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Archive for March, 2016

Recent Sales of Grapes & Bulk Wine for March 22

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Selected Recent Sales of Grapes & Wines in Bulk for March 22nd, 2016. Read more

The 2016 Wine Market Council’s Findings Are Wrong

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      WMC: "Millennials Consume 42% of all wine in America"The Wine Market Council presented their annual 2016 roadshow in New York in January, and using the above slide announced with fanfare that Millennials are now the largest wi... Read more

Luxco Acquires Veev Spirits

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Missouri-based Luxco is acquiring Veev Spirits for an undisclosed amount. Veev's portfolio includes Veev Spirit, a 70 proof acai-infused spirit and VitaFrute Cocktails, certified organic RTD cocktails. Read more

The LVMH guide to entry-level luxury – Focus

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At the CAGE 2016 conference in London today, LVMH CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony spoke about how his company operates in the luxury goods category. Key to bringing in new consumers are entry-level products, about which Guiony said: "We basically rely on them.... Read more

Climate change driving early grape harvests in France, Switzerland – study

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The impact of drought on wine grape harvests has largely disappeared in France and Switzerland as overall climate change plays a larger role, according to a combined study from NASA and Harvard University. Read more

Craft Spirits Report: High West Distillery Builds For Future Expansion

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Park City, Utah-based craft spirits player High West Distillery was launched in 2004 by David Perkins, and today offers a portfolio including Rendezvous rye, Double rye, American Prairie Bourbon, Campfire whiskey and the new limited release Yippee Ki-Yay whiskey. The … Continue reading

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Luxco Acquires Veev Spirits

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Luxco has agreed to acquire Veev Spirits from founders Courtney and Carter Reum for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes the core Veev spirits brand—a 70-proof, açai-based product retailing at $30 and billed as a “vodka alternative”— as well as … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 22, 2016

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•Palm Bay International has officially added the U.K.’s Chase Distillery potato vodka range to its artisanal spirits stable. Established in 2004 by William Chase, the Herefordshire, England-based distillery specializes in vodka made from 100% estate-grown potatoes. Palm Bay will market … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 22, 2016

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•After completing a three-month review of its operations, Yard House is adding nearly 1,600 new taps of draft beer across its 60-plus location chain next week, with a sharp focus on local offerings. More than half of the new brews … Continue reading

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Gonzalez Byass makes Pazos de Lusco Spanish wine acquisition

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González Byass has sealed the purchase of Spanish winery Pazos de Lusco. Read more