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Archive for June, 2017

Wine Spectator: Auction Napa Valley Raises $15.7 Million

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Auction Napa Valley, held June 3 by Napa Valley Vintners, culminated a weekend of fund-raising events that garnered $15.7 million for Napa County non-profits focused on community health and childhood education. Since its inception in 1981, Auction Napa Valley has … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 7, 2017

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•Diageo has appointed Peter Wiens as brewmaster for its new Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House in Relay, Maryland. Wiens joins Guinness from California’s Stone Brewing Co., where he served as senior director brewery operations, brewmaster East Coast. Slated … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 7, 2017

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•Walland, Tennessee–based Blackberry Farm Brewery has launched its first canned beers, Coyote Tactics IPA, TN Times Pilsner and Screaming Cock Pale Ale. Produced in partnership with contract brewer Brew Hub, the 12-ounce cans feature label art created by three Southern … Continue reading

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The Coca-Cola Co stabilises brand value as Moutai soars – study

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The Coca-Cola Co's namesake product has arrested its slide down a list of the world's most valuable brands after dropping out of the top ten last year. Read more

Alert, Del Maguey Joins Pernod Ricard Portfolio

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Pernod Ricard USA's New Brand Ventures division has acquired a majority stake in Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal brand. Read more

Martin Ray GM: “People Should Know This Brand More”

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Last week we published the first part of our interview with Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery's general manager Bill Batchelor [see WSD 06-02-2017]. Today we'll pick up where we left off in the conversation as Bill discusses retail strategy and the categ... Read more

France Says Grenache, Spain Says Garnacha

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Promotion planned for Grenache (Garnacha) this summer. Read more

German Discount Supermarket Lidl Invades The South

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German giant discount supermarket Lidl enters US market bringing its medal winning wines with it. Read more

Interview: Gary Fisch of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace

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The four-unit retailer Gary’s Wine & Marketplace is a northern New Jersey institution.While the market’s competitive environment continues to intensify, Gary’s has adapted to the changing tides and is projecting revenues to reach $56 million this year. SND assistant editor … Continue reading

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Cigar Aficionado Urges Consumers To Write FDA On Regulations Harming The Handmade Cigar Industry

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If you’re a friend of the cigar, now is the time to write Washington. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it harder and harder for family-owned, handmade cigar companies to produce and sell their products. The new rules … Continue reading

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