Monthly Archive: July 2015
Wine Spectator: New Zealand’s Yealands Wine Group Sells Majority Share for $60 Million
Marlborough Lines, a New Zealand electricity company, is investing $60 million in Yealands Wine Group, one of the country’s largest wine producers, purchasing an 80% stake. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2015News Briefs for July 9, 2015
•Following the $9.2 billion merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Safeway by a group led by Cerberus Capital Management in January, the combined entity—operating as Albertsons Cos. Inc.—has filed plans for an initial public offering estimated at a preliminary $100 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 9, 2015
•Hawaii-based Kona Brewing Company, part of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), has seen sales of its Big Wave Golden Ale jump 66.2% over the past year, according to IRI data. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2015EXCLUSIVE: Johnnie Walker Unveils New “Select Casks” Project With Rye Finished Whisky
Diageo will debut a new limited edition Johnnie Walker Select Casks series of special wood-finished whiskies this fall, beginning with Johnnie Walker Select Casks: Rye Cask Finish. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2015Wine Spectator: Eight Restaurants Earn New Grand Awards in 2015
Based on a strong showing of contenders, Wine Spectator’s 2015 Restaurant Awards program has promoted eight restaurants to Grand Award status, the highest recognition for a restaurant wine list. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2015Bacardi Adds To Rum Stable With Mixology-Driven Banks Brand
Bacardi Ltd. has acquired the Banks rum brand for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2015
