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 As the on-premise receives the lifeline of to-go cocktails during the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers worry that making such regulations permanent will harm their businesses. (Photo by Getty Images) The beverage alcohol industry has experienced a stampede of emergency orders by state governors and legislation at the state levels nationwide to provide lifelines to bars and restaurants since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the first time the U.S. has experienced sweeping beverage alcohol regulatory changes since Prohibition was repealed in 1933. Read More  Drizly (website pictured) has seen a sales spike in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers stuck at home turned to retailers for beverage alcohol deliveries. Drizly, the beverage alcohol e-commerce delivery platform that's in more than 220 markets across North America, saw a massive sales surge immediately after the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, and that trend continued through mid-May. Read More  Ohio attorney general Dave Yost argues that out-of-state wine retailers are hurting Ohio wine merchants and depriving the state of sales tax revenue. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images) Ohio has declared war on several out-of-state wine merchants. Attorney general Dave Yost has filed a request in federal court seeking an injunction against multiple online wine and liquor retailers from other states, alleging that they have been illegally shipping wine directly to Ohio consumers. Read More SPONSORED CONTENT  Tormaresca Calafuria is a vibrant and delightful Italian Rosé that captures the sun and the sea of Puglia, an Italian treasure located in the "heel of the boot," where you can enjoy a quintessential Italian summer almost all year long. Crafted with 100% estate-grown Negroamaro, a grape variety native to Puglia, Calafuria is authentic in every way. Our "Lady Puglia" label for the U.S. was designed by Italian illustrator Valeria Petrone to inspire a Puglia state-of-mind with each refreshing sip.
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS  New York-based importer Vintus has debuted a new rosé from Provençal winery Château Minuty in the U.S. Sourced from two estate vineyards—the original Château Minuty in Saint-Tropez and Vidauban-based Château Verez—Minuty Prestige rosé ($30 a 750-ml.) is a hand-harvested blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Tibouren. Read More  Treasury Wine Estates has announced a new extension for 19 Crimes, the brand's first California-sourced wine. 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red ($12 a 750-ml.) is a 14.1% abv blend of 65% Petite Sirah, 30% Zinfandel, and 5% Merlot, and its launch kicks off a multi-year partnership between 19 Crimes and rapper Snoop Dogg. Read More Follow Wine Spectator
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