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Archive for July, 2015

Nine years of change in the world of wine

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Photos: Carneros Wine Alliance “Year of the Ram” 30th Birthday Bash

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Bordeaux vineyards dodge forest fires

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The trade body for Bordeaux wines (CIVB) has said the recent forest fires in the Bordeaux region have not reached any of the region's vineyards. Read more

Editor’s Viewpoint – Has Diageo added Beer to its ‘Non-Core’ List?

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Diageo's exit from its beer joint-venture in South Africa and Namibia comes at the same time as observers are considering what else the company defines as non-core to its business. The move suggests to many - and, initially, to me also - that beer is n... Read more

Interview, Part 2: Max L. Shapira, Heaven Hill Brands

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Over the past two decades, Heaven Hill Brands has undergone major expansion and diversification, moving beyond its traditional Bourbon roots to develop a diversified portfolio that covers virtually every major spirits category. In Part 2 of this SND interview, Heaven … Continue reading

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Craft Beer Surges 16% By Volume In First Half Of 2015

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The Brewers Association reports a 16% volume rise in U.S. craft beer production for the first half of 2015. In the first six months of the year, craft brewers sold about 12.2 million barrels of beer, compared to 10.6 million … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 28, 2015

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•Walmart has won a skirmish in its effort to begin selling spirits in the Texas market, as U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has allowed the retailer’s suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to move forward. According to Law360, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 28, 2015

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•Whole Foods’ Houston-based Whole Foods Market Brewing Company is set to debut its first draft offering this summer. Rolling out August 8, the new entry is called Post Oak Pale Ale and features notes of marmalade, tangerine and grapefruit, among other … Continue reading

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just a While Ago – On 28 July in…

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Indonesia ups alcohol import tariffs to boost domestic production

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The Indonesian Government has raised the import duty for alcohol, with spirits now facing a 150% tariff. Read more