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Gehricke Wines launches first direct-to-consumer program

3 varietals available for purchase online

May 28, 2020

Proprietor August Sebastiani debuted a reserve line of Gehricke Wines through its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) program, featuring three small production, single vineyard wines from top sites in Sonoma County.

Beverage alcohol not expected to rebound until 2024, IWSR reports

Premiumization, eCommerce will be more vital for recovery efforts

May 27, 2020

Although worldwide beverage alcohol volume increased slightly in 2019, reversing declines from the year prior, it will be five years before the global industry rebounds from the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, according to comprehensive new research from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.

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14 Hand’s thrives in off-premise channels, launches new can design

Washington winery launches canned wine, uplifts its virtual fan community

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

Inspired by the spirit of the wild horses that once freely roamed eastern Washington,14 Hands Wines has shown the same adventurous nature as it helps disrupt the traditional wine market.

distilleries shifting production from spirits to hand sanitizer

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Craft distillers call for action to remedy COVID-19 impact

Industry stakeholders, government collaborate to implement relief efforts

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

Much has changed in the beverage landscape as a result of COVID-19. As craft distilleries grapple with shuttered tasting rooms and falling sales, owners report that reopening and sustaining business in this climate isn’t looking bright.

WINESTIQ releases bottle version of ‘swizzle stick’

New packaging release available online June 1

May 26, 2020

As a follow up to National Wine Day (May 25), St. Louis-based WINESTIQ announced that it will release a “by the bottle” offering of its “swizzle stick,” which helps remove sulfites from wine by transitioning them to sulfates.

BACARDI Ltd., Cocktail Courier partner to launch cocktail kits

Six BACARDI brands featured in kits to celebrate World Cocktail Day

May 26, 2020

To encourage eCommerce sales in celebration of World Cocktail Day on May 13, Bacardi Ltd. debuted six different cocktail kits from its core brands: BACARDÍ Rum, Patrón Tequila, Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Dewar’s Scotch and Cazadores Tequila, in partnership with Cocktail Courier.

Lonerider Spirits releases monthly subscription box

Direct-to-consumer offering focuses on bourbon cocktails

May 25, 2020

Lonerider Spirits, Holly Springs, N.C., launched a monthly subscription box named the “Bundled Bourbon Box” that focuses exclusively on cocktails made with bourbon.

14 Hands horse replaced by unicorn for National Unicorn Day

Limited-edition rosé can design a tribute to the mythical

May 25, 2020

One year after the launch of its canned wine varietals, 14 Hands Winery has released limited-edition Rosé Bubbles in a unicorn can.

Vanderpump Wines adds Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon to portfolio

Celebrity’s newest project combines Old World wine, California bounty

May 19, 2020

Vanderpump Wines and U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International, Port Washington, N.Y., introduced two new wines from Sonoma County to their collection.

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum honors military with packaging

Limited-edition bottle commemorates service members for military appreciation month

May 18, 2020

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, a brand of William Grant & Sons, continues its ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) with the release of a limited-edition commemorative bottle, in conjunction with their partnership and military appreciation month. To show support of the USO efforts, Sailor Jerry and Anchor Media are donating $150,000, adding to Sailor Jerry's total contribution of $1 million supporting the USO and other military organizations since 2016.