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Archive for September, 2015

The Bifurcation of Wine and What it Means

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A distinct division is beginning to show in the U.S. wine industry as more suppliers move towards the premium end - meaning $10 a bottle and higher. Nothing has been more evident of this phenomenon than acquisitions made this year by the big three: E&J Gallo, The Wine Group and Constellation Brands. "These are the top 3 wine companies and all of them are now participating in what I call the move to the coast," said David Freed, chairman of The Silverado Group, at The Wine Industry Financial Symposium this week. So what does this mean for the industry? Read more

Angry Orchard Sees Drier Style Ciders Broadening The Category’s Appeal

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The total cider market in the U.S. is projected to reach 36 million (2.25-gallon) cases on a 39% increase in 2015, according to Impact Databank’s 2015 Cider Report. With the category booming, a number of new brands—from both craft and mainstream … Continue reading

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Diageo Sees Improvement In U.S., But Warns Of Tough Comps Over Remainder Of 2015

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After reporting a 1% organic decline to £3.5 billion ($5.3b) in North America sales in its fiscal year ending in June, Diageo has stated that its performance has improved so far in its new fiscal, but cautioned that tough comparables in the … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 23, 2015

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•Hahn Family Wines has unveiled a new look for its namesake Hahn range, retailing at the $15 a 750-ml. mark. Formerly known as “Hahn Winery,” the Hahn tier includes a Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, GSM red blend, Merlot and … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 23, 2015

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•J.J. Taylor Distributing Company of Minnesota Inc. is set to acquire Day Distributing Company, expanding its geographic distribution area and brand portfolio. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of October, weren’t disclosed. Day Distributing’s … Continue reading

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Darnley’s View Spiced Gin

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The Wemyss family and Palm Bay International announced the expansion of Wemyss’ line of small-batch gin with Darnley’s View Spaced Gin.  Read more

Darnley’s View Spiced Gin

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The Wemyss family and Palm Bay International announced the expansion of Wemyss’ line of small-batch gin with Darnley’s View Spaced Gin.  Read more

Diageo warns of US$230m hit to bottom line as ForEx bites

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Diageo has said it expects its operating profits for fiscal-2016 to take a GBP150m (US$231.8m) hit, due to adverse exchange rate movements. Read more

A Chat with Eastside Distilling’s ceo Steven Earles

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Eastside Distilling in Portland has hit a number of strides over the past year, making it one of the most talked about craft distilleries. You may recall in 2014 the company began building out its new, 41,000-square-foot distillery and tasting room cap... Read more

Kirin’s Lion unveils new Petaluma winery

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Kirin's Australian unit, Lion, has opened a new South Australia winery for its Petaluma brand as it targets premium wine sales in East Asia. Read more