Greg Walter was working as a clerk in a San Diego wine shop in 1980 when the owner saw a help-wanted ad for a fledgling newspaper called The Wine Spectator and suggested Walter apply. He did, launching a career that … Continue reading →
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•Following yesterday’s announcement that retailers Total Wine & More and BevMax will reverse course and stop marketing spirits prices below the state-mandated minimum in Connecticut, Total Wine noted in a statement that its compromise arrangement with the state’s Department of … Continue reading →
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•Hawaii-based Kona Brewing is releasing its new limited edition Hanalei Island IPA. The new 4.5%-abv offering features a blend of passion fruit, orange and guava juices along with Azacca, Millennium and Galaxy hops. Hanalei Island IPA will be available for … Continue reading →
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Total Wine & More and BevMax have agreed to conform to Connecticut’s minimum pricing rules for wine and spirits, just days after announcing they would openly defy the law, which they say artificially forces higher prices on to consumers. “This … Continue reading →
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After a flat performance in the U.S. market a year ago, Pernod Ricard has regained forward momentum, posting a 4% rise in net U.S. sales for its full fiscal year through June. With a revamped organization and strategy in place … Continue reading →
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•Diageo has partnered with entertainer Snoop Dog to market its Tanqueray gin brand in a new cocktail-focused strategy. Tanqueray’s “Gin & Juice” campaign, referencing Snoop’s 1993 song, will feature cocktail recipes, incorporation of the brand into the entertainer’s shows, special … Continue reading →
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