Monthly Archive: January 2013
Canadian Whisky Marketers Use Flavors To Enliven Category
Despite the spread of the whisk(e)y renaissance throughout the U.S., Canadian whisky has remained a relatively sleepy category, sliding by more than 800,000 cases from 2007-2011, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2013Sweet Reds, Moscato, Malbec, Rosé Driving Off-Premise Wine Growth
U.S. off-premise wine sales rose 4.4% to $13.3 billion in Nielsen channels during the 52-week period through December 8. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2013Diageo-USL Deal Held Up By Regulators
Regulatory hurdles will postpone Diageo’s open offer for an additional 26% stake in India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL), according to multiple reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2013News Briefs for January 7, 2013
•Private label producer Winery Exchange has acquired a portfolio of certified organic and sulfite-free wines from Nevada City, California-based Nevada County Wine Guild (NCWG) for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for January 7, 2013
•Brooklyn Brewery is collaborating with D. Carnegie & Co. and Carlsberg Sweden to build a new $5 million brewery in Stockholm, Sweden. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2013Constellation On The Success Of Simply Naked
To say Constellation Brands has stepped up its focus on innovation would be an understatement, as the wine giant launched 20 new wines in its last fiscal year. One of the most promising new entries is Simply Naked, a California brand that focuses on a pure fruit profile by specializing in unoaked wines. The Simply Naked portfolio currently includes Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc and a red blend, Undressed Red. Constellation plans to add to the line in the near future. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 4, 2013
