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California pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer, located in Russian River Valley, has announced three new vintages: the 2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2021 The Cutrer Chardonnay and 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. “With such unique weather and already...

For this panel, we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines. These could be from anywhere in the world. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which...

Sustainability has been a trendy term in recent times. Younger LDA drinkers, in particular, care about the carbon footprint and overall environmental impacts made by the brands that they buy. To the credit of...

Italian wine company Marchesi Frescobaldi has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Domaine Roy & fils, an Oregon wine producer in Willamette Valley. The transaction is expected to close before the end of July 2023. “At...

What's the latest trends in whiskey and tequila, two of the hottest alcohol categories? Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz recall what they observed in these two trendy categories during several recent media trips...

Our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business each year. The April issue of Beverage Dynamics magazine highlighted the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits and wine brands. Now,...

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) had stakeholders weigh in on how the organization can best balance public health and business impacts while the OLCC contemplates whether or not to approve an additional...

The fast-growing cocktail mixer and Bloody Mary RTD producer Zing Zang has expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Established in 1997, Zing Zang has previously worked with Southern Glazer's in the...

In this episode, we discuss current legal topics in the alcohol industry, which will be explored further during the annual Legal Symposium (March 13-15) of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA). Joining us...

Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), has announced the association’s new Senior Leadership Team. DISCUS Senior Leadership Team: Courtney Armour, Chief Legal Officer, DISCUS & Responsibility.org Kendra Carroll,...