Comments Off on Oregon’s A To Z Wineworks Leverages The Pinot Boom
With Oregon wine volumes now above 3.4 million cases and growing, Pinot Noir remains the star, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the state’s vineyard acreage. Among the key labels driving growth is Newberg-based A to Z Wineworks, whose flagship A ... Read more
Comments Off on Vinexpo Expected To Draw 3,000 Attendees At Upcoming New York Event
Vinexpo New York is set to launch at Manhattan’s Javits Center March 5-6, marking Vinexpo’s first U.S.-based event in nearly 15 years. Jointly organized with global media group Diversified Communications, the show will highlight more than 470 producers... Read more
•Italy’s Risata Wines has expanded its lineup with Brachetto d’Acqui, a new sparkling red wine. Made with 100% Brachetto grapes, the new DOCG entry will be available nationwide starting April 1st, priced at $17 a 750-ml. Brachetto d’Acqui joins portfol... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 22, 2018
•Boston Beer Company has reported a net revenue decline of 4.8%, to roughly $863 million, for its full fiscal 2017, as shipment volume also fell 6.2% to 3.8 million barrels. The craft beer giant was hampered by soft performances from … Continue r... Read more
Comments Off on Interview: Brian McDole of Giant Eagle
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle operates 218 supermarkets in five states—Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana, with most selling beverage alcohol in some form.In Ohio, 113 locations sell beer and wine, with 75 of the Ohio stores selling... Read more
Comments Off on Loch Lomond Named Official Sponsor Of British Open
Does anything go better with golf than a glass of Scotch? After all, both the drink and the sport originated in Scotland, so it stands to reason that they would make a perfect pairing. And at golf’s most prestigious tournament, … Continue reading... Read more
•Actor Ryan Reynolds has taken an ownership stake in Davos Brands’ Aviation gin. As a partial owner of the brand, Reynolds will play an active role in Aviation’s day-to-day business and oversee its creative direction as well, in an effort … Conti... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 21, 2018
•Boston Beer Company is rolling out Samuel Adams New England IPA nationwide. The 6.8%-abv beer was first brewed in 2016 as a specialty brewery-only release before being kegged in 2017 and released to select on-premise accounts in the Boston area. ̷... Read more
Comments Off on Constellation Looks To The On-Premise To Boost Svedka
While it’s been tough sledding for many of the U.S. market’s leading vodka brands lately amid intense competition within the category, Constellation Brands-owned Svedka vodka has managed to remain in positive territory over the past two years, reaching... Read more
Comments Off on Moët Hennessy Invests In Ardbeg To Meet Rising Demand For Islay Malts
Moët Hennessy’s Glenmorangie Co. is expanding its Ardbeg distillery with a new multi-million-pound investment. Set to be completed by 2019, the project will include a larger still house and two additional stills, bringing the Islay distillery to a tota... Read more