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Peachy Canyon Winery Takes Paso Robles Wine to Cuba
Paso Robles, California winery is invited to participate in an international wine symposium held in Havana, Cuba, to celebrate the recent lifting of the US-Cuba trade and travel embargo. - January 27, 2016 - Peachy Canyon Winery
Cedar Lake Cellars Promotes Long-Time Manager to Event Director
St. Louis winery venue promotes within organization. - January 20, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Cedar Lake Cellars to Cook Up Something Special on Valentine's Day
St. Louis winery focuses on fine food and love for the holiday. - January 15, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Saddleback Cellars in Napa County Enhancing Reputation as One of the Top Local Wineries with Latest Releases
Napa, CA-based winery, Saddleback Cellars has recently announced the release of several new wines. As one of the most respected wineries in Napa County, Saddleback Cellars’ releases are widely anticipated across the Valley and the winery has just announced the release of their 2010 Reserve... - January 14, 2016 - Saddleback Cellars
Border Psycho Craft Beer Available in California
Border Psycho, A Mexican Craft Beer Brewer Located in Tijuana, Mexico, Begins Selling Craft Beers in California - January 08, 2016 - Grdloc Partners LLC
Cerveceria Wendlandt Named 2015 Best Brewery in Mexico, Plans to Expand Distribution in California
Cerveceria Wendlandt, a craft beer brewer located in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, was named the 2015 Best Brewery in Mexico. Wendlandt is planning to expand distribution into California in 2016 with GRDLOC Partners LLC. - January 08, 2016 - Grdloc Partners LLC
Hopsy Launches the First Local Craft Beer Online Marketplace and Draft Beer Delivery Service
Hopsy, an Albany-based startup, announced today the launch of a new online marketplace and home delivery service for local craft beer. Starting in January, beer enthusiasts of the San Francisco Bay Area will be able to order fresh draft beer from a list of local microbreweries on Hopsy’s... - January 06, 2016 - Hopsy
Cedar Lake Cellars Named Best Event Venue by Local Chamber
St. Louis winery honored as one of the area's top businesses. - December 31, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Cerveza Fauna Craft Beer Available in California
Award wining Mexican craft brewer, Cerveza Fauna, launches distribution of their award winning beers in California which will hit shelves this week in San Diego and Los Angeles. - December 23, 2015 - Grdloc Partners LLC
Cedar Lake Cellars Promotes Two Team Members
St. Louis winery venue adds staff to its management team. - December 17, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Saddleback Cellars Enhances Reputation as One the Best Napa Wineries with Role in 25th Anniversary Event for ZAP
Napa, CA-based winery, Saddleback Cellars has recently announced their involvement in the ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) Experience 25th anniversary event to take place February 25th to 27th. As one of the local region’s best wineries, Saddleback Cellars has been making Zinfandel for... - December 16, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
Cedar Lake Cellars' Employee Receives Army Medal
St. Louis specialist earns achievement medal. - December 13, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
NoDa Brewing Company Collaborates with Night Shift Brewing
NoDa Brewing Company to kick off their sour program by bringing back a collaborative brew with Night Shift Brewing titled Stop, Collaborate & Glisten. - December 12, 2015 - NoDa Brewing Company
Brain Labs Innovation Group to Launch Flagship Product, "Whiskey Lab," the Better-Than-a-Barrel Aging Solution
Whiskey Lab’s development was inspired by its creators’ experience aging white whiskey that they made together in a distilling class. Looking to develop the complex flavors that they enjoyed in commercial whiskeys, they tried many of the products available on the market, but were left disappointed. Whiskey Lab allows aspiring spirit crafters to enjoy the process of wood-aging and tasting, with the same professional-quality experience of a full-sized whiskey barrel, on a home scale. - December 11, 2015 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
Bottle-Spot.com Launches New Site with Auctions and More
Bottle-Spot, the free marketplace for fine spirits, wines and craft beers, has launched a new site with auctions, user feedback and more. The site has become the go-to destination for rare bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle, and seeks to improve user experience with new tools and functionality. - December 03, 2015 - BottleSpot Co
Book Holiday Parties at One of the Most Popular Restaurants in Napa – Downtown Joe’s
Napa, CA-based restaurant Downtown Joe’s is now inviting patrons to book their holiday events at their popular venue. With tables booking up quickly, already for the holiday season, it’s the ideal time for Napa residents to ensure there is a table ready reserved for their family and... - November 26, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Cedar Lake Cellars Presents New Winter Menu
St. Louis winery heats up offerings with childhood favorites - November 20, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Jack Joyce Scholarships Totaling $85,000 Awarded to Seven OSU Fermentation Science Students
Columbia Distributing and Rogue Ales awarded scholarships to seven Oregon State University (OSU) Fermentation Science students, totaling $85,000. The Jack Joyce Schoalrship, as it's known, honors the Oregon beer icon and late founder of Rogue. Generous donations were made from Hop Valley Brewing, the Beer Institute, Great Western Malting Co., Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. and Crux Fermentation Project, among others. - November 13, 2015 - Columbia Distributing
