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Moët Hennessy Names New President For Estates & Wines Unit

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Krug president Margaret Henriquez is set to take the reins at Moët Hennessy’s Estates & Wines division effective January 1. Henriquez, who will also continue to helm Krug, replaces Jean-Guillaume Prats as head of the Estates & Wines unit, which... Read more

Wine Spectator: As U.S. Senate Considers Tax Bill, Wineries Seek a Break

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Taxes are the hottest topic in Washington, D.C., right now. The U.S. Senate is considering what could be the biggest overhaul of the federal tax code since 1986. But while the debate has focused on corporate tax rates and personal … Continue read... Read more

News Briefs for December 1, 2017

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•Brendan Coyle, master distiller at High West Distillery since its founding in 2007, has taken on an expanded role as master distiller for the full spirits portfolio of parent company Constellation Brands. Coyle will be “taking a leading role in &#8230... Read more

Retail Giant Total Wine & More Closes In On $3 Billion In Revenue

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Total Wine & More, the country’s largest independent wine and spirits retailer, continues to expand aggressively while modernizing existing stores and upgrading its online presence. The Maryland-based chain is on track to have 173 stores and annual... Read more

News Briefs for November 30, 2017

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•Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new offering under Jameson’s Caskmates series of Irish whiskies finished in craft beer barrels. Retailing at $30 a 750-ml., the new Caskmates IPA edition is at 80 proof and was finished in Irish IPA barrels. … Contin... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 30, 2017

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•Atlanta, Georgia-based Scofflaw Brewing has announced its third expansion in the last 18 months. This month, eight new 100-barrel fermentation tanks have been installed and, on March 1, a new 50-barrel, four-vessel brewhouse will be completed. The upg... Read more

Interview, Part 2: Wine.com’s Rich Bergsund And Michael Osborn

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In the second part of our interview with Wine.com, CEO Rich Bergsund and founder and vice president, merchandising Michael Osborn discuss a host of new customer-focused initiatives at the online retailer, as well as the company’s fresh marketing push. ... Read more

Chile’s Domaines Bournet Lapostolle Will Partner With Winebow Group In U.S. Market

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Domaines Bournet Lapostolle, the Chile-based wine group that includes the Lapostolle and Clos Apalta labels, has signed a new U.S. import agreement with MundoVino, a division of the Winebow Group. The portfolio will move from Terlato Wines, effective J... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 29, 2017

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•Colorado’s Avery Brewing has sold a 30% stake in the business to Spain’s Mahou San Miguel, which also holds a 30% interest in Michigan’s Founders Brewery. Financial details were undisclosed. Avery, which is currently present in 39 markets, says the &#... Read more

42nd Annual Impact Marketing Seminar Program Announced

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M. Shanken Communications, Inc., New York, will host the 42nd Annual Impact Marketing Seminar on Thursday, March 8 next year at The Pierre in New York City. The Seminar brings together CEOs, presidents and senior executives of leading companies from ar... Read more