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Monthly Archive: July 2013

News Briefs for July 9, 2013

•Total Wine & More is set to open its sixth Washington state location in Olympia on July 18. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2013

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 9, 2013

•Los Angeles-based Greenbar Distillery has unveiled three new craft spirits—Grand Poppy aperitive liqueur, Tru Garden vodka and Fruitlab Ginger liqueur. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2013

Following New York, Bell’s Brewery to Target California

Southern California is likely the next expansion market for fast-growing Bell’s Brewery Inc., following expected entry into New York this fall. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2013

Diageo Officially Ups USL Stake To 25%, Takes Control Of Indian Spirits Giant

Diageo has completed the final phase of its multi-part deal to become the largest shareholder in India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL), adding 14.98% over the weekend from a share purchase agreement with Vijay Mallya’s UBHL to bring its holding in the company to 25.02%. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2013

HandCraft Will Reach 150,000 Cases This Year, DFV Says

DFV Wines’ female-targeted HandCraft Artisan Collection managed a strong performance in 2012, its first year on the market, as depletions reached nearly 100,000 cases, according to winemaker and proprietor Cheryl Indelicato. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 3, 2013

Wine.com Hits Back At Sale Rumors

Rumors were swirling yesterday that New York-based private equity firm Baker Capital had put its Wine.com retail site up for sale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 3, 2013

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