Monthly Archive: August 2016
Top Luxury Vodkas Look For Turnaround
It’s been a tough ride for super-premium vodka in the U.S. market lately, with brands above $25 a 750-ml. declining by a collective 6% last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 16, 2016Premier Cru Owner Pleads Guilty, Detailing Ponzi Scheme
John Fox, once a leading wine merchant, was escorted into an Oakland, California, courtroom by federal marshals last week, shackled hand and foot. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 16, 2016News Briefs for August 16, 2016
•Frederick Wildman & Sons has been appointed the U.S. importer for Italy’s Lungarotti wines. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 16, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 16, 2016
•Douglas, Michigan-based Saugatuck Brewing Company is expanding its distribution footprint with entry into the Florida market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 16, 2016DFV Doubles Down On Dark Red Blends
Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) is the ninth-largest wine marketer in the U.S., with a brand stable that rose 14.5% to 6.6 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. The Napa-based company, led by Impact “Hot Brands” like Bota Box (+28% to 3.9 million cases) and Noble Vines (+14% to 530,000 cases) has expanded markedly in recent years, showing total portfolio growth of more than 50% since 2012. SND recently interviewed DFV president and CEO Chris Indelicato to get an update. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 15, 2016Exclusive: Terlato Adds Highly-Rated Feudi San Gregorio Wines From Campania
Terlato Wines is adding the wines of Campania’s Feudi San Gregorio to its import portfolio under a long-term partnership. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 15, 2016
