# Kane's Beverage News Daily > News and trends for beer, wine and spirits executives about brands, consumer trends, legislative activity and economic developments that matter. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. Use `/llms-full.txt` for consolidated page and post context. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages - [5 Craft Breweries Form Collective](https://bevnews.net/5-craft-breweries-form-collective.md) - Cascade Lakes Brewing, Crux Fermentation Project, GoodLife Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, and Tumalo Cider are now part of one entity: the Oregon Beverage Collective. Cascade Lakes Brewing announced that it was merging with Crux Fermentation. Terms weren't disclosed. The other members are independen… - [About Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/about.md) - In the Beginning …. Frank Kane started the business, sometime before World War II, calling it “Frank Kane’s Weekly Letter.” Born in July 1912, Kane graduated with a B.S. from New York City College by age 19, and enrolled in St. John Law School. He left law school before graduating, spent a couple o… - [Advanced User Settings](https://bevnews.net/advanced-settings.md) - [Buy a Group Subscription](https://bevnews.net/buy-group-subscription.md) - [Industry Events Calendar](https://bevnews.net/calendar.md) - [Cote des Roses Rose Cuts Bottle Weight, Carbon Emission](https://bevnews.net/cote-des-roses-rose-cuts-bottle-weight-carbon-emission.md) - Gérard Bertrand, a leading South of France wine producer, unveiled a refreshed new bottle for its Cote des Roses Rosé (AOP Languedoc; SRP: $17.99), decreasing its weight to reduce its carbon footprint, while simultaneously elevating its elegance by embossing the signature rose emblem directly into… - [Diageo to Pay $16.8 M to Keep Crown Royal in Ontario](https://bevnews.net/diageo-to-pay-16-8-m-to-keep-crown-royal-in-ontario.md) - Diageo agreed to pay CA$23 million (US$16.8M) to the Ontario government to ensure Crown Royal remains available in Ontario, where the provincial government has a monopoly of selling liquor. It involves a dispute dating back to 2022 when Diageo said it intended to close it Amherstburg, Ontario, bott… - [Ghost Tequila Brings Heat to Category](https://bevnews.net/ghost-tequila-brings-heat-to-category.md) - Ghost Tequila is infused with a hint of ghost papper, designed to make mixing exceptional spicy cocktails effortless. Traditionally, those flavors require time-intensive, from-scratch preparation behind the bar. Ghost Tequila changes that. By building the spice directly into the spirit, it delivers… - [Give a Gift Subscription](https://bevnews.net/gift-subscription.md) - [Group Subscriptions](https://bevnews.net/group-subscriptions.md) - [Membership](https://bevnews.net/membership.md) - [Sign in](https://bevnews.net/sign-in.md) - [Sign Up](https://bevnews.net/sign-up.md) - [Subscribe](https://bevnews.net/subscribe.md) - [Tip Jar](https://bevnews.net/tip-jar.md) - [Top 50 US Brewing Companies – 2024](https://bevnews.net/top-50-us-brewing-companies-2024.md) - Photo© Brewers Association Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies RankCompanyCityState1Anheuser-Busch IncSt. LouisMO2MolsonCoorsChicagoIL3ConstellationChicagoIL4Heineken USAWhite PlainsNY5Pabst Brewing CoLos AngelesCA6DiageoNorwalkCT7D.G. Yuengling and Son IncPottsvillePA8Kirin-LionFort CollinsCO9FIFCO U… - [TWE Profit Plunges 394% to Loss as Revenue Falls 16.6%](https://bevnews.net/twe-profit-plunges-394-to-loss-as-revenue-falls-16-6.md) - Treasury Wine Estates reports its revenue from ordinary activities fell 16.6% in the fiscal first half triggering a 394% reversal in its profit. Basic earnings per share were nearly halved to 15.9 cents Australian from 29.5 cents in the first half of fiscal 2024. TWE’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam… - [User Account](https://bevnews.net/user-account.md) - [Welcome! And Thanks for Subscribing](https://bevnews.net/welcome-and-thanks-for-subscribing.md) - [World's Most Valuable Alcohol Brands](https://bevnews.net/worlds-most-valuable-alcohol-brands.md) ## Posts - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-85.md) - Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, October 21, 2026. DISCUS Leads Trade Promotion for U.S. Distillers in Poland, Germany Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) concluded a series of trade promotion events in Poland and Germany to expand opportunities for U.S. spirits producers and s… - [DISCUS Leads Trade Promotion for U.S. Distillers in Poland, Germany](https://bevnews.net/discus-leads-trade-promotion-for-u-s-distillers-in-poland-germany.md) - Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) concluded a series of trade promotion events in Poland and Germany to expand opportunities for U.S. spirits producers and strengthen the presence of American distilled spirits in European markets. DISCUS conducted these promotions through its… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-49.md) - ‘I lost my entire export business overnight’: the toll of Trump’s tariffs on US wine When America thwacked tariffs on Canadian wines, Doug Frost MW, who runs Echolands Winery in Washington, lost his entire export business overnight. He fears that the aftershock for US wineries will span far past Do… - [Courvoisier Celebrates Legendary Hospitality, 1st Global Campaign in 20 Years](https://bevnews.net/courvoisier-celebrates-legendary-hospitality-1st-global-campaign-in-20-years.md) - Courvoisier unveils "Pass The Courvoisier", the Cognac House's first global campaign in nearly 20 years, launching across TV, social, out-of-home, retail, and live experiences. From the court of Napoleon III to the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower and the opening night of the Moulin Rouge, Courvoisier… - [Baileys Original Irish Cream Asks 'Why Not' to a Little More Indulgence](https://bevnews.net/baileys-original-irish-cream-asks-why-not-to-a-little-more-indulgence.md) - This holiday season, Baileys is embracing spontaneity and indulgence with the launch of Bring on the Baileys, a new global platform introduced through two playful creative films, "Skater" and "Earrings," rolling out nationwide across social and digital channels in late