USDA Progam Awards $1,215,000 to DISCUS To Combat Retaliatory Tariffs

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) was awarded an additional $400,000 through USDA’s Agricultural Trade Program (ATP), which was set up specifically to assist those agricultural groups that are being adversely impacted… Read the rest

Vision Rolls Out Dashfire RTDs

Vision Wine & Spirits, the national sales and import division of Martignetti Companies, together with Dashfire, announced new editions to their line of bitters. Dashfire is a comprehensive bitters company based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota, found… Read the rest

Wine of The Week: Domaine de Cala Rose 92 Points

Joachim Splichal has been a master chef for years, helming one of Los Angeles’ most iconic restaurants, Patina, and he currently oversees 65 restaurants worldwide. So perhaps it should not be a surprise that he has turned to making his own wine from… Read the rest

A Chilean Bargain: 2017 Bicicleta

Chile has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of Pinot Noir. As a notably fickle grape, Pinot Noir has seemingly found its sweet spot within the cooler climates of the region. Located in Chimbarongo, just in the midst of the Colchagua Val… Read the rest

The Sangiacomo Family Honors 50 years Of Heritage Block Chardonnay

Planted in 1969 by the second generation of the family, July 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the original block (“Heritage Block”) of Green Acres Vineyard – the first vineyard planted by the Sangiacomo Family. What began as an idea to evolve the fam… Read the rest

Odom Brings Founders to Hawaii

Founders Brewing Co. has partnered with Odom Hawaii – of the Odom Group and the GAB network of wholesalers – to bring its beer to the Aloha State. This marks the 50th state of distribution and successfully completes nationwide coverage fo… Read the rest

Bordeaux Wine Council’s Names Bernard Farges New President

The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux), the leading French wine trade association, held its General Assembly recently. Its members, including 25 winegrowers (designated by the Fédération des Grands Vins de Bordeaux) and 25 négociant… Read the rest

Epic Steak’s Petra Polakovicova Talks Summer Wines

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to branch out and encourage customers to try some crisp, refreshing wines recommended by Petra Polakovicova, Wine Director at San Francisco’s only waterfront steakhouse, EPIC Steak. Below, Petra shares… Read the rest

MHW Joins Discus As Director Member

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS announced that MHW, Ltd. joined the trade association as a Director Member. “We are extremely pleased to welcome MHW as the newest DISCUS Director Member,” said Chris Swonger, President and C… Read the rest

The Last Drop’s Phoebe Is Stunning

The Last Drop’s decanter device, Phoebe is a pouring device that’s intelligent as well as stylish.  The Last Drop Distillers is continuing to work with Harvey & John to develop a version of Phoebe which could make it commercially available. As th… Read the rest

6 Cocktails To Celebrate National Watermelon Day

With National Watermelon Day tomorrow, August 3rd, an Instagrammable and refreshing drink to celebrate is needed! We have curated round-up of delectable cocktails that are not only easy to make and delicious but are the perfect way to let your custom… Read the rest

Discus Unveils Interactive Summary of State Laws

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) unveiled its new interactive Summary of State Laws and Regulations Relating to Distilled Spirits tool, a database for current laws, regulations and rulings relating to the sale and distribut… Read the rest

Anne Dempsey Is New Skyside Winemaker

Moët Hennessy Estates & Wines announced the launch of Skyside and Anne Dempsey as Winemaker. Born within Newton Vineyard in 2007 as Red Label and known today as Skyside, these wines have evolved as a result of consumer trends and feature a unique… Read the rest

2019 Vintage of the Tio Pepe En Rama Released

A decade ago, Tío Pepe En Rama was born. This unfiltered and unfined Fino has been at the forefront of developing En Rama as a style of Sherry globally. The essence of the wine dates back to the very beginnings of the Jerez region while embracing the… Read the rest

T&O Enters New Distribution Deal With Johnson Brothers

Theobald & Oppenheimer, curator of Single Prop Rum and Faber Liquors, entered a new distribution partnership with Johnson Brothers to expand the presence of Single Prop Rum in Western Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Orlando… Read the rest

