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Archive for February, 2018

Italy, France, Spain Drive Imported Table Wine To 100 Million Cases

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After three lackluster years, imported table wine shipments to the U.S. passed the 100-million-case mark in 2017, posting a solid 6% gain, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Bottled table wine imports advanced a m... Read more

News Briefs for February 12, 2018

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•Palm Bay International has added Australia’s McGuigan Wines to its import portfolio. The McGuigan brand includes its new The Plan range ($11.99 a 750-ml.), which features a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and red blend sourced from southeastern... Read more

The Walking Dead Wine

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The Last Wine Co. introduced The Walking Dead Wine collection.  Read more

Premium, import wines perform well in 2017

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Premium products, particularly within the wine market, are gaining more favor with today’s consumers. Read more

Navy Strength Daiquiri

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A couple dashes of absinthe transform the traditional daiquiri into a drink with subtle herbal notes flickering among delicious sweet-tart flavors Read more

Tequila, Whiskey, Cognac Lead Control State Growth in 2017

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The spirits category did deliver growth in control states in 2017--sales were up 4.7% and volumes grew 2.5%--but not quite as strong as in 2016 when sales were up 5% and volumes grew 2.8%. This marks the fifth consecutive year of deceleration in the 17... Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Craft Chocolate

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What's the real difference between dark, milk and white chocolate? Is "bean to bar" legit or just an excuse to charge more? Let an expert guide you through the world of craft chocolate and how to pair it. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring a two-part interview with Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz, wine trends for 2018 and half-year results from Pernod Ricard

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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

Pernod Ricard reaps reward of China, India return – Analysis

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Sales teams for major spirits producers in China and India have not had it easy of late. Both Asian giants have been buffeted by the kind of macro-economic headwinds far out of the control of the business world. Take, for example, the Chinese governmen... Read more

Will a Super Tuscan Make an Appearance at a Royal Wedding?

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What bottles might make show up at the wedding reception for wine-lover Meghan Markle and Prince Harry? Bottles from Italy, France, Argentina and Oregon may be in the running. Read more