Archive for October, 2015

Ernie Els Wines, the South African wine company founded by the champion golfer of the same name, has linked with a new German investor, Baron Hans von Staff-Reitzenstein, as part of its ongoing effort to expand on the international stage. … Continue reading →

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Chanel, Inc., one of the biggest names in fashion, is entering the California wine business, agreeing to acquire Napa Valley’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery from the Skalli family for an undisclosed sum. Founded by Robert Skalli three decades … Continue reading →

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California negoçiant Don Sebastiani & Sons is launching a new wine brand, Big Smooth Old Vine Zinfandel, into select markets this month. Initially rolling out across key cities in California, Colorado, Massachusetts and Illinois, Big Smooth is sourced from the Lodi, Sonoma … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory’s Maker’s Mark Bourbon has introduced a new Private Select barrel program, allowing retailers to age Maker’s Mark in a custom barrel and create a unique finish. Starting next month, participating retailers will travel to Maker’s Mark’s Kentucky distillery, where they … Continue reading →

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•The Wine Group is adding a new dark red blend, Black Forest, to its Cupcake Vineyards brand. Launching nationally at a retail price of $10.99 a 750-ml., Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petit Verdot … Continue reading →

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•Kansas City, Missouri’s Boulevard Brewing Company is expanding its distribution footprint, beginning with Arizona and Kentucky. Boulevard has signed on with Hensley Beverage Company in Arizona and Beer House Distributors in Kentucky, with a full portfolio rollout expected in January. … Continue reading →

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