Daily Archive: March 23, 2020
Wine Spectator Looks Ahead
Marvin R. Shanken Announces Revised Plans For Wine Spectator’s 2020 Grand Tour
Posted in News on March 23, 2020In 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 →
Posted in News on March 23, 2020Shift 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 →
Posted in News on March 23, 2020Industry 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 →
Posted in News on March 23, 2020Whisky 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 →
Posted in News on March 23, 2020News 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