Monthly Archive: March 2013
Coppola Expansion Continues With Deal For Geyser Peak’s Vineyards And Winery
Just a few years after completing a $30 million remodeling of its namesake Sonoma facility, Francis Ford Coppola Winery is again boosting production capacity, this time with the acquisition of the historic Geyser Peak Winery from Accolade Wines for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2013Brewers Take Issue With Pennsylvania Privatization Bill
Brewers including Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, Yuengling, Troegs and Victory are lining up in opposition to the privatization of wine and spirits sales in Pennsylvania as currently envisioned by the state legislature. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2013News Briefs for March 20, 2013
•Oregon-based Hood River Distillers has acquired Lucid Absinthe Supérieure from New York’s Viridian Spirits LLC for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2013EXCLUSIVE: Johnnie Walker Stands Tall In Impact’s Top 100 Value Rankings
Impact’s exclusive ranking of the world’s top 100 spirits brands by retail sales value reveals that Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky and its owner, Diageo, stand far above the competition when it comes to the bottom line. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2013Beam Steps Up Irish Whiskey Activities With Kilbeggan Ads, Redesign
Beam Inc. has unveiled a new ad campaign and look for its Kilbeggan Irish whiskey brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2013News Briefs for March 19, 2013
•The U.S. craft beer market was up 15% by volume last year, to nearly 13.2 million barrels, according to the Brewers Association. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2013
