Monthly Archive: September 2014
Argentine Wines Enjoy Strong Presence On Impact’s Latest “Hot Prospects” List
After declining slightly in 2012, Argentine wines enjoyed a healthy rebound in the U.S. market last year, with bottled shipments up 5% to 6.1 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 25, 2014Joseph Wagner Launches Copper Cane Wines & Provisions, With New Products Upcoming
Joseph Wagner, founder of the Wagner Family of Wine’s Belle Glos and Meiomi Pinot Noir brands, has officially launched his new Copper Cane Wines & Provisions company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 25, 2014Whisky Advocate: Whisky Auctions To Return To U.S. In 2015
Boston-based auction house Skinner, Inc. will host dedicated whisky and rare spirits sales commencing in 2015. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 25, 2014News Briefs for September 25, 2014
•Diageo’s Smirnoff vodka has extended its flavor stable with the addition of its new Smirnoff Sours range. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 25, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 25, 2014
•Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits is launching two new craft ciders this fall. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 25, 2014Fetzer Making Strong Progress On Core Portfolio, With Growth Led By Bonterra
Editor’s Note: In 2011, Fetzer Vineyards was acquired by Chilean winemaker Viña Concha y Toro, in a $238 million deal with previous owner Brown-Forman. Since then, Concha y Toro has invested considerable resources into revitalizing Fetzer, focusing on quality improvement and innovation, while also adding about 50 new sales and marketing personnel and working hard to reconnect with distributors. SND executive editor David Fleming met with Fetzer global marketing director Rodrigo Maturana to get an update on progress. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014
