Monthly Archive: May 2012
Premium Wines Driving U.S. Growth As Lower End Slips: Nielsen
U.S. off-premise wine sales rose 3.7% to $2.5 billion in Nielsen channels during the 13 weeks through April 28. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2012News Briefs for May 17, 2012
•Fresh & Easy is expanding its line of own-label wines. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2012Wine Spectator: Bordeaux Futures Hit The Market, But Is Anyone Buying?
After almost a month of quiet, Bordeaux châteaus are revving up the futures campaign for the 2011 vintage again, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2012Justin Vineyards Focuses On Quality With New Vineyards, Winemaker, Label
Since Justin Vineyards & Winery was sold to Fiji Water owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick in November 2010, the 100,000-case Paso Robles property has focused on wine quality and improving operations. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2012Diageo Reportedly Poised To Acquire Stake In Cuervo
Diageo could take a 20%-30% stake in Jose Cuervo in the coming weeks, Reuters reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2012News Briefs for May 16, 2012
•Southern Wine & Spirits of Minnesota, the joint venture between Southern and beer distributor J.J. Taylor, is mapping plans to expand its sales and service capabilities and its infrastructure. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2012