October. Consumer research th… - [MetLife Stadium, NY Giants and NY Jets Extend Long-Term Corona, Modelo Sponsorship](https://bevnews.net/metlife-stadium-ny-giants-and-ny-jets-extend-long-term-corona-modelo-sponsorship.md) - The renewed agreement further expands the partnership and reinforces the shared commitment to delivering memorable experiences for fans attending Giants and Jets games, concerts, and world-class events at MetLife Stadium. A centerpiece of the extended agreement will be the introduction of a new tit… - [Jack Daniel Debuts Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye](https://bevnews.net/untitled-154.md) - The Jack Daniel Distillery announces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Rye, a barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey matured atop the distillery’s highest elevation point. Serving as this year’s expression in the annual limited series, it marks the first time a rye whiskey aged in th… - [Half of Americans Say Halloween Brings Community Members Together](https://bevnews.net/half-of-americans-say-halloween-brings-community-members-together.md) - Nearly half of Americans (47%) say Halloween brings members of their community together, while another 49% say Halloween doesn’t play a major role in their community, according to a new Ipsos poll. This comes as 55% of Americans say they celebrate Halloween, down slightly from 2021 (62%). Common ac… - [Poll: Dems Lead on Economy](https://bevnews.net/poll-dems-lead-on-economy.md) - With just two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds that Democrats have a growing lead over Republicans on economic issues. The survey finds that Americans are more likely to trust Democrats (37%) than Republicans (28%) on the economy (D+9). These… - [Crazy Mountain Launches in Target](https://bevnews.net/crazy-mountain-launches-in-target.md) - Crazy Mountain, one of the fastest-rising names in non-alc beer, announces that the brand has officially launched at Target stores across the US. The launch follows their rollout with Amazon earlier this month. From major retailers to high-end cocktail bars, celeb parties and music festivals, the c… - [Only 12% Say Last Confident Holiday Purchase Originated from an Influencer](https://bevnews.net/only-12-say-last-confident-holiday-purchase-originated-from-an-influencer.md) - Some 51% of consumers trust influencers as much as or more than they did a year ago, but only 12% said their last confident holiday purchase originated from a creator or influencer, according to a new EMarketer/Reddit survey. Relatable, candid input carries more weight than polished endorsements, t… - [Archie Rose Single Malt to Hit U.S. Shelves Friday](https://bevnews.net/archie-rose-single-malt-to-hit-u-s-shelves-friday.md) - Archie Rose is officially hitting shelves beginning this Friday, October 23! The Australian Whisky brand recently announced Chris Hemsworth as Co-Owner to bring three of its renowned whiskies to the States for the first time. The award-winning Archie Rose Single Malt Australian Whisky and Straight… - [Free Advice for Your Kid (and Your Workers' Kids): To get a job, go to college](https://bevnews.net/free-advice-for-your-kid-and-your-workers-kids-to-get-a-job-go-to-college.md) - Six in 10 U.S. employers who make hiring decisions for their organizations say they have a great deal (26%) or quite a lot (34%) of confidence in higher education as an institution, and nearly half (48%) believe college degrees will become more important in the age of AI. That's according to Lumina… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-84.md) - Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Moët & Chandon Most Valuable Wine, Champagne Brand, Barefoot Strongest Champagne brands are outperforming still wine brands, according to the Alcoholic Drinks 2026 report, a new report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. The three fa… - [Alc Sales See Modest Weekly Lift: NIQ; Consumer Pullback Pressure Continues](https://bevnews.net/alc-sales-see-modest-weekly-lift-niq-consumer-pullback-pressure-continues.md) - During the four weeks ending October 10th, Total Alcohol remained under pressure. Dollar sales reached $8.1 billion, down -2.4% from a year ago, while case volume totaled 156.9 million, declining -4.5% vs a year earlier. Weekly dollar sales totaled $2 billion, up 0.5% versus the week ending Oct. 3.… - [Letters](https://bevnews.net/letters.md) - It was Ohio and not retailers that appealed the retailer shipping case to the Supreme Court. The State of Ohio saw its retailer shipping ban overturned by the Sixth Circuit which called it unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, for some reason, did not take the case. I don’t think this means the Cour… - [Spotted Lanterfly Threatens Ontario Viticulture](https://bevnews.net/spotted-lanterfly-threatens-ontario-viticulture.md) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the spotted lanternfly has been established in Ontario. Native to southeastern Asia, the spotted lanternfly first established itself in Berks County, Penn., in September 2014, spreading across parts of the Northeast and Midwest, including Michigan, Ohio… - [Jim Concannon, California Winemaking Pioneer, Dead at 95](https://bevnews.net/jim-concannon-california-winemaking-pioneer-dead-at-95.md) - A native of Livermore, Calif., Jim Concannon in 1961 became the first winemaker to commercially bottle Petite Sirah as a varietal wine, earning him the title “Father of Petite Sirah.” He died Friday (10/17) at 95 years old. He also contributed to UC Davis’s Cabernet Sauvignon clonal selection progr… - [Moët & Chandon Most Valuable Wine, Champagne Brand, Barefoot Strongest](https://bevnews.net/moet-chandon-most-valuable-wine-champagne-brand-barefoot-strongest.md) - Champagne brands are outperforming still wine brands, according to the Alcoholic Drinks 2026 report, a new report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. The three fastest-growing brands in the ranking are all Champagne brands: Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon. Meanwhile,… - [Portuguese Cork Assn. Turns to Pedicabs to Expand Promotion](https://bevnews.net/portuguese-cork-assn-turns-to-pedicabs-to-expand-promotion.md) - The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) expands