Bordeaux’s 2015 wines are the vintage the wine trade has been waiting for. After several difficult years that have left négociants, retailers and consumers alike wondering if the en primeurs system is a relic, a promising vintage could resuscitate sales … Continue reading →
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The Wine Group is adding a Monterey County Rosé under its fast-rising Chloe wine brand starting this month. Made primarily of Pinot Noir, Chloe’s new rosé is launching in select markets at $17 a bottle. It joins a Prosecco DOC, … Continue reading →
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•Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery is bringing back its US*1 Barrel Strength Rye on a limited basis. The Kentucky straight rye is bottled at barrel strength (between 110.2 and 114.8 proof), compared to the 84.8 proof of Michter’s Single Barrel Rye. … Continue reading →
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•Stone Brewing is rolling out a new Enjoy By 05.30.16 Tangerine IPA this week. Part of Stone’s “Enjoy By” fresh beer program, the newcomer is made with 10 hop varieties and pureed tangerines. Designed to be consumed by the 30th … Continue reading →
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Brown-Forman has announced an agreement to acquire BenRiach Distillery Company for £285 million ($416m), giving the company a presence in the fast-growing single malt Scotch category. The acquisition is expected to close on or about June 1. The deal includes … Continue reading →
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Barefoot Cellars continues to be a star performer for E.&J. Gallo Winery, having added 4 million cases within the last three years. The winner of 13 consecutive Impact “Hot Brand” awards, Barefoot ($7-$10 a 750-ml.) advanced by 6%—or nearly 1 … Continue reading →
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While it continues to be tough sledding for MillerCoors’ mainstream beer brands, the company has seen gains for above-premium labels Redd’s and Leinenkugel’s lately, with their flavor-focused portfolios making gains. In particular, Leinenkugel’s Grapefruit Shandy (4.2% abv) surged in only … Continue reading →
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