Monthly Archive: April 2013
South Carolina Retail Licensing Bill Set Aside
The judiciary committee of the South Carolina state senate has voted 13-8 to “table”—or set aside—legislation that would raise the permitted number of alcohol licenses per retail operator in the state from three to seven. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 18, 2013Napa Vintner George Vare Dies at 76
Napa Vintner George Vare, the businessman and innovator behind brands like Geyser Peak and Luna Vineyards, died April 12 at age 76. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 18, 2013News Briefs for April 18, 2013
•Tesco CEO Philip Clarke confirmed yesterday that the U.K.-based retail giant has received interest in its bid to sell its Fresh & Easy concept in the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 18, 2013Bordeaux Futures Are Here, But Is Anyone Buying?
Bordeaux’s futures campaign is underway, and the wine world is looking to the region this week, waiting for châteaus to make their move. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2013Accolade Wines Launches New Low-Calorie Range
Accolade Wines North America is set to launch a new range of low-calorie wines, The Light Grape. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2013Mike’s Hard Lemonade Moves Into Beer, Cider
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co., long one of the leaders in the U.S. RTD market, has entered the beer and cider categories with two new products—Mike’s Authentic Shandy and Mike’s Hard Smashed Apple Cider. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2013
