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Archive for July, 2017

Pernod Ricard UK marketing director Patrick Venning heads to Chivas Brothers

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Pernod Ricard has announced an executive switch in the UK that sees the marketing director for the country move to a global role within Chivas Brothers. Read more

Copper Cross Hybrid

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Copper Cross Spirits introduced Copper Cross Hybrid, a whiskey featuring a hybrid blend of bourbon and rye.  Read more

DISCUS names Kevin Smith CFO

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Brown-Forman’s Wilby to Retire and Dimitri Tchelistcheff dead at 87. Read more

Hot Trends Brewing in America’s Beer Scene in 2017

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Wild and crazy combinations used to define the craft beer scene, but recently brewers have been emphasizing simplicity and refinement. See what's next. Read more

Bacardi SVP: SGWS Tie-up has “Nothing in Common” with Prior Partnerships

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Last year, Bacardi USA upended its long-standing distribution network in order to fully align its $1 billion business with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in 41 states. In 2017, they are still fine tuning the strategy, but Bacardi says it has already begun to see some beneficial results from the switch. Read more

Meet the Grand Crus of Alsace

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The challenges faced by vineyards and winemakers in this region have resulted in bottlings that may be France's—and potentially the world's—best wine. Read more

Canning Your Wine

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Check out Bill Pregler's What's Cool column in the July issue to learn about the individual components of a new canning line installed at Free Flow Wines Read more

Get Outside by Exploring Monterey

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Bike Monterey's rugged coastline or enjoy the beauty of the ocean with the Wine-Walk-by-the-Sea. Explore bistros, farmers markets and the outdoor beauty. Read more

Bill Foley Discusses New Priorities, Potential Acquisitions

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Foley Family Wines, whose volume is now at approximately 1.3 million cases, continues to carve out a significant presence in the California wine market.The company’s portfolio now includes such labels as Chalk Hill, Chalone, Kuleto, Sebastiani, Foley Johnson and Two … Continue reading

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Southern Glazer’s Hit With Class-Action Suit In California

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On July 5, a class action lawsuit was filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (SGWS) in U.S. District Court in California alleging fraud, unfair competition and numerous violations of federal and state alcohol distribution laws.The suit was filed on … Continue reading

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