Feni Enters United States Distribution via Wirtz Beverage
The Spirit of India “Feni” announced today a partnership with Wirtz Beverage Illinois that will introduce the award-winning craft distilled Feni to the United States for the first time. “We are truly thrilled to partner with such a tremendous team at Wirtz Beverage,” said B. - November 05, 2015 - SPIRIT OF INDIA FENI
Family Owned Winery Saddleback Cellars Announce Owner Nils Venge Set to Visit Cuba for California Wine Symposium
Oakville, CA-based family-owned winery, Saddleback Cellars has recently announced that their owner Nils Venge will be attending the California Wine Symposium in Cuba from January 31 to February 3, 2016. The event, which is being organized in collaboration with California Wine Institute, The Napa... - November 05, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
Deadhead® Rum Transitions to a Larger Distillery
Deadhead® Rum-which recently won a Gold Medal for its Amber Rum and a Platinum Medal for its bottle design at the 2015 Sip Awards, the international spirits competition held in Newport, CA-will move distilleries this month to keep up with growing demand; its sales have nearly doubled in the... - October 31, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Downtown Joe’s Now One of the Leading Family Friendly Restaurants in Napa for Group Bookings
Napa, CA-based restaurant Downtown Joe’s is now inviting patrons to their Riverview dining room for their group gatherings. As one of the foremost family-friendly restaurants in Napa, Downtown Joe’s is offering set menus as well as buffet menus for private parties in their stylish... - October 30, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Luxury Without Boundaries: Billionaire Vodka Beats All Records
Star designer Leon Verres launches the most expensive vodka of the world onto the market. - October 13, 2015 - Royal Republic International
Iconic® Brands’ Apocalypto® Tequila Wins Big at Glorious Spirits' Made in Mexico Awards
At the 2015 Glorious Spirits' Made in Mexico Awards, both the Apocalypto Blanco and Apocalypto Reposado expressions from Iconic® Brands took home Gold Medals. Occurring in San Diego, the tasting is judged by industry executives, who rate each spirit's appearance, aromatics, flavor, mouthfeel... - October 11, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Specialists for Wine Tasting Tours Saddleback Cellars Participating in Loyola-Marymount Event
Oakville, CA-based vineyard, Saddleback Cellars has recently announced that their team will be in attendance at the Loyola-Marymount University Classic. The event, which is the 35th annual Wine Classic, will bring together winery owners from across California. Saddleback Cellars will be... - October 08, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
International Performer Flo Rida Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Empire Rockefeller Vodka
International performer and recording artist, Flo Rida, and New York-based Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, today announced a multi-year partnership for the brand to use Flo Rida’s name and likeness in promotional and marketing materials for the company’s Empire Rockefeller Vodka alcoholic beverage. Flo Rida will become Empire Rockefeller Vodka’s global brand ambassador. He will promote Empire Rockefeller Vodka on social media, through personal appearances and inclusion in music videos. - October 06, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Fish Tale Beyond the Pale Ale Named World’s Best Beer
Fish Tale Ale’s Beyond the Pale Ale, produced by Fish Brewing Co in Olympia, WA was named the 2015 World’s Best Beer by the World Beer Awards. To receive this award, the beer was first judged in a regional style heat in America. Winners from all regions including Asia and Europe were... - October 06, 2015 - Fish Brewing Company
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces Fall Menu
St. Louis winery utilizes local vendors for upcoming season. - October 04, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Iconic® Brands’ Sangre de Vida® Tequila Wraps Up the Summer in a Big Way
At the seventh annual Sip Awards held in Newport Beach, CA, consumers judged over 400 spirits, and Sangre de Vida® came home with a Silver, Bronze and Gold Medal for its Blanco, Reposado and Añejo expressions, respectively. Winning these medals, qualifies these Sangre de Vida®... - October 04, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Napa Sports Bar Downtown Joe’s Offers Direct Access to All the Action This NFL Season
Napa, CA-based sports bar, Downtown Joe’s is inviting football fans from across the area to visit and support their favorite teams on game daysduring NFL season. Patrons can begin with happy hour specials from the Downtown Joe’s bar while exploring the full array of classic menu items... - October 03, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Underground Herbal Spirit Now in 16 States with Total Wine & More
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced their award-winning Underground Herbal Spirit is now available at Total Wine & More retail stores in 16 states. “We have so many inquiries from around the country as to where our product can be found,” Steve Conlin, managing partner, explained. - September 24, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds New Wine Line
St. Louis winery pays homage to swan mascots. - September 24, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Massachusetts-Based Bantam Cider Rolls Out Can Program in New England
