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Archive for February, 2018

Selling “BDX” Now

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Modern Bordeaux is ready for its close-up By Ethan Fixell     Burdened by its reputation as a polarized region—one […]

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Responsible drinking issues around the world – The IARD Digest – February 2018

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Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, looks at what's going on in-market to promote a more responsible role for alcohol in society. Read more

Italy, France, New Zealand lead US wine imports in 2017 – figures

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Wine imports to the US during 2017 were led by Italy and France, recently-released figures show, with New Zealand coming in third. Read more

Lasorda 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

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Lasorda Family Wines introduced a new 2015Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles.  Read more

Johnnie Walker debuts The Jane Walker Edition

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Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, unveiled Jane Walker, the first-ever female iteration of the brand's iconic Striding Man logo. The Jane Walker icon will debut on a special-edition offering of the brand’s Black Label blend.  Read more


Ryan Reynolds is Aviation’s New Gin-side Man

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Between his automated email replies, tweets and not having desk at his own company, the Hollywood actor is having more fun with his new role at Aviation Gin than you may think. Read more

What Will Happen to Irish Whiskey in 2018?

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Irish whiskey has long been one of the fastest growing spirits categories, up almost 900% by volume from 2002 to 2017, per Distilled Spirits Council data. In 2017 the category accounted for 4.2 million cases and $897 million in sales. Read more

Winemaker Groups Promoting Camaraderie and Collaboration

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Operating along the adage that a rising tide lifts all boats, winemakers are coming together to help each other raise the quality and image of their wines. Get to know five organizations. Read more

5 Questions With ProWein’s Marius Berlemann

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We catch up with the director of one of the biggest and best wine trade shows, ProWein, about worldwide drinking trends, the new and improved program, and what advice he would give first-time visitors. Read more

Blue Equity Builds A Dominant Retail Presence In Kentucky

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Louisville, Kentucky-based Blue Equity LLC is invested in everything from Mexican resorts to flooring companies to talent management firms representing chefs and TV broadcasters.But chairman Jonathan Blue’s great passion lies close to home, where he wa... Read more