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Archive for February, 2017

Ombra Drinks’ Ombra Di Pantera Prosecco – Product Launch

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Following a trial launch in Ibiza last year, Ombra Drinks has rolled out its Ombra Di Pantera Prosecco to the UK market.  Read more

Indiana Retailer Cork Liquors Goes Against The Grain

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Warren Scheidt’s 12-unit Cork Liquors chain has grown to become one of southern Indiana’s largest beverage alcohol retail chains.The company boasts stores in Columbus, Shelbyville and Greensburg, ranging in size from 2,000 to 13,000 square feet. Scheidt says sales are … Continue reading

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Japanese restaurant boom behind sake surge – report

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Japan's saké exports jumped 10% last year as the international appeal of Japanese cuisine continued to grow, according to a report. Read more

News Briefs for February 7, 2017

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•Sonoma-based V2 Wine Group is adding the Central Coast’s Donati Family Vineyard to its portfolio, effective March 1. Under the agreement, V2 will handle sales, marketing and distribution for Donati throughout the U.S. Based in Templeton, California, in the Paso … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 7, 2017

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•Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang will release Bend the Knee Golden Ale, the latest addition to its Game of Thrones series, around the Memorial Day holiday this year. The 9%-abv ale is brewed with pils malt and flaked oats and … Continue reading

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Santa Rita Estates hands China distribution to COFCO W&W International Co

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Chilean winemaker Santa Rita Estates has continued to reshape its distribution footprint with a new agreement in China. Read more

Maxville Lake wines

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Terlato Wines announced a long-term partnership to launch Maxville Wines in the United States.  Read more

Wine Execs Sound Off on Route-to-Market Disruptors

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Regulatory changes, evolving consumer preferences, and consolidation at every level of the alcohol industry have made for a wine category that looks and operates much differently than it did even a decade ago. We gathered three wine business veterans l... Read more

Exclusive: Sandra LeDrew Tapped As President, Winery Operations, At Terlato

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Sandra LeDrew, a veteran wine executive who formerly led Diageo Chateau & Estate and Treasury Wine Estates Americas, has been appointed president, winery operations, and chief development officer of Terlato Wine Group. LeDrew will be based in California and report … Continue reading

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San Miguel Corp secures Portavin Holdings in AUD27m deal

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San Miguel Corp has bought Australian wine bottler Portavin Holdings for AUD27m (US$20.6m). Read more