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Archive for November, 2015

Skurnik Adds Rhône Valley’s Storied Paul Jaboulet Aîné Wines

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New York-based Skurnik Wines has been appointed the exclusive U.S. importer of the Rhône Valley’s Paul Jaboulet Aîné wines, effective January 1, 2016. The Paul Jaboulet Aîné portfolio includes wines from a wide array of Northern Rhône appellations, as well as … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 23, 2015

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•U.S. district judge Jeffrey T. Miller has denied a motion by Fifth Generation, parent company of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, to block a proposed class action suit over Tito’s labeling. The judge ruled that the brand’s label approval from the Alcohol … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 23, 2015

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•Downingtown, Pennsylvania’s Victory Brewing Company is bringing back three of its early popular beers to celebrate its nearly 20 years of brewing. The former releases will be available on draft, beginning this month with Hop Wallop, followed by Yakima Glory … Continue reading

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Concha y Toro sponsors Brit Awards with Frontera brand

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The UK arm of Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro is to sponsor music event The Brit Awards.  Read more

Llama Bonarda

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Cabernet Corp. released its Llama Bonarda, an amalgamation of two of the company’s most renowned varieties — Bonarda and Malbec.  Read more

Delegat enters China with Shanghai office

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New Zealand wine company Delegat has entered the Chinese market through a newly-opened office in Shanghai.  Read more

Marie Brizard raises targets, upbeat on “arrival of industry shareholders”

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Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has revised its targets for the years ahead, with sales between 2016 and 2018 expected to rise by 8% to 13%. Read more

Safe Harbor Claims Not Enough to Dismiss Tito’s Suit in CA

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California federal judge Jeffrey Miller has denied a motion for summary judgement in two separate cases against Fifth Generation, owner of Tito's Handmade Vodka. The cases -- one filed by Gary Hofmann, the other by Marc Cabrera -- are the same two cas... Read more

Bacardi expands campaign nationwide

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Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd.’s Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum is ramping up media efforts just in time for the holidays. Originally focused on four markets — California, Florida, Indiana and Texas — the brand plans to ... Read more

Lee Einsidler Leaves SFIC for New Casamigos Spirits Company

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After a lot of rumor circulation, Casamigos Tequila founders, George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, decided it was "time to take importing in house" with the creation of Casamigos Spirits Company. The new company will be headed by former Sidne... Read more