its U.S. educational campaign, “Drink Responsibly. Choose a Bottle with a Natural Cork” by providing New York’s top wine events with complimentary cork-branded pedicab rides. A new activation, the experiential promotion encourages consumers to associa… - [Counting on Increased Sales to Britain? Think Again.](https://bevnews.net/counting-on-increased-sales-to-britain-think-again.md) - British households have a negative savings ratio after subtracting mandatory pension contributions, according to an analysis by ING Economics. The fact the British are consistently spending more than they earn has significant implications on three levels. First. it suggests UK consumers are signifi… - [Schiff: Canada's Wine Boycott May Leave Lasting Damage](https://bevnews.net/schiff-canadas-wine-boycott-may-leave-lasting-damage.md) - After meeting with Sonoma and Napa County winegrowers, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Canada's boycott of American wine has been devastating. Schiff had traveled to Alberta, the only Canadian province that still permits California wine sales. Retailers om that province saidthey are noticing wanin… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-48.md) - How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms. (SevenFifty Daily) Will They Come For the Official Beverage of the West? Advocates of wine must be p… - [Supreme Court to Review Home Distilling Ban; DISCUS Urges Caution, Plaintiff 'Thrilled' Case to Be Heard](https://bevnews.net/breaking-supreme-court-to-review-reconstruction-era-ban-on-distilling-in-private-homes.md) - The Supreme Court agreed to review whether Congress had the authority to prohibit distilling spirits in private homes. In a statement, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. noted the dangers of spirits production, even on a professional basis, and urged lawmakers to "think carefully before lega… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-83.md) - Good Morning and Happy Monday. It's October 19, 2026. Study Finds Consumers Wary of AI Retail Ads, but Open to AI as a Shopping Tool Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated ads but remain wary of whether products marketed with AI will match their descriptions, according to new research… - [Study Finds Consumers Wary of AI Retail Ads, but Open to AI as a Shopping Tool](https://bevnews.net/study-finds-consumers-wary-of-ai-retail-ads-but-open-to-ai-as-a-shopping-tool.md) - Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated ads but remain wary of whether products marketed with AI will match their descriptions, according to new research from Auros, the human network behind AI. A new global study of 4,000 adults across the U.S., U.K., and Australia, commissioned by Au… - [Why Suppliers May Want to Rethink Commitment to Plastic Packaging](https://bevnews.net/why-suppliers-may-want-to-rethink-commitment-to-plastic-packaging.md) - Plastics are supposed to be chemically inert. It’s the reason they’re used so frequently to package food, bottle water, and create children’s toys: They’re safe. But something important happens when a large piece of plastic fragments into micro- and nanoparticles. Its surface area increases dramati… - [Stoup Brewing Marks 13 Years with 'Dunk Us for Democracy' Fundraiser](https://bevnews.net/stoup-brewing-marks-13-years-with-dunk-us-for-democracy-fundraiser.md) - Here's an idea wine people, who are deperately trying to find a way to get consumers to "come over October," might steal. Stoup Brewing Co., which says it was "built around the idea that beer brings people together.” “This year, we’re celebrating our anniversary by bringing our community together a… - [Country Malt Group to Rep Montana Craft Malt](https://bevnews.net/country-malt-group-to-rep-montana-craft-malt.md) - Country Malt Group (CMG) said it was named the exclusive U.S. distributor of Montana Craft Malt products. Part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, CMG is more than just malt, bringing together an extensive distribution network and a broad portfolio of essential ingredients for cr… - [Who & What --](https://bevnews.net/who-what-233.md) - M.A. Silva, the cork and glass packaging supplier, hires Eddie Townsend as business development manager, and names Gina Hernandez as account manager. Townsend previously served as market manager at Saverglass, vice president of sales at Napa Valley’s Hyde de Villaine Winery and worked at Tapi USA,… - [How Sonoma Wineries Are Meeting Today's Challenge](https://bevnews.net/how-sonoma-wineries-are-meeting-todays-challenge.md) - Amidst the gloom and doom surrounding the wine business – and incessantly repeated in the press – some wineries are taking aggressive actions to insure they survive to thrive. * Anaba Wines (Sonoma) and DeLoach Vineyards (Santa Rosa) are lowering tasting fees, offering free wine flights during cert… - [Fawn Weaver Seeks 'Pause' in Uncle Nearest Assets Sale](https://bevnews.net/fawn-weaver-seeks-pause-in-uncle-nearest-assets-sale.md) - You've got to hand it to Fawn Weaver and her team of lawyers. Weaver, of course, is the founder and former CEO on Nearest Green Distillery and associated entities. Six days after the receiver in the Nearest Green Distillery receivership told the judge overseeing the matter that he believed he was c… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-47.md) - A Corked Bottle Can Smell Muted and Taste Flat. A Screw Cap Takes That Gample Away. In 2000 a Napa winery charged $10 more for its screw-capped Cabernet. Taste what a closure controls, in 3 experiments, one under $25. (Polished Palate) How forklift technology helps beverage warehouses Yale expert R… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-82.md) - Good Morning and Happy Thursday, October 15, 2026 How Covid Killed a Sonoma Distillery Opening Day for Elk Ridge Distillery, Santa Rosa, Calif., was supposed to be March 15, 2020. A 100-person party was planned to launch the distillery. But on March 14, California shut down for COVID-19. The distil… - [Bib & Tucker Bourbon Launches Limited-Edition MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector's Edition](https://bevnews.net/bib-tucker-bourbon-launches-limited-edition-monopoly-bib-tucker-collectors-edition.md) - This