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Archive for June, 2017

Does light drinking increase the risk of cancer? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 200

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The association between the consumption of alcohol and the risk of cancer has been of great interest for many decades. There are a number of types of cancer, especially those of the upper aero-digestive tract (such as mouth, tongue, pharynx, etc.) that... Read more

Oregon Winery’s Sale Brings Out-of-State Buyers For Firesteed Cellars

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Vintage Wines Estate buys Firesteed brands, Pacific Rim buys Firesteed winery and 30 acres of vineyards. Read more

Mariinsk Distillery crafts line of ultra-premium vodkas

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With nearly 120 years of crafting spirits using pure artesian waters, Siberian-based Mariinsk Distillery in connection wit Moscow-based Synergy Group, created the first batch of its ultra-premium Beluga Noble Vodka in 2002. Read more

Gruppo Campari calls time on still wine with Chateau de Sancerre sale to Maison Ackerman

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Gruppo Campari has completed its full exit from the still wine category, offloading Château de Sancerre to Maison Ackerman. Read more

Chocolate Chipotle Prawns

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It's not a classic seafood combination, but the adventurous will be rewarded by the world of flavors in this dish of prawns with cocoa powder and chiles. Read more

What Does SVB Have in Common With UBS and Deutsche Bank?

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Fed gives SVB and two other banks a 5-year extension. Read more

Ross Bentley Joins Wine Country Consultants

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Robyn Bentley, the founder and president of Wine Country Consultants, said her son, Ross, 30, has joined the business as a partner. The St. Helena, California-based commercial real estate firm represented both the buyer and seller in the recent acquisition of Kitchak Cellars by Jan Krupp of Krupp Brothers, former owner of Stagecoach Vineyards. Krupp […] Read more

Palm Bay International Adds Tempus Two Wines From Down Under to Portfolio

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Palm Bay re-enters the Australian wine category. Read more

It’s Rosé Day!

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Saturday, June 10th is Rosé Day! Join Beverage Media in celebrating a summer favorite with some of these pink-inspired cocktail recipes.   Want to […]

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The Most Effective Way to Advertise on Social Media

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When it comes to advertising on social media, takeover ads--or First View ads that run at the top of users' time lines--are on-screen 50% more than ads lower in the feed, according to a new study commissioned by Twitter and IPG Mediabrands, per AdWeek. Read more