Monthly Archive: June 2011
Some Top Bordeaux Estates Release 2010 Futures Prices
What had been a rather sleepy en primeur campaign for the potentially tremendous 2010 vintage took on new life this week with the release of prices from a few top estates, according to James Molesworth’s blog on the Wine Spectator web site. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 9, 2011News Briefs for June 9, 2011
• Diageo has acquired a 50% stake in Zacapa Rum, previously held by spirits producer Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 9, 2011Top Cava Brands Tap Into US Consumer Price Sensitivity
Champagne may have ridden a roller coaster in the U.S. market over the past few years, but its lower-profile counterpart, Cava, has enjoyed stronger and more consistent growth. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 8, 2011Craft Brewers Join Forces On Collaborative Offerings
Who says the beer business is hyper-competitive? One look at an emerging trend among craft brewers and any observer would think the business is a giant love fest. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 8, 2011News Briefs for June 8, 2011
•After selling its Widmer winery to Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards last year, Constellation has made a $16.5 million investment to expand production at its Canandaigua winery and create a new warehouse and distribution center nearby, which will become one of the company’s North American distribution hubs. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 8, 2011Wild Turkey Looks To Restore Growth With Packaging Revamp, New 81 Proof Extension
With the unveiling of a new line extension and a packaging makeover, Campari-owned Wild Turkey Bourbon is getting a renewed push this summer in the U.S. market, where it’s been in decline in recent years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 7, 2011
