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Monthly Archive: August 2016

News Briefs for August 24, 2016

•Florida-based importer Enovation Brands, known for wine labels like Voga Italia, Luna di Luna and Ca’ Montini, is entering the spirits market with the launch of Zamaca ($24), a liqueur produced from Peruvian Maca root. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 24, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 24, 2016

•Juneau-based Alaskan Brewing Company is releasing Heritage Coffee Brown Ale as its fall seasonal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 24, 2016

Rodney Strong’s Castaldi On Consolidation’s Effects And New Product Efforts

In the second part of this interview, Rodney Strong Wine Estates president Carmen Castaldi discusses the company’s outlook on distributor consolidation as well as new products and quality upgrades across its vineyard holdings. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2016

New Belgium Not For Sale, Says CEO

While a host of leading craft brewers have gone on the block amid a recent acquisition frenzy by brewing giants like Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller and Heineken, New Belgium Brewing says it’s not going that route. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2016

News Briefs for August 23, 2016

•Francis Ford Coppola Winery has unveiled its Director’s Great Movies range, a limited edition lineup featuring classic film-themed labels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 23, 2016

•Seattle’s Elysian Brewing Company has added Dayglow IPA to its year-round portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2016

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