Wine news from around the world
Vinum Communications

Archive for November, 2016

News Briefs for November 16, 2016

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on News Briefs for November 16, 2016

•Infinium Spirits’ Seagram’s vodka is extending its flavor range with two new offerings. Seagram’s will add Golden Apricot and Ruby Red Grapefruit entries to its flavor stable, which currently includes Grape, Peach, Red Berry and Apple expressions. Both newcomers will … Continue reading

The post News Briefs for November 16, 2016 appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 16, 2016

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 16, 2016

•Brooklyn Brewery is reportedly planning an $80 million brewery and warehouse project in Orange County, New York. According to local reports, the pioneering craft brewer is eyeing a 250,000-square-foot space near Newburgh in upstate New York for the project. Currently … Continue reading

The post Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 16, 2016 appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


Arcus-Gruppen targets Nordic expansion with IPO

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Arcus-Gruppen targets Nordic expansion with IPO
Norway's largest spirits producer, Arcus-Gruppen, is to launch an IPO as it looks to strengthen its position in the Nordics. Read more

Lost UK taxes from illicit spirits trade double in five years – study

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Lost UK taxes from illicit spirits trade double in five years – study
The total tax revenue lost to illicit spirits sales in the UK has doubled over the past five years, new figures have shown. Read more

Keeping Ahead of the Curve

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Keeping Ahead of the Curve
If you read this newsletter on a regular basis, you know the alcohol industry is changing fast these days. And as they say, if you're not ahead of the curve, you're behind it. So take a minute to absorb these macro demographic and regulatory trends sha... Read more

Interview: Rémy Martin CEO Eric Vallat

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Interview: Rémy Martin CEO Eric Vallat

Veteran luxury goods executive Eric Vallat was named CEO of Rémy Martin Cognac in January of 2014. In the nearly three years since Vallat took the helm, Rémy Martin has unveiled a global “One Life/Live Them” campaign heralding multifaceted cultural … Continue reading

The post Interview: Rémy Martin CEO Eric Vallat appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


News Briefs for November 15, 2016

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on News Briefs for November 15, 2016

•For many Napa Valley vintners, 2016 extends a run of exceptional years for Cabernet Sauvignon to five in a row. Their only regret is that there wasn’t more fruit. Almost every year from 2013 on has seen lower yields for … Continue reading

The post News Briefs for November 15, 2016 appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 15, 2016

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 15, 2016

•Fort Collins, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing Co. will enter the Massachusetts market early next year, bringing its distribution footprint to 46 states. The craft brewer has partnered with Girardi Distributors, Atlas Distributing Inc., L. Knife and Sons, Craft Brewers Guild, … Continue reading

The post Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 15, 2016 appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


Patrón Tequila releases seasonal bottle

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Patrón Tequila releases seasonal bottle
For the second consecutive year, Patrón, a brand of Las Vegas-based The Patron Spirits Co., is giving holiday entertainers and gift givers an added bonus for the season with the release of the 2016 large-size 1-liter, limited-edition Pa... Read more

Pernod Ricard appoints Treasury Wine Estates winemaker to Jacob’s Creek

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Pernod Ricard appoints Treasury Wine Estates winemaker to Jacob’s Creek
Pernod Ricard has poached a head winemaker for its white & sparkling Jacob's Creek wines from Treasury Wine Estates. Read more