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Archive for January, 2016

Introducing the 2015 Top 10 Hot Brands ~ Mathis Wine

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Exclusive: Casella And Deutsch To Relaunch Peter Lehmann Wines In U.S., Test New “Low Lux” Offerings

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One of Australia’s most iconic wineries will get a relaunch in the U.S. market this May. Barossa Valley’s Peter Lehmann Wines, which was acquired fellow Australian winemaker Casella Family Brands from the Hess Group just over a year ago for … Continue reading

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William Grant Launches 15-Year-Old Tullamore D.E.W. Offshoot

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William Grant & Sons has unveiled Tullamore D.E.W. Trilogy, the oldest expression to date in the Irish whiskey franchise. The new permanent addition to the brand’s lineup is a 15-year-old blend of three whiskies distilled three times and matured in … Continue reading

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More On The New Treasury Chateau & Estate Portfolio

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Following Friday’s news that Treasury Wine Estates has created a new Chateau & Estate unit to house a host of luxury imported wines formerly handled by Diageo, SND has learned that the new TC&E’s total volume is approximately 15,000-18,000 cases. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 19, 2016

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•New York-based Pasternak Wine Imports has added to its California portfolio, agreeing to handle distribution and marketing for the Russian River Valley’s Thomas George Estates. The winery’s lineup includes two independent brands: Thomas George Estate Wines, dedicated to estate-grown Pinot … Continue reading

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The wine category in 2016 – Losh’s Predictions Part II – Comment

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Following on from his predictions for the first six months of 2016 for the wine category earlier this month, Chris Losh continues here, with the second and final part of his look at what he feels will shape the wine landscape in the year ahead. Read more

Diageo revamps calorie information website

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Diageo has beefed up its online information portal DrinkiQ, adding more nutritional content for its products and a calculator to help track alcohol and calorie intake. Read more

Zac Brown partners with Delicato Family Vineyards for new wine line

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Napa, Calif.-based Delicato Family Vineyards announced the launch of Z. Alexander Brown, a new portfolio of wines from Napa Valley winemaker John Killebrew and Grammy-award winning musician Zac Brown. Highlighting the quality of California's North Coast with a Cabernet Sauvignon and Proprietary Red Blend, Z. Alexander Brown wines unveil a robust style reflective of the land and the potential that can result from a pair of artists with a passion for bringing food, people and a sense of place together through creativity, the company says. Read more


Christian Brothers adds apple flavor to lineup

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Heaven Hill Brands, Bardstown, Ky., announced the launch of Christian Brothers Apple, the third flavor extension in the growing Christian Brothers Brandy line. The newest addition builds off the fast-growing apple flavor and successes of CB ... Read more

Final Signup: SVB Annual Report Release Thursday

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Live Videocast

2016 State of the Wine Industry

Thursday, January 21, 2016
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. PT


I expect this will be one of the most interesting reports we've ever authored. I would like to invite you to join us live for a discussion of the report and wine business with our expert panel: Rob McMillan, EVP & founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, Paul Mabray, Chief Strategy Officer of VinTank, Amy Hoopes, Chief Marketing Officer/EVP Global Sales at Wente Family Estates and Jeff Bitter with Allied Grape Growers.
We will review the findings of the 2016 State of the Wine Industry Report, which is based on SVB’s in-depth survey of wine industry experts and insiders, third-party research and Rob’s unique perspective as a long-time member within the wine industry.
This presentation will include insights on:
  • Changes in the market share of imported bulk and bottled wine
  • Predictions of 2016 sales growth in the fine wine segment
  • Winery financial performance
  • Expected changed in U.S. per capita and total consumption
  • Consumer demand changes
  • Harvest yields and bulk inventories
  • Prediced changes in the opportunities of domestic wine producing regions
  • Bottle price changes  
Please [register] for the videocast and receive a link to the replay and the complete 2016 Wine Industry Report after the live event.
 
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