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Archive for June, 2018

Constellation’s Cannabis Investment Already Paying Off

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Constellation Brands' total net sales were up 6% to just over $2 billion for the first quarter ended May 31, largely thanks to the beer portfolio. After showing improvement in Q4 last year, wine and spirits net sales were down 2.5%. Wine performed bett... Read more

12 Rieslings From Around the World

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Intensely aromatic and perfect for aging, Riesling comes in every style from dry to very sweet. Here are a few bottles you'll want on your shelf. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring a new owner for Atlantico rum, Diageo’s Shuijingfang designs and the wine industry goes M&A crazy

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to view our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Constellation Sales Up 6% To $2 Billion In Fiscal First Quarter, Despite Wine And Spirits Slowdown

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Constellation Brands enjoyed a strong start to its fiscal year, reporting a 6% net sales rise to just over $2 billion in the three months through May.Operating income, however, was down 4% to $638 million on a comparable basis, as … Continue read... Read more

With Play For Codorníu, The Carlyle Group Strikes Its Second Wine Deal Of 2018

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The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s biggest private equity firms, has made its second acquisition this year in the premium wine space, yesterday agreeing to purchase a majority stake in family-owned Cava producer Codorníu Raventós Group. The deal, wh... Read more

News Briefs for June 29, 2018

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•Three weeks after Napa’s June 5 election, the Napa County Registrar of Voters has finally certified the results of the tight race on Measure C, the ballot proposal that could have restricted vineyard development in Napa’s watersheds. The controversial... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 29, 2018

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•Boston, Massachusetts-based Bully Boy Distillers has launched a new small-batch gin. The 45%-abv spirit is made from a sugar cane base and infused with Italian Juniper, ginger, blueberry, grapefruit, coriander, and chamomile, among other ingredients. ... Read more

SGWS Welcomes Michael David Winery

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits was proud to welcome Michael David Winery to New York. SGWS hosted a show stopping […]

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Go Beyond Wine by Pairing Neat Spirits with Food

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We know food loves wine, and even beer lends itself well to different dinner pairings. However, when it comes to spirits and food, people often go the cocktail route. It’s time to learn how to pair spirits like Tequila, arak, shochu and aquavit with your meal. Read more

Food & Drink Federation expresses frustration over Brexit progress

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The trade organisation for the food and drink industries in the UK has expressed its disappointment over the latest round of Brexit talks. Read more