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Archive for February, 2018

Rum Old Fashioned

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This twist on an Old Fashioned uses a combination of dark and navy strength rum for a punchier version of the classic cocktail. Read more

Banfi Vintners Names a New President and More News

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Ackerman’s names a new sales director, and details on additional promotions and hires in the wine industry. Read more

Can a Wine Truly Be Great if it Can’t Age?

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High-quality Old World wines are renowned for their ability to withstand decades of aging. But if a wine is best young, does that immediately make it inferior? Read more

Led By La Vieille Ferme, Vineyard Brands’ Profile Continues To Rise

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Birmingham, Alabama-based importer Vineyard Brands has built a portfolio of more than 75 wineries from around the world, ranging from accessible, larger-volume labels to rare, high-end collectibles. The company’s leading brand is French label La Vieill... Read more

News Briefs for February 7, 2018

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•Taub Family Companies has announced plans to reorganize its brand portfolios. Under the new structure, the company’s Palm Bay International unit will comprise the group’s major wine brands—including Cavit, Roscato, Rocca delle Macie, Bodegas Faustino,... Read more

Brown-Forman makes sustainability stand with US wind farm deal

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Brown-Forman is to offset 90% of its energy use in the US after signing an agreement with a new wind power project in Kansas. Read more

FEW Spirits impacts legislation

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Evanston is known to many as the birthplace of the Temperance Movement, and, until the founding of FEW Spirits in 2011, no alcohol had been produced within the city limits. Read more

Pernod Ricard H1 fiscal-2018 results – Preview

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On Thursday, Pernod Ricard will release its H1 results for fiscal-2018. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the group's highlights during the three months to the end of December. Read more

Taub Family Companies Plans Portfolio Realignment

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Taub Family Companies today announced plans to strategically realign its Palm Bay International and Esprit du Vin portfolios. Palm Bay will be the foundation with driver wine brands and all spirits, while Esprit du Vin will be a stand-alone fine wine c... Read more

Is the 2015 Bordeaux Vintage Finding U.S. Takers?

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Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux recently completed a seven-city tour showcasing the 2015 vintage but it’s unclear whether or not that lead to sales. Read more