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, 2013Craft 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, 2013Sangria 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, 2013WS: 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, 2013Brown-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, 2013News 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