Climate change and more adventurous consumers have contributed to the growth of the industry in the region.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine wine distributors urge legislators not to revise direct-to-consumer rules for out-of-state sellers
Maine stores and distributors say a proposed change would open the door to unfair out-of-state competition.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine bars allowed to reopen indoors, but many are waiting
Most operators who opted not to reopen Friday said they are holding off until their workers can get fully vaccinated.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tasting room owners in central Maine say they can open safely indoors amid pandemic
Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what’s next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Savage Oakes Vineyard in Union is for sale
Owners Elmer and Holly Savage say they’ve been considering the change for some time, but the pandemic sped up their schedule.
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Maine wine and food dealers worry new tariffs will upend business
Severe tariffs on wine, cheese, food and other products from Europe could devastate small businesses in Maine and across the U.S.
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Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inBusiness
The Wrap: Winter renovations underway; praise for Cellardoor; delivery business put on ice
A roundup of local food and restaurant news.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Growing grapes in a new way in Farmington
FARMINGTON — John and Patty Cormier, owners of Kennebec Home Brew Supplies at 235 Farmington Falls Road, might be the first operation in the state growing grapes for wine production in a hoop house. “There are 28 wineries on the Maine Wine Trail. Many grow their own grapes,” Patty Cormier said. “We’re just that much […]
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Bottle bill would lower deposit for wine, spirits
Advocates of a proposal that would lower the deposit on wine and liquor bottles by 10 cents say the measure would equalize returnables and simplify the process. State Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, the bill’s sponsor, wrote in a statement that she seeks “to implement a uniform refund value” by reducing the deposit put on […]