Welcome to another edition of Uncorked News. Interesting industry info for liquor stores, beer stores, and wine shops with a splash of point of sale (POS) technology topics
What is Natural Wine and Is It Better for You? A Winemaker Explains
“A new category of wine is cropping up on liquor store shelves, called natural wine, which promises to be a purer product, with a fresh taste and fewer additives. But what exactly does the term mean? We dove into the world of natural wine to find out.”
Wine in grocery stores and boozy delivery: The alcohol ballot measures that Coloradans will vote on this November
“The stage for the latest battle over Colorado’s alcohol laws is set for this fall. The Secretary of State’s office announced Friday afternoon that three measures, all related to retail alcohol sales, met the signature requirement for the November ballot. The most prominent proposal would allow grocery stores to sell wine. Currently, the vast majority of grocery stores can only sell beer.”
Efforts continue to stop illegal shipment of alcohol into NC
“A North Carolina association is commending law enforcement for continuing to stop the illegal shipment of alcohol into the state. A press release from the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association says the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has mailed several cease-and-desist letters to at least a half-dozen out-of-state retailers that have been accused of illegally shipping liquor into the state. The press release says those cease-and-desist letters have been sent to the following businesses….”
Best of the Rest
The Northwest Grocery Association Withdraws Liquor Privatization Ballot Measure
This Liquor Store In Mumbai Offers A Unique Tasting Room Experience
Everything You Need To Know About Mead
6 Worst Drinks That Make You Dehydrated, Say Dietitians
New Law Allows Michigan Bars, Restaurants To Offer ‘Self-Serve’ Beer And Wine
Rebranded Price Chopper seeks alcohol license; some selectboard members wary
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