Monthly Archive: May 2014
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 9, 2014
•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) reported continued sales and volume growth for the first quarter of 2014 ended March 31, the first quarter under a new executive leadership team. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2014Imported Wine Volume Declines Slightly, But Value Picture More Encouraging
In stark contrast to the continuing strength of domestic wine in the U.S., imported table wine lost ground in 2013, with category depletions down 0.5% to 70 million nine-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2014Wine Spectator: Bordeaux Futures? Tough Sell. Wineries? Big Deals Abound
Sylvie Cazes has acquired St.-Emilion Grand Cru Classé Château Chauvin, owned by the Ondet family since 1891, for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2014News Briefs for May 8, 2014
•Total Wine & More has received city council approval to open a new store in Burnsville, Minnesota, according to local reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 8, 2014
•Craft spirits producer New Riff Distillery, led by Market Watch Leader Ken Lewis, opened Wednesday in Newport, Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2014Exclusive: Wayne Chaplin Named Chief Executive Officer of Southern Wine & Spirits, Harvey Chaplin Remains Chairman
Wayne Chaplin, who’s currently president and COO of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, will now assume the additional title of chief executive officer, effective immediately. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 7, 2014