Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What?
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
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An invasive species that has decimated Pennsylvania vineyards may soon spread to other states
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Drinks Industry Leaders Speak Out on Looming EU Trade War
Proposed EU tariffs will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers, say alcohol beverage trade groups
SevenFifty Daily’s Most-Read Stories of the Last Two Years
In celebration of our second anniversary, we share the stories that have resonated most with our readers
Complaints of Nonpayment Mount Against Wine Awesomeness
Amid claims that the online wine club is not paying suppliers, cofounder Logan Lee says, “We are not a Fyre Festival”
Empire Merchants Launches New Craft Distribution Arm
The division, Independent Spirits, will focus exclusively on smaller suppliers
The Government Shutdown Is Over (for Now), but the Hits Keep Coming
The TTB’s closure will cost the drinks industry millions in the months to come
Our Most-Read Articles of 2018
From groundbreaking innovations to cheating scandals, these are the stories that got people talking this year
6 Master Sommeliers Regain Titles After Exam Invalidation
After a cheating scandal stripped 23 new MSs of their titles, six have regained them in a December retest
Clairin Casimir Rhum Recalled for Lead Contamination
What you need to know about the TTB’s recall of the Haitian eaux-de-vie
Cheating Scandal Invalidates Latest Master Sommelier Tasting Exam
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, reports that passing candidates must retake the tasting portion
4 New Masters of Wine Share the Lessons They Learned
North America’s newest MWs discuss insights and rewards that go beyond the certification
Exploring the Potential for Hybrid Grapes in Cold Climates
The University of Minnesota is creating cold-hardy varieties for a small but growing northern wine scene
A New American Vision for Fever-Tree
The British mixer brand sets the stage for growth with new products and a stateside team