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Archive for June, 2016

Why TWE is the Springsteen of the Wine World

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Since ceo Mike Clarke took over in 2014, Treasury Wine Estates has been through a sea change in nearly all markets. The Americas in particular is a crucial division for TWE and has seen some of the heaviest upheaval: Bob Spooner, the company's chief su... Read more

Sneak Peek: Trinchero Napa Valley’s New Tasting Room

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Moet Hennessy’s Veuve Clicquot Rich Rose – Product Launch

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Moet Hennessy has launched a rose Champagne designed to be served over ice. Read more

Laurent-Perrier exercises “caution” as full-year profits climb

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Laurent-Perrier has posted a healthy set of results from its latest fiscal full year, but has warned that the trading environment in 2016 "requires considerable caution". Read more

Why is wine marketing so stale? – Comment

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The other day, I had an interview with an Italian wine magazine where I shared some of my experiences as both a wine marketer and a winery owner. The journalist's questions got me thinking about the deep confusion around the term 'marketing'. Read more

Jameson Reorganizes Portfolio Amid Fast Growth

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Leading Irish whiskey brand Jameson has revamped its global portfolio, splitting its stable into four distinct segments.The updated lineup includes the brand’s core whiskey ($25 a 750-ml.); the Heritage whiskies ($40-$53), comprising Jameson Black Barrel, Crested and Signature; the Deconstructed … Continue reading

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Beam Suntory Unveils Major Revamp For Jim Beam

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Beam Suntory is relaunching its flagship Jim Beam Bourbon portfolio with a new global redesign, marking the first major changes to the brand in decades. The revamp, which will be implemented across all Jim Beam products on U.S. shelves by … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 2, 2016

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•Milestone Brands, the recently formed spirits company from former Deep Eddy Vodka executives Eric Dopkins and Chad Auler, has acquired American Born Moonshine from Nashville-based Windy Hill Spirits. American Born Moonshine was founded in 2013 and has a distribution footprint … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 2, 2016

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•Clifton Park, New York’s Shmaltz Brewing Company is rolling out Bock Bock, an imperial American bock lager aged in Bourbon barrels. Brewed with oatmeal and rye with European and Pacific Northwest hops, Bock Bock (9.2% abv) is aged for 11 … Continue reading

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China recognises Bordeaux appellations

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The Chinese authorities have agreed to recognise all Bordeaux AOC still wines as Geographical Indications (GIs). Read more