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Mar

Empire Spirits 1972 – Private Club Vodka

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Wynn Imports Inc. released Empire Spirits 1972 – Private Club Vodka. Read more

Mar

Surviving Social Media: Tips of the Trade for Best Practices Online

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3.21.16 by Ian Silverstone The rise of social media and online commerce has been a boon for nearly every major retail sector, the alcohol industry included. Using platforms like Twitter and Facebook, wineries can market their products, reach new audiences, and connect with loyal customers. Going digital brings with it legal issues that can make […] Read more

Mar

Bacardi USA renews agreement with Horizon Beverage

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Bacardi U.S.A. Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., renewed a multi-year distribution agreement with Norton, Mass.-based Horizon Beverage for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read more

Mar

TTB to Investigate Category Management “Before Long”

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Following the TTB's release of a few key frequently asked questions on its recent tied house guidance [see WSD 03-16-2016], sister publication Beer Business Daily spoke with with the agency's media guru Tom Hogue on what happens now. Read more

Mar

TTB Publishes FAQ on Tied House Ruling

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3.21.2016 by Michael Kaiser The TTB has issued a set of frequently asked questions in response to their ruling on federal tied house violations (see our analysis here). The ruling was issued last month and was in response to Kroger’s proposal to allow a large distributor to control shelving in their stores. The TTB has […] Read more

Mar

Accolade Wines expands European bottling capabilities

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Accolade has added a sixth bottling line to its wine warehouse and distribution site in the UK. Read more

Mar

Nyetimber’s Blanc de Blancs 2009 – Product Launch

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English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber has released a Blanc de Blancs from the 2009 vintage. Read more

Mar

Interview: Peter Deutsch On The Rise Of Josh Cellars

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Introduced in 2009, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits’ Josh Cellars has been one of the fastest wine brands ever to reach 1-million-case territory, and it’s done so at a premium price point of $13-$19 a bottle. The California wine brand … Continue reading →

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Mar

News Briefs for March 21, 2016

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•Viña Almaviva, the Chilean joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA and Concha y Toro, has named Bordeaux negociants Twins and Joanne U.S. as its importers in the U.S. market. Describing the new partnerships as representing an evolution of … Continue reading →

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Mar

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 21, 2016

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•Texas craft producer Western Son Distillery tells SND its namesake vodka brand is projected to crest 60,000 cases this year—up from 20,000 cases in 2015—with an expanded distribution footprint including state launches in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Colorado, … Continue reading →

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