Monthly Archive: March 2013
SPI, Partners Considering Counterbid To Tariko’s Offer For CEDC
Days after troubled vodka producer Central European Distribution Corp. endorsed a restructuring of its business to be led by Russian Standard chairman Roustam Tariko, Shanken News Daily has learned that Stolichnaya owner SPI Group is contemplating its own offer for CEDC, as part of a consortium that also includes Russia’s Alfa Group and CEDC shareholder Mark Kaufman. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2013Champagne’s Henri Krug Passes Away at 75
Henri Krug, former director and chef de caves for Krug Champagne, one of the appellation’s most esteemed houses, died March 7, at the age of 75, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2013News Briefs for March 15, 2013
•San Diego’s Green Flash Brewing is strengthening its East Coast presence with the construction of a second production facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2013Jackson Family’s Oregon Deal Aimed At Boosting La Crema, Wine Spectator Reports
A move by Jackson Family Wines to purchase three vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is aimed at expanding its Pinot Noir range under the La Crema label, according to a report by Wine Spectator. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2013Wine And Spirits Industry Supports Els for Autism Foundation
The 5th annual Els for Autism Charity Pro-Am golf tournament raised $892,000 for the Els for Autism Foundation, an organization founded by Marvin R. Shanken, chairman of M. Shanken Communications and PGA Tour professional Ernie Els and his wife, Liezl. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2013Concha y Toro’s Little Black Dress Adds Two New Blends
Chile’s Concha y Toro has expanded its Little Black Dress wine range with two new blends, Divalicious Red and Divalicious White. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2013
