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Monthly Archive: March 2012

EXCLUSIVE: Terlato To Enter China Via New Deal

Terlato Wines International (TWI) has partnered with Shanghai-based distributor East Meets West Fine Wines to bring its premium wine portfolio to mainland China. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2012

Save the Date

The 37th annual Impact Marketing Seminar will be held on March 21, 2013, at The Pierre in New York City.

Posted in News on March 27, 2012

News Briefs for March 27, 2012

•California Pinot Noir specialist MacPhail Family Wines has added distribution in several key new states, with more set to come online shortly. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2012

Diageo’s Walsh Says Cuervo Deal Must Include Control

Diageo CEO Paul Walsh told the Wall Street Journal over the weekend that an extension of Diageo’s current global distribution deal with Mexico’s Beckmann family on Jose Cuervo Tequila would need to see Diageo gain control, or a route to control of the brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 26, 2012

Impact Seminar Snapshot: Marnier Lapostolle Talks Innovation, New Launches

In a presentation entitled “Innovation in Wine & Spirits,” Grand Marnier vice chairman Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle announced a raft of upcoming product launches, unveiled exclusively at last week’s Impact Marketing Seminar. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 26, 2012

Louis J. Foppiano Dies at 101

Louis J. Foppiano, who managed Sonoma’s oldest family-run winery, Foppiano Vineyards, for much of its 116 years, died March 23 at the age of 101, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 26, 2012

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