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Archive for August, 2015

VIDEO: Harvest Season at Francis Ford Coppola Winery

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As harvest season kicks into high gear in Sonoma County's wine country, see how the winemaking team at Francis Ford Coppola Winery keeps it all together during their busiest time of year. Read more

Retailers Rekindle Spirits-in-Grocery Issue in FL

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The Floridians for Fair Business Practices (FFBP) have confirmed they will be resuming efforts next year to get spirits on the same store shelves as beer and wine. The group is expected to convene in the next two weeks to work on the strategy for the n... Read more

Bogle Surpasses 2 Million Cases, Bolstered By Its Surging Red Blend

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Bogle Vineyards has been one of California wine’s most reliable growth drivers for more than a decade, consistently posting double-digit gains and earning a total of 14 consecutive Impact “Hot Brand” awards along the way. Last year, the Bogle brand … Continue reading

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Peter Michael Adds Its Support To Wine Spectator Learning Center At Sonoma State University

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The Michael family, founders of California’s Peter Michael Winery, have joined the ranks of industry sponsors for Sonoma State University’s Wine Spectator Learning Center. The Michael family’s $300,000 donation to Sonoma State’s School of Business and Economics will be used … Continue reading

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News Briefs for August 31, 2015

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•Diageo has renewed distribution links with Charmer Sunbelt Group in a number of key markets. The agreements will see Charmer continue as exclusive distributor of Diageo’s spirits and wine brands in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, South Carolina and … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 31, 2015

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•New Belgium Brewing has partnered with Young’s Market Co. to enter Hawaii. Beginning in February 2016, Young’s will handle six-pack bottles of Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA and New Belgium’s seasonal releases as well 12-pack cans of Fat … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day: Night Harvest

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Night harvest at Daou Vineyards Read more

Penfolds and GQ #BestDressedSomm Competition

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Groundwater Regulation, Higher Grape Prices and Share Loss Tip of Mind for Winer

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The Wine Financial Symposium isn't until next month, but the group has revealed a sneak peek of information collected from its 2015 industry trends survey. The highlight of the survey results is that wineries are more optimistic about their profitabili... Read more

Spain’s Gil Family Estates Seeing Rapid U.S. Growth, Led By Honoro Vera

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With the Spain category gaining traction as a solid price-to-quality option in the U.S. market, Jumilla-based Gil Family Estates is among the producers making significant gains. Gil Family is perhaps best known in the U.S. for its Honoro Vera brand … Continue reading

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