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Yearly Archive: 2013

News Briefs for August 26, 2013

•On-premise alcohol volumes were down 3.5% during the 4-week period ending August, according to GuestMetrics, putting the third quarter on track to be the weakest yet for the channel in 2013. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2013

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 26, 2013

•Dover, Delaware’s Dominion Brewing is set to release its Octoberfest seasonal this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2013

Sangria Sales See Upward Trend

Both bottled and restaurant-made sangrias have been growing in popularity of late, leading to a spate of new product activity in the category, as well as nascent efforts at premiumization. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2013

WS: Louis Jadot Acquires Oregon’s Resonance

Wine Spectator reports that Burgundy-based négociant Maison Louis Jadot has purchased Resonance Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2013

Brown-Forman Launches $100 Million Upgrade Of Jack Daniel’s Distillery

With the Jack Daniel’s portfolio enjoying near-double-digit growth, Brown-Forman has initiated a $100 million upgrade of the Tennessee whiskey’s Lynchburg distillery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2013

News Briefs for August 23, 2013

•Napa-based St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery has appointed wine consultant Michel Rolland to its winemaking team. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2013

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