Monthly Archive: January 2017
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 10, 2017
•Vermont’s The Traveler Beer Company—a subsidiary of Boston Beer Co.—is releasing Aloha Traveler Pineapple Shandy as its latest limited edition offering. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 10, 2017Interview, Part 1: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates President And CEO Ted Baseler
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) has long reigned as the U.S. market’s leading Washington wine player, led by its flagship Chateau Ste. Michelle brand, which sells more than 3 million cases annually. The company’s stable also comprises Washington state standouts including 14 Hands (about 2 million cases), Columbia Crest (1.1 million cases, excluding Two Vines), Col Solare, Snoqualmie, Northstar and Stimson Estate Cellars, among others, as well as a variety of California and Oregon offerings. A subsidiary of Altria Group, SMWE achieved 8% revenue growth to nearly $500 million for the first nine months of 2016, on volume growth of 6% to 6.2 million cases. With the Washington category heating up, SND senior editor Christina Jelski recently spoke with SMWE president and CEO Ted Baseler to discuss the outlook for the coming year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 9, 2017News Briefs for January 9, 2017
•Starbucks is shaking up its approach to beverage alcohol, announcing plans to discontinue its “Evenings” program, under which it has been selling beer and wine at more than 400 stores in the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 9, 2017Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 9, 2017
•Nellysford, Virginia-based Bold Rock Hard Cider has reported sales of 45,000 barrels in 2016 on a 70% increase over the previous year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 9, 2017Despite Debt Overhaul, Roust Sees U.S. Fortunes Rising
While it has made headlines recently for a prepackaged debt overhaul related to its 2013 acquisition of financially-troubled Central European Distributing Co. (CEDC), Russia’s Roust Corp. has been making solid progress in the U.S. with its core Russian Standard brand, defying difficult trends in the imported vodka category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2017Vinexpo Teams With Wine Spectator On “A Taste Of Spain” Showcase At 2017 Bordeaux Event
In partnership with Wine Spectator, Vinexpo Bordeaux 2017 will feature an exclusive food and wine event titled “A Taste of Spain.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2017
