Monthly Archive: June 2013
News Briefs for June 4, 2013
•Brown-Forman has unveiled the first limited-edition wine under its Sonoma-Cutrer Winemaker’s Release Series, Late Harvest Chardonnay. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 4, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for June 4, 2013
•New Belgium Brewing is set to expand into Florida next month through a number of partners. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 4, 2013Duboeuf, Deutsch Move HobNob Chardonnay To California
Amid a long-term slide in the U.S. market for its namesake brand, Georges Duboeuf has enjoyed rising sales for its newer HobNob label, created in partnership with importer Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2013Michel Rolland Sells Control of Bordeaux Wineries to Hong Kong Financier
Renowned winemaking consultant Michel Rolland and his family have signed a deal ceding a majority stake in their iconic Pomerol estate Château le Bon Pasteur as well as Château Rolland Maillet and Château Bertineau Saint Vincent to Goldin Group, a Hong Kong financial and real-estate company run by Pan Sutong. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2013Maker’s Mark Reportedly Explores Barrel-Rinsing Technique To Boost Supply
Four months after consumer outcry nixed Maker’s Mark’s plan to gain additional supply by reducing its alcohol strength, Beam-owned Maker’s is reportedly considering employing a “state of the art rinse process” that could help it extract more Bourbon from each barrel. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2013News Briefs for June 3, 2013
•Anheuser-Busch InBev announced the expiration of a tender offer by subsidiary Anheuser-Busch Mexico Holdings to acquire all outstanding shares of Grupo Modelo it doesn’t already own. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2013