Monthly Archive: August 2014
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 11, 2014
•Chico, California’s Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is debuting its second seasonal variety 12-pack of the year, including two new brews. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 11, 2014Wine Spectator: Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Rudy Kurniawan, the first person to be tried and convicted in a U.S. federal court for counterfeiting wine, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2014News Briefs for August 8, 2014
•Gruppo Campari’s flagship Campari bitter brand has unveiled a series of limited edition art labels. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 8, 2014
•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) has reported double-digit sales and volume growth for its second quarter ended June 30, 2014. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2014Interview: Vintage Wine Estates President Pat Roney Discusses Ambitious Growth Plans
It’s been said that you can’t be everything to everyone, but, when it comes to U.S. wine consumers, California’s Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) appears to be putting that age-old phrase to the test. While many wine marketers focus on a particular brand or even a single varietal, VWE has rapidly built its business across three distinct segments: branded (including several brands that are co-owned with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits), private label and direct-to-consumer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2014AB InBev Takes On Modelo Brands In U.S. With Launch Of Montejo
Anheuser-Busch InBev is set to launch a new brand in the U.S. market’s thriving Mexican beer category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2014
