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Archive for November, 2017

What Are We Really Drinking This Thanksgiving?

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We recommend lots of wines. But what will our own office staff have on their tables come Thursday? Take a personal look at the WE team's Thanksgiving plans.
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New Zealand Industry Appointments and Announcements

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2017 Air New Zealand wine awards winners and John Barker nominated for global wine role.
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Minimum Unit Pricing comes to Scotland in May

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The Scottish Government has set a date for Minimum Unit Pricing to come into force.  Read more

Bacardi’s possible resurgence, how Q3 panned out and how my drinks stock tips have performed in 2017 – The just-drinks Analyst

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Rounding off his first full year with us, just-drinks resident analyst Ian Shackleton prepares for Christmas with a look at recent developments at Bacardi, a review of results from the third quarter and a look at how his stock tips have done this year.... Read more

The RNDC-Breakthru Deal: Challenges And Opportunities Ahead

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Yesterday, Shanken News Daily exclusively reported that the nation’s second- and third-ranked wine and spirits wholesalers—Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Breakthru Beverage Group (BBG)—have agreed to merge to create a distribution giant ... Read more

LVMH Takes 60% Stake In Napa Valley’s Colgin Cellars

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Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Napa Valley winery Colgin Cellars. Ann Colgin and her husband Joe Wender will retain a 40% stake in the business and maintain their leadership roles at the luxury … Continue reading... Read more

More On Liquor Stores NA’s U.S. Exit

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Canada-based retail operator Liquor Stores NA announced yesterday that it would be selling off its interests in the lower 48 U.S. states to concentrate on its operations in Alberta, British Columbia and Alaska. According to the company, the move will r... Read more

News Briefs for November 21, 2017

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•Proximo Spirits is expanding its Irish whiskey portfolio with the launch of The Sexton Single Malt. Retailing at $28 a 750-ml., The Sexton is made from 100% malted barley and triple-distilled in copper pot stills. It’s then aged for four … Conti... Read more

Moet Hennessy ups California footprint with Colgin Cellars stake buy

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Moet Hennessy has expanded its presence in California's wine lands, taking majority control of Napa Valley's Colgin Cellars. Read more

Breakthru Beverage Group, Republic National Distributing Co open to synergies ahead of merger – just-drinks exclusive

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Republic National Distributing Co has not ruled out job cuts in relation to its planned merger with fellow US alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage Group. Read more