Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water
Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water Source: LA Times By Geoffrey Mohan contact the reporter August 31st These days, the redwood-shaded creek by Laura and Ray Waldbaum’s house is a bone-dry path of rocks and gravel, its occasional stagnant pools a somber reminder of the salmon that once […]
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits Source: SmartBlog By Janet Forgrieve August 31st, 2015 Descriptions including “craft”, “small batch,” “custom,” “limited edition” and “artisan/artisanal” are more likely to influence the purchasing decisions of millennials than they are to sway older consumers, according to a recent Harris Poll. Chefs and restaurateurs […]
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears Alcohol businesses are seeing ‘phenomenal growth’ alongside marijuana industry in Colorado, dispelling concerns that consumers prefer pot over booze Source: The Guardian Scott Keyes in Denver Monday 31 August 2015 Underlying the debate over marijuana legalization has been an equally fierce […]