Sonoma, CA – April 22, 2026 – Free Flow Wines announces the winners of the 13th Annual KEGGY Awards, honoring outstanding partners who are advancing sustainability, quality, and innovation across the wine and hospitality industries. Now aligned with Earth Month, the KEGGY Awards continue to spotlight the environmental and operational benefits of wine on tap, while celebrating the growing community of wineries, distributors, and on-premise operators leading the charge. FFW & Partners’ Cumulative Impact to Date: 45,448,130 bottles saved from landfill 80,827,751 lbs. of CO₂ emissions prevented from entering the atmosphere New in 2026, Free Flow Wines has expanded its award categories to recognize excellence across a broader set of hospitality leaders. These new honors celebrate accounts that demonstrate a strong commitment to reusable stainless steel kegs, investment in draft beverage quality, and a dedication to elevating the overall guest experience. New categories include Best Ho

DP&F Partner Bahaneh Hobel, who leads the firm’s Alcohol Beverage Law & Compliance group, is a featured panelist for the San Diego County Bar Association’s 10th Annual Beer, Wine, and Spirits Law MCLE occurring on September 4th, 2025, in San Diego. FROM THE EVENT ORGANIZERS: The 10th Annual Beer, Wine, and Spirits Law MCLE is a premier legal education event dedicated to the evolving landscape of alcohol beverage law. This conference brings together industry leaders, attorneys, regulators, and business professionals to discuss key legal and regulatory issues affecting breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into licensing, compliance, distribution, intellectual property, and emerging trends in the industry. Designed for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers, the event offers expert panels, networking opportunities, and CLE credits to keep legal professionals at the forefront of alcohol beverage law. Networking mixer will be

Sustainable Ag Expo  I  November 12    I    10:30-11:15 am SmartFarm is an open source computing system that combines advances in AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing to support applications in digital agriculture. SmartFarm simplifies the use of these advances and can run on-farm (to keep farm data private) while it efficiently and intelligently controls on-farm operations (sensing, robotics, irrigation, and others). CE Approved: 1 CCA - PV GET TICKETS --- Chandra Krintz is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and co-founder and Chief Scientist of AppScale Systems, Inc. She joined the UCSB faculty in 2001 after receiving her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Chandra has led a number of different research projects that have advanced the state-of-the-art in programming and distributed systems in ways that improve performanc

One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states.   Here’s a sample of a few of the most amazing craft tequila and mezcal brands: Black Sheep Tequila: For spirits connoisseurs craving a taste for something new, yet extraordinarily steeped in tradition, Black Sheep Tequila provides a line of tequilas produced entirely from the labor-intensive, centuries-old, hands-on process. This tequila is sourced from only the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave and is traditionally handcrafted to create the perfect balance of flavors. Additive free, Black Sheep shares clean unique styles of tequila, including the famous Still Strength Aged 15 Year Extra Añejo, Barrel Strength Extra Añejo, Extra Añejo, Añejo, Reposa

Continuing a Legacy of Learning Vineyard Team proudly announces the selection of six new exceptional recipients of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship, continuing its mission of investing in higher education for the children of California's vineyard and winery workers. These students are set to embark on a transformative journey. This year's recipients, all first-generation college students, have been chosen for their academic achievements, financial need, inspiring stories, community involvement, and the potential to make significant contributions to their communities . Among them are a future viticulturist with a commitment to sustainable agriculture, a budding real estate developer with aspirations of owning their own farm one day, and a prospective legislator/politician, passionate about public policy and social justice. Congratulations to This Year’s Recipients: Daisy from Paso Robles, planning to attend California Polytechnic State University. David from Paso Ro

Call for Speakers at Women in Craft Forum at Sommcon Conference & Beverage Expo

San Diego, CA (May 28, 2024) SommCon is partnering with Women in Craft Forum to bring a powerful new dimension to the conference. A cultivated community of producers, owners, distributors, retailers, […]

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Announces Spring Winemaker Dinner Series Featuring Jonata & the Hilt Estate, and Grassini Family Vineyards

The popular intimate gatherings take place this April, and May, highlighting superb wines and education by the winemakers, paired with culinary delights from Angel Oak’s Chef de Cuisine, Diego Seitour […]

Big Hammer Wines Credits Excellent Customer Service and Referrals for Momentous Growth

The 200% Increase in Business is Being Led by Word-of-Mouth Referrals and Five-star Testimonials from Customers    SAN DIEGO, CA — March XX, 2024 — For 15 years, you’ve been able […]

Afternoon Brief, March 15th

Dom Perignon, Expensive Wines Found in Search Tied to Retail Thefts in North San Diego County: Photos released by investigators showed several bottles of Dom Perignon, Inglenook and Caymus wines, each of which retail for around $300...