Archive for March, 2016

For over a year now, some of California’s biggest wine producers stood accused of “poisoning” consumers with excessive levels of arsenic in 83 wine brands. Yesterday, a judge in California’s Superior Court in Los Angeles dismissed the case. The hearing … Continue reading →

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) is submitting two ballot initiatives aimed at expanding retail access to spirits in Colorado ahead of the November election. The first would allow distilled spirits sales in grocery stores, as well as … Continue reading →

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Joe Wagner, owner of Copper Cane Wine & Provisions, has announced a collaboration with James Ontiveros of Alta Maria Vineyards, based in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria AVA. Wagner will work with Ontiveros on all Alta Maria wines moving forward, … Continue reading →

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•Spain’s González Byass has agreed to acquire D.O. Rías Baixas-based winery Pazos de Lusco. Located in Salvaterra do Miño, Pazos de Lusco is known for Albariño. With the purchase, González Byass is now present in nine notable Spanish wine regions—Rioja, … Continue reading →

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•Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing is adding two new brews, Hop Pursuit IPA and Blood Orange Wheat Ale. Hop Pursuit, a 6.5%-abv India Pale Ale, will be distributed year-round. Blood Orange Wheat, which is 5.2% abv and brewed with a hint … Continue reading →

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