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Archive for January, 2017

Three separate fires hit South Africa’s wine lands

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Four wineries in South Africa's Western Cape have been damaged by fires in the region, with a fifth, in Paarl, being "practically burnt to the ground". Read more

The Winebow Group adds Chile’s Vina Tarapaca to US portfolio

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MundoVino has been appointed exclusive US importer for Chilean wine firm Viña Tarapacá's Gran Reserva wines. Read more

Wine Spectator: Bordeaux Winery Buyers Will Think Small in 2017

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Bordeaux may be undervalued. Some Bordeaux, that is, if you review the past 12 months of winery deals in the French wine region best known for its famed classified growths.But classified growths rarely come on the market, and in 2016, … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 10, 2017

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•Parker Beam, master distiller emeritus of Heaven Hill Distillery, passed away January 8 at the age of 75 after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Beam joined Heaven Hill in 1960, and in 1975 succeeded his father, Earl, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 10, 2017

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•Vermont’s The Traveler Beer Company—a subsidiary of Boston Beer Co.—is releasing Aloha Traveler Pineapple Shandy as its latest limited edition offering. Aloha Traveler is billed as a craft wheat ale infused with pineapple and citrus. The tropical-inspired expression will be … Continue reading

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Majestic Wine hails bumper Christmas but margin feels the squeeze – results

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Majestic Wine has reported a strong set of sales figures for the Christmas period, with its off-premise division enjoying its "biggest ever" festive period. Read more

Gold Bar American Whiskey

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Yerba Buena Beverage LLC, doing business as Gold Bar Bottling Co., now offers Gold Bar Premium 889 blend, an American whiskey finished in gold-plated barrels, it says.  Read more

Starbucks ends ‘Evenings’ alcohol initiative in the US

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Starbucks has discontinued its Starbucks Evenings programme, which had seen some of its stores in the US stay open later to serve alcohol. Read more

Drinks as investments, Heineken’s UK pub play and the growing workload for listed companies – The just-drinks Analyst

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Former Nomura analyst Ian Shackleton returns today for his first look at the drinks industry in 2017. How well-buffed is his crystal ball? Read more

Jacob’s Creek, tennis player Novak Djokovic launch video series

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Jacob's Creek, a brand of Sydney-based Pernod Ricard Winemakers, and Novak Djokovic are giving tennis fans a glimpse into the life of the international tennis champion with the launch of the 'Who Makes You' video content series. Read more