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Interview: Steve Lohr, CEO Of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

California’s J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is a leader among accessibly priced wines in America, with the company owning more than 4,000 acres of land, primarily in the Central Coast region, and producing above 1.5 million cases annually. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 4, 2025

Whisky Advocate: Stepping Inside The Johnnie Walker Vault

More than a million people have visited Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Edinburgh since it opened in 2021, but most visitors are probably unaware of a secret vault hidden beneath the building, lined with 500 cask samples of some of Diageo’s most precious single malt and grain whiskies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 4, 2025

News Briefs for August 4, 2025

The Duckhorn Portfolio has named Enrique Morgan as the company’s newest executive vice president and chief sales officer. Morgan succeeds Pete Przybylinski who will continue to advise Duckhorn CEO Robert Hanson. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 4, 2025

Campari Posts Flat H1 Sales, With Upswing in Q2

Campari Group posted sales of €1.5 billion ($1.7b) for its fiscal first half ended in June, eking out a gain of 0.1% on an organic basis. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2025

European Wines And Spirits Face 15% Tariffs

Drinks imports to the U.S. are facing a tariff hike, as the U.S. and European Union continue to finalize a trade agreement that currently does not include a carveout for the wine and spirits industries. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2025

WSWA Expecting Tough Depletion Trends To Continue

Wine and spirits sales in the U.S. slipped in June, according to new data from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) SipSource. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2025

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