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Archive for May, 2017

Constellation Reportedly Makes Offer For Brown-Forman

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Constellation Brands has reportedly made an offer for Brown-Forman, in what would be a blockbuster industry deal. According to CNBC, who cited several people with knowledge of the matter, Brown-Forman responded that it was not interested in a deal, but … Continue reading

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Alert: Constellation Makes Offer for B-F, Gets Rebuffed

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Constellation Brands has approached Brown-Forman and is looking to buy, according to anonymous sources, reports CNBC. B-F's ownership, the Brown family, has never expressed interest in selling, but the company's market cap is valued at about $22 billion. Read more

Is Craft Fatigue Setting in?

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In our view, the modern resurgence of craft distillers has had three identifiable phases so far. The first wave was the early adopters that set up shop pre-2010. We think of this group as the romantics. They are often founders who had to cobble togethe... Read more

Jura 10 Launches in U.S.

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  Jura 10, a U.S. exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky launched with a party on a warm spring night in […]

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Winemakers Battle Over Creation Of Texas Appellation

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Also, Champagne producer Nicolas Feuillatte names a new managing director, and Maison Nicolas Perrin sets its sights on the Northern Rhone Valley. Read more

Jackson Family Wines buys Brewer-Clifton Winery

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Jackson Family Wines has added to its California vineyard footprint with the purchase of Brewer-Clifton Winery. Read more

5 Places to Visit in the Russian River Valley

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Find a great glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, explore ancient redwoods and country roads then dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant—with attached spa. Read more

American Brandy Is Enjoying A Renaissance

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Spurred by the craft movement, domestic brandies are starting to catch fire in the marketplace. Brandy’s rise is an extension of the surge in other brown spirits, and part of an ever-broadening repertoire of drinks being explored by today’s adventurous … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 23, 2017

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•Coravin Inc. is backing its namesake “Wine Preservation Opener” with a new national TV ad campaign. The pair of 60-second and 120-second spots will run through June 18 on cable and satellite networks, including Bravo, Food Network, Fox News, Hallmark Channel and Lifetime Movie, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 23, 2017

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•Craft spirits specialist Samson & Surrey has aligned nationally with Breakthru Beverage Group. Samson & Surrey, led by Bacardi veterans Robert Furniss-Roe and Juan Rovira, has a portfolio including FEW American Whiskies and Gin, Bluecoat Gin, Brenne French Single Malt … Continue reading

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