Monthly Archive: May 2012
Texas Voters Opt To Expand Liquor Sales
Texas, the second-largest U.S. drinks market despite more than 20 dry counties within its borders, continues to liberalize its liquor sales laws in a big way. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2012Foley Family Wines Expands in Napa And New Zealand, Reports Wine Spectator
Bill Foley is at it again. The financial industry executive, who has built a portfolio of more than a dozen wineries on the West Coast and in New Zealand in the past 16 years, is adding two more wine estates to his growing company—one in Napa Valley and another in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2012Constellation Revamps U.S. Route To Market In Second Phase Of Distributor Consolidation
Constellation Brands has entered into several new multi-year distributor agreements across the U.S., representing the second phase of its distributor consolidation drive, the first phase of which commenced in 2009. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2012News Briefs for May 18, 2012
•Beam Inc.’s Maker’s Mark Bourbon has released “Makes Its Mark,” a new video and digital campaign inspired by the upcoming 2012 presidential election. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2012Domaine Chandon Looks To Boost On-Premise Presence With New “Bellini Service” Initiative
Moët Hennessy USA’s Domaine Chandon sparkling wine brand has unveiled a new partnership with Napa’s Perfect Purée that will see the two join forces to target the on-premise brunch occasion in key U.S. markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2012Jackson Family Wines Launches Pinot Noir-Only Label, Champ de Rêves
Jackson Family Wines is targeting the California Pinot Noir market with a new Anderson Valley-based brand, Champ de Rêves. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2012
