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Archive for May, 2017

Smoked Salmon Mousse with Crostini

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You may want to eat it all yourself but this smoked salmon appetizer serves 12 people and the mousse works as a delicious breakfast spread the next day. Read more

Wine Spectator: Jackson Family Buys California Pinot Star Brewer-Clifton

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Jackson Family Wines is acquiring Brewer-Clifton, one of Sta. Rita Hills’ top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers; the winery’s 2012 Pinot Noir earned the No. 8 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2014. Brewer-Clifton is the third Pinot … Continue reading

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Sonoma’s 3 Badge Bolsters Spirits Stable With New Whisky, Mezcal Offerings

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Best known for its portfolio of negoçiant wine brands—which totals 340,000 cases and includes labels like Leese-Fitch and Moobuzz among others—Sonoma-based 3 Badge Beverage has ramped up its focus on spirits, building a diverse stable of high-end craft offerings. 3 … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 19, 2017

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•Amazon has partnered with retailer Mission Wine & Spirits to launch its Prime Now alcohol delivery service in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale. Starting this week, Prime Now members can order beer, wine and spirits from Mission Wine & … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 19, 2017

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•Maryland-based Union Craft Brewing is moving to a new, larger brewing facility to accommodate growing demand and allow for future growth. The new facility, set to open in Spring of 2018, is 43,000 square feet and will include a 7,500-square-foot … Continue reading

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Brewer-Clifton Sold to Jackson Family Wines

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Jackson buys the acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnary producer, with co-founder Greg Brewer to remain at the helm. The financial terms were not disclosed. Read more

Replay: 2017 Secrets to Growing Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales

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Alert, Jackson Family Picks up One of Santa Barbara

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Brewer-Clifton Winery, one of Santa Barbara Country's more highly acclaimed producers, has changed hands again, this time joining Jackson Family Wine's portfolio. The sale includes the Diatom brand, the leased winery, tasting room and vineyards. The tr... Read more

How to Taste Whiskey

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Discover eight steps to unlock the complexity of whiskey, from the right glass to smelling it without burning your nose. And is it OK to add water, ice? Read more

Lidl’s US Entrance is “One of Biggest Events” for Grocery in Years

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Massive European discount grocery chain Lidl is making its way stateside this summer. The grocery chain, which describes its US position as a cross between Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter, will open 20 stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgin... Read more