Monthly Archive: July 2012
Interview, Part 2: David Kent, CEO Of The Wine Group
In the second part of Shanken News Daily’s interview with David Kent, The Wine Group CEO discusses the company’s entry into the ultracompetitive vodka market, the key factors in Franzia’s success and the rationale behind some of TWG’s biggest deals. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 17, 2012News Briefs for July 17, 2012
•Constellation Brands has completed its acquisition of Mark West from Purple Wine Co. for $160 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 17, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 17, 2012
•Tickets for the 2012 Great American Beer Festival go on sale on July 31 for Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association members and on August 2 for the general public. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 17, 2012Interview, Part 1: David Kent, CEO, The Wine Group
With a core portfolio that includes Franzia, Foxhorn, Almaden, Concannon and Corbett Canyon, The Wine Group (TWG) has long been a formidable player. But in recent years, the company has arguably become California wine’s leading innovator, with Millennial consumers flocking to its new stable of brands such as Cupcake, Fish Eye and Flipflop, among others. Shanken News Daily recently spoke with TWG CEO David Kent about the latest developments in the group’s portfolio in the context of current U.S. wine trends. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 16, 2012Brown-Forman Extends Early Times With Fire Eater
Brown-Forman has launched the first flavored extension to its Early Times Kentucky whiskey—Fire Eater. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 16, 2012News Briefs for July 16, 2012
•Campari America is launching its first TV ad campaign for Skyy vodka today, titled “Passion for Perfection.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 16, 2012