holiday season, Bib & Tucker, the Tennessee small-batch bourbon brand owned by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, and Hasbro are giving adults a new reason to gather with the debut of MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector's Edition. The limited-edition board game brings together two distinctly American… - [Arlington Brewing Company Breaks Ground on New Brewery](https://bevnews.net/arlington-brewing-company-breaks-ground-on-new-brewery.md) - Arlington Brewing Co. is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new home at 15 Ryder Street in Arlington, Mass., marking the start of construction on a project nearly two years in the making. The brewery is partnering with Haynes, a construction management firm based in West Bridgewater, Mass., to b… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-46.md) - A 600-Year-Old Wine Family Left Chianti's Rulebook in 1971. It Took Chianti 30 Years to Catch Up. Tignanello left the Chianti Classico rules in 1971, sold for about $6 in 1974 by Piero Antinori's account, and costs about $185 today. Chianti's grape rule changed 3 times before it allowed the blend.… - [SGWS Provides Wine, Spirits for New York City Wine & Food Festival](https://bevnews.net/sgws-provides-wine-spirits-for-new-york-city-wine-food-festival.md) - Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said for the 19th consecutive year it will be the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). The Festival brings together acclaimed chefs, unique restaurants, content creators, ce… - [How Covid Killed a Sonoma Distillery](https://bevnews.net/how-covid-killed-a-sonoma-distillery.md) - Opening Day for Elk Ridge Distillery, 464 Kenwood Court, Santa Rosa, Calif., was supposed to be March 15, 2020. A 100-person party was planned to launch the distillery. But on March 14, California shut down for COVID-19. The distillery never fully recovered, Gail Coppinger, co-founder, told The Pre… - [Thomas Henry Launches Ginger Ale & Botanical Tonic Premium Mixers](https://bevnews.net/thomas-henry-launches-ginger-ale-botanical-tonic-premium-mixers.md) - Thomas Henry, the second-largest premium mixer brand in the world, is expanding its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of Thomas Henry Ginger Ale and Thomas Henry Botanical Tonic, both of which are now available for purchase in 24-packs and 48-packs on their website. One of the Berlin-born brand’… - [Domaine Carneros Launches 'Elegant' Holiday Gift Collection](https://bevnews.net/domaine-carneros-launches-elegant-holiday-gift-collection.md) - Domaine Carneros holiday gift collection this year includes both food and wine gifts. For the foodies, both sweet and savory. Holiday Cheer pairs a dozen Himalayan Salted Caramel Dark Chocolates, buttery caramels infused with the Estate Brut and made exclusively for the winery at Anette's Chocolate… - [A Tip of the Hat to Dave Infante at Fingers for the Best Image of the Year](https://bevnews.net/a-tip-of-the-hat-to-dave-infante-at-fingers-for-the-best-image-of-the-year.md) - The problem with antitrust law is that it's a religion. It all depends on what you believe. For the last three decades, the overwhelming belief has been that if it "benefits the consumer" it's good and such "antiquated" antitrust laws as the Robinson-Patman Act are dead letters that are best left d… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-79.md) - Good morning and happy Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Are Catholics Responsible for the Plunge in Alcohol Use? That's the question raised by a new Gallup poll, released Monday (9/13). Historically, Protestants were less likely to drink than either Catholics or those with no religious identity (nones).… - [Are Catholics Responsible for the Plunge in Alcohol Use?](https://bevnews.net/are-catholics-responsible-for-the-plunge-in-alcohol-use.md) - That's the question raised by a new Gallup poll, released Monday (9/13). Historically, Protestants were less likely to drink than either Catholics or those with no religious identity (nones). But now the poll shows the use of alcoholic beverages among Catholics has plunged to 55% from 79% in 2002-2… - [Bernardus Winery Debuts America’s 1st Single-Vineyard Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine](https://bevnews.net/bernardus-winery-debuts-americas-1st-single-vineyard-alcohol-removed-sparkling-wine.md) - Bernardus Winery released the 2025 Blanc de Blancs Griva Vineyard Premium Alcohol Removed Sparkling Wine, the first single-vineyard alcohol-removed sparkling wine made in the United States. The 100% Chardonnay from Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco AVA debuted Sept. 11,opening day of the Solheim Cup at… - [Randall Grahm Biopic Debuts This Weekend on Streaming](https://bevnews.net/randall-grahm-biopic-debuts-this-weekend-on-streaming.md) - The Terroirist, a portrait of legendary American winemaker Randall Grahm, a true rebel and iconoclast, premiers Saturday (10/17) iat the Santa Cruz Film Festival. Additional premier showings continue through at least Nov. 9. It will be available on all stream platforms starting Nov. 13. Granted ful… - [No Surprise: Supreme Court Won't Hear Retail Challenge to Wine Shipping Ban](https://bevnews.net/no-surprise-supreme-court-wont-hear-retail-challenge-to-wine-shipping-ban.md) - The news: The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected an attempt to overturn a state's ban on direct-to-consumer shipments by out-of-state retailers. That the court rejected an appeal in Wilson v. Miller is a surprise to anyone is hard to understand. Wine retail advocates, of course, thought this was in… - [Kraken Black Label Special Bottle Celebrates Marvel TV VisionQuest](https://bevnews.net/kraken-black-label-special-bottle-celebrates-marvel-tv-visionquest.md) - Kraken Black Spiced Rum teams with Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest,” streaming Wednesday (9/14) on Disney+. This epic collaboration features a special edition 750ml bottle design of The Kraken Black Spiced Rum inspired by the new series. The computer-glitch-themed label is covered in digital codin… - [What I'm Reading](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-45.md) - Is Robinson-Patman Back? What the Southern