Monthly Archive: May 2012
Bacardi To Challenge Cognac Category With Ultra-Premium D’ussé
Bacardi USA CEO Robert Furniss-Roe and CMO Juan Rovira unveiled a new ultra-premium Cognac brand, D’ussé, at a private tasting for a few journalists last night in New York City. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2012Gallo Said To Be Eyeing Ascentia Brands
E&J Gallo is rumored to be eyeing an acquisition of Ascentia Wine Estates’ Columbia Winery and Covey Run. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2012News Briefs for May 9, 2012
•Pop singer Fergie is expected to launch her own wine label later this year, according to several news reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2012Purple Wine Co. Expects To Pass 1-Million-Case Mark In 2012
Graton, California-based Purple Wine Co. is seeing steady growth across its portfolio, led by Impact “Hot Brand” Mark West, and is poised to surpass 1 million cases in company-wide sales this year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2012Fairway Wines & Spirits To Open Third Location
Fairway Wines & Spirits will add its third location in the tri-state area this summer with the opening of a Woodland Park, New Jersey store. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2012News Briefs for May 8, 2012
•At last night’s 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York City, famed Manhattan speakeasy PDT received the first-ever “Outstanding Bar Program Award.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2012
