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News Briefs for April 20, 2018

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•France-based AdVini has acquired a majority stake in South Africa’s Stellenbosch Vineyards for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes the Stellenbosch Vineyards Collection, Welmoed, Arniston Bay, and Versus brands and bolsters AdVini’s presence ... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 20, 2018

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•Bend, Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery has altered its plan for a new Roanoke, Virginia brewery, owing to deceleration in the craft beer market. Originally, Deschutes was set to build a $95 million facility that would employ up to 154 people and …... Read more

Casella Family Brands gives Yellow Tail UK push – video

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The European unit of Casella Family Brands has released details of a GBP2m (US$2.8m) marketing campaign in the UK for its Yellow Tail wine brand. Read more

Casella Family Brands gives Yellow Tail UK push

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The European unit of Casella Family Brands has released details of a GBP2m (US$2.8m) marketing campaign in the UK for its Yellow Tail wine brand. Read more

Pernod Now has “More Leeway” for Acquisitions

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Pernod Ricard reported a sales increase of 6% in the Americas for the nine months ended March 31, driven by growth in the US (up 3%). However, cfo Gilles Bogaert highlighted the deceleration in the US spirits category on this morning's earnings call. Read more

Red Champagne, France’s Best Kept Secret

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Coteaux Champenois rouge is an intriguing wine that history almost left behind. But this red from the Champagne region of France is staging a comeback. Here’s what you should know. Read more

Blended White Wines Fight for Fair Share of Retail Space

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Over the last three years, blended white wines spark excitement and steady growth. Read more

Canada’s Supreme Court Misses Opportunity to Remove Restrictions on Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping

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Declines to remove interprovincial trade restrictions ... Removing restrictions would have opened the door to allowing consumers to order wine for direct delivery to their home from any Canadian winery located in any province Read more

Pernod Sees U.S. Sales Rise 3%, But Notes Market Deceleration

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Pernod Ricard’s U.S. sales grew by 3% in the nine months through March, representing the first three quarters of the company’s fiscal year. But while Pernod continues to achieve growth in the U.S., the French drinks giant noted that the … Continu... Read more

Wine Spectator: Iconic Napa Valley Winery Heitz Cellars Sold

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The owners of Heitz Cellars, one of the dominant producers in Napa Valley during its formative years, a champion of single-vineyard expressions, and creator of one of Napa’s most distinctive and collectible wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineya... Read more