Monthly Archive: November 2011
News Briefs for November 22, 2011
•Acker Merrall & Condit announced sales of $2.4 million at its most recent New York City auction held on November 19. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2011Pernod Says Emerging Markets, Premiumization Drive Growth Despite Tough Times
At Pernod Ricard’s recent annual general meeting, chief executive Pierre Pringuet said the company’s strong growth and improving price mix within several emerging markets, including Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, were insulating it from the effects of continuing global economic troubles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 21, 2011Gallo To Boost Capacity And Add Grape Grower Contracts
With the U.S. wine market expected to continue expanding, E&J Gallo Winery has unveiled plans to ramp up its capacity and add new grape grower contracts. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 21, 2011Wine Spectator Unveils Top 100 Wines Of 2011
After revealing its Top 10 Wines of 2011 last Wednesday, including Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009—its Wine of the Year—Wine Spectator today has released its full list of the Top 100 Wines for 2011. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 21, 2011News Briefs for November 21, 2011
•Italy’s Rossi D’Asiago has appointed Kobrand as exclusive distributor of its Antica Sambuca and Volare liqueur brands in the United States, beginning January 1, 2012. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 21, 2011Diageo Claims Edge In Key Multicultural Segment
Diageo is projecting that multicultural consumers will account for 80% of value growth across core spirits categories by 2015, and the company is aggressively courting that segment with an array of initiatives involving several of its top brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 18, 2011
