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Archive for September, 2015

Geloso Beverage carves niche in spirits industry

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Groupe Geloso was founded in 1960 by Italian immigrant Vincenzo Geloso. He and his sons, Aldo, Antoine and Nicolangelo, rose from humble beginnings importing and crushing grapes to creating a multi-national beverage company that would help d... Read more

Constellation Paves Untraditional Path for Organic Growth

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Earlier on in its lifespan, Constellation Brands spent more than a decade building scale through acquisitions, but since its last major wine purchase in 2007, the company has shifted focus to foster growth through organic means. Organic growth in wine ... Read more

Bacardi Releasing New Round Of Single Malts

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Bacardi USA is readying the release of single malt Scotches from distilleries that contribute to the company’s Dewar’s blended Scotch brand. The single malts are slated for a U.S. market rollout in October and November. The Aultmore will be introduced … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Starbucks Goes Grande On Wine

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Starbucks is going Grande with its wine and beer program. The coffee giant is planning to aggressively expand “Evenings,” its menu offering wine, beer, as well as food plates to pair them with, from select locations to more than 2,000 … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 10, 2015

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•Delicato Family Vineyards is introducing a lineup of dark red blends under its Gnarly Head brand this fall, capitalizing on increasing momentum in the segment. Launches will include the return of Petite-Sirah-based Authentic Black ($11.99)—originally released as a seasonal in … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 10, 2015

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•Louisville, Kentucky-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Company is releasing its first aged apple brandy expression this fall. The 100-proof blend of copper pot-distilled apple brandies was aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts and Sherry casks, with the … Continue reading

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Oregon Pear Brandy

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Big Bottom Distilling released an Oregon Pear Brandy, which is the first of the two fruit brandies set to release in 2015.  Read more

Oregon Pear Brandy

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Big Bottom Distilling released an Oregon Pear Brandy, which is the first of the two fruit brandies set to release in 2015.  Read more

But, where are we going to sell our wine? – Comment

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Problems in China have spooked the wine industry in recent months. Chris Losh takes a look at what has gone wrong in the country, and where else wine producers could look to sell their wares. Read more

Jack Daniel’s Strives for Johnnie Walker Status

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Many of the largest spirits companies in the world have stumbled in the past year as white spirits and several of their large mainstream brands have weathered a dip in popularity. One company that hasn't been as negatively impacted as its competitors i... Read more