Daily Archive: August 29, 2016
Duckhorn Acquired By TSG Consumer Partners
Weeks after denying rumors that it was set to be acquired by Constellation, Napa’s Duckhorn Wine Company has been snapped up by private equity TSG Consumer Partners, which also backs Pabst Brewing. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 29, 2016Total Wine Under Investigation For Flouting Connecticut’s Minimum Pricing Rules
Last week, Total Wine & More filed a federal lawsuit aimed at overturning Connecticut’s minimum pricing rules for wine and spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 29, 2016New Illinois Law Toughens Stance Against Direct Shipping
Under a new Illinois law, retailers shipping wine into the state could face felony charges. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 29, 2016Fetzer Portfolio Boosts Concha y Toro In First Half
Viña Concha y Toro is toasting a strong first-half performance for its Fetzer subsidiary, whose U.S. business grew by 9% during the period, including solid performances by the Bonterra (+3%), Little Black Dress (+3%), Anthony’s Hill (+14%) and Pacific Bay (+15) labels, as well as newcomer 1000 Stories. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 29, 2016News Briefs for August 29, 2016
•Mionetto USA is looking to capitalize on consumer interest in larger-format bottle sizes, launching its Prestige Gran Rosé Prosecco nationally in a 1.5-liter magnum bottle retailing at $28. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 29, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 29, 2016
•San Francisco-based importer Maritime Wine Trading Collective has been named the exclusive North American marketer for Chicago’s Letherbee Distillers. Continue reading →
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