Monthly Archive: June 2014
New York Lawmakers Agree To Relax Restrictions On Craft Producers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo and several key state legislators have agreed on a bill that seeks to reduce restrictions on craft beer and spirits producers in the state. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 17, 2014News Briefs for June 17, 2014
•Wine Spectator’s flagship WineRatings+ app, which provides quick access to around 300,000 expert wine reviews, is now available for the Android operating system, with a new version optimized for a wide range of current phone and tablet models. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 17, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 17, 2014
•Allentown, Pennsylvania-based The Colony Meadery is releasing its four flagship meads to the New Jersey market through Hunterdon Brewing this week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 17, 2014Pernod Sets Out Global Ambitions For Jameson, Looking To Double Sales By 2020
With Jameson Irish whiskey continuing to soar in the U.S. and globally, brand owner Pernod Ricard is doubling down on the brand, announcing its intention to double Jameson’s sales to €1 billion ($1.4b) by 2020. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 16, 2014Wine Spectator: Hail Shreds Vines Across Northern Bordeaux and Cognac
At 3 a.m. on June 9, hail began violently pelting Bordeaux’s northern Médoc region, as well as Cognac’s vineyards just to the north, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 16, 2014News Briefs for June 16, 2014
•Wine marketer Riondo USA is entering the spirits category via an agreement to handle sales and marketing for Dirty Tequila. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 16, 2014