Margalit Marks 30 Years As One Of America’s Most Sought-After Israeli Wines

Israel’s Margalit Winery and its founder Dr. Yair Margalit, and his son Asaf, are well-known in the wine circles of the U.S. In the last 30 years, Dr. Margalit has pioneered a “no-drip irrigation system” of growing grapes, which has… Read the rest

Wine of the Week: Wrath 2016 Syrah

The Grapes of Wrath Fortunately, Wrath Wines are not angry, but they are specific. Case in point, this single vineyard Syrah out of Monterey, the San Saba Vineyard, will benefit from a little decanting before drinking. It’s a big boy but has class, a… Read the rest

Rebuild Wine Country’s Summer Symphony Benefit Concert

Rebuild Wine Country a volunteer effort that aims to raise five million dollars for Northern California Habitat for Humanity affiliates, is thrilled to announce the Summer Symphony Benefit Concert, a celebration of music and wine featuring a beautifu… Read the rest

Charleston Charges Forward

As Bloody Mary mix grocery sales increased in the past year, Charleston Mix has experienced significant sales growth according to the latest report from Nielsen. More than $17 billion in sales have shifted from established brands to smaller companies… Read the rest

Distillers Urge Support For Spirit Tax Cut Bill

Featured Photo by Srikanta H. U More than 150 distillers from around the country are gathering in Washington, D.C. July for the past few days, including today, for the distilled spirits industry’s 10th annual Public Policy Conference, co-hosted by th… Read the rest

Remus Volstead Reserve Mark 100th Anniversary of Prohibition

MGP will release Remus Volstead Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a one-time rare, reserve Bourbon, in November 2019. The new release coincides with the 100th anniversary of the start of National Prohibition – under the Volstead Act – that enforced t… Read the rest

Caledonia Spirits Opens New Montpelier Distillery

Caledonia Spirits, the Vermont-based distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, open the doors to its new distillery in Montpelier recently. The 27,000-square-foot, sustainably-designed facility will help Caledonia Spirits meet dem… Read the rest

The Wall: Would You Feature This Cocktail?

Bakan‘s newest – and most polarizing cocktail – “The Wall” is real. The cocktail will not only gives customers a buzz, but also gives them a hot topic to discuss over dinner. This new Miami restaurant offers authentic Me… Read the rest

Penelope Releases 116.6 Proof Limited Edition

Award-winning straight bourbon whiskey brand Penelope Bourbon announced the launch of its new limited-edition Barrel Strength bourbon. The limited-run release is 116.6-poof and features Penelope’s signature four-grain balanced flavor profile uncut, s… Read the rest

Paul John Whisky Names 375 Park Avenue New US Importer

Jason Schladenhauffen, President and CEO of 375 Park Avenue Spirits, announced the appointment of the company as the exclusive U.S. importer for Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky effective this month. “We’re ecstatic to be welcoming the Paul John p… Read the rest

Saint Louis Brewery Appoints First Female CEO

The Saint Louis Brewery, maker of Schlafly Beer, appointed Fran Caradonna chief executive officer for the iconic craft brewery in St. Louis. Caradonna, a 25-year craft beer veteran, joined the Schlafly team earlier this year as both chief financial o… Read the rest

Azuñia’s 4 Tales Of The Cocktail Events You Can’t Miss

Tales of the Cocktail is upon us, and here at Bonfort’s we’re super excited. Among the many events going on during July 16th – 21st, 2019 we’re thrilled that Azuñia Tequila will be hosting four of them. Bonfort’s is a big fan of thi… Read the rest

Napa Film Festival Names Tom Tardio CEO

The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) announced the hiring of Tom Tardio as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tardio assumes the role immediately and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the annual film festival including managing the cur… Read the rest

San Antonio Winery Founder, Riboli, Stefano Giuseppe, Dies at 97

With heavy hearts we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Riboli, Stefano Giuseppe—a founding member of the historic San Antonio Winery in downtown Los Angeles, CA. A pioneer of the American wine industry, Riboli, Stefano Giuseppe passed aw… Read the rest

