Moët Hennessy has purchased Washington state craft whiskey distiller Woodinville Whiskey Co., SND has learned. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but Moët Hennessy confirmed that it’s buying 100% of the company. The deal is part of an ongoing trend of major … Continue reading →
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Lodi, California-based Michael David Winery has been expanding markedly in recent years, led by its fast-growing 7 Deadly Zins label. Last year, 7 Deadly Zins ($16 a 750-ml.) depleted 302,000 nine-liter cases, up 15%, to earn Impact “Hot Brand” honors. … Continue reading →
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Six West Virginia wine distributors have filed a lawsuit alleging that fellow wholesaler Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. and its West Virginia subsidiary, Mountain State Beverage, have attempted to monopolize wine distribution in the state under the guise of market consolidation. … Continue reading →
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•Napa, California–based Locations Wines, led by Dave Phinney, has debuted a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Sourced from Marlborough’s Wairau, Awatere and Waihopai Valleys, the Locations New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a blend across appellations, in line with Locations’ mission … Continue reading →
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•Carlsberg has acquired the U.K.’s London Fields Brewery and will operate the brand in conjunction with Brooklyn Brewery. While financial terms haven’t been made public, the Evening Standard reports that Carlsberg purchased London Fields for $5.2 million. London Fields was … Continue reading →
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In the second part of our interview, Bill Foley discusses the tightening California grape market, efforts in the fast-rising direct-to-consumer space and the progress of his California wholesaler, Epic Wines & Spirits. SND: What percentage of your wine is sourced from … Continue reading →
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Indian single malt whisky maker John Distilleries Ltd. (JDL) has released Paul John Bold, a new peated single malt whisky expression, in the U.S. market. Bold ($75) joins a Paul John portfolio that also includes Brilliance ($60), Edited ($65), Select … Continue reading →
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•Heineken’s Strongbow Hard Apple Cider will launch a new Artisanal Blend at the end of the summer. The new offering is a blend of cold-pressed heirloom apple varieties with a lightly sweet flavor profile. The 6%-abv cider will be available … Continue reading →
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•San Diego’s Modern Times Beer Co. has sold an approximately 30% stake in the company to its employees, with the brewer intending to become entirely employee-owned in the years ahead. Under the terms of the plan, employees will become partially … Continue reading →
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