Largest harvest in a decade in Bordeaux
Production rose to over 500 million liters in Bordeaux in 2016, making it the largest harvest since 2006. 577 million liters of wine is the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine. Interestingly, production was roughly the same as 2006 despite the vineyard area...
Potential new Bill in New Mexico would make alcohol taxes highest in the U.S.
New legislation was recently introduced by Representative Joanne Ferrary that would make alcohol taxes in New Mexico the highest in the nation. Ferrary says “The bill would have a positive impact on public safety and state revenue.” House Bill 398 would increase taxes...
California leads US wine exports to record high
US wine exports, 90% of which come from California, reached a record high value of $1.62 billion in 2016, according to the California Wine Institute. Total volumes of wine exports from the US rose to 412.7 million liters or the equivalent of 45.9 million cases. The...
A strong dollar leads to increase in foreign alcoholic beverage sales
As the US dollar continues to strengthen on the growing economy American consumers are increasingly seeing foreign alcoholic beverages on their store shelves. From European wines to Mexican beers and spirits, overseas products are finding their way to US consumers....
A strong dollar leads to increase in foreign alcoholic beverage sales
As the US dollar continues to strengthen on the growing economy American consumers are increasingly seeing foreign alcoholic beverages on their store shelves. From European wines to Mexican beers and spirits, overseas products are finding their way to US consumers....
Value of Napa County grapes up 28 percent
State and Federal agriculture officials released preliminary 2016 grape crop reports earlier this month and the findings were quite positive. Thanks to an increased crop harvest and higher prices, the value of Napa County’s grape harvest rose by 28 percent in 2016, up...
The ancestor of all cocktails surprisingly is punch
Drinking from a communal bowl goes back to the origins of human history. The English word “punch” dates back almost 375 years and interestingly describes a specific type of drink, not just the practice of mixing liquids or serving it in a communal bowl. In England,...
First privately owned liquor store set to open in PA
The new store, scheduled to open in March of this year, would be the first privately owned state store to sell only “Pennsylvania spirits, wines, ciders and meads” throughout the state. The store, called Pennsylvania Libations, and located in the strip district would...
Potential Tennessee Bill would allow wine sales on Sunday
The Tennessee Bill which was recently introduced by a Hamilton county legislator would do away with the long standing law banning the sale of alcohol on Sundays. The potential bill would not only be a boost to wine and liquor stores but also benefit consumers, grocery...