NY’s Top Bars Offer National Tequila Day Recipes For Up-Sale Opportunity

With National Tequila Day (July 24th) just a few weeks away, it’s time to start counting down the ways optimize sales based on this agave spirit. For your customers looking to celebrate, here are a few tasty cocktail recipes from some of New York’s f… Read the rest

375 Park Avenue Spirits Is U.S. Importer For Polish Wyborowa Vodka

375 Park Avenue Spirits has come to an agreement with Pernod Ricard to act as the exclusive U.S. importer for Wyborowa Vodka from Poland effective immediately. “We’re extremely excited to be welcoming Wyborowa to the 375 Park Avenue Spirits family an… Read the rest

Bar Convent Brooklyn 2019, A Year Of Discovery

By Margaret Pattillo Bar Convent Brooklyn reconvened for its second year with over 300 brands showcasing their history and innovation through unique experiences to thousands of bar and beverage industry professionals in Brooklyn recently. The two day… Read the rest

Green Flash And Jameson Create Celtic Sun IPA

Green Flash Brewing Company, in partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey, released Celtic Sun IPA, a refreshing beer crafted to perfectly pair with Jameson Caskmates IPA edition.  Celtic Sun IPA is the first Jameson collaboration with a U.S. craft brew… Read the rest

How To Liberate Profits On Bastille Day

Consider pre-batching a D’USSE Fleur de Vie for a floral-forward cocktail bringing together sweet notes of elderflower, richness from cognac, and a splash of fresh champagne bubbles. To satisfy those whose taste buds favor something sweet, St-Germain… Read the rest

One Way To Spice Up Profits On National Tequila Day

The Tequila Team at JW Marriott, San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in Texas came up with with this sweet and spicy Margarita to keep customers interested this National Tequila Day.  The strawberry-jalapeño tequila is infused in house and the… Read the rest

5 Grand Bastille Day Cocktails Any Bartender Can Make Quickly

Every bar has Grand Marnier so these cocktails should be fairly easy to pull together this Bastille Day, July 14th. The “Grand” collection of Bastille Day cocktails was created to celebrate Grand Marnier’s French heritage, toasting the brand’s deep r… Read the rest

Anne Moller-Racke Shifts Focus To Blue Farm

After 18 years, Anne Moller-Racke has decided to step away from the Donum Estate, as President and Winegrower, to devote her full time and energy into building Blue Farm Wines. Started in 2001, with the planting of seven-acres of Pinot Noir behind he… Read the rest

Mutiny in the Vodka Category

Mutiny Island Vodka, the world’s first and only vodka distilled from breadfruit and the brainchild of award-winning Chef Todd Manley, has launched as the inaugural spirit distilled and bottled at the newly-opened Sion Farm Distillery on the Caribbean… Read the rest

Registration Opens For TEXSOM 2019 Conference

Celebrating its fifteenth year, TEXSOM has opened registration for TEXSOM 2019. The TEXSOM 2019 conference will take place August 18-20, 2019 at the Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Texas. TEXSOM 2019 will include presentations b… Read the rest

Riegele Named German Brewery of the Year

Riegele Brewery has been named Germany Brewery of the Year for the third year running, an unprecedented accomplishment. Considered the highest honor of the German brewing industry, the Golden Federal Honorary Award was presented to Riegele by the Ger… Read the rest

Founders Comes To Utah

Founders Brewing Co. has partnered with General Distributing out of Salt Lake City and Wasatch Distributing out of Ogden to bring its lineup to Utah. Founders will be sending products to select Utah State Liquor Stores as early as July 2019. “We’re v… Read the rest

Kim Crawford Partners with U.S. Tennis Assoc.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Kim Crawford Wines announced a new partnership that names Kim Crawford Wines as the official wine of the US Open Tennis Championships. The new, multi-year agreement commences with the 2019 Open. The No.… Read the rest

How To Include Non-Mojito Drinkers on National Mojito Day

Mojito Day is almost here. July 11th is an opportunity to upsell your customers with a quick change to the menu. Here’s one way to put your own twist on the classic mojito and include those who don’t usually opt for sweet-bitter cocktails. Mutti Toma… Read the rest

