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Archive for January, 2017

Hopes End Red Blend

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Hopes End introduced its Australian red blend, which is made using grapes from various locations in South Australia and is designed specifically for the millennial wine drinker, the company says.  Read more

Treasury Wine Estates wins Penfolds trademark dispute in China

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Treasury Wine Estates has secured victory in its long-running legal row in China over the trademarking of the Chinese name for Penfolds. Read more

What’s coming up in wine in 2017? – Predictions for the Year Ahead – Comment

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Throughout this month, just-drinks' regular category commentators will be sharing their predictions for the year ahead. First up is Chris Losh, who flags what we should look out for in 2017. Read more

Introducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2014 Amatino Red Blend from Fujishin Family Cellars

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Beach Whiskey Co. purchases American Harvest Vodka

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The Beach Whiskey Co., Carmel, Ind., announced its acquisition of American Harvest Vodka, an American-made organic vodka. Read more

American Harvest Vodka Gets New Owner

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American Harvest Organic Vodka is getting a second lease on life as the Frank family, former owners of Sidney Frank Importing Company, has sold it to Beach Whiskey Company. The sale returns the brand to one of its creators, Bill Henderson, who is the c... Read more

Interview, Part 2: Ted Baseler, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

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In the second part of our interview with Ted Baseler, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ chief executive discusses the group’s California portfolio and partner brands, as well as trends in its core Washington business. SND: You mentioned strong premiumization trends within … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 11, 2017

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•American Harvest Vodka, formerly part of the Sidney Frank Importing Co. (SFIC) portfolio, has been acquired from the Frank family by Beach Whiskey Co. for an undisclosed sum. Launched by SFIC in 2011, American Harvest was retained by the Frank … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 11, 2017

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•San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing has launched Liberty IPA, a new limited edition offering. A spinoff of Anchor Brewing’s year-round Liberty Ale, Liberty IPA is made with two-row pale malt and Cascade hops, as well as a helping of Nelson Sauvin … Continue reading

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Bernstein: US Leading Cognac Revival

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In the last three years the Cognac category has undergone a sea change in global distribution, perception and sales figures. In 2015 it experienced volume growth that outstripped the overall spirits category, and only further accelerated in 2016, accor... Read more