Italian wine expert Monica Larner has completed a comprehensive review of the latest releases of Brunello di Montalcino, published at eRobertParker (subscription required). This is her comparison of the legendary 2010 vintage vs. 2011: The current releases – 2011 Annata...
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Since acquiring full control of Ruffino in 2011, Constellation has thrust the Italian wine brand into high gear in the U.S. market. Over the past half-decade, Ruffino has expanded by nearly 75% in the U.S., reaching 1.1 million cases on … Continue reading →
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In a reflection of the growth within the craft category, the annual American Craft Spirits Association Distillers Convention held in Chicago last week reported sharply higher attendance compared with the 2015 event in Austin, Texas. There were more than 400 … Continue reading →
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•Grandroots LLC, a spirits investment firm started last year by Hpnotiq co-founder Jim Goldstein and Alan Shayne (president of Florida-based Spirit Imports) has invested in Sia Scotch whisky, with plans to expand the female-focused Scotch brand’s production, marketing and distribution. … Continue reading →
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•St. Louis-based Brew Hub plans to break ground on a new $20 million brewing facility in Chesterfield, Missouri this year, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The project, which is still pending city approval, will comprise a 71,000-square-foot brewery with an … Continue reading →
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