Expresiones Del Corazón Launches

Corazón Tequila is announcing the 2019 release of its limited line of Expresiones del Corazón. Each year Corazón releases a unique lineup of barrel-aged tequila expressions. This year the lineup includes Buffalo Trace Distillery Old 22 Añejo, Sazerac… Read the rest

Maison Augier Names 375 Park Avenue Spirits U.S. Importer

Jason Schladenhauffen, President and CEO of 375 Park Avenue Spirits, announced the appointment of the company as the exclusive U.S. importer for Maison Augier cognacs effective July 1st, 2019.  “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Maison Augier to the 375… Read the rest

NY WIne & Grape Foundation Releases Judges Names

The New York Wine and Grape Foundation (NYWGF) announced this year’s impressive roster of judges for the annual New York Wine Classic competition. Lorraine Hems, Lecturer at the Rochester Institute of Technology and teacher at the New York Kitchen in… Read the rest

Cocalero Clásico Makes U.S. Debut

Cocalero Clásico, the premium South American-inspired botanical spirit that has taken Asia by storm, is now available in select U.S. markets. Since its international release in 2013, Cocalero has experienced unprecedented growth abroad, selling hundr… Read the rest

4 Cocktails to Upsell This July 4th

It’s almost that time of year where we put on our red, white, and blue to celebrate the good ol’ USA. Upsell your customers with these ideas from William Grant & Sons portfolio. We have rounded up some of our favorites from Tullamore D.E.W., Hend… Read the rest

These Drinks Make For Peachy Margins

With peach season in full swing upon us, bartenders across the country are reaching for this fleshy  coveted farmer’s market staple for its subtle, versatile flavor profile that pairs well with all kinds of spirits – from vodka to bourbon. We h… Read the rest

Wine of The Week: Frank Family 2017 Pinot Noir: 92 Points

Frank Family is celebrating over 25 years in the wine business, a feat owner Rich Frank might not have thought possible given the fierce competition out there. But what their 2017 Carneros Pinot Noir shows is that truly wonderful wines always have an… Read the rest

Hacha Seeks Out The New And Unusual In U.K.

Hacha is launching a national bartender competition to find the best Tequila and Mezcal cocktails in the U.K. Since launching in May, Hacha has presented a fresh and contemporary way for consumers to enjoy Agave spirits. The bar will be stepping away… Read the rest

Texas Governor Signs Bill to Relax Limits on Liquor Store Ownership

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today signed into law historic legislation that will promote a free and fair market for liquor store ownership in the Lone Star State. Abbott signed  HB 1545, sponsored by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, and Rep. Chris Paddie,… Read the rest

Vision W&S Brings Barr an Uisce To U.S.

Barr an Uisce has reached an agreement with Vision Wine & Spirits, LLC to import its Irish Whiskey portfolio into the US marketplace. This announcement coincides with the announcement of the doubling of Barr an Uisce’s portfolio of offerings in i… Read the rest

Caorunn Gin Names 5 US Finalists in International Cocktail Competition

Following a countrywide search to identify the most talented bartenders, five leading mixologists have been named as U.S. finalists in Caorunn Gin’s international cocktail competition, the 10 Year Switch.   The winning U.S. bartender will have an opp… Read the rest

Spa Girl Cocktails Gets New CEO

Spa Girl Cocktails, a line of low-calorie, high-proof, ready-to-drink ultra-premium vodka martinis has announced the appointment of Alisa Marie Beyer as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Speaking from her sunny office in Palm Springs,… Read the rest

Launch of Eight Lands Organic Speyside Gin and Vodka

Set at the foot of the Ben Rinnes mountain, Glenrinnes Distillery is a new family-owned and run business producing super-premium white spirits from the finest Speyside spring water and 100% organic ingredients. Meet Eight Lands: named after the eight… Read the rest

Cavit Goes Screwcap

Cavit Collection Wines is transitioning its still white wines to screwcap closure. Cavit’s iconic packaging, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to quality, modernity and authenticity, will remain otherwise unchanged. The range of high-quality, approa… Read the rest