Glazer’s Settlement Means for the Wine Industry For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act has been something of a sleeping giant in U.S. competition law. The law remained on the books but was rarely enforced by federal regulators. That changed in a meaningful w… - [How Trump's Tariffs Have Impacted Uncle Nearest Receivership](https://bevnews.net/how-trumps-tariffs-have-impacted-uncle-nearest-receivership.md) - President Trump's tariffs are adding to the tragedy of financially troubled Nearest Green Distillery. The good news is that Phillip G. Young, the court-appointed receiver, to the court overseeing the receivership that he has finalized the terms of the sale of the vineyards in Cognac, France, and is… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-81.md) - Good Morning and Happy Tuesday, October 13, 2026. LVMH W&S Sales up 6% in Quarter LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reports its wine and spirits revenue grew 6% in the third quarter. The Wines & Spirits business group recorded organic revenue growth of 5% in the first nine months of 2026. The champa… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-44.md) - Can wine import reforms rescue California grape growers? Growers say wine imports and tax refunds hurt local grapes. Some vintners say they help exports. (The Press Democrat) How quitting drinking can change marriages and friendships Drinking less is becoming more common, and the social rules aroun… - [Congressman Calls for Action on Imported Wine, Expanded Access to Bigger Markets](https://bevnews.net/congressman-calls-for-action-on-imported-wine-expanded-access-to-bigger-markets.md) - Rep. James Gallagher (D-Callif.) called on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address trade and regulatory policies putting California winegrape growers at a disadvantage as the industry faces declining domestic consumption and continued uncertainty in international markets. In a letter to… - [LVMH W&S Sales up 6% in Quarter](https://bevnews.net/lvmh-w-s-sales-up-6-in-quarter.md) - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reports its wine and spirits revenue grew 6% in the third quarter. The Wines & Spirits business group recorded organic revenue growth of 5% in the first nine months of 2026. The champagne business saw further signs of the recovery observed since the beginning of the… - [Alc headwinds carry into early October but Week-over-Week modestly better](https://bevnews.net/alc-headwinds-carry-into-early-october-but-week-over-week-modestly-better.md) - During the four weeks ending Oct. 3, Total Alcohol remained in the shadow of a year earlier. Dollar sales fell 1.1% to $8.2 billion, while case volume fell 3% to 160.4 million, NIQ reports. On a weekly basis, dollar sales inched up 0.3% to $2 billion from the prior week ending Sept. 26. Although we… - [3 Firms Offer TTB-Approved Technology to Remove Wildfire Smoke Taint from Wines](https://bevnews.net/3-firms-offer-ttb-approved-technology-to-remove-wildfire-smoke-taint-from-wines.md) - Technology developed by USDA researchers in Davis, Calif., to target and remove smoke compounds from impacted wine is now available on a commercial scale from three firms, VA Filtration (Napa, Calif.), Cellar Dweller (Wenatchee, Wash.), and Winesecrets (Sonoma, Calif.) The wildfire smoke removal ap… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-80.md) - Good Morning and Happy Monday, October 12, 2026. 3 Firms Agree to Acquire RNDC Michigan Business Great Lakes Wine & Spirits (GLWAS) agreed to acquire RNDC Michigan’s ADA business and, together with Imperial Beverage and Vintage Wine Company, to acquire RNDC Michigan’s wine business. GLWAS is also p… - [Terlato Expands Seven Daughters Portfolio with Sparkling Brut](https://bevnews.net/terlato-expands-seven-daughters-portfolio-with-sparkling-brut.md) - Terlato Wine Group announces the newest release in the Seven Daughters portfolio, the Sparkling Brut, its third wine since the brand's relaunch in 2024. The Sparkling Brut joins the Seven Daughters Moscato and Red Blend in a line-up that continues to build momentum heading into its third year with… - [Only 31% of Consumers Expect to Spend as Usual as Weak Wage Growth, High Gas Prices Take Toll](https://bevnews.net/only-31-of-consumers-expect-to-spend-as-usual-as-weak-wage-growth-high-gas-prices-take-toll.md) - That's according to the latest University of Michigan consumer survey, the last before the mid-term elections. It shows that while most consumers remain under pressure from weak wage growth, high motor fuel costs and worries about job security – a fact reflected in consumer surveys – spending is ho… - [Gang Steals Thousands of Bottles From Marchesi Antinori in Tuscany](https://bevnews.net/gang-steals-thousands-of-bottles-from-marchesi-antinori-in-tuscany.md) - Thieves drove off with thousands of bottles of wine from a Tuscany winery belonging to Marchesi Antinori. It's believed to be the biggest theft of its kind in Italian history. The thieves shut of the alarms and suveillance cameras and used company forklifts to load two large truck with 30,000 bottl… - [Elijah Craig Unveils Tavern Trail for Old Fashioned Week](https://bevnews.net/elijah-craig-unveils-tavern-trail-for-old-fashioned-week.md) - In celebration of the return of Old Fashioned Week (10/9 – 10/18), Elijah Craig unveils the Old Fashioned Tavern Trail, now in its seventh year. A play on Kentucky’s historic bourbon trail, this collection of 70 destinations across the country celebrates connection, community and good bourbon – all… - [Bottle of The Macallan 1926 Sells for £2.1 Million / $2.8 Million](https://bevnews.net/bottle-of-the-macallan-1926-sells-for-2-1-million-2-8-million.md) - A bottle of The Macallan 1926, featuring the Fine & Rare label, sold for £2,125,000 / $2,807,975, becoming the second most valuable bottle of whisky ever sold in sterling, but the most valuable bottle ever sold at auction when measured in US dollars. Sotheby’s now holds the top three prices for any… - [2 Firms Agree to Acquire RNDC Michigan Business](https://bevnews.net/2-firms-agree-to-acquire-rndc-michigan-business.md) - Great Lakes Wine & Spirits (GLWAS) agreed to acquire RNDC Michigan’s ADA business and, together with Imperial Beverage and Vintage