December 19, 2024 – The 4th Annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge is now accepting entries, continuing its emergence as one of the fastest-growing and most prestigious wine and spirits competitions in the United States. The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was...

Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors (March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir from Papapietro Perry (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Four Roses Distillery...

Garrison Brothers Distillery and Ledson Winery Take Top Honors (March 17, 2025) — Winners have been announced in the fourth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A merlot from Ledson Vineyards & Winery (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Garrison Brothers...

OAK FARM VINEYARDS AND STEELBOUND DISTILLERY TAKE TOP HONORS IN 2024 LOS ANGELES INVITATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE MARCH 6, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the third annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A Barbera from Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., and a Bourbon...

2024 LOS ANGELES INVITATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION Now Accepting Submissions On February 27-28, 2024, a collection of esteemed wine, spirits and alcohol beverage professionals will gather to evaluate entries in the 3rd annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition. Competition...

With the start of the new year, it is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2023. Below, we have identified our “top...

MARCH 1, 2022 – Winners have been announced in the first-ever Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A Cabernet Sauvignon from Adobe Road Winery (www.adoberoadwines.com) and an XO Cognac from Sire Spirits (www.sirespirits.com) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The...

1. Minimum Wage Increases Just a reminder that on July 1, 2020, minimum wage increases take effect in 13 California cities. Employers must comply with the highest applicable minimum wage rate in the location where employees are working. It is critical for employers to stay compliant with minimum...