Award-Winning New York Distillery Brings Distinctive Bourbons, Whiskeys, and Specialty Spirits to California Retailers and Restaurants Fairport, NY, and San Jose, CA, June 15, 2026 —Iron Smoke Distillery, the acclaimed New York-based producer of award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, today announced an expanded partnership with LibDib, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, making its full portfolio available to licensed California retailers, restaurants, and bars through online ordering at Iron Smoke and LibDib. The expansion provides California buyers with convenient access to Iron Smoke's distinctive lineup of premium spirits while supporting the company's continued growth in one of the nation's most influential beverage markets. "At Iron Smoke, we've always been committed to delivering an exceptional experience, whether that's through the quality of our products or the way customers discover and access them," said Tommy Brunett, CEO and Chief Trailblazer of Iron Smoke Distiller

In a groundbreaking development towards sustainability in the wine and spirits industry, the world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship, Anemos, has successfully completed its first transatlantic journey, transporting premium wines, champagnes, and cognacs from France to New York. This innovative approach to shipping is expected to revolutionize sustainable transportation practices within wine and spirit supply chains, presenting a compelling opportunity for brands to minimize their carbon footprint while satisfying consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally conscious solutions. The Future of Eco-Friendly Shipping in the Wine and Spirits Industry Designed by the French startup TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport), Anemos represents a shift back to sailing vessels for commercial transport, leveraging the abundant and renewable resource of wind power. With significantly larger sails made from lightweight carbon fiber, Anemos can harness more wind than traditional vess

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 from Steelbound Brewery & Distillery in Ellicotville, N.Y., topped their fields to be named Best of the Best.  The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States.  Judging took place February 26-28, 2024. Says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine & Spirits Competitions Management & Production, “The competition grew again this year to attract close to 1,100 entries, and our

Shutdown Postponed A few days before the November 17 deadline, the House passed a two-step Continuing Resolution that was accepted by the Senate and signed by the President, averting a government shutdown while establishing new deadlines of late January and early February to adopt a new budget—or go through the same fire drill again. That’s a big deal. First, it keeps everything running normally. Second, it means our Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs, Michael Kaiser, won’t have to spend his family holidays prowling Capitol Hill. Third, we can now proceed with a planned legislative wine reception on November 29 with our colleagues and partners at Wine Institute. More things to be thankful for… WineAmerica Fall Retreat: Thank You, and Welcome! Last week WineAmerica held our annual Fall Retreat in the wine country of Traverse City, Michigan, where Board member Marie Chantal-Dalese of Chateau Chantal served as local coordinator and graciou

Mezzacorona Reimagines Rotari Metodo Classico Trentodoc’s Portfolio 

Introducing Two Collections To Serve Their Growing Clientele  NEW YORK (June 13, 2022) – Rotari Metodo Classico Trentodoc, from leading Italian wine producer Mezzacorona, announced today that their portfolio will […]

Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG: The 2018 Vintage Debuts in International Markets 

Marchesi Frescobaldi launches the 2018 vintage of Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG to international markets New York, New York April 28th – Proud of its heritage of over 700 […]

The Chianti Classico Grand Tasting in New York Concludes with a Great Success and Celebration of the Newly Introduced UGA Classification System

Over 300 wine trade professionals and media joined 60 producers in the walkaround tasting on February 28th in New York City. NEW YORK, NY, March 8, 2022– The Chianti Classico […]

The New York Wine Classic was created and is annually hosted by The New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Open to all New York State wineries, categories include vinifera wines like Riesling and Cabernet Franc, and hybrid wines like Traminette and Maréchal Foch. The contest also includes categories for wines made from labrusca grapes, other fruits, and honey. All wines entered are scored and may be awarded a medal. Awards are given for “Best of Class” for styles with at least seven wines entered. “Best of Category” awards are given for the highest scoring red, white, pink, sparkling, and dessert wine. The Governor’s Cup, a large silver chalice, recognizes the “Best of Show” or top prize in the New York Wine Classic. The “Winery of the Year” award is presented to the winery with the best overall showing based on the level and number of awards in relation to entries. 2022 New York Wine Classic Entries Can be Submitted Beginnin

In an Interesting recent article in the New York Times, entitled “The Wine Business Sees a Problem: Millennials Aren’t Drinking Enough,” author Eric Asimov cites the report “State of the US Wine Industry” by Rob McMillan, industry analyst and executive VP of Silicon Valley Bank:  “ … aging baby boomers — currently the prime market for wine — are nearing retirement age, the time of life when consumerism typically declines. Millennials, the generation that began to come of age after the turn of the century, have given no indication that they are poised to step in. They buy much less wine than boomers, and the wine industry has not done enough to entice them to become regular consumers.”     While it’s a concern that has troubled the industry for decades, few wineries (or suppliers) appear to be addressing the problem. As McMillan puts it,  ” In prior reports, we noted that the falling interest in