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Archive for March, 2018

Cambridge, Massachusetts From College Town to Dining Destination

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Cambridge, situated on the Charles River, is famous for being home to the esteemed universities Harvard and MIT, but there's so much more to explore. We'll help you navigate the winding bustling streets to the squares filled with history and culinary hotspots. Read more

Study Shows Italian Wines’ Top Market will Remain the U.S.

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Prosecco, Franciacorta, Lambrusco, Asti and other Italian sparklers grew 240% over last 10 years, researchers found. Read more

The clouds surrounding Conviviality, The Coca-Cola Co’s booze move and Pernod Ricard’s spirited performance – The just-drinks Analyst

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Our analyst returns! Ian Shackleton is back to give us his monthly consideration of the latest developments in the drinks industry from an investor's perspective. This month, Ian turns his attention to the saga at Conviviality, the possibility of the C... Read more

Australian Wine Awakens With New Upscale Focus

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Australian wine has been making strides toward reinventing itself in recent years, with its eye on a new generation of U.S. consumers increasingly inclined to reach for bottles retailing above $15 a 750-ml. While Australian shipments to the United Stat... Read more

Texas Cider Producer Austin Eastciders Offers New Labels, Expanded Market Presence

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Austin, Texas-based cider maker Austin Eastciders doesn’t quite have a national presence just yet, but the company is moving steadily in that direction. Founded in 2013, Eastciders shipped over 500,000 cases last year and claims to be the No.-1 craft &... Read more

News Briefs for March 27, 2018

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•Mezcal brand El Silencio has expanded its partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to 44 states, dramatically increasing the brand’s distribution footprint. Southern Glazer’s had previously handled El Silencio across 12 markets. A 100%-ag... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 27, 2018

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•Louisville, Kentucky’s Copper & Kings American Brandy Co., minority-owned by Constellation Brands, has promoted Brandon O’Daniel to master distiller. Since 2014, O’Daniel has worked as the company’s head distiller, crafting spirits across the spec... Read more

How Amelia Fais Harnas Turns Painting with Wine into an Art Form

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In this interview, Amelia Fais Harnas talks about how she combines her two passions, painting and drinking wine, to create works of art. Read more

Concha y Toro adds new tier to Casillero del Diablo range with Reserva Especial launch

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Concha y Toro is to launch a new mid-range Casillero del Diablo that the company describes as a "natural step up" from its flagship Reserva portfolio. Read more

Bandit Wines donates $50K to National Park Foundation

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St. Helena, Calif.-based Bandit Wines announced a $50,000 donation to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. Read more