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Archive for August, 2017

SGWS Prevails in Retailer Fraud Suit on Lack of Evidence

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Last week a district court judge dismissed a class action lawsuit a California retailer filed against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. The retailer hurled a number of accusations at the distributor including fraud, unfair competition and other alcoh... Read more

Take the Labor Out of Your Labor Day

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As summer winds down, this weekend is ripe for one final bash. From the perfect guacamole recipe to warm-weather wines, here is your guide to Labor Day. Read more

Target to Introduce a New Wine Line, California Roots

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Four varietals and a red blend will sell for $5 a bottle. Read more

The Wine House Carves Out Growth In Competitive Los Angeles Retail Market

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Southern California remains a highly competitive retail market for wine and spirits, but single-unit Los Angeles store The Wine House has adapted to the shifting trends of recent years, and owners the Knight family tell SND that the business continues … Continue reading

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News Briefs for August 29, 2017

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•The Australian federal government has committed A$50 million ($38m) to stimulating Australian wine exports over the next three years, with the U.S. and China as its main targets. Among the initiatives being funded in the U.S., the Wine Australia trade … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 29, 2017

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•A new craft distiller, Soltis Family Spirits, is opening this fall in Thornton, Illinois, south of Chicago. The new distillery has been a multi-generational odyssey for owner Steve Soltis and his partners. Soltis’s grandfather was Joe Soltis, a Prohibition-era gangster … Continue reading

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New Zealand wine exports hit record high – figures

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Exports of New Zealand wine have reached the highest-ever level in value terms, according to the country's trade organisation. Read more

Hurricane Harvey Industry Roll Call

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Hurricane Harvey barreled into Southeast Texas over the weekend and it's got an iron grip on the Houston area for at least the next couple days Read more

The Daring Future of Carmignano Wines

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Carmignano has created super-Tuscan blends since being recognized as a wine region 300 years ago. The wines today are as rich and complex as it's history. Read more

Oregon Wine On The Rise, Driven By Super-Premium End

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Long overshadowed by California and Washington, the Oregon wine category is rapidly gaining prominence, with global shipments now at 3.2 million cases annually, according to the Oregon Wine Board. Oregon wine rose 17% in dollar sales in the U.S. for … Continue reading

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