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Archive for January, 2018

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Destinations

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What do Germany, South Africa and California have in common? They're all stops on our global wine tour, in this edition of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast. Read more

Race to Acquire Luxury Brands Heats up Tequila M&A

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“High-end Tequila is one of the fastest-growing categories within U.S. spirits,” says a research analyst. Read more

Wine Faults and How to Recognize Them

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Is your wine corked? Oxidized? Plain over-the-hill? Learn the signs of common wine faults (and the characteristics mistaken for them) and find out whether to dump or drink. Read more

Life After Being a Sommelier

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A deep love of wine leads one writer from classrooms to a career in restaurants, but after a nearly 10-year run as a sommelier, finds himself wondering... what next? Read more

Argentine Billionaire Alejandro Bulgheroni Builds A Global Fine Wine Empire

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With a fortune of around $4 billion, according to Forbes, Argentine energy magnate Alejandro Bulgheroni is known for thinking big, and his plans for his rapidly expanding portfolio of global wine interests are no exception. Bulgheroni has invested arou... Read more

News Briefs for January 24, 2018

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•Birmingham, Alabama-based Vineyard Brands is adding famed Bordeaux estate Pétrus to its portfolio, becoming one of four importers to handle the legendary wine in the U.S., SND has learned. Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.; Maisons Marques & Domaines; and ... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 24, 2018

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•Kentucky’s Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is launching its Pearse Irish Whiskey brand in the U.S. next month. Produced at Alltech’s recently completed Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, the range features four 84-proof expressions, inc... Read more

The International Wine Center Announces the 22nd Graduating Class

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From marketing and brand management to wine production, this year's graduates have a wide array of industry experience. Read more

China effect sends Australian wine exports soaring in 2017

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Australian wine exports jumped last year as sales to China soared by almost two-thirds, new figures show. Read more

London Wine Fair partners JF Hillebrand in innovation push

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UK trade show London Wine Fair has announced a tie-up with logistics firm JF Hillebrand to launch an innovation space at the event.  Read more