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Archive for August, 2015

Amazon Exec Provides Insight on Alcohol Strategies

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This week, Forbes released a timely series of articles on Amazon Wine that culminated in an interview with company executive Steve Johnson. The series touches on pricing, how to succeed in the Amazon marketplace and the retailer's site analytics. But o... Read more

Alert: Gallo Makes a Move in Santa Lucia Highlands with Talbott Purchase

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Gallo has announced yet another acquisition this year. This time it's Talbott Vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Talbott was founded by Robb Talbott in 1982 and like many of the other wineries in the region has come to be known for its chardon... Read more

Copper Cane Targets 1 Million Cases Within Five Years, Preps Elouan Extensions

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Following its sale of the Meiomi wine brand to Constellation for $315 million earlier this summer, Joe Wagner’s Copper Cane Wines has set the goal of reaching 1 million cases within five years, with Oregon label Elouan expected to play … Continue reading

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Brown-Forman’s U.S. Sales Jump 10% In First Quarter, Boosted By Tennessee Fire

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Brown-Forman recorded impressive U.S. growth in its fiscal first quarter ended in July, with sales rising 10% on an underlying basis. The company attributed the strong showing to the rapid progress of its Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire brand, which is … Continue reading

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Shaw-Ross International Forms Premium Wine Unit

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Florida-based Shaw-Ross International Importers has created a new premium wine unit known as The Lineage Collection. The division, which focuses on wines with a minimum rating of 90 points, currently features offerings from Château D’Esclans in Provence; Marqués de Riscal … Continue reading

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Amazon Adds Alcohol To Prime Now Delivery Service

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Amazon has added wine, beer and spirits deliveries to its new Prime Now same-day delivery service, reports Reuters. The move comes as the online retail giant launches Prime Now in its home market of Seattle, where Prime Now alcohol deliveries … Continue reading

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News Briefs for August 26, 2015

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•Italy’s Santa Cristina, part of the Antinori portfolio handled in the U.S. by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, is introducing a Pinot Grigio from the delle Venezie appellation. The Santa Cristina 2014 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT ($12) joins a brand … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 26, 2015

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•A new Washington state craft brewer, Ten Pin Brewing, is gearing up for a 2016 launch. Based in Moses Lake, Ten Pin is a venture by the Russell Family, which has broken ground on a brewing facility adjacent to its … Continue reading

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C&C Group rolls out Oliver & Greg’s redesign

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C&C Group's on-trade wine range Oliver & Greg's has overhauled its packaging, including a new slimline bottle. Read more

Amazon adds alcohol to one-hour delivery service

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Amazon has launched its Prime Now service in Seattle, with wine and beer deliveries promised within one hour of ordering. Read more