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Archive for March, 2018
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This cocktail honors artist Frida Kahlo, who used to serve guests refreshing hibiscus tea after a long journey. Now, it's the key ingredient to making this floral-accented margarita a cool refreshing sipper for a hot sunny day. Read more
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MarFirst International Volcanic Wine Conference held at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion
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MarIs it Better to Sip or Mix Rested Tequila?
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Reposados or "rested" Tequilas are full of unique and complex flavors depending on what they're aged in—if you love wine be sure to keep an eye out for reposados aged in former wine casks—making them perfect for sipping straight or enhancing your cocktails. Read more
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MarConstellation Brands’ fiscal-2018 – results data
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In late-March, Constellation Brands reported its results for the 12 months to the end of February. Sales in fiscal-2018 came in 7% up on the corresponding period a year earlier, as a healthy final quarter gave the period a flourish. Here, just-drinks t... Read more
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Mar5 Questions With Bruce Hunter
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The Managing Director of Shaw-Ross International Importers reveals how he grew Whispering Angel into a $300,000-case brand, plus his plans for how to expand his Italian and French wine portfolio. Read more
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MarA Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Brandy
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Brandy is so much more than just big-name French styles like Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados. Here’s your cheat sheet to understanding this sometimes confusing, misunderstood spirit. Read more
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MarFiscal-2018 stays strong for Constellation Brands – results
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Constellation Brands has maintained its half-year performance throughout the full 12 months of fiscal-2018, with sales in the year rising by mid-single-digits. Read more
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MarCinzano Sponsors Competition
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Bartenders from Dead Rabbit, Ousia, Casa Publica, Crimson & Rye, Railway & The Notorious, Cecconi’s Dumbo and the Late Late […]
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MarConstellation’s Sales Rise 3% For Fiscal Year, As Meiomi, Mexican Beers Drive Gains
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Constellation Brands saw rapid growth across its Mexican beer portfolio and premiumization in wine and spirits yield solid gains in its fiscal year ended in February. The drinks giant’s net sales were up 3% on a comparable basis to $7.6 … Continu... Read more
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MarCraft Beer Tops 25 Million Barrels, With Local Breweries Leading Growth
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Craft beer growth slowed again in 2017 on a percentage basis, but the category still advanced by 5% to 25.4 million barrels in the U.S. last year, according to the Brewers Association, as consumers continued to gravitate toward local craft … Cont... Read more