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Archive for October, 2016

Alcohol adds more calories to global diet than soft drinks – study

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Up to four time as many calories are consumed through alcoholic drinks as soft drinks, a new Euromonitor global study has said. Read more

St. Augustine Builds Business Around Booming Tasting Room

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As the number of distilleries in the US continues to skyrocket, the presence of a tasting room and/or visitor's center is becoming an integral part of keeping a small spirits business afloat. Florida-based St. Augustine Distillery--which was named best... Read more

UK demand for Beaujolais continues to increase – figures

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Exports of wine from Beaujolais to the UK have increased for the second year in a row, according to figures released this week. Read more

Champagne Bruno Paillard’s 2006 Blanc de Blancs – Product Launch

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Reims-based Champagne house Bruno Paillard has launched a Blanc de Blancs 2006 vintage Champagne. The 2006 is the seventh Blanc de Blancs vintage to come from the house.  Read more

The Election Perspective from Europe

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Who do Europeans Want for President?I've been hiding in Europe while the most recent election debate has been taking place. I've been in Lisbon, Cadiz, Barcelona .... pretty much having sangria and tapas across the Iberian Peninsula. It's been mor... Read more

Interview, Part Two: Pernod Ricard Chairman and CEO Alex Ricard

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In the second part of our interview with Alex Ricard, Pernod Ricard’s chairman and CEO talks about some key challenges the company is facing, as well as future growth opportunities. SND: While single malt is thriving, blended Scotch has been … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 13, 2016

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•Francis Ford Coppola Winery has extended its Sofia brand with the launch of Sofia Méthode Champenoise. Featuring a blend of Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Riesling, the new sparkler is made using traditional methods utilized in Champagne, France, where secondary fermentation … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 13, 2016

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•Longmont, Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery is expanding into a host of new international markets. By the end of 2016, Oskar Blues will enter Puerto Rico, Spain, Chile, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium, which will join the U.K., Ireland, Sweden, parts … Continue reading

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Trinchero Family Estates’ Menage a Trois Gold – Product Launch

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Trinchero Family Estates has unveiled a white blend addition to its Ménage à Trois wine brand in the US. Read more

Trinchero Family Estates’ Ménage à Trois Gold – Product Launch

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Trinchero Family Estates has unveiled a white blend addition to its Ménage à Trois wine brand in the US. Read more