Comments Off on Bordeaux 2017 Vintage: Tasting Unique Blends at En Primeur
In the wake of 2017’s late spring frosts, Bordeaux producers faced an unusual dilemma. Without their typical yields, winemakers had to get creative with their traditional blends. Read more
Comments Off on Moet Hennessy Reports Growth Despite Cognac Supply Constraints
Moet Hennessy is still struggling with Cognac supply constraints in the first quarter of 2018, particularly Hennessy VS which is under "strict production constraints," said LVMH director of financial communications Chris Hollis on this morning's earnin... Read more
Comments Off on Meet the Women Winemakers of Portugal
Despite the fact that many women have studied oenology, Portugal hasn’t seen many female winemakers and producers. But that’s starting to shift with these five women, who are producing distinguished bottles that showcase their unique wine country in every glass. Read more
Esteemed wine writer Jon Bonné recently proclaimed Roussillon one of France's “most radical and interesting places to produce wine.” He’s correct. Read more
Comments Off on Brown-Forman Reinforces Its Presence In Kentucky Bourbon
Led by Jack Daniel’s, Tennessee whiskey continues to account for more than half of Brown-Forman’s U.S. volume, but the Louisville-based company has also been aggressively strengthening its presence in whiskey from its home state of Kentucky. Brown-Form... Read more
•Moët Hennessy posted a sales increase of 10% on an organic basis to €1.2 billion ($1.5b) for the three months through March, representing its fiscal first quarter. However, currency exchange cut into the drinks giant’s results, with sales flat on R... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 10, 2018
•Portland, Oregon’s Widmer Brothers Brewing is set to relaunch Green & Gold Kölsch as its summer seasonal. The 5.2%-abv ale is brewed with Magnum and Hallertau hops from a recipe developed by Cider Riot! cidermaker Abram Goldman-Armstrong. Widmer p... Read more
Comments Off on Explore Tel Aviv, a Modern City in an Ancient Land
This Mediterranean city might be known as the technology and financial hub of Israel, but you’ll find there’s so much more to discover with its constantly evolving culinary scene, 3,000 year old wine country and miles of beaches. Read more