New York-based Davos Brands has acquired a controlling stake in the Sombra Mezcal and Astral Tequila brands, including worldwide rights to both brands and the newly opened Sombra distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico.The purchase price wasn’t disclosed. Davos has handled both … Continue reading →
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•Constellation is extending its Meiomi brand with a new limited rosé offering. Retailing at about $25 a bottle, Meiomi’s new rosé is rolling out to select markets. Made of Pinot Noir and Grenache from vineyards in Sonoma, Monterey and Santa … Continue reading →
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•The craft beer industry grew steadily in volume and market value in 2016, according to the Brewers Association’s data, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years. Retail value of American craft beer rose 10% to $23.5 billion, making … Continue reading →
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Bolstered by the success of category leaders Black Box and Bota Box, premium boxed wine continues to show strong growth in the U.S. market. Constellation’s Black Box and DFV Wines’ Bota Box now combine for more than 10 million nine-liter … Continue reading →
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•The Boisset Collection is launching a new sparkling wine brand, Haute Couture French Bubbles. A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from terroirs throughout France, the new entry seeks to mix the worlds of wine and high fashion, sporting … Continue reading →
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•A bill that would permit craft distilleries to bypass wholesalers and distribute their own products directly has been proposed in Illinois by a Republican state senator, Dan McConchie, who represents a district north of Chicago. The bill, which McConchie says … Continue reading →
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