Monthly Archive: April 2013
News Briefs for April 11, 2013
•Tennessee looks set to slow the rate of growth of its beer taxes, with its Beer Tax Reform Act heading to the desk of governor Bill Haslam, who is expected to sign it into law. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2013Terlato Wines To Launch Kim And Erica Crawford’s Loveblock Brand In May
With the New Zealand wine category booming in the U.S. market, particularly at super-premium price points, Terlato Wines will launch Loveblock, a new wine from New Zealand vintners Kim and Erica Crawford, into select U.S. markets next month. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2013Constellation Touts Share Gains Across Wine, Spirits And Beer As Sales Rise 5%
Constellation Brands’ net sales increased 5% to $2.8 billion in its fiscal year ended February 28, as key wine brands like Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Simi, Ruffino, Mark West, Black Box and Rex Goliath all saw double-digit depletions growth. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2013Wine Counterfeiting Trial Packs Plenty of Punches, No Knockout Blows
Natural resource industry billionaire Bill Koch’s fraud lawsuit against alleged wine counterfeiter Eric Greenberg is currently underway in federal court in Manhattan. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2013News Briefs for April 10, 2013
•Pernod Ricard USA said Major Brands will become its exclusive distributor in Missouri, starting May 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2013EXCLUSIVE: Deutsch Acquires Eppa SuperFruit Sangria
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has acquired the thriving Eppa SuperFruit Sangria brand from Miami’s Eppa Wine Co. for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 9, 2013
