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Archive for August, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 23, 2016

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•Seattle’s Elysian Brewing Company has added Dayglow IPA to its year-round portfolio. Originally available in 22-ounce bottles as part of the brewer’s Manic IPA limited release series, Dayglow IPA is brewed with Mosaic, El Dorado and Centennial hops and features … Continue reading

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British Bottle Co sends record English wine shipment to US

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The British Bottle Co has shipped 5,000 bottles of English sparkling wine to the US, as its partnership with Vine Street Imports kicks in.  Read more

How Treasury Wine Estates is rewriting the rule book – Editor’s Viewpoint

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For years, they said it couldn't be done. In wine, the theory goes, if you're playing a volume game then you can't all of a sudden make the switch to a value-focussed strategy. And, for a long time, they were right: Talk in recent years of getting consumers to trade up their wine choices has fallen on deaf ears. Within the space of just two years, however, Treasury Wine Estates has proved the theory wrong. Read more

Rodney Strong Showing Robust Growth, With Focus On Luxury End

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With annual volume of more than 930,000 cases, Healdsburg-based Rodney Strong Wine Estates ranks as one of California’s top players in the above-$15 tier. The company, which includes the Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Winery brands, owns about 1,400 … Continue reading

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News Briefs for August 22, 2016

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•Napa Valley-based Bespoke Collection is launching Resolute Wines, a new brand from the Red Hills in Lake County. Resolute’s initial offering is a 2014 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon. Created by winemaker Aaron Pott, Resolute’s wines are cultivated from a mountain vineyard … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 22, 2016

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•Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company is phasing out its Oatis Oatmeal Stout and updating the look and packaging of sister brew Vanilla Oatis. The new-look Vanilla Oatis is rolling out in 12-ounce six-packs for the first time, as well as … Continue reading

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Soltado Spicy Anejo Tequila

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Soltado Tequila recently added Soltado Spicy Anejo Tequila to its portfolio. Read more

Diageo brands need “fixing and nurturing” – Treasury Wine Estates CEO

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The CEO of Treasury Wine Estates has said the company has had to "reset" the recently-purchased Diageo wine brands, as it moves to increase margins and move away from loss-leading deals.  Read more

Nielsen CGA on the Key to $1.7 Billion in Extra Cocktail Sales

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Despite their recent spike in popularity, fewer consumers in the US drink cocktails on-premise than in other countries. Just 23% of all US consumers drink cocktails on-premise, compared to 32% in France and 35% in China, according to new research fro... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Treasury Wine Estates’ resurrection, California’s Wine Institute restructure and Pernod Ricard’s Cuba legal row win

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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