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Archive for July, 2016

Gonzalez Byass’ Finca Constancia Entre Lunas 2013 – Product Launch

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Gonzalez Byass has released the first organic wine to be made at its Otero winery in Spain. Finca Constancia Entre Lunas 2013 is made using 100% Tempranillo grapes.  Read more

Deliveroo teams with Brewdog, Majestic for UK alcohol delivery service

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UK food courier service Deliveroo is promising to deliver alcohol to UK homes within 20 minutes in a link up with Brewdog and off-premise companies including Majestic Wines. Read more

Battleground Florida: ABC Confronts Wave Of New Competitors In The Sunshine State

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140-unit retail chain ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ranks among the top drinks retail destinations in Florida, with annual sales of approximately $500 million. In recent years, however, an influx of new retail players in the state has brought markedly … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 19, 2016

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•Social media personality Violet Benson has partnered with Fine Wine Agency CEO Anthony Allport to launch Fun Wine Co., a new millennial-focused wine brand. Rolling out this summer, Fun Wine Co. features a California-sourced red, white and rosé in 750-ml. … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 19, 2016

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•Boulder, Colorado-based Avery Brewing Company has added a new expression to its year-round lineup. A blend between a Mexican-style lager and German ale, Avery Brewing’s El Gose is billed as a sour beer, made with lime and sea salt. The … Continue reading

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Conviviality toasts “transformational” Matthew Clark as full-year sales surge

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UK drinks group Conviviality has reported a triple-digit sales boost for its full year, following the integration of wholesale firm Matthew Clark. Read more

Diageo starts formal talks over UK pension cuts

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Diageo has started formal consultations with staff over pension plan changes that will affect one-third of its UK workforce. Read more

Belvedere Peach Nectar

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Belvedere Vodka added a new varietal to its lineup of flavored vodkas: Peach Nectar.  Read more

Social media celebrity launches wine brand

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Comedian and Internet personalityViolet Benson, known by her followers as @daddyissues_, has co-founded a new line of wine with Anthony Allport, chief executive officer of Fine Wine Agency, New York. Fun Wine Co is available online at&n... Read more

Monarch Beverage Dodges Criminal Charges

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Monarch Beverage, Indiana's largest beer and wine distributor, has avoided criminal charges after allegations of illegal campaign contributions surfaced earlier this year, per the Indy Star. Recall, Monarch's competitors at the Indiana Beverage Allianc... Read more