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Ciatti Sees Freight, Energy Challenges for Global Wine Trade

What’s inflation?  The answer, of course, is “too much money chasing too few goods.”  That, with a modification, explains what has happened to global freight rates in the last few months — too much demand, too few containers, Ciatti Global … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day —

“When you set up very big, dramatic goals for your people, and when they tell you it’s impossible, but you continue emphasizing that that’s the goal, you will be surprised how much better they will do… People have a tendency … Continue reading

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A Note from Joel —

A week ago today, I overslept.  When I awoke and saw what time it was, I leapt out of bed — and immediately I was exceedingly woozy and felt like I was going to fall.  I sent an email cancelling … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: A Tip of the Hat to The New York Times

The New York Times deserves a lot of credit for its effort to make sure readers understand its efforts to report accurately and honestly what is happening in Ukraine.  Here’s how The Times says it is verifying its reporting: The … Continue reading

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Schlafly Updates Summer Lager Packaging

Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, announces the return of Summer Lager (4.5% ABV), a fan-favorite summer beer with a brand new look. Summer Lager is available now across Schlafly’s distribution as well as the Schlafly … Continue reading

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Sweetens Cove Intros a Union of Kentucky, Tennessee Bourbons

Sweetens Cove Spirits Co. introduced its latest expression – Kennessee, a union of Kentucky and Tennessee Bourbons, hand-curated and blended together by Master Blender Marianne Eaves. It is the latest expression by the premium purveyor of fine bourbons, named for … Continue reading

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