Monthly Archive: December 2013
Wente To Hit 700,000 Cases This Year, Eyes Million-Case Milestone
Celebrating its 130th anniversary this year as a family-owned winery, Wente Vineyards reports sales volume running 17% ahead of 2012. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 5, 2013News Briefs for December 5, 2013
•Scotch whisky producer Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. is reportedly planning a major expansion of its facilities after receiving what it called a “substantial” bank loan from the Bank of Scotland. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 5, 2013Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 5, 2013
•St. Louis-based contract brewer Brew Hub has inked deals to produce beer for three craft breweries: Cigar City Brewing, Orange Blossom Pilsner and BJ’s Restaurants. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 5, 2013Exclusive: Rising Avión Tequila Moves Into Luxury Tier With Reserva 44
Avión Tequila, minority-owned by Pernod Ricard, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Reserva 44, a new, luxury aged Tequila. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 4, 2013Jack Daniel’s 10% Sales Growth Propels Brown-Forman To Solid First-Half Gains
Brown-Forman’s net sales advanced by 4% in the first half of its fiscal 2014, as double-digit underlying sales growth for the Jack Daniel’s franchise drove the company to solid growth both in its home U.S. market and abroad. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 4, 2013Silverado Vineyards Cofounder Diane Disney Miller Dies
Diane Disney Miller, the oldest daughter of Walt Disney and cofounder of Silverado Vineyards, died Nov. 19, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 4, 2013
