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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 [...]
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🎧Podcast 805 – Gloria Bazan, Co-Owner, Bazan Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley – Life Between the Vines
Commonly you can find tasting rooms in many wineries around Napa Valley. Bazan Cellars is easily found right in the heart of downtown Napa just...
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La Pulga Tequila Introduces Limited-Edition Reposado Finished in Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon Barrels
June 1, 2026 (Fort Worth, TX) — La Pulga Tequila proudly announces the release of a new 90-proof limited-edition reposado tequila, uniquely finished in Still Austin Whiskey Co. Red Corn [...]
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The AI Revolution: From Silicon Valley to the Vineyard
From Silicon Valley to the VineyardFrom Silicon Valley to the VineyardBy Angelo A. Camillo, PhD, June 1st, 2026 — Technology & Industry Analysis A generation ago, investors poured billions into [...]
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📺Mezcal’s Continued Search for Mainstream Success | The VinePair Podcast
Adam and Joanna are joined by VinePair Spirits Editor Aaron Goldfarb to break down his list of the 20 Best Mezcals for 2026 and the general state of Mexico's...
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WIN Insider Series with Nick Leonard | Concierge Auctions
In this WIN Insider Series episode, George interviews Nick Leonard, Chief Revenue Officer of Concierge Auctions, about their newly launched global wine division. As the wine industry experiences a downturn [...]
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Punctum Biodynamic Family Vineyards Receives Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection Certification
Certification recognizes winery’s sustainability practices across environmental, social, and climate-related standards
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📺Napa Growers Say Regulation Costs Are Driving Them Out of Business – This Week Uncorked Episode 98
In today’s episode, we discuss the collapse of Monarch Tractor’s high-profile ag tech gamble, a shocking Cal Poly study showing Napa growers facing up to $1,...
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NoLo Wine Innovator Solos Expands into Switzerland with Dealco Swiss Launch
Solos brings patented aroma capture solution to fourth global market June 1, 2026 (Hallau, Switzerland) — Solos, a subsidiary of global ingredient solutions provider Prodalim and a leading innovator in [...]
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Drink North Texas Wine Festival — One Hit After Another
by Andrew ChalkI have just returned from Drink North Texas Wine Fedstival 2026, held in the spectacular, unforgettable setting of the Frontiers of Flight Museum next to Dallas Love Field Airport. The setting brings in hundreds of people keen to learn about Texas wine because they get the run of the museum too. Everything from early biplanes to F/A-18 Super Hornets that flew in The Blue Angels. Little wonder that the festival has already emerged as one of the best attended Texas wine events, in j
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Bouchaine Vineyards’ Gerret Copeland Passes Away
June 1, 2026 — Gerret van Sweringen Copeland, a lifelong Delawarean, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on May 28, 2026. He was born in 1939 to [...]
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Larson Family Winery: Boots & Bottles!
Enjoy line dancing, good food, and great wine Saturday June 13th! June 1, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Join us for an evening of line dancing, wine, and golden hour vibes [...]
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Distribution Is the Last Step. Most Brands Treat It Like the First.
What the RNDC collapse proved about account list ownership, performance standards, and why the legal structure of your distribution agreement is a sales infrastructure decision Rob Weir May 17, 2026 Link to Full Article TL;DR The build sequence is clear: account relationships first, velocity proof second, market intelligence third, distribution as fulfillment fourth. Each phase […] The post Distribution Is the Last Step. Most Brands Treat It Like the First. appeared first on Liberation Distribution.