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Archive for February, 2016

Australia’s wine industry pays present price for past failures – Comment

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This month, Chris Losh turns his attention to the Australian wine industry, and finds a country that has previously struggled to position its wares in the UK to capitalise on today's opportunities in the market. Read more

Rombauer Vineyards’ 2015 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – Product Launch

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Rombauer has released its first Sauvignon Blanc. Read more

Francescano Natura Assisi

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Once only available in wine shops throughout Europe, 750 Brands Corp. launched its first spirit brand in the United States: Francescano Natura Assisi.  Read more

Malibu launches Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans

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Malibu, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based Pernod Ricard, announced the introduction of Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans, its newest addition to its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio, beginning this February. The pre-mixed cocktail combines th... Read more

Concha y Toro renews Casillero del Diablo Sky deal

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South American wine producer Concha y Toro's UK unit has confirmed the renewal of its Sky Movies partnership, after a "record year of sales".  Read more

Peju Takes Acacia Vineyard off Diageo’s Plate

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You'll likely recall Diageo has sloughed off the vast majority of its wine assets in the past six months, selling most of them to Treasury Wine Estates [see WSD 10-13-2015]. Now Peju Province Winery has taken the 100-acre Acacia Vineyard and Winery off... Read more

Chapel Down’s Chapel Down Albarino 2014 – Product Launch

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English winemaker Chapel Down has released what it claims is England's first single varietal Albariño. Read more

Interview: Rocco Lombardo, President, Wilson Daniels

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Last fall, the Underwood family, owners of Young’s Holdings, began a campaign to ramp up its East Coast presence by launching Wilson Daniels Wholesale in New York as a companion to its national importing and marketing company, Wilson Daniels Ltd. Rocco Lombardo, … Continue reading

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DISCUS: Whisk(e)y Growth Drives 4% Value Increase Across U.S. Spirits Market

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) says strong momentum from the whisk(e)y category drove spirits supplier sales up 4.1% last year to $24.1 billion, with volume rising 2.3% to 215 million cases. Spirits’ ongoing premiumization trend was evident … Continue reading

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Publix To Make Virginia Debut Next Year

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Publix Super Markets Inc. has announced plans to enter Virginia with the opening of two new stores. The first outpost, located in Bristol, will span 54,000 square feet and is projected to open in the fourth quarter of 2017. The … Continue reading

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