During the summer, one of the great wine categories of the world takes center stage: Rosé. With it’s fun pink hue and fruity, flowery flavors, rosé wine finds the spotlight in warmer months. And while many people may have had their first exposure to this wine with a sweet blush version, rosés can fall into […]

National Women in Wine Day is observed annually on March 25th to celebrate and highlight stories of women in the wine industry. Inspired by International Women’s History Month which takes place in March of each year, Women in Wine Day was founded in 2021 by a California winery that was co-created and is co-owned by two […]

On March 20th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of North Carolina customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Wilmington area! The 2024 Wilmington Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Wilmington, NC area. Read on to get a recap at […]

The month of March is observed as Women’s History Month to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, scroll through to learn more about some of our female master blenders, distillers and founders in the spirits industry. Uncle Nearest About: Uncle Nearest is the proud legacy of […]

On March 18th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of North Carolina customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Asheville area! The 2024 Asheville Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Asheville, NC area. Read on to get a recap at […]

On February 29th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Savannah area! The 2024 Savannah Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Savannah, GA area. Read on to get a recap at some […]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, couples and singles alike will be looking to enjoy the decadence that is wine and chocolate. Read on for our tips on making the most out of your wine and chocolate pairings no matter the occasion. For pairing wines with sweet foods, there are a few “rules of […]

On February 6th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Augusta area! The 2024 Augusta Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s newest brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Augusta, GA area. Read on to get a recap at […]

The month of February was first established as Black History Month in 1970 to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community and its history. In the wine and spirits industry, Black History Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and to celebrate Black-owned companies. Scroll through to explore these 12 Black-Owned beverage companies available at […]

On January 18th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual New Items Trade Tasting for the Atlanta area!  The 2024 Atlanta New Items Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s newest brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Atlanta, GA area. Read on to […]