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Daily Archive: March 23, 2020

Wine Spectator Looks Ahead

Marvin R. Shanken Announces Revised Plans For Wine Spectator’s 2020 Grand Tour

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In Bordeaux, Wine Futures Are Put On Hold

With French President Emmanuel Macron having declared war on the spread of COVID-19 and the European Commission enacting a 30-day travel ban, the Bordeaux wine trade faces a challenge never before seen by this generation. Continue reading →

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Shift To The Off-Premise Continues, As Retailers Emphasize Pickup And Delivery

With key states including California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and Connecticut issuing broad stay-at-home orders, beverage alcohol retailers remain open in most states (with the exception of PLCB stores in Pennsylvania, which have closed to both online and in-store traffic). Continue reading →

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Industry Suppliers, Distributors Step Up To Support On-Premise Workers

Companies from across the beverage alcohol world—including producers, distributors, and bartenders’ organizations—are stepping up to provide financial and material assistance to help alleviate the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate: Distillers Making Hand Sanitizer Face Shortages Of Key Supplies

As the whisky industry rallies to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including by suspending tours and closing visitor centers, distilleries small and large are firing up their stills to contribute a crucial resource—hand sanitizer—to healthcare workers, first responders, and communities in need. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 23, 2020

•Pernod Ricard has partnered with Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) as its distributor in the Indiana market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 23, 2020