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Yearly Archive: 2012

Southern To Open Direct Warehouse Sales Stores To Service The Trade In Washington

Southern Wine & Spirits said today it will open two direct warehouse sales stores in the coming weeks to service licensed retailers in Washington state. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 1, 2012

News Briefs for October 1, 2012

•Sidney Frank Importing Co. has added the VnC cocktail brand to its portfolio and will serve as VnC’s exclusive importer and distributor in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 1, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 1, 2012

•Longmont, Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery is set to enter two new markets this fall—Ohio and Kentucky. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 1, 2012

Diageo Reportedly Seeking 25% Stake In USL For Around $800 Million

Diageo’s talks with Indian spirits giant United Spirits Ltd. are aimed toward taking a 25% stake in the company for a price in the area of $800 million, according to new reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 28, 2012

Huneeus Awaits Increased Supply To Unlock “The Prisoner”

Two years after being acquired from Orin Swift, Huneeus Vintners-owned The Prisoner, a Napa Valley Zinfandel-based red blend retailing at $40 a 750-ml., is in strong demand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 28, 2012

News Briefs for September 28, 2012

•Amazon is preparing a return to wine retailing after pulling out of its previous attempt in 2009, reports the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 28, 2012

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