Weeks after denying rumors that it was set to be acquired by Constellation, Napa’s Duckhorn Wine Company has been snapped up by private equity TSG Consumer Partners, which also backs Pabst Brewing. The transaction includes all six Duckhorn wineries: Duckhorn … Continue reading →
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Last week, Total Wine & More filed a federal lawsuit aimed at overturning Connecticut’s minimum pricing rules for wine and spirits. Now, the retail giant is under investigation by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection for openly advertising prices below the … Continue reading →
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Under a new Illinois law, retailers shipping wine into the state could face felony charges. Illinois governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2989 into law on Friday. The legislation bolsters oversight and enforcement of shipping wine into the state and … Continue reading →
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Viña Concha y Toro is toasting a strong first-half performance for its Fetzer subsidiary, whose U.S. business grew by 9% during the period, including solid performances by the Bonterra (+3%), Little Black Dress (+3%), Anthony’s Hill (+14%) and Pacific Bay … Continue reading →
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•Mionetto USA is looking to capitalize on consumer interest in larger-format bottle sizes, launching its Prestige Gran Rosé Prosecco nationally in a 1.5-liter magnum bottle retailing at $28. Introduced in 750-ml. and 187-ml. bottles a year ago, Mionetto’s Prestige Gran … Continue reading →
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•San Francisco-based importer Maritime Wine Trading Collective has been named the exclusive North American marketer for Chicago’s Letherbee Distillers. Founded in 2011, Letherbee’s portfolio includes Original Label Gin, Barrel-Aged Absinthe, Autumnal & Vernal Gins, Bësk and Fernet. The craft distiller’s … Continue reading →
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Happy Frascati Friday! It’s the end of the week, which means it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy a glass of Fontana Candida Frascati! Make that time relaxing in your chair productive by planning your next meal — how about a delicious dish of Peppered Pork and Cabbage, a slow-cooker recipe that is “Cinfully […]
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