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Archive for June, 2017

TX Retailers Worry Wal-mart Selling Spirits Will Open Flood Gates

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Today we're continuing our coverage of the Wal-mart v. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) bench trial about the constitutionality of TABC code that bars the retailer from selling spirits. We previously reported on Wal-mart's intentions for Texa... Read more

Bombay Sapphire “MIB’s” NY Winner

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Luis Hernandez of Seamstress was named the regional winner of New York’s 11th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition presented by […]

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The Allure of Old Vines on the Central Coast

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Though old vines have a romantic aura surrounding them, they come with distinct challenges for California grape growers and winemakers. Read more

Negroni Week 2017 Kickoff 

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This year’s theme was Past, Present and Future as Campari celebrated the fifth anniversary milestone of Negroni Week with three […]

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Bordeaux Wine Council unveils UK marketing drive

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The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) is to launch its biggest UK marketing campaign. Read more

Amid Rising Competition, Patrón Continues To Dominate Luxury Tequila

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Upscale Tequila pioneer Patrón has been encountering a host of new competitors in recent years, but the brand continues to soar, crossing 2.3 million cases on 10% growth in 2016, according to Impact Databank. Since 2012, the above-$40 Tequila category … Continue reading

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Pernod Enters Mezcal With Del Maguey Buy

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Pernod Ricard has taken a majority stake in Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close in the next 90 days. Established in 1995, Del Maguey ($35-$200) offers a range of super-premium mezcals … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 8, 2017

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•Palm Bay International has added Australian Vintage Ltd.’s Tempus Two wines to its import portfolio. Tempus Two includes a Varietal Series ($14.99 a 750-ml.) and a Copper Series ($19.99), which are both currently rolling out across the U.S. Sourced from … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 8, 2017

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•Hawaii-based Maui Brewing Co. is entering three new Midwestern markets. Maui has partnered with Imperial Beverage in Michigan, Johnson Brothers in Wisconsin and Artisan Beer Company in Minnesota to add their states to its distribution territory, effective June 12. Maui … Continue reading

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Dynasty Fine Wines probe continues as Remy Cointreau admits “not much dialogue” with China JV

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Remy Cointreau has confirmed investigations into Dynasty Fine Wines are still ongoing amid a breakdown in communications with the Chinese wine JV. Read more