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Archive for June, 2017

5 Places to Visit in Carneros

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The Napa side of Carneros remains rugged, but is home to a vibrant wine scene embracing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with a bustling culinary scene. Read more

Why I Can’t Take A Shine To Moonshine

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White Dog. Hooch. White Lightning. Whatever you call it, commercial "moonshine" is becoming a staple on bar shelves. Here are four reasons it shouldn't. Read more

Most Common Drink Trends Millennials Want to Try

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If you read this newsletter with any regularity, you're well aware that millennial consumers are often credited as the driving force behind both premiumization and cross-category drinking trends. Read more

A Guide to Sonoma’s Best Winery Experiences, Part 1

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Cool coastal views, fine dining and some of California's best under-the-radar wines make Sonoma a worldwide destination. Find out where you need to taste. Read more

Wine Spectator: Bordeaux’s Futures Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

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Bordeaux’s 2016 en primeur campaign has kicked into high gear, with Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, Gruaud-Larose, Angélus, Pavie, Lynch Bages, Calon-Ségur and others unveiling their prices. Keep up-to-date as Wine Spectator tracks the latest 2016 Bordeaux futures releases.

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Terroir Life’s Charles Banks Reaches Settlement With SEC

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Terroir Life founder and financial advisor Charles Banks has reached a partial settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations of securities fraud.The move follows Banks’s decision to plead guilty to separate wire fraud charges in April. Both criminal … Continue reading

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Gallo Launches New Ad Campaign For New Amsterdam Vodka

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E.&J. Gallo is unveiling a major new ad campaign for New Amsterdam Vodka with a TV push called “Pour Your Soul Out.” The effort will begin with an ad set to air during tonight’s NBA Finals game. The campaign follows a drummer, Omari Williams, … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 1, 2017

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•Campari is gearing up to launch its fifth-annual “Negroni Week,” an international charity initiative focused around the iconic cocktail made with Campari, gin and sweet red vermouth. This year, thousands of bars across 40 countries will take part from June 5-11, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 1, 2017

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•Texas-based Lakewood Brewing has released two summer seasonals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with more Texas markets to come. Lakewood’s Zomer Pils is a 4.8%-abv, dry-hopped Pilsner made with Lemondrop and Noble hops. Lakewood is also debuting its Artsy Tartsy … Continue reading

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Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Co forms Chilean JV ahead of vineyard swoop – report

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Chinese wine producer Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Co is to buy three Chilean vineyards in a new joint venture, a report has said. Read more