•Boca Raton, Florida–based Esprit du Vin, part of the Taub Family Cos., has been named the exclusive U.S. agent and importer for Tuscan producer Tenuta Il Palagio. Owned by the musician Sting and his wife, film producer and director Trudie … Cont... Read more
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•Pilot Point, Texas-based Western Son Distillery saw its namesake vodka brand more than double in size last year to 150,000 cases. Growth was driven by the core unflavored vodka, which accounts for more than half of sales. Launched in 2011, … Con... Read more
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Diageo enjoyed solid first half results across all global regions, reporting total organic net sales growth of 4.2% to £6.5 billion ($9.3b) and operating profit up 6.7% to £2.19 billion ($3.1b) for the six months through December 31. The group’s …... Read more
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The biggest effects from last year’s wine country wildfires were to the area’s tourism industry, not its vineyards, according to a study released by the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. The WBI surveyed over 200 vineyards and winerie... Read more
•The Winebow Group has expanded its distribution operations into the Oregon market, increasing its national wholesale footprint to 22 states. The importer and distributor is basing its Oregon network out of Portland, where it has a warehouse and office... Read more
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•St. Louis, Missouri’s Schlafly Beer has launched Northeast IPA, the first beer in its 2018 Hop Allocation Series. The 8%-abv IPA is unfiltered and billed as having a juicy, fruit-driven profile. This year’s Hop Allocation series will also feature the ... Read more
Comments Off on Argentine Billionaire Alejandro Bulgheroni Builds A Global Fine Wine Empire
With a fortune of around $4 billion, according to Forbes, Argentine energy magnate Alejandro Bulgheroni is known for thinking big, and his plans for his rapidly expanding portfolio of global wine interests are no exception. Bulgheroni has invested arou... Read more
•Birmingham, Alabama-based Vineyard Brands is adding famed Bordeaux estate Pétrus to its portfolio, becoming one of four importers to handle the legendary wine in the U.S., SND has learned. Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.; Maisons Marques & Domaines; and ... Read more
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•Kentucky’s Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is launching its Pearse Irish Whiskey brand in the U.S. next month. Produced at Alltech’s recently completed Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, the range features four 84-proof expressions, inc... Read more
Comments Off on With Its $5.1 Billion Deal For Patrón, Bacardi Makes A Game-Changing Play
Although the Tequila category has seen its share of acquisition activity lately—with Diageo buying Casamigos last year and Pernod swooping for full control of Avión earlier this month—the biggest move was saved for last. Yesterday, Bacardi announced th... Read more