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Monthly Archive: January 2016

News Briefs for January 26, 2016

•Breakthru Beverage Group—the new joint venture recently formed by Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage—has made a series of appointments within its sales and commercial leadership team. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 26, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 26, 2016

•Boston Beer is rolling out a new line of nitro beers under its Samuel Adams brand nationwide. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 26, 2016

Exclusive: Kenwood Launching New, Appellation-Driven Wines At $20-$30 Tier

Nearly two years after acquiring Sonoma County’s Kenwood Vineyards from F. Korbel & Bros., new owner Pernod Ricard is refreshing the brand with new packaging, while also launching an upscale range called Six Ridges, retailing in the $20-$30 price point and intended to showcase key Sonoma appellations. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 25, 2016

News Briefs for January 25, 2016

•Sonoma-based Landmark Vineyards has acquired Hop Kiln Vineyards, located in the Russian River Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 25, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 25, 2016

•Ballast Point Brewing is set to launch a pineapple-infused version of its popular Sculpin IPA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 25, 2016

Amid Whisk(e)y’s Surge, Vodka Shows Strength, Placing 10 Brands On Impact’s Top 25 List

While whisk(e)y’s surge has reshaped the U.S. spirits market, Impact Databank’s exclusive ranking of the U.S. market’s top 25 spirits brands shows that vodka remains a force. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 22, 2016

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