Monthly Archive: January 2012
News Briefs for January 13, 2012
•Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) is launching a new wine brand, the HandCraft Artisan Collection, across the U.S. market this month. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 13, 2012Spec’s Deal For Sigel’s Is Off For Now
Tony Bandiera, owner of 10-store Dallas retail chain Sigel’s, has elected not to accept the recent takeover offer from fellow Texas retailer Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 12, 2012Scientist Who Studied Wine Accused Of Faking Data, Wine Spectator Reports
For years, Dipak Das, a University of Connecticut professor and researcher, published studies touting the health benefits of consuming red wine. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 12, 2012News Briefs for January 12, 2011
•New Jersey-based Winebow has confirmed to Shanken News Daily that it has a new majority owner, Brazos Private Equity of Dallas. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 12, 2012The Battle for Wine Auction Supremacy
Last month, management at Acker Merrall & Condit in New York trumpeted an announcement that the firm had achieved the ultimate triple crown in 2011—ranking No.1 in wine auction sales in the United States, Asia and the world. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 11, 2012Skyy Spirits Is Renamed Campari America, Signs 18-State Deal With Southern Wine & Spirits
Skyy Spirits has changed its name to Campari America, to reflect its status as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Italy’s Gruppo Campari. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 11, 2012
