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Archive for February, 2016

Coming to an Aisle Near You

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In most parts of the country, picking up a nice bottle of Pinot Noir for dinner can be accomplished in the same one-stop shopping trip as stocking up on things like juice boxes and cat food. But if you live in, say, New York, or Pennsylvania, things aren’t so simple. In fifteen states, it is […] Read more

Latitude Beverage announces national rollout of Mija Sangria

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Latitude Beverage Co., Boston, announced the national rollout of its Mija Sangria, a bottled Sangria made with 100percent unfiltered fruit juice. After selling out of 18,200 cases in its first six months across a dozen states last year, Lati... Read more

Dark Red Blends to Overtake Sweet Offerings

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Red blends have become the defacto craft equivalent for the wine category, creating the most excitement within the industry and rapidly growing share. The category grew sales by 12% for the year through January 30 and was up further around 16% for the ... Read more

Exclusive: Vintus Partners With Oregon’s Ponzi Vineyards

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Vintus, the New York-based fine wine sales and marketing company, has partnered with Oregon’s Ponzi Vineyards in a long-term national distribution deal, effective March 1. Ponzi will move from its current marketer, Wilson Daniels. Ponzi was founded in 1970 by Dick … Continue reading

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After Tough Fourth Quarter, Boston Beer Expects New Products To Drive 2016 Gains

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Boston Beer Co. is projecting a mid-single-digit increase in depletions for 2016, with new entries like Sam Adams Nitro Project and Rebel Grapefruit IPA expected to provide newfound momentum. Even so, founder and chairman Jim Koch acknowledged that the craft pioneer … Continue reading

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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Debuts Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

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Constellation Brands has released a category-crossing new wine offering, a Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Bourbon Barrels. The limited-release Cabernet is launching nationally in a run of 35,000 cases, and it retails at $13.99 a 750-ml. Sourced … Continue reading

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This week in spirits & wine, featuring Prosecco’s branded problem, Pernod Ricard’s Cognac tune and Sazerac’s link with Hi-Spirits

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

Christian Moueix Launches New Upscale Napa Label, Ulysses

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Bordeaux and California winemaker Christian Moueix is launching Ulysses, a new Napa Valley wine produced at the Ulysses Vineyard in Oakville, which Moueix acquired in 2008. The brand includes an estate-bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 19, 2016

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•Beam Suntory plans to move its worldwide headquarters from the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, where it’s been based since 1988, to the city itself, possibly as soon as later this year. The company has a deal to sub-lease a 100,000-square-foot … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 19, 2016

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•Comstock, Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery will introduce a new year-round beer in April, Oatsmobile Ale, the first addition to its core lineup since 2010. The session Pale Ale is brewed with malted oats and dry-hopped with a blend of Pacific Northwest … Continue reading

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