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Archive for January, 2017
09
JanIntroducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — Bellacosa by Dan Cohn Cellars
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09
JanIntroducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2015 Walla Walla Valley Semillon from Amavi Cellars
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09
JanVintage Wine Estates Wins Bid for Cameron Hughes
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Going once, going twice, and Cameron Hughes Wine is sold to Vintage Wine Estates for between $4 million and $5 million, according to legal documents filed by CHW's court-appointed receiver. VWE beat out five other bidders for the company's assets, and ... Read more
09
JanE&J Gallo’s Barefoot Pink Pinot Grigio – Product Launch
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E&J Gallo has launched a Pink Pinot Grigio in the UK, under its Barefoot Wine & Bubbly brand. Read more
09
JanInterview, Part 1: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates President And CEO Ted Baseler
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) has long reigned as the U.S. market’s leading Washington wine player, led by its flagship Chateau Ste. Michelle brand, which sells more than 3 million cases annually. The company’s stable also comprises Washington state standouts … Continue reading →
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09
JanNews Briefs for January 9, 2017
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•Starbucks is shaking up its approach to beverage alcohol, announcing plans to discontinue its “Evenings” program, under which it has been selling beer and wine at more than 400 stores in the U.S. Instead, the company will start selling beer, … Continue reading →
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09
JanCraft Brewing and Distilling News for January 9, 2017
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•Nellysford, Virginia-based Bold Rock Hard Cider has reported sales of 45,000 barrels in 2016 on a 70% increase over the previous year. Bold Rock expects to produce 65,000 barrels this year following a recent expansion that brought its production capacity … Continue reading →
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09
JanAlert: Sazerac Appoints Former Bacardi Exec COO of 375 Park Ave
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Sazerac's subsidiary sales and marketing company 375 Park Avenue Spirits has appointed Jason Schladenhauffen as its new president and coo. In this role, Jason will oversee the company's field sales force and operations, as well as hold down a joint rol... Read more
06
JanBacardi Takes on Venezuelan Rum
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Bacardi is increasing its presence in the premium rum segment as it takes on the global distribution of Venezuela's Santa Teresa rums, per the Financial Times. Santa Teresa hopes to gain a significant expansion beyond its existing 34 markets--which alr... Read more
06
JanStarbucks Pulls Plug on Evenings Concept, Makes Plans for Spirits
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Following the news that ceo Howard Schultz will take his leave in April, Starbucks has done an about face on its Evenings concept. The retailer will pull the program from more than 430 company-operated stores by January 10, reports Seattle Times. Recal... Read more