Comments Off on Why Unpopularity Suits California’s Viognier
While it's not often sought after, Viognier's obscurity might be what saved this mountain-grown grape, as it's only winemakers who truly love it that continue to produce it. Read more
Comments Off on Rosé All Day: 5 Wine Jobs That Will Actually Let You Drink the Wine
Ever wondered what it's like to work in the wine world? Despite setbacks (natural disasters, climate change, and global wine production reportedly reaching a 50-year low), the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Read more
Comments Off on Vintage Point’s New Brand Additions Drive Portfolio Gains
After adding a handful of strong brands to its lineup over the past year, California-based Vintage Point now has annual volume of around 350,000 cases. Vintage Point president David Biggar tells SND that the portfolio has also been in the … Conti... Read more
•Luxury Tequila Casa Dragones has welcomed a new lead investor, aligning with Chicago-based BDT Capital Partners. Under the partnership, for which financials weren’t disclosed, BDT will own a majority of Casa Dragones. The upscale Tequila producer’s co... Read more
Comments Off on Breweries Looking Beyond Beer for Inspiration
Brewers have been collaborating with companies you may not expect, such as Lyft and Mace Brand pepper spray, to create beers unlike anything you've ever tasted. Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 9, 2018
•Craft beer exports grew by 3.6% in 2017 to around 480,000 barrels valued at $125 million, according to the Brewers Association. Exports increased by 7.4% in Asia (not including Japan), 2.6% in Japan, and 1.3% in Western Europe. Canada remains … ... Read more
Comments Off on Accolade Wines and Conviviality – The best and the worst of wine? – Comment
A supernova of activity, relatively speaking, in the wine industry last week has sent our wine commentator, Chris Losh, into a literary tailspin. Accolade Wines and Conviviality are to blame. Read more