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Daily Archive: August 6, 2025

Interview, Part 2: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr

In the second part of our interview, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr discusses the state of play in California red wines, growth in the non-alcohol segment, the DTC market, and the competitive landscape confronting the 1.5-million-case Central Coast producer. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 6, 2025

•Suntory Global Spirits has added a new, cocktail-focused Bourbon to the Jim Beam brand. Continue reading →

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Diageo Posts U.S. Sales Up 1.6% In Full Fiscal Year 

Diageo saw global sales climb 1.7% organically to $20 billion in its fiscal year ended in June, as operating profit before exceptional items dipped 0.7% to $5.7 billion. Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate: Auction Update

July’s combined 20-highest hammer prices totaled $400,321; the lowest monthly total of the year so far, in purely numerical terms. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 5, 2025

•Brown-Forman has launched Tennessee Blackberry, the latest flavored whiskey from Jack Daniel’s. The 35% abv whiskey is made with a base of the brand’s flagship Old No. 7 whiskey, blended with fruit flavoring. Continue reading →

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