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Archive for December, 2017

Here’s Why Underdog Lodi Grapes Are Challenging the Status Quo

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Game-changing and stylish, grapes like Albariño, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc and Teroldego are getting well-deserved attention in Lodi. Read more

Petaluma Gap Growers Discuss 2017 Season

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Los Angeles Wildfire Threatens Rupert Murdoch’s Moraga Vineyard

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Rupert Murdoch awaits the fate of his historic 16-Acre vineyard in Bel Air. Read more

E&J Gallo lines up US Barefoot Bubbly New Year’s Eve push

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E&J Gallo has announced a US tour for its Barefoot Bubbly brand ahead of the wine's Times Square New Year's Eve tie-up.  Read more

Whisky Advocate: With New Distillery, Tullamore D.E.W. Is Going Grain To Glass

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William Grant & Sons’ Tullamore D.E.W. has made ribbon cutting obsolete. For the opening of their new distillery on October 19, 2017, a bottle of Tullamore D.E.W. was smashed against a grain column like the launching of a ship, eliciting &#82... Read more

St. Supery Launches New Luxury Wine, Eyes On-Premise Expansion

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Acquired by fashion giant Chanel from Robert Skalli in 2015, Napa Valley’s St. Supéry is seeing strong progress across its portfolio. Among the winery’s recent initiatives are the launch of a new prestige wine, a Beverly Hills tasting salon and …... Read more

News Briefs for December 8, 2017

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•Casella Family Brands has acquired Australian winery Baileys of Glenrowan from Treasury Wine Estates for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes the cellar door, winery, 144 hectares (355 acres) of vineyards in the Warby Ranges of Glenrowan, Victoria, a... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 8, 2017

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•In early 2018, San Diego, California’s Green Flash Brewing Co. will launch Remix IPA, a 6.2%-abv ale is made with Cascade, Columbus and Summit hops. The beer will be available nationally in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and single-serve 19.2-ounce cans. ... Read more

RNDC, Central Liquor Form JV in Oklahoma

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Republic National Distributing Co. and Central Liquor Company have agreed to form a joint venture distributorship in Oklahoma. CLD is owned and operated by third generation partners - Brad, Greg and Justin Naifeh. Read more

Republic National Distributing Co lines up Oklahoma JV with Central Liquor Co

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US drinks firm Republic National Distributing Co (RNDC) has agreed to form a joint venture with Central Liquor Co in Oklahoma, as the state prepares to welcome new alcohol laws.  Read more