Wine Company, to acquire RNDC Michigan’s wine business. GLWAS is also partnering with National Wine & Spirits (NWS) to acquire RNDC’s building in Livonia. The acquisiti… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-77.md) - Good Morning and Happy Friday, October 9, 2026 Spot Buying During This Year's Calif. Harvest – And a Warning on Ripping Out Vineyards This is different: Some California winegrape growers are beginning to warn about ripping out too many vines for fear the state's crops may not meet even reduced dema… - [New: Meiomi Blanc White Wine](https://bevnews.net/new-meiomi-blanc-white-wine.md) - Meiomi announces the launch of Meiomi Blanc White Wine, a premium white wine blend that marks the next chapter in the brand's evolution and an expansion into one of the wine industry's fastest-growing categories. Building on the successful introduction of Meiomi Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Blanc White… - [Opinion: Why Southern Glazer's Will Be Untouchable Until 2284](https://bevnews.net/why-southern-glazers-is-untouchable.md) - In his Fermentation Substack, Tom Wark asks just what it would take for the State of California to revoke Southern Glazer's permit to operate in the Golden Gate State. It certainly won't be the recent "miniscule $12.5 million" fine Southern Glazer's paid to the Federal Trade Commission, Wark says.… - [What Will Determine Wine's Winners and Losers](https://bevnews.net/what-will-determine-wines-winners-and-losers.md) - By Angelo A. Camillo, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management Wine Business Institute, Sonoma State University Wine’s winners and losers are increasingly separated not by vineyard acreage or case volume, but by management judgment, brand clarity, and the capacity to learn faster than the market cha… - [EDIT: Spot Buying During Calif. Harvest -- And a Warning on Ripping Out Vineyards](https://bevnews.net/edit-spot-buying-during-calif-harvest-and-a-warning-on-ripping-out-vineyards.md) - This is different: Some California winegrape growers are beginning to warn about ripping out too many vines for fear the state's crops may not meet even reduced demand. Enough vineyard acreage has been reduced, and yields are down enough this year that Ben Kolber, KG Vineyard Management (Lodi/Clark… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-78.md) - Why Would a Bev/Al Stock Go Public at $9, Trade at 39 Cents Just 5 Months Later? Amass Brands Inc., whose portfolio includes alcoholic, non-alcoholic and functional beverages, reported prelinary third quarter net revenue of $5.3 million, up 30% from a year earlier, This sounds fabulous, and it gets… - [Why Would a Bev/Al Stock Go Public at $9, Trade at 39 Cents 5 Months Later?](https://bevnews.net/amass-sales-up-30-in-year-w-s-segment-climbs-18.md) - Amass Brands Inc., whose portfolio includes alcoholic, non-alcoholic and functional beverages, reported prelinary third quarter net revenue of $5.3 million, up 30% from a year earlier, This sounds fabulous, and it gets better: Pizzolato remained the No. 1 organic sparkling wine in the U.S. across e… - [Molson Coors Virginia Workers Join Teamsters](https://bevnews.net/molson-coors-virginia-workers-join-teamsters.md) - Over 400 workers at the Molson Coors facility in the Shenandoah Valley have voted to join Teamsters Local 29. The packaging, warehouse, brewing, interplant distribution, utilities, and maintenance workers organized for increased wages, improved benefits, and a voice on the job. "These workers remai… - [Kenefick Ranch Hires Angelina Mondavi as Winemaker](https://bevnews.net/who-what-232.md) - Kenefick Ranch, a family-owned and operated wine brand and estate vineyard in Napa Valley, hires Angelina Mondavi as winemaker. A fourth-generation co-proprietor of Charles Krug - Napa Valley's oldest winery, founded in 1861 - she grew up immersed in vineyard life: riding the harvesters at dawn, wo… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-43.md) - Selling Wine Was a Federal Crime for 13 Years, and Beaulieu Grew 4 Times Bigger Doing It Legally Georges de Latour held an altar-wine permit from 1907. He came out of Prohibition with intact vines, a full cellar, and 4 times the production he went in with. (The Polished Palate) Oregon’s grape harve… - [Yields Down 30% at Tablas Creek](https://bevnews.net/yields-down-30-at-tablas-creek.md) - Jason Haas, proprietor, Tablas Creek Vineyard, says his yields this year are down about 30% from last year. "While a few varieties (most notably Syrah, up 3% and Marsanne, down 8.6%) saw yields close to those of 2025, my hopes that our later grape varieties would change the narrative don't seem to… - [Want a $150 Bottle of Wine for $30? Go to Costco, Kroger, Aldi](https://bevnews.net/want-a-150-bottle-of-wine-for-30-go-to-costco-kroger-aldi.md) - High-end California wineries are disposing of their wine glut by selling premium wines to Costco, Kroger and Aldi, the Los Angeles Times reports. Of course, the wines are sold under the store's brand name, not the winery's, because the lower price at the mass retailers would hurt the brand's high-e… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-76.md) - Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, October 7, 2026. CBrands 2Q Sales Fall 3,3%, Net Plunges 46%%; Beer Biz Sales Advance 5% Constellation Brands Inc. reports for the second quarter sales of $3.097 billion, down 3.3% from the prior year. Net Income fell 46%% to $231.7, or 1.