Eriksen Joins Bouchaine Vineyards as DtC Director
Bouchaine Vineyards hires David Eriksen as Direct-to-Consumer Director. He joins from Crimson Wine Group where he was estate manager at Pine Ridge Vineyards.
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First Texas Cooperage Opens Doors
In a first for the Lone Star State, Standard Cooperage has opened its doors in Blanco, Texas, bringing premium American oak barrel production home to the state's rapidly growing wine and spirits industries.
Despite being the fifth-largest wine producing state and fourth-largest* when it comes to
Hope Family Wine's Roddick to Chair Wine Institute
Gretchen Roddick, executive vice president of Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, was elected Wine Institute board chair for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Roddick assumes the role at an important time of transition for both Wine Institute and the broader California wine community. As wineries face significant market pressures,
Forbes Wine Names Bakshi Senior Editor
Forbes Wine has named Henna Bakshi as Senior Editor, marking one of the first significant staff appointments for the media brand's new wine content vertical since its launch was announced in April. Eliza Dumais has also been named Senior Writer. Both join Executive Editor Clive Pursehouse. Forbes Wine
French Flair Simplifies French Wine Shopping
French Flair ($15-$50 SRP) is a new, curated collection of French wines that offers an elegant solution to consumers intimidated by France's 300 official appellations, numerous styles and labels. France’s iconic wine appellations presented in one collection, allowing the wine-curious consumer to explore the wines
Tokyo, Taipei Events Showcase American Spirits
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led an American spirits trade mission of 18 U.S. distilleries to Tokyo and Taiwan, featuring events in two of East Asia’s most dynamic spirits markets.
The June 1–5 mission was part of DISCUS’ “Discover U.S. Spirits” campaign
San Antonio to Host Craft Brewers Show, CiderCon
Brewers Association (BA) and the American Cider Association said CiderCon and the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America (CBC) will co-locate in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027.
The collaboration brings together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational