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Archive for September, 2015

Recent Sales of Grapes & Bulk Wine for September 29

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Selected Recent Sales of Grapes & Wines in Bulk for September 29, 2015 courtesy of Turrentine Brokerage: Read more

Wal-mart’s VP of Adult Beverages Discusses Take on Alcohol

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Wal-mart is the largest brick and mortar retailer in the world, with 5,200 US stores and $288 billion in net sales during its fiscal year 2015, ended January 31. In recent years, the retailer has zeroed in on the alcohol category as a way to drive traf... Read more

The Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon Giveaway

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The race starts at Virginia Dare Winery in Geyserville, CA on Halloween Read more

Value growth outpacing volumes in Global Travel Retail – research

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Wine and spirits sales in the Global Travel Retail channel grew faster in value than in volume terms last year, according to newly-released research. Read more

Interview, Part 2: Diageo North America Scotch Director Brian Cox

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In this second part of our interview with Brian Cox, the Diageo North America Scotch whisky director expounds on the vibrant market for single malt, progress on the recently launched Haig Club single grain brand and the continuing momentum of … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Sonoma Vet Judy Jordan Buys Not One, But Two Oregon Vineyards

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Judy Jordan, who founded J Vineyards in 1986 and grew the California winery to 150,000 cases before selling it to E.&J. Gallo earlier this year, has purchased two vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and one in California for a new … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 29, 2015

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•The Violet Hour, Chicago’s acclaimed lounge owned by One Off Hospitality Group, has launched its own line of bottled cocktail bases under the brand name Violet Hour +. The first is called Batch No. 1 and comprises scorched demerara sugar, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 29, 2015

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•Boston Beer Company will introduce a new lineup of Nitro beers under its Samuel Adams brand early next year. The new range will debut with Samuel Adams Nitro White Ale (5.5% abv), which features a two-row pale malt blend along … Continue reading

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Santa Cristina 2014 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT

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Santa Cristina announced its first-ever Pinot Grigio. Read more

Santa Cristina 2014 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT

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Santa Cristina announced its first-ever Pinot Grigio. Read more