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Archive for March, 2018

Wineries that are Works of Art

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Wineries boasting art collections that can be traced back for centuries. We tour the globe for tasting rooms, wineries and museums that make the most of the deep connection between art and wine. Read more

Jack Daniel’s Keeps Climbing Amid The Craft Boom

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While much of the American whiskey renaissance has been focused on small-production craft brands, the ongoing rise of Jack Daniel’s shows that the market’s major players are also having success winning new consumers. Jack Daniel’s has added to its U.S.... Read more

Federal Judge Paves Way For Walmart To Sell Spirits In Texas

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In a ruling that could potentially shake up the Texas retail spirits market, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has issued a decision striking down the state’s ban on publicly traded companies selling spirits. The decision is a victory for Walmart, &#82... Read more

ProWein 2018 Sees Visitor, Exhibitor Numbers Continue To Grow

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ProWein, the Germany-based wine and spirits trade fair, saw a record number of both visitors and exhibitors during its most recent event, held March 18-20 in Düsseldorf. The show featured over 6,800 exhibitors—200 more than last year—from 64 countries ... Read more

News Briefs for March 22, 2018

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•French prosecutors have accused a leading Bordeaux négociant and bulk wine bottler with “flagrant” wine fraud. On March 15, Bordeaux’s criminal tribunal heard the charges against Grands Vins de Gironde (GVG), which is owned by the Ca... Read more

Digging in the Dirt: An Inside Look at the Region of D.O.P. Cariñena

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SPONSORED BY Youthful, fruity, and transparent. Dense, savory, and structured. Garnacha from Spain’s D.O.P. Cariñena delivers pleasure in many forms. Despite being a relatively small region, its unique terroir, aging considerations, and range of producers contribute to the diversity of wine styles. Translation: there’s a bottle for every occasion. Influence of Terroir Altitude defines Cariñena’s […] Read more

WX Brands’ Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon – Product Launch

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WX Brands has added a Cabernet Sauvignon to its Bread & Butter Californian wine portfolio. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates adds to Australian footprint with Wetherall Coonawarra buy

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Treasury Wine Estates has bought 283 hectares of vineyard in Australia's Coonawarra region to feed global demand for its wines. Read more

Total Wine Leans into Winery Direct & Delivery Programs

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As the nation's wine and spirits distributors continue to consolidate, some of the smallest producers feel they're being left out in the cold. Well, Total Wine & More is here to help the poor dears through its winery direct sales program. Read more

Get to Know Kava, the Relaxing National Drink of Fiji

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Kava, the nonalcoholic national drink of Fiji, is a bit of an acquired taste. But its anxiety-reducing properties and earthy, piney notes make seeking it out worth your while. Here are four places to find it. Read more