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Yearly Archive: 2020

Wine Spectator: Champagne Grapples With Covid And Slumping Global Demand

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting global recession have been especially hard on Champagne. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 14, 2020

Belvedere Extends Concept Of Vodka Terroir With Heritage 176 Release

Moët Hennessy-owned Belvedere has long looked to differentiate itself by bringing the concept of terroir to the vodka category. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 14, 2020

News Briefs for September 14, 2020

•Heitz Cellar owner Gaylon Lawrence Jr., who acquired the historic producer in 2018, is expanding his foothold in Napa Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 14, 2020

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 14, 2020

•San Francisco, California-based Gold Bar Spirits Co. has launched Rickhouse Cask Strength Straight Bourbon. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 14, 2020

Ray Herrmann, Breakthru’s Chairman Emeritus, Turns 100 Years Old

Ray Herrmann turns 100 years old today. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 11, 2020

Wine Spectator: West Coast Wildfires Threaten Oregon And Washington Wine Harvests

Oregon and Washington are battling a wave of wildfires this week, joining still-smoldering California, as much of the West Coast has been blanketed with smoke from multiple blazes, blotting out the sun. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 11, 2020

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