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Archive for April, 2017

RNDC’s Alan Dreeben Honored With WSWA’s Lifetime Leadership Award

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Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) partner Alan Dreeben, a force within the middle tier for decades, has been honored with the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) Lifetime Leadership Award. The Lifetime Leadership Award recognizes a wholesaler whose career … Continue reading

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Control State Spirits Sales Rebound Strongly In March

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Control state spirits sales posted a strong month in March, with volume up 4.4% and value rising 6.6%, despite a tough comparison from a year ago. The solid performance helped lift control states’ year-to-date growth, following softer months in January … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 24, 2017

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•Italy’s Tenuta Luce della Vite has acquired a new 135-acre property in Montalcino, including 27 acres of vineyards currently in production, from Swiss-owned Logrono. The price wasn’t disclosed. The new property is planted 60% to Sangiovese and 40% to other … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 24, 2017

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•The Lost Abbey has announced its newest barrel-aged beer: Ex Cathedra, a Belgian-inspired Quadruple ale that has spent a year aging in Bourbon barrels. Ex Cathedra starts out as the Lost Abbey’s Judgment Day (another Belgian-style Quad) that receives barrel … Continue reading

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This Just In: Appointments and Annoucements

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Sonoma Vintners Auction results; Promotions at Remy; Silver Oak snares Ovid Winery. Read more

Roll Out the Barrel, Or Roll Up a Joint?

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Cannabis threatens to end the 20-year bull market in booze, sparks a lawsuit between a grape grower and a farmer, and is infused in Vodka. Read more

Drink to the Future with These Eco-Minded Producers

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Find new conservation-minded bottle picks, and ways cider, wine and whiskey makers are helping the environment. Plus, an ingenious way to hold a six-pack. Read more

10 Wines for Under $10 to Enjoy Outdoors

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Whether it is a day at the beach, working outside or enjoying the sun in the backyard, beat the heat and keep cool with these 10 wines for under $10. Read more

Part II: Danny Wirtz on What to Expect in 2017

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Earlier this week we published the first part of an interview with Breakthru Beverage Group vice chairman Danny Wirtz [see WSD 04-18-2017]. Today we'll pick up where we left off in the conversation as he discusses the growing craft business and industr... Read more

No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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A creamy confection that only looks complicated. This "raw" cheesecake marries marscarpone and walnut crust for a delicious dessert with no oven to preheat. Read more