$58 a share, from $5331.4… - [Maker's Mark Intros Whisky Finished with Japanese Mizunara Oak Staves](https://bevnews.net/makers-mark-intros-whisky-finished-with-japanese-mizunara-oak-staves.md) - Maker's Mark debuted the World Wood Collection, a new Global Travel Retail-exclusive series celebrating the influence of exceptional oak from around the world. The inaugural release, Expedition 01, marks the first Maker's Mark whisky to feature three oak finishes across three continents: Japanese M… - [Remy Martin Unveils New XO Edition Honoring Diwali](https://bevnews.net/remy-martin-unveils-new-xo-edition-honoring-diwali.md) - The House of Rémy Martin introduces the Rémy Martin XO Diwali Limited-Edition, a festive expression created in celebration of Diwali and the cherished traditions of gathering, gifting, and renewal that define the Festival of Lights. Blending more than three centuries of cognac craftsmanship with a… - [Russell's Reserve Unveils Single Rickhouse 2026 - Camp Nelson D](https://bevnews.net/russells-reserve-unveils-single-rickhouse-2026-camp-nelson-d.md) - The fifth Single Rickhouse release explores one of Camp Nelson's highest-elevation rickhouses, revealing an unexpected rye-like profile unlike any previous edition. Built in 1946, Camp Nelson D remains one of the five historic rickhouses still standing on the Camp Nelson property. Positioned on the… - [Copper & Cask Unveils 'X,' a 10-Year Barrel Proof Bourbon](https://bevnews.net/copper-cask-unveils-x-a-10-year-barrel-proof-bourbon.md) - Copper & Cask an award-winning, independent blender and bottler known for thoughtfully sourced and carefully crafted whiskeys, today announces the launch of Copper & Cask "X." This 10-year age-stated Bourbon is the brand's first permanent release, aiming to be available year-round in ongoing small… - [Bruichladdich Intros 2d Expression of The Laddie Rye, Just for U.S.](https://bevnews.net/bruichladdich-intros-2d-expression-of-the-laddie-rye-just-for-u-s.md) - Following the success of The Laddie Rye's U.S. debut in 2025, Bruichladdich announces the launch of the second expression of its Islay-grown rye whisky. Exclusively available in the U.S., the latest release is distilled using locally grown rye and Islay malting barley, harvested within an 11-mile r… - [Napa Wineries, Growers Pledge $2.5M to Red Blotch Research](https://bevnews.net/napa-wineries-growers-pledge-2-5m-to-red-blotch-research.md) - Winegrowers and wineries have pledged $2.5 million to launch Phase One of the Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Research Initiative, a public-private collaboration created to accelerate practical research into Grapevine Red Blotch Virus (GRBV). GRBV is one of the most serious unresolved threats facing win… - [U.S. Beer Production Fell 3.5% in August, Beer Institute Estimates](https://bevnews.net/u-s-beer-production-fell-3-5-in-august-beer-institute-estimates.md) - U.S. brewers produced 10.9 million barrels of beer subject to excse tax during August, the Beer Institute estimated. That's down 3.5% from a year earlier. The actual figure may be a bit lower. Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau's official figures for April through June were 840,000 barrels, 2.9%… - [CBrands Brand-Building Playbook Evolvin](https://bevnews.net/cbrands-7.md) - Constellation Brands is seeing the results of a sharpened focus "on capturing additional growth opportunities by winning with more consumers across more occasions," CEO Nicholas Find will tell analysts during a call this morning. While the company has "built some of the most successful, enduring, a… - [CBrands 2Q Sales Fall 3.3%, Net Plunges 46%; Beer Biz Sales Advance 5%](https://bevnews.net/breaking-cbrands-2q-sales-up-6-net-jumps-24-beer-biz-sales-advance-5.md) - Constellation Brands Inc. reports for the second quarter sales of $3096.5 billion, down 3.3% from the prior year. Net Income fell 46% to $231.7 million, or $1.58 a share. In the Beer Business, shipments rose 5.5% to 123.9 million cases, depletions eased 0.6% and net sales also for 5% to $2.473.5 mi… - [CBrands Acquires Spirits-Based RTD Brand SpikedAde](https://bevnews.net/cbrands-acquired-spirits-based-rtd-brand-spikeade.md) - Constellation Brands, Inc. said it acquired SpikedAde, a differentiated, consumer-led, spirit-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand competing in the emerging sports drink-inspired "Ade" segment. The transaction includes a $75 million payment at close for 100% ownership of the business, plus up… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-75.md) - Good Morning and Happy Tuesday. It's October 6, 2026. 3 Vineyard Experts Think Calif.'s Winegrape Supply Could Quickly Come Up Short There an interesting story in Monday's San Francisco Chronicle. Three vineyard experts think California's winegrape supply could quickly turn into a shortage – perhap… - [3 Vineyard Experts Think Calif.'s Winegrape Supply Could Quickly Come Up Short](https://bevnews.net/3-vineyard-experts-think-calif-s-winegrape-supply-could-quickly-come-up-short.md) - There an interesting story in Monday's San Francisco Chronicle. Three vineyard experts think California's winegrape supply could quickly turn into a shortage – perhaps as early as 2017. The first is Peter Ekman, who has led Spring Mountain Vineyard (the site of the 1980's CBS-TV drama "Falcon Crest… - [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-42.md) - Decades after the Mondavis lost their California wine empire, their comeback winery is ready for its big debut “I’ve discovered that a bag of money doesn’t make up for a broken heart, but it does (lead to) a new love,” said Tim Mondavi, 75, the youngest son of legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi and… - [Services Sector Continues to Expand: ISM](https://bevnews.net/services-sector-continues-to-expand-ism.md) - Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in September, the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM Services PMI Report. The Services PMI registered 54.9%, the 27th consecutive month in expansion territory. The business activity index for September was 58.6%,… - [Alcohol Trends Continue to Cool Through the End of September](https://bevnews.net/alcohol-trends-continue-to-cool-through-the-end-of-september.md) - During the four weeks ending Sept. 26, Total Alcohol continued to trail year-ago performance, NIQ reports. Dollar sales reached $8.4 billion, down 0.5% vs YA, while case volume totaled 164.5M, declining -2.5% from a year earlier. On a weekly basis, dollar sales totaled $2 billion, down 1.2% from th… - [Signorello Auction Delayed 2 Weeks](https://bevnews.net/signorello-auction-delayed-2-weeks.md) - The foreclosure auction of financially trouble Signorello Estate. the 49 year old winery, was delayed until two weeks at the request of American Ag Credit, a borrower-owned cooperative that finances agriculture businesses, to which Signorello Estate owes $37 million. Signorello was the first winery… - [Honig Winery 1st in Napa (But Not U.S.) to Use Ingredient