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Ring in Spring with Roussillon

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Esteemed wine writer Jon Bonné recently proclaimed Roussillon one of France's “most radical and interesting places to produce wine.” He’s correct. Read more

LVMH launches entrepreneur initiative ‘La Maison des Startups’

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Luxury goods firm Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy has launched a programme to boost innovation in the luxury market. Read more

Brown-Forman Reinforces Its Presence In Kentucky Bourbon

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Led by Jack Daniel’s, Tennessee whiskey continues to account for more than half of Brown-Forman’s U.S. volume, but the Louisville-based company has also been aggressively strengthening its presence in whiskey from its home state of Kentucky. Brown-Form... Read more

News Briefs for April 10, 2018

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•Moët Hennessy posted a sales increase of 10% on an organic basis to €1.2 billion ($1.5b) for the three months through March, representing its fiscal first quarter. However, currency exchange cut into the drinks giant’s results, with sales flat on &#82... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 10, 2018

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•Portland, Oregon’s Widmer Brothers Brewing is set to relaunch Green & Gold Kölsch as its summer seasonal. The 5.2%-abv ale is brewed with Magnum and Hallertau hops from a recipe developed by Cider Riot! cidermaker Abram Goldman-Armstrong. Widmer p... Read more

Explore Tel Aviv, a Modern City in an Ancient Land

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This Mediterranean city might be known as the technology and financial hub of Israel, but you’ll find there’s so much more to discover with its constantly evolving culinary scene, 3,000 year old wine country and miles of beaches. Read more

Whiskey, premiumization fueling growth for spirits market

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For the U.S. spirits market, volume growth has allowed the category to increase not only its own yearly comparisons, but also gain market share from other beverage alcohol categories. Read more

Bordeaux 2017 Vintage: First Impressions at En Primeur

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It's En Primeur week in Bordeaux and the barrel tastings have begun. Our European Editor, Roger Voss, discusses his first impressions of the frost-bitten 2017 vintage. Read more

Merchant Bank Takes Majority Stake in Casa Dragones Tequila

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New York-based Casa Dragones tequila has sold a majority stake to merchant bank BDT Capital Partners, marking the bank's first investment in the spirits category. The investment will be used to continue the company's growth, expand its R&D efforts and ... Read more

Science Gives Sake a Modern Upgrade

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Centrifuge physics are being used to update traditional sake brewing methods. But is this technological twist just a gimmick, or could it be the future of this classic Japanese drink? Read more