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Archive for September, 2015

Product Launch – O’Neill Vintners & Distillers’ 2013 Austerity Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

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O'Neill Vintners & Distillers has added an "affordable Cabernet Sauvignon" to its Austerity wine brand in the US. Read more

Washington Portfolio Drives Strong Growth For Precept Wine

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Seattle-based Precept Wine is firing on all cylinders across its Northwest-focused portfolio, with four of its brands recently earning Impact “Hot Prospect” honors. One of Precept’s emerging stars is Radius, which hit 110,000 cases on 20% growth last year. Radius, a Total … Continue reading

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Absolut Targets Whiskey Trend With Oak-Rested Vodka

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With whiskey riding high in the U.S. market, even vodka brands are looking to get in on the brown spirits boom. Absolut is extending its portfolio with Oak, a new vodka that has been rested on American, Swedish and French oak … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 22, 2015

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•Delaware-based Dogfish Head is expanding with the launch of a new spirits line under the Dogfish Head Distilling Co. banner. Debuting in November, the portfolio will include Dogfish Head Analog Vodka (80 proof), Compelling Gin (88 proof) and Whole Leaf … Continue reading

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Napa’s Jamieson Ranch Vineyards changes hands

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The president of Jamieson Ranch Vineyards has acquired the Californian wine producer from parent company Madison Vineyard Holdings. Read more

Marie Brizard targets Travel Retail with senior appointment

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Marie Brizard Wines & Spirits has appointed Travel Retail veteran Kevin Baker to head up its efforts in the channel. Read more

Bill Leigon acquires Jamieson Ranch Winery

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Bill Leigon, president of Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, announced his purchase of the Napa, Calif., winery. The purchase was finalized Sept. 18. Purchase price was not disclosed. Bill Spear will continue to manage all sales and marketing and is taking the title of the winery's general manager and co-partner. Read more


Bill Leigon acquires Jamieson Ranch Winery

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Bill Leigon, president of Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, announced his purchase of the Napa, Calif., winery. The purchase was finalized Sept. 18. Purchase price was not disclosed. Bill Spear will continue to manage all sales and marketing and is taking the title of the winery's general manager and co-partner. Read more


Bill Legion Acquires Jamieson Ranch Winery

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Bill Legion, president of Jamieson Ranch Vineyards since February 2013, just announced he has purchased the winery from Madison Vineyard Holdings. The purchase was finalized on September 18. Read more

Total Wine & More Names Kevin Peters CEO

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Total Wine & More has appointed its first-ever chief executive officer, Kevin Peters, effective January 1, 2016. Peters, who joined the Total Wine board in 2011, was most recently CEO of Fleet Pride, the largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and retailer … Continue reading

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