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Archive for June, 2017

The Sparkle of Nova Scotia Wines

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Discover one of the smallest, and oldest, wine growing regions in North America. The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is producing noteworthy sparkling wine. Read more

The 3rd Annual Southwest Wines of France Gourmet French Fries Competition

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Tuesdays are for French fries and fine wine. At least, that’s how Wine Enthusiast kicks off a perfect summer. Read more

Vinexpo Bordeaux 2017 – just-drinks diary – 9 June

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Coming up at this year's Vinexpo exhibition in Bordeaux: Read more

As U.S. Craft Market Cools, Brooklyn Brewery Pursues New Growth Avenues

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One of the pillars of the craft beer movement, New York-based Brooklyn Brewery has enjoyed nearly three decades of success, rising to become the 12th-largest craft player in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association. The company, which has annual … Continue reading

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Three-Way Oregon Deal Sees Mariani Family Buy Firesteed Winery, As Vintage Wine Estates Gains Firesteed Brand

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Firesteed Cellars founder Howard Rossbach has sold the Oregon-based winery and brand in a three-way deal. The Mariani family, proprietors of Banfi Vintners, will acquire the Willamette Valley-based winery facility from Rossbach and 30 acres of surrounding vineyards from Mickey … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 9, 2017

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•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits tells SND it will vigorously defend its Redemption Bourbon brand in the face of a trademark infringement claim lodged by Diageo’s Bulleit. Calling the suit “devoid of any merit whatsoever,” Deutsch president Tom Steffanci said Redemption’s recent … Continue reading

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This week in spirits & wine, featuring Australian Vintage’s CEO, Pernod Ricard’s move into mezcal and numbers from Remy Cointreau and Brown-Forman

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 9, 2017

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•Kansas City, Missouri’s Boulevard Brewing, part of Duvel Moortgat USA, is set to break ground on a $10 million expansion project that will allow the company to meet the growing demand for canned beers. Boulevard will construct a new 24,000-square-foot … Continue reading

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Vintage Wine Estates buys Oregon’s Firesteed Cellars

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US wine group Vintage Wine Estates has continued its recent spending spree with the acquisition of Firesteed Cellars.  Read more

Canada’s Mark Anthony Group to buy The Bacchus Group

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Canadian distribution firm Mark Anthony has agreed to buy wine & spirits company The Bacchus Group.  Read more