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Archive for April, 2017

Castello Banfi Receives Wine Excellence Award from AmCham Italy

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy gives the 2017 Wine Excellence Award to American owned and operated Castello Banfi. [Keep on reading!]

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United Distributors Names Pete Moraitakis President

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United Distributors, the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in Georgia and Alabama, has appointed longtime coo Pete Moraitakis as its new president, and promoted Michael Hertz to evp. Read more

Four Bars Where You Can Order the Perfect Martini

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The martini is one of the world's most recognizable drinks. We take a look at four of the world's cocktail capitals and where to get the best one in each. Read more

Wine Enthusiast Topics: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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In the early 20th century Vino Nobile di Montepulciano seemed to be relegated to the past, until the first exhibition of typical local wines held in... Read more

China tops alcohol e-commerce survey

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Chinese consumers lead the world in alcohol e-commerce, with more than one-quarter buying alcoholic brands online, a new report says. Read more

Getting to Know California’s Best Unsung Wine Regions

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Largely overlooked, the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys illustrate the triumphs and challenges faced by California’s many wine regions. Here's what to know. Read more

Uncovering the Charms of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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Perched high atop a hill in southeastern Tuscany lies the picturesque town of Montepulciano. The local wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, remains the... Read more

Bring Home The Tuscan Experience

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The origins of modern Tuscan food stem back to its peasant roots, known as cucina povera or “poor cooking.” Cucina povera was born from economic circumstance – the need to make large, hearty, and inexpensive portions from simple ingredients found in the countryside. Read more

Target Launching New Beverage Alcohol Model In The U.S.

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Minneapolis-based retail giant Target plans to modernize its retail operations this year, with the effort including the launch of new Wine & Beer shops as part of an overall redesign. Under the new concept, Target stores will have a second … Continue reading

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Moët Hennessy Sales Leap 13% In First Quarter

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Moët Hennessy has posted a strong start to 2017, with the company’s first-quarter sales rising 13% on an organic basis to €1.2 billion ($1.3b). The French luxury giant saw its Champagne sales—including the Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot brands, … Continue reading

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