What’s Up Doc? Carrot Cocktails Quench Consumer Thirsts

The bright, earthy juice brings both color and tang that lets the season’s best root vegetable shine. At Grey Ghost in Detroit, Bar Beau in Brooklyn, and The Purple Pig in Chicago, bar teams are pairing the vegetable’s juice with citrus and savory to… Read the rest

Bartender Competition Deadline Closing In

Calling all bartenders! The chance to enter the Mediterranean Inspirations cocktail competition by Gin Mare is just around the corner. Med Inspirations is reimagining the global cocktail competition by bringing people together over well-crafted cockt… Read the rest

Meet the Malbecs From Cahors

Malbec is a well-known wine practically synonymous with Argentina. But who knew Malbec is named for Sieur Malbeck, an 18th century Bordeaux vintner who gained commercial fame with the grape? “In France, most people know the birthplace of Malbec is Ca… Read the rest

Two Negroni Cocktails You Never Thought Of

Bar-driven, Italian-inspired Tratto Restaurant & Bar in San Francisco’s Union Square is a great spot for savoring this most perfect summer cocktail. Beverage Director & Asst. General Manger Cynthia Tran and Lead Bartender Ian Elizondo created… Read the rest

13 Negronis To Inspire Your Menu

It’s Negroni Week, and not just any Negroni Week. This cocktail celebrates 100 years this month. Bonfort’s acknowledges a century of imbibing the zesty, rindy, beloved Negroni with 13 of the best recipes designed to satisfy any cocktail lover.… Read the rest

Crown Royal Noble Collection French Oak Cask Finished Now In Distribution

The Crown Royal brand is pushing the boundaries of innovation with different flavor offerings and finishing techniques, most recently highlighted by the introduction of the newest addition to the Noble Collection, Crown Royal Noble Collection French… Read the rest

Swedish Cider, Gluten Free and Higher Alcohol

Rekorderlig cider announced that all seven flavors are now vegan, just in time for summer. Rekorderlig has developed a new brewing process, which allows for the removal of gelatin as a filtering agent, to cater to the current market needs and consume… Read the rest

Sagamore Spirit Rye & Sierra Nevada Collaborate

What happens when award-winning leaders in craft beer and craft whiskey get together? The result became deliciously evident today with the release of Sierra Nevada Rye Ale, a limited-edition beer brewed with Maryland-grown rye and aged for six months… Read the rest

503 Distilling Releases Gambler 500 Small Batch American Whiskey

Oregon-based craft distillery 503 Distilling has announced its release of Gambler 500 Whiskey, a small batch American Whiskey made in partnership with the Gambler 500 navigational challenge. Gambler 500 Whiskey is a small batch American whiskey made… Read the rest

Responsibility.org Staff Reshuffle

Ben Nordstrom, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Director of Responsibility.org announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Marc Bromfeld, Director of Corporate Affairs, Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving at Edrington Americas, its new Ch… Read the rest

Dallas Artist Wins 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Label Competition

The yearly competition to find the best original art for the U.S. label of Georges Duboeuf’s world-famous Beaujolais Nouveau has ended with the highest levels of social media engagement to date, and an impressive number of submissions by talented art… Read the rest

Dogfish Head Now In Pennsylvania

Dogfish Head Distilling Co. is headed to the great state of Pennsylvania. Consumers can ask for Dogfish Head spirits in their favorite craft cocktail bars and restaurants, as well as purchase bottles from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits site and in… Read the rest

New York Bar Accuses Tenn. Tourism Bureau of Fake Contest

Photo By: Julia D’Alkmin Long Island Bartenders participated in the final round of the Long Island Iced Tea Challenge, a challenge to determine the origins of the famed Long Island Ice Tea drink between Kingsport, Tenn and Long Island, NY. They… Read the rest

Andrea Hoover Named Bev. Director at Cameron Mitchell

Andrea Hoover has been named Beverage Director of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR), an independent, privately-held restaurant group based in Columbus, Ohio known for developing compelling restaurant concepts including the nationally-acclaimed Ocean… Read the rest

