Wine news from around the world
Vinum Communications

Archive for July, 2017

Vranken-Pommery Monopole ends rose wine JV with Castel

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Vranken-Pommery Monopole ends rose wine JV with Castel
Champagne house Vranken-Pommery Monopole has withdrawn from a rosé wine joint venture, offloading its share to JV partner Castel.  Read more

Mussels in Red Chili, Tomato & Coconut Broth

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Mussels in Red Chili, Tomato & Coconut Broth
This recipe, a combination of red curry paste mixed with tomato and coconut broth, will give your next bowl of mussels an exciting twist. Read more

Finding Adventure in Temecula and the South Coast

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Finding Adventure in Temecula and the South Coast
The constant sunshine in Temecula and the South Coast are perfect for outdoor adventures and exploring many of the wineries by horseback. Read more

Distribs Say PA Agreements Not “Admissions of Guilt”

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Distribs Say PA Agreements Not “Admissions of Guilt”
Yesterday the DOJ revealed that four alcohol industry members had agreed to collectively pay $9 million to the agency as part of non-prosecution agreements for providing "things of value" to Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board members between 2001-2012 ... Read more

Pennsylvania Wine Finds Focus

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Pennsylvania Wine Finds Focus
Pennsylvania’s wineries are up against Prohibition-era laws but they are pushing forward and producing exceptional wines such as Merlot and Chardonnay. Read more

Jane Austen, Literary Icon and…Home Brewer?

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Jane Austen, Literary Icon and…Home Brewer?
Those who've noticed that Austen’s characters often have a drink in hand may not know it was her love of brewing beer that was spilling over into her work. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring results from Diageo, Moet Hennessy, United Spirits, Marie Brizard and Jose Cuervo

Categories: Wine Industry News
Comments Off on This week in spirits & wine, featuring results from Diageo, Moet Hennessy, United Spirits, Marie Brizard and Jose Cuervo
Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Backed By Beam Suntory, Sipsmith Gin Plans U.S. Expansion

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Backed By Beam Suntory, Sipsmith Gin Plans U.S. Expansion

Beam Suntory acquired a controlling stake in U.K. craft gin label Sipsmith late last year, aiming to grow the brand in gin’s fast-growing super-premium segment. Speaking to SND recently, Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami said the Sipsmith deal is an example … Continue reading

The post Backed By Beam Suntory, Sipsmith Gin Plans U.S. Expansion appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


Wine Spectator: Longtime Partners Purchase Oregon Pinot Noir Star Adelsheim Vineyard

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on Wine Spectator: Longtime Partners Purchase Oregon Pinot Noir Star Adelsheim Vineyard

Nearly five decades after founding one of Oregon’s leading Pinot Noir labels, David Adelsheim is stepping back from his eponymous winery. But he knows the new owners pretty well. David and his wife, Ginny, have sold their ownership in the … Continue reading

The post Wine Spectator: Longtime Partners Purchase Oregon Pinot Noir Star Adelsheim Vineyard appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more


ABI’s U.S. Revenue, Sales Slide In First Half

Categories: News, Wine Industry News
Comments Off on ABI’s U.S. Revenue, Sales Slide In First Half

Amid a difficult beer market, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) saw its U.S. revenues decline 1.3% for the first half of the year, as sales-to-retailers fell 3%. ABI’s struggles were primarily attributable to its mainstream portfolio, including Budweiser and Bud Light, which … Continue reading

The post ABI’s U.S. Revenue, Sales Slide In First Half appeared first on Shanken News Daily. Read more