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Archive for June, 2016
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JunCA Lege Assesses “Nightmare” Tied House Exemption Bill
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California lawmakers are considering a bill (SB1426) that would ease restrictions on the state's tied house laws, which some industry members argue would inadvertently legalize pay-to-play activities. Read more
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JunRecent Sales of Grapes & Bulk Wine for June 20
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Selected Recent Sales of Grapes & Wines in Bulk for June 20, 2016 courtesy of Turrentine Brokerage:
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JunIndia’s Tamil Nadu state closes 500 liquor stores
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The southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu has announced the closure of 500 state-controlled alcohol shops. Read more
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JunNapa’s Charles Krug Aims To Grow Reserve Tier And Market Vast Wine Library
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After losing patriarch Peter Mondavi, Sr. this past February at the age of 101, Napa Valley’s Charles Krug Winery is looking to burnish its legacy as one of Napa’s pioneering players with a new initiative to market selections from its … Continue reading →
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JunDuckhorn Quashes Rumors Of Sale To Constellation
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Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Wine Company has sought to tamp down talk that it’s on the selling block. Responding to a report that asserted Constellation may snap up Duckhorn from private equity owner GI Partners for $800 million, Duckhorn president and … Continue reading →
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JunNews Briefs for June 22, 2016
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•Château Lafite Rothschild became the latest first-growth to release its 2015 en primeur price—at a whiplash-inducing 420 euros ($473) per bottle ex-négoce, a 45% increase on the 2014. In retail terms, it’s currently selling in the U.S. for roughly $545 … Continue reading →
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JunCraft Brewing and Distilling News for June 22, 2016
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•Delaware-based Dogfish Head has unveiled Flesh & Blood IPA, a new citrus-infused beer. Hitting shelves the weekend of July 4, Flesh & Blood is a 7.5% abv IPA brewed with lemon flesh and blood orange juice. In announcing the launch, … Continue reading →
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JunThe Baron Samedi Spiced Rum
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Campari America introduced a new addition to its rum portfolio: The Baron Samedi Spiced Rum.
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JunBreakthru Beverage Group takes full control in Arizona after Glazer’s buy
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Breakthru Beverage Group, the US wholesaler created through a merger by Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage, has bought rival Glazer's 50% share in Alliance Beverage Distributing Co. Read more
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JunHow does the off-premise work in Sweden? – The Facts
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Sweden's off-premise channel is dominated by state-owned retailer Systembolaget. With hundreds of outlets across the country, Systembolaget is the exclusive seller of all alcohol above 2.5% abv in Sweden. Read more