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Archive for January, 2016

Distell sponsors Tour de France team

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Distell has confirmed a sponsorship deal with Tour de France competitors Team Dimension Data Qhubeka, under its Nederburg brand.  Read more

Change to Bond Filing Saves Small Wineries $1,000 a Year

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New Tax Filing Changes for Wineries Coming in 2017 As we reported on late last year, the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill several provisions that impacted the wine industry. One of the provisions will drastically change how many small wineries will file their federal excise tax. Currently alcohol producers liable for not more than $50,000 […] Read more

Chapoutier buys Provence winery

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Winery and negociant business Maison M Chapoutier has purchased Chateau des Ferrages in the Sainte Victoire appellation, Provence.   Read more

Diageo keeps faith with Southern Wines & Spirits, Glazer’s

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Diageo has signed new distribution deals with Southern Wines & Spirits of America and Glazer's as the two North American wholesalers continue preparations for their merger. Read more

Introducing the 2015 Top 10 Hot Brands ~ Post Familie Vineyards

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Exclusive: Diageo Renews With Southern And Glazer’s In Deals Worth An Estimated $2 Billion

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Diageo has renewed its distribution partnerships with Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s across a number of key U.S. markets. The deals include fresh long-term agreements with Southern in California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Alaska and Washington. In addition to … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Estates Ups Profit Forecast As Business Thrives In China

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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has upgraded the profit forecast for its first half, as sharply rising demand for its Penfolds label in China has improved the outlook. TWE chief executive Michael Clarke said yesterday that the company’s pretax earnings for … Continue reading

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Strong Third Quarter Propels Rémy Cointreau To Marked Sales Growth

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Solid organic growth in its fiscal third quarter and favorable exchange rates propelled Rémy Cointreau to double-digit sales growth in the first nine months of its current fiscal year.Driven by flagship brand Rémy Martin’s 6.4% organic growth in its third … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Michel Chapoutier Buys Provence Wine Estate

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Michel Chapoutier, owner of the Tain l’Hermitage–based M. Chapoutier estate and négociant, is looking south and thinking pink, purchasing the Château des Ferrages estate in Provence. Located in Pourcieux, the property currently includes 67 acres of vineyards in the Côtes-de-Provence … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 21, 2016

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•Cognac exports to the U.S. hit a new record high in 2015, reaching 65.3 million bottles, according to the BNIC. Overall, Cognac shipments to the NAFTA countries of the U.S., Canada and Mexico leapt 13% by volume and 39% by … Continue reading

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