Labels](https://bevnews.net/honig-winery-1st-in-napa-but-not-u-s-to-use-ingredient-labels.md) - Honig Vineyard & Winery, Rutherford, Calif., has become the first in Napa Valley to adopt ingredient labeling, starting with its 2025 Honig Sauvignon Blanc. It may be first in Napa Valley, but it's not the first in the U.S. Among the other wineries disclosing their ingredients are Ridge Vineyards,… - [Calif. Law to Allow Wineries to Promote On-PremisesTastings with Social Media Video](https://bevnews.net/calif-law-to-allow-wineries-to-promote-on-premisestastings-with-social-media-video.md) - Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, California wineries will be able to use video on social media to promote winemaker dinners and tasting events held at retailer premises thanks to passage and signing of California Senate Bill 1273. The successful signing is a result of nearly a decade of work by Napa Valley… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-74.md) - Good Morning and Happy Monday, September 5, 2026 Major Shareholder Rejects Sazerac Bid to Acquire Berentzen-Gruppe AG Aevum, a Swiss pension fund, said the Sazerac Co.'s price is too low and doesn't fully reflect the German distiller's value. The fund, which holds about 10% of the company, said it… - [September BPI Steady, Tops Prior 2 Years](https://bevnews.net/september-bpi-steady-tops-prior-2-years.md) - The National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers' Index rose 11 points a year ago to 39 in September while dipping one point from August. Coupled with a relatively higher At-Risk Inventory reading of 54, the results place the beer industry in a contractionary position heading into the fa… - [Control State Result Weaken in August: NABCA](https://bevnews.net/control-state-result-weaken-in-august-nabca.md) - Control state results were generally weaker in August, the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reported. While Michigan benefited from three additional selling days compared to the prior year, overall performance remained negative. Continued promotional activity in New Hampshire and inc… - [Custom Crush Winery Closes, Leaves Vintners Scrambling](https://bevnews.net/custom-crush-winery-closes-leaves-vintners-scrambling.md) - Legend Napa Valley, a custom crush winery on a hilltop in Napa County's American Canyon, gave its customers no notice it was shutting down in the middle of harvest season. The move left winemakers panicked and scrambling, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.. Not only did the winemakers have to fin… - [2 Wineries File Preliminary Injunction Motions Against Napa Restrictions](https://bevnews.net/2-wineries-file-preliminary-injunction-motions-against-napa-restrictions.md) - Two Napa Valley wineries filed three emergency motions on September 30 asking a federal court to let them keep doing business the way they always have — without a multimillion-dollar road bill, without new barriers to hosting visitors and events, and without threats of fines for pouring wine tastin… - [Martignetti Cos. to Acquire Girardi Distributors](https://bevnews.net/martignetti-cos-to-acquire-girardi-distributors.md) - Martignetti Cos., the leading distributor of wines, spirits, and beer in New England, said it agreed to acquire Girardi Distributors, LLC in Massachusetts, marking another milestone in its growth strategy. Girardi Distributors, LLC is a fourth-generation, family-owned beverage distributor establish… - [FTC Settles with Southern Glazer's, Says It Protects Small Businesses](https://bevnews.net/ftc-settles-with-southern-glazers-said-it-protects-small-businesses.md) - The Federal Trade Commission said it reached a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits LLC, the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor, to address allegedly illegal price-discrimination practices and help small businesses compete with large chain retailers. The sweeping se… - [Wes Henderson is Out as CEO Due to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct](https://bevnews.net/wes-henderson-is-out-as-ceo-due-to-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct.md) - Wes Henderson, co-founder of Angel's Envy, and CEO of TKC Distilling, the company behind The Kentucky Castle, the landmark resort he bought in 2023 for $19 million, and True Story Whiskey has been fired. He is accused of secretly firming dozens of family members and guests at the Castle and his Flo… - [Major Shareholder Rejects Sazerac Bid to Acquire Berentzen-Gruppe AG](https://bevnews.net/major-shareholder-rejects-sazerac-bid-to-acquire-berentzen-gruppe-ag.md) - Aevum, a Swiss pension fund, said the Sazerac Co.'s price is too low and doesn't fully reflect the German distiller's value. The fund, which holds about 10% of the company, said it will not accept Sazerac's offer and added it is continuing to increase it stake in Berentzen. Sazerac's bid is about 7… - [What We're Reading--](https://bevnews.net/what-were-reading-173.md) - FTC Puts New Limits on Southern Glazer's Pricing. One Independent Shop Shows Why Southern Glazer's distributes roughly one out of every three bottles of wine and spirits purchased in the U.S. The FTC settlement raises a bigger question about an alcohol-distribution system built after Prohibition an… - [He Knew a Deadline Loomed on Selling THC Beverages, and Now He's Whining](https://bevnews.net/he-knew-a-deadline-loomed-on-selling-thc-beverages-and-now-hes-whining.md) - In Dec. 189, 2025, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine line-item vetoed a part of Senate Bill 56 that would have allowed THC drinks to remain on shelves through the end of 2026. Instead it shorted the grace period to 90 days, meaning the restriction on selling intoxicating hemp and THC beverages took effect Marc… - [[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-73.md) - Good Morning, and Happy Friday, October 2, 2026 Stoller Wine Adds 43.8 Acres to Chehalem Estate Stoller Wine Group said it purchased the former Pamplin Family Winery and will add it to the adjacent Chehalem Estate. creating a 255-acre campus for Chehalem's vineyards, winemaking and hospitality expe… ## Optional - [RSS Feed](https://bevnews.net/rss/) - [Sitemap](https://bevnews.net/sitemap.xml) - [Full content of pages and posts](https://bevnews.net/llms-full.txt)