As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.
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Portersfield Cider in Pownal to close after this season
David Buchanan has been producing artisanal hard cider since 2017.
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Whiskey snack company buys warehouse in Portland
Double Neat, an e-commerce business, is expanding.
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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules
Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.
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A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters
Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.
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After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine winemaking are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
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Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
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For some Maine bartenders, sobriety on the job is a growing trend
Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
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Cuties in Portland makes Punch’s list of favorite cocktails
The Salad Bar Martini was included among the publication’s 11 top drinks nationwide.
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Marquis Lounge to take over Sagamore Hill Lounge space
Sagamore Hill, in Portland’s Arts District, is closing after 8 years.