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Archive for February, 2018

Napa County Pruning Contest

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25 women and 114 men competed in separate divisions at the Gamble Ranch near Yountville Read more

Key trends for the wine category in 2018 – Focus

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Euromonitor's senior alcoholic drinks analyst, Spiros Malandrakis, is on a roll: Hot on the heels of his consideration of the trends he sees shaping the spirits category this year, comes Spiros' thoughts on what's going to happen in wine. Read more

Tour the World with These International Snacks and Drinks

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These international bites will satisfy your cravings for sweet, savory or spicy, While excellent on their own, we've also paired them with the perfect bottles. Read more

Patrick Piana Departs Stoli Group

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After two and a half years at the helm, Stoli Group USA chief Patrick Piana is leaving the company, as is cmo Brian Cox, a company spokesperson has confirmed. For the time being, Hugues Pietrini, the global ceo for parent company SPI Group, will be the... Read more

Exclusive: Major Changes At The Top For Stoli Group USA

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Stoli Group USA is set to come under new leadership, with global CEO Hugues Pietrini becoming interim CEO of the U.S. business, SND has learned. Stoli Group USA’s recently named chief commercial officer, Rudy Costello, will now become chief operating &... Read more

Chateau Fleur Haut Gaussens’ La Bergeronnette – Product Launch

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Bordeaux's Château Fleur Haut Gaussens has released a 100% Cabernet Franc wine. Read more

Yes, Cork Taint is Still a Problem

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Why I believe the wine industry has come a long way, but not nearly far enough when it comes to tolerating cork taint. Read more

Early Release Of TWE Results Spurs Expectations Of Deal Making

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After Treasury Wine Estates moved up its half-year earnings announcement by two weeks, there’s increasing anticipation that the company is poised to make a significant acquisition. The Australian Financial Review reports that TWE shareholders are on “h... Read more

Spirits Sales Rose 4% to $26.2 Billion In U.S. Market In 2017, According To Distilled Spirits Council

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Supplier sales of distilled spirits in the U.S market rose by 4%, or $1 billion, last year, to hit $26.2 billion, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Volumes rose by 2.6% to 226 million cases, a rise of 5.8 million … Continue reading &#85... Read more

News Briefs for February 2, 2018

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•Hess Family Wine Estates has extended its Hess Select portfolio with the launch of a new Pinot Gris. Retailing at $13 a 750-ml., the Pinot Gris joins Hess Select’s existing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Treo &... Read more