Comments Off on Distilled Spirits Council’s Predictions for 2018
Last week we reported on the highlights from the Distilled Spirits Council's state of the union [see WSD 02-01-2018]. In addition to sales numbers for 2017, the Council's svp of economics, David Ozgo, outlined a few trends the group expects will drive ... Read more
Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Gifts with a Taste of Whiskey and Wine
Finding the perfect gift for your significant other isn't easy, but if they love all things barrel-aged, you can pour your heart out with these gifts. Read more
Comments Off on Wine Spectator: Wine Drinkers Face New Hurdles Ordering Online
On January 26, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and Revenue Commissioner Herb Frierson stood before reporters at a press conference, surrounded by 67 bottles of wine and spirits. Hood announced that the alcohol had been purchased online by state i... Read more
Comments Off on Control State Spirits Sales Top 50 Million Cases
Distilled spirits sales increased 2.5% in control states to 50.4 million cases in 2017, according to the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA). It’s the first time ever that spirits volume has exceeded 50 million cases in control jurisd... Read more
Comments Off on Australian Wine Exports Surge Despite U.S. Decline
Australian wine exports jumped 15% to A$2.56 billion ($2b) and 8% to 90 million nine-liter cases last year, according to Wine Australia, even as U.S. shipments fell 2% to A$449 million ($357m). While overall U.S. shipments were down last year, … ... Read more
Comments Off on Market Watch Leader Hank Robinson Passes Away at 96
Hank Robinson, who helped build Denver-based Argonaut Wine & Liquor into a major player in the Colorado retail market, died January 31 at the age of 96 after a long illness. A Market Watch Leader along with his brother Jack, … Continue readin... Read more
•California-based Cakebread Cellars is looking to raise funds for Napa’s wildfire recovery efforts with the launch of its new Phoenix rosé. Rolling out this month, the special edition rosé is made with Cabernet Sauvignon and limited to 240 cases. It &#... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 5, 2018
•Portland, Oregon’s Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) has reported a net sales rise of 2% to $207.5 million for the year ended December 31. The group’s depletions were down 1% on the year prior, as shipments fell 4%. CBA’s strongest brand continued … Con... Read more
Comments Off on How a Wine Newbie Got an Unexpected Education
A writer finds a surprising source of knowledge and kinship in a big-box wine shop, meeting a teacher who inspires with his grandfatherly wisdom. Read more