Local Events
Domaine do Canton hosts mixology event. ... read more.

Market Shots
Events around Florida this month; Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, Diamond Standard Vodka, SWS Bring Your Child to Work Day, Suaza Tequila, Cabo Wabo tequila, Sagatiba Pura Cacacha, Chivas Regal, Absolut Vodka, Meritorious service award for Al Pakowitz, Admiral Nelson, RNDC partners with White Rock Distilleries, Russian Standard Vodka ... read more.

Florida News & Views
Top stories include; Direct shipping legislation fails, Goelet Wine Estates partners with RNDC, Bring Your Own Wine trend picks up steam in South Florida, New wine releases launch the beginning of summer and Sidney E. Frank Invitational. ... read more.

Florida Law
The Florida Legislature completed its regular session on May 1st and we will report next month on all alcohol bills that passed and were approved or vetoed by the Governor. The Secretary of the Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Chuck Drago, is continuing his search for a new director ... read more.

Appointments
PREMIER BEVERAGE COMPANY WELCOMES ANDREW MCNAMARA, MASTER SOMMELIER. ... read more.

Georgia News & Views
Top stories include; Bring Your Own Wine trend picks up steam in Atlanta, New Belgium Brewing launches brands in the Georgia market, Purista Hand-Crafted, 100% Natural Cocktail Mix, 30 Tables and 11 Stories opened May 1 at the Glenn Hotel and Hennessy launches a versatile, super premium Cognac. ... read more.

On The Newsfront
Top stories include; SW&S & Glazer's continue toward strategic joint venture, Diageo invests 20.2 million in Plainfield Plant as RDT's Grow, Domaine Napa brands harvest gold metals, Brown-Forman names Keyes President North American Region, Wirtz Beverage Illinois appoints Nadine Heidrich CFO, WSWA's Craig Wolf to receive WAABI Unity Award, Van ... read more.

Trends & Comments
Top stories include; Tobacco regulation by the FDA, soda & salt tax. ... read more.

Louisiana News & Views
Top stories include; The Institute of Masters of Wine and Montes Winery announce third annual scholarship, Hennessy launches a versatile, super premium Cognac in Louisiana, Fat Bastard’s breast cancer awareness program enters seventh year and SB 133 proposed in Louisiana. ... read more.

Missouri News & Views
Top stories include; WineStyles Unveils New Masters Wine Panel, The Institute of Masters of Wine and Montes Winery announce third annual scholarship and Third annual St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival takes place June 5-6. ... read more.

Sign The Petition Opposing NJ Alcohol/Wine Tax Increase
Have your employees and customers fill out this petition opposing Governor Corzine’s proposed 25% increase in the excise tax on wine and distilled spirits. A tax increase will not solve our state’s economic problems and this tax is a direct target at the hospitality industry and our ... read more.

NJLBA
Granting immunity to underage drinkers who call for help will save lives. ... read more.

NJLSA
Dear Legislator: Stop increasing taxes and start saving jobs and helping small businesses. ... read more.

NJSLA
Urgent Action Required! Oppose Governor Corzine’s proposal to increase alcohol excise tax. ... read more.

Around Town
Events around New Jersey this month; Fedway celebrates Bacardi Dragon Berry Launch in New Jersey market, Federal Wine & Liquor celebrates Svedka's two millionth case, Federal Wine & Liquor holds Founders' Day Dinner, NJ Liquor Store Association holds emergency meeting, Crystal Head Vodka donates to New Jersey State Troopers, Dambuie ... read more.

Around NY
Events around New York this month; Pernod Ricard celebrates launch of Malibu Island Melon and Seagram's Brazilian Rum, W.J. Deutsch throws Fete for George Duboeuf's new vintage and 76th birthday, Maker's Mark brings taste of the Kentucky Derby to New York, Choice Eats returns to the city for 2nd annual ... read more.

Inside Game
Top stories include; Boosting beverage alcohol taxes isn't the way to pay for healthcare, VINEXPO study reveals how women like their wine, Governor Paterson appoints new NYSLA Chairman and New Jersey Governor Corzine calls for 25% increase in excise tax. ... read more.

South Carolina News & Views
Top stories include; Top distributors attend New York event, WineStyles Unveils New Masters Wine Panel and The Pantry helps launch major underage-drinking prevention campaign. ... read more.

Tennessee News & Views
Top stories include; Direct Shipping Bill passes the Senate, Tennessee Wine Transport Bill passes House, Rutherford County may get liquor distillery and Blackbird Vineyards debuts the 2006 Martina McBride “Signature Series.” ... read more.