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Sep

Emergency Teams Dash to Florida to Rescue Wine Ahead of Irma

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Thousands of rare bottles are being stashed as far away as New Jersey ahead of the disastrous storm. Also, Crown Royal kicks off a new NFL TV advertisement. Read more

Sep

Cali Retailer Amends Complaint Against SGWS

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Earlier this summer a California retailer filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits alleging fraud, unfair competition among other violations of state and federal alcohol laws. Read more

Sep

The Beautiful Bounty of Botrytized Wines

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Known as "noble rot," Botrytis cinerea is a usually nasty fungus that can actually create some of the world's most precious wines. Here's what to know. Read more

Sep

French wines, spirits exports jump in H1 2017 – figures

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Sales of French wines and spirits to exports rose by low double-digits in the first six months of 2017, according to figures released this week. Read more

Sep

BJ’s Wholesale Club Targets Growth With Brand-Focused Strategy

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Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club operates 215 membership-only stores in 16 eastern states, 60% of which sell beverage alcohol, including 49 locations that offer beer, wine and spirits.BJ’s beverage alcohol buyer Gina Langone has led the department for nearly two … Continue reading →

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Sep

Wine Spectator: Charles Banks Enters Prison, Sells Stake in Napa’s Mayacamas

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Former wine executive Charles Banks reported to the Federal Prison Camp at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, beginning a four-year sentence for fraud at the minimum-security facility. Days before he surrendered to authorities, he ended two legal battles … Continue reading →

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Sep

News Briefs for September 8, 2017

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•As autumn approaches, pumpkin-flavored beers are starting to crowd shelves and fill the draft lines across the United States. Many of these seasonal offerings are longstanding annual releases; Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale, for example, returned for its 22nd year this … Continue reading →

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Sep

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 8, 2017

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•Portland, Oregon’s Widmer Brothers Brewing is rolling out Hefe Twisted Citrus, a new play on the brewery’s flagship Hefe label. Made with Mandarina Bavaria and Lemon Drop hops, Hefe Twisted Citrus is also brewed with blood orange and a blend … Continue reading →

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Sep

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Diageo’s baijiu business, the trouble with Gen Z and a new CEO for Moet Hennessy

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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