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Archive for March, 2018

Barcardi brings premium Martini sparkling wines to Germany – ProWein 2018

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Bacardi has released three premium sparkling wines to the German market, under the Martini brand.  Read more

Judge Rules Wal-mart Can Sell Spirits in TX

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US District Judge Robert Pitman has struck down a state law that prevents public companies like Wal-mart from selling spirits in the Lone Star state. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates Gains Ground in its Trademark Lawsuit

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The Estates’ lawsuit against Rush Rich sheds light on the shadowy world of trademark poachers and counterfeiters. Read more

Making the Most of DTC Channel

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As the e-commerce market proliferates, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine channel has grown to represent around 10% of off-premise retail sales ($2.69 billion) for domestic wineries, and is on track to reach $3 billion by the end of the year, according ... Read more

Why Côtes de Bordeaux Should be Your Go-To French Wine

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Côtes de Bordeaux, a lesser-known hilly area, features five distinct regions that produce great, affordable, wines. From oaked whites to accessible, ageable reds, underappreciated designations like Castillon and Sainte-Foy are your next best bet for French wine. Read more

Maison Le Star launches French wine for Millennials – ProWein 2018

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French wine firm Maison Le Star has launched two wine ranges, as it looks to attract Millennial consumers.  Read more

Concha y Toro readies Cono Sur global push with new packaging

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Concha y Toro is gearing up for a new, global marketing campaign for Cono Sur, centred around redesigned bottles across the Chilean wine range. Read more

One on One with Robert Indiana

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Perhaps best known for his iconic treatment of the word “love,” which has been presented in print, sculpture, on postage stamps and beyond, American artist Robert Indiana’s portfolio is wonderfully vast. Spanning decades, his body of work includes assemblage art, Pop Art, silk screens and oversized sculptures, often exploring the American identity and the power […] Read more

What does the future of out-of-home advertising look like? – Comment

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On a recent night in London, behind King's Cross railway station, an ordinary-looking van has an extraordinary-looking pole sticking out of its roof. The 20-metre mobile mast is, say its creators, the future of outdoor billboard advertising; a new, dis... Read more

Bonterra, 1000 Stories Drive Growth For Fetzer

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Concha y Toro’s Fetzer Vineyards is seeing strong progress for its Bonterra and 1000 Stories brands, boosting growth for the company as its namesake label continues to vie for share in the highly competitive under-$10 segment of the wine market. &#8230... Read more