There is no doubt, to anyone, that 2020 was challenging. 50% of the market was shut down 75% of the year. Our prediction newsletter, 7 years running, has been generally pretty spot on during that time. Let’s recap 2020. Mass layoffs at the distributor level. Brands shuttering. Bars and restaurants...
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Event Type: Tasting
Location: Soper Reese Theater 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA
Date: 11/13/2025
November 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Soper Reese Theater 275 S. Main St., Lakeport Join us for an engaging afternoon that brings together growers, winemakers, and industry professionals to explore what makes Lake County winegrapes truly distinctive. Through guided tastings, insightful...
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Afternoon Brief: Global Wine Output Subdued by Climate Shocks
Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather, the International Organization of Vine and Wine said...
Afternoon Brief: San Francisco Giants Announce Giants Wine Club, Presented by Sonoma County Winegrowers
First-ever MLB wine club features a diverse selection of wines, further solidifying the Giants' connection to wine country...
As obvious as it is that Tom Brady is in the Super Bowl again; it is also obvious to this pundit that one of the booze delivery apps would be gobbled up by a ride hailing company. How did we know? What makes us so smart? Nothing at all except listening to the tea leaves. […] The post Uber Buying...
Read MoreI am not crazy. I am not delusional. I am not high on my own supply. I am a 35-year veteran of the booze business. I have run beverage companies at all three tiers. I have sold two beverage companies to private equity and invested millions of my personal money into adult beverage brands. So […] The...
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