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F.Y.I.–

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

How to ‘Supercool’ Your Home (and Why You Should) I would never more do this in my house than I would spend a night in an ice hotel.  But it might be a smart idea to cut utility bills in … Continue reading →

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Wine’s Impact on Virginia Economy Grew 27% from 2015 to 2019

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to a new study that estimates the economic impact of Virginia wines to be $1.73 billion as of 2019. Wine accounts f0r 10,420 full-time equivalent jobs, $398.8 million in wages, adn $246.7 million in wine-related tourism revenue.  The … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Treading Water in US Market Spirits are winning when it comes to the huge US market, but there are some hopeful signs for wine. (Wine-searcher) Recent Data Suggests Big Change May Be Happening in the Alcohol Premiumization Story Sub-premium … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Gamble Family Vineyards hires Phillippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky as winemakers, succeeding Jim Close.  In the coming years, Gamble plans to release a new AVA-specific tier of wines based on his sustainably farmed estate-vineyards in Oakville, Mt. Veeder and Rutherford. Additionally, Gamble’s flagship wine, … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory hires Zsoka McDonald as chief communications officer, a new position, and promotes Brett Hale to chief public affairs officer from vp-global public affairs.  McDonald is returning to the bev/al industry where she last served in communication roles at … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Why Vodka Is Less Likely To Give You A Hangover Than Other Spirits  

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