BACA Targets New-To-Wine Consumers With Rosè Cans

BACA Wines, a modern California Zinfandel brand spearheaded by Director Jennifer Brown and Winemaker Alison Frichtl Hollister, has announced the launch of the wine portfolio’s newest wine, 2018 BACA Ring Around the Rosé, a Rosé of Zinfandel. “We bel… Read the rest

Armit Releases Gran Reserva 904 2010

Armit Wines released of its Gran Reserva 904 2010 from La Rioja Alta S.A. Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is only released in exceptional vintages. Head winemak… Read the rest

Tincup Campaign Goes Big

TINCUP, the Mountain Whiskey, is inspiring people to seek out extraordinary experiences in the great outdoors through the launch of the ‘Backcountry Adventure’ campaign. The fully integrated campaign includes a new television spot, digital short film… Read the rest

Legendary Musso & Frank Waiter, Sergio Gonzalez, Dies At Age 66

Sergio Gonzalez at the Musso & Frank Grill in 2017, by Tina Whatcott-Echeverria Sergio Gonzalez, a truly legendary waiter who was beloved by The Rolling Stones and countless other major stars of the stage and screen since joining Hollywood’s hist… Read the rest

Dinner With Paul Hobbs?

Photo Credit:  Courtesy of Paul Hobbs Winery Presented by Culina & Vinoteca at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, the Culina & Vinoteca Winemaker Dinner with Paul Hobbs is a limited ticketed and luxurious evening hosted by Culina &… Read the rest

Coppola’s 140-Year Old Inglenook Expands Cave Capacity

Francis Ford Coppola, proprietor of Inglenook, says the historic winery will mark its 140thanniversary by significantly expanding its caves. The major expansion will accommodate the addition of 122 stainless steel fermenting tanks, each dedicated to… Read the rest

Boulevard Brewing’s Off-Premise Dark Phoenix Promo

Boulevard Brewing Company announced a partnership with 20th Century Fox and its highly anticipated film Dark Phoenix, marking the studio’s first collaboration with a craft brewer. Boulevard’s latest year-round beer, Space Camper Cosmic IPA, will get… Read the rest

Judy Jordan Launches Philanthropic Endeavor With Geodesy Wine

Judy Jordan, Kathryn Lindstrom, and their experienced team are embarking on a new project by offering a limited collection of wines that fully supports the Wild Goat Edge program, all inspired by gratitude to their agricultural community. The Wild Go… Read the rest

Janelle Monáe Releases Limited Edition Belvedere

Belvedere Vodka debuted its limited-edition bottle with GRAMMY-nominated musician, actor, and activist Janelle Monáe, available in-store globally beginning June 2019. The metallic collage design, with an aesthetic aimed to peel back the layers and re… Read the rest

Gin Day Inspo From Britain

This Saturday put your gins front and forward. Looking for ideas on how to promote, and ultimately upsell, your gin cocktails? Here’s your inspiration for creativity, all the way from Britain. So pip pip, put your gin cocktail program in order and so… Read the rest

Cavit’s Rosé 4-Pack Has Perfect Timing

Cavit Collection wines announced the arrival of Cavit Limited Edition 2018 Rosé four packs following the immense success of the inaugural 2017 vintage. Imported by leading U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International, the four packs are no… Read the rest

Papa’s Pilar, A Father’s Day No Brainer

Papa’s Pilar is a premium rum brand based out of Key West that is inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s legacy and adventures between Florida and Cuba on his boat, the Pilar. The brand was actually created in collaboration with Papa Hemingway’s estate (the… Read the rest

Discus Expands Membership To Include Related Businesses

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), an advocate for the American distilled spirits industry, announced a new Partner Membership Program designed specifically for the spirits industry’s supply chain and related businesses to e… Read the rest

Ménage à Trois Goes Bourbon Barrel For Cab Sauvignon

Ménage à Trois — the wine brand widely credited with creating the popular $10 California Red Blend category — breaks the confines of Cabernet with limited release Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon ($15 SRP). A recipe for success, Ménage à Trois Bourb… Read the rest

