Afternoon Brief, December 16
Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits Acquires Mumm Napa: Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits announces its agreement to acquire Mumm Napa, a renowned California sparkling wine house, from Pernod Ricard…
December 2025
Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour kicks off
The tour begins on Jan. 3, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will span across 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops and more than 150 tour days.
📺Finding the best value Sparkling wine for Christmas
Tasting:Cremant de loire – Lidl £8.99Organic Crémant de Loire – Lidl £9.99Cave de Lugny Crémant De Bourgogne – Waitrose £13Morrisons cremant de Limoux £12.50…
Vineyard Team’s 2025 Milestones: Education, Expansion & the Future of Sustainability
December 16, 2025 (Atascadero, CA) — As 2025 comes to a close, Vineyard Team reflects on a year defined by collaboration, education, and shared commitment to sustainability. With support from […]
Number of U.S. Breweries Set to Contract for 2nd Straight Year
The number of independent brewery closings is slated to surpass the number of openings this year, according to tracking from the Brewers Association (BA). The BA — a not-for-profit organization of trade members — recorded 268 new openings and 434 closings this year. Unless 166 new breweries come into the market in the final few …
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📺McLaren Vale Grenache: Worth The Hype?
Grenache has three homes: Spain (where it’s called Garnacha), southern France, and increasingly, McLaren Vale in South Australia. Today we’re tasting six fla…
Shaw-Ross International Importers Expands Japanese Spirits Portfolio with Tenjaku Whisky USA Partnership
Exclusive distribution of Tenjaku Japanese Whisky, Vodka, and Gin ushers in a new era of Japanese craftsmanship within the Shaw-Ross portfolio December 16, 2025 (Miami, FL) — Shaw-Ross International Importers […]
Alix Earle gets GORGIE
The influencer’s authentic connection with the brand sparked a deeper insight and led to Earle identifying GORGIE as “unique asset in a crowded market.”
📺Bordeaux vs the World – A Blind Tasting I Didn’t Expect
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Who Will Become the Next Certified Italian Wine Ambassador? Registration Now Open
December 16, 2025 (Verona, Italy) — The prestigious Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course at Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) will take place in Verona on 15-19 April, 2026. The course is open to […]