Legislative panel in Pennsylvania endorses revamped liquor bill
A legislative panel on Monday endorsed a revamped version of Gov. Tom Corbett's liquor privatization bill that would give existing beer distributors first crack at liquor and wine licenses and expand the sale of wine in grocery stores. In a 14-10 party-line vote, the...
New breakaway sparkling wine appellation to rival Cava
Leading Penedes winemaker Raventos I Blanc – which quit the Cava DO because of 'poor image and low standards' – has unveiled the framework for a new sparkling wine appellation. The proposed designation, named Conca Del Riu Anoia, will significantly deviate from the...
Vodka-Red Bulls and other energy drink cocktails may soon be illegal for bars in Tennessee to serve – new bill bans energy drinks wherever alcohol is served
Jager bombs, Vodka-Red Bulls, Electric Screwdrivers and other energy drink cocktails may soon be illegal for restaurants and bars to serve if House Bill 347 passes through the state legislature. HB 347 by Rep. McManus prohibits the sale of energy drinks at a business...
Spirit producers eye spiced rum market potential
To track the growth of spiced rum you only need look at the flurry of new players falling over themselves to enter the marketplace. Rewind to the noughties and you would have seen just one or two brands on the shelf, brands considered revolutionary and exciting for...
Global Champagne exports have increased by 3.4% in value while volume has declined
Champagne exports across the globe has increased by 3.4% in value while the number of bottles exported fell by four million in 2012, according to the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), a France-based organization that groups the Champagne producers...
SPI, Partners considering counterbid to Tariko’s offer for CEDC
Days after troubled vodka producer Central European Distribution Corp. endorsed a restructuring of its business to be led by Russian Standard chairman Roustam Tariko, Shanken News Daily has learned that Stolichnaya owner SPI Group is contemplating its own offer for...
NABCA 20th Annual Legal Symposium – Day 2 discussion topics
I-1183 + One Alcohol Server Liability: The State of Play I-1183 + One It has been one year since Washington State privatized its alcohol distribution and at today’s Legal Symposium session, Mary M. Tennyson, Assistant Attorney General for Washington and advisor...
Liquor Control Board in Washington proposes 20-mile buffer for small stores
The Liquor Control Board on Wednesday finally revealed what it wants to do about the so-called “mini-mart loophole” that opponents of liquor privatization warned in 2011 would cause an explosion of small stores selling hard liquor. The board proposed allowing small...
NABCA 20th Annual Legal Symposium – Day 1 discussion topics
The Three-Tier System: Can It Survive? 21st Amendment Litigation 2013: Commerce Clause, Antitrust and More Using Social Media to “Sell” Regulation Revising State Regulation...