Comments Off on Texas to See Sweeping Changes Under New TABC Management
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is starting to look like a whole new animal these days and that could have big implications for the future of the Lone Star state's alcohol market. Read more
Comments Off on An Author’s Journey into the World of Obscure Grapes
With over 1,400 wine grapes in the world, it might be surprising to learn that only 20 varieties make up 80% of the wines that we drink. Author Jason Wilson talks about the underappreciated and lesser-known wines that inspired him to write his book, Godforsaken Grapes. Read more
Comments Off on E&J Gallo lines up European launch for above-premium, regional Californian wines
E&J Gallo will release a raft of higher-end wine expressions from its California vineyards, in an effort to promote the diversity of the region to the European market. Read more
Comments Off on “Consumers are smarter than ever before – and not just about wine” – just-drinks meets E&J Gallo Winery’s GM for EMEA, Paul Sorrentino
Earlier this month, Paul Sorrentino, E&J Gallo Winery's general manager for Europe, the Middle East & Africa, came to London for the UK launch of a range of higher-end wine expressions from the group. While in town, he spoke to just-drinks about the ne... Read more
Comments Off on Clouds gather as Conviviality ‘identifies’ US$40m tax bill
The future prospects for Conviviality have grown darker today, as the UK group warned of its discovery of a GBP30m tax bill, which is due at the end of this month. Read more
Comments Off on Surprise, You Can Pair Bourbon With Cheese
Wine lovers aren’t the only ones who get to have fun with cheese pairings. We take a look at why Bourbon and cheese are a match made in heaven. Read more
Comments Off on Interview, Part 2: Diageo NA’s Deirdre Mahlan And James Thompson
In the second part of our interview with Diageo NA president Deirdre Mahlan and James Thompson, the conversation touches on the solid gains occurring across Diageo’s portfolio of whiskies, as well as the resurgence of Captain Morgan and plans to …... Read more
•Palm Bay International has introduced two new red blend offerings under its Roscato brand. Both new entries—Roscato Dark and Roscato Smooth—are a blend of native Trentino red varieties and retail at $13 a 750-ml. Roscato’s new expressions mark the fir... Read more