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Archive for August, 2016

DFV Doubles Down On Dark Red Blends

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Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) is the ninth-largest wine marketer in the U.S., with a brand stable that rose 14.5% to 6.6 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. The Napa-based company, led by Impact “Hot Brands” like Bota Box … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Terlato Adds Highly-Rated Feudi San Gregorio Wines From Campania

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Terlato Wines is adding the wines of Campania’s Feudi San Gregorio to its import portfolio under a long-term partnership. Terlato will import eight estate wines from Feudi San Gregorio, including two Taurasi wines and two Aglianico wines, plus Falanghina, Fiano … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 15, 2016

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•Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is rolling out its first new fall seasonal since 1989, Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale. Featuring Cascade and Citra hops, the 5.7%-abv ale will replace Harpoon Octoberfest as the brewer’s fall seasonal. Octoberfest will still be available … Continue reading

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Constellation Brands reports 2017 Q1 fiscal results

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Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands reported its results for the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. Read more

Southern Glazer’s completes merger

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Miami-based Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC announced the completion of the business combination between Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc., Miami, and Glazer's Inc., Dallas, forming Southern Glazer's. Southern and Glazer's announced Jan. 11 the signing of a definitive agreement to combine their businesses, the company says. Read more

Alliance Beverage Distributing becomes Breakthru Beverage Arizona

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New York-based Breakthru Beverage Group has acquired full ownership of Alliance Beverage Distributing Co. Alliance now will operate as Breakthru Beverage Arizona, joining the national distributor as the 14th state of the company’s U.S. operations, it says. Read more

Jason-Stephen Winery to relocate

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Local vintners Jason and Janu Goelz of Silicon Valley’s Jason-Stephens Winery announced relocation plans for their tasting room and production facility from its current site on Watsonville Road to their new “The Stomping Ground” development, off Highway 101 in Gilroy. Read more

Citrus continues proliferation in alcohol, non-alcohol beverages

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Although a tidal wave of new flavors have been flooding the market, staple flavors, like citrus, have held their ground, according to experts. The two most popular citrus options, lemon and orange, remain solid competitors against newer fruit ... Read more

Brexit spells opportunity for English sparkling wine

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A UK accountancy firm has said the country's decision to leave the European Union could be an opportunity for English sparkling wine, as the country's thirst for the likes of Prosecco and Cava continues.  Read more

The Scourge of Tourism Circa 1972

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Is tourism a problem? It depends who you ask, but it's impact has been feared and debated for a very long time as an issue. Even way back in 1972 when many of us were still living life in black and white, and cable was part of your corduroys instead ... Read more