Archive for August, 2016

English winery and brewery Chapel Down has finally set the ball rolling on long-standing plans to to build a production site for its Curious Drinks beer and cider business. Read more

Aug

Chapel Down kicks off Curious Drinks brewery plans

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English winery and brewery Chapel Down has finally set the ball rolling on long-standing plans to to build a production site for its Curious Drinks beer and cider business. Read more

Aug

Terlato Striking Gold With The Federalist, Seven Daughters Wine Brands

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At the end of 2015, Terlato Wine Group lost the import rights to its top brand, Santa Margherita, which had pioneered the Pinot Grigio category in the U.S. more than three decades earlier. To fill the void, Terlato launched its … Continue reading →

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Aug

News Briefs for August 3, 2016

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•O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired fellow California winery Robert Hall, based in Paso Robles. The deal includes the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and brands. Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Rhône varietals, the Robert Hall … Continue reading →

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Aug

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 3, 2016

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•South Carolina-based importer Total Beverage Solution has added Sweden’s Rekorderlig Cider to its portfolio. The range of hard ciders, which includes Pear, Strawberry Lime, Wild Berry and Passionfruit offerings (all 4.5% abv), is currently in 10 U.S. markets. Rekorderlig Ciders … Continue reading →

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Aug

O’Neill Vintners Picks up Robert Hall Winery

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O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, the seventh-largest wine producer in California (by volume), has made a "significant" expansion in the California Central Coast through the acquisition of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles. The sale includes the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and brands. Read more

Aug

Top Sparkling Wines on Fire in 2016

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Having exploded in the past couple of years, sparkling wine trends are still holding strong in 2016, according to our most recent IRI data. Sales were up nearly 14% and volumes grew by 11.5% for the year-to-date period through July 10. Read more

Aug

Campari’s U.S. Sales Rise 5% In First Half, Led By Wild Turkey And Aperol

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Campari posted solid sales growth in the U.S. market in the six months through June, as Wild Turkey Bourbon, Aperol aperitif and Espolòn Tequila saw robust gains. Overall, Campari’s U.S. sales—accounting for 23.5% of group revenue—increased 8.6% organically during the … Continue reading →

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