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Archive for February, 2018

Altia moves closer to public listing

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Altia has confirmed plans to launch an initial public offering. Read more

Tres Agaves Takes Control of its Destiny with New $6 Million Distillery

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Eight years after its US debut, Tres Agaves tequila is entering a new phase in its lifecycle. With a 30% CAGR during the last three years, it has outgrown the distillery where it is produced on contract, and has begun construction on its own distillery... Read more

Meet Six American Distillers Giving Scotch Some Serious Competition

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When many think "single malt" they think Scotch. But these pioneering whiskey distillers are bringing the concept to America, using local ingredients and combining the style with homegrown twists. Read more

Oregon’s A To Z Wineworks Leverages The Pinot Boom

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With Oregon wine volumes now above 3.4 million cases and growing, Pinot Noir remains the star, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the state’s vineyard acreage. Among the key labels driving growth is Newberg-based A to Z Wineworks, whose flagship A &#8... Read more

Vinexpo Expected To Draw 3,000 Attendees At Upcoming New York Event

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Vinexpo New York is set to launch at Manhattan’s Javits Center March 5-6, marking Vinexpo’s first U.S.-based event in nearly 15 years. Jointly organized with global media group Diversified Communications, the show will highlight more than 470 producers... Read more

News Briefs for February 22, 2018

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•Italy’s Risata Wines has expanded its lineup with Brachetto d’Acqui, a new sparkling red wine. Made with 100% Brachetto grapes, the new DOCG entry will be available nationwide starting April 1st, priced at $17 a 750-ml. Brachetto d’Acqui joins portfol... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 22, 2018

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•Boston Beer Company has reported a net revenue decline of 4.8%, to roughly $863 million, for its full fiscal 2017, as shipment volume also fell 6.2% to 3.8 million barrels. The craft beer giant was hampered by soft performances from … Continue r... Read more

Bonterra Organic Vineyards 2015 Merlot, 2016 Pinot Noir

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Adding to its wine portfolio, Bonterra Organic Vineyards now offers two new wines. Read more

Bacardi’s Martini division tests alcohol-free sparkling wine – just-drinks exclusive

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The global director for Bacardi's Martini sparkling wines portfolio has told just-drinks that the company is testing an alcohol-free variant. Read more

“We have more ideas on the table than the capability to handle them” – just-drinks speaks to Marco Mazzini, global director of Martini sparkling wines at Bacardi

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In 2016, Marco Mazzini took on the newly-created role of global director for Martini sparkling wines at Bacardi, with a view to creating a new vision for the brand. Here, he tells just-drinks how Martini is evolving and what it's like to work on sparkl... Read more