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25
Jan

Is it Time to Retire the Snifter?

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The stalwart brandy snifter has long been considered the industry standard for tasting neat spirits. But what do the pros really think of it, and are there better options out there? Read more
25
Jan

Alert, Craig Wolf Stepping Down from WSWA

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Today Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) announced that president and ceo Craig Wolf will be stepping down at the end of June 2018 after 12 years at the helm. No successor has been named yet, but the WSWA executive committee has begun a natio... Read more
25
Jan

Brown-Forman Gives Wreaths

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In December, Brown-Forman partnered with Wreaths Across America to distribute wreaths to the headstones of veterans at the Long Island […]

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25
Jan

Bordeaux’s Petrus adds Vineyard Brands to US importer roster

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Famous Bordeaux wine Petrus has added a fourth company to its line up of US brand partners in the US market.  Read more
25
Jan

Diageo Sales up 3% in H1, Weighed Down by Vodka

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Diageo reported global organic net sales growth of 4.2% and organic volume growth of nearly 2% for the first half of fiscal 2018 ended December 31. In the US, net sales were up 3%, but vodka continues to be a weak spot in the region. In fact, excluding... Read more
25
Jan

How to Pair Wine With Savory and Sweet Coconut Dishes

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This tropical fruit has a seldom explored savory side that's perfect for enriching dishes like soups, curries and shellfish as well as pairing with a variety of wines. Read more
25
Jan

Explore the Savory Side of Coconuts in These Soups and Stews

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Whether you're looking to make a comforting soup or bring new flavor mussels, coconuts can add subtle richness to your dish. Just don't forget the wine. Read more
25
Jan

Diageo Boosted By U.S. Spirits Sales, As Pressure Rises From Stronger Pound

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Diageo enjoyed solid first half results across all global regions, reporting total organic net sales growth of 4.2% to £6.5 billion ($9.3b) and operating profit up 6.7% to £2.19 billion ($3.1b) for the six months through December 31. The group’s &#8230... Read more
25
Jan

Sonoma State Survey Shows Tourism Returning After Wine Country Fires

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The biggest effects from last year’s wine country wildfires were to the area’s tourism industry, not its vineyards, according to a study released by the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. The WBI surveyed over 200 vineyards and winerie... Read more
25
Jan

News Briefs for January 25, 2018

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•The Winebow Group has expanded its distribution operations into the Oregon market, increasing its national wholesale footprint to 22 states. The importer and distributor is basing its Oregon network out of Portland, where it has a warehouse and office... Read more
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