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, May 29th
Oregon Wineries Sue Pacificorp for $100 Million for Smoke Damage: Some 30 wineries in Willamette Valley are suing Warren Buffett’s energy company PacifiCorp for negligence surrounding the 2020 wildfires that caused catastrophic smoke taint to their crops...
Afternoon Brief, October 24th
Providing ingredient and nutrition labeling for wine and other alcoholic beverages has not traditionally been required by federal law in the United States...
Afternoon Brief, August 15th
Gallup Poll: Wine Lags Behind, Spirits Gain Ground: Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits poll, which tracks American attitudes toward drinking and surveys who drinks what, shows wine dropping in popularity...
Afternoon Brief: Fetzer Vineyards Adopts the Operating Name Change of Bonterra Organic Estates
The name Bonterra Organic Estates affirms the companys commitment to regenerative organic farming, responsible business practices and environmental stewardship. The new name applies to the companys corporate identity, as well as its Mendocino County, Calif., vineyard holdings and winery...