•Craft + Estate, part of the Winebow Group, has added Greek wine producer Estate Argyros to its import stable. Established in Santorini in 1903, Estate Argyros specializes in varietals indigenous to the island, including Assyrtiko. Craft + Estate will handle … Continue reading →
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•Atlanta’s Second Self Beer Company has re-released its Molé Porter seasonal. Inspired by Oaxacan Christmas mole sauce, the 6.5%-abv beer is brewed with Guajillo, Pasella and Chipotle chilies for subtle heat plus cinnamon, cloves and cocoa nibs to round out … Continue reading →
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Moët Hennessy’s Christophe Navarre is stepping down from his role as CEO, departing the drinks company to focus full-time on his investment fund Neptune International. Navarre joined LVMH in 1997 as president and CEO of JAS Hennessy & Co., and … Continue reading →
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With Tequila and American whiskey continuing to surge in the U.S. market, the two categories figure heavily in this year’s Impact Hot Prospects spirits roster. In all, 35 spirits brands qualified as Hot Prospects on this year’s list, up from … Continue reading →
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•Surrey, England-based Silent Pool Distillery has begun exporting its gin to the United States. Silent Pool Gin, bottled at 43% abv and retailing at $44.95 a 750-ml., is being distributed by California-based Wine Warehouse, mainly to top accounts in San … Continue reading →
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Chardonnay has dominated the California white wine sector for years and looks likely to remain in that position for the foreseeable future. “If Cabernet is king, Chardonnay is queen,” notes Barbara Hermann, wine buyer for the Chicago-area retail chain Binny’s … Continue reading →
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Riding a wave of expansion largely due to the success of its Côtes de Provence Rose ($15), Castel Group’s Barton & Guestier is now looking to tap momentum in the entry-level Bordeaux and Pinot Noir segments in the U.S. market. … Continue reading →
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•The Macallan, part of the Edrington portfolio, has unveiled Edition No. 3, the latest expression in its annual Edition Series. A collaboration between The Macallan master whisky maker Bob Dalgarno and perfumist Roja Dove, Edition No. 3 is a 48.3%-abv … Continue reading →
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•Colorado-based Odell Brewing has released a new year-round brew, Rupture Fresh Grind Ale. Taking its name from its production process in which whole-flower hops are ground up on-site at the brewery moments before being added to the beer, Rupture is … Continue reading →
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