Monthly Archive: September 2013
Philippe Cottin, Former CEO of Mouton-Rothschild, Dies At 81
A leading figure in Bordeaux, Philippe Cottin, former CEO of Château Mouton-Rothschild and patriarch of négociant Dubos Frères & Cie, passed away on September 10 in Bordeaux, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2013Florida’s Key West To Get First Legal Distillery
Key West, Florida, once a haven for rum smugglers during the Prohibition era, is set to get its first legal distillery with the debut of Chef Distilled, a new craft spirits company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2013News Briefs for September 19, 2013
•Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle has rechristened its Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wine line as Michelle Sparkling Wines. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 19, 2013
•Virginia craft distiller A. Smith Bowman has named Brian Prewitt as its new master distiller, succeeding Truman Cox, who passed away in February. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2013Impact “Hot Prospect” Wines Are Led By California And Imported Sparklers
Strong growth trends for imported sparkling wines and California wines at the $10-$15 price point are abundantly displayed in Impact’s exclusive “Hot Prospect” wines list, which showcases growth brands that are poised to make their mark on the industry. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 18, 2013News Briefs for September 18, 2013
•Whyte & Mackay has named Bryan Donaghey as its new CEO. Donaghey, who left his position as managing director of Diageo Scotland earlier this year, replaces John Beard, who left W&M last month. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 18, 2013
