Archive for July, 2015

Long a part of the E.&J. Gallo import portfolio, Australian winemaker McWilliam’s has taken a new direction in the U.S. market this year, switching importers and launching two higher-priced wine ranges and a millennial-targeted red blend, with more premium offerings … Continue reading →

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Control state spirits volume grew 2.5% in the first half of 2015, with June’s results representing an acceleration in growth, according to NABCA. Aggregate control state spirits sales surpassed 4 million cases last month—the first time that threshold had ever … Continue reading →

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•Suntory Holdings has sold its Louis Royer S.A.S. Cognac business to France’s Terroirs Distillers for about €100 ($110m). The deal, expected to be completed by the end of August, includes the Louis Royer Cognac brand, aging inventories and related facilities. … Continue reading →

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•Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing Co. has unveiled Spectra Trifecta, a new limited edition Kolsch-style ale. Rolling out this September, the 5.9%-abv entry is produced using traditional Kolsch methods, including fermenting ale yeast at a cold temperature, and brewed with … Continue reading →

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