Comments Off on The New Sparkling Wines of the Northeast
La Crescent, Cayuga, Brianna and Marquette might be lesser-known varieties, but many producers in the Northeast are embracing these hardy grapes to make exceptional sparklers. Read more
Comments Off on Vodka Inches Upward, With Tito’s, Deep Eddy Carrying The Momentum
With growth concentrated among a relatively small cluster of brands, competition remains stiff in the U.S. vodka category. A few key players are faring well, but many others are facing challenges. Indeed, more than half of the top 25 vodka … Cont... Read more
•Ah-So, a new canned rosé wine from Spain, is making its U.S. debut this spring. Produced by the Lopez de Lacalle Artazu winery in Navarra, Ah-So is a 100%-estate grown Garnacha rosé sourced from vines aged between 15 and 45 … Continue reading &#... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 24, 2018
•Delaware-based Dogfish Head Craft brewery has launched Mixed Media, the company’s newest beer-wine hybrid. The 7.5%-abv hybrid is fermented from grains (51%) and late-harvest Viognier grapes (49%) from Washington’s Alexandria Nicole Cellars using a Be... Read more
Comments Off on Ste Michelle Wine Estates continues with US distribution expansion
Ste Michelle Wine Estates has confirmed a further wave of market expansion in the US, a week after extending its partnership with another distributor in the country. Read more
Comments Off on What’s on the Restaurant Industry’s Plate in 2018
Beverage alcohol plays an increasingly important role on-premise as retailers look to boost restaurant sales during a slow year. As of 2017, one out of every $10 restaurant sales is alcohol-driven. Restaurant sales hit $799 billion for the year with re... Read more
Comments Off on Rías Baixas, Spain’s Undercover Paradise for Wine Lovers
As part of Spain’s Galician coast, the sea is intrinsic to the culture of the Rías Baixas. Meals are abundant with shellfish while ocean breezes cool the hillsides of Albariño. It's time for wine lovers to discover this hidden corner of Spain. Read more
Comments Off on Grupo Codorniu confirms The Carlyle Group offer rejection; opens door to minority partner
Spanish cava producer Grupo Codorníu has rejected a bid from US equity fund The Carlyle Group, but has said it is open to bringing a minority partner onboard. Read more