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Archive for February, 2018

Looking for Top-Tier Drinking & Dining? Try Birmingham, Alabama

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A mix of reliable standards and emerging hotspots make Birmingham, Alabama, a place to watch. Check out top spots for eating and drinking, along with a recipe for classic Alabama white sauce. Read more

Bourbon, Tequila Lead Beam Suntory To Mid-Single Digit Sales Gain In U.S.

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Led by strong growth from its Bourbon and Tequila portfolios, Beam Suntory’s sales in the U.S. market rose by mid-single digits for its fiscal year ended in December. Parent company Suntory Holdings saw its overall beverage alcohol sales, which also &#... Read more

Wine Spectator: Customers Ripped Off by Wine Store Now Being Sued

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What would you do if a wine merchant took your money but never delivered the bottles? You’d ask for your money back. Now what if that store went bankrupt and the lawyer charged with paying off the store’s creditors sued … Continue reading →... Read more

News Briefs for February 16, 2018

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•Winemaker Josh Phelps has extended his Grounded Wine Company brand with the launch of Collusion, a new red blend. Sourced from Washington’s Columbia Valley, Collusion is comprised of 43% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec and 4% Syrah and reta... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 16, 2018

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•Oregon-based Rogue Ales & Spirits has released three whiskies from its grain-to-glass farm and distillery. Rogue’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey is aged for five years in new American oak and retails at around $64.99. In addition, Rogue has released ... Read more

Treasury Wine Estates hits out at Penfolds “copycat”, issues lawsuit

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Treasury Wine Estates has filed a lawsuit against Australian wine operator Rush Rich for allegedly selling "copycat" Penfolds wine. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring recycling prospects in the wine trade, Casamigos Mezcal and the latest research on Cognac & brandy

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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 view our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

2017 Champagne shipments come in flat as domestic volumes drop – figures

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The trade organisation for Champagne has reported flat shipments for the 12 months of 2017, as home market France saw volumes dip.  Read more

How You Can Spot Fake Wines

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Looking to acquire legendary bottles? The world’s foremost expert on detecting fake wines, Maureen Downey, shares six tips for ensuring you don’t end up the victim of fraud. Read more

SVB: Gen X Will Consume the Most Wine by 2021

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In 2017, baby boomers accounted for 38% of wine sales, followed closely by gen X (36%), millennials (19%) and matures (7%), according to the annual Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) state of the wine industry report. Read more