In the second part of our interview, Trinchero Family Estates president and CEO Bob Torkelson discusses the higher end of the California winemaker’s range, its import and spirits brands, tariffs, the ...

Tag Archive: Hot Prospects Exclusive: Tequila And Whiskey Categories Lead Impact’s “Hot Prospects” Spirits List Each year, Impact salutes the fast-growing smaller brands from the wine and spirits ...

Suntory Global Spirits-owned Maker’s Mark has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to release a new limited-edition Bourbon celebrating the MLB franchise’s 2024 World Series-winning season. The ...

Constellation Brands saw overall sales decline 4% organically to $2.5 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended in May, weighed down by slowing beer sales and large divestitures on the wine and ...

Also on Friday, we reported that William Grant & Sons has appointed beer distribution giant Reyes Beverage Group as its wholesale partner in the California market, following RNDC’s planned exit from ...

In case you missed Friday’s news alert, San Francisco-based artisanal spirits player Hotaling & Co. has appointed Aaron Webb as president and CEO, succeeding Dan Leese. Webb was most recently CEO of ...

News Briefs for June 27, 2025 June 27, 2025 Maison Ferrand has launched Citadelle Gin Rouge, a new botanically-infused spirit made in tribute to France’s history of distilling seasonal fruits. The ...

2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winners Revealed June 25, 2025 This year, restaurants seem to be looking back to the classics, as wine list trends reflect the best of the past—whether that means ...

Exceptional wine lists are a testament to the dedication of wine directors, sommeliers, and restaurant owners. Crafting an exceptional wine list demands diligent effort—balancing culinary pairings, ...

WSWA, Others Push Back On Congress’s Budding Hemp THC Ban June 10, 2025 With the national hemp-derived THC industry facing total prohibition under a Republican budget bill making its way through ...

In a note to staff yesterday, RNDC CEO Bob Hendrickson provided more context around the second-ranked national distributor’s decision to exit the California market. “This decision was driven by rising ...