Afternoon Brief: RNDC Mourns the Passing of CEO & President Bob Hendrickson
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced with deep sadness the passing of Bob Hendrickson, Interim Chief Executive Officer & President, on Friday, October 17...
Afternoon Brief: US Wine Trends 2025 - Premiumization Dominates as Volume Drops
Whats happening in wine sales mirrors broader economic patterns, with a few key exceptions. The takeaway is that high-end wines are soaring and mid-to-lower-priced wines are tanking. Only its not quite that cut and dry...
Afternoon Brief: Constellation Brands Closes Wine Transaction with The Wine Group
Constellation Brands, Inc. announced today that it has closed its previously announced transaction with The Wine Group to divest primarily mainstream wine brands and associated inventory, facilities, and vineyards from its wine portfolio...
Afternoon Brief: Constellation Brands Repositions Wine and Spirits Business to a Portfolio of Exclusively Higher-growth, Higher-margin Brands Aligned to Consumer-led Premiumization Trends
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has signed an agreement with The Wine Group to divest primarily mainstream wine brands and related vineyards and facilities from its wine portfolio...
PS News: A Smarter Approach to Sustainable Wine Bottles; Ciatti California Market Report
Afternoon Brief, March 4
Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says: Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona.. Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona...
Afternoon Brief: It’s 2025 and New Laws for the Alcoholic Beverage Industry are Here, or Coming Soon
The California legislature adopted, and the Governor approved, several amendments to the states alcohol laws this past year (with many amendments already in effect) and several new statutes creating privileges and responsibilities...
Afternoon Brief: Sonoma County Vintners Announces “Wine Is Us” Campaign Promoting Positive Benefits of Wine
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is excited to announce their new Wine Is Us multimedia campaign as part of their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote Sonoma County wines to the world...
Afternoon Brief, April 30th
Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?: A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary tale...
Afternoon Brief, February 23rd
How a Napa Farming Nonprofit Became a Political Power Broker—And Got Caught Up in a Federal Investigation: A mysterious federal investigation unfolding in Napa Valley has ensnared one of the wine industry’s most powerful entities...