 19, he was sadly mistaken. President Trump's proclamation imposing a 50% tariff on wine and spirits from Canada beginning Aug. 19 "underscores a troubling reality: the

RNDC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act Protection

Republic National Distributing Co. said it filed for Bankruptcy Act protection under Chapter 11 "to explore potential sale transactions in court and implement an orderly wind down of our remaining operations." The filing includes its Alaskan joint venture. It said National Distributing Company, Inc. is not part of

Vineyard Losses Reported in Spain from Wildfires

Meanwhile, Natasja Mallory, who runs GregoryVine's office in Madrid, reported vineyard losses in Sierra de Gredos, the home of old-vine Garnacha. Among the vineyards known to be damaged is San Gregorio, a historic parcel owned by Bodega El Reventón, the winery founded by Adrianna Catena, Alejandro Vigil

Wildfires within 9 Miles of Bordeaux; No Wineries or Vineyards Damaged Yet

As of late Monday night, according to official updates from the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB), no major wineries or vineyards have been physically breached or destroyed by the flames. That's because the fires are primarily burning through the coastal pine forests of the Landes de Casccogne, not the

Summer Demand Fades, Cooling Total Bev/Al Sales

Another week, another down report on total bev/al sales from NIQ. Reporting on the four weeks ended July 18, NIQ said total alcohol sales fell 3% from a year earlier to $9.1 billion. Case volume totaled 181.9 million, down 4.8% from a year earlier. On a

[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Friday, July 24, 2025 Why Trump's Forced-Labor Penalty Tariffs Will Apply to EU, Australia Wine President Trump's new 12.5% tariffs will apply to alcohol beverages imported from major U.S. trading partners, including:: * South Korea (Soju) * Japan (Sake, Japanese Whisky)

Boston Beer 2Q Revenue Fell 3.3%, Shipments Down 4.5%, Depletions Off 4.5%

Boston Beer Co. reports net income of $51.67 million, or $4.96 a share, down $8.87 million from $60.43 million, or $5.45 a share a year earlier. Net revenue fell 3.3% to %568.3 million as depletions decreased 6% and shipments decreased 4.5%. The

Chateau Ste. Michelle Intros 2 New Wines

Chateau Ste. Michelle is introducing two new wines that showcase the quality and diversity of Washington wine: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling and Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Columbia Valley Red Blend.   The new wines are part of Chateau Ste. Michelle's continued evolution in 2026, marked by

Wente Family Estates Names Peter Yeung Chief Executive Officer

Wente Family Estates, the country’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, appoints Peter Yeung as Chief Executive Officer. Yeung, who has served as the company’s interim CEO since January, transitions into the permanent role effective immediately. Yeung’s appointment comes on the heels of several important updates

Bulleit Adds New $30 Whiskey to Permanant Lineup for 1st Time in 30 Years

For the first time in 15 years, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is debuting a new permanent expression. The whiskey — Bulleit ’87 — is a blend of bourbon and rye, finished with toasted American and French oak staves. Featuring bourbon distilled in Kentucky and rye from Indiana, Bulleit ’87 is the brand’s

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How Long Do Open Bottles Of Wine Actually Last? Hint: It might not be as long as you think. (Southern Living) The 10 Biggest Beer Myths People Still Believe Are Facts Did you know that the world's biggest draft beer selection has more than 350 different brews on