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Archive for May, 2017

Trump Budget Proposes Massive Cuts to Essential Wine Industry Programs

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by Michael Kaiser, Vice President 5.25.17 This week the Trump Administration released their Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Budget Request. This document outlines the Administration’s budget priorities for the next fiscal year. The document is non-binding and is no more than a suggestion to Congress for spending priorities. Congress controls the spending power of the federal […] Read more

Don Stott Collection Fetches $5.2 Million For Sotheby’s

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The financier and philanthropist's Burgundy collection ignited spirited bidding and set new records. Also, a look at Alejandro Bulgheroni's new Napa winery. Read more

Drink Doctor sees Facebook posts banned in UK

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UK alcohol delivery firm Drink Doctor has been told to remove Facebook posts that the country's advertising watchdog has deemed "irresponsible". Read more

Exploring Sonoma from the Vineyards to the Sea

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One of the world's top wine regions, Sonoma also offers outdoor adventures like whale watching, river floats, paddle boarding, and many great restaurants. Read more

Conviviality sees FY fiscal-2017 sales soar – results

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UK drinks group Conviviality has reported a near doubling of sales for its fiscal-2017. Read more

Interview: Bruce Hunter, Managing Director, Shaw-Ross International Importers

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Florida-based Shaw-Ross International has caught fire in recent years as the importer of Chateau d’Esclans, whose Whispering Angel brand has spearheaded the Provence rosé boom in the U.S. market. But Shaw-Ross’s recent gains haven’t been limited to rosé. In fact, … Continue reading

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Responding To Constellation Offer, Brown-Forman Says It’s Not For Sale

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Following Tuesday’s news that Constellation has lodged an offer to acquire Brown-Forman, the Kentucky-based whiskey giant—controlled by fifth-generation majority shareholders the Brown family—insists that it has no interest in giving up its independence. In a statement, Brown-Forman chairman Geo. Garvin … Continue reading

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Florida Governor Vetoes Controversial “Whiskey And Wheaties” Bill

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Florida Governor Rick Scott has vetoed the state legislature’s so-called “Whiskey and Wheaties” bill, citing concerns over the effects on small businesses. Championed by Walmart and Target and opposed by independent liquor stores and Publix, Senate Bill 106 would have … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 25, 2017

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•Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is extending its partnership with Delegat, which owns the Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate wine brands, becoming Delegat’s exclusive distributor across 32 states. Currently handling Delegat wines in 17 markets, under the new deal … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 25, 2017

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•Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider is entering the New York market via distributor S.K.I. Beer. This marks the Portland, Oregon–based cider company’s first in-depth foray into retail on the East Coast—previously, the brand made infrequent deliveries to select retailers outside of … Continue reading

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