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Archive for February, 2017

“It’s not that they don’t want to drink what their parents drink, it’s that they don’t want to drink how their parents drink” – Interview, Will Higham, consumer futurist – Part II

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In the second part of our exclusive interview with consumer futurist Will Higham, we continue to look at the younger end of the consumer spectrum, discussing provenance, rebellion and what we should actually call the next generation. Read more

Rok Stars to roll out ZGM’s ‘wine beer’ in the US

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US drinks firm Rok Stars has agreed to add a range of wine-inspired beers to its portfolio in the US.  Read more

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Posts 8% Sales Growth For 2016

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Washington state-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has posted a solid set of results for its full fiscal 2016, with net revenues up 7.8% to $746 million. The company’s shipment volume rose 5.3% to 9.3 million cases for the year (ending … Continue reading

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Draft Wine Companies Free Flow And Gotham Project Open East Coast Hub To Boost Import Business

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Wine-kegging companies Gotham Project and Free Flow Wines have teamed to open a new East Coast facility that they say will dramatically increase their output of premium imported wines-on-tap. This week, Gotham and Free Flow—which together control nearly 70% of … Continue reading

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Diageo Beer Co. To Build New Guinness Brewery In Maryland

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Diageo Beer Company USA is set to build a U.S. version of its Dublin-based Guinness Open Gate Brewery, ending a 63-year absence from brewing in the U.S. The facility will be added to Diageo’s existing operations in Relay, Maryland. The … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 1, 2017

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•Glenmorangie has launched Bacalta, the latest release in its Private Edition series. Bacalta, whose name is taken from the Scots Gaelic word for baked, is finished entirely in sun-baked Malmsey Madeira casks. Non chill-filtered and bottled at 46% abv, Bacalta … Continue reading

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Almost 100 hectares of vines confirmed destroyed in Chile fires

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Fires in Chile have wiped out at least 94 hectares of vineyard, mainly in the Maule Coast region, a new report from Wines of Chile has said. Read more

2017’s Hot Topics Emerge at WSD Summit

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The industry's top brass braved the fog in San Diego this week for our annual Wine & Spirits Daily Summit. As we collectively celebrated the end of Dry January, it was clear there were a few topics on nearly everyone's mind. The most common reoccurring topics of discussion were on the growth of alternative packaging, if it will finally be gin's year, the opportunity in marijuana, and how much is too much focus on millennials. Read more