Captain Morgan is being extended with a new shot-friendly, coconut-flavored offering called LocoNut. The newcomer is billed as a summer-inspired chilled shot option that blends Caribbean rum and spices with natural flavors including real coconut liqueur. LocoNut, which is 40-proof … Continue reading →
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•E.&J. Gallo, the world’s largest family-owned wine company, continues to see premium wine as the future. Yesterday, the company announced that it has acquired prestigious Napa Valley vineyard Stagecoach, located in the Atlas Peak AVA, for an undisclosed sum. Wine … Continue reading →
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•St. Louis-based Schlafly Beer will now brew its White Lager offering year-round due to strong demand. Schlafly’s White Lager is a hazy, 5.5%-abv beer with a pronounced maltiness and hint of orange. Initially brewed in 2015 as a taproom exclusive, … Continue reading →
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E.&J. Gallo has agreed to purchase Napa Valley’s Stagecoach Vineyard from founder Dr. Jan Krupp for an undisclosed sum. Located in the highly-regarded Pritchard Hill region and the Atlas Peak appellation, Stagecoach is a 1,300-acre property with more than 600 … Continue reading →
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Italy’s Ruffino has nearly doubled in size in the U.S. market since 2011, the year Constellation acquired full control of the brand. Led primarily by its Chianti business—which commands a roughly 20% share of the Chianti category and almost half … Continue reading →
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Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) partner Alan Dreeben and Campari America chairman Gerry Ruvo will be recognized with special awards at this year’s Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America convention in Orlando, to be held April 18-21. Dreeben, a leader … Continue reading →
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•Proximo Spirits’ 1800 Tequila has unveiled the latest edition of its annual Essential 1800 Artist Series. This year’s range features six 1800 Silver Tequila label designs created by artist Enoc Perez. Available this month in select U.S. markets, each limited … Continue reading →
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