Bantam Cider has officially announced the launch of its can program. In stores this week, craft cider fans in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be the first to get their hands on cans of all three of Bantam’s year-round ciders: Rojo, Wunderkind, and The Americain. Earlier this year, Bantam... - September 21, 2015 - Bantam Cider
Cedar Lake Cellars Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Year-round St. Louis winery offers Napa Valley atmosphere. - September 11, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Day Block Brewing to Host PorktoberFest Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis
The all-day event will emphasize local food-namely pork selections-as well as several vegetarian options. In addition, there will be plenty of craft beer and a full schedule of live music, which will begin at 2:00pm. - September 03, 2015 - Day Block Brewing
ZD Wines Prepares for 50th Anniversary; Harvests Fruit for First Sparkling Wine
ZD Wines Prepares for 50th Anniversary by Harvesting Fruit for First Sparkling Wine ZD Wines, located on the Silverado Trail in Rutherford, has announced they are making their first sparkling wine in anticipation of their upcoming 50th anniversary in 2018. Pinot Noir sourced from the... - September 02, 2015 - ZD Wines
Water 2 Wine South Austin Hosts Its Annual Grape Stomp Event in Support of Autism Speaks
Water 2 Wine South Austin and Autism Speaks unite forces to create a community driven event, supporting Autism Speaks, local musicians, artisans and vendors. - August 23, 2015 - Water 2 Wine South Austin
Award Winning Irish Craft Brewer Brings Traditional Irish Dry Stout to Canada
O’Hara’s Traditional Irish Dry Stout draught will be on-tap in pubs, restaurants and bars across Ontario. - August 20, 2015 - McClelland Premium Imports
From Vineyard to Table: How One Chef is Raising the Stakes
An award-winning winemaker who is also a professional chef is creating a unique food and wine destination in Oakland with strong community ties. - August 13, 2015 - Prima Materia
Texas Bourbon Release: Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Bone Spirits Distillery
Bone Spirits Distillery is launching it Bone Bourbon throughout Texas in August. Hitting retail shelves and on-premise accounts for fall. The farm-to-bottle distillery is introducing its long-awaited corn and rye mash bourbon. - August 07, 2015 - Bone Spirits Distillery
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Hosts "A History of American Brandy"
Historians Michael Veach and Renae Price present educational seminar. - August 06, 2015 - Copper and Kings
Napa, CA-Based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery Announces Release of Triple Dog Dare IPA
Napa, CA-based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery has just announced the release of their new Triple Dog Dare IPA. The Napa restaurant’s new ale features 3½ pounds per barrel of Columbus, Citra and Amarillo hops, providing an outstanding taste for all ale lovers. Restaurant... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Napa Sports Bar Downtown Joes Announces Latest Summer Entertainment
Napa Valley-based sports bar, Downtown Joes has recently announced its upcoming entertainment for the summer season. The popular Napa entertainment venue is offering outstanding live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, featuring stars of the local music scene. With the summer sun... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Visit One of the Napa Region’s Most Popular Wineries for Saddleback Cellars’ 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel Release Party
Oakville, CA-based Saddleback Cellars has just announced that they will be hosting a release party for their 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel. The release party will be held on Saturday, August 1stfrom 11am to 4pm at the Saddleback Cellars winery, with tickets priced at $25 per person. It’s an event... - July 25, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds Chocolates at Winery
St. Louis caterer provides sweet treats that pair well with wines. - June 26, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Fish Brewing Company Wins Washington Brewery of the Year Award
Fish Brewing Company was awarded the 2015 Washington State Brewery of the Year Award at the Washington Beer Awards competition as part of the WA Brewers Festival in Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA. In addition Fish Brewing was awarded three gold medals and one silver medal during the competition; Fish... - June 25, 2015 - Fish Brewing Company
Porter's Fire Cinnamon Whiskey Being Released to Idaho Liquor Stores
Ogden’s Own Distillery’s newest creation, Porter’s Fire, a cinnamon whiskey liqueur, has been shipped to the Idaho Liquor Division for distribution throughout the state. - June 12, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Five Wives Vodka to Host Wedding During 2015 Pride Parade
Ogden’s Own Distillery, makers of Five Wives Vodka, announced they will be hosting a same- sex marriage on their float during the 2015 Pride Parade in held in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 7, 2015. “This will be our second year in the parade,” Steve Conlin, managing partner, said. - June 05, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Cedar Lake Cellars Adds Three New Wines
St. Louis winery selects diverse products for growing inventory. - May 30, 2015 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Heritage Vineyards is New Jersey Winery of the Year... Again
Mullica Hill family business nets 26 awards at annual Garden State Winegrowers Association competition, including third Winery of the Year title since 2011. - May 28, 2015 - Heritage Winery