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Archive for November, 2014

Chandon Délice

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Domaine Chandon introduced a new sparkling wine called Chandon Délice, which means “delicious” in French. Read more

Nielsen reveals Thanksgiving beverage indulgences

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As consumers purchase turkey, trimmings, desserts and beverages for their Thanksgiving meals, food and beverage retailers tend to see a bump in sales this time of year, according to Nielsen, New York. Read more

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon

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In honor of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience’s one-year anniversary, Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. released a 2005 vintage Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon. Read more

Black Wednesday expected to deliver sales bump for top alcohol brands, Technomic says

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The night before Thanksgiving tends to be one of the busiest nights for bars and restaurants. This year Chicago-based Technomic Inc. foresees big sales on-premise for some of the fastest-growing beer, wine and spirits brands. Read more

Diageo, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs expand Deleón line

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Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America and New York-based Combs Wine & Spirits, owned by rap artist and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, unveiled a newly expanded portfolio of liquors from its Deleón Tequila luxury ... Read more

3 New Recipes for Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin pie is a respected staple at the Thanksgiving table. The dessert represents tradition and evokes imagery of the harvest and of fall. Its base, pumpkin, is also an ever increasing fixation in the U.S. According to Nielsen, last year sales of pumpkin-flavored products increased by 13.5% – following 2012 when sales increased 12%. The […]

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Tips for the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich (paired with wine, of course)

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Cooler weather means it’s time to stay cozy at home with your favorite comfort foods. Tomato soup, casseroles, and warm stews all fit the bill. However, the ultimate comfort food is a perfectly toasty and melty grilled cheese sandwich, and even better, paired with a glass of Chianti wine. Put on flannel PJs, pour yourself […]

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OneHope Wine collaborates with Clayton Kershaw on varietal

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OneHope Wine, Los Angeles, announced the launch of its Clayton Kershaw Signature Series varietal. This wine program was created to give influencers a platform to be used for a positive purpose, the company says. Read more

Castle Brands’ net sales up 14.8 percent in Q2 2015

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Castle Brands Inc., New York, reported a net sales increase of 14.8 percent to $13.4 million for the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, compared with the prior-year period. This can be attributed to continued strong growth of Jefferson's bourbons and Irish whiskey, which led to a 36.8 percent increase in whiskey revenues from the comparable prior-year period, the company says. In addition, Gosling's Stormy Ginger Beer case sales increased 72 percent to approximately 192,000 cases from approximately 112,000 cases in the prior-year period, it adds. Read more


Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

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Sidney Frank Importing Co. Inc. introduced Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin to the U.S. market. Read more