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Archive for June, 2016

Breakthru and Glazer’s Cut Remaining Ties

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Breakthru Beverage Group and Glazer's have agreed to extricate themselves from any partnerships in the US market. Recall, after their respective merger announcements (Breakthru=Wirtz+Charmer Sunbelt, and Glazer's with Southern W&S) Breakthru and Glazer's still had a joint venture for Alliance Beverage of Arizona, and owned stake together in Alliance Mississippi and Alabama. Read more

Provence rosé must learn Champagne lessons – Mirabeau Wines

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Provence rosé producer Mirabeau Wines has said the wine style should be sold in the same way as Champagne, with producers targeting branding and consistency instead of terroir. Read more

Bordeaux’s Growth In The U.S. Market: A Progress Report From America’s Wine Retailers

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Despite years of soaring prices, lackluster vintages and a generational shift in consumption patterns, sales of Bordeaux in the U.S. have been recovering far more rapidly than might be expected. While the classified growths remain out of reach even for … Continue reading

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Bird Dog Taps New Product Pipeline With Small-Batch Offering, Flavor Extensions

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Bird Dog whiskey, one of the U.S. market’s hottest spirits brands, is launching an array of new products this summer—including a small-batch Bourbon and two new flavored editions. Bottled at 86 proof, Bird Dog Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey will retail … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 20, 2016

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•Bordeaux’s Chateau Cheval Blanc and its Argentina venture Cheval des Andes, both part of the LVMH portfolio, are launching a special edition Heritage Pack that includes one bottle each of the wineries’ 2011 vintages. The Cheval Blanc and Cheval des … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 20, 2016

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•Sonoma-based Bear Republic Brewing is adding Double Aught Pilsner to its year-round lineup. Formerly a draft-only summer seasonal, Double Aught will now be distributed year-round in 12-ounce six-packs and on draft across Bear Republic’s distribution territory. Inspired by the balanced … Continue reading

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Majestic Wines’ Naked Wines unit turns first profit as focus shifts from “high churn”

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Majestic Wine's online retail division, Naked Wines, has made its maiden profit, thanks to investment from the parent company as well as improved customer retention in the US. Read more

Calgary Co-op opens community-specific Sip drinks shops

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Calgary Co-operative Wine Spirits Beer in Alberta province is to open a series of shops designed to cater to the tastes of specific neighbourhoods.  Read more

Korbel & Bros’ Margie Healy becomes Wine Institute chair

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Trade association The Wine Institute has elected its latest chairperson. Read more

Korbel and Bros’ Margie Healy becomes Wine Institute chair

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Trade association The Wine Institute has elected its latest chairperson. Read more