The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has made substantial 2009-2010 campaign contributions to 11 of the 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who will determine the future of the NBWA’s efforts to outlaw direct shipping of any form of alcohol. At NBWA’s urging, the subcommittee held a hearing March 18 on direct shipping […]
Calif Sanctions Greenfield/Cartlidge & Browne, 2 Others Over Grower Issues
March 16, 2010
Greenfield Wine Company’s ability to buy winegrapes is on probation following recent sanctions by the Market Enforcement Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The stipulated agreement between the MEB and Greenfield Winery (d.b.a Cartlidge & Browne Winery ) of American Canyon specifies that Greenfield will lose its license to buy winegrapes […]
Stevenot Brand Sale Closes, Munari Retains Winery
March 4, 2010
Sutter Creek-based Oliveto Distributing Inc. finally closed its purchase of the Stevenot wine brand on Feb. 24 when a bankruptcy court confirmed the Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Golden Eagle Estates LLC. Jack Munari, the principal of Golden Eagle Estates purchased the Stevenot Winery and brands from Barden Stevenot in 2006 and took it into […]