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Archive for September, 2015

Momentum for US Consumer Demand for Provence Rose Continues to Build

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Provence ros exports to the U.S. have grown 53% on volume and 70% on value from July 2014 through June 2015, according to the French customs agency and the Provence Wine Council Read more

Part 2: Wal-Mart Discusses Alcohol Strategy

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In this second part of our interview with Silvia Azrai Kawas, vp of adult beverages for Wal-mart US, Silvia discusses the retailer's innovation strategy and what makes a solid supplier partner. Read more

Australian Vintage readies McGuigan UK ad – video

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Australian Vintage is to launch an advertising campaign for its McGuigan wine brand in the UK and Ireland. Read more

Chandon to become “third pillar brand” for Moet Hennessy – CEO

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The head of Moet Hennessy has said that the group is looking to make its Chandon sparkling wine brand its "third pillar" through a sponsorship deal with the MacLaren-Honda Formula One team. Read more

Exclusive: Moët Hennessy Launches New Upscale Sonoma Wine Brand, Smoke Tree

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Known as an aggressive acquirer of leading luxury brands, Moët Hennessy has started from scratch with the creation of a new super-premium Sonoma wine franchise called Smoke Tree. Rolling out to market tomorrow, Smoke Tree includes a Sonoma County Pinot … Continue reading

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Brown-Forman Reportedly Exploring Sale Of Southern Comfort, Chambord

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Brown-Forman is considering a sale of several brands, including the Southern Comfort and Chambord liqueur labels, according to a report from Reuters, which added that the company has tapped Goldman Sachs to advise on the potential deal. Brown-Forman declined to … Continue reading

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Dogfish Head Sells 15% Stake To Private Equity Firm LNK

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New York-based private equity firm LNK has acquired a 15% stake in Dogfish Head, one of the country’s leading craft brewers. While financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, LNK says that it typically invests $50-to-$150 million in companies. The … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 30, 2015

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•Diageo is reportedly looking to sell certain global wine brands in its portfolio, including Blossom Hill and Piat d’Or, according to Sky News. Citing unnamed sources, Sky said Treasury Wine Estates was the most likely purchaser, and that a deal … Continue reading

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Moet Hennessy hails McLaren Formula One deal for Chandon

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Moet Hennessy has joined Diageo on the side of McLaren's cars, with the French company securing a sponsorship tie-up for its Chandon sparkling wine brand with the Formula One team. Read more

Alert, Reuters: Brown-Forman Looking to Sell SoCo?

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A Reuters report citing unnamed sources claims Brown-Forman has hired Goldman Sachs Group to "explore" the sell-off of brands including Southern Comfort and Chambord in order to "focus on its core whiskey business," led by Jack Daniel's. Read more