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Napa County Pruning Contest

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25 women and 114 men competed in separate divisions at the Gamble Ranch near Yountville Read more

Exclusive: Major Changes At The Top For Stoli Group USA

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Stoli Group USA is set to come under new leadership, with global CEO Hugues Pietrini becoming interim CEO of the U.S. business, SND has learned. Stoli Group USA’s recently named chief commercial officer, Rudy Costello, will now become chief operating &... Read more

Early Release Of TWE Results Spurs Expectations Of Deal Making

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After Treasury Wine Estates moved up its half-year earnings announcement by two weeks, there’s increasing anticipation that the company is poised to make a significant acquisition. The Australian Financial Review reports that TWE shareholders are on “h... Read more

Spirits Sales Rose 4% to $26.2 Billion In U.S. Market In 2017, According To Distilled Spirits Council

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Supplier sales of distilled spirits in the U.S market rose by 4%, or $1 billion, last year, to hit $26.2 billion, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Volumes rose by 2.6% to 226 million cases, a rise of 5.8 million … Continue reading &#85... Read more

News Briefs for February 2, 2018

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•Hess Family Wine Estates has extended its Hess Select portfolio with the launch of a new Pinot Gris. Retailing at $13 a 750-ml., the Pinot Gris joins Hess Select’s existing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Treo &... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 2, 2018

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•Nellysford, Virginia–based Bold Rock Hard Cider has introduced Rosé, its first seasonal cider of the year. The new offering is made with a variety of apples and has a wine-like taste profile, according to the company. Starting February 5th, Bold Rock ... Read more

Super Bowl Push Fuels Early 2018 Sales For Yellow Tail

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A year ago, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits’ Yellow Tail became the first wine brand in almost four decades to advertise during the Super Bowl. With the brand set to return to the big game for a second time on February … Continue reading &#8594... Read more

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sales Slip 6% For 2017

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Washington state–based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates reported a 6.4% net revenue decline to $698 million for the year ended December 31. The winemaker’s shipment volumes were similarly soft, falling 8.6% to around 8.5 million cases, with parent company Al... Read more

News Briefs for February 1, 2018

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•Beam Suntory and Stoli Group USA have settled their dispute over Stoli’s hiring last month of former Beam exec Rudy Costello as its new chief commercial officer. Both parties issued statements saying they’re pleased with the out-of-court resolution of... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 1, 2018

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•Hood River, Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing has launched Tangerine Twist as the newest offering in its Session series of beers. A lightly hopped golden pale ale, the new entry is at 5.2% abv and is billed as having aromas of … Continue reading &#8594... Read more