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Retailers, Restaurateurs See Sparkling Wine Gaining Traction

With all the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, it can be difficult to ascertain whether growing demand for imported sparkling wine is organic or a function of early, proactive measures to stock-load ahead of cost increases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 19, 2025

Cigar Aficionado To Publish Its Full Top 25 List

Cigar Aficionado has been counting down its Top Cigars of 2025 all this week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 19, 2025

Wine Spectator: Finger Lakes Pioneer Glenora Wine Cellars Sold To Wine Festival Organizers

Glenora Wine Cellars, one of the pioneers of small Finger Lakes wineries, has been sold by its owners to FLX Family Winery, LLC, a company led by brothers Brian and Kevin Lilly, natives of the Finger Lakes. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 19, 2025

News Briefs for December 19, 2025

  • In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, President Trump has directed the attorney general to reschedule cannabis, moving it from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, in an executive order yesterday afternoon. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 19, 2025

Top Distributors Weigh In On Holiday Season Trends

Key U.S. wholesalers tell SND they’re closely monitoring trends as we get deeper into the holiday season, with consumers remaining cautious in their purchasing patterns but still willing to spend in certain occasions and categories. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 18, 2025

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