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Good Morning, and Happy Thursday, September 17, 2026. Why DISCUS Urged Texas Senators to Regulate Private Label Spirits Why would the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. urge a Texas Senate committee to require disclosure of any financial interest a retailer may have in a distiller that produces private

English Whisky Gets Geographical Indication Protection

English whisky has been granted Geographical Indication status under the UK Spirits Drinks Geographical Indications Scheme, giving the category legal protection along with Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Welsh Whisky and Irish Whisky. English Whisky must use cereal grain grown in the UK and English water. It must be distilled in

After 15 Years, New Neighbors Force Winery Bankruptcy

There is something fundamentally unjust in Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery having to filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act protection on Monday (9/11). It says it has between $100,000 and $500,000 in assets and owes more than $1 million. Its largest unsecured creditors include M&T

We the Wine People Documentary on Apple TV

We the Wine People Documentary on Apple TV

WE THE WINE PEOPLE, a new feature-length documentary from filmmaker Chrisa Giorgi, will be released on Apple TV Sept. 15, bringing the story of Virginia wine to a national audience. Filmed across more than 30 vineyards and about 40 production days throughout Virginia, the documentary follows winemakers, growers, researchers,

Apothic Partners with Heidi Klum to Help Fans Bring Their "A" Game to Halloween

Apothic is teaming up with the queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, to help fans bring their “A” game to Halloween with limited-edition “blood” bags for their wine, behind-the-scenes access to Heidi’s Halloween preparations, and a chance to attend her legendary party. Fans can fill the limited-

Charles Smith Redefines the Category with CasaSmith Lince Pinot Grigio

Legendary winemaker Charles Smith of House of Smith the newest release under his CasaSmith label: 2024 LINCE Pinot Grigio, a vibrant, single-vineyard expression crafted with the rebellious precision and unmistakable personality that has defined Smith’s career. “This is likely the best Pinot Grigio you've ever had

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Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world’s grapegrowers: new research Renowned wine regions across the globe are grappling with the effects of human-caused climate change. Winemakers from across Australia, California, Chile and South Africa are working in warmer, drier conditions than ever before. That also leaves