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Archive for December, 2017

“The Catfish Are Coming!” Baton Rouge-style Taco Recipe

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These catfish tacos with collard greens and maque choux combine classic elements of the regional cuisine of Baton Rouge. Pass the Louisiana hot sauce. Read more

SGWS, Jarboe Form JV in Oklahoma

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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has agreed to form a joint venture distributorship with Jarboe Sales Company in Oklahoma. The deal will close on October 1, 2018, the same day the law that permits the sale of wine and full-strength beer in grocery and ... Read more

Capturing a Lost Nuance in Napa Cabernet

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A handful of Napa producers are embracing a “back to the future” spirit, making a concerted effort recapture a golden area of classic California wine. Read more

J. Lohr Reaches 1.5 Million Cases And Keeps Climbing

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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines continues to carve out steady growth in the premium California wine segment, bolstered by an array of offerings from Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa Valley. With volume now at around 1.53 million cases—up about 3% … C... Read more

News Briefs for December 11, 2017

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•Michigan’s New Holland Spirits has partnered with ReserveBar.com to offer the distillery’s spirits portfolio online. The e-commerce company will stock and ship Beer Barrel Bourbon and Rye, Zeppelin Bend (and its Reserve variant), Freshwater Michigan R... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 11, 2017

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•Pottsville, Pennsylvania–based D.G. Yuengling & Sons has added Arkansas to its distribution portfolio. Starting in January, the new market will receive Yuengling’s Traditional Lager, Light Lager and Black & Tan on draft and in retail stores. T... Read more

Plain package threat could wipe billions off beverage value – study

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Plain packaging for alcohol and sugary soft drinks could cost some of the world's biggest beverage companies billions in sales, a new report has claimed. Read more

Plain package threat could wipe billions off beverage sales – study

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Plain packaging for alcohol and sugary soft drinks could cost some of the world's biggest beverage companies billions in sales, a new report has claimed. Read more

Pernod Ricard, Jumia Food line up one-hour alcohol delivery in Ghana

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Pernod Ricard's Ghana unit has launched a one-hour alcohol delivery service in the country's capital, Accra. Read more

Calculate Your Federal Excise Tax Rates*

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*The following are estimates for Table Wine. The current tax rate reflect table wine between 7-14% ABV. The new rate reflects a raise in Table Wine ABV to 7-16% ABV.   Read more