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Archive for June, 2016

NY Empire Wine Bill Takes Next Step

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Despite WSWA's warnings [see WSD 06-17-2016], the New York Assembly passed the second iteration of the Empire Wine Bill this week. The proposed legislation attempts to define and limit the New York State Liquor Authority's (NYSLA) ability to sanction a... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Cava’s latest classification, Brown-Forman’s egg basket and Beam Suntory’s reported gripes with its parent

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

AdVini lines up purchase of Bejot Vins et Terroirs

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French wine group AdVini is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Burgundy-based Béjot Vins et Terroirs (BVT). Read more

Deutsch Relaunches Peter Lehmann As Australian Wine Rebounds

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With the Australian wine category returning to health in the U.S. market, Barossa Valley-based Peter Lehmann Wines aims to capitalize on the segment’s growth.Acquired from Hess Family Wine Estates by fellow Australian winemaker Casella Family Brands for about $50 million … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 17, 2016

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•Total Wine & More is relocating its Newport News, Virginia location to a larger space this summer, reports the Daily Press. Scheduled to open by late July, Total Wine’s new Newport News store will span roughly 15,000 square feet and … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 17, 2016

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•St. Paul, Minnesota-based Summit Brewing Company is releasing Zingiber Cream Ale as part of its Unchained Series. The limited release is billed as an ale-lager hybrid featuring organic Hawaiian ginger with Sterling and Mt. Hood hops. Zingiber Cream Ale (5.3% … Continue reading

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Pernod Ricard makes regional, management changes in Asia, Americas

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Pernod Ricard has made a raft of managerial changes in Asia and the Americas, following structural modifications in the regions.  Read more

Pernod Ricard makes structural, management changes in Asia, Americas

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Pernod Ricard has made a raft of managerial changes in Asia and the Americas, following structural modifications in the regions.  Read more

Cava gets new premium classification

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The regulatory body for Spanish sparkling wine Cava has announced a new Single Estate classification as producers look to raise the premium credentials of the product.  Read more

Pernod Ricard launches Mumm Grand Cordon bottle in US – video

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Pernod Ricard has launched its new Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne bottle in the US as it looks to reestablish leadership in the market.  Read more