Wine Industry News

Apr

González Byass Sharpens U.S. Focus Following Key Acquisitions

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After increasing its presence in recent years through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions, González Byass USA is refocusing its portfolio on a number of key brands that it expects to drive further gains looking ahead. This year, the … Contin... Read more

Apr

Meet the Psychoanalyst-Turned-Distiller Behind Rabbit Hole Bourbon

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Kaveh Zamanian may have not been on the most conventional path that lead to him opening Rabbit Hole Distilling, but now he's creating award-winning bottles that are reviving America's long history of Bourbon. Read more

Apr

News Briefs for April 6, 2018

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•In case you missed the news alert yesterday afternoon, Foley Family Wines has acquired the fast-rising Acrobat brand from Oregon-based King Estate for an undisclosed sum. Retailing at $13-$20, Acrobat was up 10% to 156,000 cases last year, according t... Read more

Apr

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 6, 2018

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•Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Co. has released Juicy Goodness, its latest year-round offering. The 5.5%-abv golden ale is brewed with Azacca and Ekuanot hops, and dry-hopped with Mosaic hops for a medium bodied beer characterized by tropical and citrus... Read more

Apr

This week in spirits & wine, featuring the sale of Accolade, the carve-up of Conviviality and a new gin from Campari Group

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to view our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Apr

Concha y Toro UK lines up Trivento, Discovery Channel partnership

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Concha y Toro's UK unit has announced a new campaign for its Trivento wine, in a tie up with the Discovery Channel. Read more

Apr

Foley Acquires Acrobat Brand from King Estate

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Foley Family Wines has acquired Oregon wine brand Acrobat from King Estate Winery. King Estate launched Acrobat in 2009, focusing on pinot noir and pinot gris. It was subsequently the fastest Oregon wine brand ever to hit the 100,000-case milestone. Sa... Read more

Apr

News Alert: Foley Acquires Rising Acrobat Label From Oregon’s King Estate

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Foley Family Wines has acquired the fast-rising Acrobat brand from Oregon-based King Estate for an undisclosed sum. Retailing at $13-$20, Acrobat was up 10% to 156,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank. The majority of Acrobat’s volume come... Read more

Apr

The Wine Enthusiast Guide to Grape Basics

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From flavors and aromas to ideal serving temperatures and top regions, learn the basics about all the wines you love. Read more

Apr

The Opera Glasses Cocktail

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This cocktail is inspired by the poster artist Charles Loupot created, and it's only fitting as the illustration conveys a sense of "bitter-sweetness," much like the flavorful base of this drink, Cointreau. Read more