Alcohol Trade Groups Call To Remove Spirits and Wine From Retaliatory Tariffs

Photo by Chuttersnap Trade groups representing several beverage alcohol suppliers, wholesalers, importers and retailers, submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging the removal of spirits, wine and non-alcoholic beer fr… Read the rest

Scholarship For San Fran Hospitality Kids

Photo: Josh Harris and Morgan Schick Josh Harris and Morgan Schick of Bon Vivants Hospitality are pleased to announce the creation of the The Bon Vivants Scholarship at ScholarMatch, a non-profit organization founded by acclaimed author Dave Eggers.… Read the rest

John Donegon Wilson Joins Round Pond

Round Pond Estate has appointed John Donegon Wilson as Winemaker, according to an announcement by owners Miles and Ryan MacDonnell. Wilson will be responsible for the oversight of all aspects of winemaking for Round Pond’s esteemed portfolio of wines… Read the rest

Pink Drink To Put Your Bar In The Black On Rosé Day

The nation’s obsession with rosé has yet to show signs of slowing down, in fact rosé as a percent of overall sales volume doubled year over year from April 2018 to April 2019 (Source: Wine Access, April 2019). With National Rosé Day just around the c… Read the rest

2014 Bootleg Red Blend: Illicit Quality

Though to “bootleg” means to hide contraband, or illegally make something, the 2014 Bootleg Red Wine offers nothing but transparency. A kitchen sink blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot, the fruit is mainly from… Read the rest

Bonfort’s Wine of The Week: 2013 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, 95 Points

Josephine Tychson became the first female winemaker on record in the Napa Valley when she established what would become Freemark Abbey in 1886. We don’t know for certain how good the wines were then, but the 2013 Cabernet would make her proud. Pulled… Read the rest

Crowns & Hops Exceeds Crowdfunding Goal

Teo Hunter and Beny Ashburn, the co-founders of Crowns & Hops Craft Beer Brand announce they have exceeded their US crowdfunding campaign goal. The 30-day campaign launched March 6, 2019 on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform included a US tour w… Read the rest

Livermore Valley Wine Country Defines 12 Sub-Districts

Results of two scientific studies commissioned by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association (LVWA) with funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture show that there are 12 identifiable growing districts within the 260,000-acre Li… Read the rest

Are You Bombay’s Most Imaginative Bartender?

The 2019 Most Imaginative Bartender Competition (MIB) presented by Bombay Sapphire will officially accept submissions now until June 30. Over the next three months,emerging bartenders from across North American can once again submit their most imagin… Read the rest

3 Pairing Tips To Upsell Your Customers

(Four minute read) Your customers want advice. What goes with grilled meat, salads, and tacos? Get-togethers mean simple foods that people can share and the summer months certainly bring out the barbeques. Zin, particularly Lodi Zin, is a great all-r… Read the rest

The Bourbon Cocktail Upsell

From the bourbon cosmopolitan to an egg white coffee cocktail and a bourbon-based yogurt tipple, this brown spirit is not just for the cold months. It’s an inspiration for summer cocktails you can be proud to list, and even upsell your customers on t… Read the rest

U.S. Bartenders! Want To Compete in Ibiza, Spain?

When is a bartending competition not just a bartending competition? When it’s designed to bring people together in the spirit of the Mediterranean, celebrating both cocktails and food pairings. With this as its mission, Gin Mare has launched its US h… Read the rest

Founders Brewing Announces Más Agave

Founders Brewing Co. has announced that Más Agave will be the third release in the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Series. An imperial lime gose-style ale brewed with agave and aged in tequila barrels, Más Agave is the first tequila barrel-aged beer Founders h… Read the rest

New Management Figures At Notre Vue Estate

Bob and Renée Stein, the owners of Notre Vue Estate and Balverne Wines, based in Windsor, Sonoma, California, announced several new key management figures who have joined the winery. Alex Holman has been named Winemaker; Kirk Tomiser has been named N… Read the rest

Jack Daniels Releases No.27 Gold

After its initial launch as a travel retail exclusive item and select markets in Asia, Jack Daniel’s is officially introducing Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey to the United States. A double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of its c… Read the rest