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The Battle of Land versus Brand
In the wine market’s continuing battle of land versus brand, brand has several built-in advantages. Brands are often backed by big business marketing and distribution muscle, for example, and brands are scalable in ways that vineyard- and region-specific wines never can be. My first wine book, Wine Wars, charted the path of several famous brands, […]
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Hayden Beverage and Columbia Distributing join forces
Columbia Distributing has agreed to buy a stake in Idaho's Hayden Beverage Company to strengthen its Pacific Northwest presence The post Hayden Beverage and Columbia Distributing join forces appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Bulk Spirits Buyers Are Renegotiating Everything. Hear How at IBWSS San Francisco
Two days of sessions built around buyers with active mandates. San Francisco, July 28 and 29. The bulk wine and spirits market is under more commercial pressure than it has [...]
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Georgia uncorks the value of Josef Stalin’s 40,000 wine bottle collection
Georgia uncorks the value of Josef Stalin’s 40,000 wine bottle collection
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🎧Ep 264 – Wine Glasses Explained: Does Glass Shape Really Change the Taste of Wine? With Max Riedel
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina sits down with Max Riedel of Riedel Glassware to explore one of the most debated topics in wine education and wine tasting: does the shape of a wine glass really change the way wine tastes? From the science behind bowl size, rim diameter and aroma delivery to grape-specific wine glasses, decanters and the evolution of modern wine styles, Max shares insights from the Riedel family's glassmaking tradition dating back to 1756. Together, they discuss how different wine regions, wine grapes and winemaking approaches influence glass design, why varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay require different shapes, and how wine lovers can improve their wine appreciation through simple tasting experiments. The conversation also explores decanting wine, collecting fine wine, memorable bottles, and the changing landscape of global wine culture. Whether you're passionate about wine education, curious about the impact of glassware on sensory percepti
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Women for WineSense Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable Presents “Crafting the Sparkle: A Technical Panel on the Art & Science of Sparkling Winemaking” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Schramsberg Vineyards
June 10, 2026 (Napa/Sonoma, CA) — On Wednesday, June 10, from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. PST, the Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable of the Napa | Sonoma chapter of Women for [...]
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CAWG Foundation Awards $39,000 in Scholarships to Children of California Vineyard Employees
June 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $39,000 in college scholarships to eight outstanding students whose [...]
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🎧📺sp#10 – london wine fair: the trade show that feels alive again.
dan’s voice is hanging on by a thread after three days at london wine fair, but there’s still plenty to get through, with three interviews recorded live fro...
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📺Every Bordeaux Myth BRUTALLY Debunked By a Sommelier
Every Bordeaux Myth BRUTALLY Debunked By a SommelierIs Bordeaux really just for rich people? Do you really have to wait 20 years to drink it? Is it only Cabe...
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Afternoon Brief, June 1
MONDAY, JUNE 1 TRENDING STORY Republic National Distributing Company and Reyes Beverage Group Announce Successful Closing of TransactionThe completed transaction includes the following markets: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, [...]
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TJ Martell Foundation Raises Over $500K at 2026 Napa’s Best Cellars Wine Dinner at CIA
United Music and Wine Industry Luminaries to Raise a Glass to Cancer Research at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone in St. Helena, California on May 21 Honorees IncludedIconic SIRIUS [...]
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Paragraph Sets Out to Define a New Standard for Fine Alcohol-Removed Wine
Founded by Steve Arora and Duncan Shouler, in partnership with Familia Muga, PARAGRAPH debuts in the United States, and in Europe under the philosophy More Ways to Wine — bringing [...]
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Chateau Montelena Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris with Two New Releases
Winery debuts its limited-edition, inaugural sparkling wine and brandy collection June 1, 2026 (Calistoga, CA) — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, an event [...]
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Iconic Wineries of British Columbia Welcomes Emily Faulconer as Vice President, Technical Director
Former Technical Director at Viñedos Familia Chadwick to lead winemaking and viticulture for family-owned collection of wineries in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley June 1, 2026 (West Kelowna, BC) — Iconic Wineries of [...]
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The Napa Valley Wine Train’s Immersive Grape Stomp Experience with Grgich Hills Estate Returns for the Harvest Season
Exclusive Journey Blends Hands-on Grape Stomping, Storied Winemaking, and Gourmet Dining through Napa Valley June 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that [...]
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Don’t Let the Best Source of Wine Knowledge Go Untapped
The most unappreciated wine resource is the wine merchant.
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Columbia Distributing Announces Strategic Investment in Hayden Beverage to Expand Pacific Northwest Platform
The investment expands their Pacific Northwest beverage platform across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington June 1, 2026 (Wilsonville, OR) — Columbia Distributing has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) [...]
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Bending Branch Promotes Jennifer Cernosek to Chief Operating Officer
Bending Branch names first COO as business expands across wine, bourbon, hospitality and custom crush services June 1, 2026 (Comfort, TX) — Bending Branch today announced it has named its first [...]
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Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Unveils Limited-Edition Marilyn Monroe Cuvée in Celebration of Her Centennial
A bold tribute to the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe and her historic connection to Piper-Heidsieck June 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — In celebration of the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s [...]
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Marzipan Launches State of UK Direct-to-Consumer Wine Commerce Report, Calling on UK Wineries to Contribute.
June 1, 2026 — UK wine producers are being invited to take part in a new industry-wide study benchmarking how the country’s wineries sell direct to consumers, launched today by [...]
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Summer in Saint-Tropez, Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams
June 1, 2026 (Paris, France) — In 2026, Moët & Chandon embraces the summer season art of living. After highlighting Paris, the Maison travels south to Saint-Tropez, the sun-drenched icon [...]
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Barber Cellars and Petaluma Cheese Shop to Join Barber Lee Spirits Distillery at 120 Washington Street
The Barber family’s three businesses come together this summer in a new downtown collective called Taste Petaluma, opening July 1 — featuring the Nightcap Dessert Bar and hand-crafted confections from [...]
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Monticello Wine Trail Announces 2026 Monticello Cup Gold Medal Winners
June 1, 2026 (Charlottesville, VA) — The Monticello Wine Trail is proud to announce the 2026 Monticello Cup Gold Medal Winners, recognizing excellence in winemaking across the Monticello American Viticultural [...]
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ALB® Vodka Deepens Partnership with Reyes Beverage Group as Distributor Expands and Moves Into Washington D.C., Maryland, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and more
Reyes Beverage Group to Bring ALB® Vodka to More States Following Acquisition of RNDC Albany, New York – June 1, 2026 – ALB® Vodka today announced an expanded distribution agreement [...]