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Monthly Archive: July 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 11, 2012

•Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewery is bringing its Indian Brown Ale to five new West Coast states as a year-round offering. Starting mid-July, the 7.2%-abv brew will be available in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 11, 2012

Rioja’s Bodegas Franco Españolas Focuses On U.S. As European Markets Struggle

One of the oldest and largest wineries in Rioja, Bodegas Franco Españolas sees ample potential for its namesake brand and the Rioja category in the U.S. market, where both are underdeveloped. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 10, 2012

Wine Spectator: Burgundy’s Domaine de Montille Acquires Château de Puligny-Montrachet

Etienne de Montille, co-proprietor of Domaine de Montille in Volnay, has purchased Château de Puligny-Montrachet, where he had been the managing director since 2002, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 10, 2012

News Briefs for July 10, 2012

•Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based D.G. Yuengling & Son is planning to launch a new ad campaign in its core Philadelphia market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 10, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 10, 2012

•West Virginia craft distiller Smooth Ambler Spirits is introducing two new whiskies this month under its Old Scout brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 10, 2012

Gallo Targets 1 Million Cases Of Washington Wine; Adds Flavors To New Amsterdam

Following its purchase of Washington state’s Covey Run and Columbia wineries from the disbanding Ascentia Wine Estates, E&J Gallo expects to sell as much as 1 million cases of Washington wine annually in the next 5-10 years, according to Roger Nabedian, senior vice president and general manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2012

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