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Archive for April, 2016

Diageo targets US restaurants with app investment

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Diageo has invested in a restaurant-reservation app as it looks to dig deeper into the US on-trade through mobile technology. Read more

Wine, Spirits Brands See Out of Stock Issues over Easter

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The Easter holiday is one of the third largest off-premise sales period for alcohol, and Quri, a new in-store merchandising intelligence company, recently released a report on bev alc merchandising trends for the the "Easter power period," which is fro... Read more

WineAmerica Commends Arizona Passage of Expanded Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Bill

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4.4.2016 by Michael Kaiser WineAmerica almost exclusively focuses on federal policy, but every once in awhile we get involved in a state specific issue if the end result has a positive outcome for the American wine industry. To that end, we commend Arizona for enacting a new law that would expand direct-to-consumer wine shipping. Current […] Read more

The Craft Beverage Expo and ShipCompliant Direct: WineAmerica Registration Discounts

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WineAmerica members qualify for registration discounts at two exciting and dynamic conferences. Craft Beverage Expo WineAmerica is a supporter of the third annual Craft Beverage Expo, being held in Oakland, California this May 18-20. The Craft Beverage is a cross commodity conference and trade show focusing on post production products and education. WineAmerica members will […] Read more

Casella Family Brands sees FY sales, profits rise

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Casella Family Brands has reported high single-digit increases in both sales and profits for its fiscal 2015. Read more

Wine Spectator Announces 2016 Grand Tour

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Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour will take 244 wineries on the road in 2016, with stops in New York on April 26, Washington, D.C., on April 28, and Las Vegas on April 30. These tastings offer wine lovers a luxury tour … Continue reading

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Prosecco Players Lead Impact’s Imported Wine Hot Brands

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With Prosecco surging ahead in the U.S. market, this year’s Impact “Hot Brands” imported wine lineup is dominated by entries representing that rising category—which accounted for nearly half of the 22 honorees. Constellation Brands’ Ruffino is the largest of imported … Continue reading

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Diageo Invests In Restaurant App Reserve

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Diageo has made a venture capital investment in restaurant reservation startup Reserve. According to Reserve CEO Greg Hong, the partnership will help foster future growth, as well as provide the fledgling company with valuable insight into the bar and restaurant … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Arizona Passes Consumer-Friendly Winery Direct Shipping Law

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Arizona’s prohibitive restrictions on direct shipping by wineries will be lifted as of January 1, 2017. Gov. Doug Ducey signed Arizona Senate Bill 1381 yesterday, permitting residents to have up to 6 cases of wine a year shipped to their … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 4, 2016

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•Leonardo LoCascio Selections, part of The Winebow Group, has been named exclusive U.S. importer for renowned Brunello producer Il Marroneto, which is led by owner and winemaker Alessandro Mori. Il Marroneto produces two wines—Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto and Brunello … Continue reading

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