Q&A: Murrieta’s Well Winemaker Robbie Meyer On The Art of Blending In Livermore Valley
One hour east of San Francisco is the historic Livermore Valley AVA. Wines from here have long enjoyed a global recognition. An 1884 vintage from the area’s Cresta Blanca Winery won California’s first wine...
Powdered Alcohol Now Banned In 31 States
Fears over the negative consequences of powdered alcohol have led to 31 U.S. states banning the product.
So reports Alcohol Justice, an industry watchdog, who in a press release also points out that California may soon...
eBay Partners With Drync To Launch eBay Wine
eBay launched eBay Wine (eBay.com/wine) this week, a new destination that features the ability to browse collectible, rare and every-day wines based on varietal, region, price point and more.
As part of the marketplace’s latest offering,...
Interview: The State of Premium Vodka, With elit’s Brent Lamberti
Reports of vodka’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Yes, the white spirit has lost some ground during the rise of brown spirits and craft cocktails. For a time there it seemed like modern drink recipes...
Interview: Palm Bay President/CEO Marc Taub On Filling Out Their Portfolio
Palm Bay International has been family-run for three generations. The company began operations in 1977, after David S. Taub and his father Martin started their importing business on the foundation of two Italian brands: Cavit Collection and Principato.
Today,...
Wine Tasting: A Journey Through South Africa’s Diversity and History With Simonsig
The international wines we drink typically reflect the cuisine of our area. With so many French, Italian and Spanish restaurants in America, it’s no wonder these countries also provide so much of our foreign...
The 12 Most Interesting Products at WSWA 2016
From hemp-infused vodka to whiskey finished with Honey Locust, there were ample interesting products at the 2016 Wines & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference (WSWA). The annual conference is opportunity for producers and importers to show...
Interview: Chopin Vodka Founder Tad Dorda Is Passionate About Potatoes
I recently spoke with Chopin Vodka founder Tad Dorda to discuss the changing vodka market and the brand’s newest product introductions.
Chopin is a small-batch producer that makes single-ingredient vodkas – potato, wheat and rye....
The 2016 Spirits Growth Brands Awards: Top-Sellers and Market Trends
This year’s wine and spirit Growth Brands Awards winners sold nearly 130 million 9-liter cases in 2015, averaging almost 1 million cases per winner. The Beverage Information & Insights Group used the following criteria to select...
How To Create Consumer Excitement in Fine Wine Sales
On this 73rd Anniversary of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention, I thought it appropriate to reflect on my